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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
MYsTERI0UsLY DIsApPEARrO.
No Trace Can be Found Of Young Hoslins
Of Parr.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman
VELAsco, Nov. 10.--This whole sec
tlon is greatly stirred up over the
mysterious disappearance Of Theodore
Hoskins, son of Col. Hoskins, one of
the wealthiest citizens in South Texas,
who lives at Parr, seven miles from
here. The young man left the house
last Friday in his shirt and trousers
TO go to canebreak about 100 yards
from the house to round up some
stock. Since then he has not been
seen or heard of. The supposition Ia
that the body sunk i'm OYSTER creek.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
SUING FOR DAMAGES,
Assignee Andrews of Texarkana Brings a
Number of Suits.


Spec ial to The Statesman.
TExARKANA, Nov. 10.--In August
last w. j. Gallagher, a local dry goods
merchant, made an assignment for
tho benefit of his creditors to S. b
Andrews, cashier of the First national
bank. The assignment had been
made and Andrews has taken pos
esSiOn of the stock. A nunber of
attachments were run this afternoon.
Assignee Andrews, through his attor-
ney, filed suit against Sheriff A. s.
Blythe, Winter & Schott, l.. A. Eyron
w. r.. Germ an others for $4,000
damages, alleged to have been sus-
tanned by reason of the attachments.
Both the assi5nment and the damage
suit will come up for hearing before
the Circuit court which convenes here
two weeks hence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
1T SAVED HIS LIFE.
An American Escapes Execution by Disown-
ing His Country.

ing His Country.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 10.-Geo
Schafer has just returned from Mexi-
CO and tells story of his narrow es-
cape from execution by the troops of
that nation under Gen. Garcia. His
story does not reflect credit on the
United States. He says that he was
with two companions in Mexico and
they were captured by soldiers. Scha-
fer advised his companions to claim
allegiance to Great Britain, but they
refused. He said he would pocket his
pride to save his life, as he had ex-
perience before with the greasers.
When they were taken to headquart
ers he told the general that he was a
subject of England, but his compan-
ions said they were citizens of the
United States. Schafer was closely
examined, but was able to answer sat
isfactorily all questions which were
put to him, and after a few hours de-
lay was allowed to go. He says that
he has not seen or heard of his friends
since and believes that they were exc
cuted.
Scha fer tells many things
which show that this coun-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
Charged With Passing Counterfeits.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 10.--M. u.
Upper, a prominent merchant Of
Eagle Pass, Texas, was arrested and
brought here today bya United States
deputy marshal. He is charged with
passing counterfeit silver dollars. He
was placed under $1,000 bond by Com
missioner Price.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
KlLLE HIS SISTER.
A DRUNKEN h UTE GUTELEssLY sLAys
II 2LEss wowAN.
She Had Twice Secured His Release From
the Officers Of the Law, and as
Reward fer Her Kindness Met
Death at His Hands.
Special TO The Statesman.

2PlHIAi I'd inc statesman.
CLARKsvILLE, Tex, Nov. lO.-A
Mrs. Pearson vas killed in a wagon
yard last night by her brother, Geo.
Wellington. The woman's husband
aud brother lived in Sevior county.
Ark. They came to Clarksville YES
terday to sell their cotton. Yelling
ton invested his portion mostly in
whisky. He was put in the lookup
ana his sister paid his fine.
Later in tie evening he again
became intoxicated, and was for the
second time locked up. His sister
this time placed S25 iu the oflicer's
hand as bonl or his appearance this
morning, upon which lie was again
released. He then went to the wagon
yard where his sister, with her little
children were staying through the
night. Soon after Wellington's ar
rival q pistol vas discharged, the ball
passing directly through the woman's
heart. She died instantly.
Some think the affair was acciden-
sal, but circumstances tend to snow a
Gold-blOoded murder. 1t is said that
the woman mad some money in her
possession. The officers are in pursuit
Of Wellington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
General Mastsr Workman Powderlys Ad-
dress Withheld From the Public

