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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-31

leges that on March 5, 1889, Oben, who was
about q years old, was in the employ Of
the defendant company as laborer at
and upon the date above mentioned,
he was directed by the defendant company
to board a barge in tow of the steam tug
Frank Fowler going out to the ietties; that
as Oben approached the barge in yawl
for the purpose of boarding the barge, in
consequence of its insecure condition it
made violent and sudden lunge running
and crushing the yawl, resulting in the
against the Louisiana Lighter and Jetty
company are asked in the above amount
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-31

Special to theiStatesman.

bpeclaI 10 theiStatesman.
PARIS, Tex, October 29.-This morning
about 8 o'clock, while two policemen we're
on their rounds, they found the dead body
of Honey Letter lying upon the sidewalk
with his forehead crushed in and his brains
oozing out. The wall of the building and
sidewalk were bespattered with blood. In
vestigation showed that he had gone to his
room and sat down in the open window to
smoke and fell asleep, when he fell and
killed himself.
Letter had probably been dead an hour
when found. The dead man was 20 years
old, was German, but had been in this
country several years and was tailor by
trade. He has brother living in New
York city and an uncle somewhere in
Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-31
Suit for Damages.

Special to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, Tex, October 29.-william
r, Johnston, temporary administrator Of
the estate of Alex oben, deceased, today en-
tered suit in the United States circuit court
against the Louisiana Lighter and Jetty
company for the recovery Of damages
amounting to $4,000. The petition al
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-31
On Their Travels.

ST. LOUIS, October 29.-The All Americas
delegation were taken in charge by the To-
cal committee at an early hour to-day and
in carriages were driven to various points
of interest. In the evening they we're en-
tertained by the Marquette club and at mid
night were on their way to Kansas City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-31
A NATURAL FIGHT.
A Waco Alderman Engages In Street FIsti.
cuff-The Result

Special to the Statesman.
Waco, October 2s.--Alderman A. ]. Caru-
theirs attacked Mr.. AL. Abel on the street
this morning, and charged him with maxi
ing remarks about him as regards the re-
port of the grand jury in reference to the
city council. Mr.. Abel resented what the
alderman said, but on finding that the
councilman was armed he requested him TO
dispose of his gun and he would fight.
Mr.. Caruthers handed his pistol TO
bystander and the gentlemen went to-
gether, having neither bottle holders or
referee, but free fight without rules By
ISLANDERS interfered at q juncture when Mr..
Abel was being worsted, and prevented any
further injury being inflicted. Both gentle-
men were arrested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-31
PRIVATE SECRETARY HALroRD.


WASHINGTON, October 29-Private Sec
retary and Mrs. Haltord arrived here this
morning from Fortress, Monroe. Mr. Hal.
ford is very much improved and will re-
sumo his duties at the White House at
once.
The president has appointed Robert G.
Ballantyne postmaster at Bracketville,
Tex, vice G. A. Gildea, res igned.
VARIOUS ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, October 29.-News from
VIM. X. Wharton, first assistant secretary
of state, is not assuring. He has suffered
a relapse and been compelled to take again
to his bed: Much anxiety is felt as to the
result of the present attack.
The war department has been advised of
the death at San Antonio of Major Morse
X. Taylor, retired.
Mr.. Sam Houston, of Texas, son of the
famous General of that state, is in the CITY
today. He called on Secretary Blaine to
thank him for the manner in which he had
treated his father in his book Twenty
Years in Congress-" The interview was a
very pleasant one TO both the secretary and
his visitor
THE CHINESE QUESTION.
WASHINGTON, October 29.--Acting Secre-
tary Batcheler has decided that Chinese
laundrymen are laborers within the mean
ing of the Chinese restriction act and are
therefore prohibited from landing in the
United States no matter whether they have
been here or not.
MEXICAN ORES.
WASHINGTON, October 29.-Messrs. Beh.
q Stiner, of New York, recently wrote to
the secretary of the treasury calling in ques-
ton the propriety of the departments in
struction of July 10 last concerning the
entry of mixed Mexican lead and silver
ores and requiring the value of the lead in
such ores to be estimated at the New York
market price. less one cent per pound.
Acting Secretary Batcheler has informed
them that said instructions were carefully
considered before PRONUNCIATION, and that no
good reason is now perceived for changing
them, the department being of the opinion
that congress in legislating upon the ore
had reference TO ores in their own native
state as in mines and not to ores mechahi-
cally prepared and cunningly mixed for
the purpose of eyading duty. He says
that The deduction of one cent per pound
from the New York value of lead is a fair
basis of determining its Mexican value.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-31
Wool Dealers Failed

