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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.
A YOUNG LOTHARIO SLAUGHTERS
a WHOLE FAMILY.

a WHOLE FAMILY.
WHITE RIVER ONT, November l6,-For some
weeks a large number of employees have been en-
gagged about here In preparing railroad track for
winter. Among this former was one Richard N.
O'Brien, handsome young fellow about 70 years
of age. When he first came here to work he met
Chas iliiams, store keeper, and their acquaint-
ance became intimate and o Bren lived with the
family, living in the same house with Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Williams we're the father ana mother Of the
husband as well as three small children of the
wife. For the last six weeks Williams has sus
pected his wife of infdety and laid trap to catch
her Taking the train Sunday for Chaplain, On
tarlo, he left word that he would be absent over
night, but instead of going to his destination, took
the return train from way station, and so arrived
home in the night. Going to his home he found
his wife in company with OBrien. He aimed "A
blow at the latter with heavy stick. q Brien
quickly drew revolver and shot Williams dead.
The noise attracted tue other occupants OF the
house, and to shield his crime O'Brlen shot the
father as he was entering the room partially
dressed. Having no more cartridges, as tho old
lady put in an appearance the murderer seized a
heavy chair and struck cruel blow, which LAID her
senseless before him. To conclude the work he
beat her until her head was reduced to pulp, with
heavy stick of stove wood. Two of the three
children were then disposed of with the same club
A little boy only lS months old was spared, as he
could bear no evidence against the murderer.
The wretch then stabbed his paTamour -four
times about the region of the heart, and left her
| for dead. lie then fired the house and left hur
riedly. Attracted by the flames the neighbors came
70 the and succeeded in removing the BODIES
of the killed, and Mrs. Williams and the infant
| from the burning building. Mrs. Williams lived
| long enough to make a statement of the affair tC
| the authorities and then expired. The officers OF
the law went quickly in search of the assassin, ant
| he was arrested about twenty-five miles from the
scene of the tragedy He claims he can prove hii
| innocence and can prove an abi There are, how
| ever, macy circumstances against him, and 1t II
| more than probable he will be lynched.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
FIRE AT BAsTRoP.
,larram 70 the Statesman.

Special Telegram 70 the statesman
e,sraop. November 16.--rhe fire alarm IVA, Was
sounded about a. NJ aaq p0i5s ey1Sgds Iyery stable
,,rn,,t IN s1es Ii gave ths boys an opportnniW
of wfs sting their new engine and right no6iy it Ga
ne % work Tae house was closely snrToanaeq, ,,I, ON
ali sides BY frame buildings bat yaoFS@s @ and
saEee 81 he contents The air was perfectly sun
and the building ironclad otherwise the eop,s d "
half block Of large frame oriid-ngs OGrneu' "'
loss is 81 or s5n covered uy m tbe TAYLOR. Bas
,ron h Honeton railroad There are sald 70 p'
Mos os tba1 two thousand men with mules scTsPsI5 rs m
etc at work on the road between here s 5n5ays snu
ne WOre I,riI,s ia already being erected oyel
pioay one mile from town. Trains wiu De I"n
nin', ~, md Bassrop in less than four weeks
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
BURNET BUDGET
HEALTH OF THE TOWN-LOCAL
AND PERSONAL.