General MastSr Workman Powderly's Ad-
dress Withheld From the Public.
TOLEDO, O., Nov. 1O.-The Knights
Of Labor couy ntion met this morning
aa 10 O'Clock md the forenoon was
spent in uecassary routine matters.
Worthy TrJrelnan Hugh Cavanaugh
presided until General Master Work
man Powicl, -, entered the hall. At
the afternoon session report of the
committee ga aw was presented and
laid over +, j, aar from Mr.. Powderly's
annual address which was ordered
nTirtad and stributed to the MEM
bers before ing given to the public.
General Sco 'etary anu lreasulei
ns,..l .tgr.s of he order for the past
yaer wa., ,.y-e led by several extraor-
1ioar,, uutjav4. the revenues we've SUI
ficieuc to meet I'll demands. by order
of the executive board he had eXoner-
3ted 2 numbel Of assemblies from pay
ment Of their Or capita tax, but urges
that reGuesls Of this sort should be dis
couraged. lie complains that some
assemblies senI in incorrect reports TO
Che general officers to escape their
fun taxation, nd asks that means be
devised for pyg venting this. He closes
with the hope that the order may
have y respite rom strikes and LABOR
tronbIe5 so that the general o111cers
car attend to educational work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
ALMOST DECAPITATED.
Yet the Victim is Alive and Eats Heartily

Yet the Victim ig Alive and Eats HeartlIy'
Special to The Statesman.
BELToN, Tex, Nov. lO.-A week
ago a white ma : about 40 years cid
was admitted into the Bell county
poor farm with a deep cash in his
thr at which had almost severed the
wind pipe. Through this cash ne
breathed no air going through his nose
or month. He cannot speak, but eats
solid food with ease. He will not or
cannot give any account OF himself
1t is singular and remarkable case
to see him walking about with his
head nearly cut off.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
TAYLOR TOPICS.
Electric Lights Soon to Illuminate Her
Streets.

Streets.
Special to The Statesman.
TAYLOR, Nov. lO.-Col. e. w. Pike,
president of the Taylor Electric Light,
Gas and Power company, has just re.
turned from Chicago, whittier he went
to look after the shipment of
machinery for the plant. He says the
electric lights will be shining brightly
in Taylor when old "Santa Clausn
comes.
The Taylor ice factory has taken
advantage of the cold norther which
swooped down upon us Sunday even
ing and closed down for the purpose
OF putting in new and more improved
machinery, which they hope to have
in operation by the time the large
stock of ice which they now nave on
hand is exhausted.
Myriads of small butterflies swarm
ed over our city in the bright sun
light which followed the rain last
Sunday evening. BY some they were
at first thought to be the advance
guard of an army of Kansas grass
hOppers, but upon capturing Il few
these doubts were dispelled. 1t is
thought the warm rain hatched them
out from the dry grass on the prairies,
and the bright sunshine which fol-
lowed led the little beauties to believe
that springtime had come.
Six hundred invitations have been
sent out to neighboring towns and
cities for the grand Thanksgiving
ball and banquet to be given by
Alamo lodge No. 268, Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Firemen on the night OF
the Goth inst. 1t promises to be Il
grand affair and many from Austin
are expected. The jolly locomotive
| feeders" are noted for the excellence
of their entertainments here.
Taylor is becoming decidedly met.
ropolitan and is putting on airs
Maude Granger is to be. here Thurs
day night, and quartette Of oul
leading young gentlemen are arrang-
ing q theatre party for the occasion.
Rev. w. &. Friley, the popular pas
tor of the First Baptist church of this
| ClLJ HdS dlIlOuuCCu Uliut VII hOAO Suh'
day he would present his resignation
to the church. This was qui an un.
pleasant surprise to his large congre.
CATION, who hoped he might yet re-
consider the intention. A proposition
to travel for the State Baptist Snnda!
: School board prompted him to resign
, On Thanksgiving day the ladies
the new Christian church here Wi
give public Thanksgiving dinner TO
the benefit their church.
Hon. John w. Parker Esq, in com
pany with Mr.. John B. Humphrey
has gone to the Panhandle country
where Mr. Humphrey has an import
ant suit in court for large tract O
land.
Galen Grow, Jr., Of your city, is now
a railroad hoy, running between Tay
lvr and Bastrop on the Taylor, Bastrol
and Houston.
Mrs. Ike Lewis returned today from
u visit to the Capital city.
Chas. Bodice. whose arm was 81
badly mangled in gin and which
was since amputated, has died. Th'
remains were taken to Davilla for in
| terment.
Not less than a dozen fall fights
have occurred in Taylor during thC
last few days, and they were not con
fined to the rough element. either
Old gray-haired men and business
men, too, can show the boys that they
haven't got a monopoly on this fisti
! cnff buSineSS,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
On His Wife's Trail,

