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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
FROM LAMPASAS.

LAMPAsAs,M May 15.-There is pros
pect of Lampasas being the place
where the district convention will be
held. The twenty-third district is
composed of the counties of Bell,
Lampasas, Hamilton and Coryell.
Capt. F. d. Wilkes for senator has a
large following.
Arrangements are being made to
have a grand barbecue and ball next
week in our new court house in honor
of Col. Tilman Weaver, the donor of
the grounds on which this building
stands, and as an expression from the
county commissioners that they ap-
prove the work of Messrs. Kane Bros
contractors.
Several capitalists from Mississippi
are in the city, with view Of locat-
ing, among them A. j. Warren, OF
Meridian.
Wool receipts average more than an
hundred thousand pounds daily.
Capt. J. M. Cain and Lieut.. E. w
Bryan, of the LampasaS rifles, left this
morning for Bolton, in possession OF
an order from Adjutant General
King for the Bolton light guards tc
deliver up their guns and ammuni.
ton to the Lampasas rifles, as the
Bolton company have recently dis
banded.
Wool men say sheep in this section
have averaged in shearing seven
pounds per head, and that the fleece is
of fine grade.
The new opera house is being put il
shape.
The street sprinkler is being USED
on orr streets
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
FROM SAN ANTONIO.

The Military Mysteriously Moved Away
New Insurance Company, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, May 14.-The ques-
ton of organizing military company
here is being agitated.
Messrs. Wyatt & Davis, stockmen
of Colorado, closed trade yesterday
with Lee Hall, of Pecos county, for
2,O25 head of cattle, to be delivered at
Uvalde in June.
SAN ANTONIO, May Elaboration
day will be duly celebrated in San
Antonio. E. &C. Ord, post of the G..
A. r., will decorate the graves of the
federal and confederate dead.
The crash in Wall street, New York,
created a perceptible flutter in bust
as uirc.es here, though the markets
rule stronger to-day than yesterday
San Antonio gas company HAY e
made fifty cents reduction on the
thousand feet, $500 instead of $3.50.
A. L. Marx, of Galveston, and j. j..
Lilly, of Kansas City, gave a little
side show in the sparring line tonight
at Kirsch hall. which was not worth
the price OF admission.
SAN ANTONIO, May 16.-Capt. NJ.
G. Anderson, a prominent criminal
attorney, comes out as a candidate for
county attorney at next election.
Mr.. j. M. Bell brings heavy dam
age suit against the Sunset railway
company for alleged damage to one
hundred acres of land in Medina
county, through which the road runs.
r. r. Claridge, editor Texas Stock
man, left to-day to attend the Nation
al Wool Growers convention at Chi
cago, as delegate.
Fifteen divorce cases were set for
trial in the district court to- day. Only
two were disposed of.
Judge Jack Evans left to-day for
Austin to prosecute DR.. Stoddard.
SAN ANTONIO, May 17.-Sergt. W.
w. Shelley, of the state troops, brought
in from San Diego to-day Edward
Lisnero, charged with smuggling
horses.
Two hackmen, Dan Weber and Dan
Compton, became engaged in serious
quarrel at a stable last night, and
Weber received dangerous wounds
from Compton, who threw him in a
stall where a horse nearly finished
him by kicking him.
There is some talk of the county
commissioners increasing county tax
alton.
All the troops stationed at the post
Of San Antonio were very quietly
moved east to-day, though where they
are going or what for, is not learned.
A local insurance company is talked
of among our citizens, on account of
the high rates charged by foreign COM
panies.
L. M. Mitchell was thrown out of
his buggy this morning, and injured in
both legs.
Democratic primaries are being held
tonight over the city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
LAST NIGHTS BAL.

