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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
A HORROR.
THE ROBBERS CAVE CON.
TINUES TO GIVE UP
ITS SECRETS.
FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS CON
CORNING a DARK CRIME
THE PITTS GANG.


Special Telegram to the Statesman
SAN ANTONIO, June 12-Another chapter in TN
great HelOt sensation was enacted this morning he
fore the Bexar county grand jury, before WHOM
the alleged remains OF Frank Harris were exhibited
having been brought here to-day in a coffee sack
The skeleton il in good state OF preservation bu
a norton of the lower right jaw and the from
norton of the skull are gone. Over the right eye
socket Is the evident marks Of bullet holes: The
bones of the legs are covered with pair OF pahts
which have been recognized as being OF tne same
color and texture as the coat which Harris wore
the last day he seen alive, and which he left at
Brannons house while he started on the Journey
which ended 50 fatally for him.
Later in the day an old man named Manning q
re ident in the robbers cave naighbOrhood, went
before the grand jury and fully identified the re-
mains as those OF Frank Harris He said he kne
them by the peculiarly decayed front teeth from
which the gold iiiiDg had dropped out the rag
monts Of bic pant', the boots and an OiG saodIe
that had e.onged TO the dead man and when was
found In the brush near the cave. These facte,
together with the further fact that Harris was
last seen alive in custody of the Scots, father and
con, will insure an indictment for murder against
each of them
NJ g. Anderson, noted criminal lawyer, who
has defended nearly every member Of the gang for
e e crime Ter the sun, was okel to to-day
on the subject. lie says he would not give up
believes that now, since they have begun TO talk
much with their months, that they are on the
brink Of precipice, deep and az damnable as hell
itself. He says Pitts, now dead, was a murderer,
a train wrecker and train robber stage robber
and horse thief, having served one term in the
penitentiary: but the worst and blacklist is still at
large, though at present, ont of the state He did
not say so, but he meant Ditson, the leader who
planned the Gosling murder, but had no hand in
Its execution.
A singular circumstance connected with the
gang Il that most Of them are Missourians by
birth, except the Yeagers. Cd Graud mother
browns, who received fatal wound at the time
Gosling was sacrificed, and died few hours after
wards, was the confident Of them all and the ad-
wiser. She knew all their secrets and evil deeds,
and acted as the peacemaker when any of the
members could not agree. Since her death the
killing OF Pitts aud the sentence OF
Yeager, the others are railing
out over the fate Of Brann0n aud are now fast
nearing the end of rope Should the SCOTS ever
regain their liberty there Is doubt that II will
be exceedingly unhealthy for Col Brannon, though,
rs he is handy with pistol, some think he is able
TO care for himself
detachment of deputy sler!ffs will be sent out
next week 10 make III, rough exploration of the
robbers cave and Of the several others in the same
neigborhood, expecting TO find several more ghast-
lV gkplptnna
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WOMAN,S WILES.

Special Telegram 20 The Statesman.
DAINGERFIELD, Tex, June live learn that
Ben Williams committed suicide about O'Clock
last night, in Carson, small
town six miles west of here About one
ago he ran away and married Lizzie
Tomby. They returned home and settled down,
and seemed TO live happily together until last sat.
urday, when from some unknown cause, she quit
him. saying she did not love him, and would not
live with him again. Since then he has been very
respondent, and has several times visited her and
tried to persuade her TO come back 10 him. but she
positively refused and last night he ended his life
~ above stated, with 3S-calibre pistol shooting
himself through the temple Williams has only
been here about eighteen months, but has made
many friends, who regret the sad occurrence. He
was from near West Point Ga, where his parents
live.
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VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED.

