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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY.
The Labor Federation

DETROIT, Mich. Dec. 9.--The Federation
of Labor assembled this morning at 8
O'Clock. 1t was announced that the nation
al association of retail clerks of the United
States, the WATERS and barlenders' unions
had been organized. The announcements
were received with applause. The report
OF the auditing committee was then adopted.
Among the resolutions submitted was that
each member of the local national or inter-
rational be assessed ten cents a quarter for
the strike fund from which all men on
strikes are to receive 81 per week. Refer
led to committee on cons ituiOn.
A long line of reSolusions was referred
among them a restitution to take the tee-
graphs Cut of the hands of monopolisls and
place them in the hands of the govern
ment. This resolution was applauded, as
also one TO bold worlds labor congress in
Chicago in 1893.
A peculiar resolution looking to the de-
tense of membrrS of he unions in the
Federation from the apgressions of the
Knights of Labor, created considerable
amusement. Other similar resolutions fol-
lowed. and showed considerable antag-
onism between the grand divisions of labor,
especially in New York city. All were re-
ferred
A sharp resolution looking to opposition
to police aggression, and especially the
armed police of Pennsylvania was greeted
with applause A change in the constitu-
ton was asked for limiting the election of
president OF the federation to two consecu-
tive terms. The federation wa asked to
endorse woman suffrage. Various resolu-
tons looking to boycotting manufacturers,
supporting of various union strikes, and re-
quests for co operation and assistance to
organize large number of unions of feder-
alton were offered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
A TRAIN DERAILED NORTH
OF PALESTINE WITH
FATAL RESULTS.
THE FIREMEN INSTANTLY KILLED
McDaniels, the Texarkana Train Rob.
ber and Desperate, Reported In
Mexico-Texas Crime and
Casua ty.

PALESTINE, Tex, Dec 9.-Passenger train
No. which left here 1880 a. M, west bound
for Longview was derailed at Pierce's switch
13 miles north of this place this morning
ditching the engine, mail and baggage cars
The wreck vas caused by the spreading
of the rails. Engineer Coleman was
bruised about the head and shoulders
and made miraculous escape.
Fireman Edwin Schoores was
killed outright. No other injuries are re-
ported except shaking up of the passen-
gers. The railroad officials and the hos
pital surgeon corps repaired at once to the
scene, and this afternoon brought
the injured and dead to the city. The
wreck will be cleared by night and
no delay will be occasioned to other trains.
The railroad officials deserve great credit
Tor the prompt action and management of
the wreck. Fireman Schnpore will be
buried tomorrow under the auspices of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and
Palestine department, both of which he
wasan honored member
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Arrested for Theft.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 9.-About year
ago R. s. Lambert, who was doing pros.
porous business here as haberdasher, left
the city, deserting handsome young wife
and babe, and leaving numerous creditors
in the lurch. The day before he left he OBJ
tanned some valuable jewelry from local
jeweier on the pretense Of showing the
goods to his wife, who if pleased with them
would purchase, and he then took the
jewelry off A short while ago his wife
Instituted divorce proceedings and today
Lambert appeared in the city to defend the
suit. AS soon as his appearance became
known to the officers he was nabbed ard
jailed to answer to charge of theft of the
lewelry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
THE TEXARKANA FUGITIVE.
Napoleon Mcdaniel, the Train Robber, Safe
in Mexico.

in Mexico.
FORT WORTH, Tex, Dec. 8.-Napoleon
Mcdaniel, the Cotton Belt train robber,
who escaped from the Texarkana Jail on
Dec. 2, while under life sentence, is believed
by the Fort Worth police 10 be now in Old
Mexico and beyond the reasonable
reach of the law. He was in Fort
Worth two days ago. He came
in on the evening train from
the East with pal and was recognized by
party in this city who conveyed the infor-
nation to the police. 1t was learned by
the officers that the fugitive and his pal
proposed to remain in hiding on the South
Side for few days to recuperate when they
would proceed to Mexico and the police
were in no hurry to make the arrest They
waited for the arrival of papers and proofs
of their identity when they repaired to the
place of concealment. Last night they
learned that their bird had flown leaving
no trace of his route. 1t was ascertained
that he had not left the city by any rail
road. Today it was learned that he took
passage out of town in farm wagon going
west and it IS believed that he caught a
west bound Texas and Pacific train and is
now across the line.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Cotton Circular.

