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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-01-20
ago Witherbee was offered, and came near
accepting, All opening in Bismarck, And
u was on the TRIBUNE to0--so friends of

ago Wltherbee was offered, and came near
accepting, All opening in Bismarck. And
It was on the TRIBUNE to0-so friends of
his inform me.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
The Washington Post gives some
additional details to those previously
published. 1t says that Nettie's
mothers stage name was Leona Lewis.
Mr.. Borden's first meeting with Nettie is
spoken Of as follows:
At about that age she (Nettie) obtained
employment in the Elgin watch factory.
one day wealthy manufacturer was
passing along the street, and at a factory
window saw q fair haired, fair faced young
girl. and, what drew him more, she was
singing in liquid soprano, which gave
evidence Of remarkable quality. It was
the old, old story. He became her bene-
factor, sent her to New York, supplied her
with money, the best instructors and
developed rapidly, both mentally and
physically. She quickly procured a place
as leading soprano in prominent New
York City church.
FALLS IN WITH JUDGE MACKEY.
Mrs. Witherbee's first meeting with
Mackey is thus given by the Post:
She quickly fell in with T. j. Mackev.
well known in Washington, and Of unen,
yiab!e nOtOriety in the south as a carpet
bag judge. There was the mutual fasclna-
ti0n of two kindred spirits. Mackey took
her to boarding house on 1 street as his
niece, but their conduct was so scandalOus
that the bOarderS rose en- masSe and threat
ened to leave it the offenders were not ex-
PEELED.
Mr.. Witherbee when asked if the publi-
cation of this scandal would change his
plans of asking for divorc on the ground
Of desertion in August next, said it would
not; that his friends had urged him to
bring suit on true grounds of adultery, but
ne preferred the more quiet way. 1t is
said that L. J. Mackey cruelty deserted an
estimable wife and family to consort with
who is now living with his fourth wife,
expressed the deepest contrition to Mr..
Witherbee the man he deceived.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-01-20
CAPITAL CHAT.

REVENUE REFORM.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The first skir-
mish of the opposing lines on the subject
OF revenue reform took place to-day In the
ways and means committee, resulting in a
Slight victory for the tariff reformers.
THE PENSION BILL.
The committee on appropriations made
ready this morning the regular annual
pension bill to report to the house. The
bill appropriates 80.2755OO.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-01-20
Finally Convinced.

Mitchell Republican,: 1t has taken about
four days of close contact with the citizens
of Mitchell to convince the editor of the
Republican that the town is a long ways
from the graveyard and that the outlook
for 1883 is more hopeful than ever.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-01-20
Yankton, Oak, Jan. III, 1888.

f.. G. Rice, who has the distinction Of he
ing mayor Of Mandan and without a fight
on his hands, was in the city yesterday.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-01-20

The Chicago Inter Ocean contains the
following brief paragraphs: So deep is the
snow in some parts Of Dakota that rabbits
may nibble the tWigs of the applettees.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

states and defendants witnesses, that
threats had been made by Mr.. Hales that
day, and frequently previous, but more
particularly that day he had threat
ened that 'he would kill d.
Martin or get killed that day."
also, that Mr.. Hales tried to induce a
young fellow to kill Mr.. Martin. As Mr..
Martin, in company with about half a
dozen friends, were returning from a
school exhibition, Mr.. Hales intercepted
them from the side and little in front,
emerging from behind team of horses,
which were hitched to buggy, standing
in which were the deceased, Hales wife
and two of her sisters, and commenced
firing at the crowd. After shooting two
or thres shots and advancing very rapidly
on them, some one shot him, the ball en-
tering between the eyes and at the butt of
the nose. The cause of the trouble was
an old feud. Mr.. Martin was admitted
to bail in the sum of 81, 500,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
GREsHAM's DECISION.
The Wabash Case Settled---The Rig
and Duties of Receivers.

