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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
ST. LOUIS ROBBERY.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 22.-The vault
in the city clerks office, at East st.
Louis was broken open last night,
and everything it contained stolen.
An attempt was made to blow the
vault door open with powder, but this
failed. The burglars then broke two
feet squire through twenty inch
wall OF the vault. The amount OF
money taken is not known, and is va
riously estimated at from $1,000 to
$1,000. a large amount of city
script, supposed to be nearly $4,000
worth, was also stolen. The city
council offer a reward of 8, 1000. The
tools with which an entrance was eff.
fected were stolen from the black.
smith shop of Patrick Burns, near by
which leads to the belief the robbery
was commitSed by ametuerS and not
professionals.
Another st. Louis Robbery.
ST. LOUIS, May 22.-The wholesale
| liquor house of Chas. Weller, IA
South Fourth street, was entered by
burglars last night and robbed of a
few dollars, warehouse receipts, anC
| bundles of insurance policies. Pay
ment on the receipts is stopped by tel
egraph, so it is not probable any loss
| will result.
LATER.
| 1t is now ascertained that the vault
contained $4,000 in scrip and about
$4,000 in cash, $1,000 of which be
longed to City Clerk CAVITY and his
brother, and the remainder to the 9TH
er city officials.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Looks Like Murder.

LITTLE Rock, May 24.-The Ga
Zette's Texarkana special says: This
morning in Bowie county, near Tex
arkana, posse surrounded William
Claoburn's house, a thief who had
stolen horses. He attempted to draw
a weapon, when several shots were
fired. Killing him instantly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
AN EXCITING DISASTER.

CINCINNATI. May 21.-The Times
Stars Portsmouth (Ohio) special says:
The suspension bridge across the
Scioto river fell this morning while
some cattle were crossing. Mrs.
Fulweiler, with four children, was on
the bridge at the time, and three of
the children were drowned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Got tho Drop on Him.

DAVIES, May o. Henry Hays,
a farmer of Davies county, was found
dead near his residence with three
pistol shots in his body. Hays was a
desperate man, and was engaged in
several shooting affrays. Warrants
are out for his arrest which the Off
GERS were afraid to serve. There is
no clue as to how he came to his
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

Martin, with Norten Moses and T. d.
Vaugn as alternates.
Wool still comes in very lively, not
outstanding the heavy rains and
muddy roads.
The stages between here and Ma
son have been badly delayed on ac
count of the high waters and muddy
roads,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Trade Troubles.

PITTsBURG, May 21.-The general
strike of iron workers June is now
regarded improbable. 1t IS under
stood, for business reasons, several
firms will sign the scales when pre-
sented by the amalgamated associa-
ton, and this will prevent the other
manufacturers from holding out who
are disposed to fight for a reduction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
All Snuare Dealing.

NEW YORK, May 21.-Ex-President
Baldwin says the allegations that he
obtained loans and hypothecated Sc
curities in Louisville and Nashville
are untrue, and it is also untrue that
he used Henderson bridge bonds to
procure bonds for his own use. He
did endeavor to uphold the credit OF
the company by sustaining the price
of stock, but the directors not argree-
ing with him he made good the differ
ence of 100000. The floating debt Of
the company is more than covered by
the present value of securities held by
this road. The directors of this road
confederate BaldWin'S statement
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM BURNETT.

Speciri Telegram to The Statesman.
BURNET, May 24.-The democrats
held a county convention here to-day.
and passed resolutions endorsing Ire
lands administration.
The convention also favored abol-
ishing the two-thirds rule.
The following gentlemen were
elected as delegates to the northwest
convention: J. A. Ramdale and NJ. A.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM SAN ANTONIO.

