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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
RAILWAY NOTES.

Resignation of President Jewett of the
New York, Lake Erie and Western.
New. YORK, August 18.-The di-
rectors of the New York, Lake Erie
g. Western railway were in session
three hours this afternoon. At the
close of the meeting. it was learned
that President Hugh J. Jewett had
formally rendered his resignation, de-
claring that under no consideration
would he continue to hold the position
OF president. Hehad worked very hard
and; preferred some one else would
take hold of the management. The
Office was rendered TO Jno. King, jr.,
who accepted. One director, however,
afterwards stated King had not ac-
cepted the Office formally.
There had been a long discussion at
the meeting, in which the affairs of
thecompany have been very thorough
ly con sidered. A committee, consist
ing of r. S. Grant, Jacob FL. Shift and
J. Taubor were appointed to confer
with King in regard to his acceptance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
GALVESTON ITEMS.
Bailey's Journey-Visiting Friends-Cow.
ardly Attempt at Murder.

Bailey's Journey-yisiting Friends-Cow.
ard1y Attempt at Murder.
GALVESTON, August Isl. II. Bal
ley, OF Atlanta, Ga, the well-known
author of Factors of Civilization, " is
in the city, en- route through. the state
of Texas.
The visiting New Orleans firemen
left this evening for Houston, en-
route home. They were given every
possible attention during their
stay here, and lasting feel
ing of friendship was engendered
between the two departments, viz:
Galveston and New Orleans.
Hugh Simmons, a dish-washer, was
seriously stabbed yesterday by Daniel
Riordan, who, from behind his VIC
tim. drove knife in the shoulder,
neck and thigh. Riordan Is in Jail
ana Simmons in the hospital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Personal.

J. w. Lamotte and James M. John.
son are two printers who, the Savan-
nah News boasts, have served forty.
| eight and forty-nine years at the case
and are still hale and hearty.
The jockey who drove Maud S
made $4,000 in two minutes and nine
and three quarter seconds, and yet
some people argue that there is nc
| profession so lucrative as journalism
Lieutenant Greedy weighs forty
pounds more now than he ever before
weighed. He is so weak, howevt r,
that hecan barely crawl upstairs, and
| his muscles refuse to harden. The
other day some comrades of his youth
crowded around him and he greeted
them with show are you, Charley ?"
good for you, john" but kept his
| arms folded and remarked as he saw
their outstretched palms: "I'm not
shaking hands, boys; the doctor made
me promise / wouldn't"
Gen. Beauregard has become one of
the familiar figures and ornaments on
Canal street, in New Orleans. AS a
correspondent describes him, "He is
short of stature, with white hair.
mustache and imperial, and notwith-
standing his advanced years he is as
nimble and cheerful as many men
years his junior. The General walks
back and forth from his home winter
and summer and can be found almost
any time at the club, of which he has
long been a member, discussing the
past with his friends and intimates.
Unless directly questioned he never
refers to the scenes or causes of the
late war;"
Miss Mand Banks, daughter of Gen.
n. 2. Banks, will star next season in
East Lynne" "Leah," "Adrierne."
and Romeo and Juliet"
John Mccullough, now well on his
way to New York, has derived the
greatest benefit from his soiourn at
Carlsbad this summer, and when he
left Germany was reported to be in
the best of health.
General Buffers return to the as
SCISSORS show that his income from his
profession is 100000. His horses and
yacht, America, are valued at $4,000.
and his real estate in Lowell at $780,
500.
News to the Boston Herald from |
Philadelphia is published to the effect |
that General Butler has sold all his /
newspaper interest in Boston. The |
statement is added that there are but |
four solvent daily newspapers in
Boston.
Willie Newcombe is the new "Boy
Preacher" He was a street Arab of
New York, but became suddenly
awakened to religious zeal, and proves
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
The HENRY case.

NEW YORK, August ia letter
at the sanitary headquarters from Col.
Sutherland, medical director of the
division of the Atlantic. states that
when the death of Private Henry of
the Greedy expedition was reported to
have been caused by starvation, in
applying for transit papers he was
not advised of the facts of the case, as
subsequently developed. He does not
undertake to authorize correction,
leaving that 10 the authorities, at
IVa oh innfon
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
The DrOuth.

