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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
THE NIPPERS!
THEY ARE USED WITH TELLING
EFFECT ON THE OOOKRELL
FARM PENOESI
A Water Spout Near Dallas is
Feared to have Wrought
Grave Disaster!
The Genial Docpp Has Feat n
Hasty Retreat f'ro::: t!.e
Alamo City.
And the Texas POstma. ers
Have Taken Fort Worth
by Storm.
THE BAUM TRIAL.
The Dallas Cotton Swindler on Trial Be-
fore His Peers.

The Dallas Cotton Swindler on Trial Be
fore His Peers.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April 29.-But lit le pro-
gress was made in the Baum trial
to-day. Sears, agent of the Pacific
Express Company at Emporia, Kans.,
identified Morgan Cammack as the
III. Is. Clark" with whom he had
business transactions at Emporia last
fail, and Cammack's wife as the lady
who received and signed for
q valuable package as Mrs.
b. g. Potterfield," and that these pack
ages came from E. d. Easton, Sher-
man, Texas. The next witness,
Jones, the former shipping clerk at
Sherman, detailed the way the cotton
shipping business was transacted, and
swore that Baum, nor Lohstnein did
cotton business at Sherman last fall
with the Texas q Pacific road. The
State then tried to introduce an
original bill of lading. Defense OBJ
jected, because of alleged deere pan
cies between the original bill present.
ed and the copy thereof, incorporated
in the bill of Indictment, and
claiming that these Discrepancies
were fatal to its admissability,
Both sid consumed the day in argC-
ment till the hour of adjournment,
and Judge Aldridge reserved his de-
cision until morning. The policy of
the defense, as judged by their action
thus far, appears to be to raise as many
technical and otherwise,
as possible for the purpose Of consum-
ing time, in order to prolong the ex-
animation until the present term of
court expires, two weeks hence, and
thus bring about mistrial by
virtue of the case as far as it may pro-
ceed, going for naught by limitation
of time. The alleged defects III the
bill of Indictment, inadmissibillty of |
testimony, etc, continually bob up
serenely" before the court from coun-
sci for the defense, and prevent any
material progress being made. The
defense IS also taking as many excep-
tions as possible, so that in the event
the trial of the case Is finished, and a
of Baum follows, they
may, out of the mass of objections,
ind some one on which they will be
sustained by the state court of ap.
pealS, and secure a rever sal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
THE POLITICAL WORLD.
The Republicans In Stately Pow-Wow
Yesterday.

The Republicans In Stately Pow-WOw
Yesterday.
BOSTON, MASS, April 29.-Henry =.
Kidder and Edward l.. Pierce were
chosen delegates from the second
Massachusetts, congressional district
to the republican national convention.
A resolution was adopted with only a
few dissenting voices: That the lead
ing new issue confronting statesman
ship of the present day is the question
of reducing the revenue of the gov
ernment, and that the republican
party should recognize and put
itself in accord with the best SEN
timents of the time on this question,
and advocate in its national
platform the immediate
reduction of the present tariff, and in
reducing the revenue.
CONCORD, N. H., April 29.-The re-
publicans OF the second congressional
district elected as delegates to Chicago
Frank b. Curvier, III. B. Curvier and
Ii. B. Athberton. Uninstructed.
CHARLOTTE, n. g., April 29.-The
republicans of the sixth congressional
district elected Judge w. P.nBynum
and E. j. Pennypacker as delegates to
Chicago.
NEW YORK, April 29.-The repub-
hcan conference committee has made
arrangement for representation at the
Chicago convention. About forty
members will attend, Carl Schur2
among the number.
ST. PAUL, April 29.-The republican
convention, fourth congressional dis
trict, elected Stanford Newell and F
B. Langdon delegates to the Chicago
convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Fatal Fire and Explosion.