Special Telegram to The Statesman
SAN ANTONIO, May 24.-At the
democratic county convention to-day,
the following delegates were chosen :
J. E. Dwyer, II. J. Hurt, j. II. Nc
LearY, V. o. King, NJ. H. Clayton,
w. L. Thompson, j. N. Mackey, A.
w. Houston and w. 3. Hamilton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

the precincts being represented but
one. The meeting was harmonious
throughout. a resolution requesting
the delegates to the Fort Worth con-
vention to vote for w. j. Swain for
comptroller, snd requesting delegates
to the state convention at Houston
to vote for Mai. w. N. Walton for
attorney general, were carried. a
resolution-to abolish the two-thirds
rule was defeated. No instructions as
to governor.
The heaviest rain of the season fell
here last night, raising the creek out
OF its banks and delaying the mails.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM GROESBECK.

GRoEsBECK, May 22.-It has been
raining almost necessarily here for
the past six days. There was heavy
hail storm here last night doing great
damage to crops and fruit.
Judge Faucher is very low with
measles,and is not expected to live I'M
til morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

on an honest basis. They call for a
thorough reform of the tariff, and in
financial and administrative affairs,
and arraigns the republican party for
Being false to the interests of the peo-
pie. They assert condemnation of
the great crime of 1776," wrong we
propose to right and make good in
1854, meaning to renominate Tilden.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Postal TeIegraDhs,

WASHINGTON, May PA nun Der
of petitions were presented and refer
red, protesting against any govern
mental assumption of the telegraphic
service. Harrison presented counter
petition setting forth the Western I'm
ion company's employees are engaged
in getting signatures in opposition to
the postal tt legrdph.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Come to Meet Grant.

NEW YORK, May 21.-The failure
is announced Of the firm of j. L.
Brownell & Co., consisting of j. L.
Brownell, IL. w. Walker, and L. w.
Murray. The firm was formerly
Brownell & Walker. The failure is
due to the recent shrinkage in values.
and the liabilities are said to be light.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
BIanchard,s FaiIure.

Boston, May 24.-Seven-eights of
the liabilities of J. Blanchard, of
Richmond, Va, wholesale grocer and
importer, who failed yesterday for
1926, 1000, are held in Boston, Kidder,
Peabody & Co., representing Barring,
Bros. & Co., admitted they were cred
itorS to the amount of $149,600.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A Priests Last Resort

Boston, MASS, May 24-Father
Boniface, of the st. Leonards Catholic
Qtalian) church, whose name was as
ISOLATED with certain alleged curious
money transactions, has brought suit
against the Boston Herald, claiming
100000 damages for libel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
SPAIN.

MADRID, May 24.-The Spanish alb
olitionist society has memorialized
the government, calling attention to
the fact that out of 10000 negroes who
ought to have been freed FROM the
modified form of slavery known as
patronage" only 1900 have been re-
1oocad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Washington's Monument.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-In the sem
ate to-day the chair appointed Sher-
man, Morrill,, Allison, Ba ard, and
Lamar, members OF the part # the
senate as commission IT, silptrs Use
the dedication ceremJli-s III e>.nnee-
ton with the Washington .iiJguGle ut.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
The Eire Eiend

NEW ORLEANS, May 2l-S .cnrity
warehouse, 90 and 96 Juiis street,
burned last night with c,.hteilts. in
Guiding 500 hogsheads OF sugar, B.
482 barrels of molases. anil some cot
ton seed oil. Loss, $4,000. Fully
insured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A Religious JambOree.

DETROIT, May 24.-Two large
steamboats, have been provided to
take delegates at the Baptist associa-
ton convention on excursion
through lake st. Charles this evening.
All the pulpits in the city VIII he filled
on Sunday by distinguished Baptist
preachers
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Beer Mems Convention

ROCHESTER,, May 21.-At the con-
vention of the United States brewers,
to-day, President Scarmann lengthDy
addressed the meeting, and reports of
vigilance, publication and finance
committees, and the attorney of the
association were read.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
HinckIey Still Winntno

NEW YORK, May 24-Hinckley.
the embezzling bank official, has not
been heard of yet. The bank does
not anticipate much of run and has
surplus Of many thousands to fall
hack on
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Embarrassed Firm.

DANvILLE, Va, May 2I.-G1endow-
er iron works have closed. the work
men having deserted the works
through the non-payment of their Wa
ges. The company is asking an extern
sion IF time from its creditors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Cod Sneed fine WorL

NEW YORK, May 24-Tammany
and Irving halls and the county de-
mocracy are endeaYoring to arrange
their differences so as to send a united
delegation to the national Chicago
democratic convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Grant Property Mortgaged.

