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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
HOW HE MANAGED TO CATCH THE
FEATURES so CORRECTLY.

The Hon. Francis Fitzmahl "a dstin-
guished amateur -"Then you don't think
my Tsraelites Crossing the Red Sea- too
awfully silly, Lady Blanche?"
Lady Blanche sob, dear, no! The way
you've caught the various types of the
Hebrew features is wonderful imply
wonderful. How did you manage it?"
The Hon. F. F F.-"Quite easily. Got all
the money lenders know to give me. sit
tings. And really the fellows seemed
quite hattered, don't you know"
Lady Blanche Really? Then do come
up and have breakfast with us tomorrow.
Bring your sketch-book, and stop the day
if you care to. Pas going to have an in
terview with half cozer money lenders,
He'll be most happy to introduce you to
them. You are certain to get some valu-
able hints as to facial expression. Now
do come. We shall expect you. Ta-ta.'
London Fun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
GENERAL MANAGER wHEELoCK.

New ORLEANS, March 3e.-General Manager
WheeioCll, of the New Orleans division of the
Texas Pacific railway, telegraphed from Marshall
Texas to the master mechanic, in charge of the
shops at GouldsbOro, Louisiana, as olows:
There will be number Of mechanics here
more than We can give employment to. If you
need any let me know what kind and | will send
them. lease inform all persons that our shops
are to be conducted in the interests of the receivers
as Officers of the Uxited States court and the rules
otter organization, will not be permitted to cut any
figure IN conducting the business of this COMPANY
Any ylnau not willing to accept this p"oviso must
quit the service at once
The engine in the machine shops at Gouldsboro
is again running. Some of the strikers eeem dis
posed 60 resume work, while others are determined
TO fight it out Twelve deputy United states mar
shaa are there with instructions to protect the
property of the company and prevent interference
with the employees
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

RANGER, Texas, March 30.-Abuut five o'clock
this afternoon serious shooting affray occurred
here between j. T. Hodges and Robert Richardson,
proprietors of the Rock saloon, and Frank and
killed instantly, and Frank and Vint Bryan both
mOrtally wounded At six p. IN. both were re-
ported dying. Richard Richardson, brother of
Robert Richardson who was killed, was wounded
in the left arm. Hodges, after discharging his re
volvers, mounted horse and made his escape. 1t
is not known whether Hodges is wounded or not
Officers are in hot pursuit. Great excitement pre-
walls. The trouble grew out of dispute about q
debt of seventy cents. Hard feelings had existed
between the parties for long time and terminated
in the shooting affray as above.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
THE MODEL OF AN ACCOMMODATING
MAN,

Solomon Isaac is young Jewish mer-
chant of Austin, who, however, does not
care much for business. He is engaged to
one of the Schaumburg girls. Nose
Schaumburg, his prospective father-in-law
is very orthodox, while his son-in-law is
what is called reformed Israelite, that is,
he doesn't believe in anything.
Solomon" said Nose, II gives dot
Rachel teryenty tousand tollars ven you
vas married, but ven you promises me to
close up your store dot Chewish Sabbath
on, gives dot Rachel thirty tousand toll
lars"
Solomon was silent for a moment
and then he said to his prospective father
in-law.
81 dells you vat. You gives dot Rache
fifty tousand dollars and / don't open my
store no more at all, at all, sho0st dakes
it easy."-Texas Siftings.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
MATTERS AT MARSHALL.
Special Telegram to the Statesman,

MARsHALL March 30-The condition of the
strike is not assuring. The Could -Powderly ar
rangement is not accepted and the Powderly order
to resume work on the Missouri Pacific is not
obeyed here by the the knights. A few of the old
employees, skilled workmen have applied for work
and were directed to commence work April l..
There is surplus of unskilled labor, but first
class workmen in the machinery department are
evidently in meagre shape. The chop officials as
workmen to run all the machinery they desire at
present.
The State vs.. j, v Adare, for the killing of John
Crowder, being set for to-day, was called, and the
State announced ready The defense asked until
to morrow at the opening of court to announce.
The request was granted The case of the knights,
whose trial was to be had in jefferson yesterday,
was postponed, and the men held in one hundred
dollars on their own recognizance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
THE FRUIT PROSPECT.
THE PEACH CROP IN VARIOUS
STATES.