The Wabash Case Settled---The Rights
and Duties of Receivers.
CHICAGO, March 14.-After a formal
statement of the case, Judge Gresham de.
livsred the following opinion in the Wa
bash case this morning:
Although the property of the Wabash
company is in the custody of the court,
it is operated by receiver as a common
carrier. His rights and duties are those
of carrier. He is bound to afford to all
railway companies, whose lines connect
with his, equal facilities for exchange of
traffic. 1t is his duty to receive from and
deliver to connecting roads both loaded
and empty care. He cannot driscrimi-
nate against one road by maintaining a
policy of non-lnteroourse. More need
not be said or this question, as the re-
ceiver has wisely rescinded his
instructions which Disseminated against
the petitioner, who has no
purpose or desire to deny to petitioner
any of its local rights.
Although the petitioner has accom-
plished its chief purpose in invoking the
aid of the court, it is urged by its counsel
that persons belonging to the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers, and especially
2. M. Arthur, who is chief officer of that
organization, has interfered with the re-
ceivet and his subordinates in the man
agement of the Wabash property, and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

that they should be punished for their
illegal and contumacious conduct. The
receiver and his counsel make no such
complaint. On the contrary, the receiver
declares that there has been no interior
ence with him, while the affidavit sub
mitted in support of the petition
shows that Mr.. Arthur sent telegraph
message to the engineers of the Union
Pacific railway, directing them to haul no
cars of petitioner. 1t does not fairly ap-
pear, from the evidence, that the engin-
GERS in the service of the receiver ever re-
ceivt d such orders by telegraph or other
wise.
For the present it is sufficient to say
that the court will protect the property of
the Wabash in its custody. Employees of
the receiver cannot be obliged to remain
in his. service against their wish; but
neither they or Others will be
permitted to interfere with or dis
turb the receiver or his subordiuates
in the possession and operation
of the property IN his custody. Lawiess
interference with the receiver and his en-
ployes in discharge of their duties will not
be tolerated. 1t is proper to state, how
ever in justice to the Wabash engineers,
that they do not desire to- maintain an
attitude of defiance to law, and are now
willing to aid the receiver in the lawful
and successful administration of his trust
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Ranch Employe Carves His Neck With
Razor.
al To IN rbo

Ranch Employe Carves His Neck With
Rszor.
Special Telegram to che Statesman.
BALLINGER, March 14.-Fred Lewis, an
employe at the Paramore ranch, near
here, attempted to commit suicide last
night by cutting his throat with a razor.
Cause, temporary insanity. The attend
ing physician thinks he may recover.
Hon. Barney Gibbs, the guest of Judge
Guion, is here investigating in real estate;
also, james N. Vincent, of Meridian, editor
of the Bosque Citizen, is here prospect
ing. Both express themselves as being
much pleased with this section.
The announcement of several candidates
for county Offices in November next is
creating some interest in county politics.
Judge W. A. Proctor, who was the alter
nate delegate from this district to the
democratic national convention four years
ago, is prominent candidate for county
Judge. 7. T. Crosson is also a candidate
for the came Office.
The committee on the Cemetery asso,
clation, viz: Messrs. N. Y. Bonsal,
G. H. Willingham, d. p. Gray and
DR.. j. A. Olive, are in receipt
of letter from Thos. W. Jackson, general
land agent for Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe railroad. informing them that the
company has generously donated ten
acres from the Mitchersor survey, owned
by the railroad company, to the town
for burial purposes. Immediate steps
are being taken to enclose and arrange
this essential ground.
Some sickness is reported and mumps
are prevailing among the pupils.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
GAINESVILLE.
Second Days Session of the Texas
Cattle Ralsers' Association.
Resolutions Adopted.
A Beastly Murder in Brown
County-Outcome of the Fort
Worth Tragedy.

