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The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-30

New styles Wall Paper.
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dow Shades. You can do better here than
anywhere else in the city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
RELATIONS WITH GER
MANY.
REPORT OF THE UNITED
STATES CONSUL GENERAL
TO GERMANY

WASHINGTON, December 22.-The annual report
of Jacob Mueller, United States consul general at
Franlfort-on-t Maine, Germany, has been re-
ceived at the state department He calls attention
to the reactionary tendencies prevailing in that
country industrial and commercial relations
with the United States, which tendencies, he says
explain the i'll will of the official and ruling classes
against the United States. They dread, he says,
American hogs, wheat, American importation and
American ideas Not only is the tendency to re-
progression noticeable he SAYS, in political econo
mic and religious spheres of lfe but the barriers
existing between mankind are also fostered and
multiplied to such an extent that spirit
of caste is again becoming prominent and the feu-
dal system resurrected. He alludes to these ten
denotes as the principal reason for prevailing anti
Americanism, and in order that our government
may be prepared not to anticipate much friendship
from officials of Germany or Austria, hostile as
they are to American liberty and prosperity, and
any gratuitous accessiOns.
The consul reports that depressed state of trade
and industry in Germany has continued during the
past year, and that the new tariff system has PROV
ed a failure.
The declared value of exports from Germany to
the United States during 1884 amounted to $50 1861
744, decrease of S. 8S1 ,974 compared with the
previous year. The principal decrease was in
china and porcelain ware, hat bands and ribbons,
hides and skins inen silks and dress goods, jewel
ry, etc There was an increase in exports of drugs
and chemicals, wines and liquors, iron and steel
goods, hair, glass, plate, etc. The
imports from the United States are confined to the
agricultural, mineral, animal and vegetable pro-
ducts.
Emigration from Germany to the United States
has fallen off thirty per cent during the first nine
months of 1885.
There is strong feeling of antipathy toward the
United States in the matter of emigration and
every effort is resored to to discourage it. The great
imports of foreign wheat has caused a demand for
higher duties, which would practically amount to
prohibition.
In conclusion Consul Mueller says the present
strife of nations for industrial and commercial
supremacy suggests American idea of free ships,
of Industries untrammelled by burdensome taxes
and of vigorous protection of Americans abroad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
GALVESTON MARINE.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

GALVESTON, December 22.-Arriyed Bark
Grant, Barbados; brigantine DIR. Hasker, Santos.
Cleared: Bark Simeon, Liverpool.
GALVESTON, December 21.-The gulf has been un-
usually tempestuous for the past week, caused by
the prevailing south winds. Old seamen have
been apprehensive of some disaster and it came
last night, the unfortunate vessel being the Norwe
gian brigantine Crane, Larsen, master en- route
from Liverpool with cargo of salt consigned to j..
Moller d Co. The Crane had nearly reached the
end of her long voyage, having sighted Bolivar
light about 10 O'Clock. At middight she was rid
ing the terrible gulf at the mouth of the harbor,
near the government jetties. Captain Larsen had
lost his reckoning in the heavy fog that prevailed
and was just about to cast anchor until morning
when the brave little vessel struck the bar tn IA
tai effect. great hole was knocked in her bot
tom and she began to fill rapidly Officers and crew,
numbering nine souls, sprang for the rigging
and then upon the highest yard arms, which, when
the vessel settled, were prOtruding only few feet
from the raging wayes the despairing crew passed
the weary hours until 30 this morning, when they
were rescued by tug from the city. The sailors
nearly exhausted from clingng to the rigging,
and nearly chilled to the very marrow. The waves
washed over them with great force. The Crane and
her cargo will prove a total loss The vessel Is
valued at $1,000, fully insured abroad The cargo
was insured on this side. The wreck occurred very
near the spot where the barge Orient went down on
the 18th of last September, carrying four lives with
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
THE HOUSTON BANKS.
necial Telerram to The Statesman


