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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
An Extensive Forger.

NEW YORK, April PA New Britain,
Conn, special says Charles E. Woodruff,
formerly secretary of the Young Mems
Republican club, and cit, clerk, confessed
that he has uttered forged papers to the
extent of $4,000. His victims are the
First National and Mechanics banks of
this city, three leading banks of Middle
ton ard banks in New Haven and Meriden.
The banks here are out about $4,000.
Woodruff has praotioed forgery nearly six
years, according to his own confession,
during which time he has forged notes to
the extent of 100000. or this amount
he has managed, without being disoov-
cred, to make good all but the sum named
above. He was arrested to-day, and held
in $4,000 bail for trial. He went to
Jail.
When Woodruff started the Herald six
years ago he had no capital, and depended
upon his friends to help him along. At
ter awhile he became tired of dependence,
and sought some way by which he could
escape from his obligations to them. 1t
was then he turned his attention to specu-
lating in real estate. He bought valua-
BILE lot on Church street for $4,000, upon
which he paid few hundred dollars, and
gave his note for the remainder. He then
secured loan of $4,000 upon this same
property, which he forthwith expended in
laying the foundations for large block
which he subsequently erected. The diff
Guilty which he experienced in Sc
curing money to complete the
work induced him to take
his first false step. He issued notes en-
dorsed apparently by leading business
men. These he kept carefully AID paid
as they came due. He paid them with the
money which he had procured through the
issue of other notes to other persons. He
had an intimate friend in the person OF
A. j. Sloper, cashier of the First National
bank, and because of this acquaintance
he was able to secure letters of introduce
ton to banks in Meriden, Middleton and
Hartford, from which he secured loans
In October, 1888, when he sold the Herald
to it's present owners, he met Blanchard
and Vance, later a member of congress
from this district.
Woodruff had out over 100000 in
forged notes, upon which he was paying
800 a week. From that date until the
present he has uttered according to his
own admission nearly 100000 of bogu'
notes and checks. Such was the style
with which he initiated the signatures oil
bank officials and others upon his paper
that the most experienced eye could not
distinguish the genuine from the false.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
EVIDENTLY INSANE.

Sensational Suicide of Young Girl at
st. Paul, MINI.
ST. PAUL, April PA sensational sui
eide took place Thursday night, the par
tioulars of which have just been printed.
The suicide is Miss Josephine Housser,
niece of General Albert Soheffer's wife,
and daughter OF Paul Housser, president
of Housser's Mailing company. She was
% years old and had always been of pc
culiarly nervous temperament. She was
particularly Respondent, and the family
were not surprised, though Mortified, to
see her hanging by'a rope in her room.
She was cut down by relatives before she
was injured. About noon she again at
tempted to kill herself by setting fire to
her clothing and to the house, her rela-
tives again coming to her rescue and ex-
tinguishing the flames after she was
badly burned. After this she was
carefully watched but the vigilance
of her relations was not equal to her de-
sign. On Tuesday evering by some
means unknown she secured and swol-
lowed two ounces of nitric acid. Five
physicians were Immediately called but
their efforts were unavailing and she died
in few hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
OKLAHOMA.
Conflicting Reports from the Prom
ised Land-Fighting Over
CLAIMS.
Dead Men Shipped Out in Their
Coffins-Opinion of Fed
eral Officials.

OKLAHOMA CrTY, April 26.-Five men in
their coffins and maniac in irons were
carried north from this infant city yester-
day. The dead men died natural deaths,
The mailman, John Evans, left his family
inIEldorado, KAMA few days ago and came
to Oklohoms City on the first train Mon
day, found the city in possession of
the United States 'marshals and the BUSH
men and was unable to realize his expec-
tations. Evans had little money and
his trials robbed him of his reason. He
was taken to Winfield and placed in the
hospital for the insane. Another man
went crazy the night previous, and was
placed on the north bound train. At
Alfred he broke away and tried to assanlr
Lieutenant Waite, of the Infantry COM
pany stationed here, but was overpowered.
II want claim, I want claim" was
his incsssant cry.
He was put aboard the train again and
will be treated in the Winfield hospital.
An Arkansas man named Stevens was
shot and killed in presence of his wife
and four little children by two men on b
claim near Alfred Wednesday. The muir
derers fled and the unfortunate widow
walked to Alfred with the news. The
dead man was buried by the settlers,and a
small subscription raised to send the
family home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
DALLAS RACES.
Recapitulation of the Spring Meeting,
Which Has Been Successful.

