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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-09-13

III THE SHEEP CALL.
Butchers are depending largely on the home
market for their supply. We figure upwards to 800
AZ the yards seperate ON the western, aud values
Of last week are the ruling rates Of to day. The
trade /. quite fair. ii. u Clements sold 80 lamb
Of g. lbs al cents IL sheep Of no lbs, at cents
e. A. Bnrdiek sod Is lambs Of 20 lbs, at o cents,
~ old sheep Of lV2 lbs al Il cents. Combs Earrai
sold ls7 lambs of "a lbs at 81 cents Il sheep of 10
BIS, al cents. r. A. LalOnt sold IL lambs o! %
lbs, at 81 cents.
NEW Mich Cows AND SPRISGERs.
The great difficulty in the disposal lie that the sup
ply IL beJ ond the demand on all grades, causing
weakening ia values, and sluggish movement
ows thai are received with good recommendation
are In good demand and hit the 80 notch, MOI
many selling at over ESQ. &. L. Burke sold mich
COW. for sl5J r. II. Coolidge & son sold fame.
springers at II fraction $50 per head. W. " =.
Hall & ION 20 ! mich cow at si6 each; mich
and springrrs al ssasi2 by y. A. 1rafton J.
c. Libby & sold choice Dnt,h spi niger at $50.
VEAL CALVES.
No difficulty in the selling where the quality was
all right small calves at $40 the lot ~ drinker'
Of 205 lbs ut Re "A veals Of l25 lbs at Ole Is dc
ay 40 lbs at .lc. 10 do at SIC. 81 do rs lbs.
&c.
CATTLE TRAFFIC By MAINE DRoyEEs.
good, Ing live stock train from the East canned
into CnI0a Nar.et about a. NJ, and uuloaded cal
tie, sheep, vrals, ana few hogs: some 1870 heat
o. sheep and over 30 head Of cattle, such a, fo
beef, If good, was sold without much difficulty a
full lees. Orkiug oxen market l. not IN tile bes
of trim; they sell slowly. W W Hall & Son sold H.
Beet cattle TO dress, 1850 lbs, at 7le.; II Marde"
sod pair working oxen. girthihg IT, and IN
W, 1850 los, at 400 y A ration sold oxen t.
hress O0o lbs. at &c. d "; j twoyrar old bull
go; q mes & Weston so pair n, girthing f.
IT,. par II. sIn pair II. IN, ranging from
800 10 1850 lbs, for s32D Libby 4 son sold ,
small steer and hefeTs, average go lbs, at &c
2 oxen OF 27s0 lbs at f.c. II Coolidge son sole
oxen TO dress 100 lbs, at &c. W.
SALES AT BRIGHTON.
For store cattle and mich cows there a yer,
moderate denani nd did not close out in wa
favorable the seller. Bids were for many lott
quite unsatisfactory. j. Melloy & son sold mci
cows and 3 springers for $50. A, stone sold II
spri gers at :i5 each, do. at $50 each. +. II
C.0idge 4 son sofa springer- at IS each 3 do.
$40 each, new mi CHI cows at $40 each, DO. at 81
each nice cows Mt $50 each. Libby Merrill sol,
II springers AT go each, l0cows at $40 each, mile
COWS N $50 ach j. ID. iIosmer sold pair of work
ing oxen grthing #. in. live weight 300 lbs.
sl2J. pair -. cattle live weight 200 lbs. at Sl25
pair 81 10 in. live weight 200 lbs. at sl25. W
". Hall son sold yearling bull at sl6 new
mich COW at 81 pair working oxen II. in live
wtigHt 900 ib-.fat siUs j. >. Henry sold mich
cows at SO, 10 or $40 each, ! for $50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
RAILROAD COLLISION.
Two Passenger Trains on the Pennsyl-
Yania Road Run Into Each Other.