BURNEr, November 12.-snce the first Of Sep
tamher Rnruet has received and sold eightythree
cars of rough and dressed lumber.
There are now Only three persons confined In
the county Jail at this place; two OF whom are
'soiled doves and the other, Odell, who was sen
fenced to the "pen at the last term OF the dstrlt
court and who has taken an appeal. 80
The health of the convict camp was never oetter
than at the present time. DR.. Christian reports
that there is not single one laying IN on account
Mr. George Pankey, who lives some miles from
this city, has two of his children down win
typhoid fever. -. .,o
Ne are glad to state that Mr.. Harwells son, who
has been at the point of death for week WIN
tvphod fever, is some better now ana tne cnahcee
for his recovery are considered good.
The closing of the gap between thls clY anu
(;atpsyille by the Austin Northwestern rallrOau,
and the widening of the gauge OF SAID ROAD VIII oe
a bonanza for BLrnet, increasing her business "
ner cent The people -ealize the adVan-
taoes to be derived by this road max
inc the connection, and Will eXtehu .
| IN the management of the Northwestern, all the
announcement in their power.
County commissioners court is now IN session,
! counting the returns from the recent elections:
Professors Hall and johnson opened up theii
sinonp school in this city last night at the ChFls
/ tian church.
GRITTY YOUNG MAN
! Yesterday evening Drs Christian, King and Nc
Farland performed surgical oper ton ON yount
nan from the northern part of the county, by tht
name nam Of Cox lie has had an ugly painful 9oT'
on his thigh for twelve yeas, and the Operation
cnyeisted cn of cutti into the thign, taking ou
several pieces OF dead bone, and scraPing the thigl
bone clean of all decayed matter. me ne doctor @
think he will soon he up and aR9ut. the Soun
man stood the operation. which lasted three qnasr
tors of an hour. like hero, declining TO take chlo
roform or any other oplate.
TUE EXCURSION. ,
The excursionists arrived here YESTERDAY on tn n
II o'clock train, They were mt at tse depot %
a. 80 i,i1ans racention committee the Granite Rifle
in in full nnifo m, and brass baPd Ihe visitor
were escorted TO the Burnet hotel 70 dinner ,,
n m, there was a railroad meeting al the eouI
Mouse at which speeches were made b' Coy Irean'
Lubbock storey Of LocKhaIt General 6l ,DS Make e,
o.oI A X Jobnson. Governor Ireland expresse
himself as strongly IN favor Of railroads ess5s 0e1
built, but did not approve OF pIlyste eenS 6on1st
Counties where roads are TO run donating Dohust
70 them. He referred to the late trouble in o. ?,
school here in relation to Leeds hls.ors. : Hs y,
hooks speech was not of railroad cnaIaelsr, u
was delivered in his usual characteristic styI ad
which was highly enjoyed by the audience w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
NEW JERsEY SENATOR.

New YORK, November IA recount Of the
votes cast for the assembly 10 the second district
Of Mercer county, New Jersey, was finished at q
late hour in Trenton last night The total vote for
Jones (republican) Il 2282 and the total vote for
Walter democrat, 10 2.s75. Chief Justice Beasley
has Ave disputed ballots In his possession
and he will decide upon them to-day. II Is
believed he will 80 decide as TO the increase OF the
Jones vote three more. II this should be DONE the
legislature will stand forty democrats and forty
republicans on joint ballot and John Donobue, OF
Passaic county will hold the balance OF power. As
such he will be an interesting public man 10 Gov.
ernor Abbatt, United States senator Sewall and
Congressman w. w Phelps, all OF whom are am
bilious TO be the next United States senator from
New Jersey
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
AGH0ST STORY
A SANTA FE ENGINEER
SEES A SPOOK NEAR
BROWN WOOD.
EXPLOSION AT GALV ESTON-RUN
OVER BY THE CARS--BURKE,
THE DEFAULTER.
special Telepram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
COLEMAN, November 6.-The people around the
depot here are somewhat excited over the tale told
by Engineer McKensie, who runs one of the pas-
senger trains on the Santa Fe railroad on the Bal
linger division 1t is about this: On lasG Thurs
day afternoon inst as he started to cross the bridge
over Pecan bayou, about two miles from Brown
wood, he and his fireman, I'D. Robinson, saw
something on the bridge which they both took tor
either man with "slicker' on or a woman. AS
soon as he could he stopped the train, he got down
from his engine, went back and searched Tor
what he was sure was dead
body of some one. But after looking carefully for
over twenty minutes and not being able to find
anything, he went back to the engine and came on
10 Ballinger. Though this would not be very re-
markable, and would pass for ghost story, butt
seems as this is not the fret time this has been
seen, for Tom Daily, the hostler, in the Santa
Fe yard here, saw the same thing about year ago,
exactly in the same place as Engineer Mckenzie
saw il last Thursday night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
AssAIII,TING wOMEN.

CmcAGo, November l6--Aaa B. Jurns charged
with assault with intent to kin, was arrigned for
trial before Judge Collins. Of the criminal court,
committed in this city Of crimes. On the evening
of October 2S 1885, he assaulted two lady clerks
employed In commercial agency. Their names
were Mrs. Goode and Miss Walters. The attack
fearfuliy wounded by bnllets from Jurns weapon.
Each lay ut the point OF death In the hospital for
months, but are now able TO attend the trial Jurns
had been employed in the same Office and had been
dischared and attributed his dismissal 20 the lady
clerks, with whom he had previous difficulties.
The trial BIDS fair TO attract good deal OF atten-
tion. Tne day was spent empanelling jury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
GHORu ETOWN.
CoMPLIMENTTO A TENAN-LOCAL
AND PERSONAL.
special Telegtam TO the Statesman.

