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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

LAMPAsAs, March 1.-THE west
ward star of empire seems to have
called halt at our young city. Al
though we have had the coolest and
wettest winter on record, buildings
are going up in every direction.
Thursday evening three and hall
inches of rain fell here in a storm OF
northerly wind. The Sulphur and
other streams were very high, and
Hughes's mill dam was washed away.
Hon. Walter Acker has been at
home a few days. He resumes legis-
Iatlve duties at Austin on Monday
next.
Ex-Secretary Bowman has a racnh
near here. He has been recuperating
from the effects of an old war wound
at these springs for some weeks.
The new hotel of the springs COM
pany has been retarded by inclement
weather. 1t will be ready for guests
about the Goth of May. They are
building two rows of barracks and
eight cottages, besides the hotel.
Every house in town is occupied
and the hotels and boarding houses
are crowded, and the suburbs are full
of campers in tents and shanties.
This is the most moral and law-abid-
ing community of hasty formation to
be found anywhere. No fights, no
burglaries and rarely drunken man
to be seen.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22
The Pen,tentiary Leases.

The ratification of the penitentiary
leases now before the state legislature
Is attracting no little attention among
the masses of the great reading pub
lie, and the action of the representa-
tives of the people win be watched
with Jealous eye by their constitu-
ents. The we'll known fact that a
powerful penitentiary lease lobby is
now assembled at the capital. win not
diminish the interest taken in the
matter, So near As we can learn this
contract was y job. disRracei,,l 70 the
penitentiary board and 70 representa-
/ ti<cs aud senators who now favor Il:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22
His Measure.
GSan Antonio Express

The citizens of Comal county held
a meeting few days ago to protest
against the bill to diminish the juris-
diction of the county courts, in so far
as it included Comal county, and the
meeting made it hot for Senator
Pfeuffer, he having moved the county
be included in the provisions of the
bill. Pfeuffer is probably serving his
last term as senator. He is too small
in great things, and too great in lit
tie things.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22
The Governor and the Pen itentiary
Question.

The penitentiary lease matter has
placed Governor Ireland between two
fires, OF, drawing it milder. on the
horns Of vexatious dilemma. The
lease was the work Of the late admin
istration, and the ex-governor and
other members of the prison board
constitute an influence that the new
governor has been chary-about antag-
onizing, in this matter, at least He
has stated, semi-ofiicially, that he is
not inclined to undo the work of his
predecessor. One branch of the leg
islature has sustained him in this po-
sition- On the other hand a highly
respectable. intelligent. aggressive,
and by no means weak legislative ele-
ment confronts him and fights the
measure (which has unfortunately
assumed the importance of an admin
istration measure) with a degree of
viQ0r that Is not to be misunderstood
or under estimated. And finally IL is
not to be denied that this element 4
backed. very strongly, by an intelli-
gent public sentiment. In brief. thi.
lease matter is dividing the Texas De
mocracy into two divisions. lease an(
anti-lease. and the feeling that /,
growing out of it bids fair to pave TIL
way TO troublesome complications am
disscnsions. that fode little good h
the party. The governor Is credited
>(cds. with a sincere desire d
1ns iuQar<IalI{. with q
the b@st interests Of ia
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

SAN ANTONIO, March list. Pat
rick's day was celebrated by the Irish
American citizens, by going to church
and by a banquet.
Col. McLeary and other lawyers are
talking about organizing county bar
association.
Ernest Carleton, who did the shoot
ing last night, was arrested and charg-
ed with an attempt to kill and murder
one Amherst, and was released on a
$1,000 bond. He claims the shooting
was done to brighten Amherst.
A railroad man named Tom RetikeT
died suddenly last night, at the house
of his colored mistress. The doctors
say the cause was puerperation of the
bowels.
A divorce suit was brought to-day
by man against his wife, alleging
cruel treatment.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

Mrs. Dora Inez Calvert, who mar.
ried ex-Gov. Sprague. was warded d
divorce in the Campbell county cir
cult court from Frank Calvert, trav-
cling salesman for Cincinnati book
house. Her maiden name was Weed,
and her parents were from the east,
and had lived at Guyandotte since the
war, where she resided till divorced.
She is twenty-five years old, and has
an Attractive appearance. Another
statement, which may really not con-
flict with the above, is that she is
very wealthy, and will inherit much
property from both parents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

were placed uppermost, and came an
inch or two above the ground.
In some cases one half of stick
Zone piece certainly the reverse of the
other) lasted considerably better than
its other half. As will be seen, it was
sometimes the top end down" which
lasted better, sometimes the bottom
end down." and in some cases there
was no difference in durability.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22
Blaine's Fabrication.
Washington star.l

