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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
GALVESTON.
Soliciting Aid for Jacksonville, Fla
Steamers in the Cyclone.
Iecial telegram to the Statesman

Soliciting Aid for Jacksonville, Fla
Steamers in the Cyclone.
S. ecial Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, September S.-After the
meeting of the deep water con-
vention at the Cotton exchange this after
noon, to hear the report of the Galveston
delegation to the deep water convention
at Denver, Mayor Fulton called the con-
vention to order and stated that Jackson
vile, Fla, had appealed for aid. In con-
sideration of the fact that Galveston had
been a beneficiary, he thought it incum-
bent on her citizens to generally respond
to this appeal from sister
city, sorely stricken with disease
and death. This was heartily
concurred in, and committee consisting
of j. A. Robertson, j. Moller and O. H.
Hughes were appointed to solicit sub
scriptiors and supplies for the fever
stricken people of Florida. The commit
tee will begin an active canvass of the
city Monday for money and supplies for
the Florida sufferers.
The weather bureau announces that the
cyclone disturbances which have been
threatening the Texas coast for the past
two days have passed off to the northeast,
ward. The barometer readings to night
are 30; temperature, II. Wind from
west-east, velocity three miles an hour.
Weather clear.
The steamships Morgan City and
Nueces, from New York, which arrived to-
day, both encountered the cyclone after
entering the gulf, and tusseled with it for
twenty -four hours, but weathere it with
out damage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
JUDGE GLASSCOCK.

An Interview With Our Late State
Senator-An Explanation.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
EGEoRGErowN, September Judge
Giasscock, in an interview with your re-
porter, seemed to think that the report
sent The STATESMAN of the joint discus
sion between himself and Mr.. Giles would
be construed to mean that he referred to
the democrats as "yellow dogs" but the
idea intended to be conveyed by your
reporter was that there were more collar
democrats present than independent dem
ocrats; in other words that the Giles men
were In the majority, and while they are
strong personal friends of Judge Glass.
cock, they are solid for Mr.. Giles, because
he is the democratic nominee.
The commissioners court met in called
session yesterday and appointed Judge
I. P. Hughes county Judge to fill the va
cancy cause d by the resignation of Judge
Key.
Our town was greatly shocked yesterday
afternoon by the death of Mrs. H. N.
Graves, wife of DR.. H. N. Graves, of this
city. Doctor Graves and family have the
sympathy of the entire community in
their sad bereavement.
Capt D. H. Snyder and family have re-
turned home from their ranch in Mitchell
county, where they have spent the sum
mer. The captain reports the range in
fine condition and cattle fatter than he
has seen them since he has been in the
stock business.
Col. A. S. Fisher has returned from
Brentwood, where he has been in attend
ance on district court.
Hon. VIM. Key and Captain John W..
Snyder returned from Austin this morn
ing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
THE STATE.
Report of the Committee APP
pointed to Investigate the
Alliance Exchange.
An Old Colored Woman Raises q
Sensation-Political and
Criminal News.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

special Telegram TO the Statesman.
DALLAS, September S.-The report of
the committee of five, appointed by the
trustees of the Alliance exchange to in
vestigate its condition, condemns the
business methods pursued by Business
Manager Macane. The report says:
1--WE find that the business manager has
bought 219 shares out of the 500 shares
of stock in the compress, paying therefor
$3.50 for each 500 worth of stock, amount
log in the aggregate to $37,350, and
to secure the payment of the
same, together with loan of
$4,000, he has hypothecatsd joint notes
to the amount of $49,797. These joint
notes were furnished TO the manager of
the exchange for the purpose of securing
supplies for some of the poorest and
most needy members of the order. We
believe that in this instance the manager
transcribed his authority and should not
be sustained in the purchase. Viewing it
from legal ground, not to speak of the
great injustice shown the makers
of these Joint notes, by this trans
action, from repeated assurances given the
order by the business manager of the ex-
change, that he had not parted ownership
with the joint notes and that they
were held intact, we find from the sub
mitted report of the business manager he
has received $4,000 worth of joint
notes, and he has hypothecated $3S4,O35
worth of the same. Such misrepresenta-
ton of facts demands the censure of this
committee in severe terms. There are
joint notes amounting to $72,S69,
which this committee have as yet
been unable to locate for want of time to
investigate. We find that the expenses
eat up not less than 10 per cent of the
gross transactions.
We wish to put our seal of condemnation
upon the printing department. of the
exchange. We believe that every dollar
of our brethren's money that is expended
in said printing department. is gross
misrepresentation of funds that were
wholly intended for entirely different pur-
poses. We are at loss to learn from what
authority this department is in existence.
A verifcation of the accuracy or mac
curacy of the statement submitted by the
business manager, substautiated by facts
and figures, will require some time by an.
experienced accountant.
Regarding the manner of transacting
the business of the exchange, we find that
the methods pursued demand severe con-
domination. The management of this
enter prise have,so far, failed to accomplish
the purpose for which it was in
auguarted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13

