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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
DOWN TO DEATH.
FrightfuI Railroad Accident at Cedar
Creek. Near the City of Hampstead.

Erightful Railroad Accident at Cedar
Creek. Near the City of Hampstead.
HAMPSTEAD, November 14.-The
most horrifying and disastrous pas.
senger wrecks was the one that oc-
CURED two miles below this city last
night at about o'clock a. m. on Clear
creek. The train left Houston one
hour late, and was running very fast
TO make up time Opinions and re-
ports are varied as to what caused the
catastrophe, but we believe it was
from the train running about forty
miles per hour over a twenty-five
mile road. The engine passed the
bridge in safety, but the tender was
wrenched loose and thrown upon the
west side of the track. The baggage
car was hurled off the bridge into the
water, followed by the express and
smoking cars. The baggage car
caught on some old piling and did not
sink, but the express car is under wa
smoking car. The other cars are
water.
1t is known for certain that
eight persons were killed outright,
and it is supposed that there are more.
About twenty were wounded, more
or less severely; some of whom will
die.
THE KILLED.
Hamp Thomas, of Navasota, wood
contractor. crushed.
Leonard Lakes, of Virginia, news
boy; drowned and crushed.
E. F. Laris, formerly of this place,
baggage master; his whole head is
crushed and cash cut under his chin.
CORDOBA, general passenger agent for
a northeren road; crushed and drown
ed.
One lady and her son, EN- rants,
name unknown.
Green Lewis, colored porter; crush
ed.
THE WOUNDED.
j. Marshall, condi; slight brusises
on arms.
Mcmillan, express messenger; leg
and thigh broken.
G. L. Wallis, of Galveston; hurt in
leg and side.
Aston Gimnic, wounds in face.
Jno. Edwards, of England; hurt in
breast and face.
VIM. Rogers, of Mississippi; hurt in
shoulder, face and eye.
r. Victor, of Galveston, hurt in leg.
Miss Lizzie Lee, of Georgetown,
badly bruised about the body.
Rev. l. G. John, of Galveston, edi-
tor of the Texas Christian Advocate,
very badly hurt about the face.
John Glass, of Houston, badly hurt
in face and leg.
]. B. Terrell, of this place Hemp
stead), bad scalp wounds.
This bridge is about
FORTY FEET
from the water, and the water is about
thirty feet deep. The creek is in pool
shape at the bridge, and has a very
small outlet, and hardly any current.
If this had not been the case, the de-
struction of life would have been
much greater. Parties are still search
ing among the debris for more bodies.
The wounded are quartered at the
Sloan House, and our people are doing
all they can to alleviate their suffer-
ings. Our ladies are waiting upon
them faithfully and well, and showing
the spirit of the good Samaritan. Drs.
Stewart and Boyles, of Houston, are
here.
This is the most horrible accident
that ever occurred here. The dead
will be buried by the Houston s. Tex
as Central Railway company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
GALVESTON.
Arrival of Captain Eads-He Meets an
Ovation and Visits the HarbJr.

Arrival Of Captain Eads--He Meets an
Ovation and Visits the HarbJr.
Special Telegram to The Statesman,
GALVESTON, November 17.-Capt.
James B. Eads and party arrived this
morning and were greeted at the de-
pot by an enthusiastic assemblage of
representative people of all classes,
This altogether unprecedented gath
ering speaks volumes in behalf of the
great object which brings Capt. Eads
to Galveston-"deep water and COM
mercial salvation" When hespecial
car drew up at the depot hurrahs for
Capt. Eads rent the air. 1t was an
ovation which could not but
impress the distinguished engineer
with the importance of his mission to
personally inspect the scene of his
future operations, of course always
provided that congress can be made
to realize the great result hanging
on the verdict in favor of the asked
for appropriation.
The party were escorted to the Ire
mont hotel, frcm whence, after dinner,
they were taken aboard the tug, Es-
telle, and thence to the bar. Sound
ings were taken all the way, and to
judge by Capt. Eads' pleasant expires
sions they were most favorable to his
feasible plans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20

