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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
A Horrible Accident.

PITTsBUR'i, Oct. 15.-While John
Bley and Jas. Maloney, two switch
men, were repairing a damage to a
freight car attached to train stand
ing at Sterry Station, on the Pennsyl-
vania railway yesterday, the engineer
started the train, not being aware of
their presence under the car. Bley
was crushed and mangled beyond
recognition, and died instantly. Ma
loney was crushed against the tender
of the engine, and his scalp almost
torn from his head, and one arm and
leg broken. The train was quickly
stopped, and Maloney was carried to
the engine and laid upon the floor.
Train men then started for Bley's re-
mains, and were carrying them to-
wards the engine, when they were
horror-stricken to see Maloney, crazed
with pain, suddenly jump and throw
the throttle valve wide open. The
engine started with fearful rapidity
down grade. When Latrobe was
reached, six miles from the scene of
the accident, Maloney closed the valve
and fell unconscious to the floor of
the car. He was picked up and taken
to the hospital, where he is at present,
with very slight hopes of recovery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
KYLE.
Especial to The Statesman.


KYLE, Oct. 13.-This week ends the first
month of Kyle Seminary School, with 16C
scholars in attendance. The school has been
reconstructed, put under a new management
this fall, and never, in the history of this
country, has a school advanced so rapidly in
every respect as it has, and great portion OF
its success is due to its efficient heads, Prof
VIM. Jordan and Mrs. w. A. Andrews. Your
reporter had the pleasure of visiting this
school yesterday afternoon, and we must say
we have never seen school conducted so
much like clock work as this one. Qui'e a
number OF visitors were in attendance 10 wit
ness the performance of the "BuSy Bee'' So
ciety, composed of the small school children.
Many excellent little speeches were delivered,
with songs intervening, with as much ease and
grace as one would expect from much older
body of people. Kyle now boasts of the best
schools in Hays county, or even in West
Texas. The boarding house for same will be
completed next week, at cost of $4,000.
Many new residences are being erected for
the incoming population.
One or two days last week our merchants
bought as high as seyenty-tive bales of cotton.
1t has been showering here all the forenoon
to-day,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, Oct. 15.-To-day about
twenty-five members of the Galveston
Bar Association recommended Hon.
w. p. Ballinger for the vacant judg-
ship in the eastern district of Texas,
regardless Of the fact that a large
number had previously endorsed other
applicants. A committee of five were
appointed to take steps in the interest
of Judge Ballinger.
The stockholders of the Gulf, Colo
RADIO s. Santa Fe railway have re-
elected the old directory and substl-
tuted p. r. Pine, of New York, in the
place of M. Kopperl, deceased.
Resolved by the city council, That a
committee composed of five members
of this council and five citizens OF
Galveston be appointed for the pur-
pose of procuring the services, on be
half of the city, of civil engineer tC
make surveys, plans and estimates
for obtaining deep water at this port
The committee is instructed to report
to the council the result of its nego
tiations in the premises, togethel
with its recommendations therefor
and the mayor is authorized to ap
point the committee. The mayor i
to be added to the committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
TYLER.
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Especial to The Statesman
TQLER, Oct lathe commission
of appeal reported to the supreme
court the following to be affirmed:
Crofson VS.. Lyday, from Fannin.
Donnel ct al VS.. Carter ct al, from
Fannin.
HUH ct al VS.. Brown ct al, from
Medina.
Wilhelm ct al VS.. Rossebewer, from
SchockelfOrd.
Grossback. VS.. Aldridge, from Erath.
Texas & Pacific railway VS.. Dyer ct
al, from Grayson.
Lamar Hemphill VS.. Watson, from
Parker.
Rush VS.. Bishop, from Karnes. To
be transferred to Austin.
J. Jeffrey VS.. Grohm, from Young.
To be dismissed,
Wbeelock VS.. Pointer and wife, from
Dallas. To be reversed and remanded.
Campbell VS.. Dennis ct al, from
Grayson. To be reversed and re-
manded.
Hugh VS.. Wren, from Brown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Gnnpral HannnnE

NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-General Hancock was
seen in his bed on Governors Island by an As
ISOLATED Press reporter who called to inquire
about the succession of General Hancock to
the Department of the Missouri. The general
said Il know nothing at allIabOut the matter
order is not issued yet but probably will be to-
night. 1t affects many others besides me and
is, of course, important The distribution of
time, but so far as l know no determination
has been reached as yet He cou'd not tell,
however, whether his. future headquarters
would be i'll Chicago or elsewhere. The general
mtimates that the change to the Department
OF Missouri Will not be diSpleaSing to him. He
said he was much improved in health and in
tended getting up this afternoon
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Railroad Conductors

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 15.-The six
teenth annual convention of railroad
conductors of the United States and
Canada opens here tomorrow. Large
Numbers of conductors have arrived,
and it is expected that between 300
and 400 in all will attend. On Sat
urday an excursion will be made to
Leavenworth city and fort, and on
Sunday morning large number will
leave by special train for trip into
Canada, going first to Denver and re
turning by the southern route to st
T,OuiS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
A Theatre Burned.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-Lyceum theatre, on Des-
great fire of 1871, and then known as the
Globe theatre. was partially burned at 6
O'Clock this morning. The stage and roof
stage furniture will be almost total. A full
company of variety people also lost their
wardrObeS. Total loss on building and furni-
ture approximates $4,000; insured. In the
second story, on Desplaines street, were the
members sleeping apartments, occupied by
Thos. GrenIers lessee of the theatre, and fam
Harry Perry, "a years old, employee of Mr.
Grenfers, who was forgotten in the excitement
and suffocated. The body was recovered. The
former owners of the theatre now place the
loss at S25. OOO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
A Reporters Work.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13-Ihe investigation into
reporter of the grand jury, stolen from the
circuit attorneys office Thursday night. was
continued friday, and it was shown that the
notes were in the possession of Florence
White, one of the reporters of tie T., st-Dis-
patch, but how they had been procured
could not be aScertained 1t was
in evidence. however, that he had taken them
to the attorney, presumably to have them
copied. The court ordered him TO be held in
contempt. At the conclusion OF the investiga-
ton M. F. Mcdonald, assistant circuit attOr-
ney, made a staten emit to the court regarding
the publication in the Post-Dispatch. few
days ago, of the testimony of Chief of Police
Campbell and Police Commissioner KInke
given before the late grand iury
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
From the Pacific Stone.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13.-The United States
leave at the end of this month for Central
America, to complete the survey, which con-
sists of about 600 miles of coast north of Pana-
ma. The vessel, with 160 men, is under charge
of Commander Clark
Dewy, alias HOpert, was arrested yesterday,
charged with forging hi lis of lading on Mon
treal, Boston and other eastern cities. He says
he feels confident that he will be able to clear
himself OF the charges OF fraud and implies that
If any forgerieS were committed they were done
by his partner, Mclean. A dispatch was re-
inspector HanScOm of the Boston.
police department which is dated at st. Louis,
stating he would first have to go tOSanAntoniO
to identify the man arrested there, and after
wards come to San Francisco. The prisoner
here will be held to await his arrival, as he
corresponds to the description given by Chief
OF Police McAdams, Of Boston. Dewey had
800 on his person when arrested
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
BURNETT,
Especial to The Statesman.

BURNET, Oct. 1S.-Three prisoners broke
Jail here last night and made their escape.
Sheriff Corker started out men in pursuit this
morning.
Considerable comment and much regret is
exprt ssed on the announcement of j. A. RhOm-
berg having been appointed receiver of the
Austin & Northwestern railway.
District court commences on the 18th of No
vember with a full civil docket and some Grim
inal cases.
The history of Burnet is now being written
by Edwin E. Overall, and soon to be published
In The STATESMAN. 1t Will be full of thrill
ing interest of the old pioneers, who are proud
of their record.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Letter from Ex-President Davis.
PEATruorn Mice 1O&L Not 1000

BEAUVo1R, MISS, 18th Oct. 1855.
Col. Thos II. Wheless-
My Dear Sir: 1 am deeply grateful
for the invitation from the State Fair
association and from the very large
number of ex-soldiers who attached
their signatures to the invitation.
A former visit taught me the value
of Texas welcome, it was not only
a joy to me then, but has been a SOL
acing memory to me ever since, and
sincerely regret that circumstances
will not permit me to be with you on
the 10Th to Goth inst. as invited.
Please present my thanks to those in
whose behalf you wrote and assure
them of my hearts best wishes for
their prosperity and happiness and ac-
cept for yourself the respectful regard
with which am
Faithfully yours,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Going Home to Ma.

