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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
AN INTERESTING STATEMENT On
CHOLERA BY U. S. CONSUL MA
SON AT MARSEIILES.
Increase MOrtality-TwO Out of
Every Three Persons At
tackled Die.
Facts About the Distribution of
Refugees From the In
fected Cities.
No Treatment yet Found to Stay
The RavageS of the
PeStilence.

WASHINGTON, August Crank
81. Mason, United States consul at
Marsellles, in dispatch to the state
department, relative to the cholera at
that place and Toulon, says it appears
that, notwithstanding all the progress
in medical science, and the very per-
feet arrangements for collecting and
treating stricken victims OF the
sceurge, more than two-thirds of
those attacked have died, even during
the first fortnight of the epidemic,
when all the sanitary conditions were
most favorable.
The hot weather, while it may be
unfavorable for those already attacked
is most effective in staying the spread
of the contagion.
Another noticeable feature of pres
ent visitation has been the simultane-
Gus and sudden appearance of the
malady in all parts of the city of Mar
settles. Fugitives from here have
died at AK, Grenoble and other towns
in southern France, but the epidemic
has, thus far, not been kindled there.
nor, have any persons been attacked,
except such as brought the contagion
from this city, or Toulon.
LII view vi Illc 61OI ulOuo GILL dGlOA
which has occurred sincethe outbreak
about three weeks ago, it is estimated
by good authority at 100000
from Marseilles and $4,000 from Tou-
Ion, and distributed over this vast
nt-throughout France, Italy,
Switzerland and Netherlands-it is
noteworthy and encouraging that no
authenticated case of cholera has &C.
CURED among this army of fugitives
at any point north of Grenoble. AL
though people left the two stricken
cities for north Italy, during the ear
lier days of the epidemic, the disease
has not apparently been carried with
them, or if it has it has not yet de-
veloped. Nothing in all the dispute
concerning the origin and cure of this
disease has added any effectiveness to
the means hitherto known for
treating cholera patients, and the
proportion of deaths to cases appears
to increase rather than diminish. A
momentary CLEAN of hope was diffus-
ed by the announcement that patients
had been rescued from the collapse
stage of the malady at hospital in
Toulon by the inhalation of oxygen,
but this encouragement has been
closed by the discovery that the effect |
of this powerful stimulent was but
temporary, and the patients thus
treated finally died, the same as those
treated by other methods.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
IRELAND,
THE DUBLIN SCANDALS

THE DUBLIN SCANDALS.
DUBLIN, August S.-An the men
indicted in connection with the recent
abominable scandals pleaded not gull
ty. The inquiry ordered by the court
regarding French's sanity, was post
poned to August 18th, at the request
of the crown.
THE CORNWALL SCANDALS.
DUBLIN, August 8.-The men in
dicted by the grand jury in connec-
ton with the scandals were arraigned
to-day. Cornwall is charged with fell
ony in May, 1883, with person whose
name is given, and with conspiracy
with Major Kirwan, for Che commits
sion of an unnatural offense. Hillari
is charged with felony with Several
persons, whose names are given, and
with conspiracy to keep disorderly
rooms in Ship sire ct and Golden Lane
and to procure youths to commit
criminal offenseS. Fernandez and
Lyth are charged with felony and
Consideri and Fowler with keeping a
house where offenses were commit
ted. After the prisoners had all en-
tered pleas of not guilty, the trial was
adjourned till August 10.
CHARGES AGAINST BOLTON.
DUBLIN. August 9.-The United
Ireland announces Thos. Carey, wit
ness in the Moantrasnam murder case,
has declared, in the presence of Arch
Bishop Tuam and members of his
flock, that Mr.. Bolton, solicitor for
the crown, compelled him to swear
against Myles, Joyce and others,
charged with that crime, who were
innocent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
RAGS TABOOED.

