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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-16
FORT WORTH.
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special to The! statesman
FORT WORTH, August 13.-The
bankrupt stock of Shenar g. Samuel
was sold by the sheriff to-day to the
Chase Trading company, of st. Louis,
for $4,000.
Two hundred striking sewer men
paraded the streets to-day, aud by
cajolery and threats induced the men
at work to throw down their tools.
The committee on police held a called
meeting and decided to appoint "a
number of policemen to preserve
order. The street committee also met
and decided to lower the prices to
$1.50 per day, instead of granting the
increase. Some of these men are
drinking, ana trouble is feared.
A gang of burglars went through
the st. Charles this morning and stole
$500 from guests, escaping without
detection. Numerous robberies have
occurred lately, and it is thought a
gang of skilled crackmen are in the
CITY.
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Not a Railroad President Nom.

ST. ALBANs, VT, August ia
painful quietness exists yet in regard
to financial matters. Barlow is re-
ported as saying last night that he
felt pretty sure depositorS5 in the Yer
mont National Bank would be secure.
When asked regarding the trust COM
pany he said he didn't care. There
are some complaints in Montreal be-
cause Barlow does not assume his
place there and assert himself as
president of the Southeastern road
while negotiations are in progress.
Railroad men state that the Canadian
Pacific desires nothing of the South
eastern road but what is due be-
yond question. However, according
to reliable information received here,
the Canadian Pacific is interpos-
ing every possible obstacle to prevent
speedy and satisfactory sale of the
road to a New York syndicate. The
Canada Pacific are very naturally 10th
to loose the eastern outlet afforded by
the Southeastern railroad, and will do
what they can to hinder it. There
are new developments regarding the
Trust company; President Brainard
returned from northern New York
last night. Something may turn up
early this week. 20
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statements, is unworthy of the chief
executive of the state. He could say
nothing against the management by
the board and could only hatch up Ii
little outside issue, with which he
had no more to do legally than
the cZar of Russia, on which to base
his reasons, and which we have shown
are base and wilful
We eg pardon of the people of
Texas for. speaking disrespectful of
the executive of the state, who ought
to be above reproach in all that goes
to make up truth and justice, but his
understandable course. and illegal and
wilful action demanded of us, as gen.
tlemen, refutation of the state
ments. w. J. BURT.
r. A. RUTHERFORD.
DR.. Denton, on the 9Th inst, says:
Why did Col. Rutherford sell the
cows for $3.50? The insinuation is
too contemplate to deserve notice.
But will answer briefly, that l sold
the COWS as the agent of the board Of
managers, composed of DR.. D. Z. lyle
hart, Col. John H. Pope, Mr.. J. H.
Col EFT and Mr.. Alfred Smith, and
under their instructions. The COWS
were advertised to be sold to the high
est bidder, and Mr.. Alfred McCorkle,
being the highest bidder, was awarded
the cows-not, however, until an
effort to get more for them than his
bid had failed. when the steward of
the asylum was directed to let Mr.
McCorkle have them at his bid, and
the sale was approved by the board.
Mr.. McCorkle afterwards sold them
for the sahle price he gave for them.
This is my connection with the cattle
transaction. All these gentlemen live
in Austin, though now temporarily
absent from the city, and will cheer
fully give any further details when
they return, if the directors yearn-
ings have not been satisfied. Why
does he insinuate that the board of
managers were in collision in the sale
unless it is from the promptingS of
his own designing heart?
IL. A. RUTHERFORD.
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DALLAS. August 13.-Joe BayloSh,
Il prominent Hungarian Jew, died
here to-day of abscess of the liver.
His wife gets $1,000 insurance from
the Legion of Honor.
United States Marshal Mckee re-
ceived telegram to-day from Deputy
Marshal Arlington that he had ar
rested Sam Shelton at Mobeetie, in the
Panhandle, for violating the internal
revenue laws.
Brock Black, the negro charged
with delaying and interfering with
the transmission of the United States
mails by placing distractions on the
track of the Missouri Pacific railway
to wreck a passenger train, was held
in $1,000 bail by United States Com
missioner Bunford, in default of
which he was remanded to jail. The
evidence against the prisoner is very
strong.
United States Marshal Mckee is in
Termed by Deputy Marshal Gerrin, of
the capture by him, at Henrietta, of
Clay Patterson, notorious cattle
thief of the Indian Territory. The
prisoner has been taken to Graham to
appear before the United States court,
now in session.
S. I. Moreland, young farmer of
Denton county, day made complaint
that he had been sWindled out of a
large sum of money by two negro
monte sharps. They have not been
captured.
John Haerr, a hotel man, accused of
assault to rape one Of his lady
guests, and jailed last Saturday,
was held for examining trial in $1,000
bond. He w remanded to Jail to-
night.
Postoffice Inspector Crawford ar
rived in the city to-day. 1t is sur
of the anonymous letter charging all
agents with membership in a corrupt
league to shield each other in crime.
The charges are considered as entirely
slanderous in the community.
Large numbers Of grangers have
arrived in the city to attend the an
uual convention of the state grange,
which opens tomorrow.
r. 7. Bradley, deputy United
States marshal of Alabama, passed
through the city to-day with
J. }. Sims under arrest. The prisoner
is charged with manufacturing moon
shine whisky in Alabama, resisting
Federal officers and depredating on
public lands. His arrest was made in
Washington county. Marshal Brad
ley also wants man who has been
with Sims till recently, who is believ-
ed to be camping somewhere in North
Texas. His name or crime the officer
declines to disclose.
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SINGULAR SUICIDE.
An Insane WOman's Deliberate Self.
Murder.


