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for $l2 a week. No wonder there are defalca
tions. A twelve dollar book keeper could hardly
be expected to have intelligence enough to pre-
vent fraud.
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If the editor of the Philadelphia Ledger is at
all industrious he can easily collect enough ma
terial within few days to supply his obituary
column for his natural lifetime.
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REV. SAM JONES explains that willipus-
sollipus is road roller. When preacher
1ses slang that the labble can't understand,
it is about time to talk in more dignifed
s4v1a
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A coLoRED man stood at the head of this
years class at West Point. At least his name is
Kahn, and he is from Leavenworth. Kan.
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| OLIVER DALRYMPLE the great wheat grower
of the Northwest gives the following estimate
of cost per acre and per bushel, the basis being
| the cost in Dakota:
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A NEW YORK expert book keeper complains
that firms there that pay $40, 900 year rent
expect to hire tho services Of men like himself
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17

struck Benson on the left cheek
Brown fired again, the ball taking effect in the
neck. His wound gave rise to the belief that Ben
sons throat had been cut, he was bleeding pro-
fusely when found. Brown then turned the re-
volver on himself and fired three shots, but reallZ
ing that he had not killed himself, seized large
paper lying the desk and furiously thrust
it into his neck
The blow was well aimed and with such savage
force that it passed almost through and severed the
jugular vein. He dropped to the floor alongside OF
his victim and in few minutes bed TO death.
policeman, who happened to- be near the door of
the office, heard the shots and rushed in
to Bensons Office, but too late to prevent
further mischief. There was no word
nor sign of life could he extracted from Brown,
who was in the last agOnies of death.
Benson, on being raised up, quietly said he had
not had any dispute with Brown; had known him
for years: had had many transactions with him,
and beyond some business disputes did not know
why he should shoot him or take his own life.
Brown is well known on the coast. having resided
here fourteen years Last July he failed for 1920,
600, but succeeded in arranging his affairs, and
has since then secured some valuable government
land on dredging contracts.
The trouble is traced to a balance of $4,000 which
Brown claimed as due him. and which Benson dis
puted. 1t is supposed a demand for the money led
to the shooting Brown is the son of A. L. Brown,
of Cheyenne, formerly chief clerk of the United
States surveyor general office, at that city.
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LABOR FEDERATION.
RESOLUTIONS OF VARIOUS KINDS
ADOPTED BY THE CON-
VENTION.

WASHINGTON December 12.-At last night ses-
sion of the National Labor Federation on recon
vening, the finance committee submitted a favor
able report on the resolution providing for the
levying of ten cent per capita tax on all members
of trades unions within the jurisdiction of the fed
Grafton for the purpose of extending the usefulness
and power of the federation
An amendment was offered to make the tax five
cents instead of ten cents and after long discussion
the matter was referred to the respective unions.
The resolution committee reported series of res
olutions which were adopted, denouncing convict
labor and the contract system as perncious and OPP
posed to the interests of the working people of this
country, and calling upon all labor organizations
to oppose any candidate for national state legis-
latures who will not pledge himself to the
abolition of the system, and directing the lagisla-
tive committee to draft bill and have it introduced
in congress providing that all government work
shall be done under competent superintendent,
and that no further contracts for such work shall
hereafter be entered into, and making it the duty
OF said committee to endeavOr to have bill to that
effect passed by the various state legislatures.
A resolution constituting the committee ON legis-
lation board of arbitration, and board TO regu-
late and order boycotts was adopted.
The proposition to organize an independent labor
party in politics was defeated.
Resolutions demanding the enforcement of law
restricting Chinese emigration and calling upon
the working women of the country to organize
and authorizing the executive committee to assist
them in calling for the compulsory education of
children up to the age of 49, and prohibiting their
employment in mines and factories, were adopted
The resolution endorsing the measure of Senator
Van Wyck, providing for the precluding of aliens
from acquiring lands in this country was adopted
1t was decided to hold the next convention at ST.
Louis, on the second Wednesday in December
1886.
Resolutions were adopted protesting against the
system of employment of journeymen printers in
the government printing Office and requesting the
speaker of the house of representatives 20 appoint
on the committee of labor the following named
gentlemen: Messrs. Foran, of Ohio; Weaver, of
Iowa; Grain, of Texas; Lowering, of Massachu-
sets; O'Nei1, of Missouri; Haynes, of New Hamp-
shire; Tarnesney, of Michigan ILawler, of Illinois;
The convention, at late hour then adjourned
sine die
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NOBLE NAMES.
HONORED IN HISTORY AND LOVED
BY POSTERITY.

