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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23

universities supported by the bounty
of the governments. The University
of kieff, in Russia, has long been q
hot-bed of nihilism. Not only most OF
the students, but many OF the pro-
tessors, are constantly under police
surveillance.
The Scientific American goes to
the trouble to publish three-column
article to prove that the recent expe-
riment with Keely's "yaporic gun
was but another chapter of the histo-
~ of that "time-worn, stockjobbing
deception"-th Keely motor. The
Sciencific American declares that
"etheric vapor" was not used, but
that very common explosive was
made to do the work.
There is a good deal in name, after
all. French hatmakers have christen-
ed the latest style of head-gear the
cholera" hat, and the public buy it,
in spite of the grim and suggestive
name. So the cholera may claim
equal distinction with Butcher, who
gave his name to a variety of top
boots: or with Cardigan, whose worst
ed vests are still much worn: or With
Raglan, whose cloak has warmed
many besides himself; or with Wash
ington, who was the father OF his
country, and who is still remembered
with gratitude as the originator OF a
lannon's ME
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23


The sum of $1,000 was placed in the
treasury yesterday to general rev.
enue.
The Austin & Northwestern Rail
way company has paid in $5525, that
being one half per cent. of its net pas
senger earnings for the current quar-
ter.
Hon. B. M. Baker has issued an
other circular to county judges urg-
ing them to send in their annual re-
ports of school matters in their re-
spective counties, without which it
is impossible for him to make an in
telligent report to the state board of
education for the use of the legisla-
ture.
The following railroads have paid
into the comptroller their passenger
tax for the current quarter: Houston
& Texas Central, 1851; Texas Central,
S118; Central q North Western, 81.
The Protection hose company, No.
2, of Bolton, has fled a charter.
The proposition made to the peni-
tertiary board regarding employment
of convict labor on railroad work
came from contractors of the Kansas
& Gulf Short Line, and is under the
favorable consideration of the board.
The Houston East and West rail-
road has paid in the sum of $102 tax
On passenger receipts for the current
quarter.
About $1,000 was paid out yesterday
from the available school funds.
The land board has received, up to
date, sixty-five applications from
heads of families for homesteads I'M
der the actual settler act. In several
instances the application was made for
lands previously leased, but the grant
ing of the application causes the lease
to terminate.
In regard to the case of the State VS..
W. Il. Randolph ct al, known as the
land fraud suits, dismissed on Thurs
day for lack of prosecution, a motion
will be made IN the district court to
reinstate the same, which motion will
in all probability be granted by Dis
trict Judge Walker. The cause of the
want of prosecution, when the case
was called, was due to the illness of
District Attorney Sheeks.
The total amount of cash now in the
state treasury is about $800,OO0, which
is smaller amount than at any time
during the past four years.
The Texas Construction and Manu-
featuring company, of Sherman, cap
itaI $4,000, has filed a charter.
The comptroller has received the
annual statement Of the New York,
Texas s. Mexico railroad company for
the year ending October 1. Among
the interesting features OF which is
the report of the gross earnings of
said road for the year, amounting to
$4,000; also of a total debt of
81, 793,000. ]. w. Mackay, of Califor-
MIA. owns $1.782, 600.
The treasury payments of yesterday
marn about 300
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
GEoRGETowN SENSATION.

Hon Geo. Glasscock Arrested for Intoxi-
cation-A Political Dodge.
From gentleman who came in on
the South-bound international yester-
day a STATESMAN reporter CLEANED
the particulars of an affair that does
not reflect very great credit on some
of the citizens of our sister city of
GEORGETOWN. In brief, the story is
this: Hon. Geo. Glasscock, as every
body knows, is making an active can
vass of the counties of Travis, Will
hanson and Burnet as the regular
democratic nominee for the state sem
ate. A few days ago. returning to his
home at Georgetown late in the after
noon. wearied with the fatigue of his
trip Of over fifteen miles of as rough
road as can be found anywhere, the
nudge stepped into saloon and took
something of the nature of what
Paul recommended to Timothy-in
other words, he smiled" AND very
much to his astonishment he was ar
rested the next day and taken before
the mayor on charge of intoxication
Several witnesses were examined but
none of them could say that the judge
was in the least intoxicated, nor could
it have been proved that he imbibec
at all had it not been for his voluntary
admission. The principal witness
the city marshal, swore that he didn't
see Judge G.. drink, but thought that
he staggered on the street somewhat
like drunken man. How ridiculous
Has it come to this, that a gentleman Of
high social and political standing shall
be arrested on atrumped up charge
of drunkenness with no more evi.
dence adduced than was against thl
Judge OF course the mayor dismiss
ed the case as there was aDsolutel,
nothing in it, except perhaps an illus
tration Of the methods Some men re
sort TO in order to beat a man TO
office when all fair means fail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23

