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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
From the Globe-Democrat.

From the Globe Democrat.
During the fearful hail and wind
storm which passed through Uvalde
County i'll the early part of May a
man named, Charts Austin, resi-
dent of Sabinal Canyon and carpen-
ter, well known through this portion
of the country, was engaged in his
favorite pastime of fishing. He was
standing on, or rather leaning against,
the north side of a large cypres tree,
which was struck by lightning. Of
course he knew nothing about it. He
found himself lying in the water,
which was just rising above his head.
He knew that he had been struck by
lightning and was very badly hurt.
Not being able to use his legs, he man.
aged to crawl out of the water, up the
bank; through ravine which the
rain had partly filed, and up another
bank to blacksmith shop near Bra
denis store and the Post Office OF
Waresville. The blacksmith, return
ing from supper, found what at first
appeared to be bundle of old rags
but on examination recognized the un-
fortunate Austin with his clothes
partly burned from his body, and
very little life in him. Help was Sc
cured and the man was carried to bed
From the shoulders down he was ter.
ribly burned, the bras sleeve holder
on his shirt melted and a hole was
melted through his silver watch,
which had stopped at o'clock. 1t be,
ing then little after six, he must
have lain in the water nearly an hour.
| His feet were Strengthened from his
| legs like hands from arms and badly
burned. DIR. Donnelly was called and
linseed oil and cotton were applied.
About twelve that night he declared
that he was burning, and on investi-
cation it was found that the cotton
was scorching the sheet on his back,
and on being removed it ignited spon,
taneously. A shoe missing from one
of his feet was found a half-mile
down the river with the sole torn and
the iron nails melted. Austin was
confined to his bed for three weeks
but finally got about and has just re,
turned to his work, badly scratched
with some lameness yet in one foot
but likely to fully recover.
The tree bears on its north side a
scar about eighteen inches wide and
four deep, reaching from the top to
within about six feet of the ground
where the current entered Austin's
body.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

liant, eminent and well-positioned
soldier should ever have been made a
martyr of by political party, but it
is pleasing fact, and one that every
body feels and acknowledges to be
true, that no defeated candidate in
presidential race eyer came out of it
with more unblemiShed name and
carrying with him a more profound
respect from both political friends
and enemies.
His residence, as have said, is at
the upper end of the long shady walk
near the boat landing. 1t fronts to
the southwest and has most hospit-
able-looking old portico at both front
and end. 1t is after the manner of
the better class of plantation houses
one sees in Louisiana and the far
South. There is leafy grape arbor
in the rear yard, and some of the vines
have been trained to grow up.5he sides
of the house and about the lattice work
of the portico till the covering is al
most complete, giving a delightfully."-
cool and charming aspect to the site of
the residence next to the waters edge.
There Is wide lawn and parade
ground in front, and musical stand,
to say nothing of a park of brass field
pieces mounted on carriages. The
General and his wife live merry,
peaceful and happy life here. Their
only daughter died five or six years
ago, and Mrs, Hancock's mother, a
most accomplished old lady, died a
year since, but the children of their
only son, Russell Hancock, are there
much of the time, and Miss Foster,
a niece, is also often a guest, so that
there is some compensation for the
severe family losses they have sustain
ed. 1t is needless for me to speak IN
praise of Mrs. Hancock, for she is
well known to be as charming a wom-
an as he is man. She takes deer
interest in little Episcopal congre.
cation that has been organized on the
island, and whose pastor is under the
direction of Trinity church, New
York. A neat chapel has been built
and every Sunday Mrs. Hancock an(
the General may be seen there, sh'
playing on the organ for the choir
made up of officers and children, Il
sing by. The Catholics hold religious
service on the island twice month, {
priest going over from New York TO
that purpose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
ABARBER TALKS POLITICS

From the New York Sun.
"Now der DEMOCRATS hef to horse
bick ovid py der hardy sdaple," said
the barber yesterday. More pedder
dem look ovid dem ton'd mistake
make und unide on a chack tonkey."
der Rebublican's candidate may
peen zepra alretty. but dot tpn'd
say we can pead hin nit a hobby
horse or a horse-bittle ! mt. Dot
dakes a CLEAN White mustang NIT a
pack so pig yot der whole hardy can
fight each oder der dop uf it mitowld
some of 'em falling off.
"O'Tonovan Rosa uad der rest der
Irish are gravy for Chin PLANE. Dem
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
A Tribute to the Democratic Party.

