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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1888.
BKUTAI. ASSASSINATION,
CAPTAIN THOMAS S. M'DADE, EX-
SHERIFF, KILLED AT HEMPSTEAD.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
england.
Four Ont of l ive Young Men Killed In the
Territory, the Result of a Dispute—A
iinlriknobber to Be Hanged—Cher-
ofrt'C Indians Killed*
HKMrsTEAD, Tex., November26.—Captain
Thomas S. McDade, formerly sheriff of
Waller county, was assassinated at liis home
In this city to-night. No clew to the perpe-
trator of the dastardly deed.
A QUADRUPLE TRAGEDY.
»* J
If
Four Out of Five Frleuds Perish from Re-
sults of a Dispute.
Muskogee, I. T., November 26.—Meager
particulars came in late last night of a
triple shooting affray at Vaine, a little
point in the Cherokee Nation, opposite
Webster Falls on last Saturday night.
Further information to-day confirms all
rumors. Five young men all fast friends,
full blooded and intelligent Cherokee
Indians, Joe Starr, George Starr, Ike Gunty,
one of them Jesse Landram, a half breed,
the other Bill Henderson, a white, had
gone from their homes, near Webster
Falls on last Saturday morning to Vaine
for the purpose of having a good time dur-
ing the day. They got hold of some liquor
and drank freely, and as evening drew on
they secured several bottles of bitters and
all became drunk. They put up at a
friend's house in Vaino and all seemed to
be on the best of terms. George and Joe
Etarr and Guntry were in one room and
Henderson and Landram on the porch.
About 11 o'clock the three in the room got
into a dispute, a pistol was lired, and imme-
diately Guntry ran out and said, "I am a
dead man." Scarcely had the words gotten
from his lips when he fell at the feet of
Landram and expired. Landram rushed
into the room where the two Starr boj-3
were and fired live shots, and instantly
killed George Starr. Henderson followed
Landram, but had scarcely reached the door
when a shot from the inside penetrated his
heart, and without a word he fell dead.
Two of Landram's shots struck Joe Starr,
one in the arm, the other in the side;
Landram, after emptying his pistol, ran
out of t he room and started to escape, but
before getting twenty feet from the house a
ehot from some unknown party brought
him to his knees, and another one silenced
him forever.
Of the five who were in the evening the
best of friends but one lived till midnight,
namely, Joe Starr, and he so dangerously
wounded that his life is despaired of. Ho is
unconscious and unable to tell the real
cause of the difficulty. Tho men are all
well connected, though two r.£ tl}em have
heretofore figured in shooting scrapes.
A Baldknobbei1 Will Be Hanged.
Jeffekso* City, Mo., November 26.—The
supreme court to-day affirmed the sentence
of deat h in tho case of John Matthews, one
of the convicted baldknobbers, and fixed
the day of his execution January 11, at
Ozark. The application of Wm. Walker,
another baldknobbcr, for rehearing was
denied, and he will hang at Ozark Decem-
ber 2$, unless the governor interferes. Two
other convicted members of the gang await
a hearing.
His Release Esfus:d.
-St. Joseph, Mo., November 26.—The
asylum hoard to-day refused to grant are-
lease to Dr. S. M. Richmond, who murdered
Colonel John Strong, editor of the Herald,
June 18, 1886, and who was adjudged in-
sane by the jury, sent to the asylum and
afterward escaped. Richmond is now liv-
ing at Camargo, 111., anil manufacturing
patent medicine. He does not dare to cross
the state line, and was represented in St.
Joseph by a lawyer.
Four Cherokee Indians Killed.
Fort Smith, Ark., November 20.—Word
has just reached here of a terrible shooting
affray at Vinita, which resulted in the
death of four Cherokee Indians, Geo. Starr,
Isaac Gerties, Jesse Landrum and Boot
Hcnzen. The three last named were drunk
and Starr was one of a posse sent to arrest
them. The shooting became general. Ed
Starr, brother of George, was shot through
the hand.
Arrested for His Offenses.
Boston, Mass., November 26.—Emery E.
Turner, formerly of Newburg, N. Y., but
recently of Cortex, Col., where he is well
Known, has been arrested in this city for of-
fenses committed in the west by detectives,
who have followed him for over 3200 miles.
Numerous victims have suffered at his
hands at Cortex.
Hanged Himself.
Mexico, Mo.,November 26.—Henry Laven-
der, who on Thursday last married a beauti-
ful girl 20 years old, at Wellsville, commit-
ted suicide by hanging Sunday morning.
He left no note, and the cause of tho tragedy
is a mystery. He was 38 years of age and
wealthy.
FIRE RECORD.
Court-House Burned at Gilmer.
