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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

THE Examiner rushes to the defense
of Senator Coke, and no one attacks
Hadn't the Examiner better wait I'M
til it Cor Coke is spurred before it
kicksp
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

ELLIOTT is a ladies' man. He is
blooming out in his new character,
and is just adroit enough to have all
the pretty ladies of Texas working
like beavers for the exposition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

THERE is an ever increasing de-
mand in Texas for lands, and in Aus
tin building lots are very active.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

WELL, we should rec e-mark that
the Martin boom is frost bitten badly,
andin bad season of the year, too.
THE old alcalde is just aching for
another interviewer to stand before
him
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

THE approach of the Houston con-
vention will be eagerly watched
There are many lofty ambitions
hanging on the result of that meeting
of the clans. Dark horses are already
staked out all over the neighbor-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Neither Dagger Nor Darning Needle.

NoI1HeT DaSSer NOr OarhIng NeedIe.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
1t is not true that on the opening
night of the performance of "Mac.
beth" at the Porte st. Martin, Paris,
the gentleman who filed the title role
forgot his daggers and in a fit of des-
peration stabbed Duncan with Sarah
Rernhardt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

LET us send Terrell and Bracken-
ridge to the Chicago convention from
this district.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Shows Up Well
The Great Boycotted

From the Dallas Evening Times.
For a boycotted newspaper THE
STATESMAN shows up pretty well.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

WE would sell gladly all our inter
est in the sprinkling machine, fol
a while at least.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

1T will he seen by letter published
elsewhere this morning, over the sig
nature of John Hancock, that he re-
fuses to make the race for congress
this fall. THE STATESMAN will treat
the subject at greater length to-mor
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Grants Boswell Also Played Out.

From the New York Star.
He is a wise broker. who knows his
own partner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
PArroN,s boom has gone ashore.

BILL STERRITr for the national
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

THE advertising patronage of THE
STATESMAN is simply enormous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Turtle as Big as an OK.

From the San Francisco Chronicle
A humpback turtle measuring sew
en- feet seven inches long by four feet
across the back was captured in Mon
terey bay last week. 1t weighed about
one thousand pounds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

From the West Virginia Democrat.
Grant has been the greatest general,
the worst president and the biggest
Stool-pigeon Of the eqe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

Nor Would 1t Hurt Him to Pray Bit.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
In Jail, young Ward has oppor-
tunity for both speculation and reflec-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

TEXAS will make an immense ex-
hibit at New Orleans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

THERE is 10 be no congressional
walk-over in this district this time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
The Integrity of a True Journalist

From the Winnipeg News.
When we once make a promise all
the men in town couldn't make us
break it,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

What are these, you ask? these delicate things
With petals as airy as fancy'S wings,
And dAintily pink as a maiden'S cheek
When she thinks of the love she cannot speak.
Why, these-I'n whisper a secret to Won.
Nature is dreaming of flowers. lis vrIe.
These are her dreams. When she wakens and
shows
Her marvellous lily, her perfect rose,
Do you think such thrills to our hearts they'll
bring
AS these little dream-iowers found in Spring?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

PoLITICs are heating up over in the
the region Of Upson's home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

The Frightful Dissipation of an Actor
From the Boston Herald.
Old actor Couldock's favorite diver
sion is eating peanuts sprinkled with
red pepper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
The returns Coming slowly In.

From the Chicago News.
One Ward seems to have gone for
Grant pretty unanimously.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
The Sheep of the Dead Ouray's So

The Sheep of the Dead Ouray's Squaw.
From the Denver Republican.
"Chipeta," Ouray's widow, has six
thousand sheep located on Douglas
creek, near the line of Utah, that have
not been shorn for three years and is
willing to give half to some one who
will shear them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Fred, Jesse and UIyssis in Chorus.

From the Chicago Tribune.
"What is banking house without
father ?"-The Grant Boys.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
HFRE wiIlIhe M lack off lao;sl.