DUBUQUE, Ia, August 13.-The
VINE Oh United States Senator Allison
COMMITTED suicide by drowning her
sen IN Inc mississippi river some time
curing last night. She left home yes.
Cerday afternoon, shortly after l
ciock, informing her servant she was
gong 10 one of the near neighbors.
IhsGeao, however, taking her gossa-
Ller under her arm, she went in the
Opposite direction towards the country,
where sneh been accustomed to take
almost daily walks. 1t was ascertain
ed She wandered around in the out
skirts OF the city, and during the af-
ternoon she was seen by several per-
sons walking rapidly, and apparently
very much excited. Not returning by
o'clock from the place she was sup
posed TO be at, the alarm was given
ana search instituted and maintained
throughout the night. This morning
ner body was discovered by the out
gong tram at O'Clock, in the river,
ABOUT a mile below the city. She had
cut UP her gossamer, placed some
stones in it, and tied them securely
about her neck, then walked deliber-
ateiy into the river about thirty-five
feet from the bank, laid down and
was drowned where the water was
only two and a half feet
deep. Mrs. Allison was of
highly nervous temperament,
and during the past two or three years
has suffered from and been treated for
mental disease. While at water
cure establishment in Western New
I ork, in 1891, under medical treat
ment, she attempted suicide in much
the same manner, but she was rescued.
She was neice and adopted daughter
of the late Senator Grimes, of Iowa.
and has been married for ten years.
She has no children. Senator Allison
had opened the campaign at Clarinda
on saturday, and yesterday was in
Council Bluffs. a. dispatch was sent
him last night, as soon as his wife's
disappearance became known, but it is
thought he was not reached until this
morning.
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cincinnati business TroubIes.

CINCINNATI, August 12.-Reports
circulated in New York and Chicago
in regard to a business di turbance in
Cincinnati are wholly sensational,
and without basis of fact. There is
trouble here with the banks, and the
interest of Cincinnati operators in
Chicago provision speculations are
comparatively trifling. The best in
formation is that Cincinnati mer-
chants do own over 100000 pounds
of provisions in Chicago, and the
great bulk of this is held by wealthy
men who would not be hurt if it all
should be lost. The small fry, who
operate upon small margins, were
wiped out some time ago.
The City National bank at Law
renceburg, that suspended on yester-
day, had no important business rela-
tions. Its capital stock of 100000
was owned by single family, who
used the bank to carry ON the lumber
business and saw mill, and its failure
affects nobody outside of a very linn
tied circle. Besides, the head of the
family owning the bank is wealthy,
and all debts will be paid in full. The
Cincinnati banks, without exception,
are conducted on extra conservative
principles, and can in no way be af-
fected by ups and downs in specula-
tive circles. The banks at this time
are unusually strong and all of them
are above the requirements as to a
reserve,
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FRANKLIN.
Especial to the Statesman.