Gilmer, Tex., November 26.—The court-
house here was burned at 9.10 o'clock last
night. An incendiary did the work by set-
ting fire in the garret, cupola and the
county clerk's office. Nearly all the books
211 the clerk's office were saved but most of
the important papers were destroyed. Some
of the most valuable books were iu the
vault, which had just been completed. Ex-
sheriff Wileford lost all his fee books
and papers. Tho tax collector lost all
his books except the tax rolls for
this year. The county judge lost
a number of valuable napers. County At-
torney Barnwell lost his law library, val-
ued at $1000, insured for $500. The house
was insured for $SOOO in favor of the Die-
bold Safe and Lock company, the contract-
ors of the new vaults. The loss of the
books and papers will cause much trouble
and litigation. The probate books were all
lost. The fire was under such headway in
the roof that all efforts to save the building
were ia vain.
a barn destroyed.
Waco, Tex., November 26.—A barn 011 j
Austin avenue burned last night with its \
contents, consisting of sixty-five or seventy 1
second-hand sewing machines and a small
quantity of oil, pjiocand feedstuff. It was I
the. property of S. J. Smith, a sewing ma- I
chine agent. The 1-arn and contents were !
insured for {350.
CtilfirsnCryferPitto'sjJasloria
hol'pk of commons.
I.OM'ON, November 26.—In the liouso of
j commons to-night Jlr. K. T. Guersley (lib-
I era!) asked that if correspondence on the
American fisheries question was to be pro-
duced whether it was the intention of tho
government to negotiate for a new commis-
mission, and whether in the meantime,
owing to a divergence of legal opinion rela-
tive to the meaning of tho treaty of 1818, it
was intended to suspend the enforcement
i of its provisions.
Sir James Ferguson, parliamentary secre-
j tary for the foreign office, curtly replied:
'The government, will not publish any pa-
pers nor make any statement on tho subject
at present. Modus vivendi is in operation."
Mr. W. II. Smith, government leader, re-
plying to the question, intimated that the
government under the present circum-
stances was unable to make any statement
regarding the appointment of a minister at
Washington,
Mr. Stanhope announced that British
troops would be sent to Suakim if the na-
tive authorities required support in driving
the rebels inland.
Tho house then went into committee of
the whole and the debate on the land pur-
chaso bill was resumed.
france.
bovi.angei! cheered.
Paris, November 26.—On his way to his
hotel yesterday Genera! Boulanger was con-
tinuously cheered. The police lined the
route and made forty arrests. Most of tha
prisoners were subsequently released.
chamber of deputies.
M. Wilson, son-in-law of ex-President
Grevy, appeared to-day in the chamber of
deputies for tho first time since his trial.
After the transaction of some formal busi-
ness M. Mesreure, alluding to the presenco
of M.Wilson,proposed to suspend sitting for
one hour, stating that the chamber of depu-
ties would understand the reason.
M. Dornano, Bonapartist, thought that
the chamber ought to adjourn altogether.
M, Mesereure's motion was approved by a
vote of 335 to 30.
On resuming its sitting M. Muller moved
that the chamber, having giv?n sufficient
indication of its sentiments, return to the
order of the day. The motion was passed.
M, Wilson thereupon left the chamber ac-
companied by M. Andrieux.
italy.
THE SEW FRENCH EMBASSADOR.
Rome, November 26.— King Humbert yes-
terday gave audience to M. Mariani, the
newly appointed French embassador. In
welco nving the embassador his majesty said
that if France met the good intentions of
fidelity in a friendly spirit all differences of
opinion could be easily settled.
cable flashes.
short foreign" items.
PARIS, November 26.—Boulanger's wife is
taking steps to obtain a divorce. It is sta ted
that one of the richest widows in France is
willing to marry Boulanger.
London, November 26.—The Standard's
Berlin correspondent says: The government
has rejected France's proposal to join the
blockade of East Africa, on the condition
that slave dhows and dealers under the
French flag, seized by other powers, be
handed over to France for punishment.
Havana, Xovember 26.—Advices from
Yeabela de Salene state that forty-two
houses have been destroyed by fire. The
loss is $80,000.
London, November 20.—Tho Russian
government has protested against the
erection by Roumania of forts at Forschani
and Galtvtz.
OBITUARY.
hardy harris.
Weimar, Tex., November 26.—Again your
correspondent is compelled to chronicle the
death of another good citizen. Mr. Hardy
Harris, living about seven miles northeast
of this city, died yesterday evening at 5
o'clock at his residence of typhoid fever.
He was reared in Colorado county a devout
member of the Methodist churci* and loved
by all who kuew him.
Mr. Harris was in his 36th year and will
Ije buried in the family graveyard at Osage
to morrow (Tuesday) with Masonic honors
by members of Osage lodge No. 301, A. F.
and A. M.. Weimar lodge No. 423 partici-
pating.
Tho deceased leaves a wife and three chil-
dren, besides many relatives, to mourn
their sad loss.
mrs. w..w. i.armour;
Waco,Tex., November 26.—Mrs. Larmour,
wife of the distinguished architect, W. W.
Larmour, was taken ill with congestion at
4 this afternoon and died to-night, hav-
ing been apparently in her usual health five
hours prior to her death.