Monterey, who was accredited IS a
special commissioner by the Mexican
government, to treat with the revolt
ers. 1t is not exactly known what
took place on the arrival Of Judge
Davila at Sabinas, but it is likely an
alteration occurred over what action
would be taken against the revolution
lists on account OF their former action.
However, Judge Davila's party was
attacked by about 300 men and Judge
Davila, Col. Rangel, who was in COM
mand of the soldiers, aud his son and
thirteen soldiers and citizens were
killed. Among the citizens killed,
was Senior Pedro Santos. All the re
naming soldiers were made prisoners.
The revolters appear to have consid-
cradle method In their madness and it
seems they are striving to impress the
fact on the mind of the government
that they VIII not live peaceably I'M
der the rule of another tyrant. 1t is
possible if they are furnished a just
and humane alcalde, all will be well
yet.
In the district court here judgment
was granted yesterday in favor of
Joseph Male VS.. City of Laredo, for
the amount of $1226.60.
A negro convict by the name of
Wallis Green, who escaped from
Huntsville in 1882, was susp1cioned
and arrested here last evening by
officer Ward. A telegram this morn
ing justilies the action, and he Will be
escorted to his previous residence
to-day. The negro made some despe-
rate plays to escape, and at one time
had cooked SiX-shooter in his hands,
but the officer kicked it to the ceiling
and proceeded to put the bracelets on
Mr.. Cuffy. lie is bad negro and is
going to his reward.
There is considerable talk here by
the reformers about contesting the
late county election. The principal
ground seems to be in regard to
alien voters. Now, the fact is that it
was an even break as to which side
got the best of it. 1t is very probable
that if the truth were known il would
not impart much to the credit OF the
leaders of either side. 1t is not to be
denied that the moulding of the alien
vote is very much pIostituted by resi-
dents of the United States, but, as to
giving the blame of it to any party or
faction, it is simply bosh.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
N1NGs
Another norther has struck us.

Another norther has struck US.
The Austin "supes" in the play last
night made gallant CD looking SOL
diers.
One of the dwarfs in a side show
connected with sells Bros. circus died
and was buried i'll Austin Sunday.
Rev. Isaac G. John, editor of the
Texas Christian Advocate, injured in
the Clear Creek wreck, on the Central,
it is now thought will lose both eyes.
He is not seriously injured otherwise.
For courtesies extended a STATES
MAN man, Mr.. ]. W. Mancourt, of the
firm OF Dagnan & Co.. one of the most
courteous and clever of the livery
stable proprietors in the city, will
please accept hearty thanks.
The death of Mrs. Emma Arm
strong, whose funeral took place yes
terday, was universally regretted. The
deceased lady, for her numerous amia-
bic qualities, had a host of true and
devoted friends who will long mourn
her departure.
The lectures to be given by the uni
Verslty faculty during the ensuing
winter months promise to afford rare
intellectual treats to the citizens of
Austin, both young and old. ANY,
thing that helps to foster learning and
build up literary sentiment IN a city
Is. worth the greatest encouragement.
Congressman Savers has a majority,
so far as reported, over Judge Rector,
Of 9246 There are six counties yet
to hear from, all democratic, which
gave Hancock a majority in 1882 of
1880, as follows: Burnet, 538; Ne
nard, 154; Mccullough, 25S: Runnels,
pol; Kimball, PIP; Kerr, III. Savers
majority in the district will exceed
1000.
Paul Haenelt, a barber in the employ
of Chris. Kofahl, was acquitted in
Justice Purnell's court yesterday of
violating the Sunday law. The shop
in which he worked, as did several
others in the city, served customers
until nine o'clock, after which they
closed up, and the charge against
Haenelt was said to be merely piece
Of spite work.
Mr.. Louis Cadoza, killed in the
wreck on the Central Thursday night,
near Hampstead, was at the time of
his death, passenger agent for some
Georgia railroad. He is remembered
in Texas as former attache of the
Gulf, Colorado 6 Santa Fe, and subse-
quently as private secretary for Count
Telfener, of the New York, Texas &
Mexican. Mr.. CadoZa was a Cuban
by birth, and was one of the most &C
compliShed IinguiStS in Texas. In adj
dition to this, he was both telegraph
operator and asterographer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
KILDARE.

A Tragedy in Which Negro is Killed.
Special Telegram TO The Statesman.
KILDARE, November ia trag-
edy occurred last night near Kildare.
Jerry Smith, colored, was quarreling
with mother darkey when Nathan
Cole, well liked and peaceable dar-
key, tried to settle the matter between
the others without fighting, which
raised the demon in Jerry Smith, who
knocked Coles eye out and then beat
his brains out with a club or piece of
iron. Smith is still at large, but at
tempts are made for his arrest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
DREADFUL MURDER.
The Crime that Shocked the Citizens @
Lamar County.

