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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
BURNED BOATS.
DISASTER ON THE MISSISSIPPI
THE LOSSES.

ST. LOUIS, December 2s-The steamer Natchez,
which was burned at Cairo this morning, was
owned bv the st. Louis and New Orleans Anchor
line, and was one of the most noted steamboats, ply
mo the lower Mississippi river. She was valued
at $4,000, and insured for $4,000. The r. IL.
HAYES was stern wheel tow boat of powerful ca
pacity, and belonged to the ST. Louis and Mis-
yaIned at 900. and insured for 100000. The
barges burned we're Nos. rs, 40, "a and the Iron
Duke, and were valued at $4,000 each, and not in
sured They were owned by the same company, as
the Hayes. The Iron Duke and No. ~ were pulled
ont and sent down the river, and at last accounts
were still burning. The Iron Duke had about
10000 bushels of corn cargo. The AZ had 2,UlO
bales of cotton, and the "a had 5000 sacks of salt
and the 90 carried $50 drums OF Sold. Ihere We're
probably other cargoes not yet repor ed. All the
cargoes were insured. The loss is estimated at
S1Ol000,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
IRON AND STEEL.
PROGRESS OFTHE SOUTH IN TIL Err
PRODUCTION.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, December 2S.-The
Tradesman has received exhaustive reports from
all iron and steel plants in the south embracing
the state of Alabama. Georgia, Kentucky, Mary
land, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,
Virginia and West Virginia These reports dis
H. dnstry in the south since the census of 1880,
showing the output of the southern states for the
year 1876 to be 1882 TONS against OlS, 800 tons
Tor 1880 which is a gain in six years OF 565,2OO
tons. Alabama shows the largest increase, her
output for the present year being 3S6,0OO tons,
against 1877 900 in 1880. Missouri shows a falling
off of 5000 tons. Texas produced 1900 tons in
1856, against 5000 tons in 1880.
The Tradesman's reports indicate more pros
porous outlook for the south in 1S7, than in the
past and the signs point clearly to the fact that the
south will greatly increase in the industrial I'M
portance in iron and steel in the next two years,
and that the production of raw and merchantable
iron will be treDled before 1890.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
WEST VIRGINIA.
TERRIBLE AFFRAY AT A DA

TERRIBLE AFFRAY AT A DANCE
CHARLESTON, W. Va, December 2S-The news
reaches here of terrible ARRAY Christmas night
at Kearney's creek, mining village on New river,
in Fayette county. Mr.. LoyejOy, miner, gave a
dance, to which he invited the entire populace.
The dance was very orderly until the fumes of
liquor began to influence the brains of the young
men present There were two factions at the
dance who bore each other considerable illwill on
account of an old feud between two men named
Gilbert and Hall. The friends of both parties tried
to avoid any trouble but it was of no avail, and
finally revolyers were drawn and indiscriminate
shooting began. George Gilbert fell at the first
round riddled with bullets, and Elijah Gilbert and
John Montgomery received mortal wounds. John
Lord was also badly cut with razor. Only one of
the shooters was captured, Mike Donohue, who
was taken before Justice. During his trial Dono-
hue jumped through window and escaped.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
A CLERGYMAN THRASHES HIS
WIFE,

New YORK, December 2S,-Judge Reynolds, of
the Brooklyn city court, to-day rendered his de-
cision in the suit of Mrs. Louisa Stanton vs. her
husband, Rev Benjamin Stanton, for separation.
The judge said there was no real difficulty in ar
irving at the facts in the case. The plaintiff relied
mainly on her own testimony to establish acts of
cruelty alleged. The judge says brutal husbands
will not beat their wives in the presence of wit
nesses. The assault of February, 1885, Is corrob,-
Grated by the evidence of the neighbors who heard
her outcries and her brother, to whom she fled for
refuge. The only witnesses who impeached the
veracity of the plaintiff, were those who sympa-
thized with and aided the defendant. The judge
expressed himself as clearly of opinion the charge
of cruelty and inhuman conduct was made out,
and the plaintiff was entitled to Judgment OF sepa
ration.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
FEDERAL COURTS.
EXTENDING JURISDICTION To
STATE ELECTIONS.

