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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
KANSAS BARBARIANs.
Herbert Tony's Sworn Statement OF tn
Massacre in Stevens County.

Herbert Tony's Sworn Statement Of the
Massacre in Stevens County.
LIBERAL, Kan, July 2S.-The bodies of
four men killed by the Hugoton party
we're brought to Voorhees,, Stevens county,
light before last, and with the wounded
boy, Herbet Tony, afterwards taken to
Woodsdale. No further shooting is re-
norted, but armed squads of Hugoton and
Woodsdale people, seen by travellers in
different parts of the county, may pro-
7oke another conflict. Herbert Tony, 10
ears odd, the boy who was seriously
Wounded, made an ante-mortem state
ment at VOORHEES, July 26, sworn before
=. u. V. Tucker, notary, as follows:
On July "a, 1883, went, in company
18th John Cross, sheriff of Stevens
goanty, to arrest Sam Robinson, then said
10 be in the Neutral Strip. We went down
% the Neutral Strip, but, failing to find
robinson, we proceeded to return ON July
%, and stopped awhile to rest our horses
Wild Horse lake, in the Strip. We laid
Town at haystack to rest. In about half
N hour 1 heard the sheriff say "boys, they
ave got u.s." looked up and saw they
we're all around us; their number consist
Jag of about twenty men. Sam Robinson
demanded of Sheriff Gross that he give up
is arms. Gross replied that he
id not have any, whereupon Robinson
aid: "Sheriff Cross you are my fret
alan," raised his Winchester and fired
cross fell; Robinson then killed Hubbard
IN the same manner. j. B. Chamberlain,
me of the county commissioners of
atevens county, shot me in the shoulder,
ut 1 escaped by feigning death. heard
johnson say he shot Eaton, the fellow
Tho had formerly pulled gun on him.
hey also shot and killed WILCOX. Ihey
tred into the dead bodies Of several OF
ne men to make sure, but they left me
Or dead. The posse consisted of my
slf, Cyrus W. Eaton, Robert Hubbard,
aolla Wilcox and John Cross, sheriff.
After they had gone saddled my pony
md made the best of my way to
oOrheesn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
IOWA RAILROADS,
They are Disappointed at the Decision of
Judge Brewer.

They are Disappointed at the Decision OF
Judge Brewer.
CHICAGO, July 28.-The managers of
Iowa railroads are disappointed over the
decision of Judge Brewer in the case
against the Iowa railroad commissioners
They had expected the Judge would take
stronger grounds in favor of the roads.
The situation was regarded so critical
that the presidents of western roads met,
but reached no conclusion. Chairman
Faithorn then called meeting of western
roads for next Thursday to discuss compli-
cations. 1t is understood the managers
of the roads want to compromise with the
commissioners.
Attorney general Baker, of Iowa, con-
siders Judge Brewers decision out of the
lines of authority, and that it will be dis.
astrous to the jobbing and manufacturing
interests of the state; that the commits
sioners would, likely disregard the iu-
junction, and, after being fined for con
tempt, go directly to the supreme court OF
the United States on petition for habeas
corpus. If that course is not pursued, it
is likely that the governor will convene
the Legislature in extra session.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
A HOUSTON HORROR.

A Coiored Family Discover Dead Baby
In the Cistern.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
HOUSTON, July 27.-The deoomposed re-
mains of an infant were found to.day in
cistern in the Fourth ward (south). 1t was
on the premises occupied by two colored
women, Bette Holmes and Minnie
Pickens. Bette Holmes was pumping
water out of the cistern yesterday morn
ing, and was horrifed to find that she had
pumped up part OF the remains of a
baby. She at once told several
persons of the discovery and number
visited the oistern and saw the terrible
sight. DR.. Tryon cav the decomposed
matter and gave it as his opinion that it
was human body. The present occu-
pants of the home had only been there
about three weeks and they did not re-
member the name of the family who
moved away. No legal investigation has
as yet been made and no solution of the
mystery has been offered. Il is thought,
however, that some woman, to hide her
shame, has thus disposed of her infant.
When the officers read the Post this
morning they will no doubt institute an
investigation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
NEW YORK.
Mayor Grace and Governor Hill-Morton
and His Bari.
9 rnnIn To Ia

