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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
CAPTAIN BUNCH AGAIN.
Supposed to Have Engineered the Robbery
Monday Night Near Pensacola
Iunctinn

MOBILE Ala, Sept. 1.-The Louisville
and Nashville cannon ball train, which
left Mobile at clock last night, wss held
up at Big Escambia bridge, half mile
north of Pensacola Junction, by robbers
entering the express car and compelling the
messenger to give up the contents of his
safe. 1t is not known what the extent of
the loss is. Having secured the valuables
the robbers jumped off and took to the
woods. The train was held up half a
mile above Flomaton Junction. Engineer
Bob Sizer says he was pulling cut of Flom-
atom, and just as his train, which is q
through express from New Orleans, got
under way he turned around and saw a
man standing near him. Before he could
ask question or look twice two big
pistols were in his face. He was told to run
his train up to Escombia river bridge some
miles distant and stop on the bridge
There was othing left for him to do but
obey, and he did so.
The train stopped on the bridge. The en-.
gineer was told to get off his engine and
he did so. Then the robber directed Szer
to get to the express car and force an
lett in his hand. Sizer did
so, bursting open the door. Express
Messenger Johnson was standing in his
car with his pistol, but seeing Sizer he
lowered it. Next he was covered and told
to lay down his gun. He complied. Then
the robber standing in the door compelled
the messenger to open his safe and hand
him all the money.
While this was going on the other fellow
was standing in the door coolly looking at
his victim and firing first toward one end
of the train and then the other to overawe
the passengers and tram crew. When he
got the money he told Sizer to follow him
and showed the way to the engine and
ordered him to pull out, and with a part
ing shot and yen dashed Off in the bushes
and was lost to sight.
A posse has left Flomatop and another
left Mobile in pursuit Some surprise Is
expressed here that the robber selected
this particular train as it is well known the
other trains carry most of the express
money, the number six," the robbed
train, carrying very little at any time and o
snail amount on this occasion. 1t is said
Rube Barrows was recently seen in Florida
and there is possibility that he ordered
the assembling of his gang at Flomaton
and joined them there 10 superintend the
proper conduct of the affair, but this rob-
berry looks more like the work of the cele-
brated Capt. Bunch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Matters at KYLE.

KYLE, Tex, Sept. 2,-District court me-
at San Marcos today, Judge Teichmullel
presiding. The following is list of the
summoned grand jury: L. Golfer, H. G
Wallace, S. G. Glascock, John P. Mitchell
j. G. Jones, w. C. Williams, s. Travicks
John L. Malone, l. ]. Everett, VIM. GieseD
J. NJ. Adams and J. M. Stoke.
little child of Mr.. Jetfrey's died Sun.
day, and on Monday one of Mr.. Thos
Haines little children also died.
Mr.. A. o. Duty one of our rustling
merchants visited Austin TO-DAY.
Justice D. w. Denner is in Austin today
on official business.
At the Baptist church Yesterday Rev. w
G. James of Belton and Rev. K. +. Ballard
of Waco preached The pastor, Rev. A. s.
Bunting has returned from "trip to Cald'
well county.
Prof. Milton Park opened the 1S90-6l ses-
sion of the Kyle seminary today.
The Germans on Plumb creek had big
picnic yesterday. A large number of cali
didates were in attendance.
Business good and cotton coming in
lively. The recent rains have made Hays
county garden spot.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
SAN ANTONIO.
CAUCUSSING OF THE NEGRO
AND WHITE FACTIONS.
NEWC0MB READY FOR REVOLT,
IF the Negroes Gain the Day Over the Lily
Wh'tes-Speeeh of Travis Del
egate.