INDIANAPOLIS, December 2S.-Ths morning
Judge Woods, of the Federal court, refused to
release Samuel F Perkins. the combinations wit
ness called in the election conspiracy and forgery
case on a writ of habsas corpus He also decided
the court had jurisdiction of CAGES in the Orange
county alleged election bribers. 1t was argued in
this case that because the alleged bribery did not
affect the election of congressman, the federal
court could not take cognzance of it, but the court
holds inasmuch as congressman ever voted for at
the election it has jurisdiction of crimes committed
at IT,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
MATTERS AT CISCO.
A POSTM STER WHO STEPPED
DOWN AND OUT.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Cisco, December 2S-The quo warranto suit,
filed in the district court by b. L. Tendal, against
James X. Schmick, for the sheriffs office OF this
county, was decided in favor of the defendant,
thus ending of the most interesting suits that
has occurred in this county for many years.
N. w. Noel, the newly appointed postmaster at
this place, took charge this afternoon, and MIR.
Redfeld stepped down and out. AS appeared IN
to-days Gazette, Mr.. Redheld refused to turn over
the Office to Mr.. Noel yesterday, upon the grounds
that he wished to investigate the matter further,
and that he had letter from
Senator Plumb, also one from Judge j. r. Flem-
ing, telling him that Mr.. Noel could not take
charge until his appointment was confirmed by
the senate. Mr.. Noel then telegraphed the post
master-general in regard to the matter. Mr.. Noel
received in answer from the postmaster-generai,
an order to take charge of the office, and Mr.. Red
field received from the postmaster general an
order to turn the Office over to Mr. Noel, which he
did, Notwithstanding Senator Plumb and Judge
Flemings letter that Noel could not take posses
sion until his appointment was confirmed by the
senate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
NEW SCHOOL LAW,

Hon. B. M. Baker, incumbent ans so IT., If
o. H. Cooper, incoming superintenitaSen, e =
public instruction, together WIZ uan q
County Judge z. I. FILLMORE ana onoaced
T. Moore, of the legislature, are eng eng he
in framing a school bill to PEE .,a confin-
school system of the state, wnlie uToyis-
ing it as nearly as possible to 'n aSiI;tv Of
ions of the constitution. The aD
all these gentlemen, and their ei 3 sduca-
in public affairs, and especially ~. - them
tional interests, certainly quaii's
for this important work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
FIRE RECORD.
A 100000 FIRE IN PHILADEL'
PHIA

PHILADELPHIA, December 2S.-1he total loss on
Temple theatre, which was burned yesterday, VIII
c. Brotherton lessee of the theatre, loses $4,000.
Washington hotel adjoining, was injured to the
extent of 81 800. The loss to several large aSen-
cies occupying store rooms in the building: aggGe
Gates $4,000 bringing the total loss to S26O,0Oa.
Two firemen- ohm johnson and John Gibson
we're killed by llling walls during the height of
the fire Their bodies were recovered this morn
ing. Their faces were but little dishgured. They
had been scalded by steam.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.

oppCIdI 11tr1'|II1tlrI'
Fort WORTH, December 2S-Coleman JaggeTs,
colortI. met Allen Rhine, colored, at the Elm
saloon last evening. Jaggers made threatening
demonstration and made at the came time tanning
illusions to having been caught in fagrante deicLu
with Rhine's wife that morning For reply ne re-
ceiyed a shot through the heart. Rhine surren-
dered and the coroners inquest to-day developed
the above facts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
A BIG CATTLE FIRM.

COLORADO December 2s.-Mr. G. A. Walker
assignee of the big cattle firm, of Peacock Bros
& Co, has filed statement of the assets and
liabilities of the firm. The total indebtedness of
the company is S255,35O while the assets at a
very low valuation amount to S255,5OO. If a sale
of the stock is not forced at the present low prices
it is generally hoped that the Peacock Bros will
pull through in good shape
A man by the name Sayin, from Illinois, was found
dead in his room at the Model hotel this morning.
A letter was found in his pocket from the sheriff
of Reeves county to Sheriff Ware, stating that he
was in the last stages of consumption and asking
for help. The coroner held an inquest, and YER
dict was returned in accordance with the above
facts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
CRIMINALS SENTENCED.

