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Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26
TRYING G.

Tom Thumb tried to knock down Chiea- go hackman, and was mad because the man didn't know it.-DetT0it Free Press
 With good beefsteak at twenty-five cents 8 pound people can almost forgive the fol- lowers of Moses for falling down and wor- shipping golden E:rchGnge Poor little Emma Smith welded big. burly John Brown. The latter, on being asked his business, replied with the air of a man who was telling the truth, "Pm an Em'bosser." -Pitts6urg Telegram
 When a South End man and his wife en- gagged in g debate the other light and the dog got up and scratched to be let out of the room, they concluded that it was time to stop the discussion--Boston Post.
 John, the new colored boy, being rather cold one evening, and having no more cover ing took down picture of @ glowing sunrise and put it on his bed, sleeping warm during the remainder of the Philadelphia Item.
 When California man sees s'no cards' at the end of marriage notice of friend he remarks that ''That girl has put some of her pious notions into Jim's head, but he'll get over them after he has been married awhile J -Someaville Journal.
 A married man returns home ssat late or, rather an early hour,' as the society papers say, and, aided by his wife, mattresses and goes to bed. ''Can I do anything more for you, John, dear?" asks his patient spouse kindly. '.Noshing jush now," replies the object of her solicitude, ''only mind you
 wakshe me up minute I'm shirsty." It is said that the weight of the average mans brain is 50 ounces, while that of the average woman is 45 ounces Yet many wo- men with ten ounces less brains than man will completely upset him, and prove to an impartial world that she knows more than he does when she's asleep. It is lovely sight to see 4O-oz. woman get caramels out of 8 6O- -oz. man, and make him believe she adores him, while she is negotiating with another man to be taken to the opera-Puck.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26
JUST STRUCK HIM.

few weeks ago the office of business man in Pennsylvania village was destroyed by fire, and among his papers were the notes of hand of several of his fellow citizens for various amounts. Each one gave new note as fast as spoken to, until call was made upon the last-a steady old deacon, who was supposed to be strictly honest. The case was explained, and he was asked to make an- other note.
 Suppose refuse p he asked.
 'fOh, you won't refuse"
 Suppose I declare that the note which you say you held was for only $30, instead of $50?"
 "pll trust you, deacon, to do the right thing.''
 ''Well, guess you can, guess you can, !" unused the old man, flor it has just struck me that you had two witnesses in the office the day we made out the note.''
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26
Shaker Corn and Lima Beans,

Another Great Reduction in
 Canned Goods. Andrew Goodman, SS Grown St., at astonishingly low figures. Come early to secure your bargains. One thousand dozen already sold Best Table Peaches in heavy syrup 19c. Splendid Peaches 12c. Fine Red Cherries 14c. lib can Tomatoes 9c. Fine White Wax Cherries 16c. Bahama brand Pineapple 18c. String Beans 10c. Fine BIackberries 10c. Fine Early June Peas 14c- Fine Lima Beans 14e. Fine Sweet Corn 11c. Fine WinsloW Jones Succotash 15c. Genuine French
 Peas 1sc Genuine French Mushrooms 2Oc. Best brands of Canned Lobster and Salmon. Peaches, White and R ed Cherries, Black ks
 cost price.
 Just received, New Porto Rico and New Orleans Mo-
 lasses Sugarhouse Syrup, Hecker and Royal Bands Prepared Buckwheat. Fine Valencia Raisins only 10c per lb. 5 ID. pails of New Mess MackereL Brazil, Filberts Pecan, English Walnut6 and Hickory
 Nuts, Paper Shell Almonds, etc. Florida, Jamaica, Porto Rico and Valencia Oranges. Raisins of all grades, New Leghorn Citron, Figs,
 French and Turkish Prunes, Dried Whortleber-
 ties, Cherries, B1sckDerries, Raspberries and Pit
 ted Plums.
 Extra fine Cape Cod Cranberries 18c per qt large assortment of Imported and Domestic Honey
 Cake Maple Syrup in at. bottles BAG bottle. Baldwin and GreeDing Apples. Don't forget-GenTineR Rock and Rye 65c per
 bOttIes
 Choice Wines also fine German Rhein Wine ats 45c
 per bottle, or $4.T5 per We should be pleased to have you examine goods
 before purchasing elsewhere.
 Telephone connections(.
 ANDREW GOODMAN, No. SS Grown St., Bet. Church and Temple sts., Goodman's Building
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26
A. C. CHAMBERLAIN & SONS.
FISTULA and PILES

