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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
THE POOR HEATHEN.

DETROIT, MICH, May 23.- The
SEVENTEEN meeting of Missionary
Union, having its headquarters at
Boston, (Hon. j. W. Merrill, Mass,
presiding), was held here this morn,
ing. The annual report fills large
volume. Over one thousand pages OF
extracts were read by DR.. j. N. Muir
dock, secretary. There was $342. ALB
80 raised throughout the year; ex-
pended, 1864, 813.56, leaving deficit
of $22, 1863, a much smaller debt than
last year. In Sweden, Germany,
France, Spain and Greece, there are
1852 preachers, 1,126 churches, and
112, 122 members. The years bap-
tisms were 11,716. The great work
of the union is in India, Asia, Bur-
NAH, Assam, Telugar, China, Japan,
Africa, with 2,134 missionary labor
ers, 1925 churches, 112.122 members,
and IL FOG baptisms. The society has
schools, colleges, dispensaries, medical
missionaries, and skilled mechanics
sent out to teach the mechanical art.
The year past was one of extraordin-
arV reViValS and great success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, May 26.-John Con.
molly, one of the crew of the schoon er
Leonard A. Burnham, died at the hos
pital this evening from the effects of
a knife wound inflicted by Michael
McGrael of the same vessel last Satur-
day at midnight in a difficulty about a
kitten which Connolly brought
aboard. McGrael claims he acted in
self defense, having been simultane-
ously attacked by Connolly and two
other sailors.
The body of an unknown white
man, perfectly nude and in an adj
vanced state of decomposition. was
found In the bay near Virginia Point,
this evening. There is no clue to his
identity except an old mutilation OF
the left ear.
Freeman, (colored missing since
Wednesday, and having gone fishing,
is supposed to have been drowned in
the recent storms.
Oscar Parrish, a San Jacinto vet
eran, died last night. Aged II years
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FINANCIAL FURRY.

/ PITTsTURG, PA, May 26.-Th'
Pennsylvania bank closed its door
again at II o'clock to-day, and postet
the following notice on the door: MIR
Reddle. the president and chief execu'
tive officer of the bank, having be
come suddenly and seriously i'll, and
unable to communicate with the board
of directors. it is deemed proper to
close the bank under existing circum
stances, until he sufficiently RECEIVERS
to Ie present at the adjustment of its
affairs. Officers are placed in charge
who refuse to permit the audience in
side its doors. There is great excite
ment.
LOOKS LIKE CROOKEDNESS.
PITTsBURG, May 26.-The cause of
Riddee'S illness Is an overdose of NOR
phine or chIoroform taken this morn
ing. The physicians are trying to re-
lieve him.
PITTsBURG, May 26.-The news of
the second suspension spread rapidly,
and created intense excitement and
owing to the fact that every
body had faith in the banks ability
to pay all claims against il. The i'm
cause is at present unknown,
and nothing definite can be learned as
the directors refuse to be interviewed.
Large crowds have been flocking to
the bank, and the pavement in front
is filled with anxious depositors and
persons attracted through curiosity.
President Riddle appeared in usual
health late this morning, but half an
hour later was Frustrated with hem
Orrage of the lungs, and since then
has had three repetitions thereof. He
is lying at the Duquesne club rooms
with only slight hopes
Of recovery. Close friends of Mr..
Riddle are unable to give any expla-
nation of the sudden turn of affairs.
1t is said, however, that there
has been a heavy drain on
The bank this evening, principally by
:hecks, and that 100000 was drawn
his way through the clearing house.
The crash was brought about by the
clearing house throwing out checks to |
he amount of $265,OO According to |
/ statement of the directors, the bank |
lad raised $934,00 to pay liabilities of |
S918,000. 1t Is said there were $780,
100 in certified checks which were not |
Included. This and which had to be
aid banks, which left the suspended
Institution funds tied up, and deposit
rs are amply secured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
DEATH ON THE RAIL.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DECATUR, May 26.-On the Fort
Worth 81 Denver City south-bound
passenger train this evening, Mrs.
Keene, of Dalns, whe was returning
with her husband after a prolonged
trip in West Texas in search of health,
died as the train was nearing Alvord
station. The couple got aboard the
train at Henrietta, where they left
their team and two children, expect
ing to reach Dallas tonight, where
the last hours of the fast fail
ing woman could be spent at home
and among friends. After the death
was announced the lady passengers
assisted in laying out the remains.
Conductor Alf. Bailey telegraphed to
Fort Worth to have coffin in readl-
ness, and the corpse will go through
to Dallas tonight for burial. Before
the train reached the next station a
purse of $33 was made up by the pas
sengers and train crew, and handed to
the grief stricken husband, whose ex-
penses in seeking to restore health to
his wife has placed him in very
Strengthened circumstances.
Heavy rain here for two hours this
morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
IMPENDING RIOT.

