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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A SMALL CRASH.

NEW YORK, May 24.-In tho west
side bank this morning, Cashier Dob
Ter refused to speak of the bank or its
affairs. AT o'clock p. m. the bank
suspended, and Dobler's silence was
explained. President George Moore
says they closed because the American
exchange refused to clear for them.
He said, further, they had plenty OF
money to stand run all day, but he
wanted to treat depositors fairly. The
books are being examined by two
bank examiners. The president says
they will have their statements ready
shortly. This bank paid no interest
The directors and officers were in the
building all day, but refused to talk
about the suspension. All kinds OF
rumors were about in regard to
Hinckley's defalcation. One was that
Hinckley did not content himself with
$4,000, Hinckley has not been heard
from yet. President Moore said he
was sure, after the books had been eX-
amined no greater amount than 1876, 0OC
would be found missing, and that re-
sumption in business will take place
shortly. When notice was given that
the bank had suspended depositors
turned away. On the closed doors
the following notice was posted
with deepest sorrow we have to an
nounce the suspension of this bank
A statement will be prepared at once
Depositors will be paid in full, and we
hope to resume again and merit the
continuance of your past favorS."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FLOODS OF FLAME!

PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-The fire
ing the night, and is still sweeping
over the works. A dozen storage
tanks HAY burst. Efforts are being
made to run off the Oil in
the tanks. Paraffin works, consisting
of several brick buildings, are entirely
destroyed.
All Oil property at Point Breeze is
considered in imminent peril. The
tug, Stokely, is aiding the fire depart
ment from the river front. Appllca-
ton has been made to Gen. Hartranft
to detail force from Keystone bat
terry to blow up the tanks at the Bel
mont works, to save property and
prevent the advance of the fire to the
gas works.
LATERAL noon fourteen tanks OF
oil were ablaze, and several more ID
great danger. The flames spread over
five acres and will likely continue to
burn some days. The iiremen feel
sure they can keep it confined to the
oil now burning. Since this morn
ing several explosions have occurred
A change OF wind may spread the
flames. 1t is now said the loss will
reach 100000.
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-At this
hour e p. M the situation is un
changed. There is no immediate
prospect OF the fire spreading, but the
oil is burning fiercely, and the project
of piercing the 100000 barrel tank by
cannon balls to draw off the oil is I'M
der consideration. The cannon is
placed in position, but the officials are
cautious Of the surrounding properly
The Belmont oil works and gas works
are considered safe.
AT four p. H., the situation was I'M
changed, three cannons from the ar
senal were in position before one Of
the large tanks, which, though sur
rounded by fire, has singularly re
manned intact. In the event of the
oil in this tank taking fire the cannon
will be used to pierce the sides.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FORFEITED LANDS.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The senate
committee on public lands to-day de-
cided to report bills FORGETTING the
land grants opposite the uncompleteG
portions of the Northern Pacific
main and branch lines, and the At
lantic and Pacific railroads. Senator
Plumb. chairman of the committee,
says it is impossible to calculate the
number of acres involved, as in both
cases some of the land was taken up
before the charters were granted, and
in case the Atlantic 81 Pacific was
not conducted in the direct line con-
templated nominally, the senator
thinks the forfeiture of the Pacific
will amount to about IL, 100000 acres,
Pacific to about 100000 acres.
Senator Slater, who is the author of
the bill providing for the forfeiture of
the land grants to the Northern Pa
| cific railway, says the actual numder
Of acres forfeited along the line will
be about 100000, which is about
thirty million acres less than is pro-
posed by the house committee on pub
lie lands. Senator Slater's bill fur
ther provides that a lien of the lands
hereafter selected, If occupied by
bonafde settlers, should de sold at
$1.50 per acre, for one hundred and
| sixty acres.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM BROWNWOOD.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BRCWNWOOD, May 22.-NeWs has
been delayed some days, caused by
the wires being out of order or brok-
en-, the result of the incessant rain
and wind storms prevailing in this
vicinity for some three days past. The
rains also flooded the streams through
out this county, and thereby stopped
the mails. A heavy hail fell in the
western portion of the county a few
days ago, entirely running all crops
where it fell. heard an old farmer,
living out on Murke Water creek, re-
mark that he would not give twenty
five cents per acre for wheat in that
section which the hail visited. Before
the hail the prospects for a
full crop were considered almost as
sured, as wheat was ready for the
sythe. Work on the farms has en-
tirely ceased because OF the rains,
which have made the earth too wet to
be titled. The roads in many places
are so Doggy as to be impossible.
The machinery for the Brown
county mill has arrived, and is rapidly
being put together under the manage
ment of Mr.. j. T. Moore, finished
mill wright, Of Indianapolis. Mr.
Moore says the mill will be ready to
begin work in six or eight weeks, and
will make as fine flour as can be OBJ
tanned in Kansas CT Missouri.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM LAMPASAS.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
LAMPAsAs, May 24.-The county
convention met to-day, and the follow
Ing delegates were selected to the
Fort Worth convention: Henry E..
All and t. W. Griffin; alternates, s. 5.
Potts and Thos. Stuyyeil.
The convention declared its prefer
ences for president, S. J. Tildep, and
for vic,-president, II. A. Hendricks.
1t also favored tariff for revenue
only. No action was taken concern
ing state matters.
Lrona Forrest, ALA Sadie O'dell, a
male impersonator at the Park theater,
tried to commit suicide to-day with
arsenic, caused by her husband at
Temple giving her the ''go-by." Med
ic;ll sid has been called, and she may
recover.
A large herd of cattle passed
through the city to-day, en- route for
Che northwest.
Wool continues to pour In.
The recent rains did not do much
damage, as was expected. The wealth
er is still inclement.
LAMPASAS, May 21.-The heaviest
rain storm of the season has been rag.
Ing all day, some hail and much light
ming accompanying. The streets have
been impossible and the square
has been inundated. During the day
several fences and bridges have beer
washed away. Two bridges of thu
street railway cannot be passed, anC
one is expected to go down, if the rail-
continues. Much damage has beer
done.
A country man was severely bitter
by dog to-day. The animal tore his
throat, making an ugly cash fully six
inches.
Interest still continues towards thu
wool convention, to be held here on
June 16. Wool men from all thu
wooden counties are expected to at
| tend
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
IRELAND.

