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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Destructive Storm.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., August 25.-By
the recent storm at Carbonear two
houses were destroyed, trees were up
rooted, and at Outer Cove, 15 fishing
smacks were lost. The schooners,
Petrol and Elizabeth, were lost in
White Bay, and a fishing smack, with
four men and two lady passengers,
was lost off Cape Broyle. 1t is re-
ported large number of ships were
lost in st. Georges Bay, but no par
ticulars are received.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Ohio Strikers.

COLUMBUS, o., August 26.-A
Buchtel. o., special states that miners
are coming in from the surrounding
country, and most bitter feeling
exists between the strikers and guards
on duty. When the new men were
put in the mines to-day, the strikers
obstructed the road, but were finally
driven back by Pinkerton's men. One
aged striker was knocked down by
the guard, and one arm broken. The
guard was arrested and bound over in
the sum of $500, Threats are made
and the best sources of information
anticipate trouble soon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
A Warrant for Warner,

BOSTON, August 26-A special from
Albion says: W. r. Caulkins, OF Bos-
ton, is here for the purpose of secur-
ing warrant for the arrest of Albert
s. warner, the missing president of
the First National bank. The district
attorney says the papers have betI,
placed in his hands by Judge Bur
rows, of Buffalo, on which he will, at
once, begin criminal proceedings
against Warner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
BANK ROBBERY.
A Lad Secures the Combination and
$4,000 in Cash.

n Lad Secures the Combination ant
$4,000 in Cash.
MINNEAPOLIS, August 26.-The
Journals st. Paul special says: Some
time between Saturday night and
Monday evening, the Peoples bank, at
corner of Seventh and Sibley streets
was robbed of $4,000 by some person
in possession of the combination, as
its vaults and locks were found intact
and perfect. The bank officials are
confident that the criminal is E.
Mason, 16 years old, and book-keeper
in the bank, who has been missing
since the robbery was discovered. Of
hcials claim to know the whereabouts
OF Mason, and say he will be in Gus
tody in a few hours. The safe COM
bination was in possession of Cashier
Rittenhouse, and how the boy secured
it is a mystery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Fatally Shot.

CINCINNATI, August 26.-Early this
morning Thos. Bernadi, saloon keeper
came to a fruit stand, Fifth and Vine
stree is, and shot Giovanni de Paol.
inflicting what is supposed to be q
mortal wound. 1t is not clearly
known whether it was accidental oI
Intentional.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
STRIKERS RESORT TO VIOLENCE TO
ASSAULT A PRIVATE RESI-
DENOE WITH STONES.
A Very Young BOOk-Keeper
Makes a Big Haul at
st. Paul, Mimi.
Labor Troubles Among Miners
in Pennsylvania and at
Buchtel, Ohio.
The TallapOOsa-Tes OF
those on Board the
Schooner Lowell.
Violence by Strikers.

CHICAGO, August 26-The police
were called upon TO quell the trouble
between the striking and non-union
brick-layers in the town of Lake,
north of this city, this morning. The
strikers attacked the non.unicn men
Employed in one of the yards, but
were driven away. The former then
visited the yard operated by a man
named Blendahl, where they were
again driven off. They then assault
ed the residence of Blendahl with
stones, seriously injuring Mrs. Blen-
dahl, then dispersed on the arrival of
the police.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Situation at Coal Centre.

PITTsBURG, August 26.-At the
Coal Centre miners camp this evening,
$50 miners, with three brass bands,
arrived on the steamer Alice, from
the lower pools. The strikers are very
jubiIant and claim for every arrest
made, there will be four recruits. OPP
orator Neel went to Pititburg to take
counsel whether the miners camp, If
maintained for the purpose it is, can
not be broken up and the miners
forced to leave. 1t is held by some
that merely maintaining it is a viola
tiOn of law,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Fasting Girl.

