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The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
MISSION CONCERT.

The meeting at Fort street Church,
on Wednesday evening, was opened
with reading of the scriptures and
prayer by Pastor Cruzan. The adj
dresses were varied with singing,
Miss Maggie Hopper ably presiding
at the piano.
Rev. F. Damon said, for himself
and Mrs. Damon, that though they
often felt isolated in their work,
yet the apparent results were cheer
ing. The status and needs of the
work among the Chinese had been
fully outlined in their report to the
Hawaiian Board. The Chinese
church in this city is prospecting.
Congregations are larger than they
were in any previous year. New
faces are seen at every meeting.
Last year the roll was enlarged by
the admission of 10 new members,
II men and 3 women, and 6 joined
by letter. Services are held regu-
larly. The boys school has been
well attended, the average being
about so. The girls school num-
bered from 20 to 80. Getting hold
of the boys and girls is one of the
most encouraging elements of sue
cess in the work. A large and COM
Portable hall is being built in the
rear of, the church. 1t is hoped
when this hall is completed that it
will be Of good service in counter
acting the injurious effects of the
Chinese secret societies. The build
ing will soon be ready to open. On
the other islands, the work is going
ON favorably. At Kohala, Hilo,
Maui, and Kauai missionaries and
corporteurs are constantly at work
under the auspices of different So
cieties. There have been admis-
sions to the churches at all the sta
tions, except Kauai, during the year,
From one of these churches comes
a promising young Chinese who is
now commencing a course of study
for the ministry. He had been il
the hospital, where he was visited
by some members of the mission
During his convalescence, he wa
led to an examination of the Chris
tan religion, and embraced it. III
was cast out, and vilified in ever,
possible way by his countrymen
This work holds on its way b.
taking hold of spiritual forces, an
depending upon mighty Power
The Chinese work makes a lou
call on the sympathies and dali
prayers of the Christian public
A great problem in the social life {
the Kingdom is to be COPIED witt
! There are many openings for worl
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
SHIPPING NOTES,

Stmr Kinau brought 1889 bags of
sugar, horse, 23S goat skins, 81 hides,
l whale boat, 100 pkgs of sundries.
Stmr Kinau sails Monday afternoon for
the Volcano and Windward Ports.
The schooner Anna, McCulloch, ar
rived ut Mahukona on the 9th. 20 days
from San Francisco with merchandise
for s. G. Wilder d Co.
Stmr Likelike sails for Kahului and
Hama on Tuesday afternoon. She
brought $50 bags of sugar.
Stmr Lehua sails Wednesday.
The bark Ceylon was lowered from
the Marine Railway this afternoon and
the steamer JAS Dowsett and schooner
Emma were hauled up.
The sailing of the Lady Hardwood is
postponed until Monday. She will take
about 200 Chinese passengers.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
AQUATIC AFFAIRS.

Last night the Honolulu Rowing
and Yachting Association undertook
to legislate for the whole aquatic
fraternity, with only six members
present, namely: His Majesty, pre-
siding Col. c. p. Iaukea, Col.
Purvis, and three delegates from
the Honolulu Club.
The resignation of the Myrtle
Club was received and unanimously
accepted, while letters of resigna-
ton from the Eclipse and Kapiolani
Clubs were laid on the table.
1t was resolved to have a separate
stake boat for each crew to turn in
the regatta.
A motion to reconsider the rule
allowing defeated seniors to enter
as Juniors was rejected, although
the Honolulu delegates were in
structed to the contrary and were
the majority.
Col. E. w. Purvis was elected
Vice-President of the Association,
in place of Mr.. Wundenburg, of
the Myrtle Club, withdrawn.
His Majesty nominated the fol-
lowing Regatta Committee, to make
all necessary arrangements for carry
ing out the programme for the re-
gatta on the Kings Birthday: Col.
G. p. Iaukea, Iolani Club Colonel
E. w. Purvis. Kaiulani Club; Mr..
James G. Spencer, Honolulu Club !;
and Mr.. j. Camara, Knickerbocker
Club.
The opinion entertained by the
members of the Myrtle Boat Club is
that a certain few persons want to
run the Association so as to corner
the Myrtles, because they are afraid
to meet the latter by fair means in
the open field. This is the reason they
give for the withdrawal of their
Club from the Association.
A Honolulu member says the
Myrtles withdrew simply to break
up the Association because they
could not control it. 1t might seem
strange that the Myrtle's resignation
was accepted, and not that of the
Eclipse or the Kapiolani clubs. But
the Eclipse had not really joined the
Association, being unable to compete
with any crew; and the Kapiolanis
were influenced by the Myrtles, as
both their designations were in the
same handwriting. The Myrtles bad
been barred out of all races of the
18th, not because the other clubs
are afraid of them, but the constitu.
ton of the Rowing Association rule:
that no club that is not a member
thereof shall enter boat in the
races.
One of the members of the Myrtle
Club contends that the constitution
does not contain such a regulation
as that last mentioned, and says tn,
independent oarsmen will get up :
square regatta by themselves if Gle
barred from that of the close cor
poration.
The Honolulu Club will not ente
a senior crew in the regatta, owing
to their oarsmen not having hat
| practice.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
PASSENGERS.

