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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-11
CHICAGO.
The City of Divorces Again the
Scene of Strikes and
Labor Troubles.
News From the Epidemic - De
catur-An Editor Dying at
Jacksonville.
HICAGosTREET CAR Strike.

Bitter feeling against President Yerkes
and Advanced Public Comment.
CHICAGO, October 6.-Much bitter fe ell
ing against President Yerkes and the
Gable road syndicate, growing out of the
poor service rendered by them to their
patrons, has been brought to focus by
the strike, and public comment resulting
Is not favorable to the company.
THE STRIKE 1NAUGURATED.
CHICAGO, October 6.-The strike of
street car conductors and drivers and ca
BILE grip men on the north side was in
augurated according to programme at
o'clock this morning. No cars are run
ming in the entire north division. The
sidewalks have been filled with pedes-
TRANS heading for the business
portion of the city since an early hour
this morning. Express wagons and rat
tle-traps of all descriptions, on which
temporary seats have been fixed, are
being run by strikers and others, and are
being patronized to their fullest capacity.
Thus far no violations on the part of the
strikers have been reported, and none are
expected.
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
No change in the situation has taken
place since this morning. Not single
car wheel has turned on the entire north
division since O'Clock this morning, and
Superintendent Sheedy has announced
that no attempt will be made to resume
operations until Monday next. He says
he has already engaged $50 experienced
men to take the strikers places. He has
been kept busy throughout the day ex-
aiming applicants for places. A large
proportion of them were inexperienced
men.
Superintendent Doyle, of the west
division lines, called on Manager Yorkes
this afternoon and informed him he had
received notice from men in his division
that unless some action was taken looking
to settlement in the north division before
that hour they will strike at midnight.
There seems to be no doubt this will be
done.
The result will be that transportation
facilities for threef ourths of the people
of the city will be cut off tomorrow.
PERFECTLY QUIET.
The north side strikers have remained
perfectly quiet during the day, standing
in knots about the barns discussing the
situation or going home to their families
as soon as it was definitely decided that no
cars were to be run. Considerable SYM
pathy for. the strikershas been manifested
in business circles, and several subscrip-
ton lists in their behalf have been started.
| GOING TO CHICAGO.
Another party of thirty-two gripmen
passed through from the east this morn
ing on their way to take the places of the
Chicago strikers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-11
rhe RarninR Question.

Special Telegram 10 the FtatesmAn'
DALLAS, October 6.-The executive
board of tbs State farmers Alliance held
A meeting this morning to take action
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-11
DEPRESSION AT DECATUR.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, October 6.-The
Americans Decatur, Ala, special says:
"Every citizen, including the physicians,
is feeling bad over the prospects and
wondering what the result will be-. Four
new cases were reported this morning,
viz: j. H. Killian, proprietor of the
Brookly hotel; Julius Black, son of ID. W.
Black, who died three days ago, and two
negroes. Drs. W. g. Gill and R. V. Will
Jams are both in a very dangerous con
dition and very little hopes are enter
tanned for the recovery of either"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-11
THE FEVER AT FERNANDINA.

WASHINGTON, October O. Surgeon Ross
has telegraphed to Surgeon-general Ham
ilton from Fernandina as follows.
"Much more sickness here, principally
among negroes, than is thought or report
ed. The Howard association has no more
means than necessary to care for the
sick, ard the needy number of the latter
is large and increasing. There are
many infected houses and much
infected bedding here, which
should be fumigated, disinfected
and some destroyed. Will you furnish
means for fumigation, disinfection and
compensation for articles destroyed,
thereby greatly diminishing the danger
of trouble in the future, especially next
year"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-11