ST: LOUIS, MAY GA mortgage
on Gen: Grants farm, a few miles
south OF this city, to aid in securing a
loan from w. IL. Vanderbilt, was re-
corded here to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Rowan for Cnnrrass

EMPoRIA. KAN, May 22.-The rep
republicans of the fourth congressional
district, In convention here to-day,
nominated by aclamation Thos. Ryan
for reelection to congress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
GERMANY.

BERLIN, May 22.-Madame KaIa-
mire, left-handed wife of the Duke of
Darmstadt, will defend the grand
dukes suit for divorce. He charges
his wife with concealed misconduct
before marriage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
CANADA.

OTTAWA, May 24.-The Ciapol and
other Indians have been persuaded to
give up the sun dance, and return to
The reserves.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Bills off Ladinp

PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-The Com
mercial Exchange to-day recommends
the prompt passage of a bill in con-
gress which proposes to make bills of
ladfng negotiable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Lots of Gas Now :

PITTsBURe, Pa, May 22.-AD 1000
horse power natlrl gas wei><lt as
struck this morning on the Westing-
house property, East End, at depth
Of 1850 feet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
SCOTLAND.

EDINBURa, May 24.-By a fire in a
coal pit at Portobello, twelve men
have just been suffocated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
ride of Immigration.

NEW YORK, May 24.lTo-day
5,225 immigrants arrived at
Castle Garden. About three-fourths
of the arrivals are bound west.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

The hest tobacco for smokers is
Little Joker"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
The Grand Jary,s Report.

The grand jury made their final report yester
day, and recommended that the following per.
sons be discharged: John Whitsett, sr Lille
Fritch Minnie Fritch, Hattie Lowe, Richard
Snowden, John Sanders, William Price and
Hannibal Watson. Whitsitt was charged as be
ing an accomplish with his son, in cutting the
man Coyal, north of the city, few weeks ago
Indictments were returned for the following of
fenses: Embezzlement l. assault and battery
with intent to KILL 8; assault and battery, 2;
burglary, |; burglary and grand larceny, /; grand
larceny 2; grand larceny and receiving stolen
goods. l; false personation and petit larceny, /;
petitlarceny a petit larceny and receiving stolen
goods, s; continued cases, 5; dismissed A: pris-
oners discharged, 8; witnesses examined, 1885, The
jury report that they found the county Jail and
county asylum in good condition.
The following prisoners were arraigned for
the offenses indicated and all pleaded guilty ex.
cept Miller: Buck Farley and Thomas M White,
petit larceny and receiving stolen goods; John
Whitsitt assault and battery, with intent to kill
James Rounds, grand larceny and receiving
stolen goods; Charles Powell and Butch Melon
aid petit larceny; John Cochran, false pretenses
and presentations Charles Powell, burglary and
grand larceny; Charles Patterson, petit larceny;
Horace F. Miller, petit larceny; Andrew Van
Meter, petit larceny; John Hartney, petit lar.
ceny. Miller got two years for stealing two
books valued at $6.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14

The improvements on the Exposition grounds,
ordered by the executive committee Of the State
Board Of Agriculture, will, it is estimated, cost
$500, besides the depot and express Office,
which will be erected by the railroad companies.
The committee have given up all hope Of Undue
ing the Wabash company to build side track to
the Exposition grounds for therunning Of special
trains from the city during the fair, as the right
of way, 1t has been ascertained, viii cost over
$4,000 Among the special attractions which
the committee have made arrangements to Sc
cure. is an exhibition daily Of double bare back
riding, half-nile stretch in minute, and daily
balloon ascensions by King, the aefonaut,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
THE CITY'S TAX LEVY FOR 1884
Fixed at 81 Cents by the Council and Board
of Aldermen.