1t is now certain that, while fail
corn crop has been made, this sea
son, in Texas, cotton has. by tn,
drouth now prevailing, been ire
trievably damaged. In this imme
date section, only partial crop Of
the staple can be expected, and, with
out doubt, the same may be said Of
most of southern, western, and thu
more westerly counties of Central
Texas. Indeed it is fact, too well
established by scientific as well as
ordinary observations, that Western
Texas is subject to these July drouths
which though not constituting fixed
rule in relation to this climate
are of sufficient recturranee to
make crops source Of annual anxiety
to the farmer himself, as well as the
merchant and all the other classes
whose prosperity depends upon sue
cessful agriculture. If then, this is
defect, in our otherwise magnificent
climate, it becomes a matter of practi-
cal consideration, whether the farmer
has means to remedy it? To large
extent he has. 1t lies in so planting
the crops as to afford both corn and
cotton the best possible chance to es-
cape the dangers of a desiccated an d
moistureless atmosphere in the sum-
mer months, precisely such period as
we in this section are now undergoing
But how is this to be donep The plan
suggested by the Millican correspond
emit of the Galveston News-the cor
respondent evidently being practical
farmer-seems entirely applicable, and,
at least, worth a serious and practical
trial. The idea of the writer is to
plow up and imbed the ground in the
fields at the end of the year, as soon
as the crop is off, say between the first
of December and the first of February.
Then, the corn is to be planted the
first week in February, or, even sooner
ii there is warm spell-the planting,
according to the correspondent, to be
done with a hoe, or "light-running
scooter" The ground to be ready
for cotton the first fair week
in March. and for the sweep
early in April. OF course this early
planting implies taking the risk of be-
ing killed by late frosts and the neces-
sity of replanting, which is fifty per
cent. less than taking the chances of
the July drouth. By such early plant
ing and catching the spring rains, the
Millican writer thinks the corn crop
will be made by the first of June and
cotton sure of half crop. He might
have added to his plan Tor preventing
the dangers of the summer drouth that
one of the best ideas is a diversity of
crops. Texas farmers depend too
much upon cotton. If other crops
the cereals, for example-were employ
ed along with the staple, the risk of
failure from drouth would be largely
while at the same time afford
Ing those supplies necessary for living
and much of which the Texas farmer
now buys from abroad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
The Ipswich Anniyersary

IPSWICH, MASS, August 16.-The
two hundred and fiftieth anniversary
Of the Incorporation of Ipswich was
observed to-day. The houses of all
were decorated. The procession was
the largest here for years. In the line
were Governor Robinson and staff,
Congressman Stern and Mayor Ben
Perley Poore. The literary exercises
included an address by George Has
kell. reading of the scriptures, poems
by Harriet Prescott Spofford and Gail
Hamilton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Naval Frauds.

WASHINGTON, August 16.-The ma
val court of inquiry, appointed to
investigate fraud in the navy depart
ment, will probably not reassemble
before the middle of October. 1t is
asserted investigation has established
the fact that frauds involving about
100000 were perpetrated in the bu-
reau of medicine and surgery, long
before Sargeon-Generdl Watts time
and that there were no frauds or ir-
Irregularities in any other bureau.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

CHICAGO, August 16-Members Of
the executive committee of the ma
tional anti-monopoly party, began its
session in this city this morning
While no formal vote is yet taken, the
sentiment is unanimous for the nomi.
nation of Alanson M. West, of Miss.
for vice-president on the ticket with
Gen. Butler. This will constitute the
only business of Importance to be
transacted by the committee.
The executive committee shortly
after l o'clock formally placed Mr..
West in nomination for vice-president
by a unanimous vote, and then went
into secret session to outline certain
plans for the campaign.
A committee composed of G. G.
Post, II. r. Harris, John F. Henry, Ii.
Pratt and G. G. Dixon, appointed to
apprize Gen. West of the anti-monop.
oily nomination. The chairman and
secretary were ordered to issue an adj
dress calling particular attention to
the congressional elections. There
was also resolution submitted sug-
costing union of all the Butler forces
under the name of the peoples party
which was referred to committe.
The secretary was instructed to
enter into correspondence with re-
representatives. of all anti-monoply par
ties in various states, with view to
a union of various organizations on
Buffers electoral ticket
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
A TERRIBLE CRIME.
A Wealthy Bachelor Killed in His Own
Door for Robbery.


