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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
The RefOrm Movement.

BIRMINGHAM, ENG, August 5.-In
connection with the great reform
demonstration here, yesterday, an en-
thusiastic meeting was held IN the
evening at Bingley hall. Twenty
thousand people were present.
Speeches were made by John Bright.
and Joseph Chamberlain, president OF
the board of trade. Mr.. Bright said
the tory majority in the house of
lords was actuated by the same bitter
hatred of the liberals as in 1882. "Who
were the peers ?" he asked. They were
the spawn of the blunders, the wars
and corruption of the dark ages of our
history; they had entered the temple
of honor, not through the temple OF
merit, but through the sepulchres
of their ancestors. They were no
better than their fathers. Some OF
them were worse, for their privileges
had produced ignorance and AFRO
gance. The reform of the house OF
| lords. Mr.. Bright declared, was re-
stricted. He would allow the peers to
retain their present powers during the
| first session that bill should be pre-.
sented them, but he would absolutely
preclude them from vetoing the
| franchise bill, or any bill Q
second time. Many people, no doubt
would think him too lenient to ths
peers, but he preferred remedies
which, while effectual, would cause
the least disturbance to existing in
/ stitutions.
Mr.. Chamberlain read long ant
powerful attack upon the peers. "Th'
divine right OF kings" he SAID, "hai
been acknowledged to be dangerous
the divine right of the peer was
| ridiculous figment. IF the lords remain
1 ed obstinate in their opposition to tn
popxlar will, the present agitation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Boston Wool Market.

BOSTON, August 5.-The demand
for wool continues good. Prices are
steady and firm. Manufacturers are
purchasing freely. at prices now cur
rent. Sales of Ohio and Pennsylvania
81 az 3l2 for and 34@35 Xxx ,and above
Michigan, x fieeces selling at 30@3
per pound, principally 30. Combining
and delaine fieeces have been in mod
crate demand at 3211s and S5 for Mich
igan, and Ohio fine delaine 30 and 81
for fine and No. l combining.
In washed woods there is good de-
mand. Sales made to some extent are
at 18 to 20. AS to quality, very choice
lots higher.
California wool is quiet; sales %.
Pulled wool in moderate demand;
sales at 20 to 80 for common and
choice "supers.' AS to business in
foreign wool there is no importance
Australia is neglected and carpet
wool quiet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Trial of Rioters.

PITTsBURG, Pa, August 5.-The
criminal court room was crowded this
morning, when the trial was an
nounced of A. M. Bowser. of Irwin's,
Pa; Milton Weston, of Chicago, Ill. /;
Archibald Blakely, Esq, of Pittsburg,
Pa; Henry Remeley, VIM. F. Miller,
William Johnston and W. McF arlan,
defendants in the Murraysville gas
well riots. Upon the cases being
called, Gen. Harry White, counsel for
the defense, asked for time to make
application to quash the Indictment.
But this was refused, and the defend
ants were arraigned. The plea of mot
guilty W as entered by all, and the
demand made for separate trials on
each of three ndictments-murder
riot and felonious assault. 1t was
granted, and this morning Bowser
was placed on trial for murder. The
work of empanelling the jury then
began.
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would continue to the bitter end" He
looked forward with eager hope to
the result of this agitation England
the chosen home of a self. governed
people, never would be subservient to
the insolent pretensions of a heredi-
tary class.
The sentiments of the speaker were
received with enthusiastic applause.
A resolution was adopted denounc-
ing the acJions of the lords in reject
ing the reform of the franchise. To
pass the franchise bill would only get
rid of the present difficulty. What
was wanted was limitation of the
veto power of the lords. Should the
people submit, or should they curb
the mobiles, as their fathers had curb
ed the kings of England?
Mr.. Bright then explained the man.
ner in which he would like to see the
power of the lord curtaiIed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
THE VERSAILLES CONGRESS.

