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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
Quarantine Matters.

New ORLEANS, August "a. = The
non-intercourse proclamation to Car
denas, MatanZas, Santiago de Cuba
and Cienfuegos, having received Off
cial information of yellow fever at
these places. 1t also resolved to estab-
lish ten days quarantine against yes
sells from Pensacola.
Dr. Fly, health officer from Calves
ton, stated he had visited the charity
hospital and other public institutions
and, after a careful examination of
the city, is convinced it is in an excel
lent sanitary condition. He expresses
himself satisfied that the Louisiana
board of health will deal fairly with
Galveston and furnish all information
desired.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
FORT WORTH.
Especial to The Statesman 7

Especial 10 Inc statesman.
FORT WORTH august A.-E KrOhn, a baker,
received letter from an unknown party order
ing 1900 pounds of bread TO be sent to Bowie
c. 40. krohn got the bread and sent it by
express, only to find that no one by that name
lived at Bowie. Tonight the bread came back
worthless, with charges TO pay. 1t is thought
the party who wrote the letter is known and
he wall be indicted.
Mrs. Mary Harmon entered suit to-day
against her husband, DIR. w. b. Harmon, for
divorce and allmony. The couple have been
married thirty-One years and have three
married sons who have children.
The wife, who Is silver haired, alleges gross
cruelty on the part of her husband. The sons
have beSeeched the mother not to enter suit
and haveifOrcibly demonstrated with the father,
without avail. Dr. Harmon is worth $50, 900,
half of which the wife wants. The family has
always been highly respected.
One hundred and eighty-SiX men were dis
charged from the sewer works to-day to reduce
expenses, the council claiming that the men
could not work to advantage i'll the trenches.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
THE INDIAN INVESTIGATION.
Sitting Bull Again Wants to be
Farmer.

FORT YATES. d. T., via Bismarck,
August 24.-Senators Dawes, Logan
and Cameron, of the select committee
to inquire into the grievances of the
Sioux Indians, had council here
to-day with the confederated bands
at this agency. About 300 Indians
were present, including Sitting Bull,
who killed Gen. Custer. The in
quirieS of the commission were prin-
cipally directed to the investigation of
the terms of the agreement ceding
1900 square acres of this reservation
to the government, in consideration of
$1,000 COWS and 10000 bulls. The In
dams claimed they signed the agree
ment while not fully understanding
1t. They say now they wish to be-
come farmers and own their land in
severalty, if they can be furnished
implements and instructions in culti-
walton. They are not willing to give
up their rations, but insist on their
continuation under any policy in
council. Sitting Bull told the COM
mittce he had been appointed by the
Great Spirit to speak to them and he
alone has the right to express the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
THE LABOR FEDERATION.
Cannot Join HANDS on Account of
High and Low Tariff.

NEW YORK, August 24.-The Fed
Grafton of Trades and Labor Unions
held its last session this morning. 1t
was resolved that the Federation of
Organized Trade and Labor Unions
consider the question of shortening
labor, which, as paramount to all
questions at present, demand enforce
ment of the eight hour law on general
and state government work.
p. III. McLogan, of Chicago, was
elected president of the federation.
A letter received from John Jarrett,
president of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Iron and Steel Workers,
stated that association would not con-
meet itself with the federation on ac-
count of the position taken in the
tariff question. The iron and steel
workers are in favor of high tariff.
1t was resolved to answer the letter
stating the tariff question should be
ignored entirely on account of diver
Sity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, August 24.-1he committee APP
pointed by the Cotton Exchange meeting in
reference to insurance on cotton had a confer
ence with the state board of underwriters this
morning. The committee laid before the board
the grievances of Galveston cotton men and
requested action before September 1. The in
dications are that the demand of the local
cotton men will be acceded to, otherwise the
latter will form a pool and act independently.
The question of insurance rates on cotton in
Galveston has been settled by a compromise of
differences. The rate fixed is $3.50 TO the four
principal presses. A deduction of 80 cents will
be allowed where guarantee is given that no
cotton will be piled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
PALES TINE.
Especial to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman
PALESTINE, August PA stranger named
o. C. Garrett attempted suicide on Front
street here last night about O'Clock by shoot
ing himself through the heart. The ball ell
tered little above the right ear and passed
out over the left eye. He is still alive, although
no hopes are entertained for his recovery. He
was perfectly sober and had'nearly $500 cash
ON his person. No cause can be assigned for
and is expected tomorrow. lie is a brother Of
Pat Garrett, who killed Billy the Kid. He has
a brother in buckingham, \, G., prominent
ness ofer as ascertained by postal in his
pocket, urging him to accept. 1t is supposed
he was on his way to North Carolina. Actions
ty. Several members of his family committed
suicide.
There have been good rains and crop pros
poets have improved within the last few days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30

