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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Infected Jersey Cattle.

WASHINGTON, August 81. = DR..
Salmon, of the agricultural depart
ment, has made report to Col. Car
man, acting commissioner. upon the
outbreak of pleuro- pneumonia among
Jersey cattle in Illinois. He says, in
part: "This is the most serious out.
break that has occurred for long
time, and unless prompt action is TAX
en- to lstop it, the Jersey
will be ruined and pleuro-pneu-
monia beyond control. Several
of the finest herds in the state are
now infected. One infected animal in
a herd examined, is worth $500. Some
animals in these herds are worth more
than that, and two of the herds con-
tain over forty head each.
DR.. Salmon further says: "The state
authorities have agreed to cooperate
with the government in eXtetminat-
ing the disease. Acting Commissioner
Carman has telegraphed him. Take
all the means deemed necessary and
to the full extent"
Officials at the agricultural depart
ment say this is the first time pleuro-
pneumonia has appeared in the west.
They will make every effort to pre-
vent the spreading of the disease.
DR.. Salmon, with four or five assist
ants. is at present engaged in trying
to discover the parts of the country
from which the cattle were originally
shipped. The report of DR.. Salmon,
which is a lengthy one, was antici-
pated i'll all its main features by the
associated press dispatch from Chi.
cago published this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

their camp from Woods Run to Prin-
gle Grove. Neel's whole force is
working to-day, and a large number
returned to work. There is great ex-
element but no outbreak is antici-
pated.
COAL CENTRE, PA, August 21.-
The prisoners were placed in Odd Eel
lows hall, at California, Pa, under
guard and were removed to Washing
ton county jail, in wagons tonight.
The men were in the best of humor
and cheered Justify as they were driven
off. The wives of many were present
to encourage them and say goodbye,
Recruits had been ARRIVING at camp
all day, from the lower parts, and not
less than 400 will sleep there tonight.
A special officer, who is guard
ing the coal operators property,
says he will crest the balance, if they
attempt to interfere with working
miners, and while the strikers prom.
iseto do nothing unlawful, feeling
OF uneasiness prevails among property
holiers and people living in the vicin-
ity of the mines
President McBsidA. of the miners
union, arrived from the Ohio central
region tonight, where he had been in
consultation with miners and opera
tors. He states the miners will begin
work again tomorrow morning, and
continue until September l at the old
rate
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
ECHOES FROM HOUSTON.
Special TsI:gTam 70 the statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HOUSTON, August 21.-The conven.
tlel met at $50 a. m. to complete its
+ labors. The following were chosen:
Electors at large: McCrary, OF
Bexar; Hare, of Grayson; F. L. John
ston. OF Shelby, and J. B. Peteet, of
| Camp.
The alteJnates were elected by ac-
clamation.
The following district electors were
recommended and elected:
First congressional diStrict-John
=. McComb, of Montgomery; j. r.
Cooper, alternate.
Second district Peyton F. Edwards
Ed. Adams. alternate.
Third district-W. Finney,of Smith:
w. q. Jones. of Hunt, alternate.
Fourth distrlct-H. G. Henson: C.
ID. Groce, alternate.
Fifth DISTRICT. L. Matlock. of
Montague; w. b. Penn, alternate.
Sixth district--W. f. Ramsey and
q. r. Gibson.
Seventh district. B. Webb; j. 3.
Stubbs, alternate.
Elghth-R. III. Phe. ps, C. B. Collins.
Ninth-G. w. Tyler, w. w. Searcy.
Tenth. L. Breckenridge, w. w.
Martin, Blanco.
Eieyenth-K. K. Leggett, W. R.
For chairman of the executive COM
mlttee the following were nominated.
Thomas F. West, OF Jack county: B
Bear.
First Ballot West, AS; Bwyer.
12S; Barry, 1893.
Second Ballot-Barry. 285; West,
l96. (West withdrew in favor of |
Barry, Barry nominated by arclanla- |
tion).
1t was moved and carried that sena- |
torlal districts send in their names for |
members of the executive committee. |
State Executive Committee. F.
Barry, of Corsicana, chairman, Ist
senatorial district, s B. Tackerberry.
blanco county; I'd, r. T. Miner, Rusk
county; Sd, w. II. Pope, Harrison
county; 4th, s. A. Whitley, Cass coun-
Y; 9th, }. ): S - Hunt county: 9th,
r. n. Stafford, Wood county; 7th, J.
Z. Goocn, Anderson county; 9Th, B.
;. F., Houston county; 9th, II.
'cherffius, Harris county; 10th, Joseph
4. Owens, Galveston county; 18th, S.
I. HARDWOOD, Gonzales county; 18th,
w. R; 18th, Ed R. Sinks; 14th,
lenard Isaacs, Milan county, 18th,
:. d. Lillard, Freestone countys 10Th,
left Word jr., Dallas county; 18th,
Thomas III. Murray, Grayson; 18th,
EFT Gunter; 10th, II. j. Browning,
9th, Lie. Sparkman, Wise county;
list, Arson Rainey, Ellis county; 22d,
I. 81. Rogers, McLennan county; 23d,
!. a. Edison, Hamilton county; oath;
!. L. Threadgill; 18th, r. Kone, Hayes
ounty; Goth, S. F. Grimas; 9th, Sol
stewart; 2Sth, w, Grossly; 10Th, ].
Il. Moore, Shackleford county; Both,
}. L.. Lockitt, Bosque COUNT; 31st,
7. w. Dunn, Fannin county.
All were elected by reclamation.
The convention thereupon adjourn
d sine die. II
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
FROM SAN MARCOS.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN MARCOS, August 22.-We were
to-day visited by another fire. About
half past eleven O'Clock the alarm of
fire was given, when it was found that
the dwelling house of John Richard s
was on fire. But it was too late to
save it. The entire house and con-
tents were destroyed. Loss, about
$4,000; no insurance. The fire orig
mated from stove. Our fire compa-
ny deserve great credit for their
promptness. They worked like
Turks" Had it not been for tn II
faithful work the barn and contents,
also few outhouses, would have
been destroyed. This is their second
experience with fire. From their
movements. etc., one would have
thought that they were old hands at
the business.
Rain badly needed, but too late for
the cotton crop.
The county convention meets to-
morrow.
Business dull.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
GALVESTON HORROR.

