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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is the
Best, Easiest to Use, and Cheapest.
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Sold by druggists or sent by mail
oOc. & I. Hazeltine, Warren, Pa.
DENVER REJOICING.

Grand Celebration of the Completion of
the Panhandle Railway.
DENVER, March 31.-Ths fifth day of
the great celeb ration of the opening of
the Par handle route was the grandest of
the season. Itproved day of days. More
beautiful weather was never enjoyed in
Denver. The streets elong which the
parade passed was one wilderness of
flowers, flags, bunting and banners, while
the pavements wers one mass of human
ity so closely packed that all travel had
to be suspended for several hours. The
banks, state and federal Offices were
closed, and all business suspended from l
O'Clock to o'clock p. M, aud it is esti-
mated that $4,000 people witnessed the
pageant which, without doubt, was the
or indest ever witnessed in this country.
The column of the parade was over four
miles long, ard divided into six grand
divisions,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Waits From webberville.

Special Telegram 10 the statesman
WEBBERvILLE, March 31.-Our quiet
little town has, for the past week, had but
slight changes and fewer occurrences of
note than ever to relieve the monotony
of the inquiring public.
Miss Ada Wallace, OF Garfield, is in
town visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. Buck Ireland gave sociable to the
young people tonight. The house was
filed to OVERLOOKING. Everything passed
off as merry as marriage bell.
The frost night before last was heavy
one. Ice was to be found on water
exposed to the north wind Most of the
young corn was but slightly damaged,
in many hills of two stalks only one being
killed. The gardens suffered most, kill
ing all the Irish potatoes, beans, melons
and all other tender plants.
The Farmers Alliance anticipate
grand rally this evening. The Hon.
Goodlowe Miller, of Bastrop, is booked
for lecture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Acquitted of Fraud,
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

optCIAI ItItgIaIH 10 IUe oIHIebWaH
BRYAN, March 31.-The case of the State
of Texas VS.. Jesse Mitchell, colOred, who
was put upon trial this morning for
fraudulently disposiug of mortgaged
property, was peremptorily decided this
afternoon on account of variance in the
proof in the trial and allegations con-
tanned in the Indictment, the indictment
alleging sale of the mortgaged property
and the proof being that the property was
pledged. At this stage of the case Judge
Jno. N. Henderson put a stop to the fur
Their proce lure of the trial, and charged
the jury, in effect, that they would be
compelled to render verdict of not
gully, which, while remaining in the box,
they accordingly old, and the prisoner
was discharged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
ITALY.
THE ABYssINIAN WAR.

ROME, March 31.-Advices from Masso-
wah say that yesterday evening Italian
scouts penetrated the Abyssinlan camp
and report that King John and his com
manders are convinced of their inability
to successfully attack the Italians. The
italian government has authorized Gen
eral San Mariana to accept the follow ng
terms from King John: The Italian
forces shall retain the positions they now
occupy, and King John shall not oppose
the occupation of other points where the
Italians may wish to spend the hot season,
and shall guarantee the safety OF the
tribes under Italian protection.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
NEWS
General Boulanger Rises up as a
Central Figure in French
Politics.
The Germans Say He Threatens
the Peace of EUROPEAN
other French Crisis.
FRANCE.
BoULANGER ON TOP.

PARIS, March 3l.-Opportunist journals
say the defeat of the ministry gives
General Boulanger what he wants-a
coalition of irreconcilables and "Cesari-
ans" it having defeated the republican
majority.
The journal des Debats says the real
victor in the struggle yesterday, which re-
suited in the defeat of the cabinet, was
General Boulanger. The crisis, it saye,
will be formidable one on account of an
understanding between the right and ex-
treme left. NJ. Floquet does not desire
the premiership, and it is likely that
either M. Ribal or NJ. Devers will be called
upon to form a ministry. The radicals
threaten to put up General Boulanger- as a
candidate for the presidency against
President Carnot if the latter refuses to
accede to their programme.
COMPLIMENTARY TO BoULANGER.
PARIS, March BIN. de Roulde, when
questioned in regard to the crisis, said
the intrigues and jealousies of statesmen
were running France. He feared wal with
Germany at the present moment. France
must first be set on her feet. The only
man able to raise her was General Bou-
LANCER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
GENUINE SNAKE STORY.
A Copperhead Coils Itself Around
Dung Mans Leg.
cnaciol TT oNarran IN the Stateeman.

