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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
EXPLAINING 1T AWAY.

What General Harrison is Alleged to
Have Said Against the Irish.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,, October lon the
23d ultimo Vim. Condor, an Irish resi-
dent of Bloomington, had published an
affidavit in which he swore that in the
speech made by General Benjamin Har-
rison, on November 2, 1876, in this city,
Harrison made use of the following Ian
guage: "You all know what they the
Irish) are. If it were not for them we
would not need half our penitentarles
which are almost full of them. They are
only good to shovel dirt and grade rail
roads, for which they receive more than
they are worth, as they are no acquisition
to the American people.
Others by affidavit corroborated Con-
don's statement in greater or less degree.
To-day the Bloomington Paragraph will
publish the affidavits of thirty-four men
who were in General Harrison's audience,
all of whom fatty contradict Condons
statement and declare his charge against
Harrison is wholly untrue; that Gen. Har-
rison did not use the words attributed to
him or any other words of similar tenor or
effect. Among those who thus testify are
ex-Gov. John M. Hamilton, Congressman
Rowell, Hon. R. M. Benjamin, Messrs. d.
M. and B. F. Funk, Hon. L. G. Kerrick,
Colonel Jno. Reid, Messrs. Luke Nevine and
Edmonds O'Connell, prominent Irish
man, Capt. A. G. Smeetzer, post com
mander G. A. R. department of Illinois
and j. H. Cheney, late receiver OF
the Lake Erie and Western railway
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
BURNET BUDGET.
District Court and the Judges Charge
School Certificates-LocaI Notes.

District Court and the Judges Charge
School rtificates-LocaI Notes.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNET, October district court
opened at 10 a. m. to-day, Judge W. A..
Blackburn presiding; District Attorney
Browning, County Attorney Cook and w.
M. Splitter, clerk, present. A lengthy
charge was given the grand jury, the court
devoting some time to reading and
explaining the amendments made
by the last legislature in
several laws, changing the penalty in some
and fixing the penalties in others. The
local option law was made a special part
of the change; also the laws regarding
saloons on election days, carrying arms
and distributing liquors near polling
places; selling or buying hides of ami
mails without complying with the legal re-
quirements; divulging the secrets of the
grand jury room and the penalties
fixed therefor by the last legislature,
closing with the usual general charge.
Court opens with the civil docket.
At the last meeting of the county board
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Georgetown Glimpses.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
GEORGETOWN, October BY invitation
from our Cleveland and Thurman club
Judge j. N. McFaddin, of Circleville, will
address the club and citizens at the court
house on Saturday night next, and Hon.
A. S. Fisher will reply to him. Judge
McFaddin is the nominee of the nom
partisan or "Mongrel" tribe for state
treasurer. The occasion promises to be
one of interest, and it is predicted that
the Judge will have to erect him new
platform after Captain Fisher gets
through with him.
Our big barbecue and democratic ratifi-
cation will take place on Saturday, Octo-
Der 20. Everybody is invited, and we ex-
poet large delegation from Austin and
surrounding cities. Preparations are be-
ing made to feed 5000 people. A COM
mittee has been appointed to secure
speakers for the occasion.
Judge William Key has gone to Austin
to preside over the fall term of the district
court.
Col. VIM. Kelihor, of Granger, is in
town.
Capt. A. s. Fisher has gone to Burnet
to attend court.
D. Col. W. X. Makemsom and wife have re-
turned from visit to California.
Major John L. Mackey, one of William
son oounty's cattle kings, is visiting rela-
tives in the city.
Judge G. W. Glasscock has returned
from canvass tour through Burnett
county.
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HORRIBLY MUTILATED.

The Body of Henry Stevens found on
the Denver Railway.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Fort Worth, October "A man named
Henry Stevens was killed by a north
bound freight train on the Denver road
last night, three miles north of here. The
body was horribly mutilated, and was
brought to this city and buried to-day
The following statement was telegraphed
back from Conductor Wilson, who was in
charge of the train:
"The man killed at the crossing was
named Stevens. A trainman said he
told him that his people lived in
Taylor, and that he was trying
to get out of the state of Texas. The
officers had him as witness before the
grand jury at Temple against man who
was charged with carrying pistol. The
Judge then may know where his people
may be found.
On the body of the dead man was found
a small sum of money. No person saw
the man at the time of his death and nc
light can be thrown on how ii occurred
but the general belief is that the man fell
from the top of a car and was run over
by the train.
George Hunter, superintendent of the
Eleventh postal district, recently estab
lished with headquarters at Fort Worth
was in the city to-day looking over tn,
field and started to make a tour of all tn,
towns in his territory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
A WANDERER

