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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-01-24
HoUsoN s TEXAS CENTRAL RAILWAY,
ansected october . to November 4, 1881

The nain line. from the city OF Houston to
Deniso, in Grayson county, 3Ss miles; Austin
branch lis miles, Waco branch, 1905 miles;
Waxahchie branch. "a miles.
The nain line of this road Is in good condi-
ton, living been relaid with ST Ell rails, ex-
cent ahut twenty-five miles.
the Austin branch, from Rrenham TO Austin,
needs lew ir,n. II is but Justice to this com
many. Iowever, 10 state thst they have the
Steel infransit to relay this part OF the branch.
ON M Waco branch, between Waco and
: Ross. NV iron and ties are needed. With
these executions. the road Il IN good condi.
ZION ne equipment OF this road Is very good
and adequate Tor all traf1e demands. 0aly
two Complaints have pesn illea against tnt
discoyeisd to have no foundation In fact. The
depots md waiting rocms Tor passengers OF
this rosc are very hsd. WITH ) few exceptions
5KxAB . PAc1rIf}y,kuwAY.
dsass6 20 thu Missouri k84ne Railway. n
tpeQted NogoDue1, NIB, leo2-)
Main lhe, nom Tcxarkana. IN Bowls eounty
70 sierra glance. IN 81 raso coRnty, 30. miles
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-01-24
INTERNATIONAL & GREAT NORTHERN
RAILWAY.
Lead to Missouri Parinc. Inspected Octo-
Der iT-27 1881

TIL road consists OF main line from Pales-
tine. n Anderson county, TO Laredo, in Webb
count. AIS miles; from Iongview, in Gregg
count TO the city of Galveston, 2s2 miles; the
nj meta branch, AL miles; the Henderson
hranc. Is miles; the Trinity and Sabine
brand, Gs.2 miles; the Columbia branch, so
milesIhe Georgetown branch, 10 miles; the
Hunfrille branch, miles.
EoIDment wholly inadequate to traffic de-
mand Depot accommodations for paSSen-
oer-s fifth a few exceptions, very poor.
Thanain ines OF this road are In good con-
ditioi The branches, with the exception Of
the Clumbia Branch, are in fair condition.
The 0lumbia Branch needs new ties, new iron,
new ridges, new depots and new equipments.
In fac, with the exception OF the g AIDE, the
road eeds to De rebuilt entirely. 1t Is badly
opersed-a third-class train three times
weeko and from the terminal stations. The
road nd equipment are in such condltlon
that iWoufd be dangerous to operate were II
not "a the slow speed at which the trains arc
moyel The Columbia Branch OF this road
was fenerly the Houston Tap and Brazoria
raiirJd, and was sold In 1871 by the state
s'unde the act of the legislature" for q debl
due tk school fund. 1t was boaght by Nose:
Tayio snd associates, who executed bond
for $4,000, binding themselves to keep the
road 4 good repair and operate the same
This bnd cannot be found.
rrnrrSsnN & TFV Az CENTRAL RAILWAY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07

READING, Pa, Nov. 6.-The dynamite
works of H. w. Stump & Co., three-quarteri
of mile from Stouchsburg, village of 500
inhabitants, blew up this afternoon, shaking
UP the country for distance of twenty
miles. The works consisted of five frame
buildings, timbers of which were sent flying
in all directions, nothing remaining but the
foundations. All ofthe men in the building.
were killed, so the cause Of the explosion
will never be known. The names of the
killed are Frank Slatz, married, aged 30
Frank Knapp, 81, single, and Joe Kraus
aged %. single. The windows were broken
in many houses in Stouchsburg, people were
knocked off their feet, and mirrors and pic.
lures shaken from the walls. A church and
several houses were unroofed. The victims
were literally blown to atoms.
At Robinsonia, ten miles from Stouchs-
burg. number of masons were working a,
the bottom of Ferguson 4 Co.'s furnace
stack, reclining it with fire brick. The stack
is probably 100 feet high, and was nearly
completed Ten, and some say fifteen, men
were in the stack, some at the bottom, and
Others were on the scafiolding above. The
shock of the explosion was felt and the stacl
quivered, and there were rumbling noises,
followed Immediately by great deluge o.
brick. completely burying six men in the
bottom of the stack. If they were not in
stantly killed. they will be burned to death,
as the scaffolding is burning and they can.
not be reached. The names of the buried
men are John Weinrich, Henry Spangler
Henry Stott, Fred Foreman, David Parson
and Joseph Reed. Four or five others are
wounded. The excitement is intense, and
crowds Of people, including the wives and
children of the unfortunate men, are sur
rounding the stack. The loss to the furnace
cannot be estimated tonight.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
A CROOK.