ST. LOUIS, December 2S.- Tomorrow there will
be open session where leading citizens will pre-
sent their views on the question.
Alfred Blant, negro, who murdered his wife in
South st. Louis, last May, by cutting her throat
with butcher knife, and hacking her head with
hatchet and Jerry Pagels, who shot and killed
Samuel Kohn, some months ago, both OF whom
we're recently convicted of murder, were sentenced
to-day by Judge Normile of the criminal court, to
be hanged on the nth of February, next.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
TEXAS NEWS.
Terrible Shooting ARRAY in an East
Texas ToWn-Two Men
Shot.
Suicide at Denton--The Cattle
Traffic in West Texas
Booming.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
KILDARE, December 2S.-News has just reached
here of difficulty at Bryans Mill, small Town
twenty miles north of this place, in which Monroe
Eite and Billy Russell were seriously if not NOR
tally wounded. The facts are received by your re.
porter as follows: Eitel and Russell had , lst
tight, in which the former was overcome. lney
we Il separated, but unfortunately they met again
on the street a short time afterward, when
Russell asked kiel if he, was sat
isied At this point both parties
each other The friends of Russell int0rterred,
when general row ensued,, Eitel shot Russell
in one side of the mouth, the ball passing out
through the opposite cheek; also one ball struck
him In the left side of his forehead, passing back
ward and out over his left ear; another in DIS
right hana Eitel was shot by Russell in the rlght
nisto In the back and was seriously cut across the
back by Dr. j. W. Henderson This wound, 1t Is
thought, will produce death,
aIN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
THREATENED CAR TROUBLES.

BosToN December 2S.-The Employees Consoli-
dated railway, consisting of Highland Il Middlesex
Street Railway companies, held secret meeting,
which convened last night and lasted until .
O'Clock this morning, to consider grievances
against the road and to arrange plan to strike II
such action is found necessary. 1t is learned the
following resolution was passed:
WWe give the company anti January lst to full
fill its agreement, and unless it lives up to its
agreement the next time we meet here will be to
tie up the road
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
SUBSCRIPTION FOR MRS. LOGAN

SpGCIdI NJotF1eoIII4II1'
WASHINGTON December 27.-Capt; George E.
Lemon, of the National Tribune, this morning
started the subscription fund for the benent OF
Mrs Logan with $1,000, and sent invitations to
hundreds of General Logan's friends and admirers
throughout the country, asking them to contribute
The Western Union Telegraph company ten
dered the free use of its wires for transmitting
snbscrintions Responses are now coming In
RAPIDLY. and $1,000 subscriptions have been received
from Senator Sawyer, Hon. Walter Phelps, John
r Drake, of Chicago: Governor Alger, of Michi-
gan: George w. Pullman and others, Inc re-
ceipts in five hours from the time the suoscrlp-
ton was started amount to $4,000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
MuRDER AND SUICIDE.

MILES CITY, Mont, December 2s--A horrible
TRAGEDY occurred here last night in house of ill
fame. man by the name of Frank Smith found
his brother AL in a room with two women named
Nellie Chase and Emma Richmond. lie drew a
pistol and fired point blank at the first named.
The bali passed through her arm and, entering the
body of his brother, killed him instantly. The
two girls and Frank Smith were at once placed
under arrest, but Emma Richmond committed sui
eide by taking laudanum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
THE TURF.
WINNERS AT THE NEW ORLEANS
RACES.

New ORLEANS, December 2S.-Weather cloudy
but pleasant, and track in fair condition:
First Neutrality-suspicious. mile. Won by Hattie
Carlisle by half length; Bonanza, second; Pea
cock, third. Beating Annie Woodcock Twilight
and Lewis. Time, 1864.
Second Race ive-eighths mile. Gulmare won
by length Little Joe, second; Bell Owens, third.
Time, 06R.
Third -Three-fourths mile. Renoke won
by three lengths; Miss Dolly, second Jim Bren-
119A.
Fourth Race-One mile. Selling 0sceOla won by
a length; Berlin, second; Queen Esther, third
Beating Watch En-. Time, l:4S.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
TAYLOR TOPICS.

TAYLOR, December 2S,-With the exception OF
various and sundry fire works, Christmas trees,
etc, the holidays have passed off without any I'M
usual occurrence. few DRINKS and downs and
few skinned noses is all that remains to remind US
of Christmas. The fire company was called out
this evening to the suburbs to extinguish shanty
that had got too hot for the inhabitants. The call
came too late to save anything, consequently 1t
went up in smoke; no insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
FIRE AT CAIRO.

