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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
A BIG BLIZZARD.
One Hundred Persons Thought to Have
Perished in Colorado and New Mexico.

One Hundred Persons Thought to Have
Perished in Colorado and New Mexico.
DENVER, Colo, November 16.-After an
almost unprecedented struggle OF two
weeks with snow aud wind, the Denver and
Fort Smith road is once more open for busi-
ness The company succeeded in releasing
;mprisoned travellers and freight,the first
the week, only to have the line closed again
in a few hours. 1t is believed now that the
backbone of the terrible storm is broken
and traffic will be uninterrupted.
Stories from the blizzard stricken section
continue to arrive. In Mora valley, New
Mexico, for the past ten. days the snow
has been from three to four feet deep.
This section is thinly settled, but the Mex
lean families are in destitute conditions
and. owing to the heavy snow, are unable
to move from their places. A ranchman
living near Corrosa Springs, COL, left three
Young children in his cabin one day last
week and started with another man for
town. They have never been seen since.
Three cowmen from Los Vegas have been
several days, and they have cyl
iently perished. 1t is thought when the
snow melts away the remains OF nearly lUO
victims will be exposed.
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evening, Mrs. Marion Edmondson was fa-
tally and her child seriously burned. The
accident was caused by the use of
kerosene, but how is a mystery
yet to be explained Mr.. Ashton
who was the only inmate in the house be-
sides Mrs Edmondson and her child, was ly-
ing in another apartment and can give no
account of how it occurred, while Mrs. Ed
mondson and her child are in such excru-
ciating agony as to be unable to talk. Mrs.
Edmondson's husband, who was returning
from work, saw the flames and heard his
wife and child scream and ranto help them.
Just as he reached the door his wife dashed
out, mass of fire. He seized a blanket,
caught his wife and enveloped her in 1t,
suppressing the flames, not, however, BEFORE
her lower extremities and body were almost
roasted. The neighbors rescued the child,
which, although seriously burned, it is
thought will recover. The mother however,
will die from the effects of her horrible
burns. The causes leading to this ter
rible accident are now undergoing
investigation as it is claimed that the top
of the stove upon which was sitting char
coal furnace with fire in it, the floor around
the stove, as well as the shoes, stockings
and lower portion of the skirts of the un-
fortunate woman were completely satu-
rate with kerosene, and it is believed by
many that certain woman knows more
about the cause than she is willing to tell.
The more the assault on John Williams
Grant, who was horribly beaten about the
head and found wandering aimlessly on
West Strand street last night, the more
mysterious it becomes. All the shipping in
the harbor has been visited and all deny
having any knowledge of Grant. Grant is
lying in the hospital in a critical condition.
When interviewed today said his name is
James Flynn, and that he was a fireman
on the English steamship Mariana.
This vessel sailed several weeks ago, and
it is evident the mans mind has been af-
fected by his injuries. 1t is believed that
he was inveigled into some low resort,
where he was found. The matter is being
investigated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
MEXICO.
ooRoNA's SUCCESSOR.

coRoNA's SUCCESSOR.
City OF MEXICO, November 1S.-President
Diaz put off his trip to Morelia to witness
the Inauguration of the governor of the
state of Michoacan out of respect to the
memory of General Corona. Senor Barcena,
governor of Jalisco, will by the death of
Corona become governor. His elevation is
hailed with urbounded enthusiasm. His
popularity is unbounded and he is noted
for his honesty and integrity.
The Official Gazette publishes the con-
cession for railroad from Matamoras to
Tuxpau, thence to the Tehuantepec rail-
road at some given point not yet named in
Yucatan with the roads from Taxpau and
the Guatemala frontier and to this city.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
Cry OF MEXICO, November 16.-The gov
ernment has recognized General Stevens
claim, who leaves for the United States to-
morrow, after having received his first in
statment.
The firm of Mackay & Co., against whom
Judgment was given in England, has no
existence here, and Garcia, Martinez a. Ruiz
claim that the use of their names by En-
glish parties was unauthorized, and was
done to work some scheme.
The inauguration of the governor OF
Michoacan has been postponed eight days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
THE PRIZE RING.
Sullivan VIII Accommodate McCafRrey- is
Also Willing to Meet jackson, the Negro.

