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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14

into the ditch they went. Witness
said he meant that Tom made a struggle
to get away, and Davis fell over into the
gutter with Tom on top of him. Davis
pistol, which he had placed in his overcoat
pocket, fell out on the ground. They
scutfied in the gutter some moments, when
Tom got on his knees, and Mr.. Davis,stil
lying on the ground with Tom over him,
reached over and got hold of his pistol
and shot, and Tom fell over. Witness
didn't know whether Tom, when he was
on his knees, was trying to get the pistol
or not. The two men we're scutl1ipg in
the gutter. The witness had known Tom
for years and considered him dangerous
man to fool with. "He would fight" and
witness believed che could whip Officer
Davis with one hand" Witness didn't
know whether Officer Davis, in speaking
to Tom on the way from Johnson's to the
lunch stand, was advising him to keep
quiet and go home or not,
Davis not speaking loud enough
for him to hear the words distinctly.
Page Walker, another colored man, ties.
titled about as above up to the time Officer
Davis drew his pistol to knock loose
Toms hand, when Page took to the brush
and didn't wait to sse the balance of the
affair. Other witnesses will be examined
to-day.
Tom Williams, the negro shot and
killed, was reared in this city, and for
several years, and until he reached man
hood, was bootblack.
He was considered a dangerous man,
and of late years has given the officers
much trouble.
Last summer he broke up a colored
camp meeting in progress near the city,
and when the officers tried to arrest him
he made desperate resistance.
He has escaped several times from the
officers, and while in prison has made at
tacks upon them.
The last trouble he was in he swore he
would either kill the officer or be killed.
He had profound disgust for colored
officers, and once in open court told the
judge that no "n1gger officer" could ever
arrest and bring him into court.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14
A Complimentary Letter.

DEAR DooToR PRENTIoR-Before yoR
leave san Antonio should like to express
my appreciation of the benefit have re-
ceived from your treatment of my eyes,
not only as personal matter to yourself,
but hoping it may help to convince any
one intending to or thinking of consult
ing you of your scientific methods and
your skill in the prescription of glasses
on the most exact mathematical formula.
Two years ago my eyes were examined and
fitted to glasses by one of the most emf
nent specialists in the east who has also g.
fine reputation as author of many scien-
tito treatises on optics, and the treatment
of the most complicated diseases of the
eye. He diagnosed mine as having incur
able muscular and nerve defects, which
could only be relieved by properly ad
justed glasses, which were ground for me
according to his prescription and which L
believe really saved me from blindness
greatly correcting the sight and relieving
the nerves. Still, however, though even
when in the best of health, l suffered in
tensely at times from neuralgia and in
fammation of the eyes. On consulting:
you and having my eyes examined by
the best chart of your own invention, and,
being fitted with glasses made expressly
for me by your prescription, my eyes are
wonderfully clear and stronger. Even on
wearing them very short time l could
not resume my old glasses, which, till nows
1 thought perfect, without pain and a de-
cided decrease in visual range. These
glasses are as great an improvement over
the others as they were at first on my eyes.
without them. Only those who have suf
fered with their eyes can understand what
it is to be so relieved. and only those to
whom perfect eyesight is not only the,
greatest of blessings, but an absolute ne
cessity, can fully appreciate it. With the
best wishes, am very truly yours,
JEAN s. H. TUCKER,
San Antonio Light Office
San Antonio, Tex, March 8, 1889.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14
HONORABLY DISCHARGED.
Conclusion of the Testimony II
the Inquest Case.
officer Davis Release From Gus
tody by the Coroner-The
Testimony Sent to the
Grand Jury.