GALVESTON, August I9.-Three
miles down the island, hidden from
the beach drive by high sand hills, is
an isolated dairy. kept by Chas. Juner5
man, who together with his wife aud
a hired man, are the only occupants Of
the extensive premises. This even
ing. according to custom, Junermau
came to the city with milk, and, on
his return, was greeted with the CORY
spectacle of his wife bleeding and in
sensible in BET, from the d III
BILE effects of terrible
Ratchet wound in the head aud
an outrageous assault to which
she had evidently been subjected. On
being restored to Consciousness Ms
Junerman stated that, feeling indis-
posed, she threw herself on the bed
and went to sleep. Shortly thereaftt
she was aroused by stealthy foOtste 9s
and, looking up discovered the hires
man. The recognition was nntn Il
but before she could divine mis- inc :
lions he sprang upon her aud d. !
her stunning blow on tae heed y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
WarOf Rates.

CHICAGO, August, The indica-
tons of war of rates to the seaboald
both in freight and passenger, grow
more pronounced. The fact was
made public this morning that the
t. unk line arbiirators had awarded
the Grand Trunk IL per cent of east
bound freight. General Manager
Spicer Of the Grand Trunk says the
road will not accept the award, as it
is one and seven-tenths less than the
commissioners recommendations and
that road will withdraw from the pool.
Officials of the same road claim
Commissioner Fink had suggested to
other roads in the trunk line passen-
ger pool to make common war on the
Grand Trunk. They assert their road
Is in good position for the fight and
assert, further, when the time comes
it will be a severe one. The opinion
in railroad circles is that open wal
will result in a few days, and that
rates will drop to very low figure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Michigan Greenbacl, Platform,

