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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29
CUTTING.
COPY OF THE CARD FOX
WHICH HE WAS IMPRIS-
ONED IN MEXICO.
HORRIBLE OUTRAGE IN CONAN
CHE COUNTY-SUICIDE AT
PLANO-TEXAS NEWS,
snecinl TELEGRAM to the Statesman.

|
Ell PAso, July 24-The following is the card
which was published by Cutting, editor of the FL
Centinella, in the Herald published in FL PasO,
Texas. and which caused Cuttings arrest and i'm
prisOnment in Mexico:
Ell PAso Tex June IS, 1SS6.-To Z. Medina, of
Paso del NOrte Mexico:-I late issue of Ell
Centinella published in Paso del Norte, Mexico,
made the assertion that Emigdio Medina was
fraud, and that the Spanish newspaper he pro-
posed to issue in Paso del NOrte was q scheme TO
swindle advertisers, etc This morning the said
Medina took the matter to a Mexican court where
was forced TO sign reconciliation. Now, | DO
hereby reterate my original assertion, that said
EmigdiO Medina is a fraud and dead beat; also,
that his taking advantage of the Mexican law and
forcing me to a reconciliation was contemplate
and cowardly and in keeping with the odOus rep
utation of said Emigdio Medina; and, should said
EmigdiO Medina desire an American satisfaction
for this reteratiOn will be pleased to grant him
all he may desire at any time, and in any manner.
(Signed) A. X. CUTTING.
There is a law in the penal code of Mexico pro-
yiding for the punishment OF crimes committed IN
q foreign country, either against MeXicans OF for
egners, which reads as follows:
Article 1876, title 5, chapter l-Crimes committed
in a foreign country by Mexican against Next
can, or by foreigner against Mexican, shall be
punishable in the republic, according to law, if the
following circumstances appear:
First-rhat the accused be found in the republic,
either by having come Of his own free will, or
extraditiOn.
Second-That if the person offended is a for
eigner, complaint shall be mace against him by the
proper party.
Third-That the Offense has not been definitely
tried in the country where the offense was com
mitted, and If he has not been released, absolved
or pardOned.
Fourth-That the offense he is charged with be
considered by him as an offense punishable in the
country where it was committed, and also in the
repuhic.
Fifth-That in accordance with the laws the pen
atty imposed would not allow bail
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CLEVELAND AND HILL.
THE PRESIDENT AND GOV. HILL,
OF NEW YORK,

New YoRK, July A.-Several amusing incidents
occurred at the reception in the senate chamber AT
Albany, Thursday night. Several ladies', whom
nobody knew, sided up to the president, giving
their names TO Newton, Martin and Curtis, VINO
acted as general ntroducers.
81 hope Mrs. Cleveland is quite we'll said one.
"She Is quite well, thank you, replied the presi-
dent, good naturedly
"She is very fortunate woman" Clipped in
another lady
The president bushed and smiled.
enjoyed 1t so much,' croaked third elderly lady.
While manifestations of impatience began TO
appear along the line which was blocked, the
president shifted his foot uneasily.
eyes" chimed in the last elderly lady, "the jour
ney was no doubt, too long for the dear child
"Ladies, you will have TO move,' declared Mas,
ter of Ceremonies Curtis. The procession moved
on and the president resumed hand shaking
There were invidious distinctions along the line
of march. In the matter of applause that for the
president was sincere and emphatic; that for Gov
ernor Hill yociferous, almost continuous.
The ladies favored the president. Masses of men
in working clothes particularly clamored for the
governor. The president invariably tipped his hat
when there was applause above the average.
The governor sat, and acknowledged only cheere
which welcomed him at almost every street corner.
"Why don't you keep on your hat!' asked the
urchin of the state executive.
"Look how his nibs does II.
This Quotation from the same source, alluding To
the president, produced the most rDrorious merri-
ment
One of the best instances OF the president :
phlegmatic character was shown during ire per
formances at the rink. The exercises were late in
beginning, and stretched TO length far beyond the
estimate. The governor had set the dinner hour
at g. and had particularly requested guests TO be
punctual. The cooking arrangements In his tenn
porary home we're not so perfect or convenient as
In his old house, which is now undergoing extern
siye alterations and improvements, and his i'm
patience and annoyance were not concealed
'Keep cool, governor, said the president. "Don
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MATTERS AT MASON.
JAIL DELIVERY-STOC AND
BIG PASTURES,