newal of the trouble, which is now vir-
tually ended, and We promise you and our
noble governor that he will have no more
law-abidiRg men than the handful of
democrats in Fort Bend. The labor
ing negroes of this county, who
constitute the mass of republican voters,
may feel perfectly safe and secure,
They are gathering their crops and pur-
suing their usual work, knowing in their
haarts our action is intended to bring
about that which they desire as much as
we do-safety in our homes and the right
to live without fear of assassination.
After speeches by Captain Pearson and
General King, which were enthusiastically
applsuded, the meeting adjourned. All
the men from various portions of this and
other counties have left for their homes,
and quiet is again restored.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
SURVIVORS OF A GREAT WAR.
Close of the Veterans Reunion at Sher-
man-Confederates and Federals.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Close of the Veterans Reunion at Sher-
.man-Confederates and Federals.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SHERMAN, September This was the
last day of the annual reunion in this city
of the ex-confederate veterans of Texas,
and the crowd on the encam pment grounds
at the driving park was the largest ever
witnessed in this city. The speakers and
band stand in the center of the encamp-
ment grounds was decorated with battle
flags used in the last war by both the
federal and confederate armies. One of
them, the flag of the Sixteenth
North Carolina regiment, which E.
RQdasil, a member of that regiment,
kept safely in the lining of his coat while
confined several months in a federal
prison, and another was battle flag of a
federal regiment which occupied Fort
Sumpter during the latter part of the war.
The reunion closed with dinner on the
encampment grounds, which was partaken
of by the veterans and their families, both
of the federal and confederate armies.
The valedictory addresses were delivered
by Capt. j. D. Woods, of the army of
Arkansas, and j. q. Edmunds, of the army
of Virginia. During the speeches hun
dreds of old soldiers were brought to tears
when references were made to the heroic
deeds of the war and the spirit of recon-
Citation which now pervades both SEQ
lions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13

the Fort Worth republican convention
were chosen. The following among other
resolutions was passed unanimously:
Resolved, That we present to the state
convention the name of our honored fellow
citizen, Hon. j. P. Osterhout, our chief, for
governor We have known him long and
we'll. In every position he has been true
to the interests of the people and his
party. He has resided in Texas for
nearly forty years; identifies himself with
every interest for the good of the state,
and his election by the people will give
assurance that the laws will be vigorously
enforced, and every citizen be secure in
the enjoyment of life, liberty, home and
property.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
THE BRENNAN MURDER.
Indignation Meeting Held and Resolu
tions Adopted.
Snecial TeIapram to the Statesman.

Indignation Meeting Held and Resolu
tions Adopted.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BRENNAN, September Last night,
about IL O'Clock, Joe Hoffman and James
H. Holt were fired upon with shotgun
while sitting in the door of the Exchange
saloon. Hoffman was killed and Holt was
seriously if not mortally wounded. The
assassin escaped, and has not yet been
captured. The citizens of Washington
county held an indignation meet
ing this evening, and passed res
olutions condemning the act as
a foul and brutal assassination, and
recommending that every possible effort
to find out and bring to punishment
the guilty party, Also, requesting the
district attorney to call upon Governor
Ross to offer a reward for the apprehen-
sion of the guilty party, and also that the
commissioners court of Washington
county offer handsome reward for the
discovery and conviction of the midnight
assassins. Speeches were made by lead
ing citizens in condemnation of the brutal
act, after which private subscription
was passed around and nearly 500 was
subscribed for the purpose of assisting in
having the full penalty a the law visited
on tine guilty fiend. Various rumors are
afoat as to the cau.e of the assassination,
but as yet the whole thing is shrouded in
mvSterU.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
SENSATIONAL STORY.
An Old Colored Woman's Story About
Her Race.

