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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05

held M young fellow, while another
stood ~ and applied q leather strap
TO thu p Fti0n of the victims anato-
my HIT ~ is HOST invjiingly exposed
TO the lows. La vain the latter
kicked and struggled 10 get
locse-it was no use. Down came
the strap, each time harder and
harder, ill the officer finally made
them deSist. The fellow that was
thrashed-a stout-lt okiDg young
vagabond of about twenty-snlffed fer
awhile, but in d lew moments re-
gained his c0DposuTe and was doubt
less quite ready to take turn at
helping to fog the next chap that was
indicted into the locker
In a few minutes after wards, sew
eTai prisoners were marched in, who
had been out working on the st. Gets.
1t was noon, and dinner was brought
iu-o these last corners. The others
got nothing. Several Of them set up
terrible cry tor grub, but no grub
was forthcoming. The clerk explain
ed Jhat ali who would not work, if
able 10 labor were kept on short Ta-
tons. This doctrine though apparent
~ hard is in accordance with the decia
ration of the great English pioneer
III the wilds Of Virginia, who declared
that those who would not work
might not eat
Yet Just such fellows us these,
thought the reporter, must
have been III certain
Senator's mind when in opposing the
employment OF women as clerks he
said he would be in favor OF a law To
make the men work to support the
wo,uen. What would the honorable
gentleman do with such fellows as
these. There is a nut for him t.
crack. Talk about such fellows as
these-the lowest representative Of
the great unwashed"-being made 10
support women, Bah! They won't sup
port themselves.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05
THE LAND BOARD.
Changes Suggested in the Present Lease
Law.

Law.
The subcommittee appointed to
consider the system at present govern
ing the lease and sale of lands, as laid
down by the land board, held a meet
ing last night in their rooms. and will
to-day recommend to the Legislature
many changes in the figures and rules
now IN vogue Under the head of
''sales of land" it is understood the
committee will suggest the price as
$500 per acre, and recommend that
a sum of not less than cents nor
more than s cents be charged per acre
for leased lands. This is regarded as
a concession TO those who have been
fighting the land bard figures. and
will probably command strong fol-
lowing in both house,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05

knoV edqe of the affair; One OF his
shoes was removed. and fitted exactly
in . track made at the door that had
been forced open. The crime is very
apt TO be fastened upon him. In ad-
diti0n to the money two boxes of
cigars were made away with.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05

NXTANTED-Ladies and gentlemen, in city
Wv or country, to take light work at their
own homes, SO to 81 a day easily made. work
sent by mail; no canvaSsing. We have good
demand for our work. and furni n steady en-
MFG COMPANY, 2s4 Vine street, Cincinnati,
Ohio. j. lmd&w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05
.Ro,,s,uos RATs :.

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, Aaes
ants, bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunksi
gophers. i5c. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05

ESTRAYED-By Sandy Hayden, before B.
IL G, Brown, j. P. T. c., December 10, 1884
\ dun horse. about 141a hands high, or 10 years
old, branded } on right shoulder. Appraised
at $40. FRANK BROWN,
Jan 29-W3t Clerk @. q. I. g.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05
scROucH ON PAIN

Cures collie, cramps. diarrhea; eX-
ternalIy for aches, pains, sprains, head
ache, neuralgia, rheumatism. For
man or beast. 20 and SOC.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05
FLOOR COMMITTEE
\ STORE ROBBED.

Thieves Break into the Grocery Store eff
Smith Bros, on East Pecan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05
On motion of j. 6. 81. Herring, the
grand lodge then adjourned until half
past 2 o'clock this afternoon.
BALL AND BANQUET.
This One in Honor of the Odd Fellows
The Various Committees

This One in Honor of the Odd Fellows
The Various Committees.
There hasn't been city in Texas,
perhaps in the south, that has been
the scene of as many magnificent offer
ings of hospitality as Austin, the pres
enb aeasou. With . right royal gen
crosby her citizens, despite the tight
ness Of the times, have responded to
every demand that has yet been made.
4 few days since the cattle men were
with US, and they were feted in a
style that surpassed anything ever be-
fore seen. Now we have an assem-
blsg7 of visiting delegates to the
grand lodge of a grand order. To
these gentlemen the same courteous
attentions are to be shown. a COM
plimentaFy ball and supper will be
given in their honor at Turner hall,
Thursday evening, February 9Th.
That it viii be an occasion of pleas
ure to the city's guests is scarcely a
matter of doubt. The following COM
mittees have been appointed:
INVITATION COMMITTEE.
w. 9. Denny, chairman; r. G. Shell
ley, Geo. Herzog, Il i. Linn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05
CONSUMPTION.