SLIGO, May 24.-At the inquiry to-
day into the Tubbercury conspiracy
for the murder of landlords, Patrick
Delany, the inyincible informer, de-
posed that lyman the alleged mo
One, was present at the Phoenix
Park murders, and that Brennan, ex-
secretary OF the land league, was a
member Of the Fenlan directory. De-
lany also gave an account of how he
was one of the party who went to,
shoot Detective Sheridan under the
orders of the league Leaders. In IDS
opinion the members of the Fe,nian
organization were encouraged Is COM
NIT crime.
Witness testified that since I've was
last examined he had bee0 taken to
Birmingham, where he Identified DAILY
as being president of Che of the meet :
ings in Tubercury. Where witness was
made fenia1 centre in 1878.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
U. S. GRANT, JR.

NEW YORK, May 22.-In three suits
commenced in the supreme court
against a. w. Dimmick e Co., bro
kers, attachment was granted against
the firm property-first, by Andrew F.
Underhill, to recover $22,275, losses
sustained in purchases and sales by
plaintiff at the instigation Of the de-
PENDANTS; second, by DR.. Delos p.
Phelps and VIM. Hanna, to recover
$79,G66; third, by Wilberforce Sully,
for $124,744. Attachments were
granted in each case, on the ground
that the firm disposed of its property
with intent to defraud creditors, by
postponing the payment of claims of
the general creditors until individuals
were paid.
Three affidavits were made to day
against Ferdinand Ward, by j. Nelson
Tappan, Mr.. Tappan's son, and Mr..
Bingham.
Rumors are floating in Wall street
this afternoon, but traced to no relia-
BILE source, that U. S. Grant, jr., has
left for Canada.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

