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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
DEFENDED HER HONOR.
KILLS HER AssAILANT WITH A CHARGE
0F BUCKsH0T.
Bold Attempt at Outrage BY Wilbasgei
County Farmer Which Results in His
Death at the Hands Of His
Intended Victim.
Special 10 The Statesman.

Special 10 The statesman.
VERNON, Tex, July 5.-Mrs. HI. l..
Farmer, wife of H. l.. Farmer, living
in Farmersville about miles west of
Vernon, about o'clock this morning,
shot and killed Wesley Cleaver.
Cleaver came to the house of Mr.. Far.
mer with his child and asked Mrs.
Farmer to let her children go plum
ming with his (Cleaver's) children,
which Mrs. Farmer did. Cleaver
said he was going to Chillicothe and
then to Vernon. In about quarter
OF an hour Cleaver returned and there
was no one at home but Mrs. Farmer
and her little babe, Mr.. Farmer
having gone to Wheatland early
in the morning. Cleaver asked
Mrs. Farmer to leave old man Farmer
and go with him. She told him she
would do no such thing. He then
said Farmer was old and would not
live long and asked her if she would
go with him when she became q
widow. She told him no. He then
threw paper at her foot and told her
it was check for eighty dollars. She
told him she would have nothing to
do with itand kicked it towards him.
He then told her that she had
to do one of two things either
to leave old man Farmer
and go with him or go to bed with
him then and there. He shut the
north door, and while he was doing
this she stepped into the east room,
and when he was shutting the south
door she again told him to go away or
she would hurt him. He continued
closing the door. She picked up a
double barreled shotgun and shot
him. The gun was loaded with
buckshot. The charge took ef-
feet in his left breast in front
and above the armpit, ranged up
wards, some of the shot passing
through the body and coming out at
the point of the right shoulder. He
ran about twenty-four feet and fell
dead. His clothes were set on fire
where the charge entered the body.
Cleaver was married man and leaves
wife and two children. The neigbor-
hood gathered at the scene of the
tragedy, and while they deplored the
killing, all were in sympathy with
Mrs. Farmer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
Giddings Grist

Special to The Statesman
GIDDINGs, July 5.-Cards are out
announcing the marriage of Mr.. J. w.
Northrup to Miss Lulu X. Flack, on
July u. at the Presbyterian church.
The booming of cannon announced
the opening of the glorious fourth
and Giddings is in holiday dress.
Mr.. Emil Schelnick had his hand
caught in the machinery at Copler's
gin on Saturday last. He had very
narrow escape. His hand is badly
mashed.
The brass band from Corsicana was
here yesterday furnishing music for
the Schuetzen VERNE.
There was big ball at Casino hall
last night. Giddings is celebrating
the Fourth in grand style.
Mr.. Il. Heck is up again after an ill
ness of nearly two months.
Mr.. Thomas Cox was badly hurt
while playing baseball. He received
lick on the head that knocked him
senseless for half an hour. He is rest
ing very we'll this morning.
The hands from the rock quarry
south of town were all represented on
our streets celebrating the Fourth in
true Irish style.
At the close of the base ball game
the score stood Smithville 30, Gid
dings 81. The game was pleasant
affair and very much enjoyed by every
one present until late in the evening,
when the unfortunate accident that
came so near costing Mr.. Thomas Cox
his life put stop to the playing.
A large delegation left here this
morning to attend the barbecue at
Fedor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
SHOOTING AT CLARENDON.
In Which an ex-Ranger Kills Two Men anf
is Himself Killed.

Special to The Statesman.
CLARENDON, Tex July 5.-A shoot
ing affray occurred at this place at
$3.50 this morning, resulting in the
death of James F. Green, r. w. Bell
and E. B. Grissom. Trouble has been
brewing for some time between Bell
and Green, who was a deputy sheriff
and constable, and the shooting was
not unexpected. Grissom, who is
cattle inspector at Amarillo, had
just arrived in Clarendon and
stepped in Frank Barcher's saloon for
drink. He was standing by the
bar when the shooting commenced
and was accidentally shot by Green,
an old ranger, who was under bonds
for killing negro six weeks ago.
Bell was from Goliad county, tending
bar for Barcher. Bells brother,
Eugene, is also implicated in the kill
ing. Everything is now quiet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07

