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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A Religious Diplomacy.
The Big Race.
FRANCE.
After the Dynamiters.


PARIS, April 16.-Several English
detectives have arrived in Paris for
the purpose of tracing dynamiters. In
spite of Col. Majendies' report, it is
declared that the dynamite used at
the Victoria station was made at a
factory between AmineS and Bologne
A rumor is atioat that an attempt will
shortly be made to blow up one of the
public buildings In London. The
activity of the dynamiters
continues unabated. They meet
twice every week for the pur.
pose of making plans and preparations
for future outrages. 1t is believed
that the English and French police
are fully acquainted with their move.
ments, and that every effort will be
made to counteract their plots. 1t is
also believed that one of the most
trusted dynamite leaders keeps the
police fully informed of all Their
plans.
A Big Indemnity Wanted.
PARIS, April 15.-It is reported the
French fleet has occupied Annoy, in
order to secure the payment of an in
demnity from China. The capture
of Hong Hoa terminates the cam
paign in Tonquln. The financial
question remains to be settled with
China, and the French demand is very
heavy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
ADAMS INDICTED.

The High-Toned Slayer of Poor Burns
Held for Murder.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April 15.-A party of
officials of the Gould system arrived
here by special train at 1880, and left
for Fort Worth at $50 p. m. In the
party were j. c. Brown, of st. Louis;
Mr.. Baird, of Philadelphia; Mr.. Bolts,
OF Houston; VIM. Cummings, super
intendent, Geo. Noble and W. FL.
Abrams, of Dallas. The party had
been in conference at MtTshall to-day
on some matter connected with the
Gould system, which was not made
public at Dallas.
The grand jury returned an indict-
ment against Willis Adams, charging
him with numbering Michael Burns
on Sunday, March 80, 1884. Adams
is in Jail at Dallas. 1t is undn, stood
his attorneys will soon amply Tor re-
lease on bail through habeas corpus
proceedings. A strong fight will be
made bv the state to have the prison
er refused bail, while the defense will
10 all in their power to release him
Adams has four of the ablest crimi
nal lawyers in Texas engaged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
FROM BELTON.
The Echols Murder Trial-A New Fire
nauartment. -.a

The EchOls Murder Trial-A New Fire
Department. -'
Special Telegram to The Statesman. =
BELToN, April ia jury was OBJ
tanned this afternoon in the Echols
murder case, and at the adjournment
of court this evening the state had
closed its testimony. 1t has made out
a strong case of murder. What the
defense may offer in justification will
be known tomorrow.
The city ordered yesterday. from
Chicago and New York hook and
ladder truck, two hose carriages
twelve hundred feet of hose, a fire
bell, and other necessary appurte-
nances to make a complete fire depart
ment; also, fifty uniforms for the fire
laddies. With these, and water from
our water works, now being pushed
rapidly to completion, Bolton viii
have ample protection against fire
Three fire companies of the city met
last night and organized fire depart
ment. DIR. Pitt S. Turner was elected
chief, and r. S. Hamilton assistant
They will do their best TO protect the
city from the fire fiend.
William Harvey has gone to Austin
to attend the grand lodge of Knights
of Pythias as delegate at large from
here. His Saraoga went with him
The large boilers for the water
works Werefreceived to-day
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
TIVnch Law.

Mr. STERLING, KY. April 15.-Fif-
ty masked men came to Jackson,
Brrathitt county, Wednesday night,
and took from the jail Henry Kilburn,
w..ite, and Ben Strong, colored, and
hanged them. Kilburn was charged
with the murder of w. Thorp last
January, and Strong was suspected of
being concerned in the same murder.
A notice was pinned on one of the
victims stating that all perpetrators
of crimes would receive like punish
ment. Kilburn had killed eight men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
THE INSURRECTION.
a Movement Set on Foot to Annex Cul
to the United States.

a Movement Set on Foot to Annex Cuba
to the United States.
NEW YORK, April 15.-Advices
from Havana of the 10th inst. say the
landing of Aguero has caused fever
ish state of excitement all over the
island. On account of the censorship
of the dispatches, knowledge of the
departure of Aguero from Key West,
and the landing of insurgents, was
withheld from the public for some
time. The government was mislead
and sadly duped by those sympathiz-
ing with Aguero, and sent the
bulk OF its troops in the wrong
direction. 1t is now hiding
from the public to disastrous en-
counters between Aguero and the few
troops he met with. There is a rapid
increase in numbers of the insurgents,
partisans and those Cubans favoring
annexation to the United States
endeavor1ng to organize league to
work in favor of that idea, as a great
many Spanish are becoming convert
ed to 1t, especially the Catalans, who
in intelligence are superior to most OF
the Spaniards who come to America
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Another Cyclone.

