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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
THE ENCAMPMEVT,
The Work of Improving the Grounds Should
Regin Early.

~A An VA N'NPA'F4HS lue UrOunQS Sn0ulu
Begin Early.
Time flies and the endless process
sion Of weeks and months roll by.
The time for the next great military
encampment is approaching, and it
behooves the committee having the
encampment grounds in charge to get
to work improving them.
The grounds must be fenced, build
ings and sheds erected and other nee
essary work done before next May,
the month set for gathering the mill
tary boys into annual encampment.
Much of the ground has to be level
led off, and there is deal of grubbing
to do, all Of which will consume much
time.
In view of all this, subscribers to
the fund should pay up promptly so
as to enable the committee of arrange
ments to get to work. With a most
favorable winter the necessary inn
provement can hardly be made before
May, and therefore the importance of
beginning the work as early as posi-
hln
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
CONVENTIONS IN DALLAS.
Young Mems Christian Association and the
Eastern Star in Session

Young Mems Christian Association and the.
Eastern Star in Session
Special to The Statesman.
DALLAS, Tex, Oct. 22.-At the state
executive committee meeting OF the
Young Mems Christian Association.
the reports of the officers and CONF
mittees showed fair outlook for the
work. Most of the reports from the
association showed an increased in-
terest in the work. Ii was decided
that the next convention should DO
held at Corsicana in April next.
The order Of the Eastern Star IN
Texas has just had its annual meet
ing here. Chapters from the several
cities of the state were we'll repre-
sented. This is the first of this kind
in the state. A resolution provided
TO the organization, grand chapter
and committees were appointed on
constitution and bylaws, disponsa-
tions, printing and grand chapter
jewels. The election of officers re-
sultedsas follows:
Rev. j. E. Edwards OF Galveston,
G. w. o.; Mrs. e. S. Stames of San
Antonio, G. M. M. secretary; Mrs.
Julia Bunny of Dallas, G. w. a. M:
Mr.. j. G. Scott of Dallas, G. w. A. P.;
Mrs. Eliza Anderson of Galveston. G.
W.; Mrs. Isabel Johnson of Austin,
G. w. A.; Miss A. M. Rowe of CAL
weston, G. w. secretary; Mrs, i. Mad
ison of Austin, G. w. treasurer; Mr..
E. Hines of Fort Worth, 6 w, G. w.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
kp agstin Cotton Comnarison.

JuroGud numbers Austin received
in 1858. 900 bales of cotton, in 1890
q 500 ua'es. A prominent and we'll
posted cotton buyer yesterday inform
ed THE STATESMAN that the receipts
to date this year were slightly over
1900 and that he hoped for between
1900 anc 10000, before the season
was over Now two queries are up
pelmost, Will his hopes be realized,
will we reach $4,000 bales? and sec
ondly ifuot, Wilt he falling Of Off $500
bale. be lie to short crop or to the
cotton being taken to neighboring
small towns? Very important mat
tens, while Austin's cotton market is
growing OOrer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
THOSE LOTTERY INDICTMENTS.
President Conrad Thinks it Simply Case Of
Judicial Persecution.

New ORLEANS, Oct. 24.-An Asso-
ciated Press dispatch from Sioux
Falls, South Dakota, was published
here this morning stating that the
United States grand jury had return
ed indictments against the Louisiana
lottery company for violation Of the
anti-lOttery mail law. Presidnet Paul
Conrad, of the Lottery company, was
today interviewed in regard to the
matter. He states that the Sioux
Falls case is exactly like the El Paso
case; that there has been no violation
Of the law by the Lottery company,
and that they will prove this when
the cases come to trial.
He says the whole trouble grew out
of mailing pamphlet containing the
decision of the supreme court Of this
state in the mandamus case against
the secretary of the state compelling
that official TO promulgate the pro-
posed revenue amendments to the
constitution. President Conrad states
that efforts were made by the postal
authorities o sustain the indictment
in half dozen states on the same
ground, but that they were unsuccess-
full, except at lei Paso and Sioux Falls.
We think that the facts show that
the action of the authorities in this
case is simply persecution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Waylaid and Killed.