Recapitulation of the Spring Meeting,
Which Has Been Successful.
Special to the Statesman.
DALLAS, April 27.-This season is the
first one since Dallas became a racing
center that the weather has not interfered
with the programme. During the last
four days the weather has threatened
several times 10 burst up the whole bust
ness, but the wind blew the clouds away
and permitted the spring meeting to be-
The track to-day was in good
condition, and the attendance was
by far the best of the meeting.
The pool sellers did more business than
on any previous occasion. This closed
the annual spring meeting of the Dallas
club under the auspices of the Texas State
Fair and Dallas exposition-the first
spring meeting ever held in the state that
was perfect success from a financial
stand point.
The first race on the programme to-day
was the unfinished trot or pace for q
year-olds. Starters; Reno's G, Renos Baby
aud Hoff Dan. Reno's Baby was the
deciding heat, Hoff Dan, second. Time,
1902.
Second raoe-Trotting mile heats.
Starters: Chestnut bay, Lady Helen
Charley M. Marvel. Marvel took the first
heat, Lady Helen second. Lady Helen
took the next three heats, with Marvel
second. Time, 1927, 2:261s, 1928, 1925.
Third raoe-Trotting mile heats. Start
ers: Chevalier, Hessie Woods, Louise M.
Little, Ben and Morgan. Chevalier won
three straight heats. Hessie won the
second. Time, 2;55; 1864, 1852.
Fourth raoe-One-eighth of mile dash;
railroad stakes. Starters: Jim Williams,
Get Along, Knoxville, May Hardy, Mary
Sue, Frank Clapp and Alphonse. Al
phonse won; Get Along, second; Jim Will
Jams, third; May Hardy, fourth; Frank
Clapp, fifth. Time, 1853.
Fifth raoe-Seven-e ighths of mile
dash. Starters: Mike Watson, Colonel
Cox, Germania, Mike Whiting and Ida L.
Mike Watson won; Ida L, second. Time,
1923.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
DISASTER.
A Train of Cars Goes Through q
High Bridge, Making
Frightful Wreck.
One Man Fatally Injured-Collis-
ion on the Central Near
Sherman.

Special to the Statesman.
HOUSTON, April PA frightful wreck
occurred in the yards of the Southern
Pacific in this city tonight. A freight
train was starting out of the yard, and
when crossing White Oak bayou bridge
the structure broke and the engine and
thirty-four cars we're thrown into the
bayou, distance of fully fifty feet. The
only car escaping was the csboose, and
the conductor, Ed Yates, hearing the
crash, made an effort to escape. He
was turned loose from the car by the
shock and hurled down the embankment,
sustaining severe but not fatal INJURIES.
Ed. Ragsdale, the engineer, and John De-
chene, fireman, jumped fifty feet to the
bottom of the bayou, where the water is
very shallow, and had their legs, arms and
bodies badly bruised. Doc. Willard, one
of the brakemen, had his legs broken and
is injured internally and will
die. The other brakeman is
also seriously hurt, but the
doctors cannot ascertain to what extent.
A thousand people are gathered around
the wreck and all sorts of wild but uncon-
firmed rumors are current. The noise of
the crash was heard for mile and the
scene presents mass of broken cars and
lumber, while the surface of the water in
the bayou is covered with oil.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
WRECK ON THE CENTRAL.
A Cattle Train Runs Into Passenger
Number of Cattle Killed.

A Cattle Train Runs Into a Passenger-A
Number of Cattle Killed.
Special to the Statesman.
SHERMAN, April PA wreck occurred
on the Houston and Texas Central railway
this evening about O'Clock, at point
about two miles south of the city. The
southbound passenger due at $40 had
orders to wait for the regular freight and
also for an extra cattle train. She side
tracked, and when the regular freight
came in, Conductor W. G. MoOrsbb
and Engineer G. W. Murray
in charge of the passenger,
thought that both trains had passed. So
they pulled out. When nearing PostoaB
creek, they heard the freight coming
around the curve. The train was stopped
but before she could back up, the freight,
with about twenty cars of cattle, dashed
into her. When the passenger come to a
standstill the passengers jumped off, some
of them climbing through the windows
and jumping down the embankment, a
distance of fifteen feet. Mrs.
j. M. Netherly, of Van Alstyne.
got sprsined ankle and bruise on her
face. No one else was hurt beyond a few
scratches. Several passengers had their
clothes nearly torn from their bodies in
the effort to get through barbed wire
fence on the side of the track.
Engineer AL. Brown, of the
freight train, sustained slight bruises
about the head. Both engines we're badly
damaged and the second cattle car was
telescoped into the first and killing about
thirty head of cattle, and the front of the
baggage car was badly wrecked. A crew
is at work clearing the wreck which will
not be finished before morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
CeIoreo Alliance,