WASHINGTON, August 8.-Acting
upon the information that a cargo of
rags had recently been passed by the
state quarantine officer at the port of
New York, the secretary of the treas
ury instructed the collector of GUS
toms of that port to allow NO rags to
be imported, unless positive proof was
produced that they come from nom
infected ports, and are. in themselves,
entirely free from infection, The fact
that vessel has clear bill of health,
and has been given permit to pass
by the local quarantine officer. is not
TO be considered conclusive proof OF
the non-infected condition of her car
go. These instructions are based on
a clause in the sundry civil bill au-
thorizing the president to eXpend a
sum, not exceeding 100000, to main
tain quarantine at ports of danger and
to aid the state and local boards In
preventing and suppressing the
spread of threatened or actual cpl
denies.
The surgeon general of the Marine
hospital service'has advised that the
Importation of rags be totally prohlb-
tied for the preSenI at least, because,
as he says. they are companions OF
filth and disease, no matter from what
quarter of the world they come, and
are always so liable to convey dis
ease
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
A FIGHT.

ST. LOUIS, August IA dispatch
from Fredonia, Texas, says desper-
ate fight occurred ten miles north of
that place Monday evening, in which
one man was killed and three MORALLY
wounded. Samuel Faulkner and
Henry Allen met the two Woodall
brothers on the road, and attacked
them with Winchester rifles. The
party dismounted and fought from
behind their horses. Nearly twenty
shots were exchanged. Allen was
shot through the heart about the fifth
round, and killed. One of the Wood
alls was shot in the shoulder and neck
and disabled. The other Woodalf and
Faulkner then closed with bowie
knives, and fearful combat ensued,
IN which Woodall was stabbed just
below the heart. Faulkner then turn
ed to look after his dead companion,
Allen. AS he did so, he received a
bullet in the breast from the pistol of
the elder Woodall. who was lying on
the ground with his neck and shoul-
ders split open with Winchester.
Faulkner may possibly recover. Both
the Woodall's will die.
The fight was the result of an old
feud which originated in Arkansas,
where all once lived, and were friends.
Both parties were going to camp
meeting when they met.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
COMMODORE GARRISON.

NEW YORK, August 8.-Commo-
dore Garrison's inventory shows
liabilities S1,471, 228; nominal assets,
S17,697, 928; actual assets, SO 974,Sl8
NEW YORK, August 8-Among
commodore Garrison's creditors are:
Michael Schall-lo secnrity-$296, :
O33; F. w. PearsaI, $50 0O1; Bank OF
California, $4,000; U. Trust Co.,
$4,000: Bank of Ne.s York, $780,
900: Oriental bank, $1,000; unknown
creditors, secured by note of assignor,
$4,000; Grant 81 Ward, 100000; To-
ledo Belt Railway company, $4,000.
Contingent liabilities: First, as en-
dorser and guaranteer by six promis-
sorry notes of the Wheeling & Lake
Erie Railroad Co., delivered to the
Michigan Car Co, of Detroit, each for
S11,750.
Second-as maker and enGorser
with others, of notes of the Pittsburg
Cleveland & Toledo Railway, amount.
| ing to 81 ,967 ,O87.
| Third-As endorses to the extent OF
| $4,000. with others, on note for
$250000 of the Grand Tower and Car
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
THE COMMITTEE.

