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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

It is said that a younger son of the
Duke of Argyll wished to marry an
untitled lady, and asked his fathers
consent. The duke replied that par
sonally he had no objection to the
match, hut, in view of the fact that
his eldest son had espoused the
daughter of the queen, he thought IL
right to take her majesty's pleasure
on the subject before expressing his
formal approval. Her majesty, thus
appealed to, observed that since the
death of the prince consort she had
been in the habit of consulting the
Duke OF Sake Coburg on all family
affairs. The matter was, therefore,
referred to Duke Ernest, who replied
that since the unification of Germany
he had made it rule to ask for the
emperor's opinion on all important
questions. The case now came before
the kaiser, who decided that as con-
stitutional sovereign, he was bound
to ascertain the views of the prime
minister. Happily for the now anx
ious pair of lovers, the "1ron Chancel-
lor" had no wish to consult anybody,
and decided that the marriage might
take place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
The Chase for Office.

The political caldrons begin to boil
and foam and sputter. FAll the way
from aldermanic Office to next presi-
dency, the question is, who shall win
the shining goal? There is something
melancholy in the chase for Office,
when we reflect that the vast MAORI
ty must come to disappointment.
The same amount of struggle in some
straightforward business would give
a man surer livelihood, easier con-
science, and higher respectability. To
be a successful politician, in our day,
are considered necessary, that :gener-
ally by the time a man has been
ten or fifteen years in politics
he has no more principle to surrender.
The honest politicians of New York
and Brooklyn you can count in short
time. Men who thought themselves
invulnerable have sometimes been
shipwrecked in our election canvass.
We all ought to be vigilant about pub
lie affairs, and religiously exercise the
right of suffrage; but before a man
makes politics his regular business he
ought either to have. so large for
tune that the emoluments of Office
could be no temptation, or he ought tC
have had his integrity so fully tried
in some other furnace that he is sure
he can stand the political oven sever
times heated. 1 have buried profes
sional politicians, and L tell yoJ
the most of them make a very
hard funeral for Christian
minister to speak at. l always want
at such a time an Episcopal prayer
book, which, made for all cases, may
not be taken either as invidious or tot
assuring in any case. But it seems ;
gigantic incoherency to say over thu
dead body of man who spent his lif'
in purchasing votes and bulldozinl
canvasses, and stuffiing sballot-boxes
and throwing open free bar of poo
whisky to all applicants, @Blessed ar
the dead who die in the Lord; they
rest from their labors, and their worl
do follow them. DR.. Talmage. il
Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine 70
Dacem Der.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
An Important Treaty.
[San Antonio Times.l

Col. Pedro A. Valdez, well known
as "Winker," and a well established
and powerful commander of MeXi-
can frontier troops, is in the city with
Sr. Jesus ManSilla, a commander of a
Mexican battalion, and Mr.. James
Ord, son of the late General.
Col. ValdeZ's object in this visit is
to see Gen. Mackenzie, our department
commander, in regard to the future
policy and demeanor of the two arm
les, through their respective command
ers on the frontier, in dealing with
international maurauders and thieves.
Col. Valdez has had an interview with
Geo. Mackenzie, and has entered into
terms with him whereby each viii as
sist the other in capturing or dispers-
ing thieves and outlaws on the MeXi-
can Texas frontiers, and where one
force will invade the others country
interference, assistance will be render
ed. Col. Valdez is also visiting and
forming the acquaintance Of all the
officers of this post to further aid this
new unofficial treaty des armes.
This is as it should have been years
ago when we needed it more than we
do now. Col. Valdez, it will be re-
membered, was the officer who, some
years ago, when Gen. Mackenzie,
then commander at Ft. Clark, crossed
into Mexico after some cattle raiders
sent word to Gen. Mackenzie not to
cross, but to get out of the country.
Valdez intercepted his progress, and
Mackenzie sent him word to get out
of his way, and sent one company of
troops to see that Valdez did not in
tercept his command. The troops ar
rived within. .half-a-mile of Valdez, who
was entrenched with some 400 men.
The .. S. troops would have charged
with drawn sabres and carbines had
not Valdez, in order to avoid a fight,
ordered a retreat. Valdez afterWard
reported the matter to his govern
ment and raised a great cry over it.
An inevitable war between this coun-
try and Mexico was nipped in the bud,
and peace maintained. Of Col. Valdez
it may be truly said, he has done more
for this country in clearing the frontier
of thieving MeXicanS and Indians, than
almost any other Mexican officer.
Brave to recklessnesS he is a splendid
Indian fighter, but through great eX-
posure and a life Of dissipation, he is
now constitutinally, almost a wreck.
He is said to have formerly lived in
San Antonio and engaged in driving
an ox-cart between this city and the
coast of Texas. He has built himself
up to his present wealth and power
from almost nothing, and is to-day a
polished gentleman and true repre-
sentative of his country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Look Out for Leaks in Ammonia Ice
Machine Pipes.
""OHIIIlO POD'
scientific American.


