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

town of Tishwana on Christmas day an
carried things with a high hand. After
compl etely terrorizlng the citizens and
nearly killing the town marshal when he
attempted to arrest them, they emptied a
drug st ore and tried to ride their horses
into hotel. At this juncture we'll armed
stranger rode up to the hotel and dis
mounted.
The outlaws ordered him away and cut
the halter of his horse. The stranger re-
monstrated, whereupon Choctaw Pete COW
cred him with his revolver and ordered
Lindall to disarm him. AS Lindall ap-
preached, the stranger shot him through
the heart. A duel then occurred between
Pete and the stranger and Pete was shot
through the head and killed.
The stranger offered to surrender but cit
izens felt more like giving him vote of
thanks and after eating his dinner he
leislurely rode away. He was supposed to
be Winchester Frank" the crack shot and
renowned scout.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
THE CANADIAN COMM TTEE.
About Trade with Canada, the Fisheries
Annexation, Etc.

About Trade with Canada, the Fisheries,
Annexation, Etc.
New YORK, December 31.-Mr. Ellis H.
Roberts, sub-treasurer of the United States
was the first witness called for the Canadian
committee today. Witness gave it as his
opinion that the present commercial rela.
tions with Canada were advantageous to
the United States. The restricted trade, as
it now is, MIR. Roberts believed, would act
materially towards the annexation of Can
ada to the United States; if the United
States permitted Canada to bring over
products to this market free of
duty and dispose of them Canada
would have no desire to becom annexed to
to this country she would have then given
all she desired. We pay better wages here
and have better markets, and 1T would be
unadvisable to throw such field open to
Canada. The wages paid on this side, are
from 25 to 33h per cent higher than those
paid in Canada.
'Do you think commercial union be-
tween the two countries would be ad-
visable?'
II do not. A reciprocity treaty would be
practical but not advisable, as it would not
be to our advantage. A commercial union
would not be practicable"
Sylvanus Smith, owner of fishing vessels
at Gloucester, told the committee what he
knew about the fishing interest for seven
teen years. He said he had sailed on high
seas outside three-mile limit from the
Canadian coast in 1885. When we had
a reciprocity treaty American fishery
interests were booming and a Canadian
feet was laid up on the stocks. Trade, so
to speak, in the fishing line resulted in a
gain to the Canadians. What witness had
particularly to complain of was that Cana
dian fishermen were allowed commercial
privileges by this country which we're de-
MED us by Canada. In other words that
American fishermen are denied the general
commercial privileges granted to
other vessels. The Canadian
authorities, in the language of witness,
had done everything in their power to
harrass the Yankees. In some instances sick
fishermen in the American vessels were not
allowed medical treatment and were not
even allowed to mail letters home. Wit
ness was certain popular feeling along the
Canadian coast favored trading with Ameri-
can fishermen. The authorities, not the
people, were the offenders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Bowen, Of Kentucky, borrowed $500 from

Bowen, of Kentucky, borrowed $500 from
her on giving her promissory note. He
showed her title deeds to property 10 Greer
the widow appeared perfectly satisfied with
the security.
At a subsequent time Mrs. Wilbur
loaned the fellow $3.50, taking another note
the security for which is said to have been
certain property in Michigan which La
than claimed to own. Latham was very
attentive to the widow, took her out riding,
etc., and she appeared to be satisfied until
one day, it is alleged, she discovered he
was fraud and that he had no property
whatever.
1t was furthermore reported to her, it is
said, that the young man had confided to
young woman of his acquaintance that he
was scheming to rob her ("the widow'O of
all her money, even if force was necessary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Licensing Houses of Prostitution,

SAN ANTONIO, December 30-Something
new and unique to the laws of Texas was
performed by City Clerk Claudon this
morning. 1t was the issuance of license
permitting the applicant to conduct a house
of prostitution in San Antonio under the
provisions of city ordinance recently
adopted, and which able lawyers claim is a
direct violation of the statutes of Texas.
This is the first license of the kind ever is
sued in the state. 1t costs it's applicant $3.50
and expires six months from date.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
ATTEMPTED Escape.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, December 31.-A special
from Wilkesbarre, Pa, says George Ship
pley, the notorious horse thief and mur-
derer, who escaped from Tunkhannock
Jail a month ago, was run down in the
woods last night. He made a desperate
fight, wounding two of his captors.
This morning Shippley was placed on
board ofa train and taken back to Tunkhan-
mock jail. Although handcuffed, he plunged
through window while the train was in
motion, and had not an officer grasped one
of his limbs he would have escaped.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
GERMANY.
SOCIALISTS SENTENCED.


