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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
A WHOLE VILLAGE ATTACKED
BY La Grippe-Homes Desolated and
Strong Men Frustrated.
One Family only Escapes Without
Serious Results
a short History and Its Lesson.

WINoNA, Stark Co., Ind.
During the winter Ut 1891 l and my
family of six were taken with the la
Grippe. The disease was very preva.
lent al that time in the village where
1 resided, nearly every one being sick
with it. Our doctors treated it as
best they could, but were very I'M
successful in the treatment of it, AS
coon as my family were taken
sick l went to the drug
store and bought six bot
ties of Pe-ru-na, and we
all took it according to
the directions given on the bottle;
and, although our cases seemed to be
more than usually violent in the out
set, yet our recovery was prompt, and
we were all we'll much sooner than
these who were treated by the regular
physician. In the beginning of the
attack We all had q violent cough,
bleeding at the nose and splitting of
blood, but the Pe-ru-na promptly re-
lieved US and we took no other medi-
cine during our sickness. Many
people died OF the Ia grippe during
this epidemic, and few, if any, were
sick so short time as myself ana
family. After we were all sound and
well again we still had one bottle OF
Pc. ru ma left in the heuse.
can cheerfulIy recommend the Pc
ru ma as a cure for the la grippe and a
general family medicine. / shall not
be without Pc ru-na in my house
again unless L am absolutely unable
to get it.
will answer any letters of inquiry
from any one wishing to know more
OF the particulars. G. II. HATFIELD.
The above is the unsolicited testi-
mopy of an honest laboripg man. He
did exactly what hundreds of other
patients have done, and what hun
dreds of others are doing, and what
hundreds of others will do as soon as
they find out the value of Pe-ru.na as
a family medicine. Not only did Mr..
Hatfield save money by resorting to
Pc ru.na, but his family recovered
much sooner and more perfectly than
those treated In the ordinary way.
The fact lie, there is no equal to Pc
ru.na for la grippe, catarrh (acute or
chronic), coughs, colds, bronchitis and
consumption in the early stages. Pc
ru.na is the prescription Of renowned
physician who has been in constant
practice over 35 years, and this remedy
mas been used in four epidemics of la
grippe previous to this one with unde-
waiting success. Complete directions
accompany each bottle. and Is kept by
most druggists.
Send for free copy of The Family
Physician No. 2 on la grippe, ca arrh,
and all climatic diseases of winter
Address Pe-ru-ns Drug Manutactur.
ing company, Columbus, o.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
THE NATIONS CAPITAL.
ESTIMATED REVENUE RECEIPTS UN-
DER THE WILSON TARIFF BILL.
Table Of Comparisons Prepared For Use Of
Commi ttee-Rumors Of Capture OF Rio
Not Confrmed-Trouble With Ship
ping in the Aarbor.

WASHINGTON. Dec. ga table of
COMPARISONS by the house committee
On WAYS and means showing importa-
tions for the year 1892, and estimated
duties under the Wilson bill has been
printed and distributed to members OF
the committee. The recapitulation
shows a total value of importatlons for
the year 1892, 1856, 300, 4Ol, and duties
received $l73,099, 404. Estimated rev.
eDues under the Wilson bill, $1O7 $780,
$40, showing au estimated decrease OF
$65, 4O7,D 0. Decreases by schedules
follow: ills end paints, duties received
in 180 1907, 762, estimated under
Wilson bill $4,l57,4 ;,Eearthenware
and glassware, duties received
Sl1,3lS, 703, estimated $7,723, 154; met
ais and manufactures OF duties receiv'
ed $50, 500, FOG, estimated sl2, 1881, 325;
wool nd manufacturers Of, duties re-
ceived $S34,S26, estimated $5H,SlO;
sugar duties, received $l2S.906, est =
mated 1858, 1853; tobacco and manufac-
lures of, duties received $l0,265 ,0G7, es-
timated $9,970 ,124; agricultural pro-
ducts and provisions, duties received
$10,015, 1872. estimated Sc, 1888, 422; spirits
wines and other beverages, duties re-
ceived, 50, $50, 599, estimated S,052, 266;
cgtton manufactures, duties received
So, 46S, BAT, estimated $500, 467; flax,
hemp, jute, etc, duties received
81, 10S, SIT, estimated $l1,527,-
i66; wool and manufactures
of, duties received $34 1903 GA, estimat-
ed $l4, 238, 073; silk and silk goods, du-
ties received $lG,955, 637, estimated
$14. 2S2, 742; pulps, papers and boxes,
duties received $l,807 157, estimated
81, 45e, 1856; sundries, duties received
$1l 1914, 440, estimated $1O39O, 1872; I'M
enumerated articles, duties received
$20S, IT'S, estimated $20e,77S, no chan
ges. From articles transferred to free
list revenue last year was Sl2, 434, 2lS.
There was also received under section
8, the reciprocity portion of the Nc
Kinley laws, $95, 702, all OF which were
rec under the Wilson bill.
THAT BRAZILIAN RUMoR.
The state and navy departments are
both very positive today in expressing
their discredit of the reports that
Mello has captured Rio. Word is be-
lieved to have been received since yes
terday in one department or another
,contradicting yesterdays rumor.
Nothing explicit as to this can be Sc
cured. 1t is the very general impress
sion however, that if the report of the
downfall of Piexoto is premature it
will prove correct in time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
New Year,s Gift HsraI tled.

