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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
The Blaine Libel Suit.

INDIANAPOLIS, September 2.-Ar-
raignment was made to-day in the
United States circuit court, Judge
Woods presiding, on the demurrer
filed by the Sentinel ito the complaint
of James g. Blaine, charging it with
libel. The attorneys for the defense
contended:
First, That the description of Blaine
in the alleged lIbelous publication was
not sufficiently specific. and might
have referred to some other Blaine.
Second, The publication was of the
nature of an inquiry.
Third, The article was not ibelous
in itself, and claim to recover must be
for special damages.
The attorneys for Blaine replied
briefly, and Judge Woods took the
matter under adgisement. 1t is not
known when a decision will be made
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
GASOLINE.

DENVER, COL, August 29.-At
eleven last night train belonging to
the Anglo-American circus, Miles
Orsen, proprietor, left Fort Collins
for Golden, via Greedy, Salt Lake and
Pacific road. Fifty minutes later,
when near Greely, the sleeping car, in
which seyenty-fve men were employ
ed as roustabouts of the circus were
asleep, caught fire and was wholly
consumed. Ten men perished, two
were seriouly and five slightly burn.
ed. The fire communicated from an
open torch, with which the car was
lighted to a quantity of gasoline
which was being carried in the same
car, causing an explosion. It is i'm.
possible to learn the names of those
present. 1t is believed the employe;
of the circus are entirely responsible
jor the accident.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
ROBERTS THE DEFAULTER

WILKEsBARRE, PA, August 30
Roberts embezzlement is still the
topic Of conversation among leading
coal operators. 1t is claimed the end
is not yet discovered and the future
will reveal the fact that Roberts is
only one of number who have plum
dered Charles Parrish out of 100000
or more, for a number of years past.
One person, who is believed to haYe
been interested in receiving some of
the stolen money. left here four
months ago for Philadelphia, after
mortgaging his property for nearly
its full value, and who is now resi-
dent of this city. Roberts still remains
in his summer cottage in Wilkesbarre
mountains. closely watched by a de-
tective. Rev. DR.. Hodge and DR..
Billiard, friends of the defaulter, are
with him. 1t is feared the worse fea-
ture of this sad affair is yet to be re-
Corded
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
THE AUSTRIAN FLAG.
The squabble Over the Consular Displa
of the ColOrs.

The squabble Over the Consular Display
of the Colors.
PITTsBURG, September 2.-Official
correspondence between the Austrian
minister and Secretary of State Ere
lnghuysen, in regard to the action of
Chief Brown, in compelling Scham-
burg to remove the consular flag, dis
played in honor of the emperor's
birthday, was received by Mayor Full
ton from Governor Pattison, late last
night. But, as he was absent from
the city when the affair occurred, he
had no official knowledge. Chief
Brown is now absent, but as soon as
he returns, due attention will be given
the matter. 1t is understood that
plain statement of facts in the case
will be made. Chief Brown says the
whole trouble grew out OF a threat
made by Schamburg that he would
put up a sign he (Brown) could not
remove, and that he had no intention
OF insulting the flag of Austria, in the
course pursued by him,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Sexton and Redmond.

NEW YORK, August 30.-Sexton
and Redmond sailed for Ireland to-
day. A large number of friends,
among whom was Mrs. Parnell, bade
them farewell. Mrs. Clement S. LoZ-
ier, of the woman suffrage party,
asked them to convey to the Irish
party in the house of commons the
thanks of the woman suffragists in
this country for voting in favor of
woman suffrage and assurances OF
sympathy with the cause of ireland.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
The report was recommitted.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
officer dangerously stabbed.

PITTsBURG, PA, September e.
Police Officer Little arrested two
Italians named Diardi and Finch,
this morning for fighting on the street,
and was taking them to the second
ward station when he was attacked
with knife by friend of the prison
ers, and stabbed in the back several
times. The plucky officer held on to
Diardi and Finchi, however, and final
ly succeeded in placing them behind
the bars, when he tainted from loss OF
blood. An examination of the wounds
showed a number of ugly gashes
in the back, and one deep cut across
the neck. His condition is serious
and recovery doubtful. His assailan1
has not yet been captured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
The Strikers.

