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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
A WATERY GRAVE.
IT O0NSIGNS TO A SAD FATE THE
YOUTHFUL HOPE OF A
HAPPY HOME!
Two Sisters, in FOrding Onion
Creek, Go Down in Death
TOUetheri

One of the saddest catastrophes thai
has occurred in this section for long
time past took place at the Doyle
crossing of Onion creek, within sew, 4
miles of this city, Sunday evening last
In that neighborhood resided Mr.
William Waelter and an interesting
family. They had but recently re.
moved from Fayette to Travis county,
and at the time we write of few homes
were happier than the sunny little
cottage they called their own. Every
thing seemed to thrive with the con-
tented head of this contented house
hold, and innocence and joy smiled up
on his labors, am lightened the tolls
which otherwise might be irksome
Cloudless and bright seemed their So
cial sky when, on Sunday afternoon
with merry laugh and girlish glee-
Miss Hermine Waelter, aged eighteen,
and sister aged sixteen, left their
home intending to make a short
call on neighboring friends across the
creek. Little did they think, as they
passed hurried greeting to their fond
parents, that their parting was to be
forever; and little cid these parents
then dream of the sorrow that was so
soon to darken their lives. But even
so it was. The young ladies started on
their pleasure mission, forded the
stream in safety (both riding the same
horse, and no doubt passed pleasant
afternoon with those at whose house
they visited. When the hour came
for returning, they babe their friends
goodbye, and, mounting once more
the docile animal that had born them
hither, set out on the homeward jour
ney. But home they never saw more.
In re-crossing the river, as is gener-
ally believed, the saddle girth broke,
precipitating into the rushing current
as fair burden as ever freighted its
mimic tide, or consecrated by expiring
anguish the treacherouS eddieS of this
life-sacrificing creek. Nobody heard
their cry for succor, and no friendly
hand was nigh to save! Together
they left the family circle. and to-
gether they persisted ON that
fatal evening. At spot where
the water was barely two feet
deep these two young girls met their
sad fate; and if general sympathy can
in any way lessen the grief of their
afflicted parents, their sorrow is sure
ly mitigated, for even the verie5t
stranger who has heard the story of
how those two young lives went out
mourns their sad and untimely end,
and is willing to extend the sweets of
compassion to the bereaved father
and anguish-stricken mother. The
poor girls have passed together to
their long home, and, now that they
sleep with their kindred dust, the
STATESMAN ventures a kindly hope
that the earth may rest lightly above
their innocent'ashe5, and that the flow
ersIof loving memories may bloom aid
beautify their graves!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
Sptklng the Guns!

The outrage perpetrated in this city
a few evenings ago, in the shameful
spikingof the Travis Light Artillery
guns, has created much feeling in
Austin, and excited comment to an
unusual extent. 1t is regarded as an
insult to the community, and calls for
prompt and speedy action on the part
of the authorities. That the perpetra-
ton of such an offense should go un-
punished would be reflection on
the integrity and efficiency of our po-
lice, and it is to be seen whether they
will perform their duty 10y bringing
to Justice the offenders in this most
discreditable affair. That any indi-
vidual should wantonly take the law
into his own hands, and spitefully and
maliciously destroy state property, is
a crime that ought to be put down,
and cannot be too severely repri-
maQded,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
Sudden Chances.

Changes of temperature are apt to
occasion dangerous affections; in the
full-blooded. apoplexy is to be feared.
All, both young and aged, should
have BRANDRETH's PILLS ready; they
are never-failing. When you have
pain in the head, are dizzy, feverish,
rheumatic, or otherwise affected, take
from three to ten, acc ording to bulk
of individual. In twenty-four hours,
or less time, you will be content. Con-
situations are much alike. Vertigo,
dizziness, and pain can come only
when impurity in the blood is too
much for 1.-The life" in us to carry
without strugfl". And it is this
struggle that BRANDRETH's PILLS
aid, and no mistakes are made when
you merely takeaway impurities from
the blood.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
More Fence Cutting.