ELBERFELD, December 30.-The trial of
ninety-one socialists who were accused of
belonging to secret society and of con-
spring to disturb the public peace was
ended here today. The taking of evidence
and speeches for the prosecution and de-
fense have occupied six weeks.
Of the accused deputies, Bebel Grillen-
berger and Schumacher and forty-four
others were acquitted. Deputy Harm was
convicted and sentenced to six months
imprisonment. Bartie, carpenter, and
Huettenberger, tailor, each received
dealer, was sentenced to five months, and
Fink, confectioner, to eight months i'm
prisonment.
Others who were found guilty were SEN
fenced to terms from fourteen days to
three months.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Big Land Deal,

Fort WORTH, December 3O.-An immense
real estate deal was consummated here to-
night by ]. G. Avery, of New York; B. S.
Carter, of Newburyport, Mass, and a strong
land lying east of the city, paying 1896, 400.
The syndicate will at once commence to
develop the property.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Another Embezzlement,

NEBRASKA CITY, December 31.-Duke w.
Simpson, ex-county treasurer of this
county, has been arrested charged with
embezzliDg funds of the county. Simpson
had just completed four years sentence
on similar charge, his term expiring yes
terday, when he was re-arrested on two
other counts. He was brought to this city
and is now in Jail. The total amount tf
the Simpson embezzlement will never be
known but shortagelof over $4,000 was
found.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
SERVED HER RIGHT.
A Rich Widow Puts Too Much Confidence
Stranger

CHICAGO, December 3O.-The following
additional particulars are made public
here in regard to James Latham, allege d
Chicago confidence man who, according to
the Associated Press dispatch from New
York, is under arrest in that city for vic
rimizing widow out of $1,25O. Latham is
said to have met Mrs. Anna G. Wilburn, a
wealthy lady in this city, and after repre-
senting himself to be the son of Judge
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Fighting Gould.

SAN ANTONIO, December 9O.-The San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass Telegraph COM
pany recently organized and opened its
first Office in this city today. The line ex-
tends to all important points in Southwest
Texas, and arrangements are being made
for connection at Galveston. The new
warning to the limit of their ability on the
Gould monopoly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Sad Accident.

JACKSON, Tenn, December 31.-While
four boys between the ages of 6 and 8
years were playing under the edge of the
city, Yesterday afternoon, the bank caved
in, burying the little fellows under about
ten feet fsand. Life was extinct before
they could get out.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
The New Chief,

CHICAGO, ILL.,, December 31.-At a meet
ing of the city council last night the bond
of Frederick H. Marsh, the new chief of po-
lice, was approved and resolution in the
nature of an instruction to him to suppress
gambling in the city, was passed by vote
of 65 to s.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Illegal Liquor Selling.

PIrrsBURG, December .31.-Alderman w.
H. Porter and constables Shepard, Parker
and Carney were convicted today of con-
spiracy to defraud. This makes five alder
men convicted of receiving money to settle
illegal liquor selling cases. Others are now
serving terms in the workhouse.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
The Montana senatorship.

HELENA, Mont, December 31-Col. w.
T. Saunders has been nominated for United
States senator. He will be elected in joint
session tomorrow for the second senator
ship. J. G. Power, B. Platt Carpenter and
Lee Mantle have been placed in nomina-
tion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Street Cal. Strike.

PrTTsBURe, Pa, December 31.-The Fifth
Avenue traction cars we're running some
what irregularly, but nearly all cars have
crews. The situation, so far as the strikers
are concerned, is unchanged. There has
been no attempt at violence, and the
Knights of Labor officials and strikers say
there will be none.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Gas Celebration.

DETROIT, Mich, December 31.-Several
thousand people congregrated in the grand
circus park this evening to witness dis
play of natural gas in the celebration of
the arrival of that commodity by the pipe
line from the fields of Ohio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
IRELAND.
THE EARL OF zETLANp.


