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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Mashall Matters.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MARSHALL, Tex, September 13.-Mr.
W. M. Copeland, an old and respected
citizen of this city died at his residence
last night at 8 O'Clock. He came to
Marshall from Alabama in 1849 and had
resided here until his death. In 1868 he
entered into partnership with VIM. Johns
ton under the style and firm of Johnston
& Copeland, upon dissolution of this firm,
he retired from active business.
The corner stone of the new court house
will be laid early next week. The cere-
monies will be conducted by the Masons.
A brilliant reception was held last even
ing at the parlors of the Bachelors
League complimentary to MIR. and Mrs.
W. L. Martin and Mr.. and Mrs. 1. D..
Worrsll. The beauty and gallantry of
Marshall were present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
A Land Suit.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WACO, September PA suit was file
in the United States circuit court to-day
styled John S. Collins ct al. vs.. j. 7.
Wood ct al. The suit is trespsss to try
title to an undivided two thirds interest in
a tract of 32O acres of land situated near
the town of McGregor, in this county, and
also for rents upon said land for three
years past. The plaintiff in this suit are
John Collins, Nettie Collins, Mary
Franklin and her husband James
Franklin, and Anna Cleveland, a
minor, she being represented in the suit
by her father, W. F. Cleveland. The two
first named plaintiffs live at Omaha, Neb.,
and the others in this state of Iowa. The
defendants are ]. L. Wood, Chas. Howard
and p. M. Kuykendall, all residing in Nc
Lehman county, near the town of Nc
Gregor. The suit will probably be heard
at the next term of the United States
court, which oonvenes here in November
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Massachusetts Republicans.

BosToN, September 12.-Sheltered from
a dreuchiug rain the republican delegates
Of Massachusetts met to unite on state
ticket in fremont temple this morning..
The convention is very largely attended
and was called to order shortly after II
o clock by Chairman Barton.
A few remarks by Chairman Barton
upon the issues of the campaign, aud
committees were appointed. Tne COM
mittee on permanent organization re-
ported: For president, John D. Long;
secretary, J. OILS Wardell. Mr.. Long was
escorted TO the platform and made a
speech.
The committee on resolutions, through
Ss chairman, Ohas. II. Allen, reported
and the report WAS unanimously adopted.
The platform recites the Importance of
The approaching eleotion arraigns a
democratic administration for incapacity
and iosincarity in the management OF
public afInira; reaffirms the devotion OF
the Massachusetts republicans to the prin-
oiples OF the great national republican
pgrty; recognize5 the Importance of the
issue Of protection to American indus
tries, the deYelo oment of American en-
terprises, and the elevation of American
labor; demands return to specific duties;
looks to the church and home for
support; endorses the statutes passed by
tae last Legislature designed to restrain
aud suppress The traffic in Intoxicating
3gink5; inyi % all lovers of country to
contrast the brave foreign policy of the
republican party to the diplomacy of the
present executive, which cannot save its
credit by 6 daathbed repentance, or in
spire new confidence by a little
buster within two months of the
election; pledges wise expenditures
Tor public schools and steady
resistance to any plan of public aid to
seotari5n schools, believes in the equal
rights of all men under the law, in restric-
tive legislation Tor monopolies and trusts
and better enforcement of the immigra-
ton law; advocates a generous gratitude
fOr veteran soldiers, and the exemption of
civil service from partisan speculation,
concluding with hearty endorsement OF
the platform adopted by the national re-
publican convention.
Pending the taking of ballot, which had
been ordered, recess was taken until 8
o'clock.
The convention reassembled at $40. A
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Accident to an Englishman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, September 12.-About 4
O'Clock this morning a most distressing
accident occurred at Heidenheimer's oil
mills. Jack Hanlan, aged II, was engaged
at the mill, and had occasion to go into
the yard, it being quite dark. In return e
,g he entered by the wrong door and was
caught in the machinery and his right leg
badly crushed from the knee down, He
was put aboard Santa Fe station engine
and brought to the Union depot, and DR..
TrUeheart called. He was given an opiate
and removed to st. Mary's infrmary.
His leg was amputated below the knee at
o'cIo,k, and at 10 o'clock this evening
the physician reported hin resting easy
and doing WE'LL Jack came to Galveston
from England about year ago as a sailor,
but left the vessel here and sought more
congenial employment. He secured work
in the oil mills, and worked throughout
the season. He returned to work there
about week ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Ecclesiastical Promotion.

