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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
Assaulted By a Rascal.

Special Telegram TO the statesman
GIDD1NGs, February 20.-An outrage
was attempted about eight miles north OF
here this morning about 10 O'Clock. A
fruit agent went to the house of Mr.
Wenusche and assaulted his. wife. Her
screams brought her husband to the
house and the man ran off. Mr.. Wenusohe
followed him and fired three shots at him,
He thinks he hit him the last shot as it
knocked some papers out of his pocket.
He rides a dun horse and is in
the employment of the Lone Star
nursery. He sold some trees to Mr.
Wenusche's neighbor, but did not sign
his name to the bill. He had been with
several other fruit tree men and they all
expected to meet here on Saturday. Mr..
Wenusche and wife came in town last
night and Deputy Sheriff Frost started in
pursuit this morning.
Mr.. Wenusche had been married about
two years; they had one child about six
months old.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
A RABID DOG.
A Mel ennan County Young Mans
Terrific Combat With a
Mad Dog.g
An Alleged Bigamlst IN Trouble
Smallpox at Texarkana-
Texas News.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WACO, Februry 21.-Charles Campbell,
young man who lives about seven miles
north of the city, was in Waco to-day &C.
companied by his father 10 search of a
maidstone. The young man had horrible
bruises upon the faos and his
right arm, which, he said, were
caused by bites of = rabid
dog. He had ridden horseback to Waco
on last Tuesday and while returning he
noticed as he passed through the village
of Bosqueville that the animal was acting
peculiarly and began to run up to the
fences. He alighted from the
saddle to ascertain the cause
for such conduct. tWhereupon
the animal rushed upon him and knocked
him down, biting him terribly upon his
face and the right arm, and did not desist
from the attack until she wasistunned by
heavy blow from club in the hands OF
bystander, who rushed to lCampbell's
assistance. The horse has sInde exhibited
all the symptoms of rabies, refusing to
eat and swapping viciously at everything
near her.
County Judge Jenkins to-day imposed
fine of 800 against Emmett
White, sheriff of Travis county, for failure
to make returns on an attachment sem
him for Russell II. Kingsbury, jr., who il
an important witness in the case of the
state vs.. John E. Elgin, indicted for car
rying pistol.
G. Davis, young white man
was fined to-day in the county
court $500 and one year in jail for beat
ihg his wife. The assault was committed
Monday night. Davis came home drunk
and fell upon his wife without provocatior
and beat her. The police heard he
screams and arrested him. The defend
ant gave notice of appeal. The wifi
seemed very much surprised at the actor
of the Jury, as she had brought to cour
her small savings to pay his fine in cas-
of conviction and grieved at parting will
her brutal husband.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
WOMAN'S WIT.

How Mother Secured Possession of Her
Children.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, February 21.-The chill
dren of Mrs. Emma Steele were brought
before Judge Barnett to-day on a writ of
habeas corpus, sued out by her. The chill
dren were again awarded to the father to
remain In Cooke county, subject to an ap-
peal. Mrs. Steele left the court house cry
ing, but soon afterwards obtained permits
sion from Steele to take last dinner with
her children at restaurant. A hack was
procured and the mother and children
took passage therein and soon were in the
Indian Territory where Texas laws have
no terrors. Steele had not followed at
last accounts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
Death of Judge Piner.

special Telegram TO the Statesman.
BoNHAM, February 2O.-Judge F. D.
Piner, after an illness of several days, died
at the Burney hotel, in this city, this even
ing in his 74th year. Judge Piner had
been resident of Bonham and Fannin
county about forty years and was one of
the noted men of the state. He was a life
long republican and served as judge of
this county during the reconstruction
times. He was an active figure, perhaps
better known than any man in north Tex
as. He was a very popular man, as was
evidenced by his two successive elections
to the office of mayor of Bonham, one of
the strongest democratic communities in
the state. John Piner, the founder of the
Bonham News and patentee OF the Mus
tang mailing machine, was son of Judge
Piner. Another son is the Hon. F. E.
Piner, district Judge of the Denton, Tex,
district. Judge Piner will be buried at
the Willow Wood cemetery tomorrow by
the Odd Fellows, of which order he has
long been a member.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
AFFAIRS AT KYLE.

