The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-07-23

naIly. BE appears to be the worst hurt
A couple Of other passengers in the same
car had arms broken. and number have
suffered severe cuts and bruises. The BAG
gage master Of the westward bound train.
named Atkins, Was killed.
Another Great Fire In Chicago.
CHIcAeo, July l5.-The limits Of the IRE
are as follows: On Clark street No. 5S5,
which is about Twelfth street on the south
side and about Polk street on the north, on
Dearborn street. the southern limit Is near
Twelfth street, and the northern limit Polk
street, on Wabash avenue; Harmon Court
forms the southern boundary. and the north
ern limit being between Jackson and VAN
dusen streets, on State street. The south
ern limit is Harmon Court, the line extend
ing on the north nearly to Jackson street.
Third and Fourth avenues are burned nearly
their whole length. The fire burned num-
Der of houses on Michigan avenue, but has
not damaged that street TO any great extent.
Some twenty blocks were burned. The
loss is variously estimated, but cannot be
given with accuracy. Il will not be less
than q, 900, 600, and probably will not lie
over Sc. 900, 600. This covered by about
two-ffths insurance. which is divided
among numerous companies.
Since the great fire, insurance companies
have been very careful not to take large
risks in one locality.
A number OF serious casualties are re-
ported, and several persons were destroyed
in the flames.
The fire is now completely undeIecontrol,
and no further anxiety is felt for the safety
of property on the north side Of the city
T7oronwm.
LONDON, July IA Times special from
Berlin saws that Kulmann, who attempted
to take Bismarck's life, isconsidered mere
tool. He confesses that he was acting in
concert with others. Hanthaler, priest,
was arrested for connection with the plot.
He belongs to the village of Walchez IN
Austrian Tyrol. He checked Bismarck's
horses by stepping in front Of. them at the
critical moment
BERLI.S, July f5.-The press declare that
the attempted assassination Of Bismarck
proves the necessity Of REFRESHING ultra
montana teachings
PARIS, July 15.-Some Paris journals
affect to consider the attempt to take Bis
marck's life plot concocted by the Ger
man police.
LONDON, July "a. Ners special dis
patch from Vienna explains that the police
circular describing the person suspected OF
design against the life of Emperor Francis
Joseph was a forgery, the author Of which
has been arrested. EOS
The Atlantic cable laid in 1866 was sue
cessfully repaired yesterday evening, and is
now in perfect working order.
KIssEEGEN, July LIT has been ascer-
tanned that Kulmann was in Berlin for
a fortnight, at Whitsuntide, for the purpose
of assasslnating Prince Bismarck. f6
PORTSMOUTH, July 15.--The shore endof
the telegraph cable was successfully landed
from the steamer Ambassadors at Rye Beach,
at 3 o'clock tlis morning. 49, r
i PARIS, July. 1.-THE Assembly to-day re-
iected the proposal, (which was supported
by NJ. Magne, Minister Of Finance, to in
crease the salt tax. The majority against
the government was 100. sea
| NJ. Rouher attempted to speak during the
debate, but was hOoted down by the Left.
Further investigation into the doings Of
the Bonapartists propaganda has resulted
in compromising M. Hoetjens. The Impe-
rialists arc beginning to feel uneasy as the
investigation progresses. The Minister Of
Justice has not yet commenced legal pro-
ceedings against the implicated parties, cx-
| pecting additional discoveries. be
The resignation of NJ. Magnc, after to-
1
MADRID, July 16.-Gen. Mesimones re-
ports Bilboa in no immediate danger.
If Gen. Seaballa resigns, Gen. Mesimones
will probably be appointed his successor in
command of the army of the North.
SANTANDER, July 10.-The commandant
of Bilboa has asked for achievements,
which were sent hence to-day. The block
ade of Bilboa by land is complete and
strongly maintained by the Carlists
MADRID, July 18.-A crisis in the Minis
| try is reported impending. Gen. Seabolla
and Camacho, Minister Of Finance, will
probably retire.
LONDON, July 16. -In the House of Com
mons tonight, Mr.. Gladstone withdrew his
resolution against public worship regulation
in consideration of the unanimity of the
vote in its favor on its second reading.
Mr.. John Lawrence Tool, the comedian,
sailed for New York to-day.
LONDON, July 16.-The licensing bill
passed the House Of Lords last night.
The Times correspondent at Santander, tel
egraphs that the probability of foreign in
1 tervention in Spain is much discussed there.
A special to-day from Vienna says the
journals of that city suggest that the Euro
pean powers collectively urge France to pro-
hibat all French support to the Carlists who
cross the French frontier. It renders ac-
counts of barbarities practiced by their
| forces. ea7a Ha f1siH I
Dispatches from India announce that the
foundations are subsiding.
BERLIN, July 20.-The government has
increased the stringency Of regulations re-
stricting the Ultramontiine agitator's clubs,
| and the clerical press will be closed and
watched, and vigorously dealt with for dis
II loyal OF illegal manifestations
MADRID, July 90. -Decrees have been is
sued declaring all Spain in a state of siege,
demonstrating the property Of the Cariists,
/ whose estates will be held liable to heavy
ipenalties, to the relatives of the Republicans
slain, and finally creating special fcservs
of 1875, 600 men aaliaa
The government announces, in its official
orders, that it win not permit the shooting
of prisoners in retaliation for Caflist atfoci-
PARIS, July 20. The crisis at Versailles
CONTINUES. Gen. Cissy viii probably be ap-
i pointed Minister Of the Interior, dd iftcfiDl.
Duke de Broglio has faiied 10 form the
4 Cabinet because the Legtimists are deter
mined In their opposition 10 the organization
4 Of MaeMahon's power. <'ei
LoNDoN, July 20-An explosion took
place il q colIieFy III Wegon, Saturday, by
Y which fifteen miners were killed.
The Times Paris correspondent says it is
considered certain that Cissy and Desass
viii retain their present positions in the
ministry. w
EThe Comet Of IsII-The Great EARTH
quake On the aHissISglppi VnlIbE-E1nF-
ricanes and shIBgEFeek on fhe Adam
iie Coast-A Brilliant SIkYroeiret.
The comet Of 1911, Of which 50 little has
been said, attracted great attention ia the
United States and was Of extraordinary
brilliancy. i was attended, by some very
remarkable conyhlsions Of nature, and II
vas said AZ the TING tint Il reached nnlnl