COLUMBUS, O., September 2.-The
situation at the mines to-day is the
most quiet of any since the strike be-
gan. No damage to person or proper
ty has resulted from the attacks dur
ing the night. The governor has
ordered all militia companies, which
were being held for moving orders. to
be dismissed for the present, with the
exception of one company, which will
be taken to the vicinity of the mines
this afternoon, to be used at different
nOintS on the rail road
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
JAY-EYE-SEE.
The Celebrated Trotter Vainly Attempts
to Beat His Own Record.

The Celebrated Trotter Vainly Attempts
to Beat His Own Record.
MINNEAPoLIS, MINI, September 2.
AT the Minneapolis fair this after
noon, Jay-Eye See attempted to beat
his record of 2:10. He was in
good form, but the track was
very cuppy and slow. The wind
blew a perfect gale. The inside
of the track was so bad that Bithers
had to drive on the outside. The
mile was trotted without a skip III
2:l815, which under the circumstances
is regarded as a remarkably fine per-
formance on the Minneapolis track,
which is at least four seconds slower
than the Chicago track. a great
crowd were present, and cheered the
horse and driver. lie will repeat the
attempt tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Brady Nominated.

PETERSBURG, VA, August 3O.-The
Brady convention at two o'clock this
morning, by unanimous vote, nomi-
mated Col. Jas. Brddy, for the 10th
congress from the fourth congress
sional district of Virginia. Brady is
U. S. internal revenue collector for
the second district of Virginia, with
headquarters in Petersburg. The
anti-Brady convention nominated Jos
P. Evans, colored, for congress from
the fourth district.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
The Blaine Libel Suit.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, August 3d.
Late last evening the defense in the
Blaine libel suit filed demurrer to
the complaint, alleging that it does
not set forth facts sufficient to consti-
tute cause of action. Blaine's at
torneys demanded an immediate hear
ing, but argument was postponed over
their demand. 1t is said the answer
of the Sentinel company has been
prepared, and that the defense will
not wait to be ruled to answer by the
plaintiffs council.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
a Shin Rurned.

LONDON, August 30.-The shiI
Kangaroo, of Baltimore, for Liverpool
was burned to the waters edge in the
English channel, and sank. One boat
with six men and hoy arrived at the
Isle of Wight; another boat with tht
captain and eight of the crew are
missing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
New Hampshire Republicans.

CONCORD. N. H., September 2.-The
republican state convention met this
morning. Mr.. Green was made chair
man. Hon. Moody Currier was nom
mated for governor.
Geo. W. Libbey and James E. Lar
kin were chosen presidential cleo
tors.
Resolutions were adopted which
cordially endorse the administration
of. President Arthur and the national
platform; the republican party de-
mands free vote and fair count, fair
civil service and honest money, and
the absolute protection of American
citizens at home and abroad. The
resolutions eulogize Blaine and Logan,
| and predict their election. Adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Attack ON the Guards,

CINCINNATI, o., September 2.-The
Times-Star Gore, Ohio, special says:
Everything is quiet here and no at
tack anticipated in daytime. About
100 strikers moved on Buchtel last
night and fired on the guards; the fire
being promptly returned, the strikers
fled. No casualties are reported.
Three hundred militia reached the
valley last night and were placed at
Snake Hollow, Sandown and Long
streth. The strikers report seven OF
their number wounded in the attack
at Longstreth, Sunday night, two
fatally. The bridges being threatened
a patrol train was kept running all
night
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
EIectrical Congress.