A Copperhead Coils Itself Around a
Young Mans Leg.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WHIrEwRIGHT, March 31.-A young
man by the name of Richard Bufford, who
is working for Mr.. George Anderson,
about one mile east of this place, was bit
ten by oopperhead snake yesterday
evening while shucking corn in the crib.
Mr.. Bufford says he felt singing sensa-
ton ON his ankle, and, looking down, saw
the reptile cooled around his foot biting
his ankle. Mr.. Bufford got the snake off
with some little trouble, and this morning
a horse came to town as fast as possible
Whisky was used quite freely, and the
doctors think there is no more danger
Mr.. Bafford killed the snake.
The east bound passenger train on the
Cotton Belt railroad was wrecked yester-
day morning, about half mile east OF
this place. The trucks on the tender
broke, which threw the whole engine of
the track and Jared the engineer up con,
siderably. All trains we're delayed about
five hours,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Defaulter Captured.

sSDeClhl lolesTdul W Iue oldleeuldu
Ell PAso, March 31.-Senor Lazoa, the
collector of customs, in Paso del Norte, is
authority for the statement that Lomis
Fleuray, the defaulting postmaster of that
city, was captured this afternoon in Chi
huahua. Fleuray and O'Farrell escaped
from the Jail guards about three weeks
ago and were seen shortly after at Sam
alayuca, on the Mexican Central railroad,
where it was reported at the time that
they had been recaptured, but it seems
that he escaped across the Rio Grande
into Texas, and again crossed into Mex.
leo. The collector reports that he is now
safely in jail at Paso del Norte.
The White Oaks subscription has
reached $91 900, and when $4,000 more Is
subscribed work will begin on the road
and continue till it is completed to White
Oaks, N. NJ. This road will secure an
abundant supply of cheap coal and an
other outlet for Ell Paso.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
BURNETT BUDGET.
The Granite Company-Buying Notes
Cheap-Local and Personal.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

The Granite Company-Buying Notes
Cheap-Local and Personal.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNET, March 31.-The Capitol Gran
lite company, whose corporation was
mentioned in yesterdays STATESMAN, is
the subject of general comment here.
The charter members who live here, Doc
tor Westfall, Colonel Holloway and George
W. Lacy, are all men of means and exec. .
lent business judgment and it is generally
agreed that they have not gone into this
without assurances of its successful issue.
Transportation facilities alone are wanted
and it is believed the incorporators of
this company have reasonable
certainty, not only of the
early completion OF the Burnet and
Marble Falls road, but of other ad-
vantageous connections. Col. W. l..
Norton and A. p. Woodbridge are both
here in conference with the Burnet mem
bers on business matters in connection
with the new company. 1t is not yet
made public when they will begin active
operations.
From Major Rsmsdell your correspond
ent learns that the matter of securing sub
scriptions to stock in the Alliance fac
tory enterprise, at Marble Falls, is still
progressing, and that the Alliances are
generally taking an active interest in the
project. Three sub-Alliances in
Lampasas county have taken $4,000 stock
during the past week or two.
At the sale by G. s. Hardy, assignee of
Chunn d Co., of Double Horn, of notes
and accounts due the firm, E. ]. Moses
bought notes amounting 20 1864 for
$1,000; j. g. Baucum, 1914 notes for
$3.50; j. B. Escaville, notes, 1907 for
$27.50. Accounts aggregating $500,
were bought in by S. E. Holland for $50.
1t is supposed many of these are running
accounts; that is on parties running
away.
JIG. Halton, bridge inspector of the
Austin and Northwestern railroad, is in
town having just come over the line for
the purpose to taking data and making
estimates on the cost of changing the
road to a STANDARD gauge. This is
another link in the chain of recent cir
cumstances that indicate better and adj
ditional railroad facilities for Burnett.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
A Murders Confession D..
,legrsm to the Statesman.

special elegrhm TO Jne othteeman'
JEFFERSON, March 31.-Ike Bailey, who
lives twenty miles from town In the lower
part of the county, known as the Bend
neighborhood, was found dead IN the
woods yesterday. From previous troubles
with one of the neighbors, suspicion
point ed to Bob Hines and he was arrested,
Sheriff beware went to the scene,
but Hines was arrested by
the constable before he got there.
OF his own accord Hines made a confess
sion, saying he met Bailey in the road and
fired load of buckshot into him. Then,
before he died, he mauled him over the
head with his gun, while he was piteously
crying for mercy. He talks without re-
serve in regard to it, and said with an oath
to party that he Bailey would not &C
cuse anyone else of stealing cotton. He
is now in Jail, but there is good deal of
excitement over the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
River and Harbor Bill.

