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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
THE POWDERLY STORY.
THE HOME CLUB AND THE ASSAS-
SINATION RUMOR.

New YORK, August 3l.-Members of the now
famous Home club repudiate the dis lOsures as to
the alleged plot to assassnate Grand Master w ork
man Powderly. some enemies of the club are dis
posed TO credit them, and intimate broadly they
are but sample of the dark records Of an unscru-
pulous secret organization. In further explana-
ton of the story, William Brown, an original
member Of the Home club, says the whole animus
of our attack was centered upon X. ID. Layton,
then called grand secretary Of the executive board
of Knights of Labor. He was the Home clubs
bitterest opponent, and we felt If he could be
made TO know that we are In earnest,
he would stop annoying US. Lay ton had Powderly 3
ear and was debating his policy. II kept mp II
would destroy the organization in Brooklyn and
New York. Several tines, notwithstanding, we
opposed Powderly's election at Cleveland; we feel,
as knights, that really he ought to change his
views upon the strike then in force in Glen Cove
starch works; but there was Layton intriguing
against us. know Layton was being followed
about from post TO pillar in this city by couple Of
fellows, who would have surely given him beat
ing If they got chance. They did not propose To
kill him. There was no effort made 10 attack Pow
Derby The story was started by Layton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
WASHINGTON NOTES.
GENERAL JOHNSTON,

WASHINGTON, August 3l.-General Joseph E.
Johnston, commissioner of railroads, returned to
this city this evening from tour of inspection of
subsidized railroads. He looks remarkably we'll,
and to an Associated Press reporter, said that
there was nothing the matter with him except
fatigue from long journey. He declined to say
anything regarding his inspection of railroads be-
fore making his report.
THE APPOINTING POWER.
WASHINGTON, August 30.-The CAPITAL says the
accounting officers of the treasury department are
in some doubt as to what they will do with ac-
counts of certain public officers who have been ap-
pointed by the president since congress adjourned.
They are those whose nominations are not voted
on by the senate and it is understood to be held by
republican senators that section 90 of the tenure of
Office act prevents the re-appointment of aman ap-
pointed to fill vacancy before the late session of
the senate, whose nomination was not acted on
The president has, however, re-appointed q num-
ber of men who were in that condition, 1t is un-
derstood he has examined the law in the case
fully before doing so, and rests his right to make
these appointments upon the last clause of the sec
ond section of the second article of the constitu-
ton, viz: "The president shall have power to
fill all vacancies that may happen curing the re-
cess of the senate by granting commissions which
shall expire at the end of their next session.
The construction put upon the words, "may hap
PEN by the president is understood to give them
the effect of words 'may happen to exist"
meaning by the department OF justice
under several administrations since the
tenure of office act was passed. But some of the
accounting officers of the treasury are not quite
certanit would be safe for them to approve the ac
counts of officers of this class under Section 1872
OF not more than ten years, or fine OF not more
than $1,000 or both, for allowing accounts of per
sons appointed contrary to the provisions of the
tenure of the office act
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BASE BALL.
BALTIMORE, August 81.
CHIEF GERONIMO.

CHICAGO, August 31.-A special from Tombstone
says Gen. Miles received notice from Geronimo TO
have an interview at Barnardino ranch on the from
tier thirtyftve miles south of Tombstone the same
place where Geronimo met Gen. Crook. Gen.
Miles will be there in two or three days. Gero-
nimo, with twenty-one bucks and sixteen squaws,
is at present in close neighborhood of Lawton but
the latter could not hold him If he wanted to leave
Geronimo is at present under a Tag of truce.
gentleman who passed through Tombstone yes
terday spent two days near the chiefs camp, and
says the reports that Geronimo was badly wounded
are false. He is In stcass shape physically and
mentally lie says all the matter with him Is he
is out of ammunition, Geronimo was seated on
rock on the mountain and saw Forsyth hunting
for him at Cuchuta ranch. The effect of Forsyths
march was to prevent raid on Arizona, which
Geronimo admits ne was about TO make. The re-
ports of Geronimo's unconditional surrender to
Lawton ar unfounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
SHOOTS Ac

few days ago ginger cake colored
mulato, who was riding brown horse
and had dog with him, passed along the
road east of the river. When at the
Boland pasture, which is rented by Mrs.
Donohue, he dismonnted, climbed over
the fence, and deliberately shot COW be
longing to Mrs. Donohue. The COW fell
dead, the negro got on his horse and rode
leisurely away. Mrs. s. @. Knott and
some children who were standing close by,
saw the disgraceful act committed, but
did not know the darkey. If 1t is found
out who the man is, he will be severely
dealt with, as he well merits the full pen
atty of the law.
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WAR PREDICTED.
RUMORS OF A GENERAL RISING IN
EUROPE.

