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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
GALVESTON TRAGEDY.
of Clinton League, Who Shot
His Brother.

Testimony OF Clinton League, VINO choI
His Brother.
GALVESTON, June 21.-The coro--
ner's jury of inqust in the killing of
young Sam League, returned a YER
dict of accidental death from the eff
fects a wound inflicted with a rifle in
the hands of his brother, Clinton
League. According to the testimony
of the unhappy fratricide, after dis
cussing various means of amusement,
at Sans suggestion, it was decided to
secure a hooking birds nest in tree
in the yard. Bidding Sam to stay
where he was, Ccinton went into the
house and secured his rifle. just as
he emerged into the yard, he noticed
a bit of black in a tree which he took
for a mocking bird and fired,
and with fatal effect. Sam
fell from the tree crying, "Clint,
Clint" and expired.
Clinton, on finding his brother
bleeding and insensible, carried him
in the house and summoned assist
ance, and on discovering the dreadful
truth, believed that the bleeding
wound was caused by a spike in th'
fence against which he presumed San
had fallen. Clinton is distracted witt
grief, and the family is plunged int
mourning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
ReuOrt Denied.

WASHINGTON, June 2I.-The state
department denies the published state
ment that the American minister at
Rome has been instructed to act
in concert with the ministers of Eng
land, Austria and Spain, to obtain
Signor Mancini, Italian minister of
foreign affairs, to secure mitigation
of the decision of the court of cassa-
ton in regard to the properties of
the propaganda. The secretary of state
said to-day that he has the subject un.
der consideration, to see if the United
States has any right to act in the mat
ter, but as yet has reached no conclu-
sion, mol taken any action.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
More Radical Corruption.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Secretary
Chandler said to-day the Investigation
of accounts of the naval bureau of
medicine and surgery, since 1881, was
still in progress, and large number
of suspicious vouchers had been
found, which, in case they prove
fraudulent, will further involve
two officials, against whom
proceedings have already been
begun, and also number of outside
persons not previously suspected.
Chandler also said number of arrests
were probable, as two clerks against
whom proceedings will be instituted
appear to have carried on systema-
tiled fraud for the past three years,
with the asi 5tance of various persons
outside of the department.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Ferdinand Ward.

NEW YORK, June 20.-The suit of
George G. Holt, assignee of Ferdi-
nand Ward, against Julian I. Davies,
receiver of Grant & Ward, Ito recover
certain property from Davies for Fer
dinand Ward, was before the referee
to-day, but adjourned until next
week. Holt stated that when Davies
took possession of the effects of
Grant & Ward, as receiver, he found,
in Wards desk bonds and mortgages,
the individual property of Ward, to
amount of $4,000, and mining stock
to the same amount. Davies says
that, constructively, these claims are
bonds belonging to Grant s. Ward
and that Ward always did business in
| the name of Grant q Ward.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Nicaraguan Affairs.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Secretary
Frelinghuysen, to-day, communi-
Gated to the house commit
tees on appropriations and foreign af-
fairs, at a joint meeting, the details
spect to Nicaraguan matters. lie
said the usual methods adopted for
making these matters known to con-
gress were taken for real reasons, and
asked that his communication might
be received under the restriction of
official SECRECY. The committee, af-
ter hearing the secretary, adjourned
without action.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Blair's Amendment.

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-In the SEN
ate to-day the Blair amendment was
offered in tho sundry civil appropria-
ton bill. 1t provides there shall be
appropriated out of any moneys in
the treasury, not otherwise appropria-
ted, $4,000 to promote the proposed
exposition of agricultural and me-
chanical capabilities of the colored
races of the world to be held In Chi.
cago November 25."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26


BALTIMORE, June 22.-The Sun
says the announcement that Garrison
had made an assignment, caused a
good deal Of stir among consolida-
ted gas company people. 1t Is well
known that Garrison had been the
principal capitalist behind the Equi-
table gas company OF this city, and
had admitted there is no money in
supplying gas at 81 to consumers
which is the prevailing rate. One
prominent consolidated director said
the outcome from the assignment of
Garrison may, or may not be, to the
advantage of the consolidated compa-
MES, but he was inclined to believe,
if the equitable went into other hands,
it would be found more advantageous
to deal with half a dozen men, who
might get control than with one man,
as was the case under the garrison
regime.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Investigation Ordered.

