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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
Fort Worth Fencibles,

FIT. WORTH, Tex, Oct. Holiday Ada
tant L. P. SEEKER, inspector-general of mill
tia Of Texas, was in the city to inspect the
Fit. Worth Fencibles. The company is now
in camp within the limits of the city,
drilling from morning till night in prepara-
ton for the interstate contest at the Atlanta
encampment. The Fencibles will be the
only company west OF the Mississippi to
compete. They today received complete
new dress uniform, new stand of arms
and flag valued at $1,000 the latter a
present from the Sisters of the Incarnate
Word. Adjutant SEEKER inspected the
company's quarters and outfit and found
everything in irst-class condition, and
after observing the evolutions of the COM
pany pronounced them competent to do
credit to the state at the Piedmont Exposi-
ton,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
sHIPwRECK IN CHINESE WATERS.
Full Account of the Loss of the Steamer
ErtOugrOOl.

Full Account of the Loss of the Steamer
ErtOugrOol.
SAN FRANoILCo, CAL, Oct. 10.-The steam
ship Belgic arrived this morning, twenty
four and half days from Hong Kong, fif-
teen days from Yokohoma. Concerning
the loss of the Turkish frigate Ertougrool
the Japanese papers place the cause of the
disaster to the explosion of the boilers dur
ing gale. According to the reports of the
survivors who were brought to Kobe, the
frigatel left Yokohoma September 18th for
Kobe. On the 18th gale sprang up off
Kishinoski, $50 miles from Yokohoma,
a heavy sea running. Suddenly terrific
noise was heard, and all was confusion.
The men and officers were mostly below in
the berths. Those not Immediately killed
rushed up to find what remained of the
vessel, which was laundering.
Capt. Abbey was seen on the bridge for
moment with lamp in his hand, and was
heard to cry 'Save yourselt!' Then he
disappeared and was seen no more. The
navigation officer, Lowri Bey, also per-
ished. The chief engineer was almost first
to die. He went from the cabin to the
engine room just before the explosion, and
was literally blown to atoms. The sea was
soon full of debris, in which men fought
and struggled for life.
Osman Pasha, admiral, was swimming
toward the shore when he was struck on
the head by spar and sank. Out of total
of 600 souls, only six officers and fifty
seven of the crew reached land. Many of
those were so badly injured that they are
not expected to recover. The vessel was an
old one and was formerly used as a train
ing ship. The engines were of English
make and bore the date of 1885. The frigate
was overhauled before she started for Japan
and il was intended that most
of the voyage should be made under
sail. In consequence of her going ashore
in the Suez canal, necessitating laying up
for repairs and her detention in quarantine
at Yokohoma, on account of cholera
aboard. all taking some months and max
ing change in the original plan necessary
Subscriptions were opened for the relief of
the survivors and Japanese and German
gunboats lent assistance. UP to Sept. 81
100 corpses had been recovered, and most
of the Survivors had been removed to Kabe
for medical aid,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
NATIONAL CROP REPORT.
Showing a Decreased Yield of Farm Products
in the West and Northwest and Of
Cotton in the South.