The ball rendered the Austin Greys
by the citizens of Austin, at Mllett'S
opera house, last night, was grand
success. 1t was intended to reFesent
the interest the general pubic here
| took in the efforts of the "byS in
grey" in the great military eicamp-
ment at Houston; and, If the attend
ance last night was indicative of the
sentiment of the community, Austin,
by that crowded hall, said in unmis-
taxable language: "Boys, we ae proud
of you" And well might shf be; for
never did handsomer gathering of
soldiery answer with a smile the ILL
concealed admiration of a faier array
of womanly beauty and loneliness.
The hall was thronged, anl many
found places in the gallery. The floor
was so densely packed that during
the grand military march, which open
ed the festivities of the occasion, per-
haps not Two more couples could pos
sibly have been added to the number
of participants. The Travis Light
Artillery company, by special invita-
ton, were present in full uniform.
During an intermission, Sergeant Sta
cy, in behalf OF the Greys, arose,
and In a few well chosen and admira-
bly, delivered remarks. presented to
Capt. Smyth, Lieut.. Thompson and
Lieut.. Shepard, each, a gold-headed
cane.
DIR. Chas. S. Morse, clerk of the su-
preme court, presented the Greys with
4 handsome boquet of flowers from
the lady honorary members Of the
company.
DIR. Morse announced that the citi-
zen's committee had collected about
$50 in excess of the expenses of
the ball, and that this would be turned
over to Capt. Smyth as a present to
the Greys. During an intermission.
of the two companies in the
house, as well as a large number Ct
the audience, repaired to the ladies ART
loan for supper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
FROM ELGIN.

New Oats-Flshing Sports-Crops, Etc
Special Correspondence.
ELGIN, May 15.-Mr. Chas. Frank
lin brought in and left with the iv
and energetic firm of Messrs. River
81 Gresham, sample of oats grow
on his farm, about five miles froI
town, measuring over five feet
length, and Mr.. +. says that is onlp
fair sample of what covers his fiel.
We send THE STATESMAN q fW
stalks that you may see how our r:h
and fertile soil can produce.
Our postoflice will be a moey
order Office shortly, which ill
be great advantage to our town nd
people.
Major Black, from Georgia, cme
in on the Central last night and will
spend short time with his daugter,
Mrs. j. r. AnsleY.
Fishing is all the rage at prsent
with our town people.
Crop prospects are somewhat filter
ing, considering the amount ofrain
that has fallen recently,
Several of our citizens who wre
attendance at the state drill hap re
turned and pronounce it gran6 sue
cess.
Mr.. r. Standifer is in Lanpasas
looking after his building interests.
Farmers are busy with theircrops
which causes lull in business rcles.
Weather extremely fine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22

O. president; w. III. Thomas, treas
urer; n. w. Hunter, secretary; w. &.
Veal. general agent. A the officers
are Dallas men, except KernS, who is
Il st. Louis man. The stockholders
are wealthy, influential men, from all
parts of the United States, and pro-
pose organizing immigration societies
us branches throughout Texas.
Another bad rain has been falling
all day, doing serious damage to crops.
Much cotton needs replantiug. Wheat
Is badly injured with rust. The farm
ers are gloomy, and work fully one
month behind. In exceptional places,
where the rainfall has not been too
great, wheat is in good condition, and
harvesting will begin in a week or ten
days.
|. DALLAS, Inlay 1.-THE county
democratic convention met to-day,
and elected delegates to the state
ticket convention, at Houston, and
also to the state presidential delegate
convention at Fort Worth. John
Henry Brown presided, and Richard
Morgan, jr., was secretary. The dele
gates to the Houston convention are
Jeff Wood, W. H. Lemon, w. H.
Sterret. r. Morgan, ir., A. D. Williams
w. A. Simms, J. E. Combs, d. L. Stu
art, John Ii. Cochran, NJ. D. l.. Grey
! G. e. Wright, c. F. Tucker, L. Robert
son WL.Crawford,J j. w. Strong. w. e
SterIItt of the Daily Times was en-.
dorsed as a delegate for the state al
large to the Chicago convention. The
mention of Tilden's name brought
forth vociferous applause. Gov. Ire
land and the state administration was
unanimously endorsed, as was also
state senator Gibbs as candidate 10!
lieutenant governor.
The following delegates were cho
sen to the Fort Worth convention
John II. Cochran, j. S. Strouther, w
i. Gano, T. f. Nash, w. L. Nance
w. L. Cabell, J. M. Strong, J. T
Shannon, j. w. Mason, j. b. Simpson
+. e. Bledson, A. r. White, w. l.
Hall and J. T.. A. Brown.
The following resolution was ad
opted: "Resolved that Tilden and Hen
bricks, as candidates for president ant
vice-president, are the first choice o
the democracy of Dallas county, anC
that the delegates to the Fort Worth
convention be instructed to vote TO
delegates to Chicago favoring tn
nomination of Tilden and Hendricks
A new county executive committee
with Geo. G. Cole as chairman, wa
chosen, and the convention adjourne,
sine die.
1t is probable the new executiv
committee will call a convention late
to nominate county and legislativ
candidates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
IT SINGS A OOLORED OUTLAWS
REQUIEM, AND FORB0DES
TROUBLE AT HEMSTEAD!
The Dallas Democrats Endorse
ireland, and Instruct for Til
den and Hendricks!
The Military at San Antonio.
Like the Arabs, "Silently
Steal AWay!
And the Festive knight of the
Road Makes Matters Lively
at San Saba!
FROM HEMPSTEAD.

