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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
DALLAS.
Especial to The Statesman

DALLAS, August 4-Mr. L. s. Garrison to-
day received blank bonds etc., to fill, in order
to assume the duties of postmaster at Dallas.
He will forward his bond of sos 600 at once and
receive his commission He expects to take
charge of the office about August 20.
Joe Monaghan, the burglar Jailed last night
was re-cOmmitted to-day in default of $500
bond
! he heavy storm visited this section yester-
day evening. 1t struck with full force at the
village of Midlothian, twenty-SX miles SOUTH
west from Dallas, doing great damage and i'll
iuring seven persons, TWO, it is feared, fatally.
The new hotel, 5Ox90 feet. two stories high, and
just approaching completion, was totally de-
molished. Eight carpenters were caught in the
men are named Edward Lowe, Thomas
Peter Vaughan and his son, we'll
grown youth. Lowe and McClary are very
seriously injured about the head and legs and
may die. The others are not dangerously hurt,
Drs. Bertram, McJunkin and Hall are in at
tendance on the sufferers, The cyclone oc-
Cured about o'clock in the evening, coming
from the southeast to the northwest. Its path
was two miles in width, and it is not known
how long. Besides the hotel there were sew
eral small frame houses wrecked at Midlothian.
The damage at that point Is estimated at about
$4,000.
News from Lancaster says the storm was
severe in that neighbOrhoOd. One dwelling
house and several small structures were blown
down; stock killed and the telephone line
Frustrated. Between there and WaXahachie
no persons are reported injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

Col. John H. George, a New
Hampshire barrister, tells a good
story on himself. Meeting an old
farmer recently, whom he Lad known
in his youth, the old fellow congratu-
lated the colonel on his youthful APP
pearance. How is it you managed
to keep so fresh and good looking all
these years ?" quoth he. well, said
George, IN tell you. I've always
drank new rum and voted the Demo-
cratic ticket" "Oh! yes" said the
old man. 81 see how it is; one pizen
neutralizes the other"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
WACO.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

WACO, August City Attorney BOllinger
has resigned, to accept position as attorney for
the Gould railroad system, and left this eve
ming for Houston.
A difficulty occurred this afternoon between
Policeman Bell and an Italian barber, named
Ground over a shave. Ground was wOrSted.
number OF eX-memhers of Company & Of
the Sixth Texas Cavalry, met at the cOrrt-
house to-day, and al ran Sed TO leave here in a
body at p. M, Monuay, for the soldiers re-
union ut Mckinney.
AT the second meeting of the liquor dealers
of Waco. to-day, it was decided to pay no at
tention to the Sunday law. The county Off
GERS will, it is understood, promptly arrest I'LL
Offenders A lively time is antcipated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
THE EXPOSITION.
The Press Loud in Its Praise.

LOUISVILLE, August 4.-TO-day's active
work at the exposition has shown marked
improvement, and indications show that all
displays will be placed by August TO- Dis.
many accompanied by experts, who rapidly
arrange their exhibits: Home exhibitors
shamed by their industry and energy are
week.
The Seventh regiment band concerts in
Floral park this afternoon and evening attract
ed large crowds of music lovers, who are loud in
praise OF the splendid music.
The management and people are much graf
flied by the almost universal kindness of the
press towards the undertaking, which is full OF
taking purely, but national, the results of
which, in value to all sections, cannot be esti-
mated, Just as soon as the exhibits are all in
place, the announcement will be made through
these dispatches, as no desire is felt to mis-
lead any one, but the exposition is worth see
ing now
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

LIMA, Augugt 1.-THE body of Bishop: Tor
dora was conveyed to the cathedral yesterday
for burial. The funeral services took place
to-day and he was buried with great ceremony
Deceased was the constitutional delegate of
the Monterey government Bishop OF Cuheco
and TibarahliO and dean of Lima cathedral
His death is mnch ranraftan
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Contempt UNSUITABLE.


