The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1871-08-31
DOMESTIC NEWS.

WASHINGTON, August 25.-During Buffers
speech at Springfield, T. B. Sandford de-
nounced one of his statements as false, and
the audience was wild with excitement, and
cried Sanford down. Gen. J. R. Hawley sent
a dispatch which he requested some friends
TO read to the meeting, denouncing Butler as
a liar and blackguard.
WASHINGTON, August 22.-Announced at
Treasury no more five per cents will be on
market after this week.
Advices from South Atlantic fleet state all
well.
Negro cadet Smith is in trouble again for
harsh treatment of his fellow negro Gee from
Alabama.
CINCINNATI, August 22.-It is stated that
McCook has withdrawn from gubernatorial
candjdature.
LOUISVILLE, August 22.-Kentucky Legis-
lature stands, Senate 35 Democrats, 3 Re-
publicsns; House s3 Democrats, 10 Repub-
licans.
MONTREAL, August 22.-The Mayor has
ordered stringent measures regarding city
cleaning, in view of possible approach Of
cholera. Disinfectants are supplied gratui-
tously to the inhabitants.
Topeka, KANSAS, August ga week ago
in an election row at Newton, the terminus
of the Atkinson, Topeka and Santa Fe rail-
road, Texan was killed by one McClosky,
the Texan being the aggressor. Since that
time McClosky has been appointed police
man. There has been a feud between Tex
ans which eliminated in general fight on
Saturday, in which McClosky and a Texan
were killed, and two others mortally and four
seriously wounded. There is but little law
in that region and more trouble is anticipa-
ted. Texan drovers congregate there in
great numbers.
PHILADELPHIA, August 22.-Jay Cook Co.
| fiscal agents, report that they have received
information from London that much more
than the amount allotted to Europe Of the
new loan has been subscribed, and it is be-
lieved that the amount reserved to this
country will be closed this week.
New YoRK, August 2l.-About fifty suits
have been commenced against the Staten
Island Ferry Company for damages on ac-
count of the Westfeld explosion.
! A special from Long Branch says: About
o'clock this morning DR.. H. T. Helmbold
attempted suicide. He borrowed a double
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colOred driver, and started out on Ocean
Avenue towards Sesbright to shoot meadow
larks below Arlington house he got out of
the carriage, placed the gun under his chin
and fired. Being small man the effort to
| pull the trigger caused his head to move, and
his face only was injured. In his despera-
tien, he repeated the experiment with the
same result. The driver meantime rushed to
him, caught him fainting and bleeding in
bis arms and brought him to Arlington Ho-
tel, whence he was taken home.
WASHINGTON, August 23.-Governor Potts
of Montana, apprehends an Indian war, and
is organizing the people, but will not call
them into service unless authorized by the
Secretary of War.
The Wisconsin Democrats have nominated
Ex-senator Doolittle for Governor.
LEXINGTON, KY, August 23.-A block on
North Broadway, between Main and Short
streets was burned. Loss $lOO 600.
SAN FRANCISco, August 23.-The split in
Republican party, caused by German, Secre-
tary of the Senate, seems ineurable. Com
mittees were appointed, and nominated two
tickets. Four of the politicians drew pistols
and knives. None were injured.
Long ISLAND CRY, August 23.-A Jealous
husband, in attacking his wife with an az,
broke kerosene lamp. Three buildings
were burned in consequence. Fifteen fami-
lies made homeless.
SARATOGA, August 23.-There was tre-
mendous interest IN the great four-mile race
between LongfelloW and Helmbold. During
the first three miles Longfellow led by one to
two lengths. Helmbold began 10 gain on the
last eighth of the third mile, and passed a
strong half length ahead. Longfellow lost
during the last mile. Helmbold leading three
lengths at first quarter, six at half mile, and
finishing with sixteen lengths ahead of Long
fellow, amid most tremendous enthusias m
and cheers. Time 7:494.
NEW YORK, August 24.-It is said "Long'
fellow" strained a tendon of his leg, and i
lamed for life. Twenty thousand dollars
changed hands on the quarter stretch alone
John MorrisSsy won $4,000; Babcock, owner
of HelmbOld, won 100000.
SAN Francisco, August 25.-Donabal
Stearns, q resident ofLos Angeles since 1928.
Q native Of Massachusetts,, died there yesterI
day. His estate formerly extended from Los
Angeles to San Bernandino, ssventy-fVe
miles.