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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

Gov Ire land yesterday comm Is
stoned Gen. Walter p. Lane as prtsi-
dent of the board of veterans. There
will be a meeting of the board here
soon, when Gen. Lane arrives.
The state treasurer received yes
terday the following deposits for ac- |
count of land sales Tor the month of |
April:
Permanent school fund, principal. geo "A |
Available school fund, interest,". SO,2<S GO
Permanent university fund, prin-
Available SaRihlb university fund, inter,
Permanent eeTGsn asyums fund principal. 2,se6 Il
Available asyfums fdnds, interest,". 1857
T,tal.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IA AZ
The comptroller deposited $1,000
to the credit of general revenue, and
1924 to the credit of Lampasas county,
| for PAYMENT of interest on bonds
held by the state. Also SS41 tax on tele-
graph messages paid by the Houston
81 E. w. Texas R'y and Telegraph
Judge G. A. Brown of Clarendon
Yesterday rendered to the state land
board $4,000 first payment on about
half a million acres OF school lands for
which he had for himself and others
previously rendered the board bids to
lease at four cents an acre. The ten.
der being refused was also made pro
forma to the state treasurer who also
rejected it. There were similar ten
ders by other parties, which were or
course rejected, making altogether
about $6O,U00 thus rendered and re-
jected. The parties making these lids
propose to test the ruling of the land
board fixing eight cents as the mini
mum. and in the meantime will occu
py the lands on the grounds that their
bids were in accordance with the law
fixing the minimum at four cents, and
that the board had no power to in
crease this figure.
There are ninety pupils in the deaf
and dumb asylum, and about thirty
more are expected soon. This will
make the largest attendance the insti-
. tuition has ever had. The legislative
appropriation did not contemplate so
large number of pupils and will
: hardly be sufficient. There is great
> Improvement in the health of pupils
under the new regime since they have
r had the advantage OF more commo'
dious buildings.
Sullivan 81 Cromwell, attorneys oil
f New York, write the comptroller fol-
r certified copies of all reports made to
the department by the Houston &
! Texas Central Railroad company fol
t 'Sthe past twenty years. They Will bt
sent at an expense of fifty dollars fol
: the work.
The charter of the Fort Worth Oh
= Mill and Manufacturing company
= capital stock $4,000, was filed yester
:, day with the secretary of state. In
= corporators, D. BoaZ, S. w. Lomax
! w. NJ. Lay, G. G. Battle, John Nichols
+ Martin Casey and Thomas Roche.
i FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

IT strikes us that Sun Set Cox is a
long time about reaping his reward.
He ought to have been prominent in
a national democratic convention long
years since. If he'd never been a wit,
he'd been vice preside ntial candidate
long ago. The Texas Siftings people
and the st. Louis Republican can
stick q pin here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

Col. j. Q. WING, formerly city ed
itor of THE STATESMAN. lately of the
Post, has retired from that paper. He
is now in this city. He is an able and
very accomplished journalist, sober
man and very industrious worker. We
trust it will not be long ere he secures
another desirable location in Texas.
We do not want to see any such man
leave the state
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

STATE PRESS of the News finds
fault with the right we claim of coin
ing a word when we want one. We
have tried many long years to win a
good opinion from that source and
must give it up. we fear.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Men VIII Keen Claiming IT.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
No man In the United States has a
claim for the presidency upon the re-
publican party. The party is IF more
consequence than any man in it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

A PAPER which tolerates the vaud-
eville theatre in San Antonio, might,
without too awful strain, we should
think, be brought to tolerate life of
Ben Thompson, especially when it is
written by one of the most graphic,
forcible and polished writers in the
ctofo
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

WELLBoRN and Maxey may not ex-
actly relish the further operations of
the Washington circle, however much
they have been indebted to it in the
mast.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE patriots of Fort Worth are
principally Arthur men. They are
also principally postmasters. Is it
possible that there is tracedble con-
nection between these two facts
There may not be, but then it looks
little that way-or would to a man
I'm a free
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE Chicago Inter-Ocean and the
Houston Age are pulling together.
In this way do extremes meet some
times. The Age says it wants Arthur
because he is the weakest fight for the
democrats, and the Inter- Ocean wants
him to beat Logan. 1t is sort of a
dog eat deg affair in which we find it
utterly impossible to work up much
enthusiasm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THEfeartul storm which swept over
Texas Wednesday night took in every
section Of the state. The telegraph
wires were Frustrated, and but little
and very precarious intercourse could
be had between widely distant
points. The water courses are swol-
len, and much damage results from
tho fioOdG
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE San Antonio Times and
the Galveston News are both up to
the neck in the jury question. 1t is
hardly necessary to say that they are
ON. onposite sides of the case.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Little Aleck.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Gen. Robert Toombs. speaking the
other day of Liberty Hall, the home
of Alexander III. Stephens, said aI
want the people of Georgia to buy the
property, and when they do l viii en-
dow it with enough to make it such a
college as little Aleck would like to
ST there if he were alive"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

