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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE announcement of the death of
Capt. L. E. Edwards yesterday
brought pang of genuine sorrow to
many an attached friend and warm
admirer in Austin. The sympathy of
the entire community is with his at
flieted wife and family. May God
soften in his own way, this terrible
blow to them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE funeral obsequies of the late
Col. Edwards, yesterday, were upon
such scale as to indicate the pro-
found respect in which he was
held by the community, notwithstand-
ing the defects of temper which other
wise marred a manhood as noble as it
was generous and chivalrous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE Gazette's free grassism Is re-
spectacle only because of the ability
with which its views are urged. We
like to see strong fight, of all things
even if it is made against us or our
pet theories. Pulling puerile weakness
attached to belligancy is disgusting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

IT does an old cotton planter deal
of good to note the rapid growth of
the crops. If no unforeseen disaster
overtakes the state, the present will
be an enormous crop. The very heav-
lest that has ever been gathered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

Bob LINCOLN has good president
ial name, but that is all. The head on
his shoulders isn't worth "shucks" for
such position:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

AUTHUR's gentility has never been
questioned, we believe. But it is
craftsmanship that the people are look
ing for in their rulers. AS usual the
people have met with good deal of
disappointment in the search.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE San Antonio Express is In a
bad humor with many democratic pa
pers. Indeed the Express hasn't
much good-humor for anything really
and truly democratic. 1t is not that
sort of maverick at all.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE catholic paper, the Monitor,
deals with live issues. 1t is an excel
lent, strong, clean journal, and we fee
quite sure that it will prove very
profitable to the publishers, and meet
expectation as a moral force.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

SAN ANTONIO has a fine trade with
all the sheep and cattle country west
and south of her. As that field grows
and expands, as it will and must, sc
will San Antonio grow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE 'aspirant for political honors
isn't now just reclining upon bed OF
roses. At least they are not of the
thornless variety.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE inmitable Sterrett of the Dali
las Times would make a good delegate
to the Chicago convention. If he
goes we will say in advance, that no
truer man or truer or more devoted
democrat will be found in that body
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

TEXAS is no more in favor of tariff
for revenue only than it is of the two
thirds rule, dearest Gazette. Putthat
lump of unalloyed truth into your
pipe and "schmoke it,.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE San Antonio Times insists that
the Express be given another
chance on its democracy. All right
only they will have to find the de-
mocracy first.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THENews is reading Randall out on
the party. Suppose Randall played
the same game back at the News. on
it's anti-two-thirds rule record.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

Now why don't congress adjourn.
Is there any earthly thing left for that
body to do nowp If SO we cannot call
it to mind lust at this moment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THERE is not a better, more cons
modious, more perfectly arranged, or
more handsome public building in
the United States, than the Austin
post Office. 1t is a jewel. We
are proud to be able to say that
the affairs of that Office as
they are administered by Col.
DeGress, leave nothing to
be desired, He is indeed a most
competent, faithful and attentive pub
lie officer. THE STATESMAN is al
ways proud to be able to commend,
rather than be forced to blame.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

"THE majesty of the law must and
shall be maintained" would make a
motto for governor of Texas worth a
gold mine to him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

MAJOR ELLIOTT has taken one
sensible step already. He has sue
ceeded in interesting the ladies in the
Texas exhibit at New Orleans. 1t is
bound to go now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE Coleman Voice VIZ, !; heard at
our exchange table vester lay. and it
will always be welcoms addition to
the disorderly lot which Las fer so
long gathered there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

If BILL STERRETT went to Chica-
go that dude joke Of his would be
sure to leak out, and then there
would be an end to his representative
functions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THERE is no raid on SWANS posi-
ton, and the STATESMAN wouldn't be
either surprised or chagrined were he
to be both re nominated and elected
He is an excellent gentleman and a
faithful and competent officer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE Times wastes time, In fight
ing the bad democracy Of the Elk.
press. 1t isn't there, good, bad or in
diffarent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE News has made the astounding
discovery that John Ireland is po-
litical superstition. Really, if the
News goes on, climbs much higher in
excellence, they'll be compelled to put
another story on the ladder of fame.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

NOTWITHSTANDING all of its heresy
on the two-thirds rule the Gazette is
very sound on the tariff question, as
an excerpt we publish elsewhere indi-
Gates
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

