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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-02-20

blushed as she glanced at him. and as his
face drew near to hers. ', - ---''
"Well, will you?"
There was silence for a moment but
Tor the jingle, jingle of the bells and the
snuf1lng OF the conductors feet upon the
ICY platform. Then she slipped her hand
into his, blushed even roster than before
and whispered "Yes."
"Bless you, my children" exclaimed
the delighted reporter; and as the lovers
half started up abashed at the unexnect.
ed discovery of their secret the scribe
shot out of the doorway and hurried
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-02-20

THE Indianapolis Journal says that
the average citizen wants lock with
four keyholes. Unless the average citi-
zen has improved much of late, one
keyhole is usually about all he can find.
NeaU York Graphic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

ure was obtained only few minutes
was necessary to extinguish the
flames.
Colonel ice. Herrin, superintendent
of the l. s. G. N. stopped over at Tay-
lor yesterday to inspect the shops.
John B. Hoxie, president of the
First National Bank, at Taylor, and
]. w. Kelley. a capitalist of Chicago,
accompanied by large delegation of
ladies and gentlemen from Chicago,
are expected here March LIST, to spend
few weeks of pleasure at Hoxie's
rancho fishing, hunting, etc.
Our city fathers contemplating
spring mud, have been making i'm
provements on the streets and cross
ings.
Cattle men are all busy buying and
gathering cattle for the spring drive
Over $4,000 have already passed
through the First National Bank tC
the cattle men. to the present date
and more viii follow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
WACO.
Jim LunsfOrd Breaks JaiI-The lee
dell Fire.

Special to The Statesman.
WACO, February 29-Jim Luns-
ford, one of Waco's though nuts"
made his fs@ape from the cooler yes
terday, through the assistance of
friends ON the outside. He will be re-
arrested. News of a heavy fire at Ire
dell early Thursday morning has
reached here. The fire originated in
the saloon Of Knott & Wilson, spread
ing rapidly until more than two-thirds
of the business portion of that enter
prising little city had been made food
Tor the devouring element.
Two parties are said to have been
arrested there yesterday afternoon,
charged with arson, presumably in
connection with the recent fire.
L. Sanger has purchased the Hills
property on Austin street.
A. K. Brown has been appointed to
fill the vacancy created by the retire
ment Of Deputy U. S. Marshal Burge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
GALVESTON.
Greedily Grasping for the State Con
VentIOn.

VenblOns
Special to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, February %. General
Claiborne, chairman of the demo-
cratic state executive committee, has
received the following from Albert
Weis, president of Harmony hall as
ISOLATION, of Galveston
"rhe directory of Harmony Hall as
ISOLATION authorizes me to offer to the
democracy of Texas the free use of
the Harmony hall, including gas, for
the next state convention. 1t is need
less for me to dwell upon the advan-
tages of our hall to you, but as it is
my wish that this letter should reach
every member of your committee and
the public at large, it may not be amis5
to mention its attractive features.
The hall is situated in
the heart of the city, within
five minutes walk from any hotel, ex-
cept the Beach hotel, which can be
reached by lines of street cars running
on either side of the hall. 1t is new
and magnificent structure, conceded
10y all t. surpass anything of the kind
in the south, possessing all modern
conveniencies and luxury, such as re-
firing rooms. lanatories, electric lights
telephones, electric call bells, &c. It
has a stating capacity of over LOCO,
Is furnished with comfortable and ele-
CANT chairs, tables and settees, and is
toe best ventilated building in the
state. The stage is large enough to
seat over two hundred people, and the
galleries will accommodate all the
spectators, who can thus be excluded
from the floor of the convention, Its
acoustic properties are perfect. In ad-
ditiOn to all this / will add that the
Union clnb rooms are in the build
ing, and in them can be found the
most comfortable Longing places and
conveniences for the committee meet
ings. etc. The delegates, through the
courtesy of the members, can have
access to the club rooms. l desire as
citizen to state that know from
diligent and general inquiry among
our best citizens, that Galveston does
want the convention. and IS ready to
extend the same hospitality to>dele-
gates that has distinguished her in
the past. So strongly am convinced
of this, that in behalf of number of
prominent citizens, l promise every
convenience and courtesy that hos
pitable spirit, backed by adequate
means, can confer"
Gen. Claiborne replies that he rec
ogniZes the great advantages Har-
mony hal and the city of Galveston
possesses, and suggests above $3.50 in
money will be required procure
other necessaries. Also suggests
that your senatorial chairman, Hon.
j. G. Walker, have charge of PROPOSE
ton at Waco, and that your letter be
printed. | will add anything that / |
can without compromising my po-
sition."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
DALLAS.
A Day in DalIas-The Baum Trial
Cammack Turns States Evidence
Cd H,ra