CHAT venerable old journalist.
C |. VIM. r. Baker, o. the Houston
past. is tent with the cares of his po-
81 ion. Keeping lot of frisky young
f.llows like lobe Mitchill, DIR. Young
Il 4 Hardenbrook straight, would
be ID a stouter column than that of
tia venerable mayor of the bayou
Il v.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

EAsToN, the creature of Cammack
was allowed to turn states evidence
In this way do thieves sometimes es-
cape from the clutches of the outraged
Inv.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
It is Already Known.

From the Bradford Argus
In case of Blaine's refusal to be a
candidate, it would never be known
who carried the Pennsylvania repub-
lican convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE papers which wrote the Print
down defunct, will have to take it all
back. 1t is rather lively little
corpse, to be sure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

LINCOLN seems a good second in
any proposed republican combination,
but Blaine and Lincoln would be by
far the strongest possible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Lawrence Barrett's Boyhood.

From the Lyndon (Vt.) Union.
People familiar with Lyndon Cor
ner in the years between 1910 and 1850
will remember Lawrence as one of
'-gamiIs" of our streets. His father
was ia lor here, having his shop in a
little roonI below the Cahoon office,
while bis family lived in the rickety
basement below him. His two boys
were George and Lawrence. Law
renee was a belligerent chap. When
other boys were running away from
rhetoricals Lawrence was on hand
and seemed to enjoy it. A little be-
fore 1850 the family disappeared from
the village and that was the last
heard from them till Lawrence began
to appear in the theatrical world
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

From the Cincinnati News-Journal.
Speaker Carlisle, in dismissing
White, of Kentucky, by the sboo-fiy
process, performed u service only a
large man could do.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE New York Herald hasn't yet
fairly entered the domain of national
politics this season. With local affairs
and the Greeley relief expedition 1t
seems to have its hands full.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

NOTWITHSTANDING all that is said
OF the nastiness of politics, yet there
are some clean men in the business.
Not all are rogues who are popularity
so called.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE liberal citizens of Austin
should help to defray the expenses of
the Greys to Houston. The honor O.
the town is concerned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

AND still the festive fence-cutter is
abroad in all the land. He will not
down at anybody's bidding, or for any
consideration.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

WE have had three whole days, and
no Dallas Times and but one Age
during this time. How is fellow to
make real democratic paper under
such disbursements?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE Jacksonville 1ntelligencer has
a very level head, which fact is am.
ply confirmed by an extract which
we publish elsewhere.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

The continued rains are very inju-
rious to the young cotton. The CORE
spending delight furnished young
ducks isn't quite a sufficient offset.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE new Galveston paper, the Rec
ord, is charry of its exchange list. 1t
does not condescend to honor the
STATESMAN,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE Austin Grays will not be behind
the Texas contingent at Houston, and
don't forget that fact, either, as you
are summing up probabilities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

TIE laws delays are not complain
ell of now. 1t is the certainty Of
acguittal most groaned at.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

YESTERDAY was May day, and Bill
Sterrett was queen of the May
mother" among the Dallas newspaper
fiends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

From the Philadelphia Times.
Mr.. Blaine runs well, but, somehow
the Jack o'Lantern leads him DER the
meadow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE storm Wednesday night was
severe all over the state. This drea1-
full, dreadful weather will 1t never
lat IN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

BOOTH evidently thinks his claim
as good as Barney's, but he is Gibbs
man for all that.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

LINCoLN's name is sufficient for
the second place, it wouldn't work for
the first.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THAT blessed San Antonio Express
has unleashed its scolding machine
again. What paper it is, truly.
TIE interest in the inter state drill
is deepening daily. There will be an
immense crush of people to witness it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE home patriots have an idea
that they ought to go as delegates to
the Chicago convention. They are all
right too.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