Necklaces of Florentine and clois-
some beads showing a surface of pale
mauve, rose and green, shot with gold,
are very popular. Some of the most
expensive kinds are incrusted with
tiny dots and stars, which sparkle like
gems under the gaslght.
Velvet dog collars an inch and a
half wide, fastened under the chin by
a tiny lace pin set with diamonds, are
worn with both day and evening toll
/ cts, and with full dress a velvet vinai-
grette pouch large enough also to hold
a dainty lace handkerchief is added.
I White satin shoes for brides come
/ with pointed toes, embroidered in
chenille and pearls, with bows to
match; Others are embroidert d in
silk, and some almost covered with
close set rows of ribbon, The bows
mixed with tull to match the veil, or
orange blossoms.
The only use generally made of
glazed changeabie taffetaS is for the
skirts of suits. They are either plait-
ed or much trimmed. Plating a
recossaise has not lost favor. Some
times, for change, the plaits are ar
ranged in groups, with plain spaces
between them, or with bands of vel
vet placed vertically.
Moliere shoes of black satin. upon
which are set oblong buckles of Rhe-
nish pebbles, are worn with garden
party costumes over black or very
dark red hose. The heels are only
moderately high, with but little curve
to them, but the shoes are perfect in
shane with iDStnnS ont HIGH and
gracefully arched in true Spanish
style.
White toilets will be worn far into
the autumn season, and, as the wealth
er grows cooler, above these will be
worn close-fitting marquise coats of
black velvet, considerably longer in
theIskirts than the marquise jackets of
last season. A very handsome model,
Just received by Broadway firm, has
the Waistcoat, wide pocket flaps, cuffs
and deep marine collar richly embToid-
cred all in black. The garment is
throughout with firm quality OF
| black surah.
Nuns gray Ottoman silk is much
used by Worth in the creation of
handsome visiting toilets. One very
elegant dreaS, designed and included
in a superb wedding trouSseau for a
young lady recently, was made of a
magnificent quality of this silk COM
bined with Imperial-blue Lyons vel
| vet. Another costume had this eX-
quisitely tinted silk made up with
panels; Louis XIV waistcoat, ETC., Of
dark laurel-green velvet. Ruby and
nuns gray is combination Worth
| has long favored.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
AvENGING AN INSULT.

How Drunken Rascal got his Deserts
ST. LOUIS, October 17,-Benjamin
Poe, a wealthy farmer, living near
Brownsville, Mo, was shot and killed
at the house of Ben Dorman yester-
day. It appears Poe had been on a
spree, called at Dorman's house, and
made improper proposals to his wife.
The lady screamed and alarmed her
huaband, who was near by. and he
rushed 10 The house, dealt Poe two
heavy blows on the head with sin
gletree and threw him out of doors
Poe drew a pistol and fired at DormaD
whereupon The latter shot him with q
musket, killing him. Dorman surren
dered to the authorities, and coro
ner's jury returned verdict of justi-
fable homicide.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
operate Notes-Doings on the American
and Foreign Stage.

