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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
VERY CLOSE
West Virginia Not So Bad as
Reported-Leglslature Prob
ably Democratic.
Harrison's Majority in California.
Washington Items and
Other Matters.
West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W. Va, November II. -
Election returns are coming in very
slowly. The republicans claim COTS
election and two congressman, but COR
rooted returns from Lincoln county give
Jackson, democrat, for congress, 800
majority, which will elect him by small
majority. Fleming, democrat, for gov
ernor, through his attorneys in this CITY,
has notified the commissioners of Kanawha
county, he desires recount. The re-
publlcans increased over 300 votes in this
county, while the democrats polled
slight increase over two years ago. Sena-
tor Kenna expressed the belief that the
legislature will be democratic by two or
three on joint ballot, and feels sanguine
of his return to the United States senate.
Governor Wilson will contest the honors
with him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
EXCITEMENT In KANSAS.
A Crowd of Desperadoes From No-Man's-
Land Committing Outrages.

L
Land Committing Outrages.
TOPEKA, Kan, November 1.-THE
people of Norton county on
the Indian Territory line are
very much excited over the attacks of a
gang of horse thieves from No-Man's-
Land. The desperadoes headed by q
notorious outlaw, Bill Doty, came up from
the Territory Friday night for the pur-
pose of driving off all the horses in the
southern part of the county. They COM
menced with Captain Millions herd of
thirteen thoroughbreds. The horses were
released from the stables and started in the
direction of the Territory. The remain
der of the gang then visited every ranch
in the county aud took possession of
every horse of value. When they reached
the farm of James l.. Notion he and his
two sons showed fight, and, with their
guns, made it very warm for Doty's crowd.
The desperadoes we're too much for them,
however, and captured them and tied
them to fence, where they were found
four hours later by friends. The thieves
secured sixty head of horses and started
gone but a short distance when they we're
overtaken by posse of Norton county
farmers. A desperate flight ensued,
during which Geo. Hill, of the thieves, was
fatally wounded. Doty and his crowd
were compelled to take flight, but man
aged to get away with many head of horses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
THE KANSAS ACCIDENT.
More Bodies Recovered From the'Mine
PIttsburR, Kan.

More Bodies Recovered From the'Mine at
PIttsburR, Kan.
PrTTsBURG, Kan, November 12.-There
has been, up to Sunday evening at
o'clock, thirty-nins dead bodies recovered
and about twenty wounded or injured. OF
the latter not TO exceed five will die, and
probably not that many. Experts and
volunteers are still thoroughly searching
the entries and rooms Of the underground
workings for any bodies which may posi-
bly, be left there, but IL Is thought they
are all now discovered and included
in the list of killed and wounded. The
officers of the company are on the ground
from Topeka and all is being done that
can be for the relief of suffering and dis
tress Of all wounded men and destitute
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
The Steamer Umbria.

NV York, November 12.-The big
Cunard steamer Umbria, which was in
jured by collidinR with the Fabre Line
steamer Iberia, Saturday last, left her
port this morning fully recovered from
the shock of the collision. A big hole in
the bow was covered by big iron plate,
and to one not versed in marine erchitec-
ture, it would be difficult TO discover where
the steamer had been injured. Only two OF
its passengers were absent, an old lady
and her son, they deciding TO wait unit
spring for their voyage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
A Serious Omission.

COLEMAN, November pa political
bombshell burst here to-day. The COM
missioners' court in session have ex-
amined the returns of the last election
from the different boxes in the county
and found that the returns from Robinson
Peak, Santa Anna, Flat Top, Glen Cave
and Washington school house had not
been certified to by the officers of the
election yet, and they will be thrown
away. This caused CONSERVATION among
the officers elected, as it may change the
result in many of thu offices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
A SOUTH CARoL1NIAN's VIEWS

