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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
COAL MINE TROUBLES.
THE ARBITRATION ADOPTED FOR
SETTLEMENTO OF DISPUTES,

ST. LOUIS, April 26.- An adjourned meeting of
coal operators and miners OF the st. Louis dis
drct was held in this city to-day, at which large
T. aiority of operators and miners were represented
The committee appointed at the last meeting to se
termine upon the final agreement as to what should
constitute just price for mining coal, and to fix
wholesale % anu re'a, pfces hds rIr ihe SANE sa
tions declaring that 12H cents per buehel weighing
eighty pounds, or "a cents per bushel, top weight
shall be paid in hand by operators, and that the
minimum selling price shall range from 81 to 10
cents per bushel These prices were unanimously
adopted standing committee of three miners
and three operators appointed to arbitrate and
settle all future differences which may arise bet
ween employees and their employers, and general
strike of coal miners in this district is now con-
sdered an impossibility.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
MORE nIARnLISM.

KANSAS CITY, April 26.-The incoming freight
train on the Missouri Pacific railway was wrecked
at four O'Clock this morning between Wyandotte
and this city, near Kaw river bridge. Spikes had
been removed from the rails on curve, and when
the train approached the engine and four cars
went off the track and low embankment. The en-
gine was turned over and stopped lotion side up
at the waters edge.
Ben Hortop fireman, and Geo. carlysle, brake
man, were killed.
Engineer j. II. Fowler was thrown into the river
and seriously injured. No clue to the peTpetra-
tors of the outrage is known.
KANSAS CITY, April 26-The scene of the wreck
is about two miles from the city. The Missouri
Pacific track there strikes the bluffs which line the
west bank of the Kaw river, and passes under a
street bridge which connects Wyand0tte with Kan
sas City. Engineer Fowler says he Stacked speed
on approaching the bend of the river, keeping a
sharp lookout the train passed under the bridge
at a speed of about six miles an hour He saw sew
eral men in group apparently watching for some
thing to happen. The engineer reached for rifle
he carried and just then the train struck the
loosened rails. He reversed the engine and
jumped, landing at the waters edge. The fireman
was caught under the engine and killed. His
body was recovered at o o'clock, The brakeman
on the forward car was carried down and also
crushed to death The wreck train is busy clear
ing the track. 1t is repofted man named Con
verse, who was among crowd OF spectators on
the bluff along the track, fell the bluff to-day
and was fatally injured. 1t is also said three men
were seen going rapidly up the track after the acc
dent, and, refusing to halt, were fired upon by a
watchman and deputies, at Pomeroy, but without
effect, and the fugtives made for the woods and
capped
The Missouri Pacific company offered a reward
of S2,500 for information that will lead to the
arrest and conviction of the guilty persons, or
$1,000 for any one of them. Nothing transpired
during the day to indicate who are the criminals
Horton leaves wife at Oak Green, Iowa. and
Carlyle has family living at Atchson. The en-
gineer was badly bruised about the head but not
dangerously hurt The track was cleared at noon.
REWARD OFFERED.
ST. LOUIS, April 26.-Vice- President Hoxie has
offered reward of $2,5OO for the parties who
caused the wreck of the freight train on the Mis-
souri, Pacific railway, near Wyandotte, Kan, early
this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
BASE BALL.
pREpARING FOR rHE Mon.

New YORK, April N.--It seems that the local
authorities have not been so idle during the last
week, or ten days, in arranging to cope with riots
as many people have supposed Preparations
den out, and there has been great deal of ac-
tvy behind the walls of the state arsenal, at the
corner of Seventh and Thirty-hfth streets, The
Forty-seventh regiment of Brooklyn, was uader
arms the night of the riot in Green Point, and the
day after II has leaked out, also, that squad of
Earl's battery, whose headquarters have been in
the armory OF the Twelfth regiment, at Broadway
day rs long ago as Wednesday and Thursday, of
last week. The Gatling gun was transferred a
night or two ago, under a strong guard of police
to the arsenal and the battery has since had 1t
rendezvous there. There is an effort on the par
of the authorities to keep the whole matter quiet
Officer McLarge, of the arsenal, says that he
not allowed to give out information.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
DAsTARDLY OUTRAGE.
A PREACHERS PITCHER OF WA
TER POISONED.

