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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
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DRUGS AND DYEsTUFFs-Indigo, best, 9Oa
Ito; Salts 5aGc; bluestone, 12c; alum, baGc;
cochineal, 85aSl; magnesia carb, 5oa55c; flour
sulphur, 5aGc; roll do, 4ha5c; camphor, 4Oc;
copperas, 4a5c; assafOetida, 25a5Oc.
MEDIcINEs-Oplum, 600; quinine, BPS;
cinchonidia, 1.25a1.35; iodide Of potash, 2.25a
$50; rhubarb, 1.00a1.50; aloes, 2Ja75c; calonel,
S0a1.25; blue mass, 50a6oc; morphine. a. 25a4.5 go;
chloroform, Local. castor Oil .5Oal. IS; ipecac
1.50; hnseed oil, boiled, SOC; raw, 70c g gallon
turpentine, 7Oa75c.
GLAss-sx1O, 7.50; 1oxi2 7.5O; 1ox1I, TO,
1ox16, $50; 12x14, $50; Xxi. $50. Discount,
20 per cent.
PAINTS, ETC.--Wliite lead, strictly pure. 81:
furniture yarnlsh, 1.5Oa2.O0; coach VarIiish
2.o0aS.50; furniture glue, 16aSoc; concentrated
I've, 3.O0a3.50 q case.
100 y case; Brilliant, 2.60 y case. Insurance,
4Oc per gallon.
LiQUoRsf WINES, ETc.-Common rectined,
90a1.10; Robertson county, 2.00a3.O0; Lincoln
county, 2.00a3.oo; Sour Mash, 1.75a4.o0; sweet
mash, 1.50a3.O0; O'DOnnelps o. X. Bourbon
2.50a2.75; OconOm9wOc rye, l.75a2.50; John
Gibson, 200a350; Glencoe rye, 2.00a3.50; IL &
Z. handmade sour mash, 225a3.00. Wines
Port 1.o0a5.0o; sherry. 1.0Oa5.OO. Alcohol. $50,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

In blgamy case tried at the Liver
pool assizes. recently, the prisoner, a
young woman named Betsy Wardle,
plead that her husband sold her to one
George Chisnall-with whom the big
amous marriage was contracted-for
the price of quart of beer; and hav-
ing been so sold, she thought she was
free to marry again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Since 1850 the. census figures show
that the wages of workmen employed
in the iron and steel industries have
been advanced from an average of
$3.50 per year to 1899 per year. This
is equivalent to an increase of 10 per
cent. In the meantime, however, the
cost of living has advanced 80 per
cent, and the condition of the laborer
IN the United States is gradually be-
coming more and more uncomforta-
hle
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
A COmpI amt.

SAN Francisco. Dec. 2O.-The merchants of
this city complain that their trade with the
North and West is rapidly decreasing The
opening of the Northern Pacific railway has re-
duced it 10 per cent. Four months ago three
steamers a week failed to suffice to carry the
freight to Oregon and Washington Territory.
Two months ago two steamers were sufficient,
and it is now redu ed TO one In five days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
The Striking Engineers.

ing engineers met Superintendent Egan last
night and proposed to return to work in a
body. Egan refused to reinstate those who
the company to injury. There is very little
chance Of a settle now, and many engineers
are leaving for the States. a new driver from
Montreal was ass aulted by strikers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Shooting.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20.-Henry Probst shot Id
seriously wounded Mary Hammer at4a l.
derman station coal mine, three miles from
would not marry him. He then fed to Belle
vile, where he was arrested. While in the
grasp of the deputy sheriff and struggling he
attempted to shoot the officer over his shoulder,
but the ball entered his OWL neck, killing him
almost instantly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Tie Dangerous Alternative.

Hort Worth GaZette.I
This is country governed by law.
If there be wrongs, let them be righted
by law, not by lawlessness that may
become by countenance an encour-
agement far more dangerous than the
wrong it seeks to right.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
The Idea in a Nutshell.
tSan Antonio Express.l

If Jones goes into public park
and cuts down tree and uses the
wood for fuel, Smith is justified by
that act in burning the house of his
neighbor Brown. That is the fence
cutters idea in a nutshell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27


