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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
WASHINGTON WAITS.
VALUES OF FOREIGN COINS.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-The direc-
tor of the mint has estimated and the
secretary of the treasury proclaimed
the values of all foreign coins to be
followed in estimating the values of
foreign merchandise exported to the
United States after January l, 1852.
In determining the value of foreign
coins, the value of The monetary unit
of the countries having gold or
double standard is ascertained by
comparing the amount of pure gold in
such unit with the pure gold in the
United States dollar and silver coins.
Such countries are given the same
valuation as the corresponding gold
coins with which they are inter-
changeable by law. In the countries
having a silver standard the values of
silver coins are reckoned at COM
mercial value of the pure
silver contained in such coins,
based upon the average
price paid for silver by the treasury
department. during the month of De-
cember, 1891. The following coins
have been changed in value to figure
as indicated:
Florin of A Austria, Hungary $0.34l;
bolivar, Bolivia, SOL; peso, Central
American states, .69l; shanghai tael,
China, OIL; haikwan tael, China,
1.137; pesa, Columbia, SOL; sucre, Ec-
uador, sol; rupee, India, 1923; gen,
Japan, .745; dollar, Mexico, .95; sol,
Peru, .69l; rou BILE, Russia, .554; rouble,
Russia (gold) .772; mahba, Tripoli,
1923; bolivar, Venezuela, 1873
For the first time the director of the
mint estimates the value of the gold
rouble of Russia, and our consuls IN
Russia have been instructed to certify
hereafter the depreciation of the paper
money which is the practical currency
Of Russia from the gold standard, in
stead of from the value of the silver
rouble, as heretofore.
EARLIEST TEXAS"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-At a meet
ing of the American Historical as
ISOLATION this morning at the National
museum large audience listened to
six papers on American history, two
o. which were read by ladies'. Ear
lest Texas" was the subject of paper
by Mrs. l.. G. Hardy of New York city
"a lasting impression of Texas has
been left, she said, "by the influence
of Spain, for the state still uses the
same measures for land and the iden
tical terms for surveying that the
priests used when they first taught
the Indians
MORE RECIPROCITY.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Reciprocity
agreements were signed today by
Blaine with the ministers of Guate-
mala and Salvador for their respective
countries. The arrangements with
Guatemala require the approval Of the
cna n.rnSc of thnt nnu ltr1r hut if is 2.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
THE RAILROAD STRIKE.
WESTERN UNION OPERATORS JOIN
THE STRIKERS.
Officers of the Arkansas Pass Railroad Refuse
to Compromise with the Men-Judge
King Issues an Injunction
Against Interference.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 30.-No
cars left this morning over the San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass line. The
tie up is as complete as on the first
day. There has been no disorder.
The men held secret meeting and
listened to speeches. They stand firm.
SNo effort to compromise with them
has been made by the officials. Re-
ceiver Yoakum states that trains will
begin running in the morning.
Judge King, in whose court the re-
ownership is vested, has returned from
Mexico. He has issued writs of in
junction restraining the men from in
any way interfering with the depart
ure of trains or the property of the
company. The writs will be served
by the sheriff on the strikers at the
depot tomorrow morning. There are
great fears of trouble when the trains
start
After refusing last night to handle
any San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
matter, the operators at the Western
Union office walked out this morning.
They were given the alternative of
performing the service or leaving.
They chose the latter. The office has
been running today with Manager
Newton, the chief operator, and two
ladies at the keys. The manager eX-
poets to secure additional help to-
night. superintendent Cook of Dallas
arrived at 10 p. m. The striking op.
orators today attended the meeting OF
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass en-
ployes and reported their action.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
AN ANGRY MoB's THREATS.
a Wharf Foreman Saved By the P