Matrimonial-Co Applicants for the
Postoffice-Local Items.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
KYLE, February 21.-At the residence of
Mr.. w. {. Roach, of this place, on Tues
day evening, February 10, 1889, Mr.. R.
Bruce Webb, the popular and efficient
agent for the International and Great
Northern railroad at Kyle, was united in
the holy bond of matrimony to Miss Ella
Rogers, highly accomplished young
lady of San Marcos, Rev. A. s. Bunting,
pastor of the Baptist church, officiating
clergyman. Your correspondent wishes
the happy young couple prosperous and
pleasant journey through future life.
Mr.. W. L. Stephenson has returned
from San Antonio where he has been un-
der the treatment of the celebrated physi-
clan, Doctor Herff, for erysipelas in his
foot. Mr.. Stephenson is still compelled
to walk with crutches.
w. W. Peavy has returned from Kerr
Vile where he has been on a prospecting
tour.
An Irishman working on this section of
the International and Great Northern
railroad was robbed of about 500 while
"half seas over" last Saturday night. No
clue to the robbers.
Sonnie Allen, the negro charged with the
assault and intent to rape on the person
of Lizzie Davis, and reported in Tuesday 8
STATESMAN, was placed under bond of
$40O, instead of 800. He is still languish-
ing in the county Jail at San Marcos.
The report that l.. II. Martin, colored,
is to be an applicant for the postmaster
ship at this place under the incoming ad-
ministration is regarded as huge joke
by some. Your correspondent has been
informed that all the correspondence be-
tween President Harrison and Professor
Martin was in regard to the San Marcos
postoffice, which is presidential Office,
and the appointment of G. W. Buchanan,
another colored teacher. 1t is thought
his excellency General Benjamin Harri-
son will pay little attention to the petit
tions and communications from these
gentlemen and they will be lsft out in the
cold, cold, cold, to mourn over what
might nave BEEN"
Schools will all be in vacation to-mor-
row to celebrate WashiDgton's birth
day. Many of our people expect to
go to San Marcos, where the
people are preparing to visit
Chauatuqua hill en- masse and plant shade
and ornamental trees. San Marcos is wide
| awake in this matter.
Corn planting is progressing lively and
farmers are rustling generally.
Mr.. O. H. Word has returned from
Manor, where he had been to visit Mr.. E.
E. Banner, who has been lying at the point
of death for sometime past. Mr. Word
reports that Mr.. Banner is in fair way
of recovery at present,whic Is good news
to his many friends at this place.
Mr.. j. s. Kyle returned to Odessa yes
terday. He had been here for some time
past on visit to his father and mother
Captain and Mrs. Ferg Kyle.
Mr.. Fred W. Scblemncer, one of our
wide awake merchants visited Austin yes
terday On business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
SHE RAN AWAY
An Innocent Gonzales School Girl
Starts Out to Go to
China.
A l4-Year-Old Girl Sklps from
Home With Her Lover and
Marries.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GONZALES, February 20.-Last night
about 9 O'Clock the alarm was given that
Mr.. James Darst's little daughter Emiline,
about 12 or 13 years old, was lost. She
had left home yesterday morning for the
college where she was attending school.
Not returning home at 8 the alarm
was given and search was made
throughout the town. Parties
went in different directions, Mr.. White
Ramsay and Joe Bright going out toward
the east along the Arkansas Pass railroad
grade. They went to every house making
inquiry and getting, on her trail, she was
tracked in an easterly direction and about
four or five miles east from town they
came TO railroad camp about o'clock
and awoke the inmates and made
,nuuiry of them if they had
seen little girl, giving
her description, pass that way. They
we're told by the parties at the camp,
which consisted of man,wife and family,
that she was with them and asleep; that
she came to their camp yesterday at
about 12 o'clock and told them she was
going to China. She had her sachel of
books, a pair of extra shoes
that she had bought from j.
p. Randle's store, and other things to
make her trip. She was taken back to
her parents. She had told one or two of
her schoolmates that she was going to run
off several days ago, but not to say any
thing about it. She gave no reason for
her desired running away and would talk
very little.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
Eastern Excursionlsts.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, February 2l.--A vestlbule
train of eastern excursionists arrived to-
day from the City of Mexico. They have
been sightseeing and visited nearly all
the principal cities in the republic and
report having good time when they
arrived at Paso del Norte. The customs
inspectors overhauled their baggage and
caused the usual inconvenience, but very
few dutiable goods were found. When
they crossed over to American soil they
gave three cheers for the American flag
These excursionists left Boston and New
York January IA last and lett to-day for
California. G. II. Wilson and o. Greely
of Boston, have charge of the party and
Senor De Soto, of Mexico City, is the
interpreter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28