The attempt of the British specu-
lators to galvaniZe into life the Con-
federate bonds is as pretty a specimen
of moonshine gambling as one could
wish to behold. The idea that the
Southern people will allow their
state governments to redeem these
bonds, which were predicated upon
the success of the rebellion and so
understood by everybody that dealt
in them, is simply and supremely ri
diculous. That section of the coun-
try is just recovering from the dread
full effects of the civil war, and even
now it is not able to meet the de-
mands which the march of civiliza-
ton is making upon it and will GER
tainly be justified in treating with
contempt this proposition to burden
it with rotten corpse.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Gang of Thieres Broken Up.

ST. LOUIS, August 4-G. H Clark, James
Hill, Harry Davis and Charles Nichols, gang
of railroad car thieves whohave been Operaf-
ing along the line of the Iron Mounting rail
road, have Just been convicted at Burne, Ark !,
OF rObbing cars and sentenced from one to
three years in the penitentary Two of these
men went in the country last winter 0stensibly
70 chop wood, but soon after their arrival
began their thieving operations They were
arrested by Detective John Eagan and were
last week tried at Burne, with the above re-
suit. The gang is entirely broken up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
The National Finances.

WASHINGTON, August 4. = The coinage Of
standard silver dollars during August viii
amount to $2.340000, to be coined at the diff
600; San Francisco, s60o,0O0; New Orleans
$500, 900; Carson City, 500, 900 Condition Of
the treasury to-day: Gold coin and bullion
500 ESQ, $40; silver dollars and bullion, Sill,
United States notes, s56,109 go; total 8, on,
s75,72s Certificates of gold, S60,3i3, $50; silver
s73s s06, Isl; currency, 81, 735. 600.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
COLEMAN.
Especial to The Statesman.l

Especial TO The Statesman
COLEMAN, August Our county is on the
boom.
Harvesting has turned out considerably
above the average for the last few years, es-
pecially the oat crop. The corn crop is good (;
a heavy sorghum crop will be made throughout
the county; there will be an abundance Of
millet and other feed. Reports from the en-
tire county are TO the effect that cotton is SUI
fering much from drouth. The early crop is
progressing tolerably well. but the late crop
needs ram. No worms.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Gone Under.

DOVER, N. H., August 4.-CharIes L. Glenn
ents' shoe factory was attached this morning
by the deputy sheriff on two writS in favor OF
Boston banks for $91, 600 Clements had for a
special partner Fayette Shaw, and had factO-
ries in Dover, boston, Randolph, Rockland
Haverhill and Lynn. 1t is generally believed
this failure would not have occurred but for
Shaw's failure. Clements factory is the larg-
est in the city, and contributed greatly to its
prosperity.
BOSTON, August 1.-The Journal confirms
Clements failure and says the liabilities will
amount to $4,000 and 10000 hands were EN-
ployed in the various factories.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
A small Strike

NEW YORK, August 4.-TrOuble between
the cigar manufacturers seems likely to break
out afresh. To-day the Progressive union
men employed in A1tenberg's shop quit work,
because the employers engaged men belonging
to the International union. This action of
AltenbergS men was not cOuntenanced by
the employers and manufacturers. as under
late agreement the latter were to employ men
from either union.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
FORT WORTH.
rsnecial to The Statesman. I

lopCCldl " 1t.O oeoeCoihnh'l
FORT WORTH, August 4. - Unusually heavy
rains in Tarrant county have injured the cot
ton to some extent,
A meeting of representative citizens of
Brentwood, Grandbury and Fort Worth was
held to-day to perfect measures looking to the
building of broad gauge road to Brentwood.
Forth Worth has already contributed $780,
900 to the road.
Dr. Field has just returned from Decatur.
where he went to see the men so severely
wounded in the late wreck near that city.
Three of them will probably die.
Midlothian, a little place near here, was Wis
tied by a severe storm yesterday. Several
houses were demolished and one man, who
was injured by falling timbers, will probably
die.
At II o'clock tonight a vacant building
owned by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa zee,
located near the round house, was burned
down; a total loss and no insurance. The
building had been used as smallpox pest
house, but was vacant for several days. 1t is
thought the .neighbors, fearing c0ntagion,
fired the building. - =
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

CONsTANTINOPLE, August 1.-The interna-
tional sanitary council will impose twenty-five
days quarantine on vessels which have had
cases of cholera on board Other rigid restric-
tiOnS will also be infOrced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Yellow Jack.