rapidly since the late rains, corn
crop never was better in this section,
cotton, as compared with last year,
obout one.seventh decrease in aver
age and two weeks late.
Arlington-Crops as fine as known
for years. Acreage as compared with
last year: Corn and wheat one
seventh increase, cotton one-tifth de-
crease.
Eastland-All crops in splendid con-
dition, about one-fifth increase in
acreage, best crop ever known in this
county.
Mckinney - Cotton about one
seventh less than last year, corn about
the same, wheat small increase, pros
poets about the same as last year.
Wills Point-Oats and corn about
one-fourth increase in acreage over
last year, cotton about one-fourth less.
Daingerfield-Acreagein in cotton one
fifth less than last year.
Seymour-Acreage in cotton one
half less than last year and large
increase in cereals.
Henrietta-Cotton late and acreage
one. e.quarter less than last year. Acre
age in oats double and yield above
last year.
Sulphur Springs-Cotton in good
condition. Acreage in crops about
the same as last year.
PANHANDLE.
Tascosa-All crops look we'll.
Salisbury - Rain has retarded
threshing. Forage crops doing well
where rain has fallen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.
Effect Of the Passage Of the Coinage Bill
on Finances.

NEW YORK. July 5.-The passage
by the National senate of free COIN
age bill on Friday was not we'll re-
ceived in financial circles ON Wall
street. Asa consequence there was
more disposition to part with securi-
ties than in long time. While the
selling movement was not of special
ly long duration, the losses suffered
were not recovered and prices lower
all along the line. There was no other
news of Importance today, and the
operators are looking forward with in
terest to the next government crop re-
port due next Monday.
The effect of the July disbursement
is seen in the growing scarcity of
money and while this is only tempo
rary the influence for the time being
is to disturb loans and furry in
money rates resulted which ran the
rate on call up to per cent. The
bears seized the opportunity to raid
the market and further losses were
sustained all along the line. The de-
preston lasted until the close which
was fairly active but weak at bottom
| figures.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
INDIAN CATHOLIC CONGRESS.
The Great Sioux Convention Adjourns After
General Love Feast.

a General Love Feast.
BIG Sioux AGENCY, s. D., July 5.
The last grand session of the Catho-
lie Indian congress, in which 5000 par.
ticipated, was held in big wigwam
yesterday afternoon and evening.
Under the awning in the center sat
Bishop Marty accompanied by
Fathers Gerome, Pennig, Digmann,
Bernard, Frances, Tinlan and Bede.
Around them in circle was seated
the chiefs and presidents of the var
ious Catholic Indian societies and in
four or five rows around the
great outer circle fully 200O
Indians were seated flat
upon the ground, many old warriors
among the number and among them
fighters. Louis Lecomte, president Of
the ST. Joseph society of the Cheyenne
agency, made soul stirring speech OF
welcome and Iron Feather of Devils
Lake, called on all, as soldiers of the
Cross, to help each other; William
Hasley of Standing Rock, hoped for
the time when all would become civil
liZed and useful citizens Of the United
States. Many interesting speeches
followed, and at o'clock last evening
the official business of the Indian con-
gress ended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07

with a milder brain. OF eouYee warm
weather is a necessity to the cotton,
but mot" 10 man.
Miss Noble Caplinger has returned
from her visit in Kentucky. She is
delighted with the trip and says
"Old Eentuck has made no
change" She has regained health,
strength and beauty while off
and can 90 better work in the coming
tenn of school than heretofore. She
is meditating on visiting her native
state again next summer. She COM
menced ut the Normal today finish
ing, OF course, what she neglected on
her tour.
A splendid meeting was held
at the school house yesterday.
which was largely attended.
Mr.. Givens and family spent the
day yesterday with his brother, Il. P.
Givens. The day was passed in quar-
cling over who should ride horse
back and who should go in the buggy
to the Butchers barbecue. Both
walked.
Mr.. VIII Sneed's three acres of cot
ton is looking ''Ieetle" out from
under the grass, but it has worked
the poor boy to death almost.
There was grand Third party
speaking at Ed. Seeling's store last
Saturday, largely attended, so / am
informed.
Everybody is enjoying the day, the
well remembered Fourth. 1t was i'm
possible for the farmers to work on
this day. Even the lady farmers are
riding their bicycles and rubbing
lemon juice on their faces.
NOprE TEpDv
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
THE CARNEGIE STRIKE.
Having Tried McKinley's Tariff, Carnegie
Will Now Try Bullets.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 5.-Mr. H. G.
Frick, chairman Of the Carnegie Steel
company, limited, went to the sher-
iff's office this morning and asked
that 100 deputies be sent out to the
works of the Homestead as soon as
possible to protect the steel works.
Sheriff McCleery Immediately sent
Deputy Gray to look over the ground
and began to collect men. He said
that while he was friend of the
workingmen he would protect the
works. Members of the Amalgamated
association are confident that the firm
intends to make test of strength
within very short time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
Disgracsful Riot Of Miners.