FRANKLIN, August ia brake.
man by the name of Ed. Doonan, on
a freight train ten miles north of here,
Saturday night, lost his balance and
fell from the top of box car. The
train ran to Hearne, twenty-five miles
from the accident, before he was
missed. The engine went back for
him and he was brought here yester-
day morning and died last night, from
conclusion Of the brain.
District Judge w. E. Collard and
family have just returned from a
months visit to Ell Paso, much pleased
with their trip and improved in health.
The judge, in company with Messrs.
Ed. Dechard and p. L. Calvert, will
start tomorrow for the exposition at
Louisville, Ky.
Rev. Mr.. Webb, of the Christian
church, is holding protracted meet
ing here.
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rHt rELEaRApH1c ruRMoIL.
Press Agent SomervIlle on the Situa.
fi0n


NEW YORK, August Is. - Press
Agent Somerville, of the Western
Union, says since 8 o'clock last night
l50 wires have been cut. The com
pany is short about twenty-five wires
on the Albany circuit, comprising
wires of the Mutual Union, American
Union, and Atlantic and Pacific COM
panies. Twenty-four wires were also
severed on the route between New
York and Newark; twelve of the
southway wires were also cut; two
Pittsburgllines cut this morning; east
ern lines o. K; twelve of the
gold stock wires were cut in
this city between midnight
and daylight; linemen are said to be
out repairing. The Western Union
have employed detectives to watch
their wires, but so far no reports of
arrests of wire cutters have been
made.
Somerville also said the states in
which wires were cut would have to
pay for the damage done and the ex-
pense of repairing them. Striking
linemen persistently deny that they
cut any of the wires. Officers of the
Western Union say they are well up
with business and need but Il few
more telegraphers to place them in
as good circumstances as before
the strike. Of 1853 offices of the COM
pany in this city, seventy-one are now
open. 1t is said one of the striking
operators in this city and another at
Long Branch. had returned to work
to-day.
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
SCRANTON, Pa. August 12.-White,
a lineman of the Western Union tele-
graph company, was UP pole repair.
ing wires this morning, Three rifle
shots were fred at him, two of which
Whlstled close by his head.
MORE THAN HALF RETURNED.
OswEao, August 13.-Four of seven
operators here, who went out on the
strike, returned to their keys this
morning.
NUMEROUS WIRES CUT.
JERSEY CITY, August 13.-More
wires were cut in this city this morn
ing. The Central railroad station at
Rosette was visited and three
wires cut, and south of Elizabeth
more were severed. The cutters evil
IDENTIFY boarded the milk train and
rode to Jersey Avenue, this city,
where thirty-two wires were cut.
They then crossed Jersey Avenue
bridge over the canal and and severed
thirty-two wires. Two of these were
fire alarm telegraph lines. and the con-
sequence was when they were cut an
alarm pn bells was sounded and a
gang of line men was sent over from
New York, They crossed at the Cen
trail railroad ferry, and on this side
they found waiting for boat to cross
to New. York one of the striking line
men. He is suspected of being one of
the cutters. I,-
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BROWN WOOD.
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BRowNwoop, August 13.-A splen-
did one story building known as the
Morris House, on East street, 120x3O
feet, was bought by N. A. Altman for
the sum of $1,000. Town property is
changing hands rapidly and at reason
able figures.
There are several parties here from
Waco and Lampasas on prospecting
tour,
The Coggins brothers, who repre-
sent more wealth than any two men
in Brown county, are taking great in
terest in our schools and seem deter
mined that we shall have good schools
in Brownwood next year, as well as
good houses for them to be taught in.
We had splendid rain here last
night, The merchants feel confident
of good crops, and trade Is lively.
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were canvassing Alabama, Georgia,
Mississippi and Louisiana, purchasing
cattle for Texas, and thousands were
brought over and sold at a large profit.
The demand and prices were specula-
tive. But some heavy losses were
made by large buyers, and their cattle
were forced upon the market, and
hence the decline. In addition
to this, immense tracts of land
were purchased in the western
and northwestern portions of the
state, by associated capital, and fenced;
inclosing as much as from ten to thirty
or forty miles space, continuously.
The people in those sections are great
ly inconvenience by those fences,
and determined that they should not
remain; and they broke them down,
in many places burning up the posts
with the aid of kerosene. This also
aided in depressing the value of cattle.
The time has come when there should
be laid out a sufficient space for pub
lie roads along the lines of the sec
lions of land that are sold, and these
road spaces should be kept open.-
Crockett Patron.
Judging from the proceedings of
Ull0 City COuuCl1 VI VI u w VI III do
published in the Democrat, the con-
tract with Mr.. Slattery to construct
system of sewers for the city is not
very satisfactory-eit to the city
or the contractor, who closes his pc
tition to the council with the follow
ing tart statement:
Wherefore, premises considered, pc
titioner asks that he be now paid the
money illegally withheld from him,
upon the estimates aforesaid, the sum
of $8605.57, and that he be further
paid the amount of his bill for extra
work and labor done as aforesaid, the
sum of $647.S5.
And further, petitioner asks that an
account be rendered, itemiZed, of the
amount collected without authority
by the city engineer for sewer con-
nections, and that the same be paid to
him; and petitioner further asks that
f. X. Smoot be relieved from any
further interference with the business
of your petitioner, and further adj
miniStration of his estate be post
poned until after his demise; or if
further administration be insisted
upon, that it he in the county court
and under the rules of law.
Or if your honorable body prefer to
have the contract finished by l. g.
Terry, E. X. Smoot, Cleveland, Cam
eron & Co., then, in that event, he
agrees upon payment justly due him
and unpaid the sum Of
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The Iron Horkers.