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov lO.-Mrs'
John Steinmitz today eloped with
Fred Schroeder to Binghampton, n.
Y. Steinmitz followed and tried to
shoot Shredder but was prevented by
the police.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
Clothing House Assigns.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 10.-The
Rankin Manufacturing company, a
wholesale clothing house, made an
assignment this morning for the BEN
eft of creditors. Assets $193. 900, Iis-
bilities $l33'OO0. Tight money and
bad collections are said to be the cause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
Still Pushing Naval work

NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-The work on
the men-of-war which are getting
ready for sea at the Brooklyn navy
yard is progressing rapidly, and it is
thought that the Atlantic, Bennipg-
ton and Concord will be in readiness
by Saturday week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
"Fitz,; to Wrestle Acton.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1O.-Boo
Fitzsimmons and Joe A cton have been
matched to wyeslle for purse of $1,000
before the Occidental club OF this
city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
RIG FIRE IN SAN ANTONIO.
"a vashion Tbsst tire and Adjoining Prop
cry Destroyed,

cry Destroyed,
Special TO The smaT. r.
san ANro1JJ, Tex, Nov. lO'-flre
broke out here his evening from a
lamp explo,ioa in the Fashion va
r;etv theatre Hd before it could be
cotton undar aontrol about S6ooOo
worth Of proper Y had been destroyed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-12
FEMALE coUNrERFE1TEa ARRESTED.
A Gang of Slick Artists Broken Up for the
Time Being.
special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, Tex, Nov. 10.-Dep-
uty Marshal Fannill passed through
this city this morning with Mrs. Lot
tie Murphy, from Washita, L. t.
charged with counterfeiting. Mrs.
Murphy is one of a gang, several OF
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-02-05
Caring for the Sick.

Being one of two girls. says a writer
in the Boston B2tdget, and our mother
being quite i'll recently. it WAS our
duty as we'll as our pleasure TO wait
upon her. Ny sister being away day
times. she waited on mother at night,
and | in the daytime. had not very
great success n making her comfort
able, but rs soon rs sister came home,
and had been with hcrAa short time.
mother would feel very much better
began 10 think out what could make
the difference. For one thing it was
loving attention aui forctaougHt
nave just as much affection for our
motuer, but had not thought enough
to show my affection when i'll. One
can wait on Il sick person and think
she is doing all size can, Vet there will
be something lacking. If hot cloths
are to be applied and replaced they
should be handled rs though the
patient hal not some infectious dis
ease. Dirty dishes, spoons, etc, need
not be left in the room, but car be
quietly removed without being asked
to do SO.
Anything chat can be done without
reference to the sick one should he
done. If it is The mother who is sick
no family discussions should be re-
ferred to her, rs is usual when she is
well. This is q good time for the chill
dren to practice relying Oh themselves,
and not run 10 mother with every
small trouble.
Ii there is pain Or distress in head,
ShnuIInr. ctsa<f r1lJ fact nfc tho
hair can be gently brushed, which is
very soothing to the nerves. Baci- or
chest can be rabbei with the hand and
made mHeh more comfortable. A hot
water bottle can be applied to the feet.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-02-05

Our American climate is very severe
in It's effects upon poorly made pianos.
says the opera. The great variations
in temperature during the different
seasons of the wear render it limos Sible
for any but the best pianos, made with
iron frames to remain uniniured. The
most delicate parts OF the piano neces-
sarilv being made of wood. the fittings
and joints of which are adjusted with
the greatest nicely, extreme heat or
dampness is very detrimental to their
well being. The mercury should not
be allowed, if possible. TO rise above
rs degrees nor 10 fall below 40 in the
room in which the piano IS kept. The
piano should not be placed where the
hot mir from "A heater, stove or crate is
thrown against it, Care SHOULD be
taken to place the instrument where
its entire surface will be subjected, as
nearly rs possible 10 the same degree
of temperature, as nothing will so soon
put a piano out of tune as being kept
with one end cool and the other warm,
as is frequently the case when an in
slrument is placed between the hot air
from heater and the cold air which in
winter Is Id'!iE9 NiiiItN one OF TWO jGel
from the windows. a sudden change
of twenty degrees in temperature will
put the best piano slightly out of tune.
A change Of temperature, therefore, in
Il heated house should be gradual.
Dampncss is more TO be feared in sum-
mcr than winter. Do not place the
piano near open windows, and he par
tculariy careful that the instrument is
closed at minht.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-02-05
THE MOQUI SNAKE DANCE.
Ghost Dancing Is Sedatrness Itself in
Comparison with Ii.