COLUMBIA, s. O., April ga new secret
organization has been formed and is TAX
ing deep root among the colored people
of South Carolina. 1t is called: 1.-THE
Colored Farmers National Ali
ance and COOPERATIVE Union"
Its declared objects are to
elevate the oolored people of America by
teaching them to love their country and
their homes, to care more for their help
less and destitute, to labor more earnestly
for the education of themselves and their
children, and especially to improve them
selves in agricultural pursuits. The pro-
motors of the alliance declare it is strict
ly political organization.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
Reduction in Freight Rates

New YORK, April PA reduction of so
per cent in freight rates between New
York and Mexico has been made by the
rsilroadsItaking freight from this city, and
rates are now 60 cents per 100 pounds
against Sl3O before the reduction. This
break is caused by the action of the Ward
line of steamships which IS nov taking
freight as low as 10 cents per 100 pounds.
The Ward Inns has been working under an
arrangement with the New York end
Texas Traffic association, but was obliged
to make concessions on account of the
active competition of the Lopez Steam
ship line, which has heavy subsidy from
the Mexican government.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
Raising O Bonus.
Special to the Statesman.

special 10 the STATESMAN.
RooKDALE, April 27.-To-night an en-
thusiastlc meeting of the citizens of this
place was held at the rooms Of the Bust
ness Mems association, for the purpose of
deciding whether the bonus asked by the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass railroad
should be raised. After lively discus
sion, in which nearly every one present
particip ated, tie vote was taken, which
was unanimously in favor of Mr.. Lofts
proposition. A finance committee was
appointed, and all day they have been
busy taking notes from subscribers. At
this writing about $4,000 has been Sc
cured, and as there only remains $500 1t
is safe to say that it will be raised before
night. The agent of the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass, who has been here for sew
eral days, leaves for San Antonio to-
night. The first day of October will wit
ness the first train over the San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass into Rockdale.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
WASHINGTON NOTES.
APPOINTMENTS.


WASHINGTON, April 26.-The president
made the following appointments to-day:
Doctor Daniel Dorchester, Of Boston, to
be superintendent of Indian schools.
Warren Truth, of Dallas, Ore, register
Of the land Office at LakevIew, Ore.
Thomas B. Baldwin, of Folsom, N. NJ,
register of the land office at Folsom.
james B. MoGonigsl, Of Colby, Kan, re-
oeiver of public moneys at Oberlin, Kan.
Benjamin P. Shuler, of Minnesota,
agent for the Indians of White Earth
agency, Minnesota.
Benz. Il. Horton, of Lawrence, Kan. Il.
j. Aten, Hiawaths, Kan; A. d. Walker, of
Holton, Kan; commissioners to negotiate
with the Prairie band of Pottawattomies
and Kickapoo Indians in Kansas for the
sale of all or a portion of their lands in
Kansas and the allotment of the remain
der in severaty, under the provisions of
the act of congress approved March 2,
1889.
John H. Baker, of Goshen, Ind, COM
missioner to negotiate with the Cherokee
and her Indians for the cession 20 the
United States of certain lands as provided
in section "a, of the act approved March
2, 1859.
Superintendents of mails of the post
Office department were to-day appointed
as follows:
Theodore Ingalls,, at Louisville, Ky,
vice j. W. Ramsey, resigned.
L G. Clark, at Columbus, o., vice II. A.
Skinner, resigned.
Il. G. Psrlin, at Minneapolis, vice A. NJ.
Horn, resigned.
NJ. ]. Miller, at Des Moines, Ia.
Each of these appointees had bee1 in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
Fell Dead in the Ring.

SAN FRANcIsco, April 27.-Tom Avery,
a well known local prize fighter, fell dead
late last night in the ring during a spar
ing exhibition with Ed Coffee, recent
arrival from the east 1t was a six-round
contest, and in the fourth round Avery
fell unconscious 10 the floor, where he ex-
pired in few minutes. A physician said
death was due to heart failure, caused by
over exertion. Coffee was arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
THE NEWTON TRIAL,

