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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A ROYAL Host

Boston, April 11.-Letters have
been received from Capt. Morrison, of
the ship Rainier, lost in the Pacific
ocean, January 8, near Ujaal island,
one of the Marshall groupe. When
the vessel went among the break
ers, the natives came off in
boats and took the captain and
crew ashore, fifteen miles from the
paint of the wreck. There are inhab-
itants on the Island, governed by a
King. The natives were very kind,
and did everything for the comfort of
the crew. Some of them can speak
English, learned from the trad
ers. Island is three miles long,
and two hundred and fifty miles
from the nearest main land. The
nearest land is the PHILIPPINE Islands.
The fourth day after the arrival, Capt.
Morrison sent a second officer and
four seanien in boat to see If they
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Postal Revenues.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE third
assistant postmaster-general has pre-
pared the following statement of the
revenues of the postoffice department
for the present fiscal year: Returns
for the first and Sc ,ond quarters are
complete. The figures for the third
quarter, based upon the the re-
turns from the offices returning, are
about one half the total postal reve-
nue., and the estimate for the last
quarter is based upon the returns
of the preceding quarter. The gross
postal receipts for quarter ending
September 30th 1888, as ascertained,
S10,595, 1857; gross receipts for the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A Court Martial

COLUMBUS, o., April 9.-The adiu-
tant-general has issued an order re-
lieving from duty and placing under
arrest f. b. Mott and Geo. II. Phillips
colonel and Northumberland, respec-
lively, of the 4th regiment of Ohio
national guards of Dayton, for DISC
beying the order of the properly con-
stituted authority, and for misconduct
while on duty at the call of the gov
ernor for the suppression of the riot
at Cincinnati. A court martial will
soon be appointed to try their cases.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Reagan's Racket.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-In the
house to-day Reagan, of Texas, from
the committee on commerce. reported
back the resolution calling on the sec
rotary of the treasury for copies OF
any correspondence now pending with
the subordinate officers of customs OF
New York, as to the Interpretation OF
section 1854, Revised Statutes and
Civil Service Law, in reference to
preference given in appointments to
honorably discharged soldiers and sail.
ors, and same was adopted.
Gen. Grant left Washington for New
York to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17

quarter ending ID cember 3lst 1883,
ascertained, Sll,i5J,6l6; gross rev.
enue for the qurater ending March
81, 1883, estimated from special returns
received from 1877 letter carrier offices,
including all large cities, S10,766,6 1914;
estimated gross revenue for quarter
ending June 30, 1884, $40 49,, 349
Total estimated revenue for the year,
$43, 272, 446. Total revenue for the
year ending June 30, 1883, S45, sos, 692
Falling off in revenue the presen
wear. 81. 6.246.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Sweet Charity,

CINCINNATI, April 1.-THE Butler
county (Kansas) corn for the Ohio
river flood sufferers was formally de-
livered to the relief committee ap-
pointed by the chamber of COM
merce. The chamber of commerce was
decorated with the designs used on
the cars conveying the corn.
Speeches were made by members of
the relief committee, and of the party
accompanying the tram. The sale Of
the corn is announced for tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
The Fire Fiend.

MARsHFIELD Wis, April 10.-A
large steam saw mill burned here last
night. Loss, $4,000; insurance, 3d.
600.
PENSACOLA, FLA. April 1O.-A fire
this morning destroyed the Louisville
& Nashville depot, the Golay mills
transfer stable, Hoffman house, restau-
rant, two stores, the Masonic building
and several minor buildings. Loss
$65, 900.
NORTHAMPTON, MASS, April TO-
The Elisha Graves house, over two
hundred years old, burned to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Buried Alive.

