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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
FROM BAsTR0P.

Sent to the itentiary-Acquitted, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BASTRoP, April 26.-In the district
court to-day in the case of the State
We. jim Scroggins, (colored) for theft
of horse, defendant was convicted
and sentenced to the penitentiary for
five years.
Dan Cleveland, (coloreO for theft of
cattle, was acquitted. The court then
adjourned until Monday.
Weather is fine and business good,
BAsTRoP, April 24-In the district
court, Miles Doyle, charged with arson
was tried and acquitted. The Garrett
boys, tried for assault, were also &C
, quilted.
To-day, Tom Roberts, coloIed
charged with theft of cattle, was found
! guilty, and sent to the penltentiary for
i've years.
/ Weather is beautiful and business
good.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
FROM LAMPASAS.

LAAlPAsAs, April 25.-Five thou
sand head OF cattle were rounded-up
and started from here on their drive
yesterday. Wool is pouring in from
western counties to this market, and
money is changing hands freely. Cat
| tie and wool Transactions at this place
are booming, and everything is going
ahead here, including business, pltaS-
ure and politics.
Capt. +. d. Wilks, of LampaSas, Is
| gaming ground as q candidate for
| state senator.
Visitors crowd our streets daily.
y military company has been Or
gained, and have selected as their
name the Lampasas Rifles.
The LampaSas Daily Dispatch will
be issued here on Sunday.
We have now three banks in orr
city, but a move has been successfully
effected to organize national bank
at this place with capital stock of
S1C0,000.
The trustees Of the 100000 cente-
nary college have authorized the
building commit g to let contract
IOT the building Of a primary depart
nent at once. The school now has
two hundred and fifty scholars. and
the membership increasing, as many
are coming from other parts of5 the
state. An awar. will be offered for
competency in the school.
Judge \. e. Walker is chairman Of
our county convention and every
prospect indicates a solid delegation
from Lampasas county to the state
convention in favor of Ireland for
governor ana Barney Gibbs for lieu
tenant governor. The majority rule
is what we want.
y large purse has been raised by
the [. O. o. f. to celebrate their sixty
fifth anniversary tomorrow, and this
lodge has invited all the members of
the state medical association at Bolton
to visit our city. The invitation has
been accepted and more than POO men,
bers will arrive tonight. A joyous
time is anticipated. A banquet and
ball will be given and lovely Lam
pasas viii shine as she never did be-
fore. Capt. f. D. Wilkes, our candi-
date for the senate, has been appoint
ed 10y Mayor Standifer to deliver the
address of welcome
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

McEnery's majority here is esti-
mated at 400. The debt amendment
is undoubtedly defeated. at Morgan
City Stevenson will carry the Parish
by large majority. The ring demo-
Gratis are lost sight of. McEnery
snapped them off for republican votes
for himself and his friends.
SHREVEPORT, La, April 23.-Currie,
democrat, is elected by a majority of
siXty-seven over Use, also democrat.
1t is generally conceded the republican
state ticket, headed by Stephenson,h has
a majority here. A large number OF
democrats voted it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
FROM KYLE.
cial Telegram to 1,he Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
KYLE, April 25.-And still new
buildings continue to go up.
n STATESMAN representative was
in the city yesterday, gathering new
subscribers on every side.
A number of the seminary girls took
Austin by storm yesterday, and Aus
tin street car tickets are being taken
in Kyle for small change.
Mr.. S. S. Prince, our depot agent, in
forms your correspondent that not
less than $25 worth OF railroad tickets
are sold daily 1t the Kyle office.
A couple of fence cutters who re-
Gently cut the fence of Mr.. George
MoGehee near here, have been arrested
at Round Rock, and will be tried here
tomorrow. Names unknown.
Capt. Kyle, believing that there is
something in a name, has named his
two thoroughbred race colts Bill Bur
CESS and Barney Gibbs.
Cur officers have been very active
for the past few days, aud have made
| no less than six arrests for gambling
| alone. Several of the arrested parties
| will sperd awhile in the county jail
rs they failed to raise the necessary
.'denero" with which to pay theil
| fines.
1t is now rumored that Mr.. Jack
man has withdrawn his name from
| the race for sheriff, and so far thi:
lea yes Mr.. Barber, our present sheriff
without an opponent.
For buggy-riding, Kyle is entitled
| to large slice of the cake.
Since the OF. ming of the new ic'
cream parlor at this place, it is nov
LII scream !" inste I'd of Il smile /
with the average Kyle girl.
Vegetables are getting old.
Rev. Thomas IL. Storts will preaci
at the Baptist church Sunday morn
ing.
| They object to being called Kyle
lites," and think that " Kylese"
| much prettier and more applicable
| Weather still cool, and somewha
cloudy.
| smash with the hearts of many c
our young gallants, has returned t
her home in Flatonia.
| The old veterans who have returne
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
AMother's insane Crime.

EAsToN, Pa, April 26.-This morn
irg Mrs. Amelia Barnett locked the
doors of her house, threw her two
children, one aged two years and the
other five months, on the bed and cut
their Threats with razor. She then
gave an alarm, and as the neighbors
rushed in she drew the razor across
her own throat, and threw herself be.
side her children. All three are NOR
tally wounded. The Barnett family
came here from Pittsburg, Pa, several
Iln0nfho
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

ally killed on the Sunset road few
months ago, brings suit against the
company for SS5, 600 damages.
a grand prize pigeon shooting takes
place at San P-iro Springs Saturday.
Mrs. A. j. Cabledick, milliner, left
town suddenly to-day for Mexico,
owing some bills.
The Hord hotel is changed to South
ern hotel.
The Sunset officials propose to build
railroad from here TO Menardville
for 81 ,O00,000, if San Antonio will sub
scribe S250,C00. This includes branch
to fredericksburg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Illegal Bonds.

New ORLEANS, April 26.-The
Times-Democrat's Canton, Miss, spe
cial says: Parties in New York, Phil
adelphia, Chicago and st. Louis, hold
bonds of Madison county, issued ten
years ago, for railroad from Canton
to Vicksburg. The road was never
built, and these bonds were never
legally issued. The present board of
supervisors have engaged counsel to
inYalidate these bonds bv law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
They WANT Damages.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April 26.-Two
suits have been brought IN the United
States circuit court of this city by
Matha Pierce and B. F. Liverting
against the New York, Lake Erie &
Western railroad for damages in sums
of $4,000 and $4,000 respectively.
Matha Pierce was injured by train
going through a bridge near Salaman-
ca, n. Y. Liverting had his spinal
cord misplaced in a collision while en-
rOutn tO Naw York
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

pool. BY a unanimous vote the ASSOC
citation endorsed the action of the iron
manufacturers in deInan.ipr re,l,Ic-
ton of employees wages. The stril-
ing coal miners at Irwin Station. pa.
have established camp Just outside
of the West Moreland coal mines to
induce the men working the mines to
Join the strikers. Sheriff Stewart ia
on the grounds, fearing trouble. but
so far his services have not been
needed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Tariff Operations.

WASHINGTON. April 26.-Mimms,
chief of bureau of statistics, to-day
handed the secretary of the treasury
his report in regard to the operations
of the tariff act of March 3, 1883. 1t
appears that the act caused reduc-
ton of about six per cent. in the aver
age advalorem rate of duty Oh i'm
nnn.t.I
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

ST. LOUIS, April 23.-Preparations
for the national cattle growers con-
vention, to he held here next Novem-
Der are beginning to take shape. and
the project is attracting the attention
of citizens generally. An executive
committee of twenty-five leading cit
liens, with Maj G. G. Rainwater as
chairman, has been organized. and will
have general charge of the prepare
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

speak in the most glowing terms of
the glorious time they had at Paris.
Mr.. w. W. Wi'ten, a talented young
attorney Of Trenton, Mo, is visiting
the family OF Prof. Storts. lie says
his visit to this portion of the country
is purely business" No doubt of it.
And now they say Hays county is
going to produce ''a dark horse" that
will prove more troublesome in GER
tain political four-mile race than many
now SuDDOSa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
BOycotting butchers.

New YORK, April 26.-The eastern
butchers franchise protective society
met tonight, and reported assurances
obtained from a number of retail
butchers that they would not deal in
Chicago dressed beef, and proposed to
canvass the city and furnish to the
different trades of the union the
names of those who refuse to aid in
the movement, and have boycotted all
tradesmen who persist in purchasing
shipped dressed cattle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
PugiliStic TuSSle.

MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, April 26.-
This evening, holly contested glove
fight took place between Prof. Du-
plessis and the local celebrity named
Lewis. Only three rounds were
fought, when the referee called time.
In the fourth round Duplessis came
to the scratch, but Lewis was unable
to meet him, and the former was
awarded victory. Both men were
very weak in the last round, but
neither were badly disfgured. Du-
plessis has issued challenge to Prof.
Donaldson, and it is expected the
match will soon be arrang d.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
THE TEXAS UNIVERSITY.
a Valuable Map Procured for its use by
Hon. John Hancock.

A Valuable Map Procured for its use by
Hon. John Hancock.
Special telegram TO The Statesman.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The Tex
as university will in few days re-
| ceive one of the finest and most val
liable maps in the United States, OF
perhaps in the world, embracing in
formation on all subjects and on all
lands, and to-day the correspondence
in regard thereto has been placed at
my disposal, and e5teeming it of in
terest in your section | transmit it by
telegraph. 1t explains itself and is as
follows:
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE, BUREAU J
OF ETHMOLOGY,
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 26. )
Hon. John Hancock, NJ. c., House of Repre-
sentatives:
DEAR Strive send to-day the
large Centennial map, backed on cloth
and on rollers, carefully boxed and
free of expense, through you to the
state university at Austin, Texas.
This mapwill be of great interest, and
very useful to the college, provided
they have wall large enough to hang
it on; and [ am sure both the profess
sors and students of the university
will appreciate the donation from you.
They Certainly should, for you have
taken deep interest in the welfare,
progress and promotion of the insti-
tute. Yours very truly,
JAMES STEVENSON.
On receipt of the foregoing letter,
Judge Hancock Immediately wrote
the following to Austin
To A. P. Woodbridge, Esq:
My DEAR SIR do not know any
one l can more properly call the at
tention than yourself to this map,
that it may be looked after and put in
position when it shall arrive, as it will
soon be likely to do, after this reaches
you. The map is probably the best
of the kind that can be obtained, and
[ deem myself fortunate in having
been able to secure it for our state
university.
Yours very truly,
.-s.JoHN HANCOCK.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Political Mngwnmns.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, April 3d.
The greenback party of this county
met here to. day and chose delegates to
the state convention at Buchanan
May Fl. Delegates go instructed for
DR.. A. r. Burbel for governor. There
is strong talk of a fusion between the
greenbackers and republicans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

tions for the reception and entertain
ments of the delegates, and SUBJ
committee will assist in special work.
1t is expected that some three hundred
regular delegates will attend the con-
vention, and that several times that
number of cattlemen will be present
from all parts of this country and
Canada, and perhaps some from Eu-
rope. 1t is the intention to make the
convention a notable event
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
REPUBLICAN ROWDYIsM.
A Packed Meeting Connives at Corrup.
ton. and Breakes Up I'm Row.

"A fdckeu meeting COnnlNes AT COrruD-
ton, and Breakes Up In a Rowi
WASHINGTON, April 26-The re-
publican central committee of the
district of Columbia met to night in
response to call, to transact routine
business. The meeting throughout
was characterized by great disorder.
An effort was made to consider
charges of bribery in connection with
the recent election of delegates to
Chicago. Several persons present de-
sired to offer report on the charges,
but the chairman held that the per-
sons desiring to summit said report
had not been appointed com.
m1ttee to make an investigation!
and in consequence their action was
was not in order. The decision of the
chair was received with groans. An
effort was then made TO secure the ap-
pointment of committee to lnvesti-
gate the charges, but before vote
was taken the meeting adjourned in
wild confusion. The majority report
of a self-appointed committee said the
charges of bribery could not be sus-
tanned. A majority report SAID brides
had been given and asked. Another
convention will be called.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Serious Statistics.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The value
of imports of American merchandise
for the year ending March 81, 1884, is
S683, 258, 642; same period in 1883,
$743, 508,875; decrease, $59,250, 1888;
value of exports of merchandise for
the year ending March 81, 1884, $751;
33,431; same time in 1883, $808, 727,-
8O2: decrease. $40. 994.371.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Down on Chicago.

New YORK. April ga large
meeting was held in Cooper union
to night to protest against the intro
duction into this market of Chicago
dressed beef.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS.
Evenly Divided in their Choice Between
TifJien and Mcdonald

LOUISVILLE, April 26.-The demo-
Gratis of Kentucky held conventions
all over the state to- day. Resolutions
were adopted unanimously demand
ing tariff for revenue only. McDon-
aid and Tilden were divided about
equally in expressions of preference.
In spite of Mr.. Watterson's refusal to
be delegate at large to the Chicago
convention, quite number of coun-
ties instructed for him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Another Pool.

JACKSONVILLE, PA, April 26.-The
bolt and nut manufacturers of the
United States have formed pool for
the purpose of restricting the proiuc-
ton and to establish profitable sell
ing rates. A meeting will be held
about May to revise sales and dis
counts, and to limit the time fixed for
the noOl agreement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
RaiIron1i Arc;JaI,t

Troy, n. Y, April 26.-rwo Bos-
ton Hoosac tunnel and Western train
collided this morning at the Hoosac
junction. Fourteen freight cars and
two engines were wrecked, and a
brakeman seriously injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Connterfeiter ,Jngged.

BooNvILLE, Mo, April 26.-Mar-
shall Smith, of Pilot Grove, twelve
miles south of this city, to-day arrested
a counterfeiter giving the name of
Arlington, whom he brought to this
city and lodged in jail. On his person
was a large amount of counterfeit
r0ld coin
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
The Confederate Home.

LOUISVILLE, April 26.-Tw
fits given at McAuley's theatre
by the Roland Reed Company for the
benefit of the home for Confederate
soldiers at Richmond, Va, did not re-
alize over $1,000. The attendance very
n00r
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Fatal Explosion.

TOLEDO, o.. April 26.-About 8
o'clock this morning the loi.er in the
saw mill of l. L. Lamb, Liberty Gen.
tire, Ohio, exploded, instantly killing
Wallace Hackett, engineer, and VIM.
Howe, the head SAWYER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
al Stilled DiStilIer

CINCINNATI. o.. April 26-Thomas
Golf, of Aurora, Indiana. enc of the
largest distIllers in the country. died
of apoplexy in this city Yesterday
evening. aged "a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
PlaIIrn Pneumnnia RiII

WASHINGTON, April 26.-In the
senate to-day, when the pneumonia
bill was taken up, Plumb said that on
Monday he would ask the senate to
come to a vote on the hill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Programme of the Coming Council
at Baltimore.

The FrOSrdhlhe OF INC coming COuncII
at Baltimore.
ST. LOUIS. April 26.-It is stated on
the authority of a. Gait Ollie priest here
that the work of the coming council
at Baltimore was marked out at the
late meeting of archbishops at Rome,
and it will refer largely to secret so
cieties. mixed marriages aud divorces,
all of which will be utterly con-
demned as among the greatest enc
mics of the Catholic church, especially
secret societies and mixed marriages.
1t is also stated that the tenure of
parish priests will be fixed to continue
during good behavior, instead of be-
ing at the will of the bishops, as now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

III Eiantly rele brated tonight al Sha-
DIV View Park. The local lodges were
assisted by members of the order from
Cieburne. Plano and Lancaster.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
MuItnm in Parvn.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April 23.-The
Western Nail association met here to-
day and completed the proposed nail
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Lnnisiana Elections.

