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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1888-01-11

Oh City Hixzard-
When one man tries to do the work OF
three the work q two generally remains
un1Oue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30

significance in another direction. The
emperor and the car had scarcely given
one another the parting kiss, when the
Russian press, portion of which is
rightly regarded as "inspired," began
warning Germany in very explicit terms
against imagining that the meeting of
the monarchs had in any way changed the
European situation, either in relaxing
Russia's determination to GUST Prin ce
Ferdinand from Bulgaria, or to in.
tervene in case of any attempt on
the part of the Tripartite Alliance
to crush France. The utterapces of these
news papers have become increasingly
menacing during the past two or three
weeks, and few days ago the Indepen-
dence Beige, which is generally understood
to be an organ of the Russian govern
ment, though published in Belgium, re-
vived the old Schleswig Holstein question
in very offensive way.
1t will be remembered that Germany is
in possession of Schleswig- Holstein as
well as Alsace-Lorraine by force of arms,
and it is more than likely that the En-
peror Williams words at the Frankfort
breakfast were intended as a warning to
Russia quite as distinctly as a menace to
France.
At any rate, the little speech has thrown
diplomatic circles throughout Europe into
a state of efferescent excitement, and
this, coupled with the changes in the
German staff and the quite exceptional
activity reported in the German
war department, has given rise to ap-
prehensions which only a word
from Bismarck can allay. The cleo
tions in Germany are approaching, and
possibly this is only one of the "scares"
which Bismarck is very apt to get up at
such times for the purpose of Influencing
the voters. On the other hand, it may
mean that the young emperor, conscious
of standing at the head of the most pow
erful army in the world, is ambitious of
winning his spurs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Senator Beck Gives His Case
Away.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
1t is not satisfactory to hear that Sen
ator Beck has informed Mr.. Edmunds tn at
the democratic senators will not object to
a vote on the fisheries treaty. Mr.. Ed
munds was anxious to know, because if
such an obj ction was made it would be
necessary for him to summon to Washing
ton the republican senators who are loaf
ing about SEASIDE and other resorts and
neglecting the public business.
Here is the case in a word. The presi-
dent, in the interest of peace, ST lects COM
missioners from both parties to meet
English commissioners and arrange
convention. He names among them o
distinguished repubiican-Mr. Angel
who, having been minister, and as such
the negotiator of successful treaty, was
fitted for the work. The convention is
made and sent by the president to the
senate, under the constitution a co-ordi-
nate treaty making power with the execu-
tive. The republicans having a ma
jority in the senate, to make party
I ONT and prove that Mr.. Cleveland was
"a tool of Great Britain" held caucus
and resolved to defeat the treaty, and to
do so in open and not secret session, that
the administration might be publicly as
sailed, and if possible discredited in vio-
lent s eeches like those of Senators Rid
dleberger and Chandler. Through this
unpatric tic INTRIGUE the treaty has been
treated as party measure and never as a
solemn convention with great and
friendly power.
The republicans having followed this un
generous course, why should Mr.. Beck and
other democratic senators make it easy
for them to continue so to successful
end? Why should the friends of the
president play into their hands? The
president should have his treaty con-
sidered fairly, as a serious convention
made by statesmen from both parties,
looking to the peace of the world. His
friends should not allow him to be
Inundated to suit the exigencies
of desperate campaign in order that
McGregor Blaine, Sulphuric Acid Ingalls,
and other orators may go bowling over
the country and crying, "See how we
keep Cleveland from selling us out to the
English"
The democratic senators should post
pone the treaty until December. If
parliamentary law will not permit this,
then the president should withdraw it. If
in so doing he informed the senate that it
was for reasons of self-respect he would
tell the senate painful but salutary
truth
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
MIDNIGHT FIRE ALARM.
Washington Hose Carriage Over
turns-Narrow Escape of
Firemen.