-Odu OdeGs
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, February 29.-Deputy
Sheriffs Brown and Fleming, of Ellis
county, passed north to-day, convey
ing Zimmerman Youngblood, an in
sneyouth, back to his old home at
st. Louis, Mo. The unfortunate
young man and his mother, a widow,
moved from st. Louis about four
years ago, and settled on a farm near
Ennis. On Sunday last he became
violently insane-totally bereft of his
reason. He has not since eaten any
thing, and has been singing loudly
almost constantly. 1t took the COM
hined efforts of several men to bind
his arms and legs with ropes, which it
was found necessary to do for Safety's
sake. He was thus tied when he
passed through Dallas this morning.
His grief-stricken mother occ lpied
car separate from him. She could
not bear to witness the wild conduct
of her terribly afflicted son, He will
be placed in an asylum at st. Louis,
where he can be looked after by .rela-
tives residing there.
The hearing in the case against F.
Baum, one of the alleged cotton fraud
conspirators, began before Justice
Kendall to-day. His court room was
so densely packed he had to adjourn
to the district court room. No case
in Dallas ever aroused keener interest.
Only one witness had been examined
when court adjourned at 6 p. In. This
witness was b. p. Smith, manager of
the cotton compress at Sherman. He
testified as TO the business relationship
between the compress and railroads
in tie matter of cotton shipments;
that Joseph Lohnstein did not ship
any cotton from Sherman in Sept,
Oct. and Nov last; also that no such
buyer as c. j. or q. J. or any other
Anderson purchased cotton in Sher-
man last fall. He did not know the
prisoner, Baum. At the end of to-
days session Baum's attorneys, MeSsrs
w. L. Crawford, W. B. Wright and
S. E. Cowart, signed bond of $4,000
tor the appearance of their clien5 IN
court from day TO day during the ex-
animation, and he was set at liberty
Court convenes at 10 o'clock a. m. to-
morrow. Ire Investigation will con-
sumo several days. Among the state
witnesses announced today appears
the names of Morgan Commack, ar
rested at Ocean 5 Springs, Miss, with |
Easton. This confirms the staten ents
made by reporters for the past ten
lays, that Commack has turned state |
evidence
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

Our good governor is in a quandary.
He is pressed by two very doubtful
democrats for the appointment as
commissioner. His excellency cannot
find enough pure unadulterated DEM
ocracy in both upon which to found
an opinion as to which has the prefer
ence. 1t is an unhappy place to be in
to be sure, and his shortest way out
of it is to throw over both Harden
brook and Elliott. That's what the
people expect him to do, and they will
be vastly disappointed if he does not
do it. This same governor of ours is
by no means fool and he can see
through the self-asserting democracy
of these two aspirants as well as any,
BODY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
VICTORIA.
Small steambOat-TelephOne Topics

Special to The Statesman.
VICTORIA, February 28.-A small
steamboat, to be used in the transpor-
tation of cord wood on the Guada-
lnpe, has just been completed by Capt.
E. A. Campbell.
A telephone exchange is being
worked up here by Superintendent
Milburn. There is also possibility
of connection by telephone with Co.
lad and Prrtiido.
Mr.. J. Purdy, late of Galveston, has
taken charge of the Texas Express
Office at Victoria.
Sharing in the general contagion,
business men have organized build
ing and loan association, which prom
ises to be very successful. Its shares
are being eagerly taken,
A good rain would be of general
benefit to the community just now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THERE is nothing so badly needed
in Austin at this moment as a
first-class hotel. A large, modern and
luxuriously furnished hotel would be
god-send to the vast number of
people who would come here to spend
the winters in our charming city, for
the benefit Of its perfect winter eli
mate. We would be glad to see the
subject discussed by the business men
and property-holders of Austin, and
for this pun pose tender our columns
TO them for such purpose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THRoUeH the democratic party the
United States has extended all
but one of its territorial acquisitions.
Florida, Louisiana. including that
state and all the country west of the
Mississippi river, California, Texas
and all the other regions once belong
ing to Mexico. were acquired under
democratic administration. Alaska,
is the only country to whose acquisi-
ton we are indebted to the republi-
can party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
CORPUS CHRISTI.
Capturing a Company of Criminals.

Special Tt legram to THE STATESMAN.
CORPUS CHRISTI, February 28.-A
lively industry has been carried on
near here for some time in the way of
stealing horses i'll Mexico and running
them across the border Officers haor
been on the trail of the thieves FIVE
some time. and on Wednesday they
captured six of them. one Mexican
named Perez, together with 142
horses. Commissioner Campbell is
hearing the case.
On the first of March the Mexican
National railroad will make large
reduction of forces all along the line
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
BRENNAN,
A Building B0Om-LeaYes from Local
Innings

A Building BOOm-LeaYes from Local
Innings.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
BRENNAN, February 28-The He
brew Benevolent association will give
a grand premium masquerade and
fancy-dress ball Tuesday evening,
March 18th, at Armory hall. Great
preparations are being made, and a
pleasant time is anticipated.
A number of business houses t;., g
been projected, on which IT, work of
construction will commence soon.
A beautiful residence has just been
completed by William Ward, of the
Rosedale nurseries.
District court commences in Bren-
ham the first Monday in March. But
little business is booked.
Farmers are very busy, and hope
fnl of a good crop this season.
The cold wave has not yet passed
over. The weather has moderated
some,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
TAYLOR.
Fighting the Flames-Two Buildings
Burned-Mino< Mention.
to The Statesman.