HoUsToN, December 21.-Frank Marco was ar
rested to-day, with strong proof that he committed
a burglary here, month ago.
For two hours this morning, the run on the Saw
ings bank lasted, all demands being promptly met.
Perfect confidence in the bank exists 1t is
estimated that 500 900 has been paid out. The af-
fairs of the City bank are unchanged. The report
on liabilities and assets Is not yet ready. There
will be meeting of all creditors and depositors to-
morrow, at the court house to decide on a plan of
procedure
The Houston high school has been made an
auxiliary to the state university, admitting its pu
pills without examination
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Houston, December 19.-The city bank to-day,
at 30 O'Clock, closed its doors. Up to that hour
nothing occurred to arouse any suspicion among
depositors. Checks were cashed and deposits made
as usual but the III. 81 I. G. railway company pre-
sented a check for S27 900, which they refused to
pay. Immediately the joint receivers of the rail
way company applied to District Judge Masterson
for receiver for the bank, and b. +. Weems,
cashier, before it closed doors, appointed re-
ceiver.
While there was some feeling among depositors,
it created little excitement on the, streets. How
ever, it caused rush of small depositors on the
savings bank, which met with coolness and
did not last long after the bank decided not close
at o'clock but to wait until T. clock, that all
might have chance to get their money During
the run on this bank wealthy citizen walked in
and deposited s., ,0O0 The savings bank is regard
ed as perfectly safe. The run on it enanated from
the fact that some of the directors of the two banks
were the same officials. OF the city bank we ant
give liabilities and assets, but the receiver will do
so by Monday.
Rumor has it that the assets exceed the liabilities
by 80 per cent. The late Maj B. A BATS was
president, and was succeeded by W. r. Il l1er The
best citizens of Houston were directors. Yesterday
the county treasurer drew all the countJR funds,
also the funds of the Masonic grand loCVe. The
Houston insurance company will go down With the
city bank. The failure is regarded pIplic ca
lamity to Houston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
DID NOT TURN 1T OFF.
Special telegram to The Statesman:

FORT WORTH, December N.-The condition of
Quanah Parker, the Cherokee chief, victim of
the gas accident yesterday, is better Having been
restored to consciousness, Parker said he and Ie.
low Bear sub-chief of the Cherokee tribe, got to
Fort Worth Sunday evening. They occupied the
same room at the Piclwick hotel. Retiring to
bed, they blew out the gas instead of turning it off,
and that was the last Parker remembered till he
was picked up insensible and came to himself,
after breathing fresh air. He has no knowledge as
to the time his companion, Yellow Bear expired
from inhaling the gas.
THE INDIAN CHIEFS STORY.
Quanah Parker, the Cherokee Indian chief, who
nearly lost his life from asphyxia at the Pickwck
hotel yesterday, recovered sufficiently to-day to
tell all he knew of the catastrophe. The sachem.
Yellow Bear, retired Saturday evening, having been
previously instructed by Parker how to turn out
the gas. Parker retired late and it is claimed he
was perfectly sober He lit the gas, and, on going
to bed, turned it off. The only supposition now is
that in removing his hand from the cock the chief
must have turned the gas partly on again. The
reason Parker escaped with his lite, while Yellow
Bear succumbed to the poison, is that Parker was
lying near the window. Parker awoke and felt
who tried to get up but fell beside the bed on his
face This fall, it is supposed haetened his death
Parker remembers nothing after awakening Yel-
low Bear. Chief Parker is afraid his followers will
think he murdered Yellow Bear. He will secure
papers from the authorities here to prove to the
Cherokees that he had no hand in Yellow Bears
death. The Cherokees being unacquainted with
the nature of gas, will fail to comprehend how
their beloved sachem came to his end. Chief Par
ker will leave for the Indian nation to-mOr-
row with Yellow Bears remains.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
A ROMANCE.
THE WAY A NORTH TEXAS
YOUTH COT TO THE
PENITENTIARY.
THE PISTOL AT EDITOR
KILLED-HUNG AT HICo-
TEXAS NEWS.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SHERsIAS December 22-District court disposed
of romantic case this morning. w p. Mcdowell,
of Mckinney indicted for perjury, was called from
plea of guilty, which the jury assessed his PEN
atty at two years confinement in the state prison.
The romantic appears when we look back to the
cause OF this young man s trouble, which began in
the month of July and Tipened into a prosecution
for felony, with the above result. One George p.
Bedford, an operator in the Western Union tele-
(graph Office at Mckinney, became enamored of
Lula Wiley, of that place, and told Mcdowell that
he had the lady'5 consent to marriage, but her
father objected and notified the clerk of that court
not to issue license in which his daughter was to
be contracting party. This story, when told by
the stricken Bedford to his friend Mcdowell,
cited his deepest sympathy, and agreed to accom-
pany him to Shermaa, where no orders had been
Issued from Grayson county. They came to Sher-
man, hunted the clerk at late hour, when the
usual affidavit required certifying to the age of
the lady. Mcdowell, who had applied for them,
while his friend sat outside in buggy, swore she
was over eighteen years DID, and, personating Bed
ford signed the latters name TO the affidavit The
next mornings Courier, from Sherman, contain
ing account of the issuing of the license fell
der the notice of the fatherin-law in prospective
and came to Sherman at once to investigate
the matter. He the false oath as
to the age of his daughter,
and filed complaint charging the parties with
perjury Both Bedford and Mcdowell were arrest
ed, and the county clerk identified the latter as the
man who did the swearing. He was indicted by
the grand jury and now takes felOn's stripes and
blighted life as a reward for his acts In connec
ton herewith it may be proper to say that the lady
in question promptly denied any engagement with
Bedford and asserted that his conduct was to be
accounted for on no other grounds than that the
scamp was so badly stuck on himself that he pre-
pared marriage license before asking her hand in
marriage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
OUTRAGED.
Special telegram to the Statesman

