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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

DALLAS, April 26.-Special Officer
T. N. Edgel, of Chicago, arrived last
night from Chicago, with J.W. Truaax
in custody and lodged him in the Dal-
las Jail. Truax is alleged to have en-
bezzled $1,000 money package from
the Texas Express company while
running on the Texas and Pacific rail-
road as baggageman in the latter part
of January last between Mineola and
Millsap. He was traced to Osborne
and McComb City, Miss, and from
there to Chicago. He pleads his in
nocence and says he is the victim of
a conspiracy between certain en-
ployees of the Texas and Pacific road.
Truax was released on bail this even
ing. He is son of former state
senator of Missouri.
The associated press news from
Boston that a asyndicate of Boston and
New York capitalists has been formed
to purchase the Texas Trunk road at
the foreclosure sale in May, and reor-
ganiZe 1T on sound financial basis.
and at once extend it to Sabine Pass,
Is received with great satisfaction here,
particularly by property owners in
the eastern part of the city. 1t is
considered almost certain that the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe is in
terested.
The grand building for the S4n-
gerfest is rapidly approaching COM
pletion and will be finished IN ten
days or two weeks. 1t has a COM
Portable seating capacity for 5000 peo-
pie. The managers of the Sanger
fest report that without exaggeration
the prospects are for the grandest
musical event ever held in the south.
In addition to singing societies from
all parts of the union and the special
vocal features, negotiations are in
progress to secure the famous
Eighteenth United States cavalry
band of twenty-four pieces. now sta
toned at san Antonio. Thjsuisr <ard-
ed as the equal Of any pc
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

THE people of San Saba, as the
News of that place indicates. are
hopeful of securing the terminus of
the Austin and Northwestern railway.
They also hope to secure the main
western line of the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe. The STATESMAN
wishes a fullfllment of all their
brightest hopes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
srRIKE lMPENpING.

PITTIBURG, April 26.--A delegation
of thirty coal miners left here to-day
for the purpose of visiting all the pits
where men are Worbiug at reduc-
tion, and endeaTor to get them to
come out and join the strike which
win be inaugurated next Tuesday.
The miners are confident Of accom-
plishins their MISSION but the oper-
ators assert Will eQuai assurance that
they won't " skiceessfui.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

CoRsICANA, April Pa colored
school teacher named Henry S. Ford
was arrested to-day for forging a
school voucher and will also be tried
for perjury, he having sworn to its
authenticity.
No intelligence as to the result of
the meeting of the Texas and st.
Louis railway and the Dallas delega-
ing having been private and the
parties having left for Dallas and
Waco at an early hour this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

WHEN Judge Gresham was leaving
indianapolis for Washington the rail-
way company placed at his disposal
special car, which he refused. He
then went and bought single berth
in sleeper. and went along like any
common man. There is studied
guilelessness about this absolutely dis
tressing. Judge Gresham on a cabi-
net appointment was suddenly seized
with great ambition, and so his posing
bapar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

GALVESTON, April 26.-Gen. w. j.
Palmer, president of the Mexican Ma
tional railway, is expected to arrive
from Mexico by the steamship Whit
ney tomorrow, and Mr.. Walter
Hinchman, president of the Mexican
National construction company, is
expected to arrive from New York at
about the same time, and they will be
met here by Mr.. Paul Bremond, of
the Houston East and West Texas
narrow gauge railway, and Gen.
Gardner, general manager Of the
Mexican National railway, now in
the city, and a conference will be
held between them on matters con-
nected with their railway interests.
The commission to select a
site for the new custom house and
postoffice building, consisting of
Hon. Joseph Dwyer, of San Antonio.
and Col. James L. Tracy and S. S.
Ashe, of Houston, have arrived and
taken quarters at the fremont hotel.
The commission will be here for sew
eral days, and will carefully consider
any proposition that may be made by
owners or agents of property for fur
nishing the site. There are quite a
number of pieces of property already
offered to the government, and the
commission viii have very fair list
to select from.
The ecity council held a special
meeting tonight for the purpose of
filing vacancies in the board of
health, caused by resignation OF expir-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
A SCALE on WAaEs.