CHICAGO, April 29.-The Daily
News Bloomington, Ind, special
says: early this morning fire broke
out in the frame dwelling house near
Elliottsville stone works. Adjoin-
ing the burning building was small
frame structure, IN which was stored
a quantity of dynamite for blasting
purposes. The fire reached this build
ing, causing terrific explosion, kill
ing VIM. Williams and wounding 13
others. Among those severely wound
ed is Peter Matthews, one of the
owners of the stone works"
When the dynamite exploded pieces
of iron and timber were scattered in
all directions, killing and crippling
thirteen persons. William Williams
died in thirty minutes; III. T. Mat
thews is very dangerously hurt; AL
bert Michers, boy, received con-
cussion of the brain; Lawrence Skully
is badly hurt in the head and arms;
William Freeman is seriously injured;
A. S. Pierce is badly hurt; L. Mating
ly is dangerously injured; Michael
Wampler is badly hurt. Physicians
from this place and neighboring
towns are present, and doing all that
Is possible for the relief of the injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
FROM FORT WORTH.
The Republican COnvention-DeGres
Presides, Flanked by II Other

The Republican Convention-DeGres
Presides, Flanked by IA Other
POstmasters.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
FoRT WORTH, April 26.-At the
opening of the republican state con-
vention in the opera house which was
tastefully decorated, including among
the notices "free grass" and "protec-
tion for American labor" Mayor
Smith rendered the hospitality of Fort
Worth amid applause. Judge Blink
ley, in calling the convention to order,
deprecated the attempts of some to
draw the color line, and denounced as
bad policy the act of republicans con-
verting themselves into Independents
or other political characters of doubt
full fame.
There were several sets of contest
ing delegates, and a resolution was
adopted against allowing them on the
floor in advance of the report of the
committee on credentials.
Postmaster DeGress, of Austin, was
elected temporary chairman by vote
of 2E615 against 20815 for Webb
Flanagan, This is considered test
vote, as it is certain that the GO votes
to be reported from the commit
tee on credentials will increase
Arthur's majority. The Blaine
sentiment is very strong and
determined, but so are the office hold
ers, including seventy-four postmas-
ters, brought here, it is said, through
the handiwork of Capt. Smith, the
mail agent. The delegation will not
be instructed, but it is expected to be
solid for Arthur, with Blaine as sec
ond choice. "Free grass" and "pro-
lection" will prabably be the leading
features of the platform.
Ex-Governor Clayton, of Arkansas,
on invitation, addressed the conven-
ton. arraigning the democratic party
for its opposition to federal aid for
free schools. Several intemperate
speeches were. made. Adjourned to
$3.50 tomorrow morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

question of county convention for
the nomin ttiOn of coun'y. district and
legislative officers is left to the new
executive committee.
Another severe storm last night did
considerable damage to crops and
property generally. The two storms
since Sunday have de, trDyed over one
half the bridges in Dallas and adjoin-
ing counties.
The water spout near IIutchins was
worse th.ln the first report 1t rose
to depth of 20 feet, and it is feared
several families in the south east part
II the county have beeh drowned.
The rumors current here yesterday,
and published in several state papers,
that Congressman Throckmorton was
dangerously i'll at Washington were
to-day denied by kilograms from that
city saying Mr. Throckm0rton was
never i'll better health in his life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
FROM SAN ANTONIO.
Suicide.-A Musical Professor Lights Out
-Dentists Etc

Suicide.-A Musical Professor Lights Out
Dentists, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, April 29.-Sergt. Nor
ris, of the state rangers, has arrested a
man named Donvhue in McMullin
county, charged with perjury, and
turned him over to the Sheriff of La
Sale county. 1t is charged that he
perjured himself in the celebrated
Campbell case.
Prof. Doepp, who recently managed
our grand muSical festival, skipped
out, leaving some two thousand dol
lars liabilities. Even his orchestra
and Is now giving concerts to raise
money to return home.
John Carroll, an old man suffering
from delirium tremens, was sent to the
poor house yesterday, and last night
suicided by drowning himself In the
river near the poor house. This was
the second attempt.
The Texas Dental association began
its session to-day in the Maverick ho-
tel. The following gentlemen were
in attendance DIR. M. S. Read, Cor
sicana; j. G. Rhodes, Frio; w. r.
Clifton, Waco !; G. M. Patton, Pales-
tine; G. B. Stoddard, Austin; j. L.
Fountain, Bryan; A. A. Beyille
Waco, and George L. Staples, Sher.
man.
j. w. Davis, of Easton, Texas, Is
here under medical treatment.
| Mrs. Colgahoun, wife of the late
Maj. l., Colgahoun, died last night al
an old age from paralysis.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
WASHIN NOTES.
The King of Siam-Outrage on an Amer
Tenn CiIizen Etc