From Kahului, per Likelike, Novem-
Der Miss l. Dorrion, Miss G Dorrion,
Mr. Uffre, S Harrison, L NJ Walsh, Miss
Mary Alexander. Col S Norris. Chas
Copp and wife, L ii Bailey, A Barnes
and 10l deck.
From Windward Ports, per Kinau.
November 7-E G Hitchcock. DR. G ii
Wetmore, J A Scott, Miss NJ A Cham
berlain, A Lidgate. Mrs w p Luna
heihei, f w Glade, A Deverell. w ii
Purvis, G A j Cunning, Miss Il Mist, l.
Aseu. G Baker, A Smith, j A Kaukau.
Afook, Kawika, G b Makee. wife and
children. p Jones. wife and children
and 100 deck.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
Mrs. McCullv also gave an 40.

Mrs. McCully also gave an ac-
count of other services in the same
locality. A sailor from the whale
ship Cape Horn Pigeon recently
attended one of the meetings, and
made an excellent speech and an
affecting prayer. A former attend
ant on these occasions now living on
Kauai said that Monday evening
never passed without his thinking
of the meeting in Fowler's yard.
The proceedings of the evening
closed with prayer and the bene-
diction by the pastor.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
VESSELS LEAVING ON MONDAY.

Bktne w II Dimond for San Francisco
Blk Jupiter for San francisco
Blk Lady Hardwood for Hongkong
Stmr Kinau for the Volcano and other
ports
Stmr Mokolii for Molokai
Stmr Jas Dowsett for Molokai
Stmr Jas Makee for kapaa
Schr Waioli for Kaalualu
Sclr Manuokawai for Koolau
Schr Ialeakala for Pepeckco
Schr Leahi for Ilanalc
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

A RARE chance for securing desir.
n able homestead. Three Lots only,
on the easterly side of Makiki Street,
adjoining the mauka side of Mr.. Walter
Seals place. A very pleasant neigh
borhood; never failing supply of pure
water in the street from the Makiki
Reservoir. Terms, one third cash, the
remainder in and years with interest
at 8 per cent. net. Maps and plans can
be seen at the Office of
1TOtf w. r. CASTLE.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

A HORSE ran away with break
on King street, in the direction of
Palama, at half-past two this after
noon, and was still running at last
accounts.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

The large colored lamp that hangs
in front of the Keystone Saloon ex-
ploded at about 10 O'Clock last
night, and dangerous flames played
for few minutes about the portals
of the building.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

The sloop Sarah was sold at auc-
ton this noon on Brewers wharf by
E. p. Adams & Co. to Mr.. Charles
Phillips for SIP. His Majesty was
there and the attendance was good,
but the bidding was slow.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

The SIS. Kinau will leave on
Monday afternoon, after the arrival
of the Mariposa, for her Volcano
route, touching at Lahaina, Maa-
laca, Mahukona, Kawaihae and IIilo.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

KING Bros art store will be
open tonight, when several of
Tavernier and Strong's pictures will
be displayed before the screen.
Otremba's statue of Kamehameha
L., in wood, is also on view there,
as well as great number of other
beautiful objects.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

THERE is a clean sheet OH the
Police record book to-day. The
city, therefore, owes his honor, JUS
tice Bickerton, one pair of white
gloves.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
The CAVITY 8mlletin,
SATURDAY. NOV. Z, 1885.
ARRIVALS,

November T.
Stmr kinau from Windward Ports
Stmr Likelike from Kahului
Stmr Mokolii from Molokai
Stmr Jas Dowsctt from Molokai
Schr Leahi from lIanalci
Schr Waioli from kaalualu
Schr Haleakala from Pepeekeo
Schr Manuokawai from Koolau
Schr Sarah & Eliza from Koolau
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
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VESSELS IN PORT.