New YORK, March 31.-A Washington
special to the Herald says:
=. There ls no doubt that the president
will sign the river and harbor bill pro-
vided the senate does not unreas onably
increase the items as they now stand. In a
recent conversation wi leading mem
Der of congress the president referred to
the surplus in the treasury, and in max
ing hasty calculation as to the appropri.
aticn bills which would tend to decrease
this amount, included the river aud harbor
bill. The gross amount provided for in
thu bill is trifie in excess of $19,000,000,
and as this is about equal to the presi-
dents expectations he is supposed to be
entirely satisfied with the committees
work ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
A Violent Maniac.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WHITEwRIGHT, March 31.-Oficer Rome
Roberts arrested to-day II. O. L. Dean,
who has gone violently insane over re-
ligion. He went to the residence of a
neighbor and tried to cut his throat. He
also whipped out fourteen men with
long pole. When arrested he had in his
possession big knife and milestone.
Officer Roberts left tonight with the pris'
oner for the county jail at Sherman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Found Unconscious
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

special Telegram to the Statesman.
Fort WORTH, March 31.-Last evening
Capt. W. G. Veal entered the feed store of
M. W. Thomas, on the corner of Main and
Fourteenth streets, and in the rear of the
building, discovered Thomas lying on a
lot of corn sacks. He was unconscious,
but breathing very hard. A physician
vas at once summoned, who stated that
Thomas had taken morphine. He was
taken to his residence, where he
fingered till o'clock this morning, at
which time he died. From all that can
be learned Thomas took the morphine
with suicidal intent, business and financial
troubles being at the bottom of it. He
has lived in this city quite awhile, having
come here from Galveston. He was a
gentleman of good character, and we'll
liked by all who knew him. Justice Smith
held an inquest on the body, rendering a
verdict in accordance with the above
facts. The deceased leaves a wife and
two children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
THE STATE.
Sensational incidents Throughout
Texas-The East Texas
Murder.
Testlmo ny of the Only Witness to
the Affalr-Suiclde at Sher-
man.
Special Telegram to the statesman .


ATHENS, March 31.-The telegram yes
terday was statement of Pines in regard
to the Lawrence killing which occurred on
March 2S. To-day We give the evidence
of the only witness to the killing, which
is Lawrence's wife. She testified at the
inquest held that her husband and herself
were riding by where Pines was at work,
when her husband asked: 81 wonder
where Pines is; would like to know if he
wouldn't take drink with me" and at that
moment Pines rose up from the fence
corner with gun in hand. Witness saw
Pines was going to shoot, and whipped
her horse between Pines and Lawrence.
Pines struck the horse with his gun,
knocking it away, and fired at Lawrence,
killing him Instantly. Mrs. Lawrence
said to Pines: "You have killed my hus-
band now, and you ought not to have
done it. What shall dor" Pines offered
to assist her in any way he could, and she
asked him to go and get some of the
neighbors, which he did.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
A THREE CORNERED FIGHT.
A Lively Municipal Campaign in For
Worth-The Candidates.

A Lively Municipal Campaign in Fort
Worth-The Candidates.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
FoRT WORTH, March 31.-The municipal
camp aign tonight is red hot. The ma
jority is the great question of interest
There are three ndidates-Doctor
Broiles, present mayor, prohibition
list; w. A. Darter, an alderman,
also a prohibitionist, and Doctor
George jackson, well known
and influential citizen, an anti-prohlbl-
ZIONIST. The dark lantern element gener-
ally backs Broile4, but the prohibitionists
are anxious to see Darter elected, and al
kinds of schemes are being worked. Aai
stands Tonight, Doctor Jackson is thu
strongest man of the three, but it is hare
to tell what changes will be made. There
ere nine aldermen to be elected. The
election comes off Tuesday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Courts at Texarkana.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.

TExARKANA, March 31.-Bowie county
district court adjourned this evening for
the term. The full term of four weeks
was consumed and scarcely one-fourth of
the business disposed of, and loud cry
goes up here from the attorneys for a
longer term. Judge Mclean leaves here
tonight to open court at Daingerield
next Monday.
The Miller county, Arkansas, circuit
court commences here on Monday next,
Judge Mitchell presiding, during which
the important case on that docket, to be
tried in few days, is the train robbery,
wherein Burroughs, Brocker and Others
figure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The League Case.

Special Telegram o the Statesman.
GALVESTON, March 31.-The celebrated
case of La Vega VS.. League, which has
been on trial in the district court for the
past two weeks, was concluded to-day.
The jury returned verdict in favor of
defendant-League and his associates.
This is the suit which involves 10000
acres near Waco, valued at $l,5oO,OOO
Plaintiffs claim that defendants
hold land under a title based on
forged power of attorney. Trial
Judge Stewart ruled that res adjudlca "a
non, of voluminous dispositions in the
case we're admissible as evidence. lhls
left plaintiffs without evidence The
veteran, Simon Mussina, will appeal the
case to the supreme court.
The new marine ways, built by the
Wharf company at the expense of $780,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Found Dead in Bed.

FoRT WORTH, March 31.-At 10 O'Clock
to might, A. S. Blair, travelling for the
Flint Waling Manufacturing company,
returned from trip, and going to his
wife's room, found her in bed, dead. The
woman had been dead seven or eight
hours. A physician was called and pro-
nounced it chloral poisoning. 1t is said
Mrs. Blair has been addicted to the use of
choral and probably took an overdose.
No reason is known for suicide, as when
last seen alive the woman was cheerful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The Boom at San Angelo.

SAN ANGELO, March 31.-At the mass
meeting last night, presided over by W..
S. Week, chairman of the railroad commit
tee, much enthusiasm was manifested.
Joseph Spence, jr., and Others delivered
speeches. The citizens responded very
literally to the call for subscriptions to
the grade of the Santa Fe road from Bal
linger here. 1t is reported there are a
great many passengers at Ballinger who
cannot procure a conveyance to San
Angelo. Sales and advances on real estate
are lively,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
East Texas Republicans.

JEFFERSON, March 31.-By call of the
chairman, Frank Johnson, the republi-
cans met in convention, in the district
court room to-day, for the purpose of
electing delegates to district convention
for the nomination of district Judge and
district attorney in this (the Fifth) judi
cial district. On motion, the delegates to
the district meeting, which is to be held
in Mount Pleasant on April 16, were in
structed to vote for convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Dorsheimer's Funeral.

New YORK, March 31.-The funeral SER
vices over the remains Nof Wm. DORIS
heimer we're held in Grace church to-day.
The clergymen who read the services were:
DR.. VIM. r. Huntingdon, and Rev. 1. V.
Chalmers. The pallbearers were s. f.
Barlow, Sidney Webster, Ohas. A. Dana,
John Hunter, N. T. Goodwin, N. s. An
drews, Nathan Neils and James Carter.
Among those present we're President
leveland and Secretary Whitney.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
A New Name for 1t.

My little grandson, Jesse George, of Nor
folk, Mass. aged = MS, came home from a
call on playmate, lying that Chester was
going away but be co''Idn't remember where,
and asked his mother where it was that they
had the trained horses She thought mo
ment, and told him az me circus"
ooh, yes, said Jesse, "Chester is going to
the ladies' sewing circus. Boston Globe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Annexing q Suburb.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
DALLAS, March 31.-South Dallas voted
to day upon the question of annexation,
and furnishes the first instances where a
suburb has annexed to the old city. Tho
total vote was 149. OF these ninety three
votes were in favor of annexation and
fifty six against. This increases the popu
lation of Dallas $500, and adds 100000
to her taxable valuation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
A Drayman's Funeral.
pecial Telegram to the Statesman

10 Otu1e5IIIuH'
LoNGv1Ew, March 31.-A novel sight
was witnessed yesterday in the funeral
procession of old man CALF" the oldest
drayman in town. All the drays and
foatmen in the city turned out In their
working clothes and made a long pro-
cession following their comrade to the
cemetery. The corpse was placed on a
float which headed the procession. The
dray he drove up to few days ago fol-
lowed next, This was the first procession
of the kind ever witnessed before. AS he
had lived on dray he was borne to his
last unloading place by dreys.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Ready for a Trade.

