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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
ALARM AT WINDSOR CASTLE
DYNAMITERs THOUGHT TO BE
AFTER THE QUEEN.
London Press on the Egyptian
Question and Scope of the
Proposed Conference.
England Reported to have Ad-
dressed United States about
the Dynamiters.
RumOred Massacre of Hussein
Pasha His Family and
Others at Berber.
ENGLAND
Gordon's Sister.


LONDON, June 1O.-Gordon's sister
refused to give money for the relief
of her brother. She says Gordon is a
British officer, and that it devolves
upon the government to rescue him.
The London Press on Egypt.
LONDON June 10.-The Pail Mall
Gazette reiterates the belief that the
account published yesterday of the
leading provisions of the agreement
upon which the Egyptian conference
is to be based, recently made by
Granville and Waddington are sub
stantially correct. 1t says, when fur
ther conceaiment would have been IA
tai to the existance of the ministry,
we felt compelled to publish the
scheme at which the whole nation
now stands aghast. The lame labored
denial of the News amounts to vir-
tual admission of the truth of
the revelation, however, inac-
curate it may be in detail
Every member of the cabinet knows,
at least in regard to the English loan
of e8OO,O00 to the Khediye, that the
provisions. as published, were abso-
lutely correct. All the jugglery and
self deception of the government do
not effect the simple fact that Eng
land is to be in perfect, per .nanent mi
nority on the board of audit. Our
French colleagues make no secret of
their determination to convert the
board of audit into one of effectuai
control. The ministers know this.
The true and only way for the minis
try to prolong its existence is to sacri-
flee this agreement"
Persons well informed of what is GO
ing on in parliament, predict
a change OF government within three
weeks. If the statement Of The Pail
Mall Gazette proves true, the gov
ernment has no chance if it attempts
to carry out such an agreement with
1t must then resign. The
conservatives will continue the gov
ernment until the August general
elections.
LONDON, June 1O.-Parnell is in
consultation with his friends, prepar-
ing for the elections.
An Appeal to Washington.
LONDON, June 10.-1n the Commons
to day FitzmaIrice, under foreign
secretary, stated that representations
touching the duty Of friendly powers
the dynamiters, had been
addressed to the government at
Washington, but no reply had been
received.
Sensation at Windsor
LONDON, June 10-It is reported
that the sentry at Windsor castle was
fired at on Sunday night by two men
who escaped. Increased vigilance is
now shown by the guards.
English Races. y
LONDON, June TO- The Ascot
stakes were won by Jardiue's colt,
Pearson's colt, Confalon,
2; Lord Roseberry's filly, 3. There
were six starters. Greenback won by
a length. In the pools it was to 1
against Greenback.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Killed bya Hog.

From the Philadelphia Times.
Harry Ward, holived at the corner
of Moyamensing and Snyder avenues,
met his death in horrible form yes
terday afternoon. For some months
past he had had in his possession a
large hog which was during the day
time allowed to run in the yard. Dur
ing the night it was kept in apen in the
days ago the hog developed an ugly
disposition and protested by.yicious
grunts its aversion to confinement.
Several times it turned on its owner
while being driven to its pen and had
to besubdued with club. Yesterday
the animal became unusually vicious
and attacked every one who came
near. "a dog that was set on the brute
in the hope that he would drive it to
the pen was routed and narrowly es'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
FROM FORT WORTH.

On the Eve of the Convention-Probabili
ties and SpecuIations.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
FORT WORTH, June 10.-The Travis
delegation arrived tonight, together
with two train loads of other delega-
tions, and the streets and hotels pre-
sent an animated appearance.
The nomination of Tilden, the prob
ability of his declaration or acceptance
of the nomination if rendered, the
question of his physical capacity to
discharge the presidential functions
if elected, and the urgency of the
claims of numberlesS candidates for
the national convention, are forming
thd chief features of conversation.
1t is understood that DR.. johnson
and Mr.. Caldwell, of Travis, and
Mr.. Dwyer, of Bexar, are candidates
for district delegates, but while prom
inent men, like Hubbard, are on their
political knees, beseeching the suff-
rage of the people in representative
capacity at Chicago, it is difficult to
foreteu what fatality will attend the
aspirations of merely local personages
such as the above gentlemen.
The opinion prevails that Hon. A.
w, Houston will be the temporary,
and Hon. Joe d. Sayers permanent
chairmen of the convention. Judge
Terrell, ex-Gover Hubbard and others
in response to calls from the demo-
Gratis of Fort Worth tonight deliver
ed short addresses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
CALIFORNIA.
Meeting of the State Democratic COnven
tion ut Stockton The Old Ticket.