ST Louis, April 26. A special fom Beaton,
Mo, to the Post-Dispatch states that the Rev Ben
jamin Deering, of st. Louis, has been for some
days past holding a series of temporary revival
meetings. which have been wonderfully successful.
Last night some one, as yet unknown, placed in
the pitcher of water, which the revIyalist had
placed on the desk from which he was speaking, a
large quantity of croton oil Several persons drank
of the water before service began and became
deathly sick, but not knowing the canse OF their
illness, failed to warn Deering not to drink from
the pitcher The latter, during the discourse, TOOK
a glass of water and was Immediately taken SICK.
All who tasted the water are to-day in precarious
condition Two saloon keepers have been arrested
ON suspicion and it is thought they poisoned the
water in order to end the services, which were hay-
ing such a depressing effect on their business
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
AMIssouRIMOR.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, April H.-At1 40 o'clock this
morning. mob of four hundred armed men sur
rounded the county Jail and began parleying. with
the sheriff for the surrender OF George Il. Graham,
with their demands ut they soon battered In the
door Of the Jail and secured the prisoner.
At o'clock the mob started out OF town on
Boonyille street. with Graham in their midst. II
was thought the mob would, take Graham to the
Maloy farm and hang him, and then throw his body
ia the well, where his wifes body was found, but
the leaders Of the party artfuly gave their follow
ers the slip by starting in the direction Of the
Malloy place and changing their course As soon
az the others turned back and while yet within the
city limits they hanged him TO tree.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
MURDERED BY HIS PARTNER.

SDtUIdI ItItgTdHl 10 lHt Statesman.
Big SPRINGS, April ga ranchman named
John Harrison, who lives about thirty miles north
of herA, arrived this morning bringing the remains
of VIM. Mock, one of his herd, RS, who had been
named Juan Sallez The unfortunate man was
evidently shot while sleeping, the ball entering
just below the breast bone, and going through the
body. The Mexican left the country, and is still at
as our citizens are very indignant. Mock, the vic
tim, formerly lived in Youngstown and Cleveland,
Ohio, and was quiet and peaceable man. No
cause can be assigned, as the two were seemingly
the best of friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
THE CAR AND COTTON.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

special telegram 10 tne Statesman'
Fort WORTH, April 26.-It is learned from a
letter received here to-day tina. the of Russ a.
upon the representations of Francis Nogel, form
erly a citizen of San Antonio has resolved to in
tro luce cotton growing in Russia Elaborate ex-
perinents have been made and result, the plant
is to be introduced on an extensive scale under
royal directi N, Several carloads of Texas cotton
seed of this years crop, have been ordered deliv-
cred at Galveston, where the seed will he placed
aboard a Russian ship, The latest improved cotton
machinery and some Texas cotton growers will be
imported with the cotton seed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
GALVESTON ITEMS.
Snacial TELEGRAM to the Statesman.

GALVESTON, April THE Odd Fellows of Gal
weston celebrated the seventh anniversary of their
order today by street parade concluding with a
grand ball tonight which is largely attended
The board appointed to examine applicants for
naval cadetship have reported that Master Geo w.
Law, of Cuero attained the highest average and
w. j. Reese next highest. Both applicants are
therefore recommended for scholarship.
County Clerk r. 5. Nren has returned from at
tendance on the Grand lodge of knights ofPythias,
at Terrell. He denies that any feud existed be-
tween himsef and Past Grand Chancellor Abbey.
They were not on speaking terms. But Mr. Wren
does not think that fact is sufficient for the state
ment that serious feud existed between them as
they have continued to work harmoniOuslv to-
gether in matters touching the good of the order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
FOREIGN NEWS
THE POWERS AWAITING
THE GREEK REPLY TO
THEIR ULTIMATUM.
MEN-OF-WAR ARRIVING IN GREEK
WATERS - MEXICAN
MATTERS.
GREECE.
uLrIMATuM OF TUE POWERS.