THERE willIbe no lack of legislators
for the nineteenth, if only half are
elected who are now entered for the
race.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

Hot Springs National Bank.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-Bank Ex-
aminer Gateman, of st. Louis, will
take charge of the Hot Springs nation
al bank.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Mr.. Irving's Impressions of America

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat
We have no hesitation in saying that
Mr.. Irving's impressions of America
are
q q O o -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

Let All DISTINGUISHED Citizens Speak.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The post masters of the country
ought to meet in mass convention and
indorse Mr.. Arthur.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

THE San Antonio Times doesn't per-
NIT the STATESMAN to clip clipped
matter from the Philadelphia Times
EVEN though we retain the credits and
all. The Times has hardly enough
gray hairs in its pow to entitle it to
the censorship of the press in this
way. Neither the Times nor any other
paper ever found a paragraph loaded
out in this paper which 1t could trace
to any other authorship. We say this
much, as the gravaroen of the Times
remark is unquestionably to produce
some such impression.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Hancock Declines,

MAY GlS 4CO1'
To my Fellow-C Citizens of the Tenth Congress
sional District Of Texas:
The time approaches when 1t will
be your privilege to select your repre-
sentative in the next congress of the
United StaJes. /, therefore, deem it
proper, without any further
delay, that should respond to letters
of inquiry from partial friends, as
well 2s to meet the general presump-
ton, that the incumbent of seat In
congress is candidate for reel" ction
till he may declare to the contrary, to
notify you that 1 will not seek at your
hands reelection to the high posi-
stion you, in your generous conf
dence, bestowed upon me at the last
general election. l assure you it is from
no want of due appreciation of the
highly honorable position, or sincere
gratitude for the confidence you man.
ifested by comforting it, that decline
| to seek q continuance OF it. My indi-
vidual affairs, that have been much
| neglected need my attention;
besides, family affections render it in
absent from home the length of time
the duties here require.
am sure from the number of able
and deserving names mentioned in
connection with the position, some Of
which are already named by several
newspapers of the district as theil
first choice, you will be able to select
one as well, or better qualified than 1
to represent and guard your interests
| here.
Profoundly thanking you for YOU
repeated expressions of confidence anG
high honors 1 have received at YOU
hands, / remain,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN HANCOCK.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

Sundays Gazette was an excellent
paper, and Senter's fine italian hand
was traceable all over it. Both the
paper and its talented young Austin
correspondent were honored in it.
May abundant success attend both
barring their anti-two-thirds rule as
nirations. and other things.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

Except the Autumnal Election Figures
From the Atlanta Constitution.
They are now figuring up the cost
of debating the Morrison bill. 1t may
happen that the costiless part of it
cannot be enumerated in figures.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

Maj. JOHN F. ELLIOTT, state COM
missioner to the New Orleans expo
sition, was in town yesterday and
paid the STATESMAN a brief, but
pleasant, call. He is enthusiastic in
regard to the promise of fine exhibit
from Texas. Maj. E. is on his way
to New Orleans via San Antonio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

From the Chicago News.
The last that was seen of Adam
Badeau he was sitting under mos
quito net out on Staten Island, wait
ing for the fly season to come.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
KNOCKING OUT ORTHO-
DOXY.
Colonel IngersOll Stands Up Against
Heaven and Earth for Over Two
Hours

Hours.
Colonel Robert G.. Ingersoll lectur-
ed in the Academy of Music last even
ing to an audience of nearly three
thousand people. From eight o'clock
until nearly half-past ten the indefat-
igable free thinker scintillated with
bright thoughts and glittered with
perspiration. He talked in para
graphs. In his lecture, Orthodoxy"
there was little that was continuous
in argument or contiguous in thought.
These are some of the things he said:
Progress, in the theology of the
clergy, is the way to hell.
'lt the ministers would tell their
thoughts you'd fiUd a good many just
as bad as am.
There is nothing immortal except
demonstrable fact.
"Words are born and are rocked in
cradles and grow old and worked out
and withered, just exactlG like ortho-
dox religion.
"The alchemist had to go and so did
the astrologer. The clergy is batched
out of the same egg and it will haYe
to go too.
mo one edits a religious paper ex
cept man who has tried to be cler
gyman and failc1.
'1f the ministers know no mor'
about the other world than they know
about this it isn't worth mentioning
"The other night the Young Men
Christian Association building il
: Washington was struck. by lightnin.
and yet my office is in the sam
block.
Nobody who is anybody believes Il
the garden of Eden fairy tale.
malaria has the same relation t
,, medicine as total depravity has t
theology,
= "They say man is born to damns
ton. If 1 couldn't do better tina
J; that I'd retire from the business.
Religion makes enemies; commo
sense makes friends.
II According to the death-bed roper
= tence myth, there is only one jerk b.
: tween the gallows and heaven.
Beauty is religion.
"I'd rather that any god should con
J. nit suicide than that a single so
L should suffer eternal agony"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