club, the city council and the fire depart
ment, have all passed resolutions of sor-
row at the death of one of the noblest
citizens Fort Worth has ever had. William
Cameron, of Waco, the partner of the
deceased, is deeply affected at the death
of his associate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
THEY SKIPPED.
A Girl ID and Her Lover Elope and Get
Married

A Girl IA and Her Lover Elope and Get
Married.
CooKvIIIE, February 2O.- Another
elopement took place in our midst last
night about O'Clock. Mr.. Roach and
family were gathered around their fire.
place preparing to retire for the night
Their daughter, Ruby Roach, young
girl about IA years of age,
slipped out to the well fol
some water and never returned again
Her lover, Tom Bynum, was awaiting heI
and they skipped into Morris county
procured license and married. The
family of the young girl are very much
grieved over the affair.
The man, N. U Bynum, who jumped the
constable here yesterday while the jury
was out in his case for disturbing the
peace, has not been heard of since.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
RIOT At KILKENNY.
ZANZ NZIBAR.
THE SULTAN AND THE CONSUL,

ZANZIBAR, February 21.-The sultan has
forbidden importation and export trade
in arms and ammunition in Zanzibar and
Pemba. The British consul here enjoins
British subj under pain of heavy pen
alties, to obey the sultan's orders. The
German missionaries recently captured
by the insurgents are still held prisoners.
The advance party of Captain Wissman's
expedition has arrived at Zanzibar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
Kenna Elected.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, February 21.-Two
ballots were taken to-day, and on the Sec
ond, Dorr and Harr came over to Kenna,
and elected him by strictly party vote.
There was great applause when Kenna was
declared elected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28
IRELAND.
TAKEN TO GALWAY.

DUBLIN, February 21.-Mr. O'Brien was
taken to Galway to-day. He was welcomed
at the railway station at Galway by a
crowd of several Thousand persons. Sub
sequently the crowd gathered in the
vicinity of the Jail and sang national
songs. The excitement in Galway is
intense and fears of disturbance are en-
tertained by the authorities.
RIOT AT KILKENNY.
DUBLIN, February 2l.-A riot occurred
ct Kilkenny last night on the arrival there
of James Lawrence Carew, member of
parliament for North Kildare, arrested
in Scotland Tuesday on warrant issued
in Ireland for refusing to answer sum-
mons for violating the crimes act. The
mob attacked the police with stones, and
were charged upon by the officers. Sew
eral persons were injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-28

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-17
SHE FOUND HIM.

A PIucky BelIa're GIrl's Search for q
RtortRnt Lover.
PITrsBURG, December 16.-A pretty lit
tie blonde, neatly dressed and seemingly
we'll educated, called on Inspector Nc
Aleese abont two weeks ago in great dig
tress TO ask his aid. She said that her
name wss Ida Henry and she lived at q
boarding house in Bellaire, O. There she
met handsome young glass worker named
NJ. F. Fennessy, OF Lear Pittsburg, wto
betrayed her under promise OF marriage
AID afterwards rnn away. she had little
money, but she came 10 Pittsbnrg to find
Fennessy and said tina. she would dnd him
and force him 10 marry her or else sho0t
him.
Inspector McAleese sent her to a home
on Chatham street until he could discover
Henpessy's whereabouts. Miss Henry
three days later complained that she was
not being treated right that she WAS not
given enough covers TO keep her warm, and
was fircsd TO scrub the psvements near
the house every morniDg to pay for her
lodging. Last Thursday che again called
on the Inspector and told him that she had
discovered her lover, and that he lived in
Bradford. She wss given money to 10
there, ard the Chief of Police Of that town
asked to interest himself in her case.
Yesterday Agent Dean received letter
from her in which she said:
81 am ust as happy as big sunhower,
and | want to thank you and Mr.. Nc
Aleese for your great kindness to me.
"MRs. NJ. f. FENNEssY."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-17
1T Is A MYSTERY.

