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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM GAINESVILLE.

GATEsvILLE, May AT the recent
city election the fight was between
the sober element and the whisky
ring, the cold water candidate being
elected by one vote. The whisky
men chafed under their defeat, and it
is Said John Elliott was induced to
swear that he voted illegally, thinking
thereby to cause the city council to
order another election. Mayor Atkin-
son, however, refused to go behind
the returns, and this evening John
Boyd YVES declared marshal, and will
be sworn in. Sheriff Lanham arrest
ed Elliott on charge of illegal voting,
and he is now in jail. 1t is thought
he did not really vote illegally, in
which case he will probably have to
answer for perjury. ] either case
Elliott is in bad fix. Whisky is
dead here. but it died fearful hard.
DR.. Cranfill. of the Advance, leaves
tomorrow for Dallas, to attend the
Press Association meeting.
Mrs. n. G. HUMPHREYS died yester-
day of jaundice.
The work on the Advance stone
building Is progressing finely.
The weather continues rainy, and
the recent very heavy rains are injur.
ing the crop prospects.
To-day is quite cool
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The strike on the Union Pacific
railroad around Omaha has ended,
the company yielding the full prices
to the employees.
Joel B. Gentry & Co., Sedalia, Mo,
sold GA short horns and horses yes
terday to Coppinger & Warner, of
Gunnisen, Col, for 1856, 1000.
Commissioner Full states that
next Monday reduct ion of ten per
cent. on cattle and sheep rates takes
place, from all points between Chi
cago and New York.
Serious riots are now going on in
Buffalo between Italians and the long
shoremen's union. The whole police
force, with 100 extra specials, was
needed to quell the trouble last night
The union men are desperate at being
out of work by italian cheap labor,
and serious disturbances are feart d.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Letter From j. nTnIcnlm smith

WHITE PLAINS. n. Y, May Z, 1883.
i have Il IuaDy YEARS bean tFoub-
led at times with muscular rheuma-
tism and pleuritic pains, and have al
ways found Allcock's Porous PA sters
to be quick and efficient in afforiinq
relief.
In Decemh last had in attack of
pneumonia, which lett one of nv
lungs in weak and extremely sensi-
tive condition, acconpthitI at times
with severe pain. The t,plication of
one plaster relieved ne pain in a
short time, and 1 have worn one al
most constantly since, ats q protection
to the weakened lung.
l have used Allcock' S Porous Pias-
tiers fer my self and family for over
twenty five V, ars. always with speedy
beneficial results, and | IL. not hesi-
tate to recommend the = Jrr their
mild counteT-irritant qualities, and
for their efficiency in reid wing sore
ness of the lungs and pa'.s o. u rheu-
matte or neura1sic ci Ia' ter.
j. MALCOLM SMITH.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
TROUBLE BREWING.


SPOKEN FALLS, w. T., May e.
Last night, at Thompson Falls, an In
dian, with some whites, was engaged
at gambling table. The Indian was
charged with unfair dealing, when a
fight ensued, whereupon the Indian
started to run, but was fatally shot in
the back by one of the gamblers. AS
the news spread the Indians began to
collect and show signs of a general
uprising. The toughest element in
the country is now collected at Thomp-
son Falls. 1t is unsafe for any man
with money to go out unprotected at
night. A number of persons have
been robbed. The same state of af-
fairs exists at Spoken Falls, where q
number of gamblers from Thompson
Fails have collected. The organjza-
ton of vigilance committee is talk
ed of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
New Railroad Pool.

New YORK, May "A new pool
contract of the st. Louis lines was
signed by representatives of all the
roads at Commissioner FInk's Office
to-day. The new contract provides
for the distribution of east-bound busi-
ness at fixed percentages, and the reg
ular settlement of balances. Percent
ages amt the times of settlement are
not yet agreed upon, and those mat
tiers will be taken up at future
pnoafinn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
A Blaine Delegation.

LINCOLN, NEB., May 2.-The repub-
lican state convention concluded its
labors at 3 o'clock this morning. and
the full delegation is: Jno. M. Thurs
ton, N. S. Harwood, John Jensen and
Geo. a. Brooks, all Blaine men, John
Jensen and Brooks declaring them
selves so in speeches. Resolutions in
structing for Blaine were tabled by q
vote of 220 to POI, the sentiment of the
convention being against instruction
of anv kind
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Blaine Heads the List.