Blk Jupiter, Jones
Bktne w ii Dimond, Houdlett
Missionary bktne Morning Star, | Bray
Blk Lady Hardwood, Williams
Bktne Discovery, Meyers
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
Look out for his new announcement
in MONDAYS BULLETIN.

A pLEAsuRABLE time was had at
the Central Park skating rink last
evening. The roller coaster was
running its rounds with rolling
roar.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

IT is said that the artesian well on
Kahuku Ranch, this island, has
been abandoned after a depth of
400 feet had been reached.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

N. H. BABcooK, formerly man
ager of the Central Park Skating
Rink, has taken the Rink, and will
keep the Rink open every evening
except Wednesday. Tuesday and
Friday evenings, admission to ladies
free. Music, on Tuesday, Friday
and Saturday evenings.
166 1w N. III. BABCOCK.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

DUCKS and chickens, to the num-
OF two dozen, were stolen, a few
evenings ago, from the premises of
Mr.. C. j. Fishel at Makili.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

THE captain of the schooner
Manuokawai reports deluge of
rain and strong winds at Koolau
yesterday.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

FORT STREET CHURCH,
School at 10 Am. Preaching by
Pastor Cruzan at IL Am. BY re-
quest of the w. c. Il. IT,, there will
be union meeting of the Bethel
and Fort Street churches at 7.30
PM. 1t will be u Centennial Plat
form Temperance meeting. Brief
historical papers and addresses will
be given, showing the rise, progress
and gains of the temperance cause
during the past hundred years.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

EXCELLENT Cambridge Pork Saul
sage this afternoon at the City Mar
ket, Nuuanu street. Give them q
trial.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

A SPLENDID poultry layout at
noon tomorrow, Sunday, at Barber's
Chop House, corner of Queen and
Alakea Streets. 1t*
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

LOOK out for your horses! The
steam roller will be to work on Mer-
chant street, between Fort and Nuu-
anu, Monday morning.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

Go and have a good laugh at
Murphy and Maginnis, in the grand
Liverpool Steeplechase, Royal Aus
tralian Circus, tonight.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

An expectant crowd of the rising
generation was watching the bisected
curtain at two, O'Clock, to see the
jolly jumpers come into the ring.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

LosT-On Thursday last, a breast
pin, with the work Mizpah " on
it. Reward to the finder on return
ing it to this office. III If
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

PARTICULARS of the effects of the
late Queen Emma, to be sold next
Wednesday, are given by Messrs.
+. p. Adams & Co. in this issue.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

nG~ LOOK OUT FOR HENRY
DAVIS & CO.'S SPECIAL AN
NOUNCEMENT ON ARRIVAL
OF THE S. S. MARIPOSA. -aa
16S 4t
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

A GOOD attendance was at the
Yosemite Rink last evening, the
ladies out-numbering the gentle
men. Music tonight.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

A SPECIAL ad. in this issue tells of
good things Lewis q Co. will have for
the eating public after the steamer
comes in on Monday.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

The word "professlonal" instead
of amateur" in yesterdays edi-
torial was self-eyident mistake,
that the context fully cleared up.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
BUSINESS ITEMS.

SUGAR has gone up, but our prices
have not. King Bros Art Store,
Hotel Street. 40 3t
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

The Band will play at the Hotel,
Monday evening, hearty Hawaiian
welcome to the passengers by
the steamer.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

Col. Sam Norris arrived in town
this morning from San Francisco via
Kahului.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

GOSPEL temperance meeting at
the Bethel Union vestry tonight.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

DIR. Emerson is changing his
place of residence to 1876 Fort
Street, formerly occupied by Capt.
Haley.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

WE regret to learn that Mr.. Peter
Dalton, harness maker, on King
street, had stroke of paralysis this
morning.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

S. S. MARIposA from San Fran
cisco is due on Monday morning.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
NOUNCEMENT ON ARR
16S 4t
BAND CONCERT.