SAN ANToNINo, Tex, Sept. 2.-The city is
rapidly filling with Republicans, and
around the hotels is already seen an unusal
STIR and activity, as the politicians hold in
formal caucuses and discuss the plans of
organization and procedure. All seems to
be harmonious enough on the surface, and
lily whites and the colored breth-
zen want to dwell in peace and
unity. There is however, very plainly
Oh kundercurrent. of bitter feeling between
the two factions, and nothing but some
unforeseen energy can prevent the flood
gates of animosity and hatred being opened
tomorrow at the convention. There are
the two dissatisfied elements, bat each fac
ton is as determined as at the beginning,
and nothing but widening of the party
rupture can possibly occur. If the
lily whites are set down upon
as the opposition confidently expect, it is
not at all improbable that the result will be
the holding of another State convention.
The leaders of the colored faction in this
city seem to be perfectly cool and one of
them stated to reporter this morning that
II their delegation meet with defeat IL the
State convention that they would take their
medicine like men.
The Republicans will hold caucus to-
night to arrange for the selection of tempo
executive officers. Chas Ogden OF San
Antonio is spoken of as permanent Chair
man, S. G. Mccoy for temporary chairman.
The League will also hold a eau
Gus and name those they desire
to have chosen for temporary and per-
manent officers. 1t is probable that there
Awill be but two candidates for nomination
for governor, Webb Flanagan and Judge
Rector.
The Lilly Whites held secret caucus at
Mission garden tonight. They were chair
named by A. r. Sturgwell. Jas. P. New
comb made speech, in which he said if
the blacks triumphed in the convention to-
morrow he for one was prepared to raise
the banner of revolt.
Mr.. Wren of Travis in a five-minutes
talk, stood off ]. G. DeGress, chairman of
the State executive committee, There was
lot of oratory. The caucus finally ad--
lourned without action beyond deciding to
have another secret caucus tomorrow
night, when they will formulate their plan
'ofcampaign in the convention,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Strike at COrsicana.

CoRsIcANA, Tex, Sept. 2.-The brakemer
on the Cotton Belt railway running into
this city, struck yesterday for more help,
and not car of freight has left the city
since early yesterday afternoon. The men
/ av that local freight trains are only sup
lsiied with two bral emen and aye required
4 10 do all the yard s Jitching when they ar
rive here with their trains al night. They
demand three men on each local freight
and night crew for yard switching. The
agent here sent to Tyler for some new men,
and when they arrived and talked with the
strikers, they, too, refused to 20 to work.
inc and much inconvenience is the result,
but it is thought the strike will be off to-
morrow,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Died Suddenly.

SHERMAN, Tex, Sept. 2.-Maj. B. H.
Whitesides died very suddenly this morning
at bis home here. During the night he took
morphine to ease pain and misery. After
the box containing the drug had been
found by member of the family he said
it would not harm him and the family set
tied down for the night. About 4 O'Clock
this morning he was heard to go out and
hunt water. He was found to be in dan
gerous condition A physician was called
hut upconciousness came over him and
nothing would restore the man. The grieI
stricken wife told the writer that he was
troubled with heart affection She dio
NOT believe he took the drug with suicidal
intent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Arrests by telegram.

PALo PINTO, Tex, Sept. 2.--In the case o.
Arnold against Cabell in the district court
the judge gave Arnold verdict for 1858,
demanded by reason Of being unlawfully
detained by deputy United States marshal
without warrant. Gen. Cabell thought
he was badly treated as he remarked that
seventy five men were working against him
on the outside to influence the jury to &c
against him. The deputies who arrested
Arnold swore that they had no warrant tor
the arrest Of Arnold. They took him from
his home and family as felon and had DC
authority tor their act except telesraphic
communication from headquarters to make
the arrest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
THE SINGLE TAX MEN.
Meeting of the Followers of Henry George
in New York.


in New York.
New York, Sept 2.-Delegates to the
single tax convention met again this morn.
ing, The principle business of the day was
the appointment of various committees and
the perfecting of permanent organization.
which was begun yesterday. The committe
an platform and resolutions, of which
Henry George is chairman, will not report
till tomorrow's meeting
When Chairman l.. f. Post called the
meeting to order one of the secretaries read
resolutions on the principles of which q
permanent orgs nization was to be es
Uablished.
Mr.. Carsenden, author of the resolution,
SAID his idea was to construct the organ
ization so that the power of conducting it
would be put in the hands of the general
body and not in the power of an executive
body, in other words to work it from the
bottom up. After lengthy discussion it
was finally agreed that committee Of five
be appointed by the chair, to whom shall
be referred all propositions handed in to
meeting and the committee. The chair.
man named the following: Messrs. Nc
Dowell of Tennessee, Buell. of Minnesota,
Crossdale of New York, Ripley of Illi-
nois Atkinson of Pennsylvania.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
MEXICO,
YARIoEs NEWS ITEMS