An Old Colored Woman's Story About
Her Race.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TYLER, September ga farmer living
three miles east of the city informed your
reporter this evening that there was con-
siderable excitement in that neighborhood
over the report by an old negro woman
that the colored people were preparing to
exterminate the whites. The woman in
formed them that the negroes were laying
up ammunition and guns for the fight.
She begged that they would not tell
that she informed them, as the negroes
would kill her. The farmer also requested
the reporter not to use his name. He
says most of the neighbors are inclined
to disbelieve the report, but watch will
be kept on the movements of the blacks.
In the district court to day, in the case
of Warner VS.. the Texas and Pacific
railroad, Warner was granted $3,25O
damages by the jury. The suit was over
a contract for switch to Warmers mill
near Hawkins, on the line of that road,
and which Warner says they failed to
properly comply with, thus damaging his
investment. The case has been before the
court all this week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
WASHINGTON NOTES.
SECRETARY OF WAR;, CIRCULAR.

SECRETARY OF WARS CIRCULAR.
WASHINGTON, September S.-The acting
secretary of war has issued the following
circular:
at is hereby directed that hereafter the
chiefs of bureaus Of the war department
shall cause to be stated in all advertise
ments for proposals for furnishing sup
plies needed by or under the war depart.
ment that preference will be given to
articles of domestic production or
manufacture, the conditions of quality
and price (including in price of foreign
productions or manufactures duty
thereoD) being equal; and, further, that
no contracts shall be awarded for the
furnishing of articles of foreign produc-
tions or manufactures when the article
of suitable quality of domestic production
or manufacture can be obtained"
NEW POSTAL LOOKS.
WASHINGTON, September o.-The house
committee on postoffices and postroads
to- day decided to report bill authorizing
new lock for registered mail pouches,
and the postmaster general having repre-
sented that the locks now used for regis
tered mails are not adequate to prevent
depredations on this class Of mail matter
THE FoRTIFIcATIoN BILL.
WASHINGTON, September 8.-Ihe con-
ferees on the fertilization appropriation
bill have reached an agreement and ex-
pect to report it Monday. The basis OF
agreement is as follows: The board pro-
posed by the senate has been accepted
with an amendment providing for one
ordnance officer instead of two in its
com position, for harbor torpedo defenses,
100000, instead of 100000 as proposed
by the senate; for 13-inch mortars, $780,
600 instead of 100000, as proposed by
the house; for Watervliet arsenal, $780,
600 instead of $75OOOO, as pro-
posed by the house, and $55O,O00
by the senate; for the completion
of guns now being fabricated 100000,
instead of dividing appropriations of
$4,000 and 100000 proposed by the
house; for pneumatic dynamite guns
100000, instead of what is proposed by
the house; for forging bands on Pinch
guns $4,000, instead of $4,000 pro-
posed by the senate. The cohferee
also authorized the expenditure of
$6,60O,000 for use in guu-making, with q
limitation of an annual expenditure of
$2,0O0OOO. The aggregate amount Of
the appropriation carried by the bill as II
comes from the conference is $3,921,OOO,
which is $247,O0O more than the house
bill and $660,000 less than rs 1t passed the
senate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
ALLEGED CATTLE THEFT.
a Young Farmer Charged With Carrying
Off Other Peoples Stock

