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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
BURNETT BUDGET.
Right Of Way Damages-Marble Falls
Shoe Factory Court Matters.

Right Of Way Damages-Marble Falls
Shoe Factory Court Matters.
Special Telegramto the Statesman.
BURNETT, November 26.-The commits
sioners appointed by the county judge to
assess damages to E. Lacy from right-of-
way of the Granite Mountain and Marble
Falls railroad, have made their report,
placing the damages at 500. The road
requires only nine and half acres OF
land which is unimproved end of inferior
quality.
John Armstrong, manager Of the Mar
BILE Falls shoe factory, returned to- day
from st. Louis, bringing With him eight
additional skilled workmen.
Alarge part of the bridge tiInbera aud
ties for the northwestern extension TO
Marble Falls, also iron for ono mile of the
road, are now on the ground, but The CON
tinuous floods of rain have almost en-
tirely suspended work. It hiss been rain
ing hard here nearly all day and the cOun--
try is thoroughly soaked
Hon. Norton Mores, Of Striokling, will
leave next week for Houston, where he
goes one week in advance az the Decor
Der meeting of the Grand lodge Of Texas
Masons, as one of the committee of five
to prepare for the instruction of officers
in the higher degrees of the order. E. j.
Moses, of this place, will also attend the
Grand lodge in the capacity of high priest
of the Burnet chapter.
Judge Gates this morning discharged
the jury in the county court for the term,
the docket being cleared except of pro-
bate business and other matters to be
tried by the court.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Georgetown Glimpses.
ram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GEORGETOWN, November 26.-It is re-
ported that Mrs. B. s. Chreitzberg has re-
oeived the appointment of postmistress at
this place, vice Judge D. s. Cheshire re-
signed. Mrs. Chreitzberg is very intel
ligent and popular lady, and we'll qualifi-
&c for the position. The appointment
will be received by our people with uni
versal satisfaction.
Judge ID. S. cheshire qualified and en-
tered upon his district as county judge
to day.
Captain d. A. Snyder returned yester-
day from st. Louis where he had been at
tending the cattlemen's convention.
Judge w. M. Key came up and spent
Sunday with his family at this place.
Aon. R. II. Ward, of the firm of Fisher
& Ward, has gone to San Saba to attend
district court.
Messrs. Jno. W. Parker and Robert l..
Penn, attorneys from Willis county, are
taking in the "hub."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
THE OPIUM SMUGGLING CASES.

Gardner, Alleged smuggler, Arraigned
Before the. United States Court.
AUBURN, N. r.. November 27.-The first
of the famous opium and smuggling cases
was taken up at the opening Of the United
States court this morninR. The defend
ant is Edwin A. Gardner, and has been in
dicted for smuggling an aggregate Of $500
pounds of opium, on which the customs
at $40 per pound amounted to $4,000.
Gardner was onoe a special agsns o., the
government when he acquired full
knowledge of the methods of customs coll
lections. He was arrested in February
while attempting to remove q sleigh load
of struggled opium from jefferson county
for shipment west
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
BLOOD ON THE SADDLE.

A Wel-Known Citizen of Llano County
Assassinated Near Lone Grove.
BURNETT, November 26.-News comes by
stage from Lone Grove, Llano county,
that James Williamson was assassinated
near that place Friday night or Saturday
last. He was out in the woods hunting
stock, and his horse came home Saturday
night with blood on the saddle. A search
resulted in finding the body of William
son last night about mile from his home.
He had been shot number of times with
a pistol of large oaliber or Winchester
rifle, and was thought to have been killed
almost instantly. Deceased was a we'll
known citizen and lived short distance
from the town of Lone Grove. No arrests
have been made, and at this time no par
ticulars can be gathered as to suspicious
or the supposed cause of the murder. The
sheriff of Llano county, however, stated
this morning that he had a warrant for a
certain man, but refused to say who he
was or whether helived in Llano county or
elsewhere.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
FIRE AT GILMER