The Crime that Shocked the Citizens of
Lamar County.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
PARIS, Tex, November 1.-THE
city of Paris, and. in fact, all Of La
mar county, is shocked by the murder
of one of its best citizens, James n.
Black of our city. A mass meeting
was held this evening at Paris, at
tended by nearly one thousand men to
devise means to capture the murder
ers. Three thousand eight hundred
dollars cash was raised as reward
fund. j. g. Hodges, John Millap and
William Roland were appointed as a
committee to act with the officers to
apprehend the murderer. No murder
ever committed in north Texas has
created more excitement. Gov. Ire
land has been telegraphed to and ask
ed to offer reward IN the name of
the state. There is no clue as to the
murderer or murderer5.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
INDIAN TERRITORY.

A Law of the Chickasaws-A Nation
HOrsethief Arrested in Texas.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, Tex, November IL
AT a recent meeting of the Chicka-
saw council in the Indian Territory
law was passed levying a tax on all
stock driven through the territory, as
follows: "All citizens and non citi-
zens driving stock through the Nation
shall pay tax of sixteen cents per
head, and are furthermore required
to drive them not less than
eight miles per day, nor deviate more
than mile each way from the main
line of travel. Any citizen taking up
stock dropped from any herd is allow
ed one dollar month per head until
claimed" Stockmen accustomed to
drive through the territory will do
well to observe this law.
Jack STAINLESS, charged with horse
theft, was arrested here to-day. The
horses were stolen in the Indian terri
tory, and he was caught while in the
act of selling them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20

day after day, during the past week.
On Tuesday the republicans had no
hope of carrying New York; at mid
night they conceded the state to the
democrats by a majority of 10000 to
10000; New Jersey was also conceded
to the democrats. and then the Ques-
ton arose as to how Blaine WAS to be
saved. At half past one on WeGnes-
day morning a conference OF the lead
ers was held with Jay Gould, and he
laid out a programme before them.
When told that it was desperate and
dangerous measure, he secuted the
idea of not counting Their candidate
in. The first step in the programme
was to claim Virginia for Blaine, and,
at Jay Gould's suggestion,
BOGUS DESPATCH
was gotteniup andEdated at Freder-
lcksburg, Va, and Mahone's name was
signed to it. AT 2:30 a. M, of We'd
nesday, the dispatch was taken over
to republican headquarters by gen.
tleman who has held high position
in the state in the past. The despatch
said: 1--WE shall carry Virginia by
fully 12,0OO," and Mahone's name was
applauded. The despatch was read
amid vociferous cheering, and public
announcement was then made that
Blaine had carried Virginia sure, and
word was Immediately sent up to the
Union League Club. 1t reached there
a few minutes after Evarts had gone
home in his little coupe, and while
George Bliss was trying to prove to
Blaine members of the club that there
was some hope Of getting New York
"a line of arrangement which was
received with derislve laughter. New
Y ork was supposed to be altogether
out of the race, but it was supposed
at that time that Indiana and Con-
necticut had gone republican, and the
plans of the conspiritors were to
STEAL THE ELECTORAL VOTES
of Virginia and Florida, and the
thirty-siX votes of these four states
added to the 1853 votes of the other
northern states would give Blaine 204
votes and elect him. 1t was only af-
ter it was found that New York was
a better field of operation that the
project to seize Virginia and Florida
was abandoned. BY Gould's advice
the returns were kept back, and pre-
parations were made to fix them so as
to elect Blaine in any event. Thurs
day night Gould was so thoroughly
frightened by mob demonstrations
that he fastened to hang out his flag
and sent a telegram to Governor
Cleveland, and then, for the first time
since Gould and William Walter
Phelps lent Whitelaw Reid the money
to buy his Tribune shares, Reid turn
ed on Gould and called him a "specu-
lator." Whether
GOULD is STILL PLOTTING
with conspirators or has abandoned
them is not known, but the conspira-
tors are at work following out his line
of policy. Thomas G. Platt, who is
to own the republic
can vote in Richmond and Tioga
counties, is said to be trying to count
back the go votes lost to Blaine in
those counties, and other conspirators
are at work in other directions. Other
men who helped to sell Blaine out are
also alarmed at their work and are
trying tn save the "praOd old MARTY"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
SAN SABA.
The Official Vote of the County


pecial Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN SABA, November 13.-The Off
cial count of the votes cast on the 4th
inst, for San Saba county is: For
democratic electors, 947-Hinson and
wells fall short 80 per cent on account
of misspelling their names. Republi-
can electors, "a; st. John electors, g.
For Governor-1reland 1886; Jones Ala;
Norton, 10. Lieutenant-G Governor =
Gibbs, 1920; Haynes, %. Attorney
General-Templeton, 1927; Granthous,
30. Comptroller-Swain, 1884; Miner,
30. Treasurer-Lubbock, 1923; John
son, 81. Commissioner Land Office
Walsh, 1887; Evans, go. Superintend-
ent Public Instruction. Baker, 1925;
Kinney, 30. Congress -Sayers, $50;
Rector, 225. District Attorney-Mc-
Ginnis, 74S; Wilkes, 40; Moursund,
218; Holmes, 10.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
A FEARFUL FIND.
What an Austin Mother did to Conceal
her Shame-A Sickening Story.