special meeting of the joint bodies of the
Board Of Aldermen and Common Council was
held last night to receive the report of the City
Board Of Equalization. which completed its work
yesterday, having, during the ten days that it
was in session, considered nearly four hundred
complaints. A summary statement Of their as
| sessment Of the taxable property of the
city fixes the valuations of lots in the
additions to the corporate limits at 49, 100; adj
ditional improvements 500, 450: additional per-
sonal property $40, 100; and polls, $39,6SO. The
reductions are, the valuation of lots, So $780,
and improvements, $23, 600, making the total re-
duction $27, $50. The total valuation of taxable
property amounts to 500, 9S6, $40. The number
Of polls is 1914 A resolution was adopted
fixing the tax levy for general purposes at
eighty-seven cents upon each one hundred
dollars valuation, with an additional levy of
three cents upon each hundred dollars for a
sinking fund, and fifty cents on each poll The
members of the Board of Equalization, seven in
number, were each allowed thirty days for their
services
After the adjournment of the joint bodies the
Common Council convened in special session.
and, under suspension Of the rules passed the
ordinance fixing the tax levy at the rate agreed
IL
providing for division of the tax into semi an
nual payments, was adopted The ordinance
was then taken to the Board of Aldermen, in
special session, and, after non-concurrence in
Mr.. Trusler's amendment, it was passed. 1t
was then returned to the Council and the action
of the Board was concurred in. An objection
urged by Mr. Spahr against dividing the
tax into semi-annual payments was that
the Indebtedness which the city will
carry over to the next year will be about $780,
600. and after it has been liquidated, only $780,
600 will be left for the expenses of the city gov
eminent between January and October. The
heaviest expenditures are in the spring, when
the street improvements are being made. and if
the tax should be divided into two payments.
the city would be left without any funds at a
time when it would cause serious embarrass-
ment. The vote concurring in the action of the
Aldermen stood:
Yeas-Councilmen Cowie Downing Doyle,
Edenharter, Mack, Moran, Newcomb Pearson,
Reinecke, Reynolds, Spahr and Wharton-12
-Councilmen Curry, Haugn, Rees,
Smither Trusler and Wolff
The ordinance makes no change in the tax
levy
The ordinance passed at the last meeting Of
the Council, providing for the removal of the
west market to the Reagan market-place; was
reconsidered, and the lease on the old grounds
was renewed.
The superintendent Of police was directed to
notify the l., B. & w. company to cease work
upon the track they are now laying on West
Georgia street. until they have obtained the per-
mission of the city government to use the street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
a New Industrx IN Prospect.

For some time number Of Cincinnati capital
lists and practical glass workers have been en-
gagged in perfecting preliminaries looking to the
organization of a company for the manufacture
of all forms of glassware. The company will
locate their works at some point in Indiana,
provided sufficient inducement is offered, and
several cities have already put in bids, Michi-
gan City, among others, making a liberal offer.
indianapolis offers superior advantages for the
location of mandatory of this character, and
the matter will shortly be presented for the con
sideration Of the Board of Trade
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
PENSION CLAIM AGENTS.
The Only Fee to Which They Are Entitled
by the Law.


There are more indictments by the federal
grand jury for violation of the pension laws than
for any other kind of offense In view of the
frequent arrests for the collection of illegal fees
from pensioners, the district attorney directs at
tention to the act of Congress fixing the
amounts of fees which attorneys and claim
agents can lawfully charge for procuring the al
lowance of pensions. There is probably no
law of greater personal interest to SO large
number of persons, and 1t is WELL the district
attorney remarks, for pension claimants to know
their rights Under the new act of Congress
the government pays the fees of the claim agents
through its regular United States pension Off
GERS, out of the pension allowed, and the pen
sioner, in consequence, cannot now lawfully pay
the attorney who prosecutes his claims anything
whatever. The law allows fee not to exceed
$25 The contract for fees must be signed
both by the claimant and his attorney, after
which it must receive the approval of the Com.
missioner of Pensions. When the claim is al
lowed, the government agent for paying pensions
gives the attorney check for the amount of the
fee due him. In some cases the law limits the
fee to $40, and in some no fee is allowed; hut in
no case can the pensioner himself pay the at
torney anything. If the pension is not allowed
by the government, no fee can be paid the claim
agent A violation Of the provisions Of the act
is subject to the penalty Of fine not exceeding
$500. with Imprisonment not exceeding two
wears.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
An Iniudicions Remark.