Five weeks ago The News published the
marriage of Mr. Larmour and the charm-
ing and beautiful young lady whoso sudden
death is related above.
captain ben f. fulton.
Shreyeport, La., November 26.—Captain
Ben F. Fulton, an old and well known
Steamboatman on the Mississippi and Red
rivers, died here last night, and was buried
to-day. Ho had been a steamboat captain
and owner for many years, and had a large
circle of friends In Louisiana, Texas and
Arkansas. His death was not unexpected.
He has been in bad health for the past two
years.
SHIPWRECKS AND DISASTERS.
A Largo Fishing Schooner Founders—All
Perish hilt One.
Scituate, Mass., November 26.—A ter-
rible loss of life is reported here by the
wreck of a largo fishing schooner. The
Edward Norton, from Boston, went ashore
on First Cliff point at 6.30 last night, and
immediately went to pieces. Her crew con-
sisted of sixteen men, and fifteen of them
perished. One man, Allen by name, clung
to the vessel, and when the tide left her this
morning ho succeeded in reaching shore.
The vessel was discovered by the midnight
patrol of the life saving station, but too
late to vender any assistance. She lies bot-
tom up, and is a complete wreck.
SPECIAL WASHINGTON NEWS.
department notes.
Washington, November 26.—[Special]—
A postoffiee has been established at Down-
ing, Comanche county, Tex., with W. C.
Davidson as postmaster.
Postmasters Appointed—H. E. Valentine,
Bedford, Tarrant county; E. E. Blount,
Capeville, Collin county.
Texas Pensions—Original invalid: Francis
M. Morris, Illinois Bend. Mexican survivor:
Geo. W. Sanders, Curry's creek. Mexican
widow: Martha M., widow of Thomas S.
Nettles, Chambers creek.
Accidentally Killed Himself.
Courtney, Tex., November 26.—While
out hunting and after resting on a log Mr.
Joe Davidson in attempting to get up ac-
cidentallydiseliarged his weapon. The con-
tents entered his head and instantly killed
hira. Messrs. Asa Weaver and Callie Gres-
ham were his companions on the hunt.
Deceased leaves a widowed mother and four
brothers to mourn his loss.
Items from Goldtliwaite.
goldtir.valte, Tex., November 26.—There
has been twelve hours' rainfall, covering
the earth and filling up the streams. The
weather is still disagreeable, and roads al-
most impassable.
The acreage of small grain sown this fall
is very large, and the Llaud looks tine.
SAN ANTONIO S1FTINGS.
PROSFECTS OF THE FAIR MARRED BY
RAINY WEATHER.
Attendance on Austin l)«y—Tho Southern
Pacific Railroad Company Between Two
Fires—Habeas Corpus Case—Huhhaml
and Wife—The Father First Choice.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex., November 20.—Tho
clouds swooped down upon San Antonio
and discharged their contents again last
night and to-day. The roads leading to tho
fair grounds and tho race track wers dreaiy
stretches of mud and water. The day's
programme, including racing and cattle-
roping, was abandoned.
It was Austin day, but the bad weather
kept the citizens of that town from attend-
ing in any considerable number. There
were enough of them, however, to swell the
attendance to 3500, which, under the exist-
ing conditions, is considered very fair in-
deed.
The skies arc clear to-night and it is hoped
that to-morrow will see the grounds dry
enough to allow of completion of the pro-
gramme, as it has not rained to-day.
The citizens and officers have grown much
discouraged. The present spell of weather
has not been known in this climate and at
this season for thirty years, and probably
will not be ugain for three more decades
HUSBAND AND WIFE.
daughter chooses father.
San Antonio, Tex., November 26.—On
Saturday of last week the courts of Ban-
dera county, just north of here, presented
the novel spectacle of a husband suing for
the person of his own wife. The proceed-
ings were habeas ot rpus and were had be-
fore District Judge Thomas Paschal. The
complainant was J. II. Jackson, a wild and
handsome young man of that region, the
defendant J. F. Taylor, a very wealthy and
positive stockman, and the third party in the
case, the bone of contention, was Miss Ella
Taylor, or rather Mrs. Jackson, wife of the
plaintiff and defendant's daughter. There
is considerable romance attaching to the
matter, and it has caused a widespread in-
terest and comment among the parents
and sons and daughters of tne re-
gion, the young people generally taking
Jackson's part, and the old ones with great
unanimity backing Taylor. The girl is de-
scribed as a remarkably pretty maiden,
bright, intellectual, graceful, and of most
attractive manners and disposition. These
qualities, independent of her father's stand-
ing and wealth, mado her the belle of the
countryside and the toast of the honest
young "fellows thereabouts. Some months
ago she met Jackson.
he was very popular
among liis comrades, dashing, liberal, a fine
rider and as wild as a buck. It was acase of
mutual attachment, but Taylor broke up
the courtship by forbidding Jackson the
house. Love laughed at locksmith's, how-
ever, and the couple managed to meet. One
day last summer they disappeared. Find-
ing that thoy had gone toward Boerne,
thirty miles distant, tho father pursued and
came upon them in the town just as the
magistrate had finished tying the nuptial
knot and tho newly made wife had paid the
usual oscillatory toll. Recognizing that he
was too late, but at the same time determ-
inedfto make the best of a bad job, Mr. Tay-
lor took his daughter, and despite the ear-
nest protest of young Jackson to the effect
that, she was now his property, carried her
off home where she has since been.