Some ofour readers will probably remem-
Der reading in the Kansas City papers of the
arrest OF o man dressed in woman's clothes,
about eighteen months ago. The Gaze at
tracted q great deal of attention in Kan-as
CITY ct the time. When arrested he wore
an elegant suit of ladies apparel, and in his
room were found large quantity of rich
feminine raiment, which was captured and
sold for large amount. The man prompt
ly paid the fine imposed upon him and i'm
mediately left the city. A few days ago
business man of Kansas City recognized q
man on Douglass avenue as the same party
who figured so conspicuously in that city.
The officers were informed Of the fact and
the man was placed under the surveillance Of
the officers. On Wednesday he was arrest
ed and lodged in Jail under the impression
that he might be wanted some where. He
had q room on south Emporia avenue
which was visited by the officers and in
which were found three complete outfits Of
ladies apparel, among which were many ar
ticles Of great value. No case could be
found against him here and as nothing was
heard from any other place to indicate that
he was wanted, he was released. Wonderful
disclosures concerning his operations in
Kansas City were made ct his trial, which
are unfit for publication.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
CHANGES AT THE PACIFIC EXPRESS &C

Some time ago Mr.. X. S. Shaw, who was
holding the possion Of agent for the Pacific
Express Company, in this city, decided to
remove to Commanche county and engage
in the cattle business. He made prelimin-
ary visit TO that county, and made all neces-
sary arrangements to remove his family
there, which he did some ten days ago.
At the time os his departure for the west,
some eight or ten weeks ago, Mr.. w. L.
KYLE was detailed as a special, to I'LL his
place. This Mr.. X. has done with much
credit to himself and to the benefit of the
company. He has now been ordered else
where, and will have headquarter at Kansas
City. Mr.. Kyle is young man of extensive
experience in the express business, is pos
sessed of first-class business and social quail
tiles. and his departure from the city this
morning will be regretted by large num-
Der of friends.
The vacancy in the Office will be filed by
Mr.. j. w. hartman, of the Wells & Fargo
Company. This gentleman is well and
most favorably known in this city, where he
has been in connection with the above COM
pany for the past two years. Mr.. Il. is a
man of ripe experience in the express BUSH
ness, having been connected with the Adams
and the Wells d Fargo companies for up
wards nineteen years. 1t is a matter for
congratulation that SO capable and popular
a man has been placed in charge Of this
Office, the public and the company alike
being thereby assured of good treatment and
faithful service
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07

During the last two nights and yesterday
our city has been in fever of exciting ex
pectancy awaiting the election returns. I'm
mediately after the returns began to come
in, the EAGLE Office and the Republican
headquarters, also the Beacon office and
Democratic headquarters, were packed SC
full of anxious people that danger of break.
ing through the floor was apprehended. Al
the dispatches were read indicating favora-
BILE returns for one party, their headquarters
rang with cheers and vice versa A consid.
cradle number hung about the EAGLE Office
until o'clock yesterday morning, and al
that time the prospect for the Republicans
looked blue. At about a. M
the dispatches began to come in
and that part of Douglas avenue between the
EAGLE and Beacon Offices began to fill up
with people and first one and then the other
had their turn upon the ragged edge" Up
till noon the Republicans kept rather shady
but about two p. m, returns favorable to
their side PECAN to come in and the editor OF
the EAGLE felt that he could face the music.
A bulletin boord was set up in front of the
EAGLE Office, the Colonel mounted box in
front of the bulletin board and looked def.
ance at the Democrats collected on the op-
posite side of the street about the Beacon
Office. From that hour until five p. m, the
street was packed so full that it was
difficult for the street cars and other vehicles
to pass. This state of things continued
until about six, when everybody made 8
break for supper. Things looked so bright
for the Republicans at that time that they
began to take even bets. About 7:30 the
crowd began to gather again, but returns
came in so slowly that both parties fe'. a
little shak., the Republicans having the vest
baor+
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
BURGLARS AT GODDARD.


