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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Residence Burned,

JACKsoNvILLE, Tex, March 3.-About 8
o'clock this morning fire was discover d
in the rear of the residence of DR.. LloS d,
representative from this county. A stiff
'ouih wind was blowing at the time
quickly consuming the entire building.
pgfdch of the furniture was carried
out but greatly damaged. The fames
spread to the out houses which were soon
smuuldrring mass. The combined efforts
# the crizens saved the houses and resi-
dences adlriDing fr I'm falling prey to the
flames. Estimated loss $jGOU; no insur-
duCe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05

After SixYears ,

PARIS, Tex, March 3-Deputy Marshal
Covington arrived today from Upshur
county, Laving in charge Frank Robinson,
who is charged with killing John Green.
wood in the Chickasaw nation near Burney-
vile in 1885. Robinson admits he is the
man, but claims that Greenwood fred at
him with Winchester and he knocked the
gun with his left hand and with his right
shot Gr, enwood with a pistol. The bullet
from Gree nwood's gun passed just over mis-
head. The row grew out of horse race
quarrel
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05

cost of th- construction. After debate the
confer, ce report was rejected, Yeas o6
navs 1876.
Mr.. McCreary then offered resolution
in,tructing the confe ees on the part of the
house 10 insist on their disagreement TO the
Hawaiian Islands cable provision. Agree d
t" Mes Cannon, Peters and Brecken.
ridge of Kentucky were appointed conferees
on the deficiency bill. Mr.. Cannon pre-.
sented the conference report on the sundry
civil II and it was agreed TO. The house
then look recess until $3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
CAN ADA.
CANADIANS s IRRED UP.

CANADIANS IIRRED UP.
MONTREAL, March 3.-The desperation of
the government grows with the days.
They have forced the corporations who
are dependent upon it to come into the
fight, ard they have cajo'ed The clergy.
They have stirred up the bitterest of feel
ings and prt judices, and today Canada is
all torn up in way that it will AXE years
to heal. Races and religion have been
pitred against each other for the sake OF
politics, and from the pul pits have com,
words thar would rival the hustlng speeches
of the West.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05

A FREE FIGHT,

BELFAST, March 3-Henry Harrison, a
member of parliament for Middle Upper
ary, visited the office of the Belfast branch
Of the National League yesterday ard seiz
ed all the money and documents he could
lay hands on, Members of that branch Of
he league were hastily summoned and a
fiery discussion ensued. free fight fol
Owed. The battle was of the most stub
bern character. Fists, sticks and chairs be
ing freely used on both sides. Finally the
police cleared the building of the fighting
OCCUPANTS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05

lcket was elected unanimously. At
waterloo +. Root was re- elected mayor
6v vote of 80 to 459 Two years ago
Root was working on the cobbler's bench
when he was ell cred mayor, largely
through the votes of The Knights of Labor.
me entire Central City ticket el, cttd is
D'mocratic except the treasurer The
council however Is largely Republican.
AT Cedar Fa ls, Republican MAY or was
ell c,td. AT Laporta CITY the slra ght Re.
publican ticket was elected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Shot and Killed.

SNYDER, Tex, March 3,-Louis Polk,
deputy sheriff of Nolan county, and w. A.
Byrd, son of the county judge of scurry
county, quarre led in saloon last night
over small account Byrd fired at Polk
without effect An hour later PGlk fired,
sending bullet through Byrd's virals,
which caused death in ten minutes Polk
tried TO escape but was arrested. Byrd
leaves wife aid six children. Polk il
single.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Anti-Suicide Discovery.

BuFFAAo, N. Y, March 3.-Dr. George e.
Fell has snatched another victim of poison
ing from the grave by means of his appara-
tus for forcing respiration. Clara Brown
took fifteen grains Of morphine Sunday
morning in fit OF melancholy. After thir-
teen hours hard work he restored her to
consciousness and she is believed to be out
Of danger.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Denies the Charge.