New ORLEANS, May 26-The
Times Democrats Iberia night special
says: The crisis here is fast ap-
preaching, and the outlook is omi-
nous. Numbers of Fontellieur's adj
herents are marching about the streets
tonight, shouting for their leader, and
singing: well hang Judge Gales on
sour apple tree and also firing pis-
tolls. Women and children are terror
lied. The only subject dis
cussed is the imminent peril
of a conflict. Fontellieur's adhe-
rents maintain an armed garrison
at night, are inthe court house during
the day. There is large crowd of sup
porters in the Immediate neighbor-
hood of Judge Gates house, support
ed by merchants and educated people,
who are also prepared for a struggle,
They have established their ARSENAL
about two squares from the court
house, and have organized body OF
men. A well armed militia company
has also been formed, ready at mo
ment'S call.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Galveston Democrats.

GAvEsToN, May 24.-The democrats
lc county convention met tonight in
the district court room. Chairman
Frisby called the convention to order.
In his opening remarks he stated
that the convention was called to Sc
lect delegates to the various conven-
lions. Committees were appointed,
and during the recess awaiting the re-
port of the committee Ex-Governor
Frank Lubbock, and Hon. j. N. Stag
ner, of Luling, briefly addressed the
convention. Maj. McLemore moved
that the Hon. John M. Claiborne be
asked to take seat in the convention.
Gen. Claiborne was introduced by the
chairman, and spoke eloquently for
several minutes. The COM
mittee on credentials and
on permanent organization
recommend Col. Seth Shepard for per-
manent president, and T. K. Thomp-
son for secretary. On the basis Of the
vote for Ireland the committee re-
ported Galveston county was entitled
to eleven delegates to the Fort Worth
convention, eleven delegates to the
Houston convention, and seven alter
mates for each of said conventions.
Nominations for Fort Worth dele
gates were then made, and the follow
ing gentlemen chosen on the first
ballot: Hon. Seth Shepard, N. w.
Jeredone, A. S. Newsom, J. NJ. irish
bic, 9. Clark, n. w. Rhodes, o. S.
Eaton, M. Coffee, ]. DAILY,
g. w. Preston, and John Mealy.
Alternatts - NJ. 9. McLemore,
II. j. Labatt, III. K Mann, E. p. Fin
ley, II. e. Street, Jno. LOvejoy and
Pat Emmett. The convention adopted
the plurality rule; also that no proxies
be allowed, except from actual dele
gates to an actual alternate. Dele
gates were then elected to the Hous-
ton convention to nominate state
officers, resulting in the election of
the following: G. G. Sweeney, Joseph
Owens, Joe Atkins, r. Il. Wheeler, j.
b. Stubs, E. w. Butler, T. A. Carey,
r. A. Burney. Pat Walshe, Pat Barry,
and Jno. Pentony, alternates; A.
Sampson, James Hunter, NJ. Perez, S
Smith, L. X. Thompson, G. b. Gardner
and E. Morrast. A motion was
made on the conclusion of this
that the thirty-three delegates to the
congressional convention be elected
by reclamation, and thirty-three
names were read in conjunction with
and as part of this motion. Many
objections to the motion were Instant
ly raised, and at o'clock the conven-
ton was still in session, and in some
thing of an uproar and confusion, oc
casioned by motion being strongly
urged by one faction and opposed by
another. The result will not probably
be obtained until Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A FEARFUL CRIME.