New ORLEANS, La, Dec. 9.Atwood
Violet & Co. say:
Futures-WhiIe spots are uneasy and
middling cannot be sold over l5 16 futures
have advanced 8 to pounds caused by
short covering. We see no relief to the
spot market at present as money matters
are still operating against our improve
ment. The course of the contract market
depends upon the short interest. Liverpool
sees that as American exporls decline her
immediate supply. becomes smaller and
consequently that market remains very
steady. Opposite conditions prevail in this
country. Liverpool closed steady at to
~ and New York points advance. Port
receipts today $4,000 against $1,000 last
year. F o b-rhe tightness of the money
market prevents business. No sales. Spot
light demand; offerings poor. Sales 1900
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Editor Indicted.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 8.-Frank w. Nc
Gregor, managing editor of the Evening
Democrat, has been indicted by the Federal
grand jury for violation of the lottery law.
After the last drawing OF the Louisiana
lottery the Democrats New Orleans corre-
spoLdent wired that paper. the winning
numbers held by the Memphis papers peo-
pie. A proof slip was submitted to Post
master Patterson, who wired the attorney
general at as1ington. His decision was
that the publication would crimnate the
publisher. The Democrat published, not
only its experience with the pOstoffice de-
partment, but also the Objectionable list.
Hence the action of the grand Jury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
WASHINGTON NOTES.
SELECTING A POSTMASTER.

oELECllNd a fOSImASIbh.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The Republican
members Of the house a short caucus after
adjournment today to select a postmaster
to succeed Mr.. Wheat of Wisconsin. Jas
w. Hathaway of Montana was chosen.
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--The house com.
mittee on military affairs today completed
consideration OF the army appropriation
bill for the next fiscal year as agreed upon.
1t appropriates $4,000, being $435, ,35S
more than the appropriation for the cur
rent year. The most important matter in
which the bill differs from that of the cur
rent year is the increase on appropriation
for army transportation of $250,000.
COMPOUND LARD BILLS.
Two bills imposing a tax upon compound
lard were today reported without recon-
mendation by Senator Paddock from the
committee on agriculture. Both bills are
similar in purpose to provide for the impo.
sition of tax upon and the regulation OF
the manufacture of compound lard. The
bills were reported without recommends
ton in order to avoid the re-opening of the
controversy of the last session and the
hearing of argument, which would neces-
Sarlly have greatly delayed any action
upon them by the committee.
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Higgins,
from the committee on agriculture and
forestry, today reported favorably a bill
subjecting oleomargerine to the provisions
of the laws for several states. The bill
promises that no state shall be held limited
in itdApower to prohibit the sales or the tax
of oleomargerine or delivery within its own
limits for the reason it has been imported
from another state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
SECRET CABLEGRAMS BE.
TWEEN PARNELL AND
O'BRIEN.
THE LATTER misunderstood.
PaNnen Thinks 1t Too Late to Rescue
the Boilers From Their Position.
O'Brien Returning to
Europe.

