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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
IDLE MEN.

ST. LOUIS, May At was thought the eight
hour agitation in this city had expended itself
during the first three days of the month, but de-
velopments today show that it is not yet on the
wane. Thirty employees of the Ramlose shoe com
pany struck this morning for ten hours pay for
eight hours work. About 20J men and boys in the
employ of the ST. Louis cooperage company de-
manded eight hours work and no reduction in pay.
Being refused they walked out A hundred men
working for the Southern white lead works de
manded reduction of hours and continuation of
the old rate of wages. This being refused the men
struck Sixty coal beavers in the employ of the ST.
Louis gaslight company struck, being refused ten
hours pay for eight hours work. Ii is estimated
there are 1000 idle men in the city, their demands
upon their employees for the eight hour system
having been refused.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
TIER OF THE COMMITTEE.
To the general executive board of the Knights of
Labor of America:


Labor of America:
The testimony taken to-day by the congressional
investigating committee shows cOnclusively that
very serious losses to the commercial, agricultural
and other interests of the entire country have re-
suited from the labor troubles upon the lines Of
railroads belonging to the southern SYSTEM and
other railroads in the states of Illinois, Missouri,
Kansas, Arkansas and Texas and, that the result
of said troubles is, that large number of persons
not directly connected herewith have been thrown
out of employment
Unwilling at this time to express any opinion in
regard to the causes which produce this lament
able condition of affairs, to indicate wnere the
blame lies for its continuance, and animated solely
by a desire to render all the assistance in our
power in the endeavor to restore peace individual
happiness and commercial prosperity to citizens
of the country, and particularly of the five states
above named, we hereby respectfully but earnestly
request you as American citizens, having the vel
fare of our common country at heart, to adyi 70
through proper official channels discOntinuing
of the strike upon the railways hereinbefore men
toned, and to waive the question whether the EN-
ployes or the officers of the corporations were JUS
tiabe to the decision of that public opinion which
may be formed wheu the congressional committee,
which has taken the matter under investigation.
shall have completed its work Feeling assured
that compliance with this request will merit for
yOur board and for those who may act in conform
ity with your council, the appreciation of the peo-
Die of the United States. We remain your Obdient
servants (Signed) A. &. Curtin, w. H. Grain Jas.
II. Outhwaite A. Parker, Jas. Buchanan, D. W
Stewart.
THE REPLY
HURsT's HoTRL, ST. LOUIS, May 3, 1886
| To Hon.A G. Curtin, w. II. Grain, Jas. II. 0nth-
| waite, A. c. Parker, las Buchanan, j. w. Stew
| at:
| Gentlemen-Your communication Of May was
| placed before the joint executive board, and the
| following resolutions were adopted:
| Resolved, that the communicate IN from the s)n
| gressional committee and their request be granted
The time for calling the strike on will be left to tht
general executive board, in view of the fact tha
! the business interests of the country suffering
and the knights of Labor having the interest of the
whole people at heart, willingly comply Will
the request of the nations Representatives and tha
O. the citizens committee Of St. Louis declare thi;
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06

The employment of capable detective
force is the best safeguard against cattle
stealing. The Northwest Texas Cattle
Raisers association has tried it with satis-
factory results. Through its corps Of de-
tectives six cattle thieves were safely
landed in the penitentiary last year. The
range has been practically rid of maraud-
ers. 1t is believed that this method of
dealing with offenders will be more Of 4
fectual preventive than Judge Lynch
Kentucky hemp.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
SHOT HIMSELF.

Special Telegram TO The Statesman.
SHERMAN. May 3.-B. Swartzout, assistant post
MASTER who had been attending TO his duties all
day, little after o'clock this afternoon stepped
out of the post Office short distance In the rear OF
the building and fired bullet through his head.
The ball tore frightful hole In his head, passing
entirely through He was dead when picked up.
Mr. Swartzout came here from Laplata, Mo, In
March, to be assistant postmaster, bringing very
kigh letters of recommendation. lie was N ason
and Odd Fellow. No cause is known for the act
except depression produced by i'll health His
wife Is crazed with grief. She is sister OF
County Commissioner Gibbs, of DenisoD, and has
been here but few days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
TIE Chicago STRIKE.

90 atfCAGo, May 4.-The Mccormick reaper works
Opened as usual this morning. fully onehalf of the
men returning to work despite the intimidation
aud bloodshed of yesterday. special force of po-
lice was on duty to protect the men, but their
vices were not needed, as the anarchists and their
seen.
a strong detail of police are on duty at the cen
tra station and the entire force is held in reserve
Tor any sudden call for their services.
A crowd Of Bohemians, Poles and Germans be-
gan to assemble on the prairie, in the southwestern
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
CnNsIrMprION.