Showing Decreased Yield of Farm Products
in the West and Northwest and of
Cotton in the South.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-The October es
Inmates of yied per acre for the entire
breadth of the cereal crops, as consolidated
by the department of agriculture, are:
Winter wheat 10S busels per acre, spring
wheat lis, the wheat crop, Ill, oats 1913,
barley 81, rye Ills, The condition of corn
is 700, buckwheat 907 instead of $751;, to-
bacco 1914 instead of S24. There is practic-
ally no change in the general average Ct con-
dition except areduction of points in po-
tatoes, an insrease of two points in tobacco.
The effect of winter frosts upon wheat is
shown by the low rate of yield to have been
severe; the figure would have been lower
but for reduction of area by blowing and
planting of waste fields in other crops,
Some of the higher rates in the principal
states: New York 1872, Pennsylvania II,
Ohio 1875, Michigan 10 /, Illinois 11.5, Mis-
souri, 11.2, Kansas 1876, California II, Oregon
10.
The crop made very low yield through
out the South, where the acreage is small.
In the Ohio valley the variation in yield
in different counties as on farms in the
same county, has extraordinary range
from 5 to % bushels, and in extreme cases
from l to 80 bushels. Soils in good condi-
ton that had thorough tlllage made the
best yield.
The Rocky Mountains made high aver
age in spring wheat on limited acreage, the
Dakotas yields varying from bushel or
two to % bushels, making an average of 8
bushels per acre. Minnesota returns J2 and
Wisconsin 1875 bushels. The estimated
yield of oats is 1913 bushels, which is the
lowest ever reported, probably reducing the
aggregate product more than 200,OO0UO
bushels.
The October statistical returns of the de-
partment of agriculture reported a material
decline in cotton prospects. A fall in the
general percentage from 85.5 to 80. State
averages are as follows:
Virginia 80, North Carolina 81, South
Carolina 50, Georgia 50, Florida 81, Ala
bama 80, Mississippi rs, Louisiana SO, Texas
n, Arkansas so, Tennessee 80. The larg-
est deterioration has been in Tennessee,
Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana i'll the
fertile and productive bottom lands of
the Mississippi valley. The cause is
too much rain, excess of
moisture, coupled with lack of
sunshine and reduced temperature retards
the opening and causes immature bolls to
drop and full grown ones to rot and in
duces sprouting of seed. The same cause
discolors open cotton near the ground and
discharges the coloring matter of the bolls,
staining the fibre. The value of the crop
will become what it is reduced to by discol-
Grafton. The expectations of the early sea-
son were first reduced by early drouths, and
later were serious by more or less continu
Gus rains from North Carolina to Eastern
Texas. In the more southern districts there
is some complaint of the boil worm with
little mention of the caterpillar. The eff
fectiveness of insecticcide when persistently
applied is frequently attested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
From San Marcos.

SAN MARCOS, TEX, Der. 1n.-Col. ]. P.
Sanford was on time and delivered mag
nificent lecture on "Old Times and New
to an immense audience at Coronal Insti-
tute last night. His lecture was fine
piece of descriptive oratory and his wit
irresistible. He spoke one hour and forty
FIVE minutes, and his audience felt at the
close as if they would enjoy listening an
other hour or two. His wife accompanies
him on his tour through the Lone Star
State.
Col. Copeland will be here and deliver a
lecture in November. The people of Hays
county are enthusiastic in their admiration
of Col. Copeland, the prime of the lecture
platform in America.
Coronal institute is an elegant building.
The dormitories are large, neat and airy,
the music rooms cosy and comfortable, the
school room commodious and well fun
ished and the dining room resembles that
of some first class hotel with Its snowy
draped tables, glittering with silver and
glass, and laden with an abundance of nu-
tritious, we'll prepared food. Tie matron
is lady of refinement and great goodness
OF heart, and she fills the position with
credit to herself and the grand school of the
southwest.
San Marcos can justly boast of two ex-
cellent schools with large attendance of
pupils.
Many of our people are attending the fair
at San Antonio.
The new buildings are being pushed for
ward rapidly and Others will doubtless be
commenced soon.
A first class show is billed for this place
next week, and circus will delight the
circus lovers next Saturday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
The Weatherby Case.