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MASON, July 2i.-The driver of the stage line
between this place and Brady, reports that the
prisoners in the Jail at Brady, having been per
mitted to use what il known as the run-arOund,
between the walls and the cage, made good Use Of
their time ON Wednesday by cutting hole in the
wall sufficiently large to make their escape. They
are,at liberty and the officers are in search OF the
willy fugitives.
There are samples of coal here on exhibition that
were taken from the Waldrop Mines All pro-
nounce it to be of a superior quality.
grand barbecue will be given at the mines on
Saturday when town lots win be sold, and we pre-
dict il will become town of note, situated as it
will be in one of the richest agricultural districts
in the west
Cotton is needing rain, and the farmers inform
us that If rain is not forthcoming within the next
week or ten days. that the cotton crop will be cut
short, not more than half crop. Local showers
Lave visited different portions of the county the
past few days, and judging from present appear
ances, the town of Mason will receive a baptismal
shower within the next few hours.
Mr. Pierce, of this place, and Miss Mcmillan, of
POntoloe, were married at the residence of the
brides father on Tuesday last, Rev. Pritchett oli
Ciatng. The young couple have the best wishes
of the community.
Mr.. C. Crosby, who has about 5000 acres of
land enclosed in this county, left a few days ago
to superintend the erection of several wind-mills
in different portions of his pasture. lie has 60 D
head of cattle grazing on the rich grasses, all of
which are in fine condition
W. +. Wheeler, who has pasture containing
00O0 acres reports grass fine, water plentiful and
stock Of all kinds fat.
Mabry & Pryor, who adioin Wheeler on the
south, report stock in a splendid condition.
c. G. Smith, who pays taxes on 45,OU0 acres of
grass in his pasture will average from six inches to
three feet in height.
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stew and fret over the unavoidable delay. 1t will
only stimulate our appetites.'
''That, said witness 10 the writer, "explains
the true secret Of the presidents in every
thing he undertakes. lie allows nothing TO rufile
or disturb him"
Politicians are already beginning to make com
parsons between Governor Hill and the president
While these two distinguished gentlemen were to-
getder politics were not discussed. When the
president declared his intention of calling upon
Secretary Manning for a second time, Secretary
Whitney stepped up.
would very much like to see the secretary" he
said.
"Come ahead cheerily responded the president
There is nothing secret. ] only want to make an
other call on him before returning to Washington.
Secretary Manning has improved very much since
his arrival here. lie has taken the greatest inter
est in the crowds passing and has watched them
from the parlor windows. The presidents two
calls, brief they necessarily were, had an nspir
ing effect upon the secretary lie Is much brighter
and stronger than at any time since his cOnyal-
essence. Those who profess to know declare that
he has not mentioned politics since he has been in
Albany, and that was one of the topics carefully
avoided during Thursday interviews.
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TEMPERANCE COLUMN.

Contributed by the W. c. T. U.
Our pledge:-"I hereby solemnly prom
Use, God helping me, to abstain from all
distilled, fermented and malt liquors, in
Guiding wine, beer and cider, and to en-
ploy all proper means to discourage the
use of and traffic in same"
By order of President Robert Harris,
the sale of liquor is prohibited on prem
Uses belonging to the North Pacific rail
road. The newspapers give Mrs. Harris,
wife of the president, credit for this Or
der.
Prohibition is not sumptuary, because
it does not say that you shall not drink
whisky, but that you shall not sell it for
me and mine to Drink. The demand for
more wages and less work largely comes
from an element which more work and
less whisky would greatly benefit.
What use for the rope, if it be not flung
Till the swimmers grasp to the rock has chung?
What help is comrades bugle blast
When the peril of Alpine heights is past?
What need the squirting paean roll
When the runner is cafe beyond the goal?
What worth in eulogy's blandest breath,
When whispered in the ears of death?
No no if you have but word of cheer,
Speak il while am alive to hear.
Margaret Preston
II can do something that you can't,
said boy to his companion, II can chew
tobacco"
"And 1 can do something that you
can't" was the quick reply, II can LET
tobacco alone"
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY.