CAIRO, Ills, December ga fire at O'Clock
this morning destroyed the Mississippi Valley
transportation steamer, r. S. Hayes and four
barges, and the Anchor line steamer City of
NatcheZ, built at Jacksonville three years ago
and valued at $l0J,0OO She was one of the finest
boats on the Mississippi river The Hayes was
built by the Valley company about five years ago
Valley company's barges and their contents, will
make the loss reach about one million dollars
The insurance is not yet known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
ROBBERY.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, December 2S.-The store OF Ii;
Marks, 800 Alamo plaza, was robbed last nlght OF
dry goods amounting to about $500. No clue to
the Tobbers has been obtained, and yet it is the
opinion of the police that the thieves obtained an
entrance inGo the store by climbing through the
transom. One package of goods was found in the
rear of the opera house, consisting OF lace ana
silk handkerChiefs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
EX-MAYOR SMITH AND TREAS
URER LUBBOCK.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
GALVESTON, December 2s.-Hon. }. Peter Smith,
ex-mayor of Fort Worth, arrived in the city this
morning and it is reported his mission has refer
ence to securing the location of the Gulf Colorado
& Santa Fe system at Fort Worth.
Ex-GoV Frank Lubbock is also in the city on a
visit to old friends. He returns to Austin to-
night.
At meeting of leading Underwriters last night,
reas ons derogatory to chief Gutenberg, of the fire
department. were adapted and committee ap-
pointed to ask the city council to declare the posi-
ton of fire chief vacant.
Henry Nilsson, whose critical illness has been
noted in these dispatches is at II o'clock tonight
reported to be DYING and it is thought, by his pny-
sicians, he will not survive the night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
CATTLE TRAFFIC.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special TeIeRTaHn 10 IIIB oIdlt5IHdH'
COLORADO, December 2S-One hundred and one
cars of stock have been shipped from Colorado in
the past ten days. There are to-day siXty-siX
sentence of the former long detentions, there is
no cattle in to ship A good many have been
driven back to the range and the balance were
taken long distance back from the road to get
grass They are now being brought back and
day or two will again empty the vard
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
BURNET BUDGET.
MATTERS AND THINGS AT THE
GRANITE CITY.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BuRNET, December 2S.-The cold norther that
sprang up yesterday and continued all through
the night has wound up with slow, drizzing rain.
Mrs. Beason, mother of the sheriff of Llano
county, stopped over in Burnett yesterday, on her
way to attend the confederate concert,
The steam gin and mill, recently the property of
W. T. Chunn & Co., was sold yesterday at public
sale, under deed of trust for 800, it originally
cost S2700, and had only been in use about one
year.
We learn that district judge Blackburn, intends
to charge the grand juries in his district in the
future az to playing dominoes In saloons as vio-
lation of the law.
Mr. March Oatmsn is having his house on the
northeast corner Of the square very nicely painted
The cedar posts that are now being delivered at
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
BRIDGE BOARD.

ST. Louis, December 2S.-The board of engi-
neers appointed by the secretary of war to inves-
gate the subject of the low or high bridge across
the Mississippi river at st. Louis met here to-day
in executive session and organized, with General
A. l.. Abbott, president. Majors McKensie and
Miller, and Captain Ruffner, were present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
GREAT DAMAGE.
CANADA.
THE FRENCH LODGES.

MONTREAL, December 2S.-The French lodges of
the Knights of Labor in this city have become so
reduced in numbers, owing to the action of the
priests in refusing their members Communion AZ
Christmas that there is likelihood Of their being
isbanded at an early day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
CLOSED OUT.

Special Telegram ID the Statesman.
PARIS, December 2S-E. NJ. Hernstadt, promi-
nent merchant, has assigned. The assignment is
made in favor of Fred Meyer, of 1t. Louis, and
Glassier Bros, of New York. The stock is worth
about $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
DENIES THE STATEN ENT.

New YORK, December Ex-Governor Hill denies
the statement, widely circulated Yesterday, that he
was about to visit Washington, where he would be
a guest of President Cleveland
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
CONFECTIONERY CLOSED.
Snacial Telepram to the Statesman.

HAROLD, December 2S.--The confectionery and
grocery establishment of j. E. Cobb, was to-day
closed to satisfy his creditors, the Fort Worth
Grocery company and others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
ENGLAND.
VIOLENT STORMS.


