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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
CoUNTERFEITERs ARRE 5TED.
"shovers of the Queer" Taken In With
$4,000 Bogus Money.

PITTsBURG, July 23.-Two dangerous
counterfeiter5 were arrested this after
noon while attempting to swinde an old
man. The counterfeiters had in their
poss ession $500 in spurious greenbacks
and large number of dies for quarters and
half dollars. The queer showers are
strangers here, but it is thought that
they belong to the gang that
has recently been flooding the
country with counterfeit money.
They are both young men, apparently
not over 25 years of age, and were well
dressed. One of them offered Detective
Coulsoa, the arresting officer, $1,000 to
let him go. They are now in the Central
station and will be examined by United
States Commissioner McCandlers this
afternoon. The old man who was in their
clutches was also arrested, and it is ex-
pected that he will tell an interesting
story.
The "green goods" dealers arrested this
afternoon still refuse to reveal their
identity. They admitted, however, that
they were from the east, one hailing from
Brooklyn and the other from Philadel-
phia. It was evidently their intention to
bunco the old man whom they had In
charge when arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
1mpannellinp the Grand jury i.

CHICAGO, July 23.-Unusual interest was
manifested to-day in the anticipated inn
pannelling of the August grand jury by
Judge HAYES. His court room was
crowded. The spectators all watched
eagerly for the faces of the men who will,
in all probability, consider the important
case against the alleged jury-bribing
agents Of the southside cable road, as well
as the Chicago, Burlington aud Quincy
conspiracy cases. and those of the anar-
chist plots against the lives of Judges
Carey and Grinnell, Inspector Bonfield
and others.
When the panel was called but seven
teen jurors responded, and the necessity
for special venire was postponed for a
full selection until the afternoon. These
seventeen talesmen present were all ac-
cepted. They were well mixed as to class
and nationality.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
FREDERICKSBURG.
The Town Attacked with Railroad Fever.
After the Arkansas Pass.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

The Town Attacked with Railroad Fever.
After the Arkansas Pass.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
FREDERICKSBURG, July 24.-Our old Fritz
town is delightfully."- stirred up on the rail
road question. mass meeting was held
yesterday in which enthusiastic speeches
were made by Colonel Forsythe, Mr.. John
burst, and Judge VIM. Wahrmund.
Committees are besieging every citi-
zen who has fifty in surplus,
to contribute it to the general fund
They have succeeded within few days 10
getting up subscription to the amount
of $4,000. These funds are to be
utilized in smoothing the way for that
timid maiden, tbs San Antonio and Aran-
sas Pass. For the past three or
four years we have been in hopes of
inducing her to revelvs her iron wheels
this way, but, unfortunately, we could
never bring up sufficient inducement
Now, however, the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass is counted upon as a GER
tainty. Three cheers for Fredericksburg
and three more for its inhabitants who, al
last, are awakening to business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Fatally Shot.

LITTLE Rock, July 24.-In Camden,
Ark, last night, a quarrel about an old
political difference ended in an ARRAY be-
tween Sam Q. Sewer and ex-Sheriff A. V.
Bragg. The latter struck Sewer, who
drew a pistol and shot Bragg in the left
breast. The wound is believed to be fatal.
A bystander named Ed. Worthington, of
Calhoun county, received shot, bat is
not seriously injured. Both parties are
prominent democrats. Sewer was mem
Der of the last legislature and is a candi-
date for reelection. Bragg is brother
of W. l.. Bragg, member of the interstate
commission.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
BIaine's Reception.

New YORK, July 23.-James G. Blaine's
reception, on his return from Europe,
promises to be one of the greatest dem
constructions ever witnessed in this
country. From what is known it is the
belief of many there will be over 10000
people in line in the parade, which will
march from Blaine's landing place to the
Fifth Avenue hotel on the night of Aug ust
7. A grand water pageant will o repre-
scented on the arrival of the Citv Of New
York at quarantine. Every .epublican
organization in the city will have a
special tug chartered. The republican
clubs will each take similar action and it
is believed over 500 crafts of all descrip-
tions will take part in the welcome home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Waco Wirelings.

