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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
THE WORK BEFORE AUSTIN.

Yesterday was circus day, and OF
course, every one was busy doing
nothing and seeing the show; but to-
day we are back at work. And have
we not q deal of it on hand? We have
mayor and a city council to elect;
men who will carry out the dam work
to successful completion, and who
will properly adapt city government
to Austin in her present very enlarged
Size. We have the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas and the Arkansas Pass rail-
roads to secure to properly prepare for
the enjoyment of the full fruit from
the completed dam. We have our
city to improve with better streets
and sidewalks and to thoroughly park.
In addition to AL this we have to get
ready strong business proposition
to the National Butchers Association,
such proposition as will insure Aus
tin the location of the national abat-
toir. This proposition was promised
the national committee during their
visit here on Monday last, and we
must promptly get about its perform
ance. We have plenty to keep our
hands full, but if we go to work in the
right spirit it can be well and quickly
accomplished.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
MEXICAN OUTRAGES,
Three Men Hung Near the Rio Grande
Border.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. ia letter
from Rio Grande City, on the Texas
frontier, says: Last Sunday morning,
on the Mexican side, three men were
shot by the government forces under
command of Gen. Lorenzo Garcia.
Two of them were cowboys, who have
been working near Victoria, Tex. In
cautiously they crossed the river with
out permit from the Mexican consul
on this side. The other was Juan
Bazan, an army meat contractor.
None of them have been suspected of
revolutionary sentiments.
The shots which ushered them into
another world and the cries of the
women and children who surrounded
them, were plainly audible on this
side of the Rio Grande. 1t was Gen
eral Garcia who ordered their eXecu-
ton. Many families, terror stricken,
have fled to the Texas side. Reas
Moreno Nuenzo of this town, who got
drunk, hired cali and distributed
revolutionary circulars on the streets,
has been jailed by order Of the United
States commissioners in default of
$1,000 bail. The whereabouts of the
revolutionist CARA and his little
band are unknown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
RAILWAY TROUBLES.
The Corpus Christi and Americans Fight
With Contractors.

Special to The Statesman
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, Oct. 49,
The situation in the Corpus Christi
and American railway remains I'M
changed. The men who yesterday
took forcible possession of the proper
ty still hold the fort. Griffin Bros
contractors, who have claim against
the railway company amounting to
S31 are credited, with others, for talk
ing possession of the engine and other
company property yesterday and
they were summoned into count
Tho attorneys for the plaintiffs saw
that they want the defendants to take
the matter into the courts where the
case can be fought. Public sentiment
is with the contractors and sub-c0n-
tractors who now hold possession.
The property belongs to Boston
syndicate and known as the Pan
American Construction company,
with George II. Towle and j. s.
Anthony principal owners. 1t is said
that the railroad company had decid-
ed to remove the engine and rolling
stock in few days to Victoria, to be-
gin work on a line to connect that
town with Corpus Christi. 1t remains
to be seen what the next move will be.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Death from Heart Failure

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct. 19.-G. Mar
cellus Moody was found dead in his
bed at 3 p. m. today at the residence
of his brother, Col. w. l.. Moody.
The deceased was down town in the
morning, apparently in his usual
health. He returned home about
noon and, as customary with
him, retired to his room for a short
nap before dinner. When the SER
want was dispatched to call him for
the midday meal, she found him lying
on his back with his hands folded
across his breast dead. Death is sup
posed to be due to heart failure. The
deceased was 50 years old and was
we'll known in commercial circles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Ex-Treasurer Woodruff on Trial.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Oct. 19,-The
trial of eX-State Treasurer w. f.
Woodruff, charged with embezzle-
ment, was begun in the Pulaski
circuit court today. The defense filed
demurrer to the indictment, claiming
that it was defective on account of its
failure to specify the crime committed
by the defendant, the defense holding
that no settlement between the state
and Woodruff has been made accord
ing to law and consequently he has
committed no crime. The argument
will be concluded tomorrow. About
thirty witnesses have been sum
mOned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Jailed for Murder.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
VERNON, Tex, Oct. 10.-Sheriff
Langston jailed here last night Wade
Hampton, colored, who is charged
with the murder of Mrs. Casey, near
Winsboro, in this county, week ago
today. The sheriff says the circum-
stances are strong against him. 1t is
rumored that the negro has confessed,
and it is the general opinion that the
officers have the right party. There
is considerable excitement in this
neighborhood, the scene of the murder,
and some talk of lynching is heard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Sergeant Furness in Trouble,