Fort PLANE, N. Y, August 25.-
Kate Smolsey, the sick and fasting
girl, is in about the same condition as
the past few days; apparently not
much weaker. She is conscious and
converses with her family; takes no
nourishment, and desires nothing to
swallow and no drink OF any kind.
This is her 167th day of herfast.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
TEXAS. THURSDAY, AUGUST. %. 1884.

the lead from the fall of the flag
from Powhattan and Tolu, the race
being ran from the start to the finish
in that order, Modesty winning easily;
Powhattan, I'd; Tolu, Sd. Time-2:38.
Third Race-Haddicap sweepstakes
All ages-1115 miles-Won by Fred
O.; Euclid, second; Nettle, third.
Time 2:43A.
Fourth Race-Was for a purse of
$500, for horses beaten at Saratoga in
1884, and not having run race since
July 15-One mile-Won by Roserie;
The Admiral, second; Empress, third.
Time AZ
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Assignee's Sale.

NEW YORK, August 25.-The as
signee CT Halsted, Haynes Il Co. to
day begsp the sale of their stock,
which will last four days. The price
obtained on black and white check
goods averaged Al cents, being only
half the market value. Assorted
colors brought Al cents. Full prices
were obtained for dress goods.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Female Walking Match,

PITTsBURG, August 25.-There was
a good attendance this morning at the
female six days go-as-you-please
walking contest, at the coliseum.
Score, 80 p. m, thirteen hours and
half after the start: Anderson, 81
miles, 5 laps; Douglass, 81 miles, 6
laps; Tobias, 81 miles, IA laps; Kill
bury, 49 miles, 19 laps; Cleveland, AZ
miles, 3 laps; Morton, 80 miles, 10
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
A Jail Threatened.

LYNCHBURG, VA, August 25.-The
Lynchburg home guard are under
arms awaiting orders from the sheriff
of Amherst county to resist a threat
ened attack on the Jail. Under great
evaporation. Eldridge Morris, a prom
inent young farmer, of that county,
Saturday, threw boot jack at Lou
Green, "a negro woman, and broke her
skull. She died. The assault was
provoked by gross insults to
Eldridge's mother. A posse of citi-
zens guarded the Jail last night. A
body of negroes assembled near the
court house, but no demonstration was
made. Trouble is feared tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Confession of Judgment.

JAMESTOWN, OAK, August 30
James E. Wallace, president of the
First National bank of this city, made
confession of Judgment to his brother,
Charles s. Wallace, of Newcastle,
Penn, for the sum of $4,000, and the
bank has suspended business. 1t is
understood depositors will be pro-
tected by the securities,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Drouth and the Crops,

WASHINGTON, August 25.-Prof.
Dodge, statistician, says reports show
crops have been somewhat damaged
by The drouth in Ohio, Indiana, ILL.,
nois and Kentucky. The injury.
however, was not suffitient to cause
any panicky feelings, as there are IN
dications that general crops will be
good.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Effects of the Late storm

DEERFIELD, MASS, August 26.-It
will cost 100000 to repair the damage
by the storm to the New London and
Northern railroad, and several thou
sand to repair the highways, the acres
of crops destroyed, and mountain
roads rendered impossible. Three
Young English students at the Moody
school were drowned while bathing
last evaninp
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Sons of Veterans.

PHILADELPHIA, August 26.-The
convention of the second grand divis-
ion of the Sons of Veterans took
place in this city this morning. In it
were represented New York, New
Jersey, Delaware. Pennsylvania, West
Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio
and the District of Columbia. The
preliminary meeting was private
There aye many members present IN
an unofficial capacity, from states
other than those mentioned. The
total number present is about 16O
drawn from all ranks and professions
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
MObbin@ Sailors.

MILWAUKEE, August 26.-An at
tempt was made to-day TO mob the
sailors from Chicago who came here
to ship for $150 on the schooners
Burton and Aldrich. The Milwaukee
union has refused to reduce wages
from So, as was done at other ports
on account of low freighJs. Police
protection was granted and no one
injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Albion Bank Failure.

ROCHESTER, August PA sched-
ule OF the Burrows s. estate at Albion,
as it existed in 1875, the date Of Bur
rows death, shows $1.I5aGQ0. The
saffeof the bank was oPened to day.
Examiner W vi illiams refu- u 20 reveal
the contents. EIi23 GiSna has com
menced an action in tine uprenie
court for the appointment OF a rreetfgg-
er of the First National bank
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Colored Reverend in Trouble.

