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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-21

Great Preparation for To-Morrow.
Extra force of clerks to wait on you
promptly.
WILL PRICE, At Sixth street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-21

INITIAL rings are very appropriate holi-
day presents. Have you made your selec-
tlon yet? If not, visit X Smit, Smithfeld
and Liberty and 81 Smithfield street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-21

Puff Boxes,
Sterling silver and sterling plate. Nice,
dainty little things for ladies, at
HARDY & HAYES,
jewelers.,
Three doors from City Hall, 500 Smithfeld
street.
Open every evening till Christmas.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-21

Beautiful Christmas Goods.
R. S. DAVIS & Co., 96 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-21

Embroidered silk Night Shirts,
Put up one in box-hsndsome present.
WILL PRICE, AZ Sixth street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18
FROM ABILIN e.
THE WONDERFUL RESOURCES OF THE
PLACE DESCRIBED.

THE WONDERFUL RESOURCES OF THE
PLACE DESCRIBED.
Special Correspondence.
ABILENE, Tex, June 11.-Your cor
respondent arrived in this city on the
10th inst, and was so well pleased
with the appearance Of everything in
and around the city that he con-
cluded to write letter descriptive of
the Abilene country. 1t comprises an
area of about 10000 square miles, be-
ing about 100 miles east and west and
about 200 miles north and south, all
of which is we'll watered, and very
fertile and productive. 1t comprises
over 10000. 900 acres, capable of pro-
ducing 100000 bales OF cotton, $780,,
00O, 900 bushels Of wheat, or 5,000,OO0
bushels OF oats. Its population is
10000. In the Abilene country lands
are cheap, taxes low, titles good and
terms easy. There are no 'chills and
fever. and greater diversity of crops
can be grown than anywhere else in
the state; as good horses, mules and
cattle can be raised as in Kentucky;
the finest fruits and vegetables are
grown. lueFo are puUliC iIoc eCtOolo
and churches everywhere and the peo-
PIE are law abiding and industrious.
The farmer can make more net
money than in any other section of
Texas. The people are all happy and
contented and none of them wish to
leave. Bridges are across all the im-
portant streams. Stock run at large
and do we'll on the open range nearly
the year round. There are no politics,
but love of country and a desire to
progress takes it's place. Over 100 acres
of land can be cultivated profitably by
each farm hand. The people are as
hospithble as any people on earth and
they will gladly welcome all home
seekers who come with view Of aid
ing in the development of the finest
country on earth. In the Abilene
country, located just at the right place,
is the city OF Abilene, the best and
most progressive city Of its size In the
state. The average. annual rainfall
since 1873. as shown by the signal ser
vice records, has been 80 A inches-10
inches more than California.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18

large number of lots have been sold
and new houses are being erected.
Skidmore situated as it is near the
great deep water ports of Texas and
with its numerous railway facilities is
destined to becomes city of great COM
mercial activity, second to none in
southwest Texas. A branch of the
Southern Pacific railway is expected
to be extended from Beeville to Alice
by the way Of Skidmore which will
give this enterprising young city still
greater railroad facilities. The lands
around Skidmore are of a
rich, black sandy loan that
need no clearing or grubbing and are
exceedingly productive. The surface
of the country are generally level or
what is better known as high rolling
prairie gradually sloping toward the
gulf which affords perfect drainage for
the whole country therefore no local
cause for sickness can possibly exist.
A more healthy class of people would
be hard to find in the United States
than are found at Skidmore. Your
correspondent upon asking the price
OF land and what inducements were
being offered to people wishing to
come to southwest Texas was referred
to Mr. Frank Russek, who is really the
founder OF the city of Skidmore, |
soon formed the acquaintance of Mr..
Russek but found him very busy talk
ing to a number Of gentlemen from
Kansas who are here for the purpose
of purchasing large body of laud for
number of farmers from Kansas who
desire to come to southwest Texas
to live. AS Mr.. Russek was
very busy only had a chance to ask
him a few questions, his replies to
which were: "Yes, we will sell lands
in tracts to suit purchasers and on
the most reasonable terms and well
come all good people. We have good,
law-abiding cit zens, and all such will
be welcome, it matters not from
whence they come, and every assist
ance in our power will be rendered to
assist them in selecting good homes.
Messrs. Kussek g. Kessler own an
immense body of land Of their
own and as real estate agents have
large bodies OF land in hand for sale
for others. More enterprising, live
wide-awake business men cannot be
found in Southwest Texas than Messrs,
Russek & Kessler, and the town OF
Skidmore backed by such enterprising
y ung m N Is DO nd to b come great
business center. These gentlemen will
take pleasure in answering any in
quiries in reference to Southwest
Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18
Scrofula.

