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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
BLOOD AT DALLAS.
A FATHER SLAYS THE SEDUCER
OF HIS DAUGHTER.

special Telegram TO The statesman.
DALLAS, f bruary To-day shortly after noon,
Dave Kttrell was shot by II, n. Hoffman, at the
Union depot. Hoffman had charged Kittrel with
seducing his daughter, Lille, aged Is years, and
then refusing to marry her. 1t is said that
Hoffman had made repeated appeals to Kit
trell to marry his daughter, stating that
if he did not he would kill him, but
Kittrel was obstinate in the matter, and positive
ly refusedto marry Lille. To-day Hoffman fulfilled
his VOWS to Kittrell. Kittrel lived about twenty
minutes after the shooting occurred. Judge Schul
was at oHes isStifed of the crime, and empanelled
a jury eff inquest. Having examined his body and
head, the jury found that Kittrel came to his death
by pistol shots, fired by Robert
person WIS found silver watch, $3.50 in cash and
one pistol, which bore no evidence of having been
lately shot On the person of the assailant was
found II calibre, selfcocking six-shooter, con-
tanning five blank cartridges and one loaded ane.
The assailant was from Pennsylvania and had
iived in this city ten years He 40 years OF age
and has formerly been employed on the police
force as a special, but recently employed at Ills
trade, being a carpenter. He is man of family
and is in good repute in the city. The deceased is
man of about 80 years of age and has recently
been employed as a hack driver to and from the
depot He was for awhile on the police force, in
which time he accidently shot himself in the knee,
since when he has heen cripple. He was quiet
and well thought of by his acquaintances. Hof
man made no effort to escape and says he did the
shooting as above stated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

esting case was that of c. Parker vs. J, K. Jones.
Jones had heen the guardian of Parker, and upon
Parkers representations that he had arrived at the
age of 81 years in 1882 Jones settled With him, and
delivered him his estate, and took his receipt In
full Parker now claims that he was not 81 at the
date of said settlement, and sued Jones tor the
most of his estate, and the court gave him the
greater part of it again, That may be law, but the
moral sense of the community is greatly shocked ut
the proceeding and its results.
Col Thos. Traperwell, sr., and Col c. b. Rich
ardson, are very low and are not expected to live
long.
The ''Sharp Shooter" Overton's new paper, will
issue Its first number to day. S'arp r. Whitley,
editor and proprietor.
Rev. L. Z. Tipps has been employed to fill the
Cumberland Presbyterian pulpit at Henderson the
present year; Rev w, X, Marshall, of Marshall,
will preach at the o. $. Presbyterian church the
first Sabbath in February
well patrUnized singing school is now one oi
the institutions of Henderson.
Ende Il Bradsfeld have consolidated their two
mammoth stores.
calico hop by the fashionable young people OF
Henderson, is announced for next week.
Cotton is plentiful on the streets again, and the
merchants are happy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
WACO, February "A statement of the liabilities
and assets of w. Il. Watkins, the bookseller, was
made to-day Liabilities $4,000; assets $s,b00
THE TELEPHONE SCANDAL.
SENATOR VANCE, OF NORTH CAR
OLINA, MAKES A GENERAL
DENIAL.

NEW YORK, February 2-After Senator Vance
had denied the published statement that he was
pany, the World stated he was subscriber to the
extent of $1,000, and the subscription was made
under cover of the names of two ladies', who were
relatives of the senator. This morning Senator
Vance published a card in the World in which he
says: at becomes my duty to denounce the whole
story as untrue. In no conceivable way, shape or
form have | had any connection with that COM
pany | have the statement OF General Casey
Young the secretary, to the effect that stock is
now or has ever been set down In the books of
that company to my name, or In the name Of any
directly or indirectly with that company, to his
knowledge and it ia not possible for me TO have
done 80 without his knowledge; that the ladies re-
ferred to (only two of whom own stock) are not
they are the real owners of the stock that appears
in their name.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
THE TURF
RACING RESUMED OVER EXPOSE
TION COURSE, NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, February 2.-Cloudy, threatening
rain; track heavy racing resumed to-day over
exposition course, after suspension of more than
three weeks account of the bad condition of the
track
First Race-Club purse, $l25 all ages; one and
one-eighth miles-Biddy Bowling won by half a
length; John Sullivan, second, two lengths ahead;
Hotbox, third, beating Beecher, Brook and
BroughtOn. Time, 2:i9.
Second Rpce-Club purse, S125; selling Hber
mia won by a length; Shamrock second, two lengths
ahead; Brick-a Brac, third, beating Rio Grande.
Time, :42.
conditions; one mile Kioba won by length; |;
Baton Rouge second, two lengths before Molyoio,
third, beating Nellie, Glennon, Brayet, Leonidas
and His Grace Time, i:5SA
Fourth Race-Club purse, $i25; for three-year-
olds; winners penalized; threequarters Of amile-
Leonora won by half length; Pamela, second, q
length ahead; Ragetta, third, beating John colted
and Little Charlie B. j. Time, 1:2T.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
GALVESTON.
HANLAN's FUNERAL-THE BOY
COTT-LOCAL MATTERS.
,ial Telegram to The Statesman.


