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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Sanitary Conference.

WASHINGTON, July %. : Health
Officer Townsend received ta-day a
letter from J. II, Rauch, secretary of
the Illinois state board of health. sug-
costing that, in view of the reappear-
ance OF cholera in Europe,a session of
the national sanitary conference would
be timely and profitable. 1t proposes
that a session Of the conference be
heidi in Washington, about August
5, and that an Invitation be extended
to the health officers of all the large
cities Health Officer Townsend concurs
heartily in the views expressed there
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Fire all ConneIIsvilIe.

CoNNELsyILLE, Pa, July Al.
Overhaul s. Co.'S distillery caught fire
at IL o'clock last night. In
less than three hours the
main building, together with three
bonded warehouses, and 1000 barrels
of whiskey were burned. The origin
of the fire was either from spontane-
GUS combustion or a cigar left by a
workman.
The gross value of the whiskey was
S55O.OO0, and the loss on the building
and machinery is $4,000. One ware
house, with 800 barrels of whiskey was
saved. Every thing was fully in
sured. Nearly all of the whiskey was
owned by Philadelphia and New York
parties. The heat was intense
and the flames Lit up the country fol
miles. Burning whisky flowed down
the river; 1850 barrels were rolled
away, and whisky dipped up by the
mob of huddreds of drunken men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
GAS EXPLOSION.

WHEELING, w. VA, July 23.-This
morning at s o'clock terrific gas ex-
plosion took place at the German
bank. A small jet was kept burning
in the vault all the time. Last even
ing big explosion occurred on Market
and 18th streets, where the main was
being laid, and it was necessary to cut
off gas from the city at the works fer
a short time In this way gas escaped
into the vault all night. This morn
ing Chief Clerk He'll struck match
as soon as he opened the doors, seeing
that the jet was not burning, and fail
ing to detect the odor. A trem endous
explosion followed. He'll was blown
half way across the room; the entire
glass front of the building was blown
into fragments. He'll was badly
burned about the head and arms, but
will probably recover.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
RECEIVER Resigned.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 23.-John G. S.
Harrison this morning resigned his
position as receiver of the Indiana
BanSing company, which failed last
August for $4,000. This action was
the result of the suspension of the
Harrison bank. Nothing is positive
ly known concerning the condition of
his accounts, but it IS understood his
resignation was the result of pressure.
His successor will be named to-
morrow
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Tannery Burned.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 25.-Chas. F.
Sauer & Co.'s tannery was totally de-
stroyed this morning by fire, which
originated in the currying-room, sup
posed to be by an incendiary. The
company were the largest tanners ana
leather manufacturers in the city, ana
had large stock on hand. The total
loss will probably reach $4,000. which
is only partially insured. Capt. VIM.
Herman, of the fire department., feH
from a burning building and was
seriously, if not fatally injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
MEXICO.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 23.-Two
] American workmen were imprisoned
Saturday, charged with defamation of
the president. They were not per-
mitted to communicate with their
friends until to-day, when, without
trial, they were sentenced to months
imprisonment. He, however, agrees
to release them on request of the
American minister. 1t is claimed the
charges are without foundation, and
mallciously tnstigated.
The government has granted con-
ces sion for the colonization of Cedres
Island, off the west coast of lower
California. Custom house receipts at |
Vera Cruz, the first half of July, were
about 90 per cent less than the same
period last year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
AN INCREDIBLE CRIME.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 24.-The
Courier Journals Franklin Ky.)
special says: W. S. Cavett, eX-sheriff
of Simpson county, and now constable
of Middleton, was arrested by Sheriff
Bea1 on warrant charging him with
raping his 14-year-old daughter, Sallie.
The warrant was sworn out by his
daughter. Cavett is a reformer in
good circumstances. The community
is indignant, and already an anony-
nous note has been written request
ing the jailor not to act the fool in
case he should be aroused from sleep
with request to give up the keys.
Cavett's examining trial has been set
or SATURDAY..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Irish DEMONSTRATION.