The Band will play at Emma
Square this afternoon at 1880. The
following is the programme
Overture-Jolly Robbers. .Suppe
Observation-Disclosures. ............V Verdi
GavOtte-Imperial. ...............Fa Faust
Cavatina-Ihe Pirate. ........... Bellini
Waltz-Under the Linden. Gung'l
Quadrille-COvent Garden. ...... CoOte
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

Mr.. N. S. Sachs display of new
goods will be ready on Tuesday.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Y. M. G. A.-Bible class for
young men at 9.45 AM. Gospel
praise service at 6.30P PM.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL
High mass at 10 Am. From to-
morrow up to February next in
Guided, the evening religious service
(Benediction of the Blessed Sacra-
ment) at the Roman Catholic Cathe-
dral will take place at Pm. instead
of 4.30. All other services as usual.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

BETHEL Union CHURcH.-Sunday
School at $40. The Rev. +. c..
Oggel, pastor, will preach at IL Am.
Subject, dead" In the evening,
the congregation will participate in
the union temperance meeting in
Fort Street Church.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

LOCAL G. GENERAL NEWS.
HAWAIIAN Masonic Lodge this
evening.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL.-The
Rev. Geo. Wallace will preach iu the
morning and the Bishop of Honolulu
in the evening. Sunday School at
10 AN.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1885-11-07

Bell and Mutual Telephone, No. IA.
p. o. Box No. rs. 1913
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-03-05

Besides the names already mentioned,
we are following Up the work of
Burnet and Lamar, the Whartons,
and Jacks, of Jones, Henderson and
Van Zandt, of Albert Sydney Johnson
and Jones H. Starr and many
others. Let US never tear in peaces
the febric of which they cree
ted for the preservation of
which Travis, Crockett, Bowie,
Milan, Fannin and their COM
RAIDS died, on which so many of their
successors have bUilde wisely and well.
We have resources which can make
US equal in population and material
states. In developing these let
us take care to keep pari passu in the
growth of moral right and intellectual
strength the vital germs Of popular
liberty. The future is unknown.
While desiring the prosperity of our
sister states, let us resolve that,
come what may, Texas shall be the
haDpieSt, the grandest and the might
! lest of American states. And at the
end of the next half-century, when
this anniversary shall be celebrated,
may he who shall speak from the col
lolade of this capitol point to prog
ress of fifty years from this beginning
far greater, grander and nobler than
Texas has already achieved. May he
then behold a state imperial in the
extent of her territory, free from in
ternal strife, with millions of peaceful,
conte lted and noble people. No gov
eminent can accomplish more. No
higher destiny can be desired.
To print an entire list of the things
placed in the cornerstone would take
so much space, that only few can be
eneumerated as follows: Roll OF
Austin Hook and Ladder Fire
company No. l: Ode to Texas
by young lady. A list of the
names of the faculty and pupils Of the
Austin Public schools,
Stone from Old capital: Austin
city Directory: Col. A. W. Spaight'E
book of Texas: Public School Docu,
ments by B. NJ. Barker: several pieces
of Coin and Gee by DR.. j. T. Mathie's
Charter and bylaws of Texas co-Opera
tive Association, patrons of Texas
List of members of Bolton fire depart
ment; copy of Gov. Ireland's GRAFTON
2o-cent meal ticket, dated Angus
9, 1862; roll of membership of limo
cents Abroad club, by W. FL. Stacy
history of the gayel used in laying TIT
cornerstone; data concerning city O
Austin, by Mayor J. W. Robertson
silk winder made and presented b.
Gen. Sam Houston to Miss Anni
, E. Kyle; copies of the Austin
DAILY STATESMAN, Galveston
News, Fort Worth Gazette
| and other Texas papers. A % cen
, coin by Morley Bros Old Texa
: treasury notes and Confederate bill
/ bearing pictures of jeff. Davis, Alex
, Stephens and r. M. T. Hunter, b.
= Governor Lubbock. A key ring b.
2 W. B. Workman. A Bible by tn
3 American Bible society. An civ
{ leaf, plucked from a tree On Noun
, Zion, by F. S. Roberts. List Of cos
, TUNES and fashions of the da!
3 by Judge Jos. Lee. Button-hol
: boquet, by Miss Bobbie Wilcox
= Copy of Boston Gazette dated Marc
| 7, 1855, by Mrs. Jennie SeekatZ, Pc
3 ports of various state officers, ful
/ nished Dy the secretary of state. NV
3 ears Of corn twelve Inches long, g
1 Henry Ray. A rare Swedish coin Q
! the age of Charles ks
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-03-05
I'VE na1l snacial attantion to tha nar