Special Telegram 10 the Statesman.
GEORGETOWN, July A.-The Terrell men called
a caucus this morning at the court house, but
the opera-house primary convention is in SEES
sion this afternoon A Terrell man was elected
chairman and an anti Terrell man secretary. The
delegates stand nine to six in favor of Terrell, and
are instructed to prorate the vote according to bal
lot. which is now being taken
News from the country precincts shows this
county has gone largely for Terrell
LArER-At primary convention held here to-day
the following we're instructed for by ballot: Ter
rell, Wheeler, Mccall, Lubbock, Clint Walsh and
Richardson. j. E. Cooper, of the Williamson
County sun, was instructed for as representative.
The probabilities are strong that Terrell will carry
the county. The vote for governor is scat cred
with probability of Swain in the lead.
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TAYLOR TOPICS.
TAYLOR, Tex, Jul
| Correspondence to the statesman.

Special Correspondence to the Statesman.
The primary convention for this pre-
cinct met at Warmth, Sturgis g. Co.'s
hall at L o'clock to-day. The convention
was called to order by c. P. Vance, chair
man. Delegates were appointed to the
Georgetown convention for Saturday,
July 81. The delegates were instructed
to support John Threadgill for represen-
tative, as long as fried chicken for hash,
or an untapped keg of beer remained at
the county seat, to sustain the lives of the
delegates.
Some other minor resolutions were in
troduced, recommending O. M. Roberts
for governor, and for United States sena-
tor, ETC., etc. Don't think the majority
knew what they were introducing.
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TERRELL ENDORSED.
ACTION OF THE PEOPLE OF
BRUEGGERHOFF.

BRuEGGERHoFF, July 2i.-At the primary meet
ing held here this afternoon, G.. W. Cluck was
elected chairman, and j. ~ Stewart was elected
secretary In the course of the proceedings the fol-
troduced by Dan M,Rae. and adopted without a
dissenting vote;
"Resolved, That we do most hear lily endorse the
course of A. W. Terrell in the matter OF carrying
his candidacy for election 10 the United states
ate before the people of this state, and our dele
gates to the county convention are hereby in
structed TO support for election to our state
legislature who will not pledge himself in advance
to Use his vote and influence in securing the cleo
ton of the said A. W. Terrell for the high and
honorable trust above named, believing that in so
doing he will suhserve the interests of all classes
Of our citizens
Messrs Ed. Abbott and Dan McIlae were elected
delegates to the county convention, and 90 in
struCted for all county officers
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THE POISONING CASE.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram 70 Int SIaIeslnun,
CoRsICANA, July 2l.--The jury of inquest in the
COskery poisoning case have been examining wit
nesses all day, and adjourned this evening until
Monday. Mrs. Lille Coskery, wife of the de-
ceased, testified that Mr.. Coskery had been despon
dent for time and threatened to kill himself,
and that he had lately been given to private drink
ing and taking of opiates She also said that there
had been some hard feelings, but they had been
reconciled That the morphine she bought was
for her own use; that it had, upon her taking a
dose of it, made her sleep too long, so she had
thrown it away. Dr. Witherspoon, physician in
charge, stated that upon his being reused the de-
ceased said he had taken two capsules of quinine,
and upon being pushed, also said it was morphine.
That was certain, and all the other physicians in
attendance declared that he was poisoned by NOR
phine.
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MURDERERS SENTENCED.
TRICK OF A TRUSTY- ESCAPE OF
CONNICTS.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
RUsK, July 24.-Near two months ago a negro
wasfound dead in this county, about twelve miles
from here, under circumstances showing a most
present term of the court found bills of indictment
against James Crack Dickinson, and Douglas
Hogg, both colored, charging them with the crime
Hogs case went to the jury yesterday evening,
with a sentence of life in the penitentiary. Jas.
Crack was tried to-day, and the case being SO
strong against him, his attorney to his neck,
withdrew his plea of not guilty and plead guilty,
out an hour rendered verdict assessing the death
penalty 1t is thought that the end is not yet, and
that others will he implicated in the foul murder.
Yesterday, at a cOaling camp, sixteen miles south
of this place, convict trusty seized guard, who
was guarding a squad of three convicts. The con
victs then marched the guard off into the woods al
some distance, took his arms and left him. Men
are in hot pursuit
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DOOMED TO THE GALLONS.