The symptoms OF scrotula are en-
larged glands at the side Of the neck,
throat, groins, Jumps in the breasts.
sores on the lips, liberated mouth,
chronic ulcers on any part OF the body;
red eyelids. boils, skin eruption, run
ming at the ears, and fever sores. The
only medicine needed to make per-
manent cure of any case OF scrofula Is
La-cu pta. Each bottle is ascompan-
led with sufficient directions to enable
any one to use the medicine with per-
feet success and safety. Many cases
of supposed cancer are cured every
year by this admirable medicine. II
never fails when used according to dir
ections. 1t is perfectly safe to give
the youngest infant, and is prompt
and Efficient in its action on mature
people. For complete lecture on the
cause, symptoms, and cure of scrofula,
and for the treatment by entirely new
methods. Of cancers in all stages and
varieties, write for The Family Physi-
clan No. 8. Sent free by The Peruna
Medicine Company of Columbus. o.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18

dealing has gained the confidence and
good will of all who know him.
Mr.. j. G. Rankin, who has been in
business in Collins for years, was
among the first to identify himself as
one of the business men of Alice.
Mr.. Rankin has we'll selected stock
of dry goods, notions. hardware, sad.
dlery, etc., and in fact. everything
that is usually kept in a first class gem
eral merchandise store. Mr.. Rankin
is thoroughly posted in his business,
and understands where to buy his
goods at bottom prices.
The Cowboy saloon, of which Mr.. A.
Gomez is proprietor, is a popular re-
sort for those wanting pure wines and
liquors. Mr.. Gomez has been running
a branch of the Cowboy saloon at
Collins for years, and has the
reputation of keeping quiet, orderly
saloon. By his gent'emanly deport-
ment and honest way of dealing he
has gained the confidence and good
will of all who know him.
The Stafford house, of which Mrs.
NJ. E. Stafford is the proprietress,
would do credit to some OF our larger
SAoiCo' Is We'll N0TSGu
the art OF keeping a good table for her
guests.
Mr.. Ambesia Gomez is the ticket
agent for the Mexican National rail
road. and has, by his courteous and
gentlemanly conduct, rendered him
self very popular.
The Cosgrove house, of which MI.
Charles Cosgrove is the proprietor, is
the house of the drummers. This is
an elegant structure and has been well
fitted up and furnished throughout.
Mr. Cosgrove has been in the hotel
business for years and thoroughly
understands how to make his guests
comfortable.
Mr.. j, P. Atkesson is the general
freight and transfer agent here for
both roads. and Notwithstanding the
immense amount of business and the
numerous employees he has to over
look, he succeeds in maintaining per-
feet order and is ever kind and courte-
Gus to all with whom he comes in
contact.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18
Glimpses Of Georgetown.