New YORK, Dec. 9.-In consequence of
the publication of misleading versions of
the cablegrams which have just passed be.
tween Parnell and O'Bren on the subject
of negotiations for a reunion of the Irish
party, OBrien has comm unicated to the
press the whole correspondence as follows;
o'BRIEN TO PARNELL.
New York, Dec. Ito Parnell M. p,
house of commons, London (confdentiaD
| shrink with horror from taking sides
against you in the struggle which
opens such appalling prospects of ruin
and disgrace to our cause. Throughout
this unhappy business, | have abstained
from saying one word personally offensive
to you, and have read with the deepest pain
and disgust some of the personal attacks
made on you, and now, before Ireland is ir
retrievably committed to ruinous conflict
4 appeal to you as leader | have for ten
years been proud to follow, as a friend TO
whom | still feel a warm atfection-can
you not see some way by which, while
safely guarding your own reputation, the
country may be saved from the destruction
(Signed) WIN. O'BRIEN.
PARNELL TO o'BRIEN.
LONDON, Dec. $50 O'Brien, Hoffman
House: Had you wired prior to Saturday
some suggestion from me might have sue
.ceeded. Now it is to late for me to rescue
the seceders from their false position.
shall, however, be very glad to see and con-
suit you on your arrival in Europe.
[Signed] PARNELL.
In addition to the above Mr. O'Brien has
forwarded the following to-day:
o'BRIEN TO PARNELL.
NEW york, Dec. 9.-To Parnell, house
of commons: / regret TO find mi.leading
versions of my confidential cablegram pub
lished in the press. Your reply shows a
total misunderstanding of my message,
which was prompledsby regard for your
past services and by still existing per
4sonal affection and sent with the
in the earnest hope that you
might, in consonance with the will of a
majority of the party, whose election of
chairman we have endorsed, find way by
which be country might be saved from a
ruinous conflict. The tone of your reply
leaves little ground for the hope, but hav
ing regard to the horrible consequences to
the country of prolonged in ernecine
struggle am still anxious to have an in
terview, and shall start Saturday for
France on my way to l. Gland. | am COM
municating this to the press.
VIM O'BRGEN.
John Dillon also sent today the follow ing
,cabegram to Justin Mccarthy:
New York, Dec, 8.
Justin Mccarthy, House of Commons:
O'Brien sails for home Saturday, convey
ing our views and will consult you and
your colleagues. We publish today full
- blegra ms with Parnell.
lSigned] DILLON.
, After a long conference the party finally
concluded 10 send Gill as companion to
,D'Brien. The rest of the party remain here
at present, but will be in constant commu-
nication with their colleagues. The two
will sail on Saturday for Havre unless
something transpires that is now unfore
seen. No arrangements as yet for their
passage has been made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
A Hungry Visitor.

DALLAS, Tex, Nov. 9,-Mr. G. s. Hartman
and his wife had peculiar experience last
night between II and o'clock. They were
awakened by some one in the house. Mr.
Hartman came upon the intruder in the
dining-room, where he was seen on his
knees In front of the sideboard eating as
rapidly as possible. Mr.. Hartman
grabbed the intruder, who made no
resistance, but said all he wanted was some
thing TO eat as he had been many hours
without food and was nearly starved. A
light was procured and Hartman at once
saw from the mans sunken cheeks that his
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
A Fatal Accident.

FoRT WoRTH, Tex, Dec. 9-This after
noon W. +. Sommerville, lately manager
of the Western Security Company and the
Matador Land and Cattle Company, met
with fatal accident. The wind mill that
works the artesian well on his place got out
of order. He climbed up the frame work
to the wings to investigate. Just as he got
under the wings the machinery started, one
of the wings striking Sommerville and
knocking him to the ground thirty feet be-
legs and arms were broken, his skull
crushed and internal injuries received
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
A Vast Tyne Fnnndru Trnst

