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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
MORE EMBEZZLING.
A ACO-OPERATION TREASURERGE GETS
AWAY WITH $4,000.

BosToN, August l7.--The managing directors of
the Atlantic Mills company are still engaged upon
the books of the corporation in relation tc the
shortage of VIM Gray, jr late treasurer But at
presept the exact amount of the defalcGtion cannot
Be learned with certainty. In an interview with
two of the principal directors, who are anxious
their names should be withheld, the following
facts we're learned: Last Friday deficiency was
discovered Dy the examiners appointed by the di-
rectors aud on Saturday Gray came q the office
and was confronted with tue charge. lie, after q
moment or two, confessed, and acknowledged
he had emheZzl d funds of the
corporation TO amount from $4,000 TO S6OOOJ.
But as to the use 10 which he put the money, his
only reply was: "Building operations This &C
counting Is believed to he true by director who
saws his operations Of this character In RoXbury
have been notorious.
1t Is believed Gray has told the truth regarding
the amount embeZzled, and the directors do not
expect TO ind that it exceeds $4,000. On Sunday
Gray, accompanied by his brOther-in-laW and
party of gentlemen, went on board his yacht, the
Huron, and cruised about the lower harbor anG
bay during the day, and below.
Monday morning the yacht came up to the city
snd landed Gray and his companions on c,ntlal
wharf Gray ordered the captain to get ready TO
sail again al , D. M at which time Gray stated he
.lgOuld be on board Tho captain has not seen
GRAY since and the Huron still ies at the anchor
age 10 is known he has left the city, and IL is
thought he ia making his way for Canada with
horse and buggy. 1t Is not believed he has carried
any stolen money with him, az be is believed to
have spent most Of it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
THE CUTTING AFFAIR.
ecial Telegram to The Statesman.

Ell PAso, August l7.-Although the decision of
the supreme court at chihuahua was expected to
be given to-day confirming the sentence of the
lower court, or granting new hearing to Cutting,
we are without any tidings from that quarter. We
do know that the reported arrival of 0 troops at
chihuahua Sunday night, is fact, and to-day pas
sengers by the Mexican Central report the arrival
there of 200 more, and say that 800 are expected to
night. There are now 900 soldiers there, and one
third as many in Paso del Norte.
We hear to-day that the chief officials of IL e
Mexican Central railroad which cost the Boston
stockholders alb ut $685. 10000, are at Chihuahua,
using their efforts to induce reversal of the decs-
solution of the trouble and the only way of avoid
ing war with the United States. President wade
of the Mexican Central, left tonight for Chihua-
hua.
Some time during the night last night, nine Mex
can soldiers deserted and crossed over to this side
1t is believed twe-thirds of them are awaiting an
opportunity to follow suit
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
TEX AS AND PACIFIC.
PLANS FOR REORGANIZATION OF
THE COMPANY.

New YORK, August II "A modified plan of the
Wistar committee for the REORGANIZATION of the
Texas Il Pacific railway, was made public to-day.
The provisions in many respects are identical with
the Fleming plan. The important differences are
as follows:
First $685. ,OO0 of the capital stock shall be is
sued in payment of the following debt due the Mis-
souri, Pacific railway, mot to exceed S1,35o,0lo)
The Messrs. Koehar, Loeb d Co. syndicate is to
receive per cent. in cash or in first mortgage
bonds, at the committees option, for guaranteeing
the conversion of the present consolidated bonds
into new securities The syndicate
has obligated itself to take
receivers certificates to amount of $4,000 bear
ing six per cent interest at par, and it is to be
substituted for any non-assenting stockholders
upon payment of $40 per share.
The committee shall have power to negotiate
with all companies for running powers, terminals,
etc, or to make contracts therefor binding upon
the new company, including traffic, and other
agreements for use in all or in part of tracks,
lines and terminals owned by it. The last pro-
vision is part of the old Wistar plan.
The reorganization committee announce that
September 3, has been fixed as the limit of time
for deposit of bonds under modified agreement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
A BIG STEAL.
A BOSTON TREASURER GETS AWAY
WITH OVER S5OO.OOO.