BosToN, July 25.-The programme
for an Irish demonstration at
the institute building, August
IA, is complete. Accommodations VIII
be provided for 25,OOO persons.
Seats will be furnished on the plat-
form for 1000 invited guests. There
will be grand chorus of LOU voices,
assisted by consolidated bahds, aggre-
eating 100 instruments The newly
elected president fthe national league
will preside, and be introduced by the
Massachusetts state executive of the
league, Rev. p. r. McKenna, OF Hud-
son. Mass. There will be some twelve
addresses, occupying 10 or 10 minutes
each
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
CattIemen,s Convention.

ST. LOUIS, July 23.-A meeting of
of the railroads centre
ing in this city was held to consider
the rates of fare for delegates and
others who will attend the great cat
tlemen's convention to be held in st.
Louis, November, the 18th next. 1t
was decided that all roads west of the
Mississippi river would make one fare
for the round trip.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Am Engine ExpIodes.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, July 25.-A
shifting engine, with Eve crews on
board, running from White Haven to
Nicopic Siding exploded this morning
with terrific effect. The entire
crew were killed. Three persons were
blown to pieces, which cannot be
found. Having 10 flagman to warn
the approaching freight train, later
ran into the wreck, demolishing sew
eral cars. All trains on the road were
several hours late. The names of the
killed were S. II. Hassell, engineer;
Brakmna Hassell; Fireman Armcrus-
Ter, and r. E. Smith, telegraph opera
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Another NEGRO Outrace.

LOUISVILLE, July 23.-The Courier
Journals Parkville, KY, special says:
''Miss Rose j. Woods was attacked
on the Knobs, near here, by two ne
groes-Joe Caldwell and Willard Clark
and cannot be found. A man named
Peter Bergen saw the negroes drag
ging the girl into the bushes. Great
excitement prevails, and iynching is
feared. The negroes have been ar
rested. A large crowd are in town
discussing the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Storm Fatalities.

SIOUX FALLS, OAK, July 23.-
Several fatalities are reported in the
county by Mondays storm. Mrs
Axen Scott was struck by lightning.
Mrs. John Hall was struck by the
wreck of the house which was blown
down. A child of Peter Degree, two
children near Dell Rapids; daughter
of Sam Huckings, west of Dell
Rapids; and Mr.. Leisson, at Norwe-
gian Church, southeast of Valley
Springs were injured. No estimate of
the total loss in the county. Reports
from Dell Rapids place the damage in
the village and surrounding section
at 100000, and at Valley Springs
$4,000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
KiIIed HIS Mistress.

ST. LOUIS, July 24.-Milton Neil,
colored, chair carpenter on the Wa
bash railway, shot and killed his mis-
fress, Nellie Hayden, bstwesn and 4
O'Clock this afternoon. lie says his
pissol was fired accidentally, but it
is known that he was intensely jeal-
Gus of the woman, and ii IS believed
that he deliberately shot her. He was
arrested and lodged in jail
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
omoiaI Protection Demanded.

CINCINNATI, July Pa petition
was presented to the mayor to-day by
the proprietors of the stove foundries
and cigar manufacturers. praying for
protection from union men in their
employ. They state men are assaulted
and beaten, day after day, and receive
no protection from the police. IT
thew cannot be protected, they viii
remove their factories to another
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Rnnnninn Ct .Inhn

PITTsBURG, July pa telegram
was received from Rochester, n. Y,
that ex-gov. st. John, in an interview
stating he positively was not candi-
date, is being freely circulated. DR..
Blanchard Q;ls.) sail notwithstanding
this, St. Johns name would be pre-
sented to thr convention and if nom-
mated he WOnl accent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Longstreet's Successor.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-The presi
dent has appointed John e. Bryant
United States r0ashal for the district
of Georgia, vice Gen. Longstreet. No
action will be taken by the president
in the matter of the commissioner
ship of the new bureau of labor sta
tistics until his return to Washington
about the middle of August.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Serious Drouth.