BAcoN,,Long ear 914c, short clear shc;
HAMs-Sugar cured, 15c.
HoMINY-GritS, $5a16 per Dbl
LARD-Tierces 10c, so Id. cans 1Oho, 10 lbs
lie, 5 lbs. 11Ao, 8 lbs. 12c.
BLAcKING-,Large, per dozen, eOe, small, s5c.
BROOMS Per dozen, S20O0p4.OO.
BUCI1ErS-Per dozen, 50; 3-hoop, $2.25.
CANDIEs-Best flint stick, 131aQl6c. Fahc
IN pals, 14915c.
CANDLES-Star. 15Hc.
CANNED GOoDS-TwO-pOund standard goods
per dozen: Strawberries. S1.75. PineappleS,
extra long leaf, 2.25. Peaches, standard IN,
200: California, 3.25. Blackberries, 1.5O.
String beans. Sl.25 Corn, 1.50@2. Tomatoes
1.25Q1i.65. oysters, sO@$1.6o. Salmon, 1.75@1.s5;
Holsters, zoo. Apples BIB, LAO, 3-ib, I.76 per
dozen.
CHEEsE-Western, I2c; do. full cream,
15c; Mexican, Ice.
CiDER-Appie, % gals, per barrel, SLIGO.
% gals. barrel, $50.
CLovEs-50c.
CoFFEM-lllo common to choice, li011c.
Laguyra, 15c. Java. 21025c.
snaps, stage plank, s@9c; assorted cakes and
FIsH.White., 1oO-B bBls;, 7.75; kita, LIE.
bbls., $50; kits, 1.5O. G. B. Holland herring,
kegs, 1.75G12.00; Dom, do kegs, 1.00O1. %,
Boncless cod fish, 9h910hc per b; smoked
herring, per box, COO. Salmon, In kits, 200.
GINGE2-10c,
LEMoNs-Per box. $1,000.
NUTs-AlnOnds. 20c; Brazil nuts, 1Sha20e;
English walnuts. 1Oc; Filberts, 14c.
PICS FEEI@1n barrels, 400; in half bar
relS, 7G0.
PEPPER-18c.
PoWDER-Dupont, 6.65 per keg. blasting,
3.15 per key. Fuse. per 100 feet, 45as5c.
RICE-Choice new by the barrel, 7asc.
SALT-Liverpool-Coase, 1.75a2;0o; fine, 2.25a
$50 per sack. Michigan fine, per Dbl, 2.50a2. 70,
SIsEL RoPE-11c. Cotton, 20a22c.
SOSQ-CGUITaQp to fancy, 5aSc per ID, or 2.26
AGO per box
SUaAR-News Orleans JEwhite clarified, 101c;
orNn kettle, 9a10c; cut loaf, 11hc; crushed, l2c;
poHus'o0, lie; l,ranulated, lie; standard A,
l0Hc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Not d Monopoly.

The gas company influence is re-
ported to be so strong in the Austin
citv CCuncil that it is doubtful
whether the electric light can obtain
a foothold there. The legislature, it
would seem, is not the only gas mo-
nopoly in Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
DeraiIed.

AKRON, Ala, Dec. 21.-The north-bound
New Orleans express train ON the Alabama &
Great Southern railroad it is reported struck
broken rail near here last night and was de-
embankment. James F. Lynch, of Cincinnati,
WAS badly injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
belongs Remains.

IRKUTsK, Dec 21.-The remains of belong
and Others of the Jeanette, of the Arctic ex-
pedition, arrived here. The remains were
borne in procession through the streets to-day,
escorted by detachment OF troops. A multi
tude of people joined the cortege. Many
wreaths were placed upon the collins and print
ed copies Of poems describing the exploits of
the unhappy end of the party were distributed
among the crowd
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 19.-The train bearing
the remains of Congressman Haskell arrived
here at 10 O'Clock this morning. They were
met by large delegation from Lawrence and
the Second congressional district. After brief
stop the train left for Lawrence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
FOREIGN FACTS
Epitome of Events Across the water.

