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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
The Danmark Passengers.

CHICAGO, April 24.-Special trains on
the PittsOurg and Fort Wayne railroad
brought 315 of the rescued passengers OF
the lost ste amer Dsnmsrk to Chicago this
morning. The union depot was crowded
with friends and relatives OF the passen-
gers, and there we're many affecting scenes
when they met and greeted their fellow
countrymen, whom they had at one time
almost given up for lost. Most of those
who arrived to-day were bound for points
further west aud after short delay pro-
oseded on their journey.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
A SENSATION IN CHICAGO.

A Prominent Preachers Wife Arrested on
aCharge of Stealing Goods.
Chicago, April PA sensation was
caused in the church circles of this city
this morning by the publication of the
fact that minister's wife had been ar
rested on charge of shoplifting. The
case came up in the police court this
morning. The accused is Mrs. Jennie
Kirkham, wife of Rev. f. M. Kirkham,
editor of the Christian Oracle and pastor
of the Presbyterian church. Rev.
Mr.. Kirkham is a well-knowr divine, who
came to Chicago only few months ago.
Mrs. Kirkham is a sister of General Drake,
of Des MOines, founder of Drale univer
sity.
The manager of the store in which she
was arrested stated to the magistrate that
himself and another person had seen the
woman stealing articles in the store; that
when she was arrested and searched ar.
ticles to the value of $l5 to 500 were
found on her person; that che admitted
her guilt to the policeman who arrested
her, and that she offered to pay con-
sideration more than the goods were worth
to get out of it.
Mrs. Kirkham's attorney stated that
the things were put in Mrs. Kirkha ANS
pocket by domestic whom she had hir cd
and that she supposed it was all right,
though the things were passed to her
without having been wrapped up. En-
polyes of the store declare there was no
girl with her. After the hearing had been
postponed female prisoner in the ar
mory who occupied the same cell with
Mrs. Klrkham stated the latter had en-
deavored TO bribe her to swear she had
stolen the things and had given them to
Mra Kukham
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
Deposed from the Min1strY.

ST. Louie, April 25.-In accordance
with his own request, Reverend Henry
Truro Brag was yesterday deposed from
the Episcopal ministry by Bishop Tuttle
Doctor Brsg's case is celebrated in church
circles. After serving several years in the
ministry spirit OF disbelief took posses
sion of him, and he became an sgnostic.
He was the rector of a church at Boon
vile, Mo. He wrots letter to the bishop
in which he outlined his belief. In the
letter be set forth that he did not believe
that Christ was God, nor did he believe in
revealed religion or thu God of the Bible,
10 an interview he asserts that disbelief
in the Bible is widespread, and that q
bishop told him he did not believe in the
Biole, and thought Plato was better than
the Bible,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
The Reformers. .

PITTsBURa, April 24.-At the conference
of the National Reform association, now
in session here, resolution was adopted
requesting President Harrison to mention
Christ in his state papers, especially the
thanksgiving proclamation. The con
ference is attended by over 100 prominent
ministers and others from all points Of
the United States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
A Coroner,s Verdict.

CHICAGO, April 25.-The inquest on the
body of Mrs. Emmer Horst, one of the
victims in the Santa Fe disaster at Lo-
renzo, ILL.,, April 10, was concluded to-day.
The jury found that she died from burns
and scalds as result of carelessness and
incompetency on the part of trainmen in
charge of the extra freight that ran into
the rear train, and recommended that
Conductor Hughes and Engineer Converse,
of the freight, be apprehended and held
over to the grand jury if they have not
already been held by the authorities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
$500 Reward.

The former proprietor of Doctor Sage's
Catarrh Remedy for years made stand
ing public offer in all American news
papers OF $500 reward for case of ca
tarrh that he could not cure. The pres
ent proprietors have renewed this offer.
All druggists sell this remedy, together
with the "Douche," and all other appli-
ances advised to be used in connection
with it, No catarrh patient is longer able
to say II cannot be cured" You get $500
in case of failure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
The Hughes-Hudglns Killing.

