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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
MEXICAN MATTERS.
PERSECUTION OF AMERICANS IN
MEXICO OFFICIALLY DENIED.

WASHINGTON, December 2. & Senior Romero,
mexican minister, said to associated press re-
pol+t ter to-day, that the statement recently pub
fished u effect that some Americans who are
working In the mines at Las Cruces, located in the
state of Coahula, Mexico, had met with such per-
secution and hostility the part of Mexican local
authorities that they had decided to become natur-
allied citizens of Mexico, expressing the hope
that the Mexican government would protect their
interest," was proved to be entirely without founda-
+. 'on- The matter he said, was referred for re-
u, u to the first civil :..uor,.-
of Of che county in Coahulio. where the
mines in question are located and this official ss1
serts in his report which has been recently pub
lish ed in Me co, that it is not true that any Amer
icans stationed Rere have BEEN molested in the
slightest degree by local authorities.
DRAINING. THE VALLEY.
CRY OF MEXICO Dect>ubef "a bill has been
into congress authorizing the e3pend-
ture jointly by the City of Mexico and the federal
government, of 100000 yearly for drainage OF the
valley of Mexico. The bill has received the ap
proval OF the president. Another bill has been In
troduced, increasing duty on foreign beer in the
interest of domestic brewers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
THE RELIEF. FUND.

Special telegram TO the Statesman.
GALVESTON, December g = The fund for the
benefit of fre sufferers continues to very slowly
increase. The total amount thus far subscribed
now amounts to $116,159 of which $101,276 has
been paid into the treasury and $65,939 has been
paid out to some 200 recipients. Among the
few contributions received to-day was $34 from
the Baptist church and citizens of Gonzales, Tex,
and $25 from Corning q Co., Peroria, Ill.
Messrs. Morrow and Padgett, the two young
men who We're recently taken down with a
mild case of yellow fevdr, are
reported as getting along finely at the hospital.
They viii be entirely recovered in few days and
mo apprehensions whatever exist here to the
spread of yellow jack
The Pauline Markham Dramatic company
stranded here to-day. They gave performance at
the opera house last night presenting the 1.-Two
Orphans after fashion. very small audience
witnessed the performance, which fact, it seems,
together with previous similar experiences, re-
suited in the final disbandment of the company.
Miss Markham and other leading members of the
troupe are at the Washington, and several of them
propose starting for New York tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
APPOTNTMENTS


WASHINGTON, December 2.-The president made
the fclloSTing aRpointment5 TO-DAY: Frank s.
PHILLIPS, ,Abf New York, surg5yor 1cf cEs S1ns for
the port of Greenport Ny.
August Alers, of California special examiner of
Drugs medicines and chemicals in the district of
San Francisco.
The president has appointed Albert A. Wilson,
of Washington, to be United States marshal for
the District of Columbia. Mr.. Wilson is president
of the Firemens Insurance company, vice presi-
dent of the Metropolitan railway company, of
Washington, and director of the National Bank of
the RepubGH
The postmaster general to-day appointed the fol-
lowing fourth-class postmasters in Texas:
Debit. w Moore.
Dilley-Lewis E, johnson.
ElkhOrn-John r. White.
Gray Rcck--S NJ. Sheer.
Hico-John A. Ealzins
Kountz-Geo. w. Collier.
Lockett-J. Nj. jackson.
Lord-W. B. Spencer.
Observation-Disclosures M. Davidson.
Wildwood Thomas NJ. Hope.
Pilot Grove-N NJ. Drye.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
AFTER THE sMUGGLERs
A RECOMMENDATIO BY Arr.
ZONA,S GOVERTOR


WASHINGTON, December 2.-Gov. Zulick of Ari-
zona addressed the following communication to
the secretary of the interior: 81 deem my duty
call attention of the treasury department to the evil
of smuggling carried on between Arizona and the
state of Sonora, Mexico. The counties of Pima
and Coohise, have a border of several hundred
miles along the Mexican froter over which SNUG
glers cross the unfrequented trails carrying into
this territory the products of Mexico without let
hindrance There within Arizona 10000 inhab-
itants of Mexican origin, the national drink of
whom is "mescal" liquor distilled from the cactus
plant thousands of gallons of which are consumed
by them, all of it being manufactured in Mexico.
Hardly gallon pays duty. Hundreds of thous-
Mexican cigars, quantities of tobacco, to say
anae of cattle, horses, mules, etc., are also
nothing OF 'Ne governor concludes with an ex-
smuggled in t.S he last grand jury in sup
port OF MS assernoFs ~ st.S Tftto5 s,to.. 'nspec
tors, whose duties shall he TO guard against tns
smuggling of Mexican pro- SnctS INTO tne opiteo pi
counties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
ANIMAL MEETINGS,