A Wharf Foreman Saved By the Po-
lice From Becoming It's Victim.
There was Greas excitement yesterday
afternoon between 2 and o'clock among
the negro longshoremen at the lower cotton
compress. One Of their number had been
beaten by a white man and che other ne
groes vowed vengeance,
1t seems that negro named King Easton
had some trouble with white man aud the
latter knocked Easton in the mouth with a
stick. The blow must have been a severe
one, for his lips were cut up and several
teeth we're knocked out. For few minutes
Easton lay on the ground half unconscious.
His lips were so sa ollen that he could not
talk. The white man, whoever he was,
disappeared and none of the negroes seemed
to know exactly who he was. When they
discovered that their companion was so
badly used up they thirsted for revenge.
Some Of them said that Mr.. Joseph Graham,
foreman for Ward q Graham, was the man.
Mr.. Graham was in the vicinity at the
time, and as soon as il became noised among
the $50 negroes that he had knocked Easton
down, they began to threaten him, some of
them calling out to kill him.
officer Scully of the police force came up
a bout that time and succeeded in pscifying
the moo by telling them he would arrest
Mr.. Graham and take him to the barracks.
ne Chlleu upon any OF bhem TO go TO the
barracks, identify Mr.. Graham aad prefer
charges against him. The mob was so
threatening in its talk, and there were go
few white men about, that the officer de-
cided that in ORDER to avoid any trouble and
possibly to save Mr.. Graham's life he had
best spirit him away. This he did by going
out the back way from the press to the bar
racks.
Mr.. Graham denied at the barracks
having hit Easton and two or three negroes
who went TO identify him failed to do so
and be was released. Easton's wife went to
the barracks also, and there she became so
excited over the affair and talked in such a
historical way that she was detained nearly
an hour until she could quiet down. Among
the crowd at the press were number Of
women. As usual they we're loudest in their
demands for vengeance. They committed
no breach Of the peace, however, and no arr
rests were made. Things looked very
squslly for a while and had the policeman
not appeared when he did there is no telling
what might have been done.
Easton is not seriously hurt, and as soon
as he is able to talk he can probably clear
up the mystery as to who struck HIM.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
Al Graca Church

The exercises in the southern portion OF
the city were held at Grace church. The
church was well filed, chiefly by young
people. Secretary Henderson Of the Young
Mems Christian Association presided. Rev.
g. s. Johnston, Rev. T. H. Blenus and Mr..
E. 3. Elliott occupied seats In the pulpit.
The exercises were similar to those at
Trinity church. The annual report was
read by Mr.. Elliott.
The address was delivered by Rev. T. ii.
Blenus, pastor Of the Christian church. Mr.
Blenus discussed the relation of the Young
Mems Christian Association TO the church
holding il to be valuable assistant and
factor in religious work. He rehearsed the
objections made to it by many divines who
regarded the association as an institution
independent of the church and conflicting
with it in its work.
Mr.. Blenus took the position that the asso-
citation was the servant of the church and
not a rival. He said its work was of a char
Rcter which possibly should have heen
done by the churches but which had not
been done by them. He discussed its social
physical, intellectual and religious features
showing how all forces were brought to
bear in benefitting the Young man mentally.
morally and physically. He held that the
gymnasium was valuable adjunct OF the
association, but should not be allowed 70
overshadow the moral and religious features
Mr.. Blenus address was intelligent and
practical
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
SPEAKERS WHO Will BE HERE.
Maj Black, Congressman Herbert OF
Alabama and Others Accept.

