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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-12-22
WARM ON THE TRAIL.
Deputy Sheriff Simons of Fergus County
Arrives in the City in Pursuit of
Horse Thieves.

A few days ago John Fisher and party
named Skiens arrived from Maiden by
private conveyance good team and We
hicle of some kind. Later the wagon and
harness were sold here and Fisher left for
Helena with the horses, while Skiens went
to Conrad. Last Tuesday Deputy Sheriff
Billy Simons, of Fergus county, arrived
in the city with warrants for the arrest of
the men, or at least Skiens, who is charged
with having stolen the outfit from Mr..
Montgomery, who resides near Maiden.
1t appears that Skiens was working for
the latter and took the team in Montgom-
ery's absence and drove to LeWistoWn.
There he met Fisher and told the latter he
was going to Helena. Fisher was going
to Helena also and concluded to accom-
pany him. They decided to come by way
of Benton, and en- route, we learn, Fisher
bought the outfit. Arriving here they re-
NAMED some days and Fisher did NOT act
in the least as if he had crooked" prop
erty. while Skiens took the first opportu-
nifty to take trip in the direction of the
boundary line.
Officer Simons telegraphed ahead to
have Fisher arrested and he sent Com
stable Sam'l Houston in that direction
Wednesday morning while he proceeded
to Fort Conrad himself in the hopes
of capturing skiens before he gets
into the queens possessions. But the lat
ter has several days the start and the
chances are has stolen horse from bher-
iff McDevitt before this and skipped out.
John Fisher appears to be an innocent
party in the transaction. He is an old
timer and while he has an abundance of
faults, they do not run in this direction.
It will doubtless be shown that he is more
sinned against than SHINING.
Deputy Sheriff Simons of Fergus county
returned Saturday last from Fort Conrad
where he went in the hope Of capturing
Skiens. The officer, it is to be re-
GREETED, was not successful in his mission,
as the thief continued his journey north
ward and was in the queens Land before
Mr.. Simons reached Conrad.
Constable Houston arrived on the coach
Saturday night with Fisher. The horses
were played out and left at Helena.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-12-22

Governor Leslie gives great satisfaction to
Montanians here at the capital. Gov.
Leslie speaks glowingiy of Montana from
what he has heard of its resources and de-
yelopment and seems delighted that his
future is east among its people and ne e1-
presses determination to serve them to
the best of his ability in every respect as
their chief executive, through the chances
of fayoring fortune and the grace Of Gro
war = .-. -.-e.-%
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-12-22
Bitter Disappointment.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, December 16.-The feeling
here and throughout the territory where
news has reached is one of bitter tlisap-
poil1tment over failure to appoint Major
Maginnis and the theory is the president
wanted to reward personal friends and
disregarded recommendations.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-12-22
4. Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO, December l6.-Early
this morning William Rawson, hackman,
shot and killed Michael Dolan, also hack
man, during a dispute regarding their
hack stands. The murderer was arrested.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1886-12-22
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ANOTHER TRAGIC DEATH.
VIM. Haigler, the Well Known Freighter,
Commits Suicide at Fort Assinaboine.


FoRT Ass1NABoINE.-Anot tragic
death has been added to the already long
list at the post Last night at 8 O'Clock
VIM. Haigler, the well known freighter,
committed suicide by shooting himself
through the head, behind the right ear,
with Winchester rifle. Death was in
stantaneous. He left note stating that
Jim Ryan was responsible for his rash act,
but in what way he did not say. In the
note he directs that bis teams be turned
over to his brother, Jack Haigler. The
deceased arrived here yesterday afternoon
from Rocky Point with Ball & Maloney
and was intending to go to Benton to-day.
The deceased was we'll known freight
er in this section and for the past two
years had been working constantly il the
vicinity of Fort Assinaboine and Belknap.
He was less than 40 years Of age, was an
honest, Woodworking fellow and about the
last one who would be selected rs a sui
eide. His teams were loaded for Il. @.
Power s Bro, of this city, with freight
from Wilder's Landing. Messrs. T. c.
Power 6 Bro. telegraphed to Coal Banks
and sent courier from that point to noti-
fy John Haigler, the brother Of the de-
ceased, to whom the teams have been left.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
EX-SENATOR MDoNALD.
HIS VIEWS ON THE LATE ELBC.
TIONS.