The inquest examination over the kill
ing of Tom Williams was concluded yester-
day morning before Coroner Calhoun.
Officer Dornwell testified about as fol-
lows: Some time about O'Clock Officer
Davis called him and said he had at
tenn pied to arrest Tom Williams and had
been resisted and that he had shot him.
He said he had advised Williams to keep
quiet and go home, but he would not do
80. He then described the difficulty to
Officer Dornwell about as was given in
yesterday mornings STATESMAN adding,
however, that Williams, when he threw up
his hands as stated by the witnesses,
struck him under the chin and on the
neck knocking him into the gutter. He
Davis held on to the nippers and pulled
Williams over on top of him. AS they
fell his pistol dropped from his overcoat
pocket and the struggle in the gutter was
to secure it, Williams effort to get
hold of the weapon was desperate
and during the tussel they managed to
get close enough to reach it. Officer
Davis was nearest to it, and when Will
liams, who had succeeded in getting on
his knees, was about to reach out after it,
he, Davis, reached with his left hand and
got it first. He was lying fiat on his back
with Williams on his knees holding him
down. On getting the pistol he at once
fired, and Williams at once tumbled over
As stated by the colored witnesses yester-
day, Officer Davis informed Dornwell
9hat he wanted no trouble and desired
none. He deeply deplored that he had to
shoot, but he had dangerous and power
full man to deal with and duty and self
preservation demanded prompt and eff
fective measures and they were used.
After hearing Officer DomwelPs testi-
mony the coroner returned verdict of
justifiatle homicide and hence Davis was
released from custody.
The evidence deduced was then sent
over to the grand jury to be investigated.
Officer Davis is comparatively young
man. He is quiet and gentlemanly in his
department and in the discharge of his
duties exercises great judgment and for
5earance. In the police force he ranks
high as fearless, cool and efficient officer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14
Married.

Bell-Whitis-At the residence of the
brides mother, on March ~, Mr.. Thad @.
Bell was married to Miss Florence Whitis,
Rev. DR.. E. B. Wright officiating. Miss
Whitis is the daughter of the late O. W.
Whitis, a leading banker of this city, and
Mr.. Bell is the son of Judge James H.
Bell.
The wedding took place in the presence
of large circle of relatives. If the union
of manlness and worth with the beauty
of person and of soul can secure happy
marriage, surely this is one. The young
couple left on the International last night,
and will probably extend their wedding
trip to the city of chihuahua, Mexico.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14
A MANIAC,
He Leaps From Bridge Pier and
is Dashed to Pieces.
Bent on Death, He Swallows
Trough on Rats and Then
Makes His Fatal Plunge.

Sunday afternoon about 6 O'Clock a
negro man, vending his way down the
Avenue, stopped colored small boy.
"The rats" he said, "are getting mighty
bad at my house. Do you know where you
can go and buy me a box of Rough on
Rats, with which to kill themY"
The boy suggested that he could buy a
box at the drug store.
The man then drew from his pocket a
silver dollar, and, handing it to the boy,
bade him go and get box at once.
The boy did so, and, returning, handed
the man the box and six bits in change
receiving back for his trouble two bits.
The man then proceeded quietly down
the Avenue, having on his arm small
rope and trace chain. He went on down
to the bridge, where he met Bridgekeeper
Tumey, and stopping said he was going
out to the country. He then drew from
his pocket $3.50 in silver, and handing it
to Mr.. Tumey, requested him to send it to
his daughter, whose address he left.
He then proceeded across the bridge,
and on reaching the fourth pier he
stopped. He made an examination of
the locality, testing the railing and max
ing other Investigations. He then
stepped on to the pier and scrambled
down to projection.
This projection is about foot wide,
extending across the entire pier. 1t is
perilous to stand on, but the negro seemed
to be perfectly at home on it.
Mr.. Tumey and others had watched
him, and when he got into his dangerous
position they walked out on the bridge
and warned him of his danger. He would
not let them approach, declaring if they
did he would jump off and dash himself
to pieces.
They saw he was maniac with suicidal
tendency, and sent off after officers and
soon after Patfolmen Kennedy, Gibson
and others were on the ground, but they
could do nothing, for every time any one
approached, the maniac declared he would
jump.
At times he laid down on the projeo-
tion, and then he would get up, and for
over an hour he was watched by big
crowd of people who had gathered.
Finally he threw his hands up over his
head after the manner of a diver, and
plunged off the pier down on the rocks, a
| distance of about fifty feet.
Ills l6II icy WAS UEOhou III wv pldO0o,
his knee cap shattered, head badly cut,
and he received fatal internal injuries
Unconscious, he was placed in a
wagon and conveyed to the
city hospital, where he died
at II O'Clock Sunday night.
Before his death he vomited great deal
and the character of the matter thrown up
suggested that before leaping from the
pier he had swallowed the contents of the
box containing "Rough on Rats"
He also before death at times talked ra-
tionally, and informed Sergeant Palmer
that he was from Patterson, Waller coun'
ty, where he has some daughters living
! He said he had been in Austin about three
months, working for man named
Clements, who resided he said on East
Sixth street. At other times before death
he declared somebody was after him and
begged that he be not killed. He gave
his name as George Strong and apparent
Iy was about 40 or 45 years old.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14