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, October 6.-E1win
Martin, editor of the Times Union, is
sinking rapidly, and is expected to live
but few hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14

again be In tho League next season. Many Of the
players Will undoubtedly be Sold II some Of thcm have
not virtually been transferred 10 other clubs already
Tho young player idea prevalent last year seems
to have struck Detroit, and next years team may be
made up almost entirely OF "y0ung blood IL Is
thought that Harfe Richardson viii go 70 Phladel-
yha. Brouthors and Camel TO Boston, and Conway
= 10 i.lft~hnfg Ne York Onh lik" to have
Bennett but II Is hardly probable that nc Wolverines
VIII allow their great catcher 10 40 With Ewing and
Iennctt the Giants would have the greatest pair Of
cnichers the League has ever Produced or probably
ever Will produces
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
Director Howe. OF the Cleveland club, has been In
tho city most OF the week He says that II Is doubt
full whether Cleveland will be In tho Association
year. and that under 80 cents tariff his club would
have lone we'll but that II could not hope TO weather
another season under a 25 cents Admission
O'Rourae was one OF the first PLAYERS spaldng
invited TO 90 on the Australian tour Hc refused
In a recent game at The Polo Grounds che writer
noticed that II the foul lines had bcen altered - re-
Gently suggested eight tasehits would have been
made I'm tho contest That Is increasing Da'tins
enou Oh.
Tho Hall Cup. which Will be presented to tbs
Giants cost 81 900 and Is of exquisite workmanship.
The Brooklyn club has ALREADY arranged games
With several League mines. to be played aer tno Po~
nant season Is over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14
SHE IDENTIFIED TIE FURNITURE
NJ. ~.


There is a good May,movine story which has Just
gained publicity regarding some rather prominent
furniture dealers in Chicago. The firm alluded TO
had very elegant parlor SGT Of solid mahogany and
the finest upholstcring It also had duplicates IN
venecrcd wood and cheap plush In the store room
The costly outfit which was worth about s2oo,
was displayed I'm the window and marked : THIS Ell
eesnt parlor suite only S27.7 ono day mild, meek
looking woman came In, examined the furniture and
inyosted She took receipt for her money, lcf her
address and was bowed out by tho smiling sales
man who assured her that " the things would be
sent right over" In duo time the wagon arrived
al tho young wOman's house and backed up In front
Of the door.
Hold on,' said the purchaser, Don't unload
yct7
Then she climbed on tho and made very
peculiar examination Of the load. ~ last she said
70 tie driver and his assistant: IN 60 back with
you 10 the store. These not the goods pui-
chasedn And back she did 60. despite entreaiies
protests and assurances that every hing all
right When she walked in she not the mild
hammered creature Of two hours before.
You've tried 10 swindle me- she cried. " I
bought one SGT Of furniture and you sent another
Now. / want What paid you for. los do | know
Because In every article Of that set you sold
stack pin In while you we're not looking Now,
am going to pick out my property and see that you
taFo Il over. II you don't, thcTe'H lie trouble
There was no trouble, and the little is
again looking for some sharp merchant with q sim
ilar bargain on hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14
GEORGE GOLDSMITH AND TIE LAIRD.


A laird his Scotch butler to me one evening 10
make inquiries respecting my entertainment. I he
bu,ler, ederly pompus and exceedingly STUPID
man, produced piece OF notepapcr Containing a
string of questions wlHch ho Instructed to ash
Lac. Tho question d" Can Nj. GrOssmiil Ia
give cncrt sinment at Aberdeen Jan. -l' 1
replied that my nightly engagement at he theatre
would totally prevent my accepting engagement at
Aberdeen ! could only sing al al ernoon parties in
town. a short distance from II. The butler with
broad scotch accent which need not initiate here,
SAID Yen have the goodness 10 answer this quos-
ton, please Can Mr.. CrOssmth give entertain
nent at Aberdeen Jan. 49,? ?" I" No; cannot" I
repked. The butter continued reading "What Will
be bis forms p But cannot gO,' ! argued Ven
save a deal o time If yen answer the questions,
please. Whafn be the terms?' Well. VIII say
hundred guiEeas, as can't co." / answered. en-
deavortng 10 restrain myself from bursting out laugh
Ing in his face. The butter made a note OF the terms,
and continued:
"WlI the entertainment be consistent,
"Whatl' ! calculated. WIN the entert ainment
DO consistent! 2" "'COnsistentl' For the life OF mo-
/ could not what he meant "Yes-cOnsistena"
/ thought little, aad then said: "Woud you kindly
explain the question. / do not undcs and II The
least" The butler said "Wen, you must know. the
laird Is strict Presbyterian and all the guests Will
be strict Presbyterans and he wants TO know II your
entertainment Will be consisient' "Now understand
you" replied. " Certainiy, my entertainment Will
be quite consistent / am always very careful and
shall only sing Presbyterian comic songs" lie msd0
note Of my remark In he most serious way, and loft.
saying: Tho laird himself viii write TO say If ne
accept the ierms' That occurred nearly ten years
ago, and the Laird has not written yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14
"BIsHOPn OBERLY AND CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER
Prom The Chicago Times.