The disappointed benedict has sighed
around the ranch and
tried ever* means
that ingenuity could suggest, but was never
blessed with sight of or word of speech
from her. Rendered desperate by the rup-
ture of his conjugal rights, the hearty
snickers, or scarcely less burdensome sym-
pathy and advice of his friends, he made
affidavit that his wife was illegally and
forcibly detained by her father, and asked
for relief.
There was a tremendous attendance at the
trial, and every auditor was a partisan on
one side or the other. Judge Paschal took
occasion to assure the young lady that she
was under the court's protection, and was
at liberty to make an unrestrained choice.
He also delivered a choice iittle homily on
the duty owed to parents, the marital rela-
tion and the obligation of the wife to the
husband.
Jackson was then accorded a half hour's
talk with her. At the end of that time she
tripped before the bar rosy, but happy and
confident.
"Have you made your choice?" queried
the bench.
"I have," she said. "I think I'll stay
with papa."
Jackson's jaw dropped, but. he could not
help himself. The writ was denied, judg-
ment entered for the father and the swain
was cast in the cost.
The deacons, elders and more solid part
of the community are jubilant, but the
youths and maidens are downcast. Jackson
has very little to say when the subject is
referred to beyond remarking with a sickly
smile that he guesses he can stand it.
southern pacific troubles.
matters look dubious.
San Antonio, Tex., November 26.—For
Jome time past trouble has been brewing on
the Atlantic division of the Southern Pa-
cific railway system. The members of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive engineers em-
ployed upon the line have some real or fan-
cied cause of complaint against General
Master Mechanic Ryan, who is located at
Houston, and have determined that he must
go. It will be remembered that three
months ago they formed a grievance com-
mittee, and sent it to New Orleans with the
purpose of interviewing General Manager
A. C. Hutchinson. That official listened to
them and courteously referred them to
Superintendent Yan Vleck, who has his
office in Houston. The charges were for-
mulated and sent in, and the directors of
the Locomotive brotherhood took up tho
matter in a half-hearted way, doing not
much of anything. The local members
waxed more and more indignant and press-
ing in their demands, and have practically
forced some sort of action upon tne railway
officials.
To-morrow is the time set for rendering
the decision upon Ryan's case, and the
final statement
as to whether he shall go or be returned. If
the latter alternative is adopted the disaf-
fected engineers will strike.
Learning of the status of affairs 125 em-
ployes of the Southern Pacific shops here
met to-night and passed a series of resolu-
tions. which recited: 1. That the number
of disaffected engineers upon the Atlantic
division was inconsiderable. 2. That their
causes of complaint were trifling. 3. Thau
their action against General Mas-
ter Mechanic R3ran was malicious.
4. That they, tho signers, had
every confidence in Ryan as an upright and
competent man, well worthy ot the com-
pany's confidence. 5. That they indorsed
his course in every particular. 6. That if
this removal is made at the instance of the
engineers, the employes of the shop, by far
tho larger part of the skilled labor em-
ployed by tho road, will lay down their
tools, taue off their aprons and walk out.
They say that they have nothing against
the management of tho Southern Pacific
and are thoroughly satisfied with their
work and its wages, but they do not propose
to see Master Mechanic Ryan imposed upon
and
will stick to him
while there is a shot in the locker.
All along the line from Algiers to El Paso
similar meetings were held to-night and;
simi'ar resolutions passed. They have re-
ceived telegrams from all the points in-
terested indorsing their action and promis-
ing moral and financial support.
It would seem that under existing condi-
tions tho railway company is between the
devil and the deep sea. The engineers will
strike unless Ryan is discharged and the
shop 111011 will strike if he is. It is thought
that the first will not amount to a great
deal, as tho prospective action is by 110
means cordially indorsed by the national
brotherhood, but a walk out by the shop
employes will amount to a virtual tia up of
the entire system.
AMONG THE EXHIBITS.
the singer again victorious.
The space of the once more victorious
Singer is now profusely decorated with blue
ribbons. It docs indeed seem strange that
rival machines will continue to enter into
competition with the Singer, especially
when it is a well established fact that com-
petitors have no earthly show, and at each
fair "history repeats itself." Mr. Ed.
Scruggn, the Singer manager at this point,
entered for the "whole hog," and the judges
evidently believed he was entitled to it, as
out of nine premiums offered by the fair
association the Singer company captured
nine-twelfths of a dozen. The balance was
given to tho Singer competitors. The fol-
lowing embraces the premiums awarded
this company by the judges: "Best family
sowing-machine, with oscillating shuttle,"
"Best manufacturing sewing-machine for
cloth," "Best piece of embroidery done on
a sewing-machine," "Best variety and dis-
play ef work done on a sewing-machiue,"
fn.milv slmt.Mfi mftf.hi'np " "Rpst, fnm-
'Best family shuttle machine," "Best fam-
ily single-thread sewing-machine," "Best
piece of stitching done on a sewing-ma-
chine," "Best button-holo machine," and
"Best manufacturing sewing-machine for
leather."