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October 29.-The fail
ure of Heston & 0ben, wool dealers is an
nounced. Liabilities over $4,000; the
firms rating was very good-$15O,OOO
Shrinkage in values and discrimination of
banks against wool paper are given as the
cause of the failure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-31
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, October President Har-
rison has appointed John Field postmaster
at Philadelphia, vice VIM. F. Harrity re-
moved.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

An old ex.soldier was hobbling along
the north corridor of the Treasury De-
partment the other day looking at the
different doors upon his right and left,
when he espied a colored messenger,
to whom he spoke and inquired the
way to the Office OF the Treasurer. Mr..
Impudence Insolence Africanus re-
piled: Follow your nose" Well, the
mixed Irish and American cursing
that the old soldier INDUCED in would
haye made a pirate sad. He event
ually reached his destination and had
his pension check casbed, and then
he opened up for the benefit OF the
Treasurer. He took off his nose and
then removed a silver plate from the
top OF his head and told the Treasurer
he would strip if it was not for decen
oy's sake and show him how be wal
shot to pieces. 81 fought four year
and have suffered for twenty-five
years to free the id niger; thel
to have one Of them to insult me
l had had my revolver / would hay
killed the impudent cur" After thu
delivering himself he went away
Washington Critic.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11
Elizabeth Stoddard's Fiction.

1t is more than an open question IL
America has not her greatest genius,
in the line of creative fiction, in Eli
zabeth Stodlard That her genius
has never been adequately appreciat-
ed makes nothing, as the Germans
would say. The few choice minds
have recognized her marvellous pow
ers but partly from circumstances
and conditions, that large reading
public whose verdict means popular
ity, has not come into that due
knowledge of her work which must
procede understanding Mrs Stod-
dard's three novels, "The Morgesons,"
Temple House and 1.-TWO Men"
were first published in the war lines
when there was no repose or leisure in
which to examine or enjoy works OF
art. Elizabeth Stoddard is the Char
lotte Bronte of our time, in her high
lonely, isolated genius. To read hei
novels is to come into the direct at
mosphere of an almost unriyaled pow
er OF creative art.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

Hiram Neal, farmer living near
New Market, has hand working for
him, bound boy named Moray. The
boy was only twelve years old, and was
the support of widowed mother. A
few days ago Neal returned home in a
drunken condition and in an ugly
temper. He quarreled with the boy
over some trivial offense, and, Selling
a club, gave him severe beating, pro-
ducing insensibility and partial paral-
ysis. The boy fingered until Sunday
when he died. He was buried yester
day. During the time the poor victim
fingered he suffered terrible agony
The veins in his neck were swollen tt
an unnatural size, two OF his ribs wert
reported broken, and his body wa
covered with confused wounds. Grea
Indignation is felti in the neighborhooC
over the brutal affair." The murdere
has not been arrested, and Ito etfor
has yet been made to place him in tn
hands of the law.-Journal. 25th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

Mr., j. r. Grinstead, Senior, Ky,
says: My children have sometimes
had boiles and other signs OF blood
impurities, with loss OF appetite, etc,
at which times | have found Swifts
Specific a most successful remeday, in
no instance failing to effect speedy
and permanent cure.
Swilt's Specific is a great blessing to
humanity" says Mr.. P. f. Gordon, OF
725 Broad street, Nashville, Tenn
"for it cured me OF rheumatism of a
very bad type, with which had been
troubled for three years. S. S. S. cured
mo after had exhausted everything
else.
Mr.. Russell Myrick, OF the firm OF
Myric & Henderson, Fort Smith, Ark,
says he wishes to add his testimony to
the thousands which have already
been given as to Swift's Specific. He
says he derived the most signal benefit
from its use to cure painful boils and
sores resulting from impure blood.
When taken for few days, potasl
mixtures impair the digestion, tax,
away the appetite, and dry up the gas
trio juices which should assist in di
costing and asslmilating the food
Swiits Specific has just the opposit
. effct; it improves digestion, brings AZ
petite, and builds up the generi
health.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11
rTerit VIII.

