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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM MASON.

MASON May 31-A heavy hail and
rain storm swept over the country
yesterday, doing immense damage to
crops, washing away fences, and flood
ing the country generally. No mail
or freight can get through on account
of the swollen condition of the rivers.
Cotton in many cases was washed
completely out Of the ground, and far
mers are looking blue, and unless
there is cessation of the wet weather
but little cotton will be raised.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
The wabash.

ST. LOUIS, May 31.-The receivers
of the Wabash railway were ordered
to-day by Judge Treat Of the United ted
notes falling due to-day, amounting
ito S22, 1888; those falling due June 4,
amounting to $4,000, and all other
ecured notes of the company matur-
hg, pending further orders. The
rofSMountain road has consented to
Ihe terms of the order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Railway Strike.

4 ST. LOUIS, May ga Moberly,
To-, special to the Post-Dispatch, says
laborers and yard men of the
pash road threaten to strike I'M
kack wages are paid by noon to-
bw. he men men held meet
kst night, appointed committees,
are holding meetings to-day. I'm
the money is forthcoming tbs said
strike will become general.
YLATER-At 2 o'clock this afternoon
~ 500 men struck.
4 ST. LOUIS, May 29.-The strikers
held another meeting tonight, and,
90 far as can be learned, they conclud-
ed they had made a mistake by strik-
ing apd decide Ito go back to work to-
morro,s4 ing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
PISTOL CASE.

Sam Mitchell was arrested yester-
day upon two charges: one of aggra-
waited assault upon the person of an
old negro named Louis Hamilton, and
another for Carrying 4 pistol From
parties who witnessed the occurrence it
is learned that the difficulty was upon
Mitchell's premises. In that case the
pistol charge will fall to the ground.
The cases have been set for Monday,
at 10 a. m.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
NEW FouNDLAND.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., May 30.-The
New Foundland sealing brig Confed-
crate, Capt. Thos. Green, of Har5or
Grace, with a crew of seventy-nine
men, was caught in formidable Ice
nip in Notre Dame bay, April 70, and
thrown completely on her side. The
ship lies over on one side with her
wards arms on the ice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
EiIIex,s Paner.

ST. LOUIS, June 2-The new two
cent paper The Morning Call appeared
this morning. 1t is republican in
politics and understood to represent
the Filley faction of the party.
Otherwise it promises to give all the
news in a condensed form and claims
to have broad field before it and an
naSv tn success
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Rurnsides' POPULATIONS.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-SOme days
7ince, Postmaster-G General Gresham
Arned that Clerk Burnsides was
culating, and called upon him for
explanation, which was plausible,
not satisfactory, and General
bbam Immediately ordered an in
5YEation, which developed a def
hey of $4,000. Burnsides was dis
5sed and arrested. At the prelim-
hry trial he was held in $4,000 bail,
BID was given until 10 o'clock Pm. to
.arnish it. AT that hour he is to ap-
ear before Judge Smell with the nee
.ssary amount, and failing, will be
lent to Jail. His bondsmen are good
Tor the amount embeZZled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
FROM GEORGETOWN.

GEORGETOWN. May 3O.-The COM
meDcement exercises of the South
western university opened here to-
night. People are coming in like
seep in droves, a great many preach
ers now being in attendance. The
trains will be crowded for several
days. The branch is now running an
pYtra oOaah
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
National Debt.

WASHINGTON. June 3.-To-day's
debt statement shows a decrease in the
public debt during May of $4.763, Isl;
decrease since june 50, 1883, SCI .82a,.
714.sS. Cash in treasury, sSSs, I6S, 740
Gold certificates now outstanding
$9S. 8l2, 260.0O; silver certificate out.
standing $ll7,soo.O9lOO; certificate OF
deposit outstanding, S110,5O00O; re-
funding certificates outstanding, 1921, ).
10000; legal tenders outstanding,
1896, 681, 016.O0. Fractional currency,
not including amount estimated lost
or destroyed, 1881 1880. Cash bal
amaze available, $I47, 817 ,660.33.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

q WASHINGTON May 29.-The presi-
dent left for New York this after
noon.
= ominations: Post masters,-C Chris
al ii. Hollis, New Braunfels, Texas.
latham l.. Stratton, Uvalde, Texas.
:scorge A. Montgomery, Mobeetie,
Texas. Berry Moore, Gatesville, Tex
as. Mrs. Whittle, Georgetown, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
The Rurnside Case.

WASHINGTON, May 30.-Up to 3 p.
IN. Col. Burnside had not succeeded in
obtaining bondSmen in numbers and
and responsibility sufficient to satisfy
Judge Smell. His counsel express
confidence Of being able to relieve
their client before night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
The HawleY Failure.

