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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02

LAST nights dispatches show it was
the most remarkable Christmas for
many years so far as the weather is
concerned. In Chicago the mercury
stood at 60 and the same at st. Louis
and Pittsburg, Pa. 1t is so warm in
the North that navigation on the
lakes is uninterrupted. Here it was
regular summer temperature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
A Fatal Runaway.

MILAN, Tex. December 26.-Mrs. Henry
Silvery, wife of prominent citizen living
near Milan twas driving.into town last night
with two children and hired boy to meet
her husband, who was coming in on the
night train. Just before reaching the de
pot the team took fright and ran away,
throwing all the occupants out MIS-; sl-
very was instantly killed, her neck being
broken. Walter Herring, the boy, was
dangerously hurt. The two children es-
capped uninjured
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02

Is IT Grice or is it Canfeld-that is
the question? Who is the scriptural,
the divinity editor of the Express?
The sermon in that paper yesterday
on "Christmas," if it falls under his
eve. must make the "Hoathen Bob"
forever stay his hand. For if even
the pencil craft will persist in such
reyerence-what must become OF
Ingersoll's influence on the massesf
Great is the Press, and greatly to be
praised.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02

EVERY event happens and is over
with, and now Christmas is past and
gone. But in the gloom of such an
nouncement there is one ray of joy
and hope. In these recurring yearly
festival occasions there is always one
lust in the next year ahead-the
Christmas of 1890 is coming.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Killed by the Cars.

GREENvILLE, Tex, December 26.-Ben
Watkins, day switchman in the Santa Fe
yard here, attempted to jump on moving
car, missed his landing and fell under the
wheels, having the life crushed out OF him.
The train passed over his thighs and lower
bowels and ground the flesh into sausage
meat. Deceased was somewhat in his cups
and was very reckless all the evening in the
discharge OF his duties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
The Title Fitted Him.

Jennie-Well, what do you think Of
young Gabbewell?
Jessie-He's perfect phonograph.
Jennie-A what?
Jessie-A photograph. he talks with
out thinking Pittsburg Bulletin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Peculiar

70 itself in many important particulars, Hoods
5arsaparilla is different from and superior to any
other medicine.
Peculiar in combination, proportion and prep
lration of ingredients, Hoods Sarsaparilla pos
Iesses the full curative value Of the best known
remedies of the vegetable kingdom.
Peculiar in its medicinal merit, Hoods Sarsapa
,illa accomplshes cures hitherto unknown.
Peculiar in strength and economy-H Hoods Sar
Iaparilla is the only medicine Of which can truly
be said, 100 doses one dollar" Medicines in larger
and smaller bottles require larger doses. and dc
not produce as good results as Hoods Sarsaparila
Peculiar in its good name at home there 10
more of Hoods Sarsaparilla sold in Lowell, where
1t is made, than of all other blood purifiers.
Peculiar in its phenomenal record Of sales
abroad, no other preparation has ever attainedi
such popularity in so short time. Do not be in
dueedto take any other preparation. Be sure toges
Hoods Sarsaparilla
soldby all druggists. 81; six for IS. Preparedonly
BY c. !. HOOD 4 CO., Apotheearies, Lowell, AAsh
100 Doses One Dollar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
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New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
WATERS AROUSED HERE.

Clarendon Hall held about 900 members OF the Food
Producers TradcsUrion including walters bartender
baaers etc, a meeting held last night offer
sympathy and financial aid &c the striking walters OF Chi
cago The meeting enthusiastic but orderly. and the
taken Is locked upon significant OF the
70 be shortly taken by NewYoik walters The chair
nan John f.. OBcrnc. OF Magnolia Association
President PCneFOy OF the Walters Alliance Of Chicago
conducted the successful strike there made strong
speech which he described the various steps in the
struggle and final victory the strike having narrowed
down hotels where coiOed men are out and where
white walters refused 70 Ill their places. One Of Ae
srongcs, elements In this victory he sad had been tho
fath,ulness with which the white and cOlored had
by each ether. He hoped this would soon be the
cases IN city which sadly in Of organization
many for the lack OF it were allowed to
go unr!yhtcd.
Chr opher Evans secretary Of the American Federation
O. Labor spcke OF better Organization the pant
OF Newly walters. lie followed by p c. Ellis. OF
the c0lored waters union.
Resolutions warmly symrlthzng with the Chicago str
ers and promising them all possible aid were adopted.
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
srrKryG TO REVIVE THE SALT TRUST.