Mr.. GEORGE B. LOVING, late the
brilliant president of the Loving Pub
fishing company, of Fort Worth, was
in the city yesterday. He will always
be most welcome visitor to Austin.
He is represented as organizing some
very important business venture, such
as he is habitually engaged in, and
that he is here to forward its pur-
poses. THE STATEsMAN's sanctum
latch string always hangs out for all
the craft. active or retired.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THERE wouldn't be enough of con-
trast between Blaine and Randa !. so
far as their principles are concerned.
You could with propriety sn he them
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE church fair closed last night
in perfect blaze of glory. The fail
ladies will enjoy the coming week Of
rest, doubtless.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE tariff issue is one which can
not be lodged longer. Democrats
will have to announce on it soon.
There is only one side of it, where a
good old-time democrat car 90.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE echoes from the late press asso-
citation meeting are still COM
ing to us in pleasant rip
pies of kindly good feeling.
The brethren have done well. May
thew continue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE muttering5 from The Iate finan-
cial storm in New York re still heard
In the land, but they grow fainter and
fainter with every pas. In Z lnoment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THEY don't call stock jobblng gam
bling in New York, but that is just
what it is, and nothing else.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

If only old Bill Aliens fog horn
could be heard about now, what
sweet music it would be to many
ears,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

MCDONALD is really the man, and
Henry WattersOn-Henri, as Uncle
Daniel would SAYS his prophet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE travelling men will have roy
III good time at Dallas on the 2lst.
rhey deserve it, richly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE Hefald gets in neat one on
Sterrett by advocating him for delegate
to the national convention. 1t is very
deity done, dear Herald. 1t is indeed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE editor of the Gatesville Ad-
vance is frank and manly fellow
He doesn't like the way the New Or
leans commissioner was appointed,
and PROCEEDS to say so In a brief para
graph, which we reproduce elsewhere
TODAY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

BILL STERRETT would make a bet
ter delegate to Chicago than Gen
Claiborne.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

SAN ANTONIO has a discussion over
smuggling match, which was won the
other day by foul.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

WE have laundering after those
old fashioned democrats who think
the rules which governed the fathers,
good enough for the children
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE Hill county Visitor, nice six
column quarto, by our old friend, Joe
w. Hill, made its appearance yester-
day. We bid the new paper hearty
God-speed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

For beautiful ladies Austin excels
any city of similar size, not In the
south only, but on the continent or in
the universe. This is good deal to
sPy. to be sure. but it is all truth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE new crop is now coming on
rapidly, and it will be very heavy.
The fruit crop of Texas, especially,
will be very large.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

IT wouldn't surprise us one bit II
some Ohio fool were to turn up shout
ing for Rutherford B., one Of these
fine sunshinY days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE STATESMAN aims to give the
news, and its partial friends say that
| it don't miss its aims often.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE present administration could
be beaten for denomination, If only it
had few more commissionership to
dispose of.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE STATESMAN does its full share
in publishing the opinions of others,
both as to its own course, and that
pursued by others. A newspaper
may, if it chooses to do so, publish
the opinions of others, without becom-
ing responsible for them. It can only
commit itself to the views of others
published in its own columns, by edi-
torial endorsement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

MR.. WATTERsoN, farmer of Bas-
trop, has corn in tassel already. How
is that for aQuick"2
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE Gazette published recent in
terview with the old alcalde and 1t is
nervous for fear the old man will 60
back on, it. 1t all depends as to
whether there is anything for the o.
a. In such policy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE Gazette must iH'luce the New s
to support the two-thirds rule ere it
can hope to win in its struggle TO alb
rOUatp
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

If only Fred. CIR ant had his COM
mission back again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE two-thirds rule will live long
after both the Gazette and the News
are enjoying the delights OF paradise.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THERE may be fun at Hampstead
after all. 1t looks little squally
there just now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

DON'T be modest, gentlemen, the
columns of THE STATESMAN stand
yawning for those announcements.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

CONGRESS seems determined not to
permit the tariff to become an issue
for this campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

TEXTS never before exhibited such
apathy at the inception of political
campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

GRANT and 10. Chaffee down in one
pile. 1t is a good one, for politics
There1l be no 300 at Chicago this time
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

LET us have a board of trade in
Austin. Let some reputable mel
chant move off in the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

CALL us when the t5wo-thirds rule
is abrogated. We W ant to see the
thing while it is fresh
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

You woniI get only radical protec-
ton no matter which came out first.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE air is thick with the rumors Ct
dark horses for the state offices, out
side of the governorship.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THAT boycotting scheme wasand is,
a most dismal failure
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE great free grass organ of north
Texas grows in brilliancy daily.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE death of Mr.. Charles McCor-
mick removes one of the oldest demo-
cratic land marks of Chicago andsthe
northwest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THERE was no complaint as to the
lack of ardor in the rays of thesun yes
terdaV
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

lTprobably doesn't hurt Gladstone
much to be called Pontious P.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

GREER county will belong to Texas
| by undisputed title, ere long.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE STATESMAN Is very proud Of
the nice little poem to be found
in our column of selected matter to-
day. To be able to call forth sentiments
of that character is certainly matter
of supreme satisfaction to us. Now,
let Anti Bells try her hand. But there
is no poetry sure in the heart, which
could conceive the cruel thought of
wiping out the bells, and thus murder
the sweetest melody mortal ears have
ever been ravished by.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