MARLIN's FERRY, o., July 5.-The
Hungarians, Italians and slaves en-
ployed in the mines at Laurelton, cell
ebrated the Fourth by big drunk
and riot. Forty men participated and
20 were injured. One man had his
arm badly cut, and then had his
shoulder dislocated, and then had his
teeth all knocked out, and another
was hurt internally. Fourteen ar
rests were made. More trouble is an
ticipated and the people are terror
lied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
Del Vale Correspondence.

DEL VALE, July 4.-There is very
little change in crops since last report
Everything is gliding along smooth
We need no rain at present, hut few
cool days would do no harm, in fact il
would make the farmers "cut cotton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
GENERAL WHEATON SAYS.

WASHINGTON, July g. General
Schofield this morning received tel
egram from General Wheaton, COM
manding the department of Texas,
saying he mas no information of any
revival of the CARA movement or any
political uprising whatever, along the
Rio Grande. He says the recent
troubles in that neighborhood were
the acts OF individuals and had no
political significance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
Hpan Not in It,

NEW YORK, July 5.-The Herald's
Valparaiso cable says that the Fourth
of July Was celebrated by the Amer
ican colony at Santiago. A ball was
given at which there was large at
tendance. Several prominent Chile
ans We're present, but neither Minis
ter /Egan nor Consul McCreeiv were
invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
BASE BALL.
Result of the National League Games Played

Result OF the National League Games Playe
Yesterday.
CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati 8, Philadelphia 7.
LOUISVILLE.
Louisville 7, New York 5.
CLEVELAND.
Cleveland II, Baltimore 5.
MILWAUKEE,.
Milwaukee 16, Indianapolis s.
PITTSBURG.
Pittsburg 4, Washington 2.
ST. LOUIS.
st. Louis 8, Boston. IA.
CHICAGO.
Chicago l. Brooklyn 2.
Second game
Chicago 10, Brooklyn 10. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07

WASHINGTON, July 5-For Eastern
Texas: Local showers, followed by
clearing in southeast, fair ia north
west portion; southeast winds, warmer
in interior.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
Drowned in Lake Minnetonka.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, July Sat
Lake Minnetonka yesterday Laura
Lewis, Ida Swanson, Rufus Hogan
and Oscar Sandell were out in row
boat, which capsized and the two girls
and Hogan were drowned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
Didn't Want to Live.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 5.-George
Benser, brewery employe, accident
ally shot and fatally wounded VIM.
Ochs this morning, and then in grief
shot himself dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07

his resignation. His successor is au
thorzed by the national committee to
be chosen by the executive committe.
+. ii. Carter, j. ]. H. Manley and S.
Fersender of New Jersey are men,
toned for the place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-07-07
THE REPORT CONFIRMED.

WAsHINaToN, July g. Assistant
secretary Spaulding today received a
telegram from Special Treasury Ageu
Williams, Port Townsend, confirming
the report that the British steamer
SCoquillion with 5000 sealskins on
board had been siezed ct Port Btchez,
Alaska, by the revenue steamer Cor
win for violation of the United States
customs regulations. General Spaul-
ding says the sealskins were siezed
because they formed portion of the
vessels cargo not shown in the mani
fest
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
Campaign Hu,uor, in Georgia.

DUBLIN, Ga. Oct. IA joint political de
bate was arranged 70 take place between
Colonel \. F. Daley. Democratic nominee
Of the sixteenth senatorial district. and his
opponent. DR.. Ivy, on the Peoples party
ticket. DR.. Ivy attacked the Democratic par
~, and in the heat OF his argument a wom-
an in the audience shouted: Il can't per
init the Democratic party 70 he used in any
such manner" The greatest excitement
prevailed. The Democrats present shout
ed themselves hoarse and applauded the
woman. Some women of the opposite fac
tion endeavored to uphold their side. hut
there was such confusion that not a wori
cnnld he haarl
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01

majority in the house. Edward NcPher~
son and Richard Z. kerens are extremely
sanguine, The purpose is to break into the
Democratic representation from the south
electing Alliance men ii not Republicans,
wherever IL Is possible, 80 as 10 prevent the
Democrats from organizing the next house.
In the Fifty. first congress the Republicans
had seventeen representatives from the
south In the present congress they hsve
but -four. Mcpherson figures that they
car elect twenty-three Repu blcans from
the south TO the Fifty-thiri congress Ke-
rens says that four Republicans will be
elected in Missouri, and Representative
Houk. of Tennessee, counts on three from
his
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01

BEEN AN EVENTFUl MEET.
The Race Gathering: at TcI re IIsute->Scrn.
More Wonderful Time.