The first time that the name OF Melville W. Fuller
suggested TO President Cleveland In connection
with The supreme Bench came about, 30 ain In
formed, In THIS way
Jonn Ii. Oberiy over 10 the White House, not
business, but a visit The President Is very
fond OF Mr.. Oberly as home visitor; be takos
him To- Oak View, and has him drop in' al tho
dinner table in the White House very often. On
the latter occasions the President said Obor
ly, ! suppose 1t Is not improbable that some time
during this administration / may be called upon TO
name some for the supreme Bench. IL thoic
anybody out In Illinois OF whom you think that
would III the bill7"
Mr.. Oberly replied instantly "Yes; Melville w.
Fuller, OF Chicago"
u know him. said the President and the subject
was dropped.
This was before the death of Chief Justice Waite
After his death there number OF names
suggested, and there some ground for the opinion
given out al time that the President had de
cidod upon rendering the robe to Minister Phelps
This nipped however, very early, and one Of
the who entered violent protest was gen
leman by the Of Morrison, from Illinois. who
al that time, for some unaccOuntablo reason, had an
Influence al the White House. His protest, l am
Informed, more vehement than elegant, but in
making II he did not suggest any other namo. Mr.
Obcriy went 10 the White House few hours after
this protest, and the President said 10 him Oberly
guess | viii have TO tako your man Fuller
This said with laugh. but II the very
first time, II correctly Informed, that The Pres
ident seriously thought Of naming Mr.. Fuller for
the place made vacant by tho death Of Chief Justice
Waite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14
A SURPRISE.
From Tho Boston Transcript.

II was in the days when hotels not numerous
and boarding houses were rcsOred TO by those who
had occasion 10 make brief stays in minor towns
Tho hero OF this story had to rise carly 10 get the
O'Clock stage coach. Leaving his room by the
wrong door. he found himself IN a bare APARTMENT
The candle he carried threw dim light over large,
suarc Shallow. wooden box that stood on Iestlcs in
strange box, and he did so he noticed that tho
bolt q he staple lay upon the floor. Prompted by
curiosity he lifted the hinged III and peekcd within
There was nothing but oxpanse Of gray blanket
IL passed his band the surface Of IN, blanket
Something beneath n shuddcrcd Lifting the nearest
corner ke found with horror that n covered an I'm
mcnse serpent lie shut the box with a crasn, hut
lad presence Of mind enough to pass the bolt through
tho staple and left the house without further tarIy-
ing The menagerlc 100 near the house 10 be
amusing Subsequently he learned that the Of
the proprietor OF the house had brought home an
anaconda from South America speculation The
nsri aior lived BIO old man. but never forgot the
sensation Of sckenlng thrill that came 10 him when
ho felt the shudder beneath the blanket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14

maids only had one alteration on tho way 70 the
church. Ii was an abnormally harmonious ansr .,,,
The service began aud moved aiUig snloolly ~
the scmbarbarc ceremonial OF the ring was rcss III s;
To be sure that he wouldn't losc II the bridegroom nsu
given IL to the brides father to hand TO him wncn ,o
proper moment came. The lattcr affiVcu a'u ,no
groom In his nervousness forgetting altogethcr now
10 had disposed OF tho ring, began hanuc search
through his pockets for II. His three
father-iraw jabbcd Inn gently in the ribs win INC
hand In which lay the precious golden symu,ol or
union Tho bridegroom misinierprefed this signal !:
he thought 1t meant that haste was necessary 90 he
redoubcd his efforts 10 find the ring The CLERGYMAN
conghed tho BRIDES eyes gltcrcd through MIS- OF
rising tears and the ladies with spy.giasses Rneu 10
thor optics I'm the audience whispered 10 ono another
Something dreadful has occurred -. -, ,...
lie had felt In every pocket OF ms Goa. ahn Nvs
and was diving into the rcccsses OF MS nehsr gar
mcnts when the bridegroom felt something III the
bottom OF tho corner OF BIS right hand trousers pocket
IL ring, no Doubt -, ,.
TO drow II out and handed II 70 the Clergyman.
The divine cvcn smiled he said In whisper 10 'ho
agftatcd groom: "Tms is a key ring"
The groom looted and bchcli a small Key ring IN
tho minister's hand He had not time 70 say wore
for the BRIDES father passed tho proper ring I'D 'he
clergyman and the service wont on
And get nobody commented on the fact that the
fdn't IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14
FOX HUNTING IN AMERICA.
HOW TT is MANAGED IN ESSEX COUNTY.
THE DOGS AND THEIR KEEPERS, THE HORSES
AND THEIR RIDERs-wHAT 1T ALL COSTS.

