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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
TEXAS RESOURCES.

An Interesting Communication Seeking In
formation on the Subject.
The following letter to Major Holmes of
the governors office will be found of sug-
gestive interest:
BosroN, Oct. 81, 1890.
H. M. Holmes ESQ.,:
Ny DEAR SIR-Your favor of Oct. 16 at
hand, together with reports of your state,
for which l beg to tender you my sincere
thanks. would esteem it an additional
favor if would cause set of these same re-
ports to be sent to r. Duncan Harris, Esq
35 William street, New York, the owner of
the property in Archer county, to whom 1
have already sent your card.
With reference to mineral lands in your
state, you are doubtless aware of the great
attention which is now being gwen to min
eral lands in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee
and Alabama, and they are largely promoted
from this city, and in instances with great
success; in fact the attention of the whole
civilized world seems to be directed now TO
the mineral resources of the United States.
But your great and good state does not seem
to be known for minerals to the world at
large, and would like to make the sugges-
ton that your authorities should take steps
to bring your mineral resources TO the at
tention of the country. / know you have
plenty of enterprise, and it seems to me
that If you would get up specimens and
place them on exhibition and take such
measures as are being employed by Califor-
MIA and Florida TO advertise their resources
even to the extent OF travelling cars, 1t
would be very useful
should be glad to correspond with you
farther on this subject.
Very truly yours,
Jos. III. READ.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Cotton Circular.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Oct. 2'.-Atwood,
Violet & Co. say of futures: There appears
to be no indication of the permanent
strength to the market unless bad weather
should again set in and give some en- -
couragement to those who believe in better
prices. At present the frost damage is SUP
posed to be immaterial as but little atten-
ton is given it. Good weather prevails
generally and receipts continue on the
same liberal scale. Unless Liverpool comes
to the rescue lower level will apparently
have to be reached before substantial re-
action can take place, and yet the
demand for actual cotton continues
and makes the near months at
heavy discount dangerous to
sell. Our New York special says they
would rather buy than sell on declines.
Crop estimates are increasing. Port re-
ceipts today are $1,000, against 5000 last
last year. We close 4c lower than yester-
day. Fo b-Again we have TO report a
very good demand, and buyers still in
clined to entertain any offer from good Sec
tions. Prices yet above our spot quo ations,
strict middling from good sections still com
manding 10 Ice for compressed Spots
offe ing not only limited but very poor; no
white cottons offering today. The sales
effected today were for grades below strict
middling. Continental buyers were in the
market for grades above middling. Sales
1900 bales; middling, 9Nc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
THE STANDPIPE OF THE
WATER COMPANY
BURSTS.
HOUSES AND FENCES DESTROYED
One Life Lost-Progress Of the Campaign
Bailey Speaks at Sherm an and Gull
bersOn Also Crates.

TEMPLE, Tex, Oct. 25.-At o'clock a. m.
without moments warning and with a
a shock which was felt distance of over
two miles the standpipe of the Temple
Water Works company bursted, and the
200 gallons of water contained therein
went foaming and kissing over the
doomed portion of our city, carrying
in its course everything great and small,
from piece of scaffolding to houses, barns,
fences and immense sheets of boiler steel
were carried and thrown distance of 4OO
feet.
At the first roaring sound the entire town
was awakened from its slumber, but before
they could realize the danger at hand down,
with a mighty crash, came the heavy steel
stand pipe, twenty feet in diameter and 15)
feet in height. 1t was only a moments
work and one of terrible destruction. The
houses in the vicinity where the accident
occurred suffered considerable damage from
wafer and the shock.
The house of Mr.. Tucker was thrown
fifteen feet from the foundation and has
one side demolished. The house of o. F.
Rigdon was crushed and torn from its
foundation. The shock caused lamp to
be overturned and the contents of oil being
thrown over Mr.. Rigdon. He was soon
enveloped in flames. He rushed from the
house in the street and with he assistance
of several friends the flaming
garments were extinguished. Mrs.
Rigdon who was confined TO her
bed sick was taken to a neighbor s house.
The house with its contents became total
loss. The houses of Messrs. F. E. Sand
ford, E B. Greathouse, e. Steiner and the
Baptist church suffered damage by water
The fences and gardens around this part
of the town are total wreck.
Nothing definite can be learned as to the
cause. Mr.. w. Il. Thomas, the contractor
had Just completed the erection of the
stand-pipe. He is wholly unable to ac
count for the accident. His firm, Messrs
Thomas & German, at Houston, have
erected numerous standplpes over the en-
tire state and have never had mishap
Messrs. Ripley & Bronson of st. Louis fur
nished the material, which is claimed TO be
the very best steel, every piece having been
tested and marked to stand pressure o.
10000 pounds, it being as good as any used
for standpipes in the state. No flaws
are apparent in any of the broker
and t, rn pieces. 1t is b. lieved that dy-
Mantle hes been used but nothing defnii {
has peen reached So far. The stand pipe
alone cost over $l1,0 200. The total loss is
$4,000. The water works company had
not formally received the stand pipe. M
Rigdon, who was burned, died this even
i
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
SWITZERLAND.
BROKEN OUT AFREsH.