Two Colored Men Shot-One Killed, and
the Other Fatally Wounded.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Hampstead, May 17.-ADout four
o'clock this evening Adam Spencer
and jim Alex, colored, were shot and
MORALLY wounded, Alex dying in
stantly, and Spencer not expected to
live. Both men were shot through
the body. The trouble originated in
the shooting of our city marshal and
a Mr.. Terrell last Saturday night by
negroes of the Pierson gang. Spencer
had made threats against several
white men OF this place to the effect
that he intended to kill them as soon
as possible, and, with several other
negroes, had concealed lot of fire
arms in a low negro den inhabited by
the worst characters. Several of our
hest citizens went to arrest some OF
the inmates this evening and ordered
them to throw up their hauds. Those
consenting they allowed to leave IN
harmed. Alex refused to do as re-
quested, and was shot. Spencer was
shot about two blocks from their den.
Several made their escape. More trou-
BILE is Anticipated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
THE DAY OF DOOM!

ASHLAND, May 18.-Geo. Andrew
Horn and VIM. H. Gribben, aged "a
and 30 respectively, were hanged here
to-day for the murder of Harry Will
liams, on March %, last year. 1t is
estimated that 10000 people collected
here, and is was feared that the mob
would bar the enclosure about the
scaffold in order to see the hanging.
Nine companies of militia surround
ed the Jail and kept the mob back.
Noisy demonstrations without has
tened the execution. Five minutes
past 10 o'clock the prisoners were led
to the scaffold, and, without unneces-
sary delay. they were bound, and the
trap sprung at 1920. When they were
pronounced dead the military convey
ed the news to the crowd outside,
which howled with exultation, min
gIed with disappointment because the
hanging was not public. The necks
OF both were broken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
FROM BROWNWOOD.

BRowNwooD, May ia splendid
rain visited our vicinity last night
and to-day is bright and pleasant.
The saloon men are circulating pc
tition to get the board of aldermen to
reduce the tax on saloons, which is
now at the minimum price Of $75.
Your correspondent, in converse
ton with one of our county commits
sioners, learned that they intended to
build a courthouse to cost not less
than $35, 600 and not more than SS45,-
600. They have appointed commit
tee to examine the different court
houses in the state, and to examine
plans and specifications for the build
ing.
The crops continue in fine condition
and prospects are extremely good for
small grain. There will be considera-
BILE cotton planted in this county this
year. Farmers have begun cutting
wheat and report the fall plant very
large and full grain.
Wool still continues to be marketed
here in large quantities.
Sheep were never in better condi-
ton in the county, and the yield in
wool for the spring clip was never
hottnr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
ADOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Two Men Murdered in Cold BlOOd-Lyn


Two Men Murdered in Cold Blood-Lynch
Law Anticipated.
LOUISVILLE. May 1.-THE Courier
Journals Bardstown special tells of a
double murder in Nelson county. The
murdered men are Herbert Arm
strong and David Brown. They were
found in a field where they had been
blowing. One was shot through the
heart, the other through the head.
The wounds showed that the killing
was done with Spencer rifle. In
clump of bushes were found two
empty shells, The supposition
is, the murderer concealed him.
self in the bushes and coolly
shot the men down. 1t is not known
who the murderer is, but man nam
ed William Tree is suspected. AL
the evidence goes to show that hi
committed the crime. He had a bust
ness trouble with the murdered man
The rifle shells fitted Spencer rifle
he owns, and tracks leading from the
bushes to his house were also discov'
cred. All are well-to-do farmers. Elk
element is running very high, and it
s feared that FreZe will be mobbed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
THE HOUSTON DRILL

HOUSTON, May 16.-The committee
appointed by the Light Guards to dis
tribute the first prize of 5000 among
the visiting military companies who
participated in the interstate drill re-
ported that they had excluded
the Light Guards and Washington
Guards of Galveston,as they won state
prizes, and that they had sent certified
checks to the different commands as
follows: Treadway Rifles, $3.50, they
having won the second prize of 81, 800;
Columbus (Ga) Guards, $3.50, they
having won the third prize of $500;
Mobile, Ala. Rifles and Montgomery,
Ala, Greys, $1,750, neither company
having received prize. The Houston
Light Guards held a meeting last night
and unanimously ratified the action of
the committee. The Light Guards
will probably go to the Dubuque, Ia,
encampment if the names of the judges
are announced, and other details at
tended to satisfactorily.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
FROM SAN SABA.