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept 1.-THE govern
ment has ordered an investigation Of the
nation pawn institution, and many rumors
have been afoat on the subject, but to o.day
it was officially announced that Mr.. Zama-
coma was appointed director, vice Fuentes
Munoz who is removed.
The Ceredan Valley railroad has asked
the common council for right. Of way
through the principal streets which will
undoubtedly be granted though IL is doubt
fIl ifthe road will be ever completed.
The Guatelamalan legislature denies any
attempt has been made to assassinate the
American Minister Mizntr.
Tea planting on the Isthmns of Tehunte-
pee will be tried on large scale.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Electrical Lines for Houston.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Sept. 2.-Mr. Charles
Tinsley of Houston, Texas, who has been
in St. Louis for the past TWO months has,
through the assistance of Mr.. Geo. w.
Parker one OF our prou inent ciiz ems, per
leoteo all neces sary arrangements to thor
oushly equip tie Bayou City street car
lines Of Houston with electricity. Mr, ].
g. League of Galveston, president of the
Bayou City company, has recently reached
here and the details of deciding which of
the three electrical systems shall be
adopted are now being arranged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
KiIrore Rennminatel.

MARSHALL, Tex, Sept. The Demo
cratic congressional convention was called
together in this city today by T. M. Camp
bell OF Gregg county, who was afterwards
made permanent chairman. l.. b. Hart OF
Upshur, who was temporary secretary, then
made permanent secretary. G. b. Kilgore
was nominated for reelection by acclama-
ton. No other names being present H. N.
Nelson of Pamela county was made chair
man of the Democratic party for this city
for the next two years. Very little interest
was manifested in the convention,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Fatal Accident.

New ORLEANS, La, Sept. 2.-.rhe scaffold-
ing in building corner of Canal and
Dauphine streets gave way this afternoon
precipitating five men to the grourd below.
Harvey carpenter WIS instantly killed,
VIM. Ray and Henry Albrecht painters
fatally injured, while Larry Smith and Tom
Parsons also painters were painfully hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Senator SimkinS,

FAIRFIELD, Tex, Sept. D. The conven-
tion for the fifteenth senatorial district
met here today. The candidates were R.
r. Steele Of Freestone, w. H. Richardson
of Limestone and Senator Simkins of Ma
varro. Each county stood solidiy by its
man to the 5O0th ballot. Simkins who is
present senator has IL votes, Richardson
7. Steele 6. 1t is thought the result will
be scrub race.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
New Depot for st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-. Sept. IA rail, oad man
who is on the inside stated today that a
meeting OF the Union Depot and Terminal
company would be held in New York on or
about the 2)th of the present month, and
at that time the location of the new station
would be decided on. He further stateo
a firm of architects were at WORK on plans
Tor the building A call at their office elic-
tied the information that they had been
working upon the plans Tor several weeks
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Carnentnrs' Strike.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 2.-The great strike
of journeymen carpenters opened this
morning. At neither headquarters of the
journeymen nor the bosses was it known
TO what extent the order to quit work had
been obeyed. 1t is estimated that about
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
CHARGED WITH INSANITY.
Medical Inquiry Into the Sanity of Noted
Female "Eyangelist"

ItHI0It 11Vd1StIISt'
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 1.-Two physicians
filed complaint i'll the probate court to.
day for an inquiry as to the sanity of Mrs,
Maria B. Woodwork, the noted evangelist.
She has been holding meetings here for
several months and certain members of
her audience became possessed of what she
terms 1.-THE power" Others think the pc
culiar mental and bodily state is due to
hypnotism excited by Mrs. Woodwork,
and its effect is most pernicious. The basis
for inquiry lies in the fact that Mrs. Wood
worth has stated that while in this state
she has conversed with the diety and de-
scended into hades. Five days is given her
in which to prepare for trial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
McLeary NOnplusSed.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. "A novel and
ludicrous spectacle was witnessed in Judg'
Kings civil court this afternoon. When an
important land suit was called for trial all
attenuated fen ale dressed in spotless white
entered the bar enclosure and announced
herself attorney for the defendants. The
t<dy was Mrs. Virginia 0strum well known
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

for local charitable work. EX-AttorDey.
General McLeary, attorney for the plaintiffs,
entered a vigorous protest against the court
recognizing her, hut Judge King refused to
yield to McLeary's wishes and Mrs. Osrom.
though not licensed lawyer, proceeded
with the case and conducted her side of it
with consummate skill and CONSPICUOUS
ability
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