An alarm of fire last night at midnight
called out the department. The alleged
conAagration was located in the Tenth
ward, but the alarm proved false.
The driver of Washington hose car
riage turned out promptly, but not hear
ing distinctly the numbers called stopped
his team on Sixth street near Samostz'
drug store to catch the right ward, but he
might Just as we'll have been in Africa,
for if that fire alarm has ever been heard
distinctly down as far as Sixth street no
man knows II. a.
He stopped but a moment, when Colo
RADIO came tearing down the Avenue, when
he turned ard started at a rapid speed
around the corner at Samostz'. The
carriage as it whirled around tilted up,
and about twenty or thirty feet down
the Avenue the fore near wheel
str1ck the street railroad track, and away
went the carriage over on its side.
The intelligent horses came to stand
still as coon as they possibly could, and
the machine was not injured by being
dragged.
The driver, Plum, was thrown some dis,
tance, and his side slightly injured.
Dan Malvern was also slightly bruised
up.
Young Radcliff Platt was pitched some
five or six feet, and his lett leg painfully
cut. Mr.. Samostz very kindly rendered
him attention and repaired his damages
as well as possible.
The seat and one of the lamps of the
carriage were broken. The fremen made
barrow escape from serious injury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
The European Situation.
From the Missouri Republic.


The EuropeaL situation has suddenly
changed. The unexpectedly pacific tone of
the Emperor Williams first address to the
reichstag, followed as it was by his visit to
the car in st. Petersburg, inspired gen.
eral belief that all danger of war had van
ished, and that Bismarck had succeeded
in convincing the ambitious young
emperor that, for while at least, the in
tererts of his empire required peace.
Hardly lad the speculation about the mo-
tives and results of the Russian visit set
tied down into this conviction that it
meant peace, when the emperor took ad-
vantage of an interesting but wholly IN
important conference.-the unwilling in
Frankfort on Thurs tay last of a monu-
ment to the memory Of the late Prince
Frederick Charles-to utter words which
have filed all Europe with alarm. In Ian
gaage too pointed to have been the i'm
pulsive expression of sudden feeling, he
said:
"rhere can be no question as to the sur
render of what has thus far been gained.
Our eighteen army corps, our 46,000,OO0
of people, ought rather to be left on the
battlefield than to permit one stone of
what has been gained to be taken. With
this sentiment 1 drink 10 the welfare of
my BraDdenburg people"
This has very naturally been accepted
as deliberate flinging down of the gaunt-
let to France, whose aspirations for the
recovery Of Alsace and Lorraine are I'M
der7tood by none As by the Emperor Will
liam and his advisor, the Chancellor. The
carefully chosen words, however, have
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
How to Drink Wine.

The art of knowing exactly how and
when and where to drink wine belongs
only to the experienced epicure; to under
stand infinitely the proper wines to pro-
vide for his guests belongs to house mas
ter gifted with refined taste.
The following rules should be observed
for the proper accordance of wines and
meats: With fish, white wines; with meat,
the fuller red wines; at the end of the re-
past, the oldest red wines; at
the end of the dessert, the liquor
GUS and sparkling white wines. White
wines ought to be drunk very cod. In a
point of view of flavor of taste, the liquor
Gus white wines, such as those of Sau-
ternes, have two shoots amongst epicures,
the one preferring this wine at desserts,
the other at the commencement of the
repast, with the fish. We, ourselves, pre-
fer the last practice. The rule for the
graduation of red wines is to commence
by the youngest and least celebrated.
We shall see in what manner these rules
are applied by epicures:
Some spoonfuls of soap, having by the r
soft heat prepared the palate and stomach
to fill their useful and agreeable functions,
the least drop of Madeira gives these Or
gans all the necessary activity.
With the oysters, following salmon or
turbot appear the grand, rather dry or
liquorous white wines of Bordeaux, which
We prefer to iced champagne used in the
north. AS soon as the fish has been re-
moved the bother comes 70 serve them.
When the cook has served the meats,
the fine ordinary and the superior bour-
geois are produced. 1t is with roast meat,
wild boar, venisop, etc, that are served
the racy and capital first growths of
saint Emilion" and Burgundy.
When, towards the middle of the repast,
the guests have arrived at this satisfac-
tory state of the taste, being now prepared
by skillful series of sensations, the
grand red wines of Medoc make their tri-
umphsl entry, and the butler proudly an
nounces their names and dates: Chateau
Margaux, 1864; Chateau Latte, 1869;
Chateau Latour, 1870.
After these wines the rich Sauternes
may be again finely tasted,as we'll as some
glasses of sparkling champagne.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
THAT ACCIDENT.
Testimony of Mr.. George Robert
son Before the Coroner.