CHICAGO, August 18.-The Daily
News NATION, Illinois, special says:
Nicholas Hubert, a farmer, living 10
miles northeast of this city, was shot
and killed in his own door, yesterday.
On returning from camp meeting
the neighbors heard his cries for help.
On going to his assistance Hubert
was found dead, with bullet wound
in his head and two dogs standing
quarrelling over his body. Suspicion
attached to Thomas Chapman, who
had been in his employ for several
we eks, he having been seen in the
vicinity short time previous and has
since disappeared. In the house sew
eral valises, filled with valuables, were
discovered, making it certain that the
murder was committed for the pur-
pose of robbery. The deceased was a
bachelor and wealthy. Armed parties
are in search of Chapman and there
is talk of lVnching
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
REPUBLICANS.
Congressional Committee Called
Travis County's Action AnnulIed.


Travis County's Action AnnulIed.
The republican executive commit
tee of the Tenth congressional district
met at San Antonio last Friday and
called a congressional convention to
meet in San Antonio September 10.
1t further provided that conventions
shall be held in all counties through
out the district August 80, for the Sc
lection of delegates to this convention.
This action annuls the proceedings of
the late county convention in this
county as far as the selection of dele
gates to the congressional convention
is concerned. According to the call of
the committee, Travis county will be
entitled to % delegates. Proxies are
not to be recognized. United States
Marshal Hal. Gosling and Judge Rec
tor will be before the convention, aud
il is by no means certain that Judge
Rector will waltz off with the pie.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
From the Utica Herald.

EfUM tN6 Z LICd HtTdIU.
So Butler will run for the presiden-
cy, too. Well, we are glad of it. He
will certainly raise dust among the
dry bones of politics, and add much 10
the piquancy and interest of a canvass
which promises to be the the most re-
markaDle in recent history. No
doubt the ex-governor of Massachu-
sets means it when he says that he
expects all his friends to vote foc him;
and no doubt he has great many
friends. Some of them put the vote
he is likely to receive in New York
state as high as 100000. We are will
ing to concede 100000 off-hand; and
perhaps later in the canvass we shall
see grounds for conceding more than
that
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Fire in Chicago

CHICAGO, August 16.-A fire broke
out this afternoon in block on West
Washington street, in the fire-proof
paint mandatory of F.. L. Russell. It
was caused by an explosion of chemi-
Gals in the basement. The flames
spread rapidly. The workmen had to
Jump from the windows to save their
lives. None were badly injured. The
flames extended to the molding estab-
lishment of Judkins & Co. Loss esti.
mated at $4,000; partially insured,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Report Denied.

WILKEsBARRE PA, August 49,
The report in circulation last night,
that the strike of Markle & Co.'S, en-
playees, at Jeddo and Highland had
been terminated, by the unconditional
surrender of the operatives, is denied
Tho operators made the proposition to
the strikers. but they declined to ac-
cept, as they are determined as ever
and confident of success. Contribu.
tions in money and provisions are
pouring in and being distributed
among the strikers. Unless the opera
tors accede fully to the miners de-
mands, the strike will continue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Yellow Fever In Key West.

WASHINGTON, August 16.-Dr.
Guiteros, of Key West, telegraphs
that the case of yellow fever there is
in the ninth day of the disease and
the patient is recovering. 1t is a
sporadic case and ought to cause no
uneasiness. No other cases are re-
ported. Arrangements have been
been made for the transportation of
hospital tents from New Orleans to
Kew West if needed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Watterson and Blaine.