A TILT at the two thirds rule hurts
only the filter. Nobody else.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

The bloody killers of Hampstead
have made a hell upon earth of that
place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

ALL apprehensions as to the immi-
nency of another panic like that of '73
may be dismissed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

IT is a sensitive horse that leaps be-
fore it isspurred.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

If we don't have tariff reform at
Chicago, very likely will have a STAN
pede.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

UNCLE DAN'L ought to go to Chi
cago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE STATESMAN of Sunday morp-
ing represented business. SUI enough.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

TIE administration has had a dot
from Del Rio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

How coy the aspirants for legisla.
tive honors artI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE base ball fever is rising rap
idly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

JAY GOULD isn't scared, no more
IS Mr.. Russell Sage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

GOLD man" Grant is no thief, and
and the present misfortune which has
come upon him came like many other
misfortune and mistakes, 10y and
through his too great confidence in
his fellow man. If this con-
fidence is a fault it is one on
the right side of human nature, and
only dignifies Grant himself. There
is not true soldier who fronted the
general during the war but will
be sorry for him, since the evil days
have come to him in his old age. We
are greatly pleased to note that the
tone of the southern papers is alto.
gether sympathetic, and but few, even
jocularly,- unpleasant remarks have
been made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

LISTEN to the sweet voice of the
church bells this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE Gazette doesn't want employees
who are seeking offices. That's good
thing for the Gazette, but it is the
very old devil and all, upon the said
employees. If these had a voice in the
matter we haven't a ghost of a doubt
but they'd vote the above sentiment
down by large majority. A little
taste of Office somtimes helps north
Texas journalist to keep the wolf
from the door.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
BLAINE, of Maine, we say it again.

THE two first letters of his name are
Blaine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

.HEIE Is sure little OF, interest in
state politics, Just now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

The best ';obacco for smok ers is
Little JOKER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

LET thepress be- on hand at Chicago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE summer is on now, and it holds
the boards beautifully. There is no
sort of doubt of this fact.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

BuLLDozINes WON'T work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

THE summer is upon us at last.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

IF TIE STATESMAN might be per-
mitted to offer a suggestion at this
juncture, it would be after this style:
Send detachment of the Frontier
Battalion to Hampstead with orders
to remain until every known infrac-
tor of law had been arrested. Direct
a competent corps of detectives to act
with the troops. Let complaints be
filed against every murderer, and
have him arrested, tried and executed
This will break up the lawlessness-
cure the murderous instinct-and
nothing else will. This suggestion
will be construed by the thick and
thin organs into another bitter, slash.
ing attack upon his excellency, and
we don't care if it is. We know that
with all the mighty power he yields
he could stamp out that little affair al
Hampstead in a week. 1t is his duty
to do it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

HEMP for Hampstead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

1T is very jughandleish.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

A LETTER from Erath county, over
the signature Of "a Lifelong Demo-
crat," takes the governor severely
to task for the appointment of Mr.. b
M. Baker as superintendent of public
instruction. We suppose his excel
lency is becoming used to this sort of
thing, and perhaps it will give him
less pain than it will his enc
mics pleasure to read it. But
THE STATESMAN the mouth-piece of
thepeople and his mission is to afford
vehicle through which all sorts of
opinions may reach the public. This
condition is no bad thing for the pub
lie, and very good thing for us
This correspondent sets the example
of brevity. There are many letters
dropping into the waste basket daily
which would find their proper places
in the columns of the press, if they
were not so unconscionably long
Will not our amateur scribblers re
member this friendly hint when they
sit down to indite letters to TIL
| STATESMAN?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

WOULDN'T Mr.. Dick Hubbard's
portly form on the avenue now be a
CHEEKY, CHEEKY sight?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22


the sweetest melody mortal ears have
ever been ravished by.
WE want to see a fresh, young and
manly fellow in the presidential chair
for one while, a democrat with real
convictions and with the courage to
write messages and make appoint
ments on line with them. Such q
president could, at this time, win such
place in history as none of his pre-
decessors ever filled. From forty-five
to sixty fiveis what we call young in
presidential sense, and let it never
be forgotten that both Morrison and
Mcdonald can come under ode brellar'
on that proposition.
AND 10. Chaffee is really bank
rupt. Well, it has been within the
memory of even young men about
Golden and Central City, Colorado
that "Old Joe" made a full hand
at either pick or drill. His hand
hasn't entirely lost its cunning thus
soon, although. forsooth, it is stained
all aver indellibly by the blacklist
corruptions which have ever disgraced
American politics. 10. Chaffee is a |
corruptionist of the first order, one |
who used his money while it lasted, |
10 accomplish his own and his
party's ends, without the least
e. r.----.. -. e., 4bo rf~h~ -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

pressed, or we Nigh, as well give up
and quit-abandon the pretense of
either state or ounty government.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

NorHINe wins like success