The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-16
TOWN TOPICS;
Told in a Truthful Way by States
man Reporters.

But he gets there all the same.
What sort of a flag is that whicl
waves from the cupola of the Cour
House, dotted with stars and of
green hue?
Bishop Gregg will hold a confrma
ton in St. DaVid's Church next Sun
day morning. Any DESTROYS of being
confirmed will please notify the Rec
tor.
A good deal of complaint is being
made on account Of the number anC
importantly of the bootblacks. There
are about ten times as many of these
ragamufins as there is any need of.
The ladies of the German Lutheran
Church met with gratifying successes
Il their efforts TO raise money by the
recent fair. About $3.50 was realized
which will go to furnish their house
Of worship.
Nearly all wholesale merchants OF
Austin have signed paper agreeing
to close their eSta blishmentS at 8 p. M
from the first of May to September
1st. A first-class idea which the re-
tail men might also adopt.
A sleek sWindler did the town not
long ago. He claimed to be taking
subscriptions to a family magazine
published in New York, which was to
come monthly at $1.50 a year, He
left two cheap chromos with every
victim. After getting about 100 sub
scribers he departed, and nothing
more has since been heard of him, nor
the fictitious monthly he claimed to
represent.
The University students as a rule
are exceedingly gentlemanly and well
behaved young men, and the late COM
plants must not be taken to reflect
on them as body. There never was
a time, when out of couple OF hun
dred youngsters, some few would not
be found who would occasionally let
their animal spirits get away with
their discretion. But outside of lit
tie yelling no harm was done, and no
need of reading the riot act.
A BIRDS BENEvOLENCE.
A wire gauze recently put over the
front of the Brueggerhoff building,
near the top, to keep out the swallows,
imprisoned a solitary pigeon yester-
day. Another bird-its mate, proba-
bly-was seen flying to the spot, bear
ing food to the poor captive. 1t ought
to be released, If possible.
A GOOD CAUSE.
The bazaar by the young ladies of
Austin for the benefit of the Austin
Greys will take place the nights of
April Goth and 21st, in the hall
of the house of Representatives,
the use of which has been granted by
Col. Darden, under the scope of the
resolution allowing it for special pur-
poses. The Greys being mustered
into service under the state law Justly
comes within the provisions of the res
olution, and are entitled to the States
favorS.
RECORDERS COURT.
Oscar Warren had disturbed the
peace. He was called on for $14.70.
Minnie Baker got the same fine for
the same cussedness. W. 2. Cannon
had slumbered in a public place,
which, being an illegal way Of map
pm cost him, 1910. Ellen Cassidy
was a wrinkled old crone. up for in
toxication; she owned up and paid up.
B. III. Smith, drummer, was up for
disturbance, butgot off without a fine
j. Z. Briggs was fined for excessive
use of whiskey.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
At joint session of the Rusk and
Athenaeum Societies of the Univer-
sity, the following officers were elect
ed for the commencement exercises
Ii. G. Randolph, of the Rusk, presi-
dent; F. G. Proctor, Of the Athenaum
Secretary; A. S. Walker, Jr., of the
Athenaeum, Grand Marshal.
Orator from the Rusk: L. A. Garlic
ton; from the Athenaeum: F. w
Gregory. The exercises will take
place on the 18th of June, 1885.
THREE ENGAGEMENTS.
The Austin Greys will stop by the
way and contend for the prize at the
Volks fest drill in Houston on the Isl
of May. Thence they will go to the
grand Interstate drill at Mobile on
the 4th of May, and returning will take
part in a similar contest at the
Worlds Exposition. Surely out of sc
many contests our boys ought to win
some laurel wreaths. But to do il
they have got to work hard, and prac
tice increasingly in the little time thai
is left.
PRO BONO PUBLICo.
AS crowds of Texans will be goine
over shortly to New Orleans, to b.
present on Texas Day, the following
may prove of interest: The manager
of the Fair have established depart
ment of information and accomoda
ton at 1854 Gravier and Is UnioI
streets. 1t is good plan to go Their
on arrival in the city, to get point
about lodgings, board, ETC., with al
necessary directions. This bureau
can be relied on to furnish correct in
formation.
TEXAS DAY.
For the benefit of those who desir
to attend the celebration of the i'm
mortal Twenty-frst, at the World
Fair, as well as the general reader, tn
| following programme of the day ma
prove of INTEREST,":
Address of Welcome F. Elliott,
State Commissioner.
Address-Hon. John Ireland.
Governor of Texas.
Address-Mrs. Julia Ward Howe,
President WOman'S Department.
AddreSS-Hon. Norman G. Kittrell,
Orator of the Day.
| Delivery of State Exhibit to the Management
Hon. L. T. Gammage. United States Con
| missioner
Acceptance and Response by the Commission
| er-General.
Miscellaneous. Music, Distribution of Sou
,enirS, Refreshments.
BIBLICAL.
1t is understood that move is O
foot to organize society having fl
its object the discussion of the Bib
in such way as to bring out as nes
as possible the correct meaning of v;
rious doubtful passages. Texts wi
be named, and the book, chapter an
verse, and any minister, teacher {
other person who may desire to pa
ticipate in the discussions can send j
his opinions in writing over his sign
tue. Meetings will be appointed f,
reading opinions and interchangin
views, and the public will be invite
to attend. The chief mover in Il
enterprise is Mr.. Giuseppe Julinaric
d Greek, who has for many years be-