LLAGE BURNED.
BEREE, Dec; 21.--The village of Vents, Swift
erland, burned to-day.
HONOR TO COURBET.
PARIS, Dec. 21.-Admiral Courbet is gazetted
as grand officer of the Legion of Honor.
THE POPE TO WILLIAM.
ROME, Dec. 2l:-The Pope has sent an auto
graph letter to the Emperor of Germany.
REPORT OF THE CAPTURE OF SONTAY.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-A Hong Kong dispatch of
to-day's date says: lit is reported tnat The
French have captured Sontay."
NOT DANGEROUS.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 21.-The injury to
the car by being thrown from a Sledge is not
considered as endangering his life.
HAVE AGREED.
ROME, Dec. 21.-The American bishops have
agreed upon the attitude to be adopted by the
Catholic church of the United States toward
the Fenians.
THE LANCASHIRE STRIKE.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-Fourteen thousand cotton
operatives at Lancashire are idle in cOnSe-
quence of the strike. Half of the looms in
Blackburn are stopped.
KILLED AND WOUNDED.
PARIS, Dec. 21.-Admiral Courbet in an
official report states that three officers and
SiXty-seve1 men were killed, and ten officers
and ITO men wounded before Sontay on the
18th instant
DIED FROM EXPOSURE.
Savannah, rescued the chief officer from the
wreck of the ship RIGGING, from Philadelphia,
which went to pieces In the gale on the 18th
inst. Eight Of the crew died from exposure.
The rest took to the boat and raft and are still
missing.
DYNAMITER'S SENTENCED.
EDINBURGH, Dec 21.-Five Glasgow dyna-
miters on trial here were found guilty of all
charges and sentenced to life Imprisonment,
the other five were found guilty on the first
charge only and sentenced to seven years
penal servitude.
THE ST. AUGUSTINE.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-The survivors of the st.
Augustine, the steamship that was burned last
sunday in the Bay of Bfscay, state that thirty
eight men were on board when the four boats
put off. 1t is feared those remaining on board
the vessel were all lost, as when the steamer
was last seen a heavy sea was running and the
vessel invelOped in flames, and no other boats
to save the passengers,
SECRET VOTING.
BERLIN, Dec. 21.-The North German Ga
zette states that Bismarck entirely cOncurs
with Puttkamer, minister of the interior, in
opposing secret voting for members of the
lower house of the PrusSian diet. Bismarck,
the paper says, even expressed himself favor
able to universal suffrage, provided that pub
lie voting was adhered to. The existing Sys-
TEN of secret voting at elections for the reichs-
tag was declared detrimental to the imperial
institutions, and must eventually be modified.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Row On q Steamboat.

WATERBURY, Conn.,, Dec. 20.-J. L. Clark
drummer for New York jewelry house, was
robbed of a tray containing jewelry valued at
$1,000, while exhibiting goods in a store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Assigned.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 19.-The Enterprise Ma
chine Company, of Geneva, assigned to P. NJ.
Tuttle Liabilities, about $4,000; assets, I'M
stated. Seyenty-five men are thrown out of
employment. 1t is thought the liabilities may
he mel if time is given
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The police commits
sieners passed resolutions favOring the insti-
tuition here of a system of biography telephone
cities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

KINGSTON. n. c., Dec 2o.-Guilford Soon
colored. was hanged to-day for brutally out
raging widow Jones in May last. The execu
ti0n was witness d by several thousand per
sons. Death instantaneous
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Initiating Chicago.

HoLLIDAYsBURG, Pa, Dec 21.-The rolling
mills of McLanatin, Smith & Co., and the Hof-
lidaysburg iron and nail company have shut
down on account of lack of orders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Dec. 7O.-The governor has
reprieved the Jackson county, Ohio, murder
ers, who were to hang tomorrow, for sixty
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Gold Excitement.

n ~, indicate great excYtent2t a fH IN,
citizens with regard to. late gold discoveries.
Gold is said to have been found i'll paying
quantities on a lot at Hot Springs, owned by a
prominent resident of Topeka, by two miners
employed to assist in excavating the ground
mnrninn tSey were nm With tba iar HSH
Off mining claims in the court yard, and now
the hills and valleys around Los Vegas are all
swarming with excited gold seekers, many of
have formed a company and purchased an in
terest in the court yard, and Will try to develop
It. few years ago EliZabethtown, near Los
Vegas, had a population of 5000 gold miners,
and for number of years company engaged
in hydraulic mining took out $50 600 annually.
There is no doubt as to the presence of gold In
paying quantity. Los Vegas is now mining
pectOrs. Some Colorado capitalists are already
on the ground investigating the extent and
richness of deposits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
BLACK Friday in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Dec. 21.-S. Jacobus, dry goods,
assigned for 81, 900; assets, $4,000. Jamison &
Miller, Bellbuckle, Tenn, failed for $4,000;
assets, $1,000. A. Jordan, at Milan, Tenn.
failed for SIG, 900; assets, $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

The university regents are canvass
ing way across the ocean for a success
sor to Prof. Mallet. This time it is a
Scotch gentleman of fine reputation
as scholar and experienced instruc-
tor. It. is pity if suitable profess
sor can not be found in America.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
TYLER.


TYLER, Dec. 21.-The supreme court over
ruled motions for rehearing in International &
Great Northern Railway VS.. Copeland, from
Wood; Texas & Pacific Railway VS.. Murphy.
from Harrison; and adjourned for the term, to
have left
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Room for Many More.
[san Antonio Exnress.l

lcan SnUOnlo ENpreSS.I
A San Antonio gentleman, we are
told, Is going to start a new morning
paper in Austin. The business of
starting new morning dailies in San
Antonio must be over due.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
RnanitAd.