COLUMBUS, April ia special from
Chipley. Ga, says a disastrous cyclone
swept over Starr county last night.
The wind storm struck Chipley
about 2:3O a. m, and the first damage
done was at the residence of George
Williams and Mrs. Babbi, three miles
southwest of Chipley. From there it
went to Mr.. Culpepper's and T. j.
jenkins places, where houses were
unroofed, and widespread damage
and injury everywhere inflicted.
Several houses were completely
blown down. Lee Afford was in.
stantly killed at the latter place, and
his wife and three children badly
hurt. Affords body was found 15C
yards from the house. Out houses OF
Samuel Goodman's and John B. Has
leys places were demolished. John
Lamford and son were badly hurt, anC
Ihe formers wife and child
killed. Mrs Mary Davis. residence
was demolished. In the town of Chip
ley the residences of q. M. Lees, o. f
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
FROM GATESVILLE.
oy. IrelandlThe Two-Thirds Rule
Other Matters.

Gov. Ireland1The Two-Thirds Rule
Other Matters.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GATEsvrLLE, April 15.-An en-
counter was had yesterday between
citizens and horse thieves in Cow
house, in this county. The thieves
came off victorious, though three
stolen horses were recovered. How
ever, they got away with eight fine
mules from the same neighborhood.
They are branded CB on left shoul-
der.
at a meeting of the temperance
council last night DR.. j. b. Cranfill
was selected delegate to the state
prohibition convention.
A party of our fun-loving citizens
went boating ON Leon yesterday. The
boat capsized, and WA. Dabbs. a one
armed man, came near drowning.
! Ireland will have solid support IN
this county, and our delegation will
be instructed against the two-thirds
srule.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
FROM BURNET.
Various Items of Interest.

Special Telegram TO The Statesman.
BURNETT, April 15.-Hudson Broth
ers 81 Watson received 2,5C0 head of
cattle here to-day. They will drive
1900 head north this spring.
Harry Lauda of Austin has estab-
liseed a large feed and grain store at
this place.
The farmers feel greatly encour-
aged over the flattering crop prospects
and business men share in the same
feeling.
An unusually large wool clip is be-
ginning to come In, and times are
Frightening up generally.
Burnet offers a splendid opening
for an ice cream parlor. Who VIII
supply the long felt want in this di-
rection?
The first national bank here is doing
an immense business, which Is daily
increasing.
u. b. BIbs, one of the finest tele-
graph operators in Texas, arrived IL
| the city yesterday and took the aIter'
noon train for Austin.
Col. Shannon, a large sheep owner
of Fort McCavett, who came to Bur
net to-day, was stricken by a severe
attack of the palsy, and Is In a very
critical condition.
Chickens are roosting on the toI
limb, on account of the arrival o.
several Methodist divines to begin
protracted meeting in Burnet.
d. F. Hays, of the Mason News
passed Though the city to-day eI
route home from San Antonio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
"A HeIl-Fire Crowd. {"

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 15.-In
the course of the Danviile investiga.
tion to-day Senator Vance took ex-
ceptlon to some action of Senator
Sherman, and quite an animated col
lcquy occurred between the two gen.
tlemen. Vance ultimately grew eX-
cited, and took exception to Sherman's s
course in the following outburst:
ut is wrong for you to do so, sir; it is
damnable, and 1 defy the whole hell
fired crowd of you to assail my char
acter here or anywhere else. 1t is
wrong to have me, a member of this
committee, and a member of the SEN
ate, warred against; your conduct is a
threat, sir, which l despise, and defy,
and condemn" Sherman took back
water
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
JUDGE LYNCH!
HE HOLDS HIGH CARNIVAL IN THE
CLASSIC NEIGHBoRHoOD
OF PALESTINE.
And Launches a LecherOus
Negro Into the Regions
ofKingdOm Come!
San Antonio Sits In Judgment
on It's Festive Official
Gamblers!
And a Dallas jury Indicts for
Murder a Pet Member
of Society!
FROM KYLE.