Regret was universal yesterday over the
sad accident by which Mr.. Dave N. Rob
iuson lost his life, and heartfelt sympathy
for his bereaved family pervaded the en-
tire city.
Coroner Calhoun held an inquest at
which the facts "a published in The
STATESMAN yesterday morning were borne
out. The testimony of Mr.. George Rob
ertson was rs follows:
II was present when Dave Robinson
was shot; it was about four miles north of
Austin, and the sun was about an hour
high.
"Csptain McFall, Dave Robinson and
myself were out shooting riding in a
spring wagon without top; we he'd got
zen out ON the ground to shoot at game
end had returnt d to the wagon for the
purpose of getting back into it; 1 set my
gun up against the front wheel of the
wagon and stopped to take something,
perhaps thistle off of the lower part of
my pants; McFall and Robinson
were standing by the hind
wheel of the wagon; Robinson
was nearer to me than McFall; a negro
boy named Dennis WAS sitting in the
wagon, holding the lines; the wagon
moved slightly, and my gun began to
slide and fall with the muzzle towards
McFsll and Robinson, and l, thinking to
avert possible accident, reached out to
grab the gun, and caught it near the
hammer and raised it suddenly up, when
it exploded, the charge entering Dave
RobiusOn's left leg; he was stan diFg with
his left eide towards me; part of the
charge catered McFalPs legs, below the
knees; the charge struck Robinson just in
the rear of the knee; Robinson remarked
that he was shot, and stood with his back
to the wagon, while McFall and 1 put a
ligature, composed of pocket handker-
chief tied tightly, around his leg above
the wound.
"The wound did not then bleed very
freely. We put him in the wagon, made
him as comfortable as possible and car
ried him to his home as quickly as posi-
BILE. l think it must have taken at least
half an hour to get him home. He did
not seem very faint when we got him
home. He was perfectly self-posssssed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
PENDANT have any other pistol that

PENDANT have any other pistol that
evening.
Captain James Lucy, city marshal,
sworn, testified: have visited the resi-
deuce of Mr.. Swain, where the shooting
occurred; made a general examination
of the premises; found two small holes
in the wall just under the hat rack; the
wall is a athed and plastered one; the
two holes did not go through; they we're
not made with Colts 45 pistol; l found
ON the closet door under the
stairs where ball had made a
furrow about two and half inches long;
it went at an angle of 40 degrees down
ward toward the floor and evidently was
fred from the stairway; the ball went
into the hall floor in the corner, just by
the base of the stairway; that ball could
not possibly have been fired at a person
standing in or near the parlor door; it was
not fred at a person standing
between the hat rack and the
stairway; the ball was not fred at any
person standing at or near the foot of the
stairway.
If the door leading to the back hall was
open the ball went behind the door, and,
if it was opened the space between the door
and stairway was the length the door
knob; from the position and range of
the ball don't think it could possibly
have been fred at anyone.
Cross examined: The reason 1 say that
the bullet traced could not have been
fired at anyone is because ives informed
of the position of the parties who were in
the hall at the tune, and, if they really oc-
cupied those positions that ball could not
have been fired at them; do not know
whether the parties did occupy those posi-
tions or not; was shown by the Misses
Dowd the positions of the parties at the
time the shooting was done.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30