RosroN. May 2S.-The statement Of
the assignment Of Hawley s. Co.
shows an Indebtedness of $342 600; as
sets sS20,O00.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
EASTERN ASIA.

LONDON, May Boa serious fire
occurred at the capitol of Combodia-
Among the buildings burned were
one hundred and five houses belong
ing to the king. Three persons per-
ished.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
RaiIrOad Shops B0rned,

CHICAGO, May 30-The shops of
1.-The Chicago & Northwestern railroad,
&1t beyond the western boundary OF
the city, were partially burned this
morning. The loss is not yet ascer-
tanned. Two engines from the city
were dispatched to the scene.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
BOOT BLACKS.
They win Reduce the Prloe.

The following note was taken from
one of the STATESMAN letter boxes
last night, and is published verbatim:
All of the boot blacks have come 10
the conclusion that it be necessary to
reduce the price from 10 to cents
notwithstanding boots muddy 10 .;ents
or extra large.
Very Respectly,
ROOT RIACIxa g. On
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05

CHICAGO, May Boa large brick
building on Illinois street owned by
J. w. Reedy and occupied by him as
an elevator mandatory, was burned
this afternoon. Loss, $4,000; fully
insured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
M,ha VandarhiIfs

NEW York, May 29.-W. H, Van
derbilt transferred to w. X. Wander
bit 100000 worth of bonds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
shocIZingly 1Iutilated.

B CLEVELAND. o., lyme 2'-Through
'inskillf tapping of blast at the
. 0leveland salling min company's new
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
Conklin~ Wants Blaine

Wheeler of Syracuse, who claims to
know whereof he speaks, says Conk-
ling is In favor OF any one TO beat Ar
thur, and to that extent wants
Blaine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-05
OTHER PROCEEDINGS.

Meeting last evening Alderman
Robertson presiding and eleven mem
bers present. Absent members were
sent for.
Reading minutes of last meeting
was dispensed with.
City Marshall Lees monthly report
was read. Fines on account Of ar
rests made amounted to $1682.55.
There were 1853 arrests including
three state cases.
City physician Burt's report was
read. 1t presented nothing of special
interest.
City treasurer's report showed mon
ey on hand all appropriated. Report
not read.
Report of city Sexton was referred.
Special committee reported the new
city stables already occupied.
Alderman Croker called up the or
dinance making appropriation for the
compress bridge over Shoal creek at
the intersection of Rio Grande street
and offered an amendment limiting
the appropriation to $500.
Amendment adopted.
Alderman Odell called up petition
of B. J. Carlisle, relative to remission
of fine and costs amounting to $59.40
| for carrying pistol
Alderman Hancock moved to lay
| the petition on the table before the pc
tition had been read. The petition be-
ing read, however, Alderman Odell
moved to accept. Lost: eyes, 5; nays,
IL. Carlisle's petition sets forth that
he was carrying the pistol to sell it.
Report of City Engineer McFall as
to cost of iron foot-bridge over street
crossings-Refused.
AID. Platt had referred petition
from citizens of the 9TH ward, relative
to the running of an alley way, and a
fence obstructing it.
The petition of citizens complaining
of an ordinance relative to the re.
moval of sidewalks obstructing the
streets, was called up and committee
requested to report next meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-18

interest Of fusion, seconded the nomina
ton Of Major Jackson.
Mr.. De Silva, of Shelby, said he haC
had no opportunity to consult the delega
ton az to what they wanted to do, but hc
was satisfied they wanted to do about
what was right, Like Mr.. Beach, o.
Carroll, he was not a g~reenbacker ant
never had been, but he thought the
greenbackers were pretty good fellows
What the democrats needed was to gel
on top and then one after another could
take their turns in getting office. All
couldn't have this office at once. 1t was
said that the greenbackers had 2,00C
votes in this district, and if 80 they were
entitled to a place on the ticket. He
would like to see all those named sue.
coed, but for the interests of fusion and
to win democratic success, he favored the
nomination of NJ. jackson, although he
did not know the man, but believed that
Mr.. Beach, who had recommended him
told the truth about him.
Joseph Dries. of Carroll, insisted that
the convention should act 30 to win sue.
cess. 1t was necessary TO fuse or else
the republicans would win.
Mr.. Wise then withdrew the name of
j. NJ. Hammond, in the interest of har-
mony and fusion,
Mr.. Cuppy moved that Major jackson
be nominated by reclamation.
A protest and ruled out.
Mr.. Phelps than withdrew the name of
Mr.. Delano and renewed the motion,
which was carried nominating Major
Jackson by acclamation, and unani-
mously. First round of applause.
For district attorney G. w. Cullison
named. A, b. Keith, of Crawford
in q glowing bit of el]oquence,
name i. i. g. Lally.
Mr.. Dries, of Carroll county, seconded
The nomination of Mr.. Lally, Green
also seconded it.
w. H.. Ware, of this city, made an
nti-prohibition speech and wound up by
,econding the nomination of George w.
Cullison.
Mr.. Patten, of this city, seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Lally, and gave Mr..
Ware a little side tap.
Mr.. Shea, of Nicola, in turn touched
up Patten for personalities and favored
Jullison's nomination.
1t was then decided to take an inform
Il ballot.
G. A. Holmes and Mr.. Dries were
FAMED as %tellers.
The roll of counties was called, the
'ote standing:
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-18