The man who built a barrel with
nothing but a bunghole as start has
been eclipsed by the author of the
story of an attemst TO assassinate ex-
Secretary Blaine. He had nothing
but small hole in a carriage window
as basis for his sensational fabric.
1t is true Mr.. Blaine had once occu-
pied a seat in the carriage, but. no
doubt. so had many others.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22
Gone to Grass.
fisherman cOurier.l

The Seventeenth was denominated
the "hayseed" legislature. but a glance
at the Eighteenth leads one to believe
the darn seed have sprouted. AT
least, most of the important measures
introduced thus far have 'gone to
grass"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

/ GALVESTON, March 1.-THE An.
Gent Order of Hibernians and Catho-
lie Knights of America celebrated St
Patricks day by a parade through the
principal streets of the city this morn
ing, and attending pontifcal mass al
St. Mary's cathedral, celebrated by
Bishop Gallagher. Two balls are in
progress tonight, one at Artillery
Hall, under the auspices of the EN-
met benevolent society, and the Other
at Turner Hall, under the manage
ment of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans.
The Maifest viii be celebrated on q
grand scale this year, S4940 having
been subscribed, and S1l15 collected
The farewell concert of the French
opera company at the Pavilion to
night was largely attended The coin
pany leave on the steamer Whitney
for Vera Cruz. on Monday.
II the z1[cs8o1H2r r0m Jarvis SEC
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WANTED TEACHERS PR ah si5SfH
Steady employment during the Spring
and Summer. Address
G. McCllRDY n Co. st. louis. Mo.
OFFICE OF lNTnnNAuoS a 8 GREAT

NORTHERN hAILHUAD OUHFAN1g
PALESTINE, TEXAS, February 20. 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the regular an
nual meeting Of the Board of Directors OF this
company will be held at the Office Of the COM
pany at Palestine, Texas, on Monday, April 2.
1888. at 10 o'clock a. m, pursuant to the by
laws Of the company, for the transaction OF
such business as may come before the meeting.
Notice is also hereby given, that the regular
annual meeting of the stockholders OF the
company will be held at the office OF the com
pany at Palestine, Texas, on Monday, April 2,
1885, at II o'clock a. m, pursuant 10 the by
laws Of the company, for the purpose OF elect
ing a Board of Directors TO serve for the enSu-
ing year and for the transaction Of such other
business as may come before the meeting.
m1w5t ID. B. ii. SMITH. Secretary.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

When President Arthur promoted
Mr.. Burt, the late naval officer of
New York. from an $4,000 position to
be chief examiner under the civil SER
vice commission at $1,000 year, he
said in substance: "Wel done, thou
good and faithful servantl Go down
lower" 1t was due to Burt that civil
service reform has been something
more than a name in New York
custom house. His successor will
know better than to waste his time
upon civil service or any other kind
of reform.
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DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,
STATISTICS AND HISTORY,
AIrg1TN TEXAS. March 4 1879

To all whom IL may concern:
This Is to certify that the Ktna Insurance.
Company, of Hartford, Connecticut, has
in all respects fully complied with
the laws OF Texas as conditions prece
dent to its doing business In this state. and
that said company holds a certificate OF au
thOrity from this Office emitting IL TO do bust
ness In this state for twelve months ffpm the
ist day Of January, 1888, TO the 3ist day OF DE
Given under my hand and seal, at office, in
Austin. the day and date first above written.
II. r. BREWSTER, Commissioner:
Policies issued by p. DECOkDOfA, Austin
Texas. mis- w3t
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22
PAT GROVE S SENTIMENTS.

PEORIA, ILL.,, March 16.-In an in
terview with Pat Grove, in this city
to-day, he professed great exultation
at the attempt to blow up the govern
ment buildings in London, but did
not favor the means employed. He
prefers the quiet but destructive
flame of the torch to the defamation of
dynamite. His idea is to two OF three
hundred men in the large cities of
England, with few barrels of petro-
leum, await a windy night, and at a
preconcerted signal, make one hun
dred confagrations in as many cities,
and spread terror and destruction
throughout the land, thus making
the British lion howl for peace and
accede to any terms. Pat grew fam
bient while depicting the scenes of
terror this would cause. He disclaims
connection with the London explc-
sion, but rejoices at it's effect. He
knew nothing about it till this morn
ing, but thought Russia might have
been aware of the plot, and thinks it
undoubtedly the work of Invincibles
Grove does nothing to assist the cause
of revolution, but hears what other
fellows are doing" Sticks" them on
from distance-and occasionally re-
ceives suggestions. He is a great
conspirator with the mouth, but is
harmless otherwise.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22
Understood.

lComanche Chief.1
Gov. Ireland is understood to favor
ratification of the penitentiary lease.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

PALESTINE, March 17.-There is to
be a municipal election in Palestine
on April 3 next, and the only ques-
ton here now seems to be, who will
be elected mayor. There are four can
didates already in the field-the pres
emit incumbent S N. Pickens, Ex-
Mayor W. Y. Lacy. Ex-City Attorney
Major J. n. F8rr. and J K Lyon A
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Old Hiekory's Challenge.