BosToN, August II The fact that VIM. Gray,
jr treasurer of the Atlantic and Indian Orchard
mills corporatioE is a defaulter to an enormous
amount, created great excitement here. 1t is be-
ieved that the stealing from the mills will amount
to over million Gray was deposed from the
treasuryship several days ago,
The assets of the two corporations are more than
S4,OO ,0OJ and it is not believed the solvency of
either Is impaired The capital of the Atlantic
capital of the Indian Orchard mills is over $500
while its assets are nearly three times that sum-
Gray has been treasurer of the former for ten
years and of the latter eight, and occupied fore
lived magnifcently and was regarded as very
wealthy. lie owns the fine cutter yacht "Huron,"
and has been commodore of the Dorchester yacht
club for several years. He is about so years old
and has wife and two sons.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
TIE FISHERIES QUESTION.

New YORK, August IA Halifax special to
the Tribune says the Dominion government is be-
ing bitterly attacked by the press of both political
parties for its lack of efficient protection in the
fisheries.
A correspondent at North Bays says: son Sat
urdav there was a fleet of $50 sailed off Nnimne-
cash, full two-thirds of which were Americans.
About sundown cutter came along, hoisted her
FLAG and fired a gun. She chased a schooner
ashore, but it proved to be the Nova scotian
cutter.
The business is farce, Americans do a5 they
please They were off here yesterday Sunday
evening and are here this (Monday) morning
What sort of protection is this? | hope some OF
the United States men of war now said to be in
the bay will blow the cutter to the devil. They
are an arrant humbug, and meetings should be
held at once throughout the province to let the
government understand that the people are
not to be hoodwinked in this fashion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
THE IRISH LEAGUE.
BEING MADE FOR
THE COMING CONVENTION.


CHICAGO, August 11.-The committee on ar
rangenents for convention of the Irish National
League of America which is to be held Wednesday
and Thursday at Central Music hall, and mass
meeting Friday evening at Battery d., held a
meeting last evening, Alexander Sullivan, presid-
ing. All subcommittee reported they had made
complete arrangements for the convention. John
Finnerty, Henry +. Sheridan, Michael McIneny,
VIM. Curran and Captain Ryan, were appointed a
committee to escort the officers of the National
League together with the Irish delegates from the
Grand Pacific to Central Music hall, Wednesday
morning.
A committee was appointed to wait upon Arch
bishop Feehan and invite him to open the conven-
ton with prayer, and make an address
A telegram was received from Gov. Oglesby, re-
gretting that other engagements would prevent
bin from presiding at the Battery d. mass meet
ing
Friday night Alexander Sullivan was elected in
his stead.
Maurice F. Wilbur, of Pennsylvania, national
delegate to A. o. H., and DR.. Scallow, state dele
cate to the same, were present and consented to
make addresses at the meeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
THE QUINLAN MURDER.
ODELL, THE MURDERER, COM
MITTED WITHOUT BAIL.
Special Talanram To the Statasmnn

GALVESTON, August 17.-The preliminary inyes.
tlgatlon and coIoners inquest into the recent kill
lngot Chas. Quinlan was concluded to-day.
Henry +. Baily, carpenter, being the only wit
ness estifying, and strongly corro6oratng the tes
tmony of preceding witnesses, and fully estab-
fishing the fact that Quinlan was unarmed when
he was mnrderously assailed and killed by Odell
and Simms, the jury return the following verdict
I'VE, the undersigned jurors empanelled to in
quire into the causes and manner of the death of
L. C.. Quinlan, find that said Quinlan came
to his death from the effects of gun
shot wounds inflicted with pistol in the
hands of James Odell, aided and abetted by one
W. II. Simms, on Friday, August l3, 1886, between
the hours of ard o'clock p. m, in the city and
county of Galveston, state of Texas
Justice Fontaine committed Odell without the
privilege of bail and placed the bail for W. II .
Slmms at 1000 for his appearance before the next
criminal district court. Simms has not vet sue
ceeded in giving bail 1t is the opinion OF his at
torney that bail will be furnished and his client
released Confinement and remorse are rapidly
telling on Odell, and it is feared that he will not
survive long term of Imprisonment
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
SAID TO BE INSANE.
,legram to the Statesman.