COlOred Reverend in Trouble.
BALTIMORE, August 25.-In the
Baltimore convention of the colored
Methodist Protestant church, the COM
mittee appointed Saturday, to report
upon the eligibility of Rev. w. w.
Wilson, to The Office of president report
ed in favor of his suspension. which
was adopted. Charges of immortality,
maladmInistration, and other charges
were then preferred against him,
which were offered to the district
COMMITTEES.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Fire at a Lumber Mill.

SCRANTON, PA, August 26.-This
morning a fire burned the planning
mill of Joseph H. Arsley, at Hyde
Park. The office and large quanti-
ties of lumber were destroyed. At 2
a. m. the fire was spreading rapidly in
the direction of Main street. Several
houses were in flames, and as water is
scarce large amount of property will
be DESTROYED.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
What Fink Saws.

NEW YORK, August 25.-Commis-
sioner Fink says: "The railroad man
ayers will soon settle all differences.
A meeting of managers of tho roads
interested in the Pacific coast busi-
ness will be held at Saratoga. Sept.
2, and then, ! think, the trouble over
the tripartite agreement viii be set
tied /"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Base Ball,

BALTIMORE, August 26.-Metropol-
itan, 6; Baltimore, 1.
CINCINNATI, August 26.-Cincln-
natl, 5; Indianapolis, 4.
KANSAS CITY, August 26.-Cincin-
natl Unions, 3; Kansas City, l.
PITTsBURG, August 26-Columbus,
/ Louisville, g.
New YORK. August 26-Cleveland,
9: New Y ork, f.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Government Finances.

WASHINGTON, August 25.-The is
sue of silver dollars for the week
ended August 23 was $301 ,496; cor
responding period, last year, 1896, ,498
Payments from the treasury the pres
ent month to date, $23, 100000. This
includes $10,0OO.0O0 on account oi
pensions, and $2.500,00O on account oi
Alabama claims; $100O0,000 3 pei
cents. will be called in,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
British Taffy for Greedy.

PORTSMOUTH, August 26.-Lieut.
Greedy has received from Commodore
Cheyne, of the royal navy, a congrat-
ulatory dispatch, and an urgent tel
egram was also received from Capt.
Bedford, requesting Greely's presence
at a meeting of the British association
of Montreal, September 1. Lieutenant
aud Mrs. Greely will leave Wednesday
for Montreal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Steamers burned.

NEW ORLEANS, August 25.-A
Shreveport special says: This morn
ing the wharf boat Marie Louise and
the steamboat Shields, owned by the
Red River Coast line. were burned to
the waters edge in front of this city.
Everything on the two boats was de-
stroyed. Loss, S350,000. No loss Of
life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Warmers RascaIity.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, August &c.
Warner, president of the First ma
tional bank, of Albion, issued notes of
the Burrows estate to an amount ex-
ceeding the value of its real estate. 1t
is thought the depositorS will realize
nothing. County funds (amount not
divulged) were on deposit. A war
rant has been issued for the arrest of
Warner, who is thought to be in Can
a6o
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Secretary FoIger.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, August 90
Advlces direct from Secretary Fol
gers home to might are to the effect
that there has peen some improve
ment in Folger's condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
CIardy Renominated.

ST. LOUIS, August 26.-The demo-
Gratis of the Tenth district of this
state, to-day, nominated Martin l..
Clardy for reelection to congress, by
acclamatiOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Missouri Republicans.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, August 26-The
republicans Of this oath congressional
district met here to-day. After sew
eral hours session they failed to make
d nomination, but endorsed Judge II.
S. Kelly, who, it is expected, will also
receive the endorsement of the green
hackers, since Hon. Nick Ford had
concluded to make the race.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Committed Suicide

PlTFsRURG, PA. August 26.-Rev.
Chas. sharp. of Bloomfield Catholic
church. while crazed with disease
comm tied suicide, this morning, by
shooting. He had been afflicted with
consumption for the past week and
his death was momentariiy expected
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
De Lessons to Greely.

PORTSMOUTH, August 26.-De Les
seps sends letter from the French
geographical society, congratulating
Greely upon the scientific results OF
the expedition, and expressing sympa:
thy at the loss of his comrades, and
congratulating him upon his rescue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
RAILWAY NOTES.

REoRGANIzING THE LOUISVILLE =
NASHVILLE.
NEW YORK. August 26.-The direc-
tors of the Louisville 81 Nashville
railway to-day agreed upon plan for
reorganization of the company. De-
tails will not be made public until
September 15.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
A Jaw-BreaIxing Affair.

