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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
WAS TT MURDERP
A Man Found With HIS Skull
Horribly Crushed.

The Sunday morning southbound train
brought to this city the dead body of a
white man.
He was picked up by the train men who
discovered him lying by the side of the
road not far from Duval.
His skull had been crushed in, Just over
the left eye, and it was evidently the
result of blow.
There is mystery surrounding the
affair, and it is difficult to get at the facts.
One story is that in a row Saturday
night he received the blow which ended
his life.
Another is that he had been paid off
Saturday evening, and, while waiting
for a passing train, to come down to
Austin. He was murdered for his
money.
A theory was advanced that he fell
from a train and was killed, but it is
not believed by the detectives.
On the contrary, they are firmly con-
WINGED he was murdered, and acting on
that belief they arrested a suspect
yesterday, who will have hearing to-
day.
The name of the unfortunate man was
Oscar. 6iedhill, aged about twenty-four
He was unmarried, and was employed in
Mr.. Sheehan's quarry near Duval.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
A MYSTERIOUS MAN.
A Pointer for Officers Working Up
Mysterious Cases.

Mysterious Cases.
Mr.. Little lives in south Austin not far
from the south end of the Deaf and Dumb
institute enclosure.
Sunday morning, about O'Clock, a
man on foot called at his house and asked
for something to eat.
There was nothing particularly remark
able about this, but there was something
particularly remarkable about the physi-
ognomy of him who made the request.
In fact, there was something startling
about the whole man.
The part of his face not ripped and
slashed, was CHASTITY white and the move
ments of the whole man indicated great
weakness.
No wonder. He had suffered great loss
of blood. This was self-evident, for
along the side of the head, over the right
ear, was gaping wound several inches in
length.
Then, again, there was an ugly cut
down the cheek, from about the temple to
the lower part of the jawbone.
Again, there was a ragged rent in the
lower lip, through which it was plainly seen
that two of his teeth had been knocked
from their sockets, and possibly sent rat
thing down his throat.
This was not all. The much chopped
up man had fearful slash IN his left side,
some four inches long, which Mr.. Little
thinks must have penetrated to the hol
low, cavern or cavity, or whatever the
blessed doctors call it.
Mr.. Titles curiosity was naturally ex-
cited, and he questioned the man.
He told that he was Canadian, and had
been working on the railroad near Austin
Friday night week ago he was standing
near the International depot when two
men set upon and attempted to rob him.
He made desperate struggle, in which he
was cut and badly used up.
He was found by the officers, so his
story goes, but, having money, he was re-
fused admittance to the hospital and was
placed under the care of a physician who
attended him until Sunday morning, when
he left town to make his way to what
point he did not tell.
Mr.. Little doubted this story, for the
mans wounds we're to fresh lookiug-ln-
deed, they bore evidence of having been
made the night before.
Detectives and officers were asked about
the matter last night by STATESMAN re-
porter, and none of them had any knowl-
edge of any such man, nor did any of
them know anything abodt row or an
attempt to rob wherein man was SO Sc
verely slashed to pieces.
Mr.. Little says the man was very weak
and he advised that he return to the city.
He did not, however; at least when he left
he went south in the direction OF San
Antonio and not in the direction OF Aus
tin. He did not tell Mr.. Little his name
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
Eat With Comfort and be Hannr.

1t is by no means uncertain, but, on the
contrary. well aseertained fact, that upon
the well being of mans stomach depends that
modicum of happiness which is vouchsafed 20
him in this world. Dyspepsia, the foe of all
others to the stOmach's tranquility. and most
to be dreaded, is complaint to the prelimi-
nary relief and eventual cure Of which Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters is specially adapted.
IL enables those who use it with . reasonable
degree ofpersistence TO eat withrelish. because
It lmparts a healthful appetite; to digest with
ease, because 1t strengthens the stomach and
10 assimilate the food which is eaten and
dlgested, thus beneftting health, promoting
steal and mental faculties. 1t, moreover,
facilitates the secretion of healthy bile, actu.
ates without discomfort the habit OF body, and
leads, when taken upon retiring, to produce
healthy slumber. Malaria is conquered by it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27

of war, directs that you supply requisite
military force TO assist in enforcing the
laws and to protect life and government
property. In accordance with this you
will give safe custody to the refugee, Mr..
Sebree, until application is made for his
person by the state authorities of Texas,
with proper protection of the lives or
property of the people of Rio Grande
City Should they be in danger you will
send proper military force to protect
them. If more troops are needed, notify
these headquarters Immediately. Ac-
knowledge receipt and report action and
state of affairs. By command of
lSigned BRIaADIER GENERAL STANLEY,
SMITH, Acting Asst Adjutant. General.
Up to last night the governor had not
received any information from Rio Grande
City direct, and does not know whether
the rangers have reached there or not.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
Passed Away.