CLEBURNE, April pa. N. Hudgins'
who killed j. A. Hughes, in statement
to-day said, his wife while helpless luna
tic became addicted to the use of NOR
phine. She is now improved mentally,
but her health is ruined from the use of
stimulants. Hughes worked for Hudgins
and during the latters absence seduced
HudRins' wife while under the influence
of the drug. Hudgins' wife confessed and
the killing was the result.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
KlIgore's Cadet.
ecisl to the statesman.

Special to the statesman.
Henderson, April 24.-W. A. Terrell, of
this city, received notification to-day from
the Hon. @. B. Kilgore, of the fact of his
being the successful competitor at the ex,
animation in this city last Friday for the
appointment of cadetshiP at West Point
military school Mr.. Terrell will start to,
morrow to attend the preparatory school
to be ready for the final examination.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

Malone people are inclined to believe that
the spirit of reconciliation bresthed in the
remarks of Cameron and Wise may result
IN healing the dissensions in the party in
this state. Office seekers of both factions
are elated at what they hope is prospect
of hRrmonizin1 party troubles,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
WASHINGTON NOTES.
TOOK THE OATH.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-General George
H. Shields, of Missouri, recently appointed
assistant attorney general for the interior
this morning took the oath
of Office and duly entered upon the duties
of Office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
Virginia Republicans.

RICHMOND, Va, April 25.-The harmon
izing spirit manifested by Ex-Governor
Cameron and Hon. j. s. Wise, in their
speeches here Tuesday night, has caused
considerable surprise among many of the
leaders of both wings of the republican
party. Some of the more conservative
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02

day from special agents of the depart
ment at Guthrie, Oklahoma:
"Every thing here is in quiet condition.
The exclusion of liquor mas given US a
peaceful and orderly community. The
land office is moving smoothly. The
Washington force is invaluable.n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
Sunday School Convention.

Special to the Statesman.
DALLAS, April 24.-The annual meeting
of the State Sunday school convention
this morning was organized for business
by President Y. NJ. Langdon, of Houston,
taking the chair, and electing Miss A.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
WASHINGTON NOTES.
THE PRESIDENTS VISITORS.

THE PRESIDENTS VISITORS.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-There was a de-
cided falling off in the number of callers
at the White House to-day, as compared
with the rush of yesterday. Among those
who saw the president were Vioe-president
Morton, with Mr.. Calhoun, of Georgia.;
Secretary Noble, Assistant Postmaster
general Clarkson and a number of sena.
tors and representatives..
FILING THEIR CLAIMS.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-The war vet
Grams who are entitled to Communication for
the loss of their limbs by disease or in
jury are now fling their claims in vast
numbers. It is stated at the office of the
surgeon-general of the army that a con-
siderable percentage of money which con-
gress intended for these disabled soldiers
is unnecessarily wasted in attorney fees.
Notice Is given that all such claims can
be settled by letter to the surgeon-general
of the army without mourning any ex-
pense to the claimants.
INVESTIGATING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Immediately
upon recelpb mere Vi tne press repOrJ
that government officials and others tenn
porarily in the governments employ in
| Oklahoma had used their authority as
such officials to secure prior rights in
lands in the territory in disregard of the
rights of Others, the president and Score
tary Noble telegraphed to special agents
of the department now in the territory to
make thorough and prompt in
vestigation of the facts in the
CAGE and upon it's completi
to Immediately notify the secretary of
their findings. report is expected
during the week. In speaking of the mat
ter Secretary Mobiles said not the least
shadow of injustice to settlers in Okla
homa would be tolerated for moment and
that as soon as the facts in tbs case could
be obtained If officers we're found to be
implicated in any attempted injustice or
wrong doing the action of the government
in the matter would be very prompt and
decisive.
MINOR NOTES.
WASHINGTON, April, 25.-Ex governor
William M. Phone, of Iowa, has been ap-
pointed assistant commissioner of the
general land Office.
The secretary of the interior to-day
| receiyed the following telaOram dakad IN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
MINOR NOTES.

WASHINGTON, April, 25.-Ex governor
William M. Phone, of Iowa, has been ap-
pointed assistant commissioner of the
general land Office.
The secretary of the interior to-day
received the following telegram dated to-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-02
GENERAL MERR1TT's ESTIMATE.