WASHINGTON, December 2.-The annual session
of federation of organized trades and labor unions
of the United States and Canada will be held here
this year, beginning Tuesday next. One of the
most important subjects to be considered is the
eight hour question.
The fifth annual session of the National Guard
association OF the United States will be held in this
city the 18th instant The object of the association
is to secure legislation from congress for the
generous support of the militia of the several
states Each state is entitled to send five delegates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
QUEER SCENE IN A CHURCH.
PRIESTS PELTED WITH DRY MUD
4

BY INFURIATED WOMEN.
DETROIT, MICH, December 2.-Another scene of
tremendous uproar and excitement occurred this
morning at the Polish Catholic church. Both
masses were drowned in yells and screams of the
priests with chunks of dry mud stones, electra
One of the new priests was attacked on the steps
of the altar and his priestly robes torn from his
back by the infuriated women. The priests feared
for their lives, and surrounded by thirty policemen
ran full speed across the street to the priests
Several of the rioters were arrested. The street
became packed with bowling mob At last
Father Kalasinski, the deposed priest apperred at
the scene and was instantly surrounded by women
and children who kissed his hands and vowed they
would never have any priest but him. Father
Kaasinsk persuaded them to clear the street,
and all is now quiet More trouble is sure to fol
low unless the bishop restores Kalasinski to his
charge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
ALI. "PLAYEn ouT. %

''Dont know what ails me lately. Can't eat well,
can't sleep well: Can't work, and don't enjoy
doing anything. Amt really sick, and really ain t
That is what scores of men say every day. If they
would take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry" they would soon have no occasion to say it.
1t puriies the blood tones up the system and for
titles it against disease 1t is great anti-billious
remedy as well.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
FOREIGN NEWS ITEMS.

LONDON, December "A Russian newspaper
says: The imperial order, recently issued striking
y proves that moral bonds still knit Russia and
Bulgaria
The Svet military organ) recommends that
commission be appointed to investigate the charges
against the Bulgarian government fled at the for
eign Office.
The Novo Vremya says: The imperial order CON
hrmIng the ties of friendship between Russia and
Bulgaria must terminate the difference from which
Russia, 8 rivals were inclined to make capital 1t
concludes by hoping that this step of the csar will
be rightly understood and appreciated in Bulgaria
London and Vienna
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
BEHIND THE BARS.
WIDOWER IN LIMBO FOR MARRY
ING HIS STEPDAUGHTER.

Special Telegram to THE STATESMAN.
WEATHERFoRD, December 2.-W. H. Paxton,
who lives about three miles northeast of this
about O'Clock, by officers Taylor and Johnson,
for marrying his step-daughter something over
week ago. The girls mother has been dead only
short time, and it seems that Paxtons troubles are
doubling upon him, the penalty of the offence
for which he has just been arrested is not less than
two years, and not more than ten years in the pen1
tentiary Some of the offenders friends advised
him to leave his newly married wife and this coun
try behind him, and thus keep off trouble. But
when arrested he said he would not have left his
newly married wife for the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
DOTS.
A DAYS DOINGS IN FOR
EIGN COUNTRIES.
THE TURKS TO OCCUPY THE BAL
KINS-KING THEBAW'S
URRENDER.
ENGLAND.
OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.

LONDON, December "A dispatch from Ran
COON, at noon to-day, says that the king of Bur
nah is proceeding to that city the British
steamer. The announcement of; he occupation of
Mandalay, by the British is officially confirmed.
THE LIBERALS GAINING.
LONDON, December 2.-The returns received up
to o'clock this afternoon indicate that the lib
erals have gained twelve seats to-day. The liberals
are leading in the election contest.
LIBERALS JUBILANT.
LONDON December 2.-Up to o'clock this even
ing, the liberals had elected 228 members, the
servatives 1872 natonalists 45. The tory net gains
have been reduced to thirtysx seats. The liberals
became jubilant over their later success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
CURIOUS ACCIDENT.
A TOWBOAT BLOWN UP BY A GAS
EXPLOSION.

