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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-14
WEEKLY STATESMAN.
AUSTIN. TEXAS.

Entered at the postofice as secondclsss matter.
Office of publication, Wett Pecan street, next to
pOstotice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-14
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.

By Senator GENERALIZATION from
thlrty-eight cities and towns of the state
to make the retail license for the sale of
native wine the same as for beer.
By Senator Burney-MemoriaI from
citizens of Menard county against passage
OF house bill 63 determining jurisdiction Of
misdemeanor cases in that county.
BY Senator Frsnk-Petition of citizens
of Erath county against the occupation
tax. Petitions on the ssame subject by
Senators Glasscock, Sims and Jarvis.
By Senator Seale-Petition from citizens
of Newton county asking TO be relieved
from operation of the gaming laws.
By Senator Burges-Petition from citi-
zens of Blanco county against the removal
of county seat law.
By Senator Johuson-Communic
from U. S. Herndon relative to railroads
and their control.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Senator Internationally rule making
time two days for giving notice of recon
sideraton of any vote of senate, instead
of one day; also favorably the johnson
resolution as to privilege of the senate
floor.
Senator Abercrombie-For judiciary
No. 2, committee substitute for bill pro-
viding penalty for malicious mischief:
also favorably as to defendants excepting
to any part of the courts charge at time
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-02-14
THE LEGISLATURE.
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From TnesdaY's Dailx.l


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wheeler called the
senate TO order at 10 O'Clock. Roll call
and quorum present. Prayer by Doctor
Smoot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
TOLD BY THE CABLE,

The Shah of Persia is suffering from low fever at Spa.
 The Paris Bourse closed firm yester- day. On the Berlin Bourse prices were steady at the close. The Vienna Bourse closed dull.
 The three missing steamers belonging to the Wissman expedition have arrived at Zanzibar.
 Greece has accepted an English con- tract for the construction of the Athens Larissa railway in fivo years at 40, ,OOO drachmas per kilometer.
 MT. O'Brieu made fiery speech at Youghal, yesterday. He said that if the government was wicked enough and the landlords insane enough to push the plantation scheme for ven geance on the tenants, they would find the whole Irish race ready to struggle against the scheme. The adoption of such q plan was the best proof that all former schemes had failed
 The official announcement is made that Queen Victoria has at last given her consent to the Princess Louise of Wales and tho earl of Fife. Fife is a very wealthy earl. He has enormous estates in Banff and Aberdeen and other Scotch counties. In politics he Is Liberal Unionist.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28

Veteran Shippers are Not Uneasy and
 the Haytian is Heard of.

NANTUCKET. Mass, June 2S.-Captain Thomas, of Nantucket, mariner of worldwide experience, does not lean to the belief that any serious calamity has happened off these shores. He said to a reporter:
 II thipk we have very little to war rant us In believing anything serious has occurred. and am certain that the Vic- toria and Haytian Republic are all right. I know there's been wreckage picked up, but who can tell anything aboutit? To tell the truth, this wreckage hasn't created any deep interest here, though some of the folks may say they think there's been a terrible disaster. We old salts have to see something besides those old carcasses of cattle to make us conclude that anything awful has hap pened. I am satisfied after what the Anchor line said, that the Victoria and Republic are still afloat."
 k. Hawley, who was sent down here by the agents for the Anchor line, returned to Boston satisfied that the Victoria Is all right and that the wreckage ashore in these parts Is not sufficient to warrnt anybody in getting alarmed.
 BOSTON, June 2S.-A New Orleans dis patch received here says that the British steamer Haytian Is at the quarantine station in the lower Mississippi.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28

Twelve Bodies Rscoversd-The Cause of
 the Accident.

Twelve BOdtCS HecOveroO-Tho cause Of
 the Accident.
 LATRoBE, Pa., Juno 2S.-The work of clearing away the wreck of the accident of Wednesday is proceeding as rapidly as possible. X track is being laid down to the creek in order to get the engine out. The bodies of J. E. Caldwell, the cngi- neer, and G. F. Fralich, the fireman of the ill-fated freight were found lying alongside of the cab. Caldwells left arm and right leg wero broken and gash several inches long was found in his fore head. Fralich's breast was crushed while other parts of his body were badly bruised.
 This makes twelve bodies so far re- covered. It is expected that others will be found as soon as tho bottom of the creek Is reached.
 Tho Investigation of tho cause of the disaster has been begun. The fiagman, Heacox, insists that he did flag properly, but that owing to the fog that prevailed, the engineer did not sec the lights. He started to run. and was at the bridge when the train rounded the curve. He gave the signal, but the engineer could not stop the train, and the crash fol- lowed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
GUSIi.Ao. .OSS IKtM L.ff.ID.i.
The Evpo', Duty on Pine Logs |" M
 Reduced.