LONDON, December 2S.-The damage to telegraph
lines by yesterdays storm is greater than for many
years. The snow storm was accompanied by hur-
ricanes on the southern and eastern coasts and re-
ports of numerous wrecks are slowly arriving.
There has been much damage to life and prop
erty, while several railway accidents are reported
Several hairbreath escapes from falling telegraph
poles are also reported.
GREAT DAMAGE.
LONDON, December 2s-After violent gale and
unusually heavy storm, a rapid thaw set in
throughout the entire country. The storm did
great damage to the grounds around Buckingham
palace, in Hyde park, London. Trees were blown
down, and all over the country the telephone and
telegraph wires were destroyed, and railway trains
delayed.
THE QUEEN AND SALISBURY.
LONDON, December 2S.-The queen maintains
constant communication with the Marquis of Sal
sbury. II is declared that the premier has no in
tenton OF reslgning The cabinet met at 1921 this
afternoon and discussed the resignation of Lord
Randolph Churchill.
PARLIAMENT POSTPONED.
LONDON, December 2S.-It is officially announced
that the meeting of parliament has been postponed
until February.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
JUMPED INTO A CISTERN.

DENTON, December 2S.-Mrs Henry Pain, a
widow lady, who has been living with the family
of Mr. Thomas Alfred, yesterday evening jumped
into cistern, aud before she could be recovered
was drowned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
STABBED TO THE HEART.

SAN ANGELO, December 2S.-This morning the
body of an old Mexican, named Jesus Torres, was
found near the SaE Angelo mills with moose
corOners jury has not yet rendered verdict.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.
APPOINTMENTS.

APPOINTMENTS
WASHINGTON, December 28.-LemuelJ Stanton,
of Iowa; Lorenzo Thomas, of Delaware; Chas. :;
W. John, Jr., of Tennessee; John Harmon, OF
have been appointed special examiners in the pen.
sion office. James A. Lynsdale, of Illinois, and
II. B. Irist, of Georgia, have been appointed med
ical ayaminers In the same office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
PRESIDENT BETTER.

WASHINGTON, December 2s.-Colonel Lamont,
this morning, sent the following message to mem
beers OF the cabinet: "The president is feeling
better this morning, but there being no business
calling for immediate attention, directs me to say
there will be no cabinet meeting to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
RESIGNED.

New YORK, December 28.-P. Henry Dugro,
grand sachem of Tammany hall, has resigned.
County Clerk James A. Flaek has been elected to
succeed him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30

The French cannot pronounce cough, but they use
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. 20 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-30
GALVESTON

A boon to suffering humanity-Salvation OH
Kills all pain. Price, 25 cents bottle.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-28
BRowNwOOD.

Churches and schools an Index OF the
Town.
Correspondence OF the Gazette.
BRowNwoop, TEx jan 25.-- In com
ing To o new country the Arst inquiry Of
the immigrant is regarding the character
of the schools aud churches, aud in this
respect Brentwood is far IN advance OF
most West ceXas towns, We have 4
graded high school, which is sustained by
the public school funds ion ten months IN
the year, aud which is OF course, free 10
all children within the scholastic age who
live within the city limits. The standard
of this school equals that OF the graded
schools OF the Older states, and the COURSE
of study seems TO give perfect satisiac-
ton TO the patrons. Coggin college,
under the management OF the Methodist
church, seems destined 20 become one of
the leading institutions OF learning In
this part OF the state. This school was
only organized last September, and
already Is attracting students from vari-
Gus parts of the state The schsol build
ing IA situated on beautiful eminence
near the city, and is to be completed by
the church AZ cost OF $4,000 The
grounds comprise about four acres, most
of which WAS given the school by those
liheFal-hearted and generous men for
whom the college was named, Messrs. NJ.
J and r. L Coggin Summers Institute
Is also school tor the higher education
OF tho young OF which any Of the older
states might wen be proud. Though
comparatively IN its infancy, It's teachers
are OF national reputation, and the course
Ia the institute grades as high asmust OF
the colleges OF the state. No one need
leave Brownwood TO receive q finished
education
All the leaGing Protestant churches have
congregations organized, and the Baptist'
aud PrtsbyteFians have very hanasum,
church buildings Tho Methodists an,
preparing 10 build two.story brown
house, 10 cost about $4,000 or $4,000 wher
completed, aud the Cumberland Presby'
terians viii erect tine building tii'
summer. The EpiscopallAns also CON
template house before song, and th,
Christians are now talking Of huildins
SOON The sabbath schools are also very