PHILADELPHIA, September 2.-The
International Electrical exhibition,
the first in America, was inaugurated
to-day. President Arthur, who was
was not able to assist at the opening
ceremonies, has written, expressing
his interest in theexhibition and prom
ising to visit it during its progress,
The mayor welcomed the guests to
the city, and Prof. William p. Latham
delivered the inaugural address. Gov
pattison then formally declared the
exhibition open, amid long continued
cheering. A grand success is indi
Gated
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
The TaIIapoosa inquiry

WASHINGTON, August 3d. The
naval court of inquiry, Investigating
the circumstances of the loss of the
Tallapoosa, have been instructed tc
embrace in their inquiries the question
as to whether color blindness on the
part of the officers of that vessel haG
anything to do with the collision. NJ
such claim has been made by any o.
the officers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
A Fatal Tnnnult.

ST. JOHNS, September 2.-An Orange
and Catholic collision on a ,arge scale
is reported from Chateau and Henry
harbor, on the coast of Labrador
Firearms were freely used and some
are reported killed and many wound
ed. 1t is said British war ship has
been dispatched by the Newfoundland
government to the scene of the
fnnult
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
CAMPAIGN Opened i'm Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, August 80. = The
campaign in this state was formally
opened by both parties, to-day, and a
hundred speeches were delivered in
towns and cities in all parts of In
diana. In this city the republicans
did not hold any meeting. The demo-
Gratis had large street demonstration
consisting of uniformed clubs, carry
ing torches. The speaking took place
from the stand in a circle, where Gov.
Hendricks addressed an audience of
several thousand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04

was q TJmmon practlce. One says
DR.. Pavey stole them whenever oppor
tunity offered, and that he sometimes
took such as were apportioned to in
disposed members OF the party; at
other times, when men were sent to
shoot birds, and were successful, the
diaries say not all the birds killed
were taken to camp, but some were
concealed in the snow for the future
use of the hunters. No mention is
made of cannibalism in the portions
of the diaries that have been read, and
the officer who has seen them refuses
to say whether or not any other men,
Der of the party than Private Henry
is reported to have been shot. Army
officials say the contents of the diaries
will not be made public until an in
yestigation is ordered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04

WASHINGTON, August 28.-The,
comptroller of the currency has RE-
ceived a telegram from Bank Exam
iner Ellis, saying the affairs of the
Second National bank at Xenia, o., are
not as bad as represented, and there is
reason to believe it will meet all de-
mands. The comptroller says there
does not appear to be any necessity
for a receiver.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Greenback Mine Disaster.

SHAMoKIN, PA, August 30.-At the
inquest on seven victims of the Green
back mine disaster, to-day, the coro-
ner's jury censured the Reading COM
pany for the ignorance and negli-
genes of r. G. Huther, mining engin-
eer, and William Booth, division
superintendent It is expected the
families of the victims will bring suit
against the company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Railroad War.

New YORK, September g. Open
war has been declared by Erie against
cilic Office to-day. Tickets to st. Louis
sold over the counter at SIT.
AT other offices the rates are main
tained but the scalpers did a heavy
business. Tickets to Chicago can bs
obJained tor from $14 to $16.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04

deposited in the Sixth National bank.
IS also said he has taken an addi-
tional Sl6.COO he had collected. Low
del'S manager has continued business
since he left the city, and has drawn
money from the bank, and also made
deposits of money in bank. He in
formed the manager that his account
was nUardro MN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Greelx,s Condition.

MONTREAL, August 30.-Great anx.
iety is felt both by visitors and res
idents in the city to see the Arctic
hero. Greedy passed a good night
His physician, however, will not allow
him to leave his apartments until
stronger. A large number of invita-
tioDs were sent him, but his present
condition precludes the possibility o.
accepting any.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
ExcInding Jersev Cattle,

CHICAGO, September 2.-President
Landrigan, of the Illinois state board
of agriculture, authorizes the follow
ing: In consideration of the alleged
existence of fpleuro-pneumonia in nu-
merous herds of Jersey cattle through
out the west, and the extent of the
disease in Illinois. the state board of
agriculture deem it my duty tc breed
ers of Jersey cattle to exclude all ami
mails of the last named breed from the
state for 1884; and to rigidly enforce
the law empowering the board to rule
out all cattle which have been exposed
to any infectious disease within &c
DAYS prior to exhibition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Floods i'm New England