haye-a pOsIU We remedy fOr the above dis
ca e; by its use Il. JusaDas OF cases of the
worst kind ana of long standing have been
cured. / deed, SO strong is my faith In It's
together with VALUABLE TREATISE on
this disease, to any sufferer. Give express and
Z: o. address. DIR. 7. A. SLOUUM, 1S1 Pearl
St.'N'Y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05

& bathy around hin, and VIII be remem-
Dered forever.
On motion of Past Grand Master
Thomas III. Joseph. the exempnhear
ton OF the secret work was MADE the
,.Decial order for 10 o'clock tomorrow
lorning.
An Invitation from the capieoi
Building commissioners 20 Visit ana
Suspect the construction OF the new
Hfafe capItol was read and accepted.
ON motion of Past Grand Master
I. a.. Haynie. the following special
<,o,onniffse in memoriam was APP
o6inted On the death of P. G. NJ. Os-
oar Parish. VIZ: Past Grand Masters
e. Leonard. p. DeCordova and T. NJ
Ioseph. and. on request of the CONF
Nmittse. p. g. NJ. Haynie was added.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05

Last night the grocery
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05
LIST OF LETTERS

List OF letters remaining uncalIed for and
advertised IN the poSt-oi1ice at Austin. Texas,
for the week ending SATURDAY., January "a
1885
Ancient Order OF ORR
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-05

p. G. w. Ii, Albertson reported
that he had received the note of Broth
er Il. t. Collins for $1,T25, due Febru-
airy 1, 1886, with deco of trust on $40
acres of land in Bee county to him
self. as trustee, and that he had turned
the note over to the grand secretary.
p. G. Albertson offered a resolution
to amend the uniform constitution in
Dna.sard to dues, so as TO increase the
=. ri SN ra GO nor uuortar
National Republican., 1885-10-06
1t Must lie Crushed,

The Democratic press aud Democratic
uruturs nave attempted "to whistle down
the wind" the toriibie indictments asuinct
their party, first presented by Mr.. Blaine In
his Augusta speech and later by Senator
Sherman in his Mansfield speech.
The effort has failed
The grand inquest Of the nation has cx-
amined the testimony, and in November
will return the verdict 'guilty, as charged"
That result was inevitable under any cir
cumstances, The proof is overwhelming
that the coorcd vote In the south has been
suppressed by violence and fraud the one
being used to supplement the other, and
both TO destroy the greatest Of the legiti-
mate results Of the war, free thought, free
speech, and free labor, which are the herit-
age Of every citizen of the great republic
1t has been equally well established that
while the Democrats Of the south have
committed this crime against humanity,
against freedom, against progress, the
Democrats of the north have acted the
more ignoble part in not only condoning
but applauding the crime and prodting by
it. Without the courage to become thieves
they have shown the cupidity of the ''fcnce,"
and become the receivers of the stolen
goods.
Not one Democratic paper not one Dem
ocratic speaker in the north, has raised
voice or pen against the latest outrage OF
this kind committed within full view of the
dome Of the capitol building and almost
under the shadow Of the shaft raised to
commemorate the virtues Of the great leader
to whose genius and honesty freedom owes
its brightest crown.
Our readers know that John Wise, a son
Of Virginia, with long line of ancestors
born on its soil, devoted to the interests of
his native state, attempted to tell the people
of Alexandria why he believed the Rcpub-
lican party was entitled to their support,
and a bowling mob of Democrats drove him
from the platform.
What more proof do the people Of Ohio
and New York need as TO the suppression
Of the Republican vote In the southY John
Wise Is no "carpet bagger,n organizing
ignorant negroes TO "rulc and rob the
state" hut native backed by fifty
thousand Of his white fellow citizens-a
man Of brains and hOnesty-and yet, be-
cause he dnres to be a Republican aud to
advocate Republican principles, those Demo-
Gratis cry "Crucify him Cruelty himm
1t is useless to expect anything like fair
ness from the south. A free ballot and
fair count will not be permitted. War has
been declared against It in Virginia, aud
Fitzhugh Lee Is In command of the cavalry
contingent of this new army of invasion.
Let the people of the north organize to
vote down new rebellion.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