DUBLIN, December 30.-The earl of Zet-
land, the new viceroy of Ireland, in reply
to number of addresses which were pre-
sented to him today, said he was rejoiced
that the condition of Ireland was so far
different from what it was when Lord
Londonderry, late viceroy, was welcomed to
Dublin in 1885. The happy results that
had been achieved induced the govern
ment to persevere. The government, he
said, was sanguine of further progress to-
wards prosperity, peace and contentment,
which Is all that is desired.
WHAT PARNELL SAYS.
Mr.. Parnell has written o letter to Free
mans Journalsin which he says he has re-
ceived no notice of having been made
correspondent in the suit brought by Capt.
OShea against his wife for divorce.
Parnell also says that since 1880 he has
resided at Capt. O'Shea's house at Eltnam.
He was frequently there when Capt. OShea
was absent, but the latter was cognizant of
his being there.
Parnefl declares that Mr.. Houston, secre-
tary of the Loyal and Patriotic union, insti-
gated Capt. O'Shea to institute proceedings
for divorce in order to diminish damages
which may be awarded Parnell in his libel
suit against the Times.
WANTS SPEEDY TRIAL.
DUBLIN, December 3l.-Freeman's Jour
nal says that Mr.. Parnel has instructed
Mr.. Lewis, his counsel, to obtain for him
at the earliest possible moment the citation
to appear and defend himself in the suit
for divorce brought by Capt. O'Shea against
his wife in which Parnell is named as CO.
respondent. Parnell, the paper says, de-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
La Crime In Chicago.

CHICAGO, December 31.-La Grippe has
made its appearance in the postoffice. Post
master Sexton has an attack of it and four
or five heads of departments, and between
thirty and forty clerks are laid up with it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
Killed by the Cars.

PIrTsBURG, Pa, December 31.-The ex-
press train south on the Pittsburg and Lake
Erie road ran down and killed VIM and
John Angel, German laborers, on trestle
near Shonseetown, Pa. about l o'clock
this afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
The Wheat CrOp.

Topeka, Kan, December 31.-Secretary
Mohler, of the state board of agriculture,
said last night that he did not anticipate
the slightest injury to the Kansas wheat
crop from the blizzard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
MISSIONARIES MURDERED.

Intelligence has been received here from
Obock, French settlement on Tajurah
bayou, East coast of Africa, that two
French missionaries who were travelling
from Zellah to Harrar under escort of eight
Brecks were attacked by natives and the
whole party murdered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
sires si to settle this issue as quickly as pos
OF THE IRISH PEOPLE

ENNIIK1'u VR 1Iis IIttolt EHOFIlHF
At Leaguer's meeting had here the
speakers denounced the attack made upon
the private character of Parnell and said
no method was so dishonest but it might
be tried in the hope to injure the Irish
cause, but that nothing could shake the
love and trust of the Irish people for their
leader.
Mr.. Leamy, member of parliament, said
they who thought they could induce the
people to forget the services already rem
dered by Mr.. Parnell thoroughly failed to
understand the Irish race.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
FRANCE.
SARAH BERNHARDT FAINTs.

PARIS, December 3O.-During the per-
formance of Joan D'Arc by Sarah Bern
hardt last night the pyre used in the play
became ignited. Madame Bernhardt, who
was on the pyre, received no injuries from
the fire but tainted. Two scene shifters
burned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-01-02
w.KED UP THE WRONG PASSENGER
Two DesperadOes Insult Stranger Who
shoots and Kills Both.

sr LOUIS, NO., December 3O.-Word
o,,,os from the Indian Territory that two
rotorious Indian desperadoes named Red
I;ndoll and Choctaw Pete, heavily loaded
18th tapglefoot, took possession of the
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20
EHaDeDSy

This is what you ought to have, in fact, you
must have it, to fully enjoy life. Thousands
are searching for it daily, and mourning be-
cause they find it not. Thousands upon
thousands of dollars are spent annually by our
people in the hope that they may attain this
boon. And yet it may be had by all. We
guarantee that Electric Bitters, if used ac-
cording to directions and the use persisted in,
will bring you Good Digestion and GUST the
demon Dyspepsia and install instead Eupepsy.
We recommend Electric Bitters for Dyspepsia
and all diseases of Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys. Sold at soc. and 500 per bottle by
F. E. Bailey. Druggist. a
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