UTICA, n. Y, Dec. 21.-The West Shore rail-
way has discharged 1900 laborers, on account
OF the froSts and heavy SHOWS preventing the
men from working.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Capt. GOrdOn Sentenced.

NEW YORK, Dec 21.-The business failures
were 2s1; in Canada and the provinces, 49,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Edward G.. Rough, a
discharged stage carpenter, who tried to fire
tempt at arson in the first degree, and was SEN
fenced to state prison for seven years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

The total amount of dividends paid
by mining companies in the United
States for the past eleven months was
50 ISL 1916
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Drowned.
A Firehng.

CALAIS, Me-, Dec. lO.-Wm. Wilson. Percy
Truesdale, A. Rollins and S. Mcfarland were
drowned In st. Andrews Bay by capsizing the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

stated that their brother and CLEMENT We're
at home all afternoon and evening, and de-
scribed what they did during various hours of
the day. The court then adjourned until next
Wednesday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Winters Work.

JERSEY CITY, Dec. 21.-Capt Gordon, the
child abductor, was sentenced to five years in
the state prison at hard labor and was fined
800.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Architect Myers is expected here
about the 9th prox. The party whom
he has suggested for the supervision
of the capitol construction is here, but
as far as known he has not received
encouragement from the capitol
board.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
En- Route.

JACKSON Miss, Dec. 21.-Gov. Lowry grant,
ed respite of thirty days to W. Silas Lane, col
ored, sentenced to hang at Rolling Fork to-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

The German Crown Prince has
been severely criticised for attending
a Spanish bull-fght. 1t was an ex-
cellent opportunity for him to make
a firm stand in the interest of humane
civilization, but his duty as guest
made his duty toward humanity diff
cult.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Mr.. M. A. Hancock, Ennis, Texas,
says: Browns Iron Bitters is the
best medicine l ever used in my fam
lily for headache" eod65w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Robbed,

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20.-The yacht Rambler,
cursioniSts bound for New Orleans, has arrived
here
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Suspended.

VICKsBURG, Dec 2O.--Whfle the steamer
Helena was at Friar's Point the roustabouts
attacked the second mate. who killed one and
wounded another
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 21-At the fourth annual
dinner of the Brooklyn New England society
Tonight there were go guests present, and
among them were President Arthur, Gen.
Grant and Henry Ward Beeeher.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Hides and Leather.

HIDEs--Dry flint prime 20 N and over, 150
15hc; ditto under 20 ", 10l1l3hc; dry salt
prime, 12@12Hc; dry salt kips l1@i1Kc; wet
sailed, S@S1sci wet sailed kips, T@sc; butchers
green, 6@61sc.
HAENEss-Oak harness. No. /. heavy select,
SIC u ID; ditto medium, 35c: ditto light, 33c.
Oak harness. No. ] medium city, SIC; ditto
light city, s3c; ditto b medium. $50. Union
harness. b, medium 33c. No. l Hemlock,
medium, BIC; ditto No. 2, medium, sc. No
California skirtlng 42c; ditto No. / Ohio oak
4Oc; No. Union red skirting, 36c; ditto A, $50
3 russell szirt1ng, 36c; ditto extra California
42c.
LINING SKINS xxx cream $3.50 o dozen;
xxx cream, $3.50; Xxx white extra, $10 xxx
extra white 81; xxx pink S1O.25; xxx pink
ToPPINGs-XXX. $40 % dozen; xxx 81
Ta1nplco morocco. 33c d foot
CALF SKINs-Extra Pennsylvania wax, 27@
a b, S1.30 u d: Hem. A Runner. 90c u h; b
Runner, SOC u ID; imported call skins, choice
mercer French 12a Is Ko, Sl.95, 16a17 Ko, S1.30
S2 fb Levan 12a17 Ko, $1.70 W b; Gaut Hubert,
12a17 ko, SLIGO; Seb-KOch Halo 10, 81. 40; Rlto
Rhetore 12a16 Ko, S120; Brissett lair Ko,
$i.15; Schmoll Dreyfus 14a9j Ko, S1.40; Jules
Jodot 10 Ko, s45 o dozen; II Ko, $50 % dozen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-The steamship lines
have reduced third-class passage from Europe
to Network to $50. War of rates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Another.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 20.lThe corn mill elevat-
orS and warehouse of Tyson Bros, on south
side OF the harbor, were almost entirely burned
this morning. Loss. $4,000. Insured
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
Death of an Old Minister.
Baked Fruit.