What an Austin Mother did to Conceal
her Shame-A Sickening Story.
Sometime during the forenoon of
Friday, lady living III the north
ern part of the city found CHASTITY
object in an clubhouse on her premises
The attention OF the lady wa, directed
to peculiarly offensive odor, and in
searching around for the cause she
alighted on. a singular, and at the
- me time revolving, discovery.
Wrapped up in piece of old carpet
ing was revealed the decomposed re-
BOY BABY
that had been cruelty made way
with shortly after its birth. A jury
of inquest was impannelled by JUS
tice Purnell later in the day, consist
ing of the following gentlemen: DIR.
Q. G. Smith, NJ. A. White, E. Swan
son, w. S. Glasscock, r. b. Underhill
and Paul Pressler, who repaired to
the scene.
While their proceedings are in the
possession of The STATESMAN it is
deemed inopportune to give them just
at this time, though the whole miser-
able affair will eventually be dragged
to light. Of this there is no doubt.
This much can be said
with propriety; the infant was
found i'll an alley between the store of
Mr.. Max Paul and the ice cream sa-
LOGON of Walter Jacoby, on Lavaca
street. Suspicion Immediately rested
on an unmarried
YOUNG WOMAN,
who lives very near the locality indi-
Gated. Her name is not given, be-
canse, while circumstances point to
her guilt, there is a chance that she
may be innocent of this monstrouS
piece of inhumanity,
The jury of inquest, after examin-
ing two ladies, near relatives OF the
suspected female, adjourned until this
morning al 8 o'clock to finish the work
at examination; The child, accord
ing to the testimony of medical
expert, came into the world
a well developed infant of the male
sex, and, as well as could be judged,
had been buried some ten or twelve
days. The late rains which caused
HEAVY CURRENT
to sweep down the alley, brought the
bundle and it's contents to the surface,
and hence the discovery of a crime
that might otherwise have escaped
public knowledge forever.
The body was conveyed to the city
hospital, put in the dead room, and as
soon as the investigation is concluded
will be eroperly buried.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Abstract of Title and Real Estate, Office
of zimpelman & Bergen, Pecan
Street, Austin, Texas.

Street, AuSGlnJ IoXaS,
List of Travis county, transferred
during the week ending November 10,
1884.
d. Corwin, sheriff, to L. D. CARING
ton, part out lot l, division ga" Aus.
tin; $50.
&. E. Darlington to L. D. Caring
ton, part out lot 1, division ga" Aus
tin; $500.
L. d. Darlington to R. E. Caring
ton, lots 8, 6 and Z, block 1873, Austin;
1928.
r. E. Darlington to L. D. Caring
ton, lots 5, 6 and z, book 1873, Austin;
1928.
L. n. Robertson, by attorney, to
Mrs. f. L. Graves, lot 3, block Fl, di-
vision 3D. Austin; $500.
Southwestern University to ]. j.
Dimmitt, 250 acres w. Lewis league;
$685..
j. W. Moore and wife to A. n. Den
ton, lot 9, block 2, out lot 60, division
3D." Austin; $3.50.
Amanda Cartright, by attorney, to
c. Nehring, A IL acres A. Walters
half section; $445.
John Doehler and wife to Mrs. A. S.
Parker, lots 4 and 3, out lot 81, division
3D." Austin; $2050.
r, Rubirth ct al. to 7. E. Sneed, ct
al, lot 1, block 1, out lot 4, division
"a" Austin; $500.
n. G, Shelley ct al. to a. S. and L..
Association, lot 16, block 2, out lot 1,
division GA" Austin; 1880.
w. H. Caldwell to J. H. Daniel, lots
z and s, bleck 4, out lot l, division "a"
Austin; $500.
S. Pain to ]. II. Daniel, part of out
lot 5, uvision &C." Austin; So.
J. M. Puryecarr and wife to Thos. M.
Pitt, 100 acres J. NJ. Puryear survey;
500.
VIM. McKeon to ]. H. Daniel, lot
10, block 4, out lot 1, division "a"
$500.
S. T. Newton, by administrator, to
A. j. Swami, 200 acres n. Davis league;
81.
S. T. Newton, by administrator, to
A. j. Swami, 500 acres N. Davis
league; $l5O.5O.
James Lloyd and wife to Grace
Schneider, part of lot 8, block 4, divis-
ion a." Austin; $500.
d. G. Shelp and wife to Albert Ba-
ker, 100 acres John Burleson; $500.
Geo. w. Sampson ct al. to Susan
Randolph, lots Z and 8, block 80, Aus
tin; $500.
r. A. beats to Paul beats, 235 acres
Del Vale; $4,000.
Jos. Limerick and wife to Jas. Will
son and wife. lot Z, out lot Al, division
"B," Austin; $500.
d. A. Bostick to Jas. M. Hill. part
of out lot "a, division 3D." Austin /;
$500.
w. II. Caldwell to Chas. Dodson, lot
8, out lot 81, division 3D." 800.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
WENT TO JAIL.
Captain Wi1kerson Refuses to Settle, al
70, IL. L.