Topeka, KAs.. April 3O.-The re-
publican state convention assem- led
at 3 o'clock p. m. to elect four dele
gates to the national republican con-
vention at Chicago. Judge David
Kelso was temporary chairman, and
afterwards Capt. s. B. Johnson be-
came permanent president. Upon
TAXING the chair Capt. johnson made
an able speech in vindication of re-
publican principles, and for harmony
in the party. A vote was taken, with
the following result: Blaine, 2U2; Lo-
gan, 48; Edmunds, 10; Arthur, 6.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM COLEMAN.

The Recent Storms-A Live Dude.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
COLEMAN, May 3.-The recent
storms have not, so far as as heard
from, done much damage to the crops.
The house of Mr.. Scotch Brown was
struck by lightning, but none of the
inmates were injured. A heavy rain
fell here last night, and the ground is
thoroughly saturated.
The heavy shipments of wool con-
tinues.
Coleman is plagued with the pres
ence of q dude.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Run ON Mexican Banks.

Boston, May "A special from
the city of Mexico, May 1st says: A
run on the Monte De Piebed bank
started Saturday and created a panic
among depositors, and disturbed the
financial stability of all banking
firms. The city runs started on all of
them. Crowds surrounded the Monte
De PIebad, National and Mercantile
banks, anxious to make settlements
The banks of London, Mexico and
South America are the least disturbed,
having been withdrawing notes since
January l. The situation is aggreYa-
ted by the government directing bank
bills to be refused by its officer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM BELTON.
Dots and .Dashes on Many Subjects


Special Telegram to The Statesman.
w. W. Upshaw, county clerk, and
Rev. NJ. V. Smith left this morning
for Baltimore. They go as delegates
to the national Baptist convention,
which convenes there. DR.. Taylor
Hudson also left to attend the ma.
tion Medical convention at Washing
ton city.
1t has been raining heavily here for
the past week. The rivers are higher
than they have been for years.
The wet weather has damaged the
crops to some extent, and thrown far
mers very much behind with their
work. 1t has cleared off this evening.
The county commissioners court
meets Monday when the new jail will
be turned over to the county.
Our telephone line to Temple will
be completed in a few days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM GALVESTON.
Journalistic Trouble - Railroad wash
| Oufs Etc

Journalistic Trouble = Railroad WASH
Outs, Etc.
GALVESTON, May 3.-The Evening
Print was sold to-day to satisfy a
judgment of $500 in favor of Il.
Kuehn, who bought it in. He thought
to obtain possession, but was refused,
and no paper came out tonight. 1t
will be continued when the trouble is
adjusted.
Continuous heavy rain has been
falling since six o'clock this
afternoon. At midnight it still
continues. No train on the
Missouri Pacific has departed from
Galveston for the north since morning
a number of bad washouts being re
ported near the Arkansas line. A
number of passengers for New Or
leans and the north are thus COMPEL
ed to stay over Sunday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

vision of Prof. w. J. Spillman. VIII
begin on June 1. The enrolment for
the term will exceed $50.
The ice Factory is about completed,
and will begin work on Saturday.
NJ. F. III. FELTON,, a merchant of Mil
burn, in this county, but formerly of
Houston. has died here.
SAN SABA, May 1T has been
raining here for several days, and the
streams are all booming. A herd of
1890 head of cattle belonging to Hud-
son & Watson, Of Burnet. passed
through here to-day for Cheyenne,
Wyoming.
Wool has begin to comet in very rap
i1llrr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

power to suspend ten per cent of the
extra duty on Spanish cargoes,
which is all that has been done
on the part of the United States. The
general is equally at fault, he says, in
regard to the effects of the agreement.
The loss, instead of S6.500,OOO, as he
says, is practically nothing, at most
not exceeding $4,000, while we obtain
a reduction in tariffs to Cuba and
Porto Rico averaging at least thirty
per cent. on all American products.
and also secure the abolition of the
odious discriminating flag system, a
point for which our government has
been contending with Spain for more
than fifty years. 1t is not claimed the
agreement is all that is needed in re-
spect to the Cuban trade, but it is
great step in the right direction. Fos-
ter declined to notice the other
charges against the department, as he
had no official knowledge of the facts
involved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM HOUSTON.