warsaw Y. Y, May % epcciah.-An odlourhed
secret session Of the Western New York salt Manu-
facturcrs' Association convened at Powers hoNi
Yesterday PRICED have been cut ON SAT- uhu u =
dGicul, for the works In either GencSce wyoming OF
fivin-ston counties 10 secure much over go cents a
barrel for their common article. Tho manufacturers
met on Wednesday and 1hureday q as week To- see II
some arrangement could not be- made To secure
better prices II IS reported that a general aIi'c
mcnt could not be brought about, a. IL oomlA' OF
This kind had once been entered int" ana bro"eh a.
soon As the dull season was reached. one mani"
f.rturcr states th1t he will only 20 into s!Hil'f
d. couhincs again when each company puts mp t2"oo
forfeit half 10 20 10 the association and haH 20 III"
salt company brinsing proof that break III prices
has been made by any company in The pool COZ"
,ni,tee OF i've sent 10 Sew York 10 look INT" syho
means Of revlving the old salt Trust rport"h toN
AZ this meeting. II H. sad that the ola pI"hp'cIS
SIN believe N "A union but on" Of smaller 'ohptSa
Tnc new plan will require the present owners |" 'd"c
haf stock.
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
FOR THE IyrERCoSTryEyTAL RAILWAY

Washington. May 23.-Nr. McClcary. Of Kentucky.
today introduced bill to provide for uF'cy to be
made % encourage the construction of an InicFcon-
fincutal Railway to connect North and south America
The bill authorizes the President o. Invite The several
Governments Of Mexico. Central and south America to
cooperate with this Government IN &c appointment
Of an international commission to examine the pos
sfbIe rtes cost and advantage. and 70 make proper
survey for a railway between tlcsa southern republics
and the United state. Th., Inircontincnal Com
mission Of Engineer, shall meet In Wa hngton a. soon
a. practicable and is To De composed Of not more tA
three engineers from each nation The blll rrcitcF
that 50 far as the common Interests VIII permit a.
should unite the principal cite, ying IN the Nl'lhlty
Of IT. route and that II this cannot be- done without
great Inconvenience. branch lines shouh be surveyed
a. connect those cities with the main Line. The con
strction and operation - the T1INay ehaI De- ~
th. expense II the cOnccssOna.r, or oi thc persons
suh letting the work. tn cAprrsce INCIDENT !" Uc
surycy, salaries # commi -sion"Is etc. are ~ ~ ~
sumcd hv The nations accepting TIE propositions SIN
Is five thousand dollars is apprprldi"d h' thc nhi 20
cover the proportion Of eApcAsco due RON ''o 'A'ou
tall
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
FOR NOT PLACING HIN on THE YOTING-LTST

Boston. May % (Special).-An interesting decision
Just been rendered in Belknap County, New-Hamp
shire In the fall Of 1853 Charles q. Sinclair. a
Republican who had just reached his majority, ap-
Piled to the Democratic Board Of Supervisors in the
twon Of Meredith. y. H.. TO have his name placed
upon the check Tor voting list. Although he clearly
proved that he had lived in Meredith the required IN
months the supervisors checked him OF. the
ground that he should vote In New Hampton, his
fathers home. This for purely political reasons.
Meredith being a close Democratic town and New
Hampton a strong Republican town. Sinclair brought
a civil ,ult for damage which tried at the March
term of conrt, and decision has Just been rendered
giving the Young man 49, damages and costs.
The decision j. ali the interesting, coming from
Judge BOdcctt. VINO at time chairman oi The
Democratic state Committee. II has been known for
long timc tl,at the chcck k lists in New Hampshire
towns have been used tO great extent for pOltcal
purposes. In this same town Of Meredith In every
election for ycars. the list has been manipulated TO
gain the Democratic party from ten 10 Twenty votes
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
A DISHONEST LAUYEE'S FATE.
SENT TO PRISON FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS FOR
FORGERY AND EMBEzzLEMENT.