Meeting of the State Democratic Conven
tion at stockton The Old Ticket.
STOCKTON, June10.-Thc state DEM
ocratic convention met here to day,
Mr.. Wise in the chair.
Mr.. Wise. in an eloquent speech
said: Let us, democrats of Cali
fornia, send a del CATION to Chicago
for the Old ticket-Tilden and Hen
bricks. II Tilden is nominated we
can pledge California against the
plumed knight of Maine"
Mention of Tilden's name was
greeted with tremendous applause.
All present jumped to their feet waiv-
ing their hats, handkerchiefs and
canes. For several minutes the
speaker was unable to proceed. When
quiet was restored the nomination OF
temporary chairman was called, Mr..
s. NJ. White of Los Angeles, anti
monopolist, was elected by acclama-
tion.
On taking the chair Mr.. White, in
the course of his speech, said it was
the duty of the democrats throughout
the entire country to nominate Tilden
for the presidency.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
ISOM n. TOOKE.

The case of Isom N. Tooke came up
yesterday before District Judge
Walker. upon a writ of habeas cor
pus. Mr.. II. Melasky testified in sub,
stance what was published in to
STATESMAN several weeks ago.
Mr.. Jno. S. Myrich, cashier of j. H.
Raymond & Co.'S bank, testified with
refetence to the money Tooke hadI in
that bank. He said Tooke had depos-
tied sixty dollars at one time, but
that it was drawn out in two or three
days. Tooke had never made any ar
rangement by which he could draw
upon Columbus, or anywhere else, at
that bank.
Defendant was not well, and
further consideration of the case was
postponed till Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
National Committee.

CHICAGO, June 6-The following is
list of the names consti-
tuting the new national commit
tee, as far as given, by different
ent delegations:
Alabama-Paul Stroback, Ark,
Powell Clayton; Conn. Samuel Fes-
sender; Del, Dave J. Deighton; Ga,
w. III. Pledger; Ills, David I. Littler'
Ind, Jno. G. New; Ia. j.. W.;
Clarkson, Kansas; John A. Martin,
Kentucky; E. Moore, Louisiana; w.
G. Kellog, Maine; E. Manchester Hay
den, Maryland; Jas.A. Gary, Massa-
chusettes; w. w. Grape, Michigan;
John p. SanLorne, Mississippi; John
r. Lynch, Missouri; r. Z. Vanhorn,
Nebraska; Church Howe, Nevada;
Thos. Wren, New Jersey; Garnet A.
Hobart, New York; John ID. Lawson,
North Carolina; l.. w. Humphrey.
Ohio; .. i. Conger, Oregon; t. Apper-
son, Pennsylvania; b. F. Jones, Rhode
Island; Fl. A. jerks, South Carolina;
j. B. johnson, Texas; G. Brinckley,
Vermont; E. w. Hooker, Virginia;
F. S. Blair, West Virginia; John w.
Mason, Wisconsin; Edward Sander
son, Arizona; G. Churchill, Dakota;
Judge Bennett, Idaho; s. f. Coffin,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
About ROadS.


To the Editor Of The statesman.
CYPRESS MILLS, May 3I.-Your
warning as to roads comes rather late.
but in good time to be of value to
Austin. The capital has the reputa-
ton of bling worse market than
Burnet or San Antonio for the sale of
wool, and now the former place claims
to sell lumber and salt, as well as
other staples cheaper than YOU do.
The road from Oatmanville to Austin
is impossible for many days during
the year, while the Pedernales is a
terror to the freighters of Llano. Nc
Cullcch and Blanco counties.
1t is claimed that there is a particu-
lar route from Shingle Hill to Austin
which would shorten the distance. and
that the commissioners court has
been petitioned to open road thereon.
If this is so, it is Austin's interest to
see that it is done. 1t might be the
means of taking many load of wool
and cotton into Austin, which would
go to Burnet.
Keep hammering away on the road
question; you can't say anything too
bad of those leading west and north
west of Austin. OCCASIONAL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Pittsburg Park Association,