WACO, July 24.-Anticipating the ex-
piration of the contract with the Waco
Water company for supply against
fires, the city council six months ago
made a contract for the building of a
system of cisterns Two were fnished
this week and the water was pumped in
One has leaked about 10 per cent and in
the other the water is disappearing so
that it is evidently failure, as the con-
tract with the Water company is out and
cisterns not promising. The people of
Waco are suffering anxiety.
Frank Farrell, popular young gentle
man, entry clerk for Leasing, Solomon d.
Rosenthal, wholesale dry goods dealers,
has gone raving mad, and was locked up
tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Waits from webberviille.

opeCldl Telegram 10 the statesman.
WEBBERvILLE, Texas, July 23.-The
farmers In this immediate neighborhood
are supinely reclining upon POO drill cot,
in the heated part of the day, in the denest
shade obtainable, calculating the average
acreage of both cotton and corn. The
medium between extremes arrived at is
bale already secured, and the prospects
of another, provided the season continues
favorable, and no providential hinderance
overtakes and destroys the young squares
and bolls. The corn is placed at from
forty to sixty bushels per acre.
A union protracted meeting commences
here next Friday night, and is expected
to last week or more.
Mrs. Neff, nee Hamilton, and her sister,
Miss Gertrude, the accomplished daugh-
tiers of Mrs. John Hamilton, of Lampasas.
are visiting their brother, DR.. j. W.
Hamilton, of this place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
HEMPSTEAD.
Another Chapter IN It's Bloody
Hlstory-A Young Man
Fatally Shot.
Murderous Mystery in, Edwards
County-Speoial News of
State Interest.
special Telegram to the stateeman.

bpeClaI Telegram 70 inc olaIesHHH
HEMPsTEAD, July 24.-Between the hours
of and o'clock this morning W. M,
Felker was shot by John F. Cole, both of
this place. The trouble began over a
game of billiards. Felker made some
serious threats to Cole, but one of the
Rangers prevented them from having a
fight, and finally persuaded Felker to go
home, and he (Felker) went, promising to
go to bed short time afterward Felker
returned armed with pistol, and opened
fire on Cole, but without effect. Cole re-
turned the shots, two of them striking
Felker in the abdomen. Felker's wounds
are not necessarily fatal. He is resting
easy tonight. Both are promising young
men and of good standing, and the affair
is regretted by their numerous friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
DEAD IN THE WRECK.
List of the Killed In the Recent Railroad
Disaster.


LYNoHBURG, Va, July 23.-The work of
clearing the wreck on the Norfolk and
Western railroad, when occurred Sunday
morning, is progressing. Eight bodies
were taken from the wreck, aud report
has just been received that two more are
in sight.
The names of the killed are as follows:
Walter Harris and VIM. Henry, engineers;
JAS. Donnelly,, fireman; all white. Ned
Walker, Geo. Williams, Grant jack
son, Sam Smith, oolored. The names
of the others are unknown. Gus
Mays, fireman of the material
train, jumped before the collision,
and Is thought to be fatally injured.
A misunderstanding of orders is said
to have been the cause of the accident.
Nine cars of the freight train are total
wreck, and the merchandise is scattered
in every direction. The engine of the
material train was running backwards,
and thel freight engine cut the tender
completely in two, mounted on top of
the engine MASKING and grinding it to
pieces. The legs and arms of the unfor-
tunste man we're found scattered through
out the wreck, and one body was found
decspitated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Stopped w ork.

SpeClal Telegram 10 the statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, July 23.-Work on the
United States custom house and post
office was stopped this morning, by order
of the experimenting architect, j. R..
Gordon, for the reason as claimed that
it was not being done according to the
specification in the contract. The de-
ficiency was observed by Mr.. Gordon in
the character of stone being used. Mr..
Anderson, the contractor, claims to be
closely following the specifications, and
estimates that he will apply to the
authorities at Washington for redress, in
case he is financially injured in the delay
in completing the building.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Selling the City's Land.

bpecIaI Telegram 70 the StHtesmHn
Fort WORTH, Tex July 24.-Some time
ago Thomas Aston and son, while driving
over bridge in this city, we're thrown to
the ground below, as a result of defect
in the bridge. Aston sued and got ver-
dict. The judgment not having been sat-
acres of land belonging to the city and
will be sold on August II to satisfy the
dlaim.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Williamson county Sun.
GEORGE T. CoURANT, M. d.
The A. o. u. W.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, July 24.-Thes seventh
annual session of the Texas Grand Lodge
of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
convened In Casino hall this morning at
10 o'clock with closed doors. Grand Mas
ter j. Henry Shepperd, of Shreveport,
La, presided, with Grand Secretary Cole,
OF Arkansas, at the desk. The proceed
Jugs are entirrly secret, representatives of
the press not being admitted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
AJURY SENSATION.
Report of the Grand Jury of San Fran

