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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

The announcement that the bill to
check the importation of vile teas
will be passed through congress is
gratifying. Many members of the
house have been shown by actual
comparison the difference between
cheap wholesome teas and those that
are adulterated or exhausted. Many
Of the latter are sold by means Of gift
enterprises or other devices, and the
doctored or refuse goods are So pre-
pared rs TO deceive ordinary custom
ers. England having passed law
against admitting such teas into her
market, all the mole of them are now
sent to the United States.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

An interesting historical event oc-
CURED in MadIid on New Years
day. viz: The first Jewish marriage
which has been solemnized in the
capital of Spain since the expulsion
Of the Jews from that country, nearly
four centuries ago. The rarity of
the event attracted large gathering
of Christians and about forty CO.
religionists. There being rs yet no
organized Jewish community, and
consequently no Jewish minister or
worship in Madrid, the marriage was
solemnized by the Rabbi Of the con-
gregation at Arcachon, French
town situated near the Spanish from
tier.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

Notwithstanding the glorious fail
nre of Virgins. weather predictions.
there are some persons who have not
lost faith in him. The tidal wave
predicted hy him for March 8, is such
IA source of alarm at Rockaway
Beach. Long Island, that the families
Of some of the landlords will re-
move next week to a less exposed
place.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

Among the various modes suggest
ed by the friends of temperance for
restraining the liquor traffic, the pro-
position lately made in the board Of
trade OF Chicago is worthy Of atten-
ton. The proposition does not aim
to effect directly prohibition, local
option or the immediate suppression
OF drinking saloons; but 1t favOrs as
closely as it can with a fair chance
Of such results, those desirable amend
ments in the customs and morals Of
the population Of that lake city. The
board Of trade does not insist that the
projectors Of bar rooms shall pour
out then liquors in the street 6uu
close up their establishments, but sinl-
ply 10 make them pay rOundly for the
privilege Of keeping them open The
moderate fees now exacted for
licenses to retail liquor has caused
drinking saloons to multiply in
the land and alarIningly increase
the number of drunlxards. 1t might
be political suicide for the Illinois
state representative to vote straight
out the total abstinence ticket, but he
can, without fatally injuring his
chances Of reelection. decide to make
the liquor dealer pay 500 yearly for
his license. The effect Of such
an advanced rate would he to
close up many Of the minor
establishments, as their owners
would thus lie taxed out OF business;
for their sales would scarcely prove q
source of profit. With the disappear
ance Of this class Of saloons there
would be fewer temptations offered
TO tipplers OF limited mems. who
now frequent those places where the
low price Of the liquor Is its highest
than oualitv is the main desiderafum.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08
Balance In favor of other pa-


pers. ................. 6,zDl
In the above figures the News Is
credited with the highest egti-
mate, while the other dailies are
given at the lowest placed ON them
at the time the compilation was
made. Again, no evening papers are
considered, though the circulation OF
evening dailies is almost equal To the
morning papers. Again. these esti-
mates were made between March and
September, 1882; many dailies have
largely increased their circulation
since that time, by having added
great improvements and enlarge
ments, and by having arranged for
the full Western associated press dis
patches, and full line of specials
from throughout Texas, thereby do
ing away, TO very great degree, with
the Galveston News. Hence the
force of the above eloquent figures
is increased four fold. For instance:
The circulation of the DAILY STATES
MAN has about doubled. The Fort
Worth Gazette has been established
by the great Stock Journal publishing
company and has large circula-
ton through this influence. 1t is
certain that the STATESMAN, the San
A utonio Express, the Waco Exam
liner, the Dallas Herald and the Fort
Worth Gazette alone have now cir
culatiOn that is above 10000, and II Is
equally certain that the Galveston
News has not copy above the cir
culatiOn credited TO it in 1882, viz:
500. 1t is about time that truth
climbed TO the masthead of the
News, and tears down that big
liability to mistake.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08
MEXICAN WOODS.