and cool all the time. As soon as we got
to Robinson's house went to the blind
institute and requested DR.. Rainey to go
Immediately and attend to him. Mr.. Rob-
inson's house is about three-quarters to
one mile from the asylum. DR.. Rainey
left Immediately in buggy. 1 had left
McFall and some peighbors with Mr..
Robinson. 1 do not know what caused
the gun to explode. 1t was not cooked,
and my impression is that it must have
struck against the wagon wheel as 1
caught it,"
DR.. Morris testified: ~ was called to
see Mr.. D. H. Robinson Wednesday
evening between the hours of Z and s..
Upon examination l found an extensive
wound on the posterior of the left knee
decorating the flesh and arteries. He was
then dying from the shock and loss of
blood. He died perhaps in forty-five or
fifty minutes after my arrival"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Mr.. Dave N. Robinson Killed and
Captain McFall Wounded.
Anguish and Sorrow Suddenly Fall
Upon Happy and Peace
full Family.

Late last afternoon one of those acci-
dents, mysterious, unaccountable, which
so frequ, ntly happen, and which so fire.
quently send crashing into happy house
holds overwhelming grief, occurred few
miles north of this city.
About O'Clock last evening Mr.. Dave
N. Robinson, Mr.. George Robertson,
money order clerk in the post
Office, and Capt. j. X. P. McFall
procured an ambulance and started out
north of town to shoot plover.
Near Mr.. j. II. Patterson's place they
got out to shoot birds, and after hunting
for some minutes returned to their
vehicle.
One story is that on reaching the am
bulance Mr.. Robinson and McFall
got into it and seated themselves
on the same seat. Mr.. Robertson then
proceeded to get in when one of the guns
was accidently discharged, the contents of
both barrels passing through the back
part of Mr.. Robinson's right leg, just
above the knee, tearing the flesh from the
bone and severing the main artery.
A part of the charge also passed
through the heshy part of both
of Mr.. McFalPs legs, just below
the knees, very seriously wounding him.
1t was apparent at glance that Mr..
Robinson was dangerously wounded, and
assistance must be prompt.
1t was secured as early as possible, and
Mr.. Robinson hurried home, where he
died an hour after from loss of blood in
spite of all that medical attention could do.
Another story is that after hunting
awhile ont about the Patterson farm,
shooting a number of birds, they returned
to their ambulance. All three we're stand
ing near the side of the vehicle and one
of them throwing the birds into it, gun
resting against wheel fell and
was discharged with the result given in
the foregoing statement.
Mr.. Dave n. Robinson Yves reared in
Milan county, near Cameron, but had
been a resident of this county for about
twenty years.
He married Miss Ada Knowland, living
near this city, some eiS hteen or nineteen
years ego, ard she and three children, the
Oldest daughter II years of age, survive
him.
Mr.. Robinson was connected with
the general land Office for a
number of years and was
its chief clerk during the last admins
tration of Captain W. c. Walsh.
He was a true southern gentleman and
a noble man.
To his family he was all that
a kind husband and loving father
could be. As friend he was as true as
steel, and in all the associations of life he
wss a model of integrity, and died the
noblest of all Gods works-an homes
man.
He was an horored member Of Lone
Star chapter and member of Austin City
Lodge No. II of Masons.
He will be buried by the Masonic fra.
ternity tomorrow morning at $50,
at which time his relatives from Cameron
will reach here.
The news of his sad death as it was re-
counted on the streets at a late hour last
night provoked the profoundest pathy,
for all felt that the community had lost a
most worthy citizen and honorable man.
The Masons will meet a. their lodge
room to morrow morning at o'clock to
after i the funeral.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
THE CAMPAIGN OPENS.
East Austin Blaze of Light and
OratorY.