Boston, Dec 2o.-Rev. John Burt Wrigh
the oldest Unitarian clergyman In the country
died this morning in Wayland, Mass. He wa ,
born in $780,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
ASYLUM IN FLAMES.

NEW YORK, Dec pa wing of the lunatic
asylum at Wards Island is in flames. The fire
department of the city and the police reserve
were sent to the island. AT 1 O'Clock the flames
are under control. No lives lost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
PriZa Eight.

COLUMBUS, Ca, Dec. 20.-J. W. Weolffolk's,
cotton factory, suspended. Liabilities $500, 600
Nominal assets $3.50 COO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Having a G0od Time.

PITrsBURG, Pa, Dec. pa stIike in the
Third Pool coal mines against reduction Of
wages, was ordered to begin to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
FIRES.
CHURCH BURNED.

ROCHESTER, Pa, Dec. 21.-The Lutheran
church was destroyed by fire at an early hour
tqiS morning. Loss, $4,000. Cause unknown.
FIRE AT ST. LOU S.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21.-A special to the Post
Dispatch states that eight business houses in
Guiding the Independent newspaper Office, at
Stewartville, Mo-, were destroyed by fire.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
CheaD Rates,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 21.-The fruit store of
DeMorest s. Co. burned. Loss S25, 900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

Mr.. w. IL. Allen, Ennis, Texas, says:
81 used Browns Iron Bitters for gen.
eral decline, and am now well and
hearty" eodSW
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27

AXEs-S8.009l0.O0 q dozen.
BAR LEAD-9c per d.
BLACKSMITH TooLs-Hammers. 15030c v
b. Anvils. p. W., lac % ID. Bellows, 30 inch
to 40 inch, extra long, 8 9QD16.
HAMEs-S4. 00a4.25 a dozen pair.
COLIARS-S4.50920
Observation-Disclosures, 1915; Muleshoes,
S575. Horseshoe nails. S4.75@6.50 u box.
IRoN-Pittsburg, merchant bar, $500. An
advance on small sizes.
NAILs-10ds % keg, $500, and 25c additional
Tor Diminishing grades 10 Ads.
SHor-Patent $40; buck. SOS q sack.
WIRE-fepcing, No. 9, $500 D bundle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-27
EuiIdine nrnterfal.

CEMEEr-Portland 6.5o; Rosedale, pc a.51
barrel.
LIME-1.00 per barrel.
PLAsTER-3.75 per barrel.
Special rates are given on carload lots Of
cement, lime and plaster.
ITMRETs-pEn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-04-12

PETER COOPER, one of the most
prominent figures liz the United States.
died Wednesday mornins April 4, in
New York, of pneumonia. He was
80 years of age February 18th.
WILLIAM SPRAGUE, of Canochet
fame was beaten for governor of
Rhode Island by A. o. Bourn, the
regular Republican nominee, by about
5000 majority.
Samuel j. Tilden's personal affairs
are In the hands of his trusted friend
Andrew II. Green, who will leave an
immense estate, probably not less than
$40, 900, 600, and there is some curios-
ity to know what he will do with it.
Oshkosh Northeastern Henry Sher-
ry sold seven million feet of Upper
Wolf logs to syndicate of three or
four mill firms here for SIT per thou
sand, just as they run without sorting.
These are the same class of logs that
last year sold for $40 per thousand,
yet SIT is considered big price for
them at this time. The logs will be
IN the first drive down the river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-04-12
FENNER'S ATTEMP PIED
SUICIDE

(Specil Dispatch to the Sentinel)
GRAND RAPIDS, Wis. April Sit
has just leaked out that. late on We'd
nesday evening Marvin Fenner, charg-
ed with the murder of Hessler.
attempted suicide in the Jail by open
ing an artery in his arm with table
knife which he had been successful in
eoncealing. The attention Of the
Jailer was called to the matter bv
blood which had flowed out into the
corridor from Fenner's cell, and he at
once called physician, who found the
prisoner In an unconscious condition
and very weak. The flow Of blood
was speedily stopped. and Fenner was
restored to consciousness. This at
tempt at suicide is looked upon as
further evidence of Feuner's guilt.
and has been the cause of renewal
of the talk of lynehing. Sentinel.
The above is stupendous fraud and
the fellow that sent it must be a worse
fraud still. There is not one word of
truth in the above dispatch. The
Sentinels local correspondent here had
nothing to with sending the above.