OTTowA, Oct. 15.-The governor
general and Princess Louise left by
the Canada Atlantic railway to-day.
They were escorted from Redeau hall
by the Princess Louise dragons, guard
of honor of the governor-general.
The foot guards were drawn up at
the depot. A large crowd witnessed
the departure. The marquis and
princess babe kindly good-by to
many of those present. a royal sa-
Lutte was fired as the train moved
AWAY
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
New telegraph COMPANY.

CHICAGO, Oct. 13.-The Bankers and Mer
chants Telegraph company filed articles of in
corporation at the capitol yesterday. Tht
statement is made that the company will en-
deavor to control the line along the Nicke
Plate railroad, and thus secure entrance int
tha pitV
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
SharOn'S Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13.-The case of Miss
and cha ging him with adultery, was called in
the police court this morning. Owing to the
reported absence from the city of Mis- Hills at
torney, counsel for the prosecution asked for a
continuance of one week. The motion was Op-
posed by Sharon's attorney, who insisted tile
ease should proceed on the day set October 16.
After long argument the court granted the
continuance. The probabilities are the case
will be tried as miSdemeanor, not felony, as
originally intended. 1t has been discovered by
Miss Hill's counsel thai the person with whom
adultery IS charged is single woman, and not
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, Oct. 13.-The recorder was
again engaged with a Jury during the greater
portion of the day, having the case of the state
VS.. Percy Weeks and Champ Carter, charged
with violating the cotton weighers' act.
After a patient hearing in which all the
evidence was laid before the jury and a
tremendous amount of law Numbered at them
the case was given into their hands. They
were out less than a half hour when they re-
turned with verdict of not guilty. 1t is
stated that the weghers appointed by the
governor intend to file other complaints forth
with
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Excitemenf in Texnrkana

LITTLE Rock, Oct. 15.-Censider-
able excitement has just been created
at Texarkana, by the filing of title
deed in the names of Joseph F. and
John c. Kuley. to 24O acres of land,
including most Of the land on which
the Arkansas side of Texarkana is
built. Saturday j. w. Smithe. of Lit
tie Rock, went down and flct, the
deed under an old swamp land grant,
and it is understood suit for accession
will Sson begin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
New York Ttams.

New YORK, Oct. 15.-Frank r.
Sherwin, arrested in Chicago in
the proceedings growing out of the
defalcation in the state treasurer's
office, has been submitted to custody
in the court at Albany and purged of
contempt by the courts here.
The United States court denied the
motion to enjoin the city from col
Letting taxes assessed upon real es-
tate of the Manhattan railway COM
nanY
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Kentucky Whisky.

GEORGETOWN, KY, Oct. 15.--News
is received that Ambrose Wilson, city
marshal of SadieYille, this county,
was shot and killed by James Creigh-
ton Saturday night. Wilson had
found Creighton drunk and was try
ing to put him on horse to send lliIn
home when Creighton became angry
and fired three shots.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Austin Public Schools.

The enrolment of the pupils of the
city public schools for the week end
ing Friday, October II, 1883, as per
teachers report to the superintendent,
is as follows /: West Austin, high
school building, 4S3; East Austin, $50;
Austin, 10th ward, 81. Total white
pupils, 1910.
Colored schools.-West Austin,s Sd
ward, 40; North Austin, 9Th ward,
40; East Austin, Robinson hill, eth
ward, 70; brick school house, 9Th
ward, 123. Total colored pupils, 39l,
Gand total, 140I pupils.
Increase in enrolment over last
weeks report, lib.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
The o. g. M. r.. r..