Woods, manufactured or unmanu-
featured, including ships timber.
The importation of Mexican hard
woods free will give a tremendous
impetus to the cabinet-mab ing and
ship-building interests of this city,
and will lay the foundation for ex-
tensive manufactures of fine furni-
ture, such as is now imported from
the east. 1t will probably be opposed
by the walnut wood-workers of the
eastern states.
This concludes the list of Mex
lean articles to enter the United
States free. In return, Mexico
throws open her ports duty free for
the importation of nearly every i'm
portant article of American man
ufacture. Here, again, California is
to have the cream of the business.
whether by accident or design. First
on the list and first in Importance,
stands machinery of all sorts and de-
scriptions for mining. No state in
the Union should be able to compete
with San Francisco in the manufac-
ture of mining machinery. The ma
chinists of this city have had the ex-
perience of the Nevada, California
and territorial travel. Pumping
works, mills, crushers, separators, ANAL
gamators, retorts and reduction works
for every kind of ore have been
male here successfully. Most of the
valuable patents for mining and mill
ing machinery are owned in this city,
and to this city all the thousands OF
valuable Mexican mines Will have to
send for machinery to develop them,
| If our manufacturers are alive to their
ewn interests. Already 1881 mines
are in existence in Mexico. many lying
| idle Tor " 4nk Of machinery to develop
| their riches. III one state alone there
are SIS mines, half Of which ere Idle
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-08

business.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
suprome Court.

The following is summary statement Of
the work accomplished by the supreme court
of tho United States during the October term
of 1882, which ended on Monday last At the
end Of the previous term-the October term
of 19s1-the number of cases left on the
docket was 1886. Since that time 422 new
cases have been docketed, making a total Of
1858. OF these 1888 cases 1877 have been
argued orally during the term which has just
closed and "a have been submitted on printed
briefs. making a total of 2S4 cases actually
brought before the court for consideration.
This is q gain of il cases as compared with
the October term of 1881.
The number of cases finally disposed Of and
stricken from the docket during the term just
ended is 3s7, as follows Affirmed 1856, re-
versed 60, questions answered s, cases dis
missed for various reasons 1874. As compared
with last term this is decrease Of ~ in the
number Of cases disposed Of.
The number of cases awaiting the action OF
the court continues year by year to increase.
At tho end of the term of 1879 there were left
undisposed Of vol cases. At the end of the
October term of 1880 the number had in
creased TO S37, and at the end Of this term II
had reached S71. All but IA Of the cases
argued and submitted this term have been de-
cided. Among those which tho court still
has under consideration are the civil rights
cases, the Mercer colony land case from Texas,
and the case of the county of San Nateo
against tho Southern Pacific Railway com
pany.
The following is q tabular statement of the
work of the court for the past three years:
CASES PRESENTED,
National Republican., 1883-05-10
PERSONAL.


