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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Erie,s President Elect.

CHICAGO, August 22.-John King,
jr., the newly elected assistant presi-
dent OF the Erie road, and the repre-
S were in the CITY today, and Inspected
the terminal facilities of the Chicago
& Atlantic, with which they express
themselves much pleased. King says
the understanding, in his election, was
that he should succeed Jewett as
president, December 1st. He will also
be president of the Chicago s. Allan
tic. He declined to say what his
policy in the management of the Erie
would be. w. K. Vanderbilt and
party passed through the city to-day,
going over the Northwestern road.
Vanderbilt says the trip is merely one
of pleasure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
ratchet. After that she knew moth,

& ratchet. After that she knew moth.
ing of subsequent occurrences.
Filled with horror at the recital.
Juaerman gave the alarm. and the
news spread like Wild Ere. fhp neigh
bors coogregated. and p sse. arned
with a warrant of arrest, st once
started in pursuit. and. At Iest ac-
counts, were securing the islands for
the hired man, whose name, strange
to say. Junerman does no. kt,uD. n,s
chanees are. II the man is captured,
there VIII be coroner's Inquest. Mrs.
Jnneman is very prrpoSs' s:;ir G. Her
injuries are considered ,ia"g,r II.
Litter information fFOm tn :, ea,, of
the murderous assauiS ou Mr.. .Iu.,s-
mau reveals the tact .hif. ara, max
ing her statement. she relays,t II into IN
unconscious state ami ~ i.Ii tintd
until death cane to hcr ,eiief. Dill
gent inquiry in the neig:h,r. =. q de-
Yelops the name of the iuur,itr and
ravieher to be Richard ut,-sIai a., a
German, who did odd ". r. ~ The
farms and dairies il tii- viyiai'y.
All avenues art 81, sly ~ & = Ell,
though the chances arc tt..s "a iGis
escaped from the island
a post-mortem exauiIn%iop nt the
body shows the face an,i ..e,d terri
bly, crushed and cuf, making it a
source of wonder how she { es' sur
vived long enough to make a Statement
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Boiler Explosion.

MEMPHIS, TENN, August 21.-The
government launch Dafney, employed
at the works here, exploded her boiler
this morning, killing Faymaster N.
Golden, who was blown overheard,
and seriously scalding Engineer A.
Graham, Pilot G. ID. Ryan, Dick Hard,
Peter Walsh and newsboy who was
on the launch. The body OF Golden
has not yet been recovered. He WIS
an Englishman, thirty-two years old,
and has been employed here nearly
xUn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
CHICAGO ClsANKS.

CHICAGO, August 22-Henfy Mob
Ter, o. w. Naleliffe, James McEwa1,
Fidela Parks, Mrs. e. Pase and Elisa
B. Slater, were held in bail pending d
hearing this morning in the police
court, on complaint by the humane
society, charging cruelty to children.
1t appears they profess to be leaders Of
some sort OF religious socie-
ty. which is not clearly
shown though; from letters, it
appears, some members Of this sec
ton indulge in the most vicious and
licentious practices. Twelve children
were found in their possession, the
oldest Of whom claim to have been
cruelty treated and kept without suf-
ficIenC food. The prisoners claim to
be caring for Gods orphans, and say
they have no means of support eX-
cep5 faith in the Lord. The neigh
bors say there have been frequent
deaths among the little ones.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Special to the Statesman.

Special to the Statesman.
HOUSTON, August 22.-William l..
Reynolds, joint cashier of the Texas
and Wells Fargo Express companies,
committed suicide at p. m. by shoot
ing himself with thirty-eight calibIe
Smith & Wesson pistol. The bullet
entered the right temple, making exit
at the left temple and lodging in the
wall, whence it was dislodged with a
knife blade. The suicide was premed
itated, inasmuch as he arrayed him
self in his burial costume, and, after
a few words on family matters with
his wife, thence repaired to the stable
shed, in the rear portion of
his residence, and proceeded to
blow his brains out. There is
rumor among persons who should
know that the cause of the suicide
was owing to shortness in his &C
counts, to the amount of $500 to 500.
No other particulars could be obtain
ed tonight, owing to reticence of
knowing parties to give their knowl-
edg of the affair. The deceased has
been in the employ of the express
companies for the past II years and
was held in high esteem by them.
His age was Al years. He leaves a
wife and three children to mourn his
loss
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
FInerty on Deck.