We desire 10 say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling Dr..
Kings New Discovery fer Gonsqmp-
ton, Dir. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters,
and have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not hes
itate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the
purchase price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use. These RENE
dies have won their great popularity
purely on their merits. M. A. McFar
land Druggist.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

tits a discouraging reflection upon
the Republican party's care for the
negro that in all these years it has de-
veloped scarcely half a dozen black
men qualified for official appointment,
Douglass, Lynch, Smalls and one OF
two others constitute an office-holding
class by themselves. Every admins
tration has to take care OF them, and
they are the only negroes who get any
thing.-Philadelphia Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

North Carolina has a big scandal in
her insane asylum, and the courts are
sitting it. Testimony Of gross cruelty
and immortality has been given.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

A faint conception of the extent to
which the forests OF the country are
being cut away may be gathered from
the statement that syndicate OF lum-
bermen have purchased tract OF vir-
ginal forest ten miles wide and sixty
miles long in Herkimer and adjacent
counties in New York. 1t is estimated
that it will yield of white pine and
spruce at least 1,5O0000,000 feet, be
sides immense quantities OF hemlocE
and hard wood. This is rather dis
couraging for the societies which OBJ
serve "arbor days"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11
Pure Delight.

The hand Of your best girl may rest
passively in yours, with the assurance
that it is yours until death or divorce !;
the hand Of Time may rest lightly and
lovingly upon you the hand OF the
clock mey point to the dinner hour;
you may be the handsomest man at a
beauty show; you may he handy
enough with your revolver to get the
drop on train robber, but nothing
can equal the qniet ecstacy of hand
of four aces when the jack pot is large
and increasing
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11
I'ho Verslict VJnnnimoMs

w. D. Suit, Druggist, Bibbus, Ind,
testifiesi 81 can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Ey-
cry bottle sold has given relief in ey-
cry case. One man took six bottles,
and was cured Of Rheumatism OF 10
years standing" Abraham Hare,
druggist, Bellville, Ohio, afirms ;
"The best selling medicine | have ever
handled IN my 20 years experience, is
Electric Bitters." Thousands Of other
have added their testimony, so that
the verdict is unanimous that Electric
Bitters do cure ali diseases of the Liv-
er, Kidneys or Blood, Only a half dol
or a bottle at M. A. McFarland's Drug
Store,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

The office Of the Committee on For
eign Missions OF the Southern Presby-
terrain Church was to-day removed
from Baltimore to Nashville. The Of
fee has benin Baltimore fifteen years,
and when brought here from Column
bus, O., was in debt. All debts have
now been paid off and thereisa balance
on hand OF $4,000.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11
The Prohibition shovel Brigade.

Eight prohibitionists metin Harris
burg yesterday and decided to hold the
next State Convention on August %.
1t is too early to predict what the con-
vention will do, but it is likely that the
work of shoveling the snow off the
prohibition amendment will be begun,
Harrisburg Patriot.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

Bill Chandler was screnaded Thurs.
day nightnt Washington by q crowd
Of darkies. Bill didn't invite his call
ers into the house, hnt kept them out
in the street while Ae told them the
great things he was going to do for
them when Congress meets. He read
them a long list Of alleged outrages on
darkies in the South and loaned at
the mouth in his usual style. He
omitted all mention Of his damaged
ear, however
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11

Atan election in Floyd county, Ga,
on Thursday for Representative in the
Legislature, the prohititionists' candi-
date was defeated by 500 majority.
The line was not squarely on the
question Of wet or dry, but the defeat
of the recognized prohibition candi-
date is taken as strong pointer IN
the local option election which occurs
next month The county went dry"
two years acn
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1889-07-11
Bucklen's Arnica saIye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilbains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price Is cents per box. For sale
at NJ. A. Netherlands Drug Store.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02

