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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL AssEMBL Y
After Long and Eventful Session II Takes
It's Final Adjournment.

SARATOGA, N. Y, May 81 In the Pres
byterian general assembly this morning
committees on bills and overtures and the
judiciary committee recommended "No
action" on several proposals.
IT, hireport of the committee on narrative
CAV summary of PROCESS over the entire
field. The total number of communicants
is over $4,000, gain during the year 1O3, ,9O2.
Benevolent contributions TO all causes was
not less than $4,000. There is a tendency
to increase the number of stated supplies
and lessen the number of pastors. There
is great need that elders make more Of their
important office. Large additions from our
Sunday schools have been made to our
churches. but we regret that in many there
is neglect of our own lesson helps and q
deplorable tendency to non attendance at
church by Sunday school scholars. Family
worship and infant baptism should be more
generally kept up. Yet in spite of Sabbath
breaking, gambling, intemperance, floods
and disease, progress has been made No
year has seen such an increase of members.
Notices of the death oftbe large number
of LII ministers we're read by the stated
clerk.
The assembly arose and was led in prayer
by Rev. Theodore f. White Most of the
deceased were at quite an advanced age.
DR.. Fisk moved that the revision commit
tee be allowed 10 publish their conclusions
as early as March or April next, at their
own discretion. Adopted.
Variors standing committees reported
they had no more business and were dis
charged. The roll was called by synods
and showed that. goodly proportion had
stayed through to the end OF this memorial
session.
After remarks by che moderator and
prayer by Howard Crosby. d. d., the bene-
stood adjourned to meet ut Detroit next
year.
Immediately after Adjournment the COM
mittee on revision held meeting and de-
cided TO meet in Pittsburg the first Tues
day in October.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Down the River.

BAsrRop, Tex, May 27.-saturday night
this section was visited by fierce rain
storm accompanied by strong wind and
lighting, No particular damage done to
crops.
While crossing the river with cattle, a
young man named Ofar, from Gonzales
county, was drowned Saturday. All efforts
to find his body have so far proved una
vailing. -
The bridge liIen are on the ground and
work will begin Immediately. The material
is arriving.
An effort is beiug made to secure sum
mer normal at this place, by Prof ]. L..
Hood
Bastrop is improving rapidly. The con-
tract for fine two-story brick bank build
ing has been let and work will soon begin.
A pretty residence by Prof. Hood and a
beautiful parsonage have been put up on
the Methodist church lot.
In the recent revival of the Christian
church there were twenty five additions.
The coming Maifest will be the largest
and best ever held in Bastrop.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
ENGLAND.

LONDON, May 27.-The police think they
have reason to believe tha. the anarchists
and agitators are arranging for more ex-
plosions in London. Several suspicious
Americans now staying here are being
closely watched and additional precautions
are being taken in guarding public build
ings and especially the house of parlia-
ment. Lord Salisbury is followed every
where by detectives and many threatening
letters have been received at Hatfield, his
county seat.
On Saturday note tied to a stove
was found in the court yard of fMsrlborough
house addressed to the Prince Of Wales.
The note contained these words "Give us
bread II you would reign" And was sign
ed Thousands Of starving Englishmen.v
This communication was promptly sup
pressed and the police profess ignorance of
its reception. 1t is however generally be-
lieved that the coming summer will wit
ness serious developments.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Report Of the Board of Publication and Dis
tribution to Sunday Schools.