The Prosecutor in IA Robbery Case Can
Not bs Found.
Special Telegram TO the Register.
WASHINGTON, PA, December l6.-A
case Of peculiar interest has turned up dur'
ing the present term of Court. Thomas
Mullen has been bourd over to the Feb
ruAry term on account of failure of his
prosecutor, David Davis, 10 appear against
him. Mullen is charged with high way
robbery, and since be was arrested about
four weeks ago upon warrant sworn out
by Davis, the latter has not been seen, and
it is rumOred that friends of the defendant
had made way with him.
Several weeks before Mullen's arrest,
Davis was robbed in brutal style after
dark on back street. When Davis
swore out the warrant and Mullen was ar
rested, the case came Immediately into
court. Davis failed to appear, and every
effort of the authorities has failed to find Q
clue to his whereabouts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-17
THEY SUFFER- MOST.

The Innocent Relatives OF the Convicted
MurdeIers.
In the main corridor of the Criminal
Court building before the announcement
Of the verdict sat Dan COushlin's wife.
On her knee was the pretty little girl
that has continually cried out in the
court room for her papa. The old, gray
haired doOr-keeper knew that prepara-
.ious were being made for the return of
the Jury with their verdict, and he pleaded
with them to 20 home. He told them
that no verdict would be reached, bat
they would not 20. Some one rushed into
the corridor and called ont the result.
Mrs. Coughlin gssped, stood erect, shrek
ed and fell back into chair. She buried
her fsce in her hands and mOaned wildly
"A she wept in her anguish. Her swaying
form was supported by the kind old door
keeper and the pretty little babe
stood leaning against her mothers
knees. For moment she
looked into her sorrOwing mothers face
and laying her pretty faOe in her mother L
lap she, too, began to cry.
Mrs. Whelan, O'Sullivan's sister-in-lsw,
had come over to hear the result Her
eyes filed FOR a moment, bat Onl y for
moment. Tnen she turned savagely upon
the men who stood near by, attracted
by Mrs. Coughlin's sobs. "Oh, you cut
throats, you tried your best to hang them,
and now you hang around to Rloat at as III
our misery" she shouted. She looked
even more savagely at the men that before
and then followed Mrs. Coughlin to the
private room.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-17
INFLUENZA is HERE.
EIGHT CASES OF The EPIDEMIC IN NBW
YORK CITY.
Returning Tourists Brought the Germs Of Disease
With Them-A Young Lady the First
Sufsrer-Sympbms and Proper
Treatment.

New YORK, December 16.-Eight case
of Influenza has been reported to the
Health Board and three in one family.
The first victim, a young lady, was taken
do Hn on Thursday last. 1t is supposed
that she contracted the disease from
family who returned from Europe
about ten days ago. Her first
symptoms were vertigo, followed
by headache and chills Then she
became deathly aick sick with pains in her
limbs and muscles. This was succeeded
by bronchial catarrh, soreness Of the
throat and coughing. followed by high
fever and an exceedingly rapid pulse,
which at times reached 100 to the minute.
Since then seven other members of the
family have been attacked by the disease.
II is not dangerous, but if it tends to be
come epidemic, all cases will be quaran-
tined. The treatment ia the spraying Of
the affected membrane freely and fre-
qusutly with solution OF quinine, an d
the internal administration Of qninine,
belladonna and camphor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-17
WIRE NAIL MEN ORGANIZE.