BERNE, Oct. 2S.-The troubles between
liberals and conservatives in the canton of
Ticiro have broken out afresh and further
disorders have occurred. Another battalion
of troops have been dispatched to the can
ton to assist IN restoring order.
A dispatch from Friburg, capitol of the
canton of Friburg, seventeen miles south
west of this city, states that the result of the
elections had there on Sunday last was pro-
ductive of much i'll feeling between the op-
posing parties. The radicals accuse the
conservatives Of winning by unfair means.
One of the charges against them be-
ing that they falsifed the bal
lots. Charges and counter charges
were made until today when the trouble
eliminated in serious conflicts. The
Radicals are armed and threaten to over
turn the government, The report was re-
ceived here from Sugano, one of the
capitols of the canton Of Ticino, stating
lighting occurred today between the troops
and dsaffected liberals and some blood had
been shed. The federal council has by q
unanimous vote rejected appeals made by
the ultramontanes Of Ticino against the
popular vote taken on Oct. last, when a
majority declared in favor of e revision Of
the constitution Of the canton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Dividing the Traffic.

CHICAGO, H., Oct. 2S.-A meeting of man
ayers of the Southwestern Missouri rive r
lines adjourned from Oct.l held at Chairman
Walkers Office today to give further con-
sideration to the question of division of
the competitive traffic. Contrary to expec-
tation it was harmonious meeting and
for experiment 1t was unanimously agreed
by the managers to extend the time one
north, making December l the earliest
date which the notice of withdrawal can be
given, thus making agreement binding
on all roads till December 81 while 1t is
admitted arrangements for a division of
traffic have not proved eminently satisfac-
tory thus far.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30

Third races furlongs Amos A. won,
Tom Kali second, Elsee B. third, Time
1:16T,
Fourth race-Five and half furlongs.
Hopeful won, Roben second, Evans third.
Time 1:11.
Fifth race-Jno. D. Caronet won, Eugenia
second. Time SO.
WASHINGTON RACES.
WASHINGTON, Oct 28.-First race-Six
furlongs. Bell Wood won, Tanner second,
Bellaire third. Time 1.l6.
Second race One mile and one-sixteenth.
Foxmede won Hustled second, King Hazem
third. Time 1.51K.
Third race-Six furlongs. Helen Rose
won, Virget second, Birdie Doyle third.
Time 1.17X.
Fourth race-One mile and one furlong.
Iceberg won, Blue Jeans second, Bradford
third, Time 1,57.
Fifth race-One mile. Cornelea won,
Pericles second, Silleck third. Time Las.
Sixth ace-Steeplechase. Natchez won,
Norgue second, Punch third. Time 460.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
THINGS AT STANDING ROCK.
An Attempt to Stir up an Uprising Among
the Sioux.

