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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
INFANTICIDE.
Sensation in East Texas-A Woman
"Gives Away" Her Brother
in-law
A Big Snow Astonishes the People
of Northern and Western
Texas.
special Telegram to the statesman.


GaEENv1LLE, March 2O.-John Prueyar,
a well-to-d do farmer living near Aberfoyle
postoff1ce, in the northeast part of this
county, lived on the same farm with Mrs.
Essie Prueyar, widow of a deceased
brother, who died twelve months ago, and
managed the business of his widowed
sister-in-law. Last Tuesday Mrs. Essie
Prueyar gave birth to a child, born alive.
The child was disposed of in mysterious
manner. On Sunday last Mrs. Prueyar
went to her father, L. j. Naples, WELL
to-do and very respectable farmer, living
a quarter of a mile distant. Naples, seeing
his daughters altered condition, obtained
from her statement of the birth of the
child, and that Prueyar had taken it off
soon after its birth, early Tuesday, and
that she had not seen it since. Naples at
once made complaint against Essie
Prueyar and her brother in-law, John
Prueyar, charging them with the murder
of the child. The daughter was after
wards released upon her turning states
evidence. Justice O'Nesl, the Wolf
City magistrate, yesterday held an
examining trial ON the charge
against Prueyar, and, upon its
conclusion refused the defendant bail,
Search is being made for the body of the
child. The woman admitted to the Off
GERS that the child was destroyed by
Prueyar, but would not state further. De-
fendant owned half interest with his
deceased brother, her husband, in 300
acres of land, including the farm upon
which he and Essie Prueyar separated
lived. E. j. Naples, her father, is a cry
thrifty farmer of high responsibility and
standing in the county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
THELAND GRABBERS.
The President Labors to Prevent Land
Frauds on the Pacific Coast.

The President Labors to Prevent Land
Frauds on the Pacific Coast.
WASHINGTON. March 20.--The president
to-day sent to the Two houses of congress
a communication from the secretary of
the interior, with grear mass of testi-
mony relating TO the grant of public land
to the state OF Oregon for the construc-
ton of wagon roads.
The presentation of facts by the score
tary, the president says, is the result OF
an examination, which has developed, as
1t seems to him (the presideut), the most
unbluahing frauds upon the government,
which, if remaining nn challenged, will
divert several hundred thousand acres of
land from the public domain, and from
the reach of honest settlers, to those who
have attempted to pervert end prostitute
the benefoant designs of good govern
ment, sought by the promise of gener-
ous donation of land to promote the
building of wagon roads for public con
venience and for the purpose of encour-
aging settlement upon public lands. The
roads have not been built, and yet the
attem pt is made to claim the lands under
title which depends for its validity entirely
upon the construction OF these ROADS.
A bill accompanies the communication
which the president submits, with recon-
mendation that it may become law, ano
with the earnest hope that the opportunity
thus presented to demonstrate a sincere
desire to preserve the public domain fol
settlers, and to frustrate unlawful at
tempts to appropriate the same may no
| be neglected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
HABEAs CORPUS.
An Angry Judge Instantly Releases a
Prisoner at Fort w orth.

An Angry Judge Instantly Releases a
Prisoner at Fort Worth.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
Fort WoRTH, March 20.-F. L. Mar
shall's man, Stafford, VINO was arrested
last night by Marshal Farmer, is a free
man tonight attending to his business
as usual. Judge Beckham granted the
writ of habeas corpus early this morning
and ordered the sheriff to serve it, but,
after search, the sheriff reported he
could not find Farmer or the prisoner.
Judge Beckham was very angry
and ordered the sheriff to
put all his deputies at work
hunting Cor the city marshal and Stafford.
About O'Clock he was found, and was
brought into the court room, which was
crowded. The judge asked by what war
rant the prisoner was deprived of his
liberty, and Farmer answered on infor-
nation of Mr.. Marshall, who was not now
in the city. "Release the prisoner" said
the Judge, and then, in voice trembling
with excitement, the judge delivered an
address to the marshal on the sacredness
of the writ Of habeas corpus. The city
has been considerably excited all day over
the matter. Marshal Farmer has receiv-
ed kilograms from Illinois to the effect
that they do not want any such man as
John Hogens.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22

house calendar. Ia consideration of the
morning hour, the house resumed consid-
Grafton of the resolution assigning four
days for transaction of business reported
by the committee on labor.
The opponents of the resolution led by
Mr.. Rogers, of Arkansas, proceeded d to
obstruction methods to prevent action.
After one roll call, Mr.. O'Neill, of Mis-
souri,, stated he was willing to amend the
resolution by striking out the
clause limiting the time OF debate
on the measures called up. He would
do this, he said, in order to remove the
pc ext'under VIII ch gentlemen were re-
sorting 70 fillibustering tactics. After a
sharp tilt between Me-srs. Rogers, O'Neill
aud Tarsuey, MIR. Buchanan, of New
Jersey, in behalf of the committee on
labor, proposed an elimination of that
clause, and this having been agreed to,
Mr.. Rogers withdrew his opposition and
the resolution was adopted. 1t sets aside
March 20 and 81, April Is and May 16 fog
the purpose stated.
Mr.. O'Neill Withdrew any remarks of a
personal and offensive character, being,
he said, willing to forgive every
ance of the terms of the resolution
Just adopted, the floor was accorded to
committee on labor, aud bills passed for
protection in their wages of mechanics
laborers and servants in the District OF
Columbia and territories, and extending
the provisions of the eight-hour law to
letter carriers.
The bill referring to the court OF claims
for adjustment of accounts of laborers,
wUrkmen and mechanics arising under
the eight hour law was then taken up.
Mr. Cannon, of Illinois, while he was il
favor of any measure directing the en-
forcement of the eight hour law, ap-
roved the pending bill, but he opposed
going back and paying old employees OF
the government who had receipted for
their wages in excess of eight hours
which they had worked.
Mr.. Mcmillan, of Mississippi, also op'
posed this feature of the bill.
Pending further debate, the committee
rose, and the house adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
CENTRAL TEXAS lCATTLEMEN.

The Waco Ccnvention-Resolut De-
nouncing Mills Course in Congress.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WACO, M.rch 20.-The Central Texas
Livestock association held their fourth
regular annual session to-day. The con-
vention was called to order by w. w.
Seeley, president, The regular order of
business was then gone through with.
The following officers we're elected for
the ensuing year:
A. W. Wheeler, president
II. L. Cougher, J. B. Paine and j. W.
higgins, first, second aud third vlce-Presi,
denls.
w. A. Peay, marshal.
DR.. W. E. Hall, secretary.
w. W. Seeley, treasurer.
Waco was selected as the place for the
next convention.
Messrs. j. B. Paine, j. W. Riggina, w. w
Seeley, w. A. Peay, G. II. Gossaway, H. L
Enger and II. B. Allen were elected as the
executive committee for the ensuing year
set of resolutions were adopted, very
bitter, and condemnatory of the Hon
r. O. Mills, his tariff bill, Providence
spec IN, and his general course in congress
aud asking that other representatives il
congress from this state oppose Mr.
Mills tariff BILL and further calling
upon the repres natives from other states
20 oppose Mr.. Mills in his attempt Il
further enrich eastern manufacturers ant
rob and make poor his own constituency
1t goes still further and asks that Mr.
Mills ahdicate his seat in Congress If h
ptrsists in his present couree. The reso
lutions we're very strong and explicit j
their denunciation of the Hon. r. Q
Mills course in congress. After consid
erable and heated discussion, the resolu
| tiOns we're adopted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
Fruits Ruined by the Snow {.

Special Telegram 10 The Statesman.
BoNHAM, March 20-For the past twO
weeks most beautiful spring weather las
been experienced in this part of Toyas.
Peach trees and flowers were in bloom,
and early gardening well advanced. But
this morning, at So'clock, the tempere tUre
took a sudden tumble, and snow com
menced falling. 1t has been showing hard
all day, fully six inches falling. Garden
vegetables, flowers and fruit blnssops,
mingled with the heaviest snow that has
fallen in NorCh Texas in many years,
presents most novel sight. The fruit
crop is ruined. The storm came from
the northwest all day. The air is paoked
with large flakes of snow so binding MS "a
almost prevent travelling.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
SUPREME COURT.

List of Cases Disposed of in the Supreme
Tribunal Yesterday.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, March 20.-Affirmed: Mrs.
Margaret Byrne VS.. Casey d Swasey, from
Tarrant county; l. E. Jackson VS.. j. d.
Hardy, from Limestone; W. p. Werner VS..
City of Galveston, from Galveston. This
is an important case, wherein the consti
tutionaIity of the school tax is attacked.
Werner and his numerous associates
claimed that the legislature had no power
toa uthorize cities to exceed their limit OF
taxation by levying a special tax for
school purposes. Judge Gaines, in an
able opinion, concurred in by the balance
of the court, holds that such special tax
for school purposes is valid and within
the constitutional power of the legisla-
! ture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
THE GOULD FAMILY.
Arrival of Jay Gould on His Yacht at
st. Augustine.

Arrival of Jay Gould on His Yacht at
st. Augustine.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, March 2O.-Jsy
Gould's steam yacht Atalants, arrived yes
terday. Mr.. Gould soon came ashore, and
was greeted warmly by several acquaint-
ances as he stepped on the landing. He
was looking well. He proceeded at once
TO the Ponce De Leon, where the family
now all are. George Gould arrived here
ON a special train at O'Clock, and was at
once driven TO the Ponce De Leon and
ushered to his fathers apartments.
Nei ther was seen for several hours and
much speculation was INDUCED in regard
ing their interview. All the party, in
Guiding George Gould and wife, will go to
New York on the Atalanta after short
rest here for recuperation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22

from some other points of view, and it is
lively task that Jay Gould will have to
undertake in settling amicably. However,
there is some consolation for those out
siders, vino, being neither long nor short
of Gould stocks, pin faith to that antique
saw which says That when some folks fall
out some other folks may get their due.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
Cashiering Boulanger.

PARIS, March 2O.--It is reported that
the government has decided to cashier
General Boulanger. A meeting of the
generals is being held to-day to consider
the questions of Boulsnger's dismissal.
The government will actively interfere
with Bouianger's demonstration an
nounced to be held on occasion of the late
Senator Carnots funeral.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
The Mail and Express.

New YORK, March 20.-TAe Mail and
Express this afternoon announces Colone
Elliott F. Shepard, formerly president OF
the NewYork State Bar association,has this
day purchased, from Cyrus w. Field, the
Mail and Express newspaper. The Mai
and Express will continue republican
paper and favor protection to American
Industries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
THE BALD KNOBBERS.
Two More of the Indicted Scoundrels Cry
for Mercy.

ST.. LOUIS, March 20.-Two more of the
Indicted Bald Knobbers have presented
written confessions to the sheriff. Anson
Jones and William Stanley followed John
Mathews in their plea for mercy and man
aged to weave story showing that their
presence at the murder had tendency
toward making the crowd peaceful
gathering. They take the opportunity to
assail Charley Graves and accuse
him of being jointly responsible
with Bill Walker in the atrocious murder,
while they used every endeavor to restore
peace and prevent bloodshed. At the
same time John Mathews admits that he
knocked old man Green down with his
Winchester. Each one declares Simmens
innocent of any act or intention against
the Edens family. Their plea savors of
cry for mercy and revenge on Charley
Graves.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
I ABILENE, March 20,T7Several inohe of
snow fell here last night, which is very
unusual IN this part ofhthe stats at this
season of the gear. From Mayor Hill lard,
who arrived here on the delayed east
bound train, the reporter is informed
snow extended far west Of Sierra Blanca,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
Warm Snow.
Special Telegram to the Statesman,

COLORADO, March 20.-People woke
this moring to the surprise of seeing the
ground covered with snow to the depth of
two inches. 1t was so warm that no harm
was was done to veget alton, and the
ground received another good wetting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
Heavy Snowfall.
Special Telegram to the Statesman. +.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GAINEsvILLE March 20.-A heavy snow
storm has prevailed here most all day, but
by o'clock this evening it has all melted.
For five hours the fall was the heaviest
ever seen here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22

The city superintendent of the Dallas
water works states that his annual report
will show about $4,000 receipts from
consumers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
Invaluable for Children.

Parents are often worried about child showing
signs of dropping, with loss or appetite End no
desire to join in the sports of its playmates 1t is
hardly serious enough to require physician, bat
II is plain that the child needs something Be
prudent Do not force into the young and unde-
veloped system strong aud nauseous drugs, but a
medicine that will aid, invigorate and thoroughly
cleanse the system by gentle means Such is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
HOUSE.

Mr.. O'Neill, of Missouri, from the com
mittee on labor, reported bill to estab-
lish the department of labor. Referred
to committee of the whole. Also bill to
prevent the product of convict labor from
being furnished to or for use in any de-
partment of the government. Placed on
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-22
Simmons Liver Regulator.