NEW YORK, May 26.-John Car
penter, an ex-conVict, murdered his
wife in Michael Sweeney's saloon, 355
Third avenue this afternoon. He
also probably killed his sister-in-law,
Delilah Ambers, and attempted to
kill himself. Carpenter was so years
of age, and was a politician
of some local note in the
days of Tweed. This afternoon Mrs.
G. and sister went out shopping.
Crossing Third avenue at Goth street,
Dellah recognized Carpenter. He APP
preached them, knife in hand. Deliah
stepped between him and his wife.
Carpenter made a rush at her, and
plunged his knife twice in her neck.
She screamed and fell to che
sidewalk. Mrs. Carpenter ran
into Micheal Sweeney's sa-
loon, and her husband tried to fol
low, but the door was shut in his
face. He then got in by a side door
rushed upon his wife, threw her OF
the floor, and plunged the knife into
her body several times. Carpenter
then deliberately lay down on thu
floor aud stabbed himself in the aldo
men. The police were summoned
and Deliah Amber and the murderer
of his wife were sent to Belleviev
| Hospital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
LABOR'S TRIUMPH.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 23.-Ir
the senate to-day Logan asked and
obtained unanimous consent to take
up and dispose of the annual pension
appropriation bill, which was then
taken up, and in few minutes passed
as reported by the senate committee.
The labor bill was then taken up,
and Blair withdrew a number OF
amendments. leaving the bill as
came from the house.
Aldrich moved d substitute, which
was agreed to-yeas SO; nays Is; and
the bill as amended then passed-y cas-
SO; nays, 2. The bill as passed is as
follows, (being Aldrich's substitute
for house bill to establish a bureau Of
labor)
Belt enacted, ETC., that there shall
de established In the department of the
interior a bureau of labor, which shall
be under the charge of commissioner
of labor, who Sh Ill be appointed by
the president, by and with the advice
and consent of the senate. The COM
missioner of labor shall hold his office
for four years, and until his successor
shall be appointed and qualified, I'M
less sooner removed, and shall receive
" oui"iJ VI ~o3OOO ~ OcIA' AhO I'm
missioner shall collect information
upon the subject of labor; its rela-
tons TO capital; hours OF labor; and
the earnings of men and women,
and their means of promotion;
their natural, social. intellectual and
moral propriety. The secretary of the
interior shall appoint chief clerk,
who shall receive salary of $1,000
per annum, and such other employees
as may be necessary for the same bu-
reau, provided the total ex penses shall
not exceed $4,000 per annum. Dur
ing the necessary absence of the COM
missioner, or when his office shall
become vacant, the chief clerk shall
perform the duties of the commission
er. The commissioner shall annually
make report to the secretary of the |
interior of the information collected |
by him, and containing such recon-
as he may deem calculated
to promote the efficiency of the
hnrpan
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A MANIAC MOTHER.

ST. LOUIS, May 26.-One of those
horrible freaks of insanity which re
suit in murder and self-destruction
and appal the sloutest heart. occurred
here this morning. Mrs. Alexander
Edmost, living at 1910 South Comp
ton avenue, left her bed about half
past o'clock, and going to the ad-
joining room, forced open a desk be
longing to her husband, procured his
razor, and returning to the bed room,
she cut the Threats of her three
months old baby, Gerster, and
four year old daughter Car
RE. Then passing to the next
room she drew the razor across the
throat of her daughter, Emma, six
years old, but did not make very
deep wound. The child awoke and
screamed, which awakened the father
who rushed into the room. While he
was caring for the child his wife went
back to her own room, lay down on
the bed beside her dead babies, and
deliberately cut her own throat. A
moment or two later the husband
hearing the gurgling sound in his
wife'S room, looked in the door, and
gazing moment at the CHASTITY scene
of his two children, and bleeding wife,
he rushed into the street for aid. A
policeman was just at the door, who
entered the house, took the razor
from the hand of the woman, who
now lay insensible and bathed In
blood. A physician was Immediately
called, who restored the woman to
consciousness and dressed her
wounds. which proved not
to be neceSSarially fatal,
neither the jugular nor windpipe be
ing severed. There was very severe
cash reaching from ear to ear. and she
now lies in the city hospital in very
critical condition. Mr.. Edmont is
railroad engineer on the Missouri Pa
cilic. Two years ago, while living at
Poplar Bluff, Missouri, his wife
started for Crowley county, Kan
sas, to visit relatives, and was
found wandering round the union
depot of this city insane. She was
sent home, and after treatment was
believed to be cured. AT all events
there was no return OF the malady
until this morning when it reap
peared with the frightful results
named. One child, Emma, will re-
cover, but the two babies are dead,
and there is scarcely hope for the
unfortunate mother.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29

g ,anty savings bank has returned &c
Erie. He admits he and Carbier Pet
tit lost $4,000 in grain and oil specu-
lltions. Brabender also admits that
he took the money of the bank, paid it
to friends, and then left, and exoner-
ates the cashier. He is now in Jail.
An execution win be issued to-mor-
row morning probably to keep him
there. There is strong feeling against
him. The paper in the bank is turn
ing out worthless. Brabender as
signed his private property, valued at
100000. to creditors. but it will not
pay. and the stockholders will proDa-
blV lose
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Killed Husband