HOT SPRINGS, December RI. e. BOseman and
j. N. Bennett, OF Clark county, and w 4. Miles,
in charge young man who several days since per
petrated shocking and nameless outrage upon the
The officers, assisted by Mr. Miles, captured the
abandoned wretch about twenty miles northeast of
the city yesterday. He is transient wanderer, or
chiropodist. While passing through Clark county
last week, not far from Arkadelphia, he persuaded
a little eight-year old boy to 60 with him across
field, ostensibly to show him an adjoining farm
house on the way, and while passing through a
strip of woods the brute assaulted the child in a
most unnatural and brutal manner. Pursuit
almost Immediately made by an infuriated citizen,
but the culprt eluded capture, escaping into Pike
and then into this county, passing through this
city last Friday evening. Boseman and Bennett
kept the trail, and finally run him down as above
stated. They left with him in charge this morning
for Arkadelphia, where they will land him behind
the bars if the fury of an outraged community
does not anticipate and prevent it by making short
work of dispensing Justice to him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
SAN SABA.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE DISTRICT
URT-STATESNIAN COM
PLIMENTED.
Special Telegram to the Statesman

SAN SABA, December 19.-District court conven-
ed here Monday last, and the district attorney,
Judge McGennis, is giving the law breakers a
warm reception. A. E. Duncan and j. T. Rutledge,
in three cases, were charged with theft of cattle:
were found guilty of illegally driving them from
the range and fined 800 in each case We heard it
remarked that all it cost party to steal now was
plead guilty to driving stock from the range and
pay 800 fine. But that is a mistake. The law
abiding citizens in the majority now, and it is
only matter of time until the murderer, thief and
robber, will have to seek other fields of labor The
jury has been hung two days on Frank Montgom-
ereys case for horse stealing; that few
years since would have been laughed out of court.
James Ramey was fined S23 for aggravated as
ssault and 500 tor disturbing the peace. Willis
johnson has the pleasure of paying 800 for ag-
grayated assault, and L. T. Skaggs is out S25 for
like offense. Judge Lumkins, of Meridian; r.
II. Ward, of Burnet, Judge Tawns and A. s. Fish
er, of Georgetown are the, visiting attorneys,
They are trying to get through the docket, they
will not have to return after the holidays.
We needing rain The last rain was very
light with us.
The STATESMAN is highly commendable and ap-
preciated by the reading public here.
The little fellows are looking forward with
great anticipations for sold Santa Claus
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
A COLD AND UNPROVOKED MUIR
DER AT MUSKOGEE.
Special telegram to the States