CHICAGO, August IA committee
of five appointed to consider and re-
port some line Of action for the guild.
ance of Western and Southwestern
Trunk lines did not go into the session
until after IL o'clock, this morning.
The general situation remains as indi-
Gated in the associated press dis
patches, yesterday. 1t is declared
that continuance of the tripartite
agreement will be discussed and posi-
bly, a decision reached to day. AS
nearly as can be ascertained the Rock
1slard is now the only road opposed
to the abandonment of that combina-
ton. If it maintains its present at
titude the future is uncertain, and the
meeting may adjourn without action.
LATER-The conference adjourned
at 3 O'Clock, having demonstrated that
it was impossible to reconcile the diff
ference at the general conference.
The entire subject of the maintenance
of Colorado rates and the further ex-
Istence of the tripartite agreement
was referred to committee OF five,
of General Managers Hugh
lit, Porter, Gable, Robinson and Kim
ball, who were instructed to report on,
Dr. before, September 23d. In the
current rates are to be rigid
y maintained.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
OUTCOME OF THE COUNTY OONVEN-
TON IN AND FOR WILLIAM
SON COUNTY.
Glasseock Nominated for the
State Senate and FaubIOn
for the House.
Delegates Instructed for Sayers
For Congress, Who Goes
Through Like a Flash.
DoIngs at San Marcos General
Political Notes Throughout
the Country.
specIal TeIegram to Ihe statesman.


GEORGETOWN, August 9.-The
democratic convention of Williamson
county convened at the courthouse
to day.
After the usual proceedings, Hon.
A. 5. Fisher withdrew his name in
favor of Hon. q. w. Glasscock. The
majority rule was adopted by the con-
vention, and the Hon. Geo. w. Glass
cock was unanimously nominated as
a candidate for state senator. j. III.
Fubion, for representative; Hon. A.
5. Wolker, for district /. judge, and
Hon. John III. Robertson for district
attorney.
and district delegates to the state con-
vention were instructed to vote for
Joseph ID. Sayers for cangress; VIM.
Walsh, for commissioner of the gen.
eral land Office; b. M. Baker. for SUI
perintendent of education; Maj. Wal
ton, for Encouragement, and last, but
not least, for Hon. John Ireland for
governor.
The committee also endorsed the
course of Hon. Jno. Hancock.
The Taylor brass band volunteered
their services and discoursed beauti-
full music during the recess of the
convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
Maratine News.

New ORLEANS, August Cleared:
Steamship Explorer for Liverpool;
steamship Raleigh for Bonarre; steam
ship Lucy P. Miller for Port Lemon.
Arrived: Steamship City of Dallas
from Belize, Kate Carol from Russian.
GALVESTON, August 9.-Arrived:
Steamer 1. G. Harris from Morgan
City and sailed for Brownsville;
steamer st. Mary from Indianola and
sailed for Morgan City; steamer Ran
ger from New Orleans; steamer Mary
Lee with barges from New Orleans;
bark Ibis from New York; brig Asho-
Ian from Philadelphia; schooner F. j.
Collins from New York., schooner
Carrie A. Buchanan from New York.
Sailed: Steamer Lone Star for New
VOrly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
A Great Rascal.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, August s.
James Abbott, alias Francis Stevens,
alias David Fl. King, was arrested here
to-day for forgery, bigamy and theft
BE came here from Tarrytown, three
years ago, was soon arrested for MUIR
der at that place, but discharged.
Since then his wife has resided in this
city. A year ago he married another
woman, lived with her a few days
and left her. Last June he married
Miss Molten. of New York, and the
second day after the maj rage obtained
her jewelry and $50 in cash and disap-
peared. OF late he has had an extern
sive correspondence, and the police
think he was engaged in some swim
ding game.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
A Snake and Egg Story.