The Eypor Duty on Pine Logs U" "'
 Reduced.
 OTTAWA, Ontario, June 2S.-The Do minlon government, in view of tho friendly attitude assumed by the Ameri- Government in the preliminary ncgo- tiations now in progress for an adjusting of international disputes, has decided to reduce the export duty on pine logs from S3 to g per 1000, board measurement. This new arrangement goes into ef1ect on Monday. For months past the Cana dian lumbermen, alarmed at the threats of discrimination against Canadian lumber, have been clamoring for the com plete removal of their export duty au present paid into the Canadian treasury by American lumbermcn operating In Canada.
 It is learned on the best of authority that tho conferences between Secretary Blaine and Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British Ambassador at Washington, 1n regard to the fishery questions have proved of q very important character, and there will be important announce ments shortly. Already the Canadian Government, through tho usual diplo- matic channels, has expressed willing ness to remove the import and export duties on all classes of lumber and woods, provided the American author!- ties do the same. A satisfactory termin- ation of the negotiations Is anticipated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
KILLED BY ELECTRICI2Y,
The Foreman of the Brush Electric
 system Touches n Live Wire.

The Foreman of the Brush Electric
 system Touches a Live Wire.
 NEW YORK. June 2S.-Edward Quinn, an electric expert, who for several years has been in cha, ge of the dynamo room of the Brush Electric Light company, at 21O Elizabeth street, caught hold of a live wire last night and was instantly killed by the shock. There had been a discussion in the works about wire which was thought to be dangerous, but Quinn insisted that it was dead, and to prove it procured ground wire and mounted a short step ladder. His brother Charles held the ladder so as to keep his brother from falling upon the belting of a dynamo near by.
 The moment that Quinn attempted to make the connection there was bright flash and he staggered and fell from the ladder. In doing so he struck against the belting, but when picked up he was insensible. He was laid upon @ table and a physician sent for. He did all In his power to save Quinn's life but he t1n- ally succumbed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
TELEGRAPHIC BRETITIES.

Howard Chapman, agod 23 years, was killed at Princess Anne, Md, by 0 run away team of horses.
 By tho falling of 0 staging on tho new Memorial hall building at Rockville, Conn.,, three workmen were hurt, two seriously.
 James Karn, hotel keeper, was killed by lightning near Beachville, Ont, while standing under tree to avoid tho rain.
 Charles E. Keeler, the young New Yorker who is wanted in Montreal for several forgeries of the name of J. J. Currin, member of parliament, has been arrested there.
 The sixth annual convention of the board of government of the Knights of Columbus was held at New Haven. Dur Ing the past year $33, ,OOO have been paid out in death benefits.
 The weavers at the Narragansett mill at Fall River, Mass, have struck on ac- count of disagreement arising out of 8 sub-overseer. About 400 looms are idle. Fears are entertained at San Francisco for the osafety of the schooner Annie Captain John Jacobson, and crew of eleven men. She left Feb. for Behring sea on hunting and fishing voyage, and nothing has been heard of her or the crew.
 
 | celved orders from Ottawa yesterday to | give the American schooner Alaska per- mission to ship crew to enable her to | get home. It Is understood, however, that the case is not to be precedent. The American Institute of Homeo- l pathy in session at Lake Minnetonka. | Minn., has elected Dr. A. J. Sawyer oi Monroe, Mich, president. The insti- tute protested against the shutting out of Homeopaths from state medical boards. Elias Taylor has been arrested at l Greenville, Mich, on suspicion of having | murdered Coleman Dupee, employed on H. Hampers farm. The body was found in the ruins of a shanty, and 1t Is sup posed that tho fire was started to conceal the crime.
 Dr. A. N. Fretz and David Kline o Fleetwood, Pa., charged with taking ar illegal pension fee from Mrs. Hettie Fredericks, have been examined before { | United States commissioner in Philadel phia and held in $l 900 bail until Wed nesday next. They collected 1,OS6 and retained $543.5O.
 Col. D. $. Alexander, the now United States district attorney for tho northern district of New York, has recommendet to the attorney-general the names of J F. Smith of Syracuse and Nathaniel w Norton of Buffalo for appoin tment as his assistants.
 The trustees of the Presbyterian col lego at Jamestown, Dak., have elected Rev. H. G. Mendenhall. of the Grant Forks "Plain Dealer" president of the in stitution. MT. Mendhall came west iron Philadelphia few years ago, and lsus ranked high In Dakota affairs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
HE HAS A NEW CLEW.
Longenecker lubilant Over Late De-
 Velopment in the Cronin Case.
HUT HE WON'T TELL.
John F. Beggs, Camp 2O's Guardian. Locked up in the Armory-The Camp YestiUat tiOn

