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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
A HOUSTON SENSATION.
a VIRGINIA WOMAN CAUGHT IN
MALE ATTIRE.
Special Telegram to the Statesman


HoUsToN September S.-This morning. upon
the arrival of the Texas and New Orleans train
two men, aged about 3S and Is years. stepped from
the cars and proceeded to a boarding house on
Congress street. The actions of the couple, while
coming from New Orleans last night, raised the
suspicious OF the conductor, and upon landing
here, he informed Officer James SNOWFALL, and
told him that he thought the youngest of the pair
was woman in disguise.
Officer SNOWFALL followed the parties 70 a
boarding house, and then notified City Marshal
Shaughnessy of what had happened. Captain
Shaughnessy at once went to the house where the
parties were stopping, and informed them that
they were arrested The woman admitted the
charge against her was true, and both were taken
to the station house and locked up.
Your correspondent soon caught on and had a
long talk with the woman. She said that her
name was Lizzie Whitworth and her companion g
Charles p. Walker, and that both were from Bed
ford county, Va. Chey left home on last Friday
and had tickets to this place. She said that the
reason she attired herself in mems clothes, was
heceuse she did not have any female apparel
They VIII be tried tomorrow morning before
Justice Breeding
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
SAN MARCOS.
A SUDDEN FLOOD RUSHES DOWN
THE MOUNTAIN.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
SAN MARCOS, September 2S.--A meeting was held
at the Presbyterian church last night for the pur-
pose of organizing a reading room association.
Forty members were enrolled and permanent
organization affected. Rev. j. b. French was
elected president and Prof A. A. Thomas secre-
tary The board of trustees were instructed to EN-
ploy lady librarian for the reading room
Near II O'Clock to-day flood of water came
sweeping down Sink Spring valley and dashed
itself into San Marcos river at "the head" In few,
minutes the usually constant and placid deep lake
was muddy, surging volume, almost of the CON
sisency and proportions of the Mississippi river
The dam and bridge were covered from view The
water power company sustain loss of fully 81 900
County court is in session and some minor cases
are being disposed of. The prisoners convicted at
the recent term of district court were taken to
Huntsville to-day.
Mr.. Tom Franklin, prominent attorney of San
Antonio, is looking after legal business in our
little city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
OF THE GENERAL
GRAND ROYAL ARC CHAPTER

WASHINGTON, September 2S.-The twenty.sixth
triennia convention of the general grand chapter
in this city to-day, and will continue three days
The proceedings to-day began with parade of the
local Communicates of knights Templar and Ma
sonic organizations. A procession was formed on
r street, near 18th, and proceeded to the Riggs
house, where it was joined by the grand chapter in
carriages and the proc 4ssion then passed through
everal of the principal streets of the city, passing
the executive mansion, thence to Masonic temple,
where the colvOCatiOn meets. Arriving at the
temple the general grand chapter was formally re-
ceiyed by the grand chapter of the District of Col
umbia.
Commissioner Webb delivered an address of well
come on behalf of the citizens of the district
After some other reception ceremonies the gene
raj grand chapter began its session with closed
doors
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
GERMANY.
THE RED FLAG.

LEPsIC, September 2S.-Four hundred socialists
to-day made demonstration by marching through
the streets with the expelled socialist, Schuman,
at their head, waving red flags and denouncing
the government. The police attacked the process
sion, and attempted to capture the red flags The
socialists beat the officers back after stubborn
fight, in which many on both sides were wounded.
The police were reinforced and returned This
time they succeeded in dispensing the socialists,
and capturing Schuman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
ALLEGED EMBEzzLEMENT.
peeial Telegram to he Statesman.

FORT WORTH, September 25.--Joseph W. Little
for some time manager of the Fort Worth Phar
macy company, has been indicted for embezzle
ment, and was to-day arrested, but gave bond with
out trouble. Little claims the indictment was IN,
work Of spite, and says the determination of Tn,
ownership OF the Pharmacy company will have {
bearing on the embezzlement charge Little
through his attorneys, will ask for the appoint
ment Ofa receiver and the winding np Of the com
pany's business. Little has had the reputation O
fine business mG1 and strict honesty, and the ar
rest causes a sensation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30

day afternoon to play near the honse Iarga
pine tree had been blown down They were play-
ing around in hole made by the roots of the free
icing torn up. The evening passed, and at night
tn4 children were missed. The parents instituted
Sc arch, and soon found them lying near the roots
ot the fallen tree. The younger ones were dead
and the oldest was In dying condition. Upon in,
,7suSatlon, IL was round that the children had all
been bitten by snake, which had made its dan nm.
der the roots of the tree The bodies we're terribly
swollen and looked as if they had been bitten in
seyeral places The oldest child died during the
night, and the three little innocents were bnried
tOrethpr '-o July"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
ACQUITTED.