PITTsBURG, PA, June 1O.-First
day of the spring meeting of the
Pittsburg Park Association. There
was heavy rain for half an hour be-
fore the first race, but the track was
in good condition and the attendance
fair. There was an inaugural rush
for three quarters of a mile. which
was won by Gen. Harding; Brough-
ton second; Rothschild third; time,
I:174.
Second neutrality-suspicious.; mile
and half. Starters: Maj. E.; Lofin
and Glenbar. Lofiin took the lead, ,and
won in gallop by an eighth of
mile. Glenbar second; Maj. E. third.
Time, 2:414.
Third race; selling allowances, mile
heats; won in straights by Keno.
Time, 1.4724, 1.461S. Boners and Imo-
gene, I'd and Sd in respective heats.
Hardicap hurdle race; mile and a
half; Callas won, Major McLeary, 2;
Golden Era, 3. Time, z22.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Aristotle and Bacon.

FROM Dean CnurcnS 5 Lille OF Bacon.
We shall never again see an Aris
totle or a Bacon, because the condi
lions of knowledge have altered
Bacon, like Aristotle, belonged to an
age of adventure, which went to sea
little knowing whittier it went and
ill-furnished with knowledge and in
struments. He entered with vast
and vague scheme of discovery on
these unknown seas and new worlds,
which to us are familiar and daily
traversed in every direction. This
new world of knowledge has turned
out in many ways very different from
what Aristotle or Bacon supposed,
and has been conquered by imple-
ments and weapons very different in
precision and power from what they
to rely on. But the combi-
nation of patient and care .ul industry
with the courage and divination of
genius, in doing what none had done
before, making it equally stupid and
idle to impeach their greatness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
KNOWS Nothing of It.

WASHINGTON, June 10-The Lon
don dispatch, saying the British gov
ernment had addressed the Washing
ton authorities on the dynamite
question, was shown Secretary Frel-
inehuysen tonight, and he said it
seemed to refer to representations
made by the government. touching
recent outrages, but that the state
department had not received anything
on the subject from the British gov
ernment since the commission OF
the recent dynamite outrages.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
NEVADA DEMOCRATS.
Principal Points in the Platform AdoI
ted hY the ConYentinn

Principal Points in the Platform Adop-
ted by the Convention.
AUSTIN, New, June 10.-Geo. W.
Baker was elected temporary chair
man of the convention which met
here to-day. The platform adopted
affirms the devotion of the democratic
party to the principles laid down by
the national democratic platform of
1856 and 1880. Demands the nomina.
tion of Tilden and Hendricks; the re-
moval of all restrictions on silver
coinage; opposes the acquisition of
large tracts of public lands by aliens;
and demands the absolute exclusion
of Chinese.
G. w. Cassidy was nominated by &C
clamation for congress; w. M. Sewell
for supreme judge; A. c. Ellis, Geo.
rnst and w. E. Deal were elected
presidential electors. P. j. Mccarthy,
E. P. Hardship, John H. Dennis, R.
T. Lennon and Matt Cannon
were elected delegates to the Chicago
democratic national convention, all
pledged for Tilden and Hendricks.
Adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Recorders Court

Mack Horst, disturbing the peace
by rudely displaying a pistol; not
Pearl Barton, assault and battery;
dismissed on motion of the city at
torney.
Owen Donling, intoxication; fined
S. and costs.
Eveline sweeney, vagrancy; plead
guilty and fined $40 and costs.
Recorder Johns, yesterday morning,
upon dismissing the charge against
Horst, as above reported, ordered the
arrest of Chip Burlege upon the
charge of assault on Mack Horst, and
of Horst upon the charge of carrying
a pistol. Both were placed under
bond for their appearance this morn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Dynamite Explosion.

DENVER, June 1O.-Grant, Power s.
Co.'s magazine, containing 10000
pounds of dynamite powder, located
three and half miles east of this city,
exploded with terrible force this morn
lug. A large number of plate fronts
in the business portion of the city
were wrecked. A new farm house,
3GO yards distant, was completely de-
molished, but the occupants miracu-
lously escaped without injury. No
clue to the cause of the explosion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Terrell Not i'm the Race.

To The EDITOR OF THE STATESMAN:
AUSTIN, June 6, 1884.-Your own
paper and others in this congressional
district have lately contained frequent
references to me as a probable candi-
date for congress. L have never said
to any one anything to authorize this,
but have always, when approached,
expressed desire not to be a candi-
date for any Office at the approaching
election. l am not candidate for
congress. L do not desire the nomina-
ton. and wish my friends to look in
some other direction.
Respectfully,
A. w. TERRELL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
THE RESULT.