capitol grounds. Messrs. Newton, Nc
Gsughey, Bryan, Mills and Mckinney
were appointed, and the house adjourned
till 8 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The bill changing the minim felony pen
ally from theft from $50 to $50 was COZ
sidered
Amendment by Mr.. Jagoe was adopted
striking out article TAG fixing penalty for
theft of ass, mule or horse.
Also amendment by Mr.. Owsley fixing
penalty from ten days to two years in
county Jail for theft less than $50.
Amendment adding emergency clause
was adopted.
The house finally refused to engross the
bill-yeas, %; noes, 4S.
Mr.. McGaughey called up senate bill
1877, restoring to the state excuses of sur
veys of lands.
Mr.. McGeughey cited the fact that the
bill would restove. to the school fund 5000
acres in two counties alone, which he
named.
Mr.. Strong added that there were q
great many such cases in other counties.
Mr.. Wood was not satisfied but what
there was something wrong in the clause
as to priority of rights given by the bill
and offered an amendment to meet the
objection. Lost.
Amendment by Mr.. Bishop, that the act
shall not apply to lands for which patents
have been issued, was adopted.
The bill passed-yeas, 80; nays, 2.
Mr.. Pickett had house bill 34S, the scrap
lands bill, reoonsidered for amendments,
which were adopted, and the bill as
amended passed. 1t is house substitute
for the senate bill.
Mr.. MCGEE called up house bill ceding
Jurisdiction to the United States of a site
for public building in Texarkana. The
bill passed.
House bill amending the law as to par
tition fences passed.
House adjourned till $3.50 a. m. to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14

There are twenty-five Protestant places
of worship in the city Of Rome, and there
are twenty-six in Bombay.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14

The Reverend Doctor Phillips Brooks
of Boston, is preaching in Fsnueil Hall, in
that city, on Sunday afternoons, to i'm
mense audiences.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14

Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar to itself
and superior to ell other preparations in
strength, economy and medicinal merit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14

The three German missionaries who
we're held captive in eastern Africa by
Bashiri, the Arab chief, and who were ran
somed by orders from Prince Bismarck,
have been ransomed for the sum OF $500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-14

withdrawn to allow Speaker Gresham to
name committee to report as to the
practicability of an artesian we'll on the
capitol grounds. Messrs. Newton, Nc
Gaughey, Bryan, Mills and Mckinney
were appointed, and the house adjourned
till D. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10

The conspicuous feature of Christmas
day, 10 a great many people, was the visit
of Mr.. c. B. Rouss, of New York, whom all
classes of our citizens unite in honoring.
On this occasion he was the special guest OF
the Friendship Fire Company, committee
of which, composed OF Capt Hardy and
Messrs. JAS Hoey and NJ. Forney met Mr..
R. five miles from the city with a handsome
four-in-hand equipage. As usual his first
visit was to the Cemetery, after which he
was called upon by a number of prominent
gentlemen at Mayor Atkinson's Office. He
dined at the Friendship Company's hall,
where banquet had been prepared which
we are told was never exceled in Winches-
ter. In the afternoon the Sarah Zane and
Friendship steamers, to the purchase OF
which he contributed munifciently, were
brought out for inspection. He helped
some hundreds of little urchins to hap
pier Xmas by a wholesale distribution of
nickels and dimes, visited and was visited,
viewed our improvements, and altogether
seemed to enjoy himself. If he didn't it was
for no want of hospitable intent, for he is
ever welcome visitor Winchester Ners.
The Times appropriates more than col
umn to its notice of Mr.. Rouss' visit and
to description Of the banquet in his honor.
We take paragraph
"Mr David Hamilton was selected by Mr.,
Rouss to distribute his Xmas gifts in the
shape of silver dimes, quarters and halves
to the boys collected on the hill at the reser-
voir-accOrdngly long line was formed OF
all present of y years and under, and uncle
Davy stepped along the line making every
boys palm itch as he placed within a silver
souvenir. Subsequently Mr.. r. repeated
the dose to a LONG line of boys in front OF
the Court House. In addition to these pre-
sents he bestowed a number of golden 5's
and los to worthy poor men whom he had
known in days gone by. He also presented
n few personal friends with very handsome
embroidered silk mufilers, as a remembrance
of the day"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10

