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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

AT the last meeting of the city
school board there was quite large
attendance, nearly every member be-
ing present. Much important bust
ness was transacted looking to the
advancement of the schools. The
work of the past session, in each de-
partment, was carefully reviewed.
and it was in the main pronounced
very satisfactory. A preparation for
more thorough and efficient work was
planned; locations for ward schools,
and the building of more comfortable
school houses were considered.
The matter of establishing central
high school was deemed important,
and committee was app ointed to in
vestigate the propriety of the plan.
Mr. j. B. VIM was reelected super
tendent.
To the permanent faculty the fol-
lowing new teachers OF the last session
were added: Prof. Edgar Anderson,
Miss Lillian Remassa, Missl p. E..
Smith, Miss Jessie a. Savers, Miss
Lulah N. Holmes.
For the colored schools, Mr.. E. l..
RlapkShpar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
A Real Workingman,s Talk.

To the Editor OF The Statesman.
AUSTIN, Tex, June 4, 1884.
1 have been struck with the pro-
ceedings of the so-called working
mems Convention" Now 1 am a
workingman-a daily laborer-with
a very meagre salary, yet, / cannot
enter into such an organization as the
one spoken of. If the real working
men of this city win organize leav-
ing off politics--for the amelioration
of the working class, many who
sat by with their hands folded will
give them hearty support. / viii
not Join myself 81 any organization
controlled and differed by men who
have not done an honest days work
for the past five years. Two or three
of the movers, particularly in the last
and previous meetings of the so-called
Working Mems association, are men
who no real laboring man can recog-
nize. They are those who make a
living by their wits-a scanty living
withal. viii the real laboring men Of
Austin be duped by these men-men
whom society has cast off as street
loungers--who care nothing for the
laDorer only to serve their unmanIy
aims. The intelligent working men
VIII not partake of such chickering's
viii not call names. You see them
on the streets daily; not at work, as
you. would suppose, but with their
heads together planning how next to
strike. Working men, take care
A WORKING MAN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
DR.. j. Cummings.

DIR. Cummings, who has recently
been prominently mentioned on all
hands as candidate for mayor, has
finally consented to run, and to-day
THE STATESMAN Publishes his an
nouncement. The doctor was born
and raised in Austin, has extensive
interests here, is known as progress
sive and energetic citizen and is well
fitted to make a successful and prof.
cient officer. AS a parliamentarian
DIR. Cummings stands high, having
had much experiences quality much
needed in the mayors chair. The
doctor is determined to make lively
canvass and will doubtless show up
well at the polls. People like sue
cessful business man to represent
them, and DIR. Cummings is that in
every sense OF the word.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
ALTA VISTA sCHooLS

Quite select party of ladies and y
gentlemen assembled in the school
room of Mrs. Kirby's school last
evening, by special invitation, to en-
joy musicae and rhetorical feast. In
the audience were nouced several of
the alu nnal of the school. Rev. DIR.
Goodwin officiated in his usual easy,
graceful and jovial manner, and added
no little to the evenings enjoyment.
The entire programme was good, but
perhaps the prettiest feature of the
occasion was the rendition of that
beautiful trio, Touches Of Little
Hands" by Miss Clara Miller, Miss
Mary Goodwin, and Mr.. VIII III.
Stacy, IN response to a special request.
Miss Bessie McAlpine, of Calves
ton, made decided hit
triumphantly completing the rem
dition of Kentucky Belle"
after a treacherous memory had ne 4
cessitated her withdrawal. THE
| STATESMAN prophesies that this
young lady will make success of
life.
Many other features of the even
ing's programme were worthy of es-
pecial mention, but space forbids.
Much credit was reflected by the affair
| upon Miss Brooks, the elocutioniSt,
Miss Mercier, the vocalist, and
Miss Gertrude Swearingen, the instru-
mentalist, as the young ladies gave
ample evidence of the thoroughness of
their instruction; and also upon Mrs.
Kirby, the principal, for the general
advancement of the young ladies. The
following is the programme as carried
out
Chorus. "welcome to the Morn"
BY the Glass.
piano duet Misses Lille Pearlston and
Fannie Sneed.
Recitation Mis-; BESSIE Mea KeReuOky Belle"
vocal S0i0' Miss Clara , Miller. merry nl'uS
Piano SOLO Mis-; Ella wei;s ;Sonss,' Mas'l,
, BY the Glass.
Misses Mamie Park Loueiia White Whit Ella Ella
Weiseger. Jeanne Pessels, Clara Miller
and Florence White.
Intermission.
Misses Clara and Birdie Swearlngen.
. -, Miss Louella White: ,,. ;,
vocal SO'o Miss Bessie McAipiHe eoAOO song
! Recitation. Jimmie l;utler and the Owl. !"
3 Miss Clara Swearingen.
Y Vocal trio 800. TOUCHES Of Little Hands"
Misses Clara Miller, Mary Goodwin and
l Mr.. VIII IL. Stacy.
r Vocal Solo. ."The Deep, Deep Sea-"
Miss Mary Goodwin.
Mrs. II. II. Kirby.
|. Chorus. La ManOla
a By the Glass.
y Miss A. J. MERCER, one of Austin's
r favored and fayorite musicians, pre-
:. sided at the piano whenever necessary
e during the evening, and had general
+ direction of the music.
e The graduating exercises of this In
{ stitution will take place at the New
e Methodist church on Monday morn
: ing next, commencing at 1920 o'clock.
!. Austin is proud OF her Institutes of
. learning, and alta Vista has moth
r ing to fear for the future.
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MUSICAL.
Delightful Parlor Rehearsal mt the Resi-
dence of Mrs. j. j. Lane.