AND PERSON AL.
Special Telegtam TO the Statesman.
GRoRGErowN, November l5.- Mr.. II. W Yining
showed your reporter acopy of the 80. Louis re
publican containing cable from Dublin, in which
Hon VIM e Gladstone quotes letter to him
from the young Texan lawyer, Mr., v. l. Yinlng,
of Coleman civ, son Of Mr.. Il. W. Niniug, OF this
place. Mr, Winnings letter was concerning the po-
sition Of the people of the south the lrish home
rule measure 1t is certainly complimentary and
OF tile highest kind, for the greatest statesman OK
the day 70 listen to Young lawyer 10 Texas, MT;
Vining is a graduate of the state university, and
was raised in Georgetown. He ia NOW o member
OF the firm of Martin Vining, OF Coleman Clty
PERSONAL.
CAN'T J. G. 8 Morrow, of the popular honse Of
W d Cleveland has been cofAned 10 his nome
for several days with the dengtR. We are glad-
however 20 report him able TO be out to-day.
Mr.. John D, Hughes, son of Judge Hughes, has
retDrnsd from his ranch. anu will spend the win
Ter ia Georgetown The influence OF certain one
OF our belles irresistible, and he had to return
to the scenes of his childhood.
Mrs j. Robertson IS visiting relatives Al
NJ N. K. Batemau left for the Hill city thi:
SberF Ryburn, Of Ellis county, came after
Charlie sawyer, held here for larceny, and re
surn35 withhls bird ON this morning train, Sa"
yer turns ont TO be an extensive crook, ana IL
wanted in Fort Worth, as well as other places'
THE GN FtEND.
Young Mr.. league, working az MS iHIueI ~
on Berry's creek about for miles from the Guy
was tue victim of another gin accident to-day IN
left arm Was caught in the teeth of the gin saw
grinding il to atoms.
HORSE THEFT.
Fred Jackson was jailed here to-day, from Roun'
Rock for theft Of horse.
PERSONAL.
j r. Crozier, of Galveston, is booked at TN
b. n q. hotel
R i. Penn esq and D. G. Smith, esq, mad
a trip to Liberty hill Saturday to DISCUSS equt
before Justice Hurt.
II. %. Brooks esq, Is sick with slow fever;
4 social Gathering will be had at Capt. D Rou
artsop 20 morrow night.
Capt } S. G. Morrow is at home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
BURKE,s WHEREABOUTS.


Special Telegram 70 Tue oJaUesWaH.
SAN ANTONIO, November 16.-Mr. Thomas a
San Antonio business man, is positive that he saw
Burke. the defaulting Galveston treasurer, here on
Sunday, the 7th inst, and spoke to him viii e
stand Nc in front of the opera house. Thomas
saws he knows Burke well, and could not have
been mistaken At that time Burke appeaie1 to be
very nervous. with wild look in his eyes, and
Thomas suspected that he came to San Antonio
for the purpose of either enjoying big spree or OF
getting over one. since the defalcation at Calves
ton was made public Burke has not been seen here
II is supposed that he has either gone to Mexico OF
is in hiding where he is not known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18

stated that the company, which by May. 1887,
would control and operate six thousand miles OF
railway west of the Missouri river, had not enough
of traffic arrangements. They were totally unsat-
isfactory to a company of the Santa Fe's strength
and ENTERPRISE.
The company's capital for the construction OF a
new line was placed at ten million dollars, al
though new road could be built for less. II will
be thirty miles shorter than the present short line
between Chicago and Kansas City, and will pass
cothe, Mo-, and other less important points.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
HERRING A FoRTuNr.

W4BAsU Ind, Sovember 1G.-Samuel CRUDE,
AGED eighty three, residing in Chester township,
t6is county. has gone TO Boerne. Switzerland, 70
secnr ca fortune Of about S63O,OO9. CRUDE grand
9ether came 10 this country in 1852 and settled In
Isncaster pa Two batchelof brothers, the last Of
tbe family in Switzerland died in lSe, leaving
fortune which since then has been awaiting Q
Claimant All trace Of the American brothers
hsyino been lOst. CRUDE read. last wednesday. In
q Swiss newspaper an advertisement asking foI
Information concerning the heirs OF HE grand
father. When he secures the fortune ne Will re-
turn TO America.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
RAILWAY MATTERS.
ALLEGED NEW PROJECT OF THE
SANTA FE.