SENTER will not tackle the old
alcalde again, this season. Senter is
the only interviewer in the state who
can write 'em so the victim won't go
back on the job. At least, the old
alcalde will think two or three thou
sand times ere he does thing half so
foolish as to deny the last effort of
the Gazette's talented Austin reporter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

THE Temple Times is quite severe
In its comments upon Mr.. Illings-
worth's. statement to THE STATES
MAN regarding his late experience in
that thriving little prairie city. Mr.. 1.
Is amply able to take care of himself
in this matter, and to him we refer
the Times.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

From the Brooklyn Eagle
SO far from being dead cock in the
pit Mr.. Ward permits the ominous an
nouncement Il + he is putting on his
Qaffs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
BIC Square Hole.

FrOm the Omaha II raid.
Wanted-a millionaire to be chair
man OF the Republican national COM
mittee, vice Sabin, panic-stricken.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23
ANNUAL ROUNDUP.

Our sales of Overcoats have been the largest
we have ever had, but still we have nearly 100
on hand which we will sell at jobbing rates,
either singly or by the half dozen.
All heavy Winter Clothing, Caps, Gloves, Nit
tens and Underwear, will be sold at wholesale
prices for the next sixty days. in order to reduce
stock to make room for Spring Goods.
We do not advertise the largest stock in the
world, and then show man 2O-feet counter,
with few armfuls of old goods. We simply say
our room is 80 feet long and "a feet wide, well
filled with goods for Mems and Boys wear and
nothing else. Our prices are at the bottom.
Come and see.
A. M. FITCH, The ClOthier.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23
Our New York Letter.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1S, 1884.

New YORK, Jan. 18, 1884.
To the Editor OF the EsTERPRIsE.
What with cold snaps and croakcrs the
year has not opened as joyously as 1t
might. We have had good many fail
ures, three railroads have been handed over
TO receivers, Wizards mishaps are getting
an old story, and people with indigo spec
tacles exclaim that the shrinkage in stocks
in Wall street aggregates $3.50, ,0OO, 900, and
this being Presidential year business
can't pick up. Well, this may all be true,
and perhaps il is well for people not to be
extravagant, but choking the wheels OF
enterprise isn't the way to make them 60.
Now, good old Beecher takes cheerful
view Of things, and somehow he generally
comes right side uppermost in all discus.
sions in which he takes part. In spite Of
the fact that his annual pew auction fell off
considerably, he thinks the country and
the metropolis thereof are far away from
paralysis. The auction was, as usual, a
cheerful one.
What city New York has become !
And II is growing so fast and being chang.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23

ed so rapidly with superb structures, that
an absence of even six months almost
makes stranger Of an old Gothamite. 1t
is wonderful what superb structures are
going up on every hand, as if TO do honor
to the great Bartholdi statute, to which, by
the way, the always liberal Travellers In
surance Co., of Hartford, Conn.,, have con.
tributed $1,700, with promise of more.
At this rate ii begins to look as if we
should, after all, manage TO pay for the
pedestal and not be handed down to pos
terity as monumental misers.
Let us hope the future historian will
have better things to say of us, and, by
the way, posterity may be thankful If they
can be ministered unto by such noble
rival of Prescott and Bancroft, as Mrs.
Martha Lamb, the editor of the Magazine
of American History, has proved TO be.
She has given us a history Of New York
city, which Is history indeed, work OF
patient, concise, accurate information. No
other city in the world can boast of such
a chronicle, and we may well be proud OF
the chronicler. Literary men, statesmen
members of the old families, every one
agrees in praising this marvellous outcome
Of sixteen years devotion to the task by
this lady, who, besides her natural and ac
quired qualifications as wielder Of the
graceful pen, has had social advantage:
and access 10 secret documents which have
enabled her to attain as near perfection as
it is in the power Of humanity 10 reach.
Among the most energetic Of industries
seems to be burglary. This always flour
ishes among us, but just now business has
been quite brisk. One party of scientific
gentlemen went through an entire build
ing in Maiden Lane, where several jewel
ers had their offices, and cracked five safes
securing an immense booty. Another
party, supposed to be depraved persons of
tender years, broke into Trinity Church
stole the pennies in the collection boxes
lighted fire in the vestry, mulled the
communion wine, and had quite festive
and sacriligious time. RDIx.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23