Also Willing TO Meet jackson, the Negro.
BosToN, November 17.--In an interview
to-day John l.. Sullivan said; IF McCaf-
frey wants to fight me he has got to come
to my terms. am the champion ari he
is only a second rate fighter. If h ants
to take the championship from mi e has
got to come to my terms. | thihk he is
only bluffing fhe means business 1 will
accommodate him. He says he will fight
me with any gloves. The California Club
will not allow anything lighter than
five-ounce gloves for their ordinary
contests. If they want me to fight Nc
Caff'rey,they must allow three ounce gloves.
won'Kpu on anything heavier. The
lighter fhe better, but | don't think Nc
CaffreYwill show up in the ring. He
doesn' ewant to fight me for the champion
ship. He is after money and nothing else.
He sayl that the California club will per-
haps put up $500 purse for us. That is
not enough. | won't fight for any such
sum. They will have to make it $4,000
McCaffrey has not got cent to his name
and he wants limited number of rounds,
hoping that he can pull through and get
big sum for doing SO. It is for that reason son
that | insist on the outside bet OF $4,000
and finish fight; That will show which
is the champion
"How about fighting in some other
placer"
II shall not fight in any place where
here is possibility Of getting into trouble
with the police. I've got this Mississippi
affair on my hands yet and there is no tel
ling how that will come out. But I've got
dodging the police. travelled over 1000
miles for one fight and between 5000 and
5000 miles for another. This Mississippi
affair is likely to make even more serious
trouble for me. For that reason | shall re-
fuse to consider Texas or Mexico as fight
ing ground. don't like that part of the
country well enough for that. If the Cali
fornia club will come up 20 the figures |
have named and if McCaffrey will find
enough backing to cover $4,000 or, the out
side, he will have an opportunity to see
what kind of fighter | am"
"When will YOU be ready TO fghtY
THAT depends entirely on how / get
along in Mississippi. I've got to go down
there in two months and they may send me
up for awhile OF course must wait until
that is settled before fixing date. put it
will come some time after / get through
with the court down there. All shall want
will be a reasonable time to get into condi-
ton and then we'll settle the matter"
"You might say" added the champion,
In conclusion, "that have decided to have
go with jackson, the colored champion,
if the California club will hang up a purse
of $4,000 and will give me the first chance
at him. l see they are talking Of match
ing him against Kilrain. If they do that
before giving me a chance l won't have
anything to do with them, even if he does
whip Kilrain. / am the champion white
man, and it is no more than right that |
should have the first chance. But there
will be time enough to talk about that after
get through with McCaffrey."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
ITEMS FROM Ell PASO.

A Mexican RObbed-RumOred Gold Discov
eries-A Silver Delegate Appointed.
Special to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, November Yesterday a
Mexican arrived from Chihuahua in COM
pany with three others. He claims he hal
81, 500 in currency in a grip which he car
ried but somehow two of his friends got
away with the money and it is supposed
they left for Chihuahua yesterday.
A rumor comes from Juarez that three
large gold nuggets have been brought into
that place from point in the mountains
about sixts miles from that city
by Mexican placer miner. 1t
is reported that twelve women have
escaped from the hospital in Juarez and
have come to this side of the river.
The editor of the El Paso Bullion, Chas
Longuemare, has been appointed as dele
gate to the Silver convention by the gov
erno of Texas. Mr. Longuemare will be
credit to his state.
A number of games were closed last
night in obedience to the mandate OF the
Law and Order league. Only one, 1.-THE
GEN." continues to defy the law.
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villaluous slander Of the vilsst characte.