TYLER, Tex, Oct. 10.-In the case of the
Stale vs.. Weatherby the testimony on both
sides was closed this evening, and the
lawyers are now ready to begin their argu-
ment before the jury. The case has been
rather less tedious than was expected, and
yet the jurymen begin to look somewhat
worn and tired. The last witness examined
for the defense was Mr.. Weatherby him
self. Interest in the case keeps up and the
court room is crowded all the time. As
soon as this case is through that of the
State VS.. Keller will be taken up. At 3
o'clock Col. Lane of Marshall, opened the
argument for the state, followed by Mr..
Armistead of Jefferson, for the defense.
This finished the days work.
Shelton, reported yesterday shot by Kin
near at Starrville, in self-defense. has since
died. The grand Jury adjourned today,
and failed to find bill against Kinnear.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
THE TRAIN ROBBER TRIAL.
John Brawley, Who Turned States Evidence
Tells What He Knows.

Tells what He Knows.
TExARKANA, Tex, Oct. 1O.-The jury in
the McDaniels case was completed today,
and the trial was finally commenced. The
accused has five indictments against him,
II growing out of the Cotton Belt train
robbery. His present trial is for the muir
derer ofthe tramp, NJ. Hackett by name,
who was stealing a ride on the train that
was wrecked and robbed. Evidence is be-.
ing taken. The conductor, engineer, fire.
man, express and mail agents ofthe demol-
ished train were on the stand this evening,
and testified at length, giving the details OF
the robbery as before reported. Jno. Braw-
ley, the confessed participant in the crime
was then placed on the stand and in an
unhesitating manner gave full account of
conception and consummation of the tragic
affair. He testified that Williams was the
leading spirit in the affair, and that Nc
Daniels, now on trial did the murder. For
obvious reasons night sessions are not held.
The trial will be resumed tomorrow morn
ing with Brawley still on the witness stand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
National Base Ball Convention.

New YORK, Oct. 10.-Delegates to the
National Base Ball league convention went
into session again this morning to hear the
report of the committee which conferred
last evening with committee from the
Players league and American association,
There was full attendance of National
league people A. G. Sparkling, in CONVEX
sation today, said there was disposition
on the part of the National league people
to look at this matter of union from fair
business standpoint, and if they can arrive
at some solution they are all disposed to
sacrifice something for the good of the base
ball business. They do not favor any tenn
porary arrangement, but want something
permanent. At present they have no idea
as to what they will do, but suggestions
will be made and received between now
and the 22d of October, at which time there
is to be another conference.
The morning conference of presidents of
the national league clubs, continued until
Oct. l, when adjournment was had to meet
on oct. 90, when they will receive
the report of their committee which meets
that day with committees of other
of all they had to report,
and members attending the conference had
little to say on the subject. Many think
that quite probably two major leagues will
be formed, and the proposition made
yesterday by Allen w Thurman, Jr., is
quite generally discussed. This proposition
is to have two major leagues. In the first
would be Boston, Brooklyn, New
York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland,
Columbus and Indianapolis, and in the
second, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, Cincinnati, Pittsburg,
Louisville and st. Louis The
Association clubs in Rochester, Toledo and
Syracuse could go back INTO an Interna-
tional league. In the next two weeks many
propositions will be made, and there Is lit
tie doubt that some satisfactory arrange
ment will be made, for there's disposition
on the part of all to take some action that
will satisfactorily and equitably arrange all
these troubles which exist at present among
base ball players. Geo. X. Fraser, president
and manager of the Syracuse club, was at
his hotel this morning. He, with other
Assoc alton people, does not think the
Amersican Association will ever join the
Brotherhood, He is confident that the
National agreement will not be violated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
In Hands Of a RECEIVER.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 10.-The Indian
apols Car and Manufacturing company,
"a concern employing 800 hands, was placed
in the hands of a receiver this afternoon by
Judge Taylor. Judge Voorhees,, purchas-
sing agent of the company, filed an action
demanding the appointment of a receiver
alleging that he holds the company's
promissory note for 5000 ipast due. lie
claims that the company is insolvent, hay.
ing debts amounting to $3.50, 00)-assets be
ing but 100000, and $4,000 of liabilities
being now due other creditors who are
likely to bring suit. Col. Charles Willard
president OF the company thinks the re-
ceiver will be able 70 continue business and
probably in time TO turn it over to the stock
holders clear Of Indebtedness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
A CITIZEN OF ROXTON FAT
ALLY STABBED IN A
QUARREL.
THE WEATHERBY MURDER CASE.
Brawley Turns States Evidence at
Texarkana and Squeals on His
Pals Inspector General SEEKER
at Fort Worth.