SARATOGA, N. Y, May 26.--The Presby.
terian general assembly Monday morning
assembly in approval of an overture from
the Wisconsin synod, reaffirmed its deliv-
erance of 1870 in favor of retaining the
aiding of the Bible in the common schools.
The report of the standing committee
as delivered by it's chairman, DIR. Howard
Crosby. He thought Sunday school books
and lesson helps and denominational
helps were well done. Whatever
anyone may allege as to the business
management they have organized 1130 new
schools with 1912 teachers and 1888
schools besides these have been organized
in consequence of the offer of the board to
supply hymn books, lesson helps and
Bibles to anyone establishing a new Sun
day school. Our missionaries have visited
2616 Sunday schools, 22,500 families and
travelled 302,4 ,493 miles. There has been
much advantage, direct and indirect, from
the work of the board whose laborious
fidelity is worthy of all praise. Resolutions
were offered approving this work and rec
ommending that it consider the expe-
diency of publishing Sunday school helps
and literature in the German, Scandinavian
and Spanish languages.
special committee to investigate the
affairs of the publication society was an
nounced. The report of the committee on
unemployed ministers and vacant churches
was represented by DIR. Herrick Johnson of
Chicago. He said it was not intended to
provide for incapable ministers ofchurches
that ought to die, but there is need of a
medium through which parties who ought
to be helped can be. He recommended an
increase of Episcopal powers of the Pres
bytery and paid secretary to facilitate
this intercourse and fund of $65,O0O to
be called the ministerial adjustment fund
to pay the expenses.
A good deal Of debate arose as to the pro-
prietry of such scheme, and it was finally
voted that the subject be referred to the
presbyteries and their replies be considered
by this committee and presented to the next
assembly.
The committee on finance reported the
expenses of the assembly provided for and
a balance in the treasury of $4,000.
One reason for the accumulation of so
much money in the general fund of the
assembly is the prospect of the assembly on
the Pacific coast which will involve an
extra expense of not less than $60,O0O
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29

The latter tripped and fell heavily. Davis
scored clear knock down in the second.
ana sent Chojinski to the floor twice in the
.hird round. Davis continued his rushing
IN the fourth round and knocked the San
francisco man down twice. Chojinsli,
however, landed heavily ON Davis neck
and when the round closed both men had
to be led to their corners.
In the fifth round Davis was knocked to
the ropes in demoralized condition. Some
vicious fighting was kept up in the sixth
ana seventh, Davis getting badly punished
In the neck and wind.
In the eighth round Davis rushed as
usual, but the heavy blows in the mouth
sent him to the floor twice.
Davis was knocked down twice In the
ninth round, but he rose gamely and stood
before Chojinski, but before the latter
could strike again Davis fell on his face
and was counted out, while Chojinski was
declared winner. 49,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29

embezzlement. Postmaster Johnson of
San Antonio, to whom is sent remittances
from all offices in this section of Texas for
transmission to Washington has, for the
past month, been exercising an appreciable
diminution in the Beeville remittance.
This gradual decrease aroused the supicion
of Postmaster Johnson and few days ago
he called Postoffice Inspector Day, who,
last Friday, went to Beeville and entered
upon close examination of the postmas-
ter's books. The result was the discovery
of shortage of something over $1,000.
Hence the arrest. The Beeville postmaster
was appointed by President Harrison a
wear ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Matters at Kyle.

KYLE, Tex, May H.-One of the heav-
lest rains of the season fell here Saturday
night and yesterday, and the entire earth
was flooded with water. The damage will
not be very great, provided we have a
couple of weeks of dry weather.
Messrs. Il. M. Schlemmer, w. +. Roach
and f. X. James spent yesterday in
Austin.
Messrs. r. Barnum and A. w. Caph of
Banco were in town this week, on business
Mr.. ]. l.. Hay, superintendent of the
water works, is confined at home on account
of sickness.
The assessed values of Hays county last
year was about 100000, and the taxes OH
same was $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
MIssIonary Baptists.

CHICAGO, H., May 27.-The executive
board Of the American Baptist Home Mis-
sion society met here this morning. Rev.
DR.. N. F. Colby Of Ohio was president on
account of missions in Mexico. He spoke
of the race prejudices engendered by Mex
leans as lamentable. that only 1900 Mexi-
cans were protestant.
Rev. J. o. Foster Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church was the bearer Of fraternal
greetings from the minister OF his church.
Mr.. Green, missionary at San Luis Potosi,
Mexico spoke of Mexicos need of help.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Carpenters, Strike Ended.

DALLAS, Tex, May PA mass] meeting
of the Carpenters and Builders exchange
was held tonight at the city hall to ratify
the agreement reached by the committees
of each body. The agreements were
signed and duly ratified. The strikers, on
their part, agreed to bear no ill will toward
the non union carpenters who failed to
join them. The strikers will resume work
Monday. There is great rejoicing tonight
among the carpenters, who claim that the
outcome is great victory for them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
PRIZE FIGHT.

