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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
POPULAR sCIENCE.

If it be true that sparrows and
swallows forsake district when chol-
era is about to make its advent, the
fact should be generally known and
thoroughly established on all credit
able data.
A new fre-proofng liquid is being
introduced. 1t is a basic silicate of
alumnia, and it is said to be far better
than tungstate OF soda, because the
cyanite does not scale off or evaporate,
while the soda requires reapplication
every week.
Iron rust spot remover: Cream of
tartar, fifty parts; binoxalate OF
potassium, powdered, fifty parts; oil
of rosemary, one part. Rub to pow
der and mix well, Moisten the spot,
place on a heated tin plate and rub
with the moistened powder.
To fix pencil marks so they will not
rub, take well skinned milk and
dilute with an equal bulk of water.
| Wash the pencil marks (whethef
writing or drawing) with this liquid.
using a soft camel hair brush, and
avoid all rubbing. Place upon fiat
board to dry.
AT meeting of the Maryland acad-
envy of sciences DR.. Theobold showed
species of a beetle, and gave the fol.
lowing iiTures: Weight of beetle, 2
grainsi weight moved by it, 5 IL
ounces, or 2640 grains, or 1920. times
the weight of the beetle. A man
weighing $50 pounds, endowed with
the strength of this insect, should
therefore be able to move nearly 100
| tons.
The knot or nautical mile is vari-
ously reckoned at from 6076 feet to
6125 feet. According to the standard
of the British admiralty the knot is
the length of one minute of longitude
| at the equator, or $685. feet 1.1527
| statute inches, or 1855 metres. The
mean length of latitude, sometimes
| reckoned as knot. is 6076 feet 1.l5l
statute nile. or 1852 metres. A ma
rine league is three of these sea miles.
The mechanical force that is exert
ed at each pulsation of the heart
amounts to u pressure of thirteen
pounds upon the entire change of
blood that has to pass outward
through the branching network of
blood-vessels. This gives an exer-
tion of force that would be adequate
in another form of application to lift
100 tons one foot high every twenty
four hours.
S. r. Canestrini has been expert
mentlng upon the effects of decapita-
ton upon insects. Butterflies were
able to use their wings eighteen days
after they lost their heads: Crickets
leaped. on the thirteenth day after
they had been beheaded, and the pray
ing maniis showed signs Of life on
| the fourteenth day after the head had
been separated from the body. He
gives still more singular observations,
tending to show that the head in in
sects cannot be subject to the same
perpetual strain as the head in man.
mails in guiding the motions of the
hc.drr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Steam Navigation.

NEW YORK. Oct. 24.-The annual
meeting of the national board of
steamer navigation has begun. e. w.
Gould, of st. Louis, in the chair. The
object of the meeting is to have con-
gress revise the present steamboat
laws; the first points looked to being
limiting the liabilities of steamboat
owners, and to have the required test
of kerosene oil reduced to 100 degrees.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

A Mormon eIoer uvid a Chattanooga
Times reporter the other day that his
church had about ninety elders at
work in the South and they were
more successful in North Mississippi,
North Georgia and South Virginia
than elsewhere. Last year their con-
verts numbered 700 and this year they
will reach nearly 1000. About 1000 of
these converts will meet in Chatta-
nooga on the 18th of November and
from thence depart for Utah. The
elder asserts that large number of
this years converts represent the best
and most influential people of the
country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-The question,
will New York support two first
class companies giving grand Italian
opera the same night, was answered
conclusively tonight, and the rival
managers are satisfied. Both the
Metropolitan Opera House and the
Academy were filed, although not so
crowded as Monday night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Tha Suifchmnn

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 24.-The Kansas
City committee, representing a por-
tion of the railroad switchmen, pre-
sented request for an advance of
wages TO the Chicago prices, and give
the officials until tomorrow noon to
decide. Officials say the request will
not be granted. No general strike is
antici natad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Need Hanging

CLINTON FALLS, Ind, Oct. a.
Last night stranger called flor sup
per at the farm house of James Craw-
ford, an aged man living alone with
his wife near here. While the wo-
man was preparing the meal the
stranger struck her down with club,
at the same time a companion
knocked Mr.. Crawford in the same
way. The assailants stole $15. Craw-
ford and wife are dying.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Special kilograms.
SAN ANGELA.