A weak-eyed, Misunderstanding young man
pleaded guilty to stealing two medical books
from DR.. Carver, in the Criminal Court, yester-
day. His name is Horace F. Miller, and about
year ago he inherited about $sOOO which he
rapidly put into general circulation. When
questioned by the court as to his antecedents
and record, Miller told a straight story, but
spoiled it by intimating that if he had plenty of
money he thought he could get off free ''You
will go north for two years, remarked Judge
Norton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
PBY7IS. BASSE7 { co.
THE CITY IN BRIEF.

John Schirzinger, who was accused of stealing
$3.50 vac acquitted by a jury in the Criminal
Court yesterday.
It is understood that Mr. John G. s. Harrison
will demand change of venue when his case
comes up for trial next month.
Sixty bushels Of wheat were stolen from a
farmer near Falkland, on Tuesday night, by
thieves supposed to be from this city.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Henry Stumpf and Minnie Karner, George w.
Underwood and Alice Van Horn, Henry Hinkle
and Nancy Adams, Emil Busbin and Sarah
Ellen Spaulding.
The indianapolis Plow Company has fled ar
ticles Of Incorporation. The capital stock is
$4,000, divided into 900 shares, and the direct
ors are Samuel F. Kmberlin, Henry L Barnes
and John N Roberts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
Think He r. insane.

Dr.. Fletcher, superintendent Of the Insane
Asylum, and DR.. D. A. Morse, one Of the ply
sicians at the Asylum, yesterday called upon the
Governor to urge him to grant the appeal for
the reprievel Of Charles ". Butler, sentenced to
be hung in Whitley county in October next, for
the murder Of his wife, for the reason as they.
state, that they believe him to be insane. The
testimony Of both gentlemen upon Buffers mem
tai condition was given in the trial when he
was convicted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
Mr. English wants the Nomination.

It has developed that Will E. English is de-
sirous that the Democratic congressional CON
vention for this district shall proffer him a
unanimous nomination, which he win decline,
This. it is said, he wants as vindication, or
something of that kind, but he will not make
the race. Mr.. English is rather wise young
man and knows when he has had enough. In
the meantime W. D. Bynum is making vigor-
GUS canvass for the nomination, and ex-Mayor
Mitchell is also willing to take it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
Coal for the CITY schools.

The contract for supplying the city schools
with coal the coming year was let to A. B. Meyer
& Co, but some differences having arisen in re-
gard to the fulflment of the contract, the mat
ter was referred to the committee for adjust
ment The committee met yesterday, and after
hearing explanations from Messrs Meyer & Co.,
the differences were satisfactorily adjusted and
the method Of future supplies agreed upon. The
coal furnished under the contract is Of superior
quality and at low price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14

mainder Of the season. Another is being made
to get him here, but if he is offered 5000 by the
Buffalo club, as is reported it will probably not
succeed Eden is a good fielder and batter, but
he is not worth salary of $500 a month to any
club.
Barr will be eligible to play with the Indian
apolis club after tomorrow, and win possibly
pitch in the game here with the Louisvilles on
Sunday.
McKeon was batted very hard at Toledo, yes
terday, and the remainder of the nine played
badly. Morrison does not seem to be tumult-
uous success as a fielder, as he has made six err
rors in four games. The club will play again at
Toledo to-day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-14
seventeeth ward blaine and Logan clul

Seyenteeth Ward Blaine and Logan Club.
The Republicans of the Seventeenth ward
met last night and organized Blaine and Logan
club, with the following officers: President P.
F. Bryce vice president John Broderick; secre-
tary, E. J. Conway; treasurer, G. Bradford. An
executive committee consisting Of the president,
secretary, treasurer, and Messrs. Hamilton and
Jearl was appointed After the club meeting
adjourned, the committee met and rented the
premises No &c East South street, for the cam
paign. The meetings viii hereafter be held at
this place each Wednesday evening.