Mr.. John Keevil, of Mustang Ridge,
Creedmore, has been visited by the
knights of the nippers, and at an early
hour on Sunday morning considers
BILE portion of his fences fell before
their wrath. Mr.. KeeviPs property is
in part located in Tr2vis county, and
the only cause that can be assigned for
the depredations of his nocturnal Wis
itors is. centered in the fact that he
recently embraced within his enclos-
ure some water tanks built at his in
div1dual expense, but at which his
neighbors' cattle have for some time
been in the habit of being watered. OF
course there are no tidings of the fes-
tive wire smashers, and probably the
guilty parties will never be known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
hdy 10, IOo7'
THE MASON DEMOCRATS.
They Recommend Ross for Governor. and
Favor Retaining the Two Thirds Rule.

They Recommend Ross for Governor. and
Favor Retaining the Two Thirds Rule.
Pursuant to the call made by the
Hon. &. w. Todd, chairman of the
democratic executive committee, of
Mason county, county democratic
convention was held in the court
house of the town of Mason, on Sat-
urday, May 10, 1884, for the purpose OF
electing delegates to the state demo-
cratic convention to be held at Fort
Worth June 5; the democratic con-
vention to be held 1t Houston August
10; the congressional convention to
be held at such time as may be here
after determined; the senatorial
district convention Should there be
one held) for the 2Sth district; the
representative district convention, to
be held at such time and place as may
be hereafter determined by the chair
man Of the 84th representa-
tive distric, and to transact
such other business as might properly
be brought before it.
The convention was called to order
by Hon. G. w. Todd, and was organ
lied by the election of Hon. ID. Woole
as chairman, and Samuel Sharpe, Esq.
secretary.
The following were elected:
To Fort Worth-W. N. Morrow
Hon. T. II. Murray, of Mckinney, as
alternate.
To Houston-Henry NJ. Holmes
H. w. McGhee, alternate.
The following were elected TO th'
congressional district convention fol
the tenth congressional district: Nj
Moran and Hugh Homes; tC
the twenty-eighth senatorial con
convention, Prof. Dunlap; for the
eighty fourth representative dis
trict, Ben Allen, G. Thaxton, William
Clifton, A. j. Pritchard, w. J. Willis
Fritz Grote. G Prater, Hon. G. ID. l.
Adams and 8. Garner.
Ga motion the following resolutions
| were adopted:
| Resolved, That we plant our
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
After the Tournament.
RETURN OF GOV. IRELAND AND III
STAFF TO AUSTIN.

RETURN OF GOV. IRELAND AND Ills
STAFF TO AUSTIN.
Mselect party, bound for the capital.
left Houston on the termination of hts
great military festival SATURDAY.
night, arriving here Sunday morning
in the special parlor Car provided for
Gov: Ireland, the members of his
staff, their ladies, and friends. It was
an Austin gathering, and seldom did
the hours pass along more pleasantly
than in the early part of the joyous
homeward trip. Everybody seemed
happy, and everybody appeared de-
lighted with the brief sujourn made
in the Bayou City, the kindly treat
ment received at the hands of its hos
pitable citizens, and the general result
of the tournament. The governor
entered heartily into the spirit of the
occasion, and among other devices
employed to merrily while away the
time, may be mentioned the fact that
meeting was called in the car, and
the following proceedings had:
On motion of Col. de Normande,
Gov. Ireland was elected chairman,
and Col. Will Lambert, of Gen. Clai-
borne's staff, was appointed secretary.
A committee on resolutions was APP
pointed, consisting of Misses Addie
Swisher, Mary Evans, BERTHE Haix,
Mrs. Col. Melvin, Gen. King, Col. Rick
inson and Mr.. Maddox, &C. B." In a
brief time the committee reported the
following
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
Resolved, That the thanks of this
excursion party to the Interstate
drill are hereby rendered to the man
agement of the Houston and Texas
Central railroad company for the
many courtesies extended us In going
to and returning from Houston.
Their kindness can never be forgotten.
Resolved, that we offer our heartiest
thanks to the executive committee,
board of managers and other officers
of the drill, for their untiring efforts
in our behalf while guests among
them, and for the citizens of Houston
generally we have only the keenest
gratitude for their kind treatment and
generous hospitality.
Resolved, That we special desire
to thank Maj. w. B. Brush, brigade
quartermaster. for his unremitting at
tentions in providing for our comforts
while in transit and at the drill, not
his generous distribution
of the tempting contents of another
parCy's lunch basket.
Resolved, That the Austin DAILY
the Austin Daily Capital
and Houston daily papers be reque ,ted
to publish the foregoing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
A Friend i'm Need.