CHICAGO. August I'll Congress,
man John Finerty, elected as an indie
pendent in the Second Illinois con-
gressional district, two years ago, at a
large mass meeting OF his adherents
last night. announced he would again
make the race in accordance with the
expressed wish of those present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
RAILWAY NOTES.
Affairs OF the Erie-JOhn King and the
Presidency


Presidency.
NEW YORK, August 21.-At a meet
ing of the Erie railway directors to-
day. James HI. Scheff, r. Snydam
Grant and j. l.. Welsh, the
committee who were ap-
pointed to confer with John
King, jr., reported he had accepted the
position of assistant president. The
arrangement on which King bases
his acceptance Is a floating
debt, amounting now to alb out
100000, to be paid. The bond and
shareholders have agreed, through
Messrs. Powell s. Westlake, their
commissioners, to undertake to raise
the amount necessary. Jewett having
declined a reelection, the committee
reported he should be retained in the
capacity, either as chairman Of
the board, or head exec
utive OF the committee, and it was
also suggested that, at the annual
meeting in November, King should
assume the presidency.
The report was adopted unanimous
ly. John King, jr., was formerly
vice-president of the Baltimore &
Ohio road, and also, for some years,
receiver of the Ohio & Mississippi
railway company
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Interview With Collins.

LOUISVILLE, August 2l.-Wm. M.
Collins, of this city, delegate to the
Irish national league convention, re-
Gently held in Boston, in an interview
relative to the proposition to trade the
Irish-American vote for the advance
ment of Ireland's cause, as contained
in the press dispatches, denied that
such, a,proposition had been entertain
ed - he league, and stated that none
5t6. ,ating in the alleged confer
sance aGed with authority. Mr.. Col
Inns SAID it was understood by the
league that Irish affairs would be kept
separate from American politics.
This afternoons dispatches repre-
sent Collins as being present at the
secret meeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
UNION LEAGUE.

NEW YORK, August 22-The exec
utive committee of the Union league
met to-day, in response to a circular
issued by Gen. James Negley. The
object of the meeting, which was a
private one, was said to be to further
the interest of the republican eandi-
dat es for president and vice-president.
At the conclusion of the meeting it is
sail nothing important was done.
After adj0urL menT a number of the
committee visited headquarters Of the
republican national committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
COntfoot AnnuIled.

WASHINGTON, August 81 The
postmaster general to-day announced
the government contract with p. p.
Kellogg, of Springfield, Mass, for fur.
Dishing official dead-letter and regis
tered package envelopes and tags had
been annulled. The action was based
upon recent investigation by the
postmaster-general himself, who says
he found the envelopes inferior in
quality and not up to the standard
contracted for. The contract amount
ed to $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
A TOUCHING SCENE.
Restoration of an Old Battle-Flag to q
Georgia Regiment.

RESTORATION of an Old Battle-Flag to a
Georgia Regiment.
MACON, GA, August 21.-At the re-
union of the Fifth Georgia regiment,
to day, there were represented nine
companies from different parts of the
state. The regiment served through
the war, engaging in battles from
Virginia to South Carolina. An adj
dress of welcome was made by Con-
gresham Thomas Hardeman. A fea-
ture of the meeting was the restora-
ton of the battle flag captured at the
battle of Coosahatchie, in 1864, by the
Fifty-sixth New York regiment. 1t
was presented by Mr.. S. @. Young, of
that regiment, followed by touching
scene. The veterans stood when it
was received, and many shed tears.
Capt. Kidd, who was to receive the
flag, was so overcome by emotion he
could only saw a few words
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Schooner Alaska.