ent circumstances, to definitely deter
mine up n any eXteation. President
Sealey declared that the probable
fouE dation for the reports TO the effect
his read was about TO extend their
lines was the fact that the question
has been discussed by the directory,
and was still III abeyance. 1t is well
known that strong delegation of
leading men from Paris, Lamar coun-
ty, have waited upon the directory
and strongly urged the extension of
the road from Dallas to Paris. and
have offered liberal inducements. 1t
is generally believed that if any ex-
tension is made at present it viii be
that portion of the line. AS to any
Immediate prospective action PreSi-
dent Sealey is non-cOmmunicatiVn.
GALVESTON, May 22-One of the
heaviest rain and wind storms of the
year visited Galveston to day. Ths
storm came in like one Of the furies,
and it churned the waters OF the bay
until White-capped waves beat an
grily up and down, joStling the small
crafts in lively manner. The force
of the wind was sufficiently strong, it
! is said, to change the current OF the
tide. The streets were inundated
In many residence portions Of the
city for squares the streets and even
sidewalks were submerged. During
the storm the house of Mr.. Tim
Cowan, corner of Thirty-Seventh and
avenue l, was struck by lightning, the
bolt striking and tearing the roof, and
then glancing off to another house
which was not seriously damaged
Fortunately Cowan's family were not
at home at the time. 1t was reported
that st. Patrick'S church was also
struck and slightly damaged, but this
| lanka confirmation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A SLIPPERY INDIVIDUAL

WASHINGTON, d. G. May 21.-Geo
F. Lewis, broker, doing business here
has been missing from his place Of
business since Monday morning, ahd
up to this time nothing has
been heard of him. He has
been doing a large and success.
full business, especially in petroleum
and had perhaps as large a clientage
as any broker in the city, embracing
many business men and a large mum.
Der of government clerks. 1t is said
that over five hundred persons
are involved, as customers, and
it is estimated he has in his
hands from 100000 to 100000
belonging to them. His friends
however, still express confidence in
him, and it is thought he is only of
on spree, and will return when he
gets sober. The nature and extent OF
the business done by Lewis, however,
haze given rise to many ugly reports
which naturally follow his prolonged
absence. He began business here last
June, and has conducted what is
known as Syndicate business" Gus
toners left margins with him, but he
bought and sold on his own diScre-
ton, accounting to customers for
profits when the accounts were asked.
The success Of his speculations
have been so wonderful it
has aroused suspicion since
his departure from the city.
He has paid profits on deposits
left with him amounting in many in
stances to more than fifty-ive per
cent a month. Attracted by the re-
ports of these phenomenal profits,
many persons have come forward
with their money, and some of them
say tonight they think the invest
ment is permanent one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
THE sURGING SEA!


ST. JOINS. May 24.-The French
brig, Seuorine, with tifty-three paSsen-
gers and nine of I. crew sunk to east
ward of the great banks. All per-
ished. She left st. MalOn for France
on the 18th OF March, laden with a
general cargo bound for st. Pierre,
and succumbed to the gale on the 9Th
OF May.
LATER.
NEW YORK, May "a "A special
from st. Johns says the Senorine was
Il total wreck in fifteen minutes from
the time she struck. She was caught
by fog, and The captain lost his
bearings. He was making for st.
Johns, and was going slow. When
she struck the widest disorder pre-
vailed. The officers and crew made
for the boats, leaving the passengers
to take care OF themselves. One boat,
containing twenty passengers and
some of the crew, was soon Swamped
after it got away from the steamer by
the lurchjng of the vessel. The
screams of the women were heart
rending. Most of them sank imme-
diately. The men struggled, but only
few succeeded in savin-, themselves
by catching floating Spas. The cap
tain was unable to maintain discipline
among the passengers an few we g
able to save themselves. Many chung
to the rigging after the first shock,
thinking the yesstl would stand the
strain ,tl,tl they might be picked up
when the fog cleared, but when the
vessel went to pieces they were all
lost.
ST. JOHN, n. F., May 24.-The fol-
lowing are the only details obtainable
of the loss OF the French brig, Senior
inc: The vessel left st. Molo on the
1stof March (not 5th, as previously re-
ported, laden with salt, provisions, a
general cargo, and bound for st.
Pierre. She had the ships company,
nine hands all told, and thirty-two
| French bankers. About April 20, she
was signalled in a drift in the eastern
edge of the great banks. A few days
later, a strong gale arose, and her
| bows and sides were crushed in by
the ice without giving any warning
carrying down every one aboard.
The British clipper schooner, Consul
lor, passed by the scene shortly after
and picked up sufficient debris and
general wreckage to identify with
certainty both the missing vessel and
her doom. The consular GSok on
board some beds, trunks, baskets and
! clothing that doubtless floated uI
from the crushed and colapsing vessel
| No further particulars ascertainable,
nor ever will be. She sank and made
| no sign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A LIVELY SCENE.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The first
bill called up in the house to-day was
senate bill granting permission to L.
K. Reynolds, United States navy, to
accept the decoration of the royal and
imperial order of Francis Joseph, from
the government of Austria, for saw
ing the lives of eleven Austrians.
Robinson, of New York, opposed
the bill, saying "dudes" of the navy
were continually asking permission
to receive decorations.
Cox, of New York, said Reynolds
saved lives at the imminent peril of
his own, and for 1t he had been insult
ed for it by this man (Robinson) here
to-day. In the course of further de-
bate Barnum accused Cox of misrep-
resentation. Cox replied that the gen.
tleman was rather too flush in his
words; that he didn't take that from
anybody and never had, and he gave
it back TO him.
Kasson said that the gentleman
from New York, (Robinson) was per-
sistent in diahonoring his own coun-
trymen by denying the praiseac oId~d
them.
Robinson, excited-@I want the
words taken down. that am a di ~ o :
orable man who violates the caI.s' II
ton and dishonorS himself | stand
by the constitution Let hsm ahh-
draw the words.
Kasson-"I Withdraw netting {
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FOrairn Rrevitins