PITTsBURG. April 11.-This morn.
ing at ten o'clock, while eight men
employed in Blair's brick yard, were
digging sand from the hillside at the
head of 44th street, the bank caved in,
burying Samuel Reed, aged twenty
one, and William Sherwood, aged
nineteen, under several tons of earth
Notwithstanding large amount OF
loose earth threatened to come down.
the others went to work with will tc
rescue their companions, but when
they were reached fully an hour after
the accident, both were dead. The
bodies were badly crushed, and it is
thought death resulted instantly
Both men were unmarried.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
FROM MASON.
To the Editor of the Statesman:


MASON, TEX, April Son last Sun.
day held the first services of thu
Episcopal church at Pontotoc, in thu
northeast corner of this county. 1t is
situated in the valley of San Fernan.
do, twenty-one miles from Mason
twenty-three from Llano, thirty from
San Saba; the same, Brady City. The
valley is one of the finest agricultural
districts west of the Colorado. Sta.
tistics show the average yield per acre
to be of corn, 20 bushels; of lint cotton
200 pounds. Wheat, oats and sorgum
are very remunerating. The commu-
nifty is peaceable and law-abiding.
Alcohol is not sold in the neighbor-
hood, but fine ffee-stone water of
heavens own distilation is to be had
by tapping the bosom of the earth
from twenty to thirty feet. Less than
a year since Pontotoc was laid out,
and four acres of ground donated by
Mr.. B. J. Willis, was made the centre
of the situation for the location of San
Fernando academy. Upon this ground,
by the hberality of the citizens,
has been built a large two-story
stone building which can accommo-
date one hundred and fifty pupils.
The institution is under the control
of a board consisting of John Ora
ham, president; w. J. Willis, vice
president; b. F. Willis, treasurer; M.
Marshall. secretary; Hugh S. Barber,
B. G. Stewart and w. A. Caviness,
directors. The academy, incorporated
under the laws of Texas, is in charge
of Professors Hamilton and Bachman.
They are the right men in the right
places.
1t gave me great pleasure to be
present at the opening of the school
on Monday. at an early hour the
people, old and young, began to gather
from the surrounding country, and
soon the spacious hall was filed with
proud parents and happy children.
Over sixty pupils were matriculated
at the opening, and it is confidently
that at an early day they
will number over a hundred. Let
other communities do likewise, and
any spirit Of communism will be
stayed and prosperity greater than
ever before known smile upon this
land, that now fioweth with milk and
honey. T.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Embedding Cashier,

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE Daily
News Monmouth Qll.) special says
mo tidings have been received of the
absconding cashier, Hubbard. The
aggregate of his shortage is not def
nitely known, but it is thought 1t will
be over $4,000. The complaint states
he embezzled money to the extent of
$114,30O. 1t is notyet known whether
the bank will resume.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
He is Saved.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April lin
formation has been received here of
the arrest by United States authori-
ties, at Key West, of a Cuban named
Aurel Mayoll, who arrived at that
post yesterday. His arrest is based on
telegram from the governor.general
OF Cuba to the Spanish consul at
Key West, saying Mayoll was coming
to America to kill him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Hot Water Fountains.

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Bozeman (Mon-
tana) prospectors just from the Up
per Yellowstone, bring information
that they discovered a new geyser
on the east side of Yellowstone, in a
region almost inaccessible from its
ruggedness. The discoveries saw
two geysers in action, and the evil
dence of the geysers' action was gen.
orally very marked in a new basin
ten miles south of the petritied
forocf
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17

the lower part of the city, wrecking
both the engines and large number
OF cars. The crews escaped by jump
ing. The trains east and west were
delayed several hours.
Two freights came together at
Scotts Haven on the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad at 3 o'clock this morn
ing, and the tracks were blockad, for
a quarter of mile. No one was
injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Very AnnrOnriate-

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The secre-
tary of the interior has requested the
encouragement to direct the mar
shall of the western district of Arkan-
sas to permit all persons of proper
character at present occupying tracts
within the Fort Smith reservation
to remain pending legislation, but to
permit no furth settlement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Bad BOyd.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 11.-News
reached here tonight of brutal out
rage in Marshall county, this state,
perpetrated by man on his daughter
in-law. While Frank Boyd was away
from home, his father. James Boyd,
went to his house and ravished his
sons invalid wife, almost killing her
because she offered resistance. Old
Boyd Immediately left for parts I'M
known before his crime was discov-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
UnrnIex Indians

EUFALA, 1. T., April 1.-THE
Creek troubles are vitally settled.
Checote and Speeche have concluded
to abide the decision of the secretary
of the interior and advise their sup
porters to. do so. They are both Creek
delegates to Washington under Per-
ryman'S administration and have f.
nally accepted the situation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Exciting Scene.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9.-During
the Sharon divorce trial to-day, Mrs.
Shawan, witness for defense, was
roughly cross-examined by the counsel.
She became greatly agitated, and at
tempted to draw revolver, but was
prevented Her son, who was present,
made similar effort with the same
result, and so intense was the excite
ment and confusion, that the judge
left the court in terror. When the
doors were again opened no person
was admitted without being frs
searched by the officers for concealed
weapons. The scene is commented
on in all quarters tonight, and will
probably end in trouble.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Art hur,S Rn1m

BUFFALO N. Y, April 9.-The 32d
congressional district republican con-
vention tonight elected James D.
Warren of the Commercial Advertiser
and Joseph Jewett delegates to Chica-
go, and resolutions were adopted en-
dorsing Arthur's administration and
recommending him for denomination.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
The Rnw Endnd

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The repub-
lican district convention for the nom
ination of delegates to Chicago, adj
journed at three o'clock this after
noon, after heated struggle, by Sc
Letting Frank Conger, postmaster OF
this city, and Perry Carson (colored,
as delegates, and Andy Gleason and
w. A. Smith as alternates. A resolu-
ton instucting the del, gates for Lo-
gan was defeated. The delegates were
not instructed but Conger is regarded
an Arthur man, while Carson and
the alternates have declared for Lo-
gan
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
The Worlds Fair.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April IA
cabinet meeting was held yesterday
to have exhibits made from the vari-
GUS departments of government at
the worlds fair, which opens in New
Orleans next December, and to-day
President Arthur, through Secretary
Frelinghuysen, issued an executive
order similar to the one issued by Gen.
Grant in the case of the Centennial
exhibition
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
SIugger Sullivan.

GALVESTON, April 1O.-At the opera
house tonight Al Marx, hitherto
unknown pugilist, hailing from Kan
sas, but now resident here, had a
set-to with the slugger, Sullivan.
Marx was knocked down three times
in So seconds, and throwing up the
sponge, escaped with slight punish
mant
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE pres
ident attended services at st. Johns
church this a. M, and spent the re-
m3inder Of the day quietly at the
white house, receiving no visitors.
The state department has no con.
frmation Of the cable report that Min
lister Langston demanded of the Hay
tian government 100000 indemnity
for American losses IN the September
riots, or the surrender of Mole St
Nicholas, as guarantee the money
will be paid. The latest communica-
ton from Langston on the subject is
dated December IL. 1883.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17

GALVESTON, April 9.-The directors
of the Continental Meat company, in
session here several days, adjourned
this afternoon. The following were
present: A. F Higgs, S. w. Lenox,
J. P. Smith, j. A. McFadden, II. ID
Sullivan and G. A. Levi, of Victoria.
A pavilion is to be erected on the
beach at the foot of Twenty seventh
street, to have a seating capacity for
1000 people. The structure will not
be an elegant one, but commodious
and comfortable. 1t is the intention
to have it ready inside of thirty days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
The RauoIuer

TExARKANA. April 11.-Mike Ber-
ry, bar-keeper, was shot and killed
to-day by Deputy Sheriff j. f. Clark.
Berry frequently threatened to kill
Clark on sight, and when they met
this morning, Clark opened fire. Sew
eral shot were fired on both sides,
from one of which Berry fell dead.
Clark was arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Sunday Rase Rail

Fort WAYNE, Ind, April 12.-The
grand jury was instructed to investi-
gate Sunday base ball playing, which
has been INDUCED in by the Fort
Wayne Base Ball club of the North
western league, which is also having
games advertised for Sundays for the
coming season. The grand jury failed
to return an Indictment, and Sunday
playing will be continued.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
The Victims.