operate Notes-Doings on the American
and Foreign Stage.
Flotow's last song, "The Blind Musi-
cian," has just been published.
N. Brunei, the composer has been
made director of the National conser-
vatory at Nancy.
Charles Lefebyr has finisehd the score
of a new opera, "Zalre," the libretto
founded upon Voltaie's tragedy and
written by Paul Collin.
By 10 means to the satisfaction of
the German makers, grand piano
by BIoodwood, has been sent for DR..
Won Bu1ow's use at the Frankfort
conservatory.
Mons. 3. Goddard, the weD-known
French composer and violinist, has
accepted the post of conductor of the
Paris Concerts Populaires, vacant by
the resignation of M. Pasdeloup.
The latest production of the Eden
theatre in Paris, is a new and anus
Ing pantonime with the English title
of 1.-The Terrible Night" in which
M. Paul Martinetti fills the principal
role with much success.
George Louis Pamela Busson du
Maurier, the famous society artist of
Punch, is a particularly fine tenor
singer, and would probably have gone
on the operate stage had it not been
for the opposition of his parents.
The recent debuts at the Paris op-
era were those of NJ. Hourdin and
Mile. Hervey, the former as Marcel
and the latter as the page in "The HUI
guenots." M. Hourdin is said to have
a fine bass voice, which is, however,
possibly not sufficiently strong for the
large auditorium, while Mile. Hervey,
who sings agreeably, had, though de-
cidedly inexperienced, fairisuccess.
The musical cogress inaugurated at
Malines, in Belgium, in 1881, held its
second session in Brussels on Aug. 16,
II, Is and 10. This session conceded
with the grand competition of chant
d'ensemble opened by the royal So
ciety. 1.-THE Orpheon" which orga-
ICES the congress IN conjunction with
the permanent committee of MalineS.
The question of acoustic property was
among those discussed at the con-
gress.
There are several debutantes of
varying value at the grand opera
in Paris. Mile. Lerouse, who brings
from her MaTSeilles experience q good
and homogeneous but not vigorous
voice, and fair style OF rather placid
uniformity, and Mile. Claire VaGtier,
from whom the management cannot
expect great deal, as she goes upon
the salary list with Il certainty of
only 10000 francs for her season.
Sig. Campanini and Mime. Gerster
are both anxious to return to Amer
lea, but neither is anxious to sing in
opera under the present regime.
Campanini was to have accompanied
Gye to the Metropolitan, but when
eye fell to pieces Campanini, who has
always had strong leaning toward
Management, set to work to get up a
concert troupe for the United States.
Nine. Gerster before she left this
country last season, had a proposition
made to her to become the prima DON
ma of an English opera company, in
which Nine. TrebeIii should be the
contralto.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
BENNETT-MACKAY CABLE
IncidentsIo of the Attempts to Land 1t.


MANHATTAN BEACH, October IL
Everything is quiet here to-day. No
signs of landing the cable. Electrician
Graham, from Siemens Bros, and Gen
eral Superintendent Ward of the cable
company, are the only representatives
present. Last night at O'clock every
thing was completed on board the
Faraday for starting the RATS with
the cable to the shore. Two miles of
cable were coiled on the RATS with the
shore-end on two small boats. The
tug started towards the shore towing
the boats and RATS, All went well
until about IL o'clack, when a quarter
of mile from shore, both boats cap.
sized, through the cable shifting, and
thecrews, with officer button, were
thrown into the ocean. Fortunately
the surf was not high, and all the men
were rescued with ropes thrown from
the tug. The boats drifted, and were
found this morning at Rockaway In
let, several miles away. About quar-
ter of mile of cable went overheard.
The tug grappled several hours, but
failed to recover it, and finally towed
the RATS back to the Farraday. The
Farraday changed her anchorage dur
ing the night, steaming mile further
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23

ing TO all persons who may be tempted
to supply their larder at the expense
of a neighbor. 1t seems that Mr..
sherwood, gentleman that lives Oh
the old Turner place, about two miles
out of town, is raiser of very line
breed of swine. Some time ago one
of his best hogs mysteriously dlsap-
pe2fed, but the occurrence of yeSter-
day throws plenty of light on the
subject of the missing porker. A man
who works with sherwood was out
hunting yesterday afternoon, when he
came across the colored ;nan prev
iously mentioned reclining at his ease
under the shadows of widespread
ing oak, apparently in a happy and
contented frame Of mind-in a kind
of dolce farnleute" attitude, so to
speak. Some conversation was enter
ed into between the parties when hap
pening to cast his eye around, the
hunter spied a sack about fifteen or
twenty feet off, but made no remark
at the time. Leaving the negro. he
soon came upon the entrailS OF some
animal, still warm, and called the man
to him. The negro pretended TO De
quite as astonished as the other, whose
suspicious becoming aroused, returned
to the house and told Mr.. sherwood
what he had discovered in the pasture.
Together they went to the spot where
the negro had been seen, but the gen
tleman had departed. Hunting
around, the sack mentioned above,Was
found, and in it portions of hog that
had been freshly killed. 1t didn't re-
quire IN elaborate chain of reasoning
to connect the darkey that had vanish
ed and the slaughtered swine. SO
thought the two gentlemen, and baS-
ing their action upon pretty shreWd
guess as to the future movements OF
the negro, they sat down to wait
for further developments. They didn't
have to wait long either. In less than
an hours time the darky was seen by
the gentlemen (who had secreted
themselves) cautiously approaching
the spot where the sack had lain. 1t
is needless to state he didn't find 1t. a
sudden rush was made upon him, and
in the twinkling of an eye Tom Jack
son was bounced upon and made a
prisoner. Besides the hog flesh
hatchet was found in the sack with
which the brute was doubtless knock
ed OH the head, it being quite tame,
and very fine animal also valued by
it's owner at S35.
IDENTITY Sheriff Thorp was sent for,
and now Mr.. Jackson has leisure to
mediate on the uncertainties of APP
propriating the hogs of another with
out the consent of the owner as pre-
Hminary step.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
FRANK HURD.
He Will Contest the Election, If Their is
Evidence of Fraud.