HOUSE.
Mr.. Lacy of Iowa called up and the house
proceeded to the consideration of the CLAW
ton-Breckenridge election case.
Mr.. Cooper of Ohio opened the debate
He described the state of affairs leading up
to the assassination of Clayton, and said
the news of the murder which was flashed
over the country was answered by a cry of
indignation. 1t was the opinion of q
majority that the murder grew
! directly out of the political methods
adopted in that country. In that view the
majority but echoed the almost universal
sentiment of all sections that ballot box
stealing and stutfing, intimidation and
murder naturally followed each other In
conclusion, he passed high enconium on
the people and State of Arkansas, contend
ing that if the election methods in vogue
in that State were abandon ed the common
wealth would soon be alive with industry
and manufactures.
Senator Wilson of Missouri Joined with
the gentleman from Ohio in his panel yric
upon the people of Arkansas, but he re-
sretted that the gentleman only to- day dis
covered how good the people OF Arkansas
were; If he had discovered it sooner he
could never have signed the majority re-
port. Did any man believe that Senator
Breckenridge. or the people of Arkansas
outside of the people who committed crime
ever dreamed of the murder of Clayton ?
He expressed his utter abhor@uce of tina;
crime, There was no doubt But that Clay
ton had been foully murdered The as
sassinatlon had shocked the people of Ar
kansas more deeply than it had the people
of any other State.
The case went over until tomorrow and
Mr.. Cannon of Illinois then took the floor
in statement relative to the appropria-
tions made by this session of congress.
Nh. Sayers of Texas, member of the ap-
preparation committee, reviewed the fnan-
cial situation from Democratic stand
point.
The speaker announced the Appointment
Of Mr.. Flick as a member of the Raum in
yestigation committee. in place of Mr..
Smizer of Ohio, resigned.
Adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

DULUTH, Mimi, Sept 2.-The reported
sinking of ferry boat plying between this
city and West Superior, Wis J., accompanied
by great loss of life was a canard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
THE ARcHBIsHop's GUESTS.
PANAMA.
WENT ON A STRIKE.

PANAMA, Sept. Lowing to a reduction
of wages yesterday the laborers employed
by the Panama railroad went out on q
strike. Order prevails.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

drawn, but had been SIMPLY intended to
propose principle of reciprocity.
Senator Spooner suggested an amend
ment to apply to Canada putting a duty of
10 per cent ad valorem, on gr-en coffee, Sc a
pound and 10 per cent ad valorem on roast
and ground coffee, and 10 per cent on tea,
these duties being initiated from the Canada
tariff.
Adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-05
CABLE BREVITIES.

At meeting of the Order Of Foresters, held
at HULL England, yesterday, the chief for
ester announced that the total membership
of the order had reached 100000. He also
made statement of the financial condition
of the order. showing that the total amount
of funds in the various treasures amounted
to 94.500,O00.
Fifteen American consuls are holding
conference at the American consulate in
Paris on the mode of applying the Mckinley
bill in Europe. Mr.. st. Clair, of the consular
bureau at Washington, was elected president,
and Mr.. Tingle, of the treasury department.,
secretary.
1t is stated that Lord Salisbury. encouraged
by the mistaken support Of the Liberal
Unionists Oh Irish questions, has signified to
Chief Secretary Balfour his entire satlsfac-
ton with the course pursued in Ireland.
The receipts collected from visitors at the
recent gatherings Of German rifemen, in
Guiding delegations from New York and
other American cities, lacked about $25, 900
uf paying expenses.
A large wooden factory at Hamburg, Ger
many, was destroyed by fire yesterday. The
loss is 500, co., and a large number OF oper-
alives are thrown out of employment.
Herr Rotenbahn, German minister at Bue-
nos Ayres, is gazetted foreign under secre-
tary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-05
TRANSFERRED CONTESTS.
Several Extra Games to Be Played
in the Cream City.