GALVESTON, February 2-The funeral Of the late
John Hanlan, who met his death in the tragic duel
at Houston, occurred to-day from the residence OF
his mother, on Avenue H., a large number OF
people, including about all the members of the
sporting fraternity were in attendance at the rites
over their former friend and companion. As
mark of respect for the memory of the deceased
ali the gambling houses in the city remained closed
last night. Thus the dead gambler was more po
tential than the law against gambling, which, In
this city at least, is just about as dead as Han
Ian.
There are no new developments in the Mallory
boycott. The cargo of the Lampasas Is beini
handled by the Knights just as though there wai
no boycott. This Is explained by the statement
that the Lampasas left New York prior TO the boy
colt being declared and the knights think that II
order to show their good faith toward the public
the cargo should be handled, but all goods con
signed after the boycott was promulgated will b
left untouched. The local assembly of Knight
held very largely attended meeting tonight ant
1t is shoneht they have determined upon some &C
tive measures against the Mallory line. The com
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
THE "BLACK MEASLES"

SAN ANTONIO, February 2.-SOme days ago re-
port reached here that several cases of small pox
had occurred at the AlamOs north Of town. and
that two children of a hungarian family had died
of the disease. County Judge Wurzbach requested
Dr. Menger TO examine into the matter, and re-
ceived the doctor report this morning in wri ing.
The doctor says he examined the case thoroughly,
and from the symptoms and appearances of the
corpses after death, he pronounces it not small
pox but viruent OF black measles. The children
had no medical attention and very poor nursing.
Two more of the children of the same family died
recently, making four in all, with the same symp-
toms as the former two, and the doctor adds that
these were housed, not in the farmers dwelling,
but in an old corn crib, where they were exposed
TO the weather in heat and cold, although there is
a good comfortable frame house on the place. The
fifth child now lies in il with the same disease.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
SENSATIONAL ENCOUNTER.
SET-TO BETWEEN A LAWYER AND
A REVENUE COLLECTOR.

LEBANON, Ky, February IA sensational and
perhaps fatal encounter occurred yesterday be-
tween Judge X. A. Burton, deputy collector of In
ternal revenue for the Fifth district Of Kentucky
and Samuel Ayeritt, leading lawyer OF Lebanon.
been on good terms for some time AT meeting
of the bank directors, Judge Burton and Averitt
questioned each other sharply about bank matters,
and Avertt finally called the Judge liar. That
gentleman quickly seized a notary's seal and
hurled It with great force against the lawyers
head. The latter was temporarily stunned, but re-
Judge Burton with pen knife, cut his throat from
ear to ear, inhicting wound which, II not fatal is
necessarily dangerous. Judge Burton was removed
to his home in the country and Averitt was taken
care of In town.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
THE

ST.. LOUIS, February About o'clock last night
the Clair sisters-Rose, aged "a, and Nelly, aged
Spruce street, attempted suicide by taking the
contents Of four sauce bottles OF laudanum. Prior
to taking the drug they sat down In their room and
each wrote two letters to the other inmates Of the
house, giving instructions what tO do with their
remains after death. A timely discovery by one Of
their companions Of the house caused physician
to appear. He applied the usual remedies, and up
to late hour this morning the girls were still In
critical condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
CLEVELAND ENDORSED.
ACTION OF THE SUMNER INDIE
PENDENT CLUB.

BosToN, February 2.-The Sumner Independent
National league convened here last night, over
1000 colored people from various, states In the
union being present 1t was voted that an address
be presented to President Cleveland, expressing
Just and patriotic policy; also expressing the be-
lief that his administration will advance still more
and properly acknowledge the col0red people to be
recognized and respected part Of the body polite.
Themeeting resolved to ask the administration at
Washington to appoint three worthy and capable
colored persons to prominent positions OF honor
and trust In the north.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
MAN WITH SEW EN- WIVES.
AN EAST TEXAS MAN WITH A
LOVE FOR MATRIMONY.
Special Telegram to The Statesman

Special Telegram to The Statesman
PITTsBURG, Tex, February2.-H j. Walters, who
is reported as having seven living wives, was
brought here to-day and placed in Jail by Sheriff
Stafford, having been arrested at Brookston, Lamar
county The prisoner says he has not been mar
ried seven times, but does not deny having been
married more than once. Several years ago he
a sister to j. c. Porter, one of Camp county's best
citizens. 1t is alleged that he had wife in Lamar
county, one in Greenville and one at Sherman. The
Camp county wife makes the fourth, aud she is
teaching school near Leesburg and in that way
making living. When he was first arrested he
was charged with having seven wives, but the
whereabouts of the other three is unknown. Wal
ters is about "a years old. From his general ap-
pearance one would scarcely take him to be mar
ried four times
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
TOOK ARSENIC.
A WEAK MINDED TAILOR "SHUF-
FILES OFF THIS MORTAL COLL"
Snecial Telepram To the Statesman.

"A
FILES OFF THIS MORTAL COLL"
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PALESTINE, February 2.-At 10 o'clock this
morning George Long, aged 81 years, who worked
in ID. Michels' tailor shop, told his companions
in the shop that he had taken poison. He had not
gone work in the morning and had been lying
down in the shop, but they suspicioned nothing
serious until he made the above startling commu-
nication to them. Longs friends Immediately
called in physicians, also administered remedies
grew worse and was taken to his home on John
Street at night in hopeless condition. He died
at 4 l5 this morning. His rash act was caused by
domestic infelicity, being a widower with two
children. He married widow about two months
ago and there has been more or less conjugal in
felicity ever since. In his pocket was found q
note directed to A. j. Mchel in which he declared
that his wife did not and never loved him ant
therefore he did not wish to live and that this as
surance from her early yesterday morning precip
itated his act by taking the ten grains of arsenic
which ended his life. He was an exemplary mar
in conduct and was more than ordinarily energetic
and Industrious.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
COURT OF APPEALS.
LIST OF CASES ADJ IN
THE HIGHER COURTS.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, February 2.==Tbe supreme court to
day transacted the following business:
Thomas Borden vs. Sabine and East Texas rail
road from jefferson county; affirmed.
NJ. Cockrell, ct al, vs.. p j. Cox, from Fayette
county; affirmed.i
county; affirmed.
NJ Ussery vs. city of Laredo, from Webb county
affirmed.
w. D. Cleveland, ct al, vs. M. s. Cole, from San
Jacinto county; reversed and remanded.
b. d. Crary vs. Vim. Harris q Son, from Jefter-
son county, reversed and remanded.
M Il Rallen vs.. j. S McKilyain, from Houston
county reversed and remanded
l. G, Sheldon vs. II. Martin, from Webb county;
reversed and remanded.
w. b. Vale vs. NJ. Mccormick, ct al, from
Houston county; reversed and remanded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

mittees to visit merchants we're appointed At To-
nights meeting and will begin operations tomor-
row.
Hon. d. C. Giddings, of Brenham, Is in the city
on private business.
popular young men, in the person of Mr.. 8. w.
slip, who leaves Galveston tomorrow to perma-
nently engage In INSURANCE business in Fort Worth
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
GRAND ENCAMPMENT.
THE ODD FELLOWS HAVING A BIG
TIME AT PARIS.

TIME AT PARIS.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PARIS, February 1.-The grand encampment Of
the grand lodge of Odd Fellows of the state, was
called to order this morning at 10 O'Clock, by Grand
High Priest w. j. W. X. Kerr, presiding There
was over four hundred delegates present. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
s. B. Strong, grand patriarch.
J. w. Kincaid, grand high priest
7. s. Rucker, grand senior warden.
j. l.. Delesdemer, grand scribe
T. NJ. Joseph, grand treasurer.
j. Henry, grand junior warden.
Fred. Carlton, grand representative.
After the usual ceremonies the grand command
err was declared open. The past grand patriarch
made a move that they dispose of the minutes OF
last meeting of the grand commandery, without
reading It was adopted, owing to the delay OF
several of the grand officers elect. The grand en-
campment adjourned till later.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
HOUSTON.