Carpenters, builders, laborers, and
in fact all kinds Of workiDgmen, who
are particularly liable to cuts, bruises,
wounds, sprainsS, oyeT n, IL
ly every case the result is instanta-
neous. There is no remedy equal to
it. For over thirty five years it has
been in general use and stood the test
of public criticism and is to day more
firmly established than ever in public
estimation and steadily increasing in
favor. There are few families who do
not regard it as a household necessity.
Beware Of counterfeits. Insist on
having the genuine article.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
rom Tuesdays daily.l
VANDALISM?
7, the Rd,tor of The statesman.

= !. the Editor OF The Statesman
~ The article in Sundays STATESMAN
on the subject of the spiked cannon
must have provoked a smile of con-
tentment from large majority Of the
citizens of Austin, whose PEACE OF
mind and comfort have been disturb
ed for weeks past by the annoying
aud foolish discharge Of cannons In
the very heart of the city. Apropos
of the wordy, windy and wrathy In
vectives launched In said article
against any and all persons partici-
pating In, or sympathizing with what
is therein termed an act Of ''vandal-
ism," may be permitted, In behalf OF
a long suffering public, to suggest q
few pertinent facts In reply TO
the false and misleading statements
made by the reports in Sundays
paper. feel Justified In doing 30 In
view Of my name being mentioned In
the report, and the promtnence appar-
emily given to my near residence TO
the scene Of action. l am acquainted
personally, and by credible informa-
ton with most of the facts leading 70
this controversy, and therefore deem
it proper to give them.
The cannon In question belong, l
OtllCNCs W tlO " nAbCQ 0bOOOog Ooo SbAO
apportioned by federal authority to
the use and control of the state of
Texas. by laws of this state, these,
in common with all other arms and
military property of the state, are
placed under the care, control, preser-
walton and disposition ofethe adjutant-
general, subject to the orders and d.
rection OF his chief, the governor.
The state has an arsenal, or building
for storing military property,
lust east of the capitol
grounds In the very centre of the
city, and In close proximity to the
dwellings, of a number Of citizens.
Neither the arsenal nor Its vicinity
is any place for artillery practice or
the discharge of any sort OF fire arms,
large or small; and 1t Is safe to say
no observant man, nor especially any
man conversant with military Gus
toms, ever saw or heard Of cannon be-
ing fired In the middle OF q city, ex-
cept, perhaps, upon some extraordi-
nary public occasion, or holiday. The
idea Of an artillery company being al
lowed to practice firing In such q
place. venture to say, was never
before entertained by any sensible
man.
About one year ago these cannon
were fired several times at the
arsenal, within two hundred yards
of the residence of Miss Ella Rust, TO
the great annoyance of herself and
family, and of others In the neighbor-
hood. Gen. x. b. DeBray, the emily
man In the family Of Miss Rust at
the time, seeking to protect two de-
fenseless women against this senseless
and disagreeble annoyance, spPueo ~
writing to Gen. KING, Inc adlutane,
general ana legal cus .s MAJ re o. VI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
JAIL for Democratic County Con-
ranfiOn

In pursuance of a consultation OF
the county executive committee, a del
eZate democratic convention Of Travis
county is hereby called to meet at the
court house of said county, in the city
of Austin, on Saturday, June z, 1884,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, for the following
purposes, to-wit:
1. To appoint delegates to the Fort
Worth convention, which meets June
IL, to select delegates to the national
democratic convention at Chicago.
2. To appoint delegates to the state
convention at Houston, which will
nominate candidates for the various
tate offices.
8. To appoint delegates to a con-
gressional convention of the tenth
congressional district.
4. To appoint delegates to senatorial
convention of the oath senatorial dis
trict, to nominate candidate for state
senator.
3. To appoint delegates to
. judicial district convention,
for the 18th judicial district. to. nomi.
nate candidates for district Judge and
district attorney for the district.
6 To nominate candidates for the
several county offices of Travis
county.
Z. TO nominate candidates for one
county commissioner for each commits
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
A Madman,s Antics.

BLooMINGToN, ILL, May 12.-The
Paragraphs Streator (Ills) special
says: This city is greatly excited to-
day by the sangulnary actions of a
lunatic named Lamer, who escaped
from some unknown asylum, and
reached this CT ty during the night,
taking possession of the house of
Martin Blouse Blouse drove him out,
when the mad man produced a revol-
yer and shot several times, but was
eventually captured and landed in the
COOLER
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
FRANCE.
Served Him Right.