C. p williams and wife arc at the Hamilton.
Hon. d. B. Henderson, OF Iowa, is at the Riggs.
Rev. DR.. Tuttle and two ladies arc at the Arling-
ton.
Gen. v. D. Groner, Of Norfolk, Va, Ia in the
city.
M. J. Logan and wife. of Brooklyn, N. Y, arc at
the St. James.
Hon. John E. Earle, of New Haven. Conn.,, is at
the Arlington.
Gen. Foster, the new minister to Spain, will sail
for that country to-day.
DR.. @. N. Kennedy leaves tho city to-day for
Herndon, where he will pass the summer.
Mr., John C. New assistant secretary of the treas.
ury, left Washington last evening for short visit
to indianapolis.
G. II. Noone, Boston, Mass; J. p. Eustis New
York, and A. Herr Smith, Lancaster Pa,, arc al
the st. James.
United States Marshal McMlchael, who ha,
been confined to his bed with an affection OF the
kidneys, is better.
Col. George B. Corkhill goes to Iowa to-day, in
company with Mr.. Justice Miller, to settle up the
estate Of his father.
Capt. Paul Boyton. who has just returned from
France, is in New York getting up a new life say.
Ing suit for use In the water.
Senior NJ. Romero. the Mexican minister, ac-
companied by his wife, sailed yesterday for
Europe on a leave of absence.
Col. Amos Webster was invited by Gen. Ayre
to serve on his staff in the parade at the coming
reunion fthe Army ofthe Potomac, but declined
Morris Rosenburg, of Philadelphia; George
Geddis, OF Baltimore, Nd; g. w. Bennard anc
wife, OF Boston, f. Ettlemyer, of Washington
| Territory, are at the st. Marc.
Lieut.. comds. +. N. stedmsn, wife, son, and
daughters U. 8. N. Mrs l.. NJ Gordon, Baltimore
| J. r. Abney, South Carolina; Geo. II. Clark Prov.
| idence, r. l., are at Wormley's.
Mrs. s. A. Hollis, Milton, Mass; Mrs. I. Vain
| wright, Milton, Mass. Mrs. Samuel May, Leioes
| ter, Mass; John G. PEBBLES, Ohio Hon. Henry S
| Neal, Ohio, are at the Hamilton.
| A. ]. Cofin and daughter New York; F. II
| Hunsworth, Toronto, Canada; X. II. Bishop, Bos
1 ton; Mr.. and Mrs Il. Nj. Crawford. saratogl
| Springs; W. L. Briggs, A. Mercer, New York Mr.
and Mrs o. H. Hayes, Ohio; A. NJ. Barnes, Phila
| delphia, are at the Riggs.
Chas. E. Yeaton, New York; J. II. Miller, Pitts
| burg. Pa; A. ]. Baldwin, New York II. s. Pierce
Canandaigua, n. Y: II. Thomas, Wales Mass L
| R. Marsh, Mrs. b. +. Cooper New York; Samue
| Osborn and son, Sheffield, England G. Black
Baltimore; d. F. Phelps, New York, are at the Ar
| lington.
National Republican., 1883-05-10

right of the people Of a state TO settle their
debts in their own way and time.
The two parties in this city are expected to
mako their nominations for councilmen next
week, and then the contest will rage with in
creased vigor. Both sides speak confidently
of succpeq
National Republican., 1883-05-10
TrsEFUL FEET

TTSEPUL FEET
" Are requisite to health and comfort hence the
eite OF the world, far ana near, visit
DIX. WHITES ESTABLlsHMENT
l4i0 Pennsylvana avenue, opposite Willqrd's Hotel
FOr the successful treatment Ut hard ana son curns
bnnlons, inverted nails vascular excrescences, aud
other ailments of the feet .
Established In Washington, d. e., In 1851.
ONCE fee, u per visit for putting the feet In or
National Republican., 1883-05-10
non RENT-BY B. II. wARNER
g. Bridge st, G'pu... is 90

Our WeekIy Rent list, publlshed every Monday
morning, contains complete schedule oil our houses
stores shops and farms offered for rent together
seen Property for sale IN all parts ofthe city. Money
'" 'O'" W 's-' '''B u. u. WARNER, OiS F street
National Republican., 1883-05-10
Sor SaIt--farms.

Sor salt -tarms.
INoR SALE A FINE FARM OF 81 ACRES ON
IT Turlp &c IOa1, about half way between AM an.
dale and Fairfax C0urt House, Va, Il miles from
Washington 20 q iei from rail Aayi Coca and for
a store, WI he suli chlap or eXchangel Tor im-
proved cts prnpertr. Tyler g THERFORD,
Rpul Estate and Insurance, 1926 street northwest.
ma5-Bt
TNOii SALE or EXCHANGE FOR CITY PROP.
II erly-A most desirable garden and dairy fhrm,
containing 90 aci es tupted on the Potomac, 21i
miles fr IN Navy Yard bridge; comfortable i-Iolm
dwelling with necessary outbuildngs Apply at 706
ID street northwest. maj-6tt
NOR SALE-AT sACRIFICE-A FINE
II grazing farm In Maryland, miles from Wash.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
Summer 8uaroing.

COUNTRY BOARD AT ARLINGTON, VA;
- oonyeyanoes furnished terms very, reasonable;
AoRRlCE, Arlington p. o., Alexandria county,
Va myg-5ts
National Republican., 1883-05-10
11lunrp TO Yuam.

Mooney TO LOAN on REAL ESTATE ATTHE
M lowest rates. DANENHoWEk & SON, 1920 y
street northwest nol3u
National Republican., 1883-05-10
Zeal estate Brokers.