Ifthere was failure to enjoy the Holt
DAYS Providence was not to blame for it. If
there ever was balmy, sunshiny Christmas
week that surpassed in lovelness that which
We have just passed through, you must go
for a record of it to some chronicle prior to
the advent Of this paper In Charlestown
the people of every age, condition and class,
had the largest liberty to enjoy, according
to their inclnations, the blessed season.
We do not record a disturbance, an alarm,
an arrest. Peace prevailed, good cheer a.
bounded.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special mem
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed
to do all tina is claimed. Electric Bitters
will cure all diseases of the Liver and Kid
neys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt
Rheum aud other affections caused by i'm
pure blood-Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all Ma
larial fevers. For cure of Headache, Con-
stipation and Indigestion try Electric Bit
ters-Entirc satisfaction guaranteed, or
money refunded Price so cts. and 81 90
per bottle at C. Frank Jones Drug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10
Personal.

Miss Sadie johnson has returned from
Mines.
Miss Ella Beuner spent the holidays in
Winchester.
1t. VIM. E. Craighill has been ordered to
duty in Baltimore.
Mr. Frank Moreland has been spending
few days in Berryville.
Miss SalHe Entler, of shepherdsiowu, is
visiting Mrs L. A. Osburn.
Judge Juo. W. Kennedy, Of Wheeling,
visited our town last week.
Mai. C. Fl. Knott, our State Sens tor, was
in town on Monday, December 81.
Senator Knott left on Friday for Charles
ton. Mrs. Knott accompanied him.
Misses Agnes and Rebec Kearsley have
returned and are at Mrs. A. H. Campbells-
Percy Wade, of Baltimore, who has been
visiting Forrest Richardson, has returned to
Baltimore
Col. r. p. Chew left on Wednesday Of
last week for Chicago-thence to Charleston
to his seat in the House of Delegates.
Hon. b. d. Gibson left on Saturday for
Charleston, to be promptly on hand and
help organize the House Of Delegates.
Mr.. John W. Wiltshire, of the Wetzel
County Bar, spent part of the holidays I'M
der the parental roof-tree in this county.
Capt. VIM. H. Kable, of the Staunton
Military Academy, spent part of the Holt
days in this county with relatives and
friends
Misses Maggie Lanis, Carrie and Agnes
Anderson, Of Winchester, Va, and Miss
Daisy Light, of Westminster, Nd, visited
the family of ex-MayOF HOugh.
Miss Maggie Engle and Miss Nettie Eich
elberger, Of Unionyille, and Miss Coriune
Davis, of Fairfield, visited Miss Bessie Rem
ner at Whea;land during the Holidays
Or. H. T. Talbot and bride, Of Washing
ton City, spent a few days during the
holidays at the parental home here and had
many callers who were Hospitality enter
tanned
Misses Carrie Jones, Maud Griffith, Bes-
sic Parsons, and the Misses Woodwork, all
Of John Stephenson Seminary, have return
ed from visit, 10 their respective homes dur
ing the holidays
DR.. J. V. SIMMONS and Maj Kearsley
recently took a trip to Atlanta and else
where South The DR.. has returned to his
home here, and Maj. X. will follow in few
days, having stopped at Knoxville, Tenn.
Mr. Joseph Avis spent a few days at
home. He has recently located at Berry
vile, and the Luray papers express thegen-
eral regret there at his departure from that
place where he was popular as a druggist.
The fac is Joe Is a Rara Iris.
Mrs Lewis Dinkle will return from Fred
ericksburg 10 day, whittier she had gone to
minister to h,r brother, Maj. J. Harrison
Kelly, who was reported critically in. We
are pleased TO note that Maj X. is restored
70 his usual health-and no doubt has
pleasant reading in the Virginia press no.
tices auent his illness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10
Who Is To,.r Rest Friend 2