statement of the Sioux. When in
formed that all should receive recog-
milton, he used insulting language to
the commissioners and left the coun
Gil. He afterwards returned, apollo
gized and addressed the commission,
saying he wished $8,000,OO0 for the
land covered by the agreement. Gen.
Logan replied to Sitting Bull and in
formed him that he was not the chief,
and that if he used like language to
another commission he would be
thrown into the guard house and made
to work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
Big Fuss Oyera Little MATTER.

CHICAGO, August 24.-Numerous
reporters kept up prolonged search
for the alleged wounded pugilist,
Paddy Ryan. No positive informal
ton was obtained up to a very late
hour. The reporters have concluded
that Ryan was not shat at all, but is off
on big spree. Johnny Felicia, a
puglist and friend to Ryan, states this
morning that Ryan was not shot and
that he had him in custody. The
theory is put forward by Ryan's
friends that he had hurt himself in a
drunken fight and has been secreted
by friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
Driven Against Her win.
Boston Herald


The general superintendent of one
of the leading railroads of Boston
spoke as follows to a prominent Off
cial in regard to the telegraphers'
strike few days since: 81 don't know
what you think of the strike or strikes
in general, but want to relate to you
an incident which occurred on our
road under my own eye. You remem-
Der the young girl we had in the office
down stairs. Well, one morning,
shortly after the strike, l entered the
station and found her place vacant.
was surprised, for she was well and
kindly thought of by the company.
Presently she came along. why, you
have not left?' said. Yes she re-
piled. DO you belong to tn brother
hood 2 Yes. When did Ru Join 2
Five months ago. You re had a
pleasant situation-nOt md work
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
SIade's Movements.

ATCHIsoN, KS, August 24.-Slade,
the pugilist, who arrived here yes
terday with his trainer, Dick Brigh-
ton, and his manager, j. H. Rice, has
taken quarters at the exposition
ground and gone in active training.
He said Jem Mace would be here in a
few days. A bath house and other
conveniences have been built for
SHADES use. All sorts of rumors are
current as to the place where the fight
will take place. Slade is in excellent
condition. 1t is reported John L. Sui
livan will also arrive in a few days,
and that he intends to back Slade
against Mitchell. Slade is exceeding
ly quiet, but appears very confident.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30

the interest of morality that mal and
women should work together III the
same shops, and trade unions are row
endeayoring to bring about reform
in that respect. The hours of labor
should be reduced. Workmen should
receive the whole of the increased
value of the product of his labor, de-
Quoting from it only the cost of raw
material and fair interest on capital
invested
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
Special kilograms.
MARSHALL.


Special to The statesman.
MARSHALL, August 24--The Texas and Pa
cific company have commenced the enlarge
ment OF their round house at this point, and 1t
will be doubled in size. This is thought to
mean the removal of the division from Long
view to this place
o. i. Forrest. Il prominent citizen of Hall
vile, this county had his leg run over by the
carriage of a saw mill yesterday and was terri
bly, crushed. He is i'm very critical condition
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
WACO.


IoptIIdI % ne oIdItsIhdn.
WACO, August 2i.-Quite an extensive prairie
fire is reported by passengers in from Metre
gor. 1t is thought to have originated from the
sparks of passing locomotive. d. McGre-
gor's pasture, just this side of McGregor, was
completely burned off and part of his fence
also destroyed. The fire spread to other pas
lures, doing more or less damage. 1t was
with difficulty that houses in the suburbs of
McGregor were prevented from burning.
The first sleeper on the Texas and St Louis
railway came through to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
SAN ANTONIO.
ESPECIAL to The Statesman.