~ q. KIMBALI. A. y. CHILpg
IErAEBAEL Ss GIErLD5,
RenI Estate aud Fire Insurance Agents,
no. 1913 street Northwest.
Parties desiring TO BUY, SELL. or RENT Cltyor
Country Properly please give us a call.
National Republican., 1883-05-10
dt0utational.
BuarSina.

DOARDING-MEA SERVED TO RESI-
ID denCes persons desiring meals will please call
on or address CATERER, li22 X street northwest
nlys-3tt
UlREMoNT HOUSE.
Il CHANGE OF PROPRIETORs
Firstcass table pOlitea attentive ser wants Very
desirable situation for families. Rates, s25O and 81
per day S25, $50, S35, and slJper month,
del H. W. DENISON, Proprietor
National Republican., 1883-05-10
0lanteo---8oums.


UTANTED-WELL FURNISHED, TWO OR
wv three connecting rooms for two ladies; the To-
cation must be good, near price very moderate.
Address NJ l. s., Ebbtt House. myl0as
UTANTED-A NICE FRONT ROOM FOR THE
wv summer Tor three gentlemen In q respectable
part of the city at reasonable price. Address B L.
AYERS, 9l2 Fourteenth street northwest myg3t+
National Republican., 1883-05-10

WTANTED-BY A CoLoRED MAN, A sITUA.
w ton aS walter; either private family, or with a
gentleman; no objection 70 travel. Apply at 4i0 1
street northwest myg-3tt
National Republican., 1883-05-10
a1rnnitA. .s;inniinns...f,mnI,

WTANTED--A PLACE FOR WHITE a1RL.
w nearly II years ola to rssist in light duties,
walt upon lady or In taking care OF n child; can
near Iowa Circle nyl03tt
National Republican., 1883-05-10
NO. uo d STREET NORTHWEST

y. B.-Now clothing we sell cheaper than ar
where. dp2Q- \
National Republican., 1883-05-10
4rrsonal.

A RMY OF THE PoTOMAC-ATTENTIoN
IA First Observation-Disclosures of above regiment
VIII please leave their addresses at this office for
pose of consolidation. o. ID. THATCHER, Il Co.
National Republican., 1883-05-10

VXTANTED-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN Il
w Beall. Room T. it2O New York avenue, Is Com
missioner Of Deeds for every State and Territory.
Public always n Office from a M To D. m ap3o.iy
National Republican., 1883-05-10
SdianttS-3 uusts.

A RESPONSIBLE GENTLEMAN AND WIFE.
IA of refinement, will take charge Of house for
the summer or longer II desired. Address j. T. ",
Rppublican Office, mylOats
National Republican., 1883-05-10

NJ ANTED-To RENT, IN SUBURBS, HOUSE
w with or rooms, aud stable room for horses.
Address WILLIAMS, Republican Office my9.3tA
vNTANTED-BY GENTLEMAN AND WIFE A
wv furnished house TO take charge OF during the
Ishmmer; best OF references given. Address II. T.,
Republican onlce. myO.3ts
yNTANTED-BY FAMILY OF TWO-A
w small house, with stable; ON or before June I
rent must be low. j., Republican 0nice my73tF
National Republican., 1883-05-10
S0lantrh. .Sitnntinns---YlaI,.

VXTANTED-P POSITION AS CoPYIsT IN AT.
w torney's oliice view TO reading law. Address
H., Republican onice. my05t'
IA can come with good references Address No
Cottage Row, between Eighteenth aud Nineteenth
streets l. and NJ streets northwest II. WALKER
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-10-27
he Fragrant Weed.
ES iIaagr.