StocI, Moyements-Morrell Memorial
Matrimonial, Etc.
Snecial Telegram to The Statesman.
KYLE, April 15.-Weather cool anC
clear. ;,,
be very large.
Mr. Williams, a wealthy stock man
from Gonzales, returned to the city
this morning, and will finish shipping
his stock noW OH a large ranch near
town. to the Indian territory, some
time this week. He will ship about
30 car loads, having shipped an equal
number some days ago
The ladies of the Baptlst Mis-
sionary society met at the res
idence of Mrs. 9. 3. Starte,
this evening, to consider measures OF
interest to the society.
Only $500 have as yet been raised
toward the erection of the Morrell
memorial hall at this place, and this
was obtained through the energetic
efforts of Rev. Mr.. Martin, the Bap-
tist pastor here. 1t will require at
least $500 more to complete the
building.
one Of our leading young business
men will leave for Liberty Hill to-
morrow morning, only to return a
happier and moro blessed man. They
will make Kyle their future home.
Capt. Ferg Kyle, one OF our oldes-
and most honored citizens, will IN to
morrow's Hays county News, an
nounce himself as candidate Tor the
legislature.
]. Howell Bunton, formerly of this
city, but now of Austin, has sold his
Kifnble county herd of cattle for
$4,000. His friends in this section
offer him the hand of friendly condol-
ence in this, his misfortune"
1t is now ascertained that the fruit
crop was not so badly injured by the
recent severe hail storm as was at first
reported.
Several new residences are now 60
ing up, and others are soon to fol-
low.
Plcnics ara the all-absorbiDg topics
among the school children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Songs Never Sung.

| HOW does tnaC verse run? something ike
| this, isn't it?"
There are who touch the magic string,
And noisy fame is pI oud to win them;
Alas! for those who never sing,
But die with all their music In them"
'Yes, that's beautiful, pathetic and true,
said your representative; "The poet alluded
| to people who are somehow suppressed, and
never get their full allowance OF joy and air
which reminds me of letter shown me the
other day by HIsCoX q Co. of New York,
signed by Mr.. L. C. Williams, of Chapman,
Snyder county, Pa, prOmsnent business man
| OF that place. He writes:
II have suffered with asthma for over forty
ydars. and had a terrible attack in December
and January, 1882. l hardly know what
prompted me to take PARKNR's Tonic. l did
SO, and the first day took four doses. The
effect astonished me. Thrt night l slept as if
nothing was the matter with me. and l aave
ever since. i have had colds since, but no
asthma. Ny breathing is now as perfect as
If had never known that disease. If you know
of anyone who has asthma, tell him in my
name that PARKMRsS $ TONIC VIII cure 1t-even
Bfter forty years" There was man who es-
capped the fate Of those whom the poet la
mentS.
This preparation which has heretofore been
known as PARKERs'S GINGER TONIC, Will
hereafter be advertifed and sold under the
name OF PARKER'S TONIC. lnasmuch as GIN
ger is an unimportant ingredient, and unprin-
cipled dealers are constantly deceiving their
customers by substituting inferior prepara-
tions under tine name of ginger, we drop the
misleading word
There is no chance, however, In the prepara
ton itself. and al bottles remaining in the
hands of dealers, wrapped under lhe name of
PARKER's GINGER TONIC contain the genu-
inc medicine, If the facsimile signature of
HISCOX & Co. is at the bottom of the outside.
wrapper. feb15-desat-weow
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
FROM LAMPASAS.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
LAMPAsAs, April 15.-Our court
house is nearly completed.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John S. Bonner was buried here
on Monday. Mr.. Bonner is associate
editor of the Dispatch, and is well
known by the nom de plume Of K.
Lamity.
Business is brisk and new houses
are being built. Lampasas expects
large crowd of visitors this summer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
The Fire Fiend.

NEWARK, N. J., April 15.-The
works of the celebrated Brush COM
pany burned last night. The fire
originated from spark from a buf
fing wheel in the main building. com
ing in contact with gas jet, and in
au instant the whole building was in
a blaze. The flames communicated
with two adjoining buildings, and be-
fore the firemen arrived the three
structures were in flames. Loss $780,
coo; insured. Several employees are
badly injured.
NEW YORK, April ia fire in
the builling occupied by the A. T
Stewart estate, damaged the building
and contents to the extent of $18,0 900
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Into the Torrent

CHICAGO, April ia Daily News
Chattanooga (Tenn.) special says: Two
terrible accidents occurred on tine
Western and Atlantic railroad early
this morning. The passenger train
which left here last night went
through trestle near AckWortb, Ga
aGd the engine. tender, mail and
smoking car were dashed into the tor
rent. Ed. Ware, the mail weigher, was
burned to death, and the engineer and
fireman are believed to be fatally in
iured. The conductor and several
other train men are badly bruised. Nc
other passengers are injured. The ac
cident is due to the terrific rain storm
of last night, which caused many
WaShouts on the railroads.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
The Attempted Assassination.