CHICAGO, September 28-Judge Gary occupied
nearly all of yesterday in the trial of Frank Bare.
lay, Bohemian, charged with riot and burglary It
being alleged that he a ring leader OF the mob
that attacked and demolished Rozfauts drug store
corner Eighteenth street and Centre avenue, on
MAY 9Th last Owing to the difficulty of procuring
sufficient positive testimony, az to Barclay IN re-
sponsiblity for the attack on the store the state
failed TO make ont its case, and the accused was
acQuitted
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
GROWS AND PIEGANS.

FoRT SHAW, Mont, September 23.-Troops have
been ordered out in the direction of judith Cap,
il is understood, to intercept the Crow Indians
from the south. 1t is said that the Crows sur
prised a Piegan camp and stampeded two or three
hundred horses About the same time raid was
made on the Assiniboines from the direction of
Fort Peck, in which two squaws were killed The
Grove and Pegans here are enemies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
A STRANGE WILL.
HOW PETER M'CLELLAND LEFT
HIS PROPERTY.
special Telegram % the statesman.

WACO September 2s.-Peter McClellsnd, who
died in this city last Friday, was the wealthiest
real estate owner here, leaving a property valued
at half million dollars. There are only two
direct heirs to his estate--the widow and a con
now about tbirty-twO year old. The will has
not been read or probate but there are
many sensational rumOrs ahoat to-day as to the
contents According TO the most authentic infor-
nation Mr.. McClelland made strange disposition
of his vast estate. The story goes that two execu-
tors are TO manage and control the estate for the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
PROBABLY LOST.

CHICAGO. September SIT is feared that the
schooner, Charley Smith and Grow, are lost.
The vessel left Muskegun eleven days ago, with a
t.rgo of saw-dusi and lumber. She has not siRce
b,en heard of. The schooner, st. Joe, arrived in
me port this morning fcom MuskegOn. Her cap
tain said it is the general impression at Muskegon
that the Smith went down in the severe gale that
swept the lake week ago
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
ON A STRIKE.

CHICAGO, September 2S Between GOO and 200
factories closed up. All of them were very busy,
having orders ahead. The advance asked, how.
ever, of twenty per cent on cheaper labor, and
fifteen per cent on piece work, was unreasonable,
contracts having been made on a scale of wages
that none of the proprietors would pay.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
DEATH OF BAKER.

New ORLEANS, September 2S.-Joseph Baker,
known as the Eighth ward political boss, who was
shot on Sunday last by Frank. Waters, died this
morning at the charity hospital. Waters has been
ramanded without bail. The First congressional
district democratic convention has adjourned out
Of rasnert to Baker.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
GEORGETOWN.
POLITICAL - COTTON MARKET
PERSONAL MATTERS,

SpeClal Telegram TO the statesman.
GEoRGETowS, Tex, September 2S-Another
new candidate for Georgetown, Captain j. NJ.
Paige, republican, will run for Justice of the peace
of this precinct against the regular nominee, s.
Seymour
Ben Watson was brought iu town and lodged in
jail last night on charge of burglary and assault
with the intent to murder. at Brueggerhoff viii
hanson county, night before last. The Jail has at
present nine inmates.
Deputy Sheriff f. l. Fisher has stolen horse in
custody, branded Il on the right shoulder; bay,
l5A hands high, years old, and anxiously awaits
an owner.
A stiff norther is blowing that smacks of winter
PERSONAL.
Duncan G. Smith, esq, of Margaret, Welbarger
county, is spending his vacation between courts,
here at his old home
M. j. l.. Booty of Marshall, Tex, is visiting his
brother, Captain j. II. Booty, of Georgetown.
Hon. James H. Faubion, present incumbent and
successor to himself in the state legislature is pay
ing his respects to Georgetown and shaking the
hands of his constituency
"Home Club met last night at the residence of
Captain D. l.. Raclar, elected officers and whied
the hours away with the umses and music.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
LIBERTY HILL.
THE COTTON TRADE AND OTHER
LOCAL MATTERS.