ARKANSAS CIrY, Kan, April 25.-General
Merrltt's report of the number in Okla
homa is comprehensive. The estimate
here ia that fully $4,000 are now in Guth-
rie, and more than $4,000 in the territory.
Nearly twice as many as he allows for the
whole territory left this place alone and
are still pouring In.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30
Negro Haxima

Face m OK behime (behind) mulc befo' but raskil no whars; he don't got no safe side.
 Black man skoot fiu do bresh. Mebbe he chase snake. mebbe snake chase nigger.
 Ef yo' got no shoe don't tromplc in the bramhil.
 Don't yo' nebber let loose de wild cat to chase away dc house kitten.
 Better set in de mud den fall in do crick.
 To call nigger black and you no mo white yourself.
 Brer Bar he donc got cote he'd by him foot, Mister Man by him tongue Dat pig. he say, Il belong to two niggers ease I'm so misbrul."
 To hear tuykey in dc wood, and he say .sGobble. gobble," dat nice, To hear tuykey in de skillet. and he say ''sizzle. sixzle;n dat nicer
 When yo' waits for yo' dinner, press de Lord if you ge. um cold.
 Yo' no kin boss 70 belly, He don'. take muffin on trus
 Dc big crab not alters good meat
 Because yo' cat egg Monday, whatfc' yo' hankor for hen on Tuesday,
 De forwardest pig make dc fus, rasher.
 A flne hoss ain't no wuss for rope bridlc.
 De ain't no tiro in borrowed mule.
 To get hol, of de handle Of de fryin' pan. den seq yo': Dis var bacon's got to be done jess as l please
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30
HINTS ON HEALTH.

Never go to bed with cold or dam D feet
 Never lean with your back agaiust anything that is cold
 Never begin Il iournoy until the hreakfa has been eaten. Never take warm drinks and then immediately 20 out into the cold After exercise of any kind nevo r ride in an open carriage or near the window of car for moment; 1t Is dangerous to health or even life, Never omit regular bathing. for un- less the skin is in active condition the cold will close the pores and favor congestion and other diseases, When hoarse speak as iittle IS pos bible until the hoarseness has disap- pcarel, else the voice may be pcrman- ently lost or difficulties of the throat be produced.
 When going from warm atinos- phere into a cooler one keep the mouth closed. so that the air may be warmed III its paSsaso throhgh tte hoso tfe IL reach the lungs. Merely warm the back by the fire and never continue keeping the back | exposed to tho heat after it has become comfortably warm. To do otherw iso Is facilitating.
 Keep the back, especially between the shoulder blades, we'll covered: also the chest well protected, In sleeping in cold room establish tho habit of breathing through the nose. and never with tho mouth open.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30
Deacon Dudley's Squash.

The first acquaintance met at the Sagadahoc fair was Deacon Dudley, says the Lewiston (Me. Journal. If he had owned the grounds and held n mortgage on the building and it's con- tents he could not have appeared moro we'll satisfied.
 Walk right in" was his hospitable greeting as l approached the entrance. 'I've got the biggest curiosity cver shown in the county. and want you 10 see 1t before the crowd gathers. 1 raised it myself" he explained. from seed sent by my wife's brother from California. You'll get some idea of its length when tell you that brought 1t here in box threo and u half feet long. packed it in hay so's to keep it from scarrin', and when took 1t out twas smooth as smelt and shiny as glass bottle.n
 By this time we had reached the farm produce depariment, and the deacon's tongue and legs came to a standstill together. asked the name Of the wonder he had described.
 "Well.h he said. scratching his head perplexedly. ''it was squash the longest l ever saw-but what shape it's in now, or where it's gone, is more'n know. l left it right here, with my name tackled 10 it. You hold on minute while I hunt up the com mittee and see if anybody's responsible for property left in this ore buildingH
 Tho good man disappeared, and for half m hour l scarcely stirred from my tracks. At last I grow tired of waiting and ventured to move about with the rest of the folks. Growing bolder by degrees 1 dually dritted with the crowd outside the hall. and i'll the course of an hour or two l forgot all about Deacon Dudley and the missing squash.
 IL was late in tho afternoon when met my friend in the ueighborhood of the sheep-peus At tho sight of him my conscience smote mo. and with genuine solicitude asked if he had found his treasure.
 The deacon looked rather foolish as he said; 'I suppose you moan the squash. Oh that's all right. They'd moved 1t to another place. Twas no great matter. anyway.
 As he seemed much embarrassed. and turned away without urging me to examine the specimen. determined to sock it out without waiting for any further invitation. When l had found 1t 1 was at no loss to account for my friends confusion. By tho side of his squash which really was of remark able length lay another squash, at least eight inches longer.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30