From the Galena Gazette.
Herewith we publish snake story.
This is wonderful story-wonderfu
not only on account of the story itself,
but because it is true. Mrs. Susanna
Wise, living at Sand Prairie, about
six miles from this city, where she has
hosts of acquaintance, has a number
of domestic fowls upon her premises,
and numbers among her poultry yard
speckled hen. This speckled hen
was not satisfied to hatch her
young chicks in the building assigned
her, but with her naGural Instinct
chose TO go "nest-hiding" and did so.
One day about dusk Miss Jenny,
daughter of MRS. Wise, started in
search of the hen which had been
missing some days, and after search
ing around for some time went to a
secluded spot of the yard, and in look
ing about the grass saw what she
thought was the speckled hen sitting
upon a nest. She stopped forward,
not wishing to brighten the hen too
badly, and reached downward to Sc
cure the eggs when to her horror the
supposed hen Sprang up at her. 1t
was in reality monster adder, speck-
led so as to closely resemble the hen
in the dark. The young lady drew
back instinctively, and as she did she
felt the serpent's head brush past her
cheek. In falling to the ground the
cold. clamrIy length of the ser
pent slipped down her arm
causing a deathly shuddar.
She hurried to the house; her cries at
tracted the attention of her mother.
who ran to her. Mrs. Wise procured
a pitchfork and went to the place
where the snake still remained. She
managed to fasten the serpents's head
to the ground by one of the tines Of
the fork, thus dispatching it. Now
comes the singular part of the story.
After its death was certainly
it was dissected and within rs
stomach were found five eggs which
had been swallowed entire so that
not crack was found upon them.
One egg had lodged In his snakeshfp,s
throat, and he must have been in the
act of gulping it down when discoY-
cred. In the absence of the hen be
had appropriated the nest and eggs
with the result stated. The eggs were
carefully removed and entrusted to
the motherly care of another hen, and
every egg brought forth its peepinQ
| yellow chick. They are now able To
scratch for themselves, and could they
talk, could boast of an experience
equaliDg the one credited to Jonah.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
FRANCE.
[. PAsTEUR CONFIRMED.


PARIS, August ga government
commission, making experiments sim
liar to those of M. Pasteur, in hydro
phobia, reported their Investigations
decisively confirm the. correctness of
that scientists theory.
THE GOVERNMENT CELEBRATING.
PARIS. August 8.-The government
will consult with the chambers of
deputies before instructing Admiral
Courbet at Foo Chow to act.
INCREASED MORTALITY.
MARsEILLEs, August 8-The heat
has somewhat increased the mortality
among cholera patients.
TWO DEATHS IN ONE NIGHT.
ToULoN, August 8.-Two deaths
here from cholera last night; one at
Laseyne.
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
PARIS, August ga house at Vii
lard Lurin, near Budes Les Barns,
was struck by lightning. The flames
spread rapidly and 80 houses were
burned before they conld be subdued.
ON ACCOUNT OF CHOLERA.
PARIS, August 9,-There win be no
military manRuvers at Marseilles,
Montpelier, Lyons or Clermont this
season, owing to cholera.
A PRISON PLOT.
MARsEILLEs, August "a plot
to escape has just been discoved among
the prisoners in Boulevard chave.
Twenty-Five men secured crow-bars
and files and arranged plan to kill
IL
ever, informed the authorities and
the rest were put in irons The
plot is said to have originated in the
prisoners fear of cholera.
AT ToULoN.
ToULoN, August 9.-Three deaths
from cholera here last night.
THE MALADY SPREADING.
MARsEILLEs, August 9.-Tne area
affected by cholera is widening. Yes
| terday, five deaths at Aries, five al
SaIin. a village of 400 inhabitants neal
Aries; at Ceite, seven deaths; at Be
ziers, two; at Carcossore, two; al
Bordeaux, one. AT Gigean, such {
panic prevails that parents fled, for.
getting their children, whom the sit
tiers of charity are now caring for
| A soldier from Avignon, Wher,
several deaths from cholera occurred
died at Algiers.
His comrades who accompanied hin
from Avignon have been isolated a
Vogue. In the department of Ar
deche, with population of 1850
five deaths occurred yesterday. an,
thirty cases are under treatment
Numerous casesof sickness, suppose
1 to be cholera, are reported at othe
points in Ardeche-
EFFECT OF THE INTENSE HEAT.
Il MARsEILLEs, August 9-Intens
! beat is causing great mortalit
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
GREELY,S MEN.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANOTHER ovA-

ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANOTHER 0vA-
TIoN TO THE ARCTIC HEROES.
NEWBURYPORr, Mass, August s.
The reception of Greedy next Thurs
day includes parade of the Knights
Templar, the militia, several posts of
the grand army of the republic, civic
societies, fire departments, and school
children, which will be reviewed by
Lieutenant Greedy; band concert in
the afternoon, an illumination fam
beaux parade, and fireworks in the in
| term.
Public buildings will be decorated
and four triumphal arches erected.
Among those invited are Gov. Robin
son and staff; Secretaries Chandler
and Lincoln; Commanders Schley and
Coffin; Lieutenant Emmery and Gree
.ly's surviving comrade. A commit
tee of ladies and gentlemen meet this
afternoon to take steps toward pre-
senting Lieutenant Greedy with a
suitable testimonial.
ARRIVAL OF THE SHIPS.
New YORK, August 8.-The Greedy
expedition ships. Bear, Thetis and
Alert arrived at noon off GOVERNORS
l Island. Secretary Lincoln, Generals |
Sheridan, Hancock and other army |
and naval officers, with the troops, re-
ceived the ladies from the vessels, the |
posts firing a funeral salute.
The following is list of the dead |
and the place of burial:
Lieut.. Jas E. Lockwood, Annapo-
lis; Lieut.. Fred F. Kislingbury, Ro-
chester, N. Y; Sergeant Israel Kala-
maZoo, Mich; Sergeant David G. Raj
ston, Howard, Knox county, Ohio;
Sergeant David Linn, Philadelphia;
Sergeant W. Cross, Washington; Cor
poral Joseph Ellison, Pottsville, Pa;
private VIM. Whistler, Delhi, Ind;
private VIM. A. Ellis, Clyde, New
York.
BURIAL OF THE BODIES.
About 4 o'clock this afternoon the
bodies of all, except Henry and
Schneider, were replaced in wooden
cases and conveyed to the barge office,
they will be taken to the rail-
roads, which will bear them to their
final resting places. Private Henry
will be buried tomorrow morning at
Cypress Hill, on the government plot.
Private Schneider's body will remain
at the Island, for few days, at it is
thought his relatives in Chemnitz,
Germany, may claim it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
The Postmaster's Reply.

NEW ORLEANS. August ST. ost-
master Merchant has prepared to-day
and forwarded the postmaster-general
and DIST statements sSastr made S BY the commit.
tee appointed by the postmaster-gen-
eral to examine into the conduct and
condition of the New Orleans post
office. He admits, in substance, the
ineficiency of the force there, but
claims it grows out of the material he
has been compelled to appoint, TO a
great extent, for political reasons.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
The Pennsylyania Bank.

PITTsBURG, August 9.-In the suit
of Charles E. Speer, Judgment for
$4,000 was entered this morning
against Robt. M. Kennedy, one of the
parties charged with conspiring to de-
fraud the Pennsylvania bank. The
plaintiff alleged that Kennedy was
disposing of property for the purpose
of defrauding his creditors, and this is
denied by the defendant. But the ev-
idence. in Judge Stoves opinion, is
insufficient and the cautionary judg-
ment entered last week is made final.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14

LONDON, August "a dispatch
from Shanghai, to-day, to Reuters
telegraph company. states that five
vessels of the French squadron under
Admiral Lespes, bombarded and cap
tured the town of Kelung, on the is
land of Formosa.
WILL NOT SUBMIT TO MEDIATION.
LONDON, August "a Foo Chow
dispatch to the Times, to-day, sasy
France will refuse to submit to the
settlement of theFranco-Chinese diff
tulty to mediation. Adyices from
Pekin, August 8, state that Tsung Ii
Yamen has regained confidence and
will disregard the chronic menace OF
the French fleet.
The town of Kelung captured by
the French can only be recovered by
serious operations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
CroD Matters.

WASHINGTON, August 9.-The de-
partment of agriculture reports the
average condition of cotton increased
from eighty-six IN July to little
above eighty-seven. The condition
OF corn averages the same as in July,
and is higher than any August since
1880. The report of wheat includes
only the spring wheat region. The
averages are ninety eight, which is
higher than any year since 1877. To-
bacco promises large crops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
EGYPT.
Expedition to Relieve Gordon.

