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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
The Lover and the Artist.

A Boston artist declares that newly be-
trothed lover commissioned him to paint a
certain secluded nook in the rocks on the
shore, because there be had declared his pas
sion. The picture was painted, but before it
was done the lover said to the artist: "Of
course will see you through OH that picture,
but my engagement is off, and, Of course, it
would be painfully suggestive to me. II you
can sell it to somebody else will take an
other picture and be extremely obliged be
sides" The painter assented to the arrange
ment, but within a week his patron again
presented himself. sit is all right" he an
nounced, joyously. an take that picture Z"
"Am | 10 congratulate you on the renewal Of
your engagement the artist asked. The
other seemed little confused, but quickly
recovered his self possession and grinned, as
he said, "Well, not exactly. 1t was the
same place but the girl vas different. "-Provi-
dence Journal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
SUNDAY ITEMS.
Terrible Coal Mine Explosion.
Seventeen Men Killed and
Injured.
4 Catholic Bishop Consecrated.
General News Foreign and
Domestic.
An App alling Mine Catastrophe.

"
WILLIAMsPoRT, Penn, November A.
The officers of the Kettle Creek Coal
Mining company belonging in this city
are In receipt of information that q
Terrible explosion occurred at their mines
in Clinton county, on the line of the
Philadelphia and Erie railroad, last even
ing. Superintendent George T.. Miller,
upon hearing a heavy report at the new
No. 2 drift, proceeded to the spot when he
pit once saw violent explosion had taken
place. The necessary arrangements we're
quickly made to carry air to the face of
the work, and men entered the mine to
learn the particulars of what had occurred.
An appalling state of affairs was found
inside. Of twenty -one men who had been
working in the drift only three or four
Escaped death or injury. After an hours
bard work fourteen dead bodies were re-
powered from the drift. Two of those
who were injured subsequently died. One
was missing and his remains were found
put in the woods where they had been
blown through the air shaft by the force of
the explosion.
N The total number of killed or fatally in
lured was found tobe seventeen, allbut four
of them were HungarIans or Italians,
whose names are not furnished. Four
English speaking men are named: Sam
pei Killinger, Patrick Donnell, Micheal
Carran and j. Carleston. A driver
named j. Farrell was entering the
drift when the explosion occurred, and he
vas thrown out of the mouth and escaped,
put his mule was killed. The force of the
Explosion was shown in the fact that bod
les were blown clean out of the mouth of
the drift. Everything possible was done
Tor the injured by the mine physicians
Tne bodies of the dead were taken charge |
OF by an undertaken and prepared for in |
terment. The coroner of the county was
Notified and will hold an inquest to-mor-
row. The mine inspector of the district |
mas also been summoned. A dispatch from |
she superintendent this evening states |
there is nothing new in reference to the |
disaster. They have all the help they re-
squlre and are preparing for the inquest |
captain BLY,, president, and other officers
OF the company will leave tomorrow for
the scene of the disaster
Although the accident occurred before
park yesterday it was not given out by the
officials of the compony here until to-day,
they having been advised of it late last
night 1t is thought that in making
blast "gas feeder" was struck, filling the
chamber with gas, which coming in con-
Pact with naked lamps caused the explo-
eion. A "gas feeder" is a pocket of gas
Embedded in coal. As soon as a pick is |
struck into it gas escapes, and if nything
lgnites it an explosion follows. 1t is gen
orally conceded that there was good VEN
tilation and the mines were fully supplied
with air appliances. The superintendent
Says the accident could not have been
foreseen and that no blame attaches to
'aDvope
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Preparations to Report the Vote.

New York, November 4.-Elaborate ar
Engagements have been made for collecting
ths presidential vote. In New York, New
Jersey and Pennsylvania the returns will
be collected by the Associated Press alone.
In all other states the work will be done
By the Associated Press and Western
Union Telegraph company acting together.
In all states, except Ohio, the vote will be
compared with the presidential vote of
1854. In Ohio, comparison will be made
With the vote for governor in 1887, the
complete re-districting of the state max
ing comparison with the vote of 1884
1mpracticable. The returns of New York
Clty will be collected by the 0'Rourkes
pity press association. No comparison
gan be made in general bulletins as many
polling districts have been sub divided
slnce 1884. But a comparison with the
vote of 1884 will be made by assembly
districts as fast as they are fully reported.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
A FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED.

