davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
Independent Republicans.

New YORK. July 14.-The indie
pendent republican general commit
tee met this afternoon at the new
headquarters. Carl Schurz presided.
The following call was adopted unan1-
mously:
The undersigned committee invite
all republicans and independent voters
who disapproye the nominations
made by the republican national con-
ventlon at Chicago, as unworthy of
support; who think that, the inter
est of good government and public
morals demand the defeat of the re-
publican candidates for president and
Vlce-president; and who are therefore
resolved not to vote for Blaine and
Logan, to meet for confer
ence, either in person or by
delegation, for the purpose of deter
mining upon common course of
action in the pending canvass. The
conference will be held at II o'clock a.
M, J July %, 1884, in the city of New
York, at the University Club theatre,
Madison avenue and Twenty-sixth
street. Gentlemen desiring to take
part are respectfully requested to re-
port their names to S. w. Grierson,
secretary of the independent republi-
can committee. No. 35 Nassau street.
The call is signed by officers of the
several independent republican COM
mitteeS,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
The Coming Regatta.

CoNNEAUT, PA, July, 14.-The
coming regatta here promises to
eclipse anything of the kind which
will take place this year. Already the
hotels are fast filling up with visitors
from New York, Boston, Buffalo and
other cities. An immense crowd Is
expected to be present at the regatta.
All the men entered have a record
and the contests are sure to be- spirit
ed. Everything that tends to make
the affair success is being done.
The names of scullers arrived are as
follows: Albert HANNA, New Bed
ford, Conn.,; John Teemer McKees-
port; }. M. Kay, Halifax; G. A. Hos
mer, Boston, &. w. Lee, Newark,
New Jersey; ]. Teneyeck, Peeksville;
n. Layberger, Boston; J. Gaudaur, st.
Louis; z. Priddy, Pittsburg, and more
are expected this evening. All the
rowers are working hard and are
on the course twice daily.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17

The best tobacco for smokers 4
Little Joker.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
THE GOVERNMENT TAKING PRE-
CAUTIONS AGAINST INTRO
DUOTION OF CHOLERA.
A System of Medical Inspection
of Vessels Up for the
United States.
Reasons for the Delay in the
Further Issuance IF One
Dollar Notes.
A Broken Bank Settling Up to
Avoid Threatened CT imi-
nal Prosecution.

WASHINGTON, July A. Secretary
Frelinghuysen to-day instructed, by
cable, consular officers at London,
Liverpool, Marseilles, Havre, Bor-
deau {, Bremen and Hamburg, to at
once appoint competent physicians to
inspect all vessels and passengers de-
| parting for the United States from
the ports mentioned. The consular
officers referred to, are instructed to
refuse clean bills of health, except on
the recommendation Of sanitary in
spector.
Consular officers are instructed to
report by cable, any case of Infectious
or contagious disease known to exist
on board any vessel at the
time of departure for the United
States. This course is adopted
in order that the health officers of
such ports may have timely warniug
OF approaching danger. and may be
prepared to adopt measures to prevent
the scourge from gaining foothold
in this country. 1t is probable that
under the authority conferred by the
contagious disease clause OF the legis-
latiye bill, the medical examiners will
be appointed as attaches to the Amer
lean conSulateS at French ports in
fected with cholera, whose duty will
be to report periodically upon the pro-
gress of the disease.
The board appointed to represent
the government at the New Orleans
exposition will also take charge of the
government exhibit, at the Louisville
and Cincinnati exhibitions.
No more one dollar notes can be
by the treasury until about
1St. The order for their pre-
paration could not be given until af-
ter the appropriation bill was passed
and the failure of the supply is due to
the delay of congress.
In the criminal court, to-day, when |
the grand jury came in, District At
torney Worthington said there had |
been number of charges of embeZ |
element against Middletod & Co., |
spoken of, and he had heard that a
number of settlements had been
made to prevent criminal prosecu- |
20 instruct the jury on the subject.
The court said the powers of the dis
,rict attorney were sufficient to cover
'he case, and thought no instructions
were necessary.
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, July 14.-The Star
ays it is stated that VIM. Dickson, who
Vas made member of the national
lemecratic committee, will be ele cted
ecretary when the committee is Or
,aniZed in New York, on the oath
nst. Senator German, who is chair
nan of the congressional committee,
5 spoken of in connection with
he chairmanship of the commit
ee. These two committees have
'een working at cross purposes here
ofore, and it is now prepared to unite
hem, and while preserving the two
organizations, make the congressional
committee a subcommittee of the
committee.
The names of ex-senator Wallace,
# Pennsylvania, and Samuel J. Ran
Iall, were also mentioned in connec-
ion with the craftsmanship.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
New York Stock Market