WASHINGTON, June 2O.-The Pres
ident accompanied by Secretary Lin
coin and General Sharpe, of New
York, arrived here this morning.
Secretary Chandler has ordered court
of inquiry to investigate frauds re-
Gently practiced by means OF false
vouchers in the bureau Of medicine
and surgery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26

visions, they think, will not stand
the test of judicial examination, and
were evidently framed with adesign to
destroy their religion. They assert that
the circumstances here do not call for
any such enactments, and that the ex-
isting public opinion, which prompted
senators to vote for this measure, has
been created by the persistent circula-
ton of false reports concerning affairs
hnra
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Mormon Opposition.

SALT LAKE CITY, June 2O.-The
Mormon press and prominent Nor
mons consider the house bill, Just
passed the senate, as cruel measure
harsh, unjust. tyrannical, and in
some respects re, dictionary and I'M
constitutional, and designed TO
rekindle the fires of per
secution. Many of its pro-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Crushed to Death.

CHICAGO, June 21.-Miss Alice NJ.
Wells, of Boston, while viewing the
machinery on the upper floor of the
large grain elevator on ed street, yes
terday, was caught in the machinery
and crushed to death in an instant.
She was Is years of age and visiting
the family of Mr.. HI. N. Greedy, this
oitv
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Explorations i'm Alaska.

VANCOUVER, w. T., June 20.-Gen.
Miles, commanding the District of
Columbia, has detailed lieutenants
Abercrombie and Brumbeck, and DR..
Robinson, with NJ. Holman, topograph-
ical assistant, to explore Copper river,
Alaska. The expedition is considered
dangerous one, as the Copper
river country is occupied by
Indians who have never al
lowed white men to explore it
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
ENGLISH INVESTIGATION.
Testimony of Speaker Carlisle Before the
Committed

1eSIlmGny OF speaker Carl1Sle before the
Committee.
WASHINGTON, June 2O.-During
the English investigation, to-day,
speaker Carlisle was examined, and
said English came to his room while
his sons contested election case was
before the house, and said he under
stood some member had intended to
object to his being on the floor during
the contest, and asked if his being
there was in violation of the
rules. Mr.. English said he
had no pecRniary interest
in the matter, but only personal and
political interest in his son. He told
him the rule excluding ex-members
applied only To persons who had
pecuniary interest il measures before
congress. Mr.. English also said he
only intended making fair statement
of his sons case, and witness told him
he thought he had right to do that,
but if he did anything improper that
was a different thing. In answer to
English Carlisle said the former,
Immediately on entering into
conversation said he did not intend
going on the floor again, ii he (the
speaker) thought mis- going there vi
olatien of the rules.
Weller again took the witness chair
and said, with emphasis: 81 wish to
put ON record my denial that was in
fluenced to leave the house by any,
thing except telegram from my
daughter.
This closed the case as far as evil
''once was concerned and the commit
adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
ENGLAND.
EnRlish Politics.

LONDON, June2l.-The government
has given the liberal members of par
lament private assurance, through
which the Anglo-French agreement,
with reference to Egyptian affairs,
leaves the question of the ultimate
position of England still open. A
vote of censure will he moved Thurs
day. The liberals calculate they will
still retain majority of thirty, and
confidently expect a defeat OF cen
sure.
Lord Coleridge Ill.
LONDON, June 20.-LOrd Coleridge
ia i
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
secret supplies Material.

CORK, June 2O.-A quantity of re-
yolyers, rifles and ammunition were
found buried near Cork military bar
racks. Arms have been secretly re-
moved from house in Cork and bur-
ried for safety. The clew which led to
the discovery was furnished by an in
former,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
GERMANY.
Charged up to America.

ChHrK6u UP 70 zhIfIbIft7"s
BERLIN, June 20.-Several impor-
tant arrests were made yesterday in
connection with the incendiary con-
splracy which it Is asserted has ram
ification in America. Should inquiry
prove it true the German conspirators
have received funds from America,
Immediately diplomatic action VIII
be taken by the German representa-
tive at Washington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
North Carolina.

WALDoN, N. c., jane l9.-Thh sec
ond district congressional convention
of north Carolina elected Henry VIII
liams and Thomas Emory deleg ties
to Chicago, uninstructed. +. w.
Woodward was nominated for cOa-
gress. The convention endorsed
Cleveland for president.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
EASTERN ASIA.
cc,dent to a military Company.