Story of the Tram Robber Whitley's
Movements Told by His Brother.
special Telegram to the Statesman.
LIBERTY HILL, Tex, October 2.-Seeing
numerous statements concerning the past
movements of Bill Whitley, the outlaw who
was killed few days since near Floresville,
your CORES ondent, wishing to obtain the
facts in the case, to-day called on Joe
Whitley, brother of Bill Whitley, who
lives about four miles north of this place.
In an interview Joe Whitley said;
my brother Bill was not in Galveston
last May, as stated by the papers. He
was out of the state at that time, nor has
he been with John Barber since last spring
After the fight near Lampasas, Bill aud
John Barber dissolved partnership. Bill
came to my house about the first of June
last, and went from there to
San Francisco; thence by steamer
to England, where he remained until
about three weeks ago, when he
returned and came to my house again. /
asked him why he did not remain across
the waters, and he told me he did not like
the way they ran things over there, 80 he
came back to get his family and was going
TO leave the state, but had some business
to attend to, which would cause his be-
ing absent for about one month. l never
heard anything more of him until l
learned of his death. l am positive Bill
has not seen John Barber since last
spring"
Joe Whitley is quiet, law-abiding citi-
zen. Mrs. Bill Whitley is now in San An
tonic, for the purpose of procuring the
body of her husband, aud will arrive here
to morrow with the remains which will be
inferred near Florence.
On being asked why Whitley had left
Barber, Joe Whitley said:
SPILL told me the reason he quit Barber
was on account of Bsrber's cowardlce. He
said Barber deserted him several times in
moment of peril. So Bill refused Longer
to remain his partner"
TAI, WhiIleSssay he -does,itot know, any
thing of his brothers crimes, as he did mo-
wish to know, hence he asked no questions
He does know, however, that Bill was no
in the United States from about June II
until September 10 last.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
THE YELLED PROPHETS.
An Immense Multitude Of Spectators
View the Splendid Pageant

An Immense Multitude Of Spectators
View the Splendid Pageant
ST.. LOUIS, October a. The Yelled
Prophets parade tonight was witnessed
by an immense throng of people, who
lined the sidewalks and blockaded the
streets all along the line of march,
while every available window was
utilized for witnessing the imposing pa
geant. The floats represented scenes
from Mother Goose and Esop's fables.
The display was unusually rich and gor-
geous. The streets along the line of march
were brilliantly illuminated by fifty
thousand gas jets, with varied colored
globes, and the scene was one of Oriental
splendor. A grand ball at the Merchants
exchange following the parade was bril-
liant event, and was a strictly dress
affair, with an deliberately decorated half
A rarely rich scene was presented. No
previous parade of the Yelled Prophets
has been viewed by as great throng Of
people as lined the streets Of 81. Louis
tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
TEXAS ITEMS.
Accident at North Texas Com
press One Man Killed, and
Others Injured.
Political and Criminal News
From Different Sections of
This State.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

special Telegram 10 the statesman.
PLANO, Tex, October lat $50 p. m.
to-day the cylinder of the Piano compress
burst while pressing bale of cotton. Sol
Bennett, colored, one of the employees, was
killed instantly, being blown against the
exhaust pipe, crushing his head into a
jelly and scattering his brains on
the floor. John Daniels, colored
another employe, was bringing a bale
to the press, and was blown several
feet and the bale of cotton fell on top of
him breaking his shoulder. Mr.. George
Taylor, inventor and builder of the press,
was under the floor near the cylinder,
which is located under ground, and was
badly scalded about the face and head. His
injuries, though very painful, are not
thought to be serious, and several others
were slightly scaldtd, and it is miraculous
that there were not more people killed and
injured, The press has only
been running few days, having pressed
about $50 bales since it was completed,
An examination after the explosion
shows the press proper to be complete
wreck. The accident is said to be due to
defective iron used in the construction of
the cylinder and machinery. The press
was made by the Chester Foundry and
Machine company, Chester, Pa. 1t is
said Mr.. Taylor has ordered the press
duplicated and will have it running again
in a few weeks
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
WASHINGTON NOTES.
APPROVED THE BILL.