MOBILE, August 4.-The revenue cutter For
ward, while on cruise outside Sand island
OFF Mobile bay, yesterday, spoke the Norwe-
gian bark Pasc0 Degama, from Vera Cruz, with
yellow fever on board The sick were reported
to be conyalescing and needing no assistance.
than ten miles to the Mobile bay, and a pilot
was not allowed to go on board Afterward
she was ordered to Ship island and set sail at
once with fair winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

BALTIMORE, NJ D., August 4 = Mrs. Mary
E. Hughes, of st. Louis, aged 81 committed
husband and domestic troubles are said to have
led to the act.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

SAN ANTONIO, August &c. w. Ilartly.
an English Jew, whose iunkshOp burned July
81, was arrested to-day by Detective Jackson,
charging him with arson. He was insured for
$500 in the Queen company of England. Hart
" made twu sworn statements about the affair
which contradicteq each other, so that ease
of perjury will he made OUT.
Emma Gibson, a cOlOred woman who tried tie
suicide Thursday, died to-day.
The Cass family have received word that
Joyce who recently seduced Miss Cass under
promise of marriage, is in Harris county,
To
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Railroad Purchase.

mia railroad company has secured control of
the Wilmington and Northern railroad, about
fifty miles in length, running between VIII
mington. Del, and Reading. Pa. By securing
control of this road the Pennsylvania railroad
company would obtain entrance to Reading
for their new Schuylkill Valley road, which is
NOW in course of construction
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
SECRET PLOTTo RESTORE MoNARCHY

LONDON, August 4.-Paris correspondents
of London papers do not consider the plot to
restore monarchy in the place of serious
character. Two coachmen who were arrested
had papers in their possession which indicated
the existence of a secret legitimate committee
of action. The Standard says this committee
consisted of servants and and small trade smen
Paris treats the matter as without Importance
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
The oklahoma Invaders

WICHITA. Kas.,, August 4-The Eagle has
headquarters of the Oklahoma invaders, un-
der date August 2. which says at this time
there are about 660 people located at that
point. The Eagle informant wants the officer
ut Fort Reno to have orders to let the settlers
remain, or at least that is the impression of
the settlers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Over So LOCO. 600 Indebtedness.

Boston, August AT meeting of the cred
itors of Shaw y Bros, the firm states the liza
bilities, including accommodation paper and
everything that could come under the head of
indebtedness, $3,200,CO0; assets, $1,GO0,OOO;
The failure is laid to the fact that the house
found its paper hard to negotiate and chose
this means of righting its affairs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
School Teachers ELECTED.

The school board, yesterday, elect
ed the following trustees Principal
of graded high school (boys), Prof.
Isaac II. Bryant; and for other
schools, Misses Jesee Sayers, Bessie
Greenwood and Katie Colong. There
are still other teachers to be selected
some for the white and some for
the colOred schools.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

pudgeons to snap at, rebate is offer
ed of SO for breaking and cropping.
Improved lands are proportionally
d arer. This is in a state where the
thermometer ranges from 36 degrees
below zero to near 100 or above so,
and where, of course, man cannot
work twelve months in the year as he
can in Texas.
CONTROLLERS DEPARTMENT.
Some of the receipts in the treas
ury are for account of the new as
sessmentS.
The increase OF taxable values of
Galveston county is over 100000,
and Of Washington county, about
100000.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
The apportionment of the school
fund for Travis county is S7243. As
stated before in THE STATESMAN, the
Eoard of Education have completed
the appointments for the state.
ADJUTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT.
Capt. j. o. Johnson. of the adjutant
generals office, returned yesterday
from Wichita and Colorado City,
where he went to have supplies and
forage furnished to the rangers in the
Pan Handle section. He reports
things quiet-no further reports of
fence cutting i'll that section.
ATTORNEY GENERALS DEPARTMENT.
The attorney general rules that the
inspector of hides at Houston can
only charge for inspection of hides of
animals slaughtered in Harris county
and not for hides brought there of
animals slaughtered in other counties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Railroad COMPANY Organized.