GEORGETOWN, Tex, June 15.-Re-
gent Mclean and citizens of George
town are agitating the question OF
erecting for the Southwestern Univer-'
sity a building to cost $50, 900 or $7b,
600, and of adding to the annex to the
extent of $25. Our people are al
ways liberal in contributing to the
public good, and il undertaken, no
doubt the enterprise will be success
fully contaminated.
A suspension bridge is being con-
structed across the river at the Chaus
tauoua grounds. This is a great Inn
provement in appearance and In gem
eral service over the former foot
bridge.
A few days ago Mr.. John Hughes
was kicked by a horse and seriously
injured, having his arm broken In two
places.
Mr.. Petit of the Petit g. Bailey
quartette club, Is teaching class in
vocal music and sight singing. Mr..
Petit Is q master in his line, and
large number of beginners and adj
vanced musicians are profiting by his
instructions. This club has been en-
gagged to furnish the music for Chau-
tauqua next month, u,.o
Mrs. Maggie b. Crawford OF our city
has gone. to New York to pursue the
study OF music with the well known
teacher and musician, A. r. Parsons.
Mrs. Crawford Is already competent
teacher and a pianist OF fine attain
ment, but Is ambitious to reach the
very highest stgndard ia her art
Judge r. Y, King Of Bolton has been
in our city for two or. three days. He
informs US that he Intends moving here
in September for tbsj purpose Of edu-
eating his children. n.,,s,,.
One second hand square SteInway
Iaiana chaan fax eaah Of Wakann
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18
Seven Hundred Acres
Fine Farming Lands
In Southwest Texas

In tracts to suit purchasers from
IS to $40 per. acre, adjoining
and Arkansas Pass railway, which is des-
tined 10 be the great railroad center Of
southwest Texas. These lands are of
rich, black, sandy loan that need no grub
bling or clearing; suitable for truck farming.
grapes, pears, peaches, plums, cotton,
corn, etc. These lands are situated In the
center Of the rain belt, derived from the
gulf clouds which render crops q certainty.
RussEK & KKssLKR,
6kidmors, Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18

Ono second hand square Stelnway
piano, cheap for cash, at Watson
Music House.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18
1000 ACRES

OF FINE FARMING LANDS FOR SALE
In tracts to suit purchasers from $50 TO
$lO per acre on easy terms, adjoining the
new town Of
karin CITY,
on the 8. A. g. A. R'y, 55 miles south OF
San Antonio, near the center Of Karnes
county, and destined to be the future county
seat. These lands consist of every variety
deep brown and light sandy lands, suitable
for truck farming grapes, Strawberries,
dewberries, blackberries, pears, peaches,
plums, cotton, corn, etc. This land Is stu
ated in the center of the rain belt, and il
hifh, rolling. healty and productive. A
rare chance for investm mt.
Address
OTTO BUCHEL & Co.,
Cuero, Texass
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18
SOUTHWEST TEXAS.
sKIDMoRR A GREAT RAILROAD CEN
nRp

TER.
Your correspondent continuing his
trip through Southwest Texas soon
reached Skidmore, a thriving young
city on the San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass Railway, eleven miles south OF
nus of the Alice branch of the Arkansas
Pass Railway. The town is beautifully
situated on high rolling prairie
about forty miles from the
Gulf of Mexico, whose
refreshing health-giving breezes are
continually sweeping over the coun-
try and town. 1t is surrounded by
some of the finest farming lands in
Bee county, and thousands of acres OF
this rich land are now laying idle, wait
ing to be stirred by the industrious
farmer. The town is little more than
a year old, and has been nicely laid
off with wide streets and alleys. A
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18

That lady, married or single, who
has become irregular each month. who
is feeble, pale and emaciated, who IS
annoyed with aches and pains, should
use one or two bottles OF ENGLISH
FEMALE BITTERs. It's action is prompt
and satisfactory. 1t is prepared speci'
ally for these troubles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18
verybOdy Knows

That at this season the blood Is
filed with impurities, the accumula-
ton of months of close confinement In
poorly ventilated stores, workshops
and tenements. All these impurities
and every trace of scrofula, salt rheum,
or other diseases may be expelled by
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, the best
blood purifier ever produced. 1t is
the only medicine OF which 100 doses
one dollar is true.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18
RagIand & Bean,

Attorneys at Law and Land Agents. Prac-
tice In ali the State and Federal courts. We
own the only complete abstract of the land
titles of Nolan and Fisher counties, Sweet
water. Nolan county, and Roby, Fisher
county,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18

one being this engagement at your
university. and state this merely to
indicate how anxious was to be with
you. Nothing but sense OF impera-
tive duty to those who have put their
interest in my hands prior to the
promise I made you would induce me
not to go. and when / made that
promise | was not aware that the trial
of this case could or would be set for
that time. l am very truly yours,
WIN. 9. p. BRECKENRIDGE.
Will trade second hand pianos for
stock. WATSON MUSIC HOUSE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-06-18