Bobby was lonesome and Minnie was
quietly playing with her doll, an employ
ment in which Bobby had vainly sought di'
version.
"Mau.l ma, sighed Bobby, 81 wish 1 owned
the whole world"
1.-THE whole world7 What would you do
with it, darlingT
"pd trade Minnies doll for pup."-Bing'
hamton Republican.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
ANOTHER UNFORTUNATE.
Suicide of Mrs. Belle Morgan at Sherman,
of M orphine.

Suicide of Mrs. Belle Morgan at Sherman,
of Morphine.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SHERMAN, March 31.-A woman by the
name of Belle Morgan, alias Belle Linn,
commite suicide at the National hotel
in this city this morning by taking
morphine. She came to the city about
five weeks ago and went to the National
hotel where she stated she had separated
from her husband at GAINESVILLE, this
state, and assumed her maiden name,
Belle Morgan. She has been in bad health
since her arrival here. Yesterday even
ing she sent Mexican to the drug store
and procured fifteen cents worth of NOR
phlne, which she swallowed at o'clock.
A physician was summoned immediately,
but could do nothing to save her, and she
died this morning just before daylight
She stated during her stay at the hotel
that she was native of Michigan but
was raised at Morrltop, Ark, where her
relatives live.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The YOUNG PEOPLE.

Refractory Young Harry's Early De eel
oped Faith.
A refractory Boston youngster was being
Sharply ,+buked by his mother for his nurner-
Gus tre-sressions.
Harry, Harry" she exclaimed, "if yo'
behave in that way you will worry youl
father and mother to death; and what VIII
you do without any father and mother|
"The Lord is my shepherd" said the small
boy; 81 shall not want. Boston Transcript
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
MARRYING AN INDIAN.

A White Schoolmistress, Miss Fellows,
Marries an Indian in Dakota.
PIERRE, OAK, March 31.-Post Tender
Robb, OF Fort Bennett, brought the first
authentic reports of the marriage of Miss
Fellows and Chaska, her Indian lover.
The wedding took place Wednesday,
Mqrch 20, at Swift Bird camp. Reverend
Handforth, an Episcopal clergyman
from Africa, officiated. The mar
rage would have taken place
sooner, but Handforth insisted on
publishing it three Sundays before he
would perform the ceremony. Miss Fell
lows presented Ohaska with gold ring
engraved: "Cora to Chaska." The we'd
ding was followed by the usual all night
dance, after which the married pair went
to their new home.
The lady apparently is infatuated with
her Indian husband. She will continue
to teach.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Hopkins Sentenced.

CINoINNATI, March 31.-Benjamin E.
Hopkins, late assistant cashier of the FL
deity National bank, was brought into
the United States court, this morning, and
sentenced to the penitentiary for seven
years and two months. He appeared
broken down from illness, but did not
manifest emotion upon receiving his sen
tanca
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
immigration Board Working.
aciaI TaIaorann IN the Statesman.

GATEsvILLE, March 31.-Gatesville or
ganized last night an immigration COM
mittee for this county. They raised $50,
and telegraphed the state committee they
were ready to cooperate. They are
going into active work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
EXPECTING A GENERAL STRIKE.

MILWAUKEE, March 31.-The all-nisht
crews in the Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul yards reported for duty at the usual
time tonight, aud as far as this point is
concerned there is nothing indicating the
existence of strike. Ths men say that
all freight loaded to-day will be handled,
but there is no certainty as to what will
be done tomorrow. The company are
receiving freight billed for Chicago ct its
warehouses, but as fast as received it is
being turned over to the Chicago and
Northwestern for transportation. Every
thing about the yards Is in state of
great uncertainty. Many of the switch
men say they expect general strike.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The Miller Murder Case.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

DALLAS, March 81. - The argu
ment in the case of Mason Miller,
charged with murder, was closed this
morning at IL O'Clock and the case went
to the jury at noon. A verdict of guilty
was brought in at o'clock, and punish
ment assessed at five years in the pen
itentiary.