IT seems that Mr.. Bennett has
hardly yet put his oar in the troubled
waters
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

gathered one of the features likely to
attract the most attention. The pick
and cream of our southern Young
manhood will have an opportunity of
exhibiting itself under the most ia
vorable auspices. We, for one, have
no fear that it will appear to any but
the very best advantage. 1t will
constitute an ordeal to which south
ern young men may be safely sub
jected. Altogether we present a
spectacle worthy the south and worthy
Texas. If, as now seems certain they
will, the Mexican contingent
comes, that circumstance Will
add UNNECESSARILY to the vast
interest of the occasion. Indeed, the
utmost pains should be taken that
they be induced to come, and also
that they be received with the ut
most hospitality, not only by the mill
tary authorities, but by the civil AMI
social organizations as we'll.
1t has been said ungraciously and
untruthfully that Houston was "on
the grab in this matter, and that he1
hotels, livery establishments and
other enterprises of a business charac.
ter were organized to fleece and beat
the vast crowd expected on that oc
casion. This is surely as great
as 1t is a cruel anC
causeless SANDER of a city toe
well known for its lavish and gener
Gus hospitality to strangers. Houston
has exhibited some feeling over tn,
circulation of the reports, it is not t.
be wondered at, but at the same tim
she ought to remember that the PEG
pie of Texas would slowly and mos
reluctantly receive any report whicl
was likely to lower her in their goo
opinion. Of course, there will bea hi,
attendance from the neighborin,
states, but Texas will pour vas
numbers into the bayou cit
on that occasion. We have care
fully noted the feeling i
other cities and know that they wi
turn out largely, while Austin will
, there in full force. The capital cit
will be represented by her peerles
military, as by her peerless phalanx c
lovliness. Nor does she fear that an
extortion or other inhospitable praC
tees will be attempted. TIE STATES
l MAN will underwrite the declaration
which came from Houston, and wer
published yesterday in our telegraph
columns, and pledge her faith thu
they will be redeemed to the very le
fer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

COLLECTIONS were good enough,
Yesterday, and indicate that business
is prosperous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE man who can write leader
under the caption of Political Duel
lists -" can do almost anything he
p1oaSac
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

TIE STATESMAN yesterday was a
newsy paper. The people all said So
and the people are always right.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Texas where such charge was estab-
ished, or even earnestly urged by airy

Texas where such charge was eStab- |
ished, or even earnestly urged by airy
one.
The worst objection we can see
to the free pass system is that the
papers, as a rule, pay too much for
the courtesy. They are called upon to
make too heavy cut in their rates to
the roads for advertising space. in
consideration of the free transporta
ton. The advantage is in this way too
much in favor of the roads, and it
bears hard upon the struggling
papers. There are few papers in
Texas which are more than pay
ing expenses, and it is a genu-
inc hardship when they are
called upon to surrender the least
part of their space for nothing, or for
any other consideration than for one
contemplating an immediate cash re-
turn. On the other hand, the rail
roads encounter hardships in being
forced to carry so many people en- the
press who are not really entitled to
the benefits they are aXious to confer
upon the real workers in the journal
istic harness. There are crowds of
hangers-on to journali- who ri1e to
ard fro over the country free as the
wind. This is a hardship not
only to the roads but to the
legitimate journalists as well, and is
but small favor to the beneficiaries
themselves, because it fosters AID
encourages unthrift and that roaving
inclination so fatal to the prospects
Of the 1" rolling stones of journalism
These are evils, evils from both
points of observation, and it will be
long ere competent remedy is sug-
gested or applied. The utmost care car
only guard against abuses and with
that both parties must be for the pres
eDt content.
HON. LIN q. ALEXANDER, of the
Waco bar, one of the truest and best
democrats, and one of the ablest me1
in the party in the state, is ia
vorably spoken Of for delegate
from that district to the Ia
tional democratic convention. W.
want to see new and fresh BLOOD
from every state in the union present
at Chicago, but from Texas especially
If our delegation is composed of sucf
men as Judge Alexander we feel quite
sure that not only the staunch, I'm
liinching democracy of the stat,
would have voice there, but thu
progressive and intelligent influences
of Texas would be fully represented
Alexander is one of that sort of mel
who would suffer themselves torn tt
pieces with hot pincers, before they
would part from or conceal jot o
their true principles. We want to Sc,
that sort at the front again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

From the Chicago Times.
Gordon may easily imagine Ell Nah
di to be humming: ''Fe Fl, TO. fun. l
SMELL the blood of an Englishman."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE roaring Colorado was on a ben
der the other day. 1t WAS harvest
time for the toll bridge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE STATESMAN has every reason
to be satisfied with its advertising
patronage, although it might be heavier
than it is. We are not complaining,
but only in this delicate way wish to
hint that it ought to be considered a
privilege for the merchants Of Austin
not already represented in our col
umns to secure space there at once,
and be willing to pay therefor fair
and living rental.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE San Antonio Light only needs
the dispatches to place it head and
shoulders above any other evening
paper in the state. 1t is splendid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

WHEN Sterrett and Claiborne no
longer fight, great quiet steals over
the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
The Aching voids Filled.