MUsKoGEE, December 21.-A most cowArdly
murder was committed last night at Chateau.
Johnathan Davis, white married to Cherokee,
had been in town all day making purchases Be
tween and 6o'clock he gathered up his things at
Rileys' store and started out His arms being full
he could not open the deQr and Nit Ross,a CRero-
tsec sesunteessd e q sist for h:la sis -ss,-'ia
hundred steps, when he pulled his pistol and 6red
two shots in the white mans back, without warn
ing or provocation. Davis dropped mis- btndles
and pulling his pistol chased Ross for nearly two
hundred yards, firing two shots at him, but he
could not tell whether or not the Indian was hit
were fatal and he died about midnight he was a
quiet and peaceable man and Ross is supposed to
have killed him just for devilment, though there is
told tale of an old feud. While in the store they
were talking and laughing together, apparently the
best of friends. Deputy Marshal, Nelms is after
Ross and will probably bring him in.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
A MYSTERIOUS MURDER.
a NEGRO BOY KILLED WITH A
SHOTGUN.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
PITTsBURG, December 19.-Late last night vii
lianeus deed was committed about fourteen miles
north from here. The facts ai,out the killing are
mystic that it is not possible to give the whole
affair it occurred exactly, but the following are
the facts far obtainable: Yesterday a negro
boy by the name of Chas. Young, about IA years
old, came here to market, having with him. two
other little cOlored boys, and they were their
way home from here, the 13-year-oid boy was shot
when about four miles from town. The boy was
met in the road by negro by the name of Sam
20 years old. The white man had shotgun, and
as the negro had been shot and killed with shot
gun, he is alleged to be the murderer. jury of
inquest was summoned to investigate the body of
the dead negro but as yet no verdict has been given
Deputy Sheriff Fare found the alleged parties at
Capt Lakeys in Titus county and brought them
here and placed them in Jail. They assign no rea-
son for killing the negro
Bob Wright who charged with intent to
mnrder, upon the person of Wash Williams, was
found guilty and sentenced to five years in the pen
itentiary to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
BE ON YOUR GUARD.

That is the fact Now, why are they imitated9 Be
cause they the only porous plaster in existence
that is really trustworthy and valuable. Benson's
cure in a few hours ailments upon which others
have any effect whatever. The public are therefore
lsHsss eapsieias 1EsI ssSsiis spsien1
sin, which are meant to pass for Gapcine'' plAase
note the difference), and also of plasters bearS0R
the names "Bentons," "Burtons,' etc. WheR
buying ask distinctly for Bensons Plaster, and pro-
tect yourself by personal examination. The gen
uine has the word "Capcine'' cut poroused in
the body of the plaster, and the ssThree Seals,
trade mark on the face cloth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
YOKOHOM-A.
PARTICULARS OF THE ARREST OF
CALVIN PRATT. FORGER

SAN FRANCISCO, December 19.-The Associated
press Yokohoma advices give particulars of the ar
rest of Calvin Pratt, forger, who secured about
$4,000 from the Pacific bank of San Franciscoand
who is wanted in Denver for similar offense. He
was arrested he placed his foot ashore at
Yokohama He readily identified from a de-
scription forwarded by c ef of Police Crowley, of
San Francisco. The day after his capture he was
examined before the Japanese police prosecutor
but refused to answer any questions except to say
standing he travelled under the name of John Mo-
ran. In hand valise which he carried ashore, was
found medal, which the Initials c. p. were in
scribed. A second examination will be held De-
cember 25, when the prisoners baggage, in which
it is believed the money is hidden, win be opened
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
MONTANA.
"BIG JIM" IN COMMAND OF THE
REBELLIOUS INDIANS.

HELENA, December 19.-The latest reports from
Aree say that the Indians gathering there in
large numbers. Their leader is known as ''Big
Jim, an Indian, who is said to have killed eight
white men.
The Indians shot by Coombs have not been identi-
fed. Major Ford, with three companies of troops,
has left Missoula for Aree. 1t is feared that the
tribe making demonstrations will be joined by the
Flatheads, Who are inclined to commence h0stili-
ties AGAINST the whites in that section
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
RAILWAY CONDUCTORS.
SECRET MEETING OF RAILROAD
MEN AT ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS December PA number of railway
conductors engaged on the Missouri Pacific system,
headed by c. S. Wheaton, grand chief conductor of
the order of railway conductors, have been in Sc
cret session here to-day, but up to late hour to-
night information of their proceedings could be
obtained. 1t is stated reasonable authority,
however, that the purpose of their meeting is to
take preliminary steps looking to consolidation
of the orders of locomotive engineers and fremen
and conductors and brakemen, and to take meas
ures to resist an anticipated movement to cut down
the time and pay of conductors by the managers of
the Gould system.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
WALL STREET.
THE ADVANCE IN RATES OF FOR
EIGN EXCHANGE.