S
 Indeed, says the London Ltleetabh. Il IS possible that the pipe smoked by Slt Walter kaleigh on ihe ecoasion when he made and won his famous bet wlth lueen Elizabeth may still he e>,ant in some cabIne; of the curious. Thomas Cooper tired to prove that Shakespeare indulge Tn the weed Il IS certain that he might have done so. Milton and Newton both took ,ebacco.' Thomas Campbell and William Makepeaoe Thaokeray were all ardent devotecs of the pipcsowl, and Thomas Carlisle, the sage of Chelsea. puiied at straw in the open street. Lord Beaconsteld loved good cigar Mi Tennyson prefers pipe. A for literary snlh-takers, their name of legion. More over. the practice of snuif-iaking a, one time employed large number of artists and artihcers m painting enameling gem-seitfng, engraving and chasing the beautiful and costly works sf ar,. the pride o' the collector of eunosliles The pre- sen;atlon and accep,ation of snuii -boxes formed, and forms to this day. part ofthe duties and coartesies of diplomacy. for- merry physician would no, have dream ed of going abroad withou, h,s gold snuff box and gold-headed cane Catherine de NedicIs and Charles N. both snuffed. According to Molier ground tobacco IS the craving of upngh, men, and he who lives without II IS not worthy of fife. Il, encourages nghteousness and virtue. What would Bonapate have been with out his sngf-boN: There IS d story told of Dutch general. who during the hea, of action, begged pinch of snuff of one of the members of hIs staff Iis, at that moment cannon-ball had whisked by, and carried of the gentleman head The military Hollander, equal 10 the oc- casioa. 4aie-ly turned around to another of his iieuienants ~iih, perhaps you, ST, will kindly give me pinch. Ills late majesty tseorge III $ 2ueen Charlotte was fan.iarly spoken Of al eour. bchiad her royal pack of course as @ Old snu:fy. .At that period ever, 5o1y snafted from ,ha, proud Highianaef wh0 shove!.ed 1p ihe dust wiih his wooden af silver-sp poon, io lhe ticket porter groanIng beneath a heavy load, and ,he lonx- coated night Charlie in his watch boz. When gentlemen wore ~igs and smalis there was an etiquette of the snuf-box, and according 10 high authority, taking pinch ar,istically involved twelve sep ara,e and distinct operations The eper- ator w2s e take the box in h.s right hand, pass if to the Jeff. rap the box, then open ii and present ii to the com pany. He was mex, 10 receive ii after golng round, by striking the side with the mid de and foEe- fingers, and take A pinch with his nghi hand, holding il for the snare of z rnarle of x<~cndS t.e- weSr h.x fingers before carrying i, 10 the nose Having performed that task. i, only re- fnained to sniff with both nos,rils wiihou, making grimaoe, shu, Gp the box, sneeze gently, and apply ,he lace-edged handkerchief to the grasihed organ oi smell.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-10-27
Bancrof;s Failure as a Novelis,
boston Traveller.

Few of the readers of George Bancroft 5 admirable histories are aware that the eminent historian began his literary life as writer of romance His attempts in this line were not successful, and charm ing old lady, his relative and lifelong friend, related in my hearing the other day an interesting anecdo,e which illus trases the ups and downs of authors. He came one day 10 see her when his spirits were at the lowest ebb over the failure of a venture he had sent out on the sea of fiction. This ends it," he said in sub stance; Il can never be a writer l see iha, II IS of no use, and shall never make another a,tempt.S He afterwards, how eyer, took ap historical writing.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-10-27
MyAoE.
ANITA B. prKASp.

,,a amf! o, how can l say
 E .now my age. will soa tell ne. pray rss s.yIwas born forget. you see, !. seemed not so important io me. -.sv s. old. oh. SC terribly old. : - T .ssnt hv the sorrows my lie has ted X. ,~-y young, by the youthful glec. -.A soand of your footsteps awakens n nle, n, ,os measure time by the sorrows en-
 aared.
 ,. ..A exouisite bliss your love has assure :. i -,.-t noi the years. be they many or feg, 7 ,,,, care what am 10 yeu. 4, old or young. will you tell me. dear K s. ,aniing by day. or month. or year; i' = ,:ters not what others may deem, ii Il as old 10 you as l seem. -Eaxi.r-s
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-10-27
EoLE.
luagr.