TEEEE HAUTE. Ind. Oct This week 9
racing OF the Tcrre HaUte track has set
more pegs, probably. than any meeting
ever held. arG Il may enlarge the list to-
Cay. le..cf,.ay, However, it did very well,
there b,.;p,. o records made and the time
OF Maud =. equalled in a heat race. OF
course Nancy Hanks phenomenal mile is
the gem of the gathering, but there are sew
eral other horses who have reason to feel
proud. The first race yesterday was the
2:20 pace, and Flowing Tide won it, doing
his best mile in 2:16.
Best Average Time on Record.
!, There was nothing wonderful either in
the second race where Reina took the purse
her best time being 2:13J5. The interesting
sport began with the free-for-all trot, where
Ryland won, and where the average time
for the six heats was 2:12A, the best on rec
ord. The fastest mile was Ryland's, 2:11.
The next race was the 2:14 trot in which
four heats were required, and averaged
2:111l-fastest on record, Belle Vara going
in 2:0S34-tieing Maud S. The race was
won by Walter f, whose best mile was
2:11s4. In the free-for-all trot Jack was
ruled out for not winning heat, although
trotting every heat better than 2:13
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
The Local N ark cts.

GRAIN, ETC.
wheat-a0lasc.
Corn-4cGe44c.
Rye--aG5Sic.
Oats 2S6SSlc.
Rran Sc per cwt.
ShiIs s'uf-$i.o0 per cwt.
Hav-Timojhy. SsfsIo; upland, IS Ii0: slough
S62S; baled. SiI ooGSis. So
PRODUCE.
Rutter-vair 70 choice, lSc; creamery, sSGt2lc
Eggs Fresh, 1Sc; packed Ioc.
Pouitry-Chckens l0G2l2I; turkeys i2ho
ducks. lstsc: geese, loc.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.
Apples-Sa. 2sGISs IS per bhl.
Potatoes-5SG0Goc.
Onions-S0GtSSc,
Turnips-Sl5oc.
LIVE STOCK.
Cattle-Butchers pay for corn fed steers
Sf6t@Hc; cows and neifete, 2HGSc; calves
SGS4Ssc
Hogs-sc.
Sheop-4ll5c.
Hard 50617 s5.
Soft-2 1oGl2 So
Common boards Sl6.
Joist Scantiing and timber, IL tn IL feet SIS.
Every additional foot in leugtL - cents
A Shingles - IS
LathS2 50.
Fencing IL to 16feet SIS.
oce boards, rough Sl6
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
Crounse Cancels His Dates.

OMAHA, Oct. l.-Loreuzo Crounse. Re
publican candidate for governor, has been
forced to cancel all dates and place himself
under the care of an oculist. \ few days
ago one OF his eyes began paininC him, but
no particular attention was paid to ii.
Thursday night, however, the pain was in
tense and Thursday he consulted an oc-
ulist 1t developed that an ulcer had
formed on the ball of one eye. and that the
other eye is sympathetically affected.
Judge Crounse hopes to be able TO begin
work by Oct. Is. but his physician says
it is not likely that he can.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
CONFERENCES AT THE VICTORIA.
The Democratic Candidate Kept Busy
Until Late mt Night.