Special to The Statesman.
WEATHERFORD, Tex, Oct. "a
Near Hiner, fifteen miles southwest of
this city last night George w. Steel
man was waylaid and assassinated
while going home from his fathers
house, distance of a quarter of q
mile. He was shot five times, three
times in the neck and twice in the
body. Sheriff Sisk this evening arriv'
ed in the city with Robt. j. Stevens
and the wife of the deceased, the form
er charged with the murder of Steel
man and the latter as an accomplice.
Strong circumstancial evidence led to
their arrest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
THE GREAT RESERVOIR
Whence the Limpid Waters Will Flow
Through the City.

The board of public works, some two
weeks ago, adopted a resolution re-
questing Mr.. Frizell to furnish a plan
for the distribution Of water through
out the city, and at the same time des-
ignate site for the reservoir.
For some days Mr.. Frizell has been
busy surveying and examining the
elevations adjacent to the dam, and
his report will probably be ready for
the board at the next meeting.
The reservoir will be blessing to
the population, as it will assure clear,
pure water at all times.
Work on the great dam is progress
ing well, and by this time next year
it and the reservoir will be completed
and the story Of Austin's energy and
enterprise and progress will have been
carved in the everlasting hills, and
her triumph recorded in letters Of
granite in her great dam.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Kansas Farmers Alliance.

SALIVA, Kan, Oct. 24.-The Farm
ers Alliance state convention this
morning completed the election of Of
ficers by electing H. Bowman OF Bar
ton insurance commissioner, to have
charge of all business under the CO.
operative system. A judiciary COM
mittee was also elected. After pass
ing the customary resolutions the
convention adjourned sine die at noon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
EInrld,s Fair Menting.

Nr. g. 4. Drake, the commissioner
3og .ag Twenty,fodrth senatorial dis
rtcL Tor he Texas Worlds Fair Elk
bf1ir association, has appointed the
touowug gentlemen as the commit
he. for Travis county:
J. NJ. Boroughs, Frank Hamilton,
d. WA. Tobin, J. i. Peeler, A. >
Roberts, DR.. Morse, r. J. Bracken-
ridge. 4 p. Woodbridge, George Pen
dexter peyton Brown, r. H. Ward
Walter Tips, Frank Morris, G. e
Anderson and DR.. r. NJ. Swearingen
A. Inc general stockholders meet
IN VIII take place at Dallas Octobe
&c. Inc sarnestly urges all of the com
mite, TO meet at the Board OF TRADE
hal this afternoon at 5 O'Clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
AMERICAN CITIZENS,
50 TWO OF THE MURDERED GARZA-
TIES PROVE TO BE.
They Were Both Voters, and Their Foul
Killing Now Becomes IA International
Matter for the Department. at
Washington.


Special to The Statesman,
RIO GRANDE CITY, Tex, Oct. "a
Two of the men who were shot at mid
night on Oct. 10, at the Guaidado De
Arriba ranch, so summarily by order
of Gen. Garcia because of their al
legged revolutionary proclivities, are
now known to have been Juan Bazan
and Jose Angel Vera. 1t is also set
tied that they were American citi-
zens and voters in this county
1t is admitted that Vera
was not angelic by nature,
though by name, but he died under Z
fusilade as a revolutionary suspect.
Bazan was brother of q lieutenant
in the Mexican army who was on duty
at the time of his execution between
Camargo and Matamoras.
On last Thursday Lieut.. Bazan left
San Miguel, the terminus of the
Matamoras railroad for CamargO,
commandinga detachment Of soldiers.
The latter reported at Camargo with
out the lieutendant who crossed to
this side q few miles below here, de-
claring he would no longer remain in
service whose general had so foully
murdered his brother. John B..
Richardson, American consul at
Matamoras, Mexico, has announced
that he will make thorough investi-
cation Of the killing, and if the men
were American citizens he will take
further legal steps.
Three men have been Jailed at
Micos, Mexico, during the past few
days. OF those arrested Louis VA
guirre is the only one who has escap-
ed speedy execution. The citizens ON
the other side of the border are terror
lied by the recent action of Gen.
Garcia.
The whereabouts of CatarinO Cara
and his alleged army are not known
here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29