He Wants Convention of the Southern
States Called.
CHARLESTON, S. c., November 12.--The
News and Courier have published the
opinions of thirty county chairmen on the
situation. One of the leading democrats
in the state created a sensation by saying:
81, for one, am getting tired of being
used as cat'spaw to rake chestnuts out
of the fire for northern politicians of New
York of the Hewitt, Hill and Grant stripe.
For twenty years or more these people
have been using US to serve their selfish
ends. The solid south has been used as
catspaw by them and the solid south is
a solidified fool if it does not kick over
the traces. What would we dor Why do
they not have convention of the south
ern states? Let the convention meet and
discuss the situation. Let US say to the
national republican convention we are
tired of this thing and we want to break
through the traces. Give US your assurance
that you will leave US alone to manage our
state affairs and that you will give us
decent federal officials in the south and
we will break up the solid south. We will
cut loose from Tammany 81 Co., democ-
racy and all the rest of it and vote for the
best man for president, whether he be re-
publican or democrat"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
DEATH OF COLONEL KNAPP.

Venerable st. Louis Newspaper Man
and Citizen Passes Away.
ST. LOUIS, November 12.-Colonel John
Knapp, for many years business manager
and part owner of the Missouri Republi-
can, died last night at his residence in
this city. Colonel Knapp was ~ years of
age, having been born in 1916. He be-
came identified with the Republican in
1854, having then been resident of st.,
Louis for thirty years. He leaves widow,
three grown sons and three daughters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
WASHINGTON NOTES.
HABAEs CORPUS DENIED.

WASHINGTON, November 12.-The su-
preme court of the United States to-day
denied the application for the writ of
habess corpus in the case of David s.
Terry, of California, who was convicted
of contempt of court for violent scene
in which he and his wife both attacked the
officers of the court. Application for the
writ was made on the ground that Terry,
at the time of his sentence, was
not in the court room and did
not have notice of the intention
to bring him to trial. Justice Harlan,
who rendered the decision, says that
the offense was computed in full view of
che court, and that punishment followed
practically without intermission, and the
case is not one in which this court should
interfere. Justice Field took no part in
the case.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
An Election Fight,

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BoNHAM, November 1.-THE only serious
election fight so far heard of in this
county, was reported here this evening.
Babe Copper and s. u. Jenkins were in
town Saturday night and left quar7sling
about the election. When about four miles
southwest of the town Jenkins applied
some strong language to Copper who dis
mounted from his horse and Selling a
fence picket commenced to beat Jenkins
with it, breaking his arm and otherwise
seriously injuring him. The wounded
man is in a very dangerous condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
ENGLAND.

RESIGNATION OF GENERAL WARREN.
LONDON, November 12.-General Sir
Charles Warren, chief of the Metropolitan
police, has rendered his resignation. 1t is
understood this action is due to criticisms
that have been made upon his efficiency in
connection with the Whiteohapel murders.
ANNOUNCED IN THE COMMONS.
LONDON, November 12,-In the house of
commons this afternoon Mr.. Matthews,
home secretary, announced the resigna-
ton of Geo. Warren, an officer of the
Metropolitan police. The announcement
was greeted with cheers. w. s. Smith,
government leader, stated an extra esti-
mate would be presented to meet the ex-
penses of the Parnell commission. He
also said application had been made to
the Irish government for access to certain
documents and that leave to examine
those documents would be granted to the
counsel of both the Times and Parnellites
under certain conditions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
ANNOUNCED IN THE coMMoNs.
ITALY.
ITALY AND FRANCE.

ROME, November 12.-Signor Crispi
minister of foreign affairs, has assured the
French charge d'affairs that Italy would
extend cordial welcome to M. Areeneau,
the new ambassador of France. He also
informed him that it was the desire of the
Italian government to remove all causes
of misunderstanding betweeh. Italy and
France.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
The ChickASaWS.

ST.. LOUIS, November 12.-Advices from
Chjckasaw Nation are that serious trouble
is brewing between the followers of Gov
ernor Gay and his opponents in the late
election. 1t is reported Guy was
assassinated at Tishomingo, the capital,
Saturday night, but the report lacks con-
frmation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Lodged in jail.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, November 12.-United
States Marshal Rankin arrived in the
city to-day from Musquiz Coahuils, Mex,
having in charge Guile Shilos and Thos.
Wilthon, two whites charged with the
murder of Mexican on the government
reservation at Fort Clark about year
ago. They were lodged in Jail for safe
keeping.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

two-story residence caught fire from a
defective stove flue, and was entirely con-
sumed. Rsverand Alexander is the princi.
pal of Alexander institute, of the above
place, and thirteen of his young lady pu-
pills boarded with him, whose loss of mon
ey, trunks, clothing ETC., was considerable.
One lady bOarder lost. $40 besides
trunks and clothing. The loss on the
building was partially covered by insur-
ance,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Death of a Millionaire.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., November H.
John @. Meyer, of this city, the Oldest son
of the late millionaire Christopher Meyer,
died at Atlantic City last evening of
pneumonia, aged 43 years. He was
manager of the New Jersey rubber works
in this CITY. He leaves widow and two
children. His estate is valued at about
100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