PIrTsBURG, September 13.-Notice has
been read at st. Vincent's abbey, Lat
robe, Pa, of the elevation of Abbot
Andrew Hantenach, the successor of the
late Arch-Abbot WINNER, to the Office of
arch-abbot. This is but the completion
of the promotion of the abbot to the full
title to which the abbott of the original
abbey is entitled. The insignia OF his
office has not yet arrived from Rome;
neither has any definite date for his in
vesture been fixed on. Father Hantenach
is the only arch-abbot in the United
Statas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
A Notorious Murderer.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HUNTSVILLE, September 12.--Ihe trial
of the ,notorious, Lit Ferris has been Of
before the district court for the past two
days. He is the party charged with the
murder of an old German in Madison
county last fall, at which time excitement
was running high in that neighborhood
and an attem pit was mads to iynoh the
prisoner. A change of venue was there
fore given the case from that county to
this. The examination of large number
of witnesses was finished this evening, and
the remainder of the day has been spent
in the arguments of the state and defense,
and the case was given to the jury to-
night. The prevailing opinion is that il
will be hung jury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
CumberIand Presbyterians.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, September 13.-The Texas
synods of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church convened here to-day. Rev. Mr..
Watkins, the first minister of the denomi-
nation ordained on Texas soil, preached
the opening sermon.
Last May in Waco at the meeting of the
general assembly the four synods then
existing in Texas were consolidated,
which embraced also synod in the H.
dian Territory and one in Louisiana. This
is the first meeting under the new regime
and here will be formed basis OF future
representation. Each church in the state
sends its pastor and one elder to repre-
sent it at this meeting, and it is said the
number of attendants exceeds 500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
THE STATE.
Sensational Items Throughout
Texas Yesterday-Death of
General Beden.
Found Dead at Bonham-A Fifty
Mile Race Between q Horse
and a Bicycle.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
HEMPsTEAD, September 13.-Brigadier
General A. L. Bedell of the First brig ade
Texas volunteers guard, died at 10 o'clock
tonight, after an illness of five days.
His disease was congestion of the stom-
ach and bowels. He was member of
the American Legion Honor, and Knights
of Honor and Knights of Ladies of Honor,
also merchant doing business here and
at Sunny Side, ten miles from Hampstead.
The deceased was prominent oitizsn of
this county, and was we'll and favorbly
known to all the military men in Texas.
A good man has gone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Stabbed by a Negro.
DVUDE7ONr % o " EO6FV %
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
CoRsIoANA, September ia difficulty
occurred on the train of the Cotton Belt
road this evening, in which one Wilkes, a
negro cook at the Malloy hotel, seriously
cut brakeman, named Taylor Fountelery.
The negro attempted to enter the ladies'
car, when he WAS asked by the brakeman
if he was gong in that train. His reply
was that it was none of his id business.
Whereupon Fountelery struck him, and
was stabbed in the neck. The wound,
though ugly, is not considered danger
GUS one, as it is near the back of the neck.
Wilkes was jailed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

formal ballot was announced. Oliver Ames
received $50 votes, and his nomination was
made unanimous. Geo. Drexel and VIM
Draper were nominated by scclamation as
electors at large. j. Q. A. Bracket, can
didate for lieutenant governor; Henry
Poindexter, for secretary of state, and A,
j. Farman, for sttorney-general, were all
nominated by acclamatiOn.
A. Marsdon was declared the nominee
for treasurer, and the convention ad'
journed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Mix and Water.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, September 12-James Mar
shall, laborer, was crushed to death this
evening by a sewer pipe falling upon
him.
Since the appointment of city chemist
the milk supply has fallen short 200
gallons daily. Dairymen have raised the
price of milk from % to 40 cents per
gallon. A correct estimate shows that
the Dallas dairymen have been using
water in their milk at the rate of $4,000
gallons per annum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Denouncing the Bagging Trust.
,cial Telegram TO the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PITTsBURG, Tex, September 13.-The
farmers of Camp and Upshaw counties
met in mass meeting at the court house
to-day and passed resolutions condemn
ing the bagging trust, and appointed a
committee composed of three, Lamar,
w. A. Higstown aud ID. b. Smith, to cor
respond with the cotton bagging manu-
factory at New Orleans, with view of
securing cotton bagging with which to
bale their cotton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
A Detective in a scrape.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
CAMERON, September 13.-Yesterday the
houses of two farmers living near Yarrel
ton, were robbed of some money aud
iewelry. This morning, early, the farmers
came to town and notified Sheriff Lewis.
who Immediately started Deputy Beckett,
with the farmers, in pursuit of the thief
They found him at Nat Henderson's gin,
and arrested him. Some of the money
and jewelry were found on the party ar
rested, who says his name is Fl. I. Hodges.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
obscenlty Through the Mails.