MERCANTILE FAILURES AGGRE-
eating 100000.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HoUsToN, February 2.-To-day Geo L. Porter,
wholesale grocer, assigned to g. L. Fitzgerald, In
favor of creditors Liabilities placed at Sl2l 500:
assets at $114121. The assets embrace real estate
in half dozen counties, and city pcoperty here, at
Lampasas and at Hampstead.
The Houston Flour Mills company assigned TO
w. A. Garrington, in favor of creditors. Esti-
mated liabilities, $4,000; assets about 100000.
These were drawn in by the failure of the City
bank.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
NEW NJ EXICO.
FOUR HORSE THIEVES CAPTURED
BY A TEXAS OFFICER.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ February 2.-An import
ant capture of four horse thieves was made here
tonight by Deputy Sheriff Dickson, from Baylor
county, Tex, assisted by Arthur JisOn and Steve
Meudenball, officers from San Miguel county, n
NJ Dickson has been on the trail of the thieves fol-
two or three weeks, and has travelled 300 miles
They were arrested in the gambling room of the
Armingo hotel, the officers coming in on them and
ordering the party to throw up their hands, which
they did. Their names are John A. Scrimshire
John Hamilton, Robert Williams and Lon Smith
The principal OF the party, Scrimshire, is wanted
in Ba> lor county, Texas, for the theft OF ftteer
head of horses He is desperate. The officers
deserve much credit for the quiet manner in which
they captured the thieves.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
THE TEXAS d ST. LOUIS RAILWAY.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

TYLER, February "A meeting of the board of
directors of the Texas & St. Louis railway has been
called to meet in Texarkana on the fifth inst 1t ia
rumored that along with other business before them,
that change of officials will be made. Who will
come in and who will go out is not yet known.
The state executive board of the Knights OF La
Dor is in session here and trying 70 adjust
trouble that has arisen between that order and the
Texas a. ST Louis railway at this point.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
60Ln WEATHER.

CHICAGO, February 2.-The mercury dropped be-
low zero here again last night, the signal service
though private observations make II from 10 to II
degrees below The weather Ia reported as very
cold throughout Minnesota Dakota and Manitoba
the mercury dropping to 30 degrees below at s.
Canadian Pacific railroad. The temperature
throughout Iowa is reported Is to II degrees below
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
A BURGLAR CAUGHT.

SpeCIaI IbIeBTdHI 10 IHB oIdUe5IIHH'
FoBT WORTH, February 2-Officer Fulford re-
returned frem Temple tonight with Frank Lester
whom he arrested there as one of the burglarf
who robbed the Anderson gun store Saturday.
Lester had been fined for carrying pistol and hat
given the marshal of Temple pearl handled pisto
In payment of the fine. At Waco Lester jumped
from the train and gave them lively chase but wa
caught and is now in Jail here. An ivory handled
revolver, which had been pawned, was recovered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
DIED FROM HIS weUNDs.l

HousToN, February This afternoon, at q
o'clock, Jack Hanan, wounded in the pistol fight
with Jack Crowley, last Saturday, died from the
effects of the wound through the right lung. His
neither and sister had arrived and were present
Both parties are now dead. Many censnre the
Young lady as the cause of it, but she endeavored TO
the utmost to avert it. Chas. Hanlan, brother to
the deceased, was arrested here yesterday, on a
capias from Galveston. The funeral OF Crowley
was largely attended yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
GERMAN Y.


BEILIN, February 1.-The National Zeitung, In
an article recent events in English politics. cen
sures Mr.. Gladstone for joining the contest of the
government by what IL styles gross intrigues..
The Vossissche Zeitung, referring to the fall of
Lord Salisbury says 1t is easer for Mr.. Gladstone
durable government, which would command the
respect of foreign nations.
THE ANTI SOCIALIST LAW.
BERLIN, February 2.-The Russian government
has submitted to the bundesrath bill to prolong
the anti-socialist law for five years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
IRELAND.
AN IRISH ELECTION

AN IRISH ELECTION,
DUBLIN, February Am election in the middle
district of Armagh, yesterday, to fill vacancy in
the house of commons, caused by the death OF Mr.:
Sir James Carey, candidate Of the conservatives,
who received 3,S74 votes, against 1865 for McDck.
son, liberal. Mr.. McKanes majority In the general
election was 1851.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
INDIAN TERRITORY.
HEAVILY SHOWING AND TRAINS
ABANDONED.

