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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Good Political Programme.

CHICAGO, March 29.-The state
convention of the labor and grange
organizations to-day adopted a plat
form of principles to be presented to
the democratic and republican parties
at their state conventions, and ask
their adoption as the price of the
votes to be controlled by the conven.
ton, and in the event of both refusing
the executive committee is enpow-
cred to recall the convention for the
purpose of putting third ticket in
the field. Among the principles emu
merated are the abolition of prison
contract labor, an enactment of an
eight hour law, prevention of teaching
children trades out Of industrial
schools, clause for the prevention of
monopolies in land by foreigners and
favoring compulsory legislation for
the better regulation Of railroads; also
for boards of arbitration between en-
ployer and employee, making the en-
ployer liable for any injury or loss Of
life to employee; weekly payments to
workmen, the adjustment of the
truck system, and the suppression of
corners in trade and corn speculations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
BELTON.
snec,al Te,e,r.an TO The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BELTON, March 28.-Sheriff Full
Ter arrested Lon Roberts near
Eeorgetown to-day and brought him
here. He had stolen numerous cattle
in this county, and taken them to
Taylor and sold them.
The present term of the district
court will probably send him to
Huntsville.
VIM. Northcut has sufficiently re-
covered from his wounds to be
brought here and lodged in jail.
There will be two c9Ses of assault to
commit murder against him, and one
for resisting officers. If he gets JUS
tice his term in the penltentlary will
be long one.
Mayer 81 Calm, of Galveston, at
tached the saloon of j. Y. Burk to-
day for claim of $3.50. He had been
sending whiskey to the country in
kegs and barrels, which aroused the
suspicion of the creditors. They
found al that had been sent out and
levied on it, as well as the stock in the
SDlOOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
An Errand of Mercy.

ST. LOUIS, March 28.-Gen. Beck
with, of the United States commissary
department, has received orders from
the secretary of war, this evening, to
purchase 10000 rations for diStribu-
ton among the flood sufferers of the
lower Mississippi river, and forward
them speedily as practicable. Two
United States steamers viii be turned
over to Gen. Beckwith by Gen.
Ernest, for service, and they will be
loaded with supplies Immediately.
The society of the Red Cross, through
it's local secretary here, A. NJ. Leslie,
will also send a steamer from here on
the same errand of mercy. She will
be partly loaded here, and will fill out
at Cairo, where Miss Clara Barton
will place on board supplies left over
from the Ohio river stock, and will &C
company the steamer on the southern
trim
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
MASON.

speciai Telegram to The Statesman.
MASON, March 28.-Quite an excite
ment exists here on account of the
announcement of new ticket for
county officers. Some of our best
men are on the ticket, and they expect
to have walk through.
Several cattle trades are reported.
Prices given, thirteen and seventeen,
and a chance to go still higher:
Business is improving, and build
ings are going up rapidly.
Round up commences on the twelfth
OF next month.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03

DENVER, Col, March 28.-Probably
fifty buildings of all sorts were I'M
rooted here by yesterdays wind storm.
About midnight a portion Of the rear
wall of the Lindell house was blown
in. The guests were previously
warned of the danger and escapcd in
jury. The exposition building was
partially unroofed. A young man
named Wood was struck by falling
wall on 28th and Curtis streets and
extricated in an unconscious condi-
ton. He will probably die. The
coach circle road was blown from the
track near the Flemming suburban
station, and one person seriously hurt
The damage throughout the city will
probably not exceed $500 20 to $4,000
AT Cheyenne the wind reached a We
locity Of fifty-six miles an hour, but
no serious damage was done.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03

" disGgure her. She is suffering a
great deal from its effect
The city council tonight receded
from its refusal to liberate Nellie
Blacu, the fallen woman, confined for
a long time in the calaboose unable to
pay fine of 500, and was serving
out the same at so cents per day. She
has been sick in the filthy
den called a city prison,
and the city physician reported
her in dying condition several days
ago, but six of the eight aldermen
voted against renting the fine. a
city paper took the matter up. and
handled the council in the pialnest
kind of English, appealing for the wo-
man. They ask why in the name OF
humanity she be not allowed to die
where she was? The result is, the
woman was liberated, she agreeing 10
leave the city as soon as able. Her re-
cnVnrU iS Doubtful
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Mere Ice GOrges..