The many friends and acquaintance of
DR.. and Mrs. N. j. Black will be grieved
to hear of the death of their little son
Chester, which occurred yesterday after
brief illness. He was noble and manly
little fellow,and much loved by his friends
and playmates.
The funeral will take place from their
residence POP east Ninth street, this after
noon at 4 O'Clock. Friends are invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
For the Fever Sufferers.

The ladies of Austin will, on Monday
evening next, give concert at Mllett's
opera house, the proceeds to be forwarded
to the districts stricken by the yellow
scourge. I he very best musical talent of
the CITY, both ladies and gentlemen, have
volunteered their services. brilliant
programme will be arranged, and an en-
tertainment fully worth the charitable
purpose be given. Capt. G. F. Miliett has
kindly rendered the use of the opera house
free of cost, and Hutchings' Printing
House will help likewise in the gratuit )us
printing of tickets for the occasion. Let
every benevolently inclined citizen of
Austin lend helping hand and show that
we are not behind III helping sister cities
in their hours of adversely and suffering.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
AROUND THE CAPITOL.
Matters and Things Picked Up in
Tour of the Departments.
[From Saturdays Daily

tFrom Saturdays Daily
The governor, some days ago, received
the resignation of Hon. Gustave Cook,
criminal Judge of the district composed
of Harris and Galveston counties. IL
takes effect on the first of next month,
and the reason given for the resignation
Is the low salary attached to the Office.
The governor yesterday appointed Hon.
O. Cleveland, Of Galveston, to fill the
place.
STATE DEPARTMENT..
The following charters were filed in the
Office of the secretary of state yesterday
The Farmers Alliance Cooperative as
ISOLATION of Dewitt county capital stock,
$4,000. Incorporators: A. s. Brown, O.
W. Hofford, W. W. MoOaskili, j. W. Grit
fin, J. D. Banks, B. Berrkett and O. f.
Finn.
The San Antonio Milling company;
capital stock, $4,000. Incorporators:
Bernhart j. LANCE, Frank LANCE, ir, and
Frank LANCE, ST.
ooMPTRoLLERs DEPARTMENT.
The following assessment rolls were re-
ceived yesterday: Starr county, decrease
$211, 454; Van Zant county, increase $780,
1886; Calhoun county, decrease $113,187.
From Sunday Dally.1
The Woman's exchange of Dallas filed
charter to-day in the Office of the sec
rotary of state. Incorporators: e. @.
Wallace, Mrs. Madeline Buford, Mrs. Belle
g. Smith, Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs.J. B.
Scruggs, Mrs. Charles BoIles, Mrs. j. W.
Metcalf, Mrs. w. O. Howard, Mrs. p. W.
Linskie, Mrs. j. e. Schneider, Mrs. James
Arbuckle, Mrs. @. A. Heating, Mrs. j. B.
Orowdus, Miss Lizzie Brown, Mrs. II. H.
Beaumont, Mrs. o. p. Bowser, Mrs. j. @.
Meyers, Mrs. B. A. Hoyt, Mrs. G. N. Don.
ovan, Mrs. Ada Rauch Clarke, Mrs. q. N.
Pullman and Mrs. @. II. Bolanz.
ooMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT.
The following assessment rolls were re-
ceived yesterday: Clay county, increase,
$77,092; Cass county, increase, $151, 900.
From Tuesdays Daily1
Business was very dull in the depart
ments yesterday. In the comptroller's
Office the tax rolls of Tarrant county were
footed up, showing an increase in value Of
$1,2S5,62s.
Tax Clerk Walsh received Saturday and
yesterday over $4,000 taxes on lands in
unorganized counties, which cut down the
list to be advertised nearly half.
From Wednesdays Daily.l
By request, the governor yesterday ap-
pointed the following judges for the Dali
las State fair:
A. j. Rose, Bell county; j. B. Riley,
Limestone county; J. W. Davis, Liberty
county; W. j. Malbie, Callahan county,
and r. j. Sledge, Hays county.
The governor heard nothing from Rio
Grande City yesterday, and in official cir
Giles IL Is believed the trouble is over.
coMPrRoLLER's DEPARTMENT.
The rolls of Esstland county show an
increase in values of $4,000.
Deposits yesterday were light.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
A report from the Sam Houston Nor
mel school says the school opened with
laAger attendance than ever before, and a
prosperous year is anticipated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
GRAND RECEPTION
To be rendered Grand Master
Morgan #. White.