Special to The Statesman
RIO GRANDE CITY, Tex, Oct. 49,
George Furness, ex-sergeant of COM
pany A, regular army, stationed here
has been running a mescal dive and
giving the liquor to soldiers in ex-
change for blankets, oats, corn, etc
He was arrested last night by Capt.
Bourke and is now in Jail. About $500
worth of stuff was found secreted in
his house. The offense is punishable
by from three to ten years confine.
ment and Furness is booked,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
HE LOVES WOMEN.
He is Unable to Restrain His Fondness for
Hugging Them.

PoNGNA, Cal, Oct. 10.-This pretty
little city is greatly excited over the
work of some unknown rascal who
catches women on the street and hugs
and kisses them. Nearly every night
women walking alone or in couples in
the less frequented parts Of the city
are assaulted by the man. Women
will not go out of their dOor-yards
after dark unless accompanied by a
man or in large party. Every one
is talking about the man, who is
known as Jack the Squeezer. The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
ANOTHER I. &C. N. RECEIvERsHIP,
Judge Bryant of Paris Grants a Petition
in the Federal Court.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
PARIS, Tex, Oct. 19.-Today Judge
Bryant Of the Federal court heard the
application made by the first and
second bondholders of the In
ternational and Great Northern
railroad for receivership. The
application was represented by Chas.
w. Oden of San Antonio, NJ. Foote
OF Galveston and f.. b. Krutschnitt
of New Orleans. Judge Beach of
New York and Cockman of st.
Louis represented the interests
adverse to the receivership
that were not present, telegraphing
for postponement. Jno. M. Duncan
represented the Campbell state re-
Ownership. After hearing the argu-
ment, Judge Bryant decided to grant
the application, limited however, by
proviso that it should not become
operative until the state receivership
had been decided and the property
had been taken from the custody of
the state court.
A provision was also made that the
absent interests be allowed thirty
days i'll which to appear and contest
the order. The receivers are not
named yet, but r.. S. Hayes and Ira
III. Evans are suggested, but they
may not get it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
THE ONLY WAY.

The STATESMAN pointed out some
days ago that the only way Austin
could hope to regain the cotton she
was losing to neighboring small
towns, where the price that ruled
was the price set by trading mer-
chants, was for her to establish at
once great credit stores here and have
them do the same kind of business as
that now attracting farmers away
from Austin. 1t is not natural to sup
pose that cotton buyers any more
than other men will give more in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
An Austin Man Suicides,
Special to The Statesman.

Special TO The Statesman.
Ell PAso, Tex, Oct. ID. b. Pace
committed suicide this morning by
shooting himself in the head. At the
inquest II. b. Barnhart testified that
he knew the deceased at Austin, Tex,
where he had been a deputy sheriff.
He had some trouble at Abilene
where he had killed man about five
years ago, but was acquitted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22

more tn ten years ago, and all
he property was given to his brother
Dennis, amounting to several thons
md dollars in real estate in sever.,
states. Just before dying Ford wished
70 make another will and give one.
third of the estate to sister. Reforo
he instrument could be drawn m he
was dead. Dennis Ford, having The
proper respect for his brothers.. wisbas
allowed the sister her share.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Serious ARRAY Over Cards.
Special to The Statesman

TRENTON, Oct. 19.-Charles Banks
a young man from Monkstown. this
county, who has been picking cotton
in this vicinity, was shot and almost
beaten to death here yesterday by an
unknown person. The ball entered
the lower part of the chin and came
out of his neck. The right side of his
face and head was beaten into pulp.
Banks and an unknown man went
into the brush a short distance from
town to gamble, when a dispute
arose with the above result. His re-
covery is very doubtful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Unable to Identify Him.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN SABA, Tex, Oct. 19.-Sheriff
Hudson brought in today one Jack
Perkins from Hillsboro, who was want
ed here to answer to a charge of muir
der, committed in this county about fit
teen years ago. The old sheriff, Mr..
w. II. DOran who was in office at
that time cannot identify him, but
says he resembles the man who COM
mitted the crime.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Eloped at Holland,
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
HOLLAND, Tex, Oct. lg:-A young
married man, having a wife and one
child, eloped last night with
young woman, aged about twenty.
He took the old mans buggy and has
gone to parts unknown. The IA
Their of the unfortunate girl, is a
respectable, well-to-do German far
mer, and is greatly troubled about the
waywardness of his daughter. He
is using every means this morning to
have them captured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific
Elect their Old Directors.