An attempt was then made to adjourn
till 2 o'clock, but failed.
A formal ballot was taken resulting
Lally 20, Cullison 10, Hammond 10.
A second formal ballot was taken re.
quilting, Lally %, Hammond 10, GULL.
son 10.
There was then a consulting of the
claus, and q third formal ballot taken.
This ballot brought out the name of P.
P. Kelley, of Glenwood.
The ballot stood: Lally %, Cullison
Ia, Kelley II, Hammond 10.
A motion to take a recess of ten min
utes was lost.
The fourth ballot was then taken, and
there was a break for Lally and gave him
the nomination as district attorney, the
vote standing: Lally, Al, Kelley, Ia,
Cullison, 9, Hammond, 2.
Mr.. Lally took little time in thanking
the convention.
The following judicial committee was
then chosen:
Audubon. M. Love.
Carroll-Jos. NJ. Dries.
Cass S. w. W.. Straight.
Crawford-S. j. Comfort.
Fremont. M. Hammond.
Green j. NJ. Arnet.
Mills-Alex Upton.
Pottawattamie-R. w. Biggs.
Shelby. w. DeSilva.
The convention then adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-18
A Tramp

DETROIT, Mich, September l7.-MayoI
Samuel Robinson, of Charlotte, was shot by a
tramp last night at his home and is now in q
critical condition, The tramp was caught al
the window late at night and ordered away,
whereupon he fired twice, one ball & ling
through Robinson's breast. The man arr estec
gives the name of John Morris, of Detroit
There is great excitement, with threats.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-18
Observation-Disclosures.
They Gather Here From all Parts
of Iowa to Organize.

Yesterday there was a great gathering
Of anti-prohibitionists from jail parts of
the state, the gathering being made up
almost wholly of those directly concerned
in the manufacture and sale of liquors.
The number reached over a hundred,
and the meeting was held in Dohany' 3
old hall.
The sessions were strictly secret, and
no outsiders were permitted to become
insiders. The purpose of the gathering
was to form a state organization, n~otonly
to prevent the enforcement of the pro-
hibitory law, but also to set forces at
work to secure in time the repeal of the
law. a short time before the passage Of
the law there was a state organization to
oppose it. but that organization has be.
come disorganized. Since the passage Of
the law there have been local organiza'
tons but no state organization.
The matter has been pretty thoroughly
canvassed quietly by representative
liquor men travelling about the state and
corresponding, and as a result the dele,
gates from different parts of the state
came here yesterday, Most of the SEES.
sion was devoted to the discussing OF
ways and means, and a committee wat
appointed to draw up a constitution anC
by laws, under which the officers coulc
be elected, and tho organization complet
ed. A recess was then taken, aftel
which the convention re-assembled t.
elect officers.
Capt. Russell was elected president
George Smith Secretary, VIM. Lacy cor
responding secretary, and Conrad Geis'
treasurer, 1t was decided to next NEE
at Marshalltown on the second Wednes
dnY in JanuArN.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-18

Those desiring to take private lessons
in either of the languages under a compe-
tant instructor should call or address
Mrs. Il. Westcott, 504 Main street. The
best of references given.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-18

wife and mother have the tenderest sym
patty of a large circle Of friends in this
city and county.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-09-18

The republican oratory Saturday even
ug will be given in Masonic temple.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-12
TWO MEN KILLED
ny the Gazing In of sand Bank
To-day.