DETROIT, August 21.-The green
hackers met this morning. After a
heated discussion a resolution in favor
of fusion was adopted. A platform was
adopted, which reaffirms the national
platform; commends Buffers letter,
which is worthy Of hearty endorse
ment at the polls; deplores the condi-
ton of the manufacturing mercan-
tile, producing and laboring classes,
which is attributed to contraction of
the volume of money and excessive
taxation; favors immigration
of industrious foreigners; de-
mands of the e.. legislature
an enactment of a mechanics lien,
giving to labor the first lien for wages
due, or to become due; denounces the
system of contract labor; asks the
amendment of the bureau of labor
and statistics; demands the protection
of the lives and health OF employees in
industrial institutions; believes the
minority stockholders should be rep
resented in management; demands
the enactment of a just system of
taxation; heartily commends the ad-
of Gov. Begole.
Gov. Begole was then nominated by
reclamation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
LOgan'S JOurneyinpS.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, August 22.-
GEE. Logan was received with the
greatest demonstration of enthusiasm
by the soldiers at the Battle Creek re-
ulion. After his speech he spent an
hour shaking hands with crowds of
people. He passed through here at
aeon, going TO Niles and Michigan
City, touching at smaller towns. He
will arrive at Pullman tomorrow af-
ternoon in time to meet a committee
from Chicago, VIII will escort him to
the reception at Chicago Saturday
evening.
A delegation met the train at the
first station east of Michigan City,
and on its arrival the vice presidential
candidate was greeted with a salute
OF artillery. Gen. Logan appeared,
and was introduced by DR.. G. M.
Sherman.
AT Michigan City, Indiana, the citi-
zens gathered at the station this after
noon to greet Gen. Logan as he passed.
He spoke briefly complimenting the
citizens on the position their town
had gained as the results of their en-
beavers. He was glad to observe
that Indiana was keeping pace with
the advancement of the country.
Cheers and Misunderstanding followed
the conclusion of his speech.
Gen. A. A. Alger, republican candi-
date for governor; Gen. Joseph t.
Torrance and others, accompanied
Senator Logan on the trip through
Michigan. Gen. Logan will reach
Chicago tomorrow afternoon and will
be rendered reception there in the
nUoniDn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

last Wednesday, taking the combina,
ton to the inner safe, and it is likely
his absence will continue for some
time. The condition of the bank can
not be ascertalned.
Until the examination is made and
the safe is opened, great excitement
prevails, and it Is feared depositors
will loose heavily.
1t is learned that early in 1879 Ros-
well Burrows, one of the wealthiest
mN in western New York, died. leav-
ing an estate of between $780,
600 and 100000. The exec
utors were his wife, her son,
William r. Burrows. his son-in-law,
Alex Stuart and A. S. Warner, and it
is thought there has been crookedness
IN the management OF this estate on
the part of Warner, and the fear of
exposure and prosecution caused him
to leave home. Warner, since 1879,
has had almost sole charge of the es
tate. He has specialized in stocks and
is supposed TO have lost considerable
money in Wall street.
Sometime ago efforts We're made in
the courts to GUST him as executor,
and a legal decision to this effect was
rendered. Nothing is known as to
how much of the estate is left.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
IRON MANUFACTURERS.

CLEVELAND, August 22.-The Iron
Trade Review to-day received the
following:
LOUISVILLE, August 22.-Up to
Tue day night 323Ifurnaces, represent
ing an annual capacity of 100000
tons capacity, are out of blast, and
agree to remain so. Furnaces, repre-
senting 10000 tons, use all they make,
or have contracted their entire prod
uct, and are not sellers Of iron. OF the
remaining 100000, who make
iron for the market, those of 100000
tons capacity agree to restrict produc-
ton to western pig iron. The associ-
alton has just issued circular amend
ing the proposition by asking partici-
pants to leave non sellers as well as
idle furnaces ouL of the calculation,
as non-sellers do not affect stock in
either way. This will undoubtedly
be adopted, in which case the move
ment promises TO be a success.
(Signed GEO. III. HULL & Co.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
THE BROKEN BANK.

