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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Items from Manor.

MANOR, April l5.-Alli is quiet. Not a man
in town nor two bits in sight Clerks are ali
ing cotton. fA-
With the exception of new stock-pen. Ma
nor is the same. We have still two Schools in
successful operation, with fair attendance.
Everybody Is anxious to get the PROCEEDINGS Is
of the Pearson brothers trial.
Judge Willbern is i'll town having branding
irons made. The Judge has good many fine
young mules ami fine cattle on his ranch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
BLANCO COUNTY.
Stock Matters-Cotton and Corn-Fencing
Lands, etc.

Lands, etc.
CYPRESS MILL, April 16.-Cattle buyers have
gradually increased their offers for trail stock.
Commencing, three weeks ago at So and SO for
yearlingS and tWoS, they have now reached So
and $l1 but sellers still refuse to deliver at these
figures. The impression prevails that at least
81 more per head will be offered by May.
Whether this is authorized by anything more
than the idea that such ought to be the price,
1 know not. A large per centage of The year
lings are ''dogies, owing to a dry summer and
hard winter
Cotton is planted and corn receiving its first
blowing. More attention hereafter will be
paid to raising forage, and even now
before cotton is up, seed is being contracted
for. Twenty cents was the price paid last ia
and supply insufficient at that figure.
Everyone who is able is fencing his land, and
there will soon be no free grass in this section.
Improved breeds will soon be the rule, and
improved finances the result.
The news has just reached here that Mr.. AL.
Rob nson is dead. We would fain disbelieve
it. but 1t comes straight, His genial manners
and disposition to oblige every one made him
very popular here. and unlverfal sorrow is felt
and exp esSed. Owning a fine ranch near
here he was frequent visitor, and seemed to
belong as much to this neighoOrhood as to
Austin,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
About Cholera.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Although no off
cial information has been received by the NJ a
era in any part of Europe, the authorities are
taking every precaution to prevent its intro
ductiOn into this Country. The sanitary in
have all been appointed by the Secretary OF
State. The quarantine stations at Shin
Island and Sapelo Sound are already in oper-
alton, ana those at Delaware Breakwater and
Cape Charles viii be put in operation by the
ist of Nav.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
THE PROHIBITION.
The TectOtalers Blowing About
Their Next Campaign

PITTsBURG, April 1.-THE Prohibit1onists
are already OUTLYING their campaign. For the
next presidential election. Secretary Sawyer,
1.-THE candidates will come, one from the
strongest Northern State, the other from the
strongest Southern State. Judge Hopkins, of
New York, will almost certainly head the
likely be the candidate for the second
place on the ticket. Judge Hopkins, in
1882 polled 28,o00 votes in the gubrrnatOrial
election, and Senator Colquitt is one of the
most popular men of the South. Although
still a member Of the Democratic party, we
have assurance that in the next Presidential
election he would sever his alliance from the
old party and join with the Prohibition party.
The two men l have named will. in all prOba-
bility, be our ticket three years hence.''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
DESPERATE FIGHT.
Depaty Sheriff Buck, of Taylor County
Killed

DALLAS, April 17.-News tonight from
Jones County, announces the killing, in the
Panhandle, OF Deputy heriff Buck, Of Taylor
County, in fight with desperadoes under the
leadership OF the notorious Williams, who has
such bloody record in New Mex: co. Te, as
and the Indian Territory Buck and his posse
have been in pursuit of the Williams gang for
several weeks, and a number of other casual
ties have occurred. The desperadOes escaped
into New Mexico and the Indian Territory
Williams is thought to be wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
ROUND ROCK.

Trying to Get the Baylor University.
special Telegram to The Statesman.
ROUND ROCK, April 15.-Our citizens are
making a strong effort to get the Baylor Uni
versity located here. An enthusiastic meeting
was held last evening. Speeches were made
by prominent citizens, and committees were
appointed to canvass the city, etc.
Several deaths have taken place near here
the past fortnight.
Business is very good.
A numb.r OF our people will start from
Austin to New OrleanS Saturday morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
TWO TRAGEDIES.
The Shooting of Will Raynor and Buck
Lynn.