Accident to Military Company.
Moscow June 20.-Advices from
Turkestan state the Amudaria river
burst a dyke into Andshar canal. a
large military company was destroyed.
A fertile country has been submerged
and MANY persons persisted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Rumor of Huntington's Failure.

NEW YORK, June 2l.-A report, as
yet entirely unconfirmed, was in cir
culation on Wall street late this
afternoon that Coils z. Huat-.
ington. of Central aeific
railway fame, had fail ID;
but the friends of Mr.. Huntington de-
MED positively there being any
truth in the story of his embsrrass-
mant
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Runor Denied.

CHICAGO, June 18.-The rumor CIR
culated on Wall street and on change,
ia this city. that s. s. H. Clark, of tire
Union Pacific, had resigned his po:'-
tiou of general manager of that rJ;ai
is entirely without foundation,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Detective WOODS Statement

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Detective
Wood has represented to the secretary
of the navy that he has found evil
dence of even more extensive frauds
in other bureaus of the navy depart
ment than in that of medicine and
surgery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
EGYPT.

Summons to the AIudir of DongoIa.
CAIRO, June 20.-El M lhdi has
again written to the Mudir of Dongo-
Ia summoning him to espouse his
cause. If he acquiesces he will be
made governor of the province and
allowed to keep all the taxes. IT he
refuses, a lieutenant of Ell Mahdi
will kill the Mudi, and all belonging
to him.
News by the Pilgrims
SUAKIM, June 2O.-Twenty-one pill
grims have arrived here. They left
Berber on Maysl5. They say BerDer,
at that time, had full supply OF pro-
viSi0na
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Failure at Mobile

MOBILE, ALA, June 20.-Gardner
s. Gates, cotton merchants of old
standing, assigned. Liabilities, $685.
600; assets, $2S0,O00,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
AUSTRIA.
Stole Dynamite.

VIENNA, June 20.-Three Italian
workmen were arrested at Pola, for
stealing dynamite from the arsenal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
ANTI-BLAINE.

INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN MOVE
MENT CRYSTALLINE, G. W. OUR
tbs A CENTRAL FIGURE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26

Mr.. Stockslager moved the house go
into committee of the whole for fur
Their consideration of bills for the
erection of public buildings This
ives opposed by members having in
charge special orders, but the bulk of
the opposition came from friends of
what is known as the internal revenue
bill, and, under the leadership of Nc.
Tucker, succeeded in defeating Stock
slager's motion. Vote: yeas, IS; nays,
10.
Mr.. Tucker moved the house go into
committee of the whole for considera-
ton of bills for raising revenue. Lost,
yeas, 80; nays, 119.
The unfinished business being a bill
repeating the presumption and timber
culture laws, and amending the home
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
Rase Rail-

CINCINNATI, June. 20 Cincinnati
Unions 6, st. Louis Unions 2,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26
AMer "a RaIIofs.

STEUBENvILLF, o.. June 19-J. II.
Taylor was nominated fer congress on
nc sixty-fourth ballot, by the rtpub-
iicans of the eighteenth district.
The best tobacco for smokers is
"LlttIe JOKER"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-26

to the COuntry-Dis-
gusted Radicals Seeking a
Clean and Honest Man.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

The small fry vino come swim
ming around a presidential tI0Ini-
nation about convention time are
always amusing. They have the
fevcrish hunger for il just as il IL Ia
the big fish, and in addition, as a
general rule, a sclf-conceil which
the others do not have, aud which
leads them to believe that th0y are
destined to reeiove what the others
only hope 10 get. In the month
before tho last Chicago convention
q dozen unknown statesmen were
cunhiding to their friends the out
lines OF their policy when they
should be sitting IN tho presidential
chair. Cullom, at Illinois, had the
fever In its most malignant fOrnl.
This month n lot of democratic mo-
bodies have been figuring for the
nomination I'm tho same absurd way.
The most prominent, and therefore
the most Ridiculous, has been "a tall
red faced congressman from Indiana,
named Thomas j. Wood. rhoinHs,
it appears by tho congressional di-
rtctory, was born In Ohio. The fact
Is, ,he Is the victim Of u huge prac-
tical Joke. Some Of his friends here
persuaded him that he Is the man for
the nominatiOn. They have sont
letters to tho honcwspapers II ned with
fanciful signatures declaring that
tho grangcrs or the teachers, as the
case may be wero dying tO vote for
Thomas JeircrsOn Wood. Then they
have marked these cplstlcs With biz
T. "a ii
and Wood swallowed everyone ~
them as the gentle gudgeOn doCa
his favorite bait. IIo has even gone
so far as tn write To McDOnaid. one
Of Indiana's favOTite sOEs, 20 say
that SO long as McDOnald is In the
field the naIne Of Thomas Jefferson
Wood will not bc presented to the
convention.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
ITO DO Good and Dlstrlbute-FOrget Not p