Ell PAso, June 10.-Wm. Babbs came into this
city to-day and surrendered to Sheriff White stat
ing that he had killed man named Mando in Col
lin county, New Mexico, in solf-defense Babbs
claims man by the name of A. j. Stewart, had
him indicted for perjury about some land matters,
and he accused Stewart of falsely swearing against
him, when Mando, who was in the enplOy of
Stewart, got very angry, and drew his Winchester
on him, when he Knocked the pistol up, and pull
ing his pistol at the same time, shot Mando dead.
Messrs. Oglesby and Hall, who were present at the
time, came In town with Babbs and corroborated
hs version Babbs was released on bond Of 500
In the instice court
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REED AND REAGAN.
A SPICY SPAIN THE HOUSE


WASHINGTON, June l2-The following dialogue
occurred on the floor of the house to-day:
Mr.. Reagan raised the point of order that
the gentleman was not discussing the pending
question.
MIR. Reed-I am discussing my constitutional
difficulty. Laughter.
Mr.. R"agan-I know the gentleman sneers at the
idea of constitution.
Mr.. Reed--NO, | don't; never sneer at the
idea OF constitution hut frequently sneer at the
kind of talk brought in here, which eternaly dra%s
the constitution OF the United States into the mre
of a mans personal desire.
81 have not mentioned the constitution to-day
declared Mr.. Reagan. This disclaimer caused
hearty laughter, While Mr.. Reed hailed the day as
the first white day in the history of the house.
The chair sustained the objection and VI. Reed
resumed his seat.
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SULPHUR SPRINGS.
SWAIN WARMLY RECEIVED By
THE PEOPLE.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.

DpeClh ltltHTdiH W tnc phNe5nldu'
SULPHUR SPRINGS June 12.-Col. Swain ad
dressed the people to-day. A large crowd greeted
his coming and his speech was received with the
warmest demonstrations of satisfaction His dis
cussion of state issues, his position and views
thereon, had a telling effect upon the people The
McLennan county chieitan suffers greatly. The
Ross enthusiasm has cooled considerably, and with
the sober second thought of the people, SV ain
IL decidedly on the rise. lie held his immense
audience throughout the speech, and evoked at
times the most enthusiastic applause. Az con
trasted with the effort of Gen. Ross here, Ross is
the loser and Col Swain the gamer. The verdict
Of the people now Is that Hopkins county has not
yet instructed for Ross, nor will It. From first to
last Colonel Swain has met with warm reception
from the people. On his arrival he was serenad-
ed and on departing the best wishes Of this people
accompanied him as the next governor of Texas.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
SULPHUR SPRINGS, June l2.--To.day the Swain
men are juhilant. The comptroller has just closed
a speech In the courthouse, lie covered the
ground well and stated his politics upon matters
OF public concern clearly
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KILLED BY THE CARS.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT DENISON-
STRIKER ARRESTED.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
DENIsON, June i2.-This morning at s:41 O'Clock
young man by the name of j. C.. White was run
over and instantly killed by one of the switch en-
gines in the Missouri Pacific yards. lie had been
to the shops seeking employment, and was walk
ing back toward the union depot, when he stepped
of the track he to permit engine to pass.
Not noticing another train coming in an opposite
direction he walked directly in front of the train
that was approaching from his rear and was struck,
knoC king him down and cutting his body in two
abont the hips. The unfortunate boy appeared to
be about II years old lie was bright in appear
ance, and wore very good clothing. Eight dollars
in silver and a five dollar bill were found on his
person. together with photograph Of himself and
a letter from Eugene Murray, dated WOODBURY.,
Ky, June 3. His remains are in an undertaker's
charge, and telegram has been sent TO WOODBURY.,
Ky. his supposed home.
A man named MatlOck was arrested this morn
ing by Deputy Sheriff May, Of Sherman, charged
with melting riot during the recent railway strike
In this city. lie will be tried In sherman Monday
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
MODEST MEN.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, June ll.-,John G. Fletcher,
who last night in speech at the state house ac-
zette Withdrawing from the race, and declaring
himself ont of politics for ever. +. T. Conwell,
nominee for auditor, W. p. Grace, for attorney.
general, also declined, and IL is understood that
JSmin, for land commissioner, and Thornburgh,
fA secretary of state will also decline. This ac-
ton renders il doubtful If any ticket can be con-
structed, especially the republican state central
committee refused 10 endorse the "wheel' ticket,
but some of the most sanguine "wheel' leaders in
sist they will make the fight.
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TRAIN ROBBER.
THE LAST OF A DANGEROUS GANG
CAUGHT.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