ATHENS, April s7,--All foreign representatives,
except Court de Mong, French minister, had a
long conference this evening at the German
legation with the commanders os for ign men of
war, now lying at pyrous. They discussed meas
ures to be taken in the event of Greece not COM
plying with the ultimatum of the powers.
Greeces reply to the ultimatum is expected at the
end of this week. Cabinet meetings are being
held constantly. The minister of war will not
agree to the disarming of the troops and will ten
der his resignation If that course be decided upon
At mass meeting of the war party to-day, dis
armament was denounced, Further meetings will
be held might, aud tomorrow force of caval-
nv will be held in readiness for action in the event
of disorder. Several more foreign men of war
have arrived in the offing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
AREyIsED LIST.

Troy. N u, April 27.-There ls a marked un-
easiness In this city over the demand made by the
district executive committee of the Knights Of La
bor upon the proprietors of seven of the Lrge
lagn6ries for the adoption of a revised list OF
prices on all kinds of ladies' goods. The employ
ere have until noon to-day to decide what they vii
do.
The new list will increase wages about 10 pei
cent Should strike occur, about 10000 persons
8il be involved.
The manufacturers, IL anticipation Of impendipl
trouble, have organized for mutual protection. Il
i5hoped that strike OF lockout may be avoided.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
WENT BACK TO WORK.

ST. LOUIS, April Seventy five boys, employed
by the Great Western glass company, who struck
yesterday, returned TO their places this morning,
and the works resumed operations.
Thirty-ilye more employees of the Missouri Car
and Foundry company, who struck last week be-
cause the management refused to cease supplying
repair material TO the Missouri Pacific railroad
company, returned 10 work this morning.
About two-thirds Of the entire number OF men
necessary to carry the full business OF the es
tablishment are now at work. full resumption
of operations is expected by the end OF the week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
FOUND GUILTY.

Special TELEGRAM 10 the Statesman.
WACO, April 26.-Brigman, Rawls, Mckinney
and Friar, the four deputy sherifs of Hill county,
were found guilty the district court, to-day, of
interfering with and assaulting the United States
mails These are the four men who took such
complete possession of the Missouri Pacific pas
senger and mai train last January, between Hills
boro and Waco. The penalty is fine, which
Judge Mccormick will probably fix at one hundred
dollars aud costs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
rnE srREEr CAR srRIK E.

New YORK, April H,-Third avenue road ran
increased number of cars te-day, and many OF the
rain II has been decided by the company to fix a
day after which none of the strikers will be taken
back under any consideration 1t has also been
decided to run night cars starting tomorrow
night
This afternoon the strikers started stage from
Eighty.sxth street and Third avenue and ran II TO
the postofice. On the sides were signs reading:
''Free from postoiiice to Harlem bridge" The
horses to pull them. About S225 In contributions
were put In the box on the down trip.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
NIENICO.
ITEMS FROM THE CAPITAL,

CITY OF MEXICO April 27.- The house of depu-
ties has adopted bin providing for sending two
commissions, one to Washington. and TIE other to
Europe, to study the means of protecting the
country from the evils of deprecated silver cur
rency.
President Diaz has taken up his residence in the
Castle of Chapultepec, which has been rehtted
and decorated by New York firm.
WRECK OF THE HONDURAS.
LALIBERTAD, April 27.-Later news from the
wrecked Pacific Mail company's steamer, Hon
duras, states that the wreck took place early sun.
day morning. Twelve thousand bags of coffee
were lost. Also the baggage of the passengers
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
DEATH BY sTRANGULATIoN.

SPRINGFlELD, Mo-, April M.-The coroner OF
Greene county, in which George E. Graham, wife
murderer was lynched last night, held an inquest
over the body this morning. The jury returned a
verdict to the effect that the deceased came to his
death by strangulation at the hands of persons ln-
known Cora Lee Graham, alleged accomplice,
had been informed that an attempt to lynch him
would be made but she failed to notify the sheriff,
or to make any attempt to save her lovers life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
ALISON AND ROBBERY.

BUTTE, Montana April N-The Oregon house. a
frame structure, burned at an early hour yester-
day, and the four-year-old son of Mrs Lizzie Lee
perished in the flames
The building was fired by a man in the hotel for
the purpose Of robbery. Nine hundred dollars was
taken from Mrs Lees trunk The loss on the
building is $1,000
Several guests were seriously burned, and Frank
Holt was injured internally by jumping from a
window.
The incendiary has not been caught
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
CAS- GOOD AS NEW"

are the words used by a lady, who was at one time
die. Reduced to a mere skeleton, pale and hag-
gard not able to cave her bed, from all those dis
tressing diseases peculiar to suffering females,
such az displacement 'eucorrhga, inflammation, etc,
etc She began taking DR.. Pierces "Fayorite
Prescription, and also using the local treatments
recommended by him, and is now, she says, las
good as new. Price reduced to one dollar. By
drns gists
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
GRIEVANCES AND GRIEVANCES.