Elect their Old Directors.
CINCINNATI, Oct, 18.-The annual
meeting of the Cincinnati, New Or
leans and Texas Pacifcrailway stock
holders was held today. The annual
report was presented and number of
questions were asked by the stock
holders with reference to the causes
that led to the declaration of a two
per cent semi-annual dividend, in
stead of larger dividend, President
FELTON, explained, but it was not quite
clear, and committee was appointed
to suggest clearer method of stating
the accounts. In answer to q ques-
ton, President FELTON, said the failure
to extend the lease was due to
the eXhorbitant rental provided for
in the enabling act of the
fusal Of the City of Cincinnati
to provide the necessary betterments
for the road or to enable this COM
pany to do so. The election for di-
rectOrs was without opposition. The
old board was reelected with the eX-
ceptiOn of Mr.. M. e. Ingalls,, who de-
clined, and Mr.. John II. Inman, presi-
dent Of the Richmond Terminal, was
elected in his place. The board con-
sists of w. p. Anderson, Calvin S.
Brice, S. NJ. FELTON,, Alex. Mcdonald,
G. G. Harvey, Samuel Thomas, y. n. |
Gaffin, w. A. Goodman and j. H.
Inman
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
SOON TO STRETCH HEMP.
A Murderer Confesses and duplicates the
Victims Husband and Daughter.

LEAVENwORTH, Kan, Oct. IT,
Chas. A. Benson, convicted of the
murder Of Mrs. Mettman, whose mu-
tilated dead body was found in a
sack in the river at the government
reservation near here, will be exc cut
ed November 4. Yesterday he was
taken to the murderer's cell and will
there remain until the day of his exc
cution. In his old cell was letter in
his handwriting, addressed to the
editor of the German Post, in which
the writer states his innocence and
accuses John Mettman, the victims
husband and Mary Rantzch, the vic
TINS daughter, Of having committed
the crime. He says the murder was
committed in Mettman's house and
that he witnessed it from the outside
through the window. Mary Rantzch
gave him money to go away with so
that he would not turn up as a wit
ness against herself and father. 1t is
generally believed that this alleged
confession contains no truth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Killed by an Engine.
Special to The Statesman.

DpVVIdI 70 TIC Statesman.
VANALsTYNE, Tex, Oct. ia
man was run over and killed by the
south bound freight train about one
mile south of Denison tonight. AS
there has been no inquest il is not
known who he was. The engineer
says he did not see him until the en-
CINE was in about ten feet of him. If
is supposed that he was drunk.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Axtel Will Race Next Season

CHICAGO, Ill, Oct. 19.-The owners
of the great trotting stallion, Axtell,
have decided to prepare him for racing
next season in the expectation that he
will be able to lower all records. Budd
Doble will have charge of him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22

There is no excuse for the preva.
Ience or spread of typhoid fever. The
Pasteur Filter will take the germs
which create it from the water, and it
is from the water only that the disease
takes its rise. /. Stein q Co. are the
sole agents for these filters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Will Probated After Ten Years.

Special to The Statesman.
SHERMAN, Oct. 19.-The will of Jack
Flood was probated in the courts here
today. Deceased died in New Mexico
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22
Residence Burned at Hillsboro.

Special to The Statesman.
HILLsBoRo, Tex, Oct. 19.-The
residence of Hardin Thomas and Will
Roy burned today. Loss $500; in
surance $500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-10-22

Come and get some literature on bad
water. We have testimonials from
the most eminent scientific men of
this country and Europe. I. Stein
q Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-03