optVIHI ItIt9Td0l 10 Cne StAJeHmhn.
SAN ANTONIO, August 17-A young man by the
name of Il. A. Fowler was arrested by Officer Fitz-
henry on charge of lunacy. Fowler came to the
officer on his beat about O'Clock, seemingly ex-
cited and implorng protection. He says party
of men were after him with a rope and meant to
hang him. Fowler is a railroad man, but has been
sick for several months. The illness, together
with strong medicine, is thought to be the cause of
his insanity. When taken to the city prison he
told the marshal that committee had been ap-
pointed az regular meeting OF the Knights OF La La;
be sent to the county poor house to take up his
quarters with fifteen other lunatics awaiting to be
sent to the state asylum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
THE RAILROADS.
DOINGs IN THE GREAT RvILROAD
WORLD.

DOINGS IN THE GREAT RvILROAD
WORLD.
The Bee Line people will be in the mar
ket next month for 600 new box-cars.
1t is reported that business from Chica-
go to st. Paul, Kansas City or Omaha is
extremely light at present.
The Chicago & Eastern Illinois earn
ed the first week in August $34, ,470, an in
crease in earnings of $4,230 over cores
ponding week of 1885.
A circular has been issued by Commis-
sioner j. W. Midgley, of the Southwestern
Railway Association, announcing a reduc-
tion of fifty cents per ton in coal rates to
Missouri River points, taking effect at
once.
The American Express, from small
beginning about forty five years ago, has
grown to be one of the largest in the
world, having contracts on over $4,000
miles Of railroads in the United States and
Canada
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19

Superintendent Mansfield, of the 1. d
T., has devised very simple method by
which he can tell at glance the mileage
that any engine on the road has made In
any month of the year, or since the open
ing of the year, and, as WE'LL the condition
of the engine, the time it last went into
the shops, and when it came out. The
whole can be ascertained by turning his
eye to board, neatly painted and arrang-
ed, which hangs near his desk.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
MORE CONVENTIONS.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

CAMERON, Texas, August IA convention of
the Fifty hotoral district composed of Milan,
Bell and Robertson counties, was called to order
by A. } Lewis, chairman, and organized by se-
as permanent chairman, and Professor W. f.
Noble, of Milan county, as permanent secretary.
DR.. W. F. Sharp, of Davilla, Milan county, was
nominated by acclamation for representative,
Efforts to instruct our representative for United
States senator failed, and DR.. Sharp will go unin-
strncted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
ADAM,S RODY.

AUGUSTA, Ga, August IA trial of Dr. Jas
Woodrow on charges preferred by DR.. William
Adams of Augusta before the Augusta Presby-
terry, began at Bethany Greene county, yesterday
The charges are: Woodrow prOmulgates doctrines
and opinions in conflict with sacred scriptures in
teaching that the body of Adam was probably the
product of evolution from the body of some lower
animal The trial promises to occupy sew
eral days, and is exciting much interest
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
APPEAL FOR AID.
Special Telegram to the Statesman

Special IeIegram 70 the Statesman
Fort WORTH, August 17,---The people of Gala
han county have held mass meeting and passed
resolutions which have been sent out, appealing
for aid for sufferers from the drouth. The drouth
in that locality has been of unprecedented dura-
P loss to farmers OF tr entire
ty of the people have been reduced to state of al
most absolute want, and are without means to buy
seed to make another crop, What they want is
seed to SOW and provisions for those who are un-
able to buy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19

year-olds; maidens allowed IA pounds three Quar-
ters of mile. Lizzie Kreps and Bessie Jane raced
terrible pull by two lengths Bessie Jane second.
1919 '
Second Race - Free-for-all, sweepstakes: one
mile and turlong, Bessie took the lead immedi-
ately after the start, and held it till the fnsh and
won by length; Lady Wayward, second, and half
a length in front of Middlesex, third. Time, ?
minutes.
Third Race--Foxhall stakes, for three-yesro !.
one mile and five furlongs Solid Silver won, with
Inspector b. second, anu Elkwood third. Time,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
THE IRIsH CoNvENTION.