Two Passenger Trains on the Pennsyl-
vania Road Run Into Each Other.
PITTsBURG, Pa, March ia collision
occurred between two passenger trains on
the Pennsylvania road this morning, a
few miles east of Altoona. Two en-
gineers, two firemen and brakeman
are reported killed. Five or six issengers
were injured, but none fatally.
A later dispatch says the express, which
was coming west, was behind time, and
was running at the rate of forty We
miles an hour. The collision was terrific.
Three Pullman cars we're wrecked and
three passengers were injured, but their
names could not be learned. Gardener,
the dead engineer, resided at Harrisburg;
Mowrey, his fireman, lived at Altoona.
The accident occurred at "Nigger's Gap"
the toughest part of the road, about forty
miles east of Altoona. A brakeman on
the freight, Ernest V. Mower, of Harris
burg, is the third death reported from the
wreck.
The injured were brought to Altoona.
The wreck is simply colossal. All trains
east and west are now ten hours
late, and none can get through before
evening. There are sixty-three passen-
gers on the western train, and the tracks
are lined with detained trains. Wrecking
crews from Mitflins, Huntington, Tyrone
and Altoona are at the scene of disaster.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
WASHINGTON.
Possibilities of the Blair Bill in
the House-Vlews of Proml-
nent Members.
Petitions Relating to the Tariff.
The Randall Bill In the
House.
Special Telegram TO the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WAsH1NaroN, D. c., March u. - The
Blair educational bill is again coming to
the front. This time the scene of conflict
will be in the house of representatives, the
bill having passed the senate some time
since by non-partisan and non-sectional
vote of thirty for and twenty mine
against. Fifteen southern senators voted
for the bill and fourteen against it.
Two were paired and one was
absent. During the last session of
the senate, on the first passage
of the bill, there were only twelve negative
votes, but there were twenty artful
dodgers. We have taken considerable
trouble to ascertain the chances of the bill
in 'he house, and submit the following as
the result of made inquiries;
Senator Blair, the author of. the bill,
says: Nothing can prevent its passage
through the house but the opposition
of the leaders of the ajority in that body.
The friends of the measure in the house
assure me that, unless it is strangled in
committee, as on former occasions, or by
the adverse and unjust administration of
the rules of the house, it will pass by at
least two-thirds vote, and believe it,"
A democratic congressman, who is sup
posed to be against the measure, in answer
to an inquiry, said: "There is not the
slightest prospect of the passage of the
Blair bill. The rules the house
were rot constructed to facili-
tate legislation, but rather to
obstruot. If the measure could be brought
before the house from committee, it
would receive majority vote"
Another democratic congressman said:
"Had the measure been brought to a vote
in the last congress it would have passed
in substantially the same shape in which it
came from the senate. In the absence of
later discussion of the question can not
say what would now be the result of vote
in the house. 1 regard the bill as a
Grecian gift,' and am opposed to it."
Still another democratic congressman,
gentleman of clear head and good
judgement, said: ''It is difficult to say
what the issue will be In the house
on the Blair bill My own
opinion is, were it to come up to-day,ftor
very shortly, it would pasa. At present
the republicans are divided on the meas
ure, but should they make it a party ques-
tion it could be passed by two-thirds
majority"
The gentlemen interviewed upon the
subject are all leading and influential
members of congress, and their opinions
are entitled to the highest respect
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
BURNETT BUDGET.
Drowned at Marble Falls-The Small
pox Case-Matters and Things.
Snacial Talapram To fha Rtataaman

Drowned at Marble Falls-The Small
pox Case-Matters and Things.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNETT, March 12.-Reports come from
Marble Falls that little boy named Ben
ME Brooks was drowned in the Colorado
river, near that place, but at the present
no particulars can be had.
There are no new svelopments in small
pox, and but little apprehension is now
felt Of spread of the disease, yet, 40
cording to the physicians statements, the
danger will rot be past for three or four
days longer, when, If no new cases ap-
pear, the trouble will be over. A pro-
fessional nurse, who has had experience
with the disease, has been sent for, and
will arrive to-day from Blanco county TO
assist DR.. Christian in caring for Mrs.
Love and any others of his family
that may possibly be taken down.
Business has been somewhat dull T
the past few days, but the people in the
country are getting over their fright,
caused by the first exaggerated reports of
the extent of the disease, and are going
on with their regular business as usual.
Patrols are still kept on the street leading
past DR.. Christians residence, so that
there 1s no danger of any one going there
to see the doctor without knowledge of
the state of affairs.
The Marble Falls an1ery is now turn
ing out finished leather, having several
hundred sides ready to go to the finishing
room. By the time of the capitol dedica-
tion the people from abroad will
have chance to see what can be done in
western Texas in the way of converting
hides into leather as will as in producing
the raw material.
By the way, your statement editorially,
that Austin has subscribed for only 500
copies of The STATEsMAN's immigration
edition, and Burnet 5000 copies, is con-
sidered here rather joke on the capital
city of Texas-the city, too, where all the
people that the edition may bring to
Texas will naturally be drawn. At all
events, Burnet county, in her immense
granite, marble and iron fields, and
other natural advantages, is just
tilted in taking a lively interest in asking
an inspection of her resources, feeling
that those who may come to look will not
be disappointed.
The weather here yesterday and last
night was quite wintry. A stiff norther
blew all day and all night, and water was
frozen in exposed places, but it moder-
ated this forenoon and is now pleasant
again.
Burnet house arrivals: G. Fl. Wilcox,
E. +. Cullen, E. L. Numbers, Austin; f.
NJ. Darby, B. P. Nellis, Dallas; E. s. Hay
don, Connecticut; W. B. Anderson, Nash
viIle Tenn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
DALLAS DOTS.
Base Ball Items-Preparing for the Gin
cinnatis-Order of Elks.
Special Telegram to the Statesman