CHICAGO, November l6.-Messrs G.. W. Smith,
vice-president; j. f Goddard traffic mana"er, and
other officials of the Santa Fe road, arrived here
Yesterday from Topeka to attend a certain meeting
here In an interview with Smith In regard to. the
company's proposed extension TO Chicago from
Kansas City, Smith said that he knew that in GER
tain circles II was claimed that the company was
playing big game of bluff TO deceive other roads
running between Chicago and Kansas City. lie
stated officially that there was no blum about the
transaction; that the company was thoroughly In
rneet and was already at work preparing for the
construction Of new line. The report that the
bonds had already been Issued, Smith said was In
correct, although the matter was being attended "a
in Boston ''-'
As regards the purpose of extension, smith
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
TuRF MATTERs.

CLEVELAND, o., November i6.-The eleventh
congress Of the National Tr0tting association, be-
lovers. breeders and track owners are In attend
ance The chief question TO come before the asso-
caton is action on the report OF the Vail inyestga
ting committee. The acceptance Of the com iiiitee
herald the official decapitaton Of Secretary Vail,
who has many friends among the delegates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
cATTLEM EMS ASSOCIATION.

cmcAeo, November ia meeting Of cattle
growers was held at the board OF trade building TO-
day. and consolidation Of the ~. Louis National
aesociation with the Chicago National association
under one head Of the National Cattle Growers
nssoriati0n was effected and temporary officers
elected After passing resolution OF the old con.
iereuce committee recommending the adoption OF
the constitution, the meeting adjourned subject 70
call VI the president and secfetaries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
MONEY

LOANS NEGOTIATED WILL NE =
GOTIATE LOANS ON iMPhoF S-,IS E0 E0
FARMS AND PASTURE LANDS, ID ~ :,
roMMTssTON: : INTEREST PAfABLh
STNfTAII,Y: CHEAPEST RATES ENbh
I1FFERED IN AUSTIN. CALL On
MCDONALD BUILDING, AUSTIN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
FORT WORTH.
DIED ON THE TRAIN-A SAD ACCl-
DENT.

DENT.
Special Telegram to the statesman.
Fort WORTH, November 16.A sad death oc-
Cured on the eastbound Texas Il Pacific train this
morning, Just as it was entering the railroad yards
About one year ago, Mr.. j. G. Hawthorne, lawyer
of Sparta Ill who had been suffering with lung
disease, passed through this city en- route west in
search Of health. He stopped in Midland, where
he renamed until yesterday, when, discovering
that instead of regaining his lost health, he was
gradually, but surely declining, he started for his
home and people in Sparta, Ill. He took sleeper
when he boarded the train, and was so weak he
was compelled to go to bed at once; Before
reaching this city he OWNED mat
death would soon close his earthly
career, and wrote on letterhead his full name,
with that of his mother, and her address, as fol
lows: 81 c. Hawthorne: Sparta, HIS; mother S
name and address, Mrs. A. Hawthorne, sparta,
Ills, which he placed in his pocket just as the
train pull d into the depot he died. The body was
embalmed and relatives telegraphed.
IL. Il. Mason, peddler, was arrested to-day on a
charge of obtaining forty dollars on forged paper
He discounted a note, signed William Chamber
lain, who is wealthy farmer.
Policemen Erwin and Fnllward, charged by the
mayor with playing pool and fighting, were tried
and acquitted by the council to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
FoTnERINGHAM IN IN.

ST. LoUIs. November 1g.-D s. Fotherln2hain,
Adams exDress messenger, whose car WA robbed
three weeks ago Of money and valuables, amount
Ing 70 40 900 was arTaigned in the criminal court
this morning, charged with grand larceny and &C.
ceptine stolen property. The messenger pleaaed
not guilty t0 the charge. he was Femanded back
10 iail
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
cHARGE ED WITH THEFT

Special Telegram 20 the oIaIeE I1aH' -, c.la
PATTON. November l6.-JeI and Bniotd - 6aiof of
,ssl % Weie arrested on last sunday tor Or tne o
4doo in gold irom AsS ,eo1s Bsaaf for he ne purpose
s pss 4 more evidence 10 the case aud IL nas
o. S os'g9 g1nossibIe I to get any Of the faes 1t
become nc~n however, th9t the The. rGoOsS 90 a:s % %as
connil,..N t,,n iA Sv Mr. Bieham only 10 the ON
nos sg ~ ,5sr tNat they might have better opPor,
t,olte 70 discover the criminals Ihe tba e
LII 10 h. known till next Frds!, Wheh 'ie @
amiping trial viii be neiu
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
TEXARKANA.
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT-FELL UN-
BER THECAKS.