CHICAGO. August lT.-President Eagan Of the
Irish National league, will be presented with
massive silver service as testimonial from the
liish league.
The ARRANGEMENTS are complete for the irish
National league convention tomorrow and Thurs
day, at the arnory Of Battery d. A mass meeting
will be held Friday night, at which Congressman an
Finerty will preside. Archbishop Feensn VIII
probably omen the convention with prayer. The
reception committee have gone to LapoIte TO meet
the Irish delepatps
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
THEY Hung HIMUP.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, August II "A special from
Huron station, Lawrence county, Indiana, this
and becoming offensive, j. f. Davis, the agent,
tried to eject him. The tramp resisted and stabbed
Davis to death. The neighbors soon caught the
tramp, and he was quickly hung to tree. He has
not heen identified.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
DAKoTA DEVASTATED.

ABERDEEN, D. T., August H. heavy wind
storm again visited this vicinity, and swept over
radius of fifty miles, doing more damage than any
previous storm. At Newark, thirty-fye miles
northwest of here, it was heaviest, and four per
sons were killed: Among the victims are the wife
and child of John Oakes and Mrs. Wait.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
CURIOUS CATTLE DISEASE
;pecial Telegram to the Statesman

SHERMAN August IA very peculiar and per-
nicious disease has made its appearance among
the cattle in the western suburbs of this city, and
several head have died in the last few days. The
cattle are first stricken with blindness followed by
a high fever refusing to take food of any kind,
and dying about the second or third day. The dis
ease appears to be confined to one locality, and
every case has proved fatal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
ABOLISHED THE OFFICE.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
Fort WORTH, August T.-At meeting of the
city council this afternoon the office of chief of the
fire department was abolished in order to save
seventy-five dollars per month. The duties of the
ohief were added to those of the city marshal
There is great dissatisfaction expressed at this
action,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
EFFECTS OF THE DROUTH.
Snecial Teleoram to the Statesman

BALLINGER, August H.--The continued drouth
has so damaged the crops in this section that the
cry is coming in from every direction for help
The farmers say that they are in need of supplies
and can't live unless something is done.
Louis Cohen, grocer, of this city, was closed to.
day. Attachments to the amount of eight hundred
dollars have already been served.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
RACING AT SARATOGA.

SARATOGA, August 17.-Thia wss the third Iegu-
lar day of the second summer race meeting here.
The attendance was large, but the weather was
cloudy and threatening and the track was fetlock
deep with mud.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
MEXICO.
JAcKsON's REsIGNATIoN.

CITY OF MEXICO, August H.-News Inns been re-
ceiyed mere that Minister Jacksons resignation is
denied at Washington. This creates SURPRISE as
it is well known that the resignation addressed to
President Cleveland was dated the Both of June.
and sent when Mr.. Jackson was in the United
States on leave of absence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
ARBITRATION MAINE.

AUGUSTA, August 17.-The basis of settlement
of the mill troubles has been agreed upon and the
operatives will return to work Immediately. A
committee will be appointed to revise and adjust
the rates of wages
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
GERMANY.



PorTsDAM, August II The centennial auniger-
sary of the death OF Frederick the Great was cee.
brated quietl, in accordance with the wishes Of
the emperor. After services in the garrison church
was attended by the imperial family. The troops
in the garrison parsded and were reviewed by the
emperor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
INCREASING THE COUNTS.

New YORK, August 17.-The grand jury was in
session nearly three hours to-day. A new indict,,
ment was found against Rollin NJ Squire and
Maurice B. Flynn. The new indictment as drawn
consists of twenty-five counts, and will supersede
the one found last week, which contained only
sixteen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
TuEPREsIDENTs JOURNEY.

SARATOGA. August 17.-President Cleveland and
wife, with Colonel Lamont, DR.. Ward, of Albany,
and three other friends passed through here on a
special car attached to the Montreal express, at
1:5O o'clock, bound for the AdronC acks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
CANADA.

CANADAs HOGS.
TORONTO. August 17.-Mr. VIM. Cowan, govern
ment Inspector who was sent to Essex county to
stamp out the hog cholera has returned and states
that the disease is confined to two townships, and
he hopes in short time to effect its total extnc-
tiOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
TWnMEN MURDERED.