Report of the Grand Jury of San Fran
cisco on Crime.
SAN Francisco, July PA sensation
has been created by the final report of the
grand jury of the city and county OF pan
Francisco. The jury, was composed Oh
nineteen representative men OF the city
They had been in session nearly seven
weeks.
Most of the departments of the city
government the jury criticized severely
Speaking of crime the report says; I'VE
think ourselves justified in asserting In
this city crime is organized for purposes
offensive and defensive, and has its aiders
and abettors. Our elections, primarily
and finally, are controlled to a grea
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26

the eastern boarder, so as to shut off all
chances of getting in from Florida. His
action is in obedience to expressions
from his excellency, Governor Ross. He
will not only check passengers, but all
goods that could possibly transmit the
infectious germ.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
TAYLOR TOPICS.
Matters and Things in Willipmson
County-A. Political Patient.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TAYLOR, Texas, July 23.-When the
Travis county physicians met in
Austin on the 14th, and recommended
the removal of the late senator from
Travis to his home in Georgetown, they
little thought his case was so severe. For
the past week his family physicians have
issued daily bulletins Giving: pulse,
futtering; respiration, normal; tempera-
tnre, 210 Fahrenheit.
Signed. WILLIAM O. Sun, M. D.,
Williamson county Sun.
GEORGE T. CoURANT, M. d.
The Georgetown Courant.
The fastest bulletins report a case of
Willie county fever which has attacked
the bowels of the patient and caused
vomiting. The physicians are similarly
affected-supposed to be caused from
sympathy.
B. @. Giles the great healer of political
differences in this district is blowing a
deep furrow in the hearts of the sons of
toll in Williamson county. Not SO much
on account of his horny hands and worth
and merit, but his great beauty which the
women and children cry for.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Suicide By Giant Powder,

REDD1No, Cal, July 24.-At Morley's
station, 20 miles from here, james Mason,
veteran stage driver, committed suicide in
horrible manner. He bought fifty
pound box of giant powder, sat on it and
touched the explosive off. The coroner
gathered 20 pounds of the body in a
basket.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
State Health officer Rutherford.
ecial TELEGRAM to the Statesman.

Houston, July 24.-State Health Officer
Rutherford informed reporter this morn
ing that he was preparing to protect the
people of Texas against yellow fever by
plaoing quarantine officers on all the rail-
roads and other avenues of entrance on
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
LAGRANGE Democracy.
Special Telegram to the statesman.

LAGRANGE, July 23.-The democracy of
Precinct No. held their primary meeting
yesterday. They elected delegates to the
cou ty convention, and adopted resolu-
titns iastruoting for L. w. Moore for
congress, Hon. R. H, Phelps for appellate
Judge and Hon. James f. Mcclure for
representative in the Twenty legis-
lature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

ST. LOUIS, July PA special from
Springfield, Mo-, says Travelling Auditor
Townsend, of the Gulf road, arrived in
that city at noon from the south, and
verifes the report of the negro county
official having been lynched by mob OF
white men. Mr.. Townsend says that it is
a difficult matter to get any details of the
proceedings at Marion, which is under
guard of armed men and great state OF
excitement prevailing. Neither couriers
or messengers are allowed out, and the
telegraph operator is confined to the
sending of train orders,
Mr.. Townsend states that the victim
was county official and one of the
banished eighteen. The mob seized him
while he was endeavoring to effect an en-
trance to the court house, dragged him to
the woods at the edge of the town and
after desperate struggle strung him up.
1t is claimed that Governor hughes at
Little Rock has been called upon for pro.
lection, aud if this be true the details
must be forthcoming. 1t is also claimed
that an armed force of white men have
gone from Walnut Ridge to Marion to aid
the whites who are prepared for serious
uprising of the negroes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26

The Rev. Geo. Fl. Thayer, of Bourbon
Ind, says: "Bote myself and wife owe our
ives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure. Sold
by Oscar Ssmostz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26