SAN ANTONIO, June lion information of an
affidavit, furnished by Brackton farmers alliance
organizer, Sheriff Lewis and Deputy Sheriff Alex
ander went 10 Selma yesterday afternoon and re-
turned last night with prisoner, who calls himself
Frank Gray. If he is the right man, and there
seems at present to be very little doubt of it, Gray
will go on an excursion TO Little Rock Ark. where
he is alleged to have committed, in connection with
four or five companions u notorious train robbery
between Little Rock and Pine Bluff, about
was arrested, except this one and
sent up for long term and If Gray, which is an
assumed name, turns out to he the missing robber,
he WILL no doubt, soon join the others in the state
penitentary. There Il big reward on his head in
Arkansas, TO which our efficient and watchful Off
GERS are justly entitled. Gray is young man
about 30 years of age, painter by trade, has a
light mustache blonde complexion, and loves
whisky with deep and ardent affection. He de
MES everything, of course, but II Is known here
that on one occasion, when drunk, at Selma, he
told u number of companions that he had TO leave
another state when he come to Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
LYNCH LAW

GRAND Forks, Oak, June l2.-Gt is learned
here that few days since lyncAing occurred near
St Andrews, five miles north of here, ON Red
the Minnesota side, supplanted the latter in his
wifes Affections The farmer invited in his neigh
bors, tapped key of alcohol and after they were
sufficiently druHk related his wrongs and suggested
lynching as a remedy. Becknott was caught and
strung up to limb, the alleged intention being
only 10 frighten him When let down life was
extinct.
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EARTHQUAKE IN FRANCE.

PARIS, June 12.-Terrihle storms and floods for
several hours prevailed in the French provinces.
Three shocks of earthquake visited PoeCtiers. At
RaubaiX the liz mining destroyed number of
houses, and killed several people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
FIERCE FIRE RECORD.
BIG BLAZE IN A CONNECTICUT
TOWN

WATERBURY,, Conn, June 1.-THE worst fire
ever experienced in Litchfed occurred this morn
ing about 81 o'clock. The flames were discov-
cred breaking olt of the rear end of the store of
Moore 81 Madden, next to the Mansion house
There were no proper appliances on hand to stop
the fire, and it coon became apparent that all
efforts to save the building would be in vain.
The fire spread rapidly to the Mansion house, on
one side, and to Lords building on the other.
From the latter the courthouse took fire, and is
now entirely burned down
score of other buildings were consumed.
Loss, o., %: insurance, half that amount.
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MURDER IN SAN SABA.
Special telegram to the Statesman.

SAN SABA, June IA young man named
George Cabell, was killed yesterday evening by
John Moore, about fifteen miles from here in this
county. The quarrel was about threshing some
wheat Cabell slapped Moore in the face, when
Moore shot him, killing him instantly Moore is
in jail.
Our town Is very much stirred up now on the
railroad question. They are irving TO get the
Austin and Northwestern road. We had a rail
road meeting this week to see what the citizens
would do before the coming Ct the directors of the
road, whom we are expecting to visit us soon.
We have had several good rains lately and the
prOspeCts are GOOD for more.
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court Yesterday and considerable feeling lie excited
over the proceedings in the case of the sheriff He
Is charged with prosituting his position
in various ways IN the political clique,
known as "the Bota" party, and 20 defeat
the "Guarach" wing in the recent local election.
Il was during these elections that the late fatal riot
occurred, and the sheriff is accused of contributing
10 that unfortunate calamity. Hence the petitioner
seeks his removal. The court took the matter
under advisement, and to-day rendered a decision
removis the sheriff from Office until final hear
ing of the merits of the case. In the meantime,
A Brenni has been appointed as sheriff
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SOLID FOR TERRELL.
Special Telegram 10 The Statesman.

GEeRGETowN, June lO-The revival at the Bap.
fist church, being conducted by Rev. Isaac Sellers,
is meeting with great success. Up to date, there
has been fOrty-iive conversions, and twenty-three
mencement exercises, the fact of Mr.. Hardy Lesuer
being awarded the gold medal for the best deport-
ment in his class, in attendance, is noted well
his punCtuality and proficiency in all his classes.
Mr.. Lesuer's record has never been equaled at the
university, and the people of Georgetown are proud
of him.
The county convention has been called for July
81. This county lie solid for Terrell
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our ranks know how anxious you are, and the
sooner you have put on your plain clothes, the
better you will he gratifed.'
Secretary Endicott spoke few words OF congra-
tulatons to the cadets and officers of the institu-
ton and then handed the diplomas to the graduates
The benediction was pronounced and the gathering
dispersed.
No sooner had the battalion broken ranks IMAM
the graduates fastened TO their rooms and TOOK
of their uniforms, but not before some OF them
were caught and mt under the pump.
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ALLEGED PLOT DISCOVERED.
Ia afial UaIaurant IN Ihn