Under the above caption the Richmond
Dispatch Of last Sunday gives vent to its
feelings in au editorial which is calculated
TO do deal Of good just at this time. Tue
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN recently stated
thGt-
The result IN Virginia this year will 90 a long
way toward deciding whether pr not the south
shall retain It's Democratic solidity In 1883 II
the Republican party can maze breach on tho
picket line now, half dozen southern states
can readily be recovered three years hence.
The Dispatch copies this paragraph anl
proceeds to translate and comment thus:
In other words, the Virginia Republicans arc
regarded by the national Republican party az
the advance guard o. the army Of northern
mNllgnants that stands ready to rush through
the first breach that may be made in the
Democratic ranks Of the gOu.h. our washing.
ton contemporary acknowledges that the 81 Of
November will be big with the fate of the south
hutCrs. The Virginia contest not only Involves
the political life Of William MHhouc, but tho
life of the Republican party in the south. It
will not only decide whether Virginia but
whether the entire south shall be subjected n
an invasion Of political Goths and Vanial. led
by such moral traitors as the Shcrmlns. the
Blaincs, the Logans, the Rcids, and the Hal.
stcads
This is q confession that the south Is not
now "opensto an INVASION led by "such
moral traitors as the Shcrmans aud Blaines,
the Logans, the Reids, aud the IIalsteads.n
Why cannot these "moral traitors" 60
where they please in the south, just as any
and all Of the public men Of the south go
into and through the north2
Why cannot "Moral Traitor" Sherman
60 into Mississippi and address Republicans
as freely and safely as Mr. Lamar could go
to Ohio and speak TO the Democrats of that
state
Why is It that such men as Sherman,
Blaine, Logan, and Reid are politically shut
out Of the southS By what right do the
bourbons of any state deny freedom OF
speech to any mau?
We did not expect such confession
would come to hand from such a source at
such time, but it's good thing to have
in the house.
And now we want to say to our Rich
mond contemporary that there is not foot
Of soil in this republic over which such pro-
scnptive rule can he maintained.
There is not county In the south that
will not, sooner or later, be opened to all
men who desire to go there. There is not
a community in the south that will not be
compelled to grant the right Of free speech
to all law-abiding men.
National Republican., 1885-10-06
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Col. J. J, EsTEY, of Brattleboro', VT, is at
Wizards.
NAVAL CADETS J. V. HARRIS and G. S. Colu.
der have resigned.
TIE venerable archdeacon of Vcsey, Eng.
land, is ut Wormley's.
COMMODORE w, W. QUEEN assumed com.
mard of the Washington navy yard yesterday
Mn. EDWARD WESTON, of New York. the
owner of the Portland Flats, is stopping at the
Ebbitt, accompanied by his daughter.
GEN, LOGAN is to be banquetcd at Baltimore
next Thursday evening Among the dstin.
guished gentlemen invited to attend are Hon.
Stephen b. Elkins and Hon. j. a. j, Crcswell.
Hon. JouNW FOSTER minister to Spain, had
n long interview with Secretary Bayard at the
State Department yesterday in relation to the
proposed commercial treaty between Spain
and the United States,
National Republican., 1885-10-06
Tho New National.

The opening of the new National Theater
last evening WIS notable event In the dra-
matte history Of Washington.
The auditorium is unsurpassed in beauty
and all other elements Of attractiveness by
any the0ter in the United States.
The picture presented to the audience on
the opening night was one that will live in
the memory of every person who was so
fortunate as to behold 1t.
Mr.. W, w. Raplcy, to whose enterprise
the national capital is indebted for this
splendid dramatic temple, is to be congrat-
ulated on the complete success achieved.
1t is such men as hc-and they are not nu-
merous-who build up and beautify q city.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

Ohio has three men Of weight
In all the grave affairs OF state,
And hundreds who would pass for great,
Lived they in any other state.
One OF the glorious three Is sherman,
Another, Uncle Allen Thurman,
He whom they call the noble Roman,
a faithful friend, u fearless iocman.
The last and greatest OF the three
Excuse these blushes-l am he,
And all the world comedies that no man
Takes rank ahead of l.. ID. Thomun.
Eaton is what call blow man,
Grcg'ry is n coniOundcd slow mau,
And Chief Examiner &. Lyman
lie makes me think OF simple Simon
And his encounter with pleman.
To prove themselves pervcrso and blind
And show their iceblencss of mind,
Eaton and Greg'ry have resigned;
But Pm not the resigning kind;
I'm happy as n hog In clover
I'll stick till sheol freezes over.
If Growers got me on the list.
And If he shakes his sturdy fist
Aud firmly tells Inc "Up and go, man."
Then, | suppose The name of Hnoman
Must drop from of the fodder roll
Not by my act, upon my soul.
L. d. Il.
National Republican., 1885-10-06
posToFFIcE NOTICE.