WASHINGTON, April 15-Senor Bat
els, Central American minister to this
CITY, received a telegram from the
minister of foreign affairs for Guate-
mala and Salvador, saying: It is true
that an attempt was made to assassi-
nate President Carrlu5, but adding no
harm was done him, and that he is
perfectly well. The dispatch also says:
There is no disturbance in public or
der, and that the attempt at assassina-
ton is universally execrated, and that
Gen. Carrious is receiving congratula-
tions from all classes of the people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
THE TARIFF BILL.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April I5.-The
great event of the session was the
skillful manner in which the friends
of the Morrison bill engineered it to a
consideration to-day. Every effort
was made to stave it off, but to leave
it further in allegiance was deemed
impolitic, and on vote it was
taken up.
Morrison rose to champion its wis
dom, and madea long speech in sup
port of the bill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A Murderer.

MACON, GA. April 15.-William
Landsburg, of the firm of M. Nus
baum & Co., and J. r. B. Danforth,
entry clerk of the firm had a dispute
yesterday morning in regard to the
amount agreed upon for the latters
salary. Last night Danforth went to
the store and without a word of war
ming shot Landsburg five times, xii.
ling him instantly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Finished Its LabOrs.

CINCINNATI, April 15.-The relief
committee appointed February last
by the chamber of commerce to re
ceive and distribute money and sup.
plies to the people made destitute BY
the flood, is about to close its labors
1t received $1S4,0O0, all of which has
been distributed, except $4,000, and
this will soon be used in helping the
poor to restore their dwellings. A
large part of the money has been used
outside of Cincinnati.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Shooting Snnatters.

CINCINNATI, April ia special
to the Times-Star from Charleston,
W. Va, says the squatters in Lincoln
county, who recently fired on Survey
or Sinnett, sent out to survey the land
now in litigation, fired again on VIM.
Oxley, assessor. His horse was killed,
but Oxley escaped. Judge Jackson
will send force to secure the order
of his court, and trouble is feared.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
FROM ROUND ROCK.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
ROUND Rock, April ia difficult.
occurred here last night between al
Irishman and a Swede, resulting in tn
breaking of a show case in Johnson
saloon. Both parties were arrested
and gave bond for their appearance.
Our city marshal is busy collecting
taxes of 1888.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
An Old Suit.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The SUI
preme court of the United States af-
firmed the decree of the lower courts,
with costs, in the suit involving title
to the famous Morgan gold mine of
Calveras county, California.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
.Ierked to Glory.

TUCSON, A. T., April 15.-At one
o'clock this afternoon Joseph Carey
was hanged for the murder of JailoI
Holbrook last April in attempting tc
break Jail. He refused to reveal his
right name or history, and died with
the secret of his identity in his own
breast.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Fatal RaiIroad Accident.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 15. = The
freight on the Western & Atlantic
railroad ran into a washout near Ac.
worth to-day. Fourteen freight cars
were wrecked, and the live stock in
two cars were all killed. The engin.
eer, st. Clair Mcdonald, and the fire.
man, Edward Mccullough, were
billad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A Big Haul,

TROY, N. Y, April 15.-Experts
reports the defalcation of Chamber
lain Church, the first three years in
office, as more than $4,000. His
bondsmen will now be asked to max
good this amount
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Tom VanOSSeS

CHARLOTTE, N. c., April 15.-Thos.
L. Shields, confined in jail under SEN
tence of death for the murder of Jas.
G. Sitton, last night with the aid of
outside friends, cut a hole through the
wall and escaped. No trace of him
can be found.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17

ITALY.
A Churchman Steps Down,

BREsLAN, April l5.-The Volks
Zeitung states that Cardinal Ledo-
chowski has resigned the archbishop
ric of Posen and Guesen, and that the
pope has accepted the resignation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
LuckyCOOn.