The quiet little city of Goddard was in
vaded by burglars night before last. They
got away with two overcoats, lot OF cigars
and some other articles at the fremont
house. They next visited the store of Knoll
lock & Son, but for some reason they did
not try to enter. The next place visited
was the rdal estate Office of Pyle Bros, d
Bash, which they entered and took the fol-
lowing notes from drawer:
George X. Murmert, $3.50; c. w. Book
master, $500, Rufus Buxton, $500; Jo-
seph Knoffloch. $1,000; c. A. Guard, S62
c. C. Vangeeson, &c., Lewis Wilson, S3li
John Hoffman, 50; G. L. Tarr, S14; j. +.
Irwin, $S1; T. L. White, ST. Mr.. Bishop
S12; John Bsily, $l4.50.
It is hardly probable that the thieves car
dispose Of the notes, therefore they will moi
be much Weather in consequence Of the
raid on Goddard. This is the first attempt
of burglars on our youthful neighbor.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
POOR LITTLE wa,r.


The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W
Pruett, that has been very III ever since thu
sad occurrence that deprived it of a moth
er's care, died on yesterday.
1t will be remembered that Mrs. Prueti
came to this city some time since with hel
hus band and infant child, that she became
dependent at being separated from her home
and relatives and made an Intellectual at.
tempt to take her life. She partially recov-
cred though her mind seemed to be some
what affected, and when she returned to her
eastern home the child was placed in care
of kind friends here. The fragile little fiow-
er, without the natural nourishment and
care from its mother, soon pinned, faded, and
daily grew weaker, until yesterday when it
passed to Him who said, "Suffer little chill
drcn to come unto Me, and forbid them not,
for such is the Kingdom of Heaven" The
funeral will take place to-day (Thursday) at
8 o'clock from the residence of Mr.. Kos Har-
ris on south Main street
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
HORSE THIEF CAPTURED.

Last Wednesday pair of horses wer'
stolen from man named Fred Martin, /
resident of Ford County. Subsequently ons
of them were found in Dodge City where h
had been sold by man named Bill Brown
commonly known as "Windy Bill" Bill
arrived in this city last week and enjoyed
himself around among the boys, giving
several exhibitions of his skill in using tn,
lsriet. Yesterday morning Sheriff Sughrue
of Ford county, accompanied by Martin
the owner of the stolen team, arrived here
and soon found detective Mcmahon. The,
were not long in running down their game
They found "Windy Bill'' at dinner ii
the Richly house. As soon as Martin saw
his hat in the hall he said that was Windy
hat. The officers arrested him in the din
ming room. The fellow seemed to take hi
arrest as cool as an old hand he asked to b,
allowed to go up stairs to his trunk, but j
was thought best to lock him up and t.
look after the trunk later. Sheriff Sughrne
left by the Santa Fe train last evening will
his man.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
kssplNo A DIARY.
To IL. Ea.sor of tie Daily Eagle:

To tie Edstor of the Daily Eagle:
| Last Sabbath went to church, as usual
and was not much surprised when l saw 0
young man take note book from his pocket
and jot down something therein. As am
in the habit of writing down striking
thoughts ne they occur to my mind and
filing them away for future use, did no,
think strange of this at all. As matter o
course the minister had suggested TO his
mind something Of unusual importance and
he wished to keep it in remembrance. But
was mistaken. The note book he held in
his hand was a diary, and so.occupied was he
in recording therein the events of his life
that fear he heard very little of what the
minister had to say. What he wrote down,
l suppose, was about as follows: Got up
late; went to church; got tired hearing the
preacher pirate; went almost to sleep;
wished the minister would hurry up; didn't
see the money box passed around; guess !
was nodding, etc. P. freely confess that
my notions of diary keeper have under
gone complete change since seeing this
young man. Thought that the diary keeper
went to his room late at night, and, after
having fastened himself in and everybody
else out, unlocked chest overhung with
cobwebs, and took out book astonishingly
dog-eared and wrote therein true account
of his doings that day upon the stage Of ac-
ton. And then thought he placed it away
so that it would turn up as if accidentally
should his mortal coil tumble off without
any preliminary warning.
An average person would make better
record if he would let the events of his life
lapse into sweet forgetfulness rather than
preserve them through the medium of a
diary. A leaf from the pessimists diary
would read about as follows!
"Got up late; felt gloomy; saw the dark
side Of life; shadowd continually fitted
across my path; lost many golden oppor-
tunities; learned little; accomplished less
clouds and darkness were around about me;
became restless and impatient; built many
air castles; resolved an rc-resolved and then
did nothing; got tired solving the problem
of life; found the shortest cut across was tie
longest way around, was failed in all my
plans; night found me no nearer the object
of my pursuit than the morning; in fact l
had no object at all in view; was aimless by
drifting at sea without pilot or compass"
A leaf from the optimists diary would be
about as follows:
"Got up early; felt top-full of buoyant
alacrity; saw no clouds but had silver lin
ing; fires perennial sprung up ali along my
pathway; the plaintive signing of the wind
fell sweetly upon my ear; all my honest en-
deavors were duly rewarded; every person l
met seemed paragon of excellence; pain
and misery have left for regions unknown;
happiness waves her scepter monarch over
all. A. $. AUSTIN.
Eagle township, Oct q. 1884.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07