Delightful Parlor Rehearsal mt the Resi-
dence of Mrs. j. j. Lane.
A most delightful musical enter
tainment was given last evening by
Mrs. J. j. Lane and NUMBER of her
musical pupils, at her residence, 1907
LaYaca street. The programme em-
braced vocal and instrumental selec-
lions, and vas participated in by
some of the Older and younger pupils,
all of whom acquitted themselves in
manner that reflected the highest
credit upon Mrs. Lane as most ac-
complished teacher. Among those
present were Col. and Mrs. Swain, Col.
and Mrs. Sampson, DR.. and Mrs.
Weller, Mrs. Ainsworth, Mr.. F. p.
Cravens, Mrs. Carlisle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bowen, Miss Eva Watson, Miss Katie
Robertson, and the quartette club,
Messrs. Bourland, Dumars, Condit
and Cummings. Miss Begley, who
was to have taken part in the exerci-
ses was absent on account of sick
ness.
Those who Joined with Mrs. Lane
herself in the programme were Misses
Katie Robertson, Katie Carlisle, Lulie
Lane, frankie Samson, George Sam
son, Lulie Swain, and May Lane
Little Lulie Swain, but six years old
is remarkable for so young a begin
ner, and attracted special admiration
on that account. The quartette clSb
added greatly, as usual, to the interes
Of the occasion. Mrs. Lane, by re-
| quest, rendered beautiful piece OF
her own composition, showing the
most artistic taste in conception and
| execution. For accuracy in time and
that exquisiteness Of touch which 30
| sweetly and fully evolves the exact
measure and harmony of the notes
Mrs. Lane is unexcelled. Altogether
the entertainment was highly enjoyed
by those present, and the finished
manner in which all the participants
acquitted themselves was acknow /
edged by the delighted guests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
HORSEBACK PARTY.
A Ride and a Dance Last Night.


Quite nice party of young ladies
and gents got together last night, and
under the captaincY of Mr.. w. E.
Armstrong, enjoyed quite pleasant
ride, after which an impromptu dance
was held at the residence of Mr.. Sea-
right. The following named ladies
and gentlemen composed the party:
W. E. Armstrong, captain; w. b.
Abadie, Mrs. W. E. Armstrong, l. G.
Lewis. Miss M. Whitis, A. Belvin,
Miss S. Starlight, Walter Wilcox, Miss
Bessie Smith, c. l.. Conditt, Miss
Luella Orr, ]. G. Burland, Miss Fan
ME Bissen, Geo. B. Lucas, Miss Lizzie
Lubbock, F. P. Dumars, Miss Jessie
Driskin, Tom Cummings, Kiss Gussie
Brown, Walter Swain, Mrs. w. I'll.
Firebaugh, l.. Graham, Miss Bette
Driskin, Charles Kinney, Miss Ophelia
Kinney, Charlie Campbell, Miss Fan
ME Simpson.
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All. don't come wooing with your long, long
face
And your longer purse behind:
I'm bright yuOng girl and know my place
And think know my mind.
l like to laugh and to dance and sing
And to tease my parents dear.
My brothers call me a .'tiresome thing
But they would miss me here
Oh, IT'S am my mothers hearts delight
And my fathers light hand brave.
Would leave my home so free and bright,
To be rich man slave?
Would buy myself gown of silk
In grand dull house TO pine, go
When have boys to play with and cows to milk
And the whole fair world is mine?
All, don't come talking of the cares of lifei
My head is gold, not gray,
And it's my desire TO be no mans wife,
At least not just to-day.
But I've heart, and its warm and true
And I'll keep ii safe. at ease,
And if one love should come to WOO
III give it-when please!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
HON. G. W. JONES.
A Brief Talk with the Great Indepehden