Mill Between Chojinski Of San Francisco and
Jack Davis of Omaha.
San FRANCISCO, Cal, May H.-Joe Cho-
jinsd Of this city and JACK Davis of
Omaha fought nine hard rounds. al the
Occidental Athletic club last night. Davis
was defeated. The contest from the start
to the finish was good exhibition, and
some terrific sIugging was witnessed. Cho-
jinski defended entirely with bis left hand,
while Davis great strength and rushing
qualities almost finished the fight at
several stages. Choilnski weighed 1866
pounds and Davis i7c.
Davis rushed ChoiInskl In the first round.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
KILLED IN HIS BED.
A Music Dealer Found Shot In His Bed at
BOnham.

BoNHAM, Tex, May 27.-This morning
the dead body of ]. M, Vivalette was found
in his bed at his place of business on Nam
street. The body was lying in a pool of
clotted blood which had run from hole in
his right temple made by pistol ball.
His brains had also been scattered over the
bed. Vivalette had been in the city for
some months and was a dealer in sewing
machines and musical instruments. He
was an Austrian by birth and came here
alone. He is said to have wife in Kansas
City,. At first it vas supposed to be a case
OF suicide, but this evening it is considered
doubtful as there are some evidences of it
being murder. When the blood was washed
from the wound there were no signs of q
powder burn. There are other suspicious
circumstances. Officers are investigating
the case
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
More RascalitY.

BINGHAMroN, N. Y, May 27.-In the
judgment of leading citizens there is a
shortage in the accoL nts of G. A. Thompson.
cashier of Oswego National bank, to the
extent of $75, 900. Others more conservative
state it will not exceed $4,000. The ex-
1855, when the bank of Oswego collapsed
for $4,000. Bank Examiner Coleman of
Albany refuses to make any statement and
Thompson is equally non-committal, ex-
cept to declare that if pushed to the wall
he will expose two of Oswego's most SUBJ
stantial citizens who are implicated IN the
shortage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
secretary and special agent of the Cherokee
commission, vice Horace Speed resigned
THE SQUADRON OF EVOLUTION.

THE SQUADRON OF EVOLUTION.
A telegram was received at the navy de-
partment today by Acting Rear Admiral
Walker, saying that the squadron of evo-
luton would sail from Gibralter this morn
ing for Tangier, whence 1T would sail this
afternoon for Rio de Janeiro stopping at
the Madeira islands en- route.
ATTORNEY GENERAL MILLER,
Attorney General Miller has recovered
his health and resumed his official duties
this morning.
WORLDS FAIR COMMISSION.
The president this afternoon appointed
Worlds fair commissioners as follows
Aug. E. Bullock of Massachusetts with
Henry Ingalls, of Maine as alternate; Thos
w. Palmer of Michigan and Joseph Oliver
of Indiana as alternate; Richard G. Kerens
of Missouri and Robert w. Furnas of Ne
braska alternate; Edwin H. Amidoun of
New York and George w Allen of New
York alternate; Peter A. B. Wiedener of
Pennsylvania and John W. Chalfant of
Pennsylvania alternate; Samuel w. In
man of Georgia and VIM. l.. Lindsey of
Kentucky alternate; Henry Exan of Texas
lad Henry l.. King of Texas alternate; ;
Mark L. Mcdonald of Colorado and Thosa
Burke of Washington alternate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Failed for ss. 100000.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-, May 27.-The dry
goods establishment of William T. Mat
thews, 11O9 to ILL Main street, closed this
morning. A notice signed by P. L. Yeager,
trustee, was posted on the door, stating
that the closing was done under the chat
tel mortgage on stock, fixtures and personal
property Of Matthews. executed in favor of
Yeager as trustee. The assets are about
81, 10000. Liabilities $5,080.0O0.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Shootist Acnnitted.