Mej Black, Congressman Herbert OF
Alabama and Others Accept.
Mr.. c. F. Prendergsst, chairman Of the
committee on speakers for the democratic
jubilee, received aoceptanoes yesterday to
invitations sent out Saturday night by tele-
graph from the following speakers: Mai, j.
c. c. Black OF Augusta, Hon. H. A. Her
bert OF Montgomery, Ala, Hon. Henry q.
Turner of Quitman and bright" ben Rus
sell OF Bainbridge.
This is a fine start in the way OF speakers
for the jubilee. Maj. Black 10 one of the
most polished orators in the state as we'll as
man Of the greatest worth and besides has
just added to his lAurels by defeating the
| notorious Tom Watson in the Tenth dis
trict.
Mr.. Herbert Of Alabama is chairman of
the committee on naval affairs Of the House
and one OF the most prominent members Of
that body.
Hon. Henry G. Turner is too we'll known
to Savannah democrats to need any intro
duction, and Ben Russell. who has Just been
elected to congress from the Second district
is very popular in this section. Ham and
Atkinson will also probably accept. Other
prominent statesmen who were invited will
probably accept.
1t has been decided that the military will
not turn out by companies in their service
uniform on the night Of the parade. In the
opinion OF the officers of the various COM
mands this would have a tendency to de-
moralize the men and destroy the spirit of
discipline upon which the Savannah mill
tary so greatly pride themselves.
They also considered that as the mill
tary companies are state organizatio ms
and supported in part by the people
of the state, regardless of political affilia-
tions, it would not be strictly proper for
them to take part in a partisan demonstra-
tion.
AS most Of the military men will be in
line anyway with the various clubs, this
decision will not lessen the parade In any
way.
The Savannah, Florida and Western
railway Will give a rate of one fare for
the round trip from nearby points on the
occasion of the jubilee
The Central railroad and the South Bound
will probably offer the same rate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
Funeral of John @. Graysop.

The funeral services of the late John G.
Grayson, the Central railroad engineer who
was killed by the explosion OF q locomotive
boiler near Tennille Friday night, took
place from the residence of his brother, No
122 Anderson street. Rev. e. f. bowman,
pastor of Wesley Monumental church,
ofiiciated.
The funeral was attended by Excelsior
lodge, knights OF Pythias and the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, of
which organizations no was a member.
The interment was at Laurel Grove cem-
etery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
THE JASPER GREENS.

a Trip to Washington and the Ami
versary Celebration.
The Irish Jasper Greens will hold meet.
ing Tonight in the armory. The 5Otn an
niversary Of the organization Of the Greens
occurs in December and it is their purpose
to have the event suitably celebrated.
Some arrangements looking to this end will
be made at the meeting. 1t is probable also
that the Greens will go as q body TO Cleve-
lands inauguration. This subject will be
discussed and the necessary preparations
made to make the trip pleasant one
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
KNOCKED IN THE HEAD.
One Negro Comes Nearly Killing An.
other With a Eocly

One Negro Comes Nearly Killing An.
other With a hook.
Henry Russell, a young negro, went TO
the barracks early yesterday morning aud
gave himself up, stating that be had a row
late Saturday night with Jack Habersham.
barber, and that he did not know but
what he had killed him.
1t turned out that no murder had been
committed, but there came near being one.
IL was learned that Russell was employed
by Haoersham. They got into a dispute
about what was owing Russell. While the
quarrel was IN progress Russell picked up
rock, threw it at Habersham and strucl
MIN Ia the head. He was knocked senseless.
ana It was at first thought he was dead but
ne soon revived little the worse for his
experience.
Inc police were looking for him vester =
day to see if he would prefer charges but
ne could not be found.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
LOCAL personal.

B. w. Beatty of Valdosta is in the city.
T. B. Lee Of Columbia was in the city yes.
terday.
w. n. Fleetwood and n. p. Dawson OF
Macon were in Savannah yesterday.
Miss Bessie Ward has returned home,
after having spent the summer in Balti-
more.
Miss Verbeua Street of Bulloch county
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. d. T. Elliott, No
ia Price street.
The programme for the twelfth annual
session Uf the national farmers congress.
which will convene in the House of Repre-
sentatives at Lincoln, Neb, on Nov. %, has
Capt. ID. q. Purse down to respond in be-
half of the delegates to the welcome to the
city extended by Mayor Weir of Lincoln.
Capt. Purse, however, will not be able to
attend the meeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
a Chinaman Badly Beaten.

Sam Lee, the Chinese restaurant keeper
on Drayton street, was badly beaten early
yesterday morning by a white man named
Connors. The latter went into the restau-
rant and ate hearty meal for which Lee
said he refused to pay. Sam naturally did
not like that style of business and demanded
his money Instead of getting 1t Connors
jumped on him and gave him a severe
drubbing. The Chinaman reported the
case to police headquarters aud Connors
was arrested
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
On Bis Way South.