The Democratic Candidate Kept Busy
Until Late at Night.
Several important conferences were held
with Cleveland at the Victoria hotel yester-
day. The national campaign committee,
including Harrity. Dickinson, German, Shee-
han, Brice. Whitney. Smalley and Quincy.
the only absentees being Senator Ransom of
North Carolina; Representative Cable. of
Illinois. and +. c. Wall, of Wisconsin, had
the first consultation, which lasted over
two hours. Immediately after their de
parture delegation of the New York state
committee arrived and matters pertaining
to the state campaign Were discussed. The
chief topic of discussion was the proposed
third ticket of the County Democracy. 1t
urgently recommended that Cleveland
influence the abrogation of such a measure.
Richard Croker in Council.
Cleveland was busy all evening until
midnight. William c. Whitney never left
the room throughout the evening During
the evening representatives called from the
regular state organization and from those
of that who favored the leaders of the Syr-
acuse movement. Richard Croker has
tened over TO the Victoria hotel immediate
ly upon the adjournment of the state com
mittee and proceeded to Cleveland's room,
where he remained about half an hour. As
he decended the stairs to depart he en-
countered Don NJ DICKINSON, whom he tol-
lowed back to Cleveland S room.
An Important Statement Promised.
When he again emerged, he was ques-
toned regarding the nature of his hurried
visit He replied that he had an important
statement to give out, but wished to first
secure Clevelard's permission to make it.
When asked whether he had reference to
any action taken 10y the state committee
Croker refused to state. After leaving the
hotel Croker met Murphy and Sheehan,
and it was reported that Senator Hill also
was at the conference Late in the evening
a committee of six repres enting the state
league of Democratic clubs, We're admitted
to Cleveland's S apartments.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
BUT ONE FOUND ALIVE.
The Prison i'm the Norryc Mine Seems to
BE n SepulchCr.

ne Irlson IN NOrrNc Vino seems to
BE a Sepulchcr.
ASHLAND. Wis. Oct. Through the
long hours Thursday night the work of the
rescJIers of the entombed miners at Norrye
mine progressed. The men were spurred
on to greater efforts by the distinct sound
ing which came from the caved rooms
wherein the eleven men Were imprisoned.
About 4 O'Clock yesterday morning the
hard work of rescuers was rewarded by
hearing faint voice from within. Work
was then directed toward where the sound
came and ut $50 a miner named Abraham
Thompson was found. He was carried to
the shaft bucket and brought to the sur
face from a depth of 400 feet.
Went Mad for Time.
He was at first somewhat dazed. ana
upon being brought to light became a raw
ing maniac But this only lasted an hour
or two. BY the use of sedatiye.' he was
brought to his normal condition. While
underground Thompson was IN constant
peril and dared not move either way. He
could not tell of the whereabouts of his
comrades, only that when last seen 10y him
they were standing in the first room and
are undoubtedly below the thousand tons
Of iron orc. Wo.Imcn are still hard at
work bent ON the rescue OF their fellow-men
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
The Wisconsin "Gerrymander."

MADISON, Wis. Oct l.-Senator Villas
yesterday made an argument before the
supreme court asking for leave to put in
an answer TO the relator in the apportion-
ment case. He held that the legislature had
a discretion in laying out districts that the
court could not review. The court took the
matter uuder aiViSemSut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
I'm the Rase Rall Field.

CHICAGO, Nov. l-Following are the
scores at base ball made by League clubs
yesterday: At Cincinnati-Chicago ., Gin
cinnati /; at Pittsburg-Louisville /. Pitts
burg ); at st. Louis-Cleveland ). st. Louis
q; at New York-Philadelphi ), New York
4: at Observation-Disclosures :, Brooklyn 4;
at Observation-Disclosures 3, Boston Is.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
The Missing Man Turns Up.

New YORK. Oct. John Kertell, the
supposed wealthy German who mysteri-
ously disappeared from Naegelrs hotel in
Hoboken a week ago, walked into the hotel
yesterday forenoon safe and sound He
was much vexed at the notoriety he had
gained. He declined to say where he had
been.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01

TORONTO. Ont, Oct. The -Presby-
terrain council closed last night with mass
valeiic1ory meeting addrp>sed by repre-
>entatives OF each hemisphere.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
Tree VIII Receive the Funds.

CHICAGO. Oct. Judge Lambert Tree
has been decided upon as chairman of the
finance committee Of the western Demo
cratic headquarters and will begin AT once
to collect the money needed TO carry on the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
Frrurinr on Representative..

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The Republican
committee on congressional elections has
been holding private sessions here for two
days for the purpose of figuring out what
can be done to overcome the Democratic
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-10-01
nahxInst ann thc Railwa, Iine,

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-An 1l-monthsold baby
named Freda koenig. whose mother and
two brothers died of cholera on the steamer
Rugia has been lost somewhere between
New York and Chicago, The baby was
sent here with some Chicago-bound immi-
grants to be delivered to its father. who is
now in Chicago. but nothing has been
heard of the little one since il started on
the Journey tN the west