ITO DO Good and Distribute-forget Not u
In the fierce heat of MONDAY, at
New Orleans, La, on Tuesday,
June 18th, as usual, Gen'ls. G. t.
Beauregard, Of La, and Jubal A.
Early, of Va, met to aid that most
meritOrious institutiOn-the ancient
"Charity Hospitality giving
away at the Grand Golden Drawing
(the l69th monthly OF The Louis
lana State Lottery. The wheel
whirled around and scattered over
half a million of dollars right and
left. Without particularizing too
many of the winners TO become
tedious, we report that ticket No. 4.
6,440 drew the First Capital prize
of $I50,O00 twas sold in halves,
one OF which fell to a lucky New
Yorker who has not allowed his
name to be used. Ticket No. 3d.
ITO drew the Second Capital Of
1000, one half of which was held
by S. NJ. Rothschild, a merchant Of
No. DO Church street, New York
city. Ticket No. 27,S70 drew tho
Third Capital of $4,000; II was
sold in tenths, one to Mr.. ID. Geo.
Henkels, a. well-knOwn citizen OF
Philadelphia, Pa; another to Mr..
Chas. Clarke OF the same city;
another to A. +. Badlam, collected
through Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Bank
OF San Francisco, CAL; another To
Phil. G.. Gruber, Milwaukee, Wis.
Nos. 1I,lS1 and ,309 drew the
Fourth Capital OF $4,000 each
sold i'm fractions. nnp-fifth tO VIM.
Boyd, M. 3l22 School street, st.
Louis, Mo; Nos. 1852, 66, III, 73,-
500, SO,6Sl, drew $1,000 each, and ~
ii went on. The nrXt drawing
Q7isi) will occur on Tuesday, Au-
gust IL, OF which full information
can hc had from M. A. Dauphin,
New Orleans, Ih. S265,5O0 will be
scattered to holders Of tickets cost
ing - each. Do not delay the ni,-
pOrtunity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

in the city. Can sell you a good
wool dress at 15c per yard. La
dies, if you wish a black dress
of any kind, from 15c per yard
to So so we can please you, as we
have had unprecedented sales
on dress goods so far this sea-
son, hence we conclude our
prices must be right and that we
have the largest stock i'll the city.
Every lady that has seen our
otock of Laces, 1Iamburgs, all
over Embroidcries and White
Goods, will bear us out in the
statement, that we have the
largest and lovlicst stock ever
shown in this city. Our stock
of Ladies' Handkerchicfs, Hose,
Collars, Gloves, (silk and kid
Fans, Parasols, Silk Umbrellas,
Ruching, Corscts, Gauze Vests,
is full, handsome lovely. Don't
forget that we keep a choice line
of Carpets, Oil-cloths, Mattings,
Lace Curtains and Cornice.
Gentlemen, we keep full
line of Shirts, laundried and un-
laundried, gauze, check muslin,
balbrigan and lysle Uudershirts,
Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Drawers.
There is no need of your sending
off to buy the above goods or.
suitings, we can give you as
good goods, save you express
charges and thank you for your
patronage. Give your home
merchants a chance. Come and
pay us the cash as you have to
do on G. 0. d. goods you order,
and we will meet the price if it
takes our breath to do it, but
don't ask us to sell you as cheap
on two or six months as you can
buy in New York for cash, and
we pay charges.
Keep your money at home.
Come and see; we can make
you feel all o. K.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
a uemarknble s..cmpe,

