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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
WharVes Burned.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. II. = The
American Line Steamship company's
wharves were destroyed by fire this
evening. The piers were enclosed by
a large frame building, the lower
floors being used for storage, and the
upper story occupied temporarily by
immigrants. A lamp fell bet ween the
bales of cotton igniting them, and in
short time the entire structure was
in flames. The fire spread rapidly
The steamship Indiana narrowly
escaped. The fire burned nearly three
hours, destroying the building almost
entirely. Loss 100000. Among the
freight burned were six car loads of
western pork with the cars. The loss
on the buildings is covered by insur-
ance the freight awaiting shipment
is partially insured
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
A TeIenhoue War.

BOSTON, Nov. ia bill has been
filed in the United States circuit court
by the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, the American Speaking Tele-
phone company, Gold and Stock Tele-
graph company and the Harmonic
Telegraph company against the Amer
lean Bell Telephone company. Its a
bill in equity praying for injunction
on account of discovery from respon-
dent corporation arising out of alleged
breach contracts, The terms ofwhich
have been published, and between the
parties and the National Telephone
company of Massachusetts, which was
subsequently purchased and merged
into the respondent company. The
bill AYERS large and profitable bust
ness has been built by organization of
telephone exchanges, and respondent
is deriving great gains by sales and
rental of telephones and seeks to
evade paying plaintiff the sums due
under said contract. The Western
Union Telegraph company asks for
an accounting for all royalties, rental
and amount of stock and paper securi-
ties so received by defendant in sale
of licenses for telephone rights and
privileges. The American Bell Tele-
phone company has been served with
notice to show cause why the prayer
of plaintiff should not be granted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
CONVENTION OF STOCKMEN.
Action Taken to Prevent Contagious
Diseases.

CHICAGO, Nov. 16.-The National
Convention of Stockmen, called to
take action to stamp out contagious
diseases among live stock, reassem-
bled this morning, Senator Williams,
of Kentucky, president. Two hun
dred delegates are present. The COM
mittee appointed to outline the plan
of action submitted series of reSolu-
tions, which, after being amended,
read as follows:
Whereas, The existence of conta-
gious pleuro-pneumonia in certain
portions of few states on the Allan
| tic seaboard, introduced from time to
time by importation of live stock
from foreign countries, constantly
threatens the spread of contagion to
Southern and Western states and ter
ritories; that the disease is of such
character that state legislation can
only give partial relief; that prompt
and appropriate legislation on the
part of congress to eradicate the dis.
ease in infected districts is impera-
lively demanded; that should the
great ranges of the West become in.
fected with the disease it would be
impossible to stamp out the plague
| except ny IOIdl u6SLTucGlOu u uoIuS
at cost of hundreds of millions Of
dollars; therefore, bet it
Resolved, That we urge upon the
proper authorities the imperative ne
cessity of thorough inspection of al
live stock and meat products shipped
to foreign countries.
This convention also endorsed tn,
action of the secretary of the treasur!
in forcing quarantine against all i'm
ported cattle. and decided to petition
congress to confer authority on tn
treasury department by which quar-
antine could be extended so as t.
cover sheep, swine and goats.
The convention decided to appoin
a committee of one from each stat
which is to memorabilia congress, ant
show the damage and loss to Americ
by reason of the foreign restriction
against American meat production
and suggest such legislation as ma
tend to remove this prejudice.
, The convention is stated to hav
been the most representative one o
stockmen ever held in the country
Adjourned sine die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, Nov. 16.-Prester &
Dubose, grocers here, have been closed
out by several wholesale houses of
this city. Indebtedness, $4,000; assets,
$1,000.
Mackey, the bonanza king, leaves
San Francisco tomorrow direct for
Galveston.
GALVESTON, Nov. 1.-THE Texas
Republican, a weekly paper in the in
terest of the Republican party, will
appear here tomorrow. Several well
known Republicans in Galveston are
connected with it,
While duck shooting this evening
John Adriance was severely wounded
in the arm by an accidental discharge
of his fouling piece.
In the United States circuit court
to-day, two cases against j. w. Scates,
involving the title to about 1000 acres
IN Polk county, valued at SIS, 900,
were decided in favor of Nellie Nor
gan, of Kentucky, aged 10.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Work of the Gale.