To those who are familiar with the won-
derful little workers, no surprise will bo
expressed at their overwhelming viotory
over all competing machines. Their ex-
hibit, which is by far the most attractive
ever made by the company, has been
thronged since the opening of the foir, and
Messrs. Scruggs, Baldwin and assistants
have been put to their wit's end to answer
the thousands of questions propounded by
sight seers, who never seem to tire of exam-
ining the many specimens of work, and
watching the operations of the machines.
The arrangement of the exhibit is so per-
fect that the various pieces of artistic work
in arasene, chenille and tinsel are displayed
to the best possible advantage, and never
fail to attract tho attention of every per-
son entering the hall. Mr. S. E. Rundle,
general southern agent of the company, has
just cause to feel elated at this victory, par-
ticularly as it immediately follows the
grand triumph of tho Singer at the Missis-
sippi state lair last week, at which, as in
this case, it went the whole hog and got
there. The success of the Singer is the lifo
work of Mr. Rundle, who has bis first fail-
ure to record when ho entered to win. Mr.
Scruggs has the office of the company decor-
ated in bunting and blue ribbons in com-
memoration of the Singer victory, and is re-
ceiving the congratulations personally of
his friends in addition to those showered
upon him by the friends of tho company.
machinery hall
contains no exhibit that attracts more at-
tention than that of Messrs. Piper &Schult-
hoss, or is the display of this firm, in point
of variety and the superiority of tho articles
comprising it, equaled by any other.
The Ole-Olsen sulky plow, and those man-
ufactured by the Norwegian Plow company
of Wisconsin, which took first premium at
Fredericksburg October 13, even though ex-
hibited at a disadvantage, a small span of
mules alone being available, notwithstand-
ing which it plowed to a depth of inches,
both of which are specially adapted to a
black or sandy soil, seem to bo made a
specialty of by all who visit tho ball. The
South Bend Chilled Plow company's goods
are not forgoJten. TheSd^ilows likewise
meet with a ready sale. The wagon of the
South Bend Wagon company, of which
Piper & Schulthess have sold thirteen car-
loads in the last three months, occupies a
prominent position, as do the buggies of
Geo. W. Enger of Cincinnati and D. W.
Havdoclc of St. Louis, The buggy trade of
the'house, especial!} of south Texas, has of
late rapidly increased. The Four Horse
Equalizers manufactured by J. C. Rice of
Iowa are represented; the Perkins' Wind
Mills, a largo number of which have been
sold by this house during the year, are also
noticed; while in cultivators and corn and
cotton planters those of the Fremont Culti-
vator company of Ohio are on exhibition, as
are the D. M. Osborne machines.
Tho extent and variety of the display in-
dicates that Messrs. Piper & Schulthess aro
headquarters for agricultural implements.
A visit to their establishment proves such to
be the case, and as well that they have the
most extensive stock of heavy hardware,
metals, tin plate, fence wires, staples, tin-
ners' stock and wire goods of any house in
southwest Texas. They are sole "agents for
at least thirty of the most prominent houses
in the country, and are consequently iu a
position to offer particularly low prices on
carload lots.
Visitors to the Alamo city are invited by
the firm to call at their establishment, Nos.
33 and 33 Commerco street, and there ex-
amine a stock unsurpassed in the state.
THE RUCKER-BLACKBURN TROUBLE.
A Supposed Hearer of a Challenge toaDuel
Arrives in Lexington, Ky.
St. Louis, Mo., November 26.—A Post-
Dispatcli special from Lexington, Ky.,
says: Colonel J. C. Moore of Denver is here,
supposed bearer of a challenge to a duel
from Judge Rucker to Senator Blackburn,
The latter is in consultation with a party of
intimate friends at a leading hotel. Officers
aro on the lookout tor Colonel Moore, and
will arrest him If found. The town is ter-
ribly excited. It is given out that Senator
Blackburn is here on a political mission,
but this is discredited by everybody. Fur-
ther developments are anxiously awaited.
card from blackburn.
Louisville, Ky., November 26.—Senator
Blackburn, in a card to the Courier-Jour-
nal, says that he has heard nothing, direct-
ly or otherwise, except through tho press,
from Judge Rucker. Of Rucker's open let-
ter he quotes a part, stating that nothing
personally offensive had been intended, but
that if the senator wishes to meet the writer
ho can be accommodated. Then he con-
cludes by saying that he feels it due to the
public and himself to state that whilo
Rucker's conduct in making public his con-
versation with tho president was wholly in-
excusable and his report entirely inaccu-
rale, he (the senator) regrets that the lan-
guage I10 used in characterizing the judge's
conduct was so strong and emphatic, and
he feels that he should have simply contra-
dicted tho statements.
SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT.
austin county.
Bellville, Tex., November 20. —Whc
wants a negro boy about 20 years old, about
5}j feet high, weight about 160 pounds, goes
by name of Bud Spencer, claims to have
lived in Corsicana, and is a full -blood negro?
I have in jail since October 16 a young
white man, gives his name as Joe Brown.
He is about 21 years old, 5 feet 8 or 0 inches
liigh; weight about 165 pounds, light com-
plexion, light brown hair, bluish-gray eyes,
has rather a silly, mean look, claims to
hail from The Grove postofnee, Coryell
country; was arrested here for unlawfully
carrying a pistol. J. B. Lewis, sheriff
Austin county.
WILD WIND AND WAVES
continued from first tage.
three-master went broadside on the bcncli
at Hull. Captain James and his men
rushed for the Hunt gun-breeches and life
boat of tho Massachusetts Humane society
at Stony beach land after strenuous efforts
they succeeded in bringing ashore the crew
of nine men from the steamer, which proved
to be the Cox and Green of Philadelphia for
Clileze. The vessel is now fast breaking up.
The party of rescuers had hardly compltted
their labors before another vessel was dis-
covered on the .rocks one-eighth of a mile
further up tho beach hue further from eh aro
than the other. Hurriedly rushing their
apparatus to tho most available location,
they found tho distance too great to allow
the use of a breeches buoy and the boat was
quickly manned. The waves were tremen-
dous and it was only after a hard and per-
sistent struggle that the vessel was reached,
their boat twice swamping in the attempt.
The boat was at last brought under the ves-
sel's bow and the crew of eight men swung
themselves into it. The return to shore
was a perilous trip, tho boat filling several
times, but was finally thrown on the beach
among tho rocks by a huge wave and en-
tirely smashed. Fortunately the water was
shallow and the occuuauts waded ashore.
this vessel
was the Gertrude Abbott, Captain Henry
Thomson, from Philadelphia for Boston
with coal. The vessel is in good condition,
sails well furled, and will probably be saved
when the storm abates. Tho volunteer life
savers continued their patrol of the beacli,
and at daybreak sighted a third vessel
ashore about half a mile northeast of the
Abbott. She could not be reached by the
breeches buoy, and as their surfboat had
been demolished tho tireless men started
for Strawberry hill, a station four miles
away, and returned with the Humane so-
ciety boat. This boat withstood tho huge
breakers and landed a crew of seventeen.
This vessel was the three-masted B. Walker,
from Philadelphia for Boston, also coal
laden. The crew were in the rigging sev-
eral hours before they were taken
off. Captain Westgate and mate
wero swept overboard and drowned
by the heavy seas. Captain Westgate
belonged in Berkley, Mass. The Walker
will be a total wreck. Not satisfied with
tho work already accomplished, Captain
.Tames and his baud of twelve started for
Atlas hill,seven'miles down the beach, where
two more vessels wero reported ashore. Hero
they were joined by Captain James Ander-
son and Captain Geo. IT. Brown of the gov
eminent station at the North Scituate. Their
efforts wero directed to the rescue of live
men who could be seen clinging to the rig-
ging of one of the vessels. The sea was mu-
lling higher than ever known before at this
point, and it was thought impossible to
reach tho wreck with the surfboat. Hunt
guns were brought into use and two lines
wero almost simultaneously fired across her
by Captains Anderson and Brown. The
men in the ringing eagerly seized the line
and the hawser was pulled aboard, but just
as the buoy was about to be sent out the
line was rendered useless.
at this critical moment
three young men of Conasset, named Ains-
le, Antoina ond Salvador, attempted to
clear tho line. I11 this they wero unsuccess-
ful. Tho surfboat was then put out 011 the
third perilous journey. The waves were
enormous, at times lifting the boat as high
as the maintop of tho disabled schooners,
but the brave crow never faltered, and at
last reached the vessel's stern. As quickly
as they wero within hailing distance the
nearly exhausted seamen, crawled out from
under the furled sail on tho mizentop and
came cautiously down on the shrouds. Cap-
tain James threw them a line, which they
fastened around their bodies,'jwiien they
jumped into tho sea, and were rap-
idly drawn into the boat by strong
and willing hands. The drenched
crew then forced the surfboat to the fore-
mast but tho waves would beat it back, and
for nearly an hour they struggled before
thoy succeeded in reaching and holding their
desired position. The men in the rigging
wero terribly exhausted and it was a diffi-
cult undertaking for them to descend, but
ono after another four of them descended in
safety, jumped overboard and like the first
were drawn into th j boat. It was then dis-
covered that tho fifth sailor in the rigging
was a corpse and his body was left iu its icy
resting place. Tho surfboat then headed
for shore and a safe landing was effected
amid tho cheers of the spectators.