E AE0 A OAA1A SUAAN2 = AAAAXe0 Cured without the Use of the Knife. WILLIAM READ (M. D., Harvard, 1842l, and ROB ERT M. READ (M. D., Harvard, 1s763, Al Somerset
 Street, Boston, give special attention to the treat ment of FISTULA, PILES, AND ALL DIS EASES OF THE RECTUM, without deten ton from business.
 Abundant references given. Pamphlets sent on application. su9 eod6m
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26
Oh,,NyBack!

That's a common expres- sion and has a world of meaning. How much suf- fering is summed up in it.
 The singular thing about it is, that pain in the back is occasioned by so many things. May be caused by kidney disease, liver com plaint, consumption, cold, . rheumatism, dyspepsia, over work, nervous debility, &c.
 Whatever thecause, don't neglect it. Something is wrong and needs prompt attention. No medicine has yet been discovered that will so quickly and surely cure such diseases as DRoWx ; IRON B1tTERs, and it does this by commencing at the foundation, and mak- ing the blood pure and rich.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26

The Chinese companies of San Francisco intend to test the constitutionality of the or dinance which prohibits the maintenance of laundries within certain limits and the per- formance of labor in such places during cer- tain hours. The intent of the ordinance seems to be to harass the Chinamen.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26
LA $ IT WIS IF !

,asffH4ts, D1es Do w E AE91AGkS c
 @GZ CIa1rvOyanG Phyafcxam %AN- AEH of Norwich. The doctor will make a!A @ zN5sSE in February his last visit at the ~ R R Carlton House. 46s State street. New Haven where he be consulted from Saturday morning, Feb. 1st, until the 22d at m Those wishing to consult the doctor should improve this 1aat opportunity.
 Ofdce hours from .. m. to p. m,
 The doctor will describe every pain and disease at sight, without being told of their complaints He has had 31 years experience in the practice of medicine and has made thousands of the most astonishing cures of all chronic and long standing diseases of whatever name nature. The doctor is also possessed with strong magnetic healing powers. for the quick remov- al of all diseases He the sick when all other treatments have failed, and the patient is restored to perfect health. MEDICINES REASONABLE. -=a5E The doctor also gives valuable advice on business matters and all affairs of life. Clairvoyant sittngs S1. Communications by letter upon business or health must contain S2 age, sex. lock of hair and stamp. Address Lock Box 1253, Norwich, Ct.
 TAKE NOTICE.
 After the month of February the doctor will re- owe his office to Providence, R. I. Patients desiring medicines can have them sent by express from Nor wich, Ct, or at any time they can consult him in Norwich at his residence. Is Oak street. the last en days in every month. TAKE NoTICE-Please cut this piece ont of the paper for further references the doctors advertisement will not appear after Feb ruary 22d ja23sd4w
 Mount Carmel Cider.
 RoTTLED for our retail trade. The quaiityi this
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26
Losansport. Ind. Dec. |. 1880.