WAsHINGToN, Apri: 15.-Charles
E. Coon, of New York. W II be uomi.
mated assistant secretary of the treas.
ury, vice John G. New
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17

Charles Reade were inferred to-day a
Willisden. The funeral was private
George Augustus Sala, Edwin Ar
mold, and few other literary friends
of deceased were present.
The Irish Prisoners.
LONDON, April 15.-The Liverpool
police have been ordered to send all
the evidence they have obtained con-
cerning DAILY to the home department,
which will undertake the prosecution.
1t is expected Daly's trial will take
place at birmingham. Egan's docu-
ments are still being examined by the
Birmingham police, who are very re-
ticent regarding their contents.
Terrible State of Affairs in China.
LONDON, April 15.-The latest ad-
vices from Shanghai indicate that the
Chinese government is greatly eXer-
ciSed at the recent French successor
in Tonquin, and persons in any way
responsible for reverseS are being de-
graded and punished. Active meas
ureS are being taken to prevent fur
ther loss of prestage. The viceroy Of
Canton has been publicly degraded
for refusing to obey orders, and Off
GERS ansWerable for the loss of Bacnih
have been condemned and punished.
The governor of Gunnan has been
summoned to Pekin to receive pun
ishment. A general levy of men for
the Chinese army has been ordered,
and affairs at Pekin are represented
to be in an extremely critical condi-
tion, and administrative changes of
great importance are imminent.
A Religious Diplomacy.
LONDON, April 15.-The letter of the
Mahdi has been published. 1t COM
mands the tribes to push forward the
siege of Khartoum, and to blockade
all the roads, and embarrass tho Turks
and infidels in all other ways possible.
This injunction is urged upon them
as religious duty.
The Big Race.
LONDON, April 15.-The New
market Craven meeting opened to-
day, and the handicap race was won
by Sweet Briar, j. R. Keenes' Chal-
lenge second, and Lord Harrington's
Argyle third.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
TO PHYSICIANS AND INyALIDs.

An analysis OF " CoIden's Liquid Beef
TORic," by the eminent chemist, ARTHUR
HILL HASSALL, MD, FRS, OF London,
England; and an endorsement by the cell
ebrated physician, Professor SIR ERASMUS
WILSON, FRS, LID, OF London, are la.
belled on each bottle.
sold at Wholesale by oll leading
Druggists, and reiailed generally, at 81 per
bottle; for s.. @. y. GatTTENTON, GEN
FRAI, AGFN ifF T'i'i'--- .e''r~at. Now York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
1T IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF

~e~ AaS AAAA AShAA ~
the Blood and eaT'icHes ID, and is there
fore fine invi0oTdnt and corrective
In cases OF all chronic nsdlGdies which
are associated with an IMPOVERISHED
STATE OF THE BLOOD. These all yield
TO the regulating and nourishing prop
critics OF its great food tonic elements.
1t compensates for the loss of rifdlihg.
induced by COIISItll l,tiOIt, Cdt0TTt or
Bronchial and Throat affections. It
sUU remedy Femini4ie Debility and
reimburse the Female physique for
those losses of citdIify accom- pany-
rug complaints peculiar 10 the sec.
aaIs0tI,ers nursing their own children,
tslSn 3eticdte ScOnsen who expect TO
mothers and bring up vigo4'-
otGs chitdren should by all means use
It. 1T tciu restore sufferers from
Mental or Nervous Prostitution arfs-
ing from OUer-LU0rh, EpcesSeS or
1,rctrGcted Disease. 1t toilL cure
Drunkenness and tho Opium Habit
for as the appetite grows healthier
and digestion more vigorous through
the use OF this Tonic, the unnatural
craving dies away until totally ex-
tinct. 1T Is highly beneficial la LtUer
Complaints, MdIdridL Fever, and
ALL MdldridJ Disease; and for the
debilitating effects OF Fever of amy
kind 1t las no equal. 1t repairs
tC0ste, i0aDr0res Digestion and AD-
petite, and affords the Dyspeptio In
UGItd an easily dSsinpiLG6Je article
of food; and is so pleasant 10 the taste
that the most sensitive palate Will not
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
hrs. ] ]. g. w. H. TOBIN

Wholesale and Retail DRUGGlSISs,
Congress- avenue, Austin, Tex rs
Dealers In
Drugs and Medicines, Paints, Ols. Ready
Varnishes, Wall Paper, Window
Shades, Fine Wines, Whiskies and
Brandies for medicinal use; also
a large stock of Trusses Tor
Male. Female or Infants.
Agents for Geo. nemann 3 Co. eelebratei
Surgical Instruments, which we oner
at manufacturers prices
OOConErcss Avenue. Austin. Tcx .
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
AUSTRIA.
Well, Let Them Go,

Well, Let Them Go.
VIENNA, April 15.-The Crown
Prince Rudolph and wife have started
for II, ,IrkeV.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17

Little Joker" is the best smoking
tobacco.