BISMARCK, Dak., March 28.-The
ice gorge here extends from Sibley
Island, five miles below, to a point as
far above the city as can be seen with
a strong glass, probably ten miles.
The ice is very thick, some cakes
containing acres. There are nine
steamers tied up at the ievee, and
escape of any of them will be mirac
ulous. The ice has showed
them solidly against the shores. The
ice moved this afternoon, increasing
the hole in the steamer Black Hills,
and she sunk. Loss, $4,000. Be
tween the bridge and Mandan three
miles of railroad track is covered
with ice and water. The flood is now
within six feet of the high water of
1881. Bismarck is fifty-siX feet above
and the river is still rising.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Fatal Sheen Disease.

New CoMERsTowN, o., March Is
A peculiar malady, termed grub" is
Just now carrying off many she ep in
this section, and sad havoc is being
made among the flocks Of some of our
wool growers. 1t is very destructive,
and one egg of the worm, deposited
in the nostril of the sheep IN July or
August, by a peculiar kind of fly,
matches out grubs in March, which be-
gins burrowing towards the brain,
which, when penetrated, kills the ami
NAL at once. There is no known rem
edy for it. The worm is about the
SIZE of a common grub worm, and has
a gimlet-like appearance same as that
worm. Richard King, a prominent
farmer has, already lost thirty of his
finest sheep, and other farmers have
lost nearly their entire stock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Floods Eyervwhere

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 28.-
The commissioner of Indian affairs
has received the following dispatch
from Indian Agent Lincoln, at Fort
Belknap, Indian reservation, Montana,
dated March 9th:
Fort Belknap is partly under
water. We are camped on a hill near
by. Not very much danger yet, but
there is fair prospect of the agency
buildings being swept away, as the
river is cutting channel close to the
fort. Give me permission to purchase
tents"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
SAN MARCOS.
Fostering Art-Encouraglng Busi-


ness.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN MARCOS, March 29.-The San
Marcos Art company opened their new
gallery to-day to the public, which
will be success. Many people gath
cred in, examining the specimens of
fine work of art, The rooms are fine.
ly finished and furnished with the
best lenses and accessories that can be
had in the United States, far eclipsing
anything San Marcos has ever had
The people should feel proud
of this new accession to the town, and
should patroniZe and encourage the
the same. Mr.. Riley, the operator, and
one of the proprietorS, is a genial,
warm-hearted gentleman, and fine
artist, and no doubt will give good
satisfaction and make many friends.
G. G. Weems has opened a first-class
grocery store in the Donaldson build
ing, on the northeast corner of the
square. Mr.. Weems is a prominent
business man, and no doubt will have
abundant success in this new enter
prise.
j. F. Travis opened an auction room
this afternoon.
Messrs. Richards 81 Hutchins have
sold out their skating rink to Mr..
Bell, and it is quite an enjoyment yet
to the young folks Of the city.
The town was crowded with people
from the surrounding country, and
merchants were doing lively bust
ness to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
GALVESTON JOTTINGS.
Chicken Fanclers-Surf Bathing
Judge MOrrell.

GALVESTON, March 28.-An effort
is being made tn or-'r'2e IN this city
an association @ G.. 49, anciers. 1t
is proposed to Die PIT on
the be- Oh, and dul itmmer TO
have a tournament, =. I;ch birds
from Dallas, Fort Worth and other
Texas cities will be entered. Inter
state contests are also being agitated,
correspondence has been opened with
parties in Tennessee and Kentucky,
who express a strong desire to come
to Galveston, if extended sufficient in
ducements.
Surf bathing has commenced. The
temperature of the water is delightful,
but somewhat unpleasant sensation
is experienced from the relatively
chilly atmosphere.
A meeting of the members OF the
bar of the United States courts was
held here to-day, and unanimously
adopted resolutions paying touching
tribute to the memory OF the late
j Judge Morrill,.
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the collection of his fare. Powell
wanted to get off at Gillian, but the
conductor told him the train never
stopped there. After the conductor
had gone into the next car. Powell
overlook him, garIoting him from
behind, and attempted to cut his
throat with a pocket knife. He sue
ceeded in cutting deep slit in each OF
Dunsmore's cheeks before the latter
could break away. DunsmOre, who
has use of but one hand, then struck
Powell two blows, after which they
were separated. Later Dunsmore
borrowed a revolver, and, going in
where Powell was sitting, compelled
him to surrender his knife and throw
up his hands. When the train reached
Glasgow, Powell was turned over to
the authorities, and will no doubt re-
ceiye the punishment he merits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Fatal Dynamite.