Three Men Killed and Two Fatally In
jured.
VIoKsBURG, MISS, November A
freight train on the Louisville, New Or
leans and Texas railroad struck COW to-
day and was thrown from the track. The
engine and thirteen cars were wrecked
Three men were killed and two wounded.
The killed are Charles Zimoar, of New
Orleans, and Jack Conway, of Vicksburg,
both employees of the road, and an un-
known tramp who was stealing ride.
The wounded are j. S. Martin, a boiler
maker of this city, and Jim Brown, COL
pred, the fireman. Both men were taken
to the hospital. They are not expected to
Hive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
FOREIGN NOTES,
THE EMPEROR AND PRESS.

HE hMPEhOh AND PRESS.
BERLIN, November 4.-The Freisinger
Zeitung and other journals deny the
existence of concerted plan to misrepre-
sent Emperor William, and declare that
the municipal authorities have no influence
over the press. The papers express regret
that the kaiser did not particularly specify
the offensive articles in his remarks to the
municipal delegation. The government
proposes to resume the building of large
lronclads, which was stopped after the
wreck of the Grosser Kurfurst. A bill
providing credit for the building of
light ironclads will be sent to the reichstag
STEAMER SUNK.
LONDON, November 1.-THE Norwegian
bark Nor, Captain Bjonnes, from New
York October 2, for Stetten, collided with
and sunk the steamer Saxnundham off
Cowes. Twenty two persons are missing
and one supposed to have been drowned.
Eight survivors have landed at Weymouth.
The Nor was abandoned. Her crew have
landed at Portland.
CARDINAL NEWMAN OUT OF DANGER.
LONDON, November 4.-Cardinal New
man is now out of danger. Thanksgiving
services for his recovery were held to-day.
A "blue" book on the Sackville affair is
being prepared for parliament.
FOREIGN GRAIN TRADE.
LONDON, November 5.-The Mark Lane
Express, in its review of the British grain
trade, during the past week, says: The
rainfall of the last week was opportune
and welcome, favoring further seeding.
Sound parcels of native wheat, 6d@1s
dearer; damp parcels, 6d@1s lower. Sales
of English wheat during the week, 61,912
quarters at 32s, Sd against 66,807 quarters
at Dos during the corresponding period
last year. Flour quiet and steadier.
Foreign wheat steadier.
There is an occasional advance for any
thing choice and scarce. Receipts small.
Flour in liberal supply. Corn dull. The
off coast wheat supply is restricted.
Sales show net AIS 4 .33d has been paid for
Australian, AIS Sd for Californian, and
43s Sd for Oregon. Three cargoes of
wheat arrived; four cargOes sold, four
withdrawn and three remained. The con.
dition of the wheat trade to-day was
worse than it was Friday. In the interim
have been lost and values
remain as they were on last Monday.
Flour quiet. Corn unchanged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Res1dence DESTROYED.

WABASH, Ind, November 5.-The resi-
dence of John Coomler, farmer, eighteen
miles from here, was destroyed by fire
yesterday morning and 12-year old son
of Sam Sholty, who was visiting them,
was burned to death. The remainder of
the inmates of the house escaped with
difficulty, not being able to save anything
but their clothing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Seeds! Seeds! Seedsl

Colorado Bottom Grass seed wanted.
For sale: johnson Grass seed, Alfalfa,
Glover, Rye, Barley, Sorghum and Colo
RADIO Bottom Grass and other field seeds.
Meal exchanged for corn. Shelled corn
and oats bought and sold. @. ]. Martin,
Hay, Grain aud Seed Dealer, 202 West
Pecan street, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
YELLOW jacks VICTIMS.

Decatur's Budget--A False Report Coz
rected.
DECATUR, November 4.-There were
three new cases to-day-all white-Dr.
j. R. Sewell and Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip
Harches. want to say through the Asso-
ciated Press that the statement of desti-
tuition in New Decatur recently made by
Mayor Frey is simply false.
Signed JEROME CooHRANE,
State Health Officer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08

the wife of Martin, who was drunk and
disorderly, to the station, when Martin,
who had been following, fired at them.
The officers returned the fire, fatally
wounding Martin. The wounded man
was taken to the city hospital but died
five minutes after his arrival. The bullet
that killed him passed through his right
groin and severed the femoral artery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Customs COLLECTIONS for the Year.