Logansport. Ind. Dee. I, 1880.
 For long time I have been a sufferer from stomach and kidney disease. My appetite was very poor and the very small amount l did eat disagreed with me. Twas annoyed very much from non-retention of urine. 1 tried many remedies with no success, until 1 used Browns Iron Bitters. Since I used that my stomach does not bother me any. My appetite is simply immense. My kidney trouble is no more, and my general health is such, that 1 feel like a new man. After the use of Browns Iron Bitters for one month |, l have gained twenty pounds in weight. O. B. SARGENT.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26

Leading physicians and c1ergymen use and recom- mend BROWNS IRON BIT- TIERS. It has cured others suffering as you are, and 1t will cure you.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26

Massachusetts has good law concerning ballots. It provides for ballots of uniform size and style of type, but distinctly allows the counting of any ballot that shall be cast, whether it conforms to the prescribed form and style or not. The penalties for violation of the law are confined to the person who shall print or the person who shall peddle ballots which are contrary to the legal form
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26

President Arthur is accused of being procrastinator, and some people who are. much at the White House declare that it is almost impossible to get anything done by him. Says the Washington correspondent of the Boston Ad0ertiser Three weeks ago.. unless all the New York politicians and at least two members of the Cabinet were en- tirely mistaken, he declared unequivooally that within g few days the then important positions in the New York custom house would be filled with s'stalwarts.'' Nothing has been done, and those who were here urging the claims of new men for the places have gone home one by one. But they per- sist that the changes were promised, ,and that the delay in making them is due to the Pres ident's being afraid of possible failure to confirm.
 About twenty-four years ago Pope Plus Ix., after his return to Rome from Gaeta, determined to have his own steam yacht, to
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26

The prohibitionists of Maine are not yet happy. The fine for maintaining 8 liquor nuisance is now .$1 1000, but discretion is given the judge. and in few cases is it impos- ed in full. The prohibitionists want to have the judges discretion taken entirely away, and no alternative left him but the imposition of the maximum penalty. They also want g larger fine than the present of $50 on express or railroad companies which bring liquor into the State.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26

Mount Carmel Cider. D0TTLED for our retail trade. The qualityi this D season is very fine. da11 E. x. HALL SON.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-26

A new weather prophet has arisen in Graf ton, Massachusetts. He claims that early last spring he foretold the dry weather which characterized the latter part of sum- mer and the fall. He now predicts that there will be very heavy rains before May and says that if those who are now praying for water do not pray for less water before May day it will be because of the failure of signs which he has never yet known to fail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
WASHINGTON.
News Gathered About the Capital
CITY.


WASHINGTON, September TO-
Lieut.. Bryant, of the Ninth Infantry,
who was recently tried by court-mar-
tial, in San Francisco, has been acquit-
ted.
No new casss of yellow fever at
Pensacola.
The issue of standard silver dollars
last week was 1921 1898, against $449,-
500 the corresponding period last year.
The total prepared in the treasury
department of business in the several
custom districts of the United States
for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1883, shows $216, 1863 collected, at
an expense $642, 1927.
Cotton returns to the department of
agriculture are less favorable tnan
heretofore, the principal cause
of injury being the drouth.
The decline has been greatest
in Texas, North Carolina and Vir-
ginia the temperature has been too
low at night with serious drouth in
the Gulf States. The report IS more
or less general of the prevalence of
caterpillas and boil worms. AT many
points the general average condition
is reduced to IA. The states average
as follows: Virginia, 70; North Caro-
lima, IS; South Carolina, 20; Georgia,
20; Florida, SO; Alabama, 70: Missis-
sippi, 75;- Louisiana, II; Texas, 81.
Recent rains have caused some i'm
pr0Vement. Rust has appeared very
generally, and is most threatening in
the drOuth districts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
LAREDO.
Especial to The Statesman. |