Beechams pills cures bilious and
nervous ills.
The state chronicle., 1891-08-28
PRICE: 5 CENTS.

quimbo moved down, hemmed
in the insurgents and compelled the
unconditional surrender of the in
surgents. As Senior Lazcano in an
otf-hand manner described how the
war was brought to a close, he nat
urally became full with Joy,
and as he hesitated for words to
express, in broken English, his ideas,
his wife, who was enraptured with
his war-like description, would fill
in the interslices. The minister
sent a number of telegrams this
morning, spreading far and wide
the glad tidings of the victory of the
Chilian government. A dispatch
received here by the Chilian min
ister, announcing the defeat of the
insurgents at Vana Del Mar, was
shown to Mr.. Foster, one of
the insurgent representatives,
this morning, and that gentleman
was asked if he had heard anything
from his party. He replied that he
had received the following cable
gram from their agent late last
night: "Iquique, Aug. 26-Notices
inspired by the dictator's agents in
Lima absolutely without authorize
ton. (Signed) Errazuriz. This,
Mr.. Foster said, probably referred
to the reported defeat of his party.
81 do not say that the dispatch
received by the Chilian minister is
not correct" he continued, '.but l
think that in case the battle had
been fought on the 25th and won
by Balmaceda he would not have
| delayed so long in spreading the
{ news" Mr.. Foster also took into
t consideration that the forces of Bal
| maceda outnmbered those of the in.
surgents, but said that in case the
5 insurgent party was defeated, ii
: only meant prolongation of the
: war, and that the insurgent force
). would be increased every possible
way, and the dictator fought to tn,
: end. Mr.. Foster momentarily ex
I poets additional advices from hi
0 party.
The state chronicle., 1891-08-28
The Maryland Republican Conven-
ton.
(By United Press

OCEAN CITY, Md, August 27.--
TIE Republican State Convention
assembled here at noon; Exon
gresham Lee McComas was made
temporary chairman, and after the
appointment of committees the con-
ventioI took a recess. A careful
canvass of the situation Immediate
lv after recess indicates that Col.
Van Mort, of Kent county, would
certainly receive the gubernatorial
nomination. The platform adopted
by the convention re-affirms adhe-
sion to the Republican platform of
1888; endorses the ffty-frst Con-
gress; commends the admins
tration of President Harrison ;
denounces the Democracy of
Maryland for its meaningless silver
platforms; arraigns the Democratic
party of the State for its wilful and
persistent violation of its most
solemn pledges; condemns the meta
DDS by which the Democratic ma
jority of the last legislature disre-
garded its pledges; demands the re-
peal of portions of the registration
laws; recommends law providing
for taxation of mortgages wherever
the property mo~tgaged may be and
charges the deplorable condition of
the oyster industry to the neglect of
duty and opportunities by the Dem
ocratic party.
After nominating the following
ticket the convention adjourned !:
For Governor, William j. Van
Mort. of Kent county; For Attor-
ney General, George NJ. Sharp, OF
Baltimore city for Clerk of Court
Of Appeals, Enoch Z. Abel, Of
Leonardtown; for Comptroller, .Jno
Mcdonald, of Montgomery county
The state chronicle., 1891-08-28
Tesrible tragedy.
By The United Press.

GEORGETOWN, KY, Aug. 27.--
A terrible tragedy occurred in town
this morning about l l o'clock. A
feud has existed for some time be-
tween Squire Kendall's boy and
the Jarvis boys. The Kendall's
came to town armed with guns and
their father procured one after get
ting here. Kendall saw John jar
Wis, the only Jarvis who had gun,
and shot him. Burrell Jarvis ran
in to the store room Of A. j. Mont
gomery and the elder Kendall fired
at him, but missed him, shooting A.
j. Montgomery, prominent citi-
zen Of this place. He then found
Jarvis and shot him in the yard
back of the store. The men have
all died. The Kendall's are il jai
and excitement is intense.
The state chronicle., 1891-08-28
A Notorious Woman.
(BY United Press. J