Doylcstown, Penl.. MAY 23.-J. Monroe shellcn-
berger the lawyer whose .JrgcrcS and other crnlha
escapadcs and flight recently caused widespread
sensation, yetcrd1y sentenced TO undergo an I'M
pri,0nmcnt Of twenty two years at hard labor IN ie
Eastern Pcnitcntary. When the ludcm'nt was pro
uounccd the prisoner broke down completely ana haH
10 bc half carried from the cCuftiuom
Their. were seventeen bills OF indictment against
the prisoner covering the crimes Of forgery ana
cmbezzlcmcnt y the bills were read loud eroan'
aad >obs came from shflchhcrs"r. who az times
acted like mailman. Al one time he sI"aheu 80
loudly and soLbcd with such ancrlsh that the Ju1so
in ncryOu, sort of way. told the District Attorney
TO hasten hs wor, and get II over After all The IN
d,ctment, had been read. and plea of guilty entered
each case. witnesses Wc:~ called 10 ~h"" ihc
natur. and extent Of Shcllcnbcrgcr's crime several
witnesses testified. judge Harmon lcrhr,. an "ll
ucr.onal acquaintance. and professional and ppIlt'
associate OF the prisoner for many years, pTpnpuh''
fhe sentence OF the court. When tho words dropped
from his lips: Tventytwt years NJ solitary con
nu,mcnt with hard labor ShecnucrScr gave & pan
and almost sank 10 the fgor The scene caused
commotiOn. The blow seemed to stun the prisoner
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
4 TRAGEDY OF TWELVE YEARS AGO RECALLED

Boston, May % Cspccan.-The Cooper family OF
Dorchester have erected monument In Cedar "ioNc
Cemetery Dorchester, 10 the memory of 1h"ml'
Cooper for fifteen years member Of the BOSTON
Police Department. aud his William Cooper ioF
wears a Boston fireman. The erection 0f the mon"
mcnt recalls tragedy twelve years old. Ih"mhs
Cooper John Hunt and Charles Pierce went sailing
from Dorchester In The loop yacht Scud september
day in 1878 The next day the Scud was found among
the rocks on Cohassct Beach AID the small boat WIS
found on the shore, both with hole, stove In ter Dot
toms The Scud's had disappeared ana INV
only WAY she was identified was by bag Of shot o'"
In the cabin. which was marked Il cooper po'
CHESTER The mems guns hunting outfits ana eVoE
tnc but this bag Of shot disappeared. No trace oI
men was ever found. The party was well suPpnicu
With money. having in all abou $500, ana IL Isnu - n
Ievcd that they had attempted 10 land In the sina
hoat and had been murdered.
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT
SPEEDING EASTWARD OVER THE CANADIAN
AIIWAY.
PACIFIC RAILWAY.