APPROVED THE BILL.
WAsHIGToN, October 1.-Presidert
Cleveland has approved the Chinese re-
striotion bill.
PRESIDENTS APPROVAL OF THE CHINESE BILL.
WASHINGTON, October 1.-The president
sent to congress to-day his approval Of
the Chinese restriction bill and accompa-
MED it with a message which goes over
the entire ground covered by the Chinese
question and places the responsibility for
the necessity of such an act as the eetric-
tion bill upon the Chinese government,
which has signally failed to carry out its
expressed purpose of aiding in the cur
tailment of the steady flow of it's laboring
population to the United States.
After reoiting the negotiations be-
tween the representatives of two govern
ments, the president says;
"Thus, from the unexpected and disap-
pointing refusal of the Chinese govern
ment to confirm the acts of its authorized
agent, and carry into effect an interna-
tional agreement, the main feature of
which was voluntarily presented by that
government for our acceptance, and
which had been the subject of long
and careful elaboration, an
emergency has arisen in which the gov
eminent of the United States is called on
to act for the safe defense by its legiela-
tive power. But, while thus exercising
our undoubted rights in the interests of
our people and for the general welfare OF
our country, Justice and fairness seems to
require that some provision should be
made to indemnity such Chinese SUBJECTS
as have suffered damages through violence
in remote and comparatively unsettled
portions of our oountry at the hands of
lawless men.
1t was stipulated in the treaty which
has failed to take effect, and in spirit of
humanity BETTING our nation, there would
be appropriated the sum Of $276,619, pay
able to the Chinese minister at this capital
on behalf of his government as full indem
nifty for all losses and injuries sustained
by Chinese subjects in the manner and
under the circumstances mentioned" The
president also recommends that congress
provide that such Chinese laborers rs have
actually embarked on their return to this
country before the passage of this bill may
be permitted to land.
ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND.
WASHINGTON, October 2.--Attorney-
general Garland arrived in Washington
early this morning direct from his home
at Hominy Hill, Ark. He was consider
ably fatigued by the journey and there :
| fore not able to attend the regular cabinet
meeting JU-uay. his general health,
however, is said to be much imp rOved
since his attack of sickness in the summer,
and he expects to resume his duties ct the
department tomorrow.
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paign. The judge has for long time
had in view what he would say in case he
should write letter, but his time has
been so fully occupied it has been i'm
possible for him to put it on paper. He
has had considerable business to attend
to and all his other time has been taken
by his callers, who keep coming steadily
at all hours. This week the Judge has,
to some extent, shut down on his callers
to give time to complete his preparation
of the argument in the telephone case.
While he has stated that he would not
write letter of acceptance, Judge Thur
man has frequently remarked that he does
not see the necessity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
Floatorial Convention.

Special yeIenram 10 The Nt0taaman 7--------
HUNTSVILLE, October 1.-The foatorial
convention of the Ninth senatorial dis
trict composed of the counties of Harris,
Trinity, Madison, Montgomery and
Walker, met here to-day. Col. 7. j. Goree,
of Huntsville, was elected chairman, and
DR.. E. L. Walker, of Trinity county, secre-
tary. The following nominations were
made: For foater representative, j..
Breeding, of Harris county; W. H. Nc
Comb, Montgomery; W. W. Dawson,
of Trinity county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
Bailey Versus Martin.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MCKINNEY, October 1.-The announce
ment that Hon. j. W. Bailey, of Gaines
vile, presidential .elector, and Marion
Martin would address the sovereIgus of
Collin, drew large crowd. Hon. p. B.
Muse, chairman of the democratic execU-
tive committee, assisted by Hon. H. A.
Finch, in behalf of the de-
mocracy, arranged with Col.
D. W. D. II. Hayes, of the union
labor, Colonel John johnson and F. Don
aid, representing the opposition to the
regular democracy, for a joint debate be-
tween the gentlemen. Hon. j. W. Bailey
opened the discussion and Martin followed
in long speech. Bailey responded and
Martin closed the debate with tame re-
ioinder. Martin attacked Ross public
land policy, and Bailey defended it and
twitted Martin with disgust over his fail
ure to secure the democratic gubernatorial
nomination two years ago.
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rHURMAE,s LETTER.