PITTsBURG, April 26.-The confer
ence committee of the amalgamated
association of iron manufacturers
will meet again on Wednesday, May
8, and make another attempt to ar
range scale of wages commencing
from June.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

= BURNET, April 26. Citizens Of Bur
net meet next Saturday for the pun
pose Of organizing a fire company.
DIR. Mcfarland is raising a sub
scription for purchasing bell for the
new Presbyterian church.
There are thirty-five criminal and
forty civil cases on the docket of next
term of the district court.
James Davis and G.. F. Moore,
charged with assisting Robinson, the
rapist, to escape, are held under bonds
to appear at next term Of the court.
In the preliminary examination of
Anderson to-day, charged with kill
ing DIR. Durr, of Mahomet, Mrs. Durr
identified Anderson as one of the
parties who did the shooting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
MEMoRIALDAY IN sAyANNAH

SAVANNAH, April 25.-Henry Hull,
of Henry Hull & Co., bankers, died
to-day in a street car
Memorial day was observed ~ the
entire suspension of business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

BAsTRoP, April 25.-The remains
of Mrs. Mitchell, who died in Belton
Monday night, reached this place last
night at 10 o'clock, and were inferred
at the family burial grounds this
morning at 10 o'clock. One of the
largest professions ever witnessed
here attended the corpse to the bury
ing ground. The services were per-
formed by Rev. W. G. w. Smith, of
LaGrange.
The new Episcopal church of this
dedicated to-day, the services being
of st. David's church, Austin; Rev.
Mr.. w. G. Clemmons, of Christ
church, Houston; Rev. Mr.. w. G. w.
Smith, of LaGrange, and the rector of
of the parish, Rev. Mr.. Jenner. The
opening sermon was delivered by the
Rev. Mr.. Lee. Thelast sermon in the
old church was delivered by Rev. Mr..
Smith, and at the services tonight a
sermon will be delivered by the Rev.
Mr.. Clemmons.
In the district court yesterday the
following cases were disposed of: The
State VS.. Jim Bert, for the theft of
cattle, not guilty; The State VS.. j.
johnson, charged with the theft of
cattle, not guilty; The State VS.. John
Sancho, charged with the theft of a
horse, pleaded guilty and punishment
assessed at five years in the pen
itentiary. To-day the case of The
State vs.. Nash and Cartright for the
murder of Davis, was called at $50.
The state made motion for
a continuance, but the motion
being overruled by the court the case
went to trial. The special venire of
sixty men was exhausted and only
three jurymen were obtained. An
other special venire was issued by the
court to be returned by tomorrow at
9 o'clock for 125 men. The court then
adjourned to meet tomorrow morning
at $50, when the case will again be
taken up.
The weather is fine and business
good.
SAN ANTONIO, April 25. Sunday
night last Mr.. Tom Mullaly, while
asleep in bed, was bitten on the shoul-
der and arm by a very poisonous
spider. His arm swelled to an enor-
nous size. he is recovering.
Ethiopian citizens of our city pro-
pose getting up grand barbecue
here to celebrate their emancipation
on June 10.
Messrs. Lytle, Thompson & Nc
Daniel have sold their wool clip to
Mr.. G. Hellman for over $4,000.
One commission firm to-day sold 1900
improved Merrino sheep to a gentle
man who viii take them to Mexico.
County Judge Mason is consider
ing the feasibility of urging the
county to erect hospital, lunatic
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

BAsTRoP, April 26.-In the district
court to-day the case of the state VS..
Nash and Cartwright, charged with
the murder of young Davis, of Bas-
trop county, was resumed. All of
the morning was consumed in select
ing jury, and it was thought that
another venire would have to be is
sued. AS soon as the Jury was en-
panneled court adjourned for dinner,
after which the examination of wit
nesses was commenced. There were
so many witnesses and it was so late
before the examination was COM
pleted that the court decided not to
hear the argument and adjourned
till tomorrow at s a. m, when the ar
guments will be taken up. This case
has attracted more attention than any
other case that has been tried in this
district for some years.
This evening our town was visited
by a slight shower, and as the clouds
look threatening good rain may be
expected tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
SULLIVAN IN TRIM.