He engaged O minstrel troupe whose outlay
cost him 81, 300 to begin with for travel
ing expenses. The estimable lady and her
company who appeared tonight had to be
furnished With $1.400 for the anne. These
and his other enterprises were turning him
In money. He could say that since he
came back and set men at work completing
this house every workman had received
his full wages every Monday night.
He then referred in t. rms OF gratitude to
the benefit be had received. Hewas unable
to find words to express himself. He pro-
| posed to make the anniversary Of it next
| 9Th OF August the occasion OF q benefit to
| the people OF Butte and would follow it on
the same day every succeeding August OF
| his life the proceeds OF which he would de-
vote to the orphanages OF Butte.
He then paid a warm and feeling tribute
to the gentlemen who had generously de-
/ voted their energies to making that Eeneft
| the success it was. He named them indi-
/ yidually, and said he could never repay
| their disinterestedness, but would com.
| memorate it at each recurring anniversary
| OF it. He thanked bis audience for their
| attendance that evening and retired amid
| applause loud and long continued.
The Rose Osborne company then pre-.
scented "A Celebrated Case which was
| played with spirit and introduced the com
| pany acceptably to the theater-goers oil
| Butte. Lack of space prevents extended
| mention to-day. Thecompany are certain
to have good houses during their stay.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02

In AN article on "The Wisdom Of Cow
ardice," the Minneapolis Tribune" ex.
pounds the gospel Of caution thus: "Ser.
mons are preached every Sunday intended
to teach men the glory Of some kind Of
moral courage; how to meet temptation
how to bear trouble like a man; how to
submit patiently to the inevitable. Why
should not one sermon be preached to
show the wisdom of c0wardice Dodge
all these foes If you can; do not meet
temptations, let them 60 by on the other
side; don't submit in grand, heroic fash
ion to the inevitable; don't fight against
trouble; turn away from 1t, push it out
OF your life. There is hardly anything
in the world absolutely inevitable but
death and taxes, and a good many, eve
rich people, are quite successful in evad-
ing the latter. Dodge trouble, ignore 1t,
forget it, crush 1t. Be not too bold il
you mean to accomplish any real work
in life" ST.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02
4 MoNTANA,s CONSTITUTION.

One of our exchanges epitomizes the
constitution framed in 1884, under which
Montana will become n of the sister
hood of states. In this constitution the
declaration Of rights guarantees reli-
gious freedom and liberation, Mormonism
excepted. The present grand jury sys.
tenn is sustained, but nine men may find
a true BILL" Two-thirds Of a jury may
render q verdict in civil cases.
The constitution provides that State
Senators shall be elected for four years
and Representatives for two years. The
executive department is to comprise the
customary State officers and q "board Of
pardons," composed Of the Governor
Secretary Of State and Attorney General
In the judiciary department impor'
tant provisions are introduced. A 81
ureme court is established which Is to b.
independent and sits twice in each year
The judges are to hold Office for siz
wears and be elected by the people. Dis.
trict courts are provided with jurisdic.
tion like that which they now enjoy. All
judicial officers, except justices of the
peace, are to receive no compensation ex-
cept by salary.
A voter must either be a citizen OF the
United States or have declared his inten-
tion to become such not less than four
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02
REPORTORIAL GLEANINGS.

The thermometer in front of Cushing
drug store at 8 a. m. yesterdsy was 800
and 60o at 4 p. m.
their armory on Sunday afternoon to b
measured for new uniforms.
About $4,000 have been collected al
posted to the credit Of Engineer Ray.
Agent Dawson, OF the Montana Central
states that another car of Sand Coule
coal is at the depot awaiting purchasers.
The Union Club dance this evening is tn
last OF the series until after Lent, whel
three more follow.
In the report of the case against Pete
Martin and wife. yesterday, it should hay.
been stated that both were discharged, NJ
bond being required OF Martin, as erro
neously reported.
Forty acres of land adjoining the trac'
known as 1.-THE flower garden" in Helena
were yesterday sold by John Fl. Curtis, O
this city, to 4. Jockey, of Helena. fol
$25, 900.
Died at Anaconda, February 27, Georg,
Dennis, beloved son of Mr. q d Mrs. Geo
The funeral will take place from the family
III S~NohNA CtASNN, nv - Ps - w
day. Friends OF the family invited to
attend.
In the estate OF J. C. C. Thornton the ad
ministrstrix yesterday filed her final &C
counts and it is set for hearing March &c
at which time a distribution will be made
among the heirs. The inventory foots uI
in the neighborhood OF $1S5 900.
The medical bill has been signed by tn.
Governor and sOme vigorous action NAV
now be expected under it. Amendment
made to it during its passage through thu
Legislature have made it more severe that
that published.
The Sons of America have already de-
cided to celebrate the anniversary o
Washington's Inauguration as President
April 20, in q thoroughly patriotic way
having Internationally allowed the birth
day of the Father of His Country to sir
by before they could arrange to celebrate il
in due and ancient form.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02
THE WOVEN.