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succumb to this terrible and fatal disease, which
is daily winding its fatal coils around thousands
who are nnconscious of its deadly presence, Dr.
Pierdes Golden Medical Discovery will cleanse
and purify the blood of scrofulous impurities, and
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CONSUMPTION and kindred affections, with mum
eroub testimonials Of cures Address, Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
LAKE SHORE MEN,

CHICAGO, May 3.-The Lake Shore men in the
freight houses made demand this morning for
increased wages. They were willing to work ten
hours day. The company was given until May
to return answer.
Four carloads of imported men were set to
work in the Western Avenue freight house of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railroad this
morning
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
IRONS EXPELLED.

CHICAGO, May 3.-The Inter-ocean this morning
says:
''An executive committeeman, G. V. Verbech re-
turned from St. Louis last night. He says the
knights of Labor have expelled Martin Irons be-
cause he refused to obey Powderly's orders, and
for the reason tnat he stubborny refuses to arbi-
trate Verbech appears to be much distressed, and
refuses to give anv details The matter has been
kept a secret thus far, but it will probably be made
public through general order to-day"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06

"Yes; shall break the engagement" she said,
folding her arms and looking defiant; sit Is really
to much trouble to converse with him: he's as deaf
as post, and talks as If he had a mouthful of
mush. Besides, the way he hawks and spits Is dis
gustingly'n "Don't break the engagement for that;
tell him to take Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t
will cure him completely" ''Well I'll tell him.
do hate to break it OF, for in all other respects
he's quite too charming OF course 1t cured ltJ
catarrh,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
rwn 1EN MouNDED.

Special Telegram 10 the Statesman.
CAIsgsyuLE, May 3.--Sherih Hill to-day
brought in and lodged in Jail Ben Pierce, who was
severely wounded Saturday afternoon In hght
with Deputy Sheriff Faulkner and posse of clti-
sns Pierce and another n an were driving lot
of horses through the county, which the citizens
thought were stolen. They went TO examine the
horsee. when the two men opened fire, severely
wounding Officer Faulkner. The fire was returned,
and the two thieves fled. Pierce was 30 severely >
wounded that he went TO farm house and gave
himself up. II is thought he will die. The light
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
RIVAL AssoCIATIONs.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, May A move is on foot to compro-
mise the difference between the two fair associa-
tons, The terms cannot be given, but the general
understanding is that the Dallas state fair grounds
"No l, will be fixed up and donated to the city
as a park. The Texas state fair grounds, No. :,
are TO be fixed for permanent fair in Dallas.
Members of the associations express the hope and
belief that an agreement would be made and the
difficulty settled,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
THE ATTEMPT AT CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI May 3.-There was not much vigor
in the attempt to inaugurate general strike here.
About 300 men employed as freight handlers at the
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton, Cincinnati, In
dianapolis, St. Louis & Chicago, and Little
Miami roads are idle because of the demand for an
increase of thirty cents day. At other roads the
men are at work.
out
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06

being ont three hours brought In a verdict of
guilty, with sentence of two years in the peni-
t-ntentiary. His counsel made very strong de
fense, and tried in every way to break down the
testimony: they will move for new trial
Isaac Farris was to-day convicted of burglary In
the district court, and sent up for five years His
crime was theft of about thirty bushels of wheat
from Mr.. Clark, of this county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
NEW TOWN OF SANTA ANNA.
lnaciaI TaIa0ratn IN the Statesman

SANTA ANNA, May 4.-The sale of town lots
took place here to-day, about S22j0 worth being
sold. There was very little excitement. Bidders
seemed cool and deliberate, with cool judgment.
They brought from $50 to 500 each. The Santa
Fe ran special train from Brownwoed aud Cole
man, returning Immediately after the sales.
There were over 1000 people present, several from
Galveston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Brenham
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
THE PORK PACKERS.

CHICAGO, May 4-A monster meeting of packing
hour committees returned reports and the result Is
learned to be as follows: Thirteen firms will here
after allow ten hours pay for eight hours work,
and four will allow nine hours pay for eight
hours work. 1t IL exected that .he remaining
firms will soon acceed to the demand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
MuRDERaAT HOUSTON.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HOUSTON, May 3.-rhis Afternoon at 2o'clock
John Dow snot and killed Henry BraxtOn In
Louisiana street. Both men are negroes The
killing was on account Of Braxtons intimacy with
Dow's wife. The murderer made his escape, but
surrendered about midnight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
CABINET MAKERS.

pnLADELpRIA, May 4.-Seven hundred cabinet
makers, of forty-six shops, went to work this
on the new time schedule of eight hours
per day, and in some cases an increase of wages,
ranging from 10 to 20 per cent Three hundred
men, from sixteen shops, remain out.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
TWO MURDERS.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

BROWNSVILLE, May 4.-To-day the body of an
unknown man, of American nationality was found
six miles below here, II showed evidence of be-
ing murdered The remains are apparently those
of a laboring man. and appear to have been dead
several days,
Eusrbo Abaes, horse thief, was shot and killed
yesterday by the sheriff. The body was recovered
to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
THE HoMGopATHIsrs.
Special Telegram TO The Statesman.


