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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
POLITICALCLIPS.

Among other topics of interest, con-
gress will consider the passage of a new
bankrupt law.
General P. n. Guthrie is named as
possible democratic candidate for gov
ernor of Pennsylvania.
The Boston Herald thinks it would be
wise for the republican members of the
house to vote for Carlisle for speaker.
Only three Alabama congressman and
one senator attended the late river i'm
provement convention at Tuscaloosa.
It is reported that Senator Cameron is
organizing the railroad interests of Penn
sylvania to elect George Shiras to- the
senate.
About this time the Republican organ
ization in various parts of the country
are trying to devise better plans for the
management of conventions.
The Union Gard Political league in
New York is settling down to work. Black
lists are being made of all public men
and politicians who are opposed to labor
questions.
When it was proposed to hold a gentle
mems prohibition prayer-meeting on
election day in Atlanta the women prompt
| ly declared that the men could do more
good by going to the polls and working.
| Ex-Tariff- Commissioner Garland urges
the wool growers not to agitate for res
toration of the former duties, but to be
content with opposing further reduction.
He says the depression in the wool bust
ness is not due alone to tariff reduction.
Mr.. Garrett wants to build a railroad
bridge from the Jersey shore to Staten is
land, but some wide-awake lawyers have
dug up an ancient law which prohibits
bridging any navigable water separating
New Jersey from another state, except by
consent of the legislature. Mr.. Garrett
will have to see the legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
HASKELL.
LOCAL ELECTION-WEDD PRO
CESSION-AUSTINIT ABROAD.

LOCAL ELECTION-WED PRO
CESSION-AUSTINIT ABROAD.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HASKELL, November 30.-The election for county
and district clerk mentioned in your columns some
days ago. held on the 25th instant, and result
ed as follows: j. L. Jones receiving 80 votes, c..
D. Long 40, giving Jones 10 majority. There
were three loving couples anXiously and eagerly
awaiting the installation of Mr. Jones into the of
fee of clerk.
Mr.. w. F. Draper, one of our leading merchants,
after deferring his marriage with Miss Cora Boil
lard for some time, became impatient, and last
week engaged half dozen buggies, and with his
lady love headed the procession to Throckmorton
county, where the nuptials were consummated.
On their return, the rear of the procession was
very appropriately brought up by blue norther.
Austin has been right well represented here this
week and last Among the arrivals we are glad to
meet our old friends Col. G: R. Beatty, Capt. w.
Armstrong Rhoads Fisher, jr and r. NJ. Thorn
son, Esq, also Hon. S. W. Blount, jr, if San Au-
gustine
We have been expecting that ''Walkabout,'' in
his rambling, might step up here and gather few
intellectual gems for his column. We take special
interest in the old gentlemans column, having
known him as ''high private" in East Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
HENDERSON,.
A TEST INSURANCE SUIT INSTITU.
TED BY THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL,

Special Telegram to THE STATESMAN.
HENDERSON, November O.-Congressman Jones
left to-day for Washington, to be present at the
opening of congress, next Tuesday. He goes via
ST Louis, accompanied by his family, who will fol-
low after the holidays.
Suit was instituted to-day in the county court by
County Attorney Morris, at the request of the at
torney general, against the Mutual Fire Insurance
protectors of Henderson, .. S. Moss, ST., presi-
and county taxes amounting to $500, for which
they in default for the years 1884, 1892 1888 and
1884, Great interest is manifested over the case,
it will be made test by the Mutual protectors
throughout the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
SLICK RASCALS.
A BRACE OF CHICAGO FRAUDS DO
ING TEXAS TOWNS.


Special telegram to THE STATESMAN:
FoRT WORTH, November 3d.. G. Durgin and
S. w. Davis, of Chicago, arrived here to-day. They
visited the law office of Ross Bros. and told the
following money-making tale. We represent a
large concern in st. Louis and Chicago, Werns,
Ferns & Co., who have 100000 or 100000 lying
idle which they wish to invest in preferred securi
ties in Texas. We propose to loan this money at
per cent real estate taking first mortgages and
then we viii permit agents who will be the
best lawyers in the state, to loan money second
mortgageat not over twelve per cent, and the
difference between six per cent and
twelve per cent, therefore, viii divide between
the agent and the firm. We have book which we
issue, in which the names of our agents are print
ed, and we send them lotseof paying business, and
these agents send business to each other for this
book, and in consideration of the fact that we
make you our agents. we ask only fifty dollars, of
which you Will pay twenty-five dollars to us in
person, and the other twenty five dollars when our
distributor brings the book OUT
A considerable amount of money was secured in
this manner, when the fact was learned that no
such firm as Werns, Ferns q Co., ever existed
The rascals left town in different directions with
the officers on their heels. Several Texas towns
have suffered in this manner, and others may take
warning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
ROUND ROCK.