CINCINNATI, o., Oct. 15-The con,
test over the election of the three
directors of the Ohio & Mississippi
Railroad was terminated by a COM
promise, the directors elected being
r. Garrett, Ed. Whitaker and Jas. H.
Smith. This is the ticket which the
Baltimore & Ohio interest in the be-
ginning claimed had been agreed on
by the London committee OF share
hOldnrQ
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Protected by the United States
tOurf

EAST ST. Lou Is, oct. l5.-The Ohio
u Mississippi raiload being in the
hands Of a receiver and under the pro-
lection of the United States court,
several deputy marshals arrive ed at
East st. Louis to night with inssrsc-
lions from the United States attorney
to arrest anybody who attempts toin-
terfere with the transaction of the
business of the road. This may have
a SOLITARY effect on The strikers, and
indications are no violence will be re
sorted to by them. They held a meet
ing tonight, however. and resolved to
stand out until their demands are
COMPLIED with.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
SAN ANGELA.
[Sneeial to The Statesman

Especial 70 Tic StateSman.I
SAN ANGELA. Oct 13.-A murder occurred
here this afternoon at about o'clock. A ne
gro named John Morgan, who has been in the
employ of Mr.. Clothier as a porter about his
saloon and livery stable, was lying asleep in q
bin of corn, with his hat drawn over his eyes
when bartender, Perry Ramsey, discovered
him, and reaching over the side of the bin shot
him, the ball entering over the mouth and
passing through the base of The brain, killing
him instantly. The pistol was so close the
powder Scorched Morgan's hair. Ramsey de
llyered his pistol to Judge Spence and gave
himself up, asserting accidental shooting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
RnOGtV HumOr.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 13.-The Courier-Journal
will publish tomorrow morning the statement
that j. Proctor Knott, governor of Kentucky,
ford, librarian of congress, a work on wit and
humOr. 1t is understood that the work will
number. several volumes, and will contain the
best thought from the time of Chaucer to the
present. The matter for the first two volumes
is reported almost ready for circulation. Gov.
Knott has national reputation as a wit and
humorisJ, and as recounter he has no equal
in fha Sf1fa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
j. G. DEGREES. Postmaster.

Mgr. Capel says: 81 only try, with
all my theological knowledge and
Catholic fervor, to make other men
believe as l do myself. That's all
there is of it. 1t certainly amuses me
sometimes to hear Protestant minis
tiers say they believe in every man
judging for himself by reading and
studying the scriptures, and to be
guided IN his religion by his own
views. Then these same ministers
turn directly around, set themselves
up for an authority. and after telling
the people to form their own religious
ideas, go right to work to instruct
them and try to make them adopt the
same form of religion they have.
How fallacious and contradictory it
iST'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Wizards Schemes.

here that President Willard, of the Northern
Pacific, has practically arranged for the con-
Struction OF number Of steamers of unusually
heavy tonnage and great speed to operate in
perior City to Duluth, and by this means lower
cost of transportation of grain from the line of
that road by way Of Chicago and thence east.
1t is also asserted that the Willard interest is
quietly obtaining control of the New York
West Shore 4 Buffalo road. thus giving during
the navigation season, through freight from
the Pacific coast to the east
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
The Coal Miners Strike.

PITTsBURG, Oct. 13.-A Bradford special
strike of the Rochester & Pittsburg coal
mines at Dubois. Sixteen more of Pinkerton' s
men arrived and were sworn in as deputy sher-
ifs. The company now has 100 secret officers
armed, and are determined to protect their
property. Railroad hands have also been
sworn il, and armed. Nothing was done at the
works yesterday or to-day, but it is the inten-
ton to put miners at work ON Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
A Renorter Fined.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 13-In a criminal libel
suit brought by Gen. HickenlOOper against Mr..
Van Hamm and John &. Thompson, Jr, re
pOrterS OF the News-JOurnal, tried in the police
court, Van Hamm was dismissed and Thomp-
son was fined $50 and COSTS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
TYLER.


TYLER, Oct. 13.-The commission appoint
ed to assess the damage to thn properly of H.
NJ. Whitaker, by reason of the construction of
the Kansas City & St Louis Railway in front
Of his residence, to-day reported that he was
not damaged by the construction of said road.
Whitaker filed objections
The young gentlemen of this city gave a
grand ball last night in honor OF the Misses
Slaughter, of Dallas at the Murphy Hotel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
SAN SABA.
[speclal to The statesman.l

SAN SABA, Oct. 13.-NIessrs. w. e. Murray
and L. w. Ward have arranged to open bank
here i'll few days. Capital stock S5o,OCO.
Very heavy rains have been falling here the
past two days and the country is covered with
water. The rains are heavy us far west as
heard from. Streams are all up and roads are
almost impossible The Colorado is up thirty
feet and still rising. The mails have been
StODDed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Business Troubles.