CHESTER, Pa, March 29.-The ny
tro-glycerine house of the Repauno's
chemical works at Thompson's Point,
New Jersey, opposite this city, ex-
ploded at 1920 o'clock this morning,
and it is supposed seven or eight men
were killed, including Lamot Dupont.
vice-president of the company, w: N
Hill, superintendent, and Mr.. Nor
cross, compounder of dynamite. A
tug was this morning dispatched tC
this city for surgeons, and returned
with a number. Many houses in thi;
city were badly shaken by the ex.
plosion. The Repauno works wer'
among the largest dynamite manufac
turing houses in the country, and were
operated largely by the Duponts, o.
DELAWARE
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
THE FLOODS.
Alarming in the Extreme {!

MINNEAPOLIS, March 28.-The
Journals Bismarck special says: The
gorge has formed again at Sibley
island, and the water is covering the
low lands on both sides of the river.
There is three feet of water on one
portion of the Northern Pacific track
on the west side OF the river, aud it is
also heaped up with ice in several
places. No trains are likely to pass
for several days. The steamer Behan
was wrecked by the ice last night, and
is going to pieces. A hole was
knocked in the steamer Black Hills.
A fall is reported from the gorge
above Washington. This morning it
broke, and now the river is rising rap
idly, and the flood is bearing down
great masses of ice. The situation is
alarming in the extreme.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 2S.-The
Joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the constitution to extend the
right of suffrage to women, was re-
ported favorably from the committee
on woman suffrage, by Senator
Palmer to-day. 1t provides that the
legislatures Of the several states be
asked to ratify the following article,
which is proposed as an amendment
to the constitution:
Section 1.-The right of citizens
of the United States to vote
shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States, or by any state, on ac-
count of sex.
Sec. Congress shall have power.
J by appropriate legislation, to enforce
the provisions of this article.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Dakota Torrents.

BISMARCK, March i28.-The gorge
which formed here this morning still
holds, and extends several miles above.
The ice is very thick; the low lands on
both sides of the river are submerged,
and body of water and ice is now
running over the land between the
bridge and Mandan. Hart river has
backed up and repetition of the flood
of 1881 is feared. All communication
by rail west is now cut off. Wash
burne reports say the river is still ris-
inc and full of ice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Beware of Pork!

PITTsBURG, Pa, March Pa mi
croscopic eXamination of Mrs. Mary
SchultieS's limb, who died from symp-
toms of trich1nG at Westmorelaud
county this week, shows it full OF par
asites. Worms. under the microscope,
were found in all stages of develop
ment. Ludwig Schultits and the Gal
lea family of six, who ate pork at the
same time, are all in a very serious
condition, and it is probable Schulties
and four of the Gallea family will die.
The former is in comatose state. He
is unable to swallow solid food; can
not open his mouth or move his arms
from his side. Louis Engleible and
Sylvester Schulties, who also pa, took
OF the diseased meat, are cOnvalescent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
SAN MARCOS.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN MARCOS, March 2S.-Major Nc
Kie. one of the first settlers in this
county, and one of our best citizens,
died this morning. Everybody regrets
the genial old pion> er's demise.
Joe Witty, charged with homicide.
was admitted to bail in $500. Being
unable to raise the collateral, he went
to prison.
Mrs. E. p. Reynold, ill for some
time, is fast recovering.
Mrs. Hoffheinz, who recently met
with severe accident in stepping Off
a train, is convalescent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Woman's Rights in Congress-.