THE ADVANCE IN RATES OF FOR
EIGN EXCHANGE.
New YORK, December 22-The absorbing topic
of interest in Wall street to-day has been the adj
sxpcein the rate of fsEaign exc aanee. the quota
ton for demand sterling bills reaching point at
which shipment can be made at profit of 1907
for posted rates, and 1885 for actual business.
There was an engagement for $1,000,000 gold this
afternoon for shipment Saturday, and it is gem
orally believed further shipments will be made.
The immediate cause for this advance has been the
advance in the bank of England rate of discount
last week but direct and potential cause is to
be found in the extremely light Shipment of grain
to Europe, especially wheat while the visible sup
ply of wheat in this country is far in excess of the
previous years
Merchants who are familiar with the subject also
say that considerable quantity of cotton was sold
that when the deliveries were made there was
considerable advance in choice SPOT cotton, which
gave dissatisfaction to planters and led them to
hold stock then on had for speculation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
DEATH YESTERDAY OF VIM. NJ.
RUSSELL, THE VICTIM.
Special Telegram to The Statesman

SAN ANTONIO, December 21.-4William NJ. Rus
bagnio of Lilly Gibson, died at 80 this morning
from the effects of his wounds On examining the
body the jury found two wounds, one made by
large bullet entering the right side and penetrating
the liver, the other going through the clothes but
not entering the body. Cliff Cook and Lilly Glib
son viii be indicted for the murder The grand
jury is now in session. Further developments go
to show that Russell was shot after he left the
house, over dispute which occurred inside. The
woman is much prostrated Cook her lover, re-
fuses to talk.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
TAYLOR.
A COLORED WOMAN MURDERED
BY HER HUSBAND.
Speeial Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
TAYIe1vs Detseeber f913he wifsoas If lin 3Isrs
ray (coloNed) VS. found at her home last night
about 10 O'Clock with her head mashed and throat
cut from eAr to ear. She lived until 10 o'clock
this morning all the time UNCONSCIOUS ten year
ola boy OF h8rs was present but owing to threats
or fear, refused to diyulge anything until this
morning :, lEvin, the husband, was arrested and
placed In tne caaboose, and'the boy informed that
the authorYies knew all about the case when after
being assured he should not be molested, he
said thaf Irwin and his mother had a quarrel
irwin out of the house and short time after
wards returned and knocked her in the head and
then cutlher throat After the deed was committed
irwin went to the colored church and attended the
latter CLAUSE of the divine services.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
man in the United States court this morninc issned
an order taking the New York and New England
railroad ont of the hands of a receiver
READ THIS CAREFULLY.

The following letter from a wel-known Western
lady explains itself and is worthy of careful read
ing:
Il wish to say to the sick and those that are fee
Die and week from any cause whatever that in all
the vocabulary of medicines they will find the most
virtue and the greatest benefit from Parker's Tonic
and given up to die by the most skiful physicians
of Kansas and Colorado, but Parker Tonic mas
kept me alive, and raised me uD after everything
else failed. have organic heart disease combined
with spinal and great nervous debility and have
cold sinking spells with no pulse, and the only
medicine that will bring "a reaction is Parkers
Tonic. have never known it to fail in curing a
cold if taken in time, and it will relieve pain Quick
er than any remedy have ever tried. / send YOU
this because would like for others to know how
much good it has done me. 1t is just az good for
children. Try it and be convinced "-MRs. d.
SHULTZ, Louisville, Kansas. P. o. Box g.
PARKER'S TONIC
Prepared by Hiscock & Co., NY1
Sold by all druggists in large bottles at One Dollar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24
A bishops FUNERAL.

GREEN BAY, December 22.-The funeral of the
Francis Xavier cathedral this afternoon. the re-
mains being inferred in vault under the main
aisle of the cathedral. Nearly all the bishops of
Wisconsin, Dakota, Minnesota and upper Michigan
were present. A requiem high mass ceebrat-
ed by Archbishop Heiss, of Milwaukee, followed
by an address in English by Bishop Ireland, of ST.
Milwaukee