PTrTsBURG, Pa, December 2.-The towboat Iron
City was blown to pieces this morning about
O'Clock, while stuck bar at the head of HERE
island, in Allegheny river. The crew, numbering
six men, were blown into the river. The engineer,
George Ashton, instantly killed. Fred jack
was fatally injured, and others seriously hurt.
The vessel was burned down to the waters edge,
and is total loss. The accident to the towbOat
was caused by natural gas The boat struck gas
main and ruptured it, The gas caught fire from
the furnace, and an explosion ensued. The injured
are doing we'll, except Galbraith, who will die.
The boat was insured for $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
ON THE WAR PATH.
BLOODY OUTRAGES BY THE saw
AGE APACHES IN THE wEST

AGE APACHES IN THE WEST
Tucson, ARIz, December 2.-Offcial news from
Fort Bowie says party of Indians, under the
leadership of Josuani, of Chihuahua, were seen in
the vicinity of Fort Apache, on the 23d inst
Next day one of their number was killed in an at
tack upon the camp of White Mountain Indians
about eight miles southwest of Fort Apache. The
following day they attacked another camp of
White Mountain Indians, about twenty miles
south of Apache. At these two attacks they killed
eleven women, four children, five men and boys
1t is reported that fifty Indians are OF the reser-
vation and are heading for Santa Rtas Settlers in
the valley, and soldiers camped in the Harshawa
Mountains have been notified.
DEMING, N. NJ, December 2-The renegades
visited the reservation and attempted to get the
balance of the Indians to join them, but the at
tempt resulted in fight in which twenty-one res
ervatlon Indians, and only one hostile were killed
Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan and staff left for the east
yesterday.
AUTHORS OF THE oUTRAGEs.
WASHINGTON, December 2.-Commissioner At
kins received no official adyices touching the re-
ported murder of squaws and children BELONGING
TO the White Mountain tribe by the Chiricahuas
He said he had no doubt that an outrage had been
perpetrated by members of Geronimors band The
White Mountain Indians have rendered excellent
service to the government in furnishing scouts for
pursuit of the hostiles and they had killed many
of Geronimos band who would retaliate upon
them by killing their oquaws and children
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
BExAR COUNTY.
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION-A
OFFICER SHOT AT.

ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION-A
OFFICER SHOT AT.
Special telegram TO the Statesman.
BAN ANTONIO, December 2.-It was made known
to-day that on the night of November 26th Leandro
Garcia attempted to assassinate Cacilia Martinez,
because the latter had resented indecent proposals
made by Garcia to Mrs Martinez. A heavy over
overcoat saved Martinez life.
Last night as Constable Bourglaze, of the Leon
Springs precinct was standing out in his yard
some unknown person fred shot at him which
whistled in uncomfortable proximity to his head
stily retired inside the house. AS he did, another
I iot was fae6 end close nc was the result.
- es hedsi as IN ;Inpeieet
danger this time ANter he had entered the house
still another shot was fred making three in all.
The gentleman thinks some enemy, or enemies of
his must be after him, and his conclusion is GER
tainly warranted by his statements.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
THE sULTAN's MANIFESTO.
FRANCE.
FRENCH IN ToNQUIN.

PARIS, December 2-Gen. De Courcy, comman-
der of the French troops in Tonquin has teegraped
to the war Office, demanding categorical denial or
reply confirming the rumors of an intended
evacuation of Tonquin by France. If the report is
true, he says the result will be revolt of the ma
tives and general massacre If the government
will authorize him to make ageneral contradiction
of the unions, however, he viii pledge himself to
pacify the Delta. Gen. Componon, minister of
war telegraphed in reply that the government and
ministry of war will strenously defend the occupa
ton of Tonquin and complete the conquest de-
manded by Gen. De COurcy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
EASTERN TEXAS.
ITEMS FROM RUSK AND OTHER
COUNTIES.
Correspondence to the Statesman.