NEW YORK, March 3.--Minister Phelps,
American ambassador to Berlin, in letter
dated February 10, says: THE papers here
in Berlin are relating story that wore al
court last Satur lay night court costume
1t is not very important if l did or did not
and as heartily approve of our American
simplicity in dress tell any of my friend,
who allude to the story that on that occas
ion | wore the ordinary evening dress Of
an American gentleman, and was proud to
do so,"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
A Prominent Murder Trial.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA, March 3-When the
trial of Mrs. Julia Martin, charged with the
murder of Ed T. Martin, was called in
court this morning, it was developed that
William rhomp'on, juryman, was sick, and
on recommendation of the county phys-
clan he was relieved from duty. This n~
cessitated the discharge of the ju,y and
the case was set for trial April l6 ext.
rhe defense counsel and the prosecution
expect new and important witnesses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
DEMOCRATS CARRY IOWA.
Clean Sweep Made in the Municipal Elec-
tiOns of That state.

LlOHS VI nat Sldtt'
CHICAGO, March 3. 3.-Further reports from
the municipal elections held throughout
Iowa yesterday show that at Iowa City the
Democrats made clean sweep of all the
offices except one trustee. Their mayor
had 800 me jrity. At Fort Madison the
Democrats were successful. The city council
will stand eight Democrats to two Repub.
licans. At Ottumwa the Democrats elect
mayo- by 40 majority and make gain of
four in the council, which BODY will stand
eight Democrats and four Republicans. AT
Creston the Demu Gratis elect a mayor and
three out Of five aldermen.
At Burlington only one Republican can
didate ran in the city election and he was
defeated bv small ms'rri'v. In ths
Fourth warj r"C other gaudidutes were
Democratic. a. Mason City the citizens
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Directors Elected.

GALVESTON, March Sat meeting of the
stockholders of the Gulf Colorado and
Santa Fe Railway Company at the COM
pany's office in this city at noon today, As -
80 out of i6, 81 0 share, of stock were g
ported. The following gentlemen were re-
elected directors to serve for the ensuing
wear: Allan Manvile, Geo. Magoun, J. J.
Cook, r =. Willis, Geo. s. Sealy. j. w
Terry and I. w. Jackson. The directors
adj burned until noon tomorrow when they
will meet and elect officers for the ensuing
\ ear
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Suing for His Salary.

Fort WORTH, TEX, March 3.-Today in
fudge SteadmaD's court in the case of G..
l.. FIost vs.. the Fort Worth and Denver
City rail way, a suit to recover 81 100 aIleg, d
be due on salary. The railroad claimed
hat the plaintiff, who was at the time gen.
tral superintendent of the rns d, had over
lrawn hi, salary. Judgment was first
rendered for plaintiff Today the jury re-
urned verdict for the defendant for the
sum of $i59l.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Charged with Swindlinp.

AUGUSTA, Ga, March 3.-S e. Burton.
president of the Electric Mutual Insurance
company, was arrested here this morning
and carried to Atlanta charged with cheat
ing and swindlng under the insurance law
OF Georgia. He is from Boston, ard was on
his Way to Florida with his party on
hunting and pleasure trip.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Fatally Iniured.

TAYLOR, Tex, March 3.--Switch en-
CINE No. a struck W. A. Macon tonight.
Macon is from Joliet, H., and has been
in the employ of the San Antonio and
Aransas Pass railway. He was drinking
this morning BoIh legs are cut of above
the knee. lie will die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05

claimed, conveyed all its assets in his
hands for the benefit of other creditors
letting it in on the last schedule of creditors
without any nope of getting anything by
way OF residue The company's claim
amounts to over $7M6, it being by far the
lar-es creditor. Shuck disappeared about
the time of fling The deed of trust, and 1t is
said he is now in San Francisco.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Fort Worth and Denver.

Fort WORTH, Tex, March 3.-The Fort
Worth & Denver company held its annual
meeting in this city today. The directors
authorized the issue of $5OO,tUO in bonds
to pay for property recently purchased, and
to u Id belt line OF railroad arOund the
city, connecting all The lines leading into
Fort Worth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
RascaliTy In Delaware.

Dover, Del, March 3-rhe Legislature
appointed a committee to investigate the
unsettled condition wherein the treasury
has been left by ex Treasurer Her bert. The
legislature has directed the secretary of
tate to enter Judgment upon He berl's
otficial bord. Herbert owes the state an
unsettled balance of $780, and cert. fca tes
Of bank stock valued at nearly half a nIil-
lion have disappeared.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
A S3.OOO.OOO Deal.