The cellars of a Cincinnati brewery
are cooled by ammonia gas, carried
through them in pipes. A leak recent
ly occurred just outside the cellers,
and the gas was set free under the
stables, forming in the moist atmos-
phere, hydrated ammonia, intensely
corrosive to animal tissues. In few
seconds this began to act upon the
lungs and eyes of the horses, and &c
of then were soon dead or dying.
Even some street car horses passing
were said to be so powerfully affected
that they fell to their knees, and were
with difficulty reused to drag car
and its passengers out of danger.
One man, standing near the stable
door, was seen to fall, but was rescued
by those who had noticed it from a
distance. This singular accident
should impress upon those who have
the management of ice machines the
necessity of great care and watchful-
ness, that we may not some day have
an accident in this line as serious as
the blowing up of steam boiler can
sometimes be.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

SIR JOHN HERsCHEL said the No
vember neteoric disturbances were
usually attended with atmospheric
disturbances, resulting in cold waves
rushing across the northern hemi.
sphere, which sometimes are about the
most severe weather of the cold
season. These cold snaps it has been
observed, however, are often followed
by long mild spells. and the weather
bureau at Washington is of the
opinion that this year the signs point
to this pleasant season.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

THE bureau of agriculture at Wash
inguon has just completed a two
years task of the analysis of over
1000 bushels of wheat from all parts
of the country. From Missouri
twelve samples of wheat were analy-
ized, and twentv-six samples of corn
The bureau placed Missouri in the
front rank of wheat producing states,
and ranks her also even higher as a
corn growing state. The best wheat
producing county in Missouri is
johnson, and it is one of the very
best in the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

THERE was an age when it was
thought to be doing Gods service to
maltreat the Jews, but this time has
forever gone by, and DR.. Stocker and
his followers only make themselves
ridiculous by an attempted anti-Sem-
itic movement in London. The agi-
tation has fallen fiat, as might have
been expected, and receives no coun-
tenance in official quarters, or from
sensible people anywhere.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Cannot Afford 1t.

odI AuGOIIIU IAp1OoosI
Some of the papers seem to think the
special session of the legislature will
be devoted more to setting triggers
for the next state election than to an
intelligent and just settlement of the
questions to be presented for its con-
sideration. Politicians will, of course
attempt to devote it to such pur'
pose, but we still have faith in the
wisdom and justice of the majority
The people want the questions to be
presented settled on the broad basis OF
wisdom and justice; they can't afford
to spend $4,000 to further the inter
ests of faction or a wing of the dom
inant party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
The Public Domain.