BAsTRoP, November 1.-THE following
is the official vote of Bastrop county:
Cleveland, 2,079; Harrison, 1,4O8; demo-
ocratic gain of 31S; Ross, 1882; Martin,
1514; Sayers, 2,719; Belknap, 1872; Sayers'
majority, 1887. Sayers received an in
creased majority in this county. His vote
in 1884 being, Sayers, 1853; Rector,repub-
liean, LIB.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Steamer Aground.

Nav YORK, November IA dispatch
from Sandy Hook, dated 1880 this morn
ing, says the steamer Alaska, from Liver .
pool, is aground in the channel, half way
between Southwest spit and Hospital isl =
and, in the lower bay. She will probably
come off at high tide without damage.
Cartsr Harrison, of Chicago, is on board.
The Alaska came off at high tide and
arrived at her dock this afternoon,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
California,

SAN FRANCISCO, November 12.-Ad-
ditional returns on the vote for presider
show total of 116,734 for Harrison and
1oS,25S for Cleveland, with 5000 or 5000
votes to hear from. Returns to the pres
ent time have not changed the status of
the congressional representation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

piled she would do so when he
took his last drink of liquor. Rowe said
he had done SO and would prove it then
and there. He stepped off two or three
PAGES, pulled his revolver, and before any
one could reach him sent bullet through
his temple. Miss Logsden fell to the
ground in swoon and when she recovered
was raving maniac. She has been under
medical care since but as yet shows no
sign of recovery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
NEWS
The New French Ambassador in
Italy-Relatlons Between
the Two Countries.
Rumored that the Royalists Have
Abdicated In Favor of
Boulanger.
GERMANY.
THR EAST ArR1oAN NovRMrNr.

N HAoA AFhIUAN MOVEMENT,
BERLIN, November IA meeting of
representatives of all interests concerned
in the east African movement will be held
at Cologne on Wednesday to discuss the
question of recruiting the colonial
forces. The decision arrived at will be
submitted to the government. The
German press, with the exception of the
liberal and radical organs, favor the
movement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Official Returns

SpeClHI Telegram 70 Cne oIaIe5HHu
RUsK, November 12.-The official re-
turns of this county show total vote of
1866, about 200 more than were ever
polled before. Ross, 1926, and Martin,
1,168. Martin, for congress, 1885, Hum
phreys, 812.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
CANADA.
HEAVY SNOW.

QUEBEC, November 12.-Dispatches
from Lower Quebec say there are two feet
and halt snowfall along the lower St.
Lawrence. Serious fears are entertained
that there has been serious loss of life
among the fishermen on both shores of
the gulf. The government steamer Ma
poleon has been sent out to patrol the
coast and aid wrecked vessels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Polk County,

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LIVINGSTON, November 1.-THE official
vote of Polk county just canvassed by the
court gives Ross 1,O1O; Martin, 500. Ma
tionsl ticket same as reported. The state
ticket varies but little from the vote of
Ross. The democratic gain is 81. The
total vote polled is 1910.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Veaaal Rnrnad.

DETROIT, Mich, November 12.-The
wreoking steamer Don M. Dickinson was
burned last night, and is total loss. The
captain and Grew of six men had mar
row escape. The Dickinson was worth
$4,000, aud was owned by Capt. ]. w.
Wescott, of this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Residence DESTROYED

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
OvERToN, Tex, November 12.-Yester-
day morning, about 10:45 o'clock, while
the family and boarders of Rev. 1. Alex
ander, of Kilgore, were at church, his large
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

SANTA FEE, November 12.-Returns are
coming in very slowly, but they indicate
that Anthony Joseph, democrat, has been
elected delegate to congress over Otero,
republican, by considerable majority.
The Legislature is close. The council is
probably democratic and the house re-
Dohlican
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
BELL TELEPHONE SUIT.