THE COTTON BUSIN ESS-WATER
WORKS-THE ANGORA GOAT.
Special Telegram to THE STATESMAN.
ROUND Rock, November 30.-Four thousand
bales of cotton have been shipped from this place
to date, and yet it comes
The city board of aldermen are seriously consid-
ering the question of appropriating the surplus
funds in the treasury to the purpose of erecting
water works and paving the streets.
Rev. Mr.. Harlason and family arrived to-day.
He will assume his pastoral duties at once, at the
head of the M. E. church, vice Rev. A. H. Taylor.
transferred to Temple.
Our fellow townsman D. G. Fannigan, has been
absent for the past few days taking an inv enory of
his fine Angora goats. He reports that out of a
promising herd there remained but five faded Nan
MES and one superannqated old Billy but he is not
'promsing,' provided the old Billy doesn't go the
way of all the earth.
One of our enterprising business gentlemen, Mr..
A. W. Crosby, has fitted up eleganl little opera
house, with all the modern conveniences.
1t is whispered that prominent democratic con-
tractor is about to erect an electric light on the
corner, at the postoffice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
WASHINGTON NOTES.
APPOINTMENTS.

WASHINGTON, November 3O.-The president made
the following appointments to-day:
John c. Thompson, Haroldsburg, KY, surveyor
general of Wyoming, vice John W. Medium, re-
signed.
To be registers of land offices-Samuel c. VIII
Hams, OF Suerida, Colo, at Del NOrte, Colo.
Nathaniel H. Harris, Vicksburg, Miss, at Aber-
deem, Oak.
Daniel Webb, of Covington, Ind, at Salt Lake
City.
Frederick A. Mcdonald, of Oregon, at Dallas,
Ore.
To be receivers of public money:
j. Massey Martin, of Opelousas, La, at New Or
leans.
enne, Wyo.
John w. Cansey collector OF interval revenue
for the district of Delaware.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
BUCKING THE TIGER.
HOW A RECKLESS NORTH CARO-
LINIAN LOST HIS MONEY.

Special Telegram to THE STATESMAN.
PARIS. November 30--W. A. N Golden was
lodged in Jail this morning by Sheriff Gunn hav
ing been arrested in Bonham, on Saturday charged
with the theft of money. Golden came to Paris
about three weeks ago from North Carolina, with a
view of locating. After reaching here, he en-
gagged in gambling and lost about 500 with the
hoys very quickly. His mother-in-l had fur
nished him with about $500, to be placed in the
placed it to his own credit After paying his first
losses of $780, he confined to play, and soon lost
the balance and gave the winners order for the
amount. Before they made the collection, he had
drawn the money from the bank and skipped to
Brookston and bought ticket to Fort Worth, but
got off at Bonham and bucked the tiger there to
the amount of $3.50. Through the eXerton of
Sheriff Gum, he was spotted and taken by the
sheriff of Fannin county. Golden's wife, two sis
tiers and mother-in-law are all here and in penni
less condition To close the story, Golden is a
PREACHER. but saws he has fallen from grace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
DALLAS HERALD,
GOBBLED UP BY THE NEWS-ONE
HUNDRED MEN THROWN OUT.

GOBBLED UP BY THE NEWS-ONE
HUNDRED MEN THROWN OUT.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, November 30-The following appeared
in the Evening Times of to-day:
''The much talked-of sale of the Herald to the
News has been effected and the Herald, which has
visited the firesides of the people of Dallas since
the year 1S49 and which, one year, ago to-day, was
the best piece of property in Dallas, breathed its
last with today's edition. The News did not make
the purchase with view of hyphenating or incor-
porating, but for the purpose of an
Initiating the Herald, and therefore, there
will be no change in any of the departments
of the News in consequence of the purchase. The
death of the Herald throws about 100 men out of en-
ployment, among them some rafting good writer's
and rustlers swift typos and correct business men,
and all of them thoroughbreds. The Times is more
broken up over the probable loss to the editorial
fraternity of the city of the genial, wholesouled
Smith, Byrne and Floyd, three daisy newspaper
men, and the finest fellows in all the land. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Hall will go into the banking
business, and that Major Elliott will take the clerk
ship of DIN Wellborn's committee Indian af-
fairs. 1t is not given out what line of business
Colonel Pfouts will engage in.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
HENDRICKS.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE
FUNERAL TODAY.
INDIANAPOLIS CROWDED WITH
PEOPLE AND THE CITY DRAPED
IN MOURNING.
INDIANAPOI