The advantage to the state of it's
having reserved to itself, when it en-
tered the Union, it's public lands, can
hardly be estimated. 1t is from this
the state is enabled to build the most
magnificent capitol in the country and
not tax its citizens farthing. 1t is
likewise able to establish and main
tain a grand system of free schools
and not have the enormous school
taxes that other states have to pay. 1t
now has $4,000 sections, or 100000
acres for this purpose, which, if judi
cially handled will provide free edu-
cation for all time to come. Besides,
each county has 17,714 acres. Other
states have to support their charitable
institutions by direct taxation
but not so in Texas, for
the support of the blind, lunatic, and
deaf and dumb asylums there are
100000 acres now set apart-enough to
provide for these charities in the most
ample manner. For the support Of
the university, 100000 acres are now
on hand. And what an institution of
education that number of acres of eX-
cellent land is destined to build up.
There is an addition to all this
the revenue lands. On the Texas
Pacific the eighty-mile reserve west
of Tooth meridian. there are 5,500,000
acres, and in the Panhandle counties
2,800,OO0 acres which, with proper man
agement, will fully support the state
government forever. Besides this,
with public lands the railroads that
are so fast developing the empire
state have been built. The Texas &
Pacific now has 4,S73,O 900 acres, which
it is selling at from 81 to $8 per acre,
of its state grant. The Sunset route
has large quantity, which it is sell
ing at from So to $3.50 per acre.
If these facts were generally known
throughout the civilized world, and
the immigrants who are seeking
homes in an undeveloped country
could be made to understand the
superior advantages of this state,
being by its land system al
most entirely exempt from tax
alton, it would not be long until
Texas would indeed blossom like the
rose, and every section of our vast
domain would have its sturdy farmer
and its vast resources would be quick
ly unfolded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
In spite of the exceeding zeal shown

In spite of the exceeding zeal shown
by both parties in the recent Massa-
chusetts campaign, it is estimated
that 113OOO voters did not go to the
polls. The vote was far larger than
ever polled before, yet 26 per cent of
the voters did not exercise their right
of franchise. The number who were
prevented from doing so by sickness
or other unavoidable circumstance
must be comparatively small, and the
result shows that citizenship is rather
lightly valued in Massachusetts,.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

THE products of agriculture CON
stitute four-fifths of the entire ex-
ports of this country. Agriculture is
the greatest and most important in
dustry of this country, although
cheap transportation will alone enable
its products to command the markets
Of the world. No other industry has
equal claims upon the fostering care
of government, and yet agriculture is
unprotected, while agriculturists are
forced to pay heavy tax on all they
consume to the protected classes Of
the country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

WHEN viewed as prognosticator
of fence cutting, the adjutant general
can not be put down as a prophet. He
was satisfied he had poured oil on the
fence nippers, and said the trouble
would end. The oil seems only to
have made the nippers work more
deftly and efficiently,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

SENATOR WADE HAMPTON said in
Alabama the other day that he
thought the Democrats ought to nom-
mate an Eastern man for president
and Western man for vice president,
or vice versa, and that he would not
accept the nomination for vice presi-
dene himself, because he thought the
ticket would be stronger if arranged
as he suggested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

Various means have been tried by
the sugar planters of the West Indies
to reduce the ravages of rats, which
cause great damage in the cane fields.
The most effective destroyer has been
the mungoose.' a small East Indian an
imal. Nine mungooses were intro
creatures have so multiplied that they
are now abundant throughout the
island, with some prospects that they
may increase so as to become a pest
themselves. At present it is esti-
mated that they save the planters of
the island more than 100000 year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

THE war in Tonquin is being push
ed by the French, and it is said the
Chinese deem it necessary to prepare
for invasion by the Black Flags, when
the French drive them back. 1t is
not impossible that France and
China will join in friendly defense.
The proposed arbitration may accomp-
lish such an end.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

AND now Sam Randall is trying to
play the part Of revenue reformer.
But ne wants to start on internal rev.
enues. That is the road all the pro-
tectionists take. His supporters smile
with delight over his late interview
in the New York Herald. They call
it "a cunning and shrewd method of
dealing with obstacles put in his
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