WASHINGTON, November 12-Justice
Miller, of the supreme court,is now render
ing a decision in the suit of the United
States against the Bell Telephone com
pany, brought here on appeal from a
decision of the circuit court Uf Ma5saohu-
sets, claiming demurrer entered by the
Bell company to the government suit.
Justice Miller has decided the plea of
multifariousness sent by the Bell COM
pany does not hold good, and also the
Bell company contention that the United
States has 40 right to bring suit to SET
aside the patent is not good. The decl-
sion is in favor of the United States. jus
tice Miller overrules the decision OF the
circuit court of Massachusetts and re-
mands the case with instructions to enter
tain the government bill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

families. Girard, Literefield and this CITY
have turned out nobly with all sorts of aid
and there will be funds raised at once for
all necessary expenses. Twenty bodies.
mostly OF unknown men and foreigners.
arrived in this city at 10 O'Clock to-day
aud we're buried with appropriate cere-
monies in the afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
The Fight in Delaware


WASHINGTON, November 11.-There is
genuine disgust expressed here among
democrats over the silly suicidal fight
which was made in the little state of Della
ware between the Bayard and Salisbury
factions for supremacy in the democratic
party. Both Of these families have had
grip on the senatorship for several Rener-
atoms. 1t seemed to be generally con-
ceded that even il Cleveland had been re-
elected Mr.. Bayard would no longer re-
main in the cabinet az secretary Of state,
owing to the numerous blunders made by
that gentleman. Mr. Salisbury, until IL
became apparent that Mr.. Bayard was
fixing the triggers to return 10 the senate
next March, had about made up his mind
that he had enough OF public life and was
willing TO retire, but inasmuch as he and
the Bayard faction
HAVE BEEN AT OUTS
for the last two or three years the vener-
able bachelor senator from the peach
growing state concluded that he would
cross lances with Bsyard, and the result ia
republicans, for the first time in the his
tory of the party, have senator from
Delaware. Mr.. Salisbury has been on
unfriendly terms with the administration
for two years or more on account of his
political row with the Bayards. II each
faction had consented TO retire from the
fight the democrats would haze remained
in control Of the legislature.
A gentleman thoroughly conversant
With political affairs in Delaware says
that the incoming legislature will so
gerrymander the state that it will give the
democrats the hardest sort of fight TO
ever again control the legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Fort WORTH, November 22.-H. @.
Cross, one of the receivers of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas, and j. j. Frey, general
manager, arrived in Fort Worth tonight,
and spent several hours at the Commercial
club with prominent citizens, The party
will 60 south from here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Chairman Barnum.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, November IL, 0 q
m.-The report from W. N. Barnum at
Lime Rock shows slight improvement,
and the physicians now have slight hope
he may pull through.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Live Oak County.
1.-Two OHh OOUHVy
-becial Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, November 12.-Live Oak
county vote: Cleveland, 1892; Harrison,
nothing; prohibition, 8; Ross, 800; MARTIN,
1; Moore, for congress, 1892; Rhodes, legis-
lature, 800,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Nevada.

SAN FRANorsoo, November 10.-Returns
from all but 10 precincts in Nevada give
Harrison 6,134; Cleveland, ABB; Fisk, 6.
For congress Bsrtine, republican, $3.50;
Cassidy, democrat, 4,746.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Sentenced to be Hanged.

NEW YORK, November 12.-Pasriek
Paokham, who killed his wife on April 2,
by cutting her on the back of the neck
with razor, from the effects of which she
died, was to-day sentenced by Recorder
Smith to be hanged on January 4.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Murdered for MONEY!

LASALLE, ILL.,, November 12.-Reports
received this mourning state Peter Hofe
and wife, a wealthy couple of weena, viii
lage twenty miles south Of here, were
murdered last night. 1t is said the muir
derers were after booty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Killed HIS Wifa.

