The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
DALLAS.
Special to the Statesman.

Special to the Statesman.
DALLAS. March Gas the Baum
hearing progresses, interest increases,
and developments are more surpris-
ing. The state is bringing out testi-
mony that shows it to be thoroughly
informed on the transpirings of the
great cotton conspiracy, and that it is
in possession of facts only obtainable
from some of the conspirators against
the Others 1t is evident some one has
made clean breast of it.
Paul Furst, teller in Adams & Leon
ards bank, was the first witness to-
day. He testified that in October
last Baum deposited $1,000 to the
credit of Mrs. Annie We'll, and that
afterwards he drew it out, giving
$1,000 of it to Levi Kraft. Kraft is
one of Joe Lohenstein's bondsmen and
has been talked of very freely in Dali
las ever since the frauds were discov-
cred in connection with them. Wit
ness also testified that Joe Lohen-
stein in November last paid Adams q
Leonard nine hundred dollars he had
owed for year.
S. Adams was the next witness,
and testified substantially the same as
Paul Furst.
Mrs. Powell, mother-1n-law of Nor
gan Cdmmack, was the next witness.
She is about 65 years of age, dignified,
refined and intelligent. She appeared
in court dressed in deep mourning,
looking sorrow-stricken. Her testi-
mony was eagerly listened to and Gre
ated decided sensation. She did not
know either Lohenstein or Baum.
She detailed her going to Ocean
Springs, Miss, and what occurred
while there, the main features of
which were that she there learned of
the crimes of Cammack, Easton, and
their confederates. She saw Mrs.
Easton have a 5000 bill and much
other money. The state, in the
witness testimony, apparently es-
tablished the identity of this 5000
bill with one paid to Joseph
Lohenstein by Oliver g. Griggs,
bankers of Dallas. Mrs. Powell also
testified that Morgan Cammack at
Ocean Springs told her he had $780,
600, and that Mr.. and Mrs. Easton
told her that Baum was the mystic
rfous Anderson, and that he carried
the bogus bills of lading between Dali
las and Sherman, and that after Lob
enstein had them cashed Baum would
take the money and divide with the
others. On one occasion he waited
so long that Easton mistrusted him,
so Mr.. Easton telegraphed him at Dali
las from Sherman to the effect that
Mrs. Easton was sick. Baum went
up to Sherman, and discovering the
ruse, paid Easton large amount of
money. Witness testified that Mr..
and Mrs. Easton, Baum, Lohenstein
and Cammack were all implicated in
the conspiracy. She gave her testi-
mony in so straightforward manner
as to impress everybody that what
she testified to was every word true.
The court adjourned till 10 o'clock
tomorrow. All are anxiously await
ing Morgan Commack's appearance
on the witness stand, as no one doubts
that he has turned states evidence.
The prosecution is possessed of a
great mass of important evidence,
which they will not introduce until
it is absolutely necessary, as they wish
to hold it back for final trial of the
swIndlers. 1t may be they will reserve
for the grand jury, which
meets next Monday, and if Baum's
hearing can be kept up till then it is
expected he and others will be indict-
ed without the state showing its hand
very much to the defense.
Manager Baker, of the Western
Union Office, has been called as wit
ness by the state to produce certain
kilograms.
Major Penn is here preparing for
one of his revival booms. He preached
at the Baptist church tonight to big
The parson known as the boy
Preacher has his revival In full blast
at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church. The house is crowded every
night. A number have professed con-
version, and there are many mourners
IN deck.
Thomas II. Murray, of McKinny. is
n the city. He favors two conyen-
ions, and is partial to Fort Worth for
he one to nominate the state ticket.
Matte Coon lost a trunk between
jefferson In SpepLember last, and sued
he Texas q Pacific Railway company.
'he, was given judgment for STA
o-day.
Sheriff Mcclellan, of Limestone
county, passed south to-day with an
LEGGED cattle thief under arrest. He
was captured near Red river.
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. made mis-
liable by that terrible cough. Shi-
obs Cure is the remedy for voIJ-