Steps are being taken looking towards
the playing of several games at Athletic
park this month that are not scheduled
for Milwaukee, says the Milwaukee
Sentinel. To begin with, the Milwau-
kee team is scheduled at Minneapolis
on the 10th and 18th, which are Satur-
day and Monday, and both teams come
to Milwaukee for game on the 18th,
Sunday. This would necessitate both
teams going right back to Minneapolis
for the Monday game, and, in order to
avoid this jump, the MilWaukees have
arranged to play their games at Mime
apolis on the 18th and 10th, instead of
the 18th and 18th. The teams are
both idle on the following Monday,
and they are now trying to ar
range an exhibition game on that day
to be played for the gate receipts. Sam
Morton wants the Milwaukee team to
play at Minneapolis, the winning team
to take the entire gate receipts. The
Milwaukee men, on the other hand.
want the Minneapolis team to come to
this city and divide the receipts, the
winner taking Is per cent. and the loser
% per cent. The Milwaukee games
scheduled at st. Paul for the 18th, Goth
and 21st will IN all probability be trans
ferred to this city, and it is not improb-
able that the Milwaukee-Des Moines
games scheduled for Des Moines on the
18th, 18th and 14th will also be played
in this city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-05
FAvoRITEs IN FRONT.
The Talent Makes a Killing at
Saratoga.

SARATOGA, Aug. 4.-The track was
in first-class condition for the races
here to-day. The weather was hot, but
a good breeze was blowing. Results:
First race, for maiden two-year-olds, i've
furlongs. The Rosaline nlly won easily by a
length and a half, Variella filly was second,
and Lady Undel third. Time, :o3A.
Second race five furlongs-Laughler won,
with National second, and Silver Prince
third Time, l :04A.
Third race, mile and misunderstanding
won, Puzzle was second and Irene third.
Time, l: so.
Fourth race, one mile-Isaac Lewis won,
with Saunterer second, and Eugene third.
Time, Aha.
Fifth race, mile and seventy yards-Emi-
nence won, with Bonaletta second and Stryke
third Time. l:47%.
Sixth race, six furlongs-Nannie won,
with Bohemian second, and Diamond third.
Time. 1917.
Seventh race, for all ages six furlongs-
Modieska won easily, by two lengths. Happi-
ness beat Pail Mall neck for the place.
Time. 1:lTM.
ENTRIES FOR TODAY.
First race one mile-Llttle Crete, 90; Lady
Pulsifer, 10Y; Vengeur. 112; Bliss, 81; Belle
dor. lp9; King Crab, III; Eon, III; Ru-
perta SO.
Second race, Alabama stakes, nine fur
longs-Gertie D, 1903; Ballyhoo, 1OS; Emf
nence los: Marie X, 10S; English Lady,
lI3; Sinaloa, 113; Daisy, lis.
Third race, sweepstakes, six furlongs-
Ban Chief LOG; Ruperta, los; Vengeur,
III; Bradford, III; Cannot, 100; Objection,
100: Vidette, 100; Marchma, 104; Foxmede,
1902; Gunwad, l02.
Fourth race, Kearney stakes, mile and a
half-Floodtide, Ill; Los Angeles. 1913;
Cassius. l24.
Fifth race, selling, six furlongs-Ed Leon
ard, JOG; Little Bess, 103; Bertha Campbell,
103; Laura Doxey LOG; julie 6, 109; Billet
Selections: First race, Eon and Little
Crete; second race, English Lady and Sina-
loa; third race, Bradford and Marcnma;
| fourth race, LOB Angeles and Cassius; fifth
race, Laura Doxey and Little Bess.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-05
SENATOR JONES IN LUCK.
An Honest Teamster Returns to
Him q Lost Valise.

AN HOncSC IGaInSGcf IGctuEnS ~
Him q Lost ValiSe.
NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-United States
Senator Jones, of Nevada, left the Hoff-
man house hurriedly this afternoon, in
tending to take the Pennsylvania train
for Washington to attend to official
business. lie summoned a cab and
placed three hand satchels on the seat
by the side of the driver. One of the
bags contained registered railroad bonds
valued at SIS, 551. On the way to the ferry
he stopped at Park & Tilford's to buy
some cigars, and on re-entering the cab
discovered that the satchel containing
the treasure was missing. The driver de-
clared that he did not know how the bag
was lost, suggesting that it might have
fallen off the seat. The senator drove
to police headquarters and reported his
loss to Inspector Byrnes. who sent out
a general alarm and dispatched detect
ives in every direction in search for
the bonds. About 5 o'clock All
American Express Company driver
came to the hotel with the missing
satchel, and restored the bonds to the
delighted senator, who gave him 800
The driver said he found the bag in
Fifth avenue under the wheels of a
truck. The appearance of the bag con-
firmed the drivers statement, as it was
all cut to pieces, having been run over
by several vehicles. The bonds were
all in good condition.