WASHINGTON, November 23.-Ex-SenatOr Nc
Donald, of Indiana, has been talking very freely to
star reporter about Indiana affairs and presl-
dental prospects in 1888. He suggests that the
democrats may prevent the republicans from
electing United States senator by resigDing from
the legislature In numbers sufficient to break up
the legislature. lie thinks the democrats will
adopt that II compelled to by the unseatinl
process. The result In the state, Mr. Mcdonald
aays was not satisfactory The democrats should
have held their usual majority. The result, how
ever was not, in his opinion, due TO increase IN
the republican vote but TO the fact that II was an
off year, when voters take the opportunity 10 set
tie old scores with each other. They chose ~
settle personal grievances, and II resulted In d
large stay home vote Then, too, the presi-
dents order for federal officials to have nothing "a
do with politics hurt the party. The officials, he
said, thought probably that It meant more than II
did and they would do no political work.
"ltmay have been good enough thing" he
said, "but IL hurt pretty bad. There IL no doubl
that the use of position 10 influence politics II
abused and needs heroic treatment but sudden
surgical operation is painful | think that We
will recover from II and be better for II In the
end "
'what part did the tariff plays" asked the re-
porter
sin Indiana there is strong sentiment In fayol
of reduction Of the tariff upon the basis Of free
trade. The discussion of that question strength
ems us. | think there Is a very large republican
vote that would 90 with us II they thought ",
would really reduce the tariff y
''Do you think that the outlook for the party i
goodi"
Il think the democrats will elect their presIden
/ In
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25

lows to mend" MeCaffrey smiling and confident
opened the round by clean left handler on the
face. Golden led but was short, McCaffrey duck
irg and Golden then getting in clear good upper
cut that staggered McCaffrey. The round ended In
a C inch
Eighth round-McCaffrey again led for the face,
Golden for the body, both landing As McCaffrey
feinted Colleen caught him swinging left handler
on the point of the jaw which staggered McCaffrey
who went down badly hurt Golden was too weak
here to take advantage of McCafrev's condition and
the round ended.
Ninth round--Golden came up weak and landed
on McGaifrey's side, but was met by right and left
hand blows that staggered him. Then clinoh an d
claim of foul; Clinch and another claim of
foul, which was not allowed, McCaffrey finished
the round by left handler that nearly closed Col
den's eyes.
Tenth round -McCaffrey went to work on Gold
ems badly damaged face, hitting him when and
where he pleased, Golden making game and
stubborn fight
Eleventh round Golden came up covered with
blood, his left cheek lying open and raw and the
blood flowing from his ears McCaffrey came up
strong and showing only two long, black welta on
his 1ace. Golden led twice, but owing TO Nc
Caffrey's shifting tactics he only reached McCat-
freys chest with leads intended for his face,
McCaffrey visi ed Goden's face with his left,
swinging his right on the neck and ear, aud ~
Golden fell back he caught him on the iugular and
Golden fell senseless to the floor He lay there
twenty-five seconds and the referee declared the
fight In McCaifrey's favor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
CONVERTING TIE CHINESE,
CHRISTIAN NIZING THE CELES-
TIALSIN A WICKED
CITY.
special Telegram to the Statesman.

special ltltSldil w buV Deo'NS"""'
DALLAS. November ga move has been start
cd in Dallas to convert the "Heathen Chinee to
christianity. Several weeks ago number or
members of the Young Mems Christian ass0cla,
tion. and some leading members OF the local
church denominations, began the work OF pros
elytinr. AT first they met with poor success, the
almond eyed sinners, all of them who reside in
Dallas being grown persons. showing a decided
spirit of superstition and extreme suspicion. AT
last the evangelists induced Chinaman named
Zin0 Fee. at Fort Worth, who could speak En-
olisR and was converted to christianity in sd1
Francisco to come to Dallas, aht
act as interpreter in regard to religion,
the bible etc, and to exert his lnnuence
as missionary among his Mongolian countrymen
The movement has met with surprising progress
A sunday school, composed exclusively OF emma
men except the teachers, having been organized
with twelve scholars. To night a prayer meethE
was organized by Zing Fee, at which all the schoi-
ars were present, in laundry on Sycamore stree'
No one partcipted but Chinese, although seVera
white persons were present. Zing Fee exhortet
his countrymen in their native language, ant
prayed in the same None OF the others did NOR
than kneel and listen. Zirg Fee has sent TO Sal
francisco for religious pamphlets and books
printed in English and Chinese-one language ex
blaming the other. He Il confident that he VII
succeed in winning over to christianity nearly al
the Chinese colony, numbering upwards OF Sixty
in Dallas. This is the first christian missonar!
work ever inaugurated among the Chinese II
Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25