BOSTON, April Sullivan says:
"There is no question at all of my
meeting Mitchell IN Madison square
garden, May IA, in as good condition
as was ever in at at any contest in
which / ever engaged"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Cupid Captures Fred. Douglass.

IoPeClaI 70 INC OUnlinerclaI-GazetteI
Fred. Douglas, who is now over
sixty years of age, is said to be about
to marry a very handsome young wo-
man several shades lighter than him
self. His wife, the partner of his
many trials and triumphs, died over
wear ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
MICuIeAN AND DPRoHIBIrIoN.

DETROIT, April 26.-In the legisla-
ture this forenoon, the house took its
turn. The prohibition amendment
failed by vote of SO to SO, with 8 alb
sentees; necessary to carry the ameud-
ment, SO. This ends the matter at
this session
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

1t is now stated that Murch and
Mullett, the accomplishments against
Architect Hill, having made their
charges, refuse to appear as prosecu-
tors, unless the department of justice
furnish them with counsel at the
government expense. As the govern
ment counsel are busily employed in
prosecuting other cases and there are
no funds for this especial purpose, the
investigation is in a fair way to fall
through for want of prosecutors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

THE San Antonio Times thinks
that in the Brown-Ireland correspond
ence the governor has placed himself
in position which invites criticism.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
ASSIGNMENT.

CINCINNATI, April 26.-Newburgh,
Frenkel & Co., ones of the largest
wholesale clothing houses in the city,
has assigned to NJ. J. Mack. Much
sympathy is expressed for the firm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

THE Llano Rural repeats the oft
repeated story that paying mines have
been discovered in Llano county. We
hope it is correct this time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

O'DoNovAN Rosa makes an effort
to capture the land league conven-
ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

asylum and reform school for boys
We need such an institution badly,
especially the lunatic asylum, since
our lunatics are refused admission at
Austin.
The government dismissed this
evening five cases against S. H. Rus
sell, on condition that he would not
seek a new trial by writ of error in
the first trial. He did so but does not
waive the right to executive pardon.
Ten cowboys are getting up a CON-
'pany and magnificent outfit to travel
through the state and exhibit all the
peculiar traits, practices and feats of
Texas cowboys. They look like they
meant business.
Carlos Ortega, q aMexican, yesterday
married a Mexican girl whom he Sc
duced under promise of marriage.
Her mother sought the law and he
sought the girl.
A smuggler named Schneider, while
being taken to Jail yesterday by Cos
ling's youngest deputy, Ollie johnson,
indeavored to make his escape, and
Johnson's pistol failing to fire the
tieet-footed deputy gave chase and
captured his man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

If 1T turn out as many anticipate,
the cars entertainment may be noted
chiefly for dead-heads.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

GALVESTON, April 25.-On the mid
night train from Austin last night a
special officer arrived and in company
with Detective Williams arrested L.
w. Brown, alias j. E. Philips, and j.
L. Pierce, two young men who have
been seen here for a short time claim
ing to be water color painters and en-
gagged in enlarging photographs.
These young men are wanted Austin
for forgery and theft. They left for
Austin on the early train this morn
ing. Enquiry as to the particulars
of the crime could not be ascertained
at the police station, Chief of Police
Jordan stating that he had received
enquiry if the men were here
and that he had, after Investigation
notified the Austin authorities that
they were under the eyes OF his detec-
tives and were wanted for theft and
forgery.
1t is currently stated tonight that
the wife of former detective eloped
to-day with another man, carrying
off all the jewelry and money avail
able.
The sixty-second anniversary of the
l. o. o. F., will be celebrated to-mor-
row by a parade, anniversary cere-
monies and ball at the pavilion at
night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