faaIirrs Of the guests wers not quite kindly
toward Mr.. Hammers hidden battery and
uhonograph aud his -yo unseen and IN
seemly allies. Howeyer, the flavor OF the
oysters and the refining lights lifted the
gloom from their SulS; and the feast went
on. Then the ssond course was brought
in and "Poor richard" as the presiding
IN NAN anu 90 tSe pard, put forth one or two Of
Rs famous aages-'A tat kitchen makes
lean will !" If you would know the value Of
monsv tr to borrow some.n There was
no ;nteuption of the enjoyment
from as; aud the dinner went
cbaar;l.on. In the midst of it there burst
| forth Ie sound OF a delicate voice-that Of
MneAdini OF the Grand Opera in Paris !;
70 Itch was soon added the tones Of q rico
bso. They were rendering the MAR
sIaise." Then followed the sound of boom
cannon-the thrilling notes OF a bugle
lolo, with echoes from the walls Of lofty
buildings-a mans voice making an adj
dress-the plaudits of a crowd, crying
"Nive la Franoew "Vive la Republiqueln
IL was a reproduction of the last moments
or the Paris exposition.
Between the courses once again the lights
went out; and lol the table was furnished
with miniature menagerie-the creatures
OF which had blazing eyes, and mouths that
spat forth flames; and each one of them did
SOAuS SUI ~ lsAi = tulHkS UT ObueT. 4uTs Eut-
son, from miles and miles away, made,
through the medium of photographic cyl
Under, some pleasing remarks; and a young
lady In Eeighboring block, by similar
means, treated the company to fine passage
on the piano; and still another-the robust
voice Of De Wolfe Hopper-filled the banquet
hall with the well-known song, "You can
always explain it away
The rich flowers over the table, which had
pertumed the air for hours, suddenly drop
ped before the guests. Examination showed
a bit Of steel attached to each stem. An
electrical circuit had held them in position,
and whea it was broken, the blossoms fell.
Ben Franklin alone was becoming weary:
and when the clock chimed IL, the guests
were arrested by his remarking in rather
strident tones, early to bed aud early to
rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and
wise.n The club adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-03
COLORED CaURCaMEN.
a 25th Anniversary Celebration
Charleston.

A 25th Anniversary Celebration at
Charleston.
CHARLESTON, S. c., April 2.-The cele-
bration of the 25th anniversary of the estab.
lishment of the Methodist Episcopal church
(colored) in South Carolina opened to-day
at the old Bethel in this city. Delegates
were present from nearly every county iu
the state. Rev. j. Z. Wilson presided, and
addresses were delivered as follows: On
Reorganization of the South Carolina Con-
ference, 1866" Rev. A. Wilson; Develop
ment of the Conference" by Rev. E. NJ.
Pinckney; ''BethePs Contributions" Rev.
|. B. Middleton; Demand of the Times on
the Ministry" by Rev. 1. B. Smith. The
conference is attached to the Northern
Methodist Episcopal church and has in the
state over 1000 members.all colored. 1t has
nothing to do with the African Methodist
Episcopal church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-03
aIGO's ELECTION.
The AntParnellites core a Big
Victory.

u
Victory.
SLIGO, 4pril 2.-The election in the North
division Sligo to fill the vacancy In the
House Of Commons caused by the death Of
Peter MDonald took place to-day.
There us an exciting scene at
the cout house, where the poll
ing took place, during the morning. Mr..
Booth, poprietor of local newspaper,
warmly disputed Mr.. Parnellis right to
enter the,ourt house, oh the ground that
Mr.. PANEL, not being bound to secrecy,
had no light to enter there. Mr.. PARCEL
became cry much excited and indignant
at Mr.. Both's objection, and finally was
allowed remain. The election was quiet
and ordrly.
AN1-PARNELLITEs ON THE MARCH.
Three contingents Of anti Parnellites,
each alout 800 strong, coming from out
lying prishes and accompanied in some in
stancesby the local priests, arrived here at
midday. The polling booths at that hour
were blocked and the anti-Parnellites
scored heavily. There has been heavy
impjrtant place in the division, and
thSresult Is that the anti-Prrnellites are
jybilant, while the Parnellites are despond-
dent. Michael Davitt, after tour Of the
polling booths said that he was confident
that the anti-Parnellite candidate would
receive majority of 1000 votes. 1t is not
expected that the final result will be known
until tomorrow afternoon. None of the
ballot-boxeS will be opened tonight.
CORK AGAINST PARNELL.
Cork, April 2-The elections for poor
law guardians in northwest Cork occurred
to-day and resulted in majorities for the
McCarthyite candidates of two to one. This
ward was supposed to be Parnellite strong
hold. The result of the election will prob
ably decide Mr. Parnell not to risk his seat
in parliament by resigning and appealing to
his constituents.
TO START A PAPER.
BELFAST, April AIT a meeting of the
McCarthyites to-day it was decided to form
a company TO start new McCarthyite
organ.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-03
TIE hh4oULU HUME
The resolutions are as follows:
GEN. JOaNsToN's WILL.