CHICAGO, Juno 2s.-State's Attorney Longenecker has received an answer to his advertisement in regard to the anony- nous letter received by him giving him hint as to the workings of Camp 20 and tho alleged trial of Dr. Cronin. Mir. Longenecker is very jubilant over the matter, and thinks he has now found key which will unlock the vault in which the Cronin mystery has been hidden.
 The states attorney refused to divulge the name of the party referred to, but said he was confident that he would be a most valuable witness.
 John F. Beggs, the senior guardian of Camp 20, Clan-na-Gael, is locked up at the armory. Chief Hubbard's orders are that no one shall be permitted to see Beggs.
 Beggs was arrested because the police were appriscd that the schemers had concocted q cock-and-bull story about the alleged trial in Camp 20, which was given by all the members of thut camp in great detail. The story was told to tho grand jury, but there was too much of an exact sameness about it to stamp it with the seal of truth.
 It is believed that warrants are already out for number of Chicago Clan-na- Gael men and that the papers arc only being held back until such time as the grand Jury glVeS the SlgnaI 70 serve l them.
 Edward Spellman, the millionaire dis tiller of Peoria, emphatically denies the charges that he disbanded Clan-na-G Gael camp 20 in order to destroy it's records | and obStluct investigation in the Cronin case. He says that the camp had not been disbanded and that there was no | probability that it would be. The records | had not been burned and would be fur l ,,I ,i&;,> them. MT. SD ,llman added that the state attorney knew he was ready t. aid the investigation by every means in his | power.
 It is learned that Father Dorney's tes- tmony that Alexander Sullivan had cleared $5O.C0O in two years by speoula- tions through John T. Lester X Co.,. was contradicted by Frank E. Johnson, Les ters manager. He said Father Dorney had never made any such examination of his firms books as he described, and, in fact, had not called on the firm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
INTO AN OPEN SWITCH.
New AamDshire KalgAts of PytAias
 Badly shaken Op.

DOVER, N. H., June as.-The Boston and Maine passenger train due here at 7.2O o'clock last evening was held at North Berwick for Crescent division. Knights of Pythias. of this city. tho members of which were returning from Q two days trip to Lewiston, Me.
 Tho train left North Berwick thirteen minutes late, and Engineer George Smith with the engine Andover attempted to run in here on time. When coming into the city the train ran into an open switch and the engine, tender, and three cars left the rails and went down an embark ment.
 When the engineer saw that an acci- dent was unavoidable, he applied his air brakes and jumped from the engine, as did Fireman Fred Tibbetts. Both men were terribly shaken up.
 Oscar F. Klmball, grand chancellor of tho state, was hurt in the head and back. William Hilliard was hurt internally, and was removed to his home in hack. Fred Weeks was injured about che head, and William Hoitt, Maiden passenger, received q broken arm, while ali the Knights wero badly shaken up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
MILITARY NEEDED IN TEXAS.
Trouble Expected Over tho Trial of an
 Accused Murderer.