The measureless popularity of Hos
tetter's Stomach Bitters has been the
growth of more than third of a GEN.
tury. AS in the past, the coming new
year will be ushered in by the appear
ance of a fresh Almanac, clearly set
ting forth the nature, uses and opera.
ton of this medicine of world wide
fame. 1t is well worth perusal. Alb.
aolute accuracy in the astronomical
calculations and calendar will, as be-
fore, be valuable characteristics,
while the reading matter will include
statistics, humor and general infor-
nation, accompanied by admirably
executed illustrations. The Alma
nae is issued from the publishing de-
partment of the Hostetter company at
Pittsburg, and will be printed on their
presses in English, German, French,
Welsh, Norwegian, Swedish, Hol.
land, Bohemian AMI Spanish. All
druggists and country dealers furnish
1t without cost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
TIRED OF LIFE.
Young Englishman Out Of Work and
Hungry Attempts Suicide.

Special to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, Dec. 24.-Walter Shoe
bridge committed suicide today in an
International and Great Northern
freight car by cutting himself with a
razor across each wrist and twice
the neck. After cutting himself he
crawled up on some cotton in the car
and laid down to die. He was dis
turbed by the switch crew, when he
darted from the car all covered
with blood and attempted to
throw himself beneath its NOV
ing wheels. In this he was
frustrated and held until the
police arrived, when Shoebridge was
removed to the Sealy hospital for
treatment. Shoebridge says he is a
native of London, England, ~ years
old, and arrived here some five weeks
ago. H says he has persis5ently
sought work without avail. Being
hungry, destitute and ill he determined
to put an end TO his existence. He is
quite intelligent and now regrets his
foolishness. The hospital surgeons
say his wounds are not fatal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
RECEIVERS APPOINTED
THE ATcKIsoN, TOPEKA AND SANTA
FE IN TROUBLE.
Spread Over Too Much Territory and the
Branch Roads Swallowed the Big
Roads Earnings.-Indsbt-
ednsss Very Large.

LITTLE Rock, Dec. 23.-The Atch
ison, Topeka and Santa Fe and the St.
Louis aud San Francisco roads ana
branches composing the Santa re sys-
tenn proper, have been placed IN the
hands of three receivers, the order be-
ing made by United States Circuit
Judge Caldwell in chambers in this
city at $50 this evening. Application
was made by the Union Trust COM
pany of New York, trustees for the
bondholders of the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe, and Mercantile Trust
company of New York, trustees for
the bondholders OF the st. Louis and
San Francisco Although the press
of the country has anticipated this for
some time past, not until tie death OF
Chairman Magoun last week
was any immediate action con.
templated. The first intimation of
decisive action was received this after.
noon when special train which left
st Louis this morning arrived over the
Iron Mountain with prominent rail =
way attorneys ard officials on board
who hastened to the federal court
house and were soon closeted with
ed States Circuit Judge Caldwell,
who arrived from st. Louis the night
before.
The receivers are J. w. Reinhart,
president of the Atchison; j. j. Nc
Cook, general counsel of the Santa Fe
system, and JosephC Wilson, clerk Of
the United States district court at
Topeka, Kan, the latter being the
compromise receiver. The bills in
Doth cases show that the lines are
heavily involved with maturing OBJ
legations coming in soon and that the
interest due January could not be
paid and would be foreclosed.
In both cases the compliments bills
went deliberately into figures, and
were very full and voluminous. The
bonded Indebtedness aggregates $232,
100000, the interest due Jan. will
aggregate nearly $3,000,000 and the
floating debt about 5000, 000 making
toal liabilities of $240, 600, O00 A sup
Elementary bill is likely to be filed at
Topeka Jan. 5, which will be tapta-
mount to a foreclosure of the bonded
indebtedness. In that event the
branch lines which have been sapping
the life blood of the main lines will be
Topped off.
THE NEWS AT GALVESTON.
GALVESTON, Dec. 90 The press an
nouncement that the Atchison, Tope
ka and Santa Fe system has passed in
to the hands of receivers will occasion
no surprise here among those who
have kept abreast with the financial
difficulties which haye beset the rail-
ways and the efforts of the Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fe system have
been made to breast the current that
has steadily set in against it since
these difficulties began. The main
question with the people here is
how will this receivership affect the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe, which is
part of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe system? Those who are in
tlmitely connected with the Gulf, Colo.
RADIO and Santa Fe when seen tonight
could not. or would not, throw any
light on the question, and preferred TO
wait for further developments with
regard to the receivership before ven
turing an opinion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
GEORGETOWN GLEANINGs.
Prisoners Off for the Pen Weddings Galