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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
STORM ON THE SLOPE.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE
GALE ON THE PACIFIC COAST.

SAN Francisco, January 23.-The steamer Oriz-
aba arrived to-day from Los Angeles, and brings de-
tails of the devastation produced by the STORM in
that city andtytcihity. The rains OF SUNDAY, Mon
day and Tuesdsy were reinforced by a cloud-burst
in san Fernando, valley, on the last named day.
and the Los Angeles liver, almost without warning,
became a raging torrent and soon flooded the
southern part of the centre of the town. The
water also covered 1900 acres Of orchard and
vineyards, and rose two feet highei than the flood
of February, 1884. Over fifty houses were wasked
away or completely wrecked. Every bridge across
dreds of feet of track of the southern Pacific and
local railroads; telegraph poles were included in
the general destruction and for three days the city
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
SERVED HIM RIGHT.
TWO SISTERS PUNISH A RASCAL
FOR AN INSULT.

BRowNwoop, Tex, January 2l.-lt is reported
that prominent young man of fine family connec-
ton, who has a wife and interesting family, was
horsewhipped at his home this morning about
o'clock by two women, who gave as reason for
doing that the young man had last night caused
the younger sister, aged about IL years, to become
drunk ON beer and taking advantage of her help
less condition, became too intimate with her. As
soon a. the girl returned home, which was about
O'Clock this morning, and reported what had been
home to horsewhip him. They then told his wife
why they had done so, and left Through respect
for their families We will not give the names of
any of the parties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
AN OLD MAN SUICIDES.
Special II Telegram to The Statesman.

SUNSET, Texas, January 21.-An old gentleman
named Price, S3 years Of age, committed suicide, at
the residence of his son-inaw, near here, yester-
day, by shooting himself through the head with a
rifle, during the absence of the family from home;
Surrounding circumstances indicate that the old
gentleman deliberately planned his self destruc-
length of his body, and, sitting down on the floor,
he cooked the gun, placed it in position, and then
sprung the trigger with the cane stalk. No cause
IL assigned for the act other than general despond-
enCy and depression of spirits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
PERHAPS A MURDER.
MYSTERY CONCERNING A LADI'S
DEATH BI BURNING.
III. .....,, o., Nh, ctatoa,o.n

FoRr woRrII, January 23-lt develops to day
that the death of Mrs Lou Marx, last night by
burning il somewhat mysterious. The coroner's
Jury which held the inquest today found that she
came to her death by burning, but say the cause of
the fire Is unknown. In the room In which
the burning occurred, 4 handkerchief saturated
with coal oil WAS found, and the theory is that
woman In the house, who was jealous Of Mrs.
Marx saturated the clothing Of the deceased with
oil when she was asleep. Mrs. Marx could not tell
how the fire occurred, but thought the lamp had
exploded. But to-day, the lamp which is said TO
have been In the room, was found outside, intact
A more rigid investigation into Mrs Marks death
Is TO be made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
A SAD CASE OF POISONING

Is that of any man woman afflicted with disease
GUS accumulations in the blood, scrofulous affec
tons, sick headaches, and diseases of the Kidneys
lungs or heart These troubles can be cured only
by going to the primary cause, and putting the
liver In healthy condition. 70 accomplish this
result speedily and effectualy nothing has proved
itself 40 efficacious as DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery which has never failed to do
the work claimed for it, and never will
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28

w.s cut off from telegraphic and railroad communi-
cation with the west. ,,,- ,r,,.o yy-hitnev ware
drnwned while being rescued from partally
wrecked houses A number OF other ies a. 1T vi
ioG IN have been lost large quantity OF stock
nerisbed The damage to property In the city anu
county ofLosAngeles is estimated at half million
dollars.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
GEN ERAL TRENINO.

LAREDO, January 23-lt is said on good author
ity that General Treyiuo has ryceiyed his commits
sion from the president Of Mexico as minister To
Spain. ana will leave for Madrid on February 1.
Cob Pardo, collector of customs in Nuevo La
redo, has been ordered to the City of Mexico, and
will leave as soon rs his successor arrives.
Autilina Foster, a 3-year-od child, was run over
by hack this evening, driven by GumSsinto
Molla, and fatally injured,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
AN ARMY OF TRAMPs.

Ell PAsO, January 23.-The late cold weather in
the more northern states has caused thousands OF
tramps to swarm into the territories and west
Texas and Mexico. The great bulk of the Migrants
show the effect of terrible suffering and starvation
and give the town authorities much trouble. Beg
ging and petty stealing have become common. A
number Of town councils have adopted serious
measures to suppress the nuisance. The Ell Paso
city council also took the matter in hand last night,
and passed an ordinance instructing the town mar
shall to purchase balls and chains to attach to the
gangs in Jail and place them to work on the
streets.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
EAGLE PASS.
BURNING OF THE CUSTOMS GUARD
HOUSE.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
EAGLE Pass, January 2i.-About 10 o'clock last
night the customs guard house, on the banks OF
the Rio Grande, was discovered to be on fire.
When reached it was beyond control. The loss,
though not covered by insurance, cannot be heavy
as the building was but small frame one. How
lated, There had been no fire about it for some
time. Those best qualified to know think it the
work of an incendiary, An attempt to rob the
post office was made last night about 80 O'Clock,
but was cut short by the timely appearance Of the
deputy postmaster who is accustomed to make up
the evening mail about this time. The burglars
had succeeded in effecting entrance and we're
helping themselves at the money drawer when they
About six dollars in small change was missed from
the drawer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
4 SINGULAR STORY.
A CHILD CARRIED OFF By A MAD
FOX,

Special Telegram to The State sman.
SAN ANTONIO, January 2l.-A singular story OF
rabies comes from Devils river, west of here Inc
vornt children of Bob Wallace, ranchman, went
down 10 the spring for water. One of the young
est exclaimed, '"There is fox or civet cat. The
animal stood watching them, its tongue lolllng
from its month IL then started up the pain, 10
wards the house On the way it met little three
year old bov-attacked him savagely, threw MIN
down and dragged him over the
rocks A small pet cur, which kahitually staid
with the child, attacked the animal, and by lts
down from the house. seized the brute by the tail
and hammered ont its brains with rock, II
proved to be an ordinary red fox. The poor child
was badly torn. The little dog was also bitten.
There seems to be no doubt but that the fox was
mad. The parents are people who lead lonely
life. and possibly never even heard of Pasteur, no
physicians, 80 lar as known, have examined the
child.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
DEATH AN OFFICER.

GALVESTON, January %. Police officer John
Adams, aged %, died rather suddenly this morning
at st. Marys infrmary, from CONGESTION of the
lungs He was ont on the streets two days ago,
apparently we'll. His funeral tomorrow will be
attended by the police in body.
About II 80 tonight fire was discovered in a
small boarding house, kept by Mrs. Francis, on
brick wharf The inside of the building was Quilted.
The loss will probably be $500
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
WICKED WAYS.
A MARRIED LADY ELOPES WITH
A HIRED MAN.

OpeCldl telegram W thc ctaleoIlau'
DALLAS, January 21.-Tom Crutchfeld, living
ten miles east If here, has been west for some
time. During his absence his wife departed his
household, accompanied by G.. C. Parish, man in
the employ of Mr.. Crutchteld, with whom she
fell in love. Mr. Crutchield was mott
fed of the fact by friend, and
has come to Dallas and preferred charges against
Parish and offers 500 reward for him. The au
th0rities here received telegram from the sheriN
of Lamar county, stating that he had Parish u
charge aud was ready to deliver him to the sheriff
here
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
RAIDED BY MEXICANs.
BLOODY, SENSATION IN HIDALGo
COUNTY, TENAS.

SAN ANTONIO, January 2l-Intelligence reached
here last ayening from Hidalgo county, bordering
on the Rio Grande and lying in the extreme south
western portion Of the state that band consisting
of eight robbers crossed over from Mexico Jew
DAYS AGO and raided the Palmos ranch in that
county. The raid was made In open day. Corlos
Schunaor, proprietor, and his clerk, made stout
resistance but both were shot down, schunaor tail-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
WIFE wHIppER TIED TO A POST
snociol TeIegram IN the Statesman

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DECATUR, January 23.-News has just reached
the city of quite a sensational affair, between
Bridgeport and Bonneville, in Wise county, Texas.
Some party in the shape of man, very seriously
whipped his wife and daughter, and the neighbors,
hearing of it, became indignant and that night a
party Of men went to his house and took him out,
tied him to post oak and put the cat to him many
they could not write, they could make their
mark Whereupon the wife heater proceeded
next morning to Esquire Newseme, and filed COLI
plant against five parties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
HOUSTON.
DEPARTURE or THE FUNERAL
TRAIN WITH DIR. SMITHS
REM AIMS.
Snecinl Telecram ID the StAtesman.

HousroS, January y A special train left this
afternoon for Austin with the remains of DR.
Ashbel Smith, in charge OF guard of honor from
the Light Guard, a committee of physicians and of
citizens. The tram was composed of two passen
engine included. The remains were escorted from
Armory hall, where they laid in state all day and
were viewed by thousands of citizens along the
principal streets 10 the train All the bells in the
city tolled during the procession The train left
here at O'Clock, and will arrive In your city to
night Captain Reichardt Is in charge of the mill
tary Escort Dr. George smith, brother of the de-
ceased accompanies the remains of Dr. Smith
There was detail from the ed Texas, his old reg
mpnt In the latn war,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28

What c.a be more disagreeable, more disgusting,
than to ait in room with person who is troubled
with catarrh, and has to keep coughing and clear
ing his or her throat of the mucus which drops
into ty Such persons are always to be pitied if
they try to cure themselves and fail. But if they
set DR.. Sages Catarrh Remedy there need be no
failure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28

Rupture radically cured, also pile tufifors and
fstnlr. Pamphlet Of particulars 10 cents in stamps.
Worlds DispeRsary Medical Association, Buffalo,
New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28

Ono section of $40 acres, situate about
40 miles N. SIZE W. from Fort Chad
bourne, and known as survey NO -
township IS. district No. IL, for the oounu-
aries of which reference Is maze u
patent No. 236.
One section of $40 acres, situate about
Aa1I miles S. S815 W. from Fort Chad-
bonrne. and known as survey NO. 49,
township H. district No. II, 1of the
boundaries of which reference is made to
patent No. 227. .,u.
One section of $40 acres. situate about
3315 miles S. SS19 . W. from Fort Cha 10
bourne. and known as survey NO 3D.
township Is, district No. IL, for the
horndarie of which reference is made to
patent No. 259. ..., about
One section of GAO acres, situate about
80 miles n. 8O19o W. from Fort Cnaa-
bourne, and known as survey NO o.
township Is, district No. IL, Tor tne
boundaries of which reference Is maze 10
patent No. 1874.
One section of GAO acres, situate about
AZ miles N. $40 W. from Fort Chadbourne'
and known as survey No. Al, township II,
district No. II, for the boundaries OF
which reference is made to patent NO. I'll
One section Of $40 acres, situate about
28iI miles n. $50 W. from Fort Chad
bourne. and known as survey No. IL,
block No. Is, district No. II, for the
boundaries of which reference Is made TO
patent No. 81.
One section of $40 acres, situate about
4O11 miles N. 871@o W.ftom Fort Chad
bourne, and known asS"survey No. 3D.
township 1S, district No II, for the
boundaries of which reference is made tt
patent No. 245.
One section of GAO acres, situate abou
4915 miles N. 1919 W. from Fort Chad
bourne, and known as survey No. 81
township II, district No. II, for tn
boundaries of which reference is made tt
patent No. 221.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-28
BUSINESS COLLEGE.
UNITED STATES sALEOFLAND.

Pleasant and furnished rooms to let on Sd foo
Building Apply at College Office.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
PUBLIC SALE.

Notice is hereby given that we
will sell at public auction on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER, 18th 1886,
At11, a. M. lat the farm Of Helena
Hanson, six miles northwest OF
Richland, Oak, the following perso-
nal property, viz:
span horses, 7 cows, 3 heifers, !
two-year-old bull, 7 spring calves, 3
sheep, 2 pigs, II geese, l Mccormick
mower, l cultivator, sulky pillow,
seeder, sulky hay rake, washing ma
chine, 2 stoves and numerous other
articles of house hold furniture.
TERMS OF SALE:
Sums under $40, cash. Twelve
months time given if desired on
sums over $40 with interest at s per
cent. and approved security.
{ ANDREW MARTIN,
PETER Brown,
Administrators.
Alison BovEE, Auctioneer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
ENTERTAINMENT.

At the rink Friday evening, Oath
inst, from six until ten o'clock, p. M
the ladies of the Congregations
church and society will set tables
for supper. Price of supper, 35 cts
Admission to rink free. The object
of the supper is to raise money tc
help pay for the lots recently pur
chased for church site. From
eight to ten the following program
will be presented for the entertain
ment of the company:
Song-Red, White and Blue; march
ing by the children.
Tableau--Angel visitors.
g LIST scene--Comforts OF
bachelor life.
2nd scene-Discomforts Of bache.
lor life.
3rd scene-Comforts of married
lite.
Duet-Violin and organ.
acknowledgements.
America.
Song-In character) Rock OF
Ages.
Tableau-Bingen on the Rhine.
Pantomime-Old time scenes.
A Trio-The village choir.
Tableau-Night and morning.
MISUNDERSTANDING to a bit OF
news.
Double Quartctte--
Tableau-A perfect treasure.
The flower of the family.
The beggars.
" The fairy grotto.
Pantolnime-All is well that ends
well.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

The Touring mill is again run
ming at full blast. The new and i'm
proved machinery is doing excellent
work and their run of custom is
large and rapidly increasing. Ed.
Newgard having disposed of his in
terest in the firm to Cheever Blair
the style Of the new firm will be NJ.
w. Sheafe & Co. AT date they are
paying 60 cents for No. wheat.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

Our attention was called to the
arguments in case entitled Plym-
outh, Co., Ia, VS. Union, Co., Oak.
We will simply state this week that
the bone of contention is the matter
of the bridge at Richland, and that
Plymouth, Co., Iowa, appears to
have come to stay by us in the mat
ter. The arguments OF Mr.. Cramer
before the Court were good, but
those of Dist. Atty, Nichols in be.
half of Union, Co., were far more
solid. The case was taken under
advisement by the court.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

Union county sends the following
delegation to Yankton: S. S. Ad-
ans, I. Moore. M. Johnson, ]. M.
Talcott, G. F. Mallahan, D. Ross, ST.,
C. H. Williams, G. G. Clifford and
Andrew Olson. The editor being
absent and the foreman taking in
the fair ut Ponca, we suggest that
Union county will be wellrepresent-
ed All the territorial contention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
M. w Sheafe & Go.

WHEN s sI" ~h Tongue ysu i: , syss
are dull, when your blood runs slug
gish when you have a fever, when
you feel languid and have no appe-
tite and all you eat lies on your
stomach like a brick also when your
head aches. Your blood is out of
order, your liver does not work
properly, you need good reliable
remedy that will put new life and
blood in your veins. Beggs' blood
purifier and blood maker is prepared
expressly for that purpose and acts
on the wohle system simultaneous
ly; if YOU try it once in your family
YOU will never be without it. Sold
by Jas. f. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

TO Subscribers In Arrears.

During this month and the month
OF September next we hope to make
settlement with all our subscribers
who are back on subscription. Some
of these back subscription accounts
have been running about as long as
we feel able to carry them. They
must be settled up in some way.
G. i. MALLAHAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
Active. Pushing and Reliable.

J. S. Talcott can always be relied
upon to carry in stock the purest
and best goods, and sustain the rep
utation of being active, pushing and
reliable, by recommending articles
with well established merit and
such as are popular. Having the
agency for the celebrated DR.. King
New Discovery for consumption,
colds and coughs, will sell it on
positive guarantee. 1t will. surely
cure any and every affection Of
throat, lungs, or chest, and in order
to prove our claim, we ask you to
call and get trial bottle free.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

When the system is debilitated
by diseases, it should be strengthen
ed and renewed with Ayers Sarsa-
parilla This medicine invariably
proves itself worthy of all that can
be said in its favor. Sold by drug
gists and dealers in medicines. Price
81. Six bottles, SIS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

County Surveyor VIM. Vinson in
forms the COURIER that the last mile
of the "Ditch" has been tapped, and
with far weather only ten days will
be required to complete the work.
We predict three feet of water in the
ditch at the opening. Bet cher nick
l.,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

kroksh Bros. have commenced
Smelling the corn in Boge's cribs.
They will grind out 10000 bushels
for him. Thus far this fall they
have shelled for Elk Point, 100000
bush ls.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

Court, political conventions, mala-
ria, candidates without number, the
Board Of Commissioners in session
and the approaching tax list are the
casualties Of this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
S1.O5 a sack for
Grill & Co. best
Half Patent -four
at Fisks or Thorn
tons.

Kenedys medical discovery all OF
Warmers safe medicines, Jayne s,
Kings, Shiloh's, Harter's, Beggs',
Pierce's, Ayers and patent medicines
of over fifty varieties, all standard
and many of them have been on the
market for a quarter Of century
will be found at the City Drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

A. +. Rome has traded his stock
of goods to w Nj. Shields, of Can
ton, to which place they have been
moved. The room thus made va
cant will be occupied soon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

Orren II. Stevens has had his pen
sion doubled up. Uncul Psalm now
contributes IS. q month. A bullet
through his wrist being the base of
the privilege.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

At practice game between the
First" aud Second" nine on Mon
day afternoon, the score stood % to
% in favor Of the "Secondo nine.
Tut Tut
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

At Elk Point, Oak, Sept. 20, 1886,
Rev. Father Hines joined in mar
riage Mr.. David Hammer, of Peers
vile, West Virginia, and Miss Han
nah Beavers, of Elk Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
A Gard.

MIR. EDIToR:--We the undersigned
wish hereby to return our grateful
thanks to our many friends and
neighbors for sympathy and assist
ance shown us during the recent
illness of our only son, Herman
Becker, who now; thanks be to the
good God, is quite recovered.
Mr.. AND Mrs. II. BECKER,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

We noticed the following gentle
men of the legal profession from
abroad in attendance at this term Of
court: X. w. Wheeler, of Huron;
Frank r. Aiken, OF Canton; +. w.
Miller, of Huron; Palmer & Cope
land, of Chicago; N. J. Cramer, of
Yankton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

Rust & Baldwin are just more than
turning out brooms. Sixty dozen a
week being the average. Behind
with their orders, and adding to
their force comes from the fact that
they are turning out superior artl-
Gle made from the best quality of
material.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

SHILOH'S VITILIIER is what
YOU need for Consumption, Loss Of
Appetite, Dizziness, and all symp-
toms of Dyspepsia. Price loand 70
cents per bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
Quick relief is Just what is wanted

Quick relief is just what is wanted
in every case of cramp collie or diar-
rhna, Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy relieves the
pain promptly and is a certain cure,
a dose or two is all that is required
for an ordinary case. Recommend
ed, guaranteed and sold by DIR. is.
Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
r. Z g

Low fares get the passengers, and
that is the reason all the people go
via the r. r. S. line to buy their
goods. Our low scale Of prices is
still in force. FREEMAN Bios.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

Harry Norman has returned from
Homer, Neb., where he has been en-
gagged III teaching a very successful
term of school
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

The hay press is turning out ten
tons of ba|ed hay per day. Elk
Point will be a good hay market
this season.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
1000 Tons Of Good hay Wanted

Delivered at my farm in south
western corner of Plymouth county,
Iowa. D. H. TALBOT.
Sioux CITY, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH
and bronchitis Immediately relieved
by Shiloh's Cure. For sale by Jas.
+. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-22
Money to Loan

On farming lands for five years
at eight per cent interest and low
commission. For terms call on or
write E. q. Ericsson.