THE CAUSES Of Sabbath desecration are
doubtless various, but the large influx of
foreign population, bringing with them
the habits and opinions of European count
ries, and the craze for money.making on
the part OF our American-born, are among
the most potent.
The wave of liberal" notions as to Sun
day observance seems almost overwhelm-
ing and our cities appear TO be fast hasten
ing down TO the plane Of heather Pekin
and pleasure seeking Paris. Pure Christ
ianity still holds up the unchanging
standard in Gods Word, and many faith
ful ones yet gather around it. But the
boldness OF those who DEFY all law and
disregard the well.being of society and all
other interests for the purpose OF promot-
ing their own selfish ends has come 10
alarm all lovers of good morals, not to
speak of those who accept the Bible
standard-the standard which all true
Christians should revere Western Chris
iian Advocate.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23
Boys "Makea Note Ont"

or the late Hon. Samuel Williamson, of
Cleveland, Judge Ranney at a meeting of
the Cuyahoga Bar said:
"I doubt II there Is man living who
has as complete and perfect knowledge Of
Ihe growth of this city, and of the men
Who have lived and played their parts in
il, as had Mr.. Williamson. He came to
.he bar with no extraordinary or advanti.
,ious circumstances TO give eclat or intro
Luce him prominently before the public
lie possessed none OF those elements Of
genius and oratory which are sometimes
used to obtain temporary regulations at
least, and elevate men to high positions.
Ills strength consisted in the fact that from
the beginning to the end he brought 10 the
discharge of duty labor, integrity, industry,
and fidelity TO all the great trusts that had
neen imposed upon him through a long
life. Whether as practicing lawyer, a
county officer, a legislator, or finally dur
ing the last years of his life presiding over
One OF the largest institutions In our city,
with immense responsibilities TO the poor
and those of small means, he has travelled
through life without leaving suspicion
upon any mans mind that in the discharge
of any Of the duties which these places
Imposed he has not been faithful and
nonest 10 the utmost. II has this great
teaching in il, this is the good Of being
llere, and II is the lesson that should be
laid to the heart of every young man who Is
starting out In the profession that, fidelity,
honesty, integrity, and industry will lead
10 that permanent elevation in public
estimation which Is worth a thousand
times more than all those eyanescent causes
which sometimes make men shine in a
community.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23

PETER HENDERSON has experimental a
long time to produce rose TO take such
rank in popularity as was accorded the
Marechal Neil and later to the "Perle des
Jardin." He has succeeded in growing
from "sport" of the latter plant, "a
rawny princess" of double rose OF such
rich saffron and orange color, shading
from the center, and of rare fragrance, a
flower so resembling the evening sky that
Il is called "The Sunset" And multiply
ing the plants for four years without sell
ing one, and finding that they maintain
their truth to the original, he has now
sold the first installment, less than 1000
plants, 10 the trade only for 5000 A
corsage boquet Of dozen buds cost
only $50
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23

table or sleep in his house, If an inn
keeper, or to ride in his cars, If rail
road manager, would have him respond
by law in civil damages to the same ex-
tent that he would be punished If he thus
outraged the rights of reputable white
man. This, Mr.. Speaker, is what call
equal civil rights before the law. This
is why l shall vote against the motion to
reject this bill.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23

THE prohibition question is fairly before
the New York Legislature. Duplicate bills
have been introduced in both Senate and
Assembly prohibiting the sale and manu-
:acture of intoxicating liquor, and polite
ians begin TO tremble at the trouble ahead.
This question, many-sided and annoying
10 political management as it is, must be
met and decided in every State. 1t refuses
10 be put aside and takes its own time for
agitation, utterly regardless of the conven'
fence of parties.-Cleveland Herald.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23

THE Lowenstein liquor bill is intended
to destroy the best features of the Scott
Law. 1t would reopen the saloons at
every corner Honest labor or legitimate
work would not stand half chance II
every loafer who could borrow fifty dollars
pay his tax, get his liquors on credit and
sell 1t for more than he could make at'any
work he would do. Those favoring the
bill do not believe II will be considered
. constitutional when test case is present
ed and when it becomes law will likely
be speedily declared so, and liquor will
again have no restraints:
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-01-23
A Wide Awake Druggist.

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pains to secure the best of every article
In his line. He has secured the agency
for the celebrated DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. The only
certain cure known for Consumption,
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Asthma,
Hay Fever, Bronchitis, or any affection
Of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on a
positive guarantee. VIII give you a trial
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