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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14
TAYLOR TOPICS.
Closing of the Schools-Sweet Girl Gradu-
ates-Another Mystery.
SnecigI TELEGRAM to the Statesman

Closing of the Schools-Sweet Girl Gradu-
ates-Another Mystery.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TAYLOR, June 9.-1he Taylor public
school closed its ten months session last
night at the opera house, which was
crowded with children and parents to hear
the oratory and recitations of the gradu-
ating class.
Professor Pedigo was master of cere-
mony, and had his classes we'll drilled for
the occasion.
Hon. John W. Parker, in an appro-
pirate address, delivered the diplomas to
the graduating class, comprising Misses
Ada A'dridge, Hattie Shaw, Matte Shaw,
Mona Bridges, Amanda Server, Eva Lloyd
and Mr.. Henry Kimbro.
These six young ladies and one
gentleman have closed the educational
part of their lives, as far as the Taylor
public school is concerned. Medals for
proficiency and department were deliv-
cred by the trustees to Ada Aldridge,
Vernon Doak, Oscar Frink, Conley Mosley,
Alfred Mackin, Nora Moore, Bessie Men
del, Burnice Taylor, Earl Bradford, Clsr-
ence Crawford, one each for the ten grades
in the school.
It is getting to be q mooted question
with the city council as to how the tax
payers will be able to have all the children
educated. They are coming in faster
than tax values are increasing. Over four
hundred were registered of scholastic age
this year, and more to follow. They are
thinking seriously of passing an ordinance
that no more shall be brought in. The
council has fine boy child on their hands
now without any parents. This chap was
left about week ago, by lady and gen
tleman, with an old negro woman, with
the usual take good care of it until we re-
turn and we will pay you well, etc. They
tailed to return.
Geo. w. Burkitt, of Palestine, is look
ing after his Taylor interests, and talking
about the coming Chicago convention.
Otis L. Bacon and wife, former residents
of Taylor but now of Wichita Falls, have
been spending several days with friends
at Taylor.
Anda Armstrong, wife and little Otis
left this morning for Cotua, his home,
after spending several days with their
friends at relatives at Taylor.
Misses Doak, Womack and Hoxie have
returned home for vacation from Stewart
seminary at Austin. Misses Doak and
Womack are reported graduates.
One of our eaterpris'ng m rclants has
taken orders for four dozen campaign
plug hats ard gross of bandsna hand
kerchisfs.
The Cleveland end Thurman nomina-
tions have pulled the wool over the eyes
of the republicans, and thev look at the
republican chances next November
dsrkly.
The congressional convention meets at
Taylor Aueu II for the denomination
of Joe Sayers, the Williamson county
favorite.
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AT BONHAM,
Meeting Of the Alliance at Bonham--The
Collapsed Exchange.
Snacial Taapram To the Stataaman.

Meeting Of the Alliance at Bonham--The
Collapsed Exchange.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BoNHAM, June 9.-The Farmers Al
lance met here to-day in secret session.
Between 1900 and 1000 members were
present, marching in the city in body
with flags and banners streaming. 1t is
thought the purpose of the meeting was
to render aid to the Southern Alliance ex-
change, OF Dallas, which recently collapsed.
The supposition is strengthened from the
fact that banners displayed by different
neighborhood Organization all bore
the inscription, "the Southern Alli-
ance Exchange Shall Stand" Sew
eral members were approached on
the subject Of the meeting, but
were as mute as clans. Citizens of this
place were looking for Alliance men, but
were completely astonished at the NAM
moth proportions of the crowds. 1t was
the intention that the session should be
held at the opera house, but as that build
ing would not hold half, they adjourned
to the Alliance cotton yard. The crowd
remained in the city until 4 O'Clock,
when, headed by their brass band, they
marched of in fine order.
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GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.