SPERM Telegram to the Statesman.
B,srRop, November 2}-The Bastrop Fire I'm
giue company organized tonight with the following
Officers, President Elzner; vice president, Gar
wood. foreman. Clapton; first assistant, Gin :;
second assistant Will6a'gar; third assistant, War
ren; secretary, Bats; treasurer, Burger Ihe
engine will be purchased from the corporation ana
an engine house erected -
The LAWYERS have under discussion the organiza-
tion of a bar association. The legal profession mas
twenty one members here. Quite az many as the
Hon j. b. Sayers returned from Lampasas this
evening. -.
Mr. I. w. Kerr, Of San Antonio, was in town
to-day, t.., II,
CAPT. j. H Gillespie can't stay away from MS
aid home lie has come 10 stav this time
Oar clever postmaster, Hague, ID conyalescenT'
after several days of illness. .....
Mr. John Erhard, of the university, Is recruiting
Mr.. W. D. c. Jones of coperas Cove, is visiting
his old home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
TEXASNEWS.
A MEETING OF RAILROAD
MEN--REsOLUTIONS ON
HOMES DEATH.
SEVERE sHooTING AFFaAY AND
SUICIDE AT TTEXAKKANA-
OTHER ITEMS.
DEATH OF HoXIE.
HE EXPIRES AFTER A LINGERING
ILLNESS.


NEW YoRK, November 2s.---Herbert NJ. Hoxie,
vice-president and general manager of the Mis-.
souri, Pacific railway system died at 2:S0 this
morning, at his room In the Metropolitan house,
TINS city. Inc cause OF death was exhaustion con-
sequent on an operation performed on him nc
Saratoga in June last, removing stones from the
bladder. He has also suffered from kidney disease
for the last 35 years, lie has been very weak the
Mast seven days. but the doctors had great hopes of
his recovery, The patient began to sink rapidly nc
O'Clock last evening, but was conscious to the
last. Mrs. Hoxie and Capt Hayes were with him
when he expired
Shortly after the troubles on the Wabash system
and southern roads last spring, Mr.. Hoxie began
to complain OF pains in the loins, and finally be-
came so much verse he was compelled TO give up
work and take much needed rest The trouble
with the strikers worried him very much. He lett
st. Louis the latter part of May and came east 10
Saratoga. After consultation with a physician he
concluded to have the operation performed, which
resulted in his death After the operation MIR.
loxie was relieved, and felt better for time than
he ha1 for years, lie hoped that by taking rest he
would regain his health entirely.
Mr.. Hoxie, in company with HIS wife, took trin
to Montreal, August 2t From there they went to
Quebec and the White mountains, aud came to New
Broadway flats, In the Metropolitan opera
house. He became Ill. His physicians, Drs. Met
Golf and Ward, were called lie was still weak
from the effects OF the operation Any excitement
was deleterous. lie failed rapidly, but suffered
little, and hoped that he would soon be able to at
tend meeting Of the managers Of the southwest
ern pool, Mrs, Hoxie and Captain Hayes were
with him onstantly. Friday Mr. iioxic was able
TO sit up for short time and had newspapers read
to him Yesterday he received several friends In
the morning and talked with his wife about busl-
ness affairs.
AT In the evening he complained OF feeling
weak. lio stated he thought he was going 90 die.
MIR. uoxie's phy scian said to-day that HE patient
had wonderful will power and that he fought
bravely. against death II he had been younger
man with strong constitution he would have
lived.
There will hg no funeral services In this city.
The body will be emhamed and taken to Dea
Moines, Ia, 20 morrow and funeral services he
held on Saturday. Mr. lioyie bad a son who "a
buried In the family cemetery lot in Des Molnes
and before he died expressed wish he should
be buried beside his son.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
nIs mEAp cur orr.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman

Special Telegram 70 the Statesman.
TExAnKAsA, November 23--lohn d. Kelley waa
found living across the track In the Texas Pacific
yards, this mornp{, in a very bloody and ghaaty
condition. He "A picked up and laift0n the plat
form, where }as discovered that bie'head was lit
orally seyef TOm his body, and one Of hls hands
crushed o ,nashed all 90 pieces. An inquest was
held. The testimony showed that he had lain down
with his neck ACROSS one OF the rails, and with his
left hand under his neck. He was lyingin that po-
sition when tho engine backed freight train ont
Kelley WAS well known white barber, Of this city
letter and q Telegram from q party In Malvern,
Ark, were found In his pocket, requesting him to
come 70 that place at once, and prop0sing 70 pay
his expenses If he did not have the money. Some
few think that his death was caused by an attempt
TO board the trau while Ia motion, but the general
impression is, that he committed suicide, ne has
brother in Kansas city, and relatives in Chicago
and BROOKLYN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
CLEVELAND AND THE
CRANK.
AN INCIDENT OF THE ARTHUR
FUNERAL.

New YORK, November 22-The News says that
while President Cleveland's carriage was waiting
for him at the curb the president having followed
the remains of eX-President Arthur into the Grand
Central depot, young man dressed in faded
coat fastened across his breast by a wooden pin,
and wearing faded brown hat worked his way
through the police lines and stepped upon the
wheel beside the driver and reporter and handed
his card TO the reporter he said
'Will you please give this to Mr. Cleve ana ana
tell him won't hurt hims'
The reporter read the card and saw "tSathan
Schuler Rondent N. Y" 1t was the giant who
was arrested at the Albany Centennial for an al
legged attempt upon the life of the president.
s.What do you want with the presidents! asked
the reporter.
81 want you to tell him that | am harmless. |
am the man who was arrested at Albany, hat did
not want to shoot him | am a friend of his, and |
would not hurt him. Please give him that card
aud tell him SO, will you?"
Here the presidents face appeared at the New
York Central depot door ana Schuler became
more impsotunate. An officer pulled him away
from the door, and he around to the other side
and tried to climb upon the seat Superintendent
Murray 8 attention was call to him, and he sent
Detective G'COnnor after him, but the fellow saw
a commotion amo : the officers and ran Away.
The president drove to the Fifth Avenue hotel
MANY cards were sent uD but only few persons
wore receiyed-among them Mayor Grace. The
presidential party left for Washington at 3:35p.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
BURN EFT BUDG BT.
HENRY MEYERS PARDONED-
COURT ES-PERSONAL,

II EN It1 M ia EfsS HAh1JO y ED--
COURT NOTES-P ERSONAL.
BURNIT, November 23-County court is still Ia
|eession, diHpasng of cases returned by the last
grand jury.
There are now 39S conyicts employed at the quar-
ries at Roseyille, near this city.
Henry Meyers, from Austin county, who has
tbeen at work at the quarries, was, on Sunday last,
tpardoned by Gov Ireland. Movers has neeu at
work nineteen months and has during that time,
fonly been under lock and key about three weeks,
Bbeing trnsty and book keeper the balance OF the
Itime.
COURT NOTES.
4 County Clerk D. L. Luce has about recovered
From his recent attack of typhoid fever
The cavalry company which was organized here
Ehaye elected the following officers: ). 5. Watson,
|captain j. l.. Cobb, first lieutenant; Jno. Wolf,
second leutenant; Garrett, third lieutenant; Ben
+ Fox, orderly sargeant. This company proposes TO
be an independent company They viii he or
leanized under the military laws Ot the state, ont
will equip themselves, Independent OF help from
the state Burnet now has two military com
panies.
Our merchants who deal in Christmas goods,
are now receiving some very pretty ones,
MIR. j. e. Sanders, of Camp San saba,
San Saba county, was in this CITY yester.
day and informed yOur reporter that his sheep and
sll the sheep IN his neighbOrhood, were IN line
condition, and the prospects for the sheepmen we're
nov very iattering.
Mr W. Il. Wilson, late OF For, Worth, ie open
ing a store on the west side of the square. lie viii
keep groceries.
The Mechanics club in this city are Compromis-
ing the case found against them by the grand jury.
There are seven cases, in ALL for violation OF the
Sunday law
The probate docket in the county court was
taken up today Court will probably adjourn
about Friday
The criminal docket in the county court was
finished up this morning and the juries discharged
The following are the cases tried and disposed OF:
convictions, 2i; acQuitta5, 5 dismissed, III con-
tinued, lb.; mistrias, 1.
During County Clerk Luces sickness District
CLERK Wm. Spiller has been attending to the duties
OF the county clerk during this court session
PERSONAL.
Mr.. f. II. Holloway left yesterday morning, oi.
visit to the Crescent city, where he will remain
some tune,
Mr.U r. Sheriff., OF ssse lumber firm of that
name n this city, left I'd bay on business visit
to Houston ana Beaumont, to lay In more lumber
for his yard,
Mr.. Robert Hudson and family returned home
Yesterday from st. Louis, where they have been
Visiting relatives. m
Mr. Henry Thomas, brother of Frank Thomas,
proprietor Of the Grange store, in this city, ls ci-
cuIahng among his Burnett friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
rExARKAN Ma.
A CATTLE SHIPPER PRoBABLV
FATALLY SHOT
Special Telegram to the statesman.