FoRr WORTH, June IA startling document
was made public to-day which betrays a scheme of
the knights of Labor ard Farmers Alliance Ia
capture the democracy. Tie address l. to the local
assemblies aud alliances and says the chairman OF
the executive committees (democratc) having
called nominating conventions, they have pre-
pared 10 capture them and asks that the delegates
to tie sent TO county and state democratic cOnven-
tiOns be chosen in assemblies and alliances. The
expose has put the democrats to work and stirred
the political cadrOn into "a whirl The prema-
tire announcement of the scheme has defeated it.
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LIVE STOCK MEN.

CHICAGO, June 1l.--An important conference
will be held here to day, between Texas live stock
shippers, representatives of the stock yards at
Chicago, st. Louis and Kansas City, and the gener
al freight agents of rairl ads running between
these points. At present rates on sheep, Texas
shippers are barred out of the Chicago market,
and effort is to be made to induce the roads to
either haul double deck cars reduce their charges
on single decks SO that the Texas sheep can be
marketed here at profit
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SOLID FOR SWAIN.
,pecial Telegram to the Statesman.

BENNETT, Tex, June l2.-At the democratic pre-
large and enthusiastic audience attended and
elected the following delegates to the county con
vention: j. ii. Cation, John Dick, j. s. Bailey,
Louis Baker, c. II. Meyers. The delegates We're
instructed unanimously for W. j. Swain for gov.
ernor. lie received a majority on the first ballot
They were also instructed to vote for Judge d. II.
Scott for congress. Swain will receive almost an
unanimous support from this county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
CATTLE SHEDS BURNED.

ST. LOUIS June IA fire broke ont in the cat
tie sheds of the National stock yards, in East st.
Louis, this afternoon, burning tiercely for time.
The local fire department was unable to cope sue
cessfully with the flames. Help was asked from
this city. Three engines at once proceeded across
the river With their aid The fire eXtinguished,
after having consumed l05 feet of the sheds Loss,
about $500 insured.
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RUSSIA.
A BIG RAILWAY ENTERPRISE.

ST. PETERsBURG, June l2.-The Novoe Vremya
says the Shah of Persia granted Mr.. II Wi nston,
eX-United States minister to Persia, concess ions
for the construction of railways between Teheran,
capital of Persia, and Bushire and Meshd near
the Afghan frontier, with such branches as may be
found necessary for the development of business
granted Winston twenty years contract "to de-
velop all the riches of Persia Winston is ar
ranging to get to st. Petersburg to make negotia-
tons for the conveyance to Meshid of construction
material by the Trans Caspian line.
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A RESCUED CREW.
GOING BACK ON CANADA.
FRANCE.
EXPELLING THE PRINCES.

PARIS, June l2-Afier further debate on the ex
pulsion bill last night, the chamber, by vote OF
BIS to D., adopted an amendment making the ex
pulsion of other members of former reigning fami
vigorous protest from NJ. Oronoros, Bonapartist
clauses two and three were adopted. They EN-
power the government to expel by decree princes
not affected by clause one and provide penalties OF
two to five years imprisonment if they return tC
France, and dsfranchise the princes remaining in
French territory. Finally the whole bill passed
without division. The chamber then adjourned
until Tuesday
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MATTERS AT KYLE.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

SDtCIHI ItItGTdIu 10 IUB 0IdItsIHiI,
KYLE, June 12.-According to advertisement
the exhibition at Kyle Of the colts, of the grand
horse, "Bell Punch" property of Captain w. w
Haupt, took place in the presence Of the largest
assemblage ever witnessed here. For best, thor
oughbred colt, first ribbon was awarded to the
Kyle. For best colt for any purposes, the first
ribbon was given TO the colt, "Alice,n property of
"W. W. Lock" For best Thoroughbred two year
old, the first ribbon was given TO the colt. "Mise
Burgess, the property of Capt. Ferg Kyle. The
show Of colts of this great horse would have done
credit to the blue grass regions
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\ LUMBER FIRE.