| ALBION, August % There is ex
IRENE quiet and no inquiriDg at Bur.
rows bank this morning. There is
great confidence that all the deposit
Ors viii be paid, seems to sexisr. Mrs
Burrows, with her son, W. II. Bur
rows, returned to Albion from Bos.
ton, last Friday. Mrs. Burrows saws
| the statement circulated to the effect
that the Albion people had perfect
confidence in A. g Warmer, was incor.
rect. she said she had been irving
for years, to get him to balance the .ac-
counts, but without avail. War.
ner had promised to do
not right, and believed Warner
commenced irregularities before her
husbands death, he being laid up for
some time with broken hip. She
had no confidence in Warmers homes
ty.
w. r. Burrows, who is very iii, was
also seen. He said, having decided
Warner could not be induced to make
an account willingly, he took steps
last spring to induce him to do SO. He
gave w. r. Caulkins, in whom, at the
Time, ne had confidence, power of at
torney to enable him to get certain
bonds and mortgages, deposited in the
bank vault at Albion, which he
did. These bonds and mortga-
ges we're deposited in Boston,
but, afterwards, Burrows said he was
convinced that Caulkins was not his
friend, ana so gave Warner another
power of attorney. He says Warner
got large portion of the securities in
Boston, and supposes he, has made
way with them. He says he has not,
and never has, had confidence in War
rem.
Billiard & Sawyer, attorneys for W.
A. Pdrmely, caused an attach ment to
be issued to the sheriff against A. S.
Warner. Parmely's claim against
Warner is over $4,000 for money
loaned.
Thos. Williams, hank examiner, has
been sent here by the comptroller of
currency. He proceeded Immediately
to the bank, took charge. VIM Corkill |
and Asa B. Norcross, experts sent by
Sergeant and Greenleaf to open the |
vault, are drilling the door. Lorenzo |
Burrows, jr., and Judge Burro ws, of |
Buffalo, left Albion for New York |
last night. Correspondents of the |
bank, in Rochester. were |
and the bank of Monroe
When the Orleans National bank |
opened its doors this morning a sm9ll |
number Of depositors drew ont small |
of cash each, and f. K. Hart,
said the bank was ready to
pay all dues.
The Virginia coal mine, belonging
o Burrows estate, never paid Ovid
ends.
E K. Hart said he thought the de
oositors in the First National bank
y cIlld lose very small amount, if !!
my.
The vault of the First National bank
will probably not be opened for three or
our days. Bank Examiner Williams
S positive depositors will all be paid
n full. Cashier Coan is also of the
anne opinion. Williams states no
list of depositors will be
,iven out until he knows where the
,ank stands. County I treasurer Wall
las about $4,000 in county and trust
bonds in the First National bank.
Williams will remain until the inves-
igation is completed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Resubmissiye Republicans,

TOPEKA, August 21.-The republic
can resubmission convention re-as-
sembled to-day with rather slim
att ndance.
The conference committee reported
that no conference had yet been held,
owing to the failure of the democratic
convention to appoint similar COM
mittee. They. however, offered res
olution considering it inexpedient, at
this time, to nominate a state ticket,
advising re-submission republicans to
look to the standing of candidates for
the legislature, gubernatorial and jul
dicial offices, regarding resubmission.
and support none who will not
pledge themselves for resubmission,
aud complimenting Governor Click
for the manly and honorable course
he has takeo, the fight he has made in
behalf of the personal liberties of the
people of Kansas.
An animated discussion ensued on
the resolutions, aud final action was
deferred until a conference could be
had
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
KANSAS DEMOCRACY.

TOPEKA, KANs., August 21.-The
democratic state convention re-assem-
Dled this morning. and permanently
organized by the election of Col. A. S.
Everett, chairman, and III. Miles
Moore, secretary. Col. Everett, on
taking the chair, made quite long
speech, in which he denounced the
republican party, took strong grounds
against the prohibitionists, and made
an earnest appeal for resubmission
to the people of the prohibitory
amendment; extolled the democratic
party; eulogized its presidential NOM
inees, and predicted their election.
The committee on resolutions then
reported the platform which, endorses
the resolutions of the Chicago conven-
ton, and the candidates nominated by
that body; commends the administers
ton of Governor Click as wise and
pure, and names number of marked
advantages to people and state OBJ
tanned by it; congratulates the people
of the state on the successful estab.
lishment, by law. of board of railway
commissioners with enactments for
their guidance, which has result ed In
a material reduction of passenger fare
and the guaranteeing to the producer
and shipper stable tariffs for tn,
transportation of various products
demands that the good work of re
storing public lands to the state 10
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
PEACE CONVENTION.
Resolutions Adopted Thanks to Glad
stone-Dynamite Denounced.