HALIFAX, N. S.. Nov. ia tele-
gram from Lowpoint, G. B., reports
the sealing steamer Commodore broken
up by the heavy gale. The storm was
accompanied by ablinding snow storm.
A special from Wolfville, N. S. states
that the damage to the dyke in that
country by storm and high tides this
week is greater than first reported.
Williams dyke is broken in dozen
places Grandpre dyke, between Long
and Little Islands are almost leveled
and upwards of 200 acres flooded ; 200
acres of the island, enclosed by
Avonport dyke, is entirely
flooded and the dyke is in
such an exposed position that it
is thought it can't be again repaired +;
Crane dyke, on Gaspereaux river, is
broken in several places and flooded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

MEXICo, Nov. 1.-THE San Feran-
dino cotton factory at Flaxpaw, near
here, was destroyed by fire. Five
operatives were burned. Loss, 100000.
Congress found a true bill against
CASTILLO, of Vera Cruz, for abuse of
power while project of Cardolia four
wears ago,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Press kilograms.
Standard Oil Co.

NEW YORK, Nov. 16-The commit
tee of the Pennsylv ania legislature
begun to-day the investigation into
some matters in connection with the
Standard Oil company. III. NJ. Flagly,
the former secretary of the Standard
Oil company, said he knew nothing of
the alleged payment of money to E.
M. Patterson. He was aware of suits
having some years ago been brought
against the company by Patterson,
which litigation he considered as be-
ing brought to blackmaii the compa-
ny and for the purpose of being paid
off.
member of the executive board of the
Standard Oil company, gave the his
tory of the present litigation. The
suit grew out of demand made by
the auditor-general of Pennsylvania
in 1881 for statement of the business
of the company. The stated limit of
time allowed for its substance was so
small that the statement could not be
prepared, and the matter went to de-
fault; subsequently when proceedings
were about to be begun by the state,
witness offered to furnish all infofma-
ton desired if the proceedings were
abandoned, Pattison appearing in the
case. He was objected to. on the
ground that he represented an ele-
ment in the state antagonistlc to the
company. When several Intellectual
attempts had been made it was de-
cided to let litigation go on. Witness
continuing, reviews the matter up
to the time when Pattison agreed
to deSist from further attacks. and his
relations with the company since then
have been friendly. On cross-exami
nation by Gowan witness said Roger
Sherman, the alleged attorney of Pat
tiSon, was in no WAY connected with
the Standard oil company or any of
its affiliated companies and never had
been. The meeting with Sherman,
witness said, at the Metropolitan Ho-
tel was for the purpose notifying
witness that he was no Ion er party
agreement at Harrisburg, by which
trial was to be had on answer to in
terrogation prepared. "Did not Sher-
nan PROPOSE" asked Gowan, that if
Pattison could get as much from
your company as he could from the
state, he would change his position
with regard to the suit ?" NO." an
swered witness. Sherman said, Pattison
would listen to no overtureS for
friendly relations until he was reim-
bursed for expenses incurred in his
numerous litigations against the COM
pany at that time, as it was under
stood he was preparing new attack
against the company. The amount
paid him according to agreement was
$4,000, and he was placed in position
in the Enterprise Transit company,
Pennsylvania corporation, at $500
salary. The Standard, as chartered
under the laws of Pennsylvania, has
S50.Qoo,000 capital. All these paid
taxes to the staten proportion to the
assessed value of property. The COM
mission adjourned to meet in Phila-
fialnhia Dacanber g.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

LIVERPOOL, Nov. lin an address
De LessepS said the second canal
across the Isthmus of Suez could only
he constructed alongside of the pres
ent one, with liberal margin inter-
vening for strength, Each one of the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
The Pacific Bank.

BOSTON, Nov. 1.-THE success of
the plan for the settlement of the
affairs of the Pacific bank is consid-
cred assured, the claims, amounting
to $1,50O,O0O, having acceded to the
scheme. The plan is a settlement by
the creditors with the debtors and
stockholders, by which all assets of the
bank go to the creditors, and to be
distributed as fast as they are realized.
The directors are to be released on
payment of 100000 cash and return
to the receiver of about $4,000 in Sc
curitieS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Estray Notice.

