The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-27

Ringgold barracks. The trouble grew out
of libel published in Gsrza's paper rela-
tive to the killing of Abg6m Resendez
by Sebree. A chargeof criminal libel was
brought against CARA by Sebree. and the
former was arrested and brought here,
gave bail and left and returned here Sun
day. They did not meet until this after
noon, when words passed and they both
drew and commenced firing with the
above results. The ARRAY is likely to lead
to further bloodshed. Sebree has many
friends who will fight for him to the last,
while all the friends of Resendez, who was
very popular, and many political ad-
herents whom CARA has made by
speeches, etc, will back him. Ringgold
barracks, with three companies of United
States troops, is situated close by, and
will try to prevent serious trouble.
The report of the county treasurer of
Duval county shows more than sufficient
funds on hand to run the county during
the present year. The county scrip is
worth dollar for dollar.
The democrats of the Fifth ward in
Galveston held meeting and repudiated
the county ticket recently put out. The
Nominees are designated as boilers, indie
pendents, mugwumps and everything else
but good democrats.
Under the aus pices of number of citi-
zens, prominent in religious and educa-
tional circles, free reading room for
workingmen has been established in San
Antonio.
Two Intellectual attempts were made at
Houston the other night to burn the old
tannery property belonging to Paul Saul
nier.
The railroad cotton platform at Franklin
caught fire on September 16 from sparks
from passing locomotive. The plat
form and twenty-six bales of cotton were
totally destroyed.
The crops in Edwards county are re-
ported to be the best that have been
raised for years, and the excess of the area
of agricultural lands cultivated this year
over last year will amount to % per cent
with prospect for still greater RG!r
next year.
Arson F. Moss died near Kosse, aged II
years, few days ago. He was one of thu
early pioneer Texans, and was often en-
gagged in repelling Indian attacks.
Senator Reagan is said to have pur.
chased handsome residence in Washing
ton. He should remember the fate o
llWindom, of Minnesota, and other con
Ileressmen who have been relegated Il
private life for putting on too muci
style at the national capito!.-Brenhau
Banner.
The capitol middle will be satisfactory.
settled by the good sense of Governo
Ross and the fairness of Colonel Abne
Taylor. When two men meet to transact
business on the basis of right and equit.
nothing stands in the way of satisfactor!
adjustment The wranglers belong Il
quite different class.-Waoo Day.
At Flatonia cotton is coming in at
lively rate-about 200 bales per day. Re
ceipts to date $500 bales. The crop i
much better than at first predicted. Wit
better cotton crop and higher price
than last season, and an abundant corr
crop, the farmers and merchants of tina
section are in much better spirits thai
last season.
The president of the Baltimore ant
Ohio railroad has organized commission
of mechanical experts, who are employe
by the company to examine thorough
all the tools in the various shops of tn
company and report any reforms neede
or improved machinery necessary to d.
more effective work. The commission
will not only visit the Baltimore and Obi
shops, but the shops of several of tn
leading roads in the west which are sup
posed to be better equipped than many G
the eastern shops, having been establisne
at more recent date.
Mr.. A. V. Rising, living in Waco, ha
learned nothing of his daughters, who's
disappearance was published Thursda.
The Oldest, Miss Nellie, is nearly fifteer
and the youngest, Miss Maud, is und'
fifteen. At 10 O'Clock Thursday night
reporter visited the distressed famil
They occupy a pretty cottage, TASTEFUL
furnished, on South Ninth street. M
Rising and his wife were seated in con
: versation with sympathizing neighbora
The tenor of the talk showed thu
no cause had been furnished
the parents for the departure {
. the children. 1t is evidently
case of kidnapping by enticing. Tn
elder took away her jewelry but left hi
best clothes. Maud, the younger, wei
off in her bare feet, leaving three pair {
shoes. The day before the latter sper
the day identifying the front yard b
making gravel walk, acting upon hi
| own disposition, not being ordered to
the work. The neighbors testify that M
Rising was affectionate tohis step'dauRf
ters. Their name is Hanson. They wei
born in Austin, Tex, by Mrs. Rising
! former husband, who is dead. A mulatt
procuress has been talking to Miss Nelli
3 She was also associated with girl WI
= afterwards went wrong in this city abo
) year ago. Mrs. Rising mentioned ali
} an elderly married man paying Nell
8 marked attention. Altogether the case Pc
t sesses thrilling interest and the denou
ment will likely prove startling.
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