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. GA morning
paper says for some time past company
composed Of English and American capi-
taists, known as the American Type
Foundry company, is negotiating for the
purchase ofall type foundres in the United
States. Representatives of the company
have at their disposal the purchase money
of 2O,0OO,0OO. During the past week letters
have been sent to all type foundries in the
country, asking first if the company will
sell out and retain stock in the enterprise.
Second, ifit will sell out and completely
abandon the business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
In the Hands Of o Receiver.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 9.-The Three
Cs railroad is in the hands of receiver.
Judge Smith at Jonesboro yesterday ap-
pointed Samuel Tate of Memphis receiver.
He is member of the contracting firm OF
Mcdonald, Shea & Co. The road is one
which passes Though Johnson City, and
surveyed to go to Minneapolis, Va. There
are about thirty miles of track laid In Ten.
nessee from the North Carolina line north
1t is said the company owes about $500 600
to contractors and engineers. The Massa-
chusetts and Southern Construction COM
pany, which is building the road, goes into
the hands of receiver also.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Interview with Cleveland.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec. "a special
from Sioux Falls, s. d., to the Journal
says; J. Leslie Thompson, one of the
wheel horses of the South Dakota Democ-
racy, has just returned from New York
where he had an interview with .Presi
dent Cleveland. Mr.. Cleveland said that
he would surely b. presidential candidate
in 1892, and that he wanted his South Da-
kota friends to stick to him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Death Of a Railway Manager.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 9.-W. s. Depew,
general traffic manager of the Mobile and
Ohio railway, died at midnight last night.
The immediate cause ofhis death was heart
disease. He had held the position mem
toned above for five years, and for twenty
years was located in st. Louis. ct one
lime he was general freight agent of the
Cairo Short Line Among the railroad men
of the West there was notODe better known
or more beloved. Had he lived he would
have been So years Old next Saturday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
A CLYCLONE IN GEORGIA.
Eighteen Houses Wrecked and Several Per-
sons Killed and Injured by Tornado.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 9.-Yesterday neal
Manroe, Walton county, cyclone cleared
a place of several miles long and about a
hundred yards wide blowing down houses
and killing several people. Jack Hender
son and wife was buried beneath the ruins
of their house. Henderson was killed but
his wife was not badly hurt. Their baby
was carried 1000 yards and was so badly in
jured that it died shortly after being found
A family of negroes named Jackson, were
ourieG beneath their cabin and two of them
killed Another house containing several
negroes was blown down but none of the
occupants were hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
A Story Disnrnven.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. 9.-The pubIica-
ton Sunday in several journals foreshad
owing probable defaults in State Treasury
Woodruff's office caused an inves igation
by his leading sureties aud the ascertain
ment of the fact that no default is probable
and that the whole story grew out of
rumors which were readily distorted and
misunderstood. Treasurer WoodrufFs fifth
term will end in January, when he will be
able to settle in full with tue state This
statement is authorized by his bondsmen,
nearly all of whom live here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11

story was true. Mrs. Hartman prepared a
cup of hot coffee and warm eatables for
the hungry man, who SAID he
had come to Dallas from Kansas,
could find no employment, and as resort
asked for victuals at various houses, but was
refused with threats of arrest His hunger
got the best of him. and he made the raid
on the Hartman provender, and stated he
intended to trouble nothing else. The man
was allowed 10 depart.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Jen raon lluyls, hnnse.

RICHMOND, Va Dec. o. The board of al
dermen last night by a two thirds vote de-
cided to give the Confederate memorial lit
erary society the use of jeff Davis mansion
for museum for war relics This was the
executive mansion of the Confederacy and
was occupied by President Davis during his
residence i'll Richmond.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Ghost Dancers Cantured.

MASON Cry, To-, Dec S.-Seventeen Sioux
ghost dancers, including chief, passed
through this city yesterday en- route to Fort
Smelling Mich, to which place they were
being taken by United States troops. They
were captured last Friday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Struck by a Train.

CHICAGO, H., Dec. 9.-An electric street
car at the railroad crossing last night was
struck by train, knocked 40 feet and was
almost completely demolished. The motor
man, Hanlan, jumped and escaped with
slight injuries. There were but two passen-
gers, Mrs John Rost and Samuel Halton,
who are thought to be fatally injured. The
accident Is said to be the fault Of the motor
man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Pneumatic Inhe Enternriss,

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Dec. 9.-In the city council
last night an ordinance was introduced to
grant permission for laying pneumatic
tubes in the streets of the city for the pur-
pose OF conveying packages from puint to
point, the tube To be twelve inches and the
charge per package to be 10 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Accidentally A Shot.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 9.-Charles Par
rotte, aged 16, son of prominent family,
went out with companion yesterday to
shoot quail. His companian's gun was ac-
cidentally discharged, and the load took
effect in young Parrotte's thigh. He bled
to death before medical aid could reach
him,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
switchmen,s Strike.

