The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-15
Complimentary Lunch TO the Stock.
mon


men.
About two hundred and fifty per-
sons sat down to the complimentary
lunch that was rendered at the Ray
mond House last night to the visiting
stockmen by the citizens of Austin.
The tables were spread in neat and
tasty manner, and fine collation. was
served. After those present had sat
isfied the wants of the inner man the
assembly was called to order by the
Hon. w. G. Walsh, commissioner of
the land Office, who, in few eloquent
words, extended the cordial greeting
OF the citizens of Austin to the stock
men now visiting their city, and also
proposed the first toast: "The long,
long life, good health and continued
prosperity of our visiting friends"
The Hon. j. F. Miller, in replying on
behalf of the members of the Live
Stock Association, said that it was
not in his power to adequately express
their thanks for the kind treatment
that they had received at the hands
of the people of Austin. Their hearts
beat warm for the capital of their
glorious state, and they would leave
her precincts this year with a warmer
wish for her prosperity than they had
ever felt before. The stockmen were
not speechmakers, but they could APP
preciate good treatment and they
knew how to reciprocate whenever
they had the power, but in another
manner than by words.
Comptroller Swain being called upon
said that he was not prepared to
make speech, but he wished to pay
his regards to the stockmen, the pio-
neerS of civilization who had done more
to develop the interests of Texas than
any other class of her citizens.
Col. Labatt, of Galveston, in an
swer to repeated calls, said that, al
though he represented a commercial
community, he had a warm interest
in the stOckmen. One thing he de-
sired-that they would persevere in
the improvement of their stock. He
thought that they had immense pos
Utilities before them in that respect
and he trusted that they would,
seize upon them.
Major +. w. Cave, as a railroad
man, testified to the sympathy that
the railroads had with the stock inter-
ests, and expressed the hope that both
in the future would be found working
together to each others interest and
advantage.
General G. w. Russ, of Dali
las, made few remarks, in
which he complimented the cattle
men on having the best of his fellow
sheep men, in the fact that they had
suffered less losses from the recent
severe weather
VIM. III. Crane expressed the thanks
of his fellow stOckmen to the citizens
of Austin. He stated that they looked
with pride upon the noble public
buildings in her midst, and also looked
with satisfaction upon the edifices
belonging to the Masons and Odd Eel
lows, but sometime they hoped to
have building of their own in the
city that would exceed in magnif-
cence and beauty any of the latter.
w. l.. Douglas, of Liberty county
member of the legislature, ex-
pressed his pleasure at being present
and testified as to the good time that
he was enjoying.
L. w. Booth, clerk of the house OF
representatives, made few pithy re-
marks, as did also Representative j.
NJ. Moore, of Eastland.
Capt. Lee Hall, on being called
upon, voiced the sentiment of the
meeting in saying that Texas was
none too large, and intended to jeal.
ously guard all of her territory. The
United States might possibly get
Greer county, but it would not bt
with the willing consent of the citi.
zens of Texas.
J. NJ. Swisher, of Austin, in IA few
remarks, seconded the views of Capt
Hall.
The Hon. w. c. Walsh took occa.
sion to say that ne had, upon investi
CATION, found that the stockmeI
agreed with him in the opinion tina
the school lands should be preserved
for the benefit of the citizens and Of
their posterity.
w. j. Cave offered the toast: "Th,
Ladies of Texas"
II. w. Booth: "The Press.
Geo. b. Loving was called upon bu
declined to make speech, saying tina
that was not his forte.
Ex-senator VIM. Burgess paid ;
tribute to the virtues of the COW boys
and elOquently portrayed their valo
during the war.
viii Lambert offered the fol
lowing toast, which met will
hearty favor from those present
1.-The Texas Legislature-that til
stockmen confidently look to it 70
just and liberal laws that will alik
protect all the interests of our glori
| Gus state"
The Hon. j. w. Jones, in respond
ing, said that he hoped that when tn
eighteenth legislature adjourned tina
it would be said Of it that it had acte
favorably and justly towards tn
stockmen.
Mr.. Farley responded TO the toast
1.-The good health and prosperity O
the drummer-the pioneer of cheek.
Geo. p. Finlay spoke in terms o
praise of the cowboy, and testified u
his pleasure in being present.
The meeting then adjourned.
During the evening music was furn
ished at times by band stationed II
the hall, and the affair in every respec
was a pleasant one and reflects credi