NORTH AMEsBURY, MASS, August
30.-It has rained eighteen hours con
tinually Great damage to roads. The
new bridge at Greylock was carried
away. Every bridge is gone between
Readsboro and Stamford, VT, an(
$1,000 damage done to the road
Near Beaver, the river ran over thu
road sixty rods. Travel is delayed OF
the Troy and Boston road by wash
out at North Pounali.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Election in Vermont.

MONTPELIER, VI, September z
Notwithstanding the slack canvass
and lack of issues, it is believed a
pretty full vote will be polled. To
day's vote will be compared with that
for governor in 1880, when the repub-
licans polIed 47,848, and the democrats
q, PAS, greenbackers 1900. The green
hackers and independents both have
tickets. There is. an inde-
PENDENT ticket identical with
the the republican, except
governor and lieutenant governor.
Besides the state ticket-two members
to congress and members of the legis-
! lature will be elected. The new legis-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Wheat in the Northwest.

FARGO, OAK, September 2-The
wheat harvest, in Red River valley, is
practically over and with fair weather
this week will see two-thirds of the
grain threshed, OF stored. Farmers
are threshing from the stack and
stacking with less chances of future
injury. The average yield, it is be-
lieved, will be greater than last year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Factories Stopned.

PETERSBURG, September 2.-All the
cotton factories in this vicinity have
stopped work, throwing out of work
large number of men, women and
children, many of whom are suffering
for the necessaries of life. Applica,
tion has been made to the city council
for special appropriation for the re
lief of the sufferers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Storey, of the Chicago Times,

Storey, OF the Chicago Times.
CHICAGO, August 2S.-Judge Knick-
erbocker, of the probate court, to-day,
upon the report of two expert physi-
clans, submitted the question to the
jury, which found Wilbur +. Storey,
of the Chicago Times, incapacitated
for business. The appointment of a
conservator of the estate is now being
considered by the court.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Dry Goods sale.

NEW YORK, August 28.-At the
sale OF stock of Halstead, Haines q
Co., to-day, there was large attend
ance of western and southern dry
goods dealers. The sale of hosiery
took up the early part of the day.
Prices averaged 10 cents on the dollar,
and were considered satisfactory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
SENATOR ANTHONY DEAD.
His Sudden Demise at His Home in
Rhode Island

His Sudden Demise at His Home in
Rhode Island.
PROVIDENCE, September 2.-Henry
b. Anthony, senior senator of the
United States and for Rhode Island,
died at his residence, No. 3 Benevo-
lent street, at las this afternoon.
aged SO years, 5 months and one day.
He was in more than usual health
yesterday, having spent some hours in
the Journal Office and manifesting his
usual cheerful good spirits, when
not oppressed by pain and weakness.
He passed a comfortable night and
took breakfast, about 10 o'clock, with
a good appetite. Shortly afterward
he was observed growing pale, and
was attacked by a CONFUSION, from
which he did not recover, and passed
aWaV
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Importation of Rags Forbidden

WASHINGTON, August 30-The act
ing secretary of the treasury has is
sued the following circular:
Notice is hereby given that the un-
loading of old rags arriving at ports
of the United States from foreign
ports, on and after the 1st proximo, is
prohibited for three months from that
| date.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
International Postal Congress.

WASHINGTON, August 30.-A cable
gram received at the post-office de-
partment announces the postpone
ment, until February next, OF the
international postal congress, which
was to have assembled at Lisbon, Oc-
tober 1. The postponement Is proba-
bly, made on account of the existence
of cholera quarantines in southern
Europe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Accident to a Congressman.

WASHINGTON, September 2.-Rep-
resentative Casey Young, of Memphis,
arrived here yesterday, and to-day,
while driving near the capitol, his
buggy broke down frightening the
horse, which ran away, dragging him
some distance.No bones were broken
but giving bruises sufficient to confine
him to the house for the present under
a physicians care.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Butler In the West.