TYLER, April 25.-The stockholders
and directors of the Texas and st.
Louis railroad met here to-day. The
usual reports of business done, and
projected extensions, buildings, ETC.,
were submitted, and a good showing
Of business since last meeting was
made. The Arkansas line to st. Louis
SC materially delayed on account of
floods and bad bridges, is to be rapidly
pushed to completion. All the old di-
rectors and officers were reelected.
The officers are: President, j. W. Par
amore, st. Louis; vice president, NJ.
NJ. Senter, St. Louis; treasurer, l.. B.
Fisk, Tyler; secretary, G. L. Bonner,
Tyler. The party left this morning
by special train on a tour of inSpec-
tion of the west end Of the road. They
stop at Corsicana tonight to confer
with parties concerning the Dallas
branch extension.
Prof. John A. Wyeth addressedIthe
medical association at the opera house
last night upon the subject of medical
education. His remarks were short
but highly interesting and instruc-
tive. The question of higher stand
ard of education in Texas was also
discussed, and the final conclusion
was that it was needed. This morn
ing's session was taken up with rou-
tine business of the association, and
a motion to publish the proceedings
of the convention was carried.
Papers were read on the more diff
cult problems in medicine by Drs.
Beal, Perry, Osborne and others, and
were discussed by the other members
present.
The president delivered the annual
address at the court house this even
ing, after which a ball and supper
was rendered the association.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

A. w. SHELDON, the very able
editor of the Baltimore Herald, has
retired from the paper to accept fed
eral judgeship in the far west.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

GEN. DIAz is on his way back to
Mexico
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

THE north Texas racing circuit las
been organized, comprising Gaines
vile, Dallas and Fort WoA III.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

There are 437 vessels fitting out in
Chicago harbor. To man these craft
1000 seamen viii be required.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

THE product of the great American
porker is on the decline.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

SAN ANTONIO, April 26. = Tele-
graphic news to-day states that Jerry
Holmes, formerly of San Antonio,
was killed to-day at Del Rio. How.
it is not known, though it is thought
violently, as Holmes was very quar-
,relsome. and had once killed his man
and been sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for five years, an appeal FROM
which sentence is now pending.
Holmes had relatives in San Antonio.
A cattle thief called Nolan was SEN
fenced day before yesterday at Cas-
trovile court to ten years in the PEN
itentiary. This is his second c0nvic-
tion.
DR.. Geo. Pearls case of robbery of
the Laredo hotel comes up before the
court there tomorrow.
Before our district court YESTERDAY.
Jose Artiga, for theft of $40, got two
years, and Mexican named Abram
Santana, for adultery with a married
woman, was fined 500.
A wool clip, twelve months growth.
sold for 20 cents yesterday, the high
est price this season.
The local lodge 1. o. o. f. tonight
is celebrating the sixty-fourth ami
very of the establishment of the
order in America, by a ball and BAN
Quet,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
A Useful Citizen.
Boston lInd. } Herald. ]

1t would be a pity if John H. Rea-
gan, OF Texas, should die. He was a
live and useful Confederate as long as
there were any such, and since then
he has been live and useful and hon
orable member of the congress of the
United States. We regard him as a
valuable citizen, no matter what his
politics may be.
The commission on the United
States and Spanish claims has con-
cluded its work. The claims pre-
ferred amounted to $50, ,313s s581, but
only 81, ,293, ,54l We're allowed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

TYLER, April 26.-PreSident Star
ley, of the State Medical association.
delivered the annual address before
that body at the court house last
night, on the subject of the progress
OF the science of medicine. His dis
course occupied only about forty min
utes, but was well delivered, forcible
and interesting. He spoke IN an en-
tertaining manner OF the great ad-
vance in the profession, and urged
greater protection for the people
against quacks, and the adoption Of a
higher standard of medical education.
The ball at the opera house was
well attended and proved a success in
every feature. The music was fur
nished by the Germania band of Dal-
las, and an excellent repast was served.
at the Ferguson house. Upon the
whole the affair was a very pleasant
and enjoyable one.
AT the session of the association TO-
day it was decided to admit delegates
from county societies without regard
to official seals or certificates. pro-
vlding no other irregularities oc-
CURED.
The report of the minority commit
tee OF yesterday was reconsidered. and
resolution adopted to publish in
pamphlet form only the proceedings of
this session, including a copy of the
bylaws of the association, and that
a copy be sent to each member. A
motion also prevailed to amend the
bylaws so that the judicial council
should consist of twelve in
stead OF twenty -one members.
seven having authority to
act; four members to be elected for
twoyears, four for four years, and four
for six years each. The names of the
nominating committee were read and
the c0mmitte went into session.
The credentials of Drs. White. Knox
and Palmer, of Ellis county, were
read, and reports of the secretary and
treasury were submitted and ac-
cepted.
The nominating committee reported
the following elections for next year.
which were sustained by the associa-
ton: President, DIR. A. H. Brown, of
Marion county; first vice president,
Dr.. 1. III. Mott, of Goliad; second vice
president, DR.. ]. d. Osborne, of Gle
burne; third vice president, DR.. Wal
len, OF Lexington. Judicial council
Drs. Oliver, Parsons, Taylor and Hun
son were chosen for two years; Drs.
Kerr, Ghent, Perry and Gardner for
four years. and Doctors Renfro.
Adair, Goodman and Davis for six
years.
Bolton was decided upon as the
place OF the convention for 1884.
The delegates elected to the Ameri-
can Medical association are Doctors
Knox, Startling, Dorr, White, Barton,
Wooten, Ghent, Tyner, Watkins and
Perry.
The balance of the day was devoted
to the reading and discussion of
papers and the more questionary
points in medicine.
Tonight DIR. Wallace lectured on
the progress of this compared with
previous ages. After which the asso-
citation adjourned to the banquet at
the Ferguson house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