Mayor Grace and Governor Hill-Morton
and His Bari.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
New YORK, July 27.-This has been the
liveliest week in politics since the open
ing of the campaign. The political part
of the town ia agog over an open declar-
alton of war from ex-Mayor Grace to
Governor Hill, printed in the Star. Mayor
Grace makes no bones of saying that
Governor Hills record ought to preclude
the possibility of his denomination. Mr..
Grace himself has been mentioned rather
more prominently than anyone else as a
very likely successor to the governorship,
and this very frank avowal of his has
stirred the political waters to their very
depths.
The excitement is accumulated by the
rumblings of disorder in the ranks of the
county democracy. For days rumor
has been busy with the name of Fire
Commissioner Purroy, one of the most
powerful leaders in that organization. 1t
is said that he has broken with Mayor
Grace and Judge Maurice j. Power, the
leader of the Counties" and that he is
preparing to secede to Tammany hall
There was time when Mr.. Purroy was
in the habit of smearipg his handsome
features with the Tammany war paint,
and they say that the big wigwam boosted
no chief more deft with the tomakawk.
Years ago he left in anger and easily be-
came one of the most powerful spirits of
the opposition. Perhaps all these rumors
are exaggerated, but without any doubt
there is considerable fun going on.
1t does not look at all now as if the two
democratic factions would would frater-
nize this year on local nominations. That
such thing could be easily accomplished
at the suggestion of President Cleveland,
or of the national committe, is not
doubted. The prevailing sentiment
among politicians here on both sides of
the line seems to be that a triangular con
test ou local Offices will add votes to the
national and state tickets.
At last the big Morton "bar'l" has been
set up on end and Boss Platt's fine Italian
hand does the hon0rs at the business of it.
The faces of the "boys" are aglow with
pleasurable anticipation in consequence.
1t was Mr.. Morton the other day who
picked out for his national
committee the immense Fifth avenue
mansion, which is to be their head
quarters. The building is only few
blocks away from his own superb resi-
dence. To suitably furnish its forty
rooms the generous banker handed to the
committee his check in blank.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
OUTRAGES IN CALIFORNIA.
A Band of Robbers Terrorize Town.
Burning Houses.

A Band of Robbers Terrorize a Town.
Burning Houses.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29.-Los Angeles
county has long been terrorized by band
of outlaws, whose depredations menaced
the public peace. Last week the outlaws,
headed by Frank Fray, notorious muir
derer, raided the cattle on General Beall's
ranch near Lancaster, and drove off a
large herd. AS soon as Beall heard of the
raid he offered a reward of $500 each for
the capture of the thieves dead or alive
Rony Crane, one of Beall's men
and a daring fighter, started in
pursuit of Trays band. Fray heard
of it. Eluding pursuit he rode into Ian,
caster at the head of his band, while Crane
was absent. His men were armed to the
teeth.
Holding the angry citizens at bay, they
surrounded Cranes house and burned it,
The people were powerless to interfere
After burning the house the robbers beat
a retreat, and as they galloped out of town
shots were fred at them, but it does not
appear any were hit. An indignation
meeting was held and posse of armed
men organized to follow the trail of the
bandits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
such deception as this, and 1t therefore
recommends the passage of the bill.

such deception as this, and 1t therefore
recommends the passage of the bill.
NIB. RANDALL GONE HOME.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Mr. Randall and
family left Washington this morning for
his country home at Wayne Station, Pa,
IN the hope that fresh country air will
have the effect of increasing the patients
strength. Mr.. Randall was taken to the
station In closed carriage, the blinds of
which were closely drawn. He was accom-
panied by Doctor Malleu, who will attend
him to his home, when Doctor Martin will
take charge of the case. While Mr.. Ran
dali was feeble this morning, owing to
unusual exertions consequent on removal,
the family are we'll pleased with the con-
tinued improvement in his condition.
ARRIVED AT WAYNE STATION.
PHILADELPHIA, July %. Hon. Samuel
j. Randall arrived at Wayne station from
washington at 1877 this afternoon in
President Roberts private car, which was
attached to the Poala. accommodation
from Broad street station. The Pennsyl-
vania railroad train arrived on time. At
the station Mrs. j. Belanger Cox, at whose
house at Castena Mr.. Randall is to be
cared for, was in waiting with a large
old-fashioned comfortable barouche, built
several years ago for her mother, who
was an invalid. There were pillows pro-
vlded for the ease and comfort of the
sick man. Other carriages were at hand
for Mr.. Randall's family and a few friends
who accompanied them from the national
capital,
1t was said by Doctor Malone and Col
onel Gerker that Mr.. Randall bore up we'll
throughout the entire journey from Wash
ington, and that the only discomfort
experienced was at the latter city, when
being removed from his residence to
President Roberts car. He was fatigued
by the transfer, and gave evidence OF it.
After that he rested easily in the car, and
bore up we'll to the end of bis trip. At
times he was quite cheerful, and OCCASION
ally engaged in conversation with those
about him, though talking was dis
couraged, as tending to weary and weaken
him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
KANSAS REPUBLICANS.
The Ticzot Nominlts1 Yestsrdl1-
the Platform Endorses.