PITTsBURo, Pa, April Representatives Of
the engineers and fremen, employees of the Pitts
burg e Western, and Pittsburg, Cleveland To-
Superintendent Johnston in regard to wages Of the
men on the Ptteburg, Cleveland d Toledo divl-
sion, who demand restoration Of wages paid be-
fore the road passed out of the hands of Ghauncey
Andrews The Pittsburg & Western men desired
general increase and regulated runs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
GERONIMO,S BAND.

SAN Francisco, April 26-The Calls Guaymrs,
Mexico, special says: "Geronimo's band at
tackled the ranches near lmuris, completely de-
stroying all buildings at Cactila, a small way sta
tion, near Imuris, on the Sonora railroad, killing
fifteen persons, all Mexicans. A company of sol
diers was sent after them. Two soldiers were
killed. The Indians were moving in the direction
of Nacori, in the Sierra Madre mountains. A
reign of terror prevails throughout the district.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
DETECTIVE ASSAULTED.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

epPClaI TeIepTam % The oIaIesHlan,
TExARK ANA April 26.-Last night about Il :3Otwo
men attempted To enter the house of Mr.. John A.
williams, the Western Union detective. As he
was not asleep his attention was attracted, and on
going TO the door was assaulted by of the party
The other ran off He arrested the assaulter, who
gave his name as Wm. Gilchriet, and who claimed
to be Christian preacher. He was hound over
to-day to anwat The action OF the grand jury. He
had in his possession burglars lamp.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
sTRIKERS In JAIL.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

f'ptCi3tl lelcSlhu w tne Stducohinh
PALEsTINE, April ?6,-Of the three strikers ar
rested SATURDAY, two, Hawley and Stillwell, are
yet in jail they having failed to make bond.
Rrewn, the third man, gave bond, in the sum OF
$500 this morning Three more were arrested
saturday night and Sunday. Tom Sinclair, in
dictel in two cases, gave bond for $500; ). Simp-
eon, arrested in Tyler and brought here yesterday
by Deputy John Keller, and Migno Spears, colored,
sare rs yet in jail, having failed to make bond
Other arrests viii doubtless follow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
KILLED HIS WIFE.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TYLER, April ALBERT Roberts, a negro who
lives in the country three miles from this place,
aod who has been .eparated short time from his
wife, walked ny to he house where'she was sitting
iast night with their little child in her arms. Af-
Ter speaking few words to her, he deliberately
shot her in the head with pistol, killing her in
santy lie made his escape, and up to this hour,
has not been arrested. Coroner Green held an in
quest over the murdered woman to-day, and the
evidence showed il 10 be cold-blooded murder
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
THE MALLORY BOYCOTT.
THE KNIGHTS DELIBERATING
ABOUT RAISING IT.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

|, GALVESTON April 27.-It is reported here this
afternoon that the executive board district assem-
bly, IS, Knights of Labor now in session at Fort
Worth, had issued an order raising the boycott
against the Mallory steamship line Oincers OF
the local assemblies emphatically deny that such
an order had been agreed upon. Private telegrams
from Fort Worth fail to confirm the rerort, but
state that the executive board undoubtedly
have been discussing some contemplated action III
the matter of the Mallory boycott.
The last Morgan line steamer of the season
started from here yesterday, leaving the ocean
trade between Galveston AMI NeS York entirely
to the Mallory line until fall. The Morgan ships
are withdrawn every season from Galveston. 1t is
thought this fact is influencing the knights to con.
slider the advisabiity of suspending the boycott
against interior merchants who ship by way OF the
Mallory line until the Morgan or some other COM
pany shall reestablish an opposition line to New
York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
NEW RAILWAY Project.
Il Telegram to The Statesman.