Special % The Statesman.
TAYLOR, Tex, Feb, ga fire
broke out at about o'clock, last even
ing. 10 the kitchen of the st. James
hotel, reducing to ashes the st. James
and Minor house. two large wooden
buildings used as boarding houses.
Loss about 5000. The Minor house
was insured for $500, and the st.
James for $1,000. Owing to some neg
ligence on the part of the engineer of
the water company, it was nearly half
an hour after the fire was discovered
before the pressure was strong enough
to throw the water with sufficient
force to be effective. When the press
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

A STRANGER, an intelligent and
capable man. said to the editor of
THE STATESMAN yesterday, that he
saw more beautiful ladies on the
streets of Austin than in any other
city of its class in America, with
which he was acquainted. Ladies,
the compliment is huge one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

AUSTIN has eighteen thousand peo-
pie. 1t is no longer village, and it
requires metropolitan papers. hotels
and other appliances of the newer and
more fastidious civilization attending
its upward course.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

TRADE DOLLARS were coined and
issued as dollars; they were at one
time made legal tenders they con
tain more silver than the standard
dollar, and are full dollars in every
sense of the word. The house will
rightfully provide that they shall be
redeemed with current dollars.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

UNDER the head of distilled
thoughts" in the Courier-Journal,
Kentuckians love to dwell. They are
wonderfully fond of distilled things.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

AND Tom Ochiltree-no, we mean
lily. Watterson, is speaking for Sena-
I or elect Payne, of Ohio. Hy. says
the old man is not, and will not be
candidate for the presidency.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
KYLE.
Leap Year Festivities aud Other
Local Notes.

HtAp TUT IOsIIFIVItS auu VUHeI
Local Notes.
Special to The Statesman.
KYLE, February 58.-A grand leap
year ball was given at the CONNER
ciaI hotel this eXening by the Young
Mems club. An interlude of an ele-
giant supper was one of the features OF
the occasion. The affair was largely
attended and heartily enjoyed.
The resignation of J. K. Painter,
trainmaster of the San Antonio divis-
ion of the 1. s. q. n. R'y., has been
rendered, and will take immediate eff.
feet.
Farmers are getting their ground
in order aud much corn, planting has
been done recently.
The weather continues cod.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THE Houston PosT says there
should be but one state convention.
The Galveston News spoke first on
the subject, and announced, as did
THE STATESMAN, for two conven-
lions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THE greenbackers are infiationists.
They have fixed their convention for
May 28, at indianapolis, because they
want a long season in which to in
fate the atmosphere with their own
horns.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

The iron furnace that was fired at
Rush the other day has been named
the "Old Alcalde." 1t made things
as hot as the Alcalde could make the
coming gubernatof.s.ll. convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

AFTER the legislature adjourned,
the Knights of the Nippers stopped
just long enough to have their instru-
ments put in good order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

A GOOD deal depends upon the nip
per-. If he goes on and keeps up the
clip, political hopes now green and
fresh, will wither when the simeon
has passed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

The Hon. John Hancock votes the
system of political interviewing now
in vogue, great humbug.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

IL is Complained that Miss Fay
does not draw the curtain aside from
the awful mysteries of the beyond
with a very deft hand. In other
words, she is a buneler.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

By ghrinkage in stocks Jay Gould
has lest 100000 in one year. When
he gets time he will use water and
expand them again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

The rule in force as to the nom
employment on the Texas and Pacific
railway Of men who drink is a good
one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

How the patriots do wrangle over
the judgeship. 1t is worse than the
struggle of pack of wolves over a
bit of carton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

The STATESMAN is very grateful
for the active sympathy of its cotem-
poraries in its recent severe but brief
struggle with unionism.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

JAMES G. BLAINE is at his tricks
again but this time it is a Bayneful
cup he has put to his paid lips.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

Fort WORTH wants the demo-
cratic convention. 1t has no Harmony
Hall, but it proposes to put up tent
for the occasion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THERE is not much use now in
pushing the contest for the republic
presidential nomination any further.
Hon. Thomas Porterhouse Ochiltree is
for Arthur.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

SENATOR DAWES bill tor punish
ing tresspassors on Indian lands is
pronounced new sort of Payne
killer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