The King of Siam-Outrage on an Amer
lean Citizen, Etc.
WASHINGTON, April 28.-In the
house, Lamb called up the joint reso-
luton di Getting the president to bring
to the attention of the government
of Venezuela the claim of j. f. Whee-
lock, Il citizen of the United States.
for gross outIages and tortures inhic-
ted upon him by officers of the gov
ernment, and to demand and enforce
in such manner as he may deem
best an immediate settlement of the
claim. Lamb gave brief description
of the outrages committed on Whee-
lock by officers in order to extort from
him confession of crime of which
he was not guilty. The joint resoIu-
ton passed.
Washburn asked leave to report
from the committee on appropriations
a joint resolution appropriating $1O,-
600 to defray the expenses attending
the visit of the special embassy from
Siam to the United States, but Wei
Ter objected, and the matter was de-
ferrcd.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
TEXAS STOCKMEN.
An Important Exemption Made in Their
Favor.

An Important Exemption Made in Their
Favor.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-Coke su C
ceeded in having stricken from the
pleuro pneumonia bill, favorably pass
ed by the senate to-day, a provision
that would practically tie up on the
lands and prevent the sale or trans
portation of all Texas cattle affected
by the splenie "Texas fever" The
bill forbids the transportation, under
heavy penalties, of cattle suffering
from disease Except Texas fever and
makes violence in the transportation
of stock to market, by railroad COM
panies or vessels, a m1sdemeanor on
the part of the manager. or captain,
punishable by fine of not more than
81, 600 or Imprisonment not to exceed
one year, or both. 1t is made the duty
of district attorneys to prosecute all
such cases. A sum of $150,OO0 is ap-
propriated to carry out the purposes
of the bill.
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with him on the retreat? He said he
and DIR. Amtler frequently talked
about the proper course to be pursued
in an emergency, and arrived at the
conclusion that under no circum-
stances was anything like cannibalism
to be permitted. If an emer-
gency should arise which
would suggest cannibalism uey
determined to take cynodide of
potassium, and thus put themselves
out of the way. AS matter of fact.
however. they left the vessel in haste,
and took no poison with them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
THE WEDDING.
Charles II. Gibson and Miss Emma j,
DrisIxilI

Charles II. Gibson and Miss Emma j.
DriskilI.
AT l o'clock yesterday ltternoon one
of the most important social events of
the season transpired in the mar
riage of Mss Emma j. Driskill,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Dris-
kill, of this city, to Hon. Charles r..
Gibson, of WaXahachie, speaker of
the house of representative in the
eighteenth legislature.
Promptly at the appointed hour the
bride and groom entered the spacious
parlor and passing along between the
hundred guests ranged in two columns
on either side of the
room, paused in front of the
minister. The ceremony by DIR. j.
w. POindeXter, pastor of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church, was brief
but impressive. The minister said:
God made man. 1t was not good for
him to be alone. OF one he made two:
and of two made one in interest
and affection. He took the
woman, not from his head,
to rule over him, nor from his feet, to
be his slave; but from his side, to be
his equal; from beneath his arm, that
he should protect and provide for her,
and from near his heart that he should
love her." A few brief words more
and they were man and wife.
The ceremony was performed without
bridesmaids and groOmsmen. Tie
bride was tastefully arrayed in crepe
de chene and duchess lace with pro-
fusion of diamonds. Sweet syringa
blooms were substituted for the pre-
verbal orange blossoms, and sat with
becoming lovliness upon the
brow of the bride. The ceremony
was followed by sumptuous dinner,
the table being provided with all the
seasons delicacies. ToaSts were Of
fered by Col. j. w. Booth, Maj. j. Il.
Breckenridge, Rev. DIR. Poindexter,
and DIR. II. ID. Wooten, and were hap
PLY responded to by the groom.
The presents were both numerous
and elegant, and description OF
them here would cover too much
space. Noticeable among them, how
ever, was miniature gavel--the
groom's present to the bride. Upon
the Colds band encircling it was the
following inscription: "This en-
blem of authority is surrendered
to the new presiding officer of
the house." Col. Gibson and
his bride left on the o'clock Inter
national train for his home in Waxa-
hachie. THE STATESMAN records its
wish-that the God of the beautiful, the
pure and the true, will e'er guard their
happiness through life, to see that the
stars are kept shining, and all clouds
of sorrow and disappointment are
brushed back from their sky.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
FROM RoCKDALE.

Disappointment in Man" Brings Death
to an Unemployed Disconsolate
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
ROCKDALE, April 29.-I. Enshei-
mer, recently employed by A. Stein
berg, of this place, but for some time
out of employment, committed sui
eide this morning by an overdose of
morphine. He left an open letter, on
which was written: Dlsappoint-
ment in man has brought me to the
long sleep. Please bury me decently.'
Deceased was quiet and steady, and
generally respected.
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FROM MARSHALL.