LYNCHHURG, Pa, The dead bodies
of the late Pocahontas mining disas-
ter, or as many of them as could be
recovered in a four hours search,
were taken to the surface to-day, in
the presence of a stricken multitude of
families and friends. Hardly any of
them could be identified, so mutilated
were the remains. The scene pre-
sented was affecting in the extreme,
and amid the tears of sorrowing
wives, afflicted mothers and weeping
sisters, eighteen bodies were carried
to the cemetery and inferred, followed
to the grave by large cortege. The
search will be resumed tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A Mystery.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, April TO-
Thomas Vedder and n. r.. Pierson
brothers-ln-law, drove to Goat Island
yesterday. Not returning, a search
was made this morning, and Persons
body was found on Luna Island, shot
through the head. The horse and
buggy were found tied to tree. We'd
der's clothes were discovered lying on
the ice, but no trace of him was found.
1t is supposed the men quarrelled and
Vedder shot Pierson, and afterwards
committed suicide by jumping into
the rapids. Both were respectable
citizens of Suspension Bridge, New
York
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17

could obtain assistance by running
across ships or steamers, but was
sighted by the British bark, Cat
aline, and taken to Saigon, where the
news was Immediately telegraphed'
The letter received was sent in this
boat. At the time the letter was
written everybody was in good health.
Mrs. Humphreys, of Bath, was well.
The crew of the Rainier consisted of
twenty-seven men. The sails had
been taken from the ship and formed
into tents, into which the parties went
to live, Capt. Morrison being royalty
entertained by the king of the island
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Distillers' Association.

CHICAGO, April l1.-At the session
of the Western Export association to-
day. the demands of the Enterprise
and Crown distilleries, at Pekin, Ill,
were acknowledged, and the associa-
ton decided to pay their percentage.
Both the above distilleries were closed
down by order of the association, I'M
der the rule to limit production, but
failing to receive their percentages
from the pool, they promptly began
suit in court to recover damages,
and the fact was cited that
the pool contemplated dissolution.
The pool to-day is regarded as making
a certain continuance of the associa-
ton. It was announced that a great
majority of distiIliers were to shut
down after June 18th and those con-
tinuing in operation will be assessed.
1t was agreed not to care for any
more goods after May 18th.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Short of Funds.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 11.-Charles
Croker, president of the South Pacific,
says that owing to legislative agita-
ton on railway matters and the diff
culties consequent thereon, he cannot
obtain the necessary funds for it's con-
struction, and he has ordered the work
on the Calfornia-Oregon railroad
Stonned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A Tarrihla Fate

EAsToN, Pa, April 12.-The body
of Dol ter, fireman of the train wreck
ed on the Lehigh Valley road yester-
day, is not yet found. He was throw
ing coal in the fire box when the &C
cident occurred. 1t is believed he
was thrown into the fire, and roasted
alive. Over thirty cars were wrecked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Now For Cheap Brandy,

WASHINGTON, April 12.-In the
house to-day Green, from the commit
tee on agriculture, for the relief of
fruit growers and to encourage the
cultivation of fruit, introduced bill
allowing fruit growers to manufacture
brandy from the product of their Or
chards without payment of taxes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Railway Accident

DAYTON, o., April 11.-At $50 to-
night the Pan Handle express was
wrecked at Beavers. three miles west
of Xenia. The engineer. firemen and
baggage-master are reported killed.
Details not yet learned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
ROach,S Tuh

CHESTER, Pa, April 12.-The United
States dispatch boat dolphin" built
at Roach's yard, was successfully
launched this afternoon. A large
number of persons were present,
among them Secretary Chandler,
Admiral Mullener, and other officers
of the navy. Mr.. Roach was compli-
mented on the fine appearance of the
shin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
The Greeley Expedition

WASHINGTON, April lin the
house, Ellis, from the committee on
appropriations reported back the SEN
ate bill authorizing the secretary of
the navy to offer reward of $4,000
for rescuing or ascertaining the fate
of the Greeley expedition. After a
brief debate the bill was passed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Horrible Murder.