BENJAMIN Brink, Moqui. Ariz."
was written on the register at the Pal
mer House yesterday by robust-lo look
ing man of 60-somewhat stoop Shout
dered.
From what l have heard of the
ghost dance said Mr.. Brink. Il can
not see why it should stir up such a
row. The snake dance | believe. is
ten times more exciting. and the Zuni,
Navajo and Moqui Indians on the res
eryation near my home work them
selves into perfect frenzy during its
progress, but never think of mOlesting
the whites.
1T is part of taeir religion. though,
and If any attempt were made TO stop
it believe there would be bloodshed.
The dance takes place once in two
years. The last one was celebrated in
July. Preparations were made sew
eral weeks before it came off. and |
was as anxious to be 4 spectator as
they were. a stranger or wilder cere-
mony | never SAW. hope | shall
never see it again. The dance took
place Just before shutdown. and | got
up on a high ledge where | could get a
good view. The space allowed for the
dancers was not large. and was en-
closed. Fifteen tiue-lOoking Indians
began to walk rather slowly at first
around huge stone in the centre of
the enclosure. They were almost
naked, and every part of their bodies,
even to their feet. was smeared with a
red and green paint. Each man had a
fox's scalp dangling from his waist
and in each hand carried Il rattle made
of a gourd. Hoofs of deer were tied
around their ankles and wrists, and at
each step and movement OF the arm
noise enough was made TO wake the
dead.
The snakes to be used in the dance
had been caught several days before
the fete, and just before The dance had
been placed in cluster of trees be-
meath where / stood. After the men
had yelled till they were hoarSe, and
had made themselves tired with stamp
ing on the ground, fifty more painted
redskins came rushing down n hill,
filed into the enclosure. and then be-
gan such tumult rs never want to
hear again. At Il given siwnal the SIX
ty-fve now thoroughly frantic men
made rush for the grove where the
snakes were hidden. Each man came
rushing back with Il wriggljng and
squirming snake, its neck between his
teeth so it could not bite him, re-
entered the ring and began slow
walk around the centre stone. The
reptiles Missed and dashed their tails
and bodies around the necks of the APP
parently mad red men. Several of
them were bitten by the snakes, which
were the most renomous in the coun-
try. 1t is Il wonder all of the perform
ers were not bitten. Two of them
died Il day or two after the dance, the
herbs applied not being sufficient to
draw out the poison.
After the ceremony each man
snatched his snake from his mouth,
ran down into the valley below, and
there the reptiles were set free. The
Indians were thoroughly exhausted
after their violent exercise. and could
scarcely crawl back up the hill. From
what | could learn such ceremonies as
the snake dance have been held for
centuries. - Chicago Tribune.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-02-05
How Gen. Grant Was Converted.

DR.. Newman preached n memorial
sermon, which he particularly address
ed to 4 delegation, 100 strong. from
the U. S. Grant post. G.. a. r.. of
Brooklyn. He spoke from his knowl-
life. and portions of his address were
thrillingly interesting. There were
many fearful eyes as he told the story
of Grants conversion and baptism.
Zone evening"" said Dir. Newman,
entering the room where General and
Mrs. Grant were seated, | said: Gen
eral, 500 Methodist preachers in New
Jersey stood up to day aud prayed for
YOU
Yes. said the General, and | have
heard that number of men aud wo-
men in Boston have banded themselves
together 10 pray for me. and little
children have sent me notes saving
they have added my name to the names
of their papas and mammals in their
prayers, and then | saw the big gray
eyes fill with tears.
What do YOU say. General said
l. shall we not join in the universal
petition?'
1t was while they prayed. DIR. New
man said that the General became Il
converted man, aud in deep solemn
voice uttered repeated "Amen>" to the
petition that was offered in his behalf.
The baptism took place. DR.. Newman
said, al a time when in the opinion of
the attending physicians the General
had but five minutes more TO
live, although rs a matter of fact death
was 1T the time SO remote that the
General lived to GO on and almost
complete the story of his life.-Net0
York Times.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-02-05
Floating on Rubber LiIy-Leaf.