SAN ANTONIO, May 4.-The third annual meeting
of the Homeopathic Medical association opened
its session this morning at 10 o'clock, in the Nav
erick building with about twenty-five delegates in
attendance. An appropriate address OF welcome
was delivered by the president, DIR. Joseph Jones,
of this city, after which routine basiness was taken
up. The association will meet again
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
ASKING PROTECTION.

CHICAGO, May 3.-The Wabash officials this
morning sought the protection of the United
States autorities, to enable them to move freight
The Wabash began hiring men this morning. They
imported fifteen or twenty from outside towns,
and set them to work guarded by a squad of police
In he Rock Island out-freight house, nearly all
the men are at work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
ANoTHER ENCAMPMENT.
neclal TeIepram 70 the Statesman.

LAMPAsAs, May 4.-Lampasas will hold mill
tary encampment early in July. All arrangements
are completed and enough money paid In TO make
II grand success. Every military company in the
atate will be invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
BIG NUMBERS.

CHICAGO, May at was estimated last night
that 10000 of the 225,000 wage-workers in Chicago
have already profted by the eight hour movement,
About 5000 are supposed to be out on strike
this morning
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
ADVICE no MOTHERS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind .colic, and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. 25c. bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
TUENON-UNIOS MEN.

CHICAGO, MAY 3.-The Burlington freight houses
were thrown open shortly after o'clock but no at
tempt was made to drive the non.union freight
handlers from the houses. The company had full
force at work and was taking all the freight that
could be delivered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
CRIMINAL CASES.
;necial Telegram 10 the statesman.

SptCIHI IeIt2TdIn 70 IIt oIHIV5IHaH'
SHERMAN, May 4.-The jury in the case OF
Young Hoosier Butler, charged with assault to
rape Sallie Jones, beautiful, but unedneated
young country gil, living at Van Alstyne, after
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Snecinl Telenrnm TO the Statesman

FoRr WORTH, May 3-The annual meeting of
the fire department was held tonight, AID after a
spirited contest the present incumbent, X. Matin,
was elected chief for the coming year. Stewart
Harrison, secretary of the State Firemen's asso-
citation, was elected secretary of the department.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
DIDN'T PAN OUT.

Special Telegram TO The Statesman.
FoRT WORTH May 4.-The tax assessors conven-
ton didn't pan ont here and II adjourned to meet at
Austin the first Monday in December.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06

VV'HuH EN FE77f w " =
writes: II am now using
HENRY'S CARBOLIC SA
ulcer, which, for the past
given me great pain. Th
only remedy / have found
me any ease: Ny ulcer '
varicose veins, and was /
durable by my medical d
however, that HENRY'i
SALyE is affecting a cur
limitations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
THE STRIKE ENDED.

ST. Louis, May 3.-Late on last Saturday night
Mr.. j. W. Hayes, Mr. VIM. Ii. Bailey and Mr.. 7. B.
Barry, members of the executive board of the
knights of Labor, met the congressional commit
e Informally. and the meeting led to the happy
is fully explained in the following correspondence
which took place:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
ssWOMANAND HER DISEASES,

is the title of an interesting illustrated treatise G0
pages) sent postpaid, 10 cents in stamps. Ad
dress Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06

Tine paper on which The SrATEsMA,s
printed is furnished by the Graf =,
Co, st. Louis. Eases
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
"TO AIMS! To Arms !

During the evening the following circular, print
ed in German, with an English translation ap-
pended, was distributed broadcast in many sections
of the city:
''Revenge! Workingmen to arms! Your mas
ters have sent out their bloodhounds, the police
They have killed the poor wretches, because, like
you, they dared to disobey the supreme will of
your bosses; they killed them because they dared
ask for shortening of the hours of toll; they
killed them to show you free American citizens
that you must be satisfied aud contented with what
ever your bosses condescend to allow you, or you
will get killed You have for years endured the
most abject humilations. You have for years suf
fered unmeasurable iniquites. Yon have en-
dured the pangs of want and hunger. Your child
rem you have sacrificed to the factory lords. In
short YOU have been miserable and ohedient
slaves all these years. Why? To satisfy the insa-
table greed and to fill the Golfers of your lazy,
thieviug masters. When you ask them now to
lessen your burdens he sends his boodhounds out
and shoots you to death. If you are men, if you
are the sons of your grandsires who have shed
their blood to free you, then you will rice in your
might and destroy this hideous monster that seeks
to destroy You To arms! TO arms!!! We call
you to arms!!i.
(Signed) "YoUR BROTHERS"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
INCENDIARY CIRCULAR.