From the Springfield Republican.
The democrats to-day, are entrusted
with the administration of three-fifths
of the whole number of states. For
the second time since the war they
are in a majority Of the national
house of representatives. The demo-
cratic policy upon both occasions
when they have been in power in the
house, has been one of conservatism
and economy. During the period of
financial issues the democratic party
suffered to greater extent than the
republican from the western craze for
reputation and imitation. but upon
nearly all the great financial measures
the best men of both parties were
compelled to unite to save them.
Since these issues were measurably
settled by the resumption of specie
payments the democratic party has
laid itself open to criticism more by
its tirnidity and conservatism than by
the exhibit of any other quality. In
the greatest test of patriotism to
which the democratic party has been
subjected since the war-that OF
peaceable submission to the injustice
of the electoral count in 1877-the
conduct of the party leaders will re-
ceive and. deserve the highest praise OF
history.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE Express pays mighty editor
mighty salary weekly to do nothing
whatever other than write beautiful
compliments to the STATESMAN. It
is a valuable mode of advertising, and
all the more so, because it costs
nothing, and smells good.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
From wharton Barkers's American.

From Wharton Barkers's American.
If the next election should show
that the republican party commands
votes enough to elect the president,
even after the withdrawal of its free
trade members, then it will have
gained rather than lost by the change.
1t will be more homogeneous and
and harmonious and less inclined to
dishonorable compromises of princi-
MI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
Let By-Gones be By-Gones

From The Buffalo Express.
"How Webster saw the sea-ser-
pent," is the title of chapter now
going the rounds. 1t really seems as
if those old scandals about the great
statesman's personal habits would
never die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
Moral: Don't Lend Your Horses.

From the Boston Transcript.
General Grant is at Long Branch
but he does not drive his thorough
breds as formerly. He happened to
lend his two fast horses to Mr.. Fer
dinand Ward, and the creditors COB
bled them up with the rest of the as
cptC
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THERE'S one thing we do hope will
be inculcated in the boys of our
university. Some of that high sense
of chiYalry and honor that distin-
guished the southern planters before
the war, and which made the name of
rich man of the south the synonym
of gentleman who would scorn a
little, or a mean thing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
Mhat Reeoher 1yill Nof Haxe,

From the Boston Post, Dec.
Mr.. Beecher says he will not vote
for Blaine. Neither will he vote for
Bayard. We presume that at the
Chicago convention Mr.. Beecher will
not be the leading consideration. We
doubt whether he will even hold the
balance of power in that assemblage
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
A Profaue but Fnir Reininder

From the Boston Star.
To i'll with Blaine" is 1 y. f ia (
that Gen. Logan is accused III king
two years ago. Now, why y, ts,e
thunder did he want to go 80 hi
with Blaine
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

BILLIUMvANDERBI is sound on
change, and horse flesh. Billium is
an illustrious American citizen who
has the felicity to own nearly one
hundred millions of United States
bonds, and his opinions are entitled
to respect.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

LET but the old alcalde or Sull Ross
announce and the true status of the
Ireland combination would readily be
fixed and well understood. 1t is Gen.
Ross own fault if he does not to-day
head the forces of the faithful democ-
racy OF Texas. The feeling that he
ught to head the Ireland opposition
is very wide one in the state. 1t is
not every man who deliberately sits
down and suffers such chances as his
are, to slip through his fingers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

WHY don't somebody again hight
the thirds rule. We greatly fear
that the ardor of the anti-rule men is
cooling off now. Whistle up your
courage again, boys. There is much
still to be done ere the rule is demol-
iShad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE Dallas Times is in error. We
would not see Secretary Balne
changed for any man, not even genial
Jack Elgin. Our remarks were pre-
dictated on the theory that possibly
Baines might want to return to jour-
nalism
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

REPUBLICAN Chairman Jones saws
the democratic party must be held to
its record of tariff for revenue only
That is the trump card for our side
as Jones may discover in November
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