HOUSTON, April 3O-The report in
an Austin paper that extortion is go
ing to be practiced in Houston on WIS.,
itOrs to the Interstate drill is simply a
mistake and has no foundation in fact.
The hotels, livery stables and restau-
rants are pledged not to charge more
than ordinary rates. Twenty thou
sand visitors can be comfortably en-
tertained, and at charges that no Wis
ltor viii complain of. This is au-
fhanfi0
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

GALVESTON, May 2.-This after
noon Mrs. Matilda Basel, the wife OF
the well-known gunsmith, residing
on Twentieth between Market and
Mechanic streets, attempted suicide
by shooting hersslf in the left breast
inflicting probably fatal wound, the
bullet passing directly through the
body. No cause is definitely know I
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Florida Solid for Arthur.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 2.-The
republican convention at st. Angus,
tine has harmonic the differences
between the factions, which led
Withe's name to be dropped from
the delegates at large, and that of Jos.
E. Lee (colored) to be substituted. The
color line is sharply drawn1n the con-
vention. All the delegates at large
are for Arthur,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM FREDERICKSBURG

Another Successful Stage Robbery, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
FREDERICKsBURG, May 3.-The San
Antonio stage, due here on the Both,
came in at IL o'clock yesterday, and
had been robbed by bandit, besides
being water-bound for two days.
Only one passenger and driver were
on the stage. The passenger had to
give up twenty-seven dollars and his
jewelry. The robber halted the stage
about fourteen miles from here, on
the San Antonio road, at Doebblers
hill. and took all the mail matter eX-
cept few papers. The mail pouches
were subsequently found near where
the stage had been stopped. How
much the robber got away with is not
ascertained yet, as communication
was impossible on account of the re-
cent heavy rain storms.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Coke Gone Up.

PITTsBURG, April 30.-Coke pro-
ducers report great improvement in
trade since the formation of the pool.
The demand has increased so much
the past few weeks that the produc-
ton, which has been restricted by
limiting the output to five days in the
week, will be increased to the fullest
capacity of the ovens, commencing to-
morrow. A further advance in prices
is ANTICIPATED the next few DAYS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

if possible, blockade the entire road
There are fully fifteen hundred men
on strike in Omaha. There is to be
conference between a committee of
the strikers and the general superin-
tendent, Ii. 81. Clark. 1t is not DOS
sible to tell what the result of the
strike will be. The strike is under
stood to extend all over the Union Pa
cific system on both the Union and
Kansas divisions. The town is quiet
and no disturbance is anticipated,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
The Georgia Wings.

ATLANTA, GA, May 2.-In the
WING republican cow ention to-day
the matter of sending delegates to
Chicago was referred to the executive
committee with power in the matter
of convention to nominate state Off
GERS and presidential electors left with
the committee. If convention is
called the committee will put out a
ticket. The CONVENTION endorses Gen.
Longstreet for governor. Adjourned
1t is not known if Longstreet will
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM LANIPASAS.

A Proposed Medical CoIlege-Lecture,
Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
LAMPAsAs, May 3.-The weather is
still bad, being cloudy and rainy. The
two storms that visited us in the last
few days left their traces behind in
the shape of several shattered build
ings.
Our people are making efforts to
have the medical college located here.
Capt. F. ID. Wilkes, candidate for
the state senate from this county, is
confined to his room.
Rev. DR.. Deitzler, of st. Louis, lee
tured last night at the methodist
church on infidelity. The learned gen.
tleman spoke disparagingly of Beech
or as also of Ingersol, and the whole
discourse was eloquent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
ANOTHER EXECUTION.