Killed by Lightning-An Austin Archi-
tect Wins the Court House Prize.
Special Telegram to The statesman
SAN SABA, May 17.-Smith u Ell
lott started the last of their herd of
cattle yesterday. Their total drive
amounted to seventeen thousand five
hundred head.
Our Jail contract was closed yeSter-
day. J. n. Preston, of Austin, is the
architect, and Stan & Co, ot st. Louis,
the contractors. The contract price
is $13, 150. MIR. Preston is paid by the
county to superintend the work.
On Wednesday evening Mr.. r. W.
Pipkin was returning home from
Lampasas, where he had been to sell
his wool clip. When near home he
was met by two masked men and call
ed upon TO surrender his IN ney,which
he did to the amount of about three
hundred and fifty dollars. Mr.. Pipkin
is good, honest and il every way a
worthy gentleman. This crime is get
ting little too common.
A teamster going to Lampasas fol
lumber was met two miles west OF
Centerfeit and told to deliver his
money. He complied with the very
modest request. This was one-man
robbery, or emily one man was in
sight.
On last evening we had O heavy
rain storm, together with heavy thun
der and wind. One lady, Mrs. Cowan
was killed by the lightning, eighr
| miles from here,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
FROM WACO.

An Important Case Affecting an Austin
Man Favorably Decided.
Special Telegram to The Statesman
WACO, May 1.-THE case of Free
man VS.. Gerald, on trial yesterday in
the district court, terminated to-day
in verdict for the plaintiffs, Col. d.
G. Freeman and wife, of Austin, for
property near this city, valued at
$11,700. This is the third recovery of
this property by Col. Freeman during
the past thirteen years of litigation.
Messrs. Battle s. Battle, of Waco,
ably represented the plaintiffs in the
preparation of the case, evincing great
industry and skill, and were assisted
by Capt. L. w. Goodrich, of Marlin,
with his usually conclusive argume nt.
The opening speech of Mr.. Afford
Battle was especially remarkable for
its clear statement of the law and
facts and logical reasoning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
REPORTS FROM EGYPT INDICATE
RELIEF FOR HARD-PRESSED
BERBER AND KHARTOUM!
Detectives Keep Watch and
Ward Over Albert Ed
ward at Paris!
England Suggests to Our Bro
kers the Necessity of Turn
ing Over a New Leaf.
And William of Prussia Braves
All Dangers to Dine
With the Gar!
ENGLAND,


BIRMINGHAM, May IA detach-
ment of troops have been placed inside
the Jail in which dynamiters DAILY,
Egan and Mcdonnell are confined.
LONDON. May 16.-The steamship
lllyriaD, from Liverpool for Boston,
was wrecked last night, off the Irish
coast, near Cape Clear Light. All on
on board were saved.
The steamship Illyrian went ashore
during thick fog. She struck a rock
with great force, knocking a hole in
below the water mark, and the fore
compartment began to fill immediately.
During the night the sea increased,
and this morning the vessel rolled on
her side and sank. Capt. Farther was
On deck when the Illyrian struck, and
was lost by his failure to leave the
ship.
LONDON, May 16.-The Longfellow
memorial committee will send copy
| of the bust of Longfellow in West
| Minister Abbey to Harvard and Bow
dom.
We Will be Spared a Biography.
LONDON, May 16.-The late Judah
p. Benjamin left behind no materials
for biography. Hs destroyed his
| private documents, and was accus-
toned to say that the treasuring up of
old papers caused half the misery of
life.
LONDON, May 1.-THE news from
Assonan says troops have begun to
advance for the relief of Berber and
Khartoum.
| Fernande's Mission.
LONDON, May 17.-Telegrams from
Mexico in regard to Fernande's mis-
sion state the basis of the contmpla-
ted arrangement with the English
bond holders is the payment OF inter
est at the rate of a per cent. and the
funding of of overdue coupons. Fer
handles is also charged with the pay
ment of the English convention! debt
and to assist in the settlement of the
commercial treaty.
| An Immense Indemnity.
LONDON, May 16.-Private advices
state the Malagassy government offer
France 100000, indemnity on the
condition France shall renounce all
claims to its territory.
| A Gratuitous Declaration.
LONDON, May 1.-THE Times says
it would be idle for the American
railway board to expect to get capital
| from Europe in future as easily as in
the past, unless it be shown they mean
to turn over new leaf, and manage
their properties on sound principles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
FROM KYLE.
A Youth Falls Heir to a Snug Fortune
The Crops, Etc.