Vancouver u. c., May GA special train. COM
posed of the private Metapedia and Saskatchewan
with the Duke and Duchess of Connaueht ana tie
members OF their party on board, left vancouver AZ
sG SsGG d, hs 1 morning @ M hv ronsG e% weTe Con-
ductor W. J. Unwin. Driver Bob Nee, fireman w. W.
Govt and hakemcn e o5r stuart t eNa pcope assembled at
the station TO speed the parting guests.
Agassiz B. c., May 23.-The Duke of Connanght
bowed his farewell TO Vancouver from the platform OF
the Metapedia as the train rolled silently out of tho
yard. The ladies Of the party had not yet risen, nor
did they make their appearance at breakfast until
Hammond left behind. With ensgns flying,
gayy the train departed from the terminus at 8 10
and flashed through Hastings five minutes later run
ming at thirty miles hour. Port Moody was
reached at : 30 then the speed was increased and
tho special train drew into Hammond al signal for
platform the train 10 standStill.
commenting on the scenery and chatting wish the
AgaSsiz, which place reached at 10 30.
Yale b. C.. May 23-TAe increasing grandeur OF
the scenery brought every one on board the royal
special to the windows Agassiz left behind and
the level strip Of road to Hope at a speed OF
a mile a minute. The Frazer River canyon won the
especial admiration Of the Duke and duchess, who
manifested a lively interest in the changing scenes
on the trip. The train reached Yale sharp on time
at IL 30.
North Pend. May GA brief stop was made at
Yale by the royal special and the Duke left the train
and Chatted with the crowd assembled the station.
As the train departed hearty cheer was given. and
the Duke in acknowledgment bowed and remained
upon the platform until the station was lost 10 sight
20 much were the Duke and Duchess delighted with
the panorama spread before them after Yale
left behind that they gave orders 10 the engineer to
SOW down 20 thai they miSht the longer enjoy the
picturesque canyon. Five miles an hour was the
average made for some time. aud North Bend was
not reached until almost O'Clock.
Ashcroft. b. C.. NAV 23The royal visitors alchted
from the train at North Bend and took short walk
Upon their return TIE train proceeded for Ashcroft
which was reached safely schedule time. The town
was gay with flags in honor OF the visitors. The train
remained a few minutes at the station, where small
crowd had collected 10 catch glimpse Of the Prince
and bis oonsort- The entire line Is pairolled IN ad
vance Of the royal train.
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
Az OWEGO BANK SI'SPENDS.

Binghamton. y. Y. May 23-Thc Owego National
Bank of Owego is not doing business to-day. On
the closed doors Is posted the following note
Pending an examiiation OF it, affairs, this bank l.
temporariiy closed Dcpisitols need have no fear.
The cashier OF thi. bank j. C. \. Thompson. who
is charged by c. II. Plat. president Of the Public
Grain and Stock Exchange. with acting In concert
with James F. Dee. 10 defraud the Exchange OF
$4,000. Dec the correspondent Of the Exchange
at Owcgo. People who have been doing business with
the bank do not appear to be at all alarmed.
4 late dispatch from Owego says: " The suspension
is due TO the late developments in the Biz Fonr'
collapse one Of the directors Of the bank said this
morning that the deposits amounted 10 but 5000.
Cashier Thompson Is out of town. presumably at
Newport News Va, where his wife has been staying
for several months. ar. Thompson Is also treasurer
Of Tioga County
The notice posted the doors Of the bank is signed
by order OF the board OF directors comprising D. NJ
Pitcher. president; W. l.. Aver. {: a: Thompson
C. r. IIeaton, james Davidge, L. Il. Waldo and ". l..
Darwin
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
sWJyDLIyG HARNESS DEALERS

pittsae,d Macs. May 23.-Galc Brothers, saddlcrs,
Of this town are unplcasantly mixed up In opera
,ion, ~ sv.lndlers on April "a n welldresScd
stranger accompanied by woman seIco"" .'c0 Sc.e
M harness at their store. The man SAID lie "ouid
and , cbccl, next day. Gale would not consent and
the customer said he would call next day for the goods
hnt he failed 10 do so. on April 30 Gale bro'hcrs
received seventeen sets OF harness valued al @'oo'
from "a Pouehhcepsle concern. The goods were nov nov
ordered and investigation showed that thcy were p"i
chased by Gales would be customer. on May 9i'o
worth of harness was received from New, OF" hons'
and Yesterday tGJ worth from Newafk ~ -, no'9V w.
In bob rho latt,.r Instances the Gales teiRFapho" ~
,hc hoIsos 10 arr,st the man, but 1t was TOO hc.
all cases the bills sent 10 Gale broe, ,aln.d the
duplicate, showing that NJ mao prop"VN ~
Orlgdnal TO use in further frauds.
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
he KILLED HIS WTFE BY ACCIDENT
BULLET PENETRATED THE BASE OF THE
wOMAN's BRAIX-THE HUSBAND ARRESTED.