N. @. City item: The rich sulphn,
mines Of Caleasieu, while discovered a
number of years ago, have never been
successfully worked. The first com
pany organized was without sufficient
capital, and did not prove a success.
Sometime ago this company sold out
to a new one, Witch is said TO be backed
by the Standard Oil Company, and re-
Gently some preparatory work has been
done. Now three carloads ofmachinery
have been received and a large force
will be set to work and test the wells,
The new company is operating two
miles nearer the railroad than the old
one.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

& Is this the best ? Z is a question often
asked, when medicine is wanted. The follow
ing are q few of the medicines of known relia-
bility, sold By j.. Lasaile,@of this place. He
has many other excellent 9aicines, but these
are worthy of especial mention
Chamberlainfs Cough Remedy, famous for its
cures of severe colds. and as a preventive for
Group. Price so cents per bottle.
Chamberlain Pain Balm, a general family
linitnent and especially valuable for rheuna.
tism. Price 80 cents per bottle.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, the most reliable known medicine
for bowel complaints. It is especially priced
by persons subject to collie. 1t has cured
many cases Of chronic diarrh9a. Price IS and
so cents per bottle.
St. Patriek's Pills, for disorders of the liyel
and bowels. A vigorous but gentle physic
that cleans and renoyates the whole system
Price IS cents per box.
Clamberlainis Eye and Skin Ointment. Fol
letter, salt-rheum, scald-head, eczema, and
chronic sore eyes. Price 25 cents per box.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

Rings, earrings, charms, watches,
sp%ectacles, and in fact all that can be
found in a first class jewelry store can
be had at R. Mornhinveg's at prices
that defy competition.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

For SALE AT A BAReAIN.-I Buck
eye Reaper and Binder, | G.. Aultman
& Co. Thresher, l 9inch Rotary Pump,
Apply to Jos. Bloch.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

The Edna Rice Mill Company, with
capital stock fixed at $1O,500, has been
organized at Mermentau. The object
of the corporation is erection and oper-
atioa of a first class rice mill at-or near
Mermentau.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

This is the season when you will be
looking around for Il good rubber coat.
If you will apply to Clements & Will
sons you will find just what yon want.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castor'a'
When she had Children, she gave them Castofla
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

Voiei un singulier remede
nour guerir de la folie IN 6l6-
phant du jardin zoologique de
Eincinnati ayant perdu la t6te,
N hi a tire ONE coups de cara
b;ne dedans ct depuis il Sc mon
ii doux ct Sc porte bien.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

Tn petit gareon de six ans,
vnaorge w. Wetzel, qui await etc
e,ordn all mois de JUN dernier
az m CHEN qui passait dams la
20 est mort d'hydrophobie a la
Monrelle-O Orleans mercredi.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

Thibodaux Sentinel: Small sugar
cane growers, who have sold their cane
by the ton, all appear to be we'll pleased
with the result.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

Lunch, meals-hot or cold, oysters,
choice liquors, etc., at all hours, at Ben
Meginley's new saloon, adjoining his
grocery,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20
La mort de Sitting Bull.

Chicago, ID d6cembre - Ce
soir a 8 heures, passistant adju-
liant general Corbin, a recn de
St.-Paul une d6peehe officielle
annoncant que Sitting Bull, cling
he ses hommes ct sept hommes
ID Ia police indienne ont etc
tines par suite dune tentative
lie Ia police, d'arreter Sitting
Bull.
Washington, 16 decembre.-
Ion a accueilli ayec satisfaction
% nouvelle de la mort de Sitting
Bull, 10 plus turbulent des In
|diens Pom pense que sa dispari-
|tion mettra fin aux troubles ct
quill MY aurait plus de guerre
ayec les Indiens.
Minneapolis, Mimi, 16 de-
cembre.-La region est boule-
Fefsee par la mort de Sitting
Bull qui, au lieu de produire IN
a~paisement, a cr6ee une forte ap-
pfehension parmi les colons.
On GRANT que de nombreuses
families de fermiers ne soient
victimes de la vengeance des
partisans de Sitting Bull.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

Shoes, mud boots, rubbers suitable
for winter wear, in great variety at
Clements & Wilson's.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

A watch for only two dollars and fifty
cents, warranted to keep good time, at
r. Mornhinveg's jewelry store.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