He Will Contest the Election, If Their is
Evidence of Fraud.
TOLEDO, o., October I.-In an in
teryiew with an associated press re-
porter this afternoon, Hon. Frank
Hurd made the following statement
concerning the congressional contest
in the teuth district: 81 have taken
steps to ascertain whether the MAORI
ty against me has been unfairly or
corruptly obtained. If itis-as have
been Informed is the case-if / shall
learn that 1 have been defeated by a
changing of ballots, perversion OF
returns, purchase of votes and repeat
ing, l shall Immediately institute pro
ceedings for contest. If, however
the majority. proves to be the fair ex-
preston of the will of the people OF
the tenth district, 1 would not take
the seat, if proffered by the next con
gress. 1 do not expect, for some days
to have the necessary information tC
determine my action
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
A STEAMER ON FIRE.
The Flames Break Out In the Neyadss
Cargo at St.;


QUEENSTOWN, October 1.-THE
Guion Line steamer. Nevada, Capt.
Brennan, from New York, October Z,
for Liverpool, arrived off here at 8:45
this morning. She reports fire aboard
and great excitement prevails among
the passengers. Instead of proceed
ing TO Liverpool the Nevada has en-
tered this harbor. The cargo has
been on fire since Wednesday. The
tender from the Nevada has been
here and returned to the steamer
with gangs OF laborers to help subdue
the fire. It brought no passengers
ashore. 1t is supposed the fire was
caused by spontaneous combustion
among the cargo. Every effort is be-
hg made to extinguish the flames.
The Nevada on entering the harboT
had a heavy list and stated there were
ten feet of water in her hold. Adj
mirai Leithbridge offered the services
of the crew of an English guaboai
! in the harbor, but the agents of the
steamship declined the proffered as
slstanee. No passengers have yel
been landed. At p. m. the captain
of the Nevada denies that the fire i:
still burning. The owners of th'
steamship expect her 70 leave Queens
town this afternoon Tor Liverpool.
4 At noon Wednesday the discover,
J was made that portion OF the cary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
LADIES, DEPARTMENT.

Fashion and other Notes4of Interest to
the FAIR Sex.
After sleeveless waists sleeveless
mantles come naturally enough, and
very pretty enc has bsen devised.
1t has long pelerine fronts, a smooth.
tightly fitting back, with bows of
lace studded with jet below the waist
and short shoulder puffs.
A new trimming is composed OF
bands of cloth cut at short intervals
and interviewer in wicker-wOrk pat
terms, with braid of gold and bright
colors. It is pretty, and IS not com
moaplace. SILVER and copper braid
are used for gray and brown cloth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.