New YORK, July 4.-Governments
firm; railways generally firm; state
securities dull. business at the stock
exchange, to-day, opened with an ir-
regular market, due to rumors of fur
ther failures in the dry goods trade
were imminent. AS the morning
wore on, and the failures were not re-
ported firmer tone prevailed, and un-
der the leadership of the Pacific mail
prices advanced q to 13s per cent.
In the afternoon, the market was dull
but strong, with fractional reactions.
Pacific mail was bought for German
accounts, several thousand shares
having been taken during the day.
The improvement in prices late in the
day compared with the lowest point
touched, ranged from a to ~. Sales
was universally light, footing up
only little over 10000 shares. The
market closed dull and firm. Compared
with saturday the closing prices are
4 to l per cent. higher, except for
Jersey Central, which is l per cent.
lnwar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
ON THE RAMPAGE.
kentucky Negroes Indignant at Il
Hanging Of a CoIored Outrager.

Kentucky Negroes Indignant at the
Hanging of a Colored Outrager.
LOUISVILLE, July 15.-An Owens
boro special says: "The negroes of
this city are terribly incensed over
the hanging of May by the mob yes
terday morning. Thrt ats of lynching
were made late yesterday evening,
against County Judge j. ID. Atchison,
who withdrew the guard from the
jail last week; also against Sid Kelly
and daughter. Early last night the
streets were deserted by the negroes,
but an indignation meeting was
held by them on Snow Hill,
a strong negro locality, in the
east end, and in the field west of the
city, as late as IL o'clock, Kelly and
% or 80 friends stood guard at his
ho1se. His family had been sent
away.
Jud re Atchison tried to telegraph
Gov. Knott to order out the Monarch
Rifles, but the operator failed to gel
the dispatch. Through all the night
special police patrolled the city, carry
ing guns. Jailor Lucas funeral tool
place from his residence this morning
at 10 o'clock, st. Ann street, II
front of the jail, the building being
packed with people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
Bastile Anniversary.

NEW YORK, July 14.-To-day, the
95th anniversary of the capture of the
Bastile was celebrated in an appro-
pirate manner, at the French ConsuPs
office. The consul was serenaded. M.
Lafavre, minister plenipotentiarY, it
dispatch that Charles Renauld, presi-
dent of the French Benevolent So
clety, of this city had been decorated
with the emblem of the legion honor
for his efforts in behalf of the coun.
trymen in the United States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
FROM TAYLOR.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
TAYLOR, July 15.-The quietude of
the town was broken and the place
thrown into mucn es citement by one
of the most tragical affairs that has
occu I'd here since Taylor had an ex-
istence. The scene of the tragedy
was well known ice cream saloon
kept by man named Stiles, and here
also occurred the preliminary alterca-
ton which led to the affair, which
may yet lead to the death of one OF
Taylor's citizens and be a source OF
great trouble to another. The victim
of the affair is City Marshal John T.
Morgan, who was shot and danger
ously wounded by S. Stiles. The fuss
occurred in Stiles ice cream parlor
Morgan was hit in the head by a
glancing ball, and in the hip and groin
making three distinct wounds. The
shot in the groin is the most danger
GUS. The weapon used was Bull
Dog pistol. No particulars can be had
this morning as to the cause of the
quarrel. Stiles is under arrest, and
appears to think he was justifable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
Stoppins a Prize-Fipht,

BALTIMORE, Md, July 1.-THE
priZe-fght arranged to take place to-
day between John Dempsey and
George Fulljames, near this city, did
not come off. The police took steps
to prevent it. Dempsey and his party,
it is said, went out to Rosebank, on
the Beach river, Baltimore county,
seven miles from the city, this morn
ing, entered the ring and waited until
10 o'clock when Fulljames not appear
ing they left the grounds. 1t is stated
Fulljames objected to Baltimore as
the nattle ground.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17