HONORED IN HISTORY AND Low Ell
BY POSTERITY.
A friend eff The STATESMAN, with stat
istical turn of mind, furnishes the report
er with the following list of historical
names in America, for whom counties in
the several states have been named. 1t
will be seen that Washington, the father
of his country" leads, with Franklin Sec
ond and Jefferson third:
Adams, g.; Alexander, g; Allen, 4; An
derson, 5; Bell, q; Benton. 8; Boone, g.
Butler, 8; Calhoun, 10; Carroll, ID; Cass,
g.; Clay, IS; Clinton, 8; Craw-
ford, IL; Gustav, 5; Dallas, s.
Douglas, II; Fayette, IL; Fillmore, 2;
Floyd, 8; Franklin, "a; Fremont, 8; Full
ton, 8; Garfield, 6; Grant, 10; Greedy, 2;
Greene, IA; Grundy, 4; Hamilton, 10;
Hancock, 10; Hardin, 6; Harrison, 8;
Houston, 4; Howard, 6; Jackson, %; Jas
per, z; Jefferson, %; johnson, II; Kent,
5; Knox, 9; Lafayette, 6; Lawrence, IL;
Lee, 9; Lincoln, 10; Logan, z;
Madison, 10; Marion, II; Marshall, IL;
Mason, 6; Monroe, II; Montgomery, IS;
Newton, 6; Perry, 10; Pierce, 8; Pike, 10;
Polk, II; Pope, 3; Pulaski, 6; Putnam, 8;
Randolph, 8; Scott, IL; Seward, 2; Shelby,
9; Sheridan, 8; Sherman, 3; Stanton, 2;
Sumner, 2; Taylor, q; Van Buren,, 4; War
rem. IA; Washington, 80; Wayne, IA; Web
ster, q; Worth, 3; Wright, 3.
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members sit in both houses. All parties are in a
state of suspense the health of the en-
peror, and there reports that there will be dis
solution OF the imperial parliament in June, after
the passage of the measure TO prolong the
law against the socialists, and a
renewal of the military septenate. Government
circles rely the socialist measure being carried
by majority of twenty 1t will be presented in
the, rechstag about the end OF January by Herr
Liebricht and Bebel.
A motion demanding that the government revoke
the order of expulsion OF Poles from Germany,
President Wedell of Desdorf, refuses to record
the motion, unless the words ''the measure of the
Prussian government have dishonOred the German
people were eXpunged The socialists consented
to this. 1t is probable that Prince Bismarcks new
imperial message will contest the right of the
reichstag &c discuss explosions If the reichstag
remains firm immediate dissolution is newt
able
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
SUICIDED.
EX u. :. MARSHAL M'KEE
CUTS HIS THROAT
AT DALLAS.
THE REVOLT IN NUEVO LEON.
AND THE FIGHT AT
MONTEREY.
specia! TeIegram to the stategman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, December 12.-This forenoon the report
spread that Major James A. Mckee, ex-United
States marshal of the northern district of Texas,
had committed suicide by cutting his throat at his
residence, No. S03 Broad street. Great excitement
followed thereon. Gazette reporter satisfying
himself that the report was true, repaired to the
residence of the deceased He was met at the door
by Mr. j. A. Mckee jr., a son of the deceased, vino
stated that his father took his life by cutting
his throat with pocket knife before he arose this
morning. About ten weeks ago he was seized with
dengue and had been confined to his bead until a
few days ago, when he got up and seemed to be
rapidly recovering his strength. On yesterday he
went down town and attended to some business,
more, and we're prepared to send off for his
health. Just before O'Clock this
morning, Mr.. II. W. Mckee. eldest son of
the deceased, who is here on visit from Colorado
went into his fathers room Che has slept alone
since his illness) to what he wanted for break
fast and the horrifying sight met his eyes. There
lay his father in an unconscious condition, with his
life's blood the bed aud floor and the knife by
his side Mr.. Mckee alarmed the family and sent
for Doctors Pace and Thompson. Maj. Mckee was
too far gone to recognize or speak TO any of the
family, and expired in very few minutes after
he was discovered. An examination of the wound
showed that ne had applied the knife on the right
side of the neck, seyering both the Jugular vein
and the carotid artery and, according to the phys
cians, death must have supervened within fifteen
minutes thereafter. The dengue is ascribed by the
physicians as the cause of Mckee taking his own
life. He had that malady in its very worst form,
and it not only enfeebled his body, but impaired
his mind and left him prey to melancholy. MAJ.
Mckee was about ,tifty-seye years of age and an
old Texan. He lived an honorable and upright
life. and had held many offices of public trust and
was esteemed by all persons who believed in true
manhood. His heartbroken widow and the grief
stricken family have the sincere sympathy of the
entire community in their hour of trial The fu-
neral will take place from the family residence at
2 p. IN. tomorrow, and proceed to Trinity ceme-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
GALE AT GALVESTON.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