WASHINGTON, August PA re-
port has been received at the treasury
department from Lieut.. Healey, Civ
ing details of the cruise of the revenue
steamer Corwin in Behring sea and
the Arctic ocean, from June 9Th to
July 24th. He made dilligent search
for the schooner Alaska, which sailed
from Goodwin bay for San Francisco,
in October, 1888, and says there can he
no doubt of her loss, with all her pas
sengers.
Captain Healy suggests tn
establishment of a life-saving station
at Point Barrow, for the benefit OF
American vessels that frequent the
Arctic ocean during the whaling
season,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Orders to Commander Schl

WASHINGTON, August % II strnc-
lions have been forward. Il, C.,in-
mander Schley, of the Gc,ely reli5f
expedition, to discharge al li-,ed
men in his command who a, Z wiiiiog
to leave the service. The vessels COM
prising the fleet will remain in COM
mission at New York until further
orders. 1t is understood Lieut.. EN-
cry, commanding the Bear, will be
ordered on duty on the new dispatch
boat, Dolphin, as executive officer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Train wrecked.

IIARRIsBURG, PA, August 21.-
While y freight train was passing
canal, on the Reading railway, to day,
one of the cars jumped the track. The
with such force as to wreck the entire
bridge. The train fell into the water.
No one was hurt; damage, $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
A Near Alliance.

NEW YORK, August 19.-General
Manager Potter, of the Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy railway, pass ed
through to Boston to-day to consult
with President Perkins. The posi-
bility of the Union Pacific and Chi
cago, Burlington g. Quincy railroads
entering into an alliance is strongly
limited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

PITTsBURG, August 19.-The differ
ences between the Austrian consul,
Max Schamberg and Chief of Police
Branner have not yet been adjusted,
and there is every prospect of the
affair assuming proportions which
will necessitate the Intervention of
Secretary Frelinghuysen and Baron
Ignatz Won Schaffer, Austro-Hunga-
rian minister to the United States.
Schamberg refused to recognize the
authority of Branner in ordering the
Austrian flag taken down, and says If
the latter forces the suit, he will ap-
peal to the secretary of state. He
considers it an insult to the flag, AID
is very indignant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

field point, but when that point keeps
bobbing around. there's no telling
what to do. The tery way the
schooner struck US would indicate she
changed her course, coming as she
dill with full head into us,
instead OF grazing alongside. The
statement of others of the Tallapoosa
would tend to show a different set of
movements. The general opinion is
the schooner was wrong in her cotirse.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Shot Himself.

PETERSBURG, August 22.-Thomas
Whyte, late cashier of the Planters
and Merchants bank. shot himself
this evening, INJECTING a painful
wound. He claims it was accidental.
Whyte in company with his nephew,
w. w. White, former teller of the
bank, was arrested some days ago,
charged with making false entries.
Both were out on bail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
nIausoleum Ruined.

HARTFORD. August 22-An elabo-
rately carved Italian marble. column
of E. d. Morganis mausoleum, at
Cedar Hill cemetery, was ruined by
fire last night. A temporary house
built around it to protect the carvers
at work was burned, and the heat was
sufficient to ruin the stone. The loss
is upwards of $4,000. st. Gaudens
was the designer of the mausoleum.
The carving had been done after the
stone had been put Ill place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Death of Gen. Walker.

MONTGOMERY ALA, August o.
Gen. Leroy Pope Walker, first secre-
tary of war in Jefferson Davis Con-
federate cabinet, and who gave the
order for firing on Fort Sumpter, died
at his home in Huntsville, Ala, this
morning, after a brief illness. The
funeral takes place Saturday. Gen.
Walker was president of the constitu-
tional convention in 1857 which
framed the present constitution OF
Alabama.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Flames in CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, August 22.-Pollock
Wilson & Sons establishment, at Six
and Carr streets, for the manufacture
of saddiery, hardware and chains. was
completely destroyed by fire this
morning. Only active work of the
firemen prevented most disastrous
fire, as large amount of valuable
and combustible property was adjoin-
ing. Total loss of Wilson 81 Sons,
$50 600: well insured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Married at Manchaca.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
MANCHACA, August 21.- Married,
on the evening of the 21st inst, at the
residence of the bride, near Manchaca,
Col. B. Trigg, to Miss Mary A. Moore;
Rev. J. j. Williamson officiating. Col.
Trigg is well known and popular in
this vicinity, and all wish him and his
lovely and accomplished wife prosper
ity and happiness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Henry Case.