A Brief Talk with the Great Independent.
Hon. q. w. Jones Is in the city at
tending the higher courts. In brief
chat last evening Col. Jones stated
that he had not yet decided to enter
either the guberuatorial or congress
sional race. He did not think that he
would be before the people in theneYt
election, but could not say yet what
he would do. AS to the intentions of
Mr.. Buckley, with reference to the
race for governor, he was not advised,
but from his knowledge of Judge
Binckley's character and surround.
ings, he did not think the judge de-
sired to enter the field. This was
only Col. Jones' opinion of the matter,
however. There was one man he
would like to see governor; he thought
he would make good one. He was a
man of sterling ability, as well as of
experience in matters of public policy.
This was Mr.. J. M. Burroughs, now
living, he thought, in either Galveston
or Houston. With a >reiteration on
the part Of Col. Jones, that he hao
reached no conclusion as to his course
in the coming campaign, the converse
ton ended. Col. Jones will probably
be in the city for several days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12

The Times Is panied because the
STATESMAN, in defending itself from
a professional assault at the hands of
that paper, happened to mention the
age of the Times as being less than
its own, and it goes to the extent OF
threatening us with its fangs in the
future. After the Times has as many
notches on its stick calendar as the
STATESMAN has, it will then under
stand what a dreadfully bad policy it
is to threaten. 1t does so weaken the
force of the fight when the time comes
to make 1t.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Revolutionary and Despotic.

The careful and unprecedented stu.
dent of history and of current events
cannot have failed to note the revolu.
tionary and despotic character of the
republican party. Organized as il
was, in open defiance of the written
law OF the land; and having for its
objects, the complete subversion of
certain plainly stated principles of the
constitution, which was the founda-
ton of the union and government;
and the changing of the nature of the
government from confederacy of
sovereign states as described by Jeffer-
son and Madison, to that of central
lied nationality, stamps it, both
in its conception and in its work,
as strictly revolutionary. The man
ner in which the party accomplished
its design, raising large armies and
invading the southern states, suspend
ing the writ of habeas corpus and
trial by jury, the confiscation of mil
lions of property, and the destruction
OF other millions; all without warrant
of law, or even legislative enactment:
shows an absolute despotism. Their
treatment of the southern states after
the war had ceased and the union
had been declared restored, In their re-
fusing ten states4 representation,
while Cumbersome taxes were i'm
posed upon southern products,
and their best citizens disfranchised
without any charge of criminal viola
ton of law being entered against them.
Their whole reconstruction enforce
ment; their impeachment of Presi-
dent Johnson; their refusal to acqui-
esee in the election of Tilden as pres
dent In 1876. All these acts illustrate |
The despotic power the party has ex-
srcised In the past. What shall we
expect of it In the future7 Let those
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
j. Shocks. ESQ.

This gentleman, who has held the
position of district attorney for some
months, is candidate for nomination
and election, and the STATESMAN
does not deem it out of the line of its
duty as a party paper, to refer to the
excellent official record he has made
during the brief time he has admins
tered the affairs of the office. The
records show very satisfactory in
crease in the per cent. of convictions
since he was appointed, and since he
has been fairly at work. Mr.. Sheeks
is young man of fine native ability,
a fine lawyer, and has developed ex-
cellent tact as a prosecutor. He is de-
servedly very popular with the peo-
pie personally, and this with the Off
cial record he has made, makes him
very formidable indeed.
The STATESMAN doubts not but
the convention will give these claims
a favorable hearing among those of
other gentlemen likely to come be-
fore if
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12