THE DOGS AND THEIR KEEPERS, THE HORSES
AND THEIR RIDERs-wHAT 1T ALL COSTS.
Fox hunting the favoritc English country sport
has been introduced In many parts Of this country In
spite Of somo opposition and ridicue. Tribune re-
porter few days ago went 10 Orange, " j., tho head
quarters of the Essex County Hunt one OF tho most
noted OF the suburban hunting clubs. lie found E. p
Thebaud, tho master of the hounds, in the charming
club house OF the Essex County Country Club, OF
which the hunt Is adjunct, and was put In posses
sion Of many interesting facts relating TO the sport
Tho Essex County Hunt Is composed of between
twenty and twenty-five men, whose love for this
amusement prompts them TO incur the large OUTLAY
of money and time necessary for IFS Indulgence While
the social headquarters Of the hunt al tho Country
Club house. In Hutton Park Just at the base OF the
Orange Mountains yet its real centre OF activity Is
to be found at The Kenncs.u which in Falrview-
ave- in the valley between the first and 'ccond Orange
Mountains Here Is kept the pack of imported Eng
lish fox hounds, under the charge OF Harry Howar,
the huntsman Of The club Perhaps few readers have
any definite idea of tho expense attending the keeping
up Of hunting establishment. The hounds them
selves need the most watchful and the losses by
death accident sraylng or breaking as II Is tech
ncally termed, amount 10 about 33 per cent OF Inc
pack In each year This loss must be made good by
fresh importations SO far all attempts at breeding
have resulted in failure. Probably the best specimens
OF English fox hounds never find their way
TO this country. the demand among English sporting
men being sufficient to keep them at home. The Essex
County Hunt imports annually about dozen hounds
costing about s4OO for each Importation or an aver
age of S33 each The position OF huntsman' inc
responsible head Of the kennels, requ res an ex-
ceptfonaly able and his salary Is 500 month.
Two helpers. at ego month, are also employed
The rent Of tho ground and buildings for the kennels
nav be roughly put down at 1900 year, and the
keeping Of say fortyelght hounds at 81 each month
makes the expcnse somewhat follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14
CANON Angels STORY OF STRANGE FRIEND
His letter to The London spec


The Spectator does not dsdaln anecdotes of dogs
and their dongs, aud think the following history, O
which can boar persona. testimony, mas b. found
not unniciestng to your readers AZ this dc gntful
house I'm Per hshlre whore | on a " sit, Aele a, A
We Lbred prner named Fop,5 who, when not e .aeed
ln his professional pursuits the moor, lives chiefly
IN a kennel pa cd IN loose box adIo ming the Ler
stables attached TO tho house Nearly ycaI AGO there
were pair OF pigeons who lived Ia and abou INC
stable yard one OF the birds died and It's beIeaved
mate attached Itself for society and pro cction
10 tho dog, and has been It's ant companion ever
since. on the days when the sporsmcn are not
seeking the dog IS IN his Kennel and tho pigeon
f. always his close attendant che roosts a rack
over the mangcr OF tho stable and In the day tme Is
either struttlng about pieening her feathers taking
her meals from the dogs biscuit and Wa e-tn or
quite often sitting IN tho kennel by his Side nest
ling close to him. "F0p,' who Is amlable and
rather sentimental being, takes apparent notice OF
his companion, except that observe him. IN lump
tng into out Of his kennel while tho pigeon IS there
take obvious care not to crush disturb her any
way. The only O'hcr symptom "Fop' has shown
Of being jealous for the pigeons comfort and convcn-
iencc is that when o. late two chicken, fom the
stablc-yard wandered into the apartment where the
dog and pigeon reside, he very promptly bit their
heads OF, as II ia mute intimaton that ono bird Is
company, and Two Tor rather three
The story Is rather one Of pigeon and dog for 1t
quite evident that sho Is the devoted friend. and that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14