SpeCldl 1eltgTdlu 10 Jlle oldttSInAu.
LIBERTY HILL, September 2S.-Liberty Hill has
received $50 bales of cotton to date and on one
day, the 20th instant received 3'6 of that number
the Alliance cotton having been bought in and
sold that day.
Trade has commenced to open up, and there is
more stir and activity in all circles
The academy opened on the Sth instant with a
full attendance of scholars, under the charge of
Messrs E, NJ. and P. 7: Coleman. This institu-
with reason.
The norther struck here this morning, and a
general hunting up of overcOats, blankets, etc. TO
the usual tune of scornful neglect of summer
gear took place. The norther also went hard with
what were left of the summer mosquitoes, and
they pulled south. Mosquito bars are at a dis
count.
Three wagon loads of merchandise that Lam
pasas firm were trying to run off, w.re attached by
the marshal, at the instance of firm in Virginia.
and are now being stored here preparatory to be-
ing disposed of by public sale, or otherwise, as
the law may direct.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
MEXICAN OUTRAGE.
EX-UNITED STATES CONSUL JAIL
ED IN MEXICO.
G,...o;,t TroIo,,ro,,, q, tI,o

EAGLE Pass, September 28.-COonel Pridgeon,
eX-United States consul in Piedras Negras at
present residing in this town, crossed over 10
Mexico yesterday morning and was Immediately
arrested by the police of Piedras Negras, and in
carceraed without hearing in the vile and loath-
some dungeon, which they fatter with
the name OF jail. Upon inquiry
by vice Consul Mitchell, it was discovered that he
was charged with being in collusion with another
man. who swinded one of his herders out Of some
wages PrdgeOn was released late last night
having been in Jail twelve hours without any evf-
dence 10 connect him with the charge. His release
was due entirely to the efforts CT Vice Consul
Mitchell
AT o'clock the Rio Grande commenced rising
and rose i've feet in an hour. The new ferry boat
of Tugwel e Madison was carried away, and was
only secured when il had got two miles below
town A gtif nOrther is blowing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
EMBEZZLER ARRESTED.

PORTLAND, Me-, September %. The grand jnry
yesterday returned an indictment against Cashier
Wm. E. Gould. The indictment charges that on
December 13, 1894, Gould embezzled United States
notes valued at Sl4275, and made false entries in
the books to cover up the fraud.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
IAIL DELIVERY

GENEssEE, n. Y, September 2S.-The county
Jail here was found empty this morning. A hole
had been cut through the wall. Squires, the al
legged murderer of Emory Thoyer, with White
PRESLEY and Lournny, who were held for burg
larry, and Erwin, tor LARCENY, all escaped.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30

Mr. Esadore Moses, OF Austin, is visiting his sis.
ter in tbs city, Mrs. A. / IIaber.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
GENERAL PRINTERs' STRIKE.

NEW YORK, September g. 1t is thought that a
general strike will occur Of all the feeders and
pressmeD employed In the printing Offices in this
city. A number OF shops are ont on strike al
ready. In several places non-union men have
been hired The men demand an increase Of 81
per week each.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
THE HURLBUT CASE.

this morning the divorce suit of Ella &. Hurlbui
vs. Henry Hurlbut of New York, was heard and
the decree granted, no one appearing for the de-
fendant. The charges were neglect to provide,
extreme cruelty, intemperance and desertion
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
MISSIONARIES DIsPUTrNG.
CUBA.
nrarL1IoN IN SAN nnMINnn.