CINoINNATI, July I'D very SER
ions dronth is now affecting nearly
the whole of Ohio, Indiana and Ken
tueky. In many places there has been
no ram since June IL. Elsewhere
there has been none for more than
three wees. Forest and swamp fires
are burning in north western Ohio.
pastures are almst dead and corn, in
great danger. Unless rain comes
within a week the most serious losses
will Occur
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Iowa Liquor Law.

DETROIT, MICH, July 3d. The
Iowa state prohibition law, which
went into effect recently, caught a
good many of the distillers there with
large quantities Of whiskey on their
hands. A provision of the law pro-
hibited the shipment of liquor to any
other state, and, in order to eventu-
ally get into the market, the owners
were compelled to export it. For
several days they have been shipping
to Windsor at the rate of two car
loads day. The liquor is kept-in
cars, but is virtually in bond, and will
remain there until arrangements are
made to re export it to New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
a Sheriff Short.

LITTLE Rock, July 20. Barney
Turner. sheriff OF Phillips county,
Ark. Is short $4,000 in his accounts
with the stste. in the settlements
during his two former terms, he Is
also said to be behind with the county.
He has been sheriff since 1876.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
The a,herokee LANDS.

WASHINGTON, July 25.--An oflicer
commanding United States troops,
charged with the duty OF expellinK
souatters from the Cherokee lands ia
the Indian territory, has requested the
interior department to send repre-
sentative to point out the persons TO
he elected. It is probable an attaches
of the land Office win be directed to
discharge that duty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
New orleans Far.

New ORLEANS, July 23.-The man.
ayers of the Worlds Exposition have
authorized Director General Burke to
notify the governors of all states and
territories intending to make exhibits,
that he first installmens of the 5000
appropriated to each by the board IS
ready for their orders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
A Villains Deed

CHICAGO, July 23.-James Cullinan
shot and killed young married man
named George Nichols, last might,
because the latter interfered to pre-
vent son of Cullinan from beating a
young child. Witnesses declared the
shooting entirely unprovoked. Mich
OILS was shot in the back as he was
leaving the scene.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Amendments.

WASHINGTON, July 23.-The presi-
dent has appointed G. F. Heap Pa.)
secretary of legation to Constanti-
nople; Webster Flanagan, collector
of internal revenue, 4th district of
Texas, and Geo. w. Bishop, commits
sioner to the New Orleans exposition,
to represent Maryland.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
'Vre,nendous BaIloting.

SEDALIA, Mo-, July 23-Congres-
sional convention of the sixth district,
reconyened this morning and COM
menced to ballot: 203 ballots have been
cast in ali, and no change at noon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
West Virginia Convention.

WHEELING, W. VA, July 23.-The
democratic state convention met here
To-day to nominate state ticket. A
pig fight was made over the report of
the committee on permanent organi-
zatlon, which named for chairman
Hon. George Moffat, editor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Harrison,s aecentance.

CHICAGO, July 23.-Mayor Harrison
to-day gave out his letter formally &C.
cepting the democratic nomination of
governor of Illinois. He declares that
the cry of the present campaign is re-
form, and contends that the republi-
can party has outlived its usefulness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
a Small Firo

ST. LOUIS, July 23.-A Post-Dis-
patch bingham, Illinois, special
says: Early this morning a fire des-
troyed the extensive wagon works of
b. Jaeson and two residences ad-
Joining. Loss 10000; no insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
FRANCE.

THE CHOLERA.
MARsEILLEs, July 23.-Twenty-one
deaths last night.
AT TOULON.
ToULoN, July 23.-Sixteen deaths;
several apothecaries threaten to close
because the city is distributing medi-
oiDac frao
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Export DUTY on SUGAR

HAVANA, July pa decree dated
at Madrid, provides for a uniform ex-
port duty on sugars, henceforth class
ed centrifugal and refined sugars will
paw duty of one dollar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Proposed Reception to {