II is purely vegetable and of so mild nature that
il may he administered to the most deli ate child
or the youngest infant wich perfect safety ana he
manifest results The child will not rebel against
taxing it. 1t does not compel them to remain in
doors or require any change OF diet. Keep II
always near at hand and you will have taInlIy ,iy
physician which will save you many doctor DIE
and much anxiety.
81 have used Simmons Liver Regu
lator for many years, having made IT
my only Family Medicine. MY
mother before me was very partial TO
it. 1t is a safe, goOd and reiisnle
medicine for any disorder of the
eystem, and if used in time Is great
preventive of eickness. ."---Rev JAS.
ROLLINS, Pastor III. E. Church, So,
Fairfield, Va.
Examine to see that you get the genuine,
distinguished from all frauds and imita:
tions by our red II trade mark on front OF
wrapper, and on the eide the seal and sig
nature of J. H. Zeilin & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-20

There Is sone member Of the 5oth Congress VINO
viii remove his seat TO the other side OF the hall
OF representatives In the 5lsI His name Is Ashbel
p. Fitch. and he represents the 18th district OF
New YORK. The district IL heavily democratic
having sent General viele TO the 4sth Congress by
majority OF SIX thousand votes In total Doll OF
less than thirty thousand, wnen there was no
issue before the people except the maintenance OF
party supremacy. General Viele however voted
against the Morrison tariff bill, and, although he
obtained 9 denomination, the republican, b v
putting up Mr.. Fitch, q low tarlu republican
against him, succeeded In drawing away 80 large
apart Of the democratic vote as to elect their
candidate by about $500 majority. This year the
machine republicans, Disguised at Mr. Fitch,s
support OF the NILS BILL have read him out OF their
party. but bolting faction have announced thei r
intention to stand By him, and Tammany Hall.
the County democracy, and several lesser oryani.
rstions have united on him. This makes his elec.
ton practically wAlk-over but It also turns Mr..
Fitch, the republican, into Mr.. Fitch the demo.
craft and restores bis district TO Its former party
Afuliation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-20

In Indiana IL is said both political parties look
forward with Apprehension TO election day on &C.
count Of the large influence Of the floating vote,
In determining the result. The state contains
about half-million voters, OF whom from IL 600
70 10000 belong TO the floating variety These
are not tramps and paupers, as a rule, or .colon-
ists. whose only maxim Is TO vote early and often
The bulk OF them are ignorant men, but Of out
ward respectaoihty, who probably would seorn TO
steal a thousand-dOllar Government bond n ir
were left In their keeping for ten years, but who
think nothing OF selling their blrthright as ciri.
zens for pitiful one, two or three hundred cents
Many OF them are small farmers, who have hard
shift 70 get along In the best OF seasons
whose families are large, whose soil has
begun TO run out who have fallen be-
hind little with their mortgage and insur-
vance payments, and TO whom a silver dollar often
looks as big as q cart-wheeL There Is nothing de-
grading. TO their sense. In such bargain ball
lot Is merchandise, with them, Ike a bushel of
corn or . gross Of eggs; 1t Is the only thing the
government gives them In exchange for their
taxes, as they view the NATTER and why should
they not avail themselves OF 1t get some OF their
hard-earned money back once q year? With such
feeling broadcast among the people Of a certain
class and party division close that In the last
three presidential elections the highest majority
on either side was less than $780, IL Is scarcely
wonderful that the anxiety OF the political mana
gers should not cease till the sun has gone down
On the 9th OF November and the last vote has been
dropped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-20
SIX AND Vrnvrr NOVELTIES.
sEAToN PERRY,