GALVESTON, December IA heavy southeast
wind has prevailed here for the past twenty-four
hours, causing the water on the gulf side of the
island to wash the beach away up to the street
tracks, necessitatng the temporary stoppage of the
street cars. Tonight the wind is shifting toward
the north and the weather is turning rapidly cold
W: l. Hughes, of the seventh ward, is announced
elected next week. to the vacancy caused by the
ignation of Alderman Smith.
The Galveston branch of the Irish National
league will meet to morrow al elect delegates to
the National convention, to be held at Chicago JAN
nary 20.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
HONORS OPARNELL.
HOW THE GREAT LEADER Is TOBE
RECEIVED,

CHICAGO, December 12.-Local committee ar
engagements of tie Irish National League of this
edty, of which Alexander Sullivan is chairman, are
the national convention in January. A train will
go out distance to meet the Irish leader car
rying the reception committee, of which the COVER
Chicago congressman, federal and state judges,
arch-bishops and clergymen of all denominations,
There will be at least 800 of our leading citizens in
the party.
1t is also proposed to hold great mass meeting
over which the governor will preside. Chicago
men have resolved to give all the honors of the
meeting to the guests: No Chicagoan will speak
at the meeting. delegation from Ireland will be
the first speakers and will not be limited as to
time. Afterwards brief speeches will be made by
leading members of the convention from all parts
of the United States and Canada The proceeds of
fund.
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DEMOCRATS WIN.

COLUMBUS, O., December 12.--The supreme court
this morning announced its decision in the Hamil-
ton county contested election case reversing the de-
csion of the circuit of that county and giving
certificates of election to the democratic candidates
for senators and representatives. No decision was
announced in the mandamus proceedings brought
by the governor and secretary of state to compel
Clerk Dalton to make the abstract from Ham
iltOn county to the secretary of state Judge John
dissented from the decision.
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MEXICAN NEWS.
special telegram TO the Statesman


LAREDO, December f2.--In the fight at Monterey
and General Reeves, governmental troops five were
killed on the scene of action and eight wounded,
self was slightly wounded in the shoulder. He
proclaimed himself by circulars scattered around
to-day governor of the state of Nueva Leon until
further advice received from the City of Mexico.
The revolutionary forces under Vidal CARA arrived
in Monterey last night, and placed themselves
under the command of General Reyes. No more
trouble is anticipated at present the government
troops stationed there amount to over one thou
sand men.
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ACCIDENT TO A BRAKEMAN.

opeCIaI IeIegTaln 70 The statesman
DENIsoN, December 12-Last night freight
train pulled out of Denison with Conductor Curtis
extra in charge, and run as far as Leonard, dis
lance of twenty-five miles, when they began switch
ing, and as Brakeman Shoemaker was pulling
pin the throttle flew open, causing the engine to
go back very fast, and suddenly knocking Shoe
maker down between some burnt ties, and the
brake beam rolled hlnroyer and twisted him in a
is still living, but little hopes entertained for
his recovery.
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BELLIGERENT DOCTORs.
Special telegram to the Statesman.