New YORK, March sc B. Wright, North
ern Pacific railroad millionaire, yesterday
purchased the entire capital stock and bonds
of the Huntington system of railroads in
Oregon and Washington comprising 167
mile of completed road, 42 mile under
construction TIE deal in Gives about
thras millions
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Death OF Banker Seley,

WACO, Tex, March 3.-Judge G. N. seley,
president of the Waco State National bank,
Waco Sav ngs ban kand Waco Cotton mills,
lied this afternoon at the age of 10. Judge
Seey was prominent in Texas banking
circles and is also known in the North and
East. lie was formerly banker in Iowa.
AS a citizen Of Waco he stood high.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
GERMANY.
THE EMPEROR ON ARTILLERY

BERLIN, March 3-The emperor yesterday
was presented at lunch with the officers of
the Artillery Guards. In reply TO a toasl
the emperor said in view of the improve
nents recently made in fi4ld and siege guns
md the experience of the last war tie az
,illery must now be reg ,rded as the back
bone and marrow of battle,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
ENGLAND.
SADLER DISCHARGED

bAUBhh UISCHARGED.
Sadler charged with the murder of Car.
rotty Nell has been discharged.
Ap attempt to break the will OF the late
Mrs. Woods, the aunt of Mrs O'Shea, who
bequeathed the latter large fortune has
been unsuccessful. The application which
was made in the name of Chas. and Sir
Evelyn Woods was today refused by the
court.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Damaged by Fire.

FORT WORTH, Tex. March 3.-The
residence of E F. lizard on South Main
street was today damaged by fire to tho
cx'ent of $4,000, covered by insurance.
The fire was caused by defective flue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Died of his lninriaa

TAYLOR, TEX, March 3.--M. T. Hickey.
while placing signals in the railway wards
this morning, was struck by a switch en-
gine and had both legs cue off, death re-
sulting 10 few Lours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
THE SOUTHERN STATES.


GEORGIA.
GUsTA. Ca, March "a few fakes of
snow fell last night. the first of the season.
The farmers are dreadfully behind with
their work.
Ex- Minister Lathrop, appointed by
Cleveland to Russia, ia spending the
winter in Augusta.
Barton, a noted insurance man, en-
route from 'ston To Florida, was arrested
ms morning "n charge of swlndllng and
taken TO Atlanta.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Found In the Newspaper.

From the Cresco, Iowa, "Plaindealer.,
1--WE have never as our readers for near.
ly thirty years in this county can testify.
written puff of any patent medicine
Duty as well as inclination impel us TO
depart from this studied silence, to say to
our readers and the public that, having
been completely prostrated with a violent
and distressing cold. after three days
fighting it with ordinary remidies and
getting no relief from their use, we oh
lained a bottle of Clarke's Extract of
Flax [Papillon] Cough Cure, Obtaining
almost instant relief and steady improve.
ment under its use" Large bottle onlv
81. Ask for Clarke's Flax Soap. "Bvht
on Earth. 20 cents. Both the above for
sale by Samostz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
An InceIdiary Fire.

TERRELL, Tex, March 3.-The saloon OF
James Howard, on Moore avenue. was Aired
this morning by an incendiary. Loss $3.50
Covered by insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
LOUISIANA.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March 3-The Grim
mai court was crowded to-day. w. s
Pe"ler took tie witne, stand and identified
GO hdi and Bagnrto as two of The men
who shot the lare Supelin enuent of Police
Hennes, Peeler is the fourth witness who
has identified these men. The testimony
50 fir obtained is very damaging to the de
fense.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
WENT OVER TO THE REBELS.

LONDON. March "a dispatch from Chill
states that bartalions of infantry and tn,
entire Fourth Regiment, all forming part OF
The Chilian government oops stationed in
the neigh borhOod Of PiSagna, shot their of
tiCers and declared themselves in favor of
he revolutionists.
THE LABOR QUESTION.
LONDON, March 3 -Messrs. VIM. Henry
Smith. Home Secretary Mathews and Mr.
Ritchie are deputed to study the LABOR
question. If Mr.. Goschen cannot preside
Mr.. Richie will.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
Adopting the Australian Ballot.
PIERRE, s. D. March 3.-The bill adopt.

srg the Au7tra!i7a system passed the leg
la.ura and becomes a law with the gov
orn0t'a sisnsture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
FRANCE.
NO CoNFIDANCE IN IT,