CINCINNATI, O., May 2.-William
McHugh was hanged in an enclosure
in the rear of the court house this
forenoon. His death warrant was
read at Hos o'clock. He was con-
Quoted to the scaffold at 11:l5, and the
drop fell at 1910; the body cut down
at 1888. Father Brady, a Catholic
priest, was with him all the morning,
and followed him to the sca1fold,
where he administered the sacrament
to the condemned man. While on his
way from the jail to the gallows he
knelt and made a short prayer. On
the platform were about two hundred
persons in addition to the police pres
ent. Perfect order was observed
throughout. After the body fell, there
was movement of the crowd toward
it, but at the word from the sheriff
they fell back. None but physicians
and the coroner We're near the body.
The moose was adjusted loosely, and
the knot slipped 10 the back of the
neck. McHugh was perfectly calm
and composed. His last words were
good bye, friends" His crime was
wife murder
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
HON. j. III. REAGAN

WASHINGTON, April 30.-The Hon
John II. Reagan is much better to-day
and the physicians now entertain the
strongest possible hopes of his recov-
cry. Throughout his illness he has
been tenderly cared for, and nothing
has been left undone to insure his
comfort. He is now able to converse
freely, and is himself sanguine of his
speedy convaleScence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

suited in the death of II. Garland,
formerly of Rouny Rock. The muir
derer escaped and is still at large.
The coronor's verdict will not be given
tonight. The trouble grew out of
some difficulty few days ago, and
to-day renewed with the above result.
We received our first mail from the
south to-day, the first since last Sun
day morning, owing to the high
water. Rains have been heavy and
numerous, and the whole country is
flooded. Telegraph lines have also
been down, and all communication
emf off
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
A SERIOUS STRIKE,

OMAHA, NEB., May 2.-The Union
Pacific shopmen, brakemen, switch
men, trackmen and freight handlers
went out on a strike this morning
against a ten per cent. reduction in
W ages. 1t is said the strike will pre-
4 ent the departure of all trains, and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM ELGIN.

A Medical Mans Merited Praise-Rain
Storms, Etc.
Spec al Telegram to The Statesman.
ELGIN, May 3.-Dr. f. r. Martin
and family left us yesterday to try his
fortune with the people of Kyle. We
were 10th to give the doctor and his
most estimable wife up, yet they
thought they could do better by the
move, and while it is our loss it is
Kyle's gain. We commend them to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
SPAIN.

MADRID, May 2-The election for
members of the chamber of deputies
resulted in the choice OF 1884 conserva-
tives, including twenty ulramontanes.
Forty-two liberals are supporters of
Segasta; thirty-five members of the
dynastic left; three pessiblists; inclu-
ding CASTELAR,; three radicals, and
three Cuban autom1sts. The govern
ment claims to have frustrated
the various revolutionary movements
as yet attempted.
MADRID, May Am attempt has
just been made to set fire to houses
which contain the store end of the
Marseilles cable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

Mrs. Winslow's soothing Syrup
should always be used when children
are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the lit
tie sufferer at once; it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as "bright as button" It is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums. allays ali
pain, relieves wind, regulates tic
bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle. Jelly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
A New TSe For Cork.

The wonderful success of the
American make of "Linoleum
floor cloth is fully deserved. 1t is a
beautiful covering, unexceled for ele-
gance in designs and colorings. Es-
peclally suitable for all classes of
dwellings, dining rooms, halls,
churches and hospitals. Inferior for
eign limitations, by various names, are
on the market, but the superiority of
the American make is beyond contro-
versy. The genuine cloth has the
Walton Trade Mark and word Limo
leum" on the back of every square
yard. All carpet dealers Keep It.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

the good people of Kyle. and the
Kyleites may consider themselves
quite fortunate in getting the doctor
both as physician and also as a citi-
zen.
Rain rainl rainl our farmers are
very much discouraged. We had the
hardest rain of the season yesterday
morning, and it continues raining at
short intervals.
The friends of local option are max
ing strong fight to carry the election
in this precinct.
a good many of our citizens expect
to attend the drill at Houston next
Huaalr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
THE GREAT WALK.

NEW YORK, May 2.-As the great
walk nears its end the great excite
ment seems to animate all parties.
Fortunes are bet on the result, and the
wonderful endurance shown by all the
competitors is marvellous. At 10
o'clock, a. M. the score stood: Fitz-
gerald, 483 miles; Rowell, 465 miles;
Vint, 442; Noremac, 438; Pohchet, 431
Hertz, 1928; Elson, 403; Nitaw, $50.
SCORE AT ONE O'CLOCK.
Rowell, 476; Fitzgerald, 498; More
mac, 453; Vint, 481; Elson, Alb Nitaw
45O: Ponchet. 446, HertY, 442.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM ROUND ROCK.