w. Baldwin, president of the Sam
Houston" normal school, Texas; j. IL
Smart, president Andover university
Missouri; Robert J. Benjamin, North
Carolina; Hon. Henry Root, state
superintendent, Illinois: ]. Nj. Green
wood, state superindent, Missouri; j.
ID. Pickett. state superintendent, New
York; President Barr, New York
State Teachers association; l.: ID.
Brown, state superintendent, Ohio, Il.
G. Hewitt, normal school, Illinois;
Hon. II. L. Burcha, West Virginia; M:
A. Newell state superintendent OF
schools, Maryland; Prof. A. p. Hall,
principal high school, Washington;
Prof. j. NJ. McBside. Iowa; z. j. Ord
way, Massachusetts,; DR.. Henry Ran
dali Wait, Washington, Gen. A. Arm
strong, Virginia; Professor Hellmon
and others.
A special train from Boston, carry
ing 490 teachers will arrive, Tuesday.
to whom public reception will be
given, Madison has opened every
to accommodate the great
convention, while extra arrangements
have been made by rendering the capl-
5al grounds and thus ensuing the en-
of 5000 attendants.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
BAD BULLETS.
TRAGEDY ATGALVESTON IN WHICH
A NOTED JEHU Is SHOT IN
THE THIGH.
But Not Before Sending Five
Leaden Messengers After
His Enemy.
The Daughter of the Wounded
Man the Cause of the
Difficulty.
Better craftsmanship at Taylor,
an Officer Gets Three
Balls in His Body.

! GALVESTON, July I5-About S:3
10 night, d shooting ARRAY occurred a
the residence of julius Gensig, bette
known as "Jinks, the hackman," be
tween him and Claude Cross
lands attention to Mis-;
Gensig, resulting in Gensig gettlne
bullet in the thigh.
Grassland is married man, but is
applying for a divorce. He has
been paying aSsiduous court to
Miss Gensig. To this her
father objected. Last night Grassland
called, and took the young lady to the
beach, not returning from there until
quite late. She was afraid to go home
and spent the night with Mrs. Polly,
lady friend. Her father being cruel
to her, she sought place, to-day,
where she could earn her own living.
ihis evening, in company with Cross
land, she visited her fathers residence
TO get her clothes and was met by her
father at the gate. He told her she
could not enter. She told him what she
came for, when he permitted her to
enter the house.
Gensig then turned upon Grassland,
npbraided him and said one of them
had to die. Grassland remarked: "I
don't think that necessary; that hls mo-
tives were honorable; that as soon as he
obtained a divorce, he intended mar
rying his daughter. Gensig turned,
and went into the house. Grassland
heard the daughter remonstrating,a and
presently Gensig came to the door with
a revolver, which he pointed at Cross
land. The daughter sprang forward,
seized the pistol and turned the
muzzle upward, when it went
off in the air. She then
dashed out into the yard,
seized Grassland, and was hurrying
i'm out of the yard, followed by the
rate father, who fired five shots at the
deeing couple. Grassland turned, and
tired one shot, taking effect as stated.
Grassland was arrested and gave
bond for $3.50, to appear at the prelim-
mary examination, and was released.
Jenks was conveyed in the house
and medical treatment summoned.
The wound is not serious.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
A Horrible Tragedy.

CHARLOTTE, N. c. July 14.-At
Mount Holly station, IL miles from
Charlotte, the negroes had a festival
Saturday night. Eli Baringer insist
ed wrong change had been given
him. A dispute arose. Razors flew
and Baringer fell to the floor, his head
hanging to the trunk by a piece OF
skin only.
Lotion Martin got ? pittol ball in the
brain. Brass knuckles and slung
shots did deadly work. About II
negroes were hurt. Three negroes
were arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
1T PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, July 1.-THE an
niversary of the taking of the bastile
was celebrated to-day in Rentz's park
by the French residents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
NOBLE OLD ROMAN.
speech of Ex-senator Thurman in the
Nominees

speech of Ex-senator Thurman in the
Nominees.
COLUMBUS. O., July4 mo demon
stration occurred over the Chicago
nominations here till Judge Thurman
arrived home last night. when he was
met at the depot by several thousands
with band and a liberal display of
bandanpas. and a grand display of
fireworks all over the city. Carriages
were in waiting for himself and par
ty, decorated with flags, and behind
these the people fell in line with what
torches they could gather, most of
them carrying red handkerchiefs. The
line of march was continuous roar
of enthusiastic demonstrations and
brilliant display of fireworks, and on
a riying at Judge Thurman's resi-
6e1ce, the ex-senator rose in his car
riage and said:
sMy Friends and Neighbors:
should not be human being, and
would have no heart in my bosom
were not deeply touched by this ex
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17