New York City woman has been sent
to the penitentiary for six months for beat
ing her husband.
Four-score-and-two blooming maidens
from Vassar college we're at one Of the New
York matinees the other day.
A scarlet geranium leaf that measured
~ inches in circumference, was picked at
Hanford, CAL, a few days ago..
British women are protesting against the
manner in which the waltz is overwhelming
and suppressing all other dances.
OF the fifteen students sent by the gov
ment of Siam to receive professional train
ing in England, four are young women.
New York society must be getting eco.
nomical when Mrs. Aston declares that if
the price OF her box at the opera is raised
above So, 900 she will decline to keep it.
Mrs. Mona Card, the famous author
OF SIS Marriage a Failure" discussion, is
described as a handsome brunette, tall and
graceful, with fine eyes and very sprightly
expression, the very opposite Of the con
v~entional idea OF the clever woman.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02
MEMS FASH1ON NOTES.

Neat plaids and small checks and stripes
will be popular patterns for suits this sea-
son.
Pongee silk handkerchiefs, with edges Of
colored embroiders, are in considerable
favor.
The opera hat, which for some time
past has been only q recollection, prom
Uses to return. London club men, who set
the fashion in such matters, are affecting it
again.
The bath wrap is slowly but surely gain
ing ground as an adjunct to gentlemen's
wardrobes. A soft material resemb bling
Turkish toweling, Is the most popular fab.
ric, although richer and HEAVIER materials
are in considerable use.
The puff scarf will give way somewhat to
the four.in-hand in fashionable circles, and
the teck will also be much worn by medium
dressers. The figures in neckwear will be
rather larger than usual, the crescent and
semi.circular designs being in thelead.
An idea OF the coming styles Of neckwear
for spring may be had from the advance
samples displayed by some Of theimporters
and domestic manufacturers. Many OF the
patterns are exceedingly loud. A notable
effect is crushed strawberry or rose tint,
set of with snowy broad stripes and large
figures.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-02
PER11s OF SEYADA NILDs.
Lost Tor Seven Days and seven Nights
sutcnde ON q Bleak Prairie.

Lost for Seven Days and Seven Nights-A
Suicide ON Q Bleak Prairie.
John Scott and Levi Martin were out cut
ting cedar poles for Alex. Muir at Black
Rock, some ten miles from Freeland's at
Green Springs, says the White Pine, Ne
vada, News, three weeks ago. During a
storm Scott and Martin got separated. the
latter making his way to the ranch. Fol
seven days and nights Scott circled around
without fire or food, net even having a
watch. at night catching on to limbs and
beating his feet against the trees to keep
them from freesing. All this time Martin
and others kept up q search for Scott, but
it was not until the evening Of the seventh
day that they found him, almost famished
and his feet badly frozen.
A sheepherder named Antoine Anderson,
in the employ Of James Bews. was found
dead in his wagon on the 9th with his
throat cut from ear to ear, about 20
miles east Of James Bew's ranch. When
found the body was frozen stiff, and it ia
not known how long he was dead. The
knife with which the deed was committed
was lying beside him. Anderson was rs
years old, and his former postofice ad-
dress was Aurora, Sewer county, Utah.
The body was brought into Aurum and
buried. A careful examination OF the sur
.roundines left no doubt that the unfortu-
nate young man came to his death by his
own hande.