PARIS, November 1.-THE sensation Of
the American colony here is most filthy
attack on Miss Caldwell which appeared
yesterday in the Echo de Paris, paper
which is edited by Matchmaking ragamuf-
fins. The article fills two columns, evil
IDENTIFY paid for by friends of Murat. Ii Is
headed Autour de Une Marriage. and
sighed Violette. Ii is impossible TO print
the indecent accusations brought against
the girl, with whom no one has dared to
find fault for anything but little Stiffness
under the glamour OF princely coronet.
The following extract from thearticle serves
to showthe general tenor:
Now, the brutal fact which compelled
the fiance TO bow himself for the last time
out of the presence of his worllout charmer
who had been brought 10 him from dis
tant land by means Of disreputable
agency, was her pretension TO deduct from
the sum allotted to him for means of pleas
ure not less than four-ffths for the pny-
ment of an enormous rent, which, now that
the engagement Is broken of, has 10 be
paid by the prince, who besides got left on
his hands magnificent present he had TO
buy for the bride, so the dupe Is really not
the one that was at first thought 70 be.
The dupes indeed are the majority of our
| young Frenchmen who sell their corOnets
for foreign gold. These foreign heiTeeses
are almost always adventuresses who. hoot-
ed from their own countries shelter them
selves in dark, dirty agencies which pro-
cure for them the entree into Partisan So
ciety. In this particular case the matri-
monial campaign was carried out with the
greatest skill The most tempting prom
ises we've held out. The millions spoken
of we're like snow in April, and melt away
under the first ray of sunlight, and II any
fortune there was,i was mere bagateIIe to
set against the splendid crown that this
adventures had spotted from the outset,
especially when IL Is remembered that the
woman was nearly 40 and devoid of per-
sonal attractions OF any sort = The writer
of the article follows up this TRADE by
scandalous charges against Bishop
| Spalding asserting that he was lover OF
one of the ladies, and had used his clerical
title TO stave off creditors OF the Caldwell
| family After portraying the Messrs. Cald-
culties and harrassed by creditors the
| II the prince had married Miss Caldwell he
would be bankrupted In honor as well as in
| fortune.
This vile attack caused the greatest IN
dignation among the Americans. A male
relative of the young lady has written 10
| the prince TO direct hia attention 10 this at
tack, and 10 ask him whether as the last
fiance Of the lady he proposes TO take steps
| TO punish the author Of the abominable
libel. Should the prince refuse 10 do so he
will be held responsible for II and receive
the punishment the writer deserves.
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sides. She has no close acquaintances In
Bordentown. Her nearest friends are Mrs.
G: n. Carston and her rdaughter, Miss Anna.
OF Trenton. Mis- Anna was schooimate
and friend Of amy Parnell. Mrs. Par
nell's pride was so strong that she would
not let even these friends know anything of
her necessities, although she was face to
face with want. On Monday she wrote to
Mrs. Carston, begging her to come
to Ironsides at once. Mrs. Carston
and her daughter came over Tuesday,
They were so amazed and distressed BY
what they saw that they determined to
make the facts known and appeal to the
friends OF the Irish cause for assistance.
This is what they found out; OF all the
great estate which Mrs. Parnell inherited
from her father many years ago there is
nothing left but 1ronsides, which is farm
OF 300 acres near here, and some property
on Tenth street, Philadelphia. All, the
rest and all of Mrs. ParnelFs personal
means, have been swallowed up in an un-
lucky investment and by injudicions gem
erosity.
Ironsides is incumbered with mortgage
of $1,000. The Philadelphia property Is IN
litigation. The taxes on Ironsides
and interest on the mortgage
Is long overdue and unless $563
is raised within two weeks the aged woman
will lose even the roof over her head. Mr.
Parnell, of course, knows nothing Of his
mothers situation. She will not permit
him to know II. He has about all the cases
he can stand.
Her friends believe that even IL he did
know it, he could do very little to help her
The information they have of him is that
the enormous expenses of the London
Times trial and parliamentary work have
left Mr.. Parnell almost as poor as his
mother. They have reports of rigid eoono-
my he Is said to be practicing in conse-
quence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
Admiral Walkers Squadron.

New YORK, November 1S.-Amid the
booming of the cannon, the dipping OF
flags, the waving of hundreds of hats and
handkerchiefs and cheers from as many
throats, Admiral Jno. e. Walker and his
squadron comprising the ships Boston,
Chicago. Atlanta and Yorktown, with
bunting flying and in all the gay panoply of
war sailed majestically down North river
shortly before noon today. Accompany
ing the huge men-ofwar was the Dolphin,
which went as far as Sandy HOOK, having
on board as passengers Secretary Tracy, of
the navy, Secretary of War Proctor, ex-
John A. Kasson, Congress.
men II. Rusk, Elliott Thomas, General
Isaac Catlin, Everett P. Wheeler, H. G..
Polhemus, Judge Cullen and ex-Secretary
RObesOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
SISTER CATHERINE.
A $4,000, 900 Heiress Bids Farewell to the
World.