GRAND RAPIDS, September 2.-Gen.
Butler arrived here this morning, ac-
companied by N. H. Plympton and
ex-senator Ames. They were met at
the depot by procession, in carriages,
of about 5000 or 1000 people. Butler
was given an informal reception. He
speaks here this afternoon, and at
MuskegOn this evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Lowden Absconded.

NEW YORK, September 2.-Samuel
Lowden, builder, of West Forty
fourth street, is missing. 1t is said he
owes debts to the extent of $4,000
suits have begun against him, and an
attachment granted against Lowden'
property. Lowdea disappeared abou
August 2ist, taking with him Sl4,00
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
RarksdaIe RenOminated.

ST. LOUIS, August 27.-A special
from Canton, Miss, to the Post-Dis-
patch, says the democrats of the sew
enth district renominated Barksdale
for congress-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
Bank to Resume.

XENIA, O., August 30.-At meet
ing of the stockholders OF the Second
National bank to-day thestatement of
the bank examiner was read, but the
bank viii not give it to the public.
An assessment of 3315 per cent. was
made on the capital stock, and it was
| decided to resume as soon as possible
Outside information places the deficit
at $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
CHINA.
A Y1cERoY DEGRADED.

SHANGHAI, September 2.-Letters
from Tientsing. in the state of Ii
Hung Chang, say the viceroy of Pee
Ii has been degraded from his high
position, having been deprived of his
titles
The present condition of affairs is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
TranscOntinentl Associatio ion.

SARATOGA, N. Y, September g.
The Transcontinental association,
comprising the railroads west of the
Missouri valley, concerned in the CAL
ifornia trade, are holding an executive
session at Grand Union. There will
be another session in a week or ten
days, the object of which is to regulate
rates and place the association on a
SOun0ar basis
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
The Cattle Disease.

CHICAGO, August 28.-The visit of
DR.. p. A. Avery, state veterinary sur
geon, to Elmhurst, yesterday, resulted
in the killing of ten Jersey COWS, ap-
praised at $1,000. Their lungs were
found to show more or less direct
traces of plepro-pneumonia. In some
cases the lungs adhered firmly to the
ribs, and were directly hepaticised.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
ATrain Flames.

INDIANAPOLIS, September "A
special to the Journal says, the oil
tank on the west bound freight, on
the @. 81 st. L. road this morning
took fire, and the train was almost en-
tirely DESTROYED. A stockman, whose
name is not learned, was burned to
death. Cause unknown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
BRITISH BRIG DAMAGED.
Particulars of the Incident-An on Board
Thought to be Lost.

Particulars of the Incident-An on Board
Thought to be Lost.
ST. JOHNS, N. F., September g.
Friday last, thirty miles off Catalina,
Trinity bay, the British ship "Mal-
lard" was encountered by the British
brig "Resolver." The vessel was
damaged on both sides. The side
light was burning, and there was fire
in the galley stoves. The sails were
all set, the head gear all gone and no
signs OF the crew or passengers. The
Resolver left Harbor Grace Wednesday
with a crew of nine men and four
passengers, bound for Labrador. She
had a general cargo. It is thought
the brig had been in collision with an
iceberg. 1t is feared all on board were
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
The Tilden Committee.

NEW YORK, September 2-The
committee appointed to pre- ent Til
den to the Chicago convention, will
meet tomorrow TO decide the method
of officially informing Tiiden of the
conventions action. 1t is probable
that, in compliance with Ti!den's
wish. they VIII be sent bY mail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-09-04
LOrinC'S Rules.

WASHINGTON, August 28.-Com-
missioner Loring, of the agricultural
department, has issued a circular to
collectors of customs, containing reg
ulations for the importation of neat
cattle. The rules laid down are very
stringent, and have, for their object,
strict quarantine and rigid inspection
of all imported animals.