LOUISVILLE, KY. August 18.-Mr
Watterson returned from Virginia
beach to-day, and in answer to a
question as to the Blaine scandal
said that he had long ago discredited
and dismissed it from serious consid-
Grafton. He had had occasion some
fifteen years ago to look in the matter,
and had found nothing which could
Justify the impeachment of Mr..
Blaine's virtue. He had encountered
nothing at the time nothing but shad-
owy surmises and irresponsible Cos
sip. possessing none of the qualities
of proof.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
REPORTS Exaggerated.

NEW YORK, August ga dis
patch from the City of Mexico, sent
directly to the associated press, refer
ring to reports via st. Louis, that a
great conspiracy against the govern
ment had been unearthed, says such
reports, in fact, are in circulation
there, but greatly exaggerated. 1t is
true few arrests have been made,
but the so-called conspiracy is so rid
iculously weak, it does not merit the
name
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
CURIOUS CONTEST.
Trial of Speed Between Btcyclists and
Horseback Riders

IrIaI OF Speed Between B1cycIIsts and n
Horseback Riders.
CHICAGO, August 18.-The fifth
days contest of speed and endurance
between Louise Armaindo, the lady
champion, and John s. Prince, cham
pion blcyclIst, against Charles M. An
derson, horseback rider, began at Base
Ball park, In this city, at IL o'clock to-
day. The bicyclists met and defeated
Anderson in mile match at San
Fran cisco, in April, by short dis
lance. The conditions are: Ander-
son shall ride 10 horses against the
combined score of the bicyclists, the
latter to ride alternately, every half
hour, for IL hours, daily. The score
at l o'clock was: Anderson, 81 miles;
Armaindo and Prince, 30 miles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Arexani i'm Trouble

NEW YORK, August 16.-Chas. H.
Hanley, alias DR.. Charles H. Hancock,
arrested for stealing bundle of
clothes, from an errand boy, was ar
raigned to-day, when other complaints
appeared from this city, Brooklyn and
Jersey City. Hanley said he was
born in Texas, and was a graduate of
medicine of an Illinois college. He
says he praeticed medicine IN the lat
ter state
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Henry,s Remains.

NEW YORK, August 18.-Coroner
Robinson, of Long Island city, has
not examined the body of private
Henry, and Will not until instructions
from his sister, Dora Buck are con-
firmed by letter. The superintend-
ent of the cemetery, also refuses to
disturb the remains without an order
from the federal authorities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

BUTLER is right in saying demo
Gratis are not consistent as to the tariff.
We're they so and thoroughly united,
the democratic party would be accept
ed as the great popular reform ele-
ment of the land. 1t lost because of
inconsistency in 1880.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
SUICIDE IN ST. LOUIS.
End of Sad Romance-Death of Rush III


End oil q SAD ROmance-Deatn OF huSh ii.
Tevis.
ST. LOUIS, Ausgust 16.-At the
coroner's inquest held on the body of
Rush H. Tevis, to-day, Mrs. Tevis
stated that business troubles caused
the suicide. She said he came home
last night drunk and very despond-
ent. He said they had better both
die and pointed pistol at her. She
ran and heard the shot that killed her
husband fired Immediately after she
got out, Mrs. Tevis gaveher testimo-
ny in a very self-contained, unemo-
tional manner. She stated, very posi-
lively that jealousy had nothing to do
with the crime. Other witnesses were
examined, who corroborated Mrs. Te-
Wis statement. The verdict was sui
eide. The funeral will take place to-
morrow. 1t is said by persons likely
to know, that difference between
Tevis and his family, over his mar
rage with his present wife, after di-
vorce, were part of the troubles which
caused the rash act.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
ZUNI JACK.
He is Met by Crowds of Admirers at the
Depots.