WOMANS BRAIN-THE HUSBAND ARRESTED.
case OF accidental shooting. in which a man killed
his wife. occurred yesterday afternoon In South Brook
lyn. David j. Coter who is associated with man
named True IN the conduct Of the Metropolitan En-
poymcnt Bureau, at No. 665 Broadway this city,
lived with his wife and six children at No. 192 f0ry
thirdst.. Brooklyn. Mr. COttcr and his wife went
out In sailboat upon the Fay yesterday afternoon.
They returned about O'Clock and found the house
In charge OF their daughter Mary age thirteen, VINO
was the only one of the children at home MIS-.
Coter began making some tea and her husband wcii,
into an clubhouse IN the yard. As nc returned nc
had his revolver in his hand and said he found that
the trigger would not work properly. lie called |"
his daughter, who in the front room, TO bring
him the sCrcwdr1vcr from the sewing machine. AT
the same instant the revolver was discharged The
bullet entered the back OF Mrs. cOtcr's head. she
sank to the floor moaning and her husband sprlng for
ward and picked her up. Before Dr. Waldo Of NO.
1857 Thr-a,e, who hastily sent for couiu
arrive the woman was dead.
Mr. Cotter appeared overcome with grief at the sad
accident. lie said MS wife was Just STOPPING over
to pour a cup Of tea when the weapon went or. lie
thought the screw too tight and was about 10
loosen II. The revolver OF the Brtlsh liuIuoE
pattern. 80 far a, the police coald learn no motive
for murder existed. The children united IN stllhb
that their parents had 10 serious disputes. MT Co~g
was arrested charge OF homicide. captain
admit him to bail except upon the order oi tne
Coroner. Coroner Rooney could not he found IN me
evening and Coroner Lindsay refused 10 interfere M
Coter j. forty five years old and his wife was forty
eight The husband and father is well spoken Of BY
those who know him.
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
MINERS AND THE woRKpAY.

Brussels. MAY 23.--At the session today Of the
International Miners Congress Mr.. pcFsrd. a British
delegate urged the necessity for having better Amer
can representation al coming congfcsses.
Mr. Wilson, "A British member, moved that the
Congress approve State intervention 20 fix the mum
Der OF hours that shall constitute workday. The
delegates from France, Germany, Belgium and America
voted unanimously for the motion. OF tine British
delegates. twenty one voted for the motion nine
against IL.
Mr. Hardie, a British delegate, proposed general
cessation Of work May / next. The German delc-
gates protested saying that II they voted in favor Of
the proposal they would render thcnselvc, liable TO
prosecution. \ Belgian member proposed that the
Congress rcassemble In April to consider the question
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
coal OPERATORS DEFRATDED by AN AGENT.

Pttsburg Penn, May % topeci"U.-Nbou' WV
weeks ago william and James o'Nen, indiNid"'i '""'
operators Of this place. received dispatch from Ne"
York informing them that an agent, W. f. Hart, was
missing Hart IS lawyer. and he also Solu oo'l
Land on commission. His dealings were WIN VI"
firms Of O'Ncin Brothers and Thomas Wadccii' All
examination OF his accounts concluded to day 'ho"'
that Hart indebted 20 Waddcll 10 the cA'e''t Vi
sI4 600 and TO tie ONcIll ErOthcrs for s-''Vo'
Detectives al cncc placed on Iiars ira'h Du'
no clcw t. his whereabouts has yet developed. u -
thought he has fed either Ia Europe or Canada n"a I
also acted agent for a number Oi lcadlhE - H.
inns in In, Lehigh REGION and the extent Of hl'
shortcomiI gs there while not vet estimated. y "
Office the Pittson victims hope 10 realize 10 per cent
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
THE BUYUKDERE OUTRAGE.
FEARS THAT IT NAY LEAD T. TROUBLE Be
TWEEN TURKEY AND RUSSIA.