a Lawyer Charged With Burning the
Court House ut That Place.
Special Telegram to the Statesmsn.
GrLNHR, November 26.-The court
house was burned last night shortly after
3 O'Clock. The fire was incendiary, being
act on FIRE upstairs and at one of the
windows OF the clerks Office, Nearly all
chs books in the clerks Office were saved,
bot large number :of important papers
were destroyed. Some of the most
valuable books were in the iron vault,
which had Just been built. Ex-Sherif
Wiford lost all his papers. Tax Collector
Mitchell lost all his books except the tax
roll for this year. The county Judge lost
a number of important papers. County
Attorney Barnwell lost his law library,
valued at $1,000, insured for $500.
The house was insured for $4,000,
in favor OF the DieOold Safe and Lock
company, the contractors for the new
vault The loss of the papers aud books
will cause much ttouble and litigation.
The IRE was under such hesdway before it
was discovered that nothing could be done
to save the building. The house was worth
$4,000. The justice of the peace had
court of inquiry this evening, but the pro-
ceedlnes were held in secret. The officers
have iust arrived in town with s. O. Hart,
lawyer OF the place, under arrest, charged
With firing the court house. The evidence
against him being very clear, the jury
returned a verdict against him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
The Apache Kid.

CHICAGO, November 27.---A dispatch
from Tucson, Ariz, says: "The Apache
Kid" and three other Apaches, who were
recently pardoned by the president and
returned from Alcatrass to the San Carlos
Indian reservation, were brought here
last night under arrest, oharg with the
murder of Diehl and Mike Grace. These
Apaches were military scouts who, In COM
pany with number of other Apaches,
broke from the reservation in June 1887,
and, it is now charged, murdered Diehl
and Grace. The scouts were tried and
convicted by United States court-martial
and sentenced to imprisonment, and par
doned three weeks ago by the president.
The proofs against them of the murder
of the two ranohmen is said to be strong.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
ABANDONING THIN q. ]


Democratic Members OF the Order
Pledged 10 Leave u,
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, November 27..--
About 1900 democratic veteran members
of G. A. R. posts scattered over the state,
held in the capitol building last night a
secret meeting, az which It was resolved
that every democratic member OF the q.
A. R. should abandon the order,
and ell present pledged themselves
to withdraw from thsir posts.
Acknowledgement Eounts presided. The
name and constitntiun for new order
proposed by the democratic Veterans we're
adopted. The new ordor 10 70 be charit-
able and non-politioai in character. An
other meeting will DO hold Tonight and
one Wednesday evening. There will be
public mass meeting IA City hall,when the
reasons for decorating the q. A. Il. viii be
given, and the ptiaoiples aud ohjeots OF
the new order be Land before the public,
Kountz said last evening that be had loo,
ters from men IN eight atates, indicating
that the m0yemont 10 national Among
the letters received vas one from John a.
NORMAN, secretary OF democratic sooietles
Of Pennsylvania, promieing shat every
democratic soldier in Ponnsylvenie viii
leave the Grand Army OF the Republic,
The president of tho societies, who ran
against Beaver for governor, is as tho
head of the movement in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Kountz snys but few Indiana demo-
orats have attended Grand Army meetings
since the election, because al tho pot'a
have been holding meetings ratifying the
election of Harrison aud Hovoy. IL 10
pretty generally believed that Congress
man Watson IL at the head OF the move-
| ment, but 80 far no has made no public
statement. II lie known that no feels vssy
sore because the Grand Army, as an or
ganization, worked against him, and his
friends here say that he will follow the
example Of General Palmer, OF Illinois.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
CHICAGO.
The Dynamiters in court-Ex-
gmination of Hronek Con-
corning the Bombs,
The Noted Opium smuggIr :
Case Tho apache Kid"
Other News.