An Attempt to Stir up an Uprising Among
the Sioux.
STANDING Rock AGENCY, N. Oak, Oct.
2S.-For the past few weeks Sitting Bull has
been melting the Sioux Indians to an up
rising. He has enlisted the sympathies of
large number of bu ks by telling them
his story of his great bravery on the field
of the Custer massacre, and several hundred
of them had agreed to 60 on
the war path at his bidding;
The old chiefs, however, several
of whom were in the famous campaign on
Little Bighorn, offered strenuous objections
and one of them gave up the plan of the
plotters to Maj. Mclaughlin, the agent.
Sitting Bull has just recovered from long
illness and is very ugly. Companies G and
H, Twelfth infantry, and troops F and G
Eighth cavalry, are at the forts and could
probably quell disturbance without other
assistance but if affairs should assume a
serious phase through general uprising of
the Sioux along the Missouri river the reg
ulars at Forts Tolten and Sully could be
| brought into services in few hours.
THE STORY DIsCREDITED.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 2S-At army head
quarters this evening Col Corbin said that
50 far as reported the contemplated out
break of Indians at the Standing Rock
! agency is concernt il has b. cone to be an
old story. Sitting Bull has had a few dis
satisfied followers about him for long
time, but it can, think, be safe to say that
| there is no truth III the report. Then again
| Gen. Miles is now in the field right up in
that country, and he will no doubt give
| the matter his personal attention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
A Base Ball Tour.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2S.-Captain Comeskey has
decided to take two base bali teams to the
Pacific coast and will leave here tomorrow.
He will be captain of one and Mike Kelley
may head the other. The players include
also Mark, Baldwin, Ryan, McPhee, Har-
ring on and Rhines. The teams will play
in Lincoln, Neb.. Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Leadville, Cheyenne, Salt Lake
City, Boise City, Portland, Seattle and Ia
coma. Then they head for San Francisco
and after an extended stay go south
through Texas and disband in St. Louis
about Jan. 20.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Indians TO Be Hung.

HELENA, Mont, Oct % -Passale and
Antler, two of the four Flathead Indians
who have been on trial at Massoula for the
murder of three white prospectors, were
yesterday convicted and sentenced to be
hanged Dec. 10. The Indians who all along
showed utter indifference as to the outcome
OF the trial. broke completely down when
sentence was pronounced. 1t is intimated
that within the past two years dozen
white prospectors have been murdered by
these two men, and the sheriff of Massoula
with a large posse of men in effecting their
ca nj urn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Locomotive Engineers.

PGrTsBURG, Pa Oct. 2S.-The Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers are still in
session here, but expect to conclude their
business in few days. This morning
Geo. II. Dotity of division 81, Charleston,
Mass, was reelected grand chaplain, and
X, NJ. Clark of Denver division No. 1876 was
elected grand guide. Atlanta was chosen
as the place for the nextinternational meet
ing place. The time of meeting is still before
the convention but has arrived az such a
stage as will warrant the announcement
that May l5, 1892, will be decided upon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30

cinnati, in which it says that among the
rumors floating round is one that some of
the stock of the Baltimore and Ohio South
western has fallen into the hands of the
Brice-Thomas people, and that the latter
are making strenuous efforts to secure
enough of the stock to give controlling in.
terest in line with view to consolidating
it with the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia system. 1t claims that some of the
stockholders OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern favor this scheme, but ma.
jority are opposed, and are taking steps to
prevent its consummation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Gould. Huntington et al.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2S.-An evening paper
says: ]. Pierpont Morgan, ex-secretary
William @. Whitney and other capitalists
have started on western tour. They will
be Joined at Cincinnati by President Ingalls,
of the "Big Four and President Marvel of
the Atchison, and will continue their jour
ney southwesterly. 1t is understood that
at st. LOUIS they will meet Jay Gould and
G. P. Huntington, and that the journey is
undertaken with view to the harmonizing
of Var derbilt, Gould, the Atchison and
Huntington interests in respect TO uniting
the tronscontinental trunk lines via the
Southern Pacific from ocean to ocean.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
HOrSeR Burned.

SAN ANGELO, Tex. Oct. pa westbound
freight train caught fire at Miles station
this morning. Before the flames could be
controlled q car and seven horses were
burned. They we're the property of L. w
Bradley of Clinton, KY, who was moving
his STOCK farm to Tom Green county. His
Car of registered cattle escaped uninjured.
The horses were entered at the Concho
Valley fair. The loss Is estimated at $1,000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
A DESPERATE CAPTURED.
Lee Allen, Notorious Leader Of Gang of
Horse Thieves, Shot Down.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct 2s.-Lee Allen,
leader of the most notorious band of horse
thieves in the Indian Territory, against
whom there are over 100 indictments in
Texas and the United States courts, was
cornered in Comanche county Sunday by
United States officers. He opened fire with
his winchester. His shots were returned
and he fell from his horse with both arms
broken by ball from the officers rifles He
was taken to Paris, Tex, yesterday. He is
said to have killed many men in the last
two years and is under indictment for the
murder of two Chickasaw farmers who were
pursuing him after raid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30