NEW ORLEANS, LA, April 23-The
following dispatches have been re-
ceiyed here:
LAKE CHARLEs. La, April 3D.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Tho Nevt American Cardinal

LONDON, April 23.-The Truth says
Archbishop Gibbons, of Baltimore,
will be the next cardinal appointed
NV the Holy See
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
. u 7 LII DAJA II T O7AH'
to The Statesman

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
WASHINGTON, April 26, (Midnight)
Representative Reagan, of Texas
is resting easy at this hour. He sui
fered considerably during the day
however, and although his physicians
hope for his ultimate recovery, the
chances are by no means IN his favor
A number of his friends called to en-
quire regarding his health to-day and
this evening, and all sincerely regret
his Illness. His maladyis unqueStion'
ably dangerous, and he IS too weak tC
permit of further operations, ever
Should they be deemed necessary
Both the doctors and his friends hope
4 for the best, and the distinguished
gentleman, therefore, may yet pull
Through.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
HON. JOHN III. REAGAN.

The Texas Congressman Dangerously
But Not HopelessIy Ill.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Rapre
sentative Reagan passed restless and
uncomfortable night, but was eaSiel
this morning. His physicians say III
| is doing well.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Connecticut Republicans.

HARTFORD, Conn, April 23.-The
republican state convention met
here to-day, with large attendance
Hon. Samuel Presenter was chosen
chairman. In his speech he referred
to the repression of free ballot in the
south, and the republican protection
policy as important issues of the party.
He expressed no personal preference
as to presidential aspirants, but briefly
named those most prominently men
toned. Arthur received round of
applause, and there was prolonged
cheering when Gen. HaWley was
mentioned. The convention selected
as delegates at large, John L. Hous-
ton, Samuel E. Merwin, ir.,
Augustus Brandage and Frederick
Mills. The district delegates elected
were: First district, Valentine B.
Chamberlain and Ralph p. Gilbert;
second district, L. 1. Munson and Jno
G. Edmunds; third district. Ira G.
Briggs and Eugene S. Boss; fourth
district, 0. r. Tyler and Eben j. Hill.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved, That President Arthur,
coming into his high office under cir
cumstances of extraordinary embar-
easements and difficulties, by the
patience, justice and sagacity with
which he has discharged its duties,
has strengthened his PARTY, honored
himself, benefited the country and
earned the respect and gratitude of all
people.
Resolved, That the republicans of
the state of Connecticut pledge loyal
and hearty support to the nominees at
Chicago, and without instructing the
delegates this day appointed asregards
any particular candidates, but repos-
ing full confidence in their wisdom,
we place on record our firm conviction
that the; situation demands the nomi-
nation of candidates of approved
ability and character, and large eXpe-
rience in public offices, and that if, in
the judgment of our delegates, the
proper occasion shall arrive, they will
reflect the unanimous sentiments of
the republican party of this state if
they present the name of Joseph r.
Hawley as candidate for president
of the United States.
The resolutions were adopted unani-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

And the Odd Fellows Enjoy
Royal Festivities in San An
tonic and Galveston
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Northern Pacific Time Table
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N WEST BOUND. vs. n
aeiac Express, No. Il e y. . 81 >. nj
Expresk Freight, I'd Class 4. GAS p. m.
Sd Glass los am,
" Fast HOUND. i55 Z
Atlantic Express, No, /. Y. ia2 q. m.
Express Freight Cd Class ~ !. J. !57 a.
Freight Srd Glaso. III p. IN.
IA R. &, SPunR1ER, Agent
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Smoke the Far West cigar, sold only by
Roberts & Co. s$ss 4.
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lite insarea and twenty-five feet deep. A
nine inc foot coal vein furnishes the fuel.
With the good facilities and cheap mate
rial, Med ora is destined to be- brick city.
The Pioneer thinks it would be a good
!, idea de for the Mandan baseball nine to
come here and .Whip the nine that is
spelling for q fray" The motion is open
to q large and decided amendment. Al
though several Of our best players are on
the freight route or temporarily out Of
town, We can still scare up nine that
will beat any strictly local nine on the
road, for fun, money, marbles OF chalk.
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The Far West issthe best cigar in the
city. The Senate holds the sole agency.