"a .glace sur laquelle patti
lent samedi soir pres DIAL
hany, N. Y, Oscar Meyers ct
ua;ss Maud Granthom s'est rom
n,e sous leurs pieds ct il Sc sont
noves.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

The Aztec Indians OF Mexico are said
to have caught the Messiah oraze.
They also believe that O Messiah is soon
to appear, who will free them from their
foreign conquerors aud restore them
their domain and pristine glory.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20
SURE An3 SPEEDY CURE

Consumption, Coughs, Colds,
sore Throat, Hoarseness Asthma,
Bronchitis, influenza, Whooping
Cough, Group, &c.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

Remede contre h Croap.-Le
Figaro dome, contre ce terrible
NAL, un remede d6couvert par
un ingenieur francais qui habite
la Belgique-rem6de don't plu-
sieurs families ont proclame PEI
fcacit6.
Faites CURE IN oignon sous
la cendre, 6talez-le ensuite sur
une m~ousseline, EN- forme dem
platre ; repIieZ la mousseline au
plut0t recouvrez Poignon ecras6
dune autre mouseline simple ct
verse;, sur lie nouveau moroccan
d'6tofe, une cnilIer6e a cafe
d'ammoniaque. Appliquez Penn
platre chGud sur la gorge de Fen
FAINT.
Tandis que les soldats mexi-
Gains stationn6s a Juarez, vile
sise sur les bords du Bio Grande,
jo%uissaient dun combat de tau
reaux dune brutalit6 extraordi-
naire, dimanche apres-midi, des
prisonniers confes a leur garde
ont profile de l'occasion pour Sc
r6volter; lis ont tue les trois
seuls gardes qui restaient au
camp, puts Sc sont enfuis dams
les montagnes. Sept d'entr'eux
ont etc pris ct fusil6s.
LIE territoire d'Oklahoma est
perdu sous une couche de neige
dune ~epaisseur de cinq a douze
pouces ct les colons qui sont al
les y planter leurs tentes sont
dams la plus noire misere. Les
pauvres manquent de wires ct
de yetements ct attendent DIES
secours don't l'attente leur inf1i-
gerait de cruelles souffrances.
Nine X. minaude:
Mon mari ct moi, dit-elle, nous
avons CONNIE principe de ne jamais
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20
Rucklen,s Arnica SaIye

BuckIem's Arnica SaIve
The Best Salye in the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tet-
tiers, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by f. E. Bailey.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds!
Look in R. Mornhinveg's show window
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20
PROPERTIES FOR SALE CHEAP.

PROPERTIES FOR SALE CHEAP.
IA fine residence in Opelousas.
from town.
Also 80 arpents of wood land.
$50 arpents, improved. in Bellevue.
ID arpents, enclosed, on railroad, 3 miles
from town.
six arpents, enclosed, in Bellevue.
|-65 arpents, improved in MaIlet, near the
church. "0
8-37 arpeuts of land adjoining above.
"a small plantation of so arpents in same
neighborho0d.
1870 arpents prairie land in same neigh
borhood. ~
1.-Two tracts of 80 arpents each in same
neighborhood, and one of 40 arpents prairie,
also 423 arpents of woodland,
FL lot and improvements near town. on
Garland's lane.
For further particulars apply to
THEODORE CHACHERE.
July d 1871 Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20
For nfty years it has grown in

For nILy yeaTS 10 ndS BTuWH N
favor. Physicians prescribe it.
Pleasant to taEo. Everyone uses
Il. Try it. SOC. and Sl.O0 per
bottle at all Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

La maison V. & A. Meyer de
Ia Nouyelle-O rleans-dont Pun
des associ6s est lie repr6sentant
LIN au congress dams le premier
district de la Louisiane-a etc
forc6e de suspendre ses pale
ments d Ia suite d%'embarras
IHnanciers.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20
Nine H.. minaude

Nine H.. minaude:
Mon mari ct moi, dit-elle, nous
avons CONNIE principe de ne jamais
nous disputer devant les enfants.
Quaud nous sentons venir upe querelle.
nous les faisous soitir.
-C'est done Ga, repopd Boireau,
qu'on ne volt qu'eux dams la rue.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-12-20

E. II. Vordenbaumen keeps constantly
on hand ceiling, flooring, shingles, sash,
blinds and doors, and rough aud sized
lumber.