SEATON PERRY,
,,r,~~ (Successor to Perry Brol
INVITES AN INSPECTION OF HIS SUPERB STOCK
OF NOVELTIES IN SILKS. vElVETS
$780,. AND Pushes
LYONS ROYAL AMURES."IN BLACK AND ALL
SoL3Rs. RANGING FROM sl.25 TO e2 PER
FABLE FRANCHISE AND -BENGALINEs, IN
BLACK AND ALI COLORS, RANGING FROM q
NEW BLACK AND COLORED sURAHs AND RIA
DANES. HANGING FROM Toe; TO 81 PER YARD
fEGTIoA SILKS. RANGING FROM 81 TO %
aUiNEr's. B0NNErs scHRoEDERs AND RE.
GATTA BLACK GROs GRAINS. RANGING FROM
NOyELTIEs in SILKS FOR WEDDINGS.
ELEGANT GOLD AND SILVER BROCADED sAT1NS
NOVELTIES IN STRIPED. PLAID, BEADED AND
BkOCADED Pushes AND VELvETS FOB
DRESS PANELS AND 0ARNITURE
LYONS PURE SILK YELvET6. FROM 20 TO %
INCHES WIDE ~ BLACK AND ALL THE NEW
C0L0ks, RANGING FROM S3.5O TO S8 PER
VETS, RANGING FROM sl.25 10 O.
ALL THE NEW COLOfS" IN SILK Pushes
FROM Is TO "a INCHES WIDE, RANGING
FROM 81 TO % PER YARD.
NEW BLACK AND SEAL SILK PLUsHES, "a
INCHES WIDE. RANGING from IS 10 s8 PER
so iNeHEs WIDE LISTERS SEAL PLUSH. AT Gig
NEW BLACK AND coLoRED AsTRAKHANs.
SPECIAL BARGAINS" IN 52-INCH FRENCH
bR0ADCL9THs; At p, so
SEAT0N PERRY,
Established 1910. It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-20
SEAL LUSH Wars, Ere.

Buy now and select from a superior variety Buy
now and have the benefit of "your Sealskin" for all
not half the winter
That We showing the best limitations Of Sealskin
yet introduced your eyes must admit. The garments,
too made up identical to the real Seal and the
trimmings are real Seal
Jackets, $50, $22, 324. S2o. S25, $50, S35.
Goats. $22, &25. S2S. $50. 49,, S35. $40.
Modjeskas $50, 81. 10 $50. S35, $40
Visites, $50. $50. $50, S35. $40.
THREE SPECIAL BARGAINS FOR MONDAY.
At s22. Seal Plush Coat. AZ inches; real seslskip
loops and buttons.
At $22. Seal Modjeska 60 inches; new bell sleeve;
quilted satin lining.
At S2S. Seal PxIetot 81 inches; Seal.skin buttons
loops and bell sleeve.
THE PALAIS ROYAL
hale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-20

Inc reckless use OF the Thanking privilege IA one
OF the noteworthy features of every presadenttal
campaign; but In the present one the apuse seems
70 have attained uncommon proportions probably
because the democratic Post-ornce Department
Keeps SNAPPER lookout than usual for the con-
'enss VI packages RANKED BY republican members
Of Congress, and the republican nev,naners keen
sharper lookout for oversights In thus line on the
part OF the democratic department. But. aside
entirely from the plain violations OF law which
are committed on both sides OF politics at
this time, there have been some danger.
ously broad rulings BY the department in
iA'or Oh the admission OF various docu-
1ieu1s W lne maiiA For example, members Of
Congress are In the habit OF chopping out OF their
speeches particularly trenchant passages having
these reprinted as "dodgersy with glaring displ,
headings iuli OF partisan illusions and fings ana
Circulating them under frank a .spart OF the
Son9resnonoI Record" This on q technical con.
sruction OF the Law, Is declared by the DEPART
ment TO be all right As matter OF fact, how
sver. the Thanking privilege might be stretched on
sucn grounds TO cover the circulation of ali sorts
Oh EMBELLISHMENTS II sensational headlines which
never appeared In the Record, and which extend
70 subjects or make applications untouched In the
pooy Oh the speech, are ADMITTED free 70 the
nailA there Is no principle which could be invoked
70 rule out taiines OF corresponding description;
ana wondering constituents may yet ind In their
morning mail package franked with their men,
oer's signature, containing an extract from his
latest speech on the development Of home indus
tries, ending with the declaration that americans
should encourage American inventions, as we all
may by buying Anticorn's common-sense three
dollar snoe-none genuine without the name OF the
maker stamped ON the sole"
One very good way TO diminish the abuse would
be 70 require that all packages OF printed doeu-
ments sent through the mails free under frank.
should be left open for the Inspection Of any post
master through whose hands they pass This is
no more than Is required Of the public who pay
postage on their mall matter, and Is not an un.
reasonable restriction to put upon Congressman
also, who, II they do not Willingly yield TO the
temptation TO oyerstep their rights, are often
grossly careless.