testify regarding tho merits of ccr- tain vermin exterminator. makes tho astounding announcement that "a fort night ago l was full of rats. and now I don't think l have one" A certain newspaper was running serial story called The Truth One week so much space was devoted to other matter that the editor. being unable to continue the story, made the startling statement that The Truth was crowded out of this issue on account of the press of more important matter.
 "rll warrant every one of those Is an English anecdote. Yankee bulls are not so long horned"
 'Yes, found them in an old num- Der of Chambers Journal, but they serve to 'adorn tale as we'll as the short horn variety.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30
RECEIVED DAILY:

fl You Don't See wha, You Want. Ask for It.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30
One plafn fhr Ixa

Books of the sixteenth century speak ot the employment Of trenchers at tho table. They introduced. says Mir. Hazlitt, 'the fashion of placing lady and gentleman alternately at meals. the couple thus seated eating from one trencher." Walpole relates that ',so late as the middle of the last century the old duke and duchess of Hamilton occupied tho dais at the head of the room. and preserved tho traditional manner by sharing the same plate. "
 As long ago us the tenth century, and the habit continued long after. two meals n day was tho rule with all classes. As the tunes became better, and mora luxurlous ways were possi- blc. the supper was added, and even in some casas u sub supper.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30

RECEIVED WEEKLY: Detroit Free Press, Arkansas Traveller, Puck Judge Texas Siftings. N. Y. Illustrated News, Days Doings. Sporting News, Preside Companion, N. York Family Story Forrest City Register. Paper.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30
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RECEIVED SUNDAY: Memphis Sunday Times.
 The Scientific American.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30
FORREST CITY NEWSSTAND!
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Read the List, and see if we have any,
 thing you would like to read.
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The Little Boy's Qasssion.

Sunday school visitor Now, If any little boy wants to ask mo question will he glad to tell him all know. An. what Is it little boyp" Littlo boy: ''Say. does straight flush beat fours when there ant any agreement before tho dcalr'--Torre HAute Exprssa
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30

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The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30

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The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30

pErw FEN Memphis and yickshurg the limo i' passes through some of the finest Cotton Plantations in dhe Yazoo Mississippi Delta, the most fertile agricultural section of country on earth.
The Forrest City times., 1889-11-30
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-04-24

DR.. W. b. Townsend. from the
soufh side Of Badger uouatsin. xas IN
town on Monday. The doctor il one
81 tie pioneers Of dat portion OF
Uoiejss county. ard knows every
acre Of land IN the vicinity. He says
there are > number - fine farms lying
vacant IN ! strip Of country twenfy-
Eve miles IN length BIZ afrout eighteen
Ia width. that the rush Of ifumigys-
ton passes 10 the north u the noun
tain. ieA.ing the fertile Slopes on the
south without even visit He says
there Il running water In abundance;
that the land II 81 good a. any between
Wateryiiis and Davenport, with
plenty Of timber on the mountain not
Tar away.
An tie timber that grows on the
land itself Ii confined TO the scrubby
brush along the creeks. Some OF the
land IL in the market. some Of the
odd sections axe claimed by the North
ern Pacific. and some Of the townships
are not yet recorded in the land Office,
and therefore cannot be fled on. bet
good land can be obtained on even
sections which are already in the mar
kef. Along the breaks Of the Col
umblz, running springs are very num-
erous grass IL splendid and the south
ern exposure makes the winters mild
The doctor IL Of the opinion that II the
tract 0f land In question was buf
known, the problem Of It's rapid settle
meTt would be solved IN T@-y short
time
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Daily Steamer TO Kamilche- Cor
porneioua Formed.