PARIS, August 4-Congress assem-
bled at Versailles again, to-day, and
refer the bill for revision of the con-
stitution. The extreme left refused
to vote and reproached the majority
with exercising an undue pressure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Fire in San Francisco,

SAN FRANCISCO. August 5.-A fire
this morning destroyed the building
and contents occupied by the litho-
graphing company, and Tatum &
Boner. Loss estimated at $4,000.
The largest lithographing firm lost
Il Bower. dealers in machinery. lubri-
eating oils, ETC., $4,000; fully insured.
Wheelan & Tracy, book-binders, $1O.-
600; covered. The building was owned
by d. d. Thompson, of Alameda, and
valued at $4,000; insured for $4,000.
The total insurance is divided among
forty companies. Over 150 persons
are out of employment. Total losses
will not exceed $270,O00.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
A PUT UP JOB.
An Illinois Cow Doctor Wants the South
and South West Ouarantined

An Illinois Cow Doctor Wants the South
and South West Ouarantined.
CHICAGO, August 5.-The Journals
Springfield special says DR.. Paaren,
state veterinarian, submitted to the
governor his report in relation to the
recent appearances of Texas or splen-
etic fever, at Chicago. A post NOR
TEN examination was had upon three
diseased animals which showed a
trace of splenic fever. DR.. Paaren
suggests the infected states and terri
tories of Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, louisiana, the greater part
of Texas, Arkansas, Indian Territory
and Southern Tennessee, including
Kansas and Missouri. be subjected to
schedule by proclamation, from now
until September 1. of this year, and
that all railroads and transportation
companies should be enjoined from
bringing into the state any cattle
from scheduled districts unless the
shipment is accompanied by a clean
bill of health, and have not come from
the injected belt of country within 60
days prior to shipment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
RAILWAY NOTES.
Meeting of Managers-Roads IN the Mis-
souri, Rusiness-The UTnion Pacific

Meeting of Managers-Roads IN the Mis-
| souri, Business-The Union Pacific.
CHICAGO, August 5.-The manag-
| ing officials OF all railroad lines inter-
eSted in the Missouri business began
assembling here this morning, and
went into secret session at II o'clock.
The Union Pacific representatives had
not arrived and nothing definite can
be accomplished pending their arrival,
and 1T Is not expected, under the most
favorable conditions. any result can
be achieved within two or three days.
owing to the peculiar complicated
nature of questions to be settled.
The first matter to be brought up
for settlement is that of the Colorado
rates, which had been disturbed ever
since the formation of combinations
between the Union Pacific and Omaha
roads, and the exclusion of the Bur
IDgton. Until within week ago
they were temporarily restored to
await the action of the present confer
ence for proper maintainance of
Colorado rates. 1t is contended by
some managers that pool will
necessarily be formed, which will in
clude all lines touching the Omaha &
Union Pacific, and all southwestern
lines. This opinion is expressed by
Roswell Miller, of the Milwaukee &
st. Paul railroad, in conversation
with reporter of the associated press
this morning. He could see no insur-
mOuntable obstacle in the way. 1t is
claimed, however, that what is known
as the tripartite agreement, between
the Union Pacific and its Omaha con-
nections, remains in force. The an
tagonized roads cannot be brought |
into pool, concerning the Colorado |
and other transactions, the Missouri |
business, owing to the fact that
render the triparJite agreement, east
ern connections of the Union Pacific, |
hold arbitrary power in the making
Of through western rates. Officials,
in attendance, however, declare that |
the result arrived at, namely: "The
of rates on all competi-
tive western business can be satisfact-
orily arranged without antagonizing
present pools, and that the temper of
all roads now is to achieve that re-
suit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
MARINE MISHAPS.
COLLISION AT SEA OF TWO BRITISH
RRTGS

COLLISION AT SEA OF TWO BRITISH
BRIGs.
LONDON, August 4.-The British
briggs Belle Star, from Nova Scotia for
Queenstown. and the Richard Owen,
from Cardiff for st. Johns, came in
collision at sea. The latter sunk, and
four OF her crew were drowned. The
rest of the crew are at Queenstown.
STEAMER SUNK IN THE THAMES.
LONDON, August 4.-Particulars of
the collision and sinking OF the steam
er Dione in the Thames, Saturday
night, state there were great many
pleasure passengers on board the yes
sci. 1t was a clear moonlight night,
with the large iron-steamer Camden,
lust off Gravesend. The Dione's port
side was stovein and the vessel keeled
over and sunk IN two minutes. Those
saved rushed on deck and jumped
overheard half dressed. They were
rescued by tugs. The scenes were
heartrending. Ladies implored the
men to save their children. Many
women were carrying their infants.
One mother placed her infant on a
floating crate. The crate drifted away,
but was found later off Thames Ha-
ven. The infant was alive. The
captain of the Dione was saved, but
badly hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Steel and Iron Workers.