PHILADELPHIA, August 13.-The
convention of the Amalgamated As
ISOLATION of Iron and Steel Workers
resumed its deliberations this morn
ing. Reports of committees were not
yet ready for discussion and the con-
vention adjourned again until
O'Clock Tomorrow morning. A reso-
luton was passed this morning author
izing the treasurer to draw a sum of
money in the support of the striking
telegraph operators.
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MARSHALL.
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IoptCIaI 70 I ne SlaltSman.
MARSHALL, August 13.@The Texas
and Pacific railway company dis
charged over ope=half the shopmen at
this place to-day and more will be
let out tomorrow. This will throw
something like 200 men out of en-
ployment. The lay-off is said to be
only for short time. 1t is certainly
strange move, as their yards and
shops are crowded with wrecked en-
gines and cars.
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THE LAWS MAJESTY.
vloIators Of the sunday law in ST.

= ~ 80 louis. ~ ~
~ ST. LOUIS, August 13.-The conf
dence of the saloon keepers in their
fight against the Sunday law does not
seem so well grounded as the more
active Of them supposed. The num-
Der OF new violatOrs OF the law re-
ported by the police to-day were COM
paratively few. The first of the news
paper cases, that against Charles
Doenzer, editor of the Anzeiger
Westerns and Emil Prelorins, editor
of the Westliche Post, were called in
the court of criminal correction this
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MURDER AND SUICIDE.
st. Louis the Scene Of the Latest
HORROR fsf f.1f.f.

ST. LOUIS, August 13.-Last night
a probable murder and suicide oc-
CURED at the railroad saloon, on Chero-
kee street, during game of. cards, in
which Frank VAIL, proprietor of a
notion store, and August Bunker
played. bunker, who was playfully
accused of rubbing too many marks,
withdrew from the game and left the
place, threatening violence. No at
tention was paid to him, and in a few
minutes he returned, invited Wahl to
the sidewalk and shot him in the
abdomen, inficting probably a fatal
wound. He fired two other shots
without damage and; then, seeing
what he had done, ran to the back
yard of his home and discharged the
fourth load into his own BRAIN. Both
men win probably die. WahI died
this morning at 9 o'clock. He leaves
a wife and four children. bunker
cannot possibly live. ~ 30
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Soldier Mutineers.

HERMosILLo, Mex, August IA
report has reached Tombstone that
soldiers camped forty-f five miles
northeast of Hermosillo mntineered
on the 9Th, killing the captain and
first lieutenant. The murderers fled
to the mountains, taking arms and
ammunition.
Gen. Topet left last night for Ures
with his infantry and cavalry
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morning. Although both editors had
given bond they were not present, and
neither were they represented by at
torneys. The court gave defendants
the benefit of the doubt, and instead
OF FORGETTING their bond continued the
cases until September 4. Decision is
expected this afternoon in the street
car cases.
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The Debts of Archbishop Purcell,