New YORK, August 81 1.-The London co correspond
ent of the Times predicts the greatest war of the
century, and that it is close at hand. He says that
al the recent meeting DeGiers earnestly urged Bis
marck to advise Alexander not to return TO Bull
qaria. Bismarck refused and abruptly terminated
the interview. An immense amount of telegraph
ing followed between Berlin. Vienna, London,
Rome and ConstantinOple. Mr. Lascellers, British
consul-general, started post-haste for Sofia
to forestall the Russian prince, DolgarOnki,
who will now probably proceed to Macedonia to
foment discord there. For some time Russian
gold has been pouring into Macedonia, and an up
rising is daily expected 1t is believed England,
Germany and Austria have induced Turkey to con-
sent that Alexander shall extend his rule over
Macedonia This will be followed by Russian
attempt to conquer Bulgaria. which will be resisted
by Turkey, Austria, ROumynia and Servia, Ger
MANY holding aloof and keeping France in check.
The correspondent says the most trusted men In
Englands foreign service, believe war s inc vita
bic. and London newspapers are already sending
war correspondents to Bulgaria
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
AFTER SIX YEARS.
AN OLD WOMAN DIVULGES A HOR-
RIBLE TRAGEDY.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, August 3i.-In October, 1880,
Chris. Berman was murdered with an axe at MS
home, on Jenning street. Last evening Mrs Ber-
man, wife of the murdered man, and Jacob Stein,
meller, her brotherin-lsw, were arrested and
locked up in Jail on a charge Of committing the
crime. A full confession of the murder is now In
the hands of the police made by the mother Of Ber'
mans wife, who is now on her death bed. She Il
an old woman, and was a witness 70 the tragedy
which, che alleges, was committed by her daugh-
ter, aided by Steinmeller. For six years che has
kept the secret, and now old and ready 10 die, she
could not endure the thought of carrying 1t TO her
grave and so told IT, The alleged motive was the
love Of Steinmeller for the victims wife. he ls q
scavenger, and worth from S1O,OOO 70 Sl5,oO. dls
wife is . sister of Mrs. Berman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
KILLING AT BIG SPRINGS.


BIG Springs, August 3l.-Daniel Lindsey, one of
the proprietors of the Eureka saloon, a place of
questionable repute met his death last night at the
hands of his business partner, Sam Abbott. Lind
sey, who was intoxicated, in company with apros-
endeavored to prevent him from taking the woman
into the honse, Lindsey then made an assault on
Abbott. After being knocked down Abbott drew a
revolver and fired two Shots which took effect one
in the mouth and the other in the breast, causing
the almost instant death of the assailant The lat
ter staggered out of the door and fell into the
of Sheriff Derling, who arrived at that time. Alb
bott made his escape during the confusion, and is
still at large.
Lindsey was about 2S years old and a native of
Memphis, Tenn. His father arrived yesterday on
visit to his son, and intended TO take him home
cided to bury the remains here, which was done
this afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
STARVING FISHERMEN.

CHICAGO, August 3i.-The Daily News special
from Halifax, N. s., Gays reliable reports from
New Foundland are 10 the effect that there are nc
dsh north Of ". Johns worth speaking Of, and
fishing generally in the northern districts Of the
islands IL next 70 q total failure. The people, con
sequenty, are In a state OF desttution nnheard OF
before at this early season of .he year-large mum
bers of them having abandoned fishing a. a hope
less failure. In White bay, especially, aad in GER
tain parts Of Green bay the fishing population are
already seeking relief. The outlook s exceedingly
gloomy. Fishing on the French shore from Gri
quet is pretty good but poor along the east coast
averaging from ten 10 fifteen quintals per man for
hook and line, and twenty four for traps. Much
destitution exists on the French coast.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
THINGS AT BURNET.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
BURNET, August 81 Cotton is beginning to
come in slowly We have larger acreage and
there will be more cotton in the county than last
year.
School opens next Monday with Professor Rus
sell as principal.
Burnet is ahead in sending aid to the drouth
sufferers. She has raised about S4OO. A. FL. Hol-
loway, one of the most enterprsing and liberal
men of west Texas, subscribed Sl00
We have had fine rains lately and grass is look
inr oil
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
WAXAHACHIE.
OF THE WELLBORN,
GIBBS AND BECKHAM CLANS.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