ROUND Rock, May 1.-THE board
of aldermen met this afternoon in the
new city hall, to receive and adopt
the city ordinance revised by Judge
j. n. Tyler.
The rains have been the heaviest in
this section known for years. Brushy
creek has been higher than it has
since 1869. The mails have been de-
layed from the east for two days on
account of wash-outs on the rail-
roads.
Miss Weir, of Austin is here, the
guest of Miss Rosa Lipincott, of this
| nlana
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Indignant Squatters.

REGINA, NORTHWEST TERRITORY,
May Am indignation meeting of
citizens and squatters last night con-
demned the action of the dominion
land board in trying to sell squatters'
claims by auction, and called on the
federal government to rescind the or
der. The government tried to sell the
lands but received no bids, and great
excitement prevails and violence is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
A Murderer Lynched.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, May g.
Word was received here this morning
to the effect that Jacob Dobson, one
of the Hill gang, who shot ex-Sheriff
Atkins, was captured and lynched at
Grifithsville, Logan county, last
NIGHT.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
CANADA.

TORONTO, May 2.-There are no new
developments in connection with the
dynamite plot. The cabinet council
yesterday decided to offer a reward of
$1,000 for the first conviction Of the
parties who put the cartridges where
they were found.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Base Ball.

CINCINNATI, May 2.-Columbus, 8
Cincinnati, 4, Base hits : Columbus,
8; Cincinnati, 8. Errors Columbus,
3; Cincinnati, l.
PITTsBURG, PA, May 1O.-Athletes
10; Alleganies, 2
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Brooklyns
Z, Washingtons 5.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Mnhlenberg,s Statue.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The statne
of Muhlenberg, first speaker of the
house of representatives, serving from
1889 to 1871, contributed by the state
OF Pennsylvania, was received here
to-day, to be placed in the statuary
hall at the capital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
FROM COMANCHE.
old Fashioned Hail storms, Etc

Old Fashioned Hail Storms, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
CoMANCHE, May 3.-There has
been several hail storms throughout
this county. some of the hail pellets
have been reported to have been six
inches in diameter.
The wheat crop of this county bids
fair to yield 80 bushels per acre.
The recent rains have been the hea-
West known for years, and to-day q
cold norther blew up, and if it was
not cloudy a heavy frost would be
looked for tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
CUBA.

HAVANA, May Yesterdays edi-
ton of the republican newspaper, e.
Palenque. was seized and the director
sentenced to be imprisoned for six
months and deprived of the right tc
vote and also to pay cost OF trial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
A General Ovation.

Ell PAso, May 3.-The directors of
the Mexican Central arrived here at
p M, aud left at 2 in special train
Tor the City of Mexico, expecting to
travel only by daylight from Chihau-
hau. A grand ovation has been pre-
pared for them all along the route.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

GALVESTON, May 2.-This morning
heavy rain storm deluged the city,
and nece5sitated the postponement of
the second days Maifest festivities to
next Sunday
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Brokers Make a Break.

NEW YORK, May 2.-Brokers at
the produce exchange at noon to-day
broke the pit to pieces, and refused to
buy or sell to Milmine, Bodman & Co..
who represent the bulls, and who
are said to be cornering wheat.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08

WILL YOU SUFFER with DYs
pepsia and Liver Complaintp Shi
Ions Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure
you. Finklea s. Ralston, wholesale
and retail agents. d&w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Nehraslxa RenubIicans.

LINCOLN, May 2.-The following
delegates at large were elected by the
republican national convention: j.
NJ. Thurston, M. S. Harwood, Peter
Jansen and Geo. III. Brooks. The del
egates are uninstructed, but resolu-
lions endorsing President Arthur sad
miniStratiOn were adopted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-08
Sporting News,

PITTsBURG, Pa. May 2.-The pro-
gramme of the summer meeting at
Pittsburg, and the exposition at the
driving parks from July 10 to % in
elusive are arranged. Purses aggre-
gate S28.5OO.