CINCINNATI, August IL. = Arch
bishop-elect William Elder yesterday
issued an edict to the clergy of his
diocese to meet him here on the 21st
day of August to devise some means
to pay, to some extent, the creditors
of the tate Archbishop Purcell as a
matter of charity, but not as a dis
charge of legal obligation.
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The University of the South

Is located at Sewanee, Tenn, upon the Cum
bertrand Plateau, two thousand feet above the
sea level. This school, under the special pat
ronage Of the Bishops of the Protestant Epls-
copal church In the South and Southwest offers
the healthiest residence and the best advan-
tageS, both moral and educational, I'm its.
Grammar School and in It's Theological De-
partments. For the special claims OF this
University for patronage. apply for documents
to the Rev.. TELFA1R HODGSON, ID. D.,
Wce-Chanceilor. sewanee. Tenn w-toaugia-
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Another Lar Load

OF II inch spring wagons and u
inch platform wagons just in. If
those who have been to US for these
goods will call in few days they can
be served; but the demand is such
that we cannot hold for anybody.
r. d, CUNNINGHAM,
Agent Milburn Wagon Co.
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Military Eneamnment.

INDIANAPOLIS, August H. The
second annual military encampment
will be formally opened tomorrow.
A large number of troops came in last
night, and to-day. Additional compa-
mics will arrive tonight. The indica-
tons are that it will be grand sue
cess, and with much larger number
than last year.
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Democratic Kentucky.

FRANKFORT, KY, August h.
Official returns from 65 of III eoun-
ties show Knots majority for gov
ernor over $1,000. In the same coun-
ties Blackburn's majority was but
5000. ~
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A New Supply

OF oak wagon spokes and ash and
hickory buggy spokes. all sizes. Also
spokes for patent wheels, and wagon
timbers of all kinds. The supply will
be kept full at all times, that Gus
toners may not be disappointed.
II. d. CUNNINGHAM,
Agent Milburn Wagon Co.
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STRIKE Against Reduct;on

NEW YORK, August 1a-The long
shoremen of Woodruff s. McLean's
store Brooklyn. are on a strike against
the reduction of pay from twenty-five
to twenty cents per hour.
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ASSEMBLY, Adinnrned

AsBURY PARK, N. j., August H.
The national educational assembly
closed tonight During four days
session over fifty addresses were de-
livered and papers read by prominent
christian educationalists.
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That he will release the city from
further liability upon his contract.
Signed. NJ. d. KENT,
for G. w. Slattery.
The way of the contractor is gener-
ally hard, and in this instance the
council adjourned without tackling
the difficulty.
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A Heavy Concern.

NEW YORK, August 13.-A certifi-
cate of incorporation of the Bulls In
ternational Iron and Steel company
has been filed. Capital stock fixed at
80 co., 600, divided into 10000 shares.
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aoUI,p AT HIS GAME.
Express ROhhed.

; PREscoTT, ARIZONA, August H.
The Wells Fargo express company
was robbed between Ash Fork and
Prescott last night by two masked
highwaymen. The amount taken Is
unknown. -e orr a t9t-
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terest in the welfare of the coming
generation. knowing well that blood
has been spilled and suffering endured
for their s;ikeS in vain. Vote AGAINST
the amendmentS.-ED.1
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IN NALL STREET.
The Uneasiness eliminates i'm a Gen.
eraI Break In Prices.

New YORK, August IL, There was
intense excitement at the stock ex-
change at the opening, and heavy
blocks OF stocks were thrown upon
the market and prices declined
T@3A as compared with Saturdays
closing figures. The greatest break
was in Northern Pacific, Oregon
Trans-Continental, Western Union,
Union Pacific and South Western
shares
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[OFFICIAL.l
LIS OF LETTERS.

List of letters remaining uncalled for and
advertised in the POStOfice at Austin, Tex,
for the week ending SATURDAY, August II d,
1882.
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Tor SALE--The Colorado Merchant Mills
1 finest water power in the State. For par
ticulars apply to
ZIMPELMAN & BERGEN.
au12-d1t-W2t Austin TeN
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LINE RANCH IN TRAVIS COUNTY-3oOO
Il acres under good fence, 20 miles from Aus
TIN; me mesquite grass. Price, S25. 600, No. 80
ZIAiPELMAN s BERGEN,
uNW Austin Tex