ConstantinoTle. MAY 23.-It has been ascertaincf
that the ladies belonging 10 the Russian Embassy who
were arrested willie walking al LuAu were no;
the daughter Of the clucf dragom4n Of the Embassy
and her EOverrcss but hi, VIE and daughter Neither
were the offenders four Turkish soldiers, at first
stated. but were Turkish officer and five students.
The ladies were walking Ia garden when they were
seized by the officer and students. who iorcbly kissed
them. \ party Of sailors belonging 10 a Russian dis
patch boat happened 10 bc IN the garden. They
heard the ladc cry FOR help and to their rescue.
They captured four II the a~sailants, but the hfh
succeeded IN making hi, escape for the time being.
The sailors conveyed their prisoners = the Russian
Embassy. and delivered them INTO the keeping Of VI.
de NclidOd the Russian Amhass adOr The dav after
tie assault vas committed the VINO made his
escape was csted and locked up at the Embassy,
where he and h, companions arc stl detained. The
Turkish authorities kcd that the prisoners be turned
over them Tor trial and punishment, bat VI. de
NclG0n refused ~ transfer them 10 the Ottoman Of
fcias haslng his refusal the ground that Turkish
justice j. iliu>Ory.
The affair la, created much comment, and 1t Is
feared that IL VIII result in complications between
the Russian and Turkish Governments.
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
THE BEHRIyG SEA NEGOTIATIONS.

Ottawa MAY 23.-It is the general opinion among
politicians here that the ehring sea negotiations are
following the course usual in such intcrchanges
beiween diplomats. that they Fastening slowly
U meeting point At all events, IT is said TO be
definitely arranged that a commission of inquiry AZ
I" the facts Of tho whole seal hunting business will
spend this season In and about the haunts of that
animal in the Alaskan seas
London May 23-In the House Of Commons TO
DAY Mr.. stavely Hin, Conservative. asked whether
oIucrs had been given TO English warshps 10 pro-
tcct hhgAsn vessels legally trading In Behring Sea-
SIR James FERGUSON. Under Foreign secretary. dc
cuhed 20 make definite statement. in view Of the
can and English Governments
New-York tribune., 1890-05-24
FAMINE IN THE SOUDAN.
PEOPLE DYING BY THOUSANDS AND CAN
NIBALISM PREVALENT
wvorr POPULATIONS PERlsHlNG IN Thi
pEsEKr-RELIEF GIVEN BY THE BRITISH

WHOLE POPULATIONS PERlshlNO iN
prsEKr-RELIEF GIVEN BY THE BRITISH
GOVERNMENT TO THE SUFFERERS
London. Nav 23-In the House oil commons
,.day Mr. Henry H. Howorth Conservative oShe'
whether anything had been done 10 i."Sau S,ao1,
sufferers from the appalling famine IN 'he oouoan
According TO trustworthy advices the population
wss starving and cannibalism was prevalent.
The people eating snthns dogs ss,n@ Sa's 1oas I's
and snakes being used for food Aroun" 1on"l sH
and Kassala hundreds of persons were dying
ali, from starvation. and in other parts the
s,a,s of affairs was even worse, nearly the whole
,onulation having perished
Sir James Ferguson replied that relief had
hon given in every district that could be reached
bv the Government but in places in the INTERIOR
which were beyond the control of the Govern
neut. famine was rife and many deaths had oc-
cured. Around Suakim 1900 persons were oelng
fed daily The failure of crops for successive
wears. added 10 other causes, had led to the pres
ent intense distress