WASHINGTON, November 4.-The state
nent of the business transacted in each of
ne customs districts of the country for
ne past fiscal year compiled by Super
Using Special Agent Jewett, and which
s1ll accompany his annual report, show
ne total customs collections for the year
q have been 1920, 1901, 1S3.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Sad Fall of a Ministers Dauebtsrs

ST. Louis, November 1.-Two sisters,
7oung and pretty, the daughters of a
Trenton, ILL.,, clergyman were taken from
ada Huntley's house of ill-repute in this
pity last night. Eleanor and Lille Brent
IRE their names, the former 81 and the
otter II years of age. The father is Rev.
B. Brent, of the Trenton Presbyterian
'hurch. The girls claim to have been
driven from home by a stepmother's cru
nlty. They will be held for the arrival of
the father.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
DisraeIi and His Wife.

Disraeli used to joke with his wife by tell
ing her that he had married her for money,
to which she always replied. "Ah, If you
had to do it again, you would have to do it
for lover
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
All for a Drunken Wife.

CINcINNATI, November AT midnight
~ night, on George street, near Plum,
pthin few steps of where murder was
fcently done, Frank Martin, colored
PED on two officers and by their return
Pc was wounded. The officers were taking
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
RUSSIA.
STREETS GAYLY DECORATED.

STREETS GAYLY DECORATED.
ST. PETERTBURG, November 4.-The
streets were gaily decorated to-day and
were lined with troops. The death of
Prjevalsky, the explorer, was caused by
typhus fever.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08

When beset with headache or other pains
use Salvation OH, the greatest cure on
earth for pain.
A monument should be erected to the
memory of the late DR.. J. w. Bull, discov-
erer Of that wonderful remedy, DIR. Bull's
CouRh Syrup.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
JAoKsoNvILLE's QUOTA.

JACKSONVILLE, November A. The
weather is clear and cool. The board of
health reports only eleven new cases of
yellow fever, of which five are white.
Deaths, 8. Total cases to date, 4,277;
total deaths, 1854.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08

The Tooth birthday Of Phoebe Moore
Campbell, Of Dexter, Mass, was celebrated
Saturday
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08

Caution. Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. Carefully examine the,
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
SPORTING NOTES.
NASHVILLE RACES.

NASHVILLE RACES.
NASHVILLE, November 5.-The weather
and track were good to-day. Most of the
favorites got in their work.
First race-Selling; six furlongs. Roi
Dor won by head in 1:174; McRowling,
second; Lucy Howard, third.
Second race-Selling; eleven-slxteenths
of a mile. Keevena won in lilo; Cast
away, second; Dock Wick, third.
Third race-One mile. Erebus won in
1:43; Climax, second; Autocrat, third.
Fourth race-Selling; five furlongs.
Orange Girl won in 104; McMurtrie,
second: Caststeel, third.
Fifth race-Selling; five furlongs. Bal
ance won in 1:034; Moonstone, second;
Chickasaw, third.
BASE BALL PRESENT.
ST. LOUIS, November 5.-Charles Co
misky, captain of the st. Louis Browns
was presented tonight with gold ball
which contained twenty-five 500 gold
pieces. The gift was made by base bal
enthusiasts in recognition of the good
work done by Comisky in winning for st..
Louis the championship of the American
association four times in succession. The
present is the most costly one ever given
to professional player.
CARNEY AND M'AULIFFE.
LONDON, November GA London spe-
cial to sporting papers states Jem
Carney has issued challenge to McAuliffe,
in which he says he is ready and willing to
fight Jack McAuliffe, American champion,
in Spain, France, Australia, or any part
of the world for $1,000 or 10000, or as
much more aside as he likes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08

If your hair is turning gray, restore to
it the hue of youth by the use of Ayers
Hair Vigor. The best hair preseryative.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-14
WASHINGTON NOTES.