Letters for foreign countries need not be specially
addressed for dispatch by any particular steamer,
except when II is desired to send duplicates OF bank
Ing ana commercial documents, letters not spe-
cialiy addressed being sent by the fastest vessels
Foreign mails for the week ending Oct. 10 win
close PRoMrrLY In all cases) at this office as fol-
WEDNEsDAY.-At $50 a. m. for France direct,
per steamer Amerique, via lIayre Qetters must be
directed "per Amerique,)i at 81 II. m. for New
Europe, per steamer Elbe, via Southampton and
THURsDAY.-At 1880 p. m. for Europe per
France, Germany, etc, must be directed "per
Germaniepi At 1880 p. m, for France, Ger
CheTbourg, and Hamburg Qeters for Great
Britain aud other European countries mus. be
FRIpAS-E jISSISa Sr MesSiS % up Sar Newfoundland via Hail.
fax; at 1870 p. m. for lIayti, per steamer Alvo;
a. d;S0 E PpIa m for HondarSs @ and Livingston, pcr
sATURDAY.-At 4 a, m. for Europe, per steamer
Fulda, yla southampton and Dremeni Ct g. m.
Via Amsterdam Cieiters must be directed 'perr
Iapndam,)i at q. m. for Belgium direct, per
steamer Pennland, via Antwerp letters must be
Jamaica, Central America, and the South Pacific
ports, per steamer Nertumnus, via Kingston llet'
ieTs for Mexico must he directed per Nertun-
nus')i at 10 a. M. for the Windward 1slauls
direct and for Venezuela and Curacao, via Mar
Europe per steamer city ofRichmond, via Queens
town Qctters must be directed ''per City Of Rich
mOndn); at 80 y, m. for progreso, Mexico, per
steamer Thornhill; ut 1880 p. m. for TrixllOand
Ruatan, per steamer :. Oteri, via New Orleans
Mails for the Sandwich IslandS, per, steamer
Alameda (yia srn FTanclsco), close here Oct.
coat m. Mails for China and Japan, per
steamer Oceanic (yia San Franclscol, close
here October 80, at Z p. m, Mails for Austria
liza, New Zealand Fiji, and samaon Islands, per
steamer Australia Wia San Francisco, close
at New York Of steamer brliannic, with Brit
ish mails for Australa). Mails for the Society
Islands per steamer (yia San Franoisco) close
here October $50 at z y. M. Mails for Cuba,
by rail TO Tampa, Fla, and thence by steamer,
via Key West, Fla close at this office daily at
$50 q. m,
$The schedule OF closing OF Trans Pacific mails Is
arranged on the presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit 10 San Francisco Mails from the
east arriving ON TIME at San Francisco on the day
OF sailing OF steamers are dispatched thence the
HENRY q. PEARSON, Postmaster.
PosToFfIcE. NEW York, N. y, Oct. 2, 1885.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

HAvING fatigued the country without
materially damaging the administration,
wouldn't 1t be good idea for Eustis to pass
ject to his continued occupancy of the
public ear If he would say something new,
but his story is as stale as an ancient almanac,
and his wrath as impotent as the temper of
colicky baby.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

SATURDAY Is the great purchasing day Of
the week. Saturday night the masses make
purchases. Merchants keep their establish
mcuts open until 10 o'clock. These facts
are sufficient to demonstrate that Saturday
morning is the best time Of the week on
which to advertise.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

Now WE begin to understand the impet-
uous zeal of the Wall street antl-silyer
crusaders. Their souls are torn with a
narrowing anxiety for the poor. This is
the New York Herald's explanation, made
in all seriousness. 1t often happens that
the llbcst jokes are perpetrated uncon-
sciOusly.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

THE REPUBLICAN would have more con-
fldence in Mr.. ENton's zeal for civil service
reform If be had not permitted, without
protest, the appointment to the classified
service Of persons who had not passed ex-
animation by the civil service commission.
This was what disrupted THE REPUBLICANS
faith in Commissioner Eaton.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

The marine hospital bureau is Informed that
the steamer CrGighill, which arrived at Bos-
ton on the 10Th utimo, is suspected of having
four cases OF yellow fever on board. The pa
although they ure quite sick It is thought that
all viii recover. on the trip TO Boston the
captain died of the same disease for which
they are being treated, but II was then thought
TO he mnlnrlnl fever
National Republican., 1885-10-06

1T may console the convicted Mormon
saints, while cooling their feverod brows
against prison gratings, to reflect that if
the holy men of old, whose example they
cite in justification of polygamy, were liv-
ing in our country and our time and doing
ms they did when inhabitants Of this mum
dane sphere they would find magnificent
penitentlares prepared for their Nccommo-
dation, The world does move.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