COUNTIES.
Correspondence to the Statesman.
RUsK COUNTY.
HEaSa zBsoN, December 2.-CoEgressman
Jones 9 IaS from this district left 9or Wash
Great excitement exists here among the
policy holders of the Mutual Life Insur-
ance company, of Texas, on account of
the shaky condition of said company.
Bishop Gregg, of the Episcopal church,
will preach at Henderson Wednesday
night.
G. B. Richardson, learned farmer of
Rusk county, has demonstrated by expert
ment, that by cutting off the seed end of
an Irish potatoe and planting the remain
ing portion, the yield will be greatly in
creased.
A great many hogs in different portions
of the county are dying with cholera.
Twelve hundred pounds of lawyers went
from Henderson to the supreme court last
week.
The streets of Henderson are still
crowded with cotton.
Hon. W. j. Graham, our district at
torney of this judicial district, is at home
to rest until the first Monday in January,
when court begins here.
PANoLA COUNTY.
County Treasurer Justus Woolworth is
now in New Orleans, where he has Just
had extracted from his thigh a minnie
ball received at the battle of Gettysburg,
and which had caused him great suffering
and made him cripple for over twenty
years.
Sid Walker, popular young merchant
of Carthage, died last week of blood poi
soning, caused from the removal of a
tumor from his arm. He leaves young
| wife and baby.
The eS.asr of the Watchman has just
returned 1IJm the Exposition at New Or.
leans, and says the show will not be in
full blast until about the middle of De-
cember, at which time it will be grand
affair.
| Sawed lumber is selling at Carthage for
! $3.50 per thousand.
! Col. Allen Baker, his three sons and
| Sam Adams are on camp hunt on the
| Angelina river.
Mr.. R. J. Hatcher, esq.,, talented
young lawyer of Carthage, went to Shreve-
port, the other day, to fulfill an engage
ment to marry young lady from Ala
bama, who was to arrive on the night
train from the east. The train did
not arrive until o'clock a. NJ, when
the ceremony was performed and the
happy couple left at o'clock, on a visit
! to relatives in Jewett, Texas.
SHELLEY COUNTY.
The Timpson Times and its Center ri
val are throwing dirt at each other.
The district court has adjourned, after
doing more business than any other term
ever held in the county, The grand jury
returned sixty-seven indictments, most of
them for petty offenses.
Timpson is receiving from Is to 100
bales of cotton per day, and has sub
scrfbed $500 to build school house. Lo-
gansport is on a boom and is receiving
from so to 100 bales of cotton daily.
The cotton crop of this county is abogt
all gathered.
The following attorneys from distance
attended the late term of the district
court: Judge Drury Field, of Henderson;
Judge A. G. Booty, of Marshall; Il. A.
Traylor, of Louisiana; Charley Haynes, of
Carthage, and Messrs. Collins and Hun
gerford, of San Augustine.
Good crops have been made this year,
an the farmers are in as good condition
as they are in any portion of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
RoCKDALE.

AN ENTERPRISING AND PROSPER
Gus YOUNG TOWN-BIG COT
TON TRADE.
Special telegram to the Statesman.
RooKDALE, December 2.-The enterprisng firms
of this city, are putting shoulder to shoulder to
secure trade With such men, Rockdale is attracting
custom from over the entire county, much of which
has heretofore been claimed by neighboring towns.
rockdale is remarkably lively, receiving and for
- ing the larger portion of the crop of Milan
county. Saonle and chean bomes RocEdale Of
terprasng 7, fractions to families seeking desira-
Ter lers uasnsi ton shipments to date, 1918 bales
: ste IocaSens' Ce> IT in sight to the amount
with sufficient numos business continues good.
up to 1000 bales. fon of dengue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
MASONIC ITEM.

CINCINNATI, o., December 2-The committee ap-
pointed by the commander of the grand command
cry of the Ohio Knights Templar, to investigate
of the Masonic Review, has found him guilty. and
sentenced him to indefinite suspension TIE
view, the authorship of which was attributed to
the editor Judge Foraker has given notice OF an
appeal to the grand commandery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

of Virginia met in regular biennial session to-day
at noon. Both houses are organized by the re-
election of old officers. They are democrats. Joint
resolutions were adopted appointing committee
to prepare appropriate resolutions the death of
Thomas A Hendricks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03

'sI FEEL so WELL.o

ssI want to thank you for telling me of DR..
Pierce's 'Fayorite Prescription writes lady to
her friend. ''For long time was unfit to attend
to the work of my household. kept about but 1
felt thoroughly miserable had terrible backaches,
and bearing-down sensations across me and was
quite weak and discouraged. | sent and got some
has cured me. 1 hardly know myself. 1 feel SO
Well''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03

The Spanish cortes has been summoned to meet
on the 2Oth inst
The Austrian village of Graboro was destroyed
by land slide to-day. The disaster caused by
heavy rains which have prevailed recently.
Advices from Belgrade say that the Servians are
actively erecting Notifications between Prot and
Nissa.
King Thebaw, his wife and mother and 73 Bur
mese officials have arrived at Thayetmayoo as
prisoners.
General De Courcey's telegram has created pro-
found impression.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
sPLICED AT LAST.