AOpOoOu 1OCCCpUAOh w OIOSuJ.
NEwBURYPoRT. July 24.-Mayor
johnson received the following dis
patch:
Accept my grateful thanks for
your kindly Intentions. The surgeon
thinks public reception unadvisable
on account of my physical weakness.
| shall gladly and quietly meet all my
fellow.citizens during my sojourn in
Newburyport. A. w. GREELY."
A committee of arrangements will
erect a stand from which Lieut.. Greedy
will review the professions, and ar
Engagements in conformity with the
above dispatch will be made. Efforts
are being made to have the Bear
come from Portsmouth here, with the
guests on board, on the day of the re-
ception
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Ex-Goy. Hendrlcks.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 24.-Ex-Gov.
Hendricks expects to leave here Sum
day night, for the east. 1t is not Ger
tain whether he viii go first to New
York or Saratoga. He will remain
three or four weeks and Mrs. Hen
bricks viii accompany him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Not in That Concern.
From the Philadelphia Times.

From the PhlIadeIpld IHHtS.
1 see by your paper of this morning
that was elected one of the directors
of the National Underground Electric
company, yesterday. My elestion is
illegal, as do not own one dollars
worth of stock, and never authorized
any one to place my name in nomina-
ton. Very respectfully,
WIN. d. JONES.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Precautions Against Cholera.

bOOsRHUKOHS 1ASot1HSO OHVIOI< R'
OTTAWA, July 24.-The department
of agriculture is taking the utmost
precautions against the introduction
of cholera. Ali vessels coming up the
St. Lawrence will, if any sickness is
or bard. be taken in hand at Grass
Island, and fumigated and patients
taken out and isolated in quarantine.
These regulations apply to steamships
as well as sailing vessels. A depart
ment order has also been issued for
bidding the Importation of rags and
Old paper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
CAPE MAY, July II.
Miss Kate Field FINDS Cowboy Cousin.

Miss Kate Field Finds a Cowboy COUSIN.
From the Denver Republican.
In the person of Mr.. c. G. Cutter,
the cowboy from Wyoming, Miss
Field discovered a blosd relative, who
had left a p:.latial home in Boston
several years ago for a wild and dar-
ing life upon the plains. He was a
heartT. fine looking fellow. and Is pos
sessed ut considerable wealth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
EGYPT.

THE REBELS DEFEATED.
CAIRO, July 23-The mudir of Don
COLA telegraphs he defeated 5000 fol-
lowers of El Mahdi, near Debbhe, and
captured 300 Remington rifles. The
rebel losses were very heavy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
ENGLAND.
SOME STATISTICS.

LONDON, July 23.-Thc annual re-
port of the Northern Splnner's asso-
citation states the cotton trade has not
been prosperous the past year. 1t
draws attention to the completion Of
fered by the growing spinning indus
try in India, and declares this compe-
tition is becoming serious. Trade also
suffers heavily from damp and sand in
the bales of cotton. Moreover, there
has lately been a serious admixture OF
inferior cotton in the bales, purporting
to be of higher quality. The report
urges the Importance of a strict exam
ination of bales when opened.
COLLISION AT SEA.
LONDON, July 23.-Advices from
Corunna, Spain report collision at
sea between the Spanish steamer
Gyon, from Corunna, for Cuba, and
the British steamer Laxham. Both
vessels sank; forty-five of the Gyon's
passengers and eleven of the Laxham's
crew landed at Corunna. 1t is be-
lieved the rest of the passengers, and
crews were saved.
THE CONSERVATIVES.
LONDON, July 23.-The annual con-
ference of the conservative national
union was held at Sheffield to-day. A
thousand delegates were present
Lord Chnrchill presided, supported by
the Duke of Norfolk and others. The
Marquis of Salisbury was conspicuous
by his ABSENCE.
EGYPTIAN CONFERENCE.
LONDON, July 23.-It is understood
the Egyptian conference are unable t.
agree in regard to England's financia
proposals. England and France ar
wide apart. Granville is empowered
to summon the conference to anothe
meeting any time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31