The Judge Will Not Write Formal Let
ter of Acceptance.
COLUMBUS, o.. October 2.-It seems
probable that Judge Thurman will issue
no letter OF acceptance, owing to his
speech of acceptance to the notification
committee and the extended expression Of
his views in his speeches during the cam
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
NOTES OF THE EPIDEMIC

State Health Officer Cochran Corrects a
Mis-statement Concerning the Fever.
DECATUR, Ala, October Fin my report
for the 30th the wires made me say fifteen
cases we're under treatment. There we're
not more than half that number. New
cases reported to-day, three; one death
Will Jones, colored. Raining last night
AID this morning. The Cullman cases
are convalesent. No new cases here. Even If
there should be think 1t is nearly safe TO
allow trains to stop there. All the negroes
here who are we'll are said to be willing to
90 into the adjacent country to pick cot
ton. think way ought to be opened
for them to do 30. All cases are still con-
nected with the infected district. Mr..
Steinberg came to-day.
Signed JEROME CooHRANK,
State Health Officer.
FROM CAMP PERRY.
WARRINGTON, October DIR. Hutton, at
Camp Perry, has telegrsphed Surgeon
general Hamilton as follows: "0ver fifty
worthy destitute people in camp have
been discharged and are unable to get
away. 1 cannot turn the women and
children into the woods to starve. Please
divert some charitable funds here TO aid
them. A shotgun quarantine will not al
low them to stop south Of Atlanta"
In response to this telegram DR.. Hutton
was authorized to furnish transportation
upon government vouchers TO all such
persons as are unable TO leave camp.
DR.. James d. Stewart, OF Jackson, Miss,
has telegraphed as follows, to Represent
alive Hooker:
"Will we get rations or money from the
government The oolored people are
clamorous for food. Our supply is very
limited. This Office is crowded with
applicants. They are deserving people,
there being no work for them. Quaran-
tined within the city limits. What is done
should be done quickly"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-04

Don't suffer any longer, but use Tanners
InfaiiibIe Neuralgia Cure. the only infuIlible
e,lrr on earl, for all forms Of ncufalgia and
str<ous headache. kangum Root Medicine
4 HeI-ier's drug stors 2ss Main street. 20
mn<s Der boa.
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tangible shape such mammoth under
taking. A stock company OF men
10 engage In such an undertake
ing cannot be formed In day,
nor can all the formalities necessary to such
IN organization be gone through with IN
few brief hours and the work begun. Tho
formation OF such company was begun
on practical basis, and In tho course oil
time II was perfected. In the meantime
tho most thorough analytical tests were
made and submitted 10 IL. Thenthc work
commenced OF securing the plant necessary
for iron mining. During all this time the
"boom,' II one chooses so TO call II, ut
Duck Hill has been undated. The value
OF real estate for miles in tho vicinity has
not only been held TO the point 10 which
| II 30 suddenly assembled year ago, but II
has increased, though not dctitiously or
| through any speculative artiiicc. The pop
ulation OF the town has steadily increased,
new houses erected, and an air OF business
peryadcs the entire place. The croakers
| who think that no good can come out OF
| Nazareth, and especially that no iron will
ever come out Of the Duck Hill region,
will soon find out that their opinions arc
worthless. The future OF Duck Hill is as
sured. Men are at the helm Of tho enter
priscs soon TO DO commenced here whose
histories are marked by success In every
undertaking. They are In earnest, and
have tho capital TO put into execution the
great work 10 be done.
One thing is certain, there Is not town
1 anywhere In which strangers nrc more
cordially welcomed, or moro Hospitality
treated. The citizens vie with each other
In their entertainment and accommoda-
ton OF their guests. What they most do
sire In 10 see the town built IN by and pop.
ulated with people WHO have energy and
brains 10 make use OF III, facilities which
abound at their doors. People from all
sections OF the country are coming here
with view 20 invest In property and 10
locate permanently The day In not dis
tant when Durant will be the leading town
Ia the State, and Il will be built on firm
and lasting business foundation.
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SAVING TO YOUNG MEN.
WHAT THEIR ASSOCIATION is DOING
AND PROPOSES TO DO.
Program Of Services for the Present
Week - The Mendelssohn Quintet
Club, OF Boston, comins-News and
Notes from tho General Secretary.