In the United States Supreme Court,
Monday, Attorney General Garland pre-
sented the resolutions adopted by the bar
and officers OF the court on the occasion OF
the death OF Chief Justice Waite, and ex-
tolled I'm eloquent language the services Of
the deceased jurist. Justice Miller replied
for the court, also paying tribute TO the
learning, research energy, and patience Of
the Chief Justice. The resolutions were
ordered spread upon the records, and an
nouncement was made that arguments would
cease on the 4th of May, and that the court
would adjourn for the term on the i4th OF
May.
The Supreme Court Of the United States
rendered decision Monday in the case OF
William l.. Powell. plaintiff In error, VS.. the
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, affirming
the conshtutionality Of the statute of that
State making IL unlawful 10 manufacture
butter or cheese, or any article designed TO
take the place of those articles, from any
compound other than unaduterated milk or
cream. Justices Field and Harlan dis
sented.
President Cleveland on Friday nominated
BrigadIcr General George Crook, to be
Major General, and Colonel John X. Brooks,
OF the Third Infantry, TO be Brgadier Gen
cral.
The Grand Arch Council OF the Phi Kappa
Psi Fraternity, In session at Washington
Thursday. selected Chicago rs the place for
their next convention.
For second time the United States Sc
premc Court has denied the application for
"A rehearing In the "drive- welr' cases.
The International Convention Of Woman
Sufragsts began Its sessions Monday at Al
baughs Opera House In Washington. The
attendance was large, delegates being
present from associations In France, Eng
land, Ireland, Finland. Norway, India, and
Canada. Elizabeth Cady Stanton delivered
the address Of welcome, and during the day
and evening papers Of much interest were
read.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-14

Milwaukee, whose wife, as he alleges, prov
ed nfaIthful to him, and with her alleged
paramount, physician, had him placed In an
asylum, was arrested "Wednesday nj Cincin-
natl ms lunatic, having but AZ cents lin his
pockets.
Numerous important changes In the work.
ing force OF the Chicago postofiice are
announced. g. :. squlres. assistant post
master, has resigned, and his place Is 70 be
filed by Colonel John III. Rea, heretofore
serving A. auditor. Mr.. squires becomes
superintendent Of the registry division. Mr..
Henry Il. Donovan, superintendent Of the
carriers department. resigns aud leaves the
service altogether, his place being taken by
Peter Dudley. Gen. I.ieD resigns the super
intendency OF the registry division and Is
made superintendent Of the North division
postal station. The offices OF auditor, SUPER
intendent OF second-class matter, superinten-
dent OF the stamp division, and supcrinten-
dent OF the inquiry division are wholly abol-
ished, their duties being distributed among
the other officers. Other changes, said 10 be
OF minor importance, are 10 be made.
The business portion OF vassar, Michigan,
was almost destroyed by fire early Thursday
morning, creating a loss Of about 81, 1000
The insurance IL but $4,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-14
MICHIGAN.

-Montcalm County will vote on local
option May /.
One hundred Frenchmen OF Bay City
have organized political naturalization
club.
The large barn of Mrs b. O'Connell,
two miles north Of Montague, was destroyed
by fire. -Four cows were burned to death.
Il. w. Lamb thinks OF moving his knit
Ing works from Concord 10 Abilene, Kansas,
where bonus Of $4,000 has been offered
him.
The Michigan State Board Of Heldth
urges the local boards In some Of the cities
OF the state TO make from house 10 house in
spections
w. II. Wales has fec from Detroit.
where he Is accused VI having operated a
bogus rcal-cstate office and having swinded
many persons.
Treasurer Merrick, OF 0gemaw Town
ship, had $500 in cash and check for 600
stolen from his bed room. There Is no clew
TO the robberx
There will be a reunion OF the Third
Regiment Michigan Volunteer Cavalry, and
battalion Q. Third Michigan Artillery, :at
Owo~sc, April %.
--Pier,e and Oakley, the fakirs Of assum-
60 cowboy, training. who tried 10 fleece the
people Of CHELSEA, 20 10 the House OF Cor
rection for slxA months.
simon o'NSill, an old soldier who en-
tered the army N;u 1851 and served through
the civil and thrccJndIan wars, committed
suicide by hanging a. Detroit.
In the United Stans Court at Grand
Rapids, Colin Campbell WAS sentenced TO
one year and six months In the House OF
Correction for pension frauds.
During the recent blizzard In The Upper
Peninsula some Of the lumber camps were
on short allowance for several days, and nj
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-14
POLITICAL POINTS