Special Telegram to THE STATESMAN.
FoRT WORTH, December 2.-Another couple of
runaways we're married in the nation to-day: The
groom was young man, aged twenty, named j. d.
TAYLOR and the bride Miss Helen Hurdanth. They
hail from near Greenville In conversation with a
Gazette reporter Mr.. Taylor stated that this was
the third trial before making good their escape.
The Rev.. Robert accompanied them and made
them man and wife. The runaways came in last
night, on freight train, at 1920, and stopped at
the Terry House.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
TAYLOR.

THE LADIES ALL IN LOVE WITH
THE STATESMAN.
Special Telegram to the Statesman
TAYLOR, December 2-THE STATESMAN with its
new slick hat and biled" shirt, made its appear
ance yesterday. The ladies say it looks too lovely
for anything. None of the originality left except
Walkabout
Business is very brisk here cotton coming in at
the rate of $50 bales day; 800 bales received to
date.
The Brackenridge's telegraph telephone line is
in full blast. For 40 cents, you can get five min
utes worth of talking with Austin, Bolton, George
town and other points on the line
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
RUSSIA.
COMMENTS OF THE PAPERS.

ST.. PETERSBURG, December 2-The Journal de
published yesterday, praising the prowess of Bull
garia says: Russia has never ceased to sympathize
with the Bulgarians. 1t is impossible however, to
forget those who derided the expectations of Rus
sa ignored her counsels, precipitated fraticidal
war, imperilled Bulgarias destinies and assumed a
heavy responsibility.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
FORT sMITl''
A BATCH OF MALEFACTCRS SENT
TO DETROIT,

Special Telegram to THE STATESMAN.
Fort SMITH, ARK, December AIN the United
States court this afternoon, the following convics
were sentenced to the house of correction at De-
troit, Mich: Brook Burt, Charlie Glass, larceny,
one year each; t. II. Barnes, T. G. Brown, larceny
and assault with intent to kill, two years, six
months each; Amos Gray, Wilson Beebe and Jacob
Harrison, Introducing and selling whiskey in In
dian country, one year and $50 fine each. Jara T.
Cotton, ex-United States commissioner and de-
faulting postmaster at Rocky Comfort Little River
xa last Saiuray MAS arrsgned ress and dro o
tered plea of guiltyto the charge of embezzling
post Office funds, the court assessing his punish
ment at two years Imprisonment and S615 fine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
MATTERS AT KYLE.
TRUNK ROBBERY-RAILwA MAT
TERS-THE STATESMAN
CONTPI PITNTENTEn

OONnI1I LINN En- ED.
Special telegram to the Statesman.
KYLE, December 2.-Milton King and c. Dick
son, two colored men, broke into the house of Bos-
ton Bailey (coloredl last night and stole three
trunks containing clothing, money and other val
uables: One of the trunks was found this morning
near the railroad track in the edge of town The
other two have not yet been found. The burglars
trial.
Thls evening special passed up the road bear
ing G. herugan, superintendent of the Gould sys-
TEN and j. Herrin, general superintendent of the
International and Great Northern division.
! THE STATESMAN came in this evening and MANY
compliments We're paid its new dress
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PURIIC DERT.
GONE TO TEXAS.

WASHINGTON, December 2-The debt statement
issued this afternoon, shows an increase in the
public debt of 81, 900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
CABLE REDUCTION.

New YORK, December 2.-The Anglo-American,
Direct United States, French and American Gable
company, companies which form the cable pool,
made full press rates, beginning to-day at 20 cents
against 25 cents and 12la cents as heretofore
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
sERsA.

BELGRADE, December 2.-Rumors are current
here that the Bulgarians sacked and burned Pirot.
The Bulgarians have refused the proposal of the
Servians to withdraw the armies to their respective
territory and to prolong the armistce to February
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
WASHINGTON NOTES.
REPURLICAN CAUCUs.

REH bLICAN CAOCOS.
WASHINGTON, December "A caucus of repu-
blican members of the house will be held Satur-
day, p. M, for the nomination of candidate for
speaker and other officers of the house and to
transact such other business may be prudential.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-03
GALyEsTON MARINE.

Special Telegram to THE STATESMAN.
GALVESTON, December 2.-Arrived: Bark Boud-
eryeren, Liverpool, August Loeffier, Demarara.
Sailed: Steamship Lampasas, New York; bark
Speeranza, Leih; brig Vera, Cork.