The Alleged Assailant OF Banker Lock
wood Held to Bail.
Special TO the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, April 26.-Harry Newton,
the alleged sssailsnt of Banker Lockwood
on the night of the 9th instant, was bound
over this afternoon in the sum of $500
to await further investigation by the grand
Jury. In default of bond he was re-
manded to jail. Newton thinks he will
be able to furnish the bond
in day or two, expecting relatives from
his home in Vicksburg, Miss, to come to
his rescue. The Newton examination has
been the most sensational affair of the
kind since the memorable trial Of Ben
Thompson, the noted desperate, for kill
ing Jack Harris. The trial of young
Newton has been continuously In progress
since the 18th inst, and at each sit
ting of the court the room has
been crowded to sufocation. His
pretty, young wife has sat
by his side through the long tedious trial
and has stood the trying ordeal of being
ogled by hundreds of masculine eyes with
spartan heroism until this evening when
Judge Heron rendered his decision. Then
she burst into food of passionate tears,
which completely Frustrated her and
she had to be carried from the court room
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

the railway mail service for many
years and had reached his
present position by successive
promotion from the lowest grade. APP
pointments are IN effecs promotions and
it is said we're made strictly on merit.
JAS. T. Metcslf, of Iowa, has been ap
pointed chief clerk of the money order
office of the postoffice department, vice
W. B. Coley appointed chief clerk in the
post office department
A. G. Sharp, OF Tennessee, formerly
chief postoffice inspector of the ost
office department has been ap-
pointed division inspector of the Atlanta
division, vice W. W. Simpson, resigned.
INCREASE OF TARIFF.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The treasury
ment of Martinique has increased by 20
per cent the duty imposed by the tariff of
1887, both specific and advslorem duties.
The contract for the approaches to the
public building at Fort Smith, Ark, has
been awarded to George T. Loder, of
that city, at his bid of $14,523.
APPOINTMENTS.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-J. M. Baker, of
Michigan, has been appointed assistant
superintendent of the railway mail ser
vice; O. H. Lawson, assistant superintend-
emit of the railway mail service in the Of
flee of second assistant postmaster
eral.
Luther Caldwell, of New York, has been
appointed chief of the bond division in
the postofice department, vice M. o.
Reilly, of New York, resigned.
Francis A. Weaver, of Pennsylvania, has
been appointed chief of the division of
lands and railroads in the interior depart
ment, vice John MoMurray, resigned.
The president to-day appointed Hiram
j. Daniels postmaster at Anderson, Mo.
ORDER FROM wANAMAKER.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-The postmaster
general has issued the following order:
Ordered, That hereafter the postoffioe
department be closed on Sunday to the
clerks and employees thereof, except re-
quired watchmen, engineers or firemen.
Clerks and employees shall without ex-
ception be denied admittance on that day
to the main building and to the several
rented buildings and watohmen on duty
shall strictly enforce the provisions of
this order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
MI. waldo's New Appointment

ST. LOUIS, April 26-Mr. ]. Waldo,
chairman Of the late International Traffic
association, has been appointed general
traffic manager of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas railway. He will assume his
new duties on May l, and his new quarters
will be at Sedalia.
Mr.. L. W. Reeves, noted character of
this city and known throughout the coun-
try as the persistent advocate of moving
the capitol from Washington to the Mis-
sissippi valley, and also as q vigorous
writer and lecturer on various subjects,
died yesterday from the effects of a sur
Rical operation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
SHOT HIMSELF.

A Railway Conductor Commits Suicide by
Shooting While Drinking.
Special TO the Statesman.
TAYLOR, April 27.-About o'clock to-
day a conductor on the Cotton Belt road
by the name of A. M. Johnson shot him
self in the head at his residence in this
city, from the effects of which he died in a
few minutes. He had lived with his wife
and four children here for two or three
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

years. was Knight of Pythias and wei
liked. We understand that Mr.. johnson
was under the influence of liquor at the
time OF the shooting, bnt whether il was
accidental or with suicidal intent, il is not
known. Mr.. johnson had Just finished
his dinner, and, walking directly into an
other room, shot himself
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

papers are reporting scenes of bloodsoed.
These as well as reports with reference to
the invasion of the Cherokee strip are, SO
far as can discover, without foundation.
1 will be at Oklahoma station tomorrow.
Signed. MERRETT,
Brigadie-rgeneral Commanding in the alb
sence of General Crook.
r. WILLIAMS,
Adjutant General.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
A 100000 Blaze,

LOWELL, Mass, April 27.-The large
five story building of the Lowell Manu-
featuring company on Market street,
known as the carpet mill, was Quilted by
fire early this morning, causing loss of
100000. From 500 to 700 hands are
thrown out of employment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
Sunday Trains.

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-The Iron Noun
tain railroad has given notice that all un-
necessary train service, both passenger
and freightwill be discontin ued on that
road after May L, and that only trains
conveying live stock or perishable freights
will be permitted to run on Sundays.
The Sunday suburban service will also be
materially reduced.