Especial to Tb" Statesman
SAN ANGELA, oct. 24.-Ida Melon
aid, colored woman who lives near
Fort Concho, was assaulted last night
by an unknown negro man with in
tent to rape. She was sick in bed at
the time of the assault. There is no
clue as to the whereabouts of the
rascal. The officers are in persuit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

Washington expects to see social
contest this season between Mr.. Lei
ter, who has rented Mr.. Blaine,s
house; the family of ex-senator Stew
art, whose house has been renovated;
Don Cameron, who is expected to en-
terrain widely on his return from
Europe, and General Nick Anderson,
who has built one of the costliest
homes in the capital. Secretary Fol-
ger is the only member of the cabinet
who will not entertain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Fire Engineers.

New ORLEANS, Oct. 24.-The
eleventh annual convention of the
National Association of Fire En-.
gineers met to-day, Chief Jas. Bunker,
of Cincinnati, presiding, and Ii. A.
Hill, of Cincinnati, secretary. Repre-
sentatives were present from nearly
every state in the Union. Mayor
Beehan. on behalf of the municipality
and citizens, made the address of well
come, extending the freedom and hos
pitality of the city. Charles T. Buck
spoke in behalf of the fire department.
Chief B. B. McCool, of Pottsville, Pa,
responded in behalf of the visitors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Irjsh Reformers.

Chicago, Oct. 24.-Thomas Bren-
nan and John Dillon, leaders of the
Irish reform movement, are IN the
city. Brennan will deliver a series of
lectures in the principal cities of the
country, and Dillon contemplates TAX
ing up his permanent residence in
this country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
That Hypothetical Pile.
ICourier7Journal.l

John Bright will probably visit our
country next year, and it is expected
that he will deliver several adj
dresses in the large cities. AS Mr..
Bright has been repeatedly charged
by the protection organs with being
the leading manipulation of that i'm
mense hypothetical pile of British
gold" which is alleged to be used so
plentifully bribing Americans to be-
come Free Traders" it is not i'm
probable that Judge Kelley and his
friends will employ large detective
to watch the Englishman and capture
his chest when he comes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

The girls who count the green
backs, new and old. in the treasury
department, suffer great deal from
arsenical poisoning. From 8 to A
o'clock every day, with slight inter-
notes. OF course they wet their fin
gers in order to help them over the
sticky money. This process soon
brings out the arsenic in the green
dye, and by 2 o'clock the sponges in
the finger-cups, which were fresh and
yellow in the morning, are of mud
dy green color. Every time counter
pets her green finger to her face she
runs the risk of blood poisoning.
Many of them have suffered from it
again and again. The least abrasion
of the skin on the hand or the face
gives the poison entrance to the sys-
tenn. Once in it is hard to drive out
again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

THE success of Ohio Democrats
makes them think there is great in
justice in the constitutional provision
that both president and vice president
cannot be chosen from the state.
When Office is in view all Ohioans are
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

THE civil rights law was the bill
reported from the judiciary commit
tee by Gen. Butler. Summers bill
was voted down because many Re-
publicans thoughtit unconstitutional
and Buffers bill became the law.
This measure was the basis of his
boast that he could control the col
ored vote. Thus Butler dreamed as
does our governor; but colored vo-
tiers do not make Dem ocratic nomina
tionS in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, Oct. PA heavy rain
fall commenced early this morning,
and it is the largest recorded for the
year. A portion of the roof on the
Blum building gave way
under weight of water. The stock of
dry goods. boots and shoes was dam.
aged $1,000.
The actress, Jennie Yeaman, says
she will leave her company and man
ayers again tomorrow, and go to st.
Louis and marry her affianced Daniel.
She played to a poor house tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