who are prone to forget the ills OF
the past. and to look hopefully to the
future, consider well the present att
tude of the republican party. Let
them search all history for an exam
pie of party who came into power by
antagoniZing and overthrowing the
laws and institutions of a country by
force; who yielded their sway with.
out the exercise of force. Foreseeing
the probable result of the next,
the temporary chairman of the Chi
cago convention, takes occasion to
prepare his party, and to warn the peo-
pie of what they may expect. He
says the people of this nation are too
loyal ever to allow man to be inau-
gurated president of the United
States whose title to the position is
brought forth in fraud"
According to public theory and prac-
tice, who are the loyal'' people of this
country, that are to judge, as to the
fraudulency of title to the presidential
office? Who sat in judgment on this
question In 1876? The 250,00C
democratic majority was of nc
avail. The electoral votes OF
the states would not be counted
The democrats may elect their candi
date, but the republican party will b.
found true to its history and instincts
Fraud will be charged regardless o.
circumstances. The events of 1876
will be repeated So far, at least, al
to deny the election of a democratic
president, and to dispute his inaugu
ration.
Revolutions do not go backward
The republican party is for peace, be
cause there is no felt opposition to it
Let their authority be disputed
Call upon them by hal
million majority to surrende
the keys of government and yo,
will see the same elements of self con
ceit, of contempt of law, of disregard
for Justice, hiatt has characterized tn,
J party since its organization.
1T is a despotic power that will
grow in corruption, and viii
finally require the argument of force
to driveit from its place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
AN UNIQUE BUOY.
A Device That James Gordon Bennett |
Has Placed in the Harbor at
NaHrnnrf

A Device That James Gordon Bennett
Has Placed in the Harbor at
Newport.
Firm the Philadelphia Times.
A buoy and an anchor were placed
in position in Brenton's Cove this
morning. for James Gordon Benefits
steam yacht. The buoy is perfectly
round, like drum, and is made of
the best of iron. 1t is six feet in di-
ameter and three and one-half feet
long, is perfectly water-tight and
weighs about two tons. There is
nothing like it in these waters. There
Is an opening through which a man
can crawl to paint it and do anything
else that is necessary on the inside.
The buoy is attached to an umbrella
shaped anchor, which weighs 1900
pounds and to the bottom of which
is attached a chain that is used to
clear it from mud. The anchor is so
constructed and arranged that it can
never drag or foul, no matter how
many times the chains get about it.
In fact, it clears itself.
By this arrangement Mr.. Bennett
will not be obliged to have wharf
room, and will also do away with
hosting the anchor on deck when he
comes ashore. His yacht will steam
up alongside the buoy, and some of
the sailors will jump on top of the
buoy and make the vessel fast to an
immense ring-bolt and swivel which
extends through the buoy, ring and
swivel being on the opposite side, to
which the anchor chain is attached
thus Mr.. Bennett will easily anchor
his vessel, and will not be obliged tc
have the anchor on deck with the at
tendant mud, water and commotion
which follows the getting under way
About 2,200 pounds of heavy English
chain is attached to the new device
The buoy is to be painted with lumi
nous paint. Mr.. Bennett has secured
a coal yard on Long wharf, from thu
Old Colony steamboat company. TIT
coal will be placed on lighter ant
lowed by the steam launch attached
to the yacht down to the anchorage
| in RrnntOn cove
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Some Summer Studies in Straw

From the Fashion Columns.
A pretty shape is cactus lace straw
of pale yellow shade, trimmed with
puffifngs of primrose-colored satin
surah, edged with gold lace. High on
one side is an immense bunch OF
violets, showing all the delicate shades
of hellotrope. The inside is faced
with fancy-colored velvet with ahead.
ing of straw lace, which edges the
brim.
Dainty white straw hats of a rather
coarse quality are bound with black
velvet and trimmed with cluster of
daisies. The strings are of Oriental
lace or white Ottoman ribbon.
The mem straw hats for small boys
have rather broad brims and are TRIM
med with bright satin ribbon band.
A dainty bonnet is of corn straw,
trimmed with cream crepe, with scar
let flowers or feathers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
THE NAME CHRISTIAN.
Its Origin and Meaning Discussed by the
NewIy-Elected Bishop Mallalieu.