]
DER THE CARS.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TBxAaKAwA, November l6. "A painter by name
Of Tom L .;ey who lives in Carkesyiile, while OF OF
the way mere last night had an accident mat WI
urob,6Iy prove fatai to him When the traiI
Stopped at the trans continental iaaction LaSe9y Key
cot on and walked around some, ana Wnen tht
train started again he went 10 get on but in somt
way slipped and fell across the track. The trail
passed over him cutting his right log entirely on
and crushing bis left up to the thigh lie wa'
brought here and placed in the hospital ana
physician was called but u is thought that re Gao
Ist live. lie was too weak TO stand amputation
ma vile VAS sent after and arrived here tonight
me physicians will consult she desires u thel
will amputate his leg, though they are aifalu ut
will die under The knife. nan
burglar attempted to buTglarize D. ;. M ~
man q residence last night, when Hillman ran al al
ter him and shot him with gun. lhe oQrRin
made his escape and tits not known now pA''il
he is hurt, $3.50. ar +,o s,ot,
lins was closed M by attachment yesterday 10
SS400,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
rAILEp FoR saOo.OOo.

CLEVELAND. November 16.-Cohn, sampIner q
Co, one of the largest gents furnishing goods
manufacturers ia the city, has assigned. Emil
Joseph, Is named AZ assignee, who filed bond IN
the sum OF 100000. The assets OF the firm Il
Sl76,OOO; liabilities, S2OO,OOO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
FIRE AT DURHAM.

RhIgIam. X. G., November i6A hrB originated
At Durham az a. NJ. IN the grocery store Of X X
AtWater, and burned q large part OF The business
DbrtiOn Of the tOun. Loss. e51.DO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
ING PEOPLE

w VT M lNNJ I EOI l. L
can take Simmons Liver Regulator without loss Of
time or danger from exposure, and the system will
be built up aud inyigorated by it, 1t promotes
digsstiou, dissDates sick headache, and gives a
etrong full tone to the system u has no equal as
apreDaratory medicine, and can be safely used in
any sickness II acts gently on the Bowels and Kid
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dorsed BY persons of tne highest character and
selninenee as THE BEST FAMILY MEDICINE
If child has the coli il Is a sure and safe remedy.
NJ will restore strength 70 the Overw0rked father
and relieve the wife from low spirits, headache,
dyspepsia. constipation and like Ills. Genuine
has our z stamp in red on front of wrapper, pre-
pa2sd only by
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18
THE GREAT REGULATOR.

No medicine Is so,
universally used as
Simmons Liver Regn-
latnr. 1t won its way
into every home by
pure, eteriing merit 1t
takes the place of q
doctor aud costly pre-
scriptions. 1t is a
family medicine con
tanning no dangerous
qualities. bnt purely
vegetable; gentle in its
action aad can be safely
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-18

enor Storey said that the people of his county had
been trying for ten years to secure railroad, and
that the people of his county would do all they
could to help out this enterprise if extended south
EAST n;H aiHei h;f; 'ue
three speakers were in favor of more railroad fa-
cilities. The day wound up by grand ball at
Armory hail. which eclipsed anything of the hind
that has been given at Burnet for some time.
Among the distin guished visitors who were in at
tendance were Governor Ireland, Storey, Lubbock,
Walker, Miller, Jno. ID. Mccall, Colonel X. P.
Smith, Captain McClintock, of the Palestine Rifles,
Sergeant Major l. w. Moses, Private Wilson, OF
the Houston Light Guard, and Mr. Sam DeCordova,
of Austin. The music was of the very best, being
furnished by Lombardi's celebrated string band OF
Austin.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-17
Electric Lights.

A company has just been formed in
this city for the establishment OF an
other electric plant, with a capital of at
least S25,0 600, with more at command, if
necessary. The lights used will be the
Edison inCOndescent, which are appli-
cable TO stores, offices, and private resi-
dences.-in fact. any place where gas is
used. The establishment of this plant
Is especially oppOrtune at this time
when the gas company has made itself
obnoxious by its prOfessed reduction.
neutraliZed by corresponding reduc-
ton of discounts. The new electric
light company have already received as
surances OF patronage that puts the en-
terprise beyond an experiment. The
use OF water yower is in contemplation,
and it is assured that the lights will be
in operation within very short time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-17
Reeorder's Court.

William Souter, leaving team alone,
fined 81
w. Alvin, Rufus Draper, Bill Whit
worth, Hay Wan, leaving teams alone.
fined 81 each.
Frank Kirby, being disorderly, dis
missed.
j. II. Frederick, using proiane and
obscene language in barrOom on
COnChO street, S..
Kelly, drunk and down, S..
Miguel JusreZ, drunk and disorderly
fined So.
PanchO Serna. dunk, So.
{. Brandon, carrying pistol, con-
tinued.
j. Manning, drunk, So.