DIXON, Ill, August 25.-A riot
broke out yesterday morning among
the italian laborers near here. Over
thirty men were engaged in the melee.
Knives. clubs and shovels were freely
used. Three men were perhaps fatally
injured. One was stabbed five times,
another had an arm and jaw broken.
The cause of the trouble is unknown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
TURF NOTES.

JAY-EYE-sEE's RACE POSTPONED.
NEW YORK, August 26.-The speed
trial by Phallas and Jay-Eye-See, set
for to-day at Prospect Park did not
take place. The track is heavy by
reason of the rain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

KALAMAZOO. August 26.-George
Apple, congressman OF this district.
was renominated to-day by the DEM
ocratic convention herr, and the
greenback convention N session at
Three Rivers, receivin{ unanimous
vote. both on the first K. t.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
p,ize E,oht Arranged,

New Y oRR, August pa prize
fight has been arranged between Mer-
vine Thompson and Capt. ]. G. DAILY
stakes $1,000 a side. The fight will be
governed by tie rules of the London
prize ring, and will take place within
100 miles from New Orleans, three
days after the Stoddard Burke light,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Fusion Convention.

DEs MONIES, IA, August 26.-At
the democrat -greenback fusion con-
vention of the seventh congressional
district to-day, held at Indianola,
Judge w. H. McHenry, democrat,
of Des Moines, was nominated for the
long term, and Kreider, greenbacker,
for the short term for congress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
RIoinn Sick

BAR HARBoR, Me, August &c.
Blaine's indisposition will render his
departure from here for several days,
very doubtful. He is suffering from
bilious attack and q heavy cold, and
at present keeps his room.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
ITALY.

PROGRESS OF THE CHOLERA.
ROME, August 26.-Daily bulletin
of the progress of cholera in Italy IS
"A deaths and 20 new cases.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

Governor of the Chickasaws.
FORT SMITH, August 26.-Returns
from the ChickaSaw nation show the
election of Jonas Wolfe, ,governor,b
small majority in the legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
COIOred Convention.

TRENTON, August 26.-A call for a
state colored republican convention to
meet here, was responded to by only
twelve Of the forty-two delegates, who
are trying to find hall or church to
meet in.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Nominated.

WILKEsBARRE, PA, August 26.-
The democrats of the Luzerne portion
of the eighth congressional district,
this morning nominated Judge STAN
ley Woodward, son of the late chief
justice, Leo Woodward, for congress
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
ARTHUR at Newnnrt.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., August 90
The Despatch" arrived at Newport,
with the president, at noon, and was
received with salute.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
DESTRUCTION OF THE WHOLE
CHINESE FLEET AT FOO
CHOW CONFIRMED.
Cholera Continues to Sweep
Off it's Victims in TIA
ly and France.
The Forts on the River Min
Destroyed = Expedition
From IOnquin.
Paris Papers Indignant at
Charges of fCruelty Against
Admiral COurbet.
FRANCE.

PARIS, August 26.-The Figaro says
Gen. Millott will be recalled from
Tonquin because he is considered re-
sponsibIe for the difficulties the Tient-
tsin treaty has made.
MARSEILLES AND TOULON.
PARIS, August 26.-Three deaths
from cholera at Marseilles last night;
two at TOulon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Won't Paw the ExnensaS

New YORK, August 26.-As the su-
pervisors of Green county refused to
defray the expenses of exhuming the
body of Private Henry, $40, the re-
mains of the unfortunate arctic voy-
ager will not be disturbed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
SPAIN.
~ EYE No rHE CONGO.

AN EYk L TO THE OUN6O.
GIBRALTAR, August 26.-The U. S.
steamer Kearsarge has received direct
orders from Washington to make a
cruise along the north and west coast
of Africa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Iowa Democrats.

FAIRFIELD, la August 26.-B. j.
Hall, of Burlington, has been nom
mated by the democratic congressional
convention of the first district.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Boat Race Postponed .

SARATOGA. August 2e.-The Riley
Teneyck boat race was postponed on
account of the rough water, until
o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
RUSSIA.
MORE NIHLISM.