To CLOSE the steam engineering depart
mcrt of the Washington navy yard will be-
huge blupdcr, but such thing Is to be
expected 0f a Secretary who ignores the
engineer corps Of the navy in getting up
plans for new ships OF "tho highest attain
rlle spp,1 -
National Republican., 1885-10-06

No CABINET officer has ever dealt the
national capital harder blow than will be
delivered by Secretary Whitney II he car
rics out his alleged purpose Of closing the
stccm engineering department Of the Wash
ington navy yard. It will, also, be serious
dctrimcnt to the public interests.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

The Spanish government holds foreign
newspaper correspondents In about the
same regard as Gen. Sherman does the cor
respondents who followed our armies in the
war time. But the authorities at Madrid
have acted wisely in reversing the decision
to Danish the offensive pencil pushers. 1t
would not brace a tOtterlng throne to get
rid Of news puryeyors.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

A LONDON telegram printed yesterday
states that the Standards correspondent in
Rome says "the pope eagerly reads reports
OF the electoral chances in Ireland, and he
INCREASINGLY admonlshes the Irish bishops
10 prevent their nocks from supporting
nationalists.n This is probably untrue If
National Republican., 1885-10-06

IT stands to reason tkat If In 1868 Hal
stead disliked Lincoln, Foraker should not
be elected governor of Ohio In 1885. II is
useless to argue with persons who are so
stupid as not to understand this simple
process Of ratiociatiOn.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

FITznUGH LEE is still riding round dis
trbuting chestnuts from Uncle Roberts
saddle bags. 1t will be remembered that
Sancho Panga rode for the same purpose
that inspires the soul of this fine old Vir-
ginia gentleman-he wanted to be gov
prnOr
National Republican., 1885-10-06

VIZ suppose the Vice President has just
about as much authority t. speak for the
President and indicate the policy Of the adj
ministration as he would have II he were a
private citizen. IL he has any more, where
did Il come fromY
National Republican., 1885-10-06
nncI from a Foreign Lnnl.

Mr. John W. Thompson, president OF tho Ma
tCnal Metropolitan Bank, after Il three
months pleasure trip in Europe in company
with his daughter, has returned home greatly
improved in health. lie was ut the bank yes.
terday promptly on the business hour for open
ing and found an abundance of matter to en-.
gngc his attention, but the steady call of
friends, congrdtnlating him on his return ani
excellent appearance, gave him little time -
devote TO his banking and private affairs. Mr..
Thompson spent most OF his time In Grcnt Brit-
ain, but his tour of Scotland was Il very iutGr-
cstiug one, being made In company with Chief
Justice and MIS- Waite, and including us 1t did
the neighborhOod of Balmoral, lverncss, Hni
Aberdeen, and the lakes aud highlands genor-
ally. Miss Thompson accompanied him dur
ing the greater part Of the tour, though her
iGhcr mndc q Journey through ireland alone,
lie expressed himself particularly impressed
with the progress Of thought among the people
ofthe greensl lie found the poorer cldsscs-
those who do not read for thcmsclvcs-still
longing for home rule, hut thinking men were
beginning to take advantage OF the oppOrlun-
tiles of the hour, and the consequence has been
that the entire people breathe n frccr atm D..
phCIc, and seem to make good progress on the
IQud TO SClfsubpOrt.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

MORRISON, Mills, and Others OF the Car
Isle contingent will DO their level best to
get up tariff scare, but the business men
Of the country ought TO know that no bill
menacing the general welfare can get
through Congress.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

"No MORE rations to the Mugwump oon-
tiGent" is the admonitory greeting OF the
Macon Telegraph 10 the administration.
Well, 1t is not bad counsel, considered from
party standpoint.
National Republican., 1885-10-06

THE Ohio election occurs one week from
to-day. Ohio Is a Republican state, always
going Republican unless the election Is given
away. We Go not think the majority is
inclined to let the minority take the prize
Ills time
National Republican., 1885-10-06

JONES, Of Biughamton, successorto Flower
on the New York Democratic ticket, was
Union soldier and has good record
what there is of It. lie left the army in July,
1sC2, before the hard lighting Of the war had
n.adc much progress. He never was in n
lDtt1n
National Republican., 1885-10-06

One of Senator Sherman's old horses has
been ridden into the Ohio campaign. 1t
appears that Mr.. Sherman sold horse to
man who sold the animal to the govern
mcnt. 1t seems to us this ought to elect
HOally
National Republican., 1885-10-06

IT is not easy to decide, from a superficial
view Of the question, whether the Belgian
government is moved by sympathy with
domestic poverty or foreign hunger in
deciding to send paupers to he colonized
alongside of the Congo cannibals.