Condition of Wheat and Other Small
Grains Throughout the Country.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-Following is the
crop report issued by the department OF
agriculture:
There was some reduction in seeding
winter wheat in SON states. In the south
there was no material loss from freezing,
but in several northwestern states it was
considerable. The apparent reduction of
the breadth of the winter wheat belt, as
compared with last year, is about one and
three .fourths million of acres.
The percentage of reduction
for the entire winter wheat
region is replaced at ~ per cent;
it is IS, in illinois, IA in Michigan
and 8 in Indiana. This is in
comparison with the reduced area har-
vested last year. There has been an in
crease of the area of spring wheat in Da-
kota and in the interior further west, but
a decrease in Iowa, Wisconsin and Mime
sofa, making the average decrease for the
spring wheat region of l per cent. the
area in wheat is apparently slightly below
36,O00,O00 acres. There is a slight local
change of the condition of winter wheat,
some Improvement in New York and
Pennsylvania, and marked decline in
Missouri and minor changes of the status
elsewhere, making the average 1873
against 1871 in May. In Ohio and Michi-
gan and Kansas, the average condition is
nearly the same as in May.
The acreage of barley is nearly the
same as last year. New York and Wis
consin are credited with an increase of l
per cent, Minnesota, 2; Dakota with 10.
Colorado, Missouri and California report
a small reduction. The condition OF bar
ley averages SO; is only so in California.
The area of rye is practically the same
as last year; condition, 1873.
The area nf cotton appears to have in
creased in every state except Florida.
The increment is largest west Of the
Mississippi, as usual. A preliminary sur
vey of the acreage makes the increase %
per cent and brings the aggregate breadth
close to 100000. The state averages
are: Virginia, los; North Carolina, 1908;
South Carolina, lO1.5; Georgia, 1Ol;
Florida, 80; Alabama, 101.5; Mississippi,
1O17; Louisiana, 102; Texas, 100;
Arkansas, 102; Tennessee, 103. There has
BEEN an excess of rain in the Atlantic
cotton belt, with low temperature, and in
some districts in Texas too much rain is
had. On the West Mississippi coast the
moist weather has retarded the growth OF
the crop. The averages OF condition are:
Virginia, "a; North Carolina, sc; South
Carolina, So; Georgia, 80; Florida. "a;
Alabama, 80; Mississippi, 80; Louisiana,
SO: Texas, 80; Arkansas, "a; Tennessee, w;
general average, 1872.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14
THE ALLIANCE
Meetings Held All Over the State
to Help the Dallas Elk
change.
Something About McCune, the
Manager of the Exchange,
and His Salary.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.


WATERPROOF, June 9.-The Parker
County Alliance was called to order this
morning at 10 O'Clock by President j. @.
Mcconnell. This was done in compliance
with a circular issued by McCune, Tracey
and others. After the meeting was called
to order R. O. Betty was elected to preside
over the meeting. The attendance was
so large their hall would not accommodate
the audience. Mr.. Betty secured one of
the churches and the meeting repaired to
the church. The County Alliance is in
full sympathy with the management of
the Dallas exchange, and the meeting
to-day raised over 5000 cash and for
warded it to Dallas, and wired Mr.. Nc
McCune the result. Mr.. Betty stated that
he is perfectly satisfied that in two weeks
this county will respond to the call of the
Dallas exchange, as published recently, to
the extent of $1,000 in cash, and he is of
opinion that the other counties will come
up with $4,000 or $4,000. This money is
raised in the way of stock subserved to
the exchange. The reporter talked with
some members who are not favorable to
McCune or his management of the ex-
change, who claim he has not
the business ability to run
the immense institution of which
he is manager. They say he has never
managed his own business affairs so he
could make anything for himself. There
fore, they think him incapable of at
tending to the business of the state ex-
change. 1t is charged by some members
of the alliance here that Mr.. MoCune
was financially unable to pay his family
transportation from Cameron to
Dallas when he was appointed 10
his present position, and now. he is
getting very large salary of $4,000 per
year and all his travelling expenses, an is
furnished horse and buggy for his own
use. There are not very many that think
this way or at least are bold enough to
come out and express themselves. The
majority of the members are in full sym
pathy with Mr.. McCune and think he is
the right man in the right place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14
GENERAL SHERIDAN.