MOI gan IL w ulI6.
The order of the U. B. F. and s. NJ. T.,
composed of St. Johns Lodge No. l,
Mathews Lodge No. 2, Queen Esther
Lodge No. y, st. Annie's Lodge No. IA
and Golden Scepter Lodge No. 60, to-
gether with the Temple and Juvenile de-
partments, will tender Mr.. Morgan T.
White, the newly elected grand master of
the order, pablo reception next Thurs
day night at the Third Baptist church.
The public is cordially invited to be
present and hear the address of the grand
master.
The U. B. F. and S. M. L. is a colored
order, in this state having six bodies in
the city, II lodges and 60 temples, and a
membership of 5,461 in the state. The
colored folks of Austin should feel proud
to have one of their number at the head
of such prominent order.
A crowded house should greet Mr.. White
Thursday night, to show the appreciation
of the honor conferred upon him. The
reception is expected to be, and will be, a
brilliant affair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
October Forum.

A discussion of the negro question has
for some time been going on in the pages
of the Forum, in which Senator Wade
Hampton on one side and Mr.. Geo. W.
Gable and Senator Chandler, of New
Hampshire, on the other side, have par
eioipated. Nov, in the forthcoming DC
tober number, Senator Eustis, of Louis
lana, takes up the controversy in way
that leaves no excuse for mistaking his
meaning. He proceeds at once to declare
that this question is a running sore IN
our body pOlitic," aud he looks with nc
hope of healing on federal interference OF
northern philanthropy and moral pre-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
Mysterious Assassination.

The STATESMAN yesterday morning con
tanned an account of the assassination, at
Millican, of Mr.. M. Leonard, highly re-
spected young man. He is the brother of
Mrs. Victor a. Keabe, of this city, and
yesterday she received letter notifying
her of the sad affair. The letter said the
assassination was shrouded in mystery
and could not be accounted for, as young
Leonard, so far as known, had not an
enemy in the world. Mr.. Victor Kleabe
and his wife left for Millican last night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
A Wise Patron of the Louisiana
State Lottery.

A worthy Chicagoan is Mr.. Peter Klein,
doing business at No. 80 East Kinsey
street. He is benevolent, frank and
social friend-like all old-time "Father-
landers" he will invest spare dollar IN a
lottery and on former occasion secured
an $4,000 prize in the Louisiana State
Lottery in association with his brother
in-law. or his latest good luck, he was
the possessor of fractional tickect No.
1884 which drew 100000 in the
drawing, August Z; he collected the
amount, $4,000, through the express
company. His present business place is
a wooden-frame building for vending re-
freshments, cigars, etc. He will erect, on
the lot which he owns, modern brick
block Chicago Qll.) Occidenf, August
d
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
CITY AND COUNTY.
[FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.l
Happy Hearts.

Cards are out for the marriage OF Miss
Fannie May, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
j. Sneed, to Mr.. Victor Oatman, a promi-
nent young gentleman who lives near
Webberville. The ceremony will occur at
the Tenth Street Methodist church, next
Thursday evening, at 6 O'Clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27

yesterday at noon, saying it was reported
there that the Mexicans had made an as.
sault upon Ringgold barracks, but the
governor and Adjutant General King had
heard nothing of it aud disoredited the re-
port.
The Mexicans included in the rumpus
are all American citizens, and so far as
known here they are receiving no aid
from the Mexican side of the river.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
IN THE TOLLS.
A Bold Bad Bandit Scooped by
the Officers,

Bill Jacobs, notorious desperate, and
one of the bold bad bandits who cheer.
fully stopped and calmly robbed the train
near Flatonia about year ago, was ar
rested near Pearsall Monday by Sheriff
Everett, of Milan county; W. @. Dough
erty, sheriff of Frio county, and Dan
Lewis, deputy sheriff of Bexar county.
He was brought to this city en- route to
Milan county, where Jacobs shot and
killed Sheriff Pool about two years ago.
He also killed Frank Rhodes at Pearsall
in 1885, and it is commonly reported that
he has dropped several others at divers
times. There was over $1,000 reward
offered for his capture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
Next Thursdays Entertainment'

The Musical Union gives the last of the
series of popular summer evening enter
tainments on next Thursday evening, 9th
inst. a pleasing programme will be pre-
sented, which will be published in Thurs
days STATESMAN. The ente rtainment will
be followed by german, and music fur
nished for the occasion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
Bold Burglar.

