The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-19
Miscellaneous.

and last day of the spring meeting at
Pittsburg driving park:
Weather superb; track fast, and at
tendance large. Betting is up to the
standard.
First race-For two-year-olds; five
furlongs. Tallabena won; Toronto,
2; Ten Fellow 3; time, 1:07.
Second race-For maiden three-year-
olds; one mile. Peter l.. won easily;
Charm 2; Mayor E. 8; time, 81.
Third race-One and quarter miles.
Ascender and Brunswick raced
head and head to wire. Bruins
wick finished first by full
head, but for some reason AS
Gender was placed first. Brunswick
was second. Time, 2:111s. There was
ali attempt to mob the judges stand
by some of Brunswick's admirers, but
quiet was soon restored by the po-
lice.
Fourth race, Pittsburg cut sweep
stakes, two and a quarter miles;
starters Wallenze, Boatman, Bob
Pate and Tangeler. 1t was a good
start. Tangeler and Bob Pate, started
at an easy pace, with Wallenze and
Boatman close behind. These posi-
lions were unchanged for two miles.
when Boatman and Tangeler
fell back, leaving Wallenze and
Bob Pate made whipping run home,
WallehZe winning by half a leng tn.
Time-4;21 IL.
LOUISVILLE, June 16.-Judge Sim
erall granted an injunction in the
vice-chancellor's court, to-day. against
the removal of the offices of head
quarters of the Knights of Honor out
of Kentucky. Hon. F. d. Sloan, Of
New Haven, Connecticut, supreme
dictator, who is now here, has issued
notice that, although temporarily en-
joined from removing the offices to
st. Louis, measures are being taken
to carry out the will of the supreme
lodge, and members need not be
alarmed.
Warrants in the treasury for death
benefits are being paid upon presenta-
ton; nor will the decision cause any
serious ENHANCEMENT in the business
workings.
AUGUSTA, Me-, June 16.-John A.
Logan and Senator Hale arrived here
at 3:15 p. IN. by the fast express. They
were cheered at all stations along the
line. They will remain with Blaine
tonight, and tomorrow go to Ellis
worth, returning to Washington We'd
nesday.
Mr.. Blaine will be invited TO &C
company the party to Ellsworth. AT
the station on alightiEg from the train
the distinguished party were received
with rounds of cheers. They were
met by Walker Blaine and were drlv-
ON tn R1ainn'a residence
TOLEDO, O., June 16.-The failure
of G. r. Messenger, a large tobacco
manufacturer of this city, causes
much surprise to the business COM
munity. The assignment was made
to David Bronson. The assets and
liabilities are not yet stated, but the
formers are believed to be nominal,
consisting mainly of the plant, which
cost originally 100000. The liabili-
tiles are chiefly in southern cities.
The general depression in the trade
for the past two years, and the uncer-
tainty as to the action of congress on
the tariff are given as the principal
causes of the failure.
DETROIT, June 16.-A shocking
murder has just been discovered IN
the interior of Barry county, neal
Hope Centre, which must have taken
place Friday night. A middle aged
bachelor, named Thos. 2. Carter, who
was living alone, was found dead IN
his room with his head literally chop
ped to pieces. The object of the muir
der was money.
ST. LOUIS, June 16-W. and A
Leonard aud M. X. Leonard, of Mis-
ssuri, sold to-day to George Hoadley
and Stephen A. Dorsey, of Star Route
Fame, a herd of SOB head Angus anC
Galloway cattle, which will be put. on
their ranch near Ration, New Mexico
New YORK, June 16.-The funera
of the late DR.. Baird took place to-day
service by the Rev. r. IL. Baird
cousin of the deceased. The body wa
taken to Nashville, where other fu
neral services will be held.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June 16.-Bridge
Beach s. Co., extensive stove manu-
facturers, of this city, havini
notified their employees they woul
be obliged to reduce wages 10 per CEN
About 800 of the latter refused to az
cept reduction. and quit work.
| JOHNSTOwN, PA. June 16.-Wooc
vale Wooden Mills suspended opera
ton to-day for an indefinite period, o
account of lack of orders; 300 employ
ees are idle as consequence.
MCCoY's STATION, o., June 16.-
Hiram Weir yesterday shot and I;
tally wounded Sam Mcdonald. III
!, latter was stoning Weir's residenc
, when Weir opened fire upon him, wit
,, the above effect.
Boston, June 16.-Logan and fam
ly left here for Augusta this mornln
! GALVESTON, June 16.-About TO-;
, tonight a fire broke out in the gran
4 stand at Beach Park, foot of Cent
. street and Beach. 1t being fully
= mile from the nearest engine hous
!, the building was entirely consume
q before the fire department reacht
q the scene. The building was occupi
by 2essrs. Opperman and Houllha
"a as bar-rOom, which was only OPP
q Sundays or race days. The loss is {
timated at from $4,000 to $4,000;
4 sured for $4,000. 1t is supposed
: be the work of an ineendiary.
+ CHICAGO, June 16.-Officers of
- humane society have returned fro
y Moneeill, where, on Saturday, tn
q arrested Mrs. Sophia Hinder for stal
~ ing into idiecy, and beating with 81
age cruelty and maiming, in a nan
/, less way, her two year old steps
90 She will be held to answer.
s. The sick, worn and detected sho'
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