GALVESTON, Tex, May 17.-Gus Huey,
the negro who shot and killed Benjamin
Washington, another negro, on the night
Of February "a in a quarrel over woman.
was tried and acquitted In the crimina
district court today. The prisoner clearly
proved that he shot his victim In self de-
Tense after he had two shots at him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Murdered In Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss, May PA. N. Kimball,
an old and highly respected citizen, was
murdered while on his way home from the
midnight train, swhere he had to meet
son last night. He was found this
morning with his skull crushed short
distance from his house, which is just be-
yond the city limits. There is no clue to
the murderer. 1t is supposed the crime
was committed for robbery Kimball was
receiver of public money under President
Garfield.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Struck by Lightning.

GALVESTON, Tex, May 24.-This after
noon during the prevalence of severe
thunder storm street car No. 81 on the
Market street line, in the western part of
the city, was struck by lightning. The cai
trembled with the force of the shock, and
the front end was shattered the bulls eye
lamp being smashed to atoms. Driver
Graham miraculously escaped nnhurt
though badly frightened. One of the pas
sengers had his hand severely cut by fall
ing glass.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29

FORT WORTH, Tex, May 27.-Hardeman,
Taylor and Denton counties turned out en-
masse today at the Spring Palace to witness
the presentation OF the premium TO those
counties. This was also Denison day. The
usual thousands were present. The crowd
all pouring IN since the announcement that
the palace Will close next Sunday night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
GEORGETOWN GLIMPsEs.
A Young Farmer Killed By Lightning and
His Brother Seriously Shocked.

GEORGETOWN, Tex, May 27.-Mr. Riley
Goats, young farmer living four miles
south of Georgetown, was killed by light
nlng last Saturday.
Mr. Alex Goats, brother of the deceased,
was standing near at the time and was
severely shocked. Mr.. Goats was % years
ofage and leaves a young wife in delicate
condition. His remains were taken to
Troy, Bell county, his former home, for
burial.
A fine mare belonging to Mr.. David Lane
OF Georgetown was killed by tightening at
the same time.
A heavy rain and hail visited this section
Saturday night, the hail in the northeast
part of the county doing muth damage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29

New York, May 26.--Tomorrf at the
offices Of the trunk line commissioners the
joint committee representing the Central
Traffic association and trunk lines will en-
deavor TO settle differences now existing in
the west. Considerable Importance is at
tached 70 the meeting as II Is expected that
all working interests will be represented.
IL is hoped that q general restoration Of
rates will be the outcome Of the conference.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
General Conference Adjourned.

ST. LOUIS, May 27.-The general confer
ence of the M. E. church south at its ses-
sion last night cleaned off the calendar and
closed up all its business and after three
weeks of continuous and arduous labor ad-
journed sine die. The next general con-
ference will convene on the first Thursday
in May, 1894. The place of meeting will be
determined by committee appointed for
that purpose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
TURKEY.
DEsrRoYEp BY AN rARrHouAKE.

DESTROYED By AN EARTHQUAKE,
CoNsrASrINoPLE, May 27.-The village of
Repople in Armenia has been destroyed by
an earthquake A number Of mineral
springs are spouted from crevices made in
the earth by the shock and the flow Of
water is so great that adjacent fields were
flooded. The earthquake was preceded by
tremblings which caused the inhabitants
to flee from the village and they thus es-
capped, death from falling houses. No lives
were lost
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
s THE HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL.
A Big Occasion at the Sam Houston State
Normal Institute.

HUNTSVILLE, Tex, May 27.-The joint
entertainment for the literary societies
given at the normal institute last night
was part of the programme for the COM
mencement andIone of the best ever heard
of and reflects credit upon all. The house
was packed and standing room could not
be found.
Today was spent in regular exhibition
of the work of the school from to II 80
a. m, after which the final address to the
whole school assembled as class was de-
livered by DR.. Baldwin, the president. He
took the subject of philosophy for his les
son and his address was mastery effort.
A meeting of the alumni was held this
evening at o'clock, at which large num-
Der of former graduates were present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Failure Al MarshaII.

MARSHALL Tex, May 27.--Ed Kenny,
proprietor Of the Palace saloon, made an
assignment today and filed deed Of trust
in favor OF James A. Callahan. Liabilf-
ties $l3, 800, about SO, 6,266 of which Is 10 pre-
ferred creditors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
The Missouri, Kansas ana rexas.