Lord Randolph Churchill has been
unanimously reelected chairman of
the National Convention Union.
IL Is reported thai the American
international association is framing a
constitution as Free Federal State.
established on the Congo.
General Campenon, French minis
ter OF war, has refused General Thi-
Daudin permission to insert in the
PaIlslan papers denial of Prince
Bismarck's statements affecting him.
Queen Victoria is negotiating for
the purchase of the villa Nevada At
Cannes, In which Prince Leopold
breathed his last. Her intention is to
convert it into convent and chapel
In memory of the prince.
Emperor William has accented the
resignation Of Prince Bismarck from
the presid -ncy or the Prussian cabinet
and has appointed as his successor
Herr Won Boetticher, the Prussian
minister of state and imperial minis
ter OF the interior.
The William Penn pension fund.
which amounted to e4,0OO yea rly. was
commutei to 967 900. In 1890. after
the recognition CT the indep Evidence
OF the United States by Great Britain.
the heirs OF William Penn wer e voted
by parliament yearly sum OF e4,DOO
forever" as compensation for tn loss
OF their proprietary rights in Pennsyl-
van1a, and that sum has been regular
~ PAID for nearly century.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
BUTLER'S POLICY.

DETROIT, May 24.-The Evening
Journal, of this city, publishes this
afternoon the following letter from
Gen. Butler giving explicit utterance
to his views on the tariff question::
BOSTON, May 10, 1884.
To G: NJ. Hubbard, Managing Editor, Detroit
Evening Journal
Dear Sir:-There is 80 evident good
faith in your communication to me,
that break a custom in answering
specified questions as to my political
views on specific subjects. Perhaps
upon the subject Of tariff 1
can give them in word,
for never have concealed them. We
cannot have free trade in this country,
however desirable theoretically it
would be. Our country is so large,
our interests SO vast, and so much is
to be done by the general government
that for a series of years we must
raise hundreds of millions of dollars
by taxation of some sort. The only
constitutional taxation that know Of
is the direct tax in proportion to the
number of inhabitants of each state
The genious of our people will not
permit of that direct taxation, and
therefore indirect taxation must be
resorted to. From the beginning of
the government to this time taxation
by duties on imported articles has al
ways been the resort of our govern
ment except in times Of war.
For a limited period 9TH
er methods of taxation
have been tried, because duties upon
imports were insufficient. Therefore,
l favor the raising of a sufficient
amount Of revenue for the eoonomi-
cal administration of the government,
and no more, from duties upon I'M
ports, and in laying those duties to
taxing all articles of luxury up to col
lection point; to make free all raw
materials not raised or produced in this
country which enter into arts, manu-
features and the actual necessarieS of
life, and to cheaper them in every way
possible within those limits to so ju-
diciously place our duties as to best
encourage and aid American labor
and American industries; and, If /
could, / would devote the taxes upon
whisky and tobacco to a fund to pay
the remaining debts of the war only;
to-wit: to the payment Of pensions
and to the care of soldiers disabled by
the war. L do not know that l need
make any further statement upon
this topic. Very truly yours,
BENZ r BTJTLER
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM WACO.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
WACO, May 23.-The BraZos river,
which was falling last night, is again
rising, and it is feared that when the
water from the streams above here
strikes it, it will result in still more
serious damages. The neighbour God
of the Houston s. Texas Central depot,
Major Herbert's compress, on the east
side of the river, and the cotton seed
oil mills are still badly flooded, and
many poor whites and negroes are
wandering about houseless, awaiting
the subsiding OF the floods. Money is
being raised for the benefit of East
Waco's destitute sufferers. Intelli-
gence is coming in from different di-