The vicinity Of New York avenue aud
North Capitol street was the scene of some
excitement, about 1890 o'clock this morn
ing, caused by the caving in Of bank, and
tho killing Of two laborers named Cornelius
Fitzgerald, of Germantown" and n coll
red man named Edward Crump, Of Seven
tenth street.
Tho deceased, with Nathaniel Parker aud
Charles Winston, were engaged in digging
sand out of pit for Major Crawford, the
contractor, who used IL at his asphalt
works. Tho pit from which they were
getting the sand was at the foot of very
high bank, and at the time 1t fell all were
in the pit except Parker, who was on the
top of the bank. The three men below
were caught under tho falling earth, aud
Winston got out with slight squeezing,
but the other two were completely covered,
and IL took the efforts of seven laborers
half an hour 10 dig them out.
When the unfortunate men were reached
they were found to be dead just as Fitz-
gerald had been laid ont on the ground
his wife ran shrieking to the spot and
tainted.
Officers Wall, skidmofo aud Moore re-
moved the bodies to the Seventh Precinct
Station.House, and the Corouer was sum
moned, who will hold an inquest tomorrow
at II o'clock.
Fitzgerald leaves wife and three chill
dren, who were dependent on him for sup
port, and Crump leaves a wife and one
child
The Evening critic., 1884-03-12

II is understood that Commodore Fillebrown
will be assigned TO the command OF tho Ports
mouth IN. H. Navy.Yard.
The Secretary OF War, accompanied by Gen-
eral Newton, the newly appointed Chief OF En-
gineers, called upon the President to-day.
Joseph Hunter was to-day appointed to n
$1,000 clerkship In the Second Assistants OF.
fee, 7. o. ID. II Is Ciyilservice appointment.
Naval Retiring Board viii convene at tho
Marine Barracks In this city on Friday for tho
examination OF Captain Frank d. Webster, OF
the Marine Corps, for retirement.
Naval Cadets W. l.. Howard, II. G.. Leopold
and FELTON, Parker have been ordered 90 tho
poWhatan, and Naval Cadet Ledan II. Savage
has been ordered TO Annapolis for examine
ton for graduation.
The Treasury Department Is informed by
the secretary OF tho Cattle Commission that
the cattle disease now prevailing I'm Kansas
was carried there In clothing by two scotch
men direct from an infected herd In Scotland
Paymaster Robert W. Allen, now on duty at
the Naval Academy, AT Annapolis, Is an appll-
cant for the position OF Judge Advocate'Gen-
eral OF the Navy upon the expiration OF the
term OF the present incumbent, Colonel VIM.
b. Remey, OF the Marine Corps. Medical Dl.
rector Gihon IS also an applicant, and Colonel
Remey is DESTROYS OF reappointment' The
term expires In June, and there VIII DO u lively
The Evening critic., 1884-03-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
wilIard,a.

WA. Abbott, N. Y; +. u. Jacobs, N. y; W.
mckay, sait Lske +. l., hai' F y; III "; y. !9t
ID. Thoman, Ohio; j. u. Montgomery, Portland.
oregon; Miss Montgomery, Portland, oregon
j. 8. wintersmith, Texas; W. ID. Johnston aud
burGh; Miss 3. W. johnston, Pittsburgh Il.
Maython and wife, Buffalo, N. vi ]: Helder-
house and wife, Bunalo, N. y; d. McDougali,
"; l.. Cohn, N.Y.; DR.. Munson, Waterfowl q,
NY; II. b. Martin, Boston; j. II. Bauch, Chi
cago; VIM. McCrury, Pittsburgh; Il. l.. Ma
guire, N. y. II. l.. Amory, Houston; George
J. "A. Woods, n. y; II. L. underwood, N. Y; Nj.
Hanlon, NY; II. Cartigan, n. Y; l.. Fitzger-
aid, N. Y; j. Il. Umbstatter, Pittsburgh; W. II.
Knox. city.
The Evening critic., 1884-03-12
NOT EXACTLY CONVERTED,
Hut Almost Persuaded That tn
Three Sisters IL the Best site foI
Bridge.

brfuge.
A reporter met General West this morn
ing and asked him what were the facts
about his reported conversion to tho dcsira-
bility Of having the free bridge across tho
Potomac located ut the Three Sisters.
II have never taken any decided posi-
ton concerning the Site" said tho General.
II have never publicly expressed any
preference in tho matter, and my Vows
and my objections have all been concerning
the financial phase of the matter. was
bitterly opposed to the District paying for
bridge at the Three Sisters or anywhere
else, and told Mr.. Riddleberger the other
day that the bill, as it is now framed, obvi-.
ates the financial objections urged by the
Commissioners and meets their approval.
As to the site l have never made q selec-
tion and neither favor nor oppose the pro-
posed Three Sisters SITE The friends of
the bill tell me that that site is the most
commodious and satisfactory in every way,
while its opponents pronounce the site in
accessible and undesirable. Until am en-
lghtened on the subject ] will not have
any very pronounced views on tho Site"
The Evening critic., 1884-03-12
THE PRESIDENT AND THE TARIFF.
He IL Asked In Advance to Veto
the Morrison BtII.