New HAVEN, Conn.,, November 12.-At
2 o'clock this morning George Cooper, of
Portland, murdered his wife by cutting
her head open with an axe. Jealousy was
the cause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
FRANCE.
THE ROYALISTH,

PARIS, November 1.-THE Temps and
other journals regarded the speeches
made by Baron De Breteville at The
royalist banquet at Marseilles as an indi-
cation of the abdioation of the monarch
lists in favor of Boulanger.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

SAN ANTONIO, November 10. LlanC
county, complete vote: Cleveland, 1888
Harrison, 1O5; Ross, 922; Martin, $50
Sayers, LOIS; Belknap, 5O2.
GRAYsoN COUNTY.
SHERMAN, November Grayson
county complete, Ross, $3.50; Martin,
1900. The democratic gain over 1886 is
500.
SAN SABA.
SAN SABA, November 10.-This county
as far as heard from gives Ross 700 over
Martin, Ssyers 800 over Belknap, and
Sims, state senator, and Whittel, repre-
sentative, and W. W. Martin, district
attorney, carried nearly the whole vote
no opposition. AS to county officers, all
candidates in the field being democrats,
the following were elected: s. f. Wroy,
county Judge; s. B. Howard, sheriff; A.
DuggaD, clerk; j. F. Walters, attorney;
John Kelly, assessor; j. @. Rogan, treas
urer; James Daffiemyer, INSPECTORS; s. NJ
Moore. surveyor; the latter being the only
new officer.
MASON COUNTY.
MASON, November 10.-The following
named gentlemen will serve Mason county
for the ensuing term, as is shown by the
returns from the several precincts, to-wit:
G. W. Todd, county Judge; Wilson Hey,
clerk; z. @. Baird, sheriff and collector;
@. 81. Martindale, surveyor; W. @. Gowing,
assessor; 7. M. Payne, hide and animal
inspector; Webster McGinnis, county at
torney; W. W. Martin, district attorney,
and jess Leslie, treasurer. Our county
went democratic solid, and many bets are
up on Grover.
HARRIS COUNTY.
Houston, November 10.-Full returns
from Harris county give Cleveland, 3,608;
Harrison, 2,787; Ross, 3,641; Martin, 2,876;
a democratic gain of 300. Congressman
Stewart, 1886; Mcdaniel, 1852; Davis,
563; democratic loss of 400. The entire
democratic comfy ticket is elected by
najorities ranging from 400to 1000.
M'LENNAN COUNTY.
WACO, November 10.-Full returns from
all the voting precints in this county give
Mills 3,470 votes against 3, lie for COL E.
A. Jones, giving Mills majority of $50.
His majority over Rankin in 1856 was
57S. This shows a DEM sratic loss of 22S.
COMEDIES NOTHING.
LAREDO, November 10.-A reporter
called on Col. @. G. Brewster at his Office
in this city and inquired if he conceded
Grains election. He said he conceded
nothing. When the returns are ell in
concessions are in order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Mrs. Jay Gould

NEW YoRK, November 1.-THE condition
Of Mrs. jay Gould this morning remains
unchanged. DR.. Baldwin, who is attending
the lady, says Mrs. Gould connot survive
more than q day or two.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
SPAIN.
PROHIBITING srRrEr ASSEMBLIES.

PROHIBITING STREET ASSEMBLIES.
MADRID, November 12.-The authorities
have issued an order prohibiting street
assemblies and instructing the police to
disperse all gatherings that may be at
tempted. The city is now quiet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Fire at Cameron.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
CAMERON, November 12.-The Faulkner
house was burned here this morning at
2 O'Clock. Loss, $4,000 on building and
contents; insured for $4,000. The cause
of the fire is unknown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
A Young Kentuckisn Sends buile'
Crashing Through His Brain.

MUNFoRDsv11LE, KY, November H.
Details of a shocking tragedy have reached
here from Powletts, little village several
miles back in the country. On THURSDAY
afternoon last party of young people
went out nutting. In the party were
Henry Rowe and sallle Lagsden. Young
Rowe and Miss Lagsden have been sweet
hearts for a long time. While walking
together Rowe asked Miss Lagsden 10
name the day for their wedding. She re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

GALVESTON, November 12.-Arrived:
Steamship Lampasas and Rio Grands
from New York; general cargo.