Depots.
CHAUTAQUA, n. Y, August 49,
About fifty leading republicans from
jamestown arrived here this morning,
to escort senator Logan to their city,
on his way to Chicago, via Cory,
Meadville and Marion. In passing
through Outlet, the party met a
steamer loaded with passengers who
cheered Gen. Logan. At jamestown
dock, Gen. Logan was met by the post
of the grand army and cordially well
coined. The party drove to the
Humphrey house, through streets
packed with people. Ex-Gov. Fenton
cordially welcomed Logan to James
town, and the General responded in
an eloquent little speech. There was
great applause and waving of hats
and handkerchiefs. AT the close of the
address, after lunch, the General and
party passed through the streets to
the west bound train on the New
York Central & Ohio railway. About
10000 persons participated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Repair ing the Fences.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The claims Of the republicans that
they will carry Maryland for Blaine
appear to have awakened the demo-
Gratis to the necessity of a thorough
organization of the party throughout
the state, and Chairman German has
sent out a circular letter to that eff
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Bonded Whiskey.

WASHINGTON, August 49, The
commissioner of internal revenue
has postponed, until December 6, his
order for the immediate distraint for
taxes on spirits at the expiration of
the Yarehousing bond.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Chandler's Peregriyations.

CONCORD, N. H.. August 16.3Secre-
tary Chandler arrived here this fore
noon. He will meet Post Master Gen
eral Gresham here, who accompanies
him to Waraer; on Tuesday both go
to New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Death of senator Pool.

WASHINGTON. August 16.-Hon
John Pool, of North Carolina, died
suddenly of appoplexy to-day, in this
city. He was elected to the United
States senate in 1866, but was not adj
mitted. He was admitted IN 1868, and
was reelected and served until 1879
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
BoiIor Explosion.

LACROSSE. WIS, August 16-The
boiler in VIM. Polley's sawmill ex-
ploded at 6 o'clock this morning. The
mill was demolished. Four men were
hurt; one fatally. Loss, $4,000; in
surance, unknown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

THE wrong in attacking Mr.. Cleye-
lands private character did not make
a right of the disgraceful attempt to
dishonor the Blalnes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

AND now Casey, whose evidence
sent two poor wretches into eternity,
as punishment for Maamtrasna
murder in Ireland, States that he
swore falsely. An informer is too
mean to tell the truth under any cir
cumstance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
Greedy SURVIVORS.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H, August 49,
The survivors of the Greedy party
were in the city to-day, unattended.
est. They depart for home soon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
THE STATESMAN.
AUSTIN. TEXAS.

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Selma,s First Bale.

SELMA, ALA, August 16.-The first
bale of new cotton was received to-
day from Browns station, this county.
1t sold at auction for IL cents per
pound. This is nine days behind the
first bale last year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

THE last reputation scheme in Vir-
ginia Is to pay nothing-let the bond
holders count as payment profits on
specializing in bonds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

IN the interest of a more general
healthy financial condition this coun-
try needs more honest and less sancti-
fed bank cashiers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

CATTLE are still declining. In
southern Texas Yearlings may now
be bought at So per head; and in some
instances they have already been sold
for lees
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

IT is whispered around that Conk-
ling will support Butler. The royal
Roscoe has shown a penchant for
widows.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

BLAINE's course in instituting
suit against the defamers of his fam
ily's honor is approved by all good
people throughout the union; and yet.
his friends and supporters began such
dirty work In an attack upon Grover
Cleveland
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

Mr.. Dana's Sun shines through
clouds alike upon the just and upon
the unjust.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

HOUSTON, TEX, March IL, 1884,
Mr. A. X. Hawkes.: Dear Sir-I have now
been wearing your glasses for nearly ten years,
and cannot see that my sight has failed in
the least during that time. Respectfully,
JAS. A. BAKER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
DIed of His Mounds.

PHILADELPHIA, August 16.-James
Duffy shot last night at Delaware, by
Richard Carson, private Watchman,
died this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

WITH gold imported by the million
and money 1 per cent. in New York
it is safe to predict rapid rise in all
classes of securities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21
THURSDAY. August 81, 1884

CoNKLINe is now known as the po-
litical hermit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-21

CLEVELAND, while mayor of Buff
falo, saved the city 100000 by one
veto. If he had been president while
the republicans were giving all the
public lands to railroads, he would
have saved homesteads for the people
by the millions.