Estrayed by the un hrsigned authority, one
bay horse, fourteen ha DIS high, four years old,
branded l. on left thigh, and ID on Jaw. One
sorrel horse, fifteen hands high, eight years
old, white hind feet, branded NE connected on
left shoulder. One bay horse, four years old,
blaze face, thirteen hands high, branded bar
over inverted v on left hip: One dun pony,
seven years old, saddle marks, fourteen hands
high, branded AT connected on left hip and CT
connected on left thigh. One brown pony,
fourteen hands high, seven years old, unDr0ke,
branded NIB connected on right thigh ana TFB
connected on right shoulder. One brown
stallion, four years old, fourteen hands high,
no brand. One bay mare, eight Years old, pn-
broke, and branded ID with arrow through Side
centre on right hip, thirteen and hall hands
high. One roam horse, six years old, fourteen
hands high, branded ID with arrow through
side center. One dark bay mare. fourteen
hands high, branded w ID OH right hip, has
mule colt, no brand. One s0rrel mare, ten
years old. fourteen and half hands high,
branded Tx connected on shoulder. one bay
filley, three years old, right hind foot white,
no brand, str ia face. One bay colt, Two years
old no brand. One sorrel colt, one year old,
no brand. One sucking colt, no brand. The
above four colts unbranded are the increase OF
the sorrel mare ten years old, branded III con-
nected.
Given under my hand at office In Duval, this
the Goth day OF October, A. ID. 1888.
JAMES A. WRIGHT,
&C. 7. 9. Texas.
(The above described stock viii be sold the
first Monday in November, A. ID. 1894, II not
claimed1 wnlo-St
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injured; DR.. J. II. Finley, scalded and
otherwise injured. will probably die;
]. 7. Murdoch, lawyer. of Streator,
scalded; Levi Young, engineer of the
freight, and Fireman Smith, of Auro-
"a, both injured about the lower
limbs; Lewis Greener, of Streaton,
scalded; w. IL. Doyle, conductor of
the freight, and James Sullivan, of
Garfield, injured. The wounded were
taken to the hotel at Streaton.
LATER.-Louis Greener and Rev.
Samuel Crootover have since died.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
The Iron Trade.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16.-The Iron
& Steel association gives the number
of furnaces in blast on January l, as
Az; November 1, 331. On January
there wasS36, 655 gross tons of pig iron
in the hands of makers and agents. By
July the quantity increased to $685.
500 gross tons; November 1 there
were 232, 354 tons ansold 26,407, 1872
tons; which shows an increase of z, 37S,-
sos tons as compared with correspon-
ding period last year
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Bad Weather

HALIFAX, Nov. 16.-A heavy north
east gale has been prevailing nearly
all day, snow drifting in some places
four and five feet high.
BUFFALO, Nov. 16.-The propeller
Avon, of the Union Steamboat COM
pany line, which left here to-day, was
caught in gale of wind and snow in
the afternoon, and driven back despite
the efforts of several tugs, and is now
high on the beach in disabled condi-
ton, the wheel broken a 'Idder
0Ono
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
The DanVilIe Trouble.

DANvILLE, Va, Nov. II. = The
committee of forty, appointed by the
recent mass meeting, convened this
morning. Two hundred witnesses
were examined, and the testimony
taken covering about forty pages of
legal cap, all by persons having in
formation about the disturbance on
the Sd inst, and the conduct of the
white people here from that date to
the close of the day of election.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
BRENNAN.
[special to INC Static AMI

Especial to The States an.l
BRENNAN, Nov. 16.-S. A. Hack
worth, for some time past valued at
tache of the postoffice service at this
place, was to-day arrested and placed
under bond for stealing registered
letters. Several letters have been
missed, and investigation by the prop
er authorities led to his arrest and
confinement. Mr.. Hackworth was
thought by his friends to be far above
such an act as the one charged against
him, and the hope is expressed that he
may be able to prove his innocence.
He is famed for having established a
colony OF colored people in Fort Bend
county years ago. Fort Bend, it will
be remembered, is one of the four
counties which constitute the "black
belt" of Texas-Matagorda, Wharton,
BraZoria and Fort Bend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Railroad Accidents