Gov. CLEVELAND, of New York, q
few days ago made a speech at an
agricultural fair, in which he said:
Weeds and thistles, if allowed in
your fields, defeat your toll and eff
forts. So abuses in the administra-
ton of your government lead to the
diShonor of your state, choke and
thwart the wishes of the people and
waste their substance. / have heard
said that farmers business never
does better than when it is managed
by its owner. So it is with your gov.
eminent. 1t accomplishes its pur-
poses and operates well only when it
is managed by the people and for the
people. 1t was designed and con-
structed to be used in just this way.
None of you would attempt to turn
the soil of a field without putting a
strong hand on the pillow. A plow
was constructed to be thus operated,
and it can do its work in
no other way. The machin-
cry of the government will
not do its work unless the strong.
steady hands of the people are put
upon it. This is not done when the
people say that politics is a disgrace-
full game and should be left I'M
touched by those having private con-
Germs and business which engage their
attention. This neglect serves to give
over the most important interests to
those who care but little for their pro-
lection, and who are willing to betray
their trusts for their own advantage.
Manifestly, in this matter, people can
h o. nc, r.ff k,,rw. II.
ton, but that selection should be free
~ and intelligently made by careful
exercise of their suffrages. have
sad TINS duty should not be neglected.
a careless or mistaken performance
may be as fatal as neglect.
l speak In the interest of no politi-
cal party when ! advise you to apply
the same rules here that you observe
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Life In a CITY.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24-Mrs. Mary J,
Young, shot by her husband Thomas
Young, keeper of a saloon in Brook
Ign, died to-day, and in Mrs. oung's
ante-mortem statement she said the
shooting was done Intentionally. Her
mother, who was present, corroborates
the statement.
The police raided the pool shops
and arrested the proprietors and
closed the establishment.
The board of aldermen ask $4,000
for the celebration of the centennial
of the departure of the British troops
from New York, and ask the mayor
to proclaim a general holiday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

AT THE end of 1882 there were in
New York state 6.622 miles of rail-
way completed. In two moro years,
it is predicted, there viii be more miles
of railway in Texas than in any state
of the Union. There are now nearly
as many here as there was year ago
in New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
The Western Nail Men.

PITTsBURG, oct. "a. The meeting
of the Western Nail association this
afternoon, to consider the advisability
of stoppage of the nail machines four
weeks for the purpose of restricting
production, decided to postpone action
until the next meeting, which will be
early in November. Stocks are re-
ported moderate, with assortments
badly broken. Rates are unchanged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
ringing patent rights


THE association of veterans of the
Mexican war will meet in Washington
City, December 6, and 8, 1883. The
circular announcing the meeting says
"the proposed reunion is deemed of
special Importance, in view of the bill
now pending in congress to grant a
pension to all honorably discharged
veterans of that war, as an act of ma
tional justice to men who, by the tri-
umph of their arms, on a foreign soil,
added vast territorial en-
pire to the republic" 1t is
presumed the state of Texas
will be properly represented at the re-
nnion. Major A. J. Dorm, one of the
vice-presidents of the association, and
the gentleman who was the most &C
tive in organizing, some years ago, the
Texas branch of the association, will
beyond much doubt be present. He
is asking to be made an officer of the
house of representatives, and for
his gentlemanly bearing and ability,
for his brilliant services as an army
officer in the Mexican war his claims
deserve recognition by that body.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Press kilograms.
Army of the Cumberland.