The Ticket Nominats1 Yestsrdl1-W h
the Platform Endorses.
TOPEKA, Kan, July 27.-The republican
state convention, which adjourned last
night, placed in nomination the following
ticket:
L. V. Humphrey, for governor. Mr..
Humphrey is banker and lawyer, and
has been lieutenant governor of the state.
The ticket was completed, as follows
Lieutenant overnor-A. j. Felt.
Secretary of state-Wm. Virgins.
Auditory. j. Mccarthy.
Treasurer-Geo. Hamilton.
Attorney-general-Chas. Kellogg.
The platform heartily endorses the
platform and nominees of the Chicago
convention. 1t also expresses the belief
that the solid south will be broken; com
mends the state administration; favors
home rule for Ireland; declares for home
as against the saloon, and demands the
com plete execution of the liquor laws in
all parts of the state; denounces the pro-
hibition party; favors protection in every
sense of the word; endorses the pension
policy recommended by the Winfield en-
campment, and heartily endorses the
course of Senators Ingalls, and Plumb.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
Convention at Waco.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WACO, July 29.-The convention of the
Nineteenth judicial district was organized
to-day with Hon. A. O. Prendergsst perma.
nent chairman. The district comprises
Falls and McLennan counties. The bus
mess was to nominate a district Judge
Ben II. Rice, of Marlin, and Jno. r. Dick
inson, of Waco, were placed in nomina-
tion. After over 400 ballots, the dead
lock was unbroken and the conyen-
ton gave it up. Hon. A. O.
Prendergsst was elected chairman
of the executive committee of the Nine
teenth judicial district tor the ensuing
two years. A resolution was adopted that
the democrats of the district are requested
not to instruct to vote for the two can.
didates named above and TO choose be-
tween them, and to withhold support
from any third person who entered the
race. The convention adjourned sine
die at 10 O'Clock tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
A CURIOUS CASE.
Sequel of the Great Haymarket Ira
gedy in Chicago.

A Sequel of the Great Haymarket Ira
gedy in Chicago.
ST. LOUIS, July ga peculiar sequel to
the Haymarket riot has developed here.
Charles Fredericks, middle aged Ger
man, lived with his wife and daughter, In
Chicago, up to May, 1886. Fredericks left
home on the night of May 4, to attend
the Haymsrket demonstration. During
the riot he was badly injured, conyeJed to
Cook county hospital, and remained there
in a critical condition several months. 1t
was reported to his wife that Fredericks
had been killed, and she came to st. Louis.
About a year ago she married man
named King. Fredericks traced his wife
here, walked into the house and notified
King who he was. The woman cliugs to
King, and will endeavor to secure legal
separation from Fredericks, who insists
on renewing the relations of husband.
Fredericks has been arrested for disturb
ing the peace of his wife, who now AYERS
she will not again live with him.
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is thought to mean that he is making
mischief at other agencies.
Lone Dog says the commission may GO
home and talk to the children. Indian
childrsn who have been to school read the
treaty to the Indian council last nik hit.
Chief Gall says the previous treaty has
been misunderstood by the Indian or
violated by the white man, and it is time
the Indian keeps what land he has left
or his children will growup poor and call
their fathers fools. The commission is
striving to keep the news of opposition
at the agency from being made public. as
they fear it might strengthen the OPP
position known to exist in the lower
aOencr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
GERMAN Y.
A NEWBORN PRINCE .