no acquicsces in tho friendship On the days when
" Fop. is takon TO his infinite delight on tho moor,
the pigeon IL much concerned She follows him as isr
she daics falling SORES OF shou ~ MS over up
hoad until llttlc wood Is reached through wnc n
the keeper and dogs have TO take their way. ~ !ls
point her courage fails her. and she returns 10 tno
stable TO wait hopefully for her comrades return.
THIS singular alliance IS great Joy and interest," 70
the keepers, coachmcn and gruoms OF the csiaoush.
meut and the keeper gave me a strong mnt INA,
the Story ought TO DO told 10 print adding that no hna
seen much less noteworthy Incidents OF animal nc
promoted to such honor, have vcntuied 10 sehn ~
called Jacobln,' and Is white, with black wing
X there any preccd nj f. ch cosc ntm.,ies, u,,
tween animals so widely afated In kind ana habtf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14
NARROW ESCAPE At A WEDDING.

Sir Ogihamme Robbins was nervous young man,
who, IN spite OF his nhrlnity, had succeeded IN reach
ing the dizzy brink Of tho matrimonial prcclpice.
The day before the wedding he carefully r,hcarsed
the wLOlo ceremony with his best nan-he had pfe-
vOusy attended sort Of state rehearsal at the BRIDES
hons and was pronounced perfect IN the responses
the attitudes and, In short, In every particular
II was morning wedding at the church. Not
hitch occurred al the prelim nsnes. Tho bridegroom
wasn't late: tho BRIDE didn't faint aud tho hrilss-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14

There is no especial change IN ladies' we,ches Tho
demihun'er case and open face watchs In IN style
OF Louis Nv. cnaIne thc bacA 4, painting, ar
Vatican are newer than the covered face Tbs chate
lame watch rassc TIE short fob chain Is the fash.
setting OF costly jewels. "
Thanks are due TO Msssis. Arnold, Constable & Co.
James McCieery & Co., Stern Brothers and Tiffany
a Co. ' -"HS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14

The system of transferring scheduled games nom
enc city to another Is wrong, and
should be discontinued. This practice has been un
usually prevalent among tho American Association
clubs this season, and should not be allowed next
Year AZ The meetings this winter rigid rule should
DO adopted imposing heavy line io such transfers
The present d.ihcuty between The Brooklyn and Ath-
cuc ciuos IS probably due to this changing of daios
The brooklyn and Athletic clubs are SO close together
Tor second place that one game decided bearing
On the rare President Byrno claims that tho
Aihletics have play oil postponed game with tho
baltimore club twice lie does not think the error
was Intentionally nude. but says that tho transfer
ring OF game from baltimore 10
Philadelphia probably caused the mistake
lie thinks that The rame doubly rlayrd
was the ono originally post poncd from May 10. Prcs-
dent WikoE, I tho American Association, viii mako
an hives. "a Ton and try 10 hay OF the Athletics
victories thrown out ~ prohibiting the transfer OF
games such mistakes could not occur
In spite Of tho recent rumors Of deals. sales and
transfers in the Detroit club, baseball men IN this
neshborhood seem to think that tho Wolverines viii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-14

Father Mccarthy, Senator Eugene f. O'Connor, G..
NJ iialscy and several other gentlemen occupied a
private boA at one Of the games at Washington Park.
Brooklyn, last Tuesday They deeply interested
In seeing the Bridegrooms knock out the Cevelands
and there were few thoughts of state Church until
Mr. halsey remarked Is marriage failure -
Then the game was forgotten Tor the moment Father
No. ARMY, y! tUuisc, lie n,al,a.e WAS nOt
o failure, urging that wcdlOck the bulwark OF
society. His opinion Endorsed by al except
Mr.. Halscy said he: Marriage Is isure as |
ran Prove TO your entire saiislactlon ia minute
Look out there al tho BIidcgroms." Tue smile that
followed was expansive and spread all the upper
part OF the grand stand