ST, LcUIs, March 30.-The Rural World will pub
lish tomorrow $50 reports in reply to circulars
sent out to the principal fruit shipping points in
Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee Mssis-
sippi, Alabama, Texas and Georgia, from which it
ie clear that Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky will
have no peaches Tennessee may have half crop,
and Kansas about the same whilst Mississippi and
northern Texas report but very slight injury Ala
balna and Louisiana will have the usual peach and
small fruit supply, while Arkansas and Tennessee
viii mot have one half crop of strawberr es, ow-
ing to the drouth of last summer. Illinois, Mis-
sonri and Kentucky will have an average of small
fruits The season Is reported backward at all
points. The vegetable supply and general pros.
poets are equal to those of any former years in the
further reduce the peach supply in the south
April frosts generally infict more or less injury
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
STRIKERS sen NTENCED.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

opecldl lelegraln 10 the Statesman.
. PALESTINE, March 30.--A numSer of freights
have come in and gone out to-day w,th no appear
ance of desire, on the part of any enc, to inter
fere 1t is understood of the striA ars will re-
sumo work until the difficulty between oowderly
aud Irons is settled and they notified officially
to resume work.
Judge Williams sentence of the parties charged
with contempt in violating the Missouri Pa ific
injunction, was rendered as follows, this morn
ing:
X. f. Marshall, sixty dars in the county jail
Hamp Dorsey colored, thirty days in Jail.
William Brazeae, fined $40 and costs on plea of
guilty and promise of good behavior in the fut re-
j. A. BRIGGS, plea of guilty; condemned to pay
costs, and promise of good behavior
There was no disposition on the part Of the pros
ecution to press for rigid sentences
The citizens posse has been disbanded indef-
nitely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
MuRDERIN THE TERRITORY.

FORT SMITH, March 30.-Another Indian Terrific
ry murder was com,hitted yesterday near Choctaw
station, Cherokee nation, and J. f. Richardson,
other brave officer, killed while attempting to ar
rest desperate. Richardson has been deputy
marshal for the western district of Arkansas since
September, and short time ago arrested Bill
Pigeon, notorious outlaw, for the murder of
Joseph Rogers four years ago. Richardson left
Pigeon with posse and W mt to make another ar
rest, and while away Pigeon escaped. Richardson
again attempted Pigeons arrest saying as he start
ed out: 81 am afraid Pigeon will kill me or will
have to kill him, for he will resist till death" ="
Marshal Carol telegraphed Richardson's posse to
bring the remains to Fort Smith to deceaseds wife
Every effort will be made to capture the murderer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
WARRANTS AGAINST STRIKERS.

ST. LOUIS, March 29.-The strikers have re-
ceved no specific instructions as yet in regerd to
resuming work, but they say it will be impossible
for them to return to work before Wednesday
morning
Warrants were sworn out this morning at the
cihc road against j j. McGarry, Judge advocate of
district assembly No 101, c. NJ Chase and man
named Burdette, under the general charge OF tel
oRy, but for the specific Offense of obstructing
COMPANY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
ALVARAD0.
THREE HUNDRED STRIKERS
CONGREG ATE BUT ARE
BAFFLED.
DREADFUL AND BLOODY TRAGEDY
AT RANG GER-FOCRMEN SHOT
-TENAS ITEMS.
JIM COURTWRIGHT WAS THERE.
Sneclal Ielenram To the Sfarnaman

ALNARADo Marcn 30.-About | o'clock the men
began to assemble at the Missuuri-Paciic yards and
we're present when the south-bound passenger.
wsich was about eight hours late, arrived. Imme-
dialrly upon the arrival of the passenger freight
pulled out for the north in the presence of ali the
knights of Labor, who offered no resistance Col
Jim Courtwright and five United States marshals
are here, also, Captain Boyd. the sheriff. and tif-
teen deputies When the freight had been gone
about twenty minutes few men boarded an en-
CINE and started in pursuit A posse of deputies
went to Grandyiew to meet the incoming freight
Switching is going on in the yards, and Every car
will be moved The Knights of Labor are embar-
rassed, and do not know how to proceed next At
o'clock freight arrived from the south
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
EFFECT OF THE NORTHER.
pecial Telegram to the State ,man,