JOLIET, ILL.,, Oct. 1S.-Tilliam J. Adams,
barb wire manufacturer, yesterday made as
S34, 900.
KALAMAZOO, Mich, Oct. 10. = Strong,
Sehring & Co., grain dealers, assigned yester
day. Liabilities, $150,009, and assets not
stated.
NEW YORK, Oct. 13.-Schwartz Bros, cap
manufacturers, assigned. Preferences, $40 900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
A Heavy Bond.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-Fred L. Loring,
arrested at the instance of the United
States postal authorities as being an
active partner in the firm of Fleming
81 Merriam, who carried on a big
swindling scheme largely through the
use of the mails, was held to the fed
eral grand jury to-day in bond Of
S50OOO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18

The Lake Charles Commercial re-
ports that on Thursday of last week,
at Mermentau, Calcasieu parish, Mr..
Jean Bite. Martin, while working in
the woods, was instantly killed by the
limb of tree falling on him. Mr..
Martin leaves wife and several
small children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
MONDAY
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

The governor was consulted yester-
day by DR.. Swearingen, state health
officer, and it was agreed upon DR..
Swearingen's recommendation that af-
ter this date vessels subject to quar-
antine shall be detained but ten in
stead of twenty days. The proper no.
tice will be given to this effect.
1t is now stated that the governor
will convene the legislature on the
second Monday in January, instead of
the 2Sth of November.
COMPTROLLER DEPARTMENT.
Assessment rolls of Nolan and of
Fisher and attached unOrganiZed
counties were received yesterday.
They show a large increase of values.
j. NJ. Golf, tax collector of Throck-
morton county, and ID. K. Brazeale, of
Orange county, settled their accounts
with the Office.
The comptroller's estimates as to
the effects of reduced taxation will
make this probable exhibit of the re-
suits:
Number of children within the scholastic
Estimated whites ................. zoe, 600
Estimated colored. Observation-Disclosures. Ill OS3
Total 49,. ......... sil ,oss
Average tuition per month Of each scholar,
(see report of board of education)-
White ...'..-.'..-...-.Sl y
I For six months the cost per pcpn will be-
White ........ .........- ..---..So .,
Colored. .-s----t o
At the above rates, to maintain al
the free schools, white and colored, as
required by the amendment to the
constitution, for six months, would
require S2,211.777.
Estimating that under the adop
ton of the amendments to the con
stitution it will take twenty cents OF
the dollar to pay the general expenses
of the state government, if the taxes
are not increased there will be left
only ten cents on the dollar for schoo
purposes. At that rate, the amount
derived from taxes for the schools
together with state school funds
available from other sources. it is es
timated will be, say 81 100000 against
S2.21I,777 which would be required
according to the above estimate.
Again, the revenues to be derived
from the tax of twenty cents, anC
other sources, it is estimated will b.
say 81. $50 600, whereas, appropriation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
officer Killed

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 13.-The Times Demo-
Livingston, Sanders Blount, a constable, in at
tempting to arrest Wyatt Ames (cOlored) was
shot dead. A posse is pursuing AmeS, and
lynching is probable
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18

PITTSBURG, Oct. 13.-H. o. Price & Co., pool
sellers here. paid out S4545 this afternoon on
false reports from the Jerome park race. The
wires had been tapped and bogus dispatches
sent out, giving the wrong horse as the winner
in the race there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-10-18
Yellow Fever.

MOBILE, Oct 13-Two deaths from yellow
fever at Brewton this afternoon and two more
expected. No new cases are reported to-day.
No male nurses needed.
GUYAMAs, Mex, Oct. 10. = kilograms have
been received this morning announcing de-
crease of fever at Hermacillo. People are re-
its wonted aspect of activity. Only two per-
sons have died in the last two days.