The whole delegation-21-to the
Fort Worth convention are solid Til
den and Hendricks men. In the con-
gress1onal delegation Hon. Joseph d.
Sayers. of Bastrop, has 18 out of 21.
In the Senatorial delegation Judge
Glasscock claims a majority. In the
district delegation Mr.. James 81. Rob
ertson, for district attorney, is pretty
generally conceded Is out of Fl. There
will, of course, be solid delegation
for Judge Walker for district Judge.
The defeat of Mr.. Sheeks for district
attorney is conceded by his friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
OVER THE FALLS.
The Occupants of a Ferry Boat Swept t


The Occupants of Ferry Boat Swept to
Obstruction.
HELENA, Montana, June 10.-Sun-
day afternoon, while the ferry boat at
Thompson's Falls was crossing the
river, the cable broke and the boat
went over the falls 300 yards below.
The. boat had on eleven men and
thirteen pack-horses, each carrying
300 pounds of supplies. The current
was very swift and powerful. AS
soon as the cable broke all the pas
sengers except two,j umped overheard
and struggled vainly to reach the
shore, but were swept over the falls.
The boat righted after going over the
brink and lodged against Belknap
bridge, short distance below, where
the two passengers who still clung to
it were rescued. Two men on shore
took skiffs and tried to rescue those
who jumped into the water, but they
were also swept over the falls. OF
thirteen men eleven were lost. They
were all stragglers going to the mines,
and their names were not known. ALI
the pack-animals were drowned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Bench Show.

CHICAGO, June 1O.-The second in
ternational bench show of dogs
opened here to-day. There were about
three hundred dogs in seventy-eight
classes, sporting and transporting.
Nearly all the states of the union,
England, Scotland, France and Cana
da were represented.
The following are the principal first
premiums awarded to-day:
Champion English setter dogs-Paul
Gladstone, owned by W. Gates, of
Memphis, Tenn, valued at $1,000,
extra champion, English bitches
Dido, second; owned by w. Shattuck,
Cincinnati. Dido is a noted prize
winner and is valued at s. 500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Mass Meeting.

A large and enthusiastic assemblage
of the voters of Austin met last even
ing near the corner of Red River and
Bois D. Arc street for the purpose of
exchanging views in regard to the
mayoralty of Austin. Several speeches
were made in favor of different candi-
dates, but it was soon ascertained that
DIR. j. Cummings was in the lead at
least so far as this meeting was con-
cerned, and in it were at least three
or four hundred voters of the city of
Austin. From this it might be in
ferred that revolution of sentiment
has taken place as regards this Office
and its occupancy during the past
few days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Shipwreck and Loss of Life.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., June TO- The
schooner Six Brothers has been lost at
Baccadieu. The captain and thirteen
men were drowned.
The steamship Plover reports rescu-
ing As of the sealing crew of the ice
stranded brig, Confederate. but could
not save the remaining 80, having
been forced to retreat on account of
the ice. The Plover approached with
in twelve miles of the Confederate
There were no provisions or fuel on
board the brig. The crew were suffer.
ing fearfully.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Building Wrecked.

GALVESTON, June 1O.-The double
frame building at the foot of Goth
street and water front, owned and oc-
cupied by A. Mestrallet and Andrew
Foley, as residences and restaurant,
was thoroughly wrecked to-day by
the piling supports suddenly giving
away beneath it, precipiting it into
the waters of the slip. Singularly no
one was hurt, although several people
were in the house when it toppled over.
Damage, over 81 900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
What Gladstone Saws.

LONDON, June, 1O.-In the Com,
mons to-day, Mr., Gladstone stated the
rumors that Turkey had been asked
to pacify Soudan were unfounded-
but negotiations with Turkey are pro-
crossing, looking to Turkeys occupa-
tion of certain Red sea ports.
Lord Fitz Maurice, under foreign
secretary, states ad vices from Admi-
raj Hewitt, indicate he had satisfac-
tory interview with King John, of
Abyssinia, May 27. He hoped to start
homeWard on June first.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Atlantic Yacbt Club Regatta.

NEW YORK, June 10.-The 18th an
nual regatta of the Atlantic Yacht
Club, to-day, was the most successful
in many years. Twenty-seven yachts
started. The winners were: Glass
A. Greyling class B, Triton and Ag-
nes class G, Mischief and Fannie !;
class d, Fanita and Kramer class E,
Crocodile class F, Romeyn and Dali
sy; class G, Amazon. The Bonita,
George Gould's yacht, also won the
Livingston memorial prize.
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THE CROPS.
Increase of ofArea-Comparison With Last
Year.