From the Dallas Evening Times.
All the aching Voids for first-class
paper in north Texas seem to have
been filed by the Fort Worth Gazette.
1t is strange, though, that the stock
holders don't publish the paper In a
citV.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Tho Colt of the Coming Race

From the Galveston News.
Bob Lincoln is the enfant terrible
of the republican party. Think of the
old war-horse making way for d boy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE interstate drill is the matter OF
present Importance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

ALL the different factions of the re-
publican party meet on the bloody
shirt, or incorporate hate of democrat
CIV, at Fort Worth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

A MAN with one wife living, and
who marries another, must always
expect to have trouble. 1t seems a
law of God, and there are but few
exceptions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

The Post is weak, editorially, but 1t
does do up big telegraph service to
be sure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

WE are informed that there is a
vaudeville theatre in San Antonio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

AUSTIN will make very creditable
showing at the interstate drill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
The sps ce between us thou must tread alone
My heart comes not to thee as gift, but wOn.''
A Good Mans will.
Ic.-a,.a tl.n pL.iIa dol.al,isa 1,l.r,rs,

From the PnlIadeIphla Times.
James r. Partridge, eX-minister to
Peru, who died recently in Spain, left
his entire estate equally to his sisters,
Mrs. Baltzell and Mrs. Woodside, and
after their deaths and the deaths of all
survivors. to the Protestant Episcopal
Church Home and Infrmery and to
Emmanuel Church Home in Balti-
more, to be known as the Annie Mary
Partridge Fund, in memory of his wife,
and to be used for the support of in
digent serving girls. His will was
filed for probate in the Orphans court
at Baltimore, and the bond of the ex-
g ;utriX was fixed at S125OO0.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE Bolton Journal is the dude
weekly of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
strobach win Go in at the Door. q

From the Chicago Herald.
If .Robe-on, fngerson and Keifer
attend the Chicago circus in June
they will have to crawl under the
tent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

BLAINE is waking up the patriots
- ATainn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

TIE parliament is, after all these
anxious days, moving in the matter OF
Gordon's relief.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

The Tomb said TO the Rose:
with the dew that DER thee A.,ws
What doSt thou, Loves own Flower?''
The Rose said to The onb:
"What dost thou with those whose doom
Is thy yawning gut each hnur??'
The Rose said: ''Scmhre Grave,
Heavens tears, TRANSMITTED, gave
A perfume SWEET and rare"
The Tomb said: Tender Flower,
Each soul that feels my power
Becomes an angel fair"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE News is coming out rapidly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

FRANK HURD can't talk tariff
TO suit the Express. Few could.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

AND now the pocket knife ought to
0n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
One who Upset His Applicant.

There is talk in some quarters of
offering reward for the discovery of
George G. Gorham.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Feeding co.. :, the Polar Bears.

From the Los Angelo Republican.
Roscoe CoDk g would make the
best president
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
"On the Threshold"

'And dot thou wonder why cannot speak
Or why NY bearing seems constrained and
cold?
Would ST have me overStep reserve, unfold
4 budding love? AIasl Our hearts are weak,
We women dare not meet the love we seek;
Lest all our longing make us overbOld,
And in too swift surrender lose the hold
Ger souls we love. So silent. sti and meek
True to my maidenhood stand and wait
For thee to come to M, nor dare advance
One single step, nor lift my downcaSt glance,
Fearing my eyes might loves disguise trans
la e.
Tho an. ce hetveen ZIG thou must tread alone
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

AND still the rains descend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

BUSINESS is very fair, for the season
of the year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

AND still the "ads" come pouring
in.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
DISTRICT COURT.

John Andrews, colored. was con-
victed yesterday of perJur. IN swear
ing that he participated ne bur-
glary of Neff's saloon, whel N pc mt
OF fact he was prisoner in h conn y
jail, and could have lad n and n
the burglary. He must have Ieamed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

From the Boston Herald.
The cost of the Greeley relief expe
dition will be I" a round million"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

Every delicacy of the season served
at Simon's restaurant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

Little Joker is the best smoking
tobacco
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

WELL, the Martin boom is dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Buffers Wisdom.

From the Philadelphia Times.
General Butler thinks that stopping
work is very poor way for the la
borerS to get ahead of their employ
ers. Ben's head is level for once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

THE blessed sunshine again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

IT never rains in Texas.