4 young couple left Lockhart late
Thursday afternoon for Austin, their
intention oeing to get married. Soon
after hey left their flight was dis
covered aud Lockhart officers tele-
graplol .leriff White to arrest them,
and Yesto day morning he did so just
as the Young gentleman was getting
ready 10 art to the county clerks
office To- obtain license. The young
MAJ lives in Rockdale and the young
lady faw miles this side. She is
about fifteen years old and wasattend-
ing school at Lockhart. Both are of
highly espectable parents. The
young lady will be sent home this
morning The young man probably
started iur Rockdale last night in his
buggy sadder but wiser man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
STATE CONVENTION
Or s,3cs Raisers and Feeders at Austin
Next Month

Uf sl3cs Raisers and Feeders az austin
Next Month.
The meeting of the committee on
erreno ,ments to take steps for the
nroner reception and entertainment OF
his above mentioned association was
vol tended at the American Ma
tio,.l hank at 4;3O o'clock yesterday
ofrarnoon, Major George w. Little
rall vas in the chair.
fer some discussion of the occa'
-,,, ~ this convention by the secre'
ts,,- Of the Travis county association
NJ. Charlie Caldwell, and other cattle
,, and butchers, the meeting re
en- ed to appoint three committees as
lmance-Messrs. Charlie Caldwell
cag, re- re- pierce, A. J. zilker and d. T.
See, ltz. 1 poo,or and
7r AZ, r." Fl P. Hilliard. Dave Harrell
~ ~ q Miller and R. J. Breckenridge
~ w. y, IRAN end Entertainment MAJOR
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
AFTER THE MoNOP0LIsTS.
Third Party and Subtreasury Men in Coun-
Gil at Fort Worth.

Gil at Fort Worth.
Special to The Statesman.
Fort WORTH, Tex, Oct. 24.-The
Texas third party and suhtreasury
bodies held secret meeting here yes
terday. There were about twenty
men in attendance. This gathering
was presided over by Stump Ashby
and DR.. G. b. Harris held down the
seCretary's table. This secret meeting
lasted six hours. The body styles
itself the executive committee of the
United Order of Anti MonopOlists. it
has no connection with the subtreas-
ury scheme, no connection with the
Alliance and no connection with
the old third party, but it
is a brand, spanking new
organization in the interests of labor
against the monopolistic powers ofthe
country. The meeting was for the
purpose of exchanging information
about the respective districts and to
determine on the course to be pursued
in next years campaign. Stump
Ashby was elected chief and DR.. Har-
ris secretary. In addition to the cleo
ton of officers, the meeting elected
delegates to attend a national meeting
of the order to be held at Carthage on
the 18th of next month.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Shot at a Negro Dance.
special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
HOLLAND, Tex, Oct. 24.-Last night
at a negro dance, five miles east OF
here, a serious shooting affray oc-
Cured, which will probably result in
the death of Joe Stone, young white
man about 81 years old. Several ne
groes were implicated in the shooting
A negro boy was also shot in the af-
fray, but not fatally. All the shoot.
ing was done by the negroes. Three
negroes have been arrested, charged
with the shooting, and jailed. Con
siderable excitement prevails, as
more of the difficulty is expected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Bound Over to the Grand Jury.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN SABA, Tex, Oct. PA three
days examining trial in the Justices
court closed this evening. Jas. Quinn,
the defendant, charged with SANDER,
was bound over to await the action of
the grand jury. The town has been
full of witnesses during the trial and
a most thorough and rigid examina-
ton made. The county attorney
sifted the evidence in the case to the
bottom.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
TYPEsETTING MACHINES.
The Second Week Of the Contest Closed
in Chicago

The Second Week Of the Contest Closed
in Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct. 24.-The second
week of the type setting machine con.
test, under the auspices Of American
Newspaper publishers, closed tonight.
During the past six days the machines
have been operated for public exhibit
ton, and several hundred newspaper
men from all parts of the country
have visited Chicago to look into the
merits of the four machines in the
contest, the Mergenthaler linotype,
the Rogers TypOgraph, the MCMILLAN
Type Setting machine and the st.
John Typobar. Orders for each of the
machines have been received during
the week by the manufacturers. The
report of the committee which con-
Quoted the contest during the first
week will not be ready until some
in November, when it will be sent out
from the New York office of the
American Newspaper Publishers as
ISOLATION,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29