CHICAGO, November 27.-The trial OF
John Hronek, charged with conspiracy 20
blow mp the houses Of Judges Gary aud
Grinnell and Police Inspector Bonfeld
with dynamite was resumed this morning
1.-The Jury having been secured Yesterday.
States Attorney Longneoker opened the
proceedings with predatory statement
of the case Tor the people.
After Attorney Goldseer, for the pris
oner, had outlined his 6efense, which wac
that the dynamite found IN his Possession
was given TO him by men namsd Laar-
nat, Hronek not knowing It's nature the
taking of testimony was begun. The
first witness was Frank O. Cheboun and
the conspirator who turned states evil
denoe. He is unable to speak English
and his testimony was taken through an
interpreter. He testified at length oon-
corning their experiments with
dynamite and then said "Hronek gave
me small bomb to take home. kept 1t
few days, but was afraid it would ex-
plode and gave it to Inspector Bonfeld
On several occasions Hronek said he must
have revenge for the death of the anarch-
lsts. he showed tin pictures OF Grinnell,
Gary and Bonfeld. German named
Schrader told where Grinnell lived and
showed plat of Aldine square, and on
July Hronek, Chapke and witness went
in search for house. They finally found
a house, and took good look at it. On
the way home Hronak said that President
Cleveland had narrow escape when on
his visit at that time, Hronek had n
bomb ready to throw at the presidential
carriage, but was dissuaded by Schneider
Hikol. Hronek's plans were to kill Bon
field first, but on talking it over with
Ohapek decided to put an end to Judge
Grinnell first. He said if no opportunity
offered he would go into the court room
and throw bomb at the judge. Then,
if the police tried to capture him, he would
use the bomb on them, and il this failed
he had a revolver and would shoot the
officers then himself. If he got a chance
at Grinnell or Gary on the street he would
use knife.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Methodist Conference.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HUNTSVILLE, November 26.-The an
nual conference of the M. E. church south
closed tonight after being in session six
days. Among the appointments an
nounced tonight are the following:
Galveston district-H. V. Philpot, pre-
siding elder. st. Johns church,
E. d. Hammond; st. james church,
Seth Woods; West End Mission supply,
G.. Fl. Clathier; Houston, Shearn chapel,
E. W. Solomon. Austin DISTRICT. f.
Fallen, presiding elder. Tenth street, E.
B. Chappell; Twenty-fourth street, F. E.
Hammond; First street, Charles A.Hooper;
Manchaca, s. s. Brown. Bishop Duncan
leaves for Crockett to morrow to preside
over the East Texas conference which
meets on the 18th.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Mysterious Robbery of Com

LOUISVILLE, KY, November 27.-Two
government detectives have been in the
city for several days this week looking up
mysterious robbery of coin while in
transit from the New Orleans mint TO
Washington. The detectives at first sup
posed that the robbery had been com
mitted here, but some Of the bags
filed at the mint had not been
tempered with. They have gone TO
New Orleans to look into the matter
there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
A Double orime.

AMEspuRo, Masss November a7.--Par-
tioulsrs of a double crime have iust como
to light. Jewell Dardenton, proprietor OF
a boarding house, was fouLa dead last
night lying on the floor of the room in
his house with bullet hole in his head,
while near him lay his wife unconscious
with two bullet holes in her neck INFLICTED
by Dardenton. He was iealons OF his
wife, and occupants Of tho house say that
when he came home man jumped from
side window. Dardenton then shot his
wife and himself. There IL some pros
poets of saving the vomst Be Ita
couple were ABBOTT 30 years fago aud
had children,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Source of the Mississippi.

81. PAUL, Mimi, November 27.-The
Sank Centre, Mimi, special to the Pioneer
Press says that the true source OF the Mis-.
sissippi river has at last been found by O
party living at that place. 1t is two
small lakes, one of which they have named
Lake Josephine. The lakes are fed by
many small creeks and their waters are
emptied into Lake Glazier, which lake
was discovered by Captain Wizard Ola.
zier, who claimed II to be Che source OF
the father of the waters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29

Heaslee, from HUNT; Hensles OF al VS..
Mcdaniel, from Ellis; Gulf, Colorado and
Santa lie railway VS.. S. Davis, irou Ellis.
Motion for rehearing oyerrBled- Brown,
receiver, VS., Sullivan, from Harrison;
Hicks a Bro, vs., Ross & Rsdditt, from
Shelby Walker "a. Terry, from Marion.
The Court also approved the following
decisions Of the commission of appeals:
Afirmed-Sennedy VS.. Embry ct al,
from Tsrrsnt; San Antonio Water Works
vs.. Msurey & Co, from Bexsr; Wolf VS.
Brass, from Travis.
reversed and remRnded-G rothen VS..
WHITE, from Bexsr; Missouri Pacific rail-
way vs., Pagan, from Comal; Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe railway VS.. Smith ct
al, from Bell; Bradstreet VS.. Gill, from
BasttOp
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Attachod BIZ uredltora.

Special TelegrAm 10 the Statesman.
GBEENyILLE, November 27.--3ross 4
Anderson, dealers in drugs uud drugstore
goods, were this evening attached by
Lewis M. Anderson, local creditor, by
writ sued out VI the Hunt county district
court 10 make claim amounting 20
$1,545. A writ was also sned ont Of the
court In fayo. Of the First National bank
and levied on the same stock 10 satisfy
claim OF $310s0. There srs other credi-
tors whose names and claims have not
been learned The asseta go placed az
from $4,000 10 5000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
CANADA.
SIR CHARLES ruppER's 1nrrER.