Last night very large crowd assem-
bled on Robertson Hill to hear the
speakers and to aid in formally opening
up the campaign.
Everything had been well arranged for
the comfort of both hearers
and speakers, and everything
passed of most tremendously.
Judges Burts and Breckenridge, Justice
George Calhoun and other speakers
turned themselves loose and addressed the
crowd, one of the largest gathered for
political purposes in a long time.
There was good band music, and alto
gether the meeting was a grand success
for the democrats, and the democratic
candidates were happy, while the pa
triotic independents were correspondingly
dismal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
SUMMER EVENING CONCERT.
Superb Entertainment Last Night
by the Musical Union.

The Musical Union last night, in their
hall, game the third of their series of sum-
mer evening entertainments. The pro-
gramme, as published in The STATESMAN
yesterday morning, was carried out, and
the audience was treated to superb con-
cert, which possibly excelled the two
given previously. All who took part
did well. Indeed, they did more than
well, and their Efforts afforded intense
pleasure. When all did so well it would
seem to be out of place to call attention
to any particular piece,but THE STAsEMAN
cannot omit to make special mention of
"CheerfulDess," vocal duet by Mrs.
Maxcy and Miss Boardman. 1t was lovely,
musical, and as its name indicates cheer
full. The voices we're excellent and the
singing beyond cuccessful criticism.
AS said before, the concert was a sue
cess in every particular, and those who
failed to attend it missed musical en-
tertainment of high order.
During the evening refreshments were
served.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Dyspepsia

Makes many lives miserable, and often leads =.
self destruction. Distress after eating, sick beaS
ache, heartburn, sour stomach, mental denroS
sion, ETC., are caused by this very common ona
increasing disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla tones tha
stomach, creates an appetite, promotes HEALTHY
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mind, and cures the most obstinate cases of DIV.
pepsia. Read the following:
81 have been troubled with dyspepsia. had
but little appetite, and what did eat distressed
me, or did me little good In an hour after eatin,
l would experience fantness or tired, all.pone
feeling, as though had not eaten anytbing
Hoods Sarsaparilla did me an immense amount
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relished and satisfied the craving had preyiouslv
experienced. 1t relieved me of that faint, tired
allgone feeling. Ihave felt so much better since
took Hoods Sarsaparilla, that 1 am happy to
recommend it." G. A. PAGE, WATERFOWL, Mass
N. B. Be sure to get only
Hoods SarSapariIIa
soldby all druggists. 81 six for S. Prepared only
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100 Doses One Dollar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
The Grim Reaper.

Tho sad news of the death of the mother
of Mrs. John o. johnson was received IN
this city yesterday. She died at her home
in Burieson county, where she was well
known and much loved because of her
Christian virtues and kind, generous dis
position. She was well known IN Austln,
and many in the city this morning Will
deeply regret to learn of her DEATH
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rhenm, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chiltlains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale By Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Is 1t Rumor Only

There was quiet rumor in certain cir
Giles yesterday that there is a possibility
of Mr.. Keys, of Georgetown, withdrawing
from the race for the district judgeship IN
favor of Hon. A. S. Walker, provided he
will consent to be candidate. How, or
by whom the rumor was started could not
be traced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
A republican of Brunswick, \

A republican of Brunswick, n. J., thus
gives the attitude of his party: "For pre-
mier and lord protectionist of infant in
dustries, James G. Blaine, of Maine, the
uncrowned king, the prince of leaders,
the greatest living Statesman; for janitor
of the White House, B. Harrison, of In
diana"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Arkansas Pass Railroad.

The surveying corps of the Arkansas
Pass railroad have reached the city and
completed the survey of the permanent
line. When the work of grading will be-
gin is not known. The superintendent
passed through the city last night, but
did not stop.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
IRON FRIDAYS DAILY.]
New Mexico Horses.

Mr.. ]. NJ. Stewart, of Gonzales county
passed through the city yesterday morn
ing from New Mexico with 100 head of
horses. He was on his way to Welder,
Gonzales county, with them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
CITY AND COUNTY.
GFROM THURSDAYS DAILY.
Cattle Purchased.

Ed Haigler yesterday purchased 100
head of feeding cattle, making $50 head
more in his pasture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30

Caution. Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.