DENVER, Col. Nov. Ga Silver Plume
special to the Tribune Republican says
The entire business portion of this tow
burned this morning. The streets are filled
with crowds of excited, homeless people
Several lives were lost One body is so far
recovered. The loss will reach 100000
Silve- Plume is small mining camp Of {
few hundred inhabitants, three miles west Of
Georgetown. A full account Of the loss o
life and property is impossible.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
THE SALT RIVER PACKET

The Salt River Navigation Company's
steamer came in to the wharf at six p. IN
Tuetday. In conversation with the Captain
a reporter was informed that very large
trip was anticipated to-day. A large mum
Der of passengers, principally of the male
persuasion, were booked at this point; be
told our reporter the names but he will not
give it away. The Captain was in high
glee. He said that the boat had been laid
up for some time but enough would be taken
in on this trip to make it a paying institu-
ton anyway, provided all the passengers
could pay their fares and bar bills. He said
that large numbers would be picked up a,
each landing up the river, and that some
very prominent parties wowld take the boat
at Topeka. We wish them pleasant voy-
age and hope they will get around again in
a couple of years.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
SOCIAL.

On Monday evening last, most pleasant
and social party was held at the residence Of
Mr.. Harry Hill, on Topeka avenue. The
party was given in honor of Miss May King
q niece of Mr.. Hill, who had been visiting in
his family for some time past and who was
about to depart for her home at Covington
Indiana.
A number of the most intimate friends Of
the young lady were invited to be present
the list comprising the names of Miss Mat.
tie Fabrique. Miss Kate Murdoch, Miss
Laura Woodcock, Miss Mamie Mead, Miss
Hattie Simpson, Miss Gail Caldwell and
Mss Allie Hagar. Messrs. +. W. Sweet
Sam Woodland, Walt Vandeveer, B. B. How.
ell, G. w. Bartholomew, ID. L. Abbott ant
Mr.. Gault.
The evening and its pleasures were heartily
enjoyed by all present, it leaving impress
sions and rcmemberances that will long b.
cherished by the friends of the young lady
who were so handsomely provided for and
entertained. Many regrets were expressed
as TO Miss Kings leaving the city and a,
many hopes were offered for her speedy re-
turn, this thought alone being the only one
which in any degre, marred in the least, the
otherwise most enjoyable evening and hap
DIV experience Of all present.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
OFF THE TRACK.

About 2 p. m. Tuesday, switch engines
347 ran out Of an open switch shout tire.
hundred feet south of the depot. The trair
boys had run the engine in ON the house
track and threw the switch back for the
main track, and then came up town to vote
When they returned they had so much slec
ton on the brain that they forgot to turf
the switch for the side track. The engineer
saw that the switch was open just too late
to stop, hence the run OF Owing to the
fact that the driver reversed his engine, il
did not run far, the engiue and tender just
clearing the switch rails. The only damage
done was a guage-bar and couple of tie.
broken. When the freight train arrived
from Newton, the engine was soon on the
track again all right The boys expect 9
lay-off on account of it, but it was election
day. and thew ought to be excused.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
Piles. Piles. Pilss.