SIR CHARLES TUPPERs LETTER.
OTTAWA, November 26. = Sir Charles
Tupper's reply to Charles f. Murchison,
who him at the same time Minister
West was addressed, is now printed for
the FIRST time. 1t is as follows:
LONDON, Ont, November 3.
Dear Sir-I esteem it high oompli-
melt that your letter of the 9th ult. should
havs been addressed to me, and may say
that it was sent to me here by my son in
Ottawa. My official position as represent
atiye of Canada in Great Britain
makes it quite impossible, how
evei, for me to offer any
opinion on the question you raise, as am
sure, on reflection, you will undoubtedly
comprehend. Asyou are well aware hope
is uppermost in everybody's mind that
the matters In dispute between the two
countries may soon be disposed of in a
manner satisfactory to both, and your
knowledge of public opinion in Oeuada
will show you that the Canadians are
most DESTROYS that their relations with the
United States should be of the most
cusiial and friendly character. am
yours faithfully,
lsigned] CHARLES TUPpER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Alleged Murderer Arrested.

SpecialTele gram to the Statesman.
BoNHAN, November 27.-Sheriff' R. d.
CLANCY arrived in the city to-day from
Erath county with j. A. Sims, who killed
Pleasant Payne near this place few
weeks ago, alleging the killing to have
been accidental. At preliminary trial
he was granted bond in the sum of 81 500.
Later developments in the case have led
the officers to believe the amount made
quate to hold him, hence his re-arrest.
Sims says he was not attempting to leave
the country, but had absented hims
self from Fannin county from fear
of vengeance ON the part of Payne's
friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Methodist Conference.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
HUNTSVILLE, November 27-Among the
regular work transacted by the Methodist
conference yesterday was the examination
of reports on church extension, education
and temperance. A collection was taken
up to be paid in the ensuing year for the
Southwestern University, Georgetown,
Tex, amounting to 1925, and for the
Payne institution, Georgia, 1884; also,
for foreign missions, 1915; and for church
extension, 5000. Several of the ministers
returned to their homes last night and
those who remained over till to-day havs
been inspecting the various institutions
of the city.
Rev. j. h. Mclean, of the Southwestern
University faculty, Georgetown, Tex, de-
livered an interesting address to the
students of Sam Houston Normal in
stitute this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
rha swltohman,. strlke.

IEDIANApoLIs, November 27.-No ma
teriai change has developed in the switch
mems strike to-day. Business has nearly
resumed it's oId-time activity on the
railway, as the new men become familiar
with tor work. HoEe Of the strikers
thu Tar hays offered 90 resume work, and
tolly two thirds OF their places have al
ready been Allied, and applications for
work continue to be made. The strikers
seem 70 be getting farther sway zach day
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Carney and McAulife.

New York, November 27.-The pro-
posed fight between Jim Carney, Of
England, and Jack McAuliffe for the light
weight championship OF the world APP
to-day he declined to fight McAuliffe In
America as he feared he would not get
fair play, but is willing to fight abroad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
The olImor Cour. Rouse Flre.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Gr1MrR, November 27.--From the court
OF inquiry as to the origin of the burning
of the court house on Sunday night it is
learned that Thomas Galloway, lawyer,
knew all about Harris intention to burn it,
and that Galloway waited short distenoe
from the house while Hart set it on fire q.
On yesterday when brought before the
court after much questioning he gave the
whole thing away. 1t lis generally thought
that Galloway squealed for fear of being
implicated with Hart himself. Hart and
Galloway belong to families who stand
highin the county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Attachment for a Milliner.

SPECIAL Telegram to The Statesman.
GREENvILLE, November 27.-The stock
of millinery, dress goods and notions
owned by W. Herndon, but under the
name of Mrs. H. A. Herndon, was to-day
lev. I'd upon by virtue of an attachment
writin favor of Strauss, of st. Louis, issued
by the district court to satisfy claim of
81 ,168. No other liabilities as far as
learned. The assets are not much in ex-
cess of the liabilities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
The Campbell Brothers


Special Telegram 70 the Statesman.
Waco, November 26.-In tho district
court to-day Sam Campbell on a second
charge was sentenced to two years In the
penitentiary. This makes his whole SON
tence twenty six years, while his brothers
Is thirty-Aye. This 1isposes OF MI The
charges against them here, bat there are
others at Other places snong which u one
of murder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Rain in the West.