KYLE, March 30-The norther last night did net
bring any frost, but owing to the wind that pre-
vailed, was severe enough to injure young cotton
and fruit very materially. Corn was injured but
slightly
The alarm of fire brought out the fire laddies for
the first time since their organization but the fire
proved to be nothing than falling SCOT in the
kitchen of Mr.. r. W. Hubbard's residence. Con-
sidering this is their first trial. the laddies got
there in good shape.
Everybody is rejoiced over the report that the
strike has about ended and our citizens, almost
to unit, endorse the action Mr.. Hoxie has pur
sued since the strike was inaugurated. All of our
merchants are needing goods badly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
FOREIGN.
SUPPRESSION OF BELGIAN
STRIKE TROUBLES BY
MILITARY FORCE.
TEN MEN KILLED BY A POWDER
EXPLOSION IN THEPAN-
ANA CANAL.
ENGLAND.
GLAnsrnNE's STATEMENT.

GLADSTONE STATEMENT.
LONDON March 30-Mr. Gladstones statement
in the house last night heard in dead silence,
which was broken only at intervals by the cheers
of the Parnel ite members 1t is stated that the
earls of Cork and kenmeare and Messrs Heneage
and Ceilings will join Mr., Chamberlain. The
national liberal federation will hold a meeting dur
ing the Easter recess, when strong effort will be
made to avert a disruption of the federal union.
here to 1'bamharIs;n Tbe conserye,ives ara IN IN
bilant over the dissensons in the liberal ranks.
THE PARIS BoURsE.
LONDON, March 29.-Paris adyices quote three
per cents at 80 francs, two centimes for account.
Market fiat, owing to the attitude of Greece re-
specing the eastern question: and the nature of the
recent speech of Prince Bismarck in the reichstag
in reference to socialism in Europe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
STEAGALL GUILTY.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
HENRIETTA, March 3O-A. A. Steagall was to-day
found guilty Of murder in the first degree. Stea-
gall lived in incest five years with his daughter,
and murdered her infant, the mother dying, as 10
stated, from neglect. Steagall, some two months
ago, was taken from jail by mob and hanged un-
conscious. His life was saved by the sheriff. 1t
is now believed ne will be permitted to jump into
death according to law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
PATENTS GRANTED.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Texas, bearing date March %,
1886, and reported expressly for The
STATESMAN by Louis Baggs & Co., mechan-
ical experts and solicitors of patents,
Washington, d. G. Advice Pree.
T. N. Carrico, San Antonio, apparatus
for use in dry out-houses; 338,4S0.
j. G. Farby, Hearne, cotton chopper;
1926.
W. v. Kay, Belton, manufacture of oil
cake; 1885, $50.
Albert Wilhelm, Pleasant Hill, pillow;
338. 1925.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
FRANCE.
REBELLION AGAINST THE FRENCH.

PARIS, March 30-Advices from st Louis state
French authority, have resorted to open warfare
In the recent alta the rebels killed nine French
soldiers and wounded thirty-two. Reinforcements
for the colony are being rapidly fitted out at Touon
RELIEVING THE POOR.
PARIS, March 30.-President Grevy has signed
decree raising the fund for relief of the poor, TO
S7500,0O0 making it larger than ever before.
RENTEs FALLEN.
PARIS, March 80, 3:30 p. m-The per cent rentes
have fallen. The market is flat owing to the strike
of the miners at Decazeville having becom, gen
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01

Arrangements for decorating Genera
Grants tomb 'on next Decoration day are
already under way in Brooklyn. II ia
the intention to have Grand Army posts
outside Of New York city and Brooklyn
that are named after him to take part in
the ceremonies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
SHOT THROUGH THE WINDOW.
Special Telegram TO The Statesman.

