The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-04-28
kiss the Mirror for Ne.

The Memphis AUGldnehe, says: About
arrived in Memphis, Tennessee from
Texas, and put up at a hotel, registering
as MIR. and Mrs. John Jones. The woman
was good looking, wore fine clothes and
prOfusion of handsome jewelry. They
had plenty of money and spent it freely,
living ON the fat OF the land and riding
around in hacks with a reckless disregard
for expense, that WAS truly refreshing.
After awhile they went 10 another hotel
near by, and still devoted themselves TO
the enjoyment of the fleeting present.
Not long ago the woman went back to
Texas, and soon alter officer Charles
Dean, recognized the man on the street
as one jackson, the driver of bus in
Hot Springs, Arkansas. Thinking it
strange that he should be living in such
tine style ION the square," the officer re-
ported his suspicious to the chief of
police, aud Jackson was arrested. Two
lady's gold watches and the following
letter and kilograms were found on him:
MUNDINE House, ii
ROCKDALE, Texas, April Is, 1881. I
Mr.. John jackson:
DEAR HUsBAND-I arrived here safely
this morning at 6:30. Telegraphed TO
Tommie at once to come. Have not heard
from him yet, but guess he will be here
tonight, or tomorrow, anyhow. You
need not give yourself any uneasiness
about me or Tommie. / think can work
it all right, but will send Tommle off to
TeXarkana as soon as he gets here, to
wait for me there. 1 will try to give MIR.
George the dodge at first change of cars.
Should telegraph to you for you to tele-
graph TO any one here about me keeping
a hotel at Corinth, Miss, you must tele-
graph to the party that. l mention the
Eame of, and say that you have stopped
at my hotel, and that l am doing well.
Call In at the Capital hotel. Let on like
you are q drummer, and your name is
John Jones. L haye just received your
telegram. You need not answer this
letter, for intend to make quick work of
1t. Look for me when you see me. KISS
the mirror for me, Yours devotedly,
Tear this letter up. ANNIE.
MOBILE. Ala, April IS. 1881.
A A. Hamilton: i
Nothing on hand for Mrs. Mary An
drews. BEN IL. STOUT.
BRENNAN, Texas, April 10, 1881.
Heard from A at Rockdale; will leave
for Rockdale at once. T. II. WATTS.
RoCKDALE, Texas, April 10. 1881.
Got here this morning; am waiting on
Tommy. MRS. JONES.
RoCKDALE, Texas, April 70, 1881.
John Jones:
1 guess will be ready to start for home
day after tomorrow. Don't be uneasy.
MRS. JOHN JONES.
ROCKDALE, Texas, April 90, 1881.
Mr.. John Jones:
Don'tlook for us until Sunday.
Il. H. WALTERS. .
ROUND Rock, Texas, April %, 1881.
John Jones:
Will leave here tonight for home. but
don't know when will get there. Don't
be uneasy. Mrs. JOHN JONES.
Jackson said the woman was not his
wife, but was from Austin, Texas. She
had separated from her husband. and met
Jackson at Bryan, Texas. Her first hus-
band formerly lived in Rober tson county,
and at his death left his wife considera-
bic property, and Jackson says that after
he had formed his present connection
with her that she had him to cash a
check for over $4,000. and gave him con-
siderable portion of the money. He
makes no explanation of the dodge to
pass off the woman as the keeper of no.
tel at Corinth. but says that ''Tommie" is
his brother, and George" negro ser
want, whom she had tired of. He also
volunteered the information that he
didn't care for the woman. and was only
playing her for the money she had. Chief
Davis, of Memphis, wrote to Rockdale,
Texas, and also telegraphed Marshal
Thompson, to ascertain something about
Jackson's record. He was sent the fol-
lowing answer to the telegram
Jackson, 1 think. is wanted at Bryan,
Texas, for jumping his bond.
BEN THOMPSON, City Marshal.
Detective Pryde searched the woman's
trunk at the hotel, aud found it full of
good clothes, aud among the plumber
lot of notes and deeds to property and
quantity of handsome jewelry, including
several diamond rings.
At last accounts the police of Memphis
had Jackson in custody waiting to hear
from Bryan and Calvert.