Yesterday afternoon delegation, com
posed of Thomas and d. 4. Williams, A. c.
White, Thomas Cartwright and W. K.
Chapman, representing the workingmen,
mechanics, ETC., of Youngstown, Ohio,
called upon the President and talked to
him upon the agitation of the tariff and tho
outlook for laborers. They requested tho
President to refuse to sign the Morrison
bill, should it ever reach him. or any other
measure reducing protection to tho manu-
featuring industries.
The President replied that his position
on the tariff and labor issues was we'll un-
derstood-which was interpreted to mean
that he would veto tho Morrison bill If he
ever had an opportunity.
Then the laboring mon went away sat-
isfed
The Evening critic., 1884-03-12
OFFICER CooPER's GRIEVANCE.
IEe Sues Two Newspaper Men for
Criminal Libel.

Private Cooper, Of the police force, ap-
peared before tho Police Court yesterday
afternoon and swore out warrant charg-
ing VIM. G. Nicholas and VIM. M. Robert
son, Of the National Republican, with crimi-
nal libel.
Tho affidavit of tho complainant alleges
that ION the 2Sth Of February, 1881, VIM.
G. Nicholas and VIM. M. Robertson, unlaw-
fully and maliciously, continuing and in
tending to vilify and defame the said
Cooper, did publish the following: "A Gen
tleman Assaulted by u Policeman. A we'll
known gentleman Of this city, who was
waiting in front Of the National Theatre
for his wife last night, was brutally at
tackled by Policeman 100 (meauing by 100
the said George w. Cooper. The oficious
policeman showed the gentleman and kicked
and beat him until he was hardly able tc
walk. Tho conduct of the officer has ere
ated considerable comment, and will be in
vestigated to-day to the great injury and
disgrace of the said Cooper"
The Evening critic., 1884-03-12
THE FEEDING DOES 1T.

Colonel OchiItree Advances q New
Theory About the Lnsher Incl
dent.
pear to have very exalted opinion of some
of his fellow-statosmen. Speaking of the
probable fate of the Lasker resolution now
in the hands Of the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee Of the House, he said: at wouldn't
surprise me II the committee returned the
resolution with some sort of namby-pamby
recommendation so as not to offend Bis
marck and his crowd" Continuing, the
Colonel said ut looks to me rs IL some of
ssUf statesmen place the pate dc toie gras
and sour krout they get at Count Eisen-
decker's dinners above tho Nations honor"
The Evening critic., 1884-03-12
DIED..

wELCH.--On the 18th inst, at q. M, after
an Illness OF ten weeks, Lillian Loretto, aged
year and months, third daughter OF VIM.
p. and Mamie j. WEIGH, and granddaughter of
NJ. S. and the late Captain Jos. White.
Funeral from parents residence, $40 Sixth
street southwest, Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
BOSToN.-on Monday morning, March 10,
1884, at 10 o'clock a. m, Robert Il. Boston, Ia
the 51th year OF his age.
C0LLINS.-Entered into rest on tho night OF
Sunday March o, 1884, John Collins.
DEMoNET.-on Monday, March TO- 1884,
at 8 q. M, Charles j. Demonet, beloved hus.
band OF Mary A. Demonet, and son OF Ida NJ
and the late Charles Demonet, aged 81 years
and months.
HAHN.-At Chilllcothe, o., on February 5,
1884, at o q. M, Edmund p. Hahn, after
short and severe illness, in tho sd year OF his
age.
LY.-SuddenIy, on March 10, 1891,
OF heart disease, John, beloved SON OF Ellen
and James Kennelly.
Lewiston Monday, March 10, 1884, Mrs.
Martha LOWS, In the I'D year OF her age.
0LIVER.-On Tuesday, March IL, 1884,
Irene L. oliver, the beloved daughter of Elias
and Annie oliver, aged 10 years.
RICHARDs.-Ma IL, 1884, at 4 go a. M,
Ida Richards, beloved daughter OF Alfred and
Mary A. Richards, In the dth year OF her age.
SILENCE.-On Sunday, March 9, 1881, at 8
p. M, John Il. Silence, aged 30 years.
oRMEs.-In New York city, March s, 1881,
Rhoda Belya Ormes, only child OF DeForest p.
and Lura NJ. Ormes, aged month and %
days.