parties for the liquor vote.
Experience shows that any party
not openly opposed to the traffic will
engage in competition: will court the
favor of the criminal classes; will
barter away the public morals, the
purity OF the ballot and every trust
that the object of good government
for party success and patriot, and good
citizens should find, in this practice,
sufficient cause for immediate with
drawal from all connection with this
party.
That we favor reform in the admin
istratlon of the government; in the
abolition of all sinecures; useless Offices
and believe in the election, by the
people. of the postmasters and all
other officers of the gov
eminent instead of leaving
their appointment by the president
That competency, honesty and SO
} briefly are essential qualifications fol
holding civil office, and we oppose tn:
removal of such persons for mere ad
, ministrative offenses.
, That the collection of revenue
(. from alcoholic liquors and tobacc'
g should be abolished.
lQdI Iu6 IcNCuuC LUZ CtAotOtA 0OeAC
/ should be levied for the government
e economically administered, and whel
5 so levied, the fostering of American
labor, manufactures and industrie
4 should be constantly held in view.
That the public land should be he'll
:. for homes for the people. and not flo
/ gifts to corporations, or to be held il
e large bodies for speculation upon tn
r needs OF actual settlers.
r That ali money, coin and paper, sha
s be made, issued and regulated by tn
/, general government, and shall be
} legal tender for all debts public an
s private, that grateful care and SUI
t. port should be given to our soldier
L and sailors, their dependent widow
(, and orphans disabled in the service {
n the country.
That we repudi1te as IN america
It coatrary to and subersiye of the pril
vt ciples of the declaration of indepel
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Not Asiatic Cholera.

PHILADELPHIA, July GA post
mortem examination shows A. B.
Siegler died of cholera morbus, not
Asiatic cholera.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
Thunder Storm.

New ORLEANS, July pa heavy
thunder shower, with lightning; track
very heavy; the races were postponed
until o'clock in the afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
wbat the New Jerseys are Like.

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
Some OF the new jerseys cost 500,
i.us these are masses of beads and en-
broidesy, with lace stripes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-07-31
,RoHIBIroRY AMENDMENT.

Miss Willard related the failure OF
her efforts with the greenback conven-
ton. The women's christian temper
ance union in the logical order of Sc
quence now brought this memorial to
its native heath tappiause.l 1t would
not fail to be noted in Florida as well
as in Puget Sound, In Maine as well as
California; that the dove which went
flying from one convention to another,
like the one from Noah's Ark. had
come at last home to the prohibition
ark, and was drawn in there fcheers.]
Al vote of thanks was given by the
convention to the women's christian
temperance union with accompanying
cheers.
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS.
An appropriation piece was next
recited ION the use of the BALLOT with
much stability and effect. by Miss
Carrie Moster, of BALTIC. After som'
further delay, the report Of the com
mittee on credentials was presented
showing there were 81 states and ter
ritories represented by $40 delegates
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-11
The Dance Of the OnOndagas.

At nine o'clock tocsin was sounded,
and ten minutes later the redskins were
assembled in the Council House. Fires
were lighted on the hearths, and boil
ers of green corn and beans were set
steaming. Chief Webster, with I'M
covered head, addressed the people. He
said: 'Driven from his native hunting
grounds by the white man, yet the In
dian has his freedom and plenty of
beans, corn, and squash. When we
eat these to-day, we should thank the
Great Spirit for them, and remember
the brave deeds of our forefathers
Every true red man will remember the
traditions of our forefathsrs, and take
part in these ceremonies. While we
give thanks for full harvest, we must
not forget the kindness of the Great
Spirit the last year, but be better In
dams than ever before. Love your ira
ditions, be brave like your mighty fore
fathers, and you will be good Indians. "
Then followed the green-corn dance.
The dance continued for an hour, and
the pcrspiration stood in great drops on
the brows of the dancers. A. song was
then chanted, and after an intermssion
of ten minutes the dancing was resumed.
The Indians, frem the oldest to the
Youngest, INDUCED in this ancient Gus
tom, and shouted and jumped in glee.
The gay and fantastic costumes, the
weird strains of the music, and the
varied and grotesque figures of the
dance reminded one forcibly that a dis
tinct civilization is in our midst AT
noon the big mess of maize and beans
was distributed among the Indians, who
had brought pals for that purpose, and
they took it home for private fcastS. 4
harvest dance, lasting four days, will
be held at the reservation when the corn
is cut and gathered .-Syracuse Courier.