INDIANAPOLIS, November 30.-All trains coming
into the city this morning were crowded, and sew
modate people who desired to attend the funeral.
lcePresident Hendricks remains still lie in state
In the court house whence they will be removed to
the family residence at five O'Clock this evening.
There was steady and undiminished stream of
humanity pouring through the building all day
probably q, 000-yiewing the remains, up to one
clock. The greater part of these were from out
side the city. The crowd quiet and orderly and
there were no accidents or mishaps. Hon. David
DAVIS OF Illinois, VINO was expected to arrive here
to-day and deliver the address at the bar meeting,
telegraphed that account of the death OF rea-
tive at Springfield, Illinois, he will be unable to at
tend.
Mrs. Hendricks remained quietly at home this
morning, seeing but few callers. A committee OF
ladies have elabOrBtely draped and decorated the
family residence with white Grape smilax and
| flowers.
At meeting of the state bar association this at
ternoon Hon. Walter Q: Gresham of Chicago, pre-
sided. Judge David .Turpie presented a lengthy
memorial and brief. Eulogistic were made by sew
eral distinguished gentlemen
THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES.
The congressional committees appointed to at
here by special train this morning. The senate
committee consisted of senators G. F. Edmunds,
W. Bailison J. l.. Pqgh, J. G. Harris, Q. D. Con
| Beck, j. NJ Camden, u. B. Vance, j. K. Jones and
| d. W. VOORHEES,. They were accompanied by Gen.
A. G. McCook and Col. w P. Canaday, sergeant al
arms. The house committee consists of w. K
| Morrison j. H. Blount, H. A. Herbert, W. S. Hol
man, W. NJ. Springer, W P. Hepburn, S. B. Ward,
| ". w Phelps, j. j. Kleiner, Thomas Ryan and
| p. Dunn. They were accompanied by Sergeant at
Arms Leedom. Associate Justices Mathews and
Blatchford representing the United States supreme
court, accompanied by Assistant Marshal Rearden,
went upon the same train.
CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL.
CHICAGO, November 3O-The city council held a
special meeting this afternoon to take action on the
death of Vice-President Hendricks. The council
passed appropriate resolutions and will attend the
| funeral a
here tomorrow. AS further mark of respect to
the dead, the mayor was directed to appoint TWEEN
| ty-fve citizens to attend the funeral in a body.
| POsTOFFICEs TO BE CLOSED
The first assistant postmaster general to-day is
sued the following order by directions of the post
master general:
''Postnasters will close their respective offices
between the hours of IL O'Clock noon, and o'clock
p. m, on Tuesday, Decembr 1, out of respect to
to the memory of Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks
late vice-president of the United States
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
THE HOSTILES.
DISPATCH FROM GENERAL CROOK
INDIAN SITUATION.

WASHINGTON, November 3O.-Adjutant General
Drum received the following telegram from Gen
eraI Crook: ''Sanchez brought into Fort Apache
last evening the head of one of the hostles named
Ogare Quelah.n He also reports that the hostiles
are killing all the White Mountain Indians thew
can find scattered over the reservations 1t seems
probable that up to this time they have killed II
women, children, and men and BOYS The
White Mountains threaten to retaiae on the Chiri-
cahuas on the reservation, but these are close to
Fort Apache and carefully guarded. The Indians
on the reservation are extremely aroused and
several parties, scouts and troops are hunting the
hostiles All Indian camps have been notified
There is reason to hope that more of the hostiles
will be killed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03

The Baroness Burdett-Coutts has again
elected to parliament the nice young Phil
adelphia husband whom she married to
keep her lap-dog from being lonesome.
This time she elected him though the
queens son-in-law was defeated, and no
doubt, it would require the entire baro-
yard of American election BOOSTERS in full
chorus to approximate her feelings.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
LAMPASAS.
TEXAS VERSUS FLORIDA-THE AID
VERTISING BUSINESS.