DETROIT, July 23.-The following cable
was sent from here this evening:
DETROIT, Mich, July 20.
To Sir Thomas Grattan Esmonde, House Of Com
mons, London, Eng:
Tell Bigger and Kerry I am drafting
each one thousand pounds. Tell the
murderers of Vaudeville the League Is
not dead.
Signed. CHARLES O'BRIEN,
Treaaurar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
WASHINGTON.
Very Little Doing in the SEN
ate or House of Repre-
sentatives.
Republicans and the Tariff-State-
ment of internal Revenue Col
lectlons-Federsl Capitol.
FIFTIETH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-The resolution
to print 5000 additional copies of the re-
port of the senate committee on pensions
on the subject of the veto of the pension
bill, was taken up, the question being on
Senator Cockrell's amendment to print
$4,000 copies of the presidential veto and
in the last and present congresses.
Senator Cockrell explained the object
which he had in suggesting the printing
of the veto message in the Doherty case.
After considerable debate the matter went
over without action and the senate pro-
ceeded to consider the naval appropria-
ton bill.
HOUSE.
On motion of Mr.. Blount, of Georgia,
the senate bill was passed prohibiting the
transmission through the mails in trans
parent envelopes of matter which would
be prohibited if printed or written on the
outside of the envelope.
The house then went into committee of
the whole, Mr.. Dockery, of Missouri, in
the chair, CO the Oklahoma bill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
THE ARKANSAS TROUBLES.


Crittenden County.
ST. LOUIS, July PA very brief special
to the Post-Dispatch says, one of the
negro county officials of Crittenden
county, Ark, was hanged by mob at
Marion last night; that race war has
broken out afresh and terrible state of
affairs prevails.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-21

ENANTED-POSITION-A YOUNG
w single man with considerable practical
cxpsricnC as clerk or boo I-kccpcr who writes
e rapid hand. desires 10 engage Immediately
with some responsible business house Heat
references Adaross g.. L. o. Box 2s3. city.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-21
Assignment Of shoe Dealer.

A deed of assignment was yesterday
morning placed on record in the clerk s
Office OF the Chancery Court from
Abraham II Kaufman 90 W s. Dashie.l,
trustee, conveying sil of the EraniOr' 8
stock Of boots and shoes store fixtures,
etc, now IN store 40. 1899 East Main
street, for the benefit of bis creditors.
The said trustee is directed io lake
immediate possession of the said prop
eriy, and proceed Co sell the same. either
publicly or privately. as De may deem
best And ont of the proceeds OF sale
he shall pay
First The rent due on thc premises and
the costs of executing The trusts.
Second. He small pay 20 l. lachman a
note dated October i0ih, payable ninety
days after date, for $500
Third. lie shall indemnify l. ZACH
man from all loss or damage by reason of
bis heinr security for the said A II
Kaufman 90 The extent OF $500
Fourth lie shall pay over 10 the
graniOr in this deed the sum of : 90i50,
The amount claimed Boy him us a home.
s'cad
Fifth. tie shall pay the following
creditors, amounting 20 S3,Os2.69. rat,
ably.
Frank & Adler, S7Oi 10, Stephen
Putney & Co $3ll o. Southern Shoe
Company, S34O92 Erchengreen * We'll,
S33j 45 Clarck, Perry & Co. So go ;
Morrow Shoe Manufacturing Company,
$1,000 William Dor-ch * son, Sljs3j ;
Thomas Sioklcy, Si3 90
The goods assigned according TO in
yentory are val cd al S2,GOO02, bat the
said trustee shall in no way De bound by
said inventory prices.
Total liabilities are placed al -, 400
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-21
POLICE NOTES
The Tiibulatlons Of a Mercifnl Man who
IBID Not Like to see Goose Len
Widow-Otber Cases.