LAREDO, September 8.-The Times
is informed by an official of the road
that the San Diego bridge on the Texas
Mexican railroads. down. This bridge
was situated on curve of over 800
feet long and was higher than the
bridge over the river at this point. 1t
was the most important bridge on the
road. At 5 o'clock thisievening I WIS.,
tied the international and Great
Northern depot, and Mr.. Combs the
operator, Informed me that up to that
hour no orders had been received.
There is bad washout four miles
north of Webb and another four miles
south of Encinal, between here and
San Antonio, bridges are damaged
but none are gone. He said no train
would depart tonight and none ar
rive in the morning.
Gen. d. Antonio Gonzales, governor
of the state of Tamaupolis, Mexico,
arrived in New Laredo this evening.
1t is said he will enforce obserY-
ance of civil authority there even
at the point of the bayonet.
a terrific thunder storm and rain
passed over this city yesterday
afternoon about o'clock. Lightning
struck the Rio Grande and Pecos min
ing company's powder house, explod-
ing and totally demolishing the same.
Not brick in the building was left
in its original place. Lightning also
struck the residence of A. M. Kahn
and other houses, doing little damage.
No trains from or to any point since
yesterday morning. The last from
Corpus Christi was seventy-two hours
getting here. There are eleven breaks
on the road, including the lost bridge
ahove mentioned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
WACO.
Especial to the Statesman

WACO, September st. Johnson,
of the San Antonio Light, is here,
having brought his sister up to attend
the female college at this place.
A shipment of 100 bales of cotton
was received here to-day for COM
pressure, being the first received for
that purpose this season.
James w. Reno was arrested here
to-day for selling liquor under the
license of another, in violation of the
I nited States statutes, and gave bond.
He will have an examining trial next
v ednesday.
The cotton tariff recently adopted
at Galveston went into effect.
The bridge over Brush creek near
Dawson, on the Texas 81 st. Louis,
has been rebuilt.
On the Bedwen farm, mile from
town, Rufus Wright. negro boy Ii
years old, shot Willie Dechard, an
other negro boy, in the eye. 1t is
thought he is fatally injured.
In the United States district court
Judge A. Z. Mccormick to-day grant
ed an injunction in favor of A. Hinch-
man and others against w. B. Willis
ct al, for an infringement upon the
patent on rotary plow.
AT 1918 tonight farmer named
/. n. Harrell, living on the Huddy
place, two miles west of here, while
seated on cross-tie asleep, was
struck by the pilot of the locomotive
OF the incoming train on the Texas &
st. Louis railroad, and fatally injured.
His skull was crushed and his brain
exposed. He was brought to town.
and at last reports was still alive,
with no possibility of his recovering.
1t is supposed he was intoxicated at
the time of the accident.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
THE FRENCH ON As1ATIC SOIL.

Gen. Gordon, or "Chinese" Gordon,
as he has been called, has been telling
what he knows about the chances of
any European power in war with
China. He thinks, England and Rus
STA are the only powers, either of
which could carry on successful war
in the East, because of their strong
foothold on Asiatic soil. He does not
doubt the ability of France to sue
cessfully wage, if undisturbed
by outside influences, war
against China, but he asserts it would
be out of the question for England to
remain neutral. and that she would
certainly oppose China in her move
ment against France, counts, beyond
doubt, on British intervention.
General Gordon adds some valuable
opinions on the aims of the European
population in semi-civilized commu-
mites. The English and other foreign
residents of Shanghai, Hong Kong,
Canton, ETC., have no interest in the
Chinese except such as affect their
own pockets. They would be glad to
see war involving any European
nation with China. because thereby
their opportunity for money-making
would be so much the more increased.
General Gordon rightly has mean
opinion of colonial or foreign COM
munitY which attempts to dictate
to the people of the land in
which they are temporarily hv-
ing. He cites the cowardice and
avarice of the foreign community in
Egypt, and makes a shrewd guess at
the cause of the French war with
Madagascar by laying it to the for
eign planters, who want the right to
hold slaves. Similarly, in China there
is powerful body of foreigners who
attempt not only to govern themselves
in their special settlements but to
control the policy of the natives in
their own self-goyernment. The
lengths to which the Chinese have
gone, to be on good terms with these
foreigners in China, are in marked
contrast with the treatment received
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
GEORGETOWN.
Especial to The Statesman