PARIS, March BIN an interview Or.
tranvele, an expert in diseases, says he
sets no value on Lebecht's alleged tuber-
culosis remedy.
BANKERS FAILED.
PARIS, March 3.-Gayette & Dulard.
btnkers of Percy, failed. Liabilities $780,
00O francs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05

Spring medicine is now wanted, for. II
you are out of sorts and feel badly, P. PIP.
is the eInedy to AXE and gtt strong and
invigorated. For sale by J. J. Tubin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05
INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The conferees on
the Indian appropriation bill have reached
an agreement on that bill, the house &C
coping the senate amendment appropriat.
ing $2,49l, A for payment of the Choctaw
and Chickasaw Indians for lands occupied
b the Cheyennes and Arapahoes in the
Indian Territory, and comprising 500,
10 as the amount that shall be paid to
friepdly Sioux for property destroyed in
the late Indian war.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-03-05

I0uriU WafJ fHV other G3unidute. Va7e I
Democratic. A. Mason City the citizens
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1891-05-30
A Surprise Party.

The ladies of Onida and immediate
vicinity, between 40 and 80 IN number,
banded together and in body drove
to the pleasant home of Mrs Maria r.
Johnson, in Milford township, last
Tuesday, and gave that lady genuine
surprise in honor of her 53rd birthday
One can hardly immagine the surprise
that number of ladies would create
driving unannounced into a persons
yard, alightlng and taking possession
of the premises unless present to wit
ness it, But Mrs. Johnson's well-known
self-possesslon and hospitality was
equal to the occasion, so she, remem-
bering it was her birthday, Immediately
took in the situation and bid the ladies
come in-which they had already made
up their minds to do. When the ladies
arrived it was noon and after deposit
ing wraps they began to unpack the
edibles each was provided with-con-
sistlng of chickens, bread, pies, cakes,
and various other articles and freezer
full of ice Greenland arrange for a
sumptuous picnic dinner, to which, we
are informed, all did ample justice.
The day was highly enjoyed by all +,
especially by Mrs. Johnson, who will
undoubtedly long remember the visit
of her many friends on that beautiful
May day. The party was planned by
Charles Johnson, who, we believe, en-
joyed its successful termination as
much as did his mother or the other
ladies, Before leaving for home the
ladies slyly contributed 10 cents each
to a fund which they haye expended
for fine plush photograph album and
presented the same to Mrs. j. as n
token of their friendship and a remind
er Of their visit.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1891-05-30
Memorial Day.

To-day, May Both, Is Memorial Day,
and its observance has grown into form
without much planning. In the same
way an additional memorial observance
has taken shape as matter of impulse.
This is in holding memorial services
IN the churches on the Sunday pre-
ceeding Decoration Day specially ap-
pllcable to what is to follow. So we
have in effect two days in the last week
in May devoted to the memory of the
soldiers of the war for the Union. Last
Sunday the regular service in Onida
was changed to meet the special order
of the day and members of the Grand
Army attended as an organization to
listen to an able sermon by Rev. NJ.
Ash, which was marked by an elevated
and patriotic tone. Mr.. Ash's sermon
prepared the minds of the people for
the solemn duty to be performed today
at the Onida cemetery, the decoration
Of the graves of the departed heroes
who are sleeping their last sleep In
our midst. Too many flowers cannot
be placed upon the graves of the soldier
dead, nor too much thought given to
what they did. No doubt a large
number of the people of the county
will today be in Onida to assist in the
services.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1891-05-30
Too Previous.

Ma rried, at the Lane school house in
Pearl township, Sunday, May II. Henry
Weischedel and Minnie Lane. both OF
Pearl.-Okobojo TIMES.
You are off there, Stevy! Neighbor-
hood gossips might have joined IN holy
wedlock this young couple, but no legal
ceremony has yet joined them together.
The minister who held services at the
Lane school house on that Sabbath IN
forms us that he knew of no such
occurrence and only heard of it on that
day after he had journeyed some distance
from the school house, and then to the
writer's certain knowledge no license
has been issued authorizing the report
ed union. The Times may be authori-
ty on matrimonial events, but it is
certainly little previous this time.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1891-05-30

