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[Pencil note on journal page indicates Wednesday Aug. 8, 1883]
THE FUNNY MAN'S BABY. I. The funny man went to his desk to write. He had watched all day, he would write all night And finish his work, so he trimmed the light.
II. In the room adjoining his baby lay, And they said she was slowly passing away And would die ere the light of another day.
III. So he wrote, with his heart in the other room. And thought of the babe going out in the gloom To the shadowy land beyond the tomb.
IV. It was hard to write with death so nigh, But he ground out jokes as the hours went by, And closed each page with a grief-born sigh.
V. It was hard to write, but the world must laugh, So he penned the rhyme and the paragraph, and even a humorous epitaph!
VI. His pen flew fast and the hours went on Till the night of toil was almost gone, And the east showed the first faint streaks of dawn.
VII. Then he dropped his pen and raised his head; "Now the column is finished," the funny main said, And the nurse, coming in, said, "The baby is dead."
―Boston Courier. [Pencil note on journal page indicates Wednesday Aug. 8, 1883]
THE FUNNY MAN'S BABY. I. The funny man went to his desk to write. He had watched all day, he would write all night And finish his work, so he trimmed the light.
II. In the room ajdoining his baby lay, And they said she was slowly passing away And woujlld die ere the light of another day.
III. So he wrote, with his heart in the other room. And thought of the babe ging out in the gloom To the shadowy land beyond the tomb.
IV. It was hard towrite withdeath so nighm But he ground out jokes as the hours went by, And closed each page with a grief-born sigh.
V. It was hard to write, but the world must laugh, So he penned the rhyme and the paragraph, and even a humorous epitaph!
VI. His pen flew fast and the hours went on Till thenight of toil was almost gone, And the east showed the first faint streaks of dawn.
VII. Then he dropped hispen and raised his head; "Now the column is finished," the funny main said, And the nurse, coming in, said, "The baby is dead."
―Boston Courier.
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TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE
Tuesday..........November 20, 1883
CAPTURED AT LAST.–United States Marshal Corbett has at last captured George E. Spencer, in search of whom he has had two or three still hunts out about Cherry Creek and other points in the eastern part of the State. Spencer is a defaulting witness in the Star-route case, and is wanted in Washington for contempt of Court. He has been a hard one to get hold of, being about as lively a flea as "Black Bart." Deputy Marshal Ricketts yesterday morning received the following dispatch from the Marshal, which tells the story: CARSON, November 19–A. H. Ricketts, Deputy United States Marshal, Virginia City–.I have Hon. George E. Spencer in custody. He was arrested at Austin this morning by Deputies Wardle and Nuckols. P. J. BORBETT, Marshal. Marshal Corbett informs us that he telegraphed to Deputies Wardle and Nuckols to start at once for Washington with Spencer. once for Washington with Spencer.
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THE DAILY REVEILLE
AUSTIN, NEVADA:
WEDNESDAY............NOV. 21, 1883
SPENCER ARRESTED.
Hon. George E. Spencer, ex-Senator from Alabama, was in Nevada when the second Star Route trial was called in Washington last year, and the Government wanted him as a witness, but he managed to get over into Canada, and did not return to the United States until after the conclusion of the celebrated case. He returned to Nevada and United States Marshal Corbett immediately notified the Department of Justice. About ten days ago Attorney General Brewster telegraphed Corbett to arrest Spencer and bring him to Washington. The Marshal notified Al. Knuckles, his deputy at Cherry Creek, to "spot" Spencer and report. Upon ascertaining where Spencer was, Mr. Corbett sent out Louis Wardle to meet Knuckles, and the two repaired to Austin an arrested Spencer yesterday morning. Mr. Corbett will escort the gentleman to Washington, where Spencer is wanted for "contempt of court," and where Brewster will endeavor to give him the full limit of the law.―Reno Journal.
At the request of Senator Spencer made yesterday morning before he started for Washington, we said nothing about the business which called him to Washington. The above item, however, we think, will justify us in telling his side of the story, and we believe that he were here he would ask us to do so, Mr. Spencer was largely instrumental in bringing about the Star Route trials. His twelve years in the Senate enabled him to learn a good many facts which were placed at the disposal of Postmaster General James. Of course Mr. Spencer was subpoenaed as a witness and appeared in Washington at the time. But with the usual custom Attorney General Brewster kept dilly-dallying along, and three or four weeks passed and no Star Route case was called. Getting tired of this slow work, Mr. Spencer left Washington to attend to private business which demanded immediate attention. He has been in this State for a long time. He has mining interests in White Pine and Nye counties and has been attending to them without any effort at concealment. The REVEILLE has often mentioned his presence here and at no time has it been necessary to "spot" him. He cheerfully left for Washington yesterday morning and fully expects to return in a month. Senator Spencer is not a criminal like Dorsey, Brady, et als., and has nothing to fear from a bluff of Attorney General Brewster.
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THE DAILY REVEILLE
AUSTIN, NEVADA
SATURDAY ..........DEC. 29, 1883
DEATH OF D. B. STARRATT.
About half-past 4 o'clock this morning D. B. Starratt breathed his last, of cerebral apoplexy, after a sickness of two days, aged 47 years and 9 months, a native of New Brunswick. Prior to being stricken down on Wednesday night last, his health had been reasonably good, which makes the shock so much more severe to his family and friends,
He came to this coast while quite young. He was a pioneer of Austin, having come here in 1863, and remained here continuously ever since. He has been engaged in the hardware business most of the time. Some years ago he was elected and served a term as Mayor of the city. At the time of his death, he was a member of Austin Chapter No. 3, R. A. M., Lander Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M., Toiyabe Lodge No. 9, K. of P., Electa Chapter No. 2, O. of E. S., and Eagle Hose Co. No. 3.
In his business dealings, Mr. Starratt was prompt, reliable and conscientious. In his relations with the public, in whatever position he was placed, he was unswerving in his adherence to duty, and bore the enviable distinction of an upright, honorable man. The universal remark of his fellow citizens at the announcement of his death was: "A good man has gone," an epitaph than which none could wish for a better
In his social relations, Mr. Starratt was retiring, genial and kind-hearted; liberal without being ostentatious, and generous to a fault. By cheerful words and acts of kindness he won many intimate friends who feel the separation most keenly. In his domestic relations he was ever recognized as a kind husband and an affectionate and indulgent father. He leaves a widow and two sons, aged respectively, 10 and 14 years, who have in their bereavement the heartfelt sympathies of a large circle of friends. Attentive to his duties through a useful life, faithful in every position of trust, courteous and just to all, genial and true to his friends, kind and affectionate to his family, D. B. Starratt has well paid the debt of nature and is at rest.
The funeral will take place from his late residence at 2 o'clock to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon.
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[Type face indicates Austin Reveille, clearly late December, probably 1883.]
ANNUAL SWEAR-OFF.
This is about the time of year when every other man you meet has resolved to swear off on the 1st of January and never, no, never, drink, swear, use tobacco, etc., again. Great is the resolution, the promise, and strict the vows that from New Year the resolver will be a model. Past experience and observation teach us that this is about the way it will be. Of course, we must not county New Year's, "Holiday, you know, and must have a little fun with the boys." Next day a "little hair of the dog" to taper off on, and a few swear off drinks with the boys, prepariatory to the great revormation. On the third or fourth day, however, the resolves begin to take shape and the victim beings to feel good, entirely too angelic for this wicked world, and he begins to feel to see if his wings have begun to sprout, and he wants take lessons on the harp. But in a week's time he begins to be longing for the boys once more and goes down to hear the news. But you know how it is yourself, and it will be history repeating itself again this year.