Sure cure for blind, bleeding and itching
piles. One box has cured the worst cases
) minutes alter using W iliiam's Indian Pile
Ointment. 1t absorbs tumors. allays itching,
acts as poultice, gives instant relief. Pre-
pared only for piles, itching Of the private
parts, nothing else. Hon.J. NJ. Coffenburyf
OF Cleveland says: II have used scores o,
pile cures, and it affords me pleasure to say
that have never found anything which
gives such immediate aud permanent relief
as DIR Williams Indian Pile Ointment"
Frazier Medicine Co., props, Cleveland. q.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE Al WICHITA. KAs.,l
Oct 20, lssf. !
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has died notice OF his Intention u
make final proof In support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the United
states Land Office, at Wichita, Kansas, on the
2sth OF November, lsst. viz: Henry =. Ritter.
Homestead No, : 49,, for lots five t5l and siS
(6), section twenty-six f2G), town. hip twenty
six t2C) south, range two (.), west
He names the following witnesses t. prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz: James T.. LoDgwill,
and William rraig, of Wichita. Kansas; Henry
A. Haskins and Deios iIinrkley, of Hatfield,
Kansas a. L. WALKER,
Register.
j. F. LAUoK, Attorney w3l-6t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
Murder and Suicide

JERSEY CITY, Nov. 6.-Bartholomat
Haas, German real estate agent, shot hi
wife to-day at their home on Union Hill
and then shot himself. Haas died almost in
stantly but his wifeis still alive. Haas and
his wife quarrelled frequently. At II
o'clock this morning, Haas having beer
away all night, returned home grossly in
toxicated and without saying a word h
drew seven barrel revolver and fired thu
fatal shots. His wife will die.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07

The doors Of new restaurant were Tues
day thrown open to the public. In the
douglas avenue block" nice, large room
has been arranged with all the necessary fur
'niture TO fit it for very nice and complete
place in which TO get regular boarding oil
meals TO order. Some nice furnished room,
are kept in connection with this new hosiery
Mr.. L. ID. Search has added to the city
restaurant Of credit to himself and satisfac.
ton 70 the public
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07

The tip-tsp Of the hammer is now con
stantly heard on the roof of the new Metho-
dist church. The shingling goes on rapidly
and in few days it will be closed in. The
contractor is making good Roadway and the
work Is we'll done. 40 far.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07

Mrs. Brooks is running an elegant board
ing house in the Goodyear block on Empo.
ria avenue. Several very fine second-clas.
hotels and restaurants have been opened in
the city reco5tly, and now good sccommo-
dations can be had at reasonable rates. A
good deal of complaint has been made in
this connection during the past year, il be-
ing impossible at times to get bed in the
CITY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
Notice for Publication.
land OFFICE AT WICHITA. KAsR.s, I

LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA. KAsRss,
October 2Sth. 1854.
Notice is hereby given tina. the following set
tier has filed notice of his intention TO make
final settlement OF his claim, and that the
proof will be made before the United states
land office at wichita, Kansas, on December
18th, 1854, viz: W w. Turner, homestead APP
plication No. - for the northeast quarter,
section Is, township ae south range west. he
names the following witnesses 10 prove his cen
tnuous residence upon, and cultivation Of
said land. viz:
c. \ Duncan. of Wichita, Kansas.
W r. Jewett, Of Wichita, Kansas
f. b. Jewett, of Wichita, kansrs.
Hstry Hudson, of Valley Center, Kapsas.
r. l.. WALKER. Register.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
straved From Aadbyer.

Two two year old colts, one bay with
white star in forehead, one white hind foot
dark spot on left hip; the other gray will
wire marks just above the knee and on the
breast A liberal reward will be pad if re-
turned to &C. A. CLANCY,
wse-2t* Andover, KS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07

Never in the history of this or any other
city has an election passed off so quietly as
tina, Of Tuesday. Everything went as smooth
as clock work. Not ar angry word was
spoken and the utmost harmony and good
feeling prevailed throughout the day and at
night. From the opening TO the closing Of
the polls large crowd surrounded each
polling booth but not a sign ola quarrel
nor an angry word occurred.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07
ShipwreCk.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 6.-News was re-
ceived to-day that the schooner Wild Ga
zelle was wrecked of the Choumogin islands
in the 0chotsk sea. Capt. Lawson, owner,
and fifteen of eighteen OF the crew we're lost.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-07

w. A. Richey is fitting mp the little build.
ing in the rear Of w. w. DilPs place of bus.
iness for sleeping room for one OF hi.
guests II has been newly shingled, weather
boarded and painted beautiful light green
color on the inside. Ii will be richly car.
peted and neatly furnished and will be one
OF the most cosy little rooms in the city,