Your stomach of course. Why? Because
if it is out of order you are one Of the most
miserable creatures living. Give it a fair,
honorable chance and see if it is not the
best friend you have in the end. Don't
smoke in the morning. Don't drink in the
morning. If you must smoke and drink
wait until your stomach is through with
breakfast. You can drink more and smoke
more in the evening and it will tell on you
less. If your food ferments and does not
digest right,-if you are troubled with
Heartburn, Dizziness of the head, coming
up of the food after eating, Biliousness, In
digestion, or any other trouble of the siom
ach, you had best use Green's August
Flower, as no person can use it without i'm
mediate relief.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10

We have been requested TO call attention
to the bad smells that have recently been
permitted to escape from the Fertilizer fac
tor aud offend the nostrils OF the commune
ty. II seems like work OF supererogation
everybody nose it. We suppose the man
agement will do all it can to remedy the
evil. We hope so. We want to see all our
industries prosper and put dollars in the
pockets of the proprietors, even if they are
compelled to do SO without furnishing a
scent to other people of the town.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10

The superior merits, as a blood purifier
and invigoraIing tonic, possessed by DIR.
Pierces Coded Medical Discovery, warrant
its manufacturers in selling it (as they are
doing through druggists under Positire
guarantee that if given fair trial, it will
cure all diseases arising from a deranged or
torpid liver, as indigestion, or dyspepsia
and all humors, or blood taints, from what
ever cause arising, as skin, scalp and scrof-
ulous affections. The terms are, benefit
or cure. or money returned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10

Correspondingly low rates are made from
other stations on the line.
The tickets will be good for return trip on
all regular trains until January Goth, inclu-
sive. No better time could be chosen for a
visit to the National Capital. Congress
will be in session and the Galleries of both
Houses, as we'll as all other public build
ings, will be open to visitors.
The long limit on the excursion tickets
allows ample time for visiting Alexandria,
Mt Vernon, Richmond, Old Point Comfort
and other points of interest within easy
reach of Washington.
For tickets and illustrated guide to points
of interest in and around Washington, call
upon or address, Agents B. & o. r. r.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-01-10
1RctNtA FREE pREss--rHE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.
smnday School Entertainments.


The Children's Service at Zion lEpiscopal)
Church took place on Sunday afternoon, 30th.
Singing, Miss Ruh at the organ short ser
mon by the Rector Dr. Tucker, and addresses
by Mr.. David Howell, Superintendent, and Mr..
Cruger Smith, of Clarksburg. and the Christ
mas Offering for Foreign Missions comprised
the program. A large congregation was pres
ent to enjoy the interesting exercises. The
church was prettiy decorated with evergreens.
The Christmas Service for the Children of
the Baptist congregation was the occasion Of a
crowding Of that church on the evening of the
2Sth. II included music. responsive readings,
the building of a Lighthouse and the arrival of
a ship freighted with boxes of candies, oranges,
&c. Mr. A. D Barr, Superintendent, was in
charge,-made brief address Of welcome and
made everybody feel at home. Rev Mr. Dix
on also made a few remarks and read a short
poem. Mr. Robert Middlekauff presided at the
organ and now and then put a very sweet ten
or to some of the songs. Miss Annie Barr
rendered a solo prettily. Altogether it was
pleasant entertainment.
"The Hope of Israel was the title of the
Cantata rendered by the Sunday School of the
Presbyterian Church in that church on the
night of the 9th The pulpit decorated with
potted plants. was pretty setting to the ever
green frame-an arch spanning from gallery to
gallery, with the title Of the Cantata inscribed
thereon. The exercises consisted of music
responsive reading, address by Mr. Cleon Moore,
Superintendent, prayer by pastor. &c, and the
whole concluded by distribution of Christmas
cards. candies and oranges. The singing was
pleasing, and we may not be deemed invidious
because we remark that duet by Misses Mary
Reininger and Julia Merchant attracted espe
cial attention-not alone because Of the sweet
ness Of the song aud their cultured control of
their voices. but the dissimilarity of the voices
one hute-like soprano and the other a rich
contralto. BY turns the organ was presided
over by Misses Fannie and Nellie Campbell
and Ella Fouke, and Mr.. L. X Dinkle was
cornetst, sustaining the choruses especially by
an artistic service of that instrument. The
Benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Dix
on of the Baptist Church. The Infant Glass
was in charge of Mrs. Albert Diehl and Miss
Nellie Campbell and numbered about seventy
6va