-Christen Peter Anderson and
Christen Christensen of Norfolk made
final proof upon their homesteads be-
fore Judge Goddard, Thursday. G. W.
Houck and Peter Glerup acted as
witnesses
Gettysburg, Blunt and Okobojo
are making arrangements to celebrate
the 4th of July in grand style. No
one here seems anxious to start the
ball to rolling, so we judge. that our
people contemplate going elsewhere to
do their celebrating.
Geo. II. Sergeant went to Pierre
the first of the week to make final proof
upon his Farm,ngton township pre-.
emption claim before the Land Office
He was accompanied by Frank w.
Howard and Frank j. Sedgwick, who
went along to see him safely through.
Frank Lawrence, of Morton town
ship, one of Sully's staunch Republi-
cans, came in last Saturday and had
his name inscribed upon the WATCH
MAN subscription list. Frank reports
everybody prospering and consequent
ly few third partyites IN his part of the
county.
w. Lilly, S. w. Gates and J. II.
Otis have just completed large water
tank that will be placed on Main street
south of the bank and the water from
the we'll run INTO it through an inch
pipe. This will be a great improve
ment for stock purposes, and will do
away with the filth and mud that ac-
cumulates around the we'll and makes
the water unwholesome.
Rev. Nj. Ash, Methodist minister
for Sullv county, preached at the Low
school house, IN Fairview township.
Monday evening. When Mr.. Ash
commenced holding regular services at
that place the attendance was small
but it has steadily increased and now
he is greeted by large congregations,
the people for several miles around be-
ing regular attendants. His meetings
are held there every alternate Monday
evening
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1891-05-30

Ever since the passage of the new land
law of March 3, 1891, the local land offices
throughout the country have been eagerly
waiting for instructions on the law from
the general land office. These have been
recently issued. The commissioner of the
general land office and the secretary of
the interior, in Joint circular, state that
the law asto timber culture entries is repeal
as regards future entries but is continued
as regards the adjustment of existing
equities or claims which were accruing at
the date of the passage of the act. This
will permit the allowance of filings by
contestants who have secured the cancel.
lation Of previous filings although the
entry may not have been cancelled at the
date OF the passage of the act One of
the provisions also allows in certain
cases, the Communication of timber culture
entries upon payment of S1.25 an acre,
but To do this it will be necessary to show
that the entryman has complied with the
law for at least four years, and that he is
an actual bona. fide resident of the state
or territory in which the land is located.
The fees In such cases are the same as in
homestead entries The first section of
the act permits the transfer of any kind
of government land by the settler for the
following purposes: For rights of way for
canals and bitches Tor irrigation purposes;
for church, cemetery or school purposes,
or right of way for railroads. The pre-
emption law is also repealed, but such
kind Of filings will be allowed where
settlement is alleged prior to March 8,
1891. Settlers who desire to commute
homestead entries must now show settle
ment. residence and cultivation for a
period of fourteen months from the date
of entry. instead of six months. as under
the old law A new preliminary affidavit,
more strict in its provisions. is now re.
quired in homestead afiidavits. Parties
on the Sioux reservation can commute
within fourteen months, instead of five
years from entry. as heretofore
The new land law is expected, as il is
already proved. to be great thing for
the northwest
Parties having land business, of any
kind, should consult j. III. Gropengieser,
Clerk of Courts at Onida who is author
ized to make all kinds of final proof and
filings.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1891-05-30
BLAINE

We had good rain last Saturday.
Corn planting is almost completed.
Quite an acreage of flax is being
sown.
B. Nj. Lister and r. Clark bought 22
head of cattle in Potter county last
week.
Wilfred Nelson sold 32 head of cat.
tie to IL. r. Tarbell last week and has
gone to Walworth county - buy more.
Andrew Nelson Is IN tie northern
part of the state buying cattle.
f. f. Blakemore Sully countys AS
SCISSOR, was working this township last
week
l.. B. Matusch is putting in about
1l5 acres of corn.
Rev. Mortfelt Of Pierre, Swedish
Lutheran minister, was visiting at L..
p. Nelson's last week.
d. Hall contemplates attending the
Wool Growers and Sheep Breeders
convention at Huron, next week
"The Mckinley bill has advanced
the price of tin plate one third. y Onida
Journal. Geo. Rood for the last six
or seven years hardware merchant and
timer of Blunt, says he just received
a new invoice of tln-plate last week and
it is not cent higher now, nor has
been, than before the Mckinley bill
passed Congress- Tin cups and din
ner pals, etc, are rs cheap as before.
DIG.