CINCINNATI, August Preliminary steps
have been taken by a party of capitalists Of St.
Joseph, Mo-, and Danaphan county, Kansas,
also wealthy foreigners, to organize a com
pany to build narrow guage railroad from st.
Joe through eastern Kansas across the SOUTH
western corner of Missouri into Arkansas. and
ultimately through Louisiana to the Gulf of
Mexico. The company starts with a capital of
g, 10000 and Will elect a board of directors
and officers and commence operations at once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
COMANCHE.
Especial to The Statesman.

CoMANCHE, August = The crops in this
county have been injured badly by the drouth
especially the cotton crop, but from the best
information gathered from experienced farm
erS the estimate is as follows: Cotton, about
800 bales; wheat 1901 90 bushels; corn, $50 600
bushels; Irish potatoes, 900 bushels; sweet
potatoes, $4,000 bushels.
The weather is still extremely warm, with
me prospect of rain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

about $4,000 will be expended in the
construction of the building. The
plans for so fine a building are neces-
sarily elaborate and interesting. Some
of them represent structure of four
stories, with engine house and work
shops combined in the plans. To ex-
aznine them all fully in detail, and
with proper regard to the specifica-
lions, so as to make no mistake in the
selection. will require great deal of
very careful consideration. AS a mis-
take ia the selection might loose the
state good deal in money or other
advantages, the board will take due
time for action and probably not de-
eide upon the mattor for several days
or more probablya week.
LAND HERE AND THERE.
Here in Texas, as may be seen by
reference to the land laws fixing the
price of public lands, the minimum
price is but 81 or So per acre. They
may be purchased on thirty wears
time, at 5 per cent interest, with a
cash payment of but one-twentieth of
the principal and the balance in like
payments every year. Or, if the party
chooses, after the first payment, the
twenty-nine annual installments re-
manning may be RENTED Off the in
terest is paid annually, until the
thirtieth year, and then settled in one
final payment in lump. All this too
in climate where man can work
twelve months in a year, shows how
easily any industrious person may
acquire home in Texas.
Now, let US see how it is in other
sections of the coun ~. In Minnesota,
for instance, as we see BY a land cir
cular which has been shown to us
the best advantages offered are in
these terms We are Offering unim-
proved lands at S. to IS per acre, on
seven years time at per cent interest;
payoble one-tenth cash, one-tenth
each year for three years and the bal
Rnce for 10 per cent for two years.
The sales are for one-fourth cash and
the balance in one, two and three
years, and, as an inducement for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

Geo. E. Silsby recently arrested at
Silver City is supposed to have robbed
the mails of registered letters to the
amount of $4,000. When arrested
the money, as well as the postal key
which he had. was gone. He viii be
tried at Dallas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
LIBERTY HILL.
Isnecial to The Statesman

Special to The Statesman.
LIBERTY HILL, August I've have had no
rain for nearly month, and everything is get
ting very dry. Ram is badly needed for cotton
and stock. Cotton will make about an aver
age crop, corn is almost a failure.
Business is dull but the general health of
the county was never better
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Westward, HO!

CHICAGO, August 1.-THE Journals Omaha
special train, conveying President Arthur and
party to Yellowstone Park, arrived here at 4
O'Clock this morning and arrived at Kearney
at II 20. 1t is scheduled to reach the North
Platte at 80 u. nj.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

LONDON, August THE Times publishes a
league has decided to call a series of conyen-
lions in all countries with a view of closing the
central executive council. Arrangements are
being made to resume the propaganda for Sc
tary, and the adoption of other measures de-
sired by the Irish. 1t is also intended to hold
i'll the autumn the 18th general convention of
Irish societies thrOuphOut the world
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
PAIN KILLING
lN!laG1ZU

Cures Chapped Hands and Chillblains, Sore
Scalp and Eruptions of the Skin, Sprains and
Strains Of any of the muscles of the body.
1t works like charm in every ailment peca
liar to iadies
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
To be Supplied with Ball Cartridges

OTTAWA, August loving to the recen
threats made by the Invincibles, the guard u
be mounted at Rideau hail. after the arrival o.
the Marquis of Lansd wn, will be supplied
with ball cartridges.
Lord LOrne and Princess Louise will remain
here until the arrival of Lord Lansdown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

Circular letters, printed in German,
having reference to the proposed con-
vention of saloon keepers in Septem-
Der, are being mailed to all portions
of Wisconsin by the officers of the
German and American saloon keep
ers' association of Milwaukee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Hanged in His Own House.