DENVER, Col, Aug. 27.-Madame
Astle, the chiropodist who was ar
rested here yesterday charged with
being an abortionist, has remark
able history. Her exploits in Lon
don kept the police busy. Sir
Charles Dixie was her personal
friend when she was known as Geor-
gia Shorthouse, and it was she who
invited Mrs. Crawford to her resort
where Sir Charles afterward met
her at frequent intervals. The dis
closures in this intrigue were of a
sensational character, and the scap-
dal provoked by the relations Of the
pair startled England. Madame
Astle knew too much. She was
spirited away and was heard from in
France and in various parts Of
Europe. The skill of Scotland Yard
however, failed to locate her ano
she sailed for America, remained {
short time in New York and ther
bobbed up in Denvor, where sh'
has been known as Madame Astle
The state chronicle., 1891-08-28

kilograms state that Mr.. Bridgers'
car was attached to the train, but
no one of the four persons in it was
injured. These were the only four
unhurt. 1t was reported that Col.
Andrews was on the ill-fated train.
This was an error, as the Colonel
was in South Carolina.
The state chronicle., 1891-08-28
HORRIBLE DISASTER
ON v. n. c. R. R..
Near Statesville Early
Yesterday Morning.
DISPLACED RAIL CAUSES
ATRAIN TO GO THROUGH
vIADUCT.
orr OF FZFTYFVE PAS
SENGERS VERY FEW
ESCAPE DEATH.
THE ACCIDENT PLANNEI
By THE MEN WHO MOVED
THE RAILS.
AUDITOR SANDERLIN AMONG TIL
AUDITOR SANDERLIN AMONG THE
SAVED, BUT HURT.
Especial to State Chronicle

Especial to State Chronicle.)
STATEsvILLE, N. c., Aug. 27.-
The train on the Western road
went into Third Creek this morning
two miles from here, through a trestle
sixty feet high. A misplaced rail
was the cause. Nearly all
were killed. Thirty-fve have been
taken out dead.
SALISBURY, n. c., 11:45 A. NJ.
The west-bound passenger train
went off the track at Bostian's via
duct, two miles beyond Statesville,
this morning at about 3 o'clock
with horrible results. About eighty.
five passengers were on board anC
few have been taken out alive. The
entire train went down sixty feet
Many of the Asheville firemen, re
turning from Durham, were killed
One lady, Mrs. Poole, was killed
The details are difficult to ob
tain, but enough has been Learned
to show that no such horrible wrecl
has ever occurred in the State. /
is thought that designing partie
misplaced the rails and caused th
wreck.
BENAHAN CAMERON AND AUD1TO1
sANDERLIN SAVED.
STATEsvGLLE, n. c., 10:30A. NJ.
Hon. 7zos. M. Holt, Raleigh, ". {
Thank God / en- safe from th
Bostian's bridge wreck and that
saved Auditor Sanderlin. Man
killed. BENEHAN CAMERON.
THE GOVERNORS REPLY.
RALEIGH, n. c., 11:3O, a. m.
Benehm Cameron, SateSviAe, ".
With heart felt congratulations
you and Auditor Sanderlin, l r
quest that you wire particulars,
| have none. / am deeply paine
at the disaster. Extend my symp
thies to the bereaved and injure
TuOs. M. Holt.
TELEGRAMs FROM MIR. SANDERLI
STATEsvILLE, n. c., Aug. 27.-
Mrs. G. w. Sanderlin, 526 Nor
Blount street: On wreck last mig
but safe. Badly, but not serious
hurt. Don't be alarmed.
G.. w. SANDERL1N.
STATEsvILLE, N. c., Aug. ~.
Mrs. @. w. Sanderlin, 526 Nor
Blount street: am with frien'
not fatally injured. s.
c.. w. SANDERLIN.
VAST \ APREsENTIMENT OF DANCE
Before leaving home Audit
The state chronicle., 1891-08-28

gan its investigations yesterday
morning about II o'clock. P. C..
Carlton, John Stephens, ]. M. Lam
precht, Nj. G. Williams, G. F. Shep-
pard and j. S. Ramsey compose the
jury. They report to-day.