He Passed Restless Night Disturbed by
Fits of Coughing.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-General Sheridan
is not quite so well this morning. He
had bad night and was frequently dis
turbed by coughing. He was very restless
and nervous. Reverend Doctor Chappelle
called for a short time this morning, but
he was not summoned.
The following bulletin was issued.
$50 a. m.-Generel Sheridan rested
well during the latter part of the night.
His pulse and respiration was full. No
unfavorable symptoms have appeared.
Signed R. M. O'RE1LLY.
CHAs. B. BYRNE.
H. G. YARRow.
At 1890 O'Clock DR.. Matthews, on leav-
ing the house, in response to an inquiry,
said that so far the general had passed a
comfortable day and was doing fairly well
all around.
LATEST BULLETIN.
9p. m.-General Sheridan has passed a
quiet afternoon, for great part of the
time sleeping naturally. His pulse has
been from LOG to 112 and in fair volume
and tension; respiration remained about
the same, though showing irregularity at
times. The cough is not annoying and
expectoration is plentiful. The skin has
been warm and moist and there has been
no fever. The secretions of the kidney
are increasing in amount. There are
signs of return of appetite. No new
unfavorable symptoms have appeared.
[Signed. ROBERT M. ORE1LLY,
VIM. MATTHEW'S,
G. B. BYRNE,
II, @, NARROW,
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GALVESTON.
The Santa Fe-.Colored Delegate Quincy
ana His Horns.
gpnriaI Talaurarn IN tho Stataaman

The Santa Fe-.Colored Delegate Quincy
ana His Horns.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, June 9.-The earnings of
the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
company for the month of May, 1888, are
$217094.4S, against $14S,840.93 for the
corresponding month in 1887, showing
the handsome increase of $68, 700. 45 over
last year.
Hon. N. W. Quincy, delegate at large
from the state of Texas to the national
republican convention, which assemblies
at Chicago on June 10, left
for Chicago tonight. He stated
that he had been notified that the
headquarters of the Texas delegation
would be in the Rialto building, imme-
diately south of the Grand Pacific hotel,
where the delegates to the convention
from this state were expected to report.
Mr.. Quincy carried with him pair of
monster horns and handsomely deco
rated banner over three feet in length,
sire ching from tip to tip, bearing the
legand "Texas Headquarters" while the
center was mounted with fve-pointed
gold star, which will be used to designate
the headquarters of the delegation.
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Bell County Alliance.

Special Telegram 70 The Statefman.
Bolton, June "a mass meeting OF
the Alliance members, of Bell county, con-
vened in the opera house at 8 o'clock this
morning, and organic d by electing Joel
Ray, president, ard James A. Holcomb
and j. Morton Smith, secretaries. There
were 600 members present. The meeting
was a success IN every respect. A large
amount OF stock was subscribed, and a
great deal of money paid in. The amount
could lot be learned. So far as this
county is concerned, this meeting insures
the success o. the exchange, and Alliance
members are rejoicing over the results of
the meeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14
Our Washington Special.
Special Telegram to the Statesman,

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Colonel McLeary
of San Antonio, is here working for the
vacant judgeship. Colonel Epson, of San
Antonio, is at present here working for
Major John A. Green, of that city, and
Mr.. Lewis Hancock is doing his level best
for that able and distinguished gentleman
of your city, Captain Maxey. 1t is hard
to tell how the contest will come out, but
of one thing you can rest assured, Maxey
stock is full high and advanced. Senator
Coke arrived to-day from st. Louis. The
tariff question is still the rage and both
parties seem determined to fight it out on
that line if it takes all summer.
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Points From Paris.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PARIS, June 9.-John R. Snow, the pop
ular grocery merchant, made an assign
ment to-day in favor of Il. G. Ryan, as
signee, and others. liabilities, $500;
assets unknown, but it is thought will be
sufficient to pay every dollar of his in
debtedness.
The saloon of Goodman d Go,
was also closed. Mrs. Blanche Norris
made an assignment to-day of her milli-
merry stock in favor of her creditors. AS
sets, about 5000; liabilities, about $1,100.
The county alliance met in session in
Paris to-day. There was large and in
telligent representation.
The Texas delegation to the democratic
national convention stopped over and
took in the sights of the city to-day, on
their return from the convention.
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AhGER AND HIS FRIENDS.
The Michiganders Also Have Favorite
for the PresldencY.