PITTsBURG, Pa, November 16.-A O,o0O,-
900 heiress has hidden farewell to the
world. Miss Kate Drexel, the second
daughter of the late F. A. Drexel, of Phila-
delphia, today took the white veil of the
novitiate at the convent of the Sisters of
Mercy in this city.
The ceremony was q particularly ex-
elusive one, none but the nearest friends
and relatives being permitted to enter the
place where the ceremony was performed
The ceremony began promptly at 10 q. m,
and was conducted BY Archbishop Ryan
and Bishop Phelan. assisted by many
priests.
Miss Drexel. the postulanl, was attired in
a magnificent dress Of cream-white satin.
When she reached the altar she knelt and
received the blessing OF the superioress
and asked that she be known as Sister
Catherine.
The sermon was preached by Bishop
Phelan, at the conclusion Of which Miss
Drexel was led to the altar rail, where size
answered the usual questions, after which
she retired to change herdress, appearing
in the coarse, black garb Of the novitiate.
After the service breakfast was partaken
Of by all, which was one of the most elabo-
rate ever prepared in this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
WASHINGTON NOTES.
A NATIONAL BANKRUPT LAW.

WASHINGTON, November 18.-In' reply to
a delegation of citizens who called upon
the president today in regard to bankrupt
law, the president said that he had always
thought there ought TO be permanent legis-
lation upon the subject of bankruptcy in
stead of temporary to simply relieve certain
unrortunates who had been affected by
panic. He promised the committee that
he would consider the question Of recon-
mending legislation upon that subject to
congress in his message,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
FROM GALVESTON.

Horrible Accident-Mrs. EdmOndsOn and Her
Child Victims Of Kerosene.
Special to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, November 1s.--At her home
in the residence; Of Mr.. Ashton, in the
western part of the city, about $50 this
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
ANOTHER LETTER,

., A ,sec second letter, bearing date of August
fd e. IooS, among other things SAYS: We are
iiour or five miles outside the United States
me and are now squatting on her Brit
lsh maJesty's possessions, but I do
not think there will be any complaint of
the trespass. Times have been dreadfully
hard with the miners this year, and a great
many have lost heart. Ithas rained nearly
the whole spring and summer in this
nelghoorhood, and in consequence the
mountain streamsehave become torrents,
washing out water wheels, sluices, sluice
poxes, etc., and preventing the miners from
doing anything. Wages are high at IS,
when you work; but they work so little
they would prefer SIS per month end grub.
don't expect to get any more letters out
TINS year nor in the spring. l have no dogs,
and therefore no way to send them"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14
PARNELL's MOTHER.

She Is Living in Destitution, and Her
Friends TO the Public.
NEW YoRK, November H.--Mrs. Par
nell lives alone at Ironsides. the
estate Of her father, Commodore Stewart.
Since the death OF her daughter, Fanny.
there have been very few visitors at IRON
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14

thin; Last year solitary miner
was was Killed by an Indian over at Kalinbak
Iiyei. de was the first one ever touched.
pig band OF miners travelled nearly 900
inl nlies ana hanged the Indian murderer,
TTTs;hS TS; whole seasons work by their trip.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-14

LONDON, November 16.-The Duke de Ne
moHTs, father of the Count d'Eu, son-in-
law of Dom Pedro. the exiled emperor OF
embarked at Rio Janeiro without being
subjected to any disagreeable experience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-14
AGAINST SECRET SESSIONS.
Why they are not Popular with Office
Seekers.