ating an interest in things of the un
derstanding to guide us, we give
statement of the objects of element q
ry education. They are:
j. To give the child the power to ge'
| accurate knowledge through the use
| of his senses
2. The power to express this knowl
edge clearly and methodically in
speech. writing and drawing.
3. The power to get out of books
what is in them.
4. The power to use numbers skill
fully.
The first is secured by the study of
things. 1t should not be the teach
ing of what child will learn fnr
himself. but what he will not.
DR.. A. G. Barry, DR.. Lyman 9.
Draper. DR.. j. i. Pickard, Col Jo' II
.. McMyron- DR.. sam Fellows i'll
lowed in the discussion iu
the council. The subject of p,di-
goguery as science was dis
cussed by Dr.. VIM. Harris, of ihe
Concord school Of philosophy; j. :.
Hall, i. l.. D., of Harvard uniVersifv:
Prof. c. o. Thompson, of Indiana, an ii
others.
The educational institute of North
America, III convention, was All
dressed by Jas. McAllister, of PM
adelphia. Subject: "To what extent
can the kindergarten become part of
The puellc school system"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
FROM SAN MARCOS.
Out on BOnd-Re1igious Items-Wild
Dude Captured.

Out on Bond-Religious Items-Wild
Dude Captured.
SAN MARCOS, July 12.-Gus Scrut-
chus, charged with killing Gary, is
now out under bond.
Ten accessions have been made tc
the Christian church here this week
Rey. Mr.. French, of the Presbyterian
church, will baptize twelve Mexican:
to morrow. at o'clock p. m. They
are the first Mexican Catholic families
that has ever been baptized in Pres
byterian church here.
1t is getting to be wonderful dry il
these parts. Business is very slack
although there is not a vacant house
in town. The carpenters are al
busy.
The Methodists will hold their CAM
meeting in August.
Marshal Prince only captured on,
wild dude this week.
Our city is quiet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
SPORTING NOTES.

Racing at the Chicago Driving Park.
CHICAGO, July 14.-Eighth day oi
the Chicago Driving park summer
trotting meeting. Weather calm, cool,
cloudy, the track fast.
First race-2:22 class, pacing; un-
finished, Saturday. Bessie NJ, 0 /;
Fritz, 2 2 1 2; Chestnut Star, 3 4;
Nellie Shaw, o 4. Time, 2:2015, 20,
q, IN.
Second race-2:21 class, trotting.
Phil. Thompson, 2 1 1; Zoo b., 2
2 4 2; Emma, 3 8; drawn. Time
2221S. :,
Third race-2:27 class, trotters; un-
finished on account of approaching
darkness. First heat was dead heat
between Frank Lander and Linwood,
Second and fourth heats were won
by Lander; third and sixth by Ade-
laide.
The fifth race was won by Prince.
Time, 2:21; 2:1S4; 2:204; 1:21H;
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
The Ohio Campaign.

COLUMBUS. o., July 15.-The demo-
cratic executive committee met this
afternoon, with all except four mem
bers present either in person or by
proxy. The time of the session was
spent in discussion of plans for operat-
ing the campaign, and it was decided
to begin work at once, to carry the
state, possibly at both the October and
November elections. Among the mat
ters considered was the raising OF
funds. The committee adjourned to
July "a, when headquarters will be
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
A Singular ACCIDENT.

PITTsBURG, July, 14-The Cambria
county republican convention to-day
nominated Gen. j. M. Campbell for
congress. A dispatch from Johns
town, Pa, says: This morning while
Zachariah Taylor, aged 18, was putting
in reel at the Cambria Iron
works, a red hot rod, by
some means, was thrown over his
head and drawn tightly around his
neck, almost decapitating him, and
literally roasting the neck and should
ers. Thos. O'neil, another workman,
sprang to his assistance, and with bare
hands, UNFINISHED the rod. O'Neil is
terribly burned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
LOST AT SEA.
Account of the Wreck of a Schooner
ina Hurricane.