Inc MlcnlRanderB Also nave EaV0rite
for the Presidency.
CHICAGO, June 9.-Frank j. Hecker, of
Detroit, the business partner of General
Russell A. Alger, and political lieutenant
of that distinguished gentleman, arrived
In the CITY this morning, and is established
at the Grand Pacific, where he will remain
until after the convention. Mr.. Hecker,
who is an elderly gentleman, with gray
hair and beard, comes here to look after
General Alger's interests In the matter of
the presidency.
~ will not submit to any interview"
said he, "but you can say that Michigan is
still for Governor Alger, because she loves
him. He is antagonizing no one, nor are
his friends furnishing other heroes to en-
hance the splendors of their own, but he
is before the country on his merits and
we all have the firm belief that he will re-
ceive the nomination"
From another source il was learned
that the Alger men have received the most
encouraging news from the east within
the last day or two, and the confidence of
the Michiganders is steadily on the in
crease.
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gentleman (HemphilD had been forced
into reputation of his former state
ment by the result of the election in
Oregon. There was no Disgusting the
fact that the Mills bill tended towards free
trade, and the gentleman's whole argu-
ment had led up to it.
After a good deal more of desultory
debate the house adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14
Alliance Meeting at Palestine.
81 al 49, 90 L.

PALESTINE, June 9-The three city cleo
tion precincts had conventions to-day and
appointed delegates to the democratic
county convention, to be held on Satur-
day, June 16. Two hundred and fifty
members of the Anderson county Farmers
Alliance met in mass meeting here to-
day, the chief object being to discuss the
question of subscribing stock to the State
Alliance exchange, at Dallas; $500 were
subscribed, 1856 of which were paid on
the spot, to the secretary. The balance is
to be paid in twenty days. The meeting
to day represented but one-fourth of the
membership of the Alliance IN this coun-
ty, and the entire organization in this
county will take not less than $4,000
worth of stock in the exchange.
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Mr.. Harry Tracy and Major Holmes, and
then dinner was spread, and thirteen
beeves, six hogs and seven sheep that
were all finely barbecued, were laid before
the hungry multitude, with all the neces-
sary accompaniment. After dinner, Doc
tor Hill, of Webberville, spoke ably on
the intention and purpose of the Alliance.
Among the visitors were Judge Glasscock,
R. j. Breckenridge, j. D. Mccall, Com
missioners Cranberry, Cloud and Wellmer.
Governor Lubbock was a prominent
figure on the grounds, and was welcomed
by all. Everything passed off pleasantly
and is great credit to the Alliance of
this place.
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They Want the House.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GRoEsBEoK, June "a new court house
must be built in this county. Citizens Of
Mexia are very ambitious, and liberal
offerings to build court house and jail,
donate property, have petitions circulat-
ing all over the county for signers, to re-
move the court to Mexia. The induce
ment is great, but they have grieved the
people too often to hope for success,
The Alliance held a meeting to day and
resolved:
We, The farmers and laborers, pledge
ourselves to do all in our power to defeat
the attempted move of the site.
The delegation from Mexia left dis
gusted and crestfallen.
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Assigned.

LoGANsPoRT, Ind, June 9.-The liabili-
ties of Knowlton & DolaD, builders of mill
machinery, who assigned yesterday, will
aggr egate about 100000. Thos. J. Far
rell vas appointed receiver. The firm.
expect their assets to pay their debts in
full. The creditors are nearly all citizens
of Logansport.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14
WEST POINT COMMENCEMENT
Splendid and Entertaining Cavalry Drill
by the Cadets Yesterday.