THERE will be Injecting OF the associa-
ton and board Of directors Monday night
at s o'clock, and every member is urged to
be present
BOYS over ten years OF age ARE cordially
invited to attend the meeting of tho Boys
Branch this evening at 2;S0 o'clock. Ser
vice lasts forty-iivc minutes, anu Is inter-
esting and profitable TO all.
TINS evening and every Sunday even
ing at $50 o'clock, meeting for men only
will be held, which lasts one hour, and We
extend cordial invitation TO young and
old men 10 attend, irrespective Of creed or
nationality. Come, the service will prove
interesting and profitable to all.
TnR Mcndclssobn Quintet club, OF
Boston, viii give two entertainments in
Inc Memphis thcater Friday and sa'ur'
day, March 10 and IL, under the
auspices Of the Y. NJ. G. a. From tho
number OF tickets already sold, il Is sale TO
,ay there will be crowded houses at both
entertainments. Further particulars viii
be announced through the press in regular
Advertisement and by posters and iitho'
raphs, Tickets can be had at the rooms,
J no. 207 Main street, and from members.
A young man from Pitisburr gave this
testimony. III often saw the sign OF the
Young Mems Christian association at the
entrance oi their iorncr or rented quarter
out thought II some sort OF a secret society
Didn't take much stock in IL until they be-
yan erecting their magnificent building
Then began TO make inquiry, and when
found they intended having gymnasium
ILcgn 10 be- Interested. When the build
lng was completed visited the gymnnsi'
nm, and repeated the visit thereafter sew.
eral times. Once heard some delightful
singing in one Of the rooms ofthe building,
anil being fond OF music stepped In and
took back seat. WIS aiterward told
that Il was q song service. | enjoyed II g
well that frequently attended, but would
slp out Immediately after II was over fol
lear some one would shake hands with me
But, 10 make long story short, was fin
slly reached and saved.
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A woNpERFuL SHOWING.

Hartman, Peck q Co.'s Progress-They
Publish a List OF Their Dealers, with
tho Number OF Pianos a n House has
Contracted for--The Firm viii Mako
$500 Pianos This Year.
Prom the American Musician. New York.
Tho progress that Mcssrs. Hartman,
Peck & Co. have made during the past
few ycas has been No rapid and 80 aston
ishing that In many quarters the record OF
their success, as made from time 10 time
in the musical and other journals, has been
discrcditod.
II may be said with truth that the firm
themselves had not fully measured their
own success until they camo 10 add IN
their various contracts for 80 which, al.
lowing fair quota for retail sales In Their
warcrooms on Fifth avenue, summed uT
| the total of $500 pianos, which they vii
require for tho current year.
| Now Messrs. Hartman, Peck Il 90. ar,
| IN such q position with their Agents tina
they can afford not only 10 state the truth
"a regards their business, but even 10 u
much further and prove II.
In all my long experience In musica
Journalism. an experience which range
ovcr period OF nearly fifteen years, d.
not remember single instance where
firm In the piano trade came right ava,
from "glittcring gcncraliiies'' and told III
plain truth about their business. Nor d
| l remember q single instance where a iiru
were willing 10 state exactly who wer
their agents all over the country and HOY
many instruments each one Of these agent
took per annum.
Surely nothing can testify moro thol
oughly 20 McssnL Hartman, Peck a Go.
strength with their agents. and 10 III
strong bond Of mutual regard betwce
/ them, than their being able 10 come rigt
out into the open with frank and ia
statement as 20 the extent Of their man,
laciurc and the nature Of its distribution
Tho following iaa fall and complete III
Of the "llardman" Agents and the nun
. her Of pianos each firm has contracted
! take during the year $50
LIST oT nARpaAS PICK a co.'s AGENT
WIN rnn NUMBER of PIANOS TAKEN u
. ZACH FiRu ron rmH YEAR 1883.
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From this llai II win be seen that the
four lanrst agents Of the house are the
jesse French Piano A Organ Company, Of
Nslhyillc Memphis aud ~. Louis, Mcllor
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BmLlAmps, billiards, billiards, 30 MAR
street.
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wnele-als er-in dealers.

We respectfully call the attention Of
country merchants 10 onr large stock oi
Choice ned rust-prooi oats,
Choice black seed cab,
Choice white seed oais.
And will make clos figures 10 casL
buyers In car lots.
4. q. BucHANAN 4 Co,
Proprictom Empirc Elevator,
MemphlA rmn.