Birds in Sweden and Norway are
better protected than in any other
country, and the consequence is that
they are tame and familiar. A resi-
dent of Sweden says that every morn
ing f1ocks of sparrows come into the
room while he is eating breakfast, and
run about the room picking up crumbs
or washing themselves in basins.
P. T. Barnum is showing a letter
just received from an agent in Bur-
NAH, alleging that the tremendous
foods and the impending famine
were attributed to the wickedness CT
the people in letting the white ele-
plant go, and the government had
dispatched a secret emissary to Amer
lea to kill the elephant. Mr.. Barpum
refuses to admit that it is all moon
shine.
A millionaire's daughter of New
York has created almost as great a
sensation as if she had eloped with
the coachmaIl. She went to the Grand
Central depot the other day overloaded
with some kind of stimulant. struck
one officer over the head with her
parasol and threw her watch and
purse at another one. Finally she
was arrested and locked up, and was
only released on the payment of $40
fine.
The Arabs of Sahara are very par
ticular as to the color of their horses,
White is the color for princes, but
does not stand heat. The black
brings good fortune, but fears rocky
GROUND. The chestnut is the most
active. If one tells you he has seen
horse fly in the air, ask Of what
color it was; it he replies chestnut
believe him. In combat against 9
chestnut you must have chestnut
The bay is the hardest and most So
Der. If one tells you horse has
leaped to the bottom of a precipice
without hunting himself, ask of " hat
color it was, and if he replies "bay,'
| believe him.
The British army returns just is
sued show the military force main
tanned in Ireland during 1883 was
%, 494 men, exclusive of officers. d
these 17,711 were infantry, 1924 artil
lery and 1857 cavalry. This number
shows a falling off Of nearly 5000 OF
| the previous year and 1000 on 1881
but it is higher than the total for an!
other year since 1873. The numbel
of recruits raised in Ireland during
i 1883 was 1919, which is higher thai
the numbers for 1881 and 1882, bu
less than the totals for each of tn
five years preceding. The total mum
Der of Irishmen at present in tn
army is, according to the return, 81.
700.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
Fire IN New York

NEW YORK, October 20-A fire oc-
CURED this morning in the building
occupied by CAN'T. Jones s. Co., deal
ers in chemicals and drugs. Loss on
stock estimated at $4,000; on build
ing, 1900; damage by water to stock
of p. Lenk & Co, dealers in Ohio
wines, 5000; covered Iby insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. POSTAGE.

WASHINGTON, October 2O.-Post-
master General Hatton and Senior
Romero, Mexican minister, to day con-
cludpd a postal convention providing
for the exchange of mail mater -
tween the Unite,I States aast Mexico,
at domestic rates vi postage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
Democratic Ticket.
Chairman Barry sends outthe follow
ing as a corle ct form to govern print

Chairman Barry sends outthe follow
ing as correct form to govern print
ers in printing tickets:
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For electors of president anu vice-president Of
the United States,
SILAS HARE,
j. n. MCLEARY,
j. e. MCCOMB,
P. f. EDWARDS,
n. w. FINLEY,
H G. H1NSON,
AL. MATLOCK,
w. F. RAMSEY,
j. B. WELLS,
II. II. PHELPS,
G. w. TYLER.
J. T. BREf KINRIDGE,
X. X. LEGGITr,
For Governor OF Texas,
JOHN IRELAND,
For Lieutenant Governor.
B. GIBBS.
For Comptroller of Public Accounts,
w. j. SWAIN,
For Treasurer.
2. Il. LUBBOCK,
Aor Commissioner of the General Land Office
w. C. WALSH,
For Atiorney-General,
JOHN d. TEMPLETON,
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
b. NJ. BAKER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
CALLABoosE COUPLE

Two better known gentlemen in
police circles than Mr.. Frank Dun
more and Mr.. Aleck Mack, both col
ored, would be extremely hard to find.
They are chronic offenders and scarce
ly a week goes by that their ugly
mugs are not on exhibition before the
Recorder. Nor has either Of them
ever turned over a shilling in pay
ment of a fine, but as soon as sentence
is pronounced hunt their accustomed
apartments in the bast1le, Growing
cary of the monotony of prison life
these enterprlslng gentlemen conclud-
ed to add another chaplet to their
wreath of fame, so to speak, and so on
yesterday when the colored porter
opened their cell door In obedience to
arequest they astonished him by an
impromptu game of leap frog, bounc.
ing over his stoopihg form with an
agility that would have done credit to
circus performer.
Uncle Dick was seated at table in
tently engaged in figuring up the net
proceeds of the mornings fines when
the pair brushed past him and with.
out the formality of afarewell, jumped
out of the open window to the root of
the long shed, that stretches back fol-
quite distance, and thence a jump OF
not over eight feet lands them On
mother earth. The speed of the fugi
tives was something to behold. Run.
ming down the steps Mr.. Boyce jump
ed into Tom Purneli's buggy, and ht
and the city clerk tried in VAIN tt
overhaul the runaways. Uncle Dicl
says that had he been mounted on Tel
Brock, they would have outrun him
but if they will stay away .perma
nentIy, he will pardon their pas
transgressions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-10-23
NICELY CAUGHT.

About the latest arrival at the Ho-
tel de Hornsby Is Tom Jackson, a
colorSd citizen living on Robinson
bill, whose story is an emphatic warn