N7IIVNEEFI NIdTtbTNHII.
FORT WORTH, April 26.-The Odd Fellows cele
ora5ed tue ahnlNersay OF their toundingin America
to-day, by picnic at the pavilion by orators, by q
ball. The street parade was very creditable.
Cap. b. b. Paddock, agent for the incorporators
OF the Fort Worth Il Rio Grande, who has been in
New York for several months in the interest OF
the road, returned to-day, and reports that eastern
capitalists are ready to invest and that the road
will ne built at once The first section will be tC
BrOwnwoud TO a junction with the Santa Fe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
MORE BoYCoTTERs ARRESTED.

NEW YORK, April H.-Inspector Byrnes' men ar
rested thirty boycotters this morning for interer
ing with the business of Messrs Cavanaugh, San
ford d Co., manufacturing cothiers The war
rants on which the boycotters were arrested, were
issued by Recorder Smyth.
Later they we're arraigned in court where spe-
ciic charges of conspiracy and coercion were pre-
pared against them. They each pleaded not guilty
with leave TO withdraw the plea and enter o de-
murrer to the indictment. Bail was fixed at $500
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
TERRIFIC HAILSTORM.

SpeClAI IeItHfaW 70 Tie SIdIesIIan.
SAN ANroNIo, April PA terrific hailstorm
which prevailed in the southwest last night de-
molished the little town OF Moore Station, sweep
ing many of the houses from their foundation. 1t
as can be learned, there was no damage done to
either cattle or people. The justice of the peace
at Moore was caught in the storm for few
minutes, and was severely pelted before he could
Eaiu eafe shelter
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
Ell PASO.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT WEST
ERN MAN.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, April 26-Colonel Abner Tidbetts,
who came here from Minnesota in 1880 as collector
of customs for the Paso Del Norte district, which
office he held until late, died yesterday, 81 years old
He left here few Gays since with eXSecetary of the
Treasury VIM. Window for the City of Mexico tC
look after interests of the Topolovanpo railroad
of which Window is president. Yesterday dis
patch came from Window saying that Mr.. Tidbett'
the lungs.
Deceased was at one time a noted politician OF
Minnesota, and taught school at Lake City, which
place he founded Seer tary Window was in early
days one of mis- pupils He was president of the
White Oaks Railroad company, which has just sue
ceeded in disposing of its bonds to syndicate in
Vienna, Austria. His remains will be brought to
this city, where his wife resides.
C. f. Fasker, who is wanted for forgery in
Philadelphia, was turned over by our sheriff to
officers of that city to-day, who will start with him
tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
IMPORTA Mt TO THE FORT.
a,.;,I II ., tho Gtatasnnan

NJ0tIuVoIHtIH'
FoRr WORTH, April 2T.-Supervising Architect
NJ q, Bell at Washington, has written to learn the
cost Of corner lot 20 by 140 feet, on which gov
eminent building could he erected, and the verdict
of the people here Is that the committee has favor
ably reported on Congressman Wellborn's bill to
give us federal building.
The order was received here TO-DAY to begin work
on the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe, and the first
shovel full of dirt viii be thrown in the morning
The work will begin at a point near the driving
ray
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
GERKEY, THE WOMAN MURDERER
Special pnleorarn To the Statesman

HoUsToS, April 26-The criminal district court
has been occupied all day in the ease OF VIM.
Gerkey charged with the murder of Ella Evans in
November last. The case went to the jury tonight
and az midnight they had not returned verdict.
TIE defense is one of emotional insanity The
crime was most attrocious murder and created
great excitement at the time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
THE STRIKE ENDED.

BALTMoRB, Md, April 27.The strike Of the
ptreet car drivers ended to-day, and for the first
time in two weeks the cars of the Frick lines are
running at night. Many old drivers have been
taken back, but new men win not be discharged to
give place to those who struck The pay will be
81. .65 per 12 hours work. The company refused to
give $500, for which the strike was inaugurated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-29
MORE STRIKERS ARRESTED.
,erial Telegram 10 The Statesman.

PALESTINE, April g.-Six of the strikers who
time checks this morning and quit work again
Two OF them were machinists, two carpenters, one
blacksmith and one helper. Most of their places
Lave b2en filed and the balance can be when the
help is needed
Other arrests of strikers besides those mentioned
in former dispatches, have been made, and still
moro are TO follow. Sheriff Davis hotel is likely
TO be crowd this seasOn