A Swede, working for Colonel Ellis, had
burglar to enter his room some time
Monday night and steal 5000 in money.
During the afternoon he had drawn the
sum from friend, who had been keeping
il, intending to place it in bank yester-
day. Detectives are working up the case.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
svrun Of FIGS

Is natures own true laxative. It Is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system when
bilious or costive; to dispel headaches,
colds and fevers; to cure habitual CON
stipstion, indigestion, piles, etc. Manu-
featured only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Gal. Sold in SO
cent and $l.00 bottles by all leading
druggists. Crosby's Union Depot
Drug Store, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
Married.

Anthony s. Houston, esq, of the Aus
tin bar, son Of the we'll known planter
JEFF Houston, of Travis county, was mar.
ried to Miss Eola R. Prewitt, of Acker-
man, Choctaw county, Miss, at the resi-
dence of the brides mother, Mrs. Mary
Prewitt, on Monday, September II, 1888
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
Wants q Gond Man

The governor yesterday telegraphed
Hon. Joe Sayers and others asking that
good and competent architect be recon-
mended to inspect the new capitol.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
[FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY.l
N OF the County.

Sheriff Ferguson, of Hopkins count,
telegraphed the governor yesterday that
the reports of masked men shooting into
private houses in his county are not true
The trouble was in Hunt county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
Injunction Granted.

Judge Keys at Georgetown has granted
the injunction asked for by citizens re-
straining the city from enlarging the old
city cemetery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27

Sleepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the
1emedy for you. Sold By Oscar Samostz
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27

Ca.arrh cured, health and sweet breath
secured, by Sbiiohb Catarrh Remedy
Price 80 csnts. Nasal injector free. Sol )
by Oscar Samosiz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27

Ayers Ague Cure stimulates the liver
and neutralizes the malarial poison in the
blood. Warranted to cure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27
A Letter to the Governor, Fully
Explaining Its Origin.
Some Very Cheerful and Exhiler-
ating Episodes of Mexican
Border Life.
Uncle Sam Takes a Dish and
Calmly Spreads HIS Coat
Tails for the Howhng
Mob to Step On.

The following letter, received by the
governor yesterday, explains the troubles
and gives the origin of the emeute at Rio
Grande City:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27

As stated in Sundays STATESMAN, Captain
Jones and his company of rangers were
ordered to Rio Graude city Saturday
night, and it is probable they reached the
scene of the emuete last night.
Sunday, on receipt of Sheriff Sheely's
dispatch, Lieutenant Brooks, stationed in
Kerr county with his rangers, were ordered
to join Jones with all dispatch, and will
probably affect iuncture to-day at noon.
The detachment of rangers on duty at
Hampstead was also ordered yesterday to
take up the line of march to the seat of
war.
In response to kilograms sent county
officials, Governor Ross received tele-
gram last night from the sheriff of Cam
eron county, saying he was on the eve of
departure for Rio Grande city with sixty
men. and he is expected to arrive there
early this morning.
The STATESMAN received telegram
! from the Associated Press at New York
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27

The following is Bulletin Number three
issued by the Texas State Weather service
and it will be found of interest to farmers:
Tav
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-14
CONGRESSIONAL RESUME.
Last Week of the Tarin Debate in the
Bouse-work Before the Senate.