CHICAGO, August A. The Daily News Pine
Bluff, Ark special says: A man named Bar
ker, living on Hurricane creek, in the center
of the state, killed his daughter upon her an
nOuncement of her intention to marry GER
tain young man against his wishes. The
neighbors hung Baker in his front door
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
City Sexton's Report.

Report for the week ending August
4, 1888:
July 29.--One child, no name,
(foundl cholera infantum, female,
white. A. Ludlow, hamilton, aged
year and ii months, female, white.
July 30.-E. F. Flores, cholera in
fantum, aged months, female, Mexi-
can.
July 3l.-A. Thomas, Centre spinal
meningitis, aged months, female,
colored. NJ. L. johnson, congestion
of stomach, aged II years, female,
colored.
August M. Nixon, Inflammation
of stomach and bowels, aged II years,
female, white.
August ga. Sterlig, fracture of
poloris, aged 60 years. male. white.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
BROWN WOOD.
Especial to The Statesman. I

BRowNwooD, August THE wheat crop
will average fifteen bushels per acre, and corn
twenty-five the county over. The acreage in
corn. wheat and oats is large. The acreage i'll
cotton is about the same as last year. and the
crop is good. PecanS and other mast are
equal to any previous year,
There was Il fine rain here this evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Shot Himself, :

PI.TsBURG, August &c. w. Harms, en-
route from Kansas City to his home in YER
sango county, Pennsylvania, committed sui
eide on an express of the Panhandle railroad
this morning near this city, by shooting him.
self. 1t is supposed that lie was mentally de-
rnd
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
AUSTRALIANS PETITION TO ENGIAND.
Fire at yincennes. Indiana.

VINCENNEs, August Am incendiary fire
yesterday destroyed the stove works and Stoves
of C. T. Monroe s. Co., and lumber belonging to
Rebb & Howard and Messenger & Co., of Chi
cago. The total loss is estimated at $50 600,
partly insured
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

The Chinese use tirecrackers to
brighten away evil spirits. The Indian
medicine men also think to exercise
the evil spirit from sick person by
making great din, and the same
noisy remedy of disease is found in
Africa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
The State Fair

We are requested to call the atten-
ton of ladies to the fact that pre-
MUM of $40 is offered for the best
display of flowers at the coming state
fair
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
MOI at YelIOwstOue Park.

SARATOGA, August First race, Spinaway
stakes, for twO-y ear-Old fillies, five furlOngs;
won by TOlu, Sonnet second, Economy third.
Time / :033{
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Freed from Care

PROVIDENCE. R. l., August THE United
dents sister and daughter on board, arrived at
NeWDOrt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
Special kilograms.
BURNETT.

Special TO the Statesman.
BURyET. August 4. = The average crop re-
port fer this and surrounding vicinity, as COM
pared with last year, is as follows: Corn,
about 80; oats. 90; wheat, IS; cotton, IS.
The weather is dry and hot.
Cotton is now needing rain.
Business is very good.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09

A Michigan cyclone swept through
a streak of timber, gathered up
several cords of wood, carried it six
miles across prairie, and deposited it
on the premises of a poor widow
who was too poor to buy a stick and
unable to carry it from the timber.
There were at least ten cords depoS-
tied within easy reach of her home.
Clever cyclone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-08-09
a OARD.

TAKE THIS METHOD OF THANKING
L the customers of the late firm of Castles &
slowed on us, and beg to announce that ! will
continue the FIRE, MARINE, LIFE AND
ACCIDENT INSURANCE business at the old
stand.
1 will, at all times, keep full line of first
class companies, ana by close personal atten-
ton to business and studying the interests of
my patrons, L hope to merit, and respectfully
solicit, a liberal share of the patronage of my
friends and the public generally.
Very respectfully,
r. A. CHADWICK.
Austin. Tex, August l. 1888 au2-d3t&w1t