a Young Farmer Charged With Carrying
OFF Other Peoples Stock.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SHERMAN, Tex, September S.-A bold
case of cattle stealing, the most reckless
ever read of in this county, is alleged to
have been committed few days ago by a
young farmer of this county, by the name
of G. l.. Aldridge, who was brought to the
city by Sheriff May and posse and
lodged in prison. Joseph Perry, one of the
leading cattle raisers of this county,
who lives in the Indian Territory, few
miles across the lease line, at Ohetopa, in
the Territory on Monday last,was shipping
beeves to st, Louis, when he accidentally
saw herd of his loose beeves, which he
recognized by their brands, on train en-
route for st. Louis. He learned from
the trainmen that the cattle had been
shipped from Whitesboro, in
this county, by Aldridge. Mr..
Perry boarded passenger train
and went to st. Louis, where he intercepted
the train with his cattle and had them
held. He wired back to the sheriff in this
city, telling him to go and arrest Aldridge
immediately. Aldridge is here in prison
under heavy bond, which he cannot
give, and it is thought that future devel-
opments will show that he has been at this
business for some time. 1t is one of the
most extensive and reckless instances of
cattle thieving ever known in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
The Singing Evangelist.

special Telegram TO Jne statesman.
G1DDINGs, September 8.-Paul Price,
the singing evangelist, is drawing good
crowds at the court house this week. His
attacks on the denominations and man
kind in general causes many adverse
criticisms, yet the people will go to hear
him for all that. He appears to have a
fair knowledge of the Bible-in
fact, his sermons are principally
made up of passages of scripture,
thickly interspersed with hits at human
nature. In short, he is a cross between
Dixon Williams and Sam Jones, With a
good deal of Sankey thrown in. His solos
are among the finest we ever heard.
"SoftIy and Tenderly" and "Only an
Earthen Vessep are of themselves worth
ones attendance the entire week. Mr..
Price closes here Sunday night and goes
to Cleburne.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
TAYLOR TOPICS.
Speech of Col. N. @, Henderson for Har-
rlson and Morton.

Speech of Col. N. @, Henderson for Har-
rlson and Morton.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TAYLOR, September 8.-Colonel Nat Q.
Henderson made republican harrangue
here tonight. This Is the first political
speech Taylor has had this season.
Colonel Henderson is out for Harrison
and Morton, and few more of Mats
kind of representatives to make speeches
here for Harrison and Morton will lose
them what few votes they would have got.
1t appears to be no trouble for Colonel
Henderson to change his politics. He
has been on all sides except the top. He
claims now to be a republican; what he
will be before the campaign closes is hard
to tell. He is like the Irishman's flea,
when you put your finger on him he amt
there.
Mr.. i. j. Kelly is about completing
three brick business houses-two for G.
f. Britton on Main street, and one for
George Huff on Commerce street. Doctor
Threadgill has broken groand on Main
street for his opera house, which is to be
completed by the last of October. There
is more building going on in Taylor than
any town to the size of IL this side of Den
yer, Col. New residences are springIng
up daily in different parts of the city.
Cotton is coming in lively; 800 bales
shipped to date; over 200 on the streets
to-day, and selling at 0 to 915 cents per
pound. Where the margin is to buyers
we can't see according to market quota
tons.
The Taylor public schools open on the
18th.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
The Campbell Boys.

SpeClaI Telegram 70 the StatesmAn.
DECATUR, September ga tight took
place last night between the Campbell
boys. and the officers near Paradise, in
this county. Bob Campbell is an escaped
convict and the officers learning that he
was at his fathers house tried to capture
him. The fight occurred near the house.
About fifty shots were fired. Hamp
Campbell, Bob's brother, received a flesh
wound in the thigh. James Cog
bum, one of the officers, was shot
through the bowels and fatally injured.
Bob and Dan Campbell made their escape.
Hamp Campbell was arrested. Dap
Campbell is wanted in Parker county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
TWO CONVENTIONS.

Democratic and Republican County Con-
ventions Meet at Bolton.
Special1Telegram to the Statesman.
Bolton, September S.-The democratic
county convention of Bell county met to-
day. T. q. Wright, o. G.. Adams, G. J. .
Wilkinson, A. p. Hancock, and j. A.
Vannes were placed before the conven-
ton as candidates to fill the vacancy
on the ticket caused by the death
of Mr.. W. Il. Zykes. On the third
ballot 7. G. Wright, of Temple, received
forty two votes, which, being majority
of all the votes of the convention, he was
declared the nominee for county treasurer.
The adjourned republican convention,
of Bell county, met to-day. Delegates to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
A Novel Race.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, September 9.-The coming
contest between bicycle and horse from
Silver City, N. NJ, to Deming, distance
of fifty miles, has attracted considerable
attention. The purse is for $4,000 side.
The rider of the bicycle is to be Kennedy,
a professional rider of Denver, who won
the alI-around championship of Colorado.
There is talk of running special train
from Silver City to DemIng to enable
those interested to see the race, which will
take place about September -.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
A Big Sensation.