CINCINNATI, Oct. 24.-The Army of
the Cumberland society moved
promptly at 7:45 from the Burnet
House, with bands and banners, to
Music Hall. The local military or
CARNATIONS were to have escorted the
society, but were not on hand
promptly, and they marched to the
hall alone. Music Hall is beautifully
decorated with flags, stacks of arms,
tents and cannon on the stage. An
audience of nearly 1000 were already
seated when the society marched in
and took seats near the stage. Gen.
Ii. NJ. Crist called the meeting to
order and introduced Gov. Charles
Foster, who delivered an address of
welcome. His mention of Rosecrans,
Sheridan, Logan, Pope and others on
the stage brought rounds Of applause,
which only ceased as the generals
bowed acknowledgement and Sheridan
good-naturedly called for order. Gen.
Sheridan made brief response of
thanks to Gov. Foster and introduced
the orator.. Gen. Smith D. Atkins, of
Freeport, Ill. His address comman-
ded close attention and was often ap-
plauded. Capt Willard, with the help
of the Apollo Club, sang a song, COM
posed by himself for this occasion. In
response to calls Gen. RosecranZ made
a few remarks tavoring reunions,
saying, unless the soldiers stuck to-
gether, the wise provision of the sta
tutes, giving preference to soldiers in
of being forgotten. He regarded also
M ~ 70 @I,o
country ample reason for keeping
alive the interest in great deeds &C
complished by the volunteer army
during the war. Gen. Logan said he
was not member of the Cumberland
army but felt like he was part of it,
owing to the close relationship of the
army of Tennessee and Cumberland
in many trying times, and commended
the plan of this society in permitting
all soldiers to become members.
Suit Against the Northern Pacific
NEW YORK, Oct. 24-Three suits
were brought against the Northern
Pacific company to-day by Duaning
Edsall, Hart and Fowler, by Ander.
son & Rowland. The object is to pre-
vent the issue of the new second
mortgages. Inc ground taken Is thai
the original act of incorporation pro
hibits the company from making any
mortgage or issuing any construction
bonds without the consent of con
gress. Congress gave its consent il
1870 that the company might issue
construction bonds and secure then
by mortgage. Under that consent
Jay Cooks mortgage was made, which
was subsequently foreclosed. The
position taken by plaintiffs is that the
authority of congress, once exercised
was exhausted and could not be re-
peated. An order to show cause with
stay, was granted in two suits, anC
argument will be heard November
The officers of the company said thu
suit was brought by Jay j. Bradley
who says he is the holder of common
stock which is of no Importance; b,
asks that the company be enjoinet
from issuing bonds or making mort
cages until congress gives consent
This consent was given long ago AMI
Bradley has no standing. He had 20(
shares of common stock transferred
to him Saturday to bring suit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
A Gale.

PLYMOUTH, Mass, Oct. A.-The
hardest northeast gale for several
years has been raging since last
night. The sloop Somaset and a
yacht parted cables in the inner har-
Dor and went ashore.
BUZzARDs BAY, Oct. PA severe
northeast gale, accompanied by rain.
commenced at 6 o'clock this morning
and at II o'clock the gale increased
Hundreds of sailing vessels were seen
off the east side early this morning
Great apprehension is felt for theiI
safety, as they are liable to be driven
on cape unless the storm abates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Technology.

BOSTON, Oct. 24.-Two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars have been SUBJ
scribed by the Bostonians as perma-
nent fund for the Massachusetts Insti-
tute OF Technology, to be called the
William Barton Rogers fund, the in
come to be used only for the support
of the institute.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
FOREIGN FACTS.
EpitOme of Events Across the Water.

BISMARCK AND THE VATICAN.
LONDON, Oct. 24.-Cardinal Man
ming says the Pope had shown thor
ough willingness to meet Bismarck's
advances and those of the German
government everywhere, so far as he
could do it consistently with the prin-
ciples of the church which have been
very literally construed. Cardinal
Manning believes Bismarck is much
more inclined to be friendly to Rome
than he has heretofore been, and that
he will accede to any measures likely
to result in the peaceful arrangement
of the differences.
GREENWICH MERIDIAN.
ROME, Oct. 24.-The report of the
committee of the Geodslic association
was adopted after animated debate.
The report favors the universal adop-
ton of the Greenwich meridian, and
also recommends as the point of de-
parture of the universal hour and cos
mopolitan dates, the mean noon OF
| Greenwich.
RESIGNED.
ST. PETERSBURG. Ger. 24.-Todle-
ben has resigned the govern. 'rsh p OF
Wilma on account of i'll health.
THE IMPRESSION.
PARIS, Oct. 2I-Fhe general I'M
preston produced 10y Yellow Book
is that all negotiations between
France and China are exhausted, aud
war or successful mediation Is irevi-
tabl'.
THY DISAGREE.
BERLIN, Oct. 24-The rupture be-
| tween the Vatican and Cardinal Hep
eloZ is complete, and the cardinal will
probably remain in Germany during
the winter. The National Zeitung
hears that the cardinals sudden de-
parture from Rome was owing to the
! failure of his request for removal of
the coadjutor in the diocese of Alba
net. with whom he had every reason
to be dissatisfied, and pecuniary trou-
bles. The same paper thinks the pc
cuniary troubles part of the story is a
misrepresentation, as the cardinal has
never been spendthrift.
INSIST ON AN ADVANCE.
LONDON, Oct. 24.-Delegates repre-
solve to insist upon an advance of
wages.
A ROYAL KISS.
| OTTAWA, Oct. 24.-The Extra Off
cial Gazette announces the arrival of
the. Marquis of Landsdowe and con-
tains the proclamation of his assump-
| ton of the goyernor-generalSh
When the vice regal party arrived at
Redeem Hall last evening, the march
ioness first alighted and, standing at
the main entrance, received her hus-
band with a kiss as he entered the
house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
The KINGSTON Victims.