NEW YORK, August 21.-Dr. Ma,
gle, register of the bureau of vital STA
tistics, to-day received from the navy
department certified copy of Lieut..
Greely's report on the execution of
private Henry. On the authority of
this report the record in the bureau
has been changed to. read, instead
of starvation" to shot by order of
Eleut. Greely.,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
White and Colored Miners.

DIES MONIES, La, August 22.-Gov.
Sherman has, on requisItion from
the proper authorities, ordered compa-
ny c., of Muscatine. to the coal mines
in Keokuk county, where serious
trouble is reported between white and
colored miners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Cattle Disease.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, August %. In
view of the presence of pleuro- pneu-
monia in this state, the veterinary sur
geon has sent notice to all owners of
infected herds, compelling them to
maintain strict quarantine until notl--
fed to the contrary by the state au-
fhorifipq
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Suit Discontinued.

NEW ORLEANS, August 19.-The
suit of the B. & o. Telegraph COM
pany against the Morgan railway, for
right-of- way along the said road from
New Orleans to Orange, Texas, came
up to-day in the civil district court,
The Judge decided the case could not
be tried until the regular November
term. Counsel for the B. & .. COM
pany at once discontinued the suit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
The Cattle Disease.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, August 21.-In
view,of developments respecting the
presence of pleuro-pneumonia among
herds of Jersey cattle in Illinois, Gov.
Hamlin has called Veterinarian Pea
rem here to consult upon steps to be
taken. The other herd, when trouble
first appeared, came from Ohio, and
one or two from the neighborhood of
Washington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Can1taIIteIn

WASHINGTON, August 29.-The
treasury department to day purchased
4i5,OOO ounces OF silver for delivery at
the New Orleans and Philadelphia
minis.
An interesting question in regard
to the construction of public build
ings was decii- az the treasury de-
partment today, in effect that the
supervising architect, in preparing
plans and Specifications for such build
ings shall bA governed entirely by the
amount of money appropriated by
congress for the purpose, without re-
gard to future expectations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Bank suspended.

ALBION, N. Y, August Blowing
to the absence of the president, the
business of the First National Bank,
of Albion, is suspended by orders of
the board of directors, until examina-
ton can be had of its affairs.
Ii is ascertained that the president,
AS. Warner, departed for Albion,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Thunderstorm.

NEW YORK, August PA heavy
rain, accompanied by thunder and
lightning, occurred this afternoon at
Dover, N. Il. Many we're killed by
the lightning, and houses were dam
aged. Miles of telegraph and tod
phones were torn down. AT Kingston,
N. Y, the residence of Dr. Williger
was struck by lightning and partly
burned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Cotton Mills Burned.

AUGUSTA, GA, August PA spark
in the picker's room of the Sibley cot
ton mills, this afternoon, communi-
Gated fire to the opening room above,
and in a short time the third and
fourth stories of the picker house
was burned. The machinery was des-
.r. we'd. Loss. $4,000: partly insured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
yoorhees ON the Stump.

TERRE HAUTE, August 19.-Sena-
tor Voorhees, opened the democratic
campaign here tonight, by addressing
1000 people on the plank in the re-
publican state platform favoring q
constitutional amendment, in the
convention. The demonstration was
enthusiastic and many Germans wer
present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Arthur's Movements,

NEW YORK, August 22.-President
Arthur's visitors were Secretaries
Lincoln and Chandler, Congressman
A. Hughes, of Nashville, Tenn, and
A. g. Malloy, of Galveston. He ex-
poets to leave for Newport to morrow
afternoon, stopping at New London.
Gen. Butler refuses to see any report
erS TO-DAY,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
PAYMENT of Defaulted Interest.

ST. LOUIS, August 19.-The receiver
of the Wabash gives notice that in
terest on bonds of the North Missouri
g. Chicago division, and st. Louis,
Council Bluffs & o uaha. and branches
of the Wabash system, which was due
and defaulted, July first, will be paid
at the National Bank of Commerce,
New York, Monday, August 9Th.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Stenographers in Council.