WAxAHAcHIE, August 81 Probably the most
exciting political contest in the state this year has
opened, and wire pulling has begun and plans are
being laid. Forty out of the eghtyseven delegates,
with Beckham and Gibbs, are now here. Wellborn
is exp cted in the morning. Caucnses of the
friends of the three candidates are being held
with closed doors, the most rigid secrecy being
observed. The Beckham men are the most conf
dent from the fact that the breach between Gibbs
and Wellborn cannot be bridged, and the feeling
between the two grows more bitter hourly. The
first fight will probably be decisive, and will be
that the result of this settles the whole question.
w. G. Sterrett, of the Dallas Times, and W. L.
Malone, of the Fort Worth Gazette, are here in
the interests of Gibbs and Beckham, respectively
AS an evidence of the bitter feeling, Gibbs
and Wellborn man had not been in the city a
half hour until they had set-to.
The convention opens at noon tomorrow.
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CUT TO PIECES.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

SAN SABA, August 31.--P. S. Starks has just ar
rived from Sellman's rancho and reports the kill
ing gof Thomas Sellman, large cattle and sheep
owner on the Mccullough line about twenty five
mil west of this place. He was killed at one of
tile gates this side of Selman Brothers pasture
arose from the fact that the gates near Fosters
residence had been left open often of late and the
gate had been closed up. The trouble grew out of
it. Sellman was cut almost to pieces with knife
lie was from Maryland and has been in this state
for several years and has a wife and family, who
are now on a visit at hico, Hamilton county, and
are relations of Judge j. 7. Nugent, of that dis
trict.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02

BERLIN, August 3l-The correspondent of the
Tagbatt, at Fianzensbad, had an interview with
NJ. DeGiers, in which the Russian foreign minister
stated he would return to ST. Petersburg September
ference with Bismarck Nothing final had been de
cded with regard to Bulgaria, in his recent inter
view with the German chancellor, as twas not
known then Prince Alexander would return to
Sofia DeGers said he did not know what the
czars present intentions we're, but was sure Russia
would not occupy Bulgaria while the country " as
tranquil Russia's position would be very delicate
and critical, should Prince Alexander insist upon
the execution of the men who led the conspiracy
against him. NJ DeGers spoke in condemnation
Of Prince AleXander's course, and aluding to Eng
lands action, said she used everything that came
within her reach as an instrument against Russia
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
sTABBING AND CUTTING.

SUtCIdI IFIpITHIII
GREENvILLE, August The town of addo
Mills was greatly confused yesterday over a ee-
rious difficulty which arose between two men
George Williams and William Russell, employed
on the Missouri Pacific extension. Both men were
intoxicated, and just how the quarrel originated,
or what it was about could not be learned. But,
however, Williams was badly stabbed, but will re-
cover. Russell received two shots that may result
fatally.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
MEXICAN CAVALRY.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

LAREDO, August 30 From reliable information
received it Ia learned that there are stationed at FL
Pan, Mexico, one company of cavalry and six
Kickapoo scouts, and from there along the Rio
Grande are stationed about 1000 cavalry. The
trrops have orders to guard the border and to
watch the movements on the Texas side. Much
comment is made here on the fact of the unpro-
tected condition of our border.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
EXpoRTs or DRY GOODS.