BIS Estate Valued at $4,000 and
Divided Among His Relatives.
WASHINGTON, April 2-The will of the
late Gen. Joseph E. Johnston was filed to-
day and the court directed that letters of
administration be issued to James A.
McLane of Baltimore, executor. The
value of the estate is estimated
at $4,000. The will was made
March 4, 1887. and there are
two codicils. He recies Gen. Johuston's
desire to be that the property he derived
through his wife should be disposed Of
among certain members of her family. he
making provision for, his own blood rel
atlves out OF property he held in his own
right betorebis wite's death.
HIS HOUSE TO BE SOLD.
He directs that his house and furniture
and certain railroad bonds be sold and that
out OF 1t $1,000 be paid TO Mrs Elizabeth
MoLane, interest on Sc, 900 to Mrs Rebecca
Hamilton and the balance to his niece. Kate
~. McLane. To James A. McLane he
leaves $4,000 and to Mrs. Mary Hobbins
$1,000 The income from certain
stocks and bonds he held in his
own right is to be paid to his sister.
Jane Nj. Michael, and to her children
on her death. John j. Johnston, his nephew.
Is bequeathed $1,000 and ten Georgia Z per
cent bonds, and Eliza NJ. Hughes. his niece.
receives nine st. Paul Railroad CompauyIs
ponds and three bonds of g Florida railroad
company. The residence is left to Jane W.
~ lcGa& John j. Johnston and Eliza M.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-03
AssAN's BLOODY wO,
me Residency Defended to n Las
by the Ghoorkas.

ms Hesidency Defended to n Last
oy the Ghoorkas.
CALCUTTA, April Alt is not kp,n how
the atfray commenced, but il \ hean
learned that Commissioner Quinn was
treacherouslY seized while treating ith the
natives The natives then sh.lle1 10 resi-
deney. The Ghoorkas defended IN ,1ooa
as long as their ammunition asted FTban
they fought their way out aud scansd
across the hills. They met Col CrTTlsv
VINO escorted them to Laknpur. i ds,
sachinent Of troops stationed aiLansti obal
were cut up. . ''O-0'
STORY on THE fight.
=, A dispatch from Mr.. Guerdon. ona =,
thoss who escaped from Marinnr go,
rs British force advanced on March D
IN order to arrest Chief JubraI who baf
ueposed the Rsjah of Manipur. The Mani
puIs resented and gener
eagagement ensued. We ran 81
Oh ammunition and retreated to ne
t.esiuency az Manipur. The Mauipuriet at
commissioner Quinton, political agent
Grlmwood and Col. Skene. wboFas in
command Of the detachment of Toorkas,
nhulng that our ammunition washnoSt ali
gone, notified the enemy that weFere dis
posed to arrange terms for a 'ssation of
hostilities.
TREACHERoVsLY SIZED.
ITO this the enemy seem, to agree, and |
the chief com.lssioner, polit- |
zeal agent and Col Skene accompanied by |
Messrs. Cossens and simon, went out 10
meet Chief Jubrab but % chief commits
sloner and those W. were with him |
were treacherousfy 1jelzed and held |
as prisoners. The lanipuris resumed |
their attack upon4 Jhe residency at 2 |
o'clock on the afterpn of March p. We |
were obliged to retpt, finding it imDossi- |
BILE to defend the yasury and residency, |
owing to the wautf ammunition. After !
commencing our rreat, we fought our way |
across the hills Atl we met Col. Crow
ey'S detachment
THE TtAsURY LOOTED.
1t is reported lat the treasury of Mani |
pur has been loted. Mr.. GCerdon saws |
nothing aboutow many of the British |
force were kid or how many escaped. |
rhe guard ipcharge of the residency at |
Manipur is gaerally composed Of 100 men. |
This force, Nth the escort, it is surmised, |
nay have bmbered $50 men, who were |
within the easury Enclosure at the time of |
,he attack A dispatch has been received |
here, sayiG that Lieut.. Chatterton is safe. |
TIE DEATH LIST CUT DOWN.
LONDON, April 2.-The vioeroy OF India |
,elegraphs tat as far as is known in regard |
% the Maipur massacre l officer and Is
Sepoys wer killed, 20 were wounded and
O2 were msing.