The noticeable thing about the Ga
zette for the last few days has been
the absence of any very exalted ardor
on the free grass question. Is there a
bee at work in somebody's bonnet, OF
what is ftp
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
henderson Has received a Chair

From the Chicago IDter-Ocean
The chair occupied in the republican
national convention has been pre-
scented to the Hon. John B. Hender-
son. 1t is to be hoped that he will
find it an easier seat than when he
was splintering the desk with the
pavel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

HIS excellent excellency feels very
confident. We have heard of the use
of the word lover" in this sort of case.
1t may not be applicable now, but we
would not be very vastly surprised if
it were to come one of the days in his
race
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

CHAIRMAN JONES, of the national
republican committee, evidently Elk.
poets some reward after Blaine is
elected. But the latter won't be. and
Jones will be beautifully cleft"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

1T is quite observable that the Ga
zette slows up perceptibly in the free
grass ardor. Is it becoming ashamed,
or does that lively piper see at last
that free grass, while it may be good
for cows, is still but Indifferent meat
for modern newspapers?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

IT isn't the weather. That is all
right, but it is the sun. 1t is hot and
no mistake. A good deal of suffering
might be saved if people will only be
careful as to unripe melons and fruit,
use the bath freely, and generally take
care of themselves.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
The leading republican journal of
st. Louis is having a hard time with
its crow, and has gone to writing lead
ing editorial articles on the battle of
Watar1oo
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
From the Boston Daily Herald.

From the Boston Daily Herald.
Those republicans who are getting
med about the Blaine cartoons will
perhaps remember how very funny
the Greeley cartoons used to pe. With
the GratZ Brown tag.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

TIE Arkansas democracy will vote
for the nomination of any man who
has good show to beat Blaine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

Tom MAST can never get up a por-
trait of Blaine which will suit the re-
publicans. They say his power is
passing away.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE Travis county exposition soci-
ETY. is now well on its way, and at
work. Let matters be driven now for
all that is in it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE ar-Vindicator still comes UP
to its own high standard. 1t
grows better as the weeks fit by. Sue
cess to it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE finance kings of New York
are kicking against Blaine like blazes.
If it would do any good they would
willingly precipitate panic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE pilgrims to Chicago are on the
way, many of them, at least. Now
let wisdom guide their deliberations
and all will be well.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

IF democratic president comss in
won't there be sublime rafting of
dry bones in the offices? We should
smile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE radicals would shiver with
dread at Tilden's hat and boots if they
were nominated and stuck on pole.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

WHAT ugly freak has entered the
bosom of friend Cone, once so geniel
and so just. Heis neither now. He
is only hideous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THERE is no use talking. The feel
ng that Ireland ought not to have
the nomination is rapidly spreading in
all directions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

From the hicago Daily News
a runaway monkey that found
can of whisky IN tree was soon drunk
enough to be caught. Another strik-
ing illustration OF Darwinian Similar
ity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE people of progressive views in
Austin are all in favor of giving Dris-
kill fair show for the big hotel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

AND still Bayard is the stronger
man. John Kelly says he can carry
New York, and that is as much as if
it had been done.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

LET the new mayor clean the
streets. Messages won't do that. Work
and that too, of the very hardest kind
will be required.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

ANYWAY, we get an Examiner, but
the one we get does not have the
press franchise. 1t must be a funny
situation at Waco, truly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

If some of those northern bankers
who have swindled their depositors
could be sent up for life, with nc
chance of pardon, it might stop the
practice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE writer of the communication
from Hunter, ought to have sent his
full name. 1t would hardly do to
publish such serious charges as he al
ludes to, without responsible name
and one who has the nerve to stand
up to his assertions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE center of political interest
will be found within easy reach of
Chicago this week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

AUSTIN glitters like gem in her
setting of emerald, especially these
lovely moonlight nights.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

Poor Grant, The only pleasure he
has now within reach is to see the
other boys break.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

To beat Blaine is all we care for.
Any good democrat can govern the
country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

NOTHING so shrivels up democratic
enthusiasm as to place the party in
the power of the machine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

IT is difficult to say whether Van
derbilt is the greater judge of horses,
or finances.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