Special Telegram to The Statesman
ELPAso, April 16-This morning about one
o'clock row occurred in the Gem SALOON, in
which William kaynOr was shot twice by. a
cow boy, name unknown, in the left shoulder
and in the lower abdomen. The physician in
attendance says in all probabilities Raynor
will dies A few minutes after the above men,
toned shooting Buck Lynn, jail guard who
had been running with RaynOr. and who
was crazed with liquor, entered the Gem sa-
loon with pistol in his hand, when gambler
by the name of Robert Cahill presented re-
volver at his head and demanded that he hold
up his hands, which not being complied with,
Cab IL fired five shots in quick SucceSSi n, one
Ofwhich entered his heart killing him instantly.
Cahill gave himself up to-day, but the cowboy
who shot Raynor and who no one seems to
know, has disappeared. There is very little
sympathy for any of the parties. Will Raynor
was a son of the late Kenneth RaynOr, solicit
tor of the United States Treasury, who was
prominent in North Corolina Republican poll
tics. He was peculiarly the degenerate son of
an lllustrious father, had been deputy United
States Marshal, a detective, and of late years
was known throughout Texas as a hard man;
He killed John Morris. the well known Fort
Worth gambler, a few years ago, and bad been
embroiled in numerous affairs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
The New Ministers.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Ex-Gov. Hubbard.
the FL newly anpointed Tinted States ministers TO-
Japan and Norway and Sweden, were at the
State Department to-day and received their
instructions. The former will leave for his
post of duty the early part of May.
The Att rney General has given an opinion
to the President, sustaining the eligibility of
Mr.. Lawton. IF Georgis, for the appointment
as minister to Russia
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
San Marcos,
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN MARCOS, April 15.-The new Board of
Aldermen aud Mayor were installed yester-
day.
There was another meeting of citizens at
the courthouse last night, to take steps toward
getting road to Lullng. A committee was ap-
tlons in money and lands, and to ascertain the
amount OF business done by the city, and re-
port next Monday night what progress they
have made. Quite an interest is being taken
in the matter, and some are even enthusiastic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
THE STATE.
PROSPECTS OF BRINGING BAUM,
THE SWINDLER, BACK TO
DALLAS.
Gould Officials On a Tour OF
Inspection on Lines in
Texas.
An Old Lady, of San Antonio,
Commits Suicide BY
Strychnine.
Texas News by Wire From
Various POints-Cream of
State Events.
DALLAS.
Baum, tho Gotten Swindter-Facts
About his EXtradition.

Baum, the Gotten Swindter-Facts
About his Extradition.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April 15.-MarShal +. NJ McDon-
aid a Gould system lawyer of ST. Louis is in the
city, consulting with States Attorney Clint on
ada against f. BAUM the cotton sWindler of
Dallas. Baum has been committed for rXtr.-
ton on charges of forgery and arson. Under
the Canadian law, he has aVailed himself of
the right to appeal to the superior court. by
process of haheaS corpus, the hear
ing of which will be had at Toronto
on the 20h inst, the province of the court is
t. see if the technical 10 ms of the papers SuS-
tain the action of the examining magistrate.
Sh uld everything appear regular, lie would
then be recommitted for eXtraditioD. He is
entitled to final appeal to the full court at
OttOwa, but this would only occasion further
delay OF a few days. This tribunal will review
the case for the purpose of aScertaining
whether the requirements of the treaty have
been fully comp led wth. If the papers are
fawless, cc Mr. Mcdonald feels confident
Baum will be back III Jail, at Dallas, by the
middle Cf May at the latest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
WICHITA FALLS.
Acquitted OF nIurder.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
WICHITA FALLS, april 16.-J. G. Shank ill.,
an eX-State Ranger, was to-day acquitted for
killing ex-Sherif Tom Stewart, of Wilbarger
County, in July last. A case of jusiifiable
homicide was made out, as Stewart had often
threatened Shanklin'S life.
The Wichita River bridge, for the Fort
Wayne and Denver Railway, was to-day thor
oughly tested and accepted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
THE GOULD SYSTEM.
Railway Oficials Looking Over the Line