Especial to The Statesman
GEORGETOWN, September 8.-This
renowned seat of learning has boom
ing appearance to-day; the trains are
packed with students returning to
their chosen field for educational
training. The outlook is encourag-
ing for an unusual large attendance
at this session of the Southwestern
University.
The write up of Georgetown which
appeared in THE DAILY STATESMAN
of the 9th inst, is highly compli-
mentary to the writer, who has been
complimented by the citizens general
ly for his pianstaking, historical
sketch of the city. 1t is declared to
be the best, most thorough and servi-
cable pen portrait ever given, alike
creditable to Mr.. Ed. E. Overall, and
the subjects of his interesting word
painting.
A rare musical entertainment was
given last night at Taylor Hall. Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. E. Ramsdale and Mrs.
Gipsie Rogers, assisted by Miss Tab
bic Hudgins, of Georgetown, furn-
ished instrumental and vocal music
which has rarely been excelled. EX-
Gov. F. r. Lubbock honored the oc-
casion by special visit from Austin,
who united in the universal chorus
that he had never heard finer singing
in his life. Mrs. Gipsie Rogers, who
is in charge of the musical department
of the Southwestern University, was
the charming prima dona of the eve.
ming.
There has been $50 bales of new cot.
ton received here up to date.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
The Late Judge Blacks Reply to
Jeff. Davis.

PHILADELPHIA, September TO-
The Press prints seven column artl-
Gle, giving Judge Blacks posthumous
reply to Jefferson Davis recent attack
upon him. 1t comes in the shape of
an interview with the great jurist by
Frank A. Burr, of the Press staff,
personal friend of Judge Black, and
just before the judge was taken sick.
1t is fully authenticated, and deals
with most of the important subjects.
The response to Mr.. Davis criticism
forms but small part of the paper.
Judge Black maintains his former po-
Sitlon in relation to the secessionists,
and is very severe upon the acts Of
the eX-Confederate president and
those who acted with him.
He asserts that Davis was talking
peace and planning war, and was ial-
ways trying to get Buchanan to yield
to the demands of the Secessionists.
The most important part of the article
relates to his association with Buch-
anan during the last four months of
his administration. The differences
between them are described, and
much of the inner history of that pc
riod set out, but the most important
feature is Blacks story of the cabinet
crisis in 1860, which is given in full.
He defined the scope of Buchanan's
reply to the South Carolina commits
sion, and when he was going to leave
the cabinet. His ultimatum to the
president at that moment is given in
full. His reasons for his acts at that
time, which have never before been
published, are outlined. The article
tells of Buchanan's position upon Sc
cession, and denies that his letter to
the South Carolina commission &C
knowledged the right of the state to
secede. The article places Judge
Black in a new light before the
country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
SAN ANTONIO.
Especial to The Statesman.

SAN ANTONIO, September 8.-Gus
Hebner, white, while on spree fired
two shots at Mexican woman and the
recorder fined him So.
EMIL Scarf. a grocer, raised ter
rible rumpus in the second ward by
beating his wife, but she refused to
allow the police to arrest him.
The San Antonio nine have not alto
gether abandoned their intention of
playing alcircuit with Austin, Hous-
ton and Galveston.
The approaching benefit to be given
by the Mascotte Opera company will
engage the attention of the athletic
club, of which majority of them are
members, and their intended trip is
postponed till afterter that that.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-09-13
BROWNWOOD.
Especial to The Statesman. I

BRowNwooD, September 8.-This
town is booming, business is rushing
and new corners are flowing in from
every side. The prospect of rail-
road has now become an established
fact. Many imposing buildings meet
the strangers eye, and immense mer-
camille establishments are surprisingly
numerous. New business houses are
springing into existence almost daily.
and the influx of trade from this and
adjoining counties for hundred
miles around, will guarantee the sup
port Of every new enterprise. The
public square is one dense mass of
vehicles and horses, and the streets
are alive with people from early
morning till sunset. The businessmen
and all the citizens OF the place are
wide-awake and energetic, and will
soon make this growing town city
of considerable note and commercial
center of much Importance