HARRISBURG, August 21.-The In
ternational congress of stenographers,
met to-day and was called to order by
President Deming. Addresses of
welcome were made by Gov. .Pattison
and Mayor Wilson. Attorney General
Brewster sent letter Tt GREETING his
inability to be present and welcome
foreign delegates in behalf of the IN
tied States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

FRANKFORT, KY, August 21.-The
official count for the vote for appellate
judge of the first district, shows w.
III. Holt, republican, received 33.6OS
votes; Riddell, democrat, 32,983;
Hollis majority, 625. The district
comprises forty-one countie.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Train Dispatchers.

LOUISVILLE, KY, August 22.-The
American train dispatchers' associar
ton met again this morning and adj
journed to meet the third Tuesday of
June, 1885, at Denver, Col,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
THE Pre- sident's Guests,

NEW YORK, August 21.-President
Arthur this morning received at the
Fifth Avenue hotel, the officers Of
the Greedy relief expedition, including
Commander Schley, Commander Cot
fin, Lieut.. Emery, Chief Engineer
Melville. and a dozen others. Secre-
tarieS Chandler and Lincoln and Gen.
Butler, who had called to see the
president, were present. Secretary
Chandler informed Commander
Schley the president had decided to
aepoint him in place of Commodore
Earf~ english, who commands the
EuropeaA squadron.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
End of a Correspondent.

NEW York, August 21.-The re-
mains of the eminent war correspoD-
dent. McGahan, arrived from Con-
stantinople this morning. After lying
in state IN the governors room in the
city hall, they will be forwarded to
hia 0ht0 home
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Agent Appointed.

WASHINGTON, August 22.-The
president has appointed Willard P.
Tisdel, GAINESVILLE, Ohio, agent of the
United States to the Congo Associa.
ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
HALLWAY Earnings.

NEW YORK, August 22.-The net
earnings of the New York Central
railway for the nine months ending
June 80, 1884, were $685. $40 The
net earnings for the Louisville South
ern railway, for the quarter ending
June 30, 1884, were 81. sos, 166.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Hot Up North.

EAsToN, PA, August 21-Many
men il the Bethlehem steel mills were
compelled to stop work last night,
owing to the great heat. A large
number of trackmen on tram
ways quit this morning on
account Of the intense heat.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
A Reward for the Murderers.

NASHVILLE, TENN, August 22.-
Governor Bates to-day offered re-
ward of $1,000 for any or all parties
engaged in the massacre of the Nor
mon elders in Lewis county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Bnsiness Failures.

NEW YORK, August 22-Failures
throughout the country for the past
seven days number. for the United
States, 1877; Canada, %; total, 2l9, as
against 22O last week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Cyclone i'm VIRGINIA.

PETERSBURG, VA, August a.
Chesterfield county was visited, last
evening, by cyclone. Huge trees
were uprooJed, fences and outhouses
blown down and considerable damage
to orchard trees done. The storm was
accompanied, in some places by a
heavy rain and hail, Whine In other
places, scarcely any of eitbeS fell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
a New COunterfeit,

WASHINGTON, August 2l.-The Sc
cret service is in possession of a new
counterfeit note, of the denomination
of ten dollars on the National bank of
Cincinnati. Il is series 80, with choco-
late colored back. The yignetteS on
the face have coarse appearance,
but the back is well executed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
American Bar Association

SARATOGA, n. Y, August 21.-The
American Bar Association, this morn
ing, after filing vacancies in the gen.
eral council, heard the annual address
by Judge John F. Dillon, of New
York. Subject: 1.-THE general char
acter of American institutions and
Iawo
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Pendleton Denies it.

CINCINNATI, August Ex-senator
Pendleton said to-day that the state
ment that he said, at Deer park, or
anywhere else, at a private dinner
party or in public, that he thought
Blaine would be elected president is
utterly false
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
A RutIarifa

JERSEY CITY, Nj, August e.
Edward F. Mcdonald, democratic
presidential elector from this district,
declines. He says he is for Butler.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Ohio congressman.

CINCINNATI, O., August 21.-The
democrats of the Tristan second con-
gressional districts met here this
afternoon, and nominated John S.
Follett in the first, and Adam A. kel
Ter in the second district.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Powers for CONGRESS-

CATTLETTsBURG. KY, August q
The democrats of the ninth district,
nominated Frank Powers, for
congress.