Sp ,cal Telegram TO the Statesman.
ENNIS, September 13.-3.Frank Keygeser,
Bohemian about 20 year old,was arrested
by our city marshal, by an order from the
United States marshall, General Cabell, of
Dallas, for sending vulgar and obscene
language through the mail on an open
card. He is now incarcerated in the Dali
las Jail to await his trial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Hemorrholds,

Piles, Fissure, Ulcers, Fistula and all dis
eases of the rectnm cured without the
use of the knife, lIgature or slCoghing.
New treatment and sure. Office hours
from 8 a. m. to $50 p. m. No de-
tention from business. W. d. GoBToN, M,
D., 919 Congress ave.
AUSTIN, Tex, September 10, 1888.
This is TO certify thstI have been under
the treatment of Doctor Gorton for piles
and am entirely cured of them. The
treatment is comparatively painless, and
have full confidence in it. j. HANSON.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Attornez-General Hoge.

Special Telegram % The Statesman.
GONZALES, September 12.-The demo-
cratic barbecue at MONEYS Lake, which
has been in preparation for some time,
came off to-day with a large crowd from
all parts of the county present. As was
previously announced, Attorneys general
Hogg addressed the democracy of Com
zales county in a we'll timed, interesting
and logical speech.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Gaorpatown Glimnaes.

Special Telegram. to the Statesman.
GEORGETOWN, September 12.-Mr. j. I.
sneed, wealthy planter and stockman
from Calvert, ia in the city, superin-
tending the erection of an elegant resi-
dense on University avenue. Mr.. Sneed
will move his family to this place so soon
as his residence is completed.
The East Texas conference is having q
cottage built on the university csmpUs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
AN ASSASSIN
Concealed by Darkness Stays
Jim Benjamin, Colored, at
Mllllcan, on the Brazos.
Governor Ross at Waco-Another
Candidate in the First
District.
speoial Telegram to the Statesmen.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MILLIoAN, September 12.-Jim Benjs-
min, colored, was assassinated at his
home, near Allen Farm, last night, by un
known parties who fred from the dark
ness with shotgun, several buckshot
entering his head and neck. Benjamin
died this evening. Jim Morton and q
cowboy were arrested and jailed, charged
with the crime, but there is nothing but
circumstantial evidence against them
Benjamin had those parties indicted for
some misdemeanor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
YELLOW FEVER.

A Case Reported at Decatu-, Ala.-The
City of Memphis Threatened.
MEMPHIS, September 13.-The following
telegram was received this morning:
"DEoATUR, Ala, September 13.-I be-
lieve that Mr.. Spencer died of yellow fever;
although the case was not typical. 1 do
not think it is necessary for quarantine to
be established against Decatur, unless
other cases occur. Persons exposed
are not likely to leave the city.
1 will remain here until the question is
settled and will promptly notify the public,
if anything suspicious occurs.
[S1gned JEROME COCHRAN, M. D.,
State Health Officer.
Memphis has ordered non-intercourse
with Decatur, which is $50 miles east of
this city, and trains, of the Memphis ard
Charleston road are not allowed to stop
there.
PANIC AT DECATUR.
MEMPHIS, September 13.-A special
from Decatur, Ala, says another case of
yellow fever developed to-day. There is
great excitement among the people, and
all trains leaving are crowded with citi-
Zens fleeing from the town,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Death of an Old Texan,
special Telegram to the Statesman.

CoRsIcANA, September 12.-Joe Bartlett,
Texas veteran, died at his home near
Rice yesterday, and the Odd Fellows of
this city left thIs morning to take part in
burying their brother. Mr.. Bartlett was
one of our Oldest citizens. He leaves be-
hind him in the county but two of his old
war associates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
A Sad Fate.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
CLARENDON, Tex, September 13.-Lon-
ME, son of @. B. Howerton, was found
dead in the Mobeetie road about twelve
miles north of here on Barton creek. The
coroner's verdict was that he came to his
death by a large fracture of the skull
caused by being kicked on the head by his
horse. Young Howerton was mail
carrier between here and Mobeetie and
was nice young man and well liked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Governor Ross En- Route.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Waco, September 12.-Gov. L. S. Ross,
Hon. A. W. Terrell and State Treasurer
F. R. Lubbock arrived in the city to day
en- route for Gatesville to attend the grand
democratic barbecue which occurs at that
place tomorrow. Governor Ross and Mr..
Terrell are expected to deliver addresses.
A large crowd from Waco will be present
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Arranging the State Campaign.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TYLER, September 13.-The following
is sent out by Chairman Finley:
II will meet the democratic nominees
for state offic,s at Austin, Wednesday,
September 1S, with the view of arranging
tho general state canvass and request the
members of the state democratic execu-
tive committee and party electors to be
present" N. w. FINLEY,
Char. State Dem. Com.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Found Dead.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BoNHAM, September 13-Jake William
son, colored, commonly known as Lumber
Yard Jake, on account of his eccentricities,
was found dead in his yard this morning,
supposed to have died some time last
night. An inquest was held over his body,
with verdict of death from natural
causes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20

Hodges has commission from detective
bureau, of 0inoinn 4ti, o., commissioning
him as representative and correspondent
of the bureau for one year from May IL,
1883. When Hodges was asked what he
meant by his conduct, he said he was Just
making living. Sheriff Lewis has now
provided for him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
A SI.3OO Verdict.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
JEFFERSON, Tex, September 13.--In the
federal court to-day a verdict of $1,000
was rem dered in ia vor of @. @. Buckner
against the American Refrigerator COM
pany.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-20
Opera House Destroyed.