Increase of ofArea-Comparison With Last
Year.
WASHINGTON, June 10.-Returns
from the cotton planting sections,
made to the Department. of Agricul-
ture.indicate a tendency to an incrase of
area, checked somewhat in the south
west by rain, and in Tennessee the low
temperature in the planting season.
Replanting was still in progress to
some extent on the first of June, even
in lower latitndes.
N The apparent increase of area is
about four per cent. 1t would have
been larger with a better planting
seas0n. Comparison with the area Of
the previous crop is as follows: Vir-
ginia, SO; North Carolina. 101; Sonth
Carolina, 108; Georgia, los; Florida
iO4; Alabama, l05; Wisconsin, 1O5
Louisiana. 90; Texas, 105; Arkansas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Institution for the Blind.

DAY PROGRAMME FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE II
1st. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Howard,
I'd. Overture by HertgOg's orchestra.
Sd. Come, Let us Sing. by the choir.
ply
5ih. Duet-The Two Cousins-by Misses
Michel and Peay.
9Th. EtymolOgy examination.
tenor and bass
sth. Examination of map of Texas.
9th. Repartee dialogue little Henry and
Little Lucy.
10th. Examination IN Natural Philosophy.
llth Sweet Birds Of Spring Hamll-
18th Examination in Physical Geography.
Home Miss Smith,
14th kindergarten exercises.
18th. Chorus-In Loud and joyful Strain
by class
10th. Short address by Governor Ireland.
DIR. u. X. Grant, and Judge Fnlmnra
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Tariff RefOrm League.

NEW YORK, June 10.-A tariff re-
form league has been formed here
wIth>W. b. Anderson, of Rochester
university, president. The vice-pres-
idency includes Henry Ward Beecher,
George William Curtis, and ex-Gover-
Robinson. The league is to hold an
annual convention. Addresses were
made by d. A. Wells, General Devine,
Thomas q. Searman, and others, and
Mr.. Wells was requested to frame a
pamphlet on the tariff question to
be distributed among the people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Notice of Lost Land Scrip of the State

Notice is hereby given that am
the owner Of land scrip certificate No.
ALSO, issued to the Gulf, Colorado 81
Santa Fe Railway Company for $40
acres of land. by w. G. Walch, COM
missioner OF the general land Office,
on September %, 1881, and the same
assigned by said railway company to
the undersigned; and that the same
has been lost and cannot now be
found. now make this publication
with view of making application TO
the general land commissioner to issue
to me a duplicate certificate within
ninety days from the date of this
notice and publication hereof. this 9th
day of May, 1884. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
Georgia Supreme Court.

ASHLAND, Ga, June 10.-Supreme
court to-day, rendered two decisions
involving one million dollars each.
The first was the case of the policy
holders against the southern mutual
insurance company which had accu-
mulated surplus of $1,000, ,0O0.
Upon a motion for a division
the directors held that the present
policy holders only should participate
in the division. The past policy
holders contended as the supreme
court decides, that every policy
holder, lapsed or not, is entitled to a
proportion of the surplus, and urges
immediate division.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
The Nicaragua Matter.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The sum
required by Secretary Frelinghuyson
to buy for the government certain
rights which it is understood the Mic
aragua government has conceded, for
the construction of an inter-oceanic
canal is $25, 600, not 100000 as here
tofore reported. 1t is embraced in the
paragraph in the consular and diplo-
matte bill, attached to it by the senate
committee on appropriations and re-
ported yesterday. 1t was this para
graph which was under discussion in
the secret session of the senate this
afternoon. No action was taken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
COUNTY CONVENTION.

1t is especially urged that delegates
to the county convention, which
meets at the court house at 10 o'clock
this morning, be prompt in assem-
bling, as much business Is to be trans
acted, which will consume the entire
remainder of the day, and, If any de-
lay, may necessitate the holding of a
night session.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12
hcopCCtlully yours,
(SigneO VIM. PAISLEY

Mr.. Scholz, proprietor of Scholz's
garden, and the police officers on duty
there Sunday night. are indignant at
the report published in an afternoon
paper yesterday, that a disgraceful
row had occurred there at the time
named, and say that not one word out
of the way was heard on that occa-
sion. Officer KeiZer has a communi-
cation elsewhere on the subject.