A WHISKY pledge ought to be kept
in such weather as we are having
now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE editorial force of the STATES
MAN has recently had a fine compli.
ment paid it in having its work as
cribed to the brilliant and talented
Terrell, We immagine, however, that
the compliment was unwittingly
paid, as that class of men hate the
STATESMAN cordially-which Is in
itself a COMPLIMENTARY surely they
would think of paying it a compli-
ment the last of all acts of their lives.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

The ghoulish work done by some
would-be newspapers in Texas is dis.
graceful to the age.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

Now Is the time to do effective ad-
vertising. The weather is so warm
that most men prefer to lie in the
shade and read the papers rather than
work, even of the most congenial kind
This is the season of the year when
the average reader commits the "ads"
to memory. A word to the merchants
is all that is needed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

MAJ. JOHN F. ELLIOTT, commits
sioner of Texas to the Worlds Fair
at New Orleans, is in Austin. The
major is very intent upon his work,
and is making immense progress in
his exhibit, which he thinks will sur
pass any of the states in agricultural
products.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

1T is astonishing how many men
support the governor only because
they think he is the strongest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
From the New York Sun

From the New York Sun.
They were enjoying the river view
by moonlight at West Point, and
George, with his gray uniform, look
ed every inch soldier.
George" she remarked, softly, "do
you ever expect to become a great
General? Like Sherman, for in
stance"
George rather allowed that he did
not expect to-.
81 have always admired Gen. Sher-
man." she went on, quietly.
"Yes," George replied, "Gen. Sher-
man is a distinguished fighter. He
did splendid service during the war;,
81 don't remember very much about
the war;" she said, "but 1 have met
Gen. Sherman several times, and dc
you know, George, that he always
kissed me? He is great soldieZ, an6
L admire him immensely.
"Yes, indeed" acquiesced George
"Gen. Sherman is great soldier"
And then she complained of tn,
| chill in the air, and as they returned
George wondered why she was silent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

CHENOwETH's declination has lust
stupified everybody. 1t was so unex-
pected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

FRIEND Cone, of the San Antonio
Express, is genial good tempered
old gentleman when he is in a good
humor. But when he is angry he is
mean and wicked and unnecessarily
spiteful and personal. He seams to
have grievance against the STATES
MAN, but of what nature, or where
Cor, we are at loss to know.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE thick and thins are having a
nice time of it. The work is easy and
the pay light.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

LET the Chicago convention not
neglect the claims of Bayard, of Della
ware.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

IT does stir up the administration
people to have the bubbles of their pet
pricked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

SUPPOSE the sage of Seguin does
get it in the neck" at Houston?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

ARE you going to Chicago? is the
inquiry oftenest heard now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

BETWEEN Egypt and dynamite, ole
man Gladstone has his hands full.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE leader of the thick and thins
the Post, is slowing up very consider
ably in its Ireland ,.Fdor. What
would happen were it to go complete
ly back on his excellency. as his ex-
cellency did on the managing editor
of the Post, upon a recent oec ision.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

IT viii be hot in Houston in Au-
gust, sure enough.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

IT'S Sunday and there are plenty o.
free seats at all the churches.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE dreariness of the machine is
dreadful, and no mistake.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03
LET Bayard be the man.

THE Houston journal comes to the
front.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE Houston convention will jolt
The machine severely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

MR.. THURMAN has a boy, and that
boy opposed Eoadly, consequently
Thurman isn't eligible this year.
these days. He will come out with it
before very long, it is supposed.
THE nominee of the Chicago demo-
cratic, convention will have a better
show than Gen. Hancock had.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

THE loose stones must be taken out
of the streets soon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

BLAINE and Logan break the
charm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

ANY strong clean democrat will be
elected if such an one is chosen at
Chicago. But with Bayard as STAN
dard bearer storm Of enthusiasm
would be awakened which would
sweep the sore-headed and sore
hearted republicans into the demo-
cratic ranks by the hundreds of thous-
anda
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

BAyARD. of Delaware, and Han
cock, of Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

The best tobacco for smokers Is
Little Joker
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-03

JUDGE TERRI, LIS denial of the au-
thorship of t.. roland articles was
frank, manlr 20 the point. Peo-
pie making suci. ~harge5 ought to be
able to substantiate them, when deni-
ed like this.