Special Telegram to. the Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, March 1.-THE second
days session of the convention of the
Texas Cattle Raisers' association began
this morning at 10 o'clock. Report of the
was read AMI adopted. The thanks of the
convention we're rendered Norman
j. Coleman United States commits
sioner of agriculture, and DR.. d. L.
Salmon, chief of the bureau of animal in
drstry, for the efficient work they have
done in stamping out pluero- pneumonia.
Congress was asked to widen the pow
ers of the bureau of animal industry and
give it an appropriation of 100000 with
which to work.
The legislative committee of the Con-
solidated Cattle Growers association of
the United States was requested to labor
for the passage of the bill known as the
Miller Carey bill, with the amendment
that the commissioner of agriculture
shall beck officio a member of tho COM
mission and its chairman.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were unanimously chosen:
President-C. L. Carter, of Palo Pinto
First presidential. p. Bush, of
Colorado City.
Second -president-B. A. Burke, of
Burnett.
Secretary and treasurer, G. Loving,
of Jacksboro.
Assistant secretary-N. r. Sherwood, of
Gainesville.
A communication was read and received
from the citizens entertainment com
mittee, of Denver, bespeaking good re-
suits for the present meeting, and in
viting the association to attend the con-
vention to be held in that city on March
%.
A resolution was adopted that the
system which prevails with commission
men of charging as much for the
sale of an animal that only brings
nominal amount above the expenses of
Shipment and sale, as for the highest
priced steer, is oppression and unjust, and
the association declared itself In hearty
sympathy with all legitimate efforts to re
duce the cost of shipment and sale of
cattle and other live stock.
A resolution providing for the
opening of a trail through
the Indian Territory provoked
considerable discussion. The resolution
was finally adopted by small majority.
Each member of the association was
elected a delegate to the Denver con-
vention. Fort Worth was then put in
nomination for the next annual meeting
of the association and went through with
hurrah. Action on the refrigerator was
postponed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
ADMITTED TO BAIL.
The Fort Worth Murder Case-Maggie
Estes Held in N omlnal Bond.
Snacial Talavram IN the Stataaman

The Fort Worth Murder Case-Maggie
Estes Held in Nominal Bond.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Fort WORTH March 14.-The examin-
ing trial of Maggie Estes, the woman
charged with the murder of A. F. Truitt,
was continued this morning. The court
room was packed almost as much as
it was yesterday-the details of
the affair seeming to be a rich feast
for the crowd. The testimony this
morning was of the same character as
that of yesterday with the exception, per-
haps, that it was not so indecent.
The most important witness examined
to-day was Massingale, the hack driver
who was standing in the hall when the
fatal blow was struck, and who afterwards
hauled Truitt to his room up town. His
evidence was about the same as that he
gave at the inquest.
1t appears that there is only one ques-
ton in this case, and that is: "What was
the weapon used?" The defense claims
that 1t was the light shovel, but the prose
cution declines to accept that proposition
as correct. At 4:l5 O'Clock the argument
was concluded, and the court fixed the
bond of Maggie Estes at $500, which she
has not been able to furnish.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
NEWS
Emperor Frederick Pleased at the
Approaching Visit of the
Czarovitch to Berlin.
Items Concerning the Approach
ing Funeral-Shipwreck IN
Bristol Channel.
GERMAN Y.
CHANGES IN THE CABINET.

BERLIN, March 14.-When Emperor
William was i'll at the end of 1886 Prince
Bismarck and the present emperor agreed
that the extreme elements should leave the
ministery on the the ascension of Fred
erick William to the throne. In accord
ance with that decision Won Puttkamer,
minister OF the interior, and probably
Won Gessler, minister of ecclesiastical
affairs, will soon resign. There is no talk
whatever of Bismarck's resigning. The
emperor takes an especially strong posi-
ton against the war party and ultra ortho-
dOx conservatives. His attitude is approved
by the chancellor. In view of this fact
General Won Albdyll, head of the ministry
cabinet, and Count Won Walderszae,
quartermaster-gener also are expected
to resign. The emperor works daily until
midnight. He walks briskly, and seldom
uses an elevator. His sleeping room is
on the first floor, connected with DR.. Mac
kenzie's room by spiral stairway.
CONSERVATIVES DISAPPOINTED.
BERLIN, March 14.--Emperor Fre6er ick
will depart for Wiesbaden after the
funeral. Advanced conservative news
papers express disappointment at
what they call Emperor Fred
erick's illusions, considering his views
Anticipated and not corresponding with
questions of the day Conservative
papers are reserved except to reject En-
peror Frederick's reference to Russian
liberation. The government press makes
no reference to the proclamation.
FREDERICK AND THE ozARovIToH.
BERLIN, March 14.-Emperor Fredericb
is greatly pleased at the czarovitch's in.
tention to come TO Berlin to attend the
late emperor's funeral. He said if the
czarovitch was unable to arrive il
time in consequence of snow, he
would postpone the funeral till
Saturday. 1t is stated Emperor
Frederick has given to Friedenberg
his own Black Eagle ribbon, which
he has worn for thirty years. Emperor
Williams old Black Eagle star will be kept
as an heirloom. When the mayor tried
to read Emperor Frederick's reply to the
deputation of aldermen who waited on
him to-day, he broke down with emotion
Empress Victoria then took the paper
and read it to the aldermen. Empress
Augusta waived the etiquette requiring hel
not to leave the palace until her censor
| is buried, in order to visit the emperor a
Oharlottenburg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
r.lr'TIHrH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March 14.-Among the pc
titions and memorials received were the
following:
From Ohio, Vermont and Montana
\ For an increase of duty on wool, and for
protection for wool and wooden industries.
From Illinois, asking legislation against
the formation of trusts and combinations,
and that the tax on tobacco and spirits be
retained until the national debt is paid.
Senator Brown, of Georgia, called up
the resolution offered by him on January
4, declaring it the imperative duty
of congress to repeal internal
revenue taxes at the earliest day
practicable, and proceeded to address the
senate in advocacy of it. Speaking for the
people of Georgia, he said that, while
they desired Just revision of the tariff
and abolition of the revenue system, they
did not wish to crush American manufac-
turers or to reduce the compensation of
American labor. He quoted from the
democratic national platform of 1884, and
said he and his state stood on that
suuareIy. Under it tariff reduction
must be carried out SO as not to
iniure home industry. Let the south, he
said. adopt the policy that had enriched
the north. Let the Ubiquitous internal
revenue system be repealed and the tariff
revised, SO as to impose higher rates on
luxurirs and lower rates on necessities, as
demanded by the democratic platform OF
1884, upon which the only democratic
president had been elected in twenty five
years.
The senate then proceeded to the con
sideration of the under valuation BILL
which, Senator Allison said, was the unani-
nous report of the committee on finance
The bill of twenty. seven printed pages
was read at length.
On motion of Senator Allison an addi-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
MATTERS AT KYLE.
The New Water Works, Brass Band
and Incorporation.