Its Origin and Meaning Discussed by the
NewIy-Elected Bishop Mallalieu.
The Rev. w. F. Mallalieu, one of
the newly-elected Methodist bishops,
tall. brown haired and full-bearded,
preached in Spring Garden M. E.
church, Twentieth and Spring Garden
streets, last night, to an audience
that filled every pew and overlooked
into the aisles. His text was from
Philippians: "Yea. doubtless, and
count all things but loss for the ex-
cellency of the knowledge OF Christ
Jesus, my Lord" The two great
facts of the text are the Lord Christ
Jesus and christianity. In speaking
on the former head the bishop refer
red feel1ngly to the "Christ Reject
ed" in the Academy of Fine Arts, and
deprecated the presence in the gallery
of the French Salon picture entitled
"The Masked Ball." wishing for the
city's good name that it were not
there. Taking up the Apostles Greed,
the speaker declared that it was per-
haps the best epitome in Christ's life,
adding that however much or little
of the Bible might be accepted by
those who reject the Immaculate Con-
ception, they have no right to the
name of Christians.
When the epistle to the Philippians
was written, the name Christian had
not been coined, and the followers of
Christ were opprobriOusly called NaZa-
renes, Galileans, and the like. "Those
that turn the word upside down. y
they had once been called, and he some
times wished that this title had been
cast into some single Greek word and
made to stand for Christian. Much as
he liked the name Methodist, he
would perhaps have preferred the
other, for it is the work of the Chris
tians to turn the world over. He had
hoped that the present general con-
ference, rising to the height of this
centennial years demands would
have appointed a bishop for Africa
and another for Central Europe and
one for Asia.
Speaking of Christianity as a phi
losophy, he declared that in the Con-
cord schools first year he read all that
was there first spoken, and the more
he read the more he became convinced
that the Concord philosophers were
pigmies compared with Socrates, Pla-
to and the other great ancients. AL
valuable modern philosophy is within
the bibles lids. Having considered
Christianity as a philosophy and as a
regenerative force, he spoke of it as
an experience, expressing his belief
that man may be sure of his saliva
ton,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
what the Two Flshermen Caucbt

From the Philadelphia Press Rep.)
Nobody doubts the honesty of Sena-
tor Edmunds. He mustn't imagine
even for second that anybody does.
But the point we like to see stand out
like an obelisk in a desert, is simply
this: that if he and Mr. Blaine got
their hooks caught into the same fish
he couldn't say that he had captured
a Goldfish and Mr.. Blaine a shark.
They both get Goldfish or they both get
shark. Mr.. Edmunds Is fisherman
enough to know that.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
When NV Ship Comes In,

Simmer and winter are one to me,
And the day is bright, be 1t storm or shine,
For far away, DER sunny sea-,
Sails a treaSure-yessel ana all Is mlne'
1 see the ripples that fall away,
As she cleaYes the azure waves before;
And nearer, nearer, day by day, 1.
Draws the happy hour when she comes 10
shore.
"But what if she never comes?" you say, -,
''If you never the honor, the treasure gam?
1t has made me happier, day by day.,
It has kept the spirit from envy free,
Has duiled the ear to the worlds rude din,
OH best of blessings it's been to me,
To look for the hour when my Ship comes In
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Lewis Hancocl, DecIines.

Messrs. John Bremond, John II. Robinson, jr.,
Phil. Abrahams, and others:
AUSTIN, TEX, June 5.-Gentlemen
in answer to your letter OF March
80, asking me to allow the use of my
name as candidate for mayor in the
election which was then thought I'M
minent, / replied consenting to your
request. Since that time cIrcum-
stances have intervened which oper-
ate constraining me decline the
compliment then tent ssl me, and /
feel it incumbent upon me to inform
you of that fact at once.
Again thanking you Tor the conf
dence implied in your call, 1 remain,
Very respectfully,
LEWIS HANCOCK.
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RJoIIhtOI AOI O1Is
From The Fort Worth Gazette.

From The Fort Worth Gazette.
If Austin will take steps to con-
vince Senator Terrell that he can't be
spared from the legislature yet he
might reconsider. Treat him as the
democratic party is going to treat
Tilden-nominate him anyhow. The
Gazette, last sessi on, had to oppose
Senator Terrell's herd law bill; the
welfare of too many people hinged
upon its defeat. But the Gazette adj
mires Terrelrs pluck, nerve andSabili-
ty; he is brainy, and has the
courage of his convictions. The
Gazette would rather see him in the
senate than out of it, for there is
some pleasure and honor in having
to deal with such an opponent. He is
useful public man, whose career has
been creditable and brilliant, and we
dislike to see the state loose his ser
vices as legislator. All in al, we hope
the Austinites will persuade him to
bide awhile yet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Worthy of Imitation.

From the Philadelphia Times.
If reports are to be relied on a nov
Ell temperance pledge was gone
through with in Cooper Institute,
New York, yesterday afternoon, when
Company d, of the Twelfth Regi-
ment, swore off by wholesale. The
members of the company marched to
the front of the platform and with
uplifted hands took the pledge all to-
gether, This ought to create a revo-
luton in temperance work.