The old bloody shirt is so bleached
with age they are trying to make
new one. John Sherman insists on
being chief cutter and stainer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THE cotton seed oil industry re-
ceives impetus from the fact that the
oil is now being largely used in the
manufacture of butter and cheese.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THE pleuIo-pneumonia bill made
Congressman Stewart vindicate the
quality of his lungs on the floor of the
house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

GROUP WHOOPING COUGH
and Bronchitis Immediately relieved
by ShilOh's Cure. FinkIea & Ralston
wholesale and retail agents. dGw
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

1.-THE best laid schemes Of mice and
men gang aft aglee."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

DsTHERE is an individual in this
state called Washington Jones, upon
whom it always pays to keep a wary
eve.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

And still the commissionership
hangs fire. Thestrain must be dread
full
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

CAN nothing be done to stamp out
the nipper brigade?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THERE isn't much poetry in the
name of John Peter, but there is mis-
chief and plenty of it in the man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

UNDER the benign influence of the
Post. sidewalk cutting has begun in
Houston. Next?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

DORSEY will look after the conduct
Of the republicans from Arkansas
d New Mexico. He is for Logan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

TWO attempts have been made to
burn Decatur. Booth wasn't there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

HoT SPRINGS has grown too hot
for gamblers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

THAT HACKING COUGH can be
so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure.
We guarantee it. Finklea & Ralston,
wholesale and retail agents. DEW
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
MID snow and Cold

you VIM and Bsns6ns cspoiRs Porous s hassa ST.
the best relief
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

AND also does the clipper clip.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
JERKiNGS.
Luke and sWiIIiam Jones Pay the
Penalty for their Grimes.

CINCINNATI, o., February ga
Times-Star, Jackson, Ohio, special
says: Luke and William Jones,
who, with Laban Stevens, had been
found guilty of the murder of Ander-
son Lackey, were hanged to-day.
They retired at 10 o'clock last night.
after a long season of PRAYER. Rev,
Mr.. Holling5he4d, Methodist n mis-
ter, remained all night with the men.
They slept soundly, and had to be
awakened this morning. They ate an
early break fast, singing hymns, mean
while. They kept on singing and
praying while preparing Tor the gal
lows, with the guard. When the re-
porter entered the cell they greeted
him cheerfully, saying I'VE
are doing our best to die
bravely." The procession formed in
the Jail, the prisoners being amply
guarded for fear of violence, and
passed out the front door of the sher-
ifs Office in full view of the crowd
IN the street, and into the door of the
enclosure where the execution took
place. The prisoners in jail looked
through the grated windows upon the
scene. The two men stepped firmly
up to the place and the ropes were
adjusted to their neckS after their
arms and legs were tied. Then the
minister. using notes, made a prayer
lasting half an hour. The drop fell at
LIP o'clock. VIM. Jones struggled,
but Luke was still, his neck undoubt-
edly being broken. The body of VIII
liam swung around, his legs drawn up
till the touched his brothers body,
causing a sbudder of horror among
the spectators, The bodies were cut
down after the usual medical exalnin-
alton and placed in the hands Of
friends.
There was some talk in the crowd
Of lynchiDg johnson, in jail for a
recent murder.
Estrayed by Ike Tate. before B. G.
Brown, j. T., L. c.. Dec. 26, 1883, a
dun horse, IA hands high, branded z
on lett hip, &C on left shoulder. ap-
praised at $50. FRANK Brown,
ClerkC. C. r. C.
WILL YOU SUFFER with Dys-
pepsia and Liver COMPLAINT? Shi-
loh's Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure
you. Finklea 81 Ralston, wholesale
and retail agents. d6w
ChiIls and fewer, sgae, bilious and
malarial fevers yield at once to Xxi
Chill Cure. Take one bottle according
to directions, and if it does not benefit
you return bottle to dealer and he will
refund amount paid for it All drug
gisfs. j. j s. W. 81. Tobin, Austin.
al. ID. Conklin & Co, proprieters and.
Wholesale druggists, Houston, Texas.
cod
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

Estrayed by Ike Tate. before B. c.
Brown, J. T., L. G.. Dec. rs, 1888.
dun horse, IA hands high, branded z
on lett hip, &C on left shoulder ap-
praised at $50. FRANK BROWN.
ClerIrC. n n r.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06
MINISTER SUSPENDED.

CHICAGO, February 29.-The Jour
nals special from Gsnese, Ills, says:
a1fs ana gDd wa'i Nor
George, until recently a teacher in the
Methodist Sunday school, was b ought
to a close this morning. After being
out fifteen minutes the committee re-
turned verdict OF guilty. This sus-
ponds Spurlock from the ministry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint? Shi-
loh's Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure
you. Finklea & Ralston, wholesale
and retail agents. d&W
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-06

AUSTIN, TEXAS.