PITTsBURG. Pa, August 5.-The
ninth annual national convention of
the amalgamated association of iron
and steel workers, assembled here
this morning, two hundred delegates
being present from all parts of the
country. After preliminary organic
alton, Vice President Keeney, of this
city delivered the address of welcome.
lie advised education as the best ele-
vator of the workingman and the
solidifying of the organization with
a view tosfuture contests, but recon-
mended .peaee, when possible, and a
broad and comprehensive view of the
FIghts of capital. President Weighe's
response was in the same conservative
tone
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
BELGIUM.
POPULAR DEMONSTRATION

ANTWERP, August 5.-While the
communal council was voting its pro-
test to the education bill an immense
crowd collected in front of the town
hau, with bands and banners, and
raised a great clamor against the bill.
A burgomaster appeared on the bal
copy and thanked the people for their
support, but advised them to be calm
and orderly. The crowd then marched
to the governors residence, and de-
nounced the minister, after which
they dispersed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Items from London.

LONDON, August 5.-The police re-
ceived information that a Catholic
priest is coming to England from
America in disguise, as an emissary of
the Irish vigilance committee.
Gladstone has been assured there
will be no opposition in parliament to
the Australian federation.
In the commons, to-day, Gladstone
announced that Earl Of Northbrook,
first lord of the admiralty, is appointed
to go to Egypt, with Instructions to
report upon the condition of affairs g
advise the English government as to
what counsel will be given to the
Egyptian government under the pres
ent circumstances.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
REPORT FROM MOBILE
Exporting Liquors to Canada,

WASHINGTON, August 4.-Informa-
tion has been received at the treasury
department that the International
Distillery company, at Desmoines, Ia,
is shipping distilled liquors to Canada,
under export bond and without un-
loading from the cars, attempting to
bring It back into the United States at
more eastern ports.
The laws of the dominion of Canada
do not permit the importation OF dis
titled spirits in packages of less ca
pacity than 100 gallons, and as dornes-
tic spirits are put up in packages less
than that size, the foreign custom
house certificate necessary to cancel
the export bond could not be procured.
Instructions were accordingly issued
to refuse bond and clearance in such
cases, and in the event the spirits
may have gone across the border, the
custom house officers are instructed to
hold them on arrival and turn them
over to the proper officer of the inter-
nal revenue for payment of the tax.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
The Corean Embassy,

WASHINGTON, August 5-The de-
partment of state has received a dis
patch from Mr.. Foote, United States
Minister at Zoul, announcing the ar
rival of the U. S. steamer Trenton.
having on board the returning men,
hers of the Corcan embassy from the
United States. The embassy was met
by a large number of Corean officials,
who went from the capital to bid
them welcome. Immediately on his
reaching Zoul. Minister Yong, chief
of the embassy, called On Mr.. Foote,
and expressed his great qualification
at the many kindnesses shown him
by the government and the people of
the United States, wheI eby he had
been enabled to see the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
FROM BAsTRoP.
Base Ball-walnut Creek Furnishes II
First Bale.

Base Ball-walnut Creek Furnishes Its
First Bale.
Special Telegram 10 The Statesman.
BASTRoP, August BIN the match
game of ball between Bastrop and La
Grange, to-day, LaGrange beat Bas-
trop 2 tallies, the score standing IL
to 20.
The first bale of cotton of the sea-
son came in to-day and was sold to
Higgins s. Garwood, of this place, and
shipped to I. w. House, of Houston.
1t was raised by Edmund Haywood, a
colored man who lives on Walnut
creek. 1t brought 1919 cents.
Mr.. 2. Morris, an old and respected
citizen, living near here, in this county
died early this morning and was
buried in the city cemetery this eve
ming. He was a member of the Knights
of Honor
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
CHINA.
FRANoo-oH1NEsE TROUBLE

FRANGO-CHINESE TROUBLE.
LONDON, August 5.-The Standard
says: "We are in position to state
that negotiations between France and
China were definitely broken off
Sunday" The Times publishes dis
patch from Foo Chow which says:
"Foo Chow is quieter. China has
offered to pay an indemnity of 100000
taels, ($700O0O), which Patenotre,
French minister, refused. Twelve
Chinese gunboats were placed in po-
sition at Foo Chow. French Admiral
Courbet is in a furious state of mind
and has done his utmost to provoke
war.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Quarantine Inspection.