A curious relic of Andrew Jackson
has Just found its way into print
through the New York Ledger, to
which paper it was sent by grand
daughter of Jackson's antagonist. 1t
is related in Parton's Life of Jack
son." that when Old Hickory was
Young Hickory, just twenty-one
years of age, he fought the first
duel of his life with Colonel Wright
still Avery, very distinguished
member of the bar of North Caro-
lima. Young Jackson had criminal
in which he was deeply inter-
the other side. In the course of the
trial Avery was severe in his COM
ments upon some of the legal positions
taken by the young lawyer, and used
language which he afterward admit
ted was too personal and sarcastic.
On the second morning of the trial,
Jackson, acutely mortified by the repe-
tition of the offense, tore blank leaf
from law book, wrote a challenge
upon it and gave it to his antagonist
with his own hands. This challenge,
yellow with its ninety-iive years, is as
follows:
AUGUST IL, 1888.
"SIR-When Il mans feelings and
character are injured he ought to
seek speedy redress: You reed few
lines from me yesterday, u undoubt-
eddy you understand me. My char
ector you hev injured; and further
you hev Insulted me in the presence
of court and large audience L
therefore call upon you as a gentle
man to give me satisfaction for the
same; and L further call upon you to
give me an answer Immediately with
out Equivocation and 1 hope you can
do without dinner until the business is
done; for it is consistent with the
charector of gentleman when he in
lures man to make immediate repa-
ration; therefore l hope you will not
fail in meeting me this day from yr.
Hbl. st. "ANDw. JACKSON.
"Coll. Avery.
up. S. This evening after court is
adjourned"
The duel was not fought before
dinner as the impetuous young advo-
cate desired, since Col. Avery could
not Immediately find a friend" 1t
occurred Just after sunset. Fortu-
nately neither was hit, and they left
the ground as very good friends.
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FORT WORTH, March 1.-THE
Cumberland Presbyterian church will
receive, in few days, $1,000 organ
for their church.
Joseph d. Long attempted suicide
to-day by hanging himself with a
leather strap. He was discovered
just in time to save his life. Finan-
cial trouble and loss of his wife are
the causes which led to the act.
The City drug store was broken
into last night and 1913 taken from the
drawer. DR.. Brooks, who was sleep
ing in an adjacent room, lost fine
gold watch and about $50 in money
Messrs. H. NJ. Hoxie and G. A. Gin
nochio have ordered material for the
erection of fine hotel at the union
depot. 1t will contain seyenty-fye
rooms.
NJ. P. Bewleg has let the contract
for the erection of fine Touring mill
and work will commence next Mon
day. The building alone will cost
$500.
Thirteen marriage licenses were is
sued during the week.
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For the Lobby.

fort Worth Gazette.l
Ireland's recent banquet is said to
have been arranged for the benefit of
the lobby.
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ton" tonight to a good audience, at
the opera house.
Real estate transfers filed for record
this week amounted to $3513. The
interments were seven-five adults
and two children.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

There is a rumor of a bitter quar-
rel among certain society ladies in
New York, and all about two fancy
dresses which were being prepared
for Mrs. Vanderbilt's ball. One lady
whispered to her intimate friend
what she intended to wear; intimate
friend told; the costume was imme-
diately appropriated by No. 3; some
body will be poisoned or sho', or else
there will be two representatives of
Henriette d'Engleterre.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