PARIS, May 12.-The decision of the
foreign affairs disciplinary committee,
in the case Of POntevin, summoned
before them to answer charges of I'M
patriotic language, is unfavorable to
Pontevin, who is rec lled from his of.
flee of secretary of the French consul
late in New York. The committee
reported to Ferry, minister of foreign
affairs, recommending the temporary
suspension Of Pontevin. He will not
hereafter be permitted to return to
New York. but, when allowed to re-
sumo his office in the consular depart
ment, will be sent to DantZig.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
The Gallant Crews.

The Austin Greys returned to this
city yesterday, and on the streets,
and in all public places, have been the
recipients of many well-deserved COM
pliments from our citizens. The
Greys, in their trip to Houston, and
in their demeanor and discipline while
in that city, won golden opinions from
all parties; and, although they did not
succeed in capturing the money, THE
STATESMAN is inclined to think they
got away with the honors. The Aus
tin Greys have truly won for them
selves an enviable reputation, and it is
praiseworthy on the part of our citi-
zens that the triumph of our local in
fantry company should be commemor-
ated in the graceful compliment in
store for it Wednesday night at the op.
era house, and referred to elsewhere
in our columns to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
A Card.
To the Editor Of the Statesman

TO INC Editor OF the Statesman:
AUSTIN, Tex, May 13.-Referring
to the communication of Dudley
Wooten, which appeared in your is
sue Of yesterday, and in which this
language is used: about May the
1sta cannon shot was fired in front of
my gate, to the great annoyance of
my family. Capt. Peeler was present
with one or two others, and when the
gun was fired ran away, thus show
ing that he recognized the unlawful
ness of his conduct"
l pronounce this statement, in so
far as it refers to my running away"
ETC., deliberate and wilful falsehood,
such as no truthful or honorable man
would utter. A. j. PEELER, JR.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

important meeting last night, and
among other business transacted. thew
accepted an invitation to attend in 4
body the ball rendered in honor of The
Austin Grays, on Wednesday evening
They afterwards had a street parade
and never did the boys look to better
advantage than on the occasion. Thew
won frequent encomiums for their
soldierlY appearance, and well de,
served every compliment bestowed.
The contractor for transferring pri;-
oners, yesterday took seven prisoners
to the Huntsville peniteDtisrv
The polar bears and seals will he
out on the streets of Austin this af-
ternoon in full force. L ck out for
them.
Several parties on East Avenue are
threatening to sue the syndicsta rail-
road unless the crossings on Hickory
and Ash street are repaired at once.
Prof. Bryant will meet such stu
dents as wish to further prosecute
their studies, at the graded school
building, on Thursday, at 10 o'clock
aim.
The following is the invitation ex-
tended to the Travis Light Artillery
to the grand bail to be given by the
citizens of Austin to the Austin Crews
at Millett's opera house Wednesday
evening:
AS Mr.. Wooten, the county attor
ney, feels aggrieved at the article
which appeared in THE STATESMAN
Sunday morning, headed vandalism"
we give space to lengthy communica-
ton from him on the subject.
Jacobs Ladder was a mite, to the
ladders just received by l. Stein. He
has them of diffeoent patterns, and in
size from two feet upwards, reaching, |
reaching-well, just go down and see |
for yourselves. and be astonished.
Capt. John D. Johnson, state quar-
termaster. accompanied by Captain
McMurray, left yesterday to visit the
state camps in the various counties |
where the camps are to furnish the |
troops with the usual military sup
plies.
A lady's reticule, containing small
amount of money and few other ar
ticles, was picked up last evening near
the Brunswick hotel, and left at THE
STATESMAN office. The owner Can
get it upon Identification and paying
for this notice.
MesSrs. Fitz Harkoff and Ed. |
OITuGe uldue hue score at SlOOtlng
lately. They left town on Saturday,
night, and returned with 81 plover,
2 geese, duck, 10 snipe, II curlew,
1877 doves, 4 jack rabbits, one crane
and IL squirrels.
A STATESMAN man enjoyed a ride
behind Capt. Marks housekeeping
gray mare, Lizzie. She is indeed a
superb animal, and the Capt. s pride in
her is well founded. The Captain is a
famous whip and takes a true horse
mans pride in his beautiful gray.
The ladies of the Art Loan associa-
ton, for the benefit of st. David's
church, hereby return thanks to the
following gentlemen for favors done
them, To Messrs. Drake Bros, for
lumber; French & Co., for work free
of charge, and Mr.. Mattingly, tor
generous contributions of ice.
A ball and supper will be given by
citizens Of Austin Wednesday night
at Millett's opera house complimenta-
ry to the Austin Grey5.. The ladies of
the Art Loan have also extended them
a complimentary invitation to their
entertainment. They all doubtless
feel in fine feather since their return
from the chivalric scenes Of the Hous-
tOD drill
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
The Texas Wool Growers.