DAVENPORT, Ia, June 12.-At noon to-day the
mayor of Muscatine telephoned here for help, say,
ing that the town was burning. A special train OF
fTemen was Immediately dispatched for the scene
An hour later the telegraph wires were reported
down, and communication by that means cut off
A telephone message at 80, states that Muzzer
lumber company's mill was entirely destroyed
Also, that the Muscatine manufacturing com,
pany was burned. Two million feet of lumber
were destroyed. Several dwelling houses were
burned. At AS the wind changed, and the fire il
believed to be under control. No loss Of life is
rpDOrtpl
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Mrs. Thomas W. Smith, of Maryland, is
the happy possessor of a "peach- blow
pitcher. 1t is larger than the famous
peach-blow vase, and dates from an early
year in the present century.
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LAND BOARD.
JUDGE UANCOCK'S OPINION OF
IT'S POWERS.

special lele ram TO the statesman.
OoLutApO CITY, June lit has developed that
several ccttIemen of this place have received from
Judge John Hancock of Austin, an important
legal Opiuion the action of the state land board
In Increasing the lease price of the school lands
from four to eight cents. Judge Hancock argues
at length the uncOnstitutunality of this action,
nouIne thas tue legsiaure naS no au.horly 10 uIl
advises cattlemen TO tender four cents per acre TO
the board, which, he says, will relieve them from
all penalties. The cattemen are very much elated
over the opinion, and using II 10 advantage in
business transactions with parties outside the
state They paid, il is said good round sum
for H.
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The New York Evening Post describes
the American girl who goes out to domes-
tic service nowadays as being who does
SO mainly for the purpose of making her
wedding clothes on the family sewing
machine, and who wears a rose in her hair
and a hole in her stocking.
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LUMBER CONVENTION.

TEXARKANA, June 10-The State Lumber con
vention met this morning, President II. l.. Sloan
presiding After committees were appointed
Messrs, II. Il. Kyle and j M Bivens, of Alabama,
addressed the convention. All the lumber interests
of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Ala
bama and Kansas, We're well represented.
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BOWER FINED,

MILWAUKEE, June 12.-Charles Bower, one of the
rioters recently indicted by the grand jury, plead
guilty in the municipal court to-day, and was sen
fenced to pay fine and costs aggregating S2OO or
be confined in the county Jail Tor three months.
The money was paid and Bower released
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NOTPRACTICINGT THEIR OWN DOC
TRINE,

CHICAGO, June ia dispatch from Vincennes,
Ind., says: The color line has been drawn in Vim
cennes. Eight girl graduates on the very eve of
the high school commencement packed up their
essays and left school because Superintendent
Taylor announced that Miss Brewer, an advanced
pupil in the colored school, would be assigned
place with her white sisters on the stage. The
consequence is there will be no commencement
this Npar at the hiuh sChnnl.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-17
ALABAMA CONVENTION.

MONTGOMERY, June 1.-THE democratic state
convention, to-day, nominated Thomas Seay
for governor on tHe thirty-first ballot
The remainder OF the ticket was com.
pleted by renominating all present officers
Resolutions were adopted endorsing President
Cleveland's administration, and the convention
adjourned sine die.
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\ SUNDAY w.

New ORLEANS, June 12.-The state senate yes
ing of stores, saloons, etc, on Sunday The
amendments will probably be adopted by the
house in few days. The bill exempts newspa-
pers, drugstOres, common carriers places of
amusement, diaries and ice houses, bat absolutely
prohibits the carrying on of other business.
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SHATTERED BY DYNAMITE.

I Special Telegram TO The Statesman.
| BRACKET, Tex. June 12.-While Mollie Moratt
was picking a dynamite cap with pin it exploded,
tearing her right hand badly that II had to be am
putated. A soldier who was standing near when
the explosion took place, also had his hand badly
burned The woman will recover.
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EARTHQUAKE,

New J oRk June 12.-The telegraph operator at
Sandy Hook reports that at midnight last night a
severe shock of earthquake was felt at that place
winch lasted minute or two, causing the tower to
shake senslbly and the windows to rattle. The
operator at quarantine $. l. also reports that he
heard and felt the shock.