CHICAGO, Mry Am eye witness to the strug-
gle between the policemen and socialists places the
number of the latter who We're wounded as high
as u. 1t is not thought that any were killed out,
right but the ralidity with which the wounded
were carried away by their friends, and the secrecy
maintained in regard to any connection with the
affair make the facts difficult to obtain. Joe kaes
trick is probably mortally wounded,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06

JOSIAH DAviis7s TR1Essl.s:s 1slss, !: s .ss.y 's'''y
:, a, -. -fL2totP y. n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06
y tORt

Congressman Reagan is 81 c'unasAti'i-
ventriloquist of no ordinary tOR
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06

The Prince of Wales has been reelected
grand master of the freemasons of Eng
land.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-06

PONDS EXTRACT. Men and
women will suffer from severe headache,
when ten menutes spent bathing the head
with the Extract would afford relief.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
LF0RMATTON RANTFD.

The Evening Post Of yesterday
squirms In a two column article In an
attempt to answer a few simple plain
points we made on it. We made them
in an impersonal manner, referring to
the paper. The Post says the CON-
MERCIAL HERALD "indulged in a
diatribe of v~illifcations, unsustained
assertions, falsehood, and unworthy
opinion in regard to it."
We are at a loss to know
whether the editor of the Post holds
himself responsible for what he writes
or not, and whether he intended the
paragraph as a personal insult to the
editor Of the COMMERCIAL HERALD
or not. There is a vast difference be-
tween the corporation known as the
COMMERCIAL HERALD, to whom refer
ence is made, and the editor. We
must therefore seek a little information
before proceeding farther: Is the editor
of the Evening Post responsible for
editorials appearing in its columns,
and does he intend the paragraph
quoted to have a personal bearing?
We must also ask the Post to show
wherein the charges made are not sus-
tanned by the proof. We charge that
it is opposing the nomination of Gen.
Catchings from rsvengeful motives.
Will it deny this, and show what prin.
ciple ~actuates it in opposition
to the almost universal senti-
ment of the Democratic party.
We also charge that it is Pro.
hibition nee a week for money. VIII
it deny this? If we have done it a
wrong it should state specifically the
wrong. A general charge, and a
reference to the Post has nothing to
do with the question. What the pee
pie want to know is who is right noW,
the Post in bitterly opposing the
wishes of the Democratic party, the
who own this District, and
to control it, or the COMMERCIAL
HERALD.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18

ate viii not confirm their successors
appointed by the Governor, although
it is admitted there is no reason for
the refusal to confirm except that Of
party.
The question is of that character
that it will almost certainly have 10
be decided by the people, sooner or
later. They certainly expect Off
cials to respond to their wishes and,
if they are prevented from doing SO
by an irresponsible power lodged in
the Senate. they may withdraw that
power. It's abuse, as in New York now,
has caused the people, far and wide to
ask why should confirmation of appoint
ed officials be required? Are not more
bad ends served by requiring conirma-
ton, than good ones? In the New
York case it is plain, that the will of
the majority of citizens as expressed
by Gov. Hill, is ~subverted, and officials
are kept in Office whose terms have ex-
pired.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-06-18
SOUND DOCTRINE.

"Now to arrest a possible drift from
the true moorings, to nip in the bud,
and effectually, the devices Of its enc
mics, We counsel an early assemblage
Of the Democratic Convention. Let it
send forth in no uncertain tones, and
as heretofore, its resolve and pledge to
discharge its duties; which it owes to
itself and the District. Especially does
it owe it to the negro population to pre-
serve it from that rascally leadership,
which would thrust forth its brazen
personality and outstep the Delta in
terest. TO this duty of dominating
the District, the Democratic party has
Joined the right; based upon Jealous,
faithful and beneficial administration
of public interests. We again say, that
there will be no mistake or doubt of
the Democratic party entering the list
IN the coming canvass and maintaining
itself and its ,nomiEee against all
corners; let the convention be called
soon, that it may announce its intention.
Such policy, a declaration that we are
in earnest, will sweep away all thought
of opposition to its nominee; whoever
be may be-"
The above from the Greenville
Times meets our views exactly, except
that We believe in a short rather than
a long campaign. But whatever the
Executive Committee decides upon, it
may rely upon our doing our best for
the standard bearer.