AUSTIN. June 2s.-The military are at Wharton, where Terry's preliminary trial for the murder of Gibson has begun. The Terry faction has about 100 white Demo- cratic followers and nearly all the ne- groes, while it is alleged that the Gibson faction has about 400 white Democrats and a small following of blacks.
 Terry's friends at Richmond chartered train and went over to Wharon to be present at the trial. The military there and the rangers at Richmond may pre- vent a conflict, but it Is believed that as soon as they are withdrawn the fight will commence in bloody earnest. The gov ernor has ordered tho Dewitt guards to hold themselves in readiness to go to Wharton at moments notice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
WIDOW SHOT TO KILL
He So Told Detective Hogan when
 Taken into Custody.
WAS TT IN THE BACK
pr. Klnlock Says Such Q Wound Could
 Not Have Been Inflicted but from
 the Rear-The Evidence in tho Case

CHARLESTON, s, O., June 2S. The McDow murder trial is rapidly approach ing the end. The testimony offered by the state may be briefly summed up.
 Dr. R. A. Kinloch, dean of the state medical college, produced an emba!med skeleton of the human body, pointed out the direction of the wound and corrObor- ated the statement of Dr. Michel that Dawson was shot from the rear and hori- zontally. The wound, he said, could not be accounted for in any other way.
 John Hogan, the detective who took McDow from the station to the jail on the night of the murder, testified that while on the way to jail McDow. who was handcuffed. told him to look at his hat where Dawson's cane struck him. Thcn, looking down, he said:
 Its bad, bad, bad but l shot him and would shoot him again, or any other man who attempted to cane me-"
 In reply to 6 question from Hogan as to where he shot him, McDow said:
 "I shot to kill, and I know where to shoot to kill. My profession taught mo that"
 Dr. Michel was recalled, and after he had testified anew about the wound the state announced that it had no further evidence.
 The solicitor asked that the jury be taken to the scene of the murder to view the premises, but the counsel for the prisoner fought this desperately and was sustained by the court.
 This closed the evidence in the case and argument was opened'Dy the solici- tor, after which, an adjournment was had until today, when the argument will be concluded and the case given to the jury.
 A singular feature of the case thus far has been that in nearly all the disputes as to the evidence during the examina- tions the rulings by the court were in favor of the defence. No exceptions were taken, however, to any of them.
 On several occasions during tho de- livery of the argument of the solicitor there was applause in the courtroom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
MORE TROUBLE AHEAD
Secretary Blaine Urged to Send a War
 Ship to Portugal.
INTERESTS AT SrAEE.
Great Britlan mas Already Sent ono ol Her 0unboaes There-English Nsws- Trouble.

LONDON, Juno 2S.-Much interest has boen aroused here by advices from Dela- goa Bay stating that British gunboat is expected to arrive there tomorrow to protect the interests of the Delagoa Bay Railway company against the arbitrary acts of the Portuguese Government.
 The stock of the Delagoa railway com pany Is held by an Anglo-American syn dicate, and American interests are en- dangered by the attempt of the Portu- gese to seize the railroad and revoke the concession.
 It Is asserted that Portugal has en- trapped the Delagoa railway company by fixing time limits, within which the government knew it would be impossible to finish the line, owing to climatic difli- oulties.
 A communication from the officials of tho Delagoa Bay company has been cabled to Secretary Blain, urging upon him to send a warship to Portugal to protect American interests.
 It Is understood that MT. Blaine, in re- sponse to the petition, will send an Amer lean man -of-war to Delagoa Bay.
 The "Globe," commenting on Portu- gals conduct, says: "Portugal has been guilty of an unwarrantable breach of faith and of shameful dishonesty, and has disgIaced the national name.'
 A dispatch to the "Daily Chronicle" from Dunbar, says: "The governor of Delagoa Bar has telegraphed to the Por- tuguese consul here that the decree can- ceiling tho railway concession has been rescinded, and that the company will continue building the railroad"
 The Times accuses Portugal of en- trapping the Delagoa bay railway com pany by fixing time limits within which the government knew 1t would be impos- sible to finish the line owing to climatic difficulties. The Times thinks England ought to call Portugal to account.
 NEW YORK, June 29. - The Delagoa bay and East African railway company, limited, was organized in London with a paid-up capital of s50O, 900, and loan capital e5O0 0O0 in bonds. A large DOT. ton of the bonds, the London Times an. nounced were held by the American syn dicate. Under tho concession acquired by tho company it obtained 0 virtual monopoly of railroad building between the scaboard and the Transvaal frontier for ninety-nine years. It received gratis the land needed for the railroad, a grant of one-half the land on both sides of the line within 500 yards of it. besides PAY ,. poo acres of coal lands, which promise tC be source of wealth. It is this con cession which the Portuguese govern ment abrogated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
SWITZERLAND 1TTd CKED.