Special telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, December 12.-Dr. Andrews local
dentist, called DR.. l.. M. Townsey. brother pro-
fessional, from residence at which he was at
tending an entertainment last night, and severely
assaulted him. DR.. Townships head is badly in
DIR. Andrews gave himself up Immediately after
the attack and stated that DR.. Townsley had used
bad language to his wife.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
RIEL'S FUNERAL.
INTERMENT OF THE REMAINS OF
REBEL LEADER.

WNNEPEG, December 12-The burial of Louis
Riel took place this morning at st. Boniface, a
French suburb, across Red river from this city.
Vital, Red river, about two miles from here, al
O'Clock, accompanied by large number of rela
tves and half-breed sympathizers. Arriving at st.
by Father Dugas, assisted by clergy.
Archbiphop Tache occupied the throne. After
mass the body remained in the cathedral, and is
expected to be buried this afternoon. Large num-
hers of English speaking people were present
from curiosity. There was no sign of interior
ence of disturbance
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GERMANY.
GERMAN AFFAIRS.

BERLIN, December 12.-The reichstag will take
recess on the 18th inst, and will reconyene jan
uary 10. The Prussian landtag viii also adjourn
for the same period. The session of the rechstag
has SO far been almost barren of results with but
small promise of progress so long the reich
stag sits simultaneously with the landtag, many
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
The "old reliable"-Dr. sages catarrh Remedy
STRIKING SHOE CUTTERs.

CINCINNATI, December 12.-In consequence of a
refusal of striking shoe cutters, of this city, to re-
sumo work when ordered to do so by the national
executive committee of the Knights of Labor, they
are declared in rebellion against that body, and are
expelled from the order. The other shoe assem-
bes of this city, and district assemblies guarantee
protection to the shoe cutters who are DESTROYS of
coming here to work. This makes an opening for
about 300 cutters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
THE MORNING DRESS.

1t is said that ladys standing in society can
easily be determined by her dress the breakfast
table; expensive, snowy costume indicating that
the wearer has not yet learned the properties But
one need be afraid of being called s'shoddy'' if
hops Perfect beauty is the attendant of dis
ease; above all, of those diseases peculiar to
women, and which find ready cure in DR.. Pierce's
'sFavorite Prescription Price reduced to one
dollar. By druggists.
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Queen of England and Empress of India, throug
His Excellency, Grover Cleveland President {
the United States.
The following poem, dedicated to Queen Victori,
the caption indicates was written by the historic
of the bench and bar of Mississippi and Texas, an
a writer of great versatility and beauty:
Nearest thou not that solemn bell
Whose chimes from yonder steeple swell?
That deep and dull syllable tone
Proclaims another spirit gone
That sweet infants budding charms
Have withered in its mothers arms,
Before its skies were overcast
BY summers storm winters blast
1t knells another death on earth,
In heaven it notes another BIRTH
1t tells of life, the eve and morn
A lie gone out, an angel born.
Then why should it awaken dread?
The child is gone, but is not dead.
Do the bright flowers die, which shed
Their beauties meath the autumn's tread!
No; It's the season that they need
To give perfection to their seed
While fade the stem and tender shoot
A blushing beauty paints the fruit
Thus when that infants spirit fled,
Twas only gone, it was not dead!
Twas gone where life with beauty teens,
To bask beneath those radiant beams
1t often glimpSes in smiling dreams.
Or twas perhaps some joyous youth,
Known but to innocence and truth,
Whose spirit has just winged its flight,
Ere 1t felt transgressions blight;
And, led by Mercy's gentle hand,
Has gone away to purer land.
Or it may soil the passing bier
Of some fond wife or parent dear,
Or husband, called to bear the love
Of woman back to its founts above
AS Engand's Albert, and the Queen
Is lured by his celestial sheen,
And while she rules around the sun
The Prince looks down with benson.
of he the loss or GREAT or al
Eternity redeems it all.
Eternity! 1t is the goal
OF every breathing of the soul
The crown of life-'tis natures boon
In rosy morn and brilliant noon;
And in the lurid eve of age,
When allotted years roll up their page,
Eternity spreads its endless scroll,
Which neither time nor death can roll.
Then, what is death to cause us fear?
A travelling from sphere to sphere,
A shifting scene-a being gone
From wasting day to eternal dawn.
Some day, for me, from steeple lone,
VIII ring that mournful monotone
To time the friendly footsteps slow,
That lay me, too, all cold and low.
Yet, l would not my friends should moan
For me as dead but only gone,
Dismissed from time, with clearer sense,
And with affections more intense.
Though death may ply its raveling hand,
1t cannot sever friendships band;
Nor can it loose the chord of love
1t only ties one end above.
No: deaths dominion has no length
Beyond their tension and their strength,
And when to angels they extend,
They draw us toward the ANGELS end,
Till heaven and earth together blend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
A PITIFUL SIGHT.