CAIRO, Ill, Nov. 1.-THE south
bound train collided with the north
bound near Bradford at o'clock p.
m. to-day, killing the colored porter,
a telegraph repairer named Coburn
and the express messenger. Both en-
gineers are badly hurt. Five cars
were burned. The engineer of train
No. left the station while the con-
ductor was getting orders. A number
of passengers were hurt.
The freight trains on the Cairo di-
vision of the Wabash railway ran
through bridge at Noswells, Ill, this
morning, fatally injuring Jas. Elliott,
of Croswell. The conductor and
brakeman were slightly injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
ArhifrafInn

PITTsBURG, Nov. 16.-In circular
to the miners, levying an assessment
Of % cents each, to defray the expen-
ses of the trades tribunal, appointed
to settle the troubles in the 4th pool,
Secretary Fiannery says eff arbitra-
ton is successful in settling this dis
pute, it will be resorted to hereafter
in all cases and strikes can be regarded
as things of the past"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Libel on the Stump.

BOSTON. Nov. 1.-THE Traveller
says: Col. Hugely, of Gov. Buffers
staff, has commenced action against
Alazon Beard for alleged libel uttered
in speech. The first made at Law
renee and repeated at other places.
Hugeley's attorney has, it is reported,
attached Boards property to answer
the claim for $4,000. 1t is further
rumored that W. A. Simons is also
about to sue Beard for alleged libels
uttered in the same speech.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
THE LANDTAG,

BERLIN, Nov. 1.-THE emperor's
speech on the opening of the landtag
will deal mainly with tax and custom
reforms. 1t is understood that the
centre" intend to press the discussion
upon the church question. The crown
prince left this morning for Spain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Steamboat Sunk

MEMPHIS, Nov. 1.-THE steamer
VIII Kyle, en- route from New Or
leans to Cincinnati, struck log while
making a landing at Austria, Miss,
150 miles below here, and sunk. Her
stern lies in twenty feet of water, but
her bow is clear. The accident oc-
CURED Thursday evening at o'clock.
Her cargo consists of 1000 tons. princi-
pally sugar and molasses. She was
towing a barge containing 500 bales
of cotton, which were not damaged.
James Alexander, the chief clerk, ar
rived here this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Election Frauds.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Thames
Dobson was held to bail for issuing
fraudulent tax receipt on election
day, and Geo. Holland, colored, was
held for voting on a tax receipt, on
which the name of another had been
erased and Hollands substituted.
These prosecutions are brought by the
committee of 100.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Special kilograms.
WASHINGTON.
Especial to The statesman.l

Especial 10 lie OLdIeSinho.l
WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 16.-The
arrival here yesterday of j. D. Dorm,
of Austin, as candidate for postmas-
ter of the house, endangers both his
and r. G. Wintersmith's chances OF
success. The latter, of Tyler, is for
midable candidate for doorkeeper.
The Texas delegation, when all are
here, will have caucus to decide
which of the above shall be Endorsed,
ecause in the division of the spoils
Texas need not expect, for she will
not get, two officers of the house out
of the four.
There is nothing positive or new re-
garding the Mercer colony case, ex'
cept that decision may be rendered
any moment after this date, Monday
being the day for announcements.
Congressman j. L. Miller, of Con
Zales, is here, and wants Hancock, o
Austin, for speaker: latter him Cox o
Carlisle
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
MONEY cam be made without bard work

Mooney can be made without hard work
I'VE you only know how to do IT, Thousand
of men and women are dragging out a misera-
BILE existence in factories and mills breathing
poisonous fumes, enriching their employers
and then dropping quietly into the grave, leav-
ing their children to the same fate. We can
and will relieve you. We wish to employ ten or
more young men and women In every town In
theU. s. We pay good wages and give you light,
profitable employment. No picture, painting,
receipts. canTassing or Other expensive hum
bugs You viii not have to pay ont dollar to
test the work. All that we require OF you Is
that you fend us your name and address plain
ly written and 10 cents. ow don't cry hum
bug because we ask you for 10 cents. II you
really are worker and mean business you
certainly can find no fault We only ask IL TO
protect ourselves from dead beats" and curl
ositY seekers. In return we VIII promptly sent
by return mail box of goods and full direc-
tons, terms Of payment, ETC., that viii enable
you to earn a handsome living With but little
exertiOn. We 90 not promise you riches, but
something that will bring you In more money
than you ever M de in before your llfe. lIyou
aresatisfied with present occupation work for us
during your spare hours. 1t viii pay you. ms
Is no hnmbug. The editor OF this paper would
not permit the advertisement to appear II such
were the case. Write now. as 1t may not ap-
pear again. Address plainly,
Box CO. BRooBBfN, e. d., N. Y.
oct21-W13t
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SAN SABA.
[sneclal to The Statesman.