WASHINGTON, March 28.-In the
senate to-day, Palmer, from the COM
mittee on woman's suffrage, reported
favorably joint resolution proposing
an amendment to the constitution to
extend the right of suffrage to wo-
men.
Cockrell said this was the action of
a majority of the committee. A mi
nority would hereafter present their
views. The joint resolution was
placed on the calendar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03

WASHINGTON, March 28.-The de-
partment of state has received copy
of the proposed treaty between Great
Britain and Portugal, by which Amer
lean interests on the Congo are effect
cd. 1t is understood the terms of the
treaty are not in accordance with the
Presidents views on the subject, as
expressed in his last annual message.
The treaty will therefore be referred
to the senate committee on foreign re-
latiOnS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
SWITZERLAND.
ruE ANARCHISTS May STAY

THE ANARCHISTS MAY STAY.
BERNE, March 28.-The authorities
have suspended the order directing the
expulsion from Switzerland OF the
German anarchists Kennel, Schulze,
Liar and Falk, who have been in
communication with the Vienna as
sassins, Schumacher and Kammerer.
Austria will be allowed to demand
their extradition on the ground that
Kammerer has been recognized as an
accomphce in the murder of Herr Cis-
art a Vienna banker.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
AduIterated Food, Etc.

WASHINGTON, March 29.-The
house committee on commerce to-day
agreed upon bill providing for the
inspection of meats for expectation,
and prohibiting the importation of
adulterated articles of food or drink.
The committee adopted that portion
of the senate bill recently reported
from the senate committee on foreign
relations, which referred to adulter-
ated food and drink. The clause in
the senate bill proposing retaliation
when determinations are made
against any product of the United
States by foreign powers was dis
agreed to,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
RUSSIA.
,IGNs OF TROUBLE.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 28.-De
Giers, minister of foreign affairs, has
made overtures to Bismarck, of Ger
many, and Count Kelnoky, of Austria
Hungary, with the view of ascertain
ing whether they don't deem the time
opportune to submit the Egyptian
question to conference of the Euro
pean powers for settlement. 1t is said
DE Giers, during his recent visits to
Berlin and Vienna, insisted upon the
abrogation of the Paris convention OF
1856 relating to the Bosphorus, IS a
condition OF England's possession OF
the SueZ canal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Came Home to Die.

GALVESTON, March 28.-Four years
ago John Goreon, hale, hearty young
man, lett home here and since then
has been a wanderer, no one knows
where. To-day he was brought in a
hack from the depot to his mothers
home, helped into the house, and died
within ten minutes afterward. Mrs.
Gordon testified at the inquest that
she did not know her son was sick I'M
til a week ayo, when she received a
letter from him at Bay st. Louis say
ing he had a bad cough. She did not
know he was coming home until he
reached her house. THE jury found
death the result of consumption.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
SAN ANTONIO.
Gold and Silver Discovery, Etc.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, March 29.-Jake
Sommers, reported as missing few
days 92o, returned to-day and has ar
ranged his affairs satisfactorily.
on the ranch of L. w. Heard, of Llano
county.
The Knights of Pythias are arrang-
ing a grand entertainment to celebrate
the second anniversary of the estab-
lishment of lodge in this city April
18th.
A party of Western Union Tele.
graph officials will leave tomorrow
noon for Austin, Fort Worth and
Dallas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Augustus ScheIl,s Death.

NEW YORK, March 29.-At meet
ing of the board of directors of the
Western Union Telegraph company
to-day resolutions on the death of
Augustus Schell, a member of the
board, were passed.
President Green was authorized to
communicate the action to the family
of deceas1 i, and express heartfelt
sympathy and coincidence in their
great bereavement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
EGYPT.

THE ENGLISH TROOPS RETURN.
SUAKIM, March 28-The Tenth
Hussars, York and Lancaster regi-
ment, and the Irish Fusiliers, have en-
barked for home.
The sheiks of Samarar, Danilete and
the Hoorah tribes, who represent 5000
people living between Suakim and
Kassala, have come in and offered to
assist in the capture of O5man Digna,
whose prestige has been destroyed.
SEND OUT CHURCHILL.
SUAKIM, March 29.-The sheik has
asked that a British governor be ap-
pointed for Tokar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
A Pension with a Romance.