Railway Officials Looking Over the Lines
in Texas.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April 15.-J. Herrin, Superintend-
ent of the Missouri Pacific railways in Texas,
and j. B. Vandyne, superintendent of the
Northern Division. from Denison to Hannibal,
and others, arrived III the city over the Mis-
souri, Pacific, to-day on tour of inspection of
the lines in Texas. The division which formerly
extended from Hannibal, Mo, and which
included the lines of the roads in this State,
was a few days since divided, Mr.. Van Dyne
having charge as far south as DeniSon, and
MIR. Herrin, of the International & Great
Northern Railway, has charge as superlnten-
dent of the lines in Texas. The party left
for the west ON inspection.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23

the event of war no English iron-clads will be
allowed to enter the Black Sea. Turkey Y, it is
| said, has also declared that she could make
the Dardanelles impossible in a few hours, if
necessary. The papers here are cacklng over
the fact that 200 English steamers are at pres
ent in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azof. The
Turks are building fort at Bateoum, with the
utmost rapidity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Annther Coachman Inn Luck

ST. LOUIS, April 1S.-Dr. ]: j. Steinereid, OF
Memphis, Tenn. is here to-day in search OF
his wife who let Memphis some dSy
ago in company with mulatto coachm u
named Jno. Irwin, who had been raised by he
doctors family. The parties were here but IN
Thursday night for Sprinfield, Ills. Dr, Ste, q
reid followed to-day. He says his wife Is s-t-
fering from mental hallucination and that Ae
will forgive her and take her back.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Man Run Over.

Special Tele gram to The Statesman.
ALvARADo, April 1e.-Thls evenings train,
No. 154, on the Missouri Pacific Railway, ran
over a stranger, cutting off both his legs below
hospital at Furt Worth, and refused to give
his name or place of residence, but railroad
employees say he is from Waco, and that he
was stealing a ride on the tracks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Chenoweth's Appointment.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BoNHA1I, April 17.-Hon. j. @. Chenoweth
was notified to-day of his appointment as
Auditor OF the United States Treasnry. He
was surprised at the appointment and leaves
for Washington on Monday next.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
GALVESTON.
The MayOralty and AIdermanic Con-
test.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, April 16.-The City Council met
in special session at 10 a. M, to day, for the
purpose of taking action in the contested cleo
tlon cases for mayor, and aldermen of the
Twelfth Ward. Mayor Atkins, not wishing to
embarrdss the Board, called Alderman Lange,
of the Eighth Ward to the chair.
After the protests of the citizens and the pc
titiOnS of the contestants Fulton and Quincy,
were read, alleging gross frauds in the Elev-
enth Ward, Alderman Fowler offered a pream-
BILE and resolution stating the grounds
OF the contestants and defining
the jurisdiction of the COnncil over the mater,
which, upon being passed, the Council resolved
Itself into a committee OF the whole, and adOp-
ted rul governing the manner of conducting
the cases, and fxt next Tuesday to determine
Inc contest for Alderman of the twelfth Ward,
which n. w. Quincy, prominent colored
politician is contestant, and j. G. Allen is con-
testee, and designated Thursday, the 23d inst,
with eXMayor Full; Oh as contestant, and Jos.
Atkins as cOnteStee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Suic1ded by Strychnine.

special Telegram to The Statesman,
SAN ANTONIO, April 15-An old lady named
Miss Muller, committed suicide this morning.
by strychnine. Before death, she called the
neighbors in and bade them farewell. De
ceased was an inmate, for years, of the house
OF Gristav Freislben, eX-city engineer, who
1t is supposed she committed suicide on ac-
count of his death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
THE GALLOWS.
Execution Of William Phillips q
Fort Smith. for Murder