Base Ball Items-Preparing for the Gin
cinnatis-Order of Elks.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
DALLAS, March 12.-The weather has
cleared off beautifully, and the day has
been busy one in Dallas. The impress
sion aud hope is that rainy weather is over
for while, at least. The streets are dry
ing rapidly, and are becoming hard
Ladies are out in numbers, doing long
delayed shopping.
The base ball club has been out prac-
ticing for the games with the Cincinnatis
next Sunday. The club is improving
rapidly, and they will make hard effort
to capture the pennant. The only clubs
which they fear are the Fort Worths and
Austns.
The third semi-annual meeting of the
North Texas Dental association takes
place in this city tomorrow at the
rooms of DR.. s. Newman. The report
that the meeting was to take place to-day
is erroneous. The visiting dentists will
arrive to night.
Messrs. T. H. McGrath, Bert Coots
and @. Moerlin, members of the Patti
Rosa combination came from Denison
yesterday to be initiated in the
Order of Elks, for which the company
played benefit some days ago. After
the initiation the lodge held social ses-
sion, which was presided over by the
tragedisp, Mr.. Frederick Warde.
The March term of the district court
convened to-day, Judge Aldridge presid-
ing. The day has been taken up in the
assignment of cases. OF the nine weeks
in the term six will be occupied with the
civil and three with the criminal business
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
HlGHW WAYMEN.
A Man Halted by Highwaymen
Who are Subsequently
Captured.
Miss Lena Thompson Shot, But
the Wire of Her BustIe
Saves Her Life.
Special Telegram to the Statesman

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WATERPROOF, March 12.-Last night
about 8 O'Clock as Mr.. Elsie Ross, of this
city, was returning from the country,
when he reached the outskirts of the city
he was halted by two men, who pulled
their hats down over their faces and
ordered him to surrender what money
he had. The order was o5eyed, and the
robbers secured little over 800 and
went their way. Mr.. Ross came in
and reported the affair to the
officers, and Officers Sisk and Taylor
started after the highwayman, taking
with them lantern. They reached the
spot of the robbery and found the tracks
of the robbers, and followed them without
difficulty to the Campell farm, about nine
miles from the city, and there the robbers
were found in an unoccupied house
asleep. Messrs. Sisk and Taylor pulled
off their boots and entered the house
through the back way, and slipped up and
disarmed the men by taking
their six shooters from under their heads
while they were asleep. They then awoke
them, when they at once made for their
revolvers. Mr.. Sisk told them to hold on,
as he had their guns. The officers brought
their men to town and placed them in.
jail. end they were identified by Mr.. Ross
to-day az the men who robbed
him last night. They gave two or three
different names to Sheriff Sisk, who in
formed the reporter this evening that they
were recognized to-day by a gentleman
from the country as being Policy Roe and
John Ward, who are wanted in Bosque
county for theft of cattle. They are still
in iail here,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Elevated Railway Collision.