In less than two months the sena-
torial contest before the Democratic
legislature of Ohio will begin. How
it will end is hard to predict. THE
STATESMAN would like to see Allen
G. Thurman returned to the seat he
filed for so many years with such
honor
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

THERE is going to be big fight in
Congress over the items in the river
and harbor appropriation bill, and
Galveston wants its dignity main
tanned by separate bill for a special
appropriation. SO do the people of
the Mississippi valley ask for separate
legislation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

SILVER is not the fashion for we'd
ding gifts; bric-a-brac, from superb
clocks and bronzes down to the daint-
est gold letter weight, with pictures,
candelabra, fine lace and dainty de.
tails of toilet decorations, having SUI
perseded the numberless and name
less ladies' knives and trowels of the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

OREGON comes to the front, and
endorses woman suffrage by striking
out the word "male" from all election
laws on her statute books. The far
off northwestern state leads the col
umn in the great revolution that is
inevitable. Let the artillery boys
bring out the cannon and fire a sa-
1,,E0
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

THE cheapest postal service in the
world is that Of Japan, where letters
are conveyed all over the empire for
two seu-that is, about 1 20 cents of
our money. This is the more wonder
full, as the country has little over 100
miles of railway, a small steam ma
rine and rather poor roads.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

THE Boston Post makes the pred1c-
tion that neither Hendricks nor Nc
Donald will go on the Democratic
presidential ticket unless one or the
other can command the united vote of
Indiana in the convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

THE live stock mems convention at
Chicago adopted a resolution calling
for rigid inspection of all stock and
meats shipped to foreign countries
and indorsing the government quar-
antine against imported stock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

A SECOND Suez canal may be re-
garded as a certainty of the near fu-
ture. The terms of construction
agreement are that the stock shall be
56 per cent French and "A per cent
English,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

Gov. PROCTOR KNOTT. of KeR-
lucky, says emphatically that he will
not remit fines imposed upon con-
victed gamblers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
THE government surplus for 1888 is
put down at S12OOO0,p0O,

IT is said the friends of Mr.. S. 5.
Cox are in deep earnest about his cleo
tion as speaker.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

AGAIN the Russian Nihilists are
proving active. One woman he been
executed at Warsaw, and another
took her own life to avoid such a
fate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

TIE nimble Chinese are finding
their way into this country just as the
frolicsome boys find their way under
Coles circus tents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

Boston's four richest men are Fred
erick L. Ames, $15,0O0,OO0; John M.
Forbes, S12,OOO,OO0; and Oliver Ames
and William G. Weld, S6,O00,OOO each.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

WHEN Hamlet was played recently
at Emporia, Kansas, at the close of
the second act there were loud calls
for the author of the piece.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

DR.. Kreutz, of Berlin. calculates
that the great comet of 1882 completes
its revolution around the sun once in
about 843 years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

WITHIN the last eighty years Con-
gress has spent more than S1OO,0O0O00
on the city of Washington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

The Chinese are skilled in dwarf
ing plants. Chinese ladies wear in
their blossoms little dwarf fir trees no
larger than button-hole flower.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

People who don't fret are like
oysters in the can at a church festival
they never get into stew.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
IN discussing the speakersh ip con.
test, the New York Herald says:


test, the New York Herald says:
Suppose that Mr.. Randall is elected
will he be able to shut out all tariff
agitation? That is hardly possible
| He may organize the committees tC
prevent any sweeping revision of the
tariff, but this will not prevent a
patching of it. Mr.. Randall may SC
constitute the committees as to allow
the adoption in some form of such a
half measure by the House, and a re-
publican Senate would make haste to
adopt it. In other words, with Mr.
Randall in the chair, individual inter-
ests may be able to obtain what they
want, as they have before, and in this
way the tariff may become a greater
monstrosity than ever. The chief
blame, however, of such a result
would fall upon the Democratic party,
as it has such majority in the
House.
Again the Herald says:
The prominent opponents of Mr..
Randall are Mr.. Carlisle and Mr.. Cox,
who hold views very different from
those of Mr.. Randall. They are both
men of strong convictions, and are
earnestly in favor of what the best
interests of the country have long
needed-a revised tariff. The question
is, can the Democrats afford to let
this opportunity to accomplish a great
reform pass? They are looking for
ward to making a successful contest
in 1884, by which they hope to come
into power. If they show dallying
spirit now will they inspire conf
dence in their abilities two years
hence?
The sentiment expressed by the
Herald is entertained almost unani-
mously by the people. They want relief
from tariff burdens, and they will not
carry the Democratic power in 1884
unless by both declarations and by
acts they are led to have every conf
dence in promises made by the party
and in the purpose of its leaders. Ii
Mr.. Randall be elected speaker the
fact will be accepted as declaration of
double-dealing, of deceit and of viola.
tion of even plighted faith; and the
defeat of Democracy in the next pres
idential contest will be certain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

Bees are now hiyed in Germany by
electricity.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-15
STATE of Michigan.-oounty Of cheboygan.

CTATE OF Michigans-Cou Of Cheboygan,
- IS.
Notice is hereby given that by an order of
the Probate Court for the said county Of Che
bOygan, made on the 18th day of November,
A. ID. 1883. six months we're allowed for credi-
tors to present their claims against the estate
of Charles Brannock, late of said county, de-
ceased, and that all creditors of said deceased
are required to present their claims to said
Probate Court, at the Probate Office in the viii
gan, on or before the 18th day of January, A.
ID. 1884, and that such claims will be heard be-
fore said Court on the 14th day of January. A.
ID, 1884. and on the 18th day of May, A ID. 1881,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon Of each Of those
days.
EDWIN z. PERKINS.
17nov5t Judge of Probate.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-15
Parsley i'm Winter.

1t is very easy to have supply OF
parsley all winter. Take up the plants
from the garden, cut off all but few
small leaves at the center of the tuft, and
plant them in box of good soil. Anoth.
er method is, to take keg-a nail keg
will answer; bore numerous inch OF
inch-and-a-half holes in its sides. Place
the parsley with the crown at the holes
and the roots extending horizontally
into the key, gradually filling in with
earth to hold them in place. Finish by
planting some roots upright at the top.
Either box or keg, if supported at the
kitchen window and watered as needed,
will give supply of fresh leaves all
winter. The residents of cities who
have no gardens, can buy parsley for
this purpose in the markets, as it is
usually sold with the roots attached.
Those who are fond of parsley as a
seasoning, and do not care to be at the
trouble of raising it as above, may dry
it readily and find it about as good as
when fresh. Spread the leaves thinly
on a pan; when the stove oven is not
very hot, place this in it, and leave the
door open. The parsley will dry very
quickly; as soon as it is crisp; rub il
between the hands into apowder, which
is to be kept in bottles, tightly closed. :
american Agriculturist.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-15
Notice for rub,ica.. OM.

LAND OFFICE AT RKED ITY MICH
oy 2lst 1888.
NJ Office is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
tion to make final proof in support of hi
claim, and that sail proof will be- made before
County Clerk of Emmett County at Harbor
~prings, on Thursday, Jan. 3rd, 1884, viz: John
w. Johnson lie. No. 7447 for the s, Il = e. Il
Sec rs and N. n N e. u See g. and SO N. K. 4
w. He names the following witness to prove
hill continuous residence upu n, and cultivation
view; George w. Carey, of Severing; Walter
McComb of Severing; Robert Hamilton, of
Severfng.
24-noy.-6 EDWARD STEVENSON, Register
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-15

Lewis Cohen, Hebrew gentleman
of London, has been exempted from
serving on a Coroner's jury on the
ground of being the lineal descendew
Of Aaron, the high priest
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1883-12-15
17nov5t
For Sale.

One house and two lots, finely situated, at a
bargain II sold soon. Enquire of
j. T.. NICHOLS.