Mayor-elect Gilroy Of New York and
Mrs. GilIoy are on their way south for a ten
days trip. They left New York Friday,
and are now i'll Washington. They will
probably stop in Richmond and then here.
Mr.. Gilroy may arrange to be here at Fri
day nights jubilee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Thomas Smyth, the champion 140-pound
pugilst Of Ireland, was charged with wife
murder in a police court at Belfast, Nov. 5.
1t is alleged that he struck his wife a blow
on the forehead with his fist, which killed
her. Pending the coroner's inquest he was
remandad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
The number OF home runs made BY each
club at home and abroad Is as follows.

The Southern League hopes TO prevent
recurrence next season of the disgraceful
squabbles Of the past season over the umpires
by placing in the hands OF President Young
OF the National League, the appointment and
control Of the Southern Leagues umpire
stan. This Is not bad idea, but we doubt
that Mr.. Young will assume the responsi.
bility. He has his hands full attending to
the business Of the big league and Of the
national board
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
CYCLISTS, BRIGHT BITS.

DoinRs OF Wheelmen as Winter Com es
on Apace.
Owing to an argument growing ous Of
the recent coasting Of Pixies Peak by wheel
men, Colorado Springs dispatch says,
hoes Ward has made a new record In a new
way at this dangerous pastime. Ward
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

The L. A. W. will find itself compelled TO
take some action III regard to admitting
Chinese and colored wheelnen to member
ship. Protests are coming in from all SEQ
lions OF the country objeoting to their ad-
mission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

rRoF' WILLIAM S. wooD Of Seymour Ind,
mas taught school for thirty.six years. In all
u uass Time he has been disabled for work by sick
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
THE SHOULDER HITrERs.
Puzilistio Bits ofNews From All Parts
Ofthe COUNTRY

The withdrawal of President Noel and
other influential members from the Olympic
Club OF New Orleans, it is stated will
probably sound the death knell OF that or
ganization, and it is not likely that any
more fights will be brought off before that
body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

AL who are exposed to the weather should
keep DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup handy.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Elliptical gear wheels are commonly used
in machinery where the strain is not con-
slant throughout one revolusion, as in plan
ing and cutting machines
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

In spite of the fact that McAuhffe de-
clared he never would enter ring again
after his contest with Myer, the proba-
bllitles are he will do more boxing than any
OF the champions during the next six
months he has agreed to have q 1O-round
go" with Billy Myer at Battery d in
Chicago SOON. In addition TO this. Jack
has taken on match with Patsy Kerrigan
OF Boston. This will also be a 10-rouud
contest. McAuliffe's new play viii be
ready for him in December.
Joe McAuliffe has signed with the Cres-
cent City Athletic Club to fight Gurre the
English lightweight champion. twelve
rounds or more at 1873 pounds for purse of
$4,000. Burge is expected to arrive here
IN few weeks, aud it is said he has also
signed to fight at New Orleans.
Corbett, who claims to be making 50, 900
a week out of his theatrical engagements.
says he Is not under contract to the Olympic
Club.
The father Of Joe Cnoynski is considered
one Of the brightest writers on Jewish sub
iects in the United States. His pen name is
Matter.
The Coney Island Club made over Sl2, 900
on the Choynski-Godfrey fight.
William Muldoon. the wrestler, thinks
that Hall, properly trained can defeat Fitz-
simmons.
Boston has been behind two losers lately
Sullivan and Godfrey.
You need not despair Salvation Oil will heal
your burnt arm without n scar. IS cents-dd.
We desire to call tho ladies' special atten-
ton to the change of management in our
millinery department. Miss Latimer, late
Of New York city, a lady possessing ex-
quisite taste. thoroughly practical and con-
vsrsant with all the very latest novelties,
designs, etc, having taken complete charge
LEOPOLD ADLER.
nh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Nov. l. 1879, there we're lust thirty-five
bicycles In New York city; Nov. l. 1892,
about 1900. In 1878 the mile record was
3m. AIS, to-day it is I'm. Sc Sos. This is a
fair illustration of the advancement of
cycling,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Horsford's Acd Phosphate
tteli Mental and Physical Exhaus
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
BAKING POWDER.
ABSOLUTELY PURE