Gen. Lane and the Land Boari-Father
Sorin, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
MARSHALL, April 29.-Gen. Lane,
acting president of the Texas Veteran
ASSOCIATION, has been summoned to
Austin on business pertaining to the
land board, and viii leave for that
city tonight. \
Very Rev. Father Sorin left for his
home az Notre Dame this morning.
The continued rain is prejudicial to
the planting interests.
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WashinctOn's Monument

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The Mer-
rill committee on finance reported fa-
vorably the resolution applying $685.
600 to defray the expenses of the cere-
monies connected with the approach
ing completion and dedication of the
Washington monument. The COM
mittee of arrangements will consist of
five senators, eight representatives,
three members of the Washington
monument association, and United
States officials. The Grafton will be
delivert by Hon. Robt. q. Winthrop,
who delivered the grafton on the oc-
casion of laying the cornor stone in
lS4S
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Railroad News.

ST. LOUIS, April 2S.- Official circu.
lar issued to-day announces the ap-
polntment of Samuel Phillips, as as
sistant general freight agent of the
Missouri Pacific railroad. to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
j. J. Rogers some weeks ago. Mr..
Phillips has been chief clerk under
Col. HoxIe, third vice president. sew
eral years. He is well qualified for
the position. He will have jurisdic-
tion over all lines north of Texarkana
and Denison. He will assume the du-
ties of his position May 1.
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FROM DALLAS.

Tho Water spout-Great Fears of Disas-
r-ThroclSmorton's Health, Etc.
Spec nj Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS. April 29-The county
democratic executive committee Or
deTed precinct meetings for May 10th
TO choose delegates TO the county con-
ventioa May 18th, which is to send
delegates To the state conventions at
FortsWofth and Houston and to elect
a new executive committee. The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01

As the season approaches the want
of some beverage is felt by many peo-
pie in this climate, and to satisfy that
want you can not do better than to
use some of those famous California
wines sold by Phil. Abrahams, the
grocer. consisting of Claret. Sweet AM
Dry Catawba. Angelica, White Mis-
sion, Port, Sherry, Reisling, etc. The
wines now sold by Phil. Abrahams are
shipped direct from California, and
are pure goods; in fact, one can taste
the grape, and are being sold by hin
at such price that they are within the
reach of most everybody. These are
facts and can be substantiated, if nee
essary, by some of the most prominent
families IN the city and its vicinity.
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A NeWV Village.

CINCINNATI, o. April 29.-Procter
s. Gamble, who recently suffered Sc
verely from fire, will not rebuild in
the city, having determined to move
to a point outside the city limits,
where they will found a village, es-
tablishing manufacturing, and build
ing cottages for employees. The
place selected is at the junction of the
Cleveland, Columbus Il Cincinnati,
Indianapolis & Cincinnati, and the
Baltimore 81 Washington railroads.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
Murderous OUTRAGE.

CHARLESTON, VA, April 29.-News
has just been received here of the
killing of Sheriff Adkins, of Boone
county, who was waylaid, murdered
and his body terribly mutilated.
There is little doubt but the deed was
committed by an organized band of
outlaws known as the James gang.
Adkins has been jealous in bringing
offenders to justice. An armed posse
is securing the country IN pursuit of
the aSSasSins.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
A Horrible Deed.

Dies MONIES, Ia, April 20 The
State Registers Audubon special says:
The murderers of old man JelloiSon,
Of that place, have been captured, and
are JvhL A. Smith, and Joel j. Wilson;
his son-in-law and Cicero Jelloison,
his son. The latter made confession
and told how the murder was COM
mittad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
ssIndependent'' Republicans.

NEW YORK, April 29.-The sub
committee of the independent confer
ence committee met again to-day.
Among those present were Carl
SchurZ, Ex-Governor ID. II. Chamber
lain, and Generals Francis G. Barlow
and Henry E. Tremaine. A paper
prepared by the committee in relation
to candidates in the coming election
was discussed and ordered printed.
Gen. Barlow said he thought the pref
erence of the organization was for
EdmundS
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ENGLAND.