About 1000 feet northwest of Higgiuson,
high and dry upon the sandy beach within
reaching distance of Damon's pavilion, lies
the three-master Mattio Eaton, Boston, for
Port Spain, with a general cargo. Tho cap-
tain and crew were in the rigging for
eight hours beforo she struck, but then suc-
ceeded in reaching shore in safety in their
boat. Still another vessel, a brigantine,
was seen drifting about by a little band Of
rescuers, and getting no response to their at-
tempt to place life lines, the vessel was
boarded by tho gallant crew, but no one was
on board. It was the brigantine Alica aban-
doned. Tho crew returned to shoro and
their noble work was done.
The names of tho men who suffered un-
told hardships in their work of rescue are:
Captain Joshua James, Eben T. Pope, Os-
ceola James, George Pope, Eugeno Mitchell,
Eugene Mitchell, Jr., Georgo Auglasia, Al-
onza L. Mitchell, John L. Mitchell, Alfred
Joseph, Louis Jalliano, Frank James and
William B. Mitchell.
TEXARKANA TOPICS.
Th^y make one feci as though life wnn worth
living. Tako one of Carter's Little I.ivor Pills
after eating; it will relieve dyspepsia, aid di-
gestion, give tone and vigor to the system.
A. Youthful Horse Thief—Newspaper to Ho
Started.
TEXARKANA, Tex., November 26.—A
white boy 14 years old stole a saddle horse
at Rondo, four mile3 east of here, Saturday
night, and left for parts unknown. The offi-
cers have as yet failed to ascertain in what
direction he took his flight. Ho is the most
youthful horse thief that has ever operated
in this section, and is a near relative to the
two men who stole the bales of cotton on
Thursday, an account of which was tele-
graphed.
A new daily paper, to be known as tho
Morning Times, is to make its appearance
here tho Hist part of next week. It is given
out that B. M. Yanderhurst of the Denton,
Tex., Times, has been secured as managing
editor by the stock company projecting tho
concern. Mr. Yanderhurst formerly was
editor and proprietor of a paper of like
name here, and is regarded as ail able and
versatile writer and is very popular with
the local business public.
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
dry goods store closed.
Texarkana, Ark., November 26.—The
dry goods store of H. Scherer, which was
attached by various creditors some weeks
ago and bought at sheriff's sale by W.
P. Levy, who has since been conducting it,
wascloscd this afternoon on attachment in
favor of J. Weiss of this place, on a claim
of £2500. It is doubtful if the stock at pres-
ent is sufficient to satisfy tho claim.
furniture dealers attached.
Greenville, Tex., November 26. — F.
Nortlirup & Co., furniture dealers, were at-
tached this evening at the suit of the First
National bank, Greenville National bank
and C. B. Jones. The attachments are about
covered by the amounts of assets.
deed of trust.
Wills Point, Tox„ November 26.—.T. S.
Schwartz of this city, dealer in dry goods,
executed a deed of trust on his stock to-day
to R. A. Blanks, trustee. Tho amount of
assets and liabilities aro unknown, but tho
latter are believed to be in excess of tho
former.
AN ASSIGNMENT.
Schulenburg, Tex., November 26.—Tho
Alliance store at this place, A. J. May
manager, has been assigned to Dr. I. E.
Clark (or the benefit of accepting creditors.
Liabilities about $£000; assets about #4200.
THE CONFERENCE CLOSED.
Appointments Announced for the Kiinuiiigr
Year—I.a (grange Selected.
Huntsville, Tex., November 23.—Tho
Texas Methodist conference closed to-night
af|er being in session six days.
l'he following appointments were an-
nounced:
Galveston District—II. V. Philpott, pre-
siding elder; St. John, E. H. Harmond; St.
James, Sctli Ward; West End mission,
supply, (j. II. Clothier.
Houston—Shearn chanel, E. W. Solomon;
Washington, John E. Green; McKee, B. J.
Guess; Whiteoak, W. W. Wimberty; Boli-
var, J. P. Caldwall; Cedar Bayou, L. P.
Divis; Alvin, supply, W. R. Campbell;
Velasco, Sam ,P. Brow; Wharton, Clias, H.
Pann; Columbia and Brazoria, J. T. Brown-
ing; Matagorda, John L. Kennedy.
Austin District—Tenth street, E. B.
Chappell, presiding older: Twenty-fourth
Street, F. E. Hammond; First street, Chas-
A. Hooper; Manchaca, S. H. Brown: La
Grange, Joe Stovall; Winchester, U.
Shappcr; Flatonia, John M. Armstrong;
Merrellt)wn, John W. Hnrmond; Oak hill.
L. F. Miller; Bastrop, Hill Prairie and
West Point, supply, .John W. Thompson;
Columbia, W. S. llotclikiss; Weimar, T. B.
Graves; financial agent, C. C. Armstrong;
West Point, J. W. Thompson; Websterville,
G. 11. Collins; Bastrop and Hill, S. C. Lit-
tlepage; Flatonia circuit, J. F. Sullivan.
Chappell Hill District—J. B. Sears, pre-
sidium elder; Chappell Hill station, • H. M.