Especial TO The Statesman.I
SAN SABA, Nov. 16.-The weather
is cold and getting colder. There was
a heavy frost this morning.
The commissioners court have de-
cided to build a new jail, to cost &c.
600 or $4,000. They invite bids for
the same.
There are several cases of typhoid
fever in and about town.
Business good.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
The Naw Time

TOPEKA, KS, Nov. 1.-THE Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe commence
tomorrow to operate the road by the
central time as far west as Dodge
City; beyond there by the mountain
time.
KANSAS CITY, Nov. 1.-THE new
standard time will be generally
adopted throughout the city to-mor-
row, as well as by the railroads in this
section.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
Beware OF SwindIers.

BOSTON, Nov. 1.-THE directors of
the Boston board of trade to-day
passed resolutions, setting forth that
certain Boston parties, who appear to
be swindlers, are soliciting cOnsign-
ment ard endeavoring to make
purchases on a credit, with a view of
obtaining possession of merchandise
and withdraw payment, requiring
members to take measures to prevent
shippers from making consignment
without careful investigation, and
from being deceived by persons hav-
ing or assuming the names closely re-
sembling those of well-known reputed
firms.
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Hung.

OAKLAND, Md, Nov. 16.-John
Smith, colored, who murdered Josiah
Harden, was hung at 11:50 to-day.
Smith in the morning confessed that
he killed Harden, being under the in
fiuence of liquor. On the gallows he
made a short speech, confessing the
crime, and saying he was not sorry he
was going. He then burst into tears.
The execution was private.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22
New Time.

PITTsBURG, Nov. 16.-In accord
ance with the Chicago plan the Penn
sylvania railroad company will on the
18th inst. change the standard time
from Columbus to the ninetieth merid-
ian.
LOUISVILLE. Nov. 16.-At IL m.
Sunday the city hall clock will be set
back eighteen minutes to correspond
with the new railroad standard.
NEW YORK, Nov. I6.-At noon
Sunday, the 18th. the standard time of
the New York, Lake Erie Sc Western
railroad will be made four minutes
slower.
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Washed Ashore.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Nov. ia
South Haven special to the Democrat
says the bodies of J. Kingston, mate,
John Babbitt, steward, and Charles
Smith, of Chicago, deckhand, were
washed ashore this afternoon ten
miles north of here. The books and
papers of the Akly, in a wooden case,
also came ashore. No mention is
made of Capt. Streets body.
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Union League.

New YORK, Nov. 16.-The National
Union League has postponed the
meeting they proposed to hold at At
lanta, Ca, on November 81, and in
stead thereof Gen. James Negley, the
president. has called meeting at the
Ebbitt House, Washington, Dec. IL.
The Republican national committee
meets at the same time and place.
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A New Route,

CINCINNATI, Nov. 17.-At a dinner
in honor of the opening Of the Queen
& Crescent City route of the Cincin-
natl railway, 100 guests were present.
Toasts were responded to by John
Scott, Albert S. Berry, c. F. Noyes,
Samuel F. Covington, q. Bouscaren
and Amos Smith, Jr.
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Disappeared.

WHEELING, w. VA, Nov. IT,
Great excitement was caused here
this evening by the announcement
that Samuel B. Mccullough, clerk of
the circuit court of this county, had
misteriously disappeared. He left
for his home few miles in the coun-
ty at 10 o'clock last night, since when
he has not been seen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-22

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 17.-Elder Nor
gan, of the Mormon church, passed
through to-day, en- route to Salt Lake,
%15f g T Feer proseT 6m 9Re
mo- dea l ef a aP 6ey say sD they they
have 1' been promised homes mes With wit no
restrictions in the choice of religion.
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SAN FRANCISCO Nov. 16.-Gen.
Crook telegraphed to headquarters to-
day that Capt. Lafferty has arrived at
San Carlos with ninety Chiahuahuas.
The total number at the reservation
is eighty-three bucks and $40 women
and children. Only forty are now
out, who will be in soon.