Giving the Women a Chance.
LONDON, April ga convocation
of the university of Oxford, 464 to 321,
agreed to admit women to the honor
of eX lmin ltiOl.
The Terror of Diseases.
LONDON, April 29.-The troop ship
Crocodile had six cases of cholera since
leaving SueZ, three fatal; also two
deaths from secondary fever.
Big Wool Sales.
LONDON, April 29.-Second series
wool sales began to-day, and 1867
bales, phillip q Sidney, were dispos-
ed of. There was a full attendance of
home and foreign buyers, and the de-
mand was less than was expected.
Australian and Cape declined five per
cent. except cross breeds, which were
unchanged. Fresh arrivals number
354 600 bales, Of which 10000 bales
were forwarded direct to the country
and continent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-01
New York COnfagratiOn.

New YORK, April ga fire, caus-
ing a loss of nearly quarter of a
million dollars, occurred tonight in
the dry-goods district. The
occupants of the building, with their
losses, are as follows: Van Valkenburg
81 Leavett, domestic goods, loss $780,
600; B. Ii. Smith 81 Co., cotton goods,
$25,OOO; Lewis Cox 81 Co., agents
for the Brighton mills, $4,000.
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FROM BELToN.

A Criminal Escapes the Halter on the
Insanity Dodge, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BELToN, April 29.-The case of
Tom Warren (coloreO for murder,
which has been on trial for the past
two days, resulted in a verdict of ac-
quittal. The insanity dodge was ef-
fectual.
DR.. II. E. Ghent, president of the
State Medical association, leaves in
the morning for Baltimore, to attend
the National Medical association.
A hard rain fell last night, end
everything is overrun with water.
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THEY GO AT THE RATE OF 81 PER
HEAD IN THE SCARLET CITY
An Insane Lady In PennSylVa-
MIA Steps From a Precipice
into Eternity!
A Young Man COnfeSses Him
self the Murderer OF His
Own Father
And u Dynamite Explosion
Does Fatal Mischief in
the GPcaSer State!
A Life for q Dollar.

CHICAGO, April 29.-Isaac Jacobson
tramp carpet cleaner, deliberately
shot and killed Geo. Bedell, proprietor
of carpet cleaning establishment in
this city this morning for the alleged
reason that the latter refused him a
dollar, which murderer claimed Be-
dell was owing him. A witness de-
clares jacobson shot Bedell while the
latter's back was turned, without
words of any kind.
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FROM BAsTROP.

Sent to the Pen for Horse Stealing, Etc
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BASTROP, April 29.-1n the district
court to-day negro was convicted for
theft of a horse, and sent to the peni-
tentiary for five years. Marion Beat
ty, for robbery, is on trial now, but
his case will not be concluded tonight.
This is a very interesting case, as he
is one of 1.-THE pal ties who was impli-
Gated and shot in the McDade tragedy,
Christmas day.
We had a heavy rain this morning,
and the farmers say great part OF
the cotton crop will have to be re-
n1antpd
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SPAIN.

More Ensurgents--11O 10 Lives Lost.
MADRID, April 29.-Another band
of insurgents have appear ed in Cata-
lonla, and efforts will )e made to
capture it. Last reports from Cindad
Real regarding the railway disaster
Sunday places the number of persons
missing at ITO. The goverDmen ad-
here to the belief that the revolution
ary party is responsible for the out
rQUQ
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A Terrible Fate.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April 29.-Last
night, while temporarily insane, the
wife of Hon. B. Carnahan, of this
city, eluded her vigilant watchers,
and escaped from the hous 2, am while
wandering aimlessly about i'll the
darkness, stepped over the edge of a
rocky embankment almost hundred
feet high, and was dashed to death be-
low. The accident happened on the
bluff overlooking the Allegheny
river, near Brilliant station. Her
body was found by the engineer of the
Allegheny Valley railroad about mid
night. Deceased was about fifty years
of age.
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A ROBBER RAID.
With Murder and Possible Lynching
Accompaniment

With Murder and Possible Lynching
Accompaniment.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, April 90
Last night three unknown persons
entered the residence of Jack Woods,
a farmer of this county, for the pur-
pose of robbery. Mr.. Woods made an
effort to drive the robbers out, but
was shot and seriously wounded. His
son, Albert, also heard the shooting
and ran into the room, but was shot
dead by the robbers. Miss. Mary
Woods. daughter, ran in and shot at
the robbers, and wounded one, as
blood was seen in the yard this morn
ing. Much excitement prevails, and
a posse is after the robbers. If
caught they will be lynched.