sent enisssries to Austria to engage
compositors to I'll vacancies in the
event of a strike The Austrian
printers communicated this move
upon the part of TIE German employ
ers to the unions and the Berlin
Union immediately took action to pre-
vent their scheme from being carried
out. An arrangement was agreed
upon by the German and Austrian
printers by which tie latter
made simultaneous demand
upon their employers and gave
similar notice of strike. In conse-
quence OF this counter move the ac-
tlon of employers threatens to col
lapse. If the compromise idea fails OF
success the extraordinary Spectacle
viii be presented of the whole Dfint-
ing trade of Germany and Austria on
strike.
SURPRISING PURLC DEB tUCIrrRy.
The emperor recently ssul to the
minister of justice communication
regarding the growth of public de-
bauchery in Berlin and pointing out
the necessity of measures being Ca ken
to suppress it. This communication
induced excited activity on the part
OF the police, and numeJ Gus arrests
have been made of loose women and
thelr male companions. Houses Of
doubtful repute are subjected to close
supervision, and public morality has
been greatly promoted. at con-
terence OF the Social Purity society OF
Dresden resolutions of protest were
adopted against the governments
federation of impurity. The meeting
also approved the emperor's proiect
for the suppression of drunkenness, a
bill to which end will be
among the first matters considered by
the reichstag at its coming session.
The demands of several speakers that
drink shops should be closed onSunday
were heartily applauded, but the pro-
posal that the theaters be also closed
on that day was less appreciated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Gin Burned at Giddings,

Special to The Statesman
GIDDINGs, Tex, Oct. 24.-Yesterday
evening about 4 o'clock Mr.. Ernest
Matthias gin was burned, 1t is sup
posed to have crught from match in
the gin stand. Everything with
about eighty or ninety bales of cotton
that had been left there by farmers
waiting for better prices was consum-
ed. No insurance. Mr.. Matthiz had
bought the gin last summer, paying
$4,000 for it.
1t is very dry here. Stock water
has all dried up, and people have to
buy water for their cows.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29

madam government is assisting the
Cinnamon into the country i'm order
to get the $50 per head they are COM
PEELED to pay. The government, be-
lieve, is also expecting some exclusion
legislation next winter, and so desires
to get in all the Cinnamon they pos
sibly can. If this big rush is not soon
stopped there viii be untold suffering
among the new arrivals, Us there are
twice many tuNanr0Uver NJ present
as can find employment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
GREAT RUSH OF CKINAMEE.
Thousands Of Them Eentering Vancouver
Land and There Starving.

Land and There starving,
CHICAGO, Oct. 24.-Treasury agent
Scanlon today says he has received
advices from his inspectors that are
now watching the Canadian border to
the effect that there are 10000 Celes-
tials in Vancouver and along the line
of the Canadian Pacific railroad who
are suffering for want of food. China
men in unprecedented numbers are
being landed at Vancouver, said Mr..
Scanlon, and they are unable to OBJ
tain employment or food.
The vast number of arrivals, / be-
lieve, is the result Of the notice spread
among the Chinese by an influential
Chinaman that returned home, that
it is very easy to get into the United
States. ! believe. also, that the Ca
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Captured the Prizes,

a.r' Gorge Hefiybower has re-
TUNED nom the Dallas fair, where he
had q lot of his superb Plymouth
Rock chickens on exhibition. AS
usual he carried off all the first prizes.
Mr. II l.. Moi1itt of Austin sent
some Of bis fine Langshan chickns to
Dallas 1ud captured the first prizes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Damages for Being Blacklisted.

Special TO The St0tcsmNn'
WACO, Tex, Oct. 23.-At O'Clock
tonight the jury in the case of Som
merville VS.. Nettles returned YER
diet of one dollar actual damages and
five hundred and ninety-nine dollars
exemplary damages for the plaintiff.
The plaintiff was suing for $4,000,
because of being published in the
blacklist of the United States and
Canada Dealers Protective associa-
tiOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
She Cut Her Throat.

Special to The Statesman.
LIBERTY HILL, Tex, Oct. "a
News has just reached here Of the
suicide of lady, Mrs. John Snow,
who lived seven miles northeast OF
this place. She killed herself today
by cutting her throat.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Tnnr Prisoners ESCAPE.