REBELLION IN SAN DOMINGO.
HAVANA, September 2S.---San Domingo adyicee
of the 18th inst, says the rebels were defeated al
Agnacot, their loss being five killed and six
wounded. At Cirra, the rebels lost, seven killed
and ten wounded, and one man taken prisoner
Among the killed were Gen Sabers. The govern
ment forces lost only one killed and one wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
EX-PKEsIDENT ARTuu

New YORK, September 23.-Ex-P President Ar
thur arrived home last night from New London.
Save for the natural fatigue Of the journey, he is
feeling well as usual
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
MONEY

LOANS NEGOTIATED ~ WILL NE
SOTIATB HOANS ON IMPROVED
FARMS AND PASTURE LANDS. NO
COMMISSION; INTEREST PAYABLE
CHEAPEST RATES EVER
OFFERED IN AUSTIN. CALL. ON
H.H CHILDERS,
MoD0NALD BUILDING, AUSTIN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
RETURNING no TEN HOURS.

CHICAGO, September 2S-Tbe statement is again
made that the large packing house firms at Union
stock yards, have decided to return TO the ten hour
rue, october |. A meeting of employees will be
held tonight b consider the matter. A strike is
deemed inevitable
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
BULGARIA..


SOFIA, September 2S. 1t having been decided at
council Of ministers not TO reDly TO Russia until
Gen. kanlbars presented formal demand in
writing, the Russian agent presented note em-
bodying his previous verbal demands
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
VICTIMS OF MuRnER.
Special Telegram to the statesman.

PARIS, Septer, Der 28' To-day at 12 o'clock, Dave
Moore, who was shot last Saturday night BY Luke
Petree, died. His death had been looked for
the same time, was lying In the same room at the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
LOCALOPTION.

Special Telegram TO the Statesman
ELGY, Septembr pa special election WAS held
inprecfnct number four, Bastrop county, Texas,
which was granted at the request Of the whisky
eleme2t, resulted in an overwhelming prohibition
victory, by a majority of 20 as against majority
last year gain Of 2is votes for prohibition
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
AUSTRIA.
CHOLERA IN VIENNA.

VIENNA, September 2S.-A woman died in
Vienna yesterday of cholera. This Is the first ar.
thentic case here this year
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
SAD CASUALTY.

pHREE CHILDREN FATALLY BIT
TEN BY a SNAKE.
MoxreoHsgY, Ala, September pa sad and
porr.bIe gtcTv OF now three little children met
|heir deaths. conc rom CovingtOn county near
ndalusia. Three children of respectable family,
|aaging from two to six years old, went ont sun
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
no RECURRENCE or suOCI<s,

CHARLESTON. September 23.--N0 recurrence of
earthquake disturbances here 10 day. The work
Of repairing houses is making good progress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
ENGLAND.
RUSSIAN PLATFORM

NUssIAN FLATFONM.
LONDON, September 2S--AdvicSs from st. Peters.
berg say the Russian government has resolved
the Baltic fleet shall remain equipped throughout
the coming winter that it will be in readiness to
emerge, should a thaw permit.
MISSIONARIES DIsPUTING.
LONDON, September 2S.-Advices from Hong
Kong state there is a dispute among Methodist
and Catholic missionaries in China, as to which
denomination is responsible for the indiscretions
that melted the wholesale massacre of christians
in the province Of Sechin.
MILLS BURNED.
MANCHESTER, September 2S.-,rhe Roach mills,
at Haywood, in Lancaster county, were DESTROYED
by fire to-day The mills employed 5000 spin
dies
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-30
time of Dawes death There Is not much bone for
his recovery. Yet is thought amputation of His
arm will be necessary and it Ia very likely he Will
die during the operation.
WEATHER INDICATIoNs

WAsHNGToN, September 2s-For Texas: Fair
weather; slightly cooler; winds shifting TO north.
erly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-27
AUCTION SALES.