FORT SMITH, Ark, April 17.--Wm. Phillips
was hanged at O'Clock to-day, for the murder
of VIM Hill. Phillips was hopeful until just
before the execution. The President had COM
muted the sentences of the other four men to
be executed, which led Phillips to expect a
Communication of sentence. At eleven O'Clock
this morning the United s ates Marshal re
ceived telegram that the Pesident declined tc
interfere in Phillips case. This
news was Immediately communicated
to Phillips, who was so confident OF reprieyt
that, for i WHILE he seemed unable to realize
the situa ion. Phillips rested well Lass night
ate brea xfast this morning and at noon ate q
hearty Ginner Sc | him fiO.u festaurant.
He strangely as .trted his Innocence to the
last He said Hills son BC3, b WAS at tlrSt ar
rested with him Tor the murder, did the killing
Although am about to appear before Al
m ghty God, swear that am as lnnocent o
this crime as the unborn babe"
At3 O'Clock the death warrant was read ano
Immediately afterwards Phillips shook hand,
with his fellow-prisoners, biddins them an at
fectiOnate farewell. Then he marched to the
gallows in the courthouse yard. whereon sixty
four others have been executed FOL
After ascending the scaffold, the condemned
mans spiritual adviser offered up prayer
after which Phillips arms were imprisoned
The black cap was put on, during which Tut
Phillips was reciting the Lords prayer, and a.
3:21 the drop was sprung, and he died without
a struggle, with prayer on his lips
Two Italians Swing.
THOMASToN, Me-, April 1.-Two Italians
too ay for the murder and robbery of a fellow
We rkman on railroad about eighteen month:
ago
A Kentucky Hanging.
LOUISVILLE, April 1.-THE Courier Journa
special says that Gus. Findley was hung thi
| afternoon at Prestonburg, KY. Finley wa
convicted of the murder of James Hant, il
August, 1888. Finley claims that the kil'ini
accidental, his intention being to shoot maj
uamed dogley, with whom he had drunkel
quarrel
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Stabbing Affrav

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April 17.-Mose Barton and Pu
Smith, streetcar drivers, fought late la
night. Barton was badly stabbed, one of
wounds being inflicted in the left side, be |
the lung He was removed to the hosp ital
critical condition. Smith ESCAPED
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Mann1ngs Appointment.

WASHINGTON, April l6.-Secretary Manning
n. j., to be superintendent of Engraving in the
Bureau of Engraving, at salary Of S360l er
annum, vice Geo. w. Casilear removed. There
are no charges against Mr.. CaSllear, and he
feels somewhat sore at this removal He has
been employed in the bureau for ma, years,
ano onsfdered o~e of the best enerayers in
The country. Many of his inventions are row
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Gibbs to Play Governor.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April Lieutenant Governor
Gibbs leaves for Austin, IN the morning, to
assume -gubernatorial duties during the alb
Sence of Governor Ireland, who goes to New
Orleans to be present at 'Texas Day."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Alleged Thief CAUGHT.

Special Telegram TO The Statesman
DALLAS, April 15-Sheriff Smith left to-day
| for Paris to bring back Frank Griffith, in jail
| there and wanted here to answer to robbing
riding with him in this city about one year
|
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Hung All Hong.
Telegram TO the Statesman.

| SAN ANGELO, April 15-Hung All Hong,
who murdered another Chinaman, Chin Hung,
at this place in july 1884, was to-day convicted
OF murder and sent up for life. Pleasant Wat
son and another Chinaman named Hung Ho,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
GOVENOR OF KANSAS.
HIS PROCLAMATION THE INTRODUCTION O
nESFASEn rATTTF

HIS PROCLAMATION THE INTRODUCTION OF
DISEASED CATTLE.
TOPEKA, April 15.-In accordance with the
recommendation of the State Sanitary Live
Stock Commission, as a precautionary meas
ure against the introduction of pleuro pneu-
monia. Gov. Martin as ordered a quaran-
tine of ninety days against cattle coming from
the following Localities: The States of Con-
neticut, Pc nsylvania, New Jersey,
delaware. Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, District OF
Columbia and that part of New York lying
of Connecticut, and also the counties OF
Galloway, Boone, Aredrian and Montgomery, In
Missouri. he also directs that such cattle
shall be permitted to enter the State only al
Atchison, Leavenworth, Kansas City anG
Fort Scott,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Enforcing the Sunday Law

Special Telegram to The statesman.
WACO, April 16.-Mayor Wilkes gives notice
that from this on the city ordinances are to bt
strictly enforced, including the Sunday law
This has created furOre among saloon men
who declare they will see that it is enforced
against all other occupations and make wha
has heretofore cen dead letter measure, az
OdiOuS as possible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
A PRODIGIOUS FORTUNE

Claim Established to The Heirship to an
Estate of $500, 100000.
TORONTO, April 16.-The Canadian heirs OF
the Lawrence Townley estate met here to-day,
and placed in the hands of Solicitor Wilson,
records proving their descent from j. Law
renee and Mary Townley. There was link
missing during the last so years, but it has
bee4 zee M fouId No trouble is antlciPSted S In IN prov
been awarded to Mrs. Sidney d. Brown, of
Bagdad, New York, a relative of the heirs here.
Mr.. Wilson will go to New York Tuesday to
C insult with the American heirs.
1t is said the estate is worth S5G0,C0O,oOO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
after the Sports.
Special Telegram to the statesman.