Special to The Statesman.
CALVERT, Tex, Oct. pa deputy
sheriff today went into the Jail to feed
the prisoners and left the door open.
Four made their escape and are still
at large.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Gin Burned at Ector.
special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman
BoNHAM, Tex, Oct. 24.-The gin at
Ector, the first station west of here,
burned last night, together with 100
bales of cotton. Loss about $4,000 I;
no insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
IMPORTED CONTRACT LABoRERs.
Considerable Excitement Among the Tin
Workers Of St. Louis

Workers Of St. Louis,
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 24.-Nothing was
done today by the United States dis
trict attorney in reference to the
complaints filed by knights Of Labor
and the Ivory Lodge of the Amalga-
mated Association of Steel and Iron
workers, against the st. Louis Stamp
ing company, charging the latter
with importing skilled labor in viola
ton Of the contract labor law. 1t was
stated this evening that the men who
came here from Wales to take the
place of the strikers were not
imported under contract, but
that they came only with a
verbal understanding beween them
and the agent of the Stamping
company, but upon their arrival at
New York they singed a contract with
Gen. Osborne, the New York labor
agency man, who was acting for the
Niedringhaus Brothers can be held
liable under these conditions remains
to be seen.
Representative of the Amalga-
mated Association say, however, that
they have positive proof that the men
were imported under contract, and
that they intend to push the case to
the bitter end. In the meantime
fifteen skilled Welsh tin dippers have
left the employ of the Stamping
company and joined the ranks of the
strikers, saying that they had not
been informed that they were to take
the places of strikers, and furthermore
that they would not scab under any
circumstances.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
SOME IMPROVEMENTS.
TIE Miller Buildings to be Elegantly Fit
ted Up.

TIE Miller Buildings to be Elegantly Fit
ted Up.
Some days ago the estate of the late
John r. Miller was partitioned to the
heirs Of this elegant and most valua-
bic property. Mr.. Monroe Miller and
his two sisters get as part Of thei1
share 5he two buildings and lots on
the corner of the Avenue and Seventh
streca recently badly damaged by
fire. they have determined to put
them in thorough repair and already
fhe work of removing the rear walls
has norun. The buildings Will nave
many Improvements a 1dteJ ana thav WIFI ni1I
woE On them IS e oUp' most desirable
T1sina., houses in the city, and will
adj much to the beauty Of the
,....rHa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
A. Alabama TIarriaga

Mr. WIN. Virgins, chief clerk in
me ,omptoller's office, was married
Wednesday night at Prattville, Ala
hama to Miss Abbie, daughter of Rev.
aud Mis-, S. c. Alexander of that
place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29

"A bridge on Sabine street near
"ellmer's store is reported in bad
condition and needs the immediate
ana undivided attention of Captain
treary,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Big Iniun in Trouble,

Reuhan Rice alias cred Bird" is in
the tolls on the charge of stealing
watch lie is a Kickapoo Indian and
u5 kic.e when arrested and poohed
whom iai.ed, and altogether is very
much Giagusted "injun.n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
Trains Of Granite.

Last night two big trains loaded
with granite went out to the dam and
anoUhel his morning. Mr.. Corrigan
IS making hings move along out there
Lusl now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
An Attractive


An Attractive
Combined POCKET ALMANAC
and MEMORANDUM BOOK
advertising BROWN'S IRON BTTIE1sN
the best Tonic, given away at Drug and
general stores. Apply atonee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorfa.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castorin-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-29
LOCAL NEWS.
&osidenoo Raiaed.

Sneab ewes entered the residence
OF MI. { ',beil on East First street
circus d lad stole watch and other
articles.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1891-02-13
Hypnotized the Baby.

A special to the San francisco Er.
dm,ner says: Monday evening last
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stearns proposed
to go to the theater, intending to leave
their only child, Lucy, in the care OF
the nurse.
While Mr.. Stearns was dressing the
child began to cry. Mr.. Stearns took
the baby to paciiy her, but she would
not be quiet.
go Mr.. Stearns stroked her forehead
and, shaking his finger, said, in sharp
tones, "Go to sleep" Immediately
the youngster dropped off in slumber,
and the parents went to the theater.
When they returned the baby was
still asleep. She remained asleep till
Wednesday, when the parents became
thoroughly alarmed and sent for the
doctor.
The latter, remarking the bright
black eyes of Mr.. Stearns, and learning
how the baby fell asleep, commanded
him to again stroke the baby's lore
head and command it to awake. He
did so, and the little one Immediately
opened its eyes and began to yell, to
the relief of the parents.
The doctor said two similar cases
had happened in New York where a
baby had been hypnotized in the same
manner.