RoxroN, Tex, Oct. 10.-A stabbing
affair occurred one and half miles south
east of here today between Will Massey
and W. T. Thompson over pillow sold by
Massey to Thompson last spring. Some
words passed and Massey called Thompson
a foul name and SAID, II can whip you,"
and sprung at Thompson and struck him
in the face with closed knife in
his hand. When Thompson drew his
pocket knife and stabbed him twice be-
tween the fourth and fifth ribs just below
the heart. Massey has killed one man.
The physicians dressed the wounds but did
not probe them as he was bleeding inter-
nally and they state he cannot lives. twenty
four hours. Thompson escaped.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
Robbery at Dallas.

DALLAS, Tex. Oct. 1O.-To- night two
armed men boarded street car on Ervay
street near Grand avenue and held up Mr..
Fortes, the driver. They first broke open
the cash box and pocketed the contents.
They also relieved Fortes Of what change
he had. The robbers then made their es-
cape. The robbery was made In the south
ern part OF the city and no one was on the
rar except the driver.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
Fall Of a Bridge.

LANCASTER, Tex, Oct. TO- The large
county bridge which spans Ten Mile creek,
a mile south of town fell this afternoon and
came near killing Mr.. J. d. Allen and a
fine team of mules which were crossing il
at the time the structure gave way. He
had his wagon heavily laden with cotton
which is a total loss, most of it being
washed away by the water. How he es-
capped death is almost miracle since the
bridge was seventy feet above the bed OF
the creek, and 100 feet in length. 1t was a
wooden structure and had been built two
years. The wagon was smashed TO pieces
and one of the mules injured so badly that
it will probably die. Mr.. Allen intends To
sue the county at once for damages.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
Cherokee Commission.

DARLINGTON, |. T., Oct. 10.-The Cherokee
commission today summoned before ii
members of the council of Cheyenne and
Arapahe Indians, and exhibited the con-
tract signed by the commission as the gov
ernment's agents, and approved by an act
of congress. Judge Savers explained the
provisions of the contract, which provides
for the allotment of 100 acres of land in
severalty, and the payment for the re-
mainder of $4,000 o. The Indians seem
to regard the contract favorably, and il
seems probable they will sign it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
The San Anu,n,v Fair.

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 10.-This was child
ren's day at the International fair. All the
public and private schools OF the city closed
for the day, and in the afternoon tho little
ones, accompanied by their teachers and
parents poured out TO the fair grounds by
the hundreds. The general attraction was
unusually large.
The weather was delightful. Most all the
awards have been made in the various de-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
Hotel Man Disanneared

WACO, Tex Oct. 10.-Mr. w. NJ. Man
chester, the missing hotel keeper, has not
yet been heard from. The discovery of the
fact that he disposed of a part of his prop
erty and took all of his personal belongings
not cumbersome has convinced his wife
that he has deserted her and she so states
the case. The management of the hotel
was transferred to Messrs. Wiley Jones and
Tom Mann
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16

partments. Tomorrow is German day at
the fair in connection with the local cele-
bration of the nationality and elaborate
preparations for which have been made.
The management have extended the fair
to include next Monday instead of closing
as was the general intention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
German Celebration.

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. l0.-The celebration
of the landing of the first German colony
on American soil begins here tomorrow and
will close Sunday night. Many Germans
arrived today, and it is thought that more
than 5000 will be here tomorrow Most
extensive preparations are b.ingsma ie.
The decoration OF floats alone having cos
5000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16

The man who advertises will reap
the harvest today. Mark what we say
and watch the houses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-16

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Workmen's advocate., 1890-05-24
CONDITION OF TRADE.

