The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-14

Houston Herald.
The article that recently appeared IN
the Herald in reference to establishing a
reformatory, has been extensively copied
| by the press of this state and Louisiana,
and the views expressed by the Herald
meet, so far, with unanimous favor.
BRENNAN Hammer
The Houston Post says that il is now on
a sound basis and is self-sustaining. The
Post is an excellent paper, and is run ON
business principles. Heretofore Houston
morning papers have endeavored to do
too much, and their expenses exceeded
their income.
Denison News.
There will be several changes in the
next congressional delegation. Mr.. Well
born will not succeed himself in the sixth
district. This may be taken as official
Notwithstanding he may be Tabled demo
cratic nominee" And Mr.. Wellborn will
not be the only gentleman of the delega
ton who will not be his own successor.
s. A. Light.
A very good counterfeit is being extern
sively circulated in this city The speci
men furnished the Light is very danger
Gus counterfeit quarter, coinage OF 1856,
greatly worn, but having no ring, as in
the genuine silver Several of our stores
and saloons have been taken in.
San Antonio Express.
John L.. Sullivan ought to come to
Texas to practice some of his brutality
upon weak and inoffensive men and wom-
en- and children. We don't como out as
strony on culture as Boston and New
York and Philadelphia, but we have trees
with strong limls and ropes and things
San Antonio Times
During the last presidential campaign
it came to be pretty generally recognized
that when Mr.. Blaine denied q thing, it's
truthfulness might be considered cstab-
lished. MIR. Blaine has Just denied that
he is Interested in certain mine in Colo
RADIO.
Denison News.
The reelection of Senator Sherman,
from Ohio, is by no means assured, The
Legislature is now in session, and the OPP
ponents of the senator are not idle in de-
vising schemes to defeat him. Ex-Gover-
nor Foster who is reported to be very
popular with the democratic members,
may yet slip in for the prize.
, Galveston News.
Heretofore ships have been permitted
to pass through the Suez canal only in
daylight; but now war ships ana steamers
provided with electric lights OF sufficient
, power to illuminate the canal 1,200 yards
9 ahead may go at night. The Increased
A tonnage passing through the camel the
/ past few years has been considerable 50
}, that its capacity was somewhat taxed
t The electric light will be an aid almost
' equivalent to another canal.
r Denison News.
s The committee on labor promises 10 be-
a one of the most important in the present
Q congress. The labor agitations throughout
g the country during the past year have
Q given unusual interest to this branch Of
7, legislation, and members naturally seek
k notoriety through it.. Hence, the scramblc
l, to be placed upon it.
a Paris News.
4, Wanted new judiciary system and
u new laws that will force all men charged
s. with crime to stand speedy trial Let
the grand jury system be abolished and
let the powers of the grand jury be vested
4 in prosecuting attorneys. Put an end q
If district courts, and let there be Judge in
ID each county, always ready to try any kins
II of ease.
10 Laredo Times.
IN The English radicals took lessons from
the history of the American carpet-bag
gers. They promised a hippopotamui
20 and three acres for vote. They arr
r standing the freemen off now by asking
them to Just wait until they can catch tn,
hippopotami. For twenty years TN
IN halter has hung in many freeman'
ut cabin awaiting the coming Of the promised
n. mule.
o. A GEORGIA STANDARD FORA WIFE
want good wife. ! am farmer o
ST anything else she wants. Any sort 0
ne complexion will do. No difference hoy
IN high or how low she il, so she will be tru
90 to my five little ones have just returned
from Arkansas, where my wife died o.
the first day of August, 1884 | prefer
IT light-complected woman, and she mus
ne have straight haia. have got my ow
a corn and seventy-fv to one hundre
he bushels of sweet potatoes. have bee
wanting to get good woman, and wi
respect one when find her. This ofle
will be open for ten days. Address s. y
=, Goddard, Rome, Ga.--Advertisement j
- Rome (Ga.) Bulletin.