Account of the Wreck of a Schooner
in a Hurricane.
NEW YORK, July 15.-The Times
has a story from Philadelphia, cf the
loss of the schooner Deborah ii,
Deverty. from Richmond .or Albany,
with cargo of gas coal.
The vessel sailed June IL, with a
crew consisting of the captain, mate,
steward and eight men before the mast
besides having on board the captains
wife and child, and wife of the stew
ard.
On the night of June %, during a
hurricane that swept the Atlantic
coast, the schooner was seen to foun-
der s miles off Pebble beach, on the
New Jersey coast. No assistanc
could be rendered. A diver later Wis.
tied the wreck and made out the name
Debraoh FL. Deverty on the stern
Since then the weather has been such
he has been unable to make examina
ton. He saw what he took to be &
man lashed to the helm. He thinks
the bodies of the two women and chill
dren are in the cabin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
Examining Into Their Affairs

NEW YORK, July 14.-A private
examination OF members of the firm of
Fisk s. Hatch, bankers, was held to-
day at their office, in regard to the re-
cent failure. The New York savings
institution, Daniel Dodd. president of
the bank, deposited about 50 100000 in
Unit d States bonds with the firm,
which belonged to the bank and. no
security being given, the testimony
taken to-day was in regard to the ma
ture OF the transactions between
Presid, mt Dod6 and-the firm of Fisk
q Hatch. 1t was not made public.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
Firms Suspended.

Atlanta, GA, July 14.--W. H.
Wilder 81 Son, furniture, Albany, Ga,
have suspended. The house was es-
tablished many years, did good
trade, and had a moderate
line of credit. Clayatt & Rar-
vey, grocery store, at Clayatvilie,
made an assignment. They succeeded
]. NJ. Clayatt & Son, in January 1882
They had also had branch in Flori-
da, which was burned last fall, and
uninsured. This and inability to make
collections compelled them to go un
| der
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
AWAY OUT WEST.
ihinss in Runnels COunty-CrOps-N


Things in Runnels County-Crops-NIis
sionary Baptists-Rain Needed.
RUNNELs, July 15.-Runnels is on
the boom. A $4,000 Jail is now i'm
course of construction, and will be
completed by the first of November,
and as many as twelve or fifteen
stores and dwellings are now going
up.
The Missionary Baptists have lust
closed a protracted meeting, which
was very successful, as fifteen new
ones Joined. They will hold another
meeting at Marshall, seven miles from
here, next week.
There has not been any stage rob-
berry here of late.
Farmers are about through harvest
Ing, and will have their wheat con-
Verted into flour soon, which will be
large crop. Sheep are in fine con-
dition.
d, There is some complaint about not
having rain, but it is supposed there
VIII have to be some prayers offered
TO our good Lord to send some of the
great refreshment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
ANOTHER FAILURE.

CHICAGO, July 15.-G. R. Newell &
Co, of Minneapolis, took charge of the
business OF j. K. Armsby & Co., of
this city, to-day, one of the
largest films in the canned goods busi-
ness,as successors of the firm, which was
embarrassed by the failure, last week,
OF j. M. Smith & Co., st. Paul. and en-
deavored to take possession of that
business, but the law of Minnesota
would not permit it. Liabilities, $780,
600, of which 100000 is secured.
Fhe firm had been rated at 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
A PIow Firm Snsnenned.

CHICAGO. ILL, July 14.-The Daily
News Rock Island special says the
heavy plow manufacturing firm of b.
ID. Buford 81 Co., assigned. Liabilities
estimated at 100000, of which about
$4,000 is In trust deed to w. H.
Singer. of the iron and steel firm of
Singer, Mimic Il Co. The Pittsburg
assets are not definitely known but It
is believed the firm has over $2OO,OOO
worth of plows distributed through
out the northwest. besides a factory
here and mines in Colorado.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
Tender Footed Editor.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, July 15.-Hon.
VIM. Purcell. editor of the Union,
was granted leave of absence until af-
ter November, at his own request, be
cause he says he cannot, with justice
to the party, credit to the paper, or
honor to himself, conduct the Union
during the present political campaign
He has also sent his resignation as /;
presidential eIector to Chairman Man
ming of the democratic state COM
nofttQn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-17
.Iaatification at So. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, July 15.-Another large
democratic meeting to ratify theno
ination of Cleveland and Hendricks,
was held at Me- camille hall tonight.
The hall was packed, and in the mat
ter OF quality, the audience was
greatly superior to tnat of the open air
meeting last night. Among the
speakers were Gen. S. Hooker and
Mr.. Martin, of Mississippi; J. w.
Hardy, OF Chicago; Congressman
Broadhead, and ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor n. j. Coleman, of st. Louis, all
of whom made ringing speeches,
which were enthusiastically received
and Justify applauded.