QUEEN CITY, March 30.-Rev. Jim Long, color
ed, was killed last night at jumbo about six miles
east of here. He was shot through the window
with shotgun, supposed to be in the hands of his
step-son Though he was killed before bedtime
his wife did not give the alarm till this morn
ing She is supposed to be implicated in the kill
ing No arrests have been made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
STRIKERS RETURNING TO WORK.

bppCIHI Telegram 10 The STATESMAN.
BIG SPRINGS, Tex, March 30.-Seyeral striking
mechanics returned to work in the shops at this
place this morning. In an interview with Super
intendent l.. L. Veller he stated that many strik-
ers were returning along the road Both roadmas-
ters the second and third districts report full
forces, and ask that no more men be sent them.
The bridge and section men at Colorado City also
resumed work this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
AN ACCIDENT.

A FALL THROUGH A BRIDGE.
Some time Monday a man, whose name
could not be learned last night, was
brought to the city on a hand car over
the Austin & Northwestern railroad. He
was, it is said fatally injured by fall
from bridge on the said road. No par
ticulars could be learned lastnight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
THE COAL NINE STRIKE.

PIEDMONT, w V, March 29-The miners strike in
the surrounding BituminOus coal fields is assuming
serious aspect. All the minors tomorrow, will be
paid of and discharged. Besides the thousands of
miners idle several hundred railroad men here are
idle. The loss in this immediate vicinity in wages
is ten thousand dollars a day. Foreign labor will
probably be introduced by the mine owners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
SITUATION AT DENISON.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

DENIsoN, March 30.-The strike situation is
gradually becoming less troublesome. Freight
trains are running both in and out of Denson, and
some of our business men have received goods
that were delayed along the road, The strikers
order to do 80 has been received here. The guards
at the shops and yards have been reinforced to-
night, and they are prepared to meet the most vi
olent outbreak, should any occur. No train from
st. Louis came tonight, it being abandoLed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
TERRIFIC TORNADO.
THE STORM IN THE HELENA SEC.
TION.

HELENA, Ark, March 30--A tornado OF unusual
velocity swept through this section last evening,
doing considerable damage in this city. The At
lantic beer garden was blown down and on to the
roof of a one-story frame house adjoining, crush
ing through the roof and setting fire TO It from
cooking stove BY great effort the fire was extin-
of the Pleuro house and other large buildings, rem
nants of the late fire, were thrown TO the ground.
The coal fleet swept ont into the river, and the
distress signals of the boats added to the con
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
THEwARASH ROAD.

ST. LOUIS, March 29.--About o'clock this after
noon three crowds of strikers left the Relay depot
and went to the yards of the Ohio q Mississippi
and the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy roads, and
to the National stock yards, and killed an engine
at each place. The Wabash road started out train
of freight cars at 2:30 p. IN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
WANTED AT AUSTIN.

NJtVIdI ItItEI dIH 70 tIIV pIuVosHIdN
SAN ANTONIO, March 3O.-David J. Brady was
arrested at noon to-day by Deputy Sheriff James
Van Ripper, on capias from Travis county, and
lodged in Jail. Brady is wanted at Austin on two
charges of embezzlement and one for swindling.
He is not 10 years of age. The prisoner came to
San Antonio, AID enlisted in The army about two
weeks ago. lie will be taken to Austin tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
SECRETARY MANNrNG's coND1T1o,

WAsHiNGToN, March 3o.-"There is nothing new
to report in Secretary Manning's case, said Dr.
Lincoln at II O'Clock this morning. "He Is about
the same as Yesterday. He lost no ground and
tedious. In all probability it will be some time
before any marked improvement takes place | do
not expect it at least. Neither of the physicians
spoke ss encouragingy as they did yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
WORKioF A MOB.

VICKsBURG, Miss, March 29-An armed mob
visited the Jail at 10 O'Clock this morning, and,
after battering down the doors, took possession of
Fred Vilerosa, the Italian charged with rape The
man was taken to tree in front of the Jail and
hanged
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
POWDER EXPLOSION.