TExARKANA November 23.-,Chaa Fitz, better
known as :" rexRs Charlie cattle Hhipper.who IL
well known in Fort Worth and elsewhere, got Into
difficulty in THE city today which resulted In ha
dangerous, II not fatal wounding, . he fight took
place In the stock yards. Yonr reporter cleaned
the following facts from PARTIES who claim having
heen witnesses 10 the traneacti0n. A man by the
name OF w, l., Crowley, who works IN tus yhrde
was handling some hay which belonged 10 Texas
Charlie. He was told by Charlie not % open the
bales Of hay IN certain manner and 10 certain
pens, but he persisted IL doing 80. Texas charlie
and Crowley then passed aomO worda, aud Charlie
threatened % hurt him II he did not desiHt Crowley
kept on, and Texas Charlie went on, presumably
TO get gun. Crowley also went after pistol
but failed 10 find one and returned
TO find that Texas Charlie had also renrned and
the butt of large pistol could 10 seen IN Charles
breast. About this time Ben BGllows, another
yard hand, and mRn with whom Texhs Charlie
had previously quarrelled came up aud the threa
men had further wOfda. Texas Charlie then said
something about killing them both, and put his
hand In hiH breast. Hillowa then pulled hia pie-
tOl and shot Texas Charlie, the ball entering his
left jaw, ding the lingnal nrtery and lodging
beneath the ramua of his right jaw. Physicians
we're at once called IN and, after examining the
wound, pronounced Texas Charlie In very crltl-
cal condition, though Il Il not impossible that he
may recover Hillowe has not been found, though
the officers are on Ills track.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
RAILWAY COLLISIONS.
FOUR MEN KILLED ON THE ILL
NOIS CENTRAL.

SAVOY, Ills, November 23.-In collision be
tween two Illinois Central trains, tonight, -four
A freight train, in the caboose Of which were MIR.
Dunlap, a grain buyer, John Mcdonald, a stock
dealer, and Jas. Todd, blacksmith, stopped al
Sayoy for few minutes. The crew failed TO send
into he caboose, killing the occupants. +. M
Sanderson, brakeman on the rear train was thrown
against the engine and scalded almost beyond
Neer, was decapitated and his body crushed into O
pulp When found his hand was on the throttle
and his head rod away.
DISASTER ON THE IOWA CENTRAL.
OsKALOosA, Ia, November 23.-Two freight
trains collded near Lacey, the Iowa Central, v'
miles north Of this city yesterday, instantly KILN,
Fireman Martin and seriously injuring the en-
gneer and brakeman. The engineer OF the trail
going south disobeyed orders to side track the trail
at Lacey. The loss to the compsny is $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-25
HoxIE's employees.
THEY PASS RESOLUTIONS OF RE.
GRET.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
FoRT WoRrn, November 23.--At 4 o'clotk this
afternoon largely attended meeting OF the en-
ployes of the MissouriPacihc and Texas and Pacific
railroads was held at which division superintend-
ents rin masters train dispatchers, ticket agents
engineers, conductors, brakemen, and yard anc
WAS held al the Union depot T. j. Ray, traiT
master of the Missouri Pacific road between For
Worth and Taylor, was made chairman. A com
mittee reported the following resolutions, which
were adopted by rising vote:
Where's. intelligence has reached US this after
noon OF the death OF Vice-president II. N. Hoxie
Resolved, that we deeply and sincerely mourI
the loss Of Mr.. Hoxie, recognizing the fact that
warm and true friend has been taken from us tina
In the death Of Mr.. Hoxie not only the Mlss0ur
Pacific Railway company, but the country, has los
one Of the ableet railway managers OF the age
That we tender 10 Mrs. Hoxie our warnest sympa
thies ia her great bereavement.