Especial to The Statesman!
SAN ANTONIO, August 24.-Rain fell here
and in the surrounding country in considera-
BILE quantity, doing great good.
The Houston National base ball club chal-
lenge the San Antonio club for game Sunday
next, and it has been accepted.
Sixteen horses were stolen in and around
San Antonio last night.
Mrs. Martina Morales died to-day, aged 1G4
years.
The glass ball shooting club has sent for
three Hurber traps.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
Bathers Drowned.

PORTLAND, August PAY esterday
evening party of four people were
drowned on Wells beach by being
CARED out by the undertow. The
names of two are Emma Gould, of
Boston, and Eddie Little, of Washing
ton. The others are unknown, one
being child. None of the bodies
were recovered. The drowning was
witnessed by many people, but assis-
tance could not be rendered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30

In addition to this for the coming
year there will probably be four extra
policemen, $720 each, $3.50; fire de-
partment SLIGO more, and an increase
in the hostlers salary of $72O. A to-
tai of $500.
To meet this it is proposed to pro-
vide $40 per cent tax, which would
give on $5,8S7,745 the valuation of
$50. a89.74.
From license $4,000, mayors court
$4,000, miscellaneous $1,000, stall rents
$3.50.
This less the interest on indebted
ness, $4,000, would make $50, 739. IA.
The expenses, 500, 1870, taken from
this, leaves margin of $9621.64.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
The Storms Damage in Rochester,
Mimi

ROCHESTER, MINI, August "a
The number killed by the
cyclone of Tuesday is now
fixed at thirty-four, wounded
eighty-two, of whom there are nine
fatally. The wind swept diagonally
across the town, covering space of
land three-quarters of mile in width,
in which every building some 300 in
number, were destroyed, together with
their contents. 1t is now believed the
the damage will reach 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30

DIR. Newman, British consul in
Siam, says that the emigration of Chi
nese into Siam now numbers 10000
annually, and that the return emigra-
ton is comparatively small. So pros
porous are these colonists that the
trade of the whole country now falls
into the hands of the Chinese. In
deed, adds Mr.. Newman, ''it would be
a difficult matter now to find Sia-
mese merchant or shopkeeper. Chi
nese secret societies flourish here to
an extent greater than in any other
country, and the government appears
TO be p6Werless against Them"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
GOV. Crittenden A Witness.

KANSAS CITY, August 24.-Gov.
Crittenden arrived last night from
Jefferson City, and left this morning
for Gallatin, where he has been sub
pGnaed by the defense to testify at
the James trial. The governor says
he cannot imagine what they expect
to prove by him, except the mere fact
of Franks surrender.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
Love in Three Sections.

SECTION 1.
A pretty girl,
A pleasant whirl
Behind team Of grays;
A nice young man
To plot and plan
In various kinds of ways.
A blush and squeeze
Are sure to please;
Another fond caress;
Some further chaff,
A smile and laugh,
And then gentle "Yes."
SECTION II.
A preacher pale
A bridal veil
Come through the portals wide;
The groom Is there,
Complete the pair,
And then the knot Is tied.
SECTION III.
A year has gone,
Time sweeps along
In its unceasing tramp
Now, see that groom
Charge round the room,
The baby,s got the cramp
--YOnkers Gazette.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
The GarfieId Monument.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 24.-The
inauguration of the foundation of the
auspices of the Grand Masonic Lodge
OF California, assisted by the Grand
Encampment Knights Templar of the
United States, took place to-day at
Golden Gate park. Over 100000 per-
sons were present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30

Mrs. Douglas came TO Nebraska from
Missouri in 1860, aud for years past
has given many plain evidences of in
sanity. Eleven years ago she tried to
kill one of her friends and has made
numerous attempts on her own life,
no less than five within the past year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
Washington Mclean, jamestown, RI:


NEW YORK, July 3, 18S3.-Dear
Sir-I have received your letter. The
story that ever paid any money to
secure the nomination of Stanley
Matthews or any one else to the SUI
preme bench is apure fabrication. L
had no bargain or understanding with
Gen. Garfield of any sort, directly or
indirectly. My acquaintance with
Mr.. Matthews was not intimate. In
deed, now that 1 write, remember it
was at your own personal solicitation,
after his nomination, that 1 asked Mr..
Plumb, by an open telegram, to aid,
if consistent, in his confirmation.
Matthews was never my counsel. In
deed he was a friend, if not also coun-
sci for the Texas and Pacific, then
controlled by Thos. A. Scott, and
which was at the time hostile in
terest to those in which [ was inter-
eSted.
''Yours, ETC,
"JAY GOIrID'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
GOULD AND MCLEAN.
Regarding Stanley Matthews APP
pOintment.

New YORK, August 23.-The sun
publishes the following:
TO Jay Gould, 1876 Broadway, New York:
JAMESTOWN, r. l., July IS, 1881
Dear Sir-I am a friend to Stanley
Matthews, and took an active part in
having him confirmed / am sorry to
see New York newspapers charge
that you agreed to subscribe a large
sum to the Garfield election fund
upon bargain with Garfield that he
would, if elected, send to the senate
the name of Stanley Matthews to fill
ii vacancy occasioned by death,
resignation or otherwise, on the SUI
preme bench. Will you be so kind as
to tell me frankly whether there is
any truth in this, or whether you
made any arrangements at all to have
him placed upon the supreme bench.
L feel a right to ask this of you, be-
cause worked hard and in good faith
for hts confirmation, having known
him from his boyhood, and 1 believed
in his ability and integrity.
Every Truly Yours,
WASHINGTON MCLEAN"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
CARoNDALETs.

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The Carondalets called the game on
account of darkness on the eighth in
ming.
George A. Brush acted as umpire,
and John Byrnes made the only home
run
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
Died

At Creedmoor, Texas, August 10,
1883, of typhoid fever, Charles r. Cum
nIngham, aged twenty-seven years,
for many years citizen of Travis
county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
City Finances.

At this time, when the per cent of
taxes is so troubling the city fathers,
it may be of interest to know what
the expenses of last year have been.
They are as follows
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
RED STOCKINGS.

The game of base ball played last
evening was an interesting one. The
score stood as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
FIRES.
POsToFFICE BURNED.

BREAsHER, Mo-, August PA fire
yesterday morning destroyed the
postoflice, three stores and carpenter
shop. Loss, $4,000.
WHEAT ELEVATOR BURNED.
MADISON, Ind, August 24.-The
immense wheat elevator of Frow &
Co., containing 100000 bushels of
wheat, was totally destroyed by fire at
o'clock this morning Loss, $685.
600; insurance, 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
SAW MILL BURNED.

TOLEDO, August 24.-Tracy Bros
large saw mill, just above the city,
was burned this morning. Loss, $20,-
600; insurance, $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
TOWN NEARLY DESTROYED

CHICAGO, August PA Dollar
vile, Mich, special says a town of
about 800 inhabitants and the head
quarters of the American lumber
company, was nearly destroyed by
fire yesterday. Twenty principal
buildings were destroyed, and two
children are reported burned to death.
Loss $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30

AT grocery in Mobile some coffee
just roasted was poured into a barrel,
instead of being spread on canvas to
cool, as was the custom. The next
morning, when the doors were opened,
the house was filed with a dense
smoke and the aroma of coffee per-
vaded the atmosphere. Investigation
showed that the coffee had continued
the cooking after being placed in the
barrel, and at the time of the discoy-
cry was almost wholly consumed,
while the barrel was burnt completely
up. A deposit of coffee dust OVERLAND
every part of the store, and general
cleaning up had to be made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-30
DWELLINGS AND STORES BURNED.

CHARLESTON, S. c., August "a
Three dwellings and stores in the
town of Sumter were entirely de-
stroyed by fire this morning. Loss
S25 600
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-25
The Antiquity of Man.