PANAMA. March 30-A great powder explosion
occurred on the Cuebra river section of the Inter
ocean canal yesterday. Fifteen thousand Kilograms
exploded, killing ten men and seriously wounding
forty more.
The exciten 1t occasioned by the violent sup
preston of the Star and Herald still continues.
Forty eight hours have elapsed since the American
consul filed his protest, but no notice has been
taken of it so far by the authorities Public opinion
supports the consul, while the lawyers declare tho
act unlawful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
TIE MATCH OFE.

BosToN. March SO.-The S3,OOO sculling match
between Hanlan and Ross scheduled for June q,
at Lachine, is understood to be of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
GALVESTON MARINE.
CpArial Talaeram IN the Statasman

GALVESTON, March 29.-Cleared Schoone
Susie Ii. Davidson, Wilmington, Del. Sailed
Barks Mersey Rome, and j. II. McLaven, Liver
pool brig Fran, Cork.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01

T OANS NEG0TIATED-will negotiate loezs
IL on improved farms and pasture lands. NO
commission: interest payable annually; cheapest
rates ever offered In Austin Call on II. II. Chill
ders, Mcdonald building, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01

fusion. The Phillip county cou~t house was un-
rooted and stripped of its window blinds Glass
doors and windows were smashed into shells, The
o.rection of the tornado was from west to east
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01

T IINSTRAYED--By Andrew Hamilton, before b. G.
III Brown, J. r. r. c., February %, 1886, two bay
horses, one about 10 or IA hands high, branded [.
on right shoulder, about 10 or ~ years old; the
other branded on eft hip and about Is years old.
Appraised at $50. FRANK BR6wN,
Clerk G. @. T. @.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01

BRUssELs, March 30.-Quiet has not only been
restored at Chartero but the strikers are generally
returning to work. A mob of strikers entered
Tournay this morning, making noisy demonstra-
tons, but they withdrew when they found the
town thoroughly guarded by gen d'armes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01

You can buy more boots and shoes for
less money at James Martins, than you
can anywhere else in Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
BELGIUM.
PEACE RESTORED.

PEACE RESTORED.
BRUSSELS, March 30.-Advces from Liege say
quiet has been restored there.
THE SITUATION THREATENING.
BRUSSELS, March 30.-The situation created by
the strikers remains threatening. At Fournay
and elsewhere throughout Belgium quiet pre-
vails
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01

Best and cheapest boots and szoes in
Austinat James Martins.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
PANAMA.
NEWSPAPER SUSPENDED,

PANAMA, March 29.-The Star and. Herald pub-
lished fly sheet to the public to-day giving details
of the causes leading to the euspenion of that
journal. The damages caused by the suspension
are estimated at over $3.50 900,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
GREECE

coNFIscArIoN OF CHURCH PROPERTY.
ATHENS, March S0,It is stated that the govern
ment will submit to parliament measure prOvid
ing fora compulsory loan and for coniiscation of
lands.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
w WASHINGTON NOTES.
MANNING RETTER.

WAsHfNGToN, March 20.-Secretary Mannings
physciaUs did not make the usual early call this
morning. but made inquiries and gave directions
by telephone. At 1890 the doctors arrived togeth-
er. and immediately went up to the sick room.
Half an hour later they came down, and reported
the eecreCary decidedly better "Iie had a good
night, aid DR.. Lincoln and is really much i'm
proved, though of course he is not out of danger
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
EX-GOVERNOR SHELDON.

Special Telegram 20 lne oIale5man
Big SPRINGS March Ex-Governor l.. A. Shell
don and family, accompanied by son of ex-Presi-
dent Garfield, passed through this evening, route
to El Paso.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01
THE GREEK CHAMBER.

ATHENS, March 29--The chamber of deputies
has been summoned to assemble in order to grant
credit 70 the government, all efforts to obtain a
loan having failed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-01

! LUIS, March Notwithstanding tbs an
bce nent made by Governor Ogleaby, tf Hi
}, that he did not consider the cond itiOI OF af-
8 10 East st. Louis serious enough to 'earrant
5suing Of orders calling out the militia ne YER
"a Adintant- General Vance has tele grsphed
y Springfield 70 Captain Wells, Cor lpsny 8,