WASHINGTON, March 28.-At the
evening session the house passed
twenty-five pension bills, among them
one giving a pension of S. month to
the widow of Major James B. Stead
man, of Toledo, Ohio, and bill grant
ing pension to Mrs. Sarah E. E.
Seeleye, who served as soldier for
three years under the assumed name
of Franklin Thompson, and whtn
sick and about to be sent to the hos
pital, deserted to escape detection OF
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Extreme Measures.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 29.-The
select council to-day adopted resolu-
lions directing the institution of legal
proceedings against the American
Rapid and the Bankers 81 Merchants
Telegraph companies to recover the
amount of bonds of both corporations,
and the forfeiture of their poles and
wires, by reason of their consolidation
in violation of law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
For Infldel anil Chrisiian Alike.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 28.-The
judiciary committee reported favora-
bly, the senate bill providing that dis
belief in God shall not discredit wit
ness. The same committee report
adversely bills repeating all laws
which initiate against the equality of
personal rights on account of religious
disbelief, and requiring newspaper ar
ticles to be signed by witnesses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
ST. PauPs Troubles.

ST. PAUL, MINI, March 28.-An
ice gorge has formed in front of the
city just above the Wabash street
bridge, between the Minnesota boat
club island and the east side. This
threw the channel over on the west
side of the island, and the floating ice
soon sawed away two piers of the
bridge, but no further damage. Efforts
were made this evening to blow up
the gorge, but so far not successful
1t is feared the river will cut new
channel on the west side of the island,
and compel the city to build a new
bri6Ua
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the vatican, where at present the most
onerous duties pre-occupy all
the cardinals. Professor S. Bar
retti, nephew of Cardinal
5. Barreth, will become American
secretary to the progranda, to succeed
Signor Covicheon, who will shortly
be consecrated an archbishop in the
American church, and will then go as
apostolic delegate to Peru.
EARTHLY AGITATION,
NAPLES, March 29,-There was an
earthquake this morning in the Island
OF lschia. Houses were shaken, and
many fell to the earth in ruins during
the shock, killing number of per-
sons
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BELTON.
A Variety Of Dots.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BELTON, March 29.-The land suit
of Wood VS.. Chamberlin, which has
been on trial for three days, was deci-
ded to-day in favor of plaintiff.
The work of the grand jury is be-
coming charming to the law breakers.
Judge Rimes adjourned court to-
day until Monday, and left for Marlin
to spend Sunday at home,
Work on the water works is pro.
crossing rapidly.
A great many country people in
town to-day and business good.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
Journalistic Privileges.

ST. LOUIS, March 29.-The indict-
ments against Henry w. Moore, man.
aging editor, and Clarence White, re-
porter, of the Post-Dispatch, for
abstracting court records, were nolle
pressed in the criminal court to-day.
These indictments grew out of the
publication in the Post-Dispatch of
an investigation by the grand jury
into the gambling ring, and caused a
great sensation at the time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
GERMANY.

SARGENT WILL NOT BE SIGHTED
BERLIN, March 25.-Seyeral news
papers here assert that Minister Sar-
gent has declined to accept the ap.
pointment as minister at st. Peters
burg. They say he intends to retire
from the diplomatic service and re-
turn to the United States with the ex-
pectation of re-entering the senate.
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He Ought to be Explicit.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 20
Secretary Frelinghuysen received the
following telegram this evening from
w. w. Astor, United States minister
to Italy:
"RoME, March 29.-Frelinghuysen,
secretary of state, Washington, ID. C.:
College is exempted from propaganda
sale. [Signedl AsToR."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-03
LOCKHART.
Grand JnrK-A New Trial.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
LoCKHART, March 29.-The grand
Jury have been in session all the week,
end adjourned to-day until next Mon
day. They returned seven bills yes
terday.
Two men sentenced to the peniten-
tiary last week were granted a new
trial to-day.