The executive committee of the
state wool growers association met at
the Brunswick hotel, pursuant to Call,
on yesterday afternoon, and elected
the following delegates to represent
their interests at the meeting Of the
national association to be held in Chi
cago on the 18th, inst Col. r. B. San
derson, of Tom Green county; Judge
j. L. Guion, of Concho county; Col.
Collins, of Duval county; c. G. Clar-
idge, of San Antonio, and d E. Bent
ley, of Colorado City. The meeting
was harmonious and representative,
and in the selection of the gentlemen
named the Texas wool growers have
certainly made a good choice
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
The Rows and Girls

OF Austin can spend their four
months vacation profitably and
pleasantly in the Business College.
Several parents have arranged with
us a curse of penmanshlp, arithme-
tic, grammar and reading. Others
desire to complete business course,
which can be done in IL weeks by
hard working students. Students
can take one or more studies at this
college, and stay in our comfortable
school rooms the whole day or part of
it. We wish to accommodate our pa
irons wishes. Firm and kind disci-
pine and thorough work shall be our
aim. -Four or more pupils entering at
one time receive 20 per cent. discount
from our common rates. Call to see
us. J. J. ANDERSON.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15

waiter, got the beer, drank it and paid
for it The first waiter came with
the first order, but MeDermott re-
fused to pay for it. John Devote
then pushed him out in the street. and
shot him in the bowels with a heavy
calibre revolver. Devote is now be-
hind the bars. Within ten DAYS he
shot another man in the same garden.
wounding him severely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
ExtraordinarY Phenomenon.

GAINESVILLE, o., May 12.-This
town has been in an excited state
since yesterday over supposed earth
quake near Blandy avenue, fourth
ward. At 10 this morning terrific
crash was heard, and about three
acres of ground sank several feet,
carrying number of houses, which
were badly damaged. The inhabitants
were near panic-stricken. The assure
opened was about one hundred and
fifty feet deep, and the only plausible
theory is, that several deserted coal
mines caved. No loss Of life is re-
D0rtad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
The photographers Strike.

P1TTsBURG, PA, May 12.-The tele-
graphers here disclaim all knowledge
OF the proposed reorganization of the
brotherhood and a strike at Chicago
during the national convention. Thos.
Hughes, who was secretary of the
brotherhood, says such talk is idle
rumor, and there is nothing in it.
Many, however, favor an organization
of some kind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
INDIAN TROUBLES.
The Choctaws Likely to Cause TroubI
I'm the Indian Territory.

The ChOctaws Likely to Cause Trouble
I'm the Indian Territory.
ST. LOUIS, May 12.-Late adviceS
from the Indian territory are to the
effect that trouble is brewing among
the full blood Choctaws in conse-
quence of the law recently enacted by
the national council, under which all
criminals are removed to consolida-
ted court remote from the points
where their crimes have been COM
mitted. 1t is alledged that secret
society of full blood Choctaws has
been formed, the members of which
are sworn to protect each other, and
they are bitterly opposed TO the new
law. An outbreak is feared, and the
Choctaw militia has been called out,
and stationed at different points to
meet such an emergency
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-15
ENGLAND.
Another Fatal Collision.

LONDON, May 12.-The bark, George
Bentley, from Liverpool to Chilli,
came ainto collision with the ship
Tuskar. The latter sunk, and three
of the crew were drowned.
The Greedy Expedition.
LONDON, May 12.-Lowell has sent
the foreign office copy of the navy
department circular offering a reward
for the discovery of the Greeley
party.