CAIRO, August 8.-The autumn ex-
petition for relief of Gen. Gordon
will proceed up the Nile by way of
Dongola. Suakim is abandoned as a
base of operations. The project of
constructing railway from Suikim
to Berber has likewise been abandon
ed, and the plant will be taken to In
dia.
A dispatch from Assouan states
Maj. Kitchener and the Mudir of Don
COLA have gone to Debbeh. The Nile
rose four feet at Assouan yesterday.
Gen. Grenfell and Col. Taylor have
gone from Assouan to Kourosko.
TROOPS ARRIVING IN EGYPT.
CAIRO, August 8.-There were fur
ther arrivals of British troops here to-
day; others are on the way. The de-
parture of the Sixtieth rifles for Ly-
prus has been postponed. Captain
Speedy and Mason regiment left Sua-
kim for Sinkat.
THE NILE RISING.
CAIRO, August 8.-The Nile has
risen six feet in three days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
Advancing the Per Centage

NEW YORK. August S.-Dispatches
have been received here that the trunk
line arbitration committee will shortly
advance the percentage of the Grand
Trunk road in the New York and
Chicago passenger pool, taking the in
crease from the per centage heretofore
allowed to the MiebigansCentral and
Lake Shore roads. Should the conces-
sion not be accepted by the Grand
Trunk road, it is said an allowance
will be made by that company with
the West Shore road.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14

bondale Railway company; open &C.
count of the Wheeling s. Lake Erie
Bridge company, 50, OO6. 4O7; first mort
gage bonds of the Wheeling & Lake
Erie Bridge company, $500 900; capital
stock Wheeling s. Lake Erie bridge
company, $4,000; coupons on bonds
of the same company. $4,000; capital
stock in the Jupiler Iron Works, St.
Louis, $4,000; capital stock of the
Dry Dock company, S2OS,5O0; first
mortgage bonds of the Marietta and
Pittsburg railway, $3.50; bonds of
Vulcan Iron Works, SCI, 1000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
FROM SAN MARCOS.

DEMOCRATIC PRECIECT CONVENTION.
Special to The Statesman.
SAN MARCOS, August 9.-The DEM
ocTatic precinct convention was held
here this evening.
Judge Kone offered resolution en-
dorsing the Ireland administration,
which was carried.
The race between DR.. Combs and
Capt. Kyle for representative was
holly contested. Kyle got 1877 and
Combs l56 votes. Capt. Kyle now
withdraws in favor of DR.. Combs, as
this precinct gives the majority of
votes cast in the county convention.
This precinct polled almost its entire
democratic strength. Everything
worked harmoniOuslY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
ARCHBISHOP RYAN.

PHILADELPHIA, August 8.-Ar-
rangements were completed to-day
for the reception of Archbishop Ryan
of st. Louis, who, yesterday received
from Rome, a brief translating him
to the see of Philadelphia. Ryan is
expected here Tuesday evening, 9th.
In the levening a grand street process
sion Will be given by the Catholic So
cieties. Fully 10000 Catholics, repre-
senting all the various temperance and
BENEFICIAL organizations of the church
in the city, will turn out in full re-
gala, carrying torchlights. The event
promises to be the largest and most
Catholic demonstration ever
witnessed in this CITY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-14
Wbiskv DistiIIeries.

PITTsBURe, August 9.-Pittsburg
distilleries are sending their surplus
stock of whisky to Europe for stor-
age, to escape the tax. Five thou
sand barrels have already been ship
ped, and fully as much more will be
sent in the next few months. DIstil-
lers claim the cost of shipping to and
from Bremen, the storage there for
two years, only $500 per barrel,
whereas, to keep here, pay tax and in
surance. costs $50.