Resolutions Adopted Thanks to Glad
stone-Dynamite Denounced.
NEW LONDON, August 22-The
peace convention at Mystic, adjourned,
to-day. after adopting resolutions call
ing for the abolition of the military
system in Connecticut and of capital
punishment. Resolutions were also
adopted as follows:
Resolved, That the thanks of the
civilized world are due to Mr.. Glad
stone for his efforts to avoid addi-
tional bloodshed in Egypt.
Resolved, That any iattempt to ac-
quire additional territory by the Uni
ted States by armed force deserves
the severest reprobation.
Resolved, That we protest against
the dynamite policy, and counsel all
friends Of the good cause in Ireland
or elsewhere, not to use violent
threats, or carnal weapons
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homestead settlement be contin-
ued until the last acre is
recovered. and that corporations
and foreign powers be not permitted
to acquire and fence in tracts of lands
to the injury of settlers; declares all
public lands of the United St2ies
should be open to actual settlement,
and, therefore, favors the oJening to
settlers OF such land in the Indian
Territory; denounces the arrest and
removal of actual settlers from
such lands by the Unit
ed States troops. and declares
the refusal by the United States gov
eminent to permit the question relat-
ing TO titles to the land in the So
called indian Territory, to be deci1ed
by tie United States court to be an
outrage on all citizens and a cowardly
evasion of a direct call to answer
to such citizens; pledges to the labor
ing classes the protecting hand OF Of
fetal authority and of power in their
struggle for life and happiness; OPP
poses the importation of pauper labor
under contract to compete with citi-
Zens. and opposes convict labor as be-
our country.
On the subject of prohibition, the |
resolutions declare that the constitu- |
tional prohibition has been fruitful of |
1iScord, perjury and discrimination, |
and has not lessened the evils Of in-
but rather destroyed the
pure freside influence which must
De the loving power, controlling
he appetite of the weak and waywar0;
hat it has never been endorsed, acqui- |,
seed in by a majority of our PEE ole.
hat it is an assault upon the -.ersonai
liberty OF the citizen; tina. 1t has de-
troyed ana literally Sonfscated pri-
.aIe properly VIII out compensation,
no 4 Is not IN np.imony with the spirit
! Tree PIE to dictate to the indi-
luual WHAT he shall eat, drink or
b en- I'D what religion, if any he
nD profess.
IN view of the foregoing and other
easons, we demand a resubmisslon OF
he prohibitory amendment and I
hedge ourselves to work INCREASINGLY
or this object. We demand a repeal
Il the present law FOR the enforce
nent of prohibition, and in it's stead a
veil regulated license system rigidly
nforced, whereby the interests of
rue temperance men be promoted and
liberty of citizens restored, and
We reiterate the views of your
worthy candidate in his
9tter of acceptance, that laws IN
ecessarily interfering with the
abits and customs, or with any of the
loral sentiments of the civilized ,
Torld, and which are consistent with |
God citizenship and the public well
ire, are unwise and veXatious.
The resolutions were unanimously
dopted.
A committee of seven was then ap-
ointed to confer with the committee /
ppointed last night by the resubmis.
on convention.
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HINES ON FIRE.

SHAMoKIN, PA, August PA FIRE
broke out here yesterday in the Buck
Ridge mine. fifteen hundred feet from
the surface. The company bought
the Green back colliery adjoining ,sthe
workings Of which are higher than
those of the Buck Ridge colliery.
The intention was to bore a hole SO
feet in length from Greenback to
Buck Ridge colliery, turn the creek
into both collieries, and, by flooding
them, put out the fire. While the
men were engaged in this work to-
day, the gas suddenly poured in from
the burning mine, and, before they
could escape, seven men fell victims
to the deadly gas. 1t is impossible to
reach their bodies, as both mines are
full of gas and the fire is increasing.
I leven mules were also burned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
POLLUTING THE RIVER.

PHILADELPHIA, August 22.-The
CITY solicitor Obtained warrants to-
day for the arrest of several mill
owners, and others, for polluting the
Schuylkiil river. from which the
greater part Of the city is supplied
with drinking water. The report of
an expert shows, among other pollut-
ing refuse, that from public
water closets, dye houses, and
all kinds of mills are drained
directly into the stream. Among the
matter discharged 1ato the river
within the city limits, are bluestone
analiLe dye, soda. ash and water, after
washing rags. and shoddy waste in 6
number of factories.
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Miners Quit Work. .

COLUMBUS, O, August % III the
miners at Sandy Creek valley, along
the Ohio Central railway, our " ork
to-day, Union miners are now all out
IN both valleys. The cause for quit.
ting, at Sandy creek. is said to be be-
cause some cars OF the Hooking
Valley syndicate were being used
The usual 80 cents was looked
for by the miners September 1,
but the operators now say no more
coal will be mined at a higher figure
than 80 cents. AS this valley was the
principal support of idle miners of the
Hooking region, it is now thought
the CRISIS in the strike will soon be
reached. TROUBLES feared from some
OuartarS
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striking Coal Miners.

Coal CENTRE, Pa, August a.
The striking coal miners, to the num-
Der of $50, marched to Greenfield this
morning with brass bard and flags
fiying, and quietly permitted Deputy
Sheriff Mcclure and his aides to arrest
them on a charge OF conspiracy and
refusal to assist the officer in the dis
charge of his duty. All but President
Castillo waived hearing and, in de
fault of $500 bail, each was committed
to jail CASTILLO gave bail and was
released. The miners have removed