The Senate is having good deal Of fun with
the visiting public at the publics expense
Naturally some Senators feel annoyed because
during open sessions anxious offce-seekers
send in numerous cards and requests for
personal interviews and not unnaturally some
of the Office seekers lose their equanimity
and think profane thoughts when the
Senate shuts itself up for no other
reason than to be rid of the importuni-
ties Of the hungry multitude. The public
or that portion of it which crowds the corri-
doris of the Senate wing would instantly abolish
executive sessions if it could, and its
PROTESTS AGAINST BEING SHUT OUT
are especially loud to-day. With or with
out reason an ofice-seeker imagines he has
greater or less claim upon the Senators
who represent the state he happens to hail
from. and when he comes here and finds that
the sought-for influence is, for several hours
each day, as carefully shut up as if it
was in a burglar proof bank vault, he
becomes annoyed, is peevish, fretful, and If re-
lief is withheld he swears and does other des-
perate things.
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO-DAY.
To-day the Senate went into executive
session at 1915 and at l o'clock took
a recess until 8, all the time remaining in
executive session, although the little business
considered was Of the most ordinary routine
description.
Mr.. Gibson called up his resolution offered
yesterday to send select committee to inquire
into the commercial relations Of the United
States with Mexico, and speeches were made
by Senators Reagan, Gibson, and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-14
HIS RIVAL HELPED HIM.
How Mr.. W0lfsy Got the G0vernship OF
Arizona.

Mr.. Wolfsy, who has just been nominated for
governor of Arizona, may not know how much
he owes his principal rival. This rival had
been decided on for the place. He was well
recommended and seemed to possess all the re-
quirements of successful candidate. The Presi-
dent had aboutmade up his mind to make the ap-
pointment and everything looked lovely. But
the other morning the anxious candidate ap-
peared at the White House. He carried pack
age under his arm. 1t was something for the
President He was granted an audience and,
after shaking hands with General Harrison,
undid the package. 1t contained a volume
bound in gilt and Russia leather
of the most expensive sort. It was very fine
looking book. He presented it to the Presi-
dent, saying it was something he would like
him to have and would like him to read.
He was especially solicitous that it
should be read. The President put
it on his desk and when he got a moment to
spare looked over the title page. There, in
letters Of red and gilt, was inscribed THE life
of -, candidate for governor Of Arizona"
&c. 1t was the life Of the gentleman who had
presented it, and contained many reasons why
he should be made governor of Arizona. 1t,
in itself, however, was considered reason
enough for not appointing him. 1t was going
a little too far. So to-day Mr.. Wolfsy got the
appointment and the other mans biography
was written in vain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-14
Where VIII whitney pitch?

A special dispatch to the New York Sun quotes
President Hewett as follows: Not word has
been received by me from James Whitney since
he left Washington in January He was placed
In the classified list at s2250 for the season,
and will not receive another cent, no matter
what threats he may make. After the LIST of
April, however, do not expect any further
trouble with Whitney, for on that date his SAL
airy begins, and every day after that he refuses
to sign contract will be just that much money
out OF his pocket. / have made an offer 20 the
Indianapolis club to trade Whitney for Healy,
even up, and would prefer to have the latter in
the interest of harmony among the members of
the team. Thus far have not been able 10 se-
cure Pickett, the st. Paul short stop, but have
not abandoned negotiations for him, ana hope
that he will soon be enrolled among the list Of
Washington players. But my efforts are not
confined to him, and agents are securing the
country examining men, and reporting 20 me
as TO their qualifications. and IL do not get a
good team together it will not be my fault"
Manager Bancroft, Of Indianapolis, thinks that
satisfactory arrangements will be made where
by Jim Whitney viii be transferred to Indianap-
oils for Healey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-14
A WoHD ABOUT CArARsH.

1T Is the mucous membrane, that wonderful semi
fund envelope surrounding the delicate tissues Of the
air and food Passages that Catarrh makes its strong
hold. Once established IL eats into the very yitas
and renders life but along drawn breath of misery and
disease, drilling the sense of bearing trsmmelng the
of speech destroying the faculty of smell faint
ing the breath and killing the refined pleaSures Of
taste. Insidiously, by creeping on from simple cold
in the head. il assaults the membranous lining and
enveops the bones eating through the delicate coats
and causing Inflammation, sloughing and death
Nothing short of total eradication will secure health
to the patient and all allevatiyes simply procras-
tinated suferings, leading to . fatal termination.
sANFORD's RADICAL CURE, by Inhalation and by
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the disease has made frishtful inroads delicate
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