SYRACUSE, September 13.-Jacobs 4
Proctor's grand opera house and adioin-
ing property were destroyed by fire at
1916 this morning. Loss about $250,000.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1888-01-21

He did not return to the Lethbridgcs,
End lie kept out from Allen, way.
ouc dav, about a " eek later, in passing
. picture gallery. he wandered IN. There
Was one other person only in the gallery
a lady III black With her back to the door.
Ma,kcIyn" stood still. With sudden
pan4 In a moment the lady turned hei
head Slightly and Mask elync saw that
hi- heart had not deceived him
Flora was unc n-cious that She was n
Longer alonc In the silence and secluded
renIolcnc>s Of this curtaincd room tho
burdcn she carried day after day dropped
away from her in an interval Of blessed
calm She sat with her hands claSpcd
in her lap Al the worn lines of her lie
liz profile were revealed - Naekc
lyne's eyes now Not changed, He
stood there dcyoirin@ her face with his
glance and il lump achcd in his throat.
Not changed ~Fc suddenly put up 8
small hand ii q little shabby black
glove ard brushed a tear hastily from her
cn.ck. AT the same moment, a though
afraid Of her weakness She. started tc
her feet Mn-krlyno Simultaneously,
! had taken several 9tp forward.
They stood and looked 1T each othe,
for one instant IS people WHO have
/ parted e~trangrd 81 this Garth my meet
pgain and look AT clch other III some
] other world where misunderstanding
| and mystcre- are mad" lear.
Then ilor.r with anothef glance Of hcl
worn cye., murmurcj '1io"d Iyc
She v.t> GONG toward the door He
followed her
May not walk nome With Won ?"
He had mali consciousness ot wha,
he was saving.
|. W. a humble r'a.c She made nc
! apology for it She did not ask him Il
sit down SHE stood a, though She eN
pectcd thai every moment he would 90
In drawing I'll her gloves ne Of then
fell to the ground Maskclync STOPPED
and seized il. He raised ii and witt
a blind impulse carried the poor bit o
sh h,i,hy Sid rassicnIlcly to ii, lils
Flora looked At HIM With startled eyes
She put out her hand To- her glove.
flora. hc whispered "wiIl 20,
forgive me-, He had her hand in hotl
his own now, tightly L. ked IN Il trcm
hiing cl~p
Forgive you' he slowly repeated
: Oh, She Ia el h.t arm with a heau
tlfui motion, Il is You who ought t,
forgive
No, no.
After an instant Size drew hcrscl
softly away fron INN The youth ha'
come back to her lace. she stood viii
her lcpellcft hand against his breast. s
Would you' -hc sail searchln-ly
amt in the glancc and attitude thcr
Wa once nor" the Flora Wade Of lon;
AGO, "would YOU believe mc if tol'
YOU that cared fo9 youe>cn even tha
day in camp, year; ago.
MaSkeync was silent. He drew dee
breath.
"Yes. '-Nln Iork Nercury.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1888-01-21
Origin Of Big fI.tG-G.l<S Windows

"Do y"u know >aid a we lknowH
plath glass dealer lo=a NcW York III m,
reporter, "that the Great plate class win
dow that adorn ar9n store truuts hive
their origin in the Vanity Of women! \
woman likes to sec herself ~ others see
her. s.ne can do that III Il mirror When
She is on the sire t the show windows
serve as mirrors to tell her how prcttily
or badly She appears, il her hat is on
crooked, her back hair down, or hrI
new tangled hustle aWry. Watch the
women aS they >aunter UP and down
broadway OF >iStlo avenue, and You Will
tini Efro oat oi ten casting turtlve
mlancc> INTO tie windows that reflect
bacl, their likeness. Thou thoy are 1T
tractyi o tie ..opA in the windows and
90 INTO !lr stoIc> to insp"ct and buy.
1t WAS that idea that first hroa.h' abou,
bic plate .l.t~> windows. The old com
mon frames, with large numbers Of panca
gave no orporlluit. fnr the ladies 10 >-c
,heir fptll ti.lre>, They could only see
their faces. l'falc,mcn who observed
the manner in Which thay tnenrl in the
windows ur4cd the class manufacturcrs
to makr th III lar4er until noW they fill
til" cutirc front The men like 10 look
in them ,ri.r i, IA lch Is women. too.