New York, March 12.-At 7:10 O'Clock
this morning two trains on the Third
Avenue Elevated railroad collided at
Seventy-slxth street station. One train
was in the station, unloading and taking
in passengers, with which it was already
overcrowded. Owing to the snow on
to start. After it had been standing
about twenty minutes, to the horror of
all, train came rushing down the incline
from Seventy fourth street and dashed
into the rear car. The scene that fol-
lowed was indescribable. The engine
reared on the end of the last car, and the
steam escaped in great volumes, but for
tunately rushed upwards, thus saving the
hemmed in crowd in the forward train as
well as those on that end of the platform
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

A Man and Young Lady Narrowly Fs-
cape Assassination.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
VAN ALsTYNE, March 12.-Bud Bright
shot Sydney Harper and Miss Lena
Thompson half mile east of Van Alstyne
this afternoon. One shot struck Harper
in the left leg, one in the lower part of
the back, and one in the left breast
pocket striking his knife, which saved
his life. Miss Thompson was shot in the
small of the back. Four wires of
her hustle and her corset stopped the
force of the ball. Harper mar led Bright's
sister, and he has been paying consider
able attention to Miss Thompson, much
to the disgust of his wife and her family.
Both parties, it is said, have made threats,
and the end is not yet. The sympathy of
the people is with Bright, who surrendered
tonight. He says he did not shoot at
Miss Thompson, but aimed to and thought
he had killed Harper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

around Frederick the Greats monument
with their banners, and swore fidelity tt
Kaiser Friedrich. The crown prince tool
the oath with the Second regiment o
Guards. He looked remarkably pale ant
worn, due to the exciting events of tn,
past three weeks.
The question has arisen whether thu
landtag may accept Emperor Frederick
written oath instead of his personal Oatt
spoken in an audible voice as prescribed
by the constitution.
The windows of residences along the
route of the funeral are being offered fol
the use of spectators at fabulous prices
In one case a single window was sold for
$500. Tens of thousands of persons are
wearing imitation corn flower, the favor
ite flower of the dead monarch, enveloped
in Grape. Flowers are being sold on the
streets.
veteran soldier, talking in tram car
of the events connected with the en-.
peror's death, fell dead from excitement.
The coroner's jury returned verdi,t that
the soldier died from broken heart.
Though the weather is bad many thousand
persons, of all classes, visited the place
yesterday. Special services were held in
all the churches, and were attended by an
immense throng.
WILLIAM l. IN HIS COFFIN.
BERLIN, March 12.-The coffin contain
ing the remains of the late emperor is
covered with purple velvet with gold Or
naments. On each side of the catatfalque
are three large candles. The body ia clad
in the uniform of the First regiment of
Guards under a gray cloak. The only
decorations on the breast are the stars of
the Black Eagle and the Order of "Pour lie
Merit" The grand cross of the Iron Cross
is sus- pended from the neck. A laurel
wreath is placed at the feet.
Emperor Frederick passed fairly good
night last night. His condition appears
satisfactory. His upright bearing in
walking from the train, which conveyed
him from San Reno to his carriage last
night, is regarded as proof that the re-
ports that he had suffered a relapse in
strength are groundless. 1t is stated
that Emperor Frederick's physicians were
opposed to his coming to his fathers
death bed.
ROUGH WEATHER.
BERLIN March 12.-The weather at
Charlottenburg, where EN- mperor Freder-
ick went last night, was terrible through
out the night. A whirlwind of snow en-
veloped everything. At midnight the
snow was several inches deep.
THE EMPERoR's GIFT.
BERLIN, March 12.-The Empress Au-
gusta gave audience yesterday to the
physicians who attended the late en-
peror. Her majesty was much affected
during the interview Sorrow and
anxiety have told heavily upon her. On
the evening before the death of Emperor
William he motioned for watch he had
worn all his life, and, placing it in Prince
Williams hand, closed his fingers over it.,
intimating that it was gift to be worn
by him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

convict labor, near Fort Smith, Ark. A
negro convict by the name of Williams
was logged to death, and further inquiry
developed the fact that Nose Harvey, a
white man, had been kicked to death
by fellow convict, who had been
agged on to the desperate deed by
Warden Grafford, and it was learned that
he was in the habit of making prisoners
fight. The body of Mark Elder was ex-
humed, and bruises and gsshes on the
body indicated a violent death. 1t was
also developed that a prisoner by the
name of Hummel was tied up to a post in
the mines last summer end beaten to
death.
AS the Investigation continues more
horrible details are revealed, and the citi-
zens of Coal Hill are much excited and
threaten to hang Grafford and tear down
the prison barracks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
FIFTIErH CONGRESS,
SENATE.