rections of additional washouts along
the railroads. There were no trains
on the Central to-day. In many places
men at work repairing the damaged
track were compelled by the rising
waters to abandon the undertaking.
WACO, May 22.-The biggest ris
ever known has taken place in the
Brazos. Gen. Ross says it is one foot
above the flood of 1854, which was the
highest water since Ress settled here
in 1847. All of East Waco is sub
merged, and there is great loss of
property, but no casualties reported
so far. One house was washed off
from East Waco. Ross is just in
from his farm, and says the water is
ten feet over the most of it, and that
the Speight and Coke farms are the
only ones on the river below that will
escape. There are no trains running
on the Central or Narrow Gauge now,
and the water is over the track at the
Central depot. A bad break III the
Missouri-Pacific bank near the east
end of the bridge, necessitates a
transfer here. The water was within
four feet of the top of the Missouri
Pacific piers, but it has fallen five feet
since l p. M, and is still falling.
Many negroes and poor people are
driven from their homes in East
Waco, and on the bottom farms.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM PALESTINE.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
PALESTINE, May 22-The jury in
the case of the state against w. p.
Galloway, former International sta
ton agent here, charged with embez-
ceiling about five thousand dollars
of the company's funds, brought in a
verdict of guilty to-day, and assessed
the penalty at two years. The case
lasted four days, and the jury were
out twenty-four hours. There were
able council on both sides, including
eX-attorney General Walton for the
defence. An appeal will be taken.
There are large washouts all along
the International, as result of the
terrible rain storms of the last few
days. Only the constant vigilance of
Harris, and large
force of men, prevented serious losses.
No trains the last two days, and none
expected this week.
The International repair shop here
has ordered its hands out to repair
damage to the road.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
.CHICAGO's CONGRESS.


CHICAGO, May 21.-The representa-
tives in attendance upon the national
industrial congress began their session
here this forenoon. The attendance
was light, only forty-two delegates
being present. I. d. Curtis, of SYRIA
cuse, n. Y, was elected temporary
chairman. On taking the chair he de-
livered an address in strong advocacy
of protection, and declared the saliva
ton of American industries rested in
their making common fight against
the advocacy of free trade, prospect
i've of political party lines. The ma
jority of the delegates present repre-
sent the beet sugar, sorghum, jute,
flax and salt industries, and they urge
upon the national republican and
democratic conventions necessary pro-
lection laws to prevent their destruc-
ton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
LEWIS HEARD FROM.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-News has
been received from Lewis, the missing
broker, and his affairs in New York
are said to be in very promising con-
dition. All his property in this city
has been attached, and his Office is IN
the hands OF deputy marshall. The
disappearance OF Lewis was the sub
ject of general comment about the de-
pots to-day, as many clerks invested
in various oil speculations with him,
and were anxious to learn the phases
Of the matter. A number OF deposit
ors with Lewis refer to Col. BurnSides,
disbursing clerk of the post office de-
partment, as one who advised this
opportunity of making money. They
believe he acted from a friendly mo-
tive toward them, and that he was
making deal OF money himself. Col.
Burnside left last night for New
York, and said he was very much dis
turbed on account of the losses Of his
friends. He will endeavor, as far as
possible, to protect those who acted
under his advice. The embarrassment
of large number of depositors, who
were principally persons of limited
means, form the subject of great
deal of talk as the facts gradually leak
out. Several business men are re-
ported to have invested as high as six
and eight thousand dollars in the con-
| parn