They are Forming Amalgamaied ssOcla
tion Lodges.
The Amalgamsted association OF Iron
and Steel Workers is quietly organizing
the wire nail workers throughout the coun.
try, and at the expiration Of the present
scale, next June, sliding scale will be
made for the workers which will be a ma
terisl increase over present wages.
The first lodge Of wire nail workers wss
organized at the Hartman Steel Works ol
Carnegie, Phipps & Co, at Beaver Falls,
last February. The men then went out on
a successful strike for an advance in wages.
Since then wire nail workers from different
mills 10 the )untry have been taken secret
ly to Beaver, initiated, and sent back
10 their mills, where lodges have been
quietly formed that are growing in mum
bers and strength. Tire wire nail men Al
New Castle were organi4 dSituTday night.
The mill at Montreal, Canada, will be or
g4nizsd this week.
There are many thOu9ands OF men en-
gagged in making wire nails since it began
to supplant the cot nail. Many OF them
were in the Amilgamated AssOciatioh
prior to the great strike of 1884, wheu
they net such disastrous defeat. They
then submitted to successive reductions
and left the Organ'z itiOn by the hundreds
Now they desire to return.
Au official of the AmslRsmA,ed Assc ca
ton inlimated last night that the men at
Findlsy and Salem, o, and Anderson,
Ind, are preparing to become members.
In addition 10 these mills, however,
proselytes are working on the hundreds OF
wire nail workers employed in the mile
at Chicago, St. Louis, BnfAlo, Bfaddock
and Pittsbufg
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
A Great PIay.


Among Americas leading legitimate
comedians, Nat q. Goodwin il one Of the
brightest stars. His SiIas X. Wolooit in
the comedy, "A Gold Mine, +" is a piece Of
acting that cannot he excellod by any
other actor living. II Is poem.
"A Gold Mine" il a superb comedy. the
Company supporting Mr. Goodwin co1ld
not bs better the Hon. hrs Meredith ~
Mi-s lsabella COe being especially Gne
A great deal might be written Of play and
company, bat nothing more need be ssit
than that both formed one Of the bost at
fractions ever seen NJ the Opera House.
and the audience, which comfortably dlled
the theatre, appreciated ii 10 tire fullest
Mr.. Goodwin WAS twice recalled at the end
Of the second act. A return date would
be great treat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-17
THE HEALTH COMMITTEE.

A Meeting At the CITY Hall Last Evening.
The COuBcil Committee on Health met
at the City nall, last evening, and tran
sacted LOT Of business referred TO il by
Council, or coming up in the way OF routine.
None of the miscellaneous bills were or.
dered paid, as the fund at present in the
hands of the Committee is exhausted, save
j1st sufficient to pay salaries to the end Of
the month. Several bills for small
amounts. endorsed as correct by the Health
Onicsr, were referred back TO him for an
explanation as to what the money Tas
for.
The re3olltion offered by Mr.. Maxwell,
looking TO q compile revision OF the health
ordinances, was referred 10 the previously
existing sub committee. The resolution
offered in the Second Branch OF Council by
Mr.. Gfuse, at the last meeting, and passt q
by that Branch, instructing the committee
TO prepare a plan for removing garbage at
30 much per load, was Tt tferred to the FIrtt
Branch Of C0unci for ectiOn before being
taken up by the committee.
Superintendent Serig reported November
operations at the crematory as folloWs:
Garbage burned-First dftrict, 10 loads;
Second, 4s load; Third. 36 loads; Fourth,
% loads; Fifth, IL loads; markets, j.
loads; miscellaneous, I losds-total, 162
loads barrels and boxes burned, III;
horses. 5; cows, / dogs, 8; barrels OF night
soil, G5. The cferDatory vas not heiug
run to its full capacity, principally be-
cause the road was so very bad that stut
could not be hauled to il. A general dis
cussion upon the condition OF the road fol-
lowed, Hnd eaded in the issaSe Of a reso-
lui)n asking the Board of Public Works
to take hold OF it, aud put it in condition
for use, this improvement 10 include the
road all slong the top Of the hill, and
DOM 10 the hesd OF Twelfth street.