Last Week of the Tarin Debate in the
Bouse-work Before the Senate.
WASHINGTON, May 13-If the pro-
grsmme outlined by the Democratic ma
ority OF the ways and means committee
holds good, the coming week In the House
will De entirely devoted to general debate
on the tariff bill, even Tuesday, which
mad been set apart for consideration c,
labor bile, being occupied in that way in
! nursusnce Ct an arrangement by which
the committee on labor is to have smother
day at a later date. Inter- st In the dis.
cussion promises to increase as the week
which will end the debate draws to 8
close, owing to the fact that several OF the
leading spirits on both sides Of the House
are an aounced TO speak.
The pension appropriation bill, the
Cincinnati exposition bill, the
pleuro pneumonis bill and the
bill for the admission of Wash
iDgton Territory are the measures
which more than any others bid fair to
occupy the time of the Senate in open
session during the week, and they are
likely II reached at all to come up IL
the order named. The Senate has for to.
morrow the task of deciding in what WAY
and TO what extent II at ell it will
admit the public to the knowledge OF
It's proceedings upon the fishery treaty
The treaty itself may come up on Tues
day and will probably consume the greater
part Ct the week, though, II 1t be decided
TO sit with open doors, 1t Is not likely 10
ne taken up until the latter part of the
week.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-14
TALKED In MEErIN',

Tennessee Politician An.wsrs to Boil
Osli IN Church.
NASHVILLE, Tim, May lS-They are
telling q1eer story tonight on Delegate
William Smith, chairman of the Knox
county delegation to the state convention.
Smith went to church this morning, mod
rs,ly took q rear pew and set
tied himself for season OF re-
ligious inspiration. His hard
work in the convention for the past four
days told on him and he began to doze.
The preacher wss telling OF the great mel
OF Tennessee, and finally reached John
kaox, once Governor OF the stale. As he
pronounced the name Knox, Delegate
Smith was reused, and rising from his
seat in the corner, shouted: "Thirty- I'VE
votes for Robert L. Taylor" The con
sregati0n took in the situation and an
audible litter went through the church,
during which the delegate escaped.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-14
TRACT SOCIETY.

Tho American Organ .sion holds Its An
puai Meeting In New York.
NEW YORK, Msy l3.-Tns annual meet
Ing Of the American Tract Society was
held at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
church to-day.
The yearly report was read. 1t shows
that the receipts for the vesr were $3.50.
S6S, and the expenses S44S 5o4, leaving q
balance ON hand OF Sll,353 One hundred
and niaety-four coIporteuIs have beer
employed in the United States during the
past year.
Rev. Dr.. Knox, missionary from Japan,
spoke Of missionary work among the
Japanese.
DR.. Hall, pastor of the church, having
received call from Chicago on business,
was not able to attend the services. A
large audience WAS in attendance.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-14

and upited with Ffauce ca, ~
the triple sllisnce. Tle mii,t, sIbnis
Berlin lock forward TO Cir,
autumn csmpsigu. ms. =
At state dluner receuuv n
Waldo see. in tosstirg Coup, VII IN "
d to a near evenr, s,it MID.
fldeut Count Won Moltke woniS VS. u,
operations SO as TO secure ~ salte 1,
new victories. " Ns In,
THE INUNDATED COUNTY,
A system of relief, caicuI,,att'
gate industrial suffering in irnu.m III.
lricts, hiss been orgariz d, D sst q;
along the Vis,ula indicate VIZ ys's h,
ruin which it eill take a long ti%s , sp'sa
ely. The low-lyipg disiSc ns &c II
submerged, and engineerlps ss 10
will be necessary to d. s'ls
when the water sphsi5.s p IL,
stretches OF Whist was iorpe,Is .sau
land mas been s~eps clear cf AN Is'S<.
at present wastes Of ssud. T5o md L.
process to carry OF tie v.is, P0aP,,
actively carried on. The r. osi,
making arrangements, In Cas- , up's'' i
OF the Enseror permits, to visit NJ n ae's
to stimulate the work of relIet Diass
The Landtsg mas approved H.
lers approval for reliei Order. Ga
stipulation is that the sey.nt,H ell
soliciting Ieadmission to Prussi, VSitsl
lowed to return snd also De go n q l.
with the rights ard properties , as,l'
when they were dissolved in Is75 ''''''';
Crown Prince William will -
warriors monument st Pnsan ~ sT'eA u
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-14
BOULANGER'S CRIME.
Continued from First Iage.

was Rone's gratitude Irishm would be
likely to ssk themselves. questions in the
matter. Without wishing his remarks to
be construed as an ATTACK on or as show
ing disrespect to the church, he said that
whether the rescript wss intended as q
political pronuncismento or not it would
be. regarded aed had already been deter
mined IS such by every coercionist paper
from the Times to the meapest Unionist
rag. He wss confident that the rescript
had added three months to Mr.. Dillon's
sentence. Irishmen were compelled to
beli.y that the rescri2t was due to En-
Hg'ish intrigue, and Irelsud would not
accept political 6ictation from Rome.