WASHINGTON, August 5.-In view
of the prevalence of yellow fever in
some parts of northern Mexico, it has
been decided best to inspect all trains
coming into the United States from
Guaymas, and the acting secretary
of the treasury has authorized the
collector of customs at Ell Paso to
employ competent inspectors for that
6tifU
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Colnred Organization.

KANSAS CITY. August 4.-The
fourth biennial reunion of the colored
national guards union of the United
States, begun here to-day, and will
continue until Friday. Several hum
dred members. representing various
companies throughout the union,
have arrived. and the number will be
materially augmented to-day and to-
morrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07

the Hayworth Printing company;
John Loehaby's barber shop; D. w.
Kirkpatrick's grocery store; NJ. C.
Haverty's saloon. w. NJ. Allison's
law office; W. R. Doran's livery and
feed stable, and S. Mayors ice cream
parlor. Total loss between 5000
and $4,000; about $4,000 insurance
Sickness has somewhat abated, al
though several cases of fever are re-
ported
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
san SABA.

Losses by the Late Fire--Health of the
County.
SAN SABA, August 5.-A fire occur
red at this place on the morning of
August 2, which destroyed j. II
Yoho's saloon; j. S. Williams s. Co.'S.
saloon. store and billiard hall; j. f.
Taiiaferro's grocery store; postoffice
with stationery store of A. B. Hay
worth, and with considerable loss to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
General Ogden.

NEW YORK, August General
Ogden visited the republican national
committee rooms to-day, and had a
conference with Chairman Jones. 1t
was decided that the general should
not speak in public meetings, until
later in the campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
MEXICO.
SENSATION SPOILED.

CITY OF MEXICO, August 5.-Sen-
sational dispatches were to-day sent
from this city to points in the United
States, stating that Gen. Porfairo Diaz,
president, ha been shot and seriously
wounded in a difficulty with General
Rocha. The dispatches, for some un-
known reason, were dated at Monte
icy. The representative of the asso-
ciated press ascprtains that these re-
ports are without foundation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
EXPECTATION.
Value o. Hogs, Cattle and Other Domes-
tic Animals Exported,

Value o. Hogs, Cattle and Other Domes-
tic Animals Exported,
WASHINGTON, August 5.-Total
value of exports, domestic, cattle,
hogs, beef, pork and dairy products
for the six months ending June 30, is
$42, ,332, ,943, against $54. 1857, ,74 same
period last year. Beef and pork pro
ducts for eight months, ending June
Both, $57, 7,57O,558, against $67,677, ,841,
corresponding time in 1888. Dairy
products for two months, ending June
30,:.$2, ,662, 1866, against $780, APO, same
time in 1888. Number of immigrants
arrived for the year ending June 80,
$3.50, being 81, ,490 less than the pre-
ceding period of the fiscal year, and
26,5S6 less than the year ending June
20 1890
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MEsou1rE. TEX October %. 1ssl

MESQUITE, TEX, Oetober.29, 1888.
Messrs. Morley Bros, Austin, Texas:
Gentlemen-I feel grateful to you for the
my baby. 1t was nearly dead with summer
complaint and teething. tried the best doc
tor in our town and everything 1 could hear
Of, but all in vain. gave my baby up as
dead, when a friend prevailed upon me to try
your Blackberry Balsam. The one bottle
cured it. and now it is as fat as a pig. / can
eheerfully recommend MOrley's Blackberry
Balsam to all mothers, and am very gratefully
yours, j. ID. BROWDER,
OF Messrs. Browder & Paschal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Emily Insured.

PHILADELPHIA, August 5-The
loss by the fire at Baldwin locomo-
tive works, last night, is placed by the
firm to-day at S150O00; fully insured
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
A Failed Firm.

NEW YORK, August 4.-The house
of Clifford, Sherman & Co., which has
failed, IS in Poughkeepsie, with a
branch office at No. 20, William street,
this city. They rated as having a
general credit, with capital of $780,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
TURF NOTES.
Chicago Driving Park.