Houston, April 26.-At 11:3O to-
night the jury in the case of Super
vile, charged with arson, in setting
fire to the truck house recently. re-
turned verdict of not guilty, the ev-
idence of the youth Diggs not being
sustained, and his (Superville's) state
ment having been withdrawn.
The bazaar by the Episcopal ladies
last night was very successful, a large
attendance being present. The fans
voted to the most popular young
ladies' and the one to the most popa-
lar married lady went as follows !:
Frst choice, largest number of votes,
Miss Mary Bolts; second choice,
to Miss Mamie Baldwin; the
ran for the most popular married
lady, Mrs. Phil. Fall. The bazaar
is continued tonight and all the arti.
cles are being auctioned. The piano
will also be sold at auction. A sur
prise box will be voted to the most
popular officer of the Light Guard.
There is no admission charges. 1t is
too early for the result.
h. z. Hamblin, county Judge. and
Commissioner Burke, to arrange for
place for the county offices and
courts during the time of building of
the new court house, are still looking
around for suitable place. Gray's
building and the Taylor building are
the localities most seriously contem-
plated by the committee.
The county has been given the use
OF the city council chamber, and the
holding of the county and district
courts and the criminal court will be
held in the old recorders room at the
station house,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

HOUSTON, April 20.-ArmOry hall
last night presented spectacle that
charmed the eye and gladdened the
soul. Visitors were brilliant, gay and
happy. A liberal patronage was cheer
fully given to all the commodities on
sale, and the attendants in the differ
ent booths looked as bright and heauti-
full as a cloudless sky, A magnificent
quilt, made of costly stuffs bv the
skillfuI heads of fifty ladies, was
awarded to Mrs. Maj. Waldo as the
most popular lady. The other prizes
offered are still being contested for,
and the contests will be decided to-
night.
DIR. Burroughs is in attendance
at the state medical convention,
now sitting at Tyler, and
yesterday read a paper on Casarian
operations. The doctor is one of the
very few men who in the history of
the world have succeeded in deliver
ing a child from the womb, after the
mothers death, without killing the
child in the operation.
The criminal court was occupied
all the morning with the cases of w.
II. Rutzer, white, and Emanuel Car
ter, colored, charged jointly with as
saulting and robbing s. II. Parker
near the union depot in this city about
year ago. RutZer and Carter were
convicted at a former term of court
and they are now having new trial.
Besides the Spanish Fort band and
orchestra of New Orleans, one of the
finest bands in the south, the Volks-
festPhas secured the services of the
Ludenburg band of Galveston, and
the two together will furnish the
finest band and orchestral music ever
listened to in Houston.
Harman Adams, the negro boy fiend
who SO brutally killed his playfellow
Nelson by dragging him over the
prairie at the end of lariat tied to
the pommel of his saddle, confessed
to-day that he was one of a party who
set fire to car of cotton on the
Central railway, near Eureka, which
created a sensation at the time in
Houston from the peculiar manner in
which it was done. Nelson, the MUIR
dered boy, was a brother of the negro
boy who was killed at the emancipa-
tion fracas at the fair grounds a year
onn