oIYxrfA. April q. This city now
has daily communication by steamer
with Shelton. The steamer Josephine
Captain Hennessey, has been plaeed
on the route. and makes daily irsp:
from this city, stopping at kamilehe
Arcadia and other places on the way
Governor Moore has appointed r
r. Gather, Of La Center. +. l.. Moore
OF paieuse. and Z. Hoppe. of Tacoma
nesarses public.
Miss Annie q. Abbott has resigned
az teacher of the We<tside school. anC
Miss Elms Woodland has s>en engages
90 MI her place temporarily.
Miss Rena Cayanaugh Is quite II
with Intermittent fever.
Fifty men are at work on tho new
hotsl and are pushing the same yer,
raFsdly.
ORDINATIONS snRaxn.
The following corporations have siles
their ARTICLES with Secretary White.
Farmers Bank OF puyallup: capita
stock, -, 90: trustees. A. ]. Miller
A. &. Campbell. w. Boatman, Hear,
Williams. A. Gardelia, w. j. Bowman
aud A. q. Matthews Its objects ar,
TO DO general banking business.
Seattle savings Bank. OF Seattle
capital stock. so 600; trustees. g, W
+. Griffith. T.. H. Griffith and A. II
Eoote. II i organized 10 do genera
banking business.
Washington Loan and budding As
sseiation. OF Seattle, capital stock
xsaa.o ~as trustees. G. winchell. W. w
Radcliffe. John Schlesinger, +. W
midget, q. y. sheldon, r. III. Peter
son and =. @. Johnston. LIS object
are 20 DO such business as is Eenerall'
carried On by building aud loan assu
Citations.
Seminary Hin Town Company, q
Tacoma; capital stack, ss0.aaos trns
tees. q. W. nurd. u. &. Wtiding. j. NJ
l. Spinning and \. ). Rackner. Ii
object IL 60 deal in real estate.
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wiz pF0ono1y - sr&nSed. 1he ff1ex
WI then - - 3e3lt squz.e
1he atemuef Wolc00 n1a pyef -
- Port Angeiee, kfn1ey- to!1ec9S
Bradshaw w1s dupus Who. u1fn -
usEcers. Intended ne cAmp-hre-
Notice = sxren - sOun q - exckr-
non - ftc30l1e o. Aa3 - Ue "a J
birfnday on he sfsesmef hvenGe1. -
Aukeies nos yes beznB sud -
steamer vii nsxs - enser = hoeA
Hayoor on h<r WI BACK.
The eenUnct nss oeeu - ~ Y ~
Aofse fog the reogIzidfnE ana 9D&tn
enug g fns Lanra street unas.
ne Ncstees arm On see E.n1
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cIAr.u-Aa COUNTY.
Growth Of Port Angeles Ceisai.ts
uuaFreifnE

PcRy AssxIEs, April 22s.-Two years
sgo Port Angeles contained nine esssi.
fess aud dwelling houses. nox thew
number iaa. besides sistevsss = coarse
u construction. The inhabitants in
tAe district have increased from lgo 80
50 people.
Al the land in township 70. ranges
: and q wess. has been entered. and
most of the saizse tosnsips in and
west At the rressn; rate OK Increase
not vacant elkssa exn b. had in the
ceuntv en- surveyed land. There is
stsis a large area of geel timber and
farming lard ssn~urvsysd ia the
sCsansy. bat esen thts s beng TasssstIs
taken IN sssaAl settlers.
Az. A. 4. campfire VAS held al
TIE vast snd last ;FrAiayt nirht.
Which vas lArEely attended. The
affair sssdesi WITH a dance, which waS
kept UP tsa the wse snas hours ~
usDFnsnr
Work aAs feess eomaacneeAs co the
tsoStory seAesg house ca che hiI
The 4lrextors A&ye paYe AaseSi fwslye
bets ia ttse c~ntsE AZ ssswn and iatssAss
- erect cresits@nse hssisaing. April.
cation has been made TO The county
eSsfr asisstonsFs e. yAssafe the aiasY
through the center OF tie hlo<k. Thss