The New Water Works, Brass Band
and Incorporation
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
KYLE, March 1.-THE main pipe of the
water works, one mile and half long,
reaching from the Blanco to town, will all
be laid by tomorrow night The mains
from the reservoir and through town will
be put down as fast as possible.
At called meeting of the fire company
last night, they placed their order for a
hose cart and hose and all other equip
ments necessary for fighting fire. The
fire alarm bell is expected daily, and with
a hook and ladder company already in
good working order Kyle will have as
good fl protection as any town of its
size in the state.
The next excitement on docket is the
election of city officers.
Kyle brass band of eight pieces has been
organized with an experien teacher at
It's head. The instruments arrived to day
by express. Oh! for a city ordinance to
compel them to practice outside of the
city limits. This will be the cry soon.
Water works, hose company, brass band
and incorporation, all in one month, is
about as much as we can stand.
Although ice was plentiful last Sunday
morning, farmers report no damage to
growing crops. They say frost is worse
than cold snap like the past one. We
have weather prophet in the person of
an old Mexican, that discounts Virgins
for accuracy, he having predicted the late
norther, as we'll as several others this win
ter, some eight or ten days ahead.
DR.. Swearingep, of Austin, was called
out yesterd W TO consult with DR.. Martin
here in very bad case.
Quite number of our citizens are at
tending district court at San Marcos this
| week,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
LOUISIANA LOTTERY.

Official List of the Big Drawing at New
Orleans Yesterday
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
New ORLEANS, March 13.-No 5l,570,cap-
ital prize 100000, sold in New York, New
Orleans, Brooklyn, Chicago, Baltimore,
Evansville, Ind; Sidney, o.; Jackson,
Tenn; Lynchburg, Va; Helena, Ark;
Saginaw, Mich; Taylor Ridge, Seneca,
Ill, and Greenville Pos toflice, Canada.
No. 60675; second capital prize, $780,
600; sold in New Orleans, New York, Oak
land, CAL; Denver, Col, and Dallas, Tex.
No. S2,114; third prize, $4,000; sold in
New Orleans, New York, Brooklyn, San
Francisco, Mem phis, Tenn; Hot Springs,
Ark; Ogden, Utah, and Toledo and Cleve-
land, o.
No. 79,1S9; fourth prize, $4,000; sold
in Boston, Mass. Washington, d. O.;
New Orleans, Chattanooga, Tenn; Cleve-
land, o., and Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Nos. 4S,0S0, 75,194, each, $4,000; 1884,
34,261, 44,237, 1851, 1929, each, $4,000.
M. A. DAUPHIN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Negro Mysteriously Murdered
,arial Talepram tn the Statasman