New YORK, August 3l.-Exports of domestic
cottons for the past week were 6,70s packages,
making for the expiration of one year total OF
l6S, 1893 packages, compared with lb0,3l6 same time
last year, Ill AIS In 1884 and ll2,66S In 1888. At
jobbing hands there was very good demand,
while of agents orders for and duplicate selec
tons in connection with deliveries and old engage
ments have returned large total sales.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
LAMPASAS,
A HOTEL MAN ACCIDENTALLY
SHOT AND KILLED.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
LAsnAsAs, August 30.This community was
shocked by very sad accident early tnie morning
Col. D. s Darrow, the popular proprietor OF
the Globe hotel suspectng burglars in the kitchen
of his large establishment proceeded there at about
A. M TO Investigate, attended by two of his ser
wants Mr. j. T. McCardale waiter and one of
the party, was armed with Winchester rifle Re
tulniDg from the kitchen to the hotel office, Nc
Cardaie, Immediately in the rear OF col. barrow,
remarked that the rifle was not loaded otherwise
unit for use, at the same time manipulating the
piece, when suddenly the rifle was discharged send
ing bullet through the body of Col. Darrow, en-,
coming out near the naval. The doctors were
sommoned at once, and declared his case hopeless;
The unfortunate man rapidly sank, and oreathed
his last at 3:0P m.
Col Darrow, formerly of Waco, was IS years
old, and prominent hotel man. He leaves wife
and one child. His remains will be inferred here
to-Iporrow pending transfer to Cold Springs,
Mich. The Globe hotel OF this city is being con
tinued under the management Of W. D. Moring.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
ESCAPED CONVICTs.
THE MURDERER OF FJAILER ADAlR
BEING PURSU ED.

Special Telegram 20 the Statesman.
GREENvILLE, August 30.-The German, Lewis
PHILIPPE, who stood by aud saw Smith, the horse
thief fatally cut Deputy Sheriff AGair, was caught
in the suburbs of GTeenville, late this afternoon.
lie was sentenced to five years for horse stealing
Instead of holding Adair while Smith was doing
mis- bloody work he ran away, and when he got
about twelve miles from town, hired to farmer to
help drive cattle to water at Greenyille railway
pool.
L. II. Green, the dutchmau, is again behind the
bars.
Smith is still being pursued, and was last heard
from to-day in Hopkins county. Yet on foot and
unarmed. The snerif says it is only question OF
time with him, as they will pursue him until they
get him. johnson came in at 10 q, M and sur
rendered TO the city authorities, and in default of
two hundred and fifty dollars bond, was put in
jail Adair was still living at six O'Clock this after
neon, bnt in hopeless condition. He WIS shot
with Colt thirty eight caber pistol one ball tax
ing effect in the left temple one in the saoulder
aud one in the stomach. The latter is the fatal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
ROUND ROCK.
NOTES FROM A LIVE COUNTRY
TOWN

IOM y.
Special Telegram 10 the Statesman.
RouND Rock. August 30.-Round Rock released
iteelf from the burden of o corporation to-day and
py vote OF AZ to decided 60 cast off its city hab-
iments and resume those of ali unincorporated
place, and with them to enjoy fully good govern
ment at smaller expense. The city WAS out of
debt, but the expenses bore too heavily upon her
citizens and DID too little good for the outlsy.
Business is opening up, and cotton is coming in
freely. The three gins In new and old Round
Rock are kept bnsy baling the staple. Old Round
Rock is on big boom, Mayo q Black, who run the
principal store there and keep the largest and best
stock IN the county, having secured the trade of the
Farmers Alliance
The presence of large numbers of farmers and
the streets crowded with wagons makes things look
lively
The recent rains, accompanied ever as they were
by high Winds have done vastly more good than
harm and the yield Of cotton will reach all of one
half bale to the acre in this neghborhood, and, in
fact. throughout Williamson county generally.
The oat crop has been marketed at exceptionally
good figures, bringing from Ks TO 50 cents bushel
the greater part of at the higher glres, and, as
in this portion of the county oats grow very pro-
ILLEGALLY, the result bas been felt by the farmers
very generally.
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DEATH OF AN OLD EDITOR.
parial Tplauram tO the Statesman

of the oldest residents of San Antonio, aged 81
years, who came TO Texas with the first German
colony, died very suddenly last night from as.
thematic troubles. His body was discovered dead
on the floor at his home this morning. Justice
Crawford held an inquest this morning, and de-
termined that lie come to his death from natural
causes. Schmidt was at one time journalist of
some ability the Erie Presse of this city. Like
all newspaper men, he was held down by poverty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
FOREIGN NEWS
LATEST ASPECT OFTHEBUL-
GARIAN QUESTION
GERMANY.
FAIRS IN IRELAND--EURO-
PEAN FLASHES.
ROUMANIA.
TIE PRINCE AT rrEnNoyA.