used board three feet long and foot aud
a half wide. to the bottom of which was
nailed cleat 20 serve as keel. This keel
fitted between the rack rails of the cog rail-
road. The distance covered was nine miles,
with q descent OF 5000 feet, and the time
made was eleven minutes and quarter,
Ward did it for a wager Of $25, but says he
would not again repeat the feat for S6,0O0,
900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Nearly all Of the special delivery messen
gers OF the Washington, ID. c. postoffict
use bicycles in their work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
DRY GOODS.
Mhazgzavznaz

on to morrow Monday. we place on sale o,.
entire line of Storm Serges, Broadclot6s0 o UuT
Englsn SnltiQgs, and, in order to effect a tbo-
ough c!earanca OF same we will offer thana -
prices much below what they could he dnr1
Gated for Read carefully the following nriraa.
10 pieces 30 inch Storm SerRes, all fasbio,.b,.
tintS and all WOO, 70 cents quality, now coin,
at SO cents. 0" sung
10 pieces 41-inch Storm Sergss. rain oroof all
WOOL u quality this week So cents. ="
10 pieces 54-inch Diagonal and Matatea storm,
Serges, finest goods imported, been seIIing all
the season at 81 so, now 81 28. ''''-s Oil
% pieces 81 inch Fine Broadcloths all ~.
leading shades, can't be duplicated less t6an 81
yard, going at 81 cents u
20 pieces of English Suitings, all wool N
inches wide exquisite styles, reduced from Is
cents to 81 cents '0-'
cases yard-wide Shifting, guaranteed fra.
from starch at 90 cents a yard, worth cents.
BARGAINS In Blankets, Comforts. Canton Elan.
nels, White and Colored Flannels of every de-
scriptiOn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Some PittSburg philosopher says in truth
that nothing during ball game, no matter
st what stage, brings the spectators on their
feet bowling and shouting quicker than a
good long hit, enabling the runner to make
the entire circuit of the bases. The smalles
number of home runs was made on the
Louisville grounds, 10, and the largest num-
Der on the st. Louis grounds, 62, as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

The oldest voter in Newark, N. j., is Elijah
Boulder Glenn, who is 81 and democrat He
is a native of Cecil county, Maryland
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

You need not despair! Salvation Oil will heal
your burnt arm without q scar. 25 cents.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14
LUDDEN d BATES s. NE

WEATHER OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FAIR toGrmer. JolLolred By showers No.
night or Tuesday morning; northeast 10 80
east winds S0'''-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

The military authorities of Finland are
going seriously into the question of the
employmens of cycles in the army. They
have, We understand, been experimenting
with the idea for some time now.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Boston has been behind two losers lately
Sullivan and Godfrey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Gen. Dyer has recommended that a bicy-
ole corps be established in connection with
the Rhode Island militia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

In Winona, Mimi, cyclists are required
TO register their wheels and pay a license of
IS cents
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

James Robertson OF Lauriston, Ireland,
aged 70, Is said to have ridden IRIS miles
during the past year on machine weighing
ssventy-two pounds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

William Muldoon, the wrestler, thinks
that Hall, properly trained can defeat Fitz-
simmons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

The postmaster general OF Norway has
ordered that all posmen in country dis
tricts where the roads permit be mounted
on bicycles after Jan. l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

The annual meeting of the National
League will be held in Chicago Wednes-
day. The meeting will be important, Of
course, as all league meetings are, but not
sensational. No change in membership will
occur, as the present circuit must and will be
maintained another year. Routine business
is likely to occupy the larger portion of the
attention Of the delegates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

cd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-14

Chicago is great on cycling Christians Ii
has ton Y. NJ. c. A. wheel clubs.