SFNNie'A ASA> 6Ae'Hi w eAAO oeaI0oiiicH'
ABILENE, April 16.-This town and nearly
all others in Western Texas are enforcing the
gambling law strict Y and sports are exodust-
ing to New Mexico and elsewhere. A number
are in jail here for failure to pay fine and Will
hav0 to do some street work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
The Steamship whitney,
II Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram 20 Ine Statesman.
GALVESTON, April 1.-THE Steamship
Whitney arrived to-day from Morgan City on
her last trip to Vera Cruz for this season. Ste
had about a dozen passengers from New Or
.eanS, and took on several at this point. EN-
braced in the Whitney's cargo were $50 bales
of cotton for the cotton mills of Mexico.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
A Light Sentence
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
FORT DAVIS, April 15.-H. H. Davis was to-
day convicted of murder in the second degree
for killing Policeman Thomas Mode, in a
house of ill-fame, at Ell Paso, ON July II, 1888,
and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
The Jury was out all night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Jay GouId's Brother.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BONHAM, April 17.-Abel Could brother to
Jay Gould, and General Purchasing Agent OF
business,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
Quarantine at New Orleans.

Health passed resolutions requesting The Gov
ernor to issue quarantine proclamation i'm
nOsipg a detention of ten days on all vessels
arriving here from infected ports, on and after
May 10.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
TURKEY.

CRoWDING INTO THE BLACK SEA.
VARNA, April 16.-Vessels Of I'll nations are
crowding into the Black Sea for the purpose OF
transporting grain from Russi,n ports before
an outbreak shall occur. Eighty-seven Eng ish
vessels arrived in one week. The Porte has
notified the reserves to hold themselves ready
for Immediate service.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
sUEING FOR DAMAGES.
A Newspaper HEan Turns the Tables
ON His Enemies.
Special Telegram to The States

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April I'm. c. Harris. proprietor
of the Fort Worth Mail, passed East to-day, en-
route to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Harris was
formerly special correspondent for the Globe
Democrat, the Associated Press reporter and
publisher ofthe Hot Springs Horseshoe, and
was so severe in his publications concerning
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
TEXAS CENTRAL.
Mortgages Put on Record and the Reason
Why.

DALLAS, April 15.-The Texas Central Rail-
way Company, which comprises the branches
of the Houston and Texas Central Railway, to-
day filed two MORTGAGES in the office of the
Trust Company, of New York, for 81. .145, 600, at
the rate OF $250O0 per mile built and TO
be built, the same TO extend
to November, 1884. The second
mortgage is to the Farmers Trust Company, OF
New York, for 81 ,254 900 at the rate OF $4,000
per mile, built, and to be built up to May 1911
The road alleges that the mortgage is for the
purpose of retiring series of bonds issued in
September 1879.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
SAN ANGELO.

A Chinaman Sentenced-The Criminal
Docket.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANGELO, April 16.-Hung Ohond, the
Chinaman who is accused of numbering chin
sing here III July, 1881, was convicted OF muir
der In the first decree and sent to the penlten-
tlary Tor life to-day. Charlie Mills and Horace
Weader were given two years, charged with
burglary. Cornelius Williams and Charlie
Golden were given five years each, charged
with robbery. Pleas Wa son and Hung Hi
Will be tried for murder this week.
A few caTtla trades have been made here
this spring at fair prices. The drive will be
very light from here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-23
NORTH TEXAS.
A Hail storm That Did Seme
Damage,

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DoDDs, April 16.--A heavy rain and hail
storm occurred here this afternoon at 80
1t r;tined very hard, and when hail stones be-
gan falling. Many stones were from three to
four inches in diameter, weighing from seven
to twelve ounces. The sky-lightS were com
pletely demolished and three roofings cut full
hail lean came straight down. Garden nv v'egetabies @ IS
wheat and oats were greatly damaged. A
horse, hitched in the street, was struck on the
head and knocked down. Several persons,
working in corn and cotton fields, We're seri-
OuSly iniured