We call special attention to the card
of Madame Duke which will be found
in this issue of the psper. Too much
cannot be said in praise of the Temple
ton Eye Water which she controls in
Southwestern Texas. This celebrated
eye water never fails to cure sore eyes
in all stages of that disease. Madame
Duke will send this eye-water by mail
to any part of the United States. Her
vapor baths are also cure for all
chronic diseases. Persons who have
sore eyes or who suffer from chronic
diseases should visit Austin and see
Madame Duke, or write her for the
eYe.Water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-03-05

The properties of Mishler's Herb
Bitters are wholly medicinal. It is
compounded on scientific principles up
on German formula, 200 years old.
Clergyme1, temperance people, and
all other classes who oppose strong
drink on principle, endorse and
recommend our crest household rem
edy. 1t is sure cure fer kidney and
liver complaints,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-03-05
OFrIcE OF INTERNATIONAL J. GREAT
NORTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.


NOTICE. is hereby given that the Regular An
nuaa Meeting of the Board Of Directors Of the
international and Great Northern Railroad
Company will be held st the office OF the Gem
pAny, at Palestine, Texas. on Monday. April 6.
1885, at II O'Clock q. m, pursuant TO the BY
Laws OF the Company, for fine transaction of
such business as may c0me before the meet
ing.
Notice is also hereby given that the Regular
Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders OF the Ia
ternatIonal and Great North ern Railroad Com
pany will be held at the efnce OF she Company,
at Palestine, Texas, on Monday. April 9. 1885,
at 70 O'Clock, noon, pursuant 80 the Bylaws OF
the Company, for the purpose Of electinS q
Board of Directors to serve for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction OF such other
business as may come before the meeting
d. S. II. SMITH,
vnr5 - Il. 2e 40 OF Secretary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-03-05
"Oh! CAST That Shadow Prom thy Brow

You can't do it if you have liver
complaint or dyspepsia. The dark
your stomach, strengthen your diges-
ton, regulate your liver, tone your
nerves, and then away goes the sha-
dow from your brow, and you are
happy because you are well. Mrs. III
j. Aston, of Littleton, N. c., says,
81 recommend Browns Iron Bitters
to the nervous and debilitated. 1t
greatly benefited me-"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-03-05

To poison well is one of the worst
crimes. 1t is worse TO poison the
fountain of life for ones self and for
posterity. Often by carelessness, or
misfortune. or inheritance this has
been done. Ayers Sarsaparilla goes
back of the symptoms, picks up these
impure seeds from the blood, the vital
STRAIN, and restores appetite, strength
and health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-03-05
MIGHTIER THAN THE
SWORD.
The History of a Pen that has ID ne
Good service for Texas.9

The History of a Pen that has ID ne
Good service for Texas.a
On beautifully polished copper
plate. deposited by Judge A. w. Ter
rell, in the cornerstone of the new
capitol, are four verses of poetry writ
ten in Latin, the English transla-
ton of which is given below. A gold
pen is fastened to the plate by a cop
per wire, and it is in regard to this
pen that the verses were written.
They tell to future ages
that which Is most inter-
estlng about the public works,
charities and educational interests of
Austin. 1t is perhaps the only in
scription on durable material that
will convey connected idea after the
rest Of the speeches and papers are
dust. Thus the old Alcalde's name
goes sounding down the ages, while
that of Terrell, the talented writer, is
modestly withheld. His name should
have gone in too. The verses are as
follows:
When Roberts governed Texas well
The land in peace was titled;
This pen then wrote the laws that tell
The builders how to build;
1t ordered all these spacious halls
And. without taxing. bHilt these walls.
On higher ground Science and Art
Their mystic scrolls unfurled,
Where teachers trained to teach impart
The wisdom of the world.
This pen endowed those higher schools
To save the state from future fools.
On neighboring hills the stricken find
New homes that once were old,
Where the insane, the dumb and blind
Are cared for and consoled.
This frail pen wrought through weary years
To soothe their woes and dry their tears.
This day the writer of the law
Came here with free-born men,
And silent stood aud joyous saw
These triumphs of the pen.
He worked for Texas, not for fame,
And will not scEibble here his name.
MARCH 2, 1885.