ST. LOUIS, September ga big sensa-
ton was created here this afternoon by
confidential clerk of Taaffe q Gay, lead
ing real estate men, had absconded with
$4,000 of the firms money. Roberts is
half brother of Mr.. Gay, and the firm re-
posed confidence enough in him to have
quite large amount of their property in
his name. The expose came when Mr..
Taaffe sold piece of property, which, it
was found, had been sold by Roberts and
the deeds recorded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
Strike at San Antonio

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, September S.-When
time was called this morning for work to
begin on the city hail the entire force of
day laborers, to the number of fifty, re-
fused to remove another shovel of dirt
unless their wages were increased from
$1.25 TO $3.50 per day. Tie contractor
would not agree to the demand, and pro-
ceeded to at once employ new force OF
laborers. 1t is thought the strikers will
return to work Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13

Since then he has frequently beaten his
wife and daughters. Last night he drove
his entire family from home and threat
ened their lives. Yesterday morning his
son procured warrant for his arrest for
abusing his family, and to require him to
give bond to keep the peace. After the
trial Howell returned home swearing
vengeance on his son, who met him at
the door and shot him
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
MURDERED BY A STRANGER.
A Mysterious Affair at Healton, in the
Indian Territory.

II NY f1udlE dU i0dlUOIs III luo
Indian Territory.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, September ga good deal
of excitement exists in Healton, 1. T.,
over the finding of the bones of human
being under an old log heap. He had
been partially destroyed by fire. They
are supposed to be the remains of Jim
Hawkins, who lived there some
time ago, but mysteriously dis
appeared. Hawkins came from
Texas with stranger, whom he had
engaged to work on his place, but failed
to reach home, and the stranger was last
seen driving his team. package of
tobacco and belt buckle we're also found
in the heap, and identified as the property
of Hawkins. The whereabouts of the
stranger, who is now charged with having
murdered Hawkins, is not known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
Religious Magazine,
gram to the Statesman.

BoNHAM, September 8.-"The Primitive
Mission" story in the Christian maya
zine, sixteen page religious monthly,
made its first appearance this evening. It
is published at this place by W. R. Mo
Daniel, who has been an associate editor
in several cities of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
Incendiarism-The Russell Case.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.

DALLAS, September S.-The barn of
John Washington, who lives near Denton,
was destroyed by fire on Thursday, with
lot of farming implements, a few wagons
and buggy. Loss, $4,000; insurance,
$1,000. The origin of the fire was moon
diary.
The case of e. O. Russell, the young man
charged with assault upon Mrs. Dills, came
up before Squire Harry at Rosston yes
terday. The defendant waived the ex-
aiming trial, land was held in the sum
of 800 to await the action of the grand
jury. Public opinion at Rosston, though
somewhat divided, seems to be decidedly
in favor of Russell, owing to the serious
position of the parties interested. Rus
sells friends are satisfied he will be vindi-
GATED
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
Fazette County.
special Telegram TO the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LAGRANGE, September 8.-The republi-
cans held their county convention to-day
and elected delegates to the state conven-
ton, hbsded by A. j. Rosenthal. They
rendminsted Hon. W. L. Matejowsky for
the legislature and also nominated Russell
j.. Allen, president of the Farmers Alliance
and candidate of the non-partisan labor
party. The convention refused TO make
nominations for county offices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-13
Cutting scrape.

MARLIN, September Stake Bridges
and Abe Griffin, both oolored, had an al
tercation to-day about a woman. Jake
pulled knife and cut cash in Abe's
neck, which the doctor pronounced dan
gerous. Bridges escaped, but was caught
and is now languishiDg in jail.