ABAN DON ED.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
CHouTEAU, l. IT, February 2Aft has been snow
ing hard here almost constantly for twenty-tou
hours and at o'clock tonight there are no signs
of abatement 1t is estimated about twenty inches
have fallen, and is the worst storm ever known
here. During the entire day high, cold, north
wind has been blowing and drifting the snow in
already weakened cattle must be great. The rail
road, though making determined fight is unable
to scarcely turn wheel. The south bound passen-
ger train, due here early this morning. is stuck in
the snow two miles north of here, with an aban-
doned freight train showed up in front of it. The
north-bound mail, due here this morning, pulled
in since dark. A large force of men from Musko
kee got here at nightfa and hope to get thu trains
Lowing early tomorrow morning Parties from
each train have been in and returned with baskets
of provisions for the delayed passengers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
COURT HOUSE BURIED.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

HAMILTON, February 2.-Between and 4O'clock
a. m, our court house was discovered TO be burn
ing. At present 1t is completely gutted, although
the walls which are of rock, are apparently good.
The deeds records and treasures are supposed 10
be intact No insurance. The cause is supposed
TO be the work Of an ipcendiary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
PERU.

STUDYING TIE MINERAL RESOURCES.
LIMA February 2.-General Csceres attended q
brilliant reception of the literary club on Saturday
evening commission of engineers from the
school of miners has gone to a yaeucho to study
the mineral resources.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
OUTON BAIL.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Waco, February 2.-The four train rioters, Bing.
ham, Mckinney, Rawls and Friar, from Hill
county, were released to day on SO 900 bond, each
They at once returned TO Hillsboro. Their trial Is
set for Thursday, next.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
SHOWING IN ARKANSAS.
cial Teleoram to The Statesman,

SpeClAI ItIeYrAm 10 7 he oIHItBIHaH
FoRT SMITH, Ark February at began snow
ing here about $3.50 last night and still continues
The snow is lying about five inches on level, and
fifteen to twenty in drifts-the heaviest snow ever
seen here so say the oldest inhabitants-and stiiI
ii comes down. No trains out to-day and no mai
in. 1t is impossible to transfer at VanBuren
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
GERONIMO SURRENDERED.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
/ Ell PAso, February IA dispatch was received
here to day by Postmaster Robinson, of the army
from Fort Bayard, stating that Geronimo, the
chief of the Apaches, who has slaughtered over
100 people in the last four months, has surrendered
uncnnditionally.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
FRANCE.
THE MONETARY STANDARD.

| PARIS, February 1.-The government has ap
| proved permanent commission TO examine into
questions in relation to the monetary standard at
| home and abroad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
BLIZZARD.
ANOTHER COLD WAVE
GREAT SNOW STORMS
IN THE NORTH.
IMPORTANT SPECIAL DISPATCHES
FROM TEXAS, NEW MEXICO
AND INDIAN TERRITORY.
STUCK IN THE SNOW.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DENIsoN, February 1.-Two passenger and one
freight trains are stuck in snow bank at Chau-
teau |. T.. within one mile of each other. light
snow fell here Tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
EASTERN TEXAS.
MATTERS AND THINGS AT THE
TOWN OF HENDERSON.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

HENDERSON, February 1.-District court is now
at work on the criminal docket, after spending
three weeks on the civil docket. The most inter
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04

LIVERPOOL, February 2.-Thirteen of TIE lads of
reformatory ship Clarence, who rebelled against
their officers yesterday, were rearragned in court
of mutiny The boys, as reason for the demon
straton said they had been cruelty treated by the
officers of the ship. They were remanded for
trial.
Three officers were wounded in the fight on
board II Is now learned that none of the lads
were wounded by the fire of the officers, but a
number of them were only bruised.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-04
CHILL.

THE FRENC MINISTER
VALPARAISO February I'm. Lane, the new
Frenchiminister to Chilli, arrived here to-day.