Captain Wi1kerson Refuses to Settle, and
Goes to the jug.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, November 12.-Pat Wiki
erson, who, during the war on the
gamblers. was fined $1,000 for running
gaming house, and who paid up
$1,000, but refused to pay the rest,
was given until to-day in which to
make up his mind as to whether he
would pay up or go to Jail. To-day
Deputy Sheriff Work went to him to
get his decision, when Wilkerson in
formed him that he was ready;to go to
Jail, and that he would also go to the
poor farm before he would pay another
cent. The officer committed him to
jail.
Police Officer Turnell, while at
tempting to arrest Jim Salmons, was
so seriously injured that his life is
despaired of. He was insensible for
several hours, and is tonight in a
critical condition. Salmons was sub
sequently arrested and Jailed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
HOUSTON.
Unearthing. by Accident, of a Murder, the
Rarnetrafnr of ,yh ich hos Escannd

Unearthing. by Accident, of a Murder, the
Perpetrator of which has Escaped.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
HOUSTON, November ia murder
was unearthed here this evening by
mere chance, that was committed cleo
ton night, November 4th. On the
above night, in secluded spot, VIM.
Grady beat and bruised VIM. O'Neil
until he was insensible, and bleeding
from head to foot. He was taken to
the city hospital by some one, and that
was the last heard of him GRADY, not
being arrested. Enquiry revealed the
fact that O'Neil had died three days
ago. A warrant was sworn out for
the arrest of Grady, but he has not
yet been captured. The hospital au-
thorities are severely censured for
their loose manner of transacting bu-
SineSS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
JAY GoULD's CONSPIRACY.

A chapter of Secret Political History
That is of Interest to New Workers.
Sunday Murcury- New York, Noyembers.
When the secret history of the at
tempt to count in James G. Blaine as
President by the leaders and advisers
OF the republican party comes to be
written up. i's revelations will aston
ish all but those who know 10 what
desperate straits they were driven,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
DON'T WANT 1T.
Hon. John Hancock not on the Hunt for
Cal,innf 0Hnca

Hon. John Hancock not on the Hunt for n
Cabinet Ohice.
Judge, have you noticed the para
graph in the Philadelphia Record, in
which you are spoken of for the office
of postmaster-general? said a re-
porter to the Hon. John Hancock yes
terday. The judge smiled. mo, l
didn't see it, but some of my friends
were telling me about it. | hadn't
thought of such q thing, don't want
it, and have no idea of receiving such
an appointment"
.But, judge, do you suppose that
any Texan will get a cabinet placer
asked the reporter.
81 can't say as to that. Gov. Hub
bard, no doubt, wants a place, and as
those things rarely come to man I'M
sought he may be successful" said
the judge, as he turned to depart.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
The weather is cloudy and cool.
BOostine IN COnlxIing.

NEW YORK, November 13.-The
World this morning in an editorial
on the next senator from New York,
says: would it not be to the honor
of the state and the people if party
considerations could be laid aside and
the legislature be induced to tender the
United States senatorship unanimous
ly to Roscoe Conklidg ?" The Graphic,
this afternoon, in an editorial very
complimentary TO Conkling, says:
what now, If Mr.. Conkling should
be the democratic candidate for Unit
ed States senatora Has he friends
enough among the republicans of the
legislature to secure his election
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-11-20
TOM GREEN COUNTY.

Names of County Officers EIect-C
Thieves.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANGELA, November 13.-The
county officials of Tom Green, elected
at the past election, are as follows:
James Trell, county Judge; Willis
Johnson, sheriff; John Lackey, county
clerk, and NJ. Carter, county attorney.
There are several business buildings
being erected, and several have just
been completed, having been built of
rock and stone.
There have been several horses stol-
en- in this county. Mr.. w. Blessing
lost one bay horse; also one bay mare.
The thieves are supposed to be Next
cans.
The weather is cloudy and cool