Spsciai Telegram TO the StateBnsn.
PEoos CRY, November 26.-A protraoted
caiuy spell has visited this section and is
lasting well, Prospects for good year
in the west in 1889 are very hattering and
are improving daily. CATTLE will winter
VII and bring good prices in the early
spring, Shipments and sales here are
unusually heavy this fall, resulting in
better times and more work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29

roll, Waco; a. 7. Spslding Galveston; f.
NJ. Law, Bryan; NJ. V. Smith, Beltou; ]. h.
Stribling, Roekdale; R. C, Buokner, Dallas;
A. W. Simms, Cieburns; Dr.. Hayden, who
Is heading the prosecution; also ]. S. Gil
lespie, Fort Worth; W. H. Howard, Austin;
]. j. Lloyd, Ksufmani Jerry Clark, Hills
boro; g.. W. Grifio, LOngviewi T. j. Har-
rIs, Gainesville, and r. NJ. Burrows. The
names Of the local committees have not
been named "a yet,
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Sup eme Court.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram 10 the statesman.
TYLER, November 27.-The Supreme
court, in regular session to-day, rendered
the following decisions:
AGirmsd-Nillspoint National bask ya.
Dates, Reed apd Cookey, from Van Zandt.
Reversed and romsnded for appellants
Cliff vs.. CHI ct al, from Ellis.
Affirmed on certificate ensiee vs..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
stookuaon Returned.

Special Telegram TO The Statesman
FoRT WORTH, November ga number
of Texas delegates to the 81. Louis con .
vention of stookmen and huGohers re-
turned to Fort Worth by this evenings
train. The sentiment appeared TO be
that the ball had been set il motion and
that the seed planted in st. Louis gave
every promise of bring forth substantial
fruit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
The aorernmant a. plalntIlr.

Special Telegram 70 he Statesman.
WACO, November 27,--Some twelve
years ago, Joseph Bates United States
marshal for the northern district Of Texas
was short $4,000. In settlements Of this
deficit he decided to the government some
5000 acres Of land. These facts were tho
result OF suit in the federal circuit court
styled United States W. W. II. Russell OF
al, to try title, which was to-day decided
in favor OF the government. Nearly
1000 acres OF valuable land situated
mostly in Brown county, was tho question
in dispute.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Bon Antonio Fair

Special Telegram " the stateimAn.
SAN ANroMo, November 27.--Hoav7
clouds hung about the city all day, and
though there was no rain, the threatening
ssrect had the effect OF materially onl-
ting down the attendance at the fair.
The track VS. uot b. nf inI lot rnn-
ming and tho Gay osensa pVsv postponed
til to-morrow. The SKY is ciondless and
tho regulae programme VI racing and
cattle roping viii be resnmsd in The morn
ing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Death Of Surgeon Simon.

NV YoRK, November 81. Surgeon
Simon Of the United States steamer Bos-
ton died yesterday of yellow fever Two
other patients are steadily improving
and the rest OF the ships crew are in good
hsllth
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
sheriR kIonndn Kniea

Special Telegram 70 tbs Statesman.
BEMPsrEAD, November 26,--- Captain
Thomas S. DoDade, formerly sheriff of
Waller county, vas shot aid killed at his
hons ii this CITY Tonight by concealed
assassin. There is no clue yet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Attomptea Arsos


NV foaN, November
siahVyase scheme to coum.
Jgs' come to agbt b1lldins
nm5oA arset ipied by Phi
reh' tyne ioonoer A small Gre
oo'eied ia 'ac 5lilding Saturd
aiga, aoj es extnguished. Th
u.s. Of parncys OF bengine and
satpalsl with iOhsmmable fluids v
covefai tbIonghous the building.
rich Sea ioscred for $4,000 aud 4
stock worth perhaps $4,000 Yeste
il was samofed lat he had gone 10
troit. he was iasi seen at s O'clock Sd.
urday eyeni1g coming ont OF tho building
Part Of The plaster had been knocked
from the walls md bottles OF bensine
With the oorks cut were thrust into the
opening. TGo doors had been packed SO
M e mske tottoc ground Cor the flames
TO get hold Of Heinrich was reported IN
bad way financially, and was 20 leave the
building on May next
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-29
Application for Injunction.

WHEELING, W. Va, November 26.-J.
W. st. Clair will to-day move for writ
enjoining the governor from issuing GER
tificates of election to republican con-
gressmen elected in the First, Third and
Fourth districts. The grounds Of the
application have not been made known.