Mrs. Mary a. Daley, Of Tunk-
hammock. Pa, was afflicted for six
years with Asthma and Bronchitis,
during which time the hest physi-
t.ians could give mo- relief. Her life
WAS despaired Of, until in last Octo-
ber she procured bottle of DIR.
Kings New Discovery, when i'm
mediate relief was felt, and by con-
tinuing it's use for short time she
was completely cured, gaining In
flesh so lbs. in a few months.
Free trial bottles of this certain
cure OF all Throat and Lung Dis
eases at Owen Il MOOre's Drug store.
Large bottles 81. 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
REVENUE REBORN OUR FIRST DUTY

lnprescniIng the name of MeDJn-
aid 10 the convention Mr.. Hendricks
clearly demonstrated thit ihre
must be- Il reform and a rsvision o(
the tariff. In i:lrt he sald IL wis our
first duty:
May ask your attention while
briefly refer tosnaIc ~. thriabor mud
Responsibilities that will require
courage, talent and YtrcBgih 80 lhe
part ~ The next President Df ille
United States? 'Fhp consultation
imposes upon the President the duty
of making such recommendations
tn Congress 0f such measures ~ nc
shall Il, cni Important and Ucrf@stri-.
How delicate and Important tliAt
duty becomes. 'I'ho President ~
clothed with tlIis authority tAy tire
cOnStitutinn, thCtsIIstituiion iiupt8.
ing II uIOn him. Congress will heed
hiH recommendation with great
care. When Gungr.4s convened
lasl Dapmlpr revenues were an
nually accuuuulaling ia cXn'Ss "
the dcnIanGiS of an economical tov-
crnmcnt al the rate nf over 80, ,Wh,-
OOo year. That, ,.tup. un'Iir - rcN-
enup system that lmtf lbcfp n,ljusied
within one year by ih" IL'pnllicln
party. When the aCt'uinuldcl gold
ovcrilows tho vaults ~ the Trcns-
ury and tcmpts cxirivaglni, WASTE
ful.nnd sometimes corrupf ieglsln-
tion who can question that revenue
reform IL tho nret duty of "a 'alcrs+S-
iul party? [Chcrrs.l ] Aud " a
neIneriiic IlmISc had been rccitN-
ell by u Pnssi,leni in harnnny With
Il, rec0tnaeuding well frlflsislcred
system OF revenue rrlnru, t'llmina-
ting vices that nestle In existing
laws, and reducing very largely the
aulOunt of the revs..Ine, dwS nRy
man slOuild thai now there AalIld
have been a great relief frpm the
burden nf excessive taxation and
that we would have Ind n system
of revenue resting upon j,Isticc and
fair play? tt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

"What Il the worst thlng about
riches ?o askcd Sunday school
teacher. "rhelr scarcity r. replied
n boy and hc was immediate ~
awarded chrOmo.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19
AuLH LANG sYNE.

Immediately after the unanimous and
enthusiastic nomination of Hon. Thomas
A. Hendricks for Vice President at Chicago
the band began To play the familiar air
"Auld Lang Syne." The Convention took
up the refrain and the voices of the many
delegates made the walls ring with the old
Scotch song. Hendricks nomination was
not only reminder of "the old ticket. :" but
it gave completion 10 the promise OF re-
turn to the good old days of Democratic SUI
premacy. We give below the song as it was
originally written by Robert Burnsl
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought To mind7
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!
For auld lang syne, my 10,
For auld lang syne,
Wen take cup O. kindness YET,
For auld lang syne!
And surely YEN be your pint stoup
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll take cup o. Kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou't the g0WanS fine;
But we've wanderd mony weary foot
Sin auld lang syne
For aud, &c.
We twa hae paidl't 4 the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roaru,
Sin auld lang syne.
For aud, &c.
And there's a ham, my trusty fiere,
Aud gies ham o. thinei
And well tax right guide wIlly-waught
For auld lang syne!
For auld, &c.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-19

THE BEST SALvE in the world hIr
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
IthucIl, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands. ChIlblains, Corns, nni
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles. or no pay r,qnired. II
is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money rt'fImlth. Price
- cents per box. For sale by Owen
x Moore.
New wheat il worth here from 73
10 rs cents. Corn Is dull ut 55 cents,
The report Of cholera beyond the
seas necessarily affects the grain
market in this cnuntry, and the
probabilities are that tine prices will
90 still lOwer.-PutdSki Ctezen.