WASHINGTON, March 12.-Senator Dawes
presented memorial of leading wool
manufacturers and growers, asking legis.
lation to protect the wool interests.
| A petition was presented against the re-
| duotion of duty on lumber and salt.
Senator Evarts introduced bill which
provides for settlement of the debt of
the Central Pacific Railway company
Huntington billy.
Senator Sherman introduced bill
making appropriations to enable the ex-
ecutiye departments to participate IL the
Ohio centennial celebration.
The motion to refer the presidents
message was taken up.
Mr.. Colquitt addressed the senate:
"The message" he said, chad made a
profound impression at home and
abroad, and received the hearty endorse
ment of wise and judioious men every
where" He predicted the triumphant re-
election of Mr.. Cleveland.
Senator Dolph addressed the senate on
the same subject. He would, on the surplus
as far as necessary in the improvement OF
rivers and harbors in the construction OF
coast defensee and in the continued
liquidation of the public debt. He de-
clared that the measures proposed by the
committee on ways and means threatened
with destruction every leading industry
on the Pacific coast.
After executive session the senate ad
iourned.
WASHINGTON, March 12.-Uunder call OF
states large number of bills and resolu-
tions were introduced and referred
among them the following:
To provide for settlement of the
debt of the Central Pacific Railway com
pany Huntington bill directing the
committee on agriculture to inquire into
the expediency of prohibiting the sale oi
compounds as pure lard; relating to the
tariff and internal revenue (Randall billy
to encourage the holding of nationa
industrial exposition of the products ot
the colored race; providing for COM
mission to investigate trusts, and for the
repeal of a protective tariff on industries
belonging to trusts.
Mr.. Bayne, of Pennsylvania, rising to G
question of privilege, offered preamble
and resolution reciting that it was stated
that majority of the committe on ways
and means have not only refused
any hearing to producers, manu-.
facturers and workmen, but had
denied to them their birthright to have
their petitions read and directing the com
mittee on rules to make thorough in
quiry into the matter
Mr.. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, raised
the point of order against the resolution
that it was not privileged, and the speaker
pro tenn sustained the point. The house
then proceeded 20 the consideration Of
the District of Columbia business, anC
soon adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Horse Thief Sentenced.
pecial Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BoNHAM, March 12.-Several weeks ago
a man named Lawhorn, stole horse
from farmer near Dodd City, and sold
it Immediately afterward. He came to
Bonham, and, hiring an animal from a
livery stable, started out trading, he
soon disposed of the livery stable horse,
but was arrested few days afterwards.
To day he was tried In the district court,
receiving a six years sentence in the
penitentiary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Robbed and Murdered.
pecial Telegram to the statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
LAREDO, March 12.-Last night two
custom rangers came into New Laredo
with the dead body of man whom they
found at point twenty miles down the
river, called FL Arroyo Cayote. The vic
tim was young man,as he had no beard
His head had literally been pounded to g
jelly with rocks, several of which were
picked up around tie spot where he waf
found. His name is not known nor car
any one be found in that city to identify
him. His pockets had been turned, and
robbery had evidently been the object oi
the murder. AS yet no clue can be found
as to who perpetrsted tie murder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Condemned to Death,

HUNTSVILLE, March 12.-W. H. Roe, who
poisoned his wife here two years ago next
month, was brought to this oity from
Houston last night, by Sheriff Jones for
safe keeping, as per orders of District
Judge Kittrell. His case was taken from
here on change of venue to Madison
county, and from there to Grimes county,
where he was found guilty of murder and
punishment was assessed at death. The
case was taken to the court of appeals,
but the judgement was affirmed there last
month. Roe will remain here till the
April term of the district court in Grimes
county, when he will be taken there to be
sentenced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Killed BY a Falling Tree.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PARIS, March 12.-New was received here
to-day of the death of Mr.. w. A. Milling
postmaster at Bairdstown, caused by the
falling of tree. The facts are as follows
Last Saturday Mr.. Milling and his brother
we're saving down tree. Before It was
nearly sawed, the tree fell, splitting up
some distance from the trunk, and, break
ing off, fell across Mr.. Milling's body and
broke his back. He was carried home, and
lived only four hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
A Negro Thief Captured.

ppbCIaI IbIbBFdIH 10 IIb DIdIopIHHH'
PARIS, March PA negro, who gave
his name as Frank Purl, was arrested this
evening, and while carrying him to Jail in
a wagon he jumped out and ran away
The officer shot at him three times, but
did not hit him. He was re.captured
shortly afterwards, and lodged in Jail. He
was peddling stolen goods over the city
He elaine to be from Texarkana. The
goods are supposed to have been brought
from some other place, as the marks are
not recognized to be of any merchant in
Paris.