The Tlibulatlons Of Merciful Man who
Did Not Like to see a Goose Isft
Widow-Otber Cases.
But little Was done ~ the Police Court
Yesterday. The docket was short and was
quickly disposed OF
William Smith (coloredl more than
two months ago stole a hogs head from a
neighI0r and was found guilty Of petty
larceny and sent 10 jail for sixty days.
Several days ago bis term expired and he
wandered up I'm Hanover county near The
court. house There he picked up two
geese, the property of farmer, and
brought them TO Richmond, Vas arrested
and brought before the Police Justice
Yesterday
Smith was 0utspOktn lie told A
straight tale He said he saw two geese,
was hungry. and grabbed the gsnder
and wfung ils head of lie then
thought II cruel 10 leave the gan.
ders companion comtortless, and
grabbed her and wrung her head of
The offence happening away from kich'
nond he could not be convicted OF pelit
larceny here, but he went TO jail all the
same for sixty days 10 default OF security.
Jim Bowles lcoloredl was fined s. and
costs for being disorderly in the street.
John Martin (cOloredl got himself into
trouble by assaulting and abusin John
II stout II cost him $3.50.
Peyton Harris and John Thomas lhoth
colored) were charged With stealing
nineteen dollars from Philip Hill lcol-
oredl. II seems that Harris and Thomas
took Hill home drunk They undressed
him and put him to bed They then
took his money. $40, from his clothes,
counted it out O. his wife, who pnt it in
drawer She left the room for few
minutes, and during that time Peyton
Harris appropriated the money to him
self. lie spent 81 OF I, with Rotherl x
Co. in the purchase OF furniture
When arrested and searched - 80 Wa
found in bis stockings Harris was giyer
ninety days IN jail sDd Thomas dis
charged. Giles Jackson, counsel ioI
/ Harris, took an appeal.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-21
THE VA. 4. AND NJ. ASSOCIATION.

No Quorum If the Life Members Present.
A called meeting Of the liie-members
and stockholders Of the Virginia itaie
Agricultural and Mechanical Society was
held in the rooms OF the Chamber Of
Commerce yesterday al 70 o'clock noon
The meeting was called 20 order bs
President Ashton Starke, who said that
II was clearly apparent that a quorum Of
the Society was not present, and sug.
gested an adjournment 10 q future date
lie also added that he was required 10
make a report as President 10 the stock
holders. A force of clerks have been
diligently at work and haze completed
their duties faithfully, but he had not yet
had the time 10 make his report from
those Of the others.
There will, at this future meeting of
the lifc-mCmbers and stockholders. be
elected president, presidents. and
four members Of the Executive Com
mittee, and he suggested that the mem
bers and stockholders look around for
good men 10 fill the positions
Colonel " G. knight moved that the
meeting adjourn until the 9th day Of
January The Farmers Convention. he
had learned, would meet in Richmond
about that time.
Mr. T. " Wood suggested that ii
would be a good idea 10 send a circular
letter 20 al the members and urge their
attendance
Secretary Nenabe remarked that the
notice of the meeting will be published
in all the papers
Mayor Elyson suggested that the meet
ing be held on January 18th.
Colonel knight accepted the suggestion.
and the meeting then unanimously al
j0urned 20 meet on January 18Th At -
O'Clock I'm the city OF Richmond
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-21
MANCHESTER MATTERS
News and Notes from Beyond the James.
The PRESBYTERIAN church was well filed

News and Notes from Beyond the jaime.
The Presbyterian church was well filled
Wednesday evening. on the occasion OF
ihe marriage Of Mr.. Joshua Hawkes. t'
Miss Kate Fitzgerald, who were united
in the holy bonds Of malrimony by The
Rev J. Cleveland Hall.
The bride is the daughter Of CITY
ergeant Henry Fitzgerald. and the
groom a popular young man OF the city
The ushers were Messrs. J. II. Pretty
man, A. II Simmons, r. II Weisiger, and
James Mum
The newly-marrled couple left by the
Atlantic Coast.Line for an extended trip
North. Their many friends wish them a
happy married life.
The Chesterfield pubic schools will
close Friday for Christmas HOLIDAYS
All Of the schools will give one week.
The Council Committee on Streets yes
lerdav made an inspection OF the repair
ing done over the waler.mains on Hull
and Seventh streets
The committee will report 10 the next
meeting Of the City Council
Ashby Wilkinson. son Of Mr VII.
hlN-Ous ltiuti hiifii 'h Ah' hhHNH'
ter street car line, met with painful ac-
cident a day or TWO ago lie was riding
home on bale Of nay which was in =
wagon belonging to Mr.. McTyre, and
when about mile from Manchester on
the New road the bale Of hay turned
over and threw bim from the wagon, dis
locating one Of bis arms
Judge Edmund Waddill Jr., in his
notification Of contest served Yesterday on
Hon. George D. Wise, does not charge
any irregularities in Manchester. He has
nothing to say about The city, but in
Chesterfield the claim Is made that men
were deferred from voting for him ne
cause threatened with discharge. and
that their votes should be counted for
him. though they never voted at all.