CHICAGO, August Attendance
at the Chicago driving park, very
good; weather fair; track fast.
First race = All ages; one mile.
Starters = Centerville, Shady, Ella
Rowett, Keoba, Labellen, Ada Ban
Idle Pat and Chantilly. They ran in a
bunch to the home stretch, where La
bellen drew away and won easily by
two lengths; Centerville second; Kiobs
third; time 1:437.
Second race-0ne and one sixteenth
mile; starters-Bearden, Harry Cruz
Allies; Cruz took the lead and wa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Thunder and Hail Storm

LANCASTER, PA, August 5.-A Sc
rious thunder storm passed over Lam
caster county yesterday afternoon and
evening, doing much damage. Many
buildings were struck by lightning.
Several barns were burned. Hail
stones of large size fell, accompanied
by rain, badly cutting the growing
tobacco, now nearly ripe and in large
leaf
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
GALVESTON.

A Fashionable Wedding and Elegant
Presents,
GALVESTON, August 5.-Mr. w.
F. Brown, one of the leading young
men of thu city, and Miss Ida j. CASH
ley, were married this evening at the
residence Of the brides parents. The
wedding was a fashionable affair.
Presents numerous and costly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Reorganizing the'Wabash.

New YORK, August 5.-The Wa
bash directors appointed committee
to inquire into the proposed plan of
reorg ganlzation, and report at subse-
Quent meeting.
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ITALY.
CHOLERA.

ROME, August 5.-One death from
cholera in each of the following Ital-
ian towns: Assasis. Villa Franco,
Cairo, Montenette, Seborgo, Sesseno
and Campagnione. A fresh case also
occurred in the province of Turin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Municipal Election.

PORTSMOUTH. r. H.; August g.
The city election to-day assumed an
unusual phase. Last Saturday the
democrats nominated Judge Calvin
Page for mayor. Page always has
been strong democrat. Yesterday
the republicans nominated w. III. Sise.
Gen. Sise appeared at the polling
places this morning, and announced
he would not stand and the re-
publicans distributed ballots with
Pages name. The democrats will
probably carry the city on aldermanic
sticket for the first time in seven years
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
The MurraysviIe Rioters.

PITTsBURG, August 5.-The second
days proceedings in the trial of A. M.
Bowser. charged with the killing of
Obadiah Haymaker, in the Murrays-
vile gas well riots, attracted crowd
which filled every part of the court
house.
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DAILY THE DYNAMYTER.

LONDON, August 5.-Jno. Daily, the
convicted dynamiter, interviewed, says
he was one OF four conspirators whose
movements were directed from Amer
ic1. The bombs found in his posses
sion at the time of his arrest were
handed him on the street in Liverpool
by fellow conspirator. who hastened
away. The bombs were not for use in
birmingham, but in London, where he
would have handed them to another
conspirator. DAILY suspects one of the
conspiritors turned informer. Mem
bers of the society who have arrived
from America, have their eyes on this
man and will interview him.
EXPEDITION TO sOUDAN.
LONDON, August 5.-Mr. Gladstone,
in moving credit of 100000 to pro-
vide for the expedition to Soudan,
said the purpose of the expedition was
merely to relieve General Gordon,
and not to crush the Mahdi. It would
be sufficient to secure good govern
ment in Soudan. The evacuation of
that country was now out OF the
question. England was bound to
protect General Gordon.
Mr.. Gladstone intimated that he
was asking members to act, rather on
principles involved than on the exact
figure which he anticipated the eXpe-
dition would cost. His intention was
to obtain authority to redeem the
pledges which had already been made.
1t was undesirable to enter into de-
tails at present.
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Logan and the Campaign,

New YORK, August 5.-Logan dis
cussed the plan of the campaign for
three hours at the republican nation
al headquarters, to-day, with Samuel
Fessenden, of Illinois; Walker Phelps.
G. A. Hobart, Gen. Hawley and Con-
greSSman BarroWs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-07
Schedules Filed.

NKw YORK, August Schedules
in assignment of Christian Meyer
broker. have been filed. Liabilities
$139, ,295; nominal assets $99,584; act
ual assets 1885. Collateral of $71,-
600 has been pledged by the assignoI
for the debt,
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Fire at Akron.

CINCINNATI, August 5-The Times
Stars Arkron, o. special says an in
cendIary fire, in the business part of
the town, destroyed seven frame
buildings, occupied as stores. Loss
S22. 600: insurance $1,000.
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Resumed Business.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 5.-The
firm of John Callahan & Co, whole
sale whiskey dealers, which assigned
in June for $1,000 resumed business
to-day after settling up In full.