An interesting discovery of much impor-
lance for geological and Archaeological science,
has recently been made in a coal mine at
Buly-Grenay, in the French department of
Pas-de-Calais. A new gallery was being
pierced, when a cavern was broken into,
which discovered the fossil remains of FIVE
human beings in a fair state OF preservation
a man, two women, and two children COM
posed the group. The man measured about
seven feet, the women six feet, and the chill
bred four feet and rather less than this. In
addition, some fragments Of arms and uten-
sils of petrifed wood and Of stone, with nu-
merous remains of mammals and fish, were
brought to light. A second subterranean
| chamber inclosed the remains OF eleven human
bodies Of large size, several animals, and
a large number of various objects,
with some precious stones. The walls OF the
cave exhibited drawings representing men
| fighting with gigantic animals Owing to the
presence of carbonic anhydride third and
larger chamber, which appeared to be empty,
was not searched. Five of the petrified
human remains will be exhibited at the may
orality of Lens. The remainder of the bodies
which have been brought to the service are 10
be conveyed to Lille, there to await a
thorough examination by the experts of the
Faculte des Sciences. Information has been
telegraphed to the representatives of the
Academic des Sciences Of Paris and to those
of the British museum II the discovery be a
real one no doubt can be entertained of the
value of the find, which would on the face oil
it seem to show that prehistoric man is any.
thing but myth Lancet.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-25
should Women Ride Like Men.

The above subject having created considera-
BILE discussion in the English newspapers, the
Lancet (London) now takes it up and con-
cludes that it would be as we'll to leave the
determination of the question to those whom
it principally concerns. We fancy they have
no wish to change the custom. AS a matter
OF fact, although it may not appear to be the
case, the writer continued, the seat which
woman enjoys on side-saddle is fully as Sc
cure, and not nearly as irksome, as that
which man has to maintain, unless
he simply balances himself and does
not grippe the sides of his horse
either with the knee or the side of the leg.
1t is curious to note the different ways in
which the legs OF men who pass much time in
the saddle are affected. Riding with a
straight leg end long stirrup almost invaria-
bly, prods, es what are called knocked-knees.
Nearly al the mounted soldiers Of the British
army suffer from this deformity, as any one
who will take the trouble to notice the men
of the Life Guards and Blues walking may
satisfy himself On the other hand, riding
with short stirrup produces bowed-legs. Jock
eys, grooms, and most hunting men who ride
very frequently are more or less bow-legged.
The long slirrup rider gripes his horse with
his knee, while the short stirrap rider gripes
him with the inner side of the leg below the
knee. This difference of action explains the
difference of result. No deformity necessar-
lily follows the use of the side-saddle if the
precaution be taken with growing girls TO
change sides on alternate days, riding on the
left side one day and the right on the next.
The purpose of this change is to counteract
the tendency to lean over to the side oppo-
site that on which the leg is swung,
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-25
Origin of Yellow Fever

A report has been received at the State de-
partment, at Washington, containing the re-
suits Of observations and experiments made by
DIR. Freize, a Brazilian physician, who believes
that he has discovered the cause OF yellow
fever in microscopic par site found in the
blood OF yellow fever patients. Experiments
made by injecting this infected blood into the
veins OF rabbits and guinea pigs proved its
viruence by producing DEATH the blood of the
inoculated animal showing the same charac-
terstcs as that from the original yellow fever
victim The doctors experiments seem to
prove, also, that these parasitic germs of death
survive in the soil where the subject Of the
fever is buried, and from thence may again
contaminate living organisms, which would
appear to favor cremation rather than burial in
the case of yellow fever victims.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-07-25
He Knew His Gait.

From the Wall Street News.
The old man Jones was rubbing his hands
and smiling all over as he met Brown the
other day, and the latter felt compelled to in
quire: HAS your silver mine turned out a
bonanza % Haven't heard from it in four
weeks" "You look as pleased as though
you had 1000 tons Of ore in sight" ''Oh, ,
no; have just been giving away $4,000
worth of stock" "Not giving ii away !"
yes sir, didn't cost the recipients penny"
swell, what kind of way is that to run a
silver mine H'' "Oh, don't you worry, Brown
not hit. We've got to have some shares
out in order to make an assessment, and next
week we shall call for 10 cents on the ST. in
order to meet the expenses of survey and ma
chinery. Don't you worry about me, Mr..
Browno