AsHEvILLE, N c., December 12.-At Cladbourne,
this state last night, Mrs. Parks, colored woman
weet to prayer meeting, leaving her two children
in the house. When she returned the house was
on fire; The children were inside begging their
mama to relieve them, but she could not do so
without losing her own life The children contin-
ued to beg until the fire burned them to death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
RAILROAD PROJECT,

. CHICAGO, December 12.-The statement is pub
l1ished this morning that the Rock Island road has
determined to build extensively west of Missouri
P IN 6e f eG and dn ny ne
One will run from st. Joseph to Topeka where it
will connect with the road being built by Senator
Plumb and associates, to the southwest; the other
will penetrate Southern Nebraska and will eventu-
ally be extended TO Denver
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
A MOB FIRED INTO.

New ORLEANS, December IA Monroe (La.)
special to the Times Democrat, says: Last night
party of white men went to the house of Robert
son, colored, for the purpose of whipping or
lynching him. Robertson fired, killing N. F. Par
kerr and then made his escape
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17

Above all other earthly ills.
] hate the big, old-fashioned pills;
By slow degrees they downward wend,
And often pause, or upward tend;
With such discomfort are they fraught,
Their good effects amount to naught.
Now, DR.. Pierce prepares pill
That just exactly fills the bill
A pellet, rather, that is all
A Pleasant Purgative, and small;
Just try them as you feel their need,
You'll find that 1 speak truth, indeed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
ENGLAND.

BRITISH CoNsoLs.
LONDON, December 12.-Consols closed SO sic
for money; SO GIG for accounts.
VIRTUALLY SETTLED.
LONDON, December 12.-The Times says: The
eastern difficulty may be regarded as virtually set
tied. The powers have agreed to recognize the
union of Bulgaria A demarcation commission
has been appointed which assures armistice of
a month and will hardly fail to secure peace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
EGYPT.
REFRIGERATION OF poNso1A.

CAIRO, December 12.-Orders are expected for
the re-occupation of DOngOla. There is q contin-
nous firing at Koshay. -Four British have been
wounded. Caliph Abdullah has ordered every
man of IL years to join the army of the Soudan.
The natives are readily obeying the order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
GALyEsTONM ARINE.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, December 12.-Arrived: Steamship
Harlan, Vera Cruz, and sailed for Morgan City.
Captain Henry Blohm, half owner of the bark
lingo, now in port, who died yesterday from dila-
ton of the heart, was buried to-day. He was
native of Erfurth, Germany.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
SHOWING IN ARKANSAS.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Fort SMITH, Ark, December 12-The first snow
of the season in this section began falling about
O'Clock this morning and has continued nearly all
day, covering the ground in many places to depth
OF about four inches, though on the streets and
travelled roads it melts rapidly, making it very disa
greeable under foot.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-17
INDICTED FOR ADULTERY.

Boston. December I'm the superior criminal
court to-day the grand jury reported Indictment
in three counts against Rev. W. w. Downs and
Annie j. Taber for adultery.