DENVER, August 17.--An Aspen special to the
News says James Fenton and Micheal Ryan we're
shot in the back and killed by Harry burrows,
whose ranch they had jumped, and Doc White. The
latter was arrested The yigilantes are after Bur
rOV6
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
SOME EARsrsGs.

The northern Paciac's estimated gross
earnings for the first week in. August show
an increase of $54,296. Last week the
earnings were $242, 490, and during the
corresponding week of 1885 $2lS,l94
The increase in the mileage was l2l
miles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
ENGLAND.
THE IRISH LEADER.


LONDON, August 27.-Parnell has requested all
Irish members to be present Thursday at the re-
assembling of parliament. He said that in view
of the grave and pressing condition of public
affairs it is very necessary there should be full
attendance of Irish contingents.
Freeman's journal says Parnell's summOns
shows that the Parnellites do not intend 70 await
the convenience of the ministry in dealing with
the Belfast rioting and the alarming condition of
the Irish farmers.
CABINET MEETING.
LONDON, August 1.-THE cabinet sat to-day
from noon until O'Clock. The queens speech
was considered and approved. Afghan difficulties
was also discussed. 1t is understood that Col
Ridgeway, of the British Afghan commission, has
been recalled, because he felt the differences be-
tween Russia and England, and could better be
dealt with by the foreign office.
ANOTHER EXPERIMENT.
LONDON, August 1.-THE government intends to
introduce at the next session of parliament
measure giving local government to Ireland
the basis of the plan prepared by Lord Randolp
Churchill. Lord Harrington will support
scheme
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
IRELAND.
RrnnpY HELFAsr.

BELFAST, August n.--There was renewal Of
fighting to-day betweea Catholics and Orsngemen,
and stones were used. The military charged the
rioters and quickly dispersed tGem. Several
arrests were made
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-19
SETTLING THE DIFFICULTY.

AUGUSTA, August 17-The basis of settlement
of the mill troubles has been agreed upon. and the
operatives return to work Immediately. COM
mittee is appointed to revise and adjust wages.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-01

Corner First and Throckmorton and
Second and ThroclSmorton Streets,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-01

sheaTs or razor since the period nc which
his reason was oycrthT0wn. The din has
almost beeu permitted 10 incrust on Lis
wrinkle. scanned face. Bat the necessity
OF further description is ObViated by the
brief statement that all who see him pro.
nounce him the most pltiable object that
their gaze has ever re sted on On rare
occasions during the last ten years he has
apparently lucid intervals, and on rare
occasions strategical men of prominence
have drawn him into conversation. They
unite in the statement that he Is astonish-
lngly well posted on theology, and ex-
press their belief that he has the bible
at bis tongues end There Is
not In the memory OF the oldest inhab-
liant a recollection that Hummer ever
spent cent since his disastrous love
affair lie has to day an accumulation
OF junk worth a modest fortune. The
island Is the least OF his land possessions,
the balance embracing tracts adjoining
coal mines that secured for their owners
prlncely competencies, and1which, more
than anything else, made the Shenango
valley chain of prosperous towns. Had
he been leading u different life twenty
years ago and taken advantage of the
opportunity presented for developing his
resources he could to-day be a wealthy
flnancier. AS it is, the extent of the
hermit's wealth viii probably be matter
of conjecture until his lips are sealed In
death. AS TO the lady whose lack OF
reciprocity embttered his existence, she
is alive and unmarried, though her
personal charms and position
in lsociety won for her many
admirers who would have deemed them
selves favored by fortune had she smiled
on their suit. Her aversion to wedding
bells is doubtless emulation of the sacrl-
fetal love Of Hummer. AS matter Of
interest, we mention the authenticated
fact that the lady is distant relative of
the gallant Gen. Custer, mpssacred by
the indians in June, 1876 The mile
stones OF life record seventy-three years
for the man Of embittered existence,
whose devotion was never surpassed in
poets most delicately framed verse,
whose mental sky has been darkened
until death brings ray Of light. He saw
the pyre of bis ambition consumed, leav-
ing only the ashes of a dead love to bring
him to realization that "joy is the
mother of grief"