COLUMBIA, $. c., July 23.-Wealthy Williams,
the 10 year old woman who killed her child three
years ago by throwing it into well, was yesterday
tried In Newberry for murder. The jury re-
manned out only a few minutes, and brought in a
verdict of guilty. Judge Hudson sentenced the
girl to be hanged on the Sd day of September. a
motion for new trial was Immediately filed by
the counsel for the defence, but the motion was
refused by Judge Hudson, and unless there is an
interposition of executive clemency, which is not
likely the sentence of the court will be executed.
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EAST TEXAS DEMOCRATS.
cial Telegram to the Statesman

SptClhI ItItgTHIn 10 IHt oIHItsIHdH
GuMER, July "A The democratic county con-
ventiOn was called to order this morning at 10
o'clock. after committee on platform, resolu-
tons and lIne on credentials, the basis of repre-
sentation and permanent organization, the con
vention al ihurned until half past one At the APP
pointed hour the convention was again called 70
order, when the committees made their report.
Delegates were then appointed TO the state CON
venton with instructions to vote for Ross for
governor, J and Hogg for encouragement
Il. f. Crosby, of this county, received the instruc,
tons for district attorney for the Seventh judicial
district
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BENAR COUN CY.
Special TELEGRAM TO the Statesman.

SAN ANTONIO, July 2i.-The most hi
larious and boisterous democratic cOnven-
tvn ever held in BeXar county, took place
to-day and was one continued fight from be
ginning to end. Seven hundred delegates were in
the hall. The Breckenridge and Ross men com.
bined TO down Swain for governor. which they did
only partially, and then tried to endorse Bracken-
ridge without success. OF the forty-two delegates
selected, ten are for Swain, four for Ross, six
doubtful, and the remainder for Breckenridge.
Governor John Ireland was endorsed for United
States senator, and II. b. Andrews for state sena-
tor, and a resolution was passed endorsing Presi-
dent Cleyeland's administration.
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ENGLAND.
LORD CHURCHILL.

LORD CHURCHILL.
LONDON, July 2i.-Lord Randolph Churchill has
arrived in London.
o'BRIEN AND DAvITT.
LONDON, July 2i-Messrs O'Brlen and Dayitt
will start for America on "Wednesday to attend
the Irish convention.
LORD SALISBURY.
LONDON, July 2i.-'The Marquis of Salisbury
arrived in London yesterday; he was met by
great crowd who welcomed him with hearty
cheers.
LONDON, July 2l,-Sebastopal and other Black
sea parts are now protected by an electric appa-
ratus placed in the sea " destroy hostile torpedo
boats The construction of the apparatus, which
is the work of American engineers, has been kept
secret
WORD FOR dixie.
LONDON, July 2i.-The Pail Mall Gazette says
the result OF the Crawford divorce strengthens
the hypothesis of Sir Charles bikes innocence,
and maintains that the cannot be permitted to
close yet, but that either Sir Charles must find
"Fanny" and prosecute Mrs. Crawford for perjury,
OF the crown must prosecute the same onehse.
SALISBURY AND HARRINGTON.
LONDON July 2t.-Lord Salisbury called upon
Lord Harrington this morning and held an hour 8
conference with him. Lord Harrington promised
Lord Salisbury friendly support, but declined to
Join the conservative government Lord Randolph
Churchill subsequently held u conference with
Lord Salisbury. Lord Salisbury, at :3n, started
for Osborne to receive the queens command to
form government
INVESTIGATING HARD TIMES.
LONDON, July 2i-The commission on trade de-
preston made it's third report, and found that the
supply of gold had decreased and that the demand
had increased, while the returns from the external
trade showed little dimnution in the volume of
money. The value, owing TO The fall in prices, ap-
peared to be greatly reduced II is the opinion OF
the commission that fluctuations in relative
values of gold and silver caused serious losses tend
ing, in certain cases, TO divert the course of trade
autrrp the upDrpssiDn. The commission
strongly advises that searching inquiry be made
into the currency question.
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AN OLD CITIZEN SUICIDES.
Snacial Tplauran IN tho Sfatasman

PLANO, July 2i.-Gallatin Searcy, a highly re-
spected citizen 81 years old who took an overdose
of his niece, Mrs. p. L. Murrah, died from the eff
fects at II rs a. m. to-day He attempted suicide
two years ago at Mckinney. The thought of being
dependent on his relatives for support, also failing
to receive Mexican pension, is supposed to be
the cause OF the rash act. A jury of inquest was
summoned, and returned the following verdict:
"We, the juy, are of the opinion that he came to
his death by an overdose of opiate poison admins
tered by his own hand"
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SPORTING NOTES.
RACING AT SARATOGA-NAME OF
THE WINNERS.