TEXAS VERSUS FLORIDA-THE AID
VERTISING BUSINESS.
Special telegram to THE STATESMAN:
LAMPAsAs SPRINGS, November 2S-As the season
approaches for the tide of tourist travel southwark
to Florida, why do not the cities and watering pla
ces of Texas combine in an effort with the railroad
companies of Texas to divest much of that travel
to Texas? 1t is astonishing to one aware of the
short winters and early springs of Texas that adver
Using in the northern and western press, an6
is not resorted to by such places Fort Worth Dial
las Lampasas Austin San A9t1nio At the n @
mond & Danvil1e, Atlanta west line, Cincinnati
southern. Ocean steamship co: and Mallory line
all advertise Florida So do the hotels of 1kson
vile, Paletka, Silver Springs, Fernandina and Sar
Augustine -they all have newspaper cards at many
of the cities. north, east and west ''Iexas has
none,'' 1 believe. A friend from New York re
marked last week that at time many of hii
acquaintance visited San Antonio, but that it ap
peared to him now that San Antonio had ceased t.
advertise, and in consequence had fewer visitors
Advertising MUST be sustained.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
WACO.

BOLD ATTEMPT AT JAIL-BREAK-
- ING-TURNKEY ASSAULTED.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Waco, November Boa bold attempt at Jail
breaking occurred here last night. Harry Wayne,
a horse thief, and Jim Burkett, a burglar and
swindler, were in of the Panty Bros cages
that cost the county $1,000 In the same apartment
are Tom Varnell and others of the most noted
characters in the prison. In front of the cage is
corridor where prisoners sit walk during the
day. At one end stood large bench and a wash
tub. When the prisoners were ordered in their
cells last night, Wayne and Burkett managed to
elude the vigilance of the turnkey in the room
hid behind the bench and tub by crouching on the
floor, and were not locked in the cell. Later in the
night the turnkey had occasion to reenter the cor
ridor. AS he opened the door the two men sprung
him, and he did not dream of their proximity,
he was too dazed to stop Wayne, who went whiz-
zing through the main prison room out the door
and out the stairway that let to the open yard The
jailOr below the stairs happened to hear the noise
and reached the stairs just in time to halt Wayne
with the muzzle of a Winchester. In the mean
time the turnkey up stairs was having hand-to-
hand fight with Burkett, who was overpowered and
did not get out of the corridor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
JOLLY CATTLEMEN.
Special Telegram to THE STATESMAN.

Special Telegram 10 The STATESMAN
DALLAS November 30.-The Texas delegation to
the st. Louis cattle convention reached city
a special car this morning The car was a new one,
ana the most magnificent sleeper That ever ran
over road, stocked with wines, FRUITS etc, and
had the jolIest possible crowd aboard. from south
Texas there Little, Maddox, Driskil, Blocker,
Taylor, Terry Wheeler, ct ais. From north
Texas: Johns, White, Pet Smith, Judge Carroll,
bedford Clay, Mann anu others. MIR. Johns, OF
this city, and MIR White, OF Waco, disembarked
here. The rest of the crowd will go through to
san Antonio
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
ASSAsoINAIED.
A SALOON KEEPER SHOT AND
KILLED BY a DESPEIGAD DO.
Special TELEGRAM to the Statesman.

MARIA, Tex, November 3O.-Sam QuindletOn, a
COOK ID the rangers Camp, entered the saloon OF
Mack Leahey and began To abuse Capt. l.. + Sic
Ker, OF IOrce. Leahey tOIu INN that he
would not dare repeat Ills REMARKS TO seeker lace,
and stated (LeakeyJ would not ms
friend SEEKER abused DenInd Ills back. Inc ranger
drew his pistol, put Was promptly covered ana
MADE to replace 1t. Affairs sinoOIned over,
ana after JanIHg friendly urlnk QrlndIetOn le1J
the saloon. la ABOUT JWo hours he returned, aud
supped up to LeaAey ana snot him Twice III the
breast, kiIlIng MN instantly. lie made Ills escape
ON horseback. LeaKeys body mas been taken To
MS at Leahey, Edwards county. lie was
much nkeG, quiet and peaceaDle. Inc murder Is
pronounced d coWaruIy ASSASSINATION.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
AZ MposING cEREMoNY. !.