The Democratic State Central Committee
Of New York. at New York City. Thursday,
decided to hold the state Convention ut that
city. May 18th, TO select delegates 70 the St
Louis Convention.
The Rhode Island election Wednesday re-
suited in a victory for the Republicans, who
elected their Governor and majority Of the
Legislature. Last year the Democrats car
ried the day.
The Republicans OF Mclean County, ILL.,,
In convention Wednesday at Bloomington
instructed the delegates to the State, Con-
grcssional, and judicial district conventions
10 work for Fifer for Governor, Rowell for
Conress, and Reeves for the Supreme bench.
The Democratic State Convention Of Ore
gon, at Portland "Wednesday, adopted a
platform indorsing President Cleveland, adj
yocating tarifi for revenue only, and the cleo
ton OF United States Senators by the direct
vote OF the people.
The Michigan Republican Convention TO
select delegates 10 the National gathering,
will be held nc Grand Rapids Mays.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-14
FOREIGN ITEMS.

American citizens Mt Tangier are seriously
contemplating the idea OF putting them
selves under British protection. The
Moorish government has refused Consul
General Lewis's demands and the consul has
sailed away on the Enterprise.
Prince Bismarck again offered his reHgna-
ton Saturday, and again withdrew IL.
Prince Alexander will come TO Charlotten-
burg next Thursday, and will be bctrothed
90 Princess Victoria In June.
The Empress Victoria has gone 10 Posen 10
inquire into tie condition Of sufferers by the
food.
In the lacrosse match az Manchester, En-
gland. Saturday, the Canadian team defeated
the Manchester club.
IL IL said In London that Lord Salisbury
has begged Queen Victoria not 20 interfere
la the Battcnberg controversy.
The London Economist on Saturday pub
lshed long article which declared that
American stocks were unsafe for investment
The ship John 4. Berry, bound from
Philadelphia TO Japan, burned OF the Aus
tralIan coast January 9th; and no trace Of
the crew has been discovered, Il Is feared
they all perished.
A dispatch from Madrid says: "Thc United
States government refuses 10 accept the
proposed mediation OF Germany In the dis
pute with Morocco, and demands suitable In
demnIty and apologies. IL Is feared that the
United States steamer Enterprise will bom
bard Tangicrs.r
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-14

one place the men had only beans aud tea Tor
almost week.
AT Battle Creek, yonng man named
Stevens has been inocusa:ed with glanden
by striking q horse In the mouth with the
back OF his hand, an abrasion being made py
the blow
The passengere OF the steamer Sanford.
fast in the ice of Frankfort. reached that
city, having left the boat ana walked ashore
across the fee. The Sanford was released
and reached Manistee.
The body OF Laben Allen, a wealthy
farmer, aged fifty-ive, was found In Rum
Creek near Rockford. He had been mis-
ing since Monday. He leaves wife and one
child.
%. ID. Clark, aged -six,superintend-
emit Of Neff's single mills. at Harrison, was
found dead in his bed. His death was
caused by poison. The natter Will be In
vestigated.
w. G. Colmery, cashier OF the Crystal
Springs Bank, committed suicide In that
place by shooting. A social disagreementof
a trhlng nature Is said 70 have been the
cause. His accounts are all right
Adrian, Albion, Hillsdale and the Ag-
ricultural College have united In organizing
an intercollegiate base ball association
Each team will play two games with each
Of the other colleges In the association.
"A ST. Bernard dog, weighing 100 pounds
and1only eighteen months old Is a member
OF the Alpena fire department. IL has been
noticed that he can save as much property
nom burning building as any fireman.
Examination Of DR.. Lansing, at Clare,on
the charge of conspinng TO murder Dr. Todd
and offering parties money TO do away with
Todd resulted In Justice Award holding
Dr. Lansing for trial, under $1,000 bond.
The great water-power canal at the 500,
concerning which there has been so much
talk and complaint, is now an assured fact.
Work will be begun this spring and pushed
10 completion rs fast rs men and money can
do It.
lone Of tho largest wood-pulp mills at
Appleton, Wis, is arranging 10 remove TO
Sault Ste. Marie, and the proprietors say
Score Of others from various places are ready
TO come IA soon as the water-power canal Is
completed.
The three children OF Rudolph Kreiger
and "A playmate named kusinski, living at
Ann Arhor, dug and ate what they supposed
were artichokes yesterday. Soon after they
were taken sick and during the night two Of
them died.
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Going TO business college.

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the metropolitan Business College, 20 Madi-
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Those interested should write and receive a
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murder Of Isaiah Colby aud his wife last Au-