CpeClhl l6leSThul W Ilib OIhIeSludu.
Houston, March 14.-This afternoon
Justice Railey was sent for to go out into
the country about twelve miles, near the
head of Sims bayou, to hold an inquest
over the dead body of negro man found
at that point this morning. The dead
man has not been identified. The
parties who found the body say that
it was neatly dressed and apparently
about 45 years of age, and had in his
pockets two notes addressed to Houston
ladies; that there was not cent of money
on his person; that one of his hips ap-
peared to be dislocated, and that his left
eye had been gouged out and was lying
on his cheek. Near where the body was
found were fresh signs of where horse
had grazed. Inquiry was made to dis
cover if any colorod men in the neigh
borhood were missing, but it seems that
all answered to roll call or were accounted
for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Buckshot Killed Him,
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

op6UIHI IeIegTHII 10 IHb oIHlb5IHHH'
HUBBARD Cry, March 4.-The coroner
in the Pitts Stern tragedy of yesterday
returned verdict that Doctor Stern came
to his death from a charge of buckshot
fired from gun in the hands of
j. d. Pitts, and that the same
was done with malice aforethOught
Storms remains, in charge of l..
Sanger, left on last nights freight
train for Waco, there to be embalmed
and await the arrival of his brothers from
st. Louis and Farmersvllle., Pitts, in
charge of the officers, was on the same
train that carried the remains of his vic
tim, and seemed to be perfectly cool
about the matter, saying he is ready to
abide the consequences of having fully
indicated the character of his wife.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
EASTERN TEXAS.

The league Case-A Man Charged With
Postoffice Crookedness.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MARSHALL, March 14.-The case of L.
L. and W. l.. league, set for trial to-day
in the district court, was postponed until
Friday, on account of an absent witness.
There are about 100 witnesses in the case.
William Jefferson, a negro, for the theft
of $40 worth of beef hides, on the plea of
guilty, was sent up for seven years.
Henry Young, white man who runs a
saloon in the eastern part of the city, was
arrested to-day on affidavit before United
States Commissioner j. l.. Garrison, by
Geo. B. Irvine, charging him with taking
his, Qrvine's) mail from the postoffice.
He waived examination and was held
under $3.50 bond for his appearance
before the federal court at Jefferson in
September next.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
RUSSIA.
TIE ozARow1rcH's JOURNEY.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 4.-The Official
Messenger says the czarowitch's journey
to Berlin to represent his father at the
funeral of the emperor will freely show
the close ties of friendship and confidence
that have long united the two imperial
houses, to which William remained faith
ful to the last, and which will remain
equally strong under Emperor Frederick.
These ties, as they have been in the past,
will be pledge of the durability of
friendly relations between Russia and
Germany, so necessary for their mutual
welfare and for the preventing of in
ternal complications.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
SHOT AND KILLED.
A Landlord Shoots His Unarmed Tenant
For Trivial Matter.

a hdDulOru OnOOIS Ills ~ udrLueu IeuduG
For Trivial Matter.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BRowNwooD, March Yesterday
Capt. w. j. Thurmond shot and killed one
of his tenants named James Young.
Young and Thurmond had disputed as to
where some corn and cotton were to be
planted, which caused a bad feeling. Yes
day Thurmond got wagon and, procu ring
gun and pistol, with, some other parties
drove to Young's house. Young was
blowing in the field and Thurmond going
by, when the former hailed him to stop.
Young was uuarmed and started towards
Thurmond. Thurmond began cursing
him, and said:
Don't come any further"
Young said:
II am an old and not a fighting man,
but if you will pat the gun down l will
whip you"
Thurmond placed the gun in the
wagon and got out on the opposite
side from Young. As he did
so, drawing pistol, which was
unseen by Young. YOungs wife, being a
short distance off, saw the pistol and
begged Thurmond not to shoot her hus-
band, but he advanced and fred, the ball
striking Young in the abdomen.
Thurmond was arrested and placed I'M
der a $4,000 bond to await the result of
the wound In the evening young died.
The shooting is considered unprovoked.
Young was 60 years old, and had rented
from Thurmond two or three years. Thur.
mond Is well known over the state.