TOLEDO. o., May 26,-The CONNER
clal telegram from Bowling Green
says: Geo. Anderson, farmer. aged
20, was bs;l;eD 10 death this IN Til ~
with a hickory cane, by his wife, aged
Go. His heal was beaten to Jelly.
Mrs. Anderson is large, powerful
woman, has been in heinsane asylum
twice, ana was evidently insane when
the deed was done, and has a brother,
David Phillips, now in the insane asy-
lum at Columbus, who killed Chas.
Landy several years ago while insane.
Mrs. Anderson is lodged in jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
SPECIALS.
FROM KYLE.
Observation-Disclosures to a Lady, Per
sonaIs EunaraI Tho C-o,,s 1sto

Observation-Disclosures to a Lady-Per
sonals-FuneraI-T Crops, Etc
Special Telegram TO The Statesman.
KYLE, May 24.-Mr. S. S. Prince
depot agent at this place, has sent il
his resignation. Mr.. Prince is one oil
the best and most obliging agents
Kyle has ever had, and it is with ex.
ceedlng regret that our business men
are compelled to give him up.
The oat crop is getting the rust very
bad.
Mr.. b. b. Rose, of San Marcos, was
in the city to-day.
Miss Nails, a young lady attending
school at Science Hall Academy, had
her collar bone badly broken yester-
day by falling from horse.
The remains of Mr.. M. NJ. Hudson,
who died here yesterday morning,
were taken to Lockhart for inter
ment.
The ice cream festival which was to
take place at the Commercial hotel
last night, was postponed one week.
Miss Addie Mitchell, one of our
most charming young ladies, returned
from San Marcos this morning.
Mr.. w. NJ. Sledge, from Memphis,
Tenn, is on visit to his relative, Col.
r. j. Sledge, of this place. 1t is re-
ported that he will invest largely in
this section, and will make Kyle his
future home.
The corn crop is looking splendid,
and it is thought that the yield this
year will be immense.
Capt Kyle went to San Marcos to-
day.
DR.. r. ]. Breckenridge, president of
the Telephone telegraph company, ar
rived in the city this evening on in
portant business connected with his
telegraph line, with view to extend
ing it from Lockhart to Luling.
The large bankrupt stock of VIM.
Giesen, who failed at San Marcos
about six months ago, was to-day
purchased by II. II. Gilman of this
place
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
GENERAL CONFERENCE.

Resolutions Adopted and Other Bushes,
Transacted.
PHIDADELPHIA,M May 27.-Rev. VIM
y. Ninde, one of the newly elected
bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
church,a presiding officer at morning
session of the general conference, eX-
eercised, for the first time, Episcopal
functions.
A resolution was adopted, creating
commission of two business men
and five ministers to inquire into the
methods for the transaction of bust
ness of the book concern.
The committee itenieracy submitted
ii number of reports already printed,
which were adopted.
The committee to whom was refer
red the papers and memorials on the
extension of time of limit of pastoral
terms, reported aversely to any
change. Several substitutes were
tabled, and the report, as introduced,
was adopted. Recess.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A REAL GRAND JURY.

GALVESTON, May 22-The grand
jury of Galveston county concluded
its labors to-day, and presented its re-
port to the court. They have returned
twenty-seven indictments, having ex-
amined fifty cases. Speaking in refer
ence to their investigation of the vio-
lation of the Sunday law, the law
against gambling, and the law against
public prostitution, the grand jury
says: "We asked the sheriffs and
bailiffs, the mayor and chief of police
for witnesses, but they are not forth
coming; therefore, this grand jury,
like most of its predecessors, is adj
journed, with its possible duty only
half accomplished"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
HORRIBLE.
SUSTAINED FIRST WARD TIL
SCENE OF A MIDNIGHT
TRAGEDY.
William WOlfOrd Receives His
Death Wounds at the
Hands of Negroes.