A Youth Falls Heir to a Snug Fortune
The Crops, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
KYLE, May 15.-Capt. Kyle has
dropped into poetry. His last effusion
was glowing tribute to the race
horse Tug Kyle, whose recent vic
tories in Nashville speak well of Hays
county breeders.
Mr.. j. G. Douglass, who recently re-
celved the commissionership of Hays
county to the New Orleans exposi-
ton, sent in his acceptance to-day to
his eXcellency, Governor Ireland.
MIR. Ellison is still very low, and if
he RECEIVERS, it will be looked on as
almost miracle.
j. Howell Bunton, Austin's cattle
man, spent last night in our city.
The crops are being worked for all
they are worth.
The oat crop in this section will
yield about seventy-five bushels to the
acre.
A few expert sheep-shearers are
badly needed in this community.
KYLE, May 16.-Everybody and
her cousin will attend the picnic at
Dupre tomorrow.
The Knights and Ladies of Honor
initiated several new members last
night.
Preaching at the seminary to-mor-
row, by Rev. Mr.. Riley.
Weather is still good, and farmers
are putting in every available lick.
Several weddings will be consumated
here during the balmy June days.
Denny Bros, a new firm, have
opened their large merchandise estab-
lishment.
Messrs. John Mattingly and John
Kelley, Austin's ice and beer men.
spent to-day in this city.
Cal. Roy is here shipping cattle.
Grand preparations are now being
made for the commencement exercises
at the seminary, in June.
Kyle is soon to have an eight-col-
umn, all-home paper.
Kyle needs a bank.
KYLE, May Notwithstanding
the rain last night, the Dupre picnic
was largely attended, to-day being
clear and beautiful
The hail which fell just north of
here last night was not heavy enough |
to lnJure crops to any material ex-
tent.
A train load of fine beef cattle was
shipped from this point to-day, by Mr.. |
III. G. Williams.
Rev. Mr.. Riley will conduct Cum
6erland Presbyterian services at the
Seminary tomorrow.
Mr.. DeSha Burton boasts of the fin
est field of corn in this section.
Your correspondent consulted
number of farmers to-day on the corn
and cotton outlook. and all were of
the belief that with two weeks more
dry weather the yield would be good.
George Mclean, a young man who
has been living at this place for the
past three years. earning his bread by
The sweat of his brow. has just fallen
her to fortune of $4,000. The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
FROM BURNETT.

BURNET, May 15.-Mr. White was
awarded the contract for building the
new courthouse at Llano. Ills bid
was $4,000. Work will be commence
ed Immediately.
Fifty Thousand pounds of wool was
shipped over the A. 81 N. w. railroad
yesterday.
A. M. Wood & Co. have 100000
pounds Of wool which will be shipped
this week.
1t is settled that Burnet will ge
two-thirds of all the wool in the west
The receipts for to-day footed up 81,
600 pounds.
The passenger trains are crowded
both ways to their fullest extent.
The district court has not been In
session the past two days owing tc
the illness of Judge Blackburn, bu
will resume tomorrow. The grand
jury is still in session and will proba
bly, be the greater part of next week
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-05-22
THE FIRE FIEND.

ST. LOUIS, May 16.-A Vincennes,
Ind, special to the Post-Dispatch says:
"The fire at Petersburg, fifteen miles
south of this city, destroyed the block
containing two drygoods stores, hotel,
grocery, agricultural implements
house, newspaper office, besides several
law and doctor offices. Insurance,
from $4,000 to $4,000.
NEW YORK, May 16-The Papa
choag mill at Worcester, Mass, wooden
and yarn, burned yesterday. Loss,
$4,000. Some persons, most of them
women, were injured by leaping from
the windows of the burning building.
Several of the wounded are likely to
die, and it is feared that dead bodies
will be found in the ruins.