MADRID November 3O.-Emperor William out
of respect for the memory of King Alfonso, desires
to sign the Carolines agreement directly. There
upon the arrival of King Alfonso's body. When
the procession reached the monastery the Duke
Deserto, royal chamberlain, knocked and requested
admittance for Alfonso. When inside the gates
the duke unlocked the coffin and called three times
in Alfonsos ear Then, according to the ritual, he
said: There is no reply; it is true the king is
dead He then reached in the coffin and broke
his wand of office
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
BEHIND TEE BARS.
AN EX-UNITED STATES COMMITS
SiONER LODGED IN JAIL.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
rokT SMITH, Ark, November 5U.-Jaro l.. Col
ton, late postmaster at Rocky Comfort, Little River
county tnIS state, VINO aDScOnded some months ago,
after eHlDeZIiInS large amounG Oh the funds or
his once, and reported having ned 10 Can
ada, was arrested lew days ago lii Texas and ar
rived mere late THIS evening III IRONS Cotton was
aC time United States commissioner at rocky
Comfort, In winch capacity he tnrlyed Tor long
period, and was regular attendant at the United
states court here every term, or nearly 50, until
the Office at TINS point Was discontinued. he Is a
SICK rascal VINO Is now where lie ought to nave
been long ago-Dehmd the prison bars III the same
Jali where he has been instrumental III placing so
many men Wnlle ne vas commissioner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
AN ENGLISH HANGING.

NORWICH, England, November 30.-A horrible
and sickening sight was witnessed to-day at the
hanging of Robert Goodale, market gardener, for
the murder of his wife. A fifteen stone weight was
used and the drop was six feet When the trap was
sprung the rope bounded violently and Goodale s
head falling to the ground, the head laying at the
feet and the blood oozing from the body and head.
The spectators were hOrror-stricken and became
sick at the scene. An inquest was held Goodale's
head looked though it had been cut with knife.
He had thin vertebra, the surgeon said. The
hangma an was sober and cool when he sprung the
trap The jury rendered verdict in accordance
with the facts, attaching no blame to the haugman
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03

night Texas and Pacific train for New Orleans,
from whence is DeiIeved tnat they Will go to vi o
bile, Ala Jesse Burton Is weIlknown resJau-
rant keeper. de says ais wlie Is gone, and that
VIII maze EFFORT u follow ner up. AIR D. NJ.
Brown leaves a son a and two daagnJers-one
thirteen and the otner sixteen years odd Mir. Bur
ton nad no IDEA his VIE lnideIlty until Der
disappearance. Later inquiry, however, SHOWS
that notes mad for sometime been passing between
Mrs Burton and her paramour. MIR. burton Will
at once institute suit Tor divorce.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
MEMORIAL MEETING.

NEW YORK, November 3O.-A memorial meeting
hanged for assassinating Henry Rumpf, chief of
political police in Germany on the 29th of Deem
Der, 1894, was held yesterday. Herr Most delivered
the enemies of socialism, not only in Germany but
in every nation of the globe. Resolutions, com
mending the action of Leisl1e in assassinating
Rumpf, and consigning like enemies to similar
punishment, passed amidst great applause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
BURNE EFT.
GENERAL WALKER IMPROVING
THE M'CARTY MURDER.

THE NJ JATSL1 NJ Q hDER.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNET, November 30.-General Walker is i'm
proving slowly. His wife telegraphed last
night and came mp from Austin to-day.
The smallpox excitement is about over. Several
families left town that account, but it only a
false alarm
The track has been laid for five miles the
syndicate road to the quarries, and will be compile
ted by the 18th of December.
Byrant McCarty, an old and respected citizen,
was inferred at the city cemetery yesterday. The
procession was the longest ever witnessed in this
county. One Odle, his son-n-law, shot him last
Wednesday. ode made his escape One of the
jury of inquest informed us it was heartless,
cold-blooded murder. 1t is believed that young
McCarty will be implicated in the murder of his
father. He is hard character, and is now in Jail
for horse stealing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
IRISH NATIoNAI l. LEAGUE.

OP6OIaI IeIeE5TdIII 10 TIE pIAIESMAN.
:, DALLAS, November ao-jT Dallas branch OF
James Maroney. PRESIDENT treasurer Brady re,
ported total collection oft$15875 with sufficient
additional funds in sight Ito run the sum up to
$500, which amount will att once be forwarded to
the treasurer of the natonal league. The question
of hall was discussed, and ended in the appoint
ment of a committee, to confer with like com
mittee of the Emmett club, looking to the use OF
the latters hall. An Irish club will probably be
OrOaniZed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
DIED IN JAIL.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram TO The statesman.
FORT SMITH, Ark, November 30.g-Wm. Hamil-
ton died in the United States jail last evening of
lung disease. He was under conviction for murder
and awaiting sentence. His brother, Hyman Ham
lton, awaiting sentence for the offense, died
on the 10th utimo They were convicted in August
last and had been in Jail some months previous to
their trial This leaves but five murderers await
ing sentence, which have been delayed by the i'll
ness of the Hamilton boys.