WEST POINT, n Y, June at 10 a. m.
there was cavalry drill in Riding hall.
The two en- Il galleries were crowded
W tn spectators, and not half Of those who
who desired could get into he building.
The cadets gave a splendid exhibition of
horsemanship. They jumped hurdles
and cut off imaginary enimies while
gallopipg around the hall, vaulted TO the
saddle without using their hands or feet,
and some Of the most expert did all kinds
of circus tricks. On Monday the cadets
of the first .laas re to get their diplomas
and start for home.
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upon the appeal for aid from the Dallas
Alliance exchange. The Alliance decided
to uphold the exchange, and several thou
sand dollars in stock was taken with this
object in view. In the afternoon the Al
lance met representatives of the Knights
OF Labor, and it is said that the political
situation in regard to county officers was
discussed.
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The Manor Barbecue.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MANOR, June 9.-This was gala day in
Manor. The streets and roads seemed
alive with people, all bound for the Ali
ance barbecue that was held on the old
Manor homestead. This large assemblage
of Manor's best citizens was addressed by
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14

CHEsLEY, OLt, June "a fire broke out
early 20 day in the Thompson Furniture
factory and chop. The whole business
portion of the town, with the exception of
two stores, was entirely destroyed. Loss
estimated, $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
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Sherman BETTER.

New YORK, June 9.-General Sherman
was much better this morning and ex-
poets to be able to get out on Monday
next. At no time did his Illness take a
serious turn.
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Taking Back the Saloons.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

SPecIA Telegram TO the Statesman.
DELEoN, June 9.-After trying local
option in this county for nearly two years
an election was held on the 18th inst,
and the saloons we're voted back by a
majority of about ten to one.
Rain is beginning to be needed for
corn. Other crops are as fine as can be.
With rain in ten days large crop of corn
will BIZ made.
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Republican Headauarters.

NEW York, June 9.-The new headquar-
ters of the republican state aud national
committee at No. IS West Twenty second
street, were, opened informally to-day.
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THE WORK OF TRAMPs.
Attempted Train Robbery in Ohio--T
Baggage man Killed,

Attempted Train Robbery in Ohio--The
Baggage man Killed.
CINCINNATI, jane 9.--Chief Hozep, of
the police force, is disposed to regard the
attack on the railroad train at Delhi, last
night, as the work of tramps. 1t is Ger.
tain it was a case of intended robbery, as
it is now known that after shooting Bag
gagemanl Ketcham, and putting to flight
Express Messenger Zerminiman, the rob-
bers entered the car, rifed his pockets and
reloaded their revolvers, then
they seemed to have been
frightened away probably by the failure of
their partner sent to take possession of
the engine. The struggle between En-
gineer Boyd and the robber on the engine
was desperate one, but ended by the
robber being thrown off, leaving his hat
behind. Four market men coming to the
city last night report that they were met
by four highwaymen not far from the
scene of the train robbery, and we're rob-
bed. Baggage Master Ketcham, who
made such a gallant fight with the robber,
died at 1890 this morning from the eff
feots of his wounds.
FOUR MEN ARRESTED.
AURORA, Ind, June 9.-The marshal of
Aurora this morning arrested four men
who were rowing down the river in skiff.
They were not able to give satisfactory
account of themselves and are thought to
be the train robbers. The whole country
is thoroughly aroused over the matter, the
excitement being intensified by news of
the death of Baggage Master Ketcham.
The report of the death of Ketohum,
baggage master, was premature. An
operation was performed on him at 1890.
Though in most critical condition, he
endured it WE'LL and there is bare posi-
bility that he may recover, though his
condition is very serious.
The police have made number of
arrests and heard many stories of the
presence of bad characters about Delhi
last night. They hope to find the real
perpetrators.
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Harris County Alliance.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HousToS, June 9.-The Farmers ALI
ance of Harris county held meeting to-
day for the purpose of taking action
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-14

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