TIERNovA, August 3l.-Prince Alexander's
Journey here, from Sistova, was a series of ova
tons. The people, headed by the priests focked
TO the different points of the road and professions
greeted the prince with joyous shouts of welcome
A large crowd left Tiernova tn meet the prince at
point five miles distant, and escorted him into
the town amid great enthusiasm. An address
of welcome was presented on behalf Of the popu-
lace, and in reply Prince Alexander congratulated
Tiernova upon having commenced the counter rev.
olution in his favor. II is now said Prince AltX-
ander will probably proceed to Phillipopolis to-
daV
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RAN ON A WIRE FENCE,
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

DPeVIHI Ie1eEIaHT 10 1Ho DVaVeSHIdn'
SAN ANGELO, August 3O.-At o'clock this morn
ing the driver of the mail coach from San Angelo
to Ballinger returned to San Angelo afoot, and re-
ported that four miles from San Angelo his team
ran into wire fence, on which the leaders were SO
badly cut that they bled to death. The wheelers
ran over the team of the military escort, which
broke the wagon tongue, and ran off with the fore
wheels K. B. Kennau went in buggy to the
scene of the wreck for the purpose of conveying
the mail to Ballinger
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A NICE LITTLE TOWN.
GRANGER, WILLIAMSON COUNTY,
AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Special Telegram to the Statesman
GRANGER, August 81. - Granger, williamson
county is on quite little business boom. The
SOUND of the hammer is constantly heard. New
buildings are going up on all sides, principally
dwelings for the various merchants doing business
bere. ". r. Walton. one Of tine new and Ieading
merchants of the place, is putting up q handsome
5000 residence Sam Estey another, at less cost
but neat withsl, and there are a dozen more
building.
W r. Walton, formerly Of Davilla has built
lasge storehOuse and stocked il with merchandise.
Farmer also Of Dayila, has moved here and built
hIm storehOu Sc and neat dwelling.
The older merchants, benson lS Hallenbeek, Wy
man & Easily Bell, keeder & MacHorse,
ana Strayhom Faubion are al doing a
thriving business. McGee's new livery stable is
well provided, and be is kept busy. The black
smiths and carpenters have no end Of work to do.
Camps drug store is neat little establishment,
and well kept The Little Hotel is one of the
many In small towns in Texas where the travellers
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SAN MARCOS.
PROSP ECTS OF THE COTTON CROP
NEW PROJECT,
Snacial Jeleoram to the Statesman.

opVNIaI IVIVgIdII 10 UII0 JVA'17II1uI
SAN MARCOS, Tex, August 3O.-About 100 bales
o. cotton were brought in town to-day We learn
from farmers that cotton ls recovering rapidly
from the effects of the storm, putting on new
squares Most all claim fair crop, ii the frost
holds off until the 18th of November which will
be eighty-fye days; that it is forty-hye days from
the bloom TO the open cotton, leaving forty day to
grow and put on squares and bloom. Light
showers fell in the country this morning.
A teachers home association was formed this
morning composed of teachers, for the purpose of
Duildi a teachers home on Assembly Hill, There
are 300 teachers in the state, and each one Will be
asked TO contribute 81. If $4,000 are raisad, the
building will be ready next summer, which will
accomin Odate about seyenty-fye teachers. Prof
Crow, Of Galveston, was unanimously elected
president; Miss Mary Nibbocl, of Tyler, secretary:
Prof. Shipman, of this place, treasurer Prof.
of Burnett compose the executive committee
Quite a crowd of young people were down from
Austin Saturday morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
GERMANY Y.
GERMANY AND BULGARIA.

BERLIN, August 3l.-The North German Gazette
reiterates that Germany has no interest whatever
in Bulgaria. 1t says tits not worth while to keep
single German soldier under arms on account of
Bulgaria. The necessity for the German arma-
mems is due to France. Every French newspaper,
the Gazette says, proves that France is making
rapid preparations to fight; that financial sacrifices
are being made to raise the efficiency of her army.
Germany must always keep her eyes fixed upon
France.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02

IRELAND.
NOTIFYING THE GENERAL.

DUBLIN, August. 3I.-The Killarney branch Of
the national league has notified General Sir Red
sbe assistance, II the sole object of his mission
in Kerry is to suppress crime and outrage. II,
however, his mission s to serve the landlords, col
lect rents or assist at evictions, he must depend
upon his own resources.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-09-02
EXCELSIOR GEYsER.

CNYABAR, Montana, August 31.-Excelsior gey-
ser in Yellowstone park, the most powerful gey-
ser in the world, suddenly broke out at 3 O'Clock
Friday evening and continued to play for over
twenty-four hours. The excelsior had been In a
tate ofquetude for over four years prior TO this.