BERLIN, July 27.- The empress was
safely delivered of son at 1870 O'Clock
this morning at the royal palace.
BERLIN, July REORGANIZATION from
all Europe rapidly followed Emperor
Williams message from Stockholm to the
empress. The North German Gazette, re-
ferring to the newborn prince, says:
"Aiter days of the deepest sorrow there
has dawned day of the brightest historic
joy, which transfgures the time of
mourning. May the event be good and
blessed omen of future destinies of the
Fatherland." The whole press extends
similar greetings.
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frightened by a Wolf.
,pcial Ta'eoram 70 the Statesman

Special Telegram 70 the Statesman.
Fort WORTH, July 27.-There was quite
n panic on Houston street and the so uare
this evening about O'Clock. A huge wolf,
very wild, broke his chain, and, running
into the B. @. Evans dry goods store,
frightened number of ladies and clerks
until some of the ladies tainted and others
shrieked loudly, drawing large crowd.
The wolf got out the front door and next
visited hardware store, scattering the
tinware right and left. He then dashed
out on the square and the watermelon
men scattered in all directions. Dogs that
chased the wolf were badly bitten. About
8 o'clock the animal was caught and the
fears of 10000 people relieved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
The Cowboy Evangelist.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
ROUND Rock, July 2S.-The revival here,
which has been going on for the past two
weeks under the guidance of Rev. s. W.
Wesley, the cowboy" evangelist, is coon
to close. He has drawn very large audi
ences, and has done great deal of good =.
AS a Biblical scholar and expounder of
scripture Mr.. Wesley far excels any other
preacher ever heard here. But we do not
hesitate in saying, were it not for the ter
rible denunciations which he hurls at the
denominations, and especially the preach
ers, he would do twice the amount of good
he is doing.
Mr.. Pau Price, the singer who attends
Mr.. Wesley,is very good indeed-one of
the best We ever heard. Some of his
songs are sermons in themselves. The
meeting closes tomorrow, and Messrs.
Wesley and Price leave for north Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
WASHINGTON NOTES.
THE NEW CABLE.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The president OF
Venezuela has telegraphed as follows to
the president of the United States:
"On the occasion of the Inauguration oil
the cable to-day in this republic, have
the honor to salute you cordially, hoping
that the electric wire will be new bond
of harmony between the two nations, for
whose prosperity, as well as your own
personal happiness, l offer sincere
prayer"
Secretary Bayard replied:
"The president is absent, and, in his be.
half, cordially accept your message oil
amity, and am assured that the new cable
with facilities for amicable communica.
tion, will prove a blessing to the people
of both countries"
MOUTH OF THE BRAzos.
WASHINGTON, July 20. Yesterday in the
house, on motion OF Mr.. Grain, of Texas
the bill was passed authorizing the Brazoi
River Channel and Dock company to ion
prove the mouth of the Brazos river
Texas.
THE LARD BILL.
WASHINGTON, July 28.-Representati
Conger, of Iowa, from the committee OF
agriculture, to-day reported to the house
a substitute for the Butterworth bill, To
regulate the manufacture of compound
lard, already described in these dispatches
In their report the committee says the
object of the bill is to compel the brand
ing of compounds sold as lard, so that the
purchaser may be advised of the rea
nature of the article he purchases. The
bill is similar in character to the oleo-
margarine law which has given almost
universal satisfaction.
The Importance of the measure will be-
come apparent when it is stated that the
annual lard product OF the United States
is valued at $8O,0O0,0O0. 1t is a business
Of vast commercial importance, and OF
vital interest to the farmer and hog raiser
1t is an indisputable fact, says the com
mittee, that parties are damaged in the
manufacture and sale of compounds sold
as lard, and that at least one of these
compounds contains no trace OF lard
whatever. The committee submits that
it is impossible to justify the practice OF
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
IR ELAN ID.
MATTERS AT MrroHELLsrowN.