While my wife and | were on our
last trip To Europe said a gentleman
to Detroit Nc1oS man the other day,
'we met 4 middle-aged lady who was
going over for her health, and my wife
and she became great friends. One
day while sitting in the ladies' private
cabin the lady said: Let me show YOU
my life-preseryer and. removing her
outer skirt. my wife behcld skirt that
was a curiosity if nothing more. Run
ming up and down the skirt at n dis
lance of two or three inches, were soft,
flexible rubber bands about two inches
wide. They were sewed on at the side
of each band and ran all the way
around the skirt, and ut the top thew
were all joined to n broad rubber band
SIX inches wide. At the top of this
band was n rubber tube about two feet
long and which ran up the waist in
front and was left resting on the top of
the corset.
Said the lady, You behold one of
my own inventions Tor saving my life.
In case of I'M accident all have to do
is to take the end of the rubber tube in
my mouth and in two minutes | can
ill all the rubber bands (Which are
hollow and air-tighD with air. Then.
tying the tube in hard knot 7 am
ready for the waves. This skirt. when
| strike the water will spread out in the
shape of 4 pond lily leaf and | will rest
on it in an upright position, as easy as
though reclining on couch, and can
float around till picked up
LAS our voyage was pleasant one,
we did not have an opportunity to see
how it would work, but have no doubt
it would work WELL
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-02-05
A Cure for Diphtheria.

A peasant physician named Rieger of
Glogau in SileSia announces cure for
diphtheria which an agent of the en-
peror has examined aud reported very
favorably upon. 1t is thought to be a
mixture OF extracts from two or three
common weeds and an oil. The salve
resulting from the mixture is liquetied
and applied with brush 10 the inter-
Tor of the throat The remedy was
discovered by Riegers father. a shep-
herd. 1t was applied by him only to
external wounds. Once, when Young
Rieger's whole herd was dying of diph-
liberia, he, in despair of all other means,
began treating their threats with the
salve. The favorable effect was apparent
almost Immediately. and in Il few DAYS
every head of cattle was we'll again.
Shortly afterwards diphtheria became
epidemic in the village. Rieger was
invariably called to give his remedy in
the most severe cases. aud almost with
out exception it was followed by recoy-
cry. Gradually its fame spread. till to-
day he is receiving calls % cure per-
sons of diphtheria all over Germany.
The cures that have contributed most
to his reputation were effected a few
weeks ago in the family of the Frciherr
Won Faikonhuusen, in Bielau.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1891-02-05
Great Failures.

There have been eighteen great
financial crises during the last century
and quarter, says the London Finan-
ctdL NclCS viz: In 1863. ut Amster-
dam, originating with the house OF De
Neufrille, and involving seventy-seven
failures. The failures in Holland in
1873 exceeded f10,000 600 In 1899
in Hamburg there were cightv-two
failures, involving e., 600 900. There
was panic in Liverpool in the same
year. which was. however. somewhat
mitigated by parliament lending $780,
600 in eXchcquer bills on goods In
1911 2i0 banks suspended payment in
England. In 1926 ut Manchester fail
ures occurred TO tie amount of e.
600 900. The Calcutta failure of 1881
involved Gl5, 900, 900. The wildcat"
prices in the states in 1887 caused all
their banks to close. In 1889 the Bank
of England was saved by the Bank of
France. A panic in France during the
same year caused ninety-three COM
panies to fail for the sum Of &c 000.-
600. In 1871 crisis in Eng'and
brought about the reformation OF the
Bank of England. The English fail
urcs of 1917 involved go 600 900.
Daring the great panic of 1897 in the
states 900 houses failed for ZIP, 0l0.-
coo. The Overend. Quincy & Co,
failure, nearly a quarter OF a century
ago. involved failures costing upward
of El00 600 900. Back Friday" in
Wall street, was on Sept. 24. 1869.
The shoe and leather trade crisis in
Boston, u S. A.. in 1888. caused losses
amounting to over e. 900 900. The
Grant K Ward failure ut New York
city in 1884 involved many financial
and business houses and loss of over
60, coo, 600.