OGDEN, Utah, Dec. 9.-The Union Pacific
switchmen in the Ogden yards struck yes
terday on account of reduction of the
night force and cut in wages. 1t is feared
thatthe strike will assume more serious
proportions today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-For Eastern Texas,
Fair and warmer Tuesday, winds shifting
to southerly.
For Arkansas: Warmer weather and
southerly winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Racial Troubles.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. S.-A bloody
fight between negroes and white men is
reported to have taken place Sunday near
Liitleton, resulting in the death of white
mao and the woundipg of another. Sew
eral negroes are also reported as having
been wounIod, but none killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
faa tod OF ba poII,

and returned to congress who were de-
feated at the polls
AT the close of Senator Berry's speech
Senator Aldrich, from the finance commit
tee, reported back the house bill to author
lZe the payment OF drawback or
rebate in certain cases TO correct the en-
rollment of the tariff bilD, and asked
unanimous consent to have it considered
but Senator Plumb objected and the bill
was placed on the calendar.
The debate on the election bill was re-
sumed and Senator Daniels addressed the
senate in opposition to it. At the conclu-
sion OF Senator Daniels speech Senator
George obtained the floor and af er short
executive session the senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
In the morning hour the house resumed
consideration of Plumb's resolution looking
to the removal of the remains of General U.
S Grant to Arlington. After long debate
It was defeated by vote of yeas 50; nays,
153.
Mr.. Lanham, of Texas, asked unanimous
consent for the immediate consideration OF
res Luton calling upon the postmaster
general for Information relative to com.
plants of citizens of Texas in consequence
of irregularities of the postal service, al
legged to he attributed to superlative bid
ding.
Mr.. Dingley. of Maine, asked that the
resolution be broadened so as to apply to
other states, and Mr.. Lanha assented, but
Mr.. Bingham, of Maine, objected to the
resolution, and it was referred to the COM
mittee on postoffices and postroads.
The house then proceeded under special
order to the disposition of the public build
ing measures previously reported from the
committee of the whole. Among others
the following bills for the erection of pub
lie buildings were passed with limitation
cost as stated: Camden, Ark $25,000; Port
land, Oregon, 100000; Kansas City,
$l,200,000.
The house then adjourned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
lrby Ahead.

CHARLESTON, 8. c., Dec, 9.-The first bal
lot for senator in the assembly today was
as follows: Irby So, Doneldson 4s, Hamp-
ION 40 George Tillman l, HemphiIl 2,
votes to elect.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
ENGLAND.
WHAT M'oARrHY THINKS.

LONDON, Nov. 9.-Justin Mccarthy, anti
Parnell leader, has expressed the hope that
The division between the two SECTIONS Of
the National party will be gradually
bridged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Hennessoy's Assassins.

NEW ORLEANS La, Dec. 9.-Judges Marr
and Baker have sustained motion TO
quash the, indictment against Hennessey's
rapher Michel in the grand Jury room.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
IRELAND.
PARNELL IN DUBLIN.

DUBLIN, Dec 0. -Parnell has arrived in
Dublin He is the guest Of the lord mayor
at the Mansion house He intends to re
organize the National league in Dublin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Gone by the Board.

BosroN, Mass, Dec. 9.-Messrs. Whiten,
Burdette d Young, Wholesale clothiere, No.
3 Winthrop square, have made an assign
ment. The Liabilities are about 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Connterfeiters Cnntnred

CARTON, o., Dec. 9.-The United States
secret service officers have captured gang
of twelve counterfeiters who have been
making and passing spurious ten dollar
bills. Their headquarters being ut Pales-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Joe COhnrn nend.

New York, Dec. 9.-The funeral of Joe
Coburn, the old time pugilist took place
this morning from the church of the Holy
lnnocents. 1t was attended by large
gathering of sporting men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
A Heavy Gale.

HAwKsBuRa, Dec. "a heavy Gale ragged
in the strait of Canso Sunday. More yes-
sells have been wrecked near here during
the past ten days tnan for the last thirty
years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-12-11
Shoe Dealers Failed,

BosToN, Mass, Dec. &C. W. ingalls, &
Co., shoe dealers. assigned today. The liza
bilities of the firm are 100000.