fredericksburg, Md, April H.
The body of Mrs. Cicilian Bush, an
aged woman, was found in thicket
near her residence yesterday, with her
skull horribly crushed and her throat
cut from e;lr to ear. No clue to the
murdererS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A Rio Strike

PITTsBURG, April 11.-Five hun
dred miners of the West Moreland and
Pennsylvania gas and coal company
at Irwin station, Pennsylvania, are
out on strike. They are willing to
stand 10 per cent. reduction, but OBJ
ject to one fourth change of screen
equal to cut of of 20 Der cent. in
their wages
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Turner's Trimmings.

.STEUBENvILLE, o., April 9.-The
shortage of r. II. Turner, agent of
the Pittsburg, Cleveland & Panhandle
railroad, at Mingo Junction, who dis
appeared several days ago, will exceed
$4,000. Daniel Potter and three hum
dred others are victims.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A Bad Pill.

Boston, April 12.-The grand jury
to-day indicted for forgery and larce-
ny, DR.. John Hunter, who carries a
diploma from the royal college of Dub
lin, and at one time was surgeon on
the state line of European steamers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Strike Ended.

CINCINNATI. April 1.-THE strike
on the Cincinnati northern division of
the Toledo, Cincinnati Sc st. Louis
railroad ended to-day, by the issuance
of an order by Receiver Craig for the
immediate payment of the wages due
the employees for the month of Feb
ruarY,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A LaWyer's Suicide

PITTsBURG. April 11.-Ossian Ter
burgh, rising young attorney, and
son of DR.. S. S. Terburgh, committed
suicide this evening by swallowing
prussic acid. NO cause is assigned for
the deed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Fatal Railroad Accident

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April ~ Midnight. /
VIM. Wamack was run over by a
train mile west of the town at IL
o'clock tonight, and killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
More Strikers.

CINCINNATI, April 1.-THE strike
of coal beavers at Harper's rolling
mill, at Newport, Kentucky, for res
toration Of the wages paid last fall,
will cause the mill to close tonight.
About sixty strikers enforce idleness
on six hundred EMPLOYEES.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Carr,s Fate

LITTLE Rock, April 11.-Henry
Carr, one of the Howard county riot
ers, was to-day again convicted of
murder in the first degree, and will be
HING Jrne Pr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Business Failures.

NEW YORK. April 11.-Business
failures the past week in the United
States. 175 Canada, 80. Compared
with 217 the previous week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Busted.

MINERAL POINT, Wis.,, April H.
Henry's bank closed here to-day.
Nominal assets, 100000; liabilities,
very large. ]. II. Grundy is assignee.
The county funds were deposited in
this bank.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Paaca RnStnrad

ST. LOUIS, April --latest advices
from the City of Mexico say the
trouble is over. The stamp act is
practically settled, the government
having agreed to a modification of
the act, so that only goods actually
sold shall be stamped.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Senatorial TwaddIo

NEW YORK, April L.-Senator
Sabin, of Minnesota, and Hawley, of
Connecticut. made speeches at a meet
ing of the Union League club tonight,
held to make preparations for the
coming presidential campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
FROM CHICAGO.

Republican Free Fights and Whisky In
the Garden City.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
CHICAGO, April 11-Republican
conventions were held here to-day for
several congressional districts, and
free fights and whisky were the order
Of the proceedings. The party is all
split up as to Logan, there being as
many for as against him. Tomorrow
other delegates to the national conven.
ton will be appointed, and split dele
cations and serious ruptures are ex
pected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
CuIbersOn's EuIOgy.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 12.-In
the house to-day, Culberson, of Teuas,
delivered an elegant eulogy on the late
Thos. FL. Herndon, of Alabama, in
respect to whose memory an adjourn
ment was then taken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
Railroad Collision.

/ ALLENTOWN, Pa, April ia
freight and coal train collided this
morning on the Lehigh railroad
Jacob Deter, fireman. was killed, and
other hands were injured. Both the
engines and number of cars were
wrecked