DUBLIN, July 2S.-The jury at Mitohells-
town, which was investigating the death
of John Vaudeville, M. p, returned a
verdict declaring that his death was caused
by the unjustiiable treatment to which
he was subjected while confined in Tulla-
more prison. The jury also condemned
the practice of treating political prisoners
the same as ordinary criminals. The
coroner at the inquest summed up the
evidence to-day against discriminating
any persons for the death of John Mande-
villa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
Am Awful Death

ST.. LOUIS, July 2S.-About two months
ago, a Newfoundland dog, with rabies, ran
through the streets of Brooklyn, ILL.,, OPP
posite st. Louis, biting several people,
among the number widow named Mrs.
Lena Reither. She was terribly mangled
by the brute. Her right cheek was nearly
torn off, and her arms and neck badly
Iacerated. The woman seemed to be re-
covering until Thursday night last, when
she was attacked with well defined case
of hydryphobia. The physicians pro-
nounced the case very severe. The victim
would bark and froth at the mouth at the
sight of water, and it required two strong
men to guard her. This morning she died
in awful agony.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
The Burnett Democracy.
Talegram To the Stataaman


BURNET, July 2S.-The democratic
county convention met here to- day at 2
p. m, j. 4. Babcock, chairman; j. B.
Escavaille, secretary. The delegates to
the state convention we're instructed to
vote for the denomination of all the state
officers, including supreme and appellate
court judges. Delegates to the congress
sional convention we're instructed for j.
ID. Sayers; those to the senatorial conven-
ton were instructed for r. H. Ward, of
Burnett, for state senator; and for represen-
tative of this aud Lampasas counties, Hon.
Norton Moses, of Strickling. Resolutions
were adopted against judicial oonven-
ton and against nomination for county
officers. Mr.. B. II. Stewart, of Mahomet,
was elected chairman of the county
executive committee for the next two
wears,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
STANDING ROCK.

The Indian Council Continues-WhaI
Lone Dog Has to Say.
ST.. PAUL, July 28.-Advioes rom Stand
ing Rock state it is believed that John
Grass, chief justice of the Sioux nation
has been won over to sign the treaty, but
as he has been regarded as friend of the
whites, his influence with the Indians will
not go far.
Chairman Platt and Rev. Mr.. Cleveland
have spoke in convention, but the Indians
continue their private night councils, in
which they reiterste their hostility to g
treaty. Sitting. Bulls prolonged absence
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
A Woman Murdered

WICHITA, Kan, Jnly 2S.-The body of
Mrs. Annie Miller was found in her home
in the southern part of Wichita this
morning. She had apparently been
strangled to death. The cottage in which
she lived was in a lonely spot, and a
broken window showed where the MUIR
derer had entered. There were evidences
of a struggle. VIM. Pege has been ar
rested and charged with the crime, letter
addressed to him having been found
near the murdered woman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
Sensational Arrest.

special Telegram to the Statesman.
WACO, July 2S.-A very sensational ar
rest was made in this city tonight. Mrs.
H. E. Wood, lady of high character, went
before Justice f. M. Makeig and made
affidavit against Mr.. VIM. II. Mclaughlin,
charging that defendant embezzled 1916,
the property of inplaintant. Mr.. Nc
T.aughlin, who is accused by Mrs. Wood,
has been for many years retail grocer
on Austin avenue, in this city. He was
popular and the arrest was very startling
He gave bail in $500 to the next grand
iury
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-02
A Soap Trust.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July PA movement
is on foot among the soap manufacturers
of the United States to form soap trust.
A meeting was held in New York city re-
Gently and SLAMS of organization dis
cussed, but no definite action taken. 1t
is proposed to hold another meeting
shortly and perfect an organization. The
association will regulate prices and pro-
duction and endeavor to Sc
cure legislation that will
protect the best interests of the manufac-
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MEXICO.
pEFAULTER ARRESTED.

Cry OF MEXICO, July 2S.-H. N. Mo-
Elroy, chief clerk in the freight depart
ment of the Mexican Central Railroad
company, was arrested last night at VerE
Cruz as defaulter. The amount of the
defalcation is unknown.
The Interoceanic Railway company yes
terday began the work of opening tun-
mel, POI kilometres from Calpulalpau, on
the road from Pueblo to this city. 1t will
be the largest tunnel in the republic.
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Colonel Mills to Take the Stump.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WAsHINdToN, July 27.-It is author
atively announced in political circles that
the democratic national committee in
tend making vigorous campaign in the
manufacturing states of the east, and that
Hon. Roger Q. Mills will take the stump
in New Jersey and explain to the protec-
tioD democrats of that state that his bill
will not work any injury to their interests
should it become law; but, furthermore,
the general prosperity of the whole
country will be best subserved by its
passage through the senate. Mr.. Mills is
recognized as one of the ablest and most
popular democrats in congress, and one
of the most conspicuous figures to-day in
American politics.