No person shall be qualified to serve as a
grand or petit juror who is not a qualified
elector and who shall be unable to read or
write. The legislature shall provide by law
for procuring lists of persons so qualified
and drawing therefrom grand and petit ju
rors for each term of the circuit court
No person elected or appointed to any of
fice employment of profit under the laws of
this state, or any ordinance of any munich
pality of this state shall possess such office
or employment, without pers onally devot'
ing his time to the performance of the du-
ties to the same belonging.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Slain by nm Assassin,

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 2S.-Lewis Thomas,
colored, was killed this morning by an un-
known assassin. He was asleep with his
wife when his assailant crushed his skull
with an axe. Suspicion points 10 Frank
s. elton, who had quarrel with Mrs.
Thomas, and it is thought he killing grew
out of bitter feeling toward Thoma, for
assisting an officer in attempting Shelton's
arrest for assault.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
coNs1nrpING TuE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
About Live Hogs.

CHICAGO, Oct. 28.-No conclusion was
reached by the live stock committee of the
western roads at meeting today in rela
ton to equalizing rates on live hogs and
hacking house products. After discussion
of the matter it was decided that general
meeting Of the Western Freight association
should be called for Oct. 30, to settle the
matter 1t is understood the ASSOCIATION
hos given notice of its intention to reduce
the rate on live hogs to Is cents from the
nresent rate of IS cents. The proposed
pponalization is in accordance with the
recent decision of the Interstate-commeic ce
commission.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Congressman Grain.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Oct. 28.-Hon. W. H.
Grain, Democratic nominee of the Seventh
congressional district, arrived here today.
From close and thorough canvass of his
district he speaks with unbounded conf
dence of success over his Republican oppo-
nent, Judge J. " Spohn, despite the hard
fight made on him with MONEY furnished
by the national Republican congressional
committee. Mr.. Grain says that he will re-
turn to congress with an increased ma
iority.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
A Denver Failure.

DENVER, Col, Oct. 28.-5herlff Barton
formally took possession of the store of
Samuel Pelton & Bro. The total attach
ments amount to $7S,r9O.55. The reason
alleged for the failure is that Pelton, the
head of the concern, is seriously Ill with
typhcid fever and unaware that The notes
were past due 1t is claimed that the firms
stock on hand will invoice more than
$1,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
JUMPED FROM THE TRAIN
Two Negroes Leap from Train and One is
Killed,


PARIS, Tex, Oct. ga severe tragedy
happened on an east bound Texas Pacific
train about two miles east of here on Sun
day afternoon, the meagre details of which
have Just been made known here. Among
the passengers on the train were two negroes
seeking employment as cotton pickers.
They had, it seemed, never been on train
before and seeing great deal of cotton in
the fields they were passing decided to get
off and hunt work, so they walked out on
the platform and jumped off. The train
was stopped and backed down to where
they were ,ying. One was crushed into a
shape ess mass, and the other was badly
injured but still alive Their bodies were
placed on the train and carried to Clarks-
vile. Neither of their names could be
learn from our informer, who was pas
seLger on the train.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Mandamus Proceedings.

New ORLEANS, La, Oct. 8-Mandamus
proceedings were begun before Judge Mari
IN the Grin inal district court today against
Cab Yillere, criminal sheriff, growing out
of refusal of the sheriff to allow reporters
and others to interview the Italians con-
fined in the parish prison upon suspicion
of being implicated in the assassination of
Dave Hennessy. The writ is made return
able tomorrow morning before Judge Mari
when the case will be heard and passed
upon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
HOLLAND.
THE KINGS HEALTH.

THE HAGUE Oct. 28. AT today's session
both houses being present d. Mackay, min
lister of Colonies, announced that In the
opinion of the doctors, who had examined
the king, say his health was such that he
was incapacitated for performing the duties
of the government He therefore asked
parliament to make the declaration that
the constitution prescribed. Both chambers
will reassemble tomorrow when a decision
in the matter will be announced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
SPORTING NOTES.
NASHVILLE RACES.