ODESSA, AugustI26.-Compromisi
documents have been discovered in
the house of merchant of Kalinsna,
whose daughter fired at Col. Kattans-
XII, of the gems d armes, Thursday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Renonnlnated.

MONMOUTH, ILL.,, August 26.-The
democrats of the Eleventh district re-
nominated William 81. Neec-, Tor CON-
gress, to day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Death of a University Man

CINCINNATI, August 26-T. Bishop
Disney, secretary and treasurer of the
Cincinnati university, died last night
of consumption.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
COAL CENTRE TROUBLES.

Places in the Poor House.
COAL CENTRE, Pa, August z5.-
The miners camp was reinforced to-
day. by the wives. mothers and chill
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
CORSICA.

CHOLERA ON THE ISLAND.
PARIS, August 26.-Cholera is in
creasing in Corsica; four deaths near
Ajaccio. Several persons were nearly
killed from over fumigation at the
italian frontier.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
SWITZERLAND.

NO NEW CASES.
GENEVA, August 26.-No fresh
cases OF cholera here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
DeIegate from New Mexico.

SANTA FE, N. M, August 26-The
republican territorial convention to-
day nominated Judge L. Brad ord
Prince as congressional delegate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
FLEET

SHANGHAI. August 26.- Advices
from Foo Chow to the oath, received
at 6:15 this evening, confirm the re-
port of the destruction of the whole
Chinese fleet. The French lost five
men, including an American pilot.
The pilot was killed on board. The
heavily armed French war ship Volta
was not damaged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

WASHINGTON. August 26-The
state department has received from
Mr.. Mason, United States consul at
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Msiisy lrss. Z Anderson,
Land Dealers s!i g'i''.Ilg'ls'
AUSTIN, TExAS.

AUSTIN, TEX-iS.
Buy and Sell Land Certificates.
Examine and Perfect Titles.
Lands Examined and Divided.
Lands Bought and Sold.
Patents Obtained. Taxes Paid.
Lands Redeemed.
Investments Made.
Prompt attention to all business.
General Land Office and other State
Departments. Correspondence Solic-
~.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
CHINA.

PROPOSED EXPEDITION FROM TON
QUIN.
PARIS, August 26.-It is believed
that after Admiral Courbet has de-
stIoyed the forts con Min river, be-
tween the arsenal and the river
mouth, he will join Admiral Lespas,
before Kee Lung, and arrange with
him for the occupation of that place.
There is talk of an expedition from
Tonquin into Yuma, at the end of the
wet season, unless China will accept
the French terms.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
DANIELS REPLY,

Mr.. Daniels followed, and said to
the chairman and members of the
committee, am profoundly graf
ified for the> honor conferred
upon me by selecting me as one of the
standard bearers OF this great move
ment l accept thR nomination for
the Office of vice -p-esidant and expect
to do So. more forhaaIiy. 1y letter, here
after. knowing vel thai it is one of
| responsibility an5 invoi Ving~-Tlo little
personal sacrifice, / Sppreclaf8-- he
honor, not merely as personal, but an
appreciation by Che convention 81 The
earnest and solid prohibition werk
that has been done in my native stste.
Maryland, within few years pagt. [
also appreciate it as an Indication o a
desire on the part of our brethren of
the great north and west to obliter.te
all sectional party lines, and build up
grand union party. composed of the
best clements on both sides of
the line, In array against the
worst. The Representatives of
protection to homes everwh ere
as against the saloons. This dispssi-
ton is more clearly eyinced from the
fact that am the brst selected, 81 zee
the war, from the southern states as
a ciniidats for national positiol
and trust this action win be har-
binger of that reunion or harmony,
| good will and unity throughout the
land, which poet has described az
The union Of lakes, the union of hands,.
The union OF states none can sever;
The union OF hearts. the union of handa,
And the flag of the union forever.
Whatever may be the result of tajs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

There are a number of women
planters in Madison parish. La Mrs.
NJ. A. Gibbs manages the Heela PLAN
tation with great success. Miss Lu
Lucas manages large estate, and
personally superintends large force
of laborers.- She spends most of her
time in the saddle, and looks after her
plows, hoes, drains, levees. stock and
mill. Madame Ames is regarded as
the best woman in the parish, owns a
tract of 1000 acres, and has 800 acres
under cultivation this year.