ZINE IMPROVED property on the corner of
i Brewster av. and Viola St at auction-We
will sell at auction the premises, on the corner
of Brewster av. and Viola St. on Wednesday, July
addition to st. Paul, together with the improve
ments thereon consisting of one very nicely built
residence of twelve rooms, good cellar, cstern
and well. The house is nicely finished nside,an
was built with abs view rnon. to comfort
arranged, of good size and wsll supplied
with closets. There is doubt that the owner
never intended to sell when he built the house
There also on the property one good double
tenement house that rents for $50 per month and
one large frame building that at slight expense
will readily rent at from $50 to $40 per month The
size of the lots are 50x150 each, thus giving an
eastern frontage on Brewster av of 100 feet and a
southern exposure on Viola st. Of $50 feet This
property is in one of the finest neighborhoods in
the cit5, being near the residences of Hon w. r.
Merriam, Hon. William Dawson, Uri Lanprey
Esq, William Lindeke, Esq, and Others The
terms of the sale will be made very easy. There
has been no better chance for a home offered this
season. P. T. Kavanagh Co., auctioneers. 422
Wabasha st. 1929
VALUABLE LOT on Viola ST., near Rice St
v at auction-we will sell at auction on the
premises on Viola ST. about $50 feet east of Rice
ST., Wednesday, July IS, AT 4 O'Clock p. m, lot
T. block g. of Whitney's subdivision of Brewster's
addition to St Paul. This lot is 40xl50 feet and
is located the south side of Viola ST., and is one
of the best sites for business north of Seventh ST.
in the city. The terms of sale will be made very
easy. For q in moderate circums tances, this
is fine opportunity that it will not pay to neg
lect, as the property has bright future before it.
Its proximity to Rice ST., the Manitoba Shops and
the immense plant of the John Martin Lumber
Company, together with the many permanent i'm
provements soon to be made in this locality will
give itan impetus that can not be readily over
come. This is great chance, do not miss it. P.
t. Kavanagh & Co., Auctioneers, Az. Wabasha st.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-27

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
~ SIS. In Probate Court, special term, July
IL, 1886.
In the matter of the estate of Samuel Mcconnell.
deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purportinp
to be the last will and testament of Samuel McCon-
nell, deceased, late of said county, has been de-
Hvered to this court;
And whereas, Samuel B. Mcconnell has filed
herewith her petition, representing, among other
things, that said Samuel Mcconnell died In said
county on the 25th day of June, 1885, testate, and
that said petitioner is the sole executor named in
SAID last viii and testament and praying that the
said instrument may be admitted to probate and
that letters testamentary be to her issued
thereon,
1t is ordered, that the proofs of said instrument
and the said petition be heard before this Court
at the Probate office in said county, on Monday
the Sth day of August A. 1856, at ten O'Clock in
the forenoon, when all concerned may appear and
contest the probate of said instrument;
And it is further ordered, that public notice of
the time and place Of said hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of these orders
for three weeks successfully previous to said day
of hearing, in the ST. Paul DAILY GLOBE news
paper printed and published at st. Paul, in said
county.
By the Court
IL. 81 VIM. B. McGRoRTY,
Judge of Probate.
Attest: FRANK ROBERT, Jr., Clerk.
july13-4w-tues
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-27

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY oFRAMsEY.
~ SIS. District Court Second Judicial District
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of
Valley City, plaintiff VS.. Michael McNulty, de-
PENDANT,
SUMMONS.
The State of Minnesota to the above named de-
PENDANT.
You are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint of the plaintiff in the above
entitled action, which has been filed in the office
OF the clerk of said court, at the court house in
St PaHl Minnesota. and to serve copy of your
answer to said complaint on the subscribers at
their Office, in the city of st. Paul. in the county
OF Ramsey aforesaid, within twenty days after
the service of this summons upon you, exclusive
of the day of such service; and if YOU fail to
answer the said complaint within the time afore-
said, the plaintiff in this action will take iudg-
ment against you for the sum of FIVE hundred and
two and 54-100 dollars with interest on five hun
dred dollars at twelve per cent. per annum since
January is, 1885, together with the costs and dis.
bursements herein.
Dated June 20, A. D. 1885.
C.E. & A. G. OTIS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys, st. Paul Mimi
july30-6W-tua
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-27
CONTRACT WORK.
Paving Summit Avenue.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Cry OF ST. PAUL, MIMI, July 10, 1855.
Sealed bids win be received by the Board ct
Public Works in and for the corporation of
the City of St. Paul, Minnesota, at their Office
in said city, until IL N. on the I'd day of Au
gust, A. D. 1885, for the paving of Summit
Avenue, from Selby Avenue to Dale street,
in said city, with asphalt pavement and put
ting in granite curbs, according 10 plans and
specifications on file in the Office Of said
Board.
bond with at least two (s) suretessin
SUM Of at least twenty coy per cent. a. ahs
gross amount bid must accompany each bid.
The said Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
WILLIAM BARRETT, President.
Onicial:
r. L GoRMAN, Clerk Board of Public Work.