New York, May 27.-The board Of man
ayers Of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railway held a meeting today and elected
m. X. Enos president Of the company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29

OMAHA, Neb., May 27.-Bishop James
QConnor, Of the Catholic diocese Of
Omaha, died this morning. aged 68 years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
Postmnster Arrested.

sAs ANTONIO, Tex, May 27.-W. T.. John
son. postmaster of Beeville, was brought to
this city today and jailed on q charge Of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29

CRY or Mexico, May 27.-Financs
Minister Dublan arranged loan Yesterday
Tort payment Of amounts due RAILROADS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-05-29
WASHINGTON NOTES.

APPoINrED SECRETARY.
WAsHIsGros, May 20.-Charles Ling OF
nutbrie Oklahoma, has been appointed
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-21
EXTENDING TRANSIT SCHEMES.

The rivalry between the traction roads
running to the eastern portions of the city is
taking an active and interesting form. The
latest development is the extension of lines
to reach the business beyond East Liberty.
The Duquesne Company's far-reaching
project is shown by report elsewhere to
have stirred up the Citizens line to an ex-
tension out Frankstown avenue past Home
wood and Brushton clear to Williamsburg.
The activity in this direction will un-
doubtedly result in such an immense deyel-
opment of the stretch of suburban territory,
beyond East Liberty, as has heretofore been
felt in the suburbs on this side. 1t would not
be at all strange if the rivalry were contin-
ued until rapid transit lines were put into
competition with the Pennsylvania Railroad
as tar as Braddock or even TO Wilmer
ding. AT first sight this looks like a
hardship to the railroad whose sub
urban trains originally induced the
trend OF population in that direction.
But it is likely that the new lines will
eventually create as much traffic as they
take away. They will build up vast
stretches of territory now unoccupied. and
multiply the population which will patron
ize the railroad as well as the cable and
electric lines.
But while this rivalry will have good re-
suits, it is worth while to suggest that the
rapid transit projects should not put all
their energy in reaching after business five
to ten miles distant from the cities. In the
hilltop districts within three miles of the
postofice there are large sections that can
be admirably opened up by intelligently To-
Gated cable roads 1t will be as remunera-
tive in the end for capitalists interested in
local transit to secure the business that can
be created there, as to fight over the present
business out the East Liberty valley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-21
THE SILVER COMPLICATIONS.

The silver question has been pending for
some time and while there is no material
advance toward framing any definite policy,
it is clear that there is decided change in
the tone of political leaders on this point
The two policies that have been outlined
are considerable distance apart. Secre-
tary Window wants to suspend coinage and
issue bullion certificates to unlimited
amounts; which would be the same thing in
principle as the Farmers Alliance ware
house scheme, except that the basis of the
certificates would be of more stable value.
On the other hand there are the free coinage
people, at whose head Secretary Blaine is
reported to be, and whose policy would bid
fair to put the country on the single silver
basis in short time. A third or compro-
mise proposition is the one to increase the
coinage of silver to 81, 800, 900 monthly, and
to issue silver certificates on the coin.
In the presence of these propositions it is
noticeable that the opponents of silver are
keeping very quiet. Indeed. from such
quarter as England, it was discovered the
other day by the debate in the House of
Commons, there comes theoretical ap-
proval of silver, but practical fear to re-
instate 1t. There is a growing conviction
that the experiment of monometallism has
not been great success. People are Begin
ming to suspectthat what is generally called
depreciation in the purchasing power of sill
yer has been really an appreciation in the
purchasing power of gold; and that this
change, due largely to the nonometallic
policy, has been one of the burdens placed
on the debtor interest, which have borne so
heavily on the producing classes, both of
Europe and this country.
In the meantime the price of silver bull
lion is advancing, whether in anticipation
of action by Congress or not. With all
these indications in favor of silver, it is
likely that if the silver men will agree upon
a moderate policy, which will not make the
Treasury the nursing bottle of the bonanza
kings, they will be able to secure some leg
islstion for increasing the use of silver
from the present Congress.