The Emperor's Newspn per Organ Tax es
 on scarlet Hue.
 BERLIN, June 2S.-The North German Gazette, renewing its attack upon Swift zerland, says that Switzerland promotes the propaganda of the Social Democrats among the young Swiss because she tol- crates identified Anarchists in her bor- ders and Socialists without credentials.
 The Gazette considers the reply of Dr. Droz, tho Swiss foreign minister to the Nationalrath, inadequate, and says that the reply of the Bundesrath to tho com plaints made by Russia and Austria was more polite but less polemic than might have been expected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
WHEAT STEALERS SEN TENCED.
Harley Pays Q Fine and EIolcomb Goes
 to Prison.

MINNEAPOLIS, June 2S. Tho great wheat steal cases have como to an un- timely and ignominious end. Tho court held that an accumulation of petit lar cenies could not be considered grand lar ceny.
 William G. Harley, one of the conspira- tors in the overlooking of cars consigned to Moak x Co.,, the principals, pleaded guilty to petit larceny and paid s10O fine. H. s. Holcomb, the elevator foreman, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree and was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
{ {rah eFh, 1ff f.c,urer. Fail.

PHILADELFAfA, 2s. -J John T. Robbins and Henry 4ll Hall, trading un- der the firm name of s. Robbins X Son, iron and steol manufacturers, Beach and Vienna streets. have failed. The liabil- ities are said to be $120,00 Most of the firms paper is held in this city, the Kensington National bank being a cred itor to the extent of S14, 300. A meeting .of creditors will be held next week, and the mill will be kept running until then
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
Cauaht in an Old Crime.

WINNIPEG, Man., Juno 29.-John T. Cable. a we!l-known sportsman, who has string of racing horses, was arrested at Traine park when he was getting his horses in readiness for tho forthcoming Manitoba meeting. Three years ago a band of sixty horses at Regina was driven across into the United States and sold. Mounted police discovered that Cable was principal in the crime and arrested him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
Belle starr,s Son Captured.

CHICAGO, June 2S.-A dispatch from Fort Smith, Ark, says: "Government officers have succeeded in capturing Ed. Reed. the son of the famous Belle Starr. Reed Is wanted on a dozen charges, and with tho conspicuous bravery that has made him famous, he openly marched into this city with Q number of stolen horses and proceeded to sell them. The arrtM wRs made by deputy mashal and q dctectfA who caught Reed in the stall of q livery barn and compelled him to Ss render |"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
SIMON CAMERON'S FUNERAL.

Tho Statesman Nill Be Buried Tomor-
 row at Harrlsburg. LANCASTER, Pa., June 2S.-A special train which left Marietta at s clock last night conveyed Gen. Cameron's remains to Harrisburg.
 The immediate relatives accompanied the body.
 The funeral will take place tomorrow at o'clock D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
Not Without Its sAdvan,axes.

Smith, notice you are as bald as an ostrich's egg, Jones.
 Jones-Been that way since was young man.
 S.-Don't you find it a little annoying :?
 J.-Well, it is not without it's advan- tages. I am married man, you know. Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
DEPEW AT THE IFYITI; ROUSE.

He Comes to Washington Quietly and
 Dimes with the President.
 WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Chauncey NJ. Depow dropped into town unexpectedly last evening, but his presence was not known until lata at night, as he did not register at the hotel.
 During the evening he went over to the White House and dined with Presiden] Harrison, at whose request it is under stood he has come to Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
'Ah0 Got It.

They were sitting on the piazza that faced tho sea, watching the white-sailed yachts as they crossed tho moons track, when he suddenly said:
 "i think it must be delightful sailing on such lovely night"
 "Oh lovely, 1 should think"
 ''I wish l owned ono for your sake. l would tako you sailing every night"
 'That would be just lovely!'
 'What kind of yacht would you prefer-a steam yacht or q sailing one?'
 II think" she murmured, us she glanced around, 'I think I would like a little smack"
 She got it.-Boston Courier.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-28
Coal Operators will Not Yield.

BRAZIL, Ind, June 2S.-The attempt of the state board of charities to settle the coal miners strike here has failed. The operators and miners refuse to yield their positions. Further negotiations will be continued by committees. The semi-weekly relief fund yesterday amounted to s334, which was equally divided among 5,478 dependants. The fund was 100 per cent. less than on Fri day last.