SARATOGA, July H.-First race, five furlongs-
fetch Taylor won easily by one and half lengths,
Lady Hayward second, BramOleton third. Time,
IA.
Second race, for all ages one me-Miss Wood
won easily, O'Fallen second, Joe Cotton third.
Time, 1.43ia.
Third race for 3-year-olds, "a miles Inspector
B. won easily, Elkwood second, Tigera third.
Time, 3i9A.
Fourth race. rs mi'es-Test won, Jim Douglass
second, Mile third, Time, 1.j1l4
Fifth race, steeple chase, Ia miles-Bourke
o Brien won, Disturbance second, Kinda third.
Time, BOB.
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SUING THE swINDLERs.

ST. LOUIS, July 24.-New information WAS filed
In the court of criminal correction late this after
noon charging the officers and directors of the
Proyident Savings bank with grand larceny. The
is Of similar effect to that filed previ-
ously by another plaintiff The plaintiffs in this
second case are Julia Cruitwell Il Co, who allege
that on Tuesday 10 inst the directors of the Prov-
dent bank, who then knew the institution to be in
a failing condition, assented to the reception of
deposit of S3G3 IS from plaintiff, The directors
and officers of the bank, excepting the absconding
CHI hier, appeared in the courtroom late in the
day and gave hondto answ ar the charges.
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AUSTIN COUNTY.
Telerrnm to the Statesman.

BEI1vnE Tex, July 2l-Pursuant to call
the democracy, of Austin county, met here to-
day. After some lively debates, wrangling and
tanglng business was az last reached
j. W. McHenane and Or J. W. Foster, secretaries
Twenty delegates to the congressional and twenty
five 10 the state convention, at Seguin and Calves
ton were selected Hon. l.. W. Moore, of La
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OUTRAGED BY A NEGRO.

SNeClHI ItIegTHNl 70 Ule 0IACesIlan.
DUBLIN, Tex, July 2L-The news has just
reached here that the wife of Reuben Stephens,
living on San Saba CT eek, Comanche county, was
rayished and then murdered by a negro boy II
years old, whom Mr. stephens had raised. The
negro is mulatto and heavy built Several par
ties from here are on securing the country for the
william. 1t is thought he is making his way to a
negro settlement on the Bosque about Stephens
Vile.
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TOO MUCH POLITICS.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, July A.-After the convention adj
jOurned tonight row occurred at the front doors
of the hall, between two delegates Herman Wag-
entuhr and j. Il. Dickson, in which the latter was
abbed seyerll time, with pocket knife in the
head aud arm. Too much politics was the cause
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MILITARY MOVEMENTS,

SAN ANGELO, July 24.--Three companies and
band of Sixteenth infantry leave overland via Bal
drill at Galveston. Col. Blunt, of Fort Concho,
declines to take charge of the troops at Galveston,
and Col Rose of the same post, will 90 in that
capacity, with Lieutenant Putnam as acting adju
tant
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Grange. for congress and Hon. Alvah Chesley, for
supreme bench were instructed for while Hon. ID.
C. Giddings, of Brennan, was endorsed for gov
ernor by the convention. An attempt, by motion,
seat but it was tabled, all aspirants having more
or less friends
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M,KINNEY DEMOCRATS.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

McKtNNEY, July 24.-The democratic primaries
were held here to-day. Ross leads for governor,
and Wheeler for lieutenant governor. The vote
was solid for Oglesby for comptroller. The con
lest between Acker and Clint was close. \ large
vote was poled.
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PLANO PEOPLE.

PLANO, July 24.-207 votes were polled at the
democratic primary election held here to-day
Ross was instructed for governor, and L. W.
Oglesby for comptroller.
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IRELAND.
HoNoRs TO ABERDEEN.

DuBIiN, July 2i.-The Earl of Aberdeen Vice
roy. and his wife have arranged to leave Dublin
Castle on the third of August. The municipal
council of Dublin are preparing farewell address
TO Lord Aberdeen, and are arranging to hold a
great national demonstration in his honor.