A row occurred at 100 o'clock last
night, on Live Oak street, in the first
ward, in which a hack driver, named
William Wolford, employed at Har-
ry Barnes stable. received a
mortal wound in the right breast
at the hands of negroes.
The whole difficulty seems to have
grown out of the conduct of
DEPUTY SHERIFF CALLAHAN.
Eliza Harris, young mulatto
woman, who has quarters in Laura
Hairs bagnlo, says she was
standing in the door of Metz
Bros Saloon, 302 West Live
Oak street, at about 30 last
nlght-or, more properly eaking,
this morning-talking with !, colored
barber named Robert Rubirth, en-
ployed at Johnson 81 Harrison's bar
Der shop, when deputy sheriff Cal
lahan stepped up, and showed her out
of the door and began kicking ana
striking her. This incensed the ne
groes, who were gathered around
IN large numbers, 50 much
so that after Callahan had
followed this woman to Laura Halls.
AN ASSAULT ON THE HOUSE
was proposed. Police officer Sendrey
1nterfered, but was unable to quiet
the excited and thoroughly aroused
darkies. The officer stopped them for
time by calling upon three of them to
assist him in the arrest. Callahan
shut and locked the door, and refused
to open it or come out. The |
negroes then made rush |
on the house, and Officer
Sendrey signaled for help. This turn
ed the negroes upon Sendrey, and a
number of rocks were hurled at him.
Callahan came out of the house with
his pistol in his hand, fol-
lowed by the man Billy Wolford. |
Officer Sendrey drew his pistol. Cal
!ahan surrendered to the police officer.
Two or three times the ne
groes started for them, but were
DRIVEN RACK BY THE OFFICERS.
Sendrey then started off, with Gala
IAN in charge, in the direction
If the police station, Wolford
'efusing to come with them.
Mr.. Metz, proprietor of the saloon op-
9osite, began telephoning for the po-
ice to send assistance at once,as blood
shed was imminent. Wolford was
'till on the sidewalk hemmed in by
The Infatuated negroes. The women
IN the gallery called to him
10 come in the house, or he would be
killed. Officer Sendrey and his pris-
'ner had not gotten more than two
Jocks away when plucky Wolford
ecelved a blow il the head from ?
PISTOL; then
PISTOL SHOT RANG OUT,
md Wolford, with a bullet in his
light lung, turned and ran into the
louse, covering the floor with a hem
'rrhage of blood, which gushed from
lis mouth and nose. The negroes scat
cred. Half dozen officers, out of breath
rom their long run, arrived on the,
Gene. Wolford, stripped to the waist,
vas on bed in a half upright posi-
ion, with the pallor of death on his
eatures, gagging and gasping
or breath, and with the blood oozing
rom bullet hole in his right breast
ust three inches inside of the nipple.
When asked who did il. VOL
ord gasped out George Mitch
II struck me in the head, and
ROBERT Rv2IRTH
hot me-"
DR.. Burt soon arrived, and pro-
lounced the injuries fatal.
AT last reports a a. m.) Wolford
vas still alive, but at that time was
hOupht tn he diving
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
FROM BROWNWOOD.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BROwNWOOD, May 26.-Mr. ). j.
Bird, a citizen of this county, was
drowned here this evening while at
tempring to cross the Pecan bayou in
skiff. Mr.. Brown and his son, who
was rowing the skiff, came very near
drowning also. Mr.. Birds body has
not yet been recovered.
There was very heavy rain here
last night, and the bayou is very full
A bridge is very much needed here
There is not a single bridge or ferry
on the Pecan bayou from the head to
the mouth. The inconvenience to ouI
citizens and the travelling public is
very great on this account. 1t is to
be hoped that our commissioners
court will act in this matter before
more lives are lost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
Arabian Tramps in Ohio.

CLEVELAND, O., May ga Wash.
ington special to the Leader, says
1.-TWO Arabian tramps were stopping
by the roadside near the village of
Shreve yesterday evening. One had
$500. The other stabbed and fatally
wounded him, took his money and
fled. The wounded man crawled to a
farmers house, and, unable to talk
English, indicated by MANY gestures
the direction his assailant fled. Pur-
suit was made, the murderer was cap
tured, and identified by the dying
man, and the money found.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
A Craven Soldier.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 24-In the
house to-day bill was introduced
restoring Alfred Hopkins to the rank
of captain in the navy. 1t gave rise
to a long debate. Hopkins is the Off
Ger who left Pensacola without leave,
when the yellow fever prevailed
there, and was dismissed from the
service.
Lyman moved to strike out the en-
acting clause. Lost. The bill was
then laid aside with favorable consid'
Grafton, and thus the matter rests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-29
WASHINGTON NOTES.
HOUSE,

hOOOEs
WARRINGTON, May 27.-The senate
amendments concurred in: The bill
amending an act creating the north
ern judicial district of Texas. The
senate amendments to the agricul-
tura, bill were coneurred in.
Bills introduced and referred:
Herbert-Abolishin licenses for
taxes on dealers tobacco.
Hewitt IN. Y.)-Punishing by fine
and imprisonment any official of any
national bank who shall obtain from
the bank with which he is connected
any loan for his own benefit, or the
benefit of any company of which he
is member, by which loss shall oc
cur to the bank.
Jordan-To develop the resources
of Alaska, and open overland commu
| nication Herewith.
Morey-G Granting pensions to al
honorably discharged soldiers of TIL
rebellion.