In view of the bearing of economic conditions upon the eight hour move- ment we have endeavored lately to keep our readers posted upon the march of industry and trade. We shall, for some time at least, continue to do so.
 The traffic on all railroads is still un- precedentedly large, their gross and net receipts showing great increase over the corresponding period of last year. Although the construction of new lines will by no means reach in 1890 the mileage of years noted in this respect, the new Improvements and additional equipments on the old lines necessitate the use of considerable material and the employment of a fair number of skilled mechanics. Building is also progressing at a great rate in all the large cities, and the development of industry in the South keeps the machine shops of!the country busy. As result of all this there IS an enormous consumption of iron, but the productive capacity of the iron works keeps so largely ahead of possible requirements that the prices of the pro- duct are low in spite of the active de- mand.
 Reports of injury to the winter wheat had the effect of raising somewhat the price of cereals and improving the pros- poets of the farmers.
 Upon u, whole, the conditions are still as favorable to labor's demands as they can be under our stupid and ras. cally system, and they should be availed of to the utmost.
Workmen's advocate., 1890-05-24
Woman Suffrage.

We commend to our readers the text of the petition to Congress submitted to the Central Labor Union last Sunday by Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake and un- animously indorsed by that body.
 To the SENATE and HOUSE OF REPREsEN.
 TATIvEs in Congress Assembled
 We, workingmen of New York, re- spectfully request your honorable bodies to pass the joint resolution, proposing an amendment to the National Constitu- tion, securing to the women of the United States the exercise of the rights of suffrage on equal terms with men.
 As citizens of the United States we believe that it is mockery to call this nation a Republic while one.half of the citizens are excluded from all voice in the government; as thinkers we hold that the elevation and enfranchisement of women IS essential to the development of the race; as workingmen we assert that only by equal political rights can women secure equal pay with men for equal work.
Workmen's advocate., 1890-05-24
Rrtrs } Geuts

was granted, and the Club was declared to be the only bona fde labor union of It's craft in New York city and vicinity. The tile layers were also requested to refrain from working for the following ilrms, who have not yet granted the demands of the Hexagon Club; J. Aspin, wall Son; J. $. Conover X Co.,: A. $, Nlcholls X Co.,; Kneeland & Andrews; Wm. II. Jackson X Co.,, Juarez & Co. The complaints of the Granite Cutters against the firms already mentioned were then referred to the Non- Intercourse Committee
 The Franklin Association of Printers having reported that they now meet at union hall was re-instated; the Associa. ton also reported that they had contri. buted $5 to the fund of the striking kneepants-makers.
 The action of the Building Trades Section in regard to the Belgian Pavers' unlon who injured the cause of the striking Coal Shovellers was unanim- ously indorsed
 From Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake came a request to indorse the movement of the New York State Woman Suffrage Iaoooeiapioh lOI du dlneUumenU to the U. S. Constitution in favor of woman suffrage; the request was unanimously granted
 A representative of l.. A. 5629, K. of L., hog slaughterers of Cambridge, Mass, asked for help for his locked-out brothers, who were working for Squire & Co. The affiliated unions were asked to assist these men; a collection among the delegates brought $l0.19.
 Upon request by Miss Ida M. Van Et- ten the Organization Committee was instructed to assist in the organizing of working women, among whom the school teachers, before whose Associa- tion Miss Van Etten will speak at the College of the City of New York on June 16.
 The new delegates of the following unions were admitted: Franklin Asso- citation, United Machinsts, Bakers No. 92, Hackmen's Union, Progressive Mu- sical Union, and Locksmiths and Rail- Ing makers. The credentials of the Lum- Der Handlers Union were laid over, because that Union meets at scab hall.
 The Derrickmen's Union reported that they will hold a mass-meeting on June 6, at Ledwith Hall, 45th street and Sd avenue.