NASHVILLE, Oct 2S.-Opening day. First
race--One mile. Bobby Beach won, Ma
rion G.. second, Argenta third. Time
| Al $40.
Second race-Five furlongs. Roseland
won, Parapet second, Whitney third. Time
! 04
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
II Was Ladies' Night.

F5RT WORTH, Tex, Oct. 2s-The gland
stand at the Pompeuan fete tonight was
crowded with nearly 5000 people. 1t was
ladies night and representation of the
pre.tiest lady in Fort Worth was given in
fireworks. 1t was beautiful pece, and
evoked loud applause. The people are
very much enthused over the great exhibi-
ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
The Amendment on the Ticket.

BoNHAM, Tex, Oct. 2S.-The executive
committee of the county met today and de-
termined 10 put on the ticket for the amend
ment to article 10, section 2 OF the constitu.
ton relating to railroads only, although it
was strongly urged to place for and against
the amendment on the ticket
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Mississinpi Convention.

JACKSON, Miss, Oct. 2S.-The convention
today completed the consideration of the
-enort of the committee of general provis-
ions The following clauses are of interest !;
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
A 1000 600 RIaze.

EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark, Oct. 2S.-A fire,
which started in H. s. Collins jewelry
store, on Spring street, consumed properly
valued at 500, 900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.
AFTER THE LOTTERY MEN.

AFTER THE LOTTERY MEN,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.-Attorney General
Miller has sent circular letter to all
United States attorneys, calling attention
to the act of congress approved Sept. 20,
entitled an act to amend certain sections
for the revised statutes, relating to lotteries
and for other purposes, with the suggestion
thai they carefully examine and spare no
effort in its enforcement Similar instruc-
tions have been sent to United States
marshals.
CONSIDERING THE RECOMMENDATIONS.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28-The treasury com,
mittee considering recommends OF
American delegates to the International
marine conference, had another meeting
to-day, and after formulating general
plan of action adjourned until the llth
proximo'
TEXAS POSTMASTER APPOINTED.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-The president has
anpointed Corners Williams to be post
master at Cisco, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
Sensational Rumors.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 28.-An evening paper
publishes sensational dispatches from Gin
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-10-30
DOTS FROM THE DALLAS FAIR.
1t Was Ellis County Day at the Fair-The
Races.

Races.
DALLAS, Tex, Oct. 2S.-The twelfth day
of the Texas State fair has been favored
with warm weather. Ellis, the banner
county, has sent thousands of people here
today. The general verdict is that the fair
is a success and the best one ever held here.
Lamar county had large delegation at
the fair today and the Lamar college
students came in body and took in the
sights. The following races were had to-
day: (The crowd assembled to witness
them was very large.)
THE RACES.
First race--Selling, purse $500, FIVE
eighths of mile, heats. Guido /, 1, VIM
ME Davis 3, 2, Gray Eagle 2, 8. Time 1.02h,
I.O4.
Second race Derby pool room handicap
for all ages, purse 5000. mile and an eighth.
May Hardy won, Mary Sue second, Gull
third. Time b7k.
Third race-Selling purse $500, for three
year olds, seven-eignths mile dash, Jim
Quin won, Bob Purdy second, Fannie Bos.
ton third. Time 1924.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-10-14

ReSolred. That as at the coming elec-
ti0n the question as TO whether or not
CO1StiIutiOnl COnv ntion will be
held is To submitted to the people,
lha' we earnestly invite a calm and
thorough discussion of the question
during he Campaign.
Res0lUed hat it is the policy of the
Rep bli' an par of nevada % secure
all saTe AMI possi BILE retrenchmen in
public aft airs. and especia'i in dis Spen-
sing wit unnecessary ff1erS and use
less deputi s in adjusting sal Iries upon
b Sis of services performed, deer AZ
ing the per diem an mileage and
shortening the sessi IN and leSSening
tue mum ber of mem hers OF he Legis "a
ture. in the reducriOu of taxation and
IN consolidating county offices and
dim in 81 ing county expenses, and to
end we pledge the nominees of is
convention ard arDestly ask that the
nom 'nees of the seNe'al county con-
Eentions be likew Sc obi gated.