Sears; Brenham station, A. E. Goodwin; In-
dependence, J. A. Savage; Bellville, F. O.
Favor; Sealy and San Felipe, C. A. Evans;
Hempstead, J. B. Cochran; Pattison, F. 11.
O. Elliott; Richmond, A. Mlzell; Eagle Lake,
J. W. M. Mahan; Burton and Giduiugs, J.
B. Childress; Hockley, E. S. Baker; McDade,
S. II. Morgan; Chappell Hill Female col-
lege, E. W. Tarrant; Elgin and Manor, H.
N. Hainey; missionary to Japan, O. A.
Dukes.
Cameron District—F. L. Allen, presiding
elder; Cameron station, C. R.Wriglit; Cam-
eron circuit, J. N. Davis, Midland circuit,
W. W. Bronson; Rockdale, N. F. Lane;
Pleasant Hill, II. I'. Hart; Davilla circuit,
J. G. Leith: Maysfield circuit, II. M. A in-
son: Duraugo, E. G. Hocutt; Marlinstation,
C. II. Brooks; Lexington circuit, S. II.
Brewer; Deanville circuit, to hb supplied;
Caldwell, O. T. llotclikiss; John K. Dunn,
superintendent.
Calvert District—J. Z. T. Morris, presiding
elder; Calvert and Ilearne, J. H. Chambliss;
Bremond and Reagan, Weems Wooten;
Kosse circuit, A. J. Anderson; Franklin
circuit, J. W. Horn; Wheelock, M. 11. Por-
ter; Jewett, J. N. Kelly; Centerville, J. L.
Lemons; Buffalo, A. L. Green; Fairfield,
C. M. Keith; Madisonville, S. C. Vaugh;
West Madison mission, D. J. McDougall,
supply; Bryan station, C. II. Buchanan;
Mulican and Welborn, James M. Adams;
Headville, to be supplied.
Huntsville District—E. S. Smith, presid-
ing elder; Huntsville station, G. W. Briggs;
Prairie Plains circuit, G. S. Sandel; Bedins
mission, R. L. Brooks; Zion circuit, (I.
Powledge; Navasotn station, J. R. Morris;
Anderson circuit, G. H. Thalr: Willis • ra-
tion, G. S. Stovull; Conroe mission, A. S.
Bennick; Montgomery circuit, J. M. Gober:
Cold Springs circuit ,\V, H.Brooks; Shepherd
mission, to be supplied; Dodge circuit. 1).
W. Perkins; Plantervllle and Courtney, J.
C. Mickle; American Bible society,
C. L. I'arrington; Willis M.
and F. college, S. N. Baker;
mission society, I. G. John, D. F. C. Tim-
mons transferred to Eest Texas conference;
W. W. Hinson transferred to West Texas
conference, and stationed at Sail An-
tonio: also J. I). Scott, stationed at
ban Marcos: also J. W.llolt, stationed at
Boerne; S. W. Holt, Cotulla and Pearsall;
D. I). Warlick transferred to Little Roclc
conference; J. L. Hendry, China; North
Texas conference, W. W. Graham.
La Grange was selected for the next placo
of meeting, the dato not to bo earlier than
December 1.
Resolutions were passed thanking the cit-
izens and pastors of Huntsville for hospi-
talities.
Bishop Duncan will leave for Crockett to-
morrow to preside over the east Texas con-
ference, which will m at on the 28th.
Y. M. C. A. Afl'aii'3 at Houston.
Houston, Tex., November 26.—No busi-
ness was transacted at the board of directors
meeting this evening, as several officers
aro out of the city. A majority of the per-
sons named on the Drogramme for the Lit-
erary society entertainment failed to show
up. Could it be that they were not prepared
and took this way to get out of it? The
society will do well if they carry out their
programme as announced, but a few such
disappointments as was experienced this
ovening will make it a thing of the past
very soon.
Dr. S. Red will give a talk on physical
eulturo on Thursday evening.
The young men's bible class will meet to-
morrow evening at 7.30, and the workers'
training class at 8.30.
NEW YORK SPECIAL REPORT.
New .York, November 26.—Gould says
the clearing house for southwestern busi-
ness has been agreed to and rates will prob-
ably bo advanced this week, but a serious
development to-day is that the Rock Island
has had nothing to do with the new ar-
rangement.
It is reported that the Atchison cut sala-
ries and wages on the Chicago lines and
that the Northwestern will cut its em-
ployes.
The steel rail production next year is to
be cut down for the protection of prices.
Sterling dull but steady.
Bonds quiet.
Fort Worth and Denver, 91%.
St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas, 03.
Texas and Pacific 94}£, seconds, 3S,Y.
Stocks declined 14 to 2 per cent.
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, 02%.
Cotton declined 8 points early on selling
out long southern cotton, including 400Q
bales stop order, but part of the fall was re-
gained.
Sugars very strong.
Coffieo firm at 16Jj'c. Contracts advanced
40@55 points.
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