CoRsICANA, March 1.-THE new
schedule of the Central road, which
takes effect on the 18th inst, will
bring the southbound train here at
a. m, instead of II a. m. No other
material change takes place, with The
exception of putting on accommoda-
ton train from here to Denison,
making three passenger trains each
way daily between here and that
place.
Owing to a freight train having
jumped the track ten miles north OF
this place, both the evening passenger
trains will be delayed.
Cotton receipts to date, $4,000 bales
The compress has handled 40OO(
bales.
Lieut.. Gov. Martin is better and out
and expects to resume his duties al
the capital in a few days.
The Madison Square theatre compa'
ny are billed to play Hazel Kirke'
here on the 26th inst.
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GEORGETOWN, March 16.-Our
quiet little city was thrown into con-
siderable excitement when it was
known that Mr.. Otis Il. Bacon, of
Austin, had been severely wounded
near Taylor by Mr.. Ringer yesterday,
and had come here for medical treat
ment. He stated to Mr.. MakemSOn
the following as the whole cause OF
the affair: lie had been part
ner of Mr.. Ringer in the cat
tie business, near Taylor, for
some time, and had a few
weeks ago bought Mr.. Ringer out;
but on yesterday Mr.. Ringer came
out to the yard and began cutting out
thirty or forty yearlings from the
bunch. when Mr.. Bacon protested and
told Mr.. Ringer if he did not desist
he Bacon) would have him arrested
Thereupon Ringer rushed upon Bacon
and struck him a heavy blow upon
the head with the end of heavy
stock whip. Mr.. Bacon came up to
Georgetown to report the affair. He
seemed perfectly composed while re-
lating his account of the affair, but
suddenly changed, and DR.. Fleming
was sent for to dress his wound, and
he was placed in bed at the station
house, but instantly became furious
and raved to come and begged for the
attendants to tie him down. Drs
Fleming and Cochran are attending
him, and DIR. Swearingen, of Austin,
was telegraphed for and arrived this
evening. Bacon is resting easy
now and the physicians say there
is some hope for his recovery. Ringer
has been arrested and Sheriff Tucker
will arrive with him on the nint
o'clock train. Much sympathy is felt
for the young man. Capt. Sneed, OF
Austin, is here with him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-22

GALVESTON, March 16.-L. G
Michael, of the firm of Greenleve
Block q Co., who was reported as
dangerously i'll yesterday, is better to-
day, and it is believed he has passed
the crisis in his illness. Augustus
Wakely, another old citizen, is dan
gerously i'll with erysipelas, the re-
suit of wound received during the
war.
Manager L. E. Spencer, of fremont
opera house, had benefit tonight
1.-The Messenger from Jarvis Section
was the play, with Barney McAuley
in the leading role. The house was
crowded.
Charles S. Clark, late of the New
York Morning Journal, is in the city
on brief visit, as is also w. d. COe
and Frank Jones, of the Temple
Times.
Robert q. Sisson reports that dur
ing the prevalence of a squat last
night his brother, Abner Sisson, was
knocked from the deck of the schoon-
er Harbor Master by a sail and
drowned. The accident occurred neal
Half-MOon lighthouse, up the bay
All efforts to rescue the body have
proven fruitleSs. Deceased was TWEEN.
ty-four years old ard resided in this
city with his parents.
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A CONGRESSMAN S SORROW,


CHICAGO, March 16.-Hon. John
Finerty, ongressman-elect from the
third Illinois district, was interview
ed with regard to the attempt to blow
up the government building in Lon
don, and said: II may say / am sorry
it was not more successful. applaud
the Irish in everything they do to get
rid of England and her accursed rule.
England brought this on herself, and
Gladstone, more than any one else,
has himself to thank for it. Forster's
Midlothian speech is quoted against
him by the Tories. Does he not say
agitation will be useless till Clerken-
well prison was blown up? OF course
regret any innocent persons should
suffer, but sympathy for few of
these classes is entirely overridden by
the feeling of commiseration l have
for the great mass of the Irish people.
My countrymen are poor and starv-
ing, and the British government will
not aid them. They have reached the
point where they must fight, and /
am glad to see them do it. l am glad
to see the Inauguration of war or vio-
lence of any kind that will tend to
free Ireland of the accursed cut
Threats who are choking life out of
her. If a race war springs out of this
it will not be regretted by the Irish
men,"
WHAT ROSA SAYS.
NEW YORK, March 16.-O'Donovan
Rosa was asked whether the explo-
sion in London was caused by dynam-
tie or was an accidental explosion of
gas. He answered.: "We could not
follow our system unless we used
dynamite, and that is what caused
the explosion. There was no accident
about it."
"Do you think it was intended to
destroy the building only, or kill
those within 7"
at was intended to do all the dam
age possible, and it was done to show
England she had better give Ireland
her own parliament. England is at
war with Ireland, and Ireland should
be at war with England"
Rosa showed the following dis
patch from Boyton:
Congratulate you on news from
London this morning. can collect
money now in Boston
[Signed1 JOHN ID. DRIscoLL."
Rosa said he had received to-day
offers of money, and he can obtain all
that is needed. In answer to ques-
ton as to what would next be done,
he showed letter advising him to
publish in his paper a declaration OF
war on England, which letter was
signed by representative lrishmen,
| When that was done, it could not be
claimed their actions were dishonor-
able. As for weapons. al the avail
abe ones 8. should !'!.'.| be used: I1|I be