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Oct. 24.-Two
more victims Of yesterdays explosion
at Kingston, Mary Quinn and Hattie
Moss, died this morning in terrible
agony. Lizzie Edwards and John
Stevens are praying for death to re-
lieve their suffering. John James will
probably recover.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Hanging Postponed.

RALEIGH, N. g., Oct 24.-An appeal
has been taken in the case of Daniel
Gould, sentenced to hang on Friday
for the murder of VIM. Carpenter,
which acts as stay of execution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

THE Ohio election seems to have
destroyed what chances John W. Book
walter ever had of being elected
United States senator. Senator Pen
dleton's only active competitor is Dur
hin Ward
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Chilly of Cnntemnt.

ALBANY, Oct. 24-Frank r. Sher-
win. on trial for criminal contempt of
court, was found guilty with recon-
mendation, and is expected to apply
for stay when arraigned for SEN
tence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

AS SOON as Peter Smith was named
as a probable candidate for governor
it is said that some of the Ireland
men tried to start boom for him for
the lieutenant-governorship. Where
is Marion MARTINI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

The man who killed Ada Atkinson,
the daughter of the wealthy Indiana
farmer, has been discovered at last.
His name is Jacob Melting and he was
a iaborer ON the Atkinson farm. He
has confessed the crime and there is a
strong probability that the neighbors
Will save judicial expenses by appeal
ing to Judge Lynch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

The cheering intelligence in the DC.
tober statement of the agricultural
department, that the threatened corn.
wheat and cotton crops are out of
danger and doing well, is supple
mented by the good news from Peters
burg that the peanut crop has been
saved by the timely rains, and that
the yield will probably be large and
fine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

ONO. Republican politicians say
that they will henceforth fight the
Prohibitionists, who have shownt them
selves so bitterly hostile in the cam
paipn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
"A FEMALE of our color"

THE Straight-out Republicans of
Virginia are increasing in voting
strength.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

GOVERNOR CLEVELAND estimates
the Democratic majority, at the ap-
preaching November election in New
York state, at from $4,000 to 1000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

OPINION has settled down to the
fact, that, while others contributed, the
Prohibitionists made certain Demo
cratic success in Ohio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Yellow Fever.

MOBILE, Oct. 24-There was one
new case of yellow fever and one
death at BreWton to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01

NEW YORK, Oct. 24--Billy Porter,
burglar indicted for the murder OF
the burglar Walsh, has been COM
mitted to the Tombs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Music in the AR.

LISBON, n. H., Oct. 24.-Parker &
Young's piano factory and drying
house, filled with manufactured piano
stocks, burned. Loss, $25, 900; insur-
ance, $1,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-01
Baltimore Election.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 24.-The election
for mayor and city council brought
out the largest vote ever pOlled in this
city at a municipal election. There
were two tickets in the field, the reg
ular Democratic, headed by Gen. f. G.
Latrobe for mayor, the citizens OF
fusion ticket, headed by j. Heiskell.
He is still-reform Democrat and the
present city fire marshal. The latter
was nominated by committee of
gentlemen styling themselves reform
Democrats and subsequently endorsed
by the Republican city convention
The total vote for the mayoralty was
54,754. Latrobe, 29.147; Heiskell,
25,6O7; Latrobe's majority, 3540. In
the first branch of the city council
consisting of twenty members, one in
each ward, the Democrats elected ter
members and the fusionists ten. Ii
the second branch the regular Demo
Gratis elected six and the fusionists
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