George took Emma lane to the las, races of the season a, Monmouth Park. IL was the ms, race she had ever a,- tended. and oh. hoS she enjoyed II. l But did George.
 Alter reading further particulars you may determine.
 "Now, Emma lane sad he. placing her in a sea, on the grand stand, SC sit here httle while. like a good grl tili l go and ge, straight up Oh, George. ge, a terra co;ta eolored one, if any. So l can wear II on my tall urban" she eoaxingly pleaded.
 "Oh. it isn't a feather. Emma ane ; it's a steer on ,he races" said he.
 '' \ ssee, : why though, only horses were gong to race" she exclaimed in surprise.
 You thought right. Emma lane. \ tip ard steer are but slang teru $ for advice how 10 bet, sald he.
 "o-oh' said she. supposedly. at the same time unintenuonally ,hrusting her parasol into dudes rbs ne>, her
 After George lef; her she fell into con. couple sitting behind her.
 "Whare', the by gone :" ina .ired the woman.
 ~oh. do you mean my George :" said Emma lane.
 Sorra know oi knows whose large he bees. but oi manes the garsoon wtd the kippn iv halr on hls gob that l,st shkippt away rum ye. sad ,he female M,les,an.
 He's gone to ind ou, wha, horse 10 be, on" replied fmmi l. somewhat coolly, IS she was offended q, her Georges lovely moustaohe being re- tered 10 as a kippln lv hair.a l When George returned he handed her his checks ,o hold. stating he had boush, pools on several horses. bu, particularly l on kole.
 1 Nha, pretty name. sad she
 Yes, rephed George. and you kno W it's Freddy ,ebhard's horse
 What: lAiy Langiy,s freddy. :" she cried aloud.
 Yes. replied George.
 And IS Freddy gong ,o nde Eole asked she.
 "oh, no: he's m Europe answered George.
 With I.i'Y :. she 4aerea ] II don't >nnV." he answered im- i patiently: then rushed down to sec ,he l horses start. ] In n; oi momeniary excitement. after the horses started and tole aas coming in ahead. Emma lane jumped on hei seat 10 see, accidentally thus, one loo, into an aafaecnt mans pocket and crushed some peaches all over policy on his mother-in-law' life held therein and then. - save herself tfom falling srasped another h old man by the nes ] yanking hls paper collar clean or
 Weeping between those two pFutane male individuals. after the race, .eorse found hls darhng kmma ianc
 Where's my checks. tmma. Owe them to me quck. I've won on Eolc, cried George. escitedly.
 Checks, she sad. coolly. Ii t's them biis of paper you Vold me ,o hold why chewed them up a minute ago"
 George turned white as a corpse and told her ,o come along home he'd be hanged II he'd wal, to sec another race also adding |, was blamed wonder she hadn, che~ed somebody's ear oil there, too.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-10-27
NOTICES FROM THE PREss.

 pretiicst and mnst perfect hanoTous nrss paper se have ever gafed pn @ .Ieanfo,H hy Sfaas JosyaeI
 II h.s broom. Ainaast in;a9ssihfc to open a paper from any part 1f ih~ CoutiHert ~3fhoai rnroHut.rlng 4 quotation from HE AK KANsAW IkAYEIFk. 1; iA the mos, widely copief hnmofyu> Jgfirual m America - Ea,xc fII4k0ts A,ShI.
 THE AFKASSAW IkAVFIkk is cer tsunly the best humorous joufnal nos put lisned in ,hls country. Wr .ou | healtSie ,e sAy SO, and have no doubt hat ts the accepted or.Rion. Let none of tf- fraterniiy b~ ieAl ous.- ( .'rt,iass Man T,st4n<.
 HE AKKASSAW TRAVELLER is th- title of handsome eight page paper, vah lishc6 al Latte Rock, Ark, hy Read a Hen ham It Is under ih- editorial gernen of Opis r. ks4f, which is a safietent gaaf an;ee Of the papers good a4aiitses.-- f,4sA forG tFAaIaS<!fAsai H<,aA
 l, may no doubt be saryretsg 10 our peO- pie to know thA one of tte raott refined humorous and literary journals h AmerieA ss publixkef in Litii- Kock-THR AkKAS- SAW kAyELER. .--4sS1s rSys Ttmsf. We ssY diue to Mir. Bark. We sa, aiup, atto. ~ .tss l0rt Eiep4fef k..f>ey Ies,sef.