The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-02-19

The LIST Is u large one, ana tlis re
eiprCcal move has noe been made one
minute 10 soon so secure for ourselves
fair share of trade in the rapidly
developing South American markets.
THE KANSAS FIGHT.
The triangular (as Senator ingalls,
terms it) battle is over, and the de-
| feated candidate is again in his seat
as calm, polished and dignitied as
though he had not shouldered arms
in this political campaign. Nearly
every senator, republican and demo
cratic, approached him with cordial
greetings and expressions OF regret at
mis- defeat, as soon as he appeared III
the senate, and doubtless he was
touched by these marks of kindly feel
ing, especially from those who had often
felt the Damascus blade of his pointed
sarcasm. His successor, Judge PETER,
is entirely unlike him in appearance;
a full flowing beard gives him quite q
venerable aspect. His brow is broad,
eyes deep set, hair close cut, and has a
grave, earnest, honest look. He is a
master mason, Knight OF Labor,
and communicate in the Protestant
Episcopal church.
| WEST WASHINGTON AWAKE.
The citizens OF that quiet little aris-
tocratic place known of old as George
town, are just beginning to realize
that they are part and parcel OF the
capital city, and are joining loudly in
the cry, give Us increased facilities. "
They do not want to be made way
station, but TO have the depots loca-
ted there, for they argue Georgetown
is the natural and coming railroad cen.
ter for the district. At a meeting held
the other night to discuss the matter,
one citizen, who was nightly in earn
est, said: II approve of any plan for
roads into Georgetown. would ia
vor a road which ran its tracks
through my back yard. and it isn't
very big back yard, either"
The idea of making that point
La railroad center is not q bad
one, and should commend itself
to those who are looking into the true
merits Of the question OF railroads in
the district. MsW
jTHE HOME OF SECRETARY BLAINE.
When Mr.. Blaine entered the cab.
met two years ago he leased the old
Seward mansion on Madison Place for
a number of years with the privilege
of purchasing it at any time for the
sum of $65, 900. Before occupying 1t the
house was thoroughly overhauled and
it's interior considerably remodeled
the exterior retaining it's look of ex-
IRENE simplicity. Some $1,000 were
expended in its renovation and trans
formation into a modern interior. The
I. old oaken staircase with it's heavy
carvings was frightened by Louis XVI.
touches of white and gold and
the antique gave place to later
t styles Mr.. Blaine has just pur-
r chased the house for the sun
), originally stipulated, though since
that agreement was made, property
' has advanced so rapidly in that sec
= ton that 100000 would not have
been considered fair price. 1t was
in this house that Payne the assas-
q sin, attempted the life Of Secretary
Seward, when he lay ill in his bed. II
is an old landmarks house with q
history-and it is to be hoped will be
. preserved.
THE JAHRMARKT,
The Jahrmarkt pronounced var
markt is to Germany what the fair Is tC
America-a place to display articles
and sell to those who wish to buy
Just now most attractive one is in
progress at the Light Infantry ar
mory, the second one ever held here
believe, under the management Of
the congregation of Concordia German
church, the proceeds to be ap
piled to the erection of a splen
did church on the old site
. The scene is gay beyond description
, booths, pagodas, all kinds of decora
tons, all colors mingled in wild CON
fusion meet the eye and the hum o
merry voices and the flash OF Laughing
: eyes is fairly bewildering. If one
a wants to see German customs, dress
! manner and the proverbial jollity, lei
them go to jahrmarkt.
THE DUMBLANR BALL.
: Society's satellites enjoyed move
q entertainment last week. A ball givel
at Wormley's by the members Of tn
Dumblane Hunt. Everything wa
r very English, and Of course tina
r stamps it as par excellence. In tn
, great bay-window an evergreen hors
shoe was suspended in which were tn
p words "Dumblane Hunt" A lattic
of laurel divided this portion of til
O room from the ball room and entwinet
! among the boughs were white media
q lions containing the letters d and H i
4 scarlet. In the center was a whir
stirrups and bit, tied with the color
n of the club, scarlet and white. TIL
n ball room was gay with garlands O
! evergreen, dotted with designs O
horseshoes stirrups, etc, and hurdl
of palms concealed the musicians
The German favors were unique an,
n made a brilliant show. There wer,
: sashes and rosettes in the club colors
n Prince OF Wales crests in feathers
: whips, bits, with ribbon reins to thro,
= over the shoulders, punches of forget
= me-pots, tied with yellow, green an
a blue ribbon, as sentimental souvenirs
3 carrying out the idea Of the old coup
{, LETT
Green Ia forsaken,
u Yellow Is frsworn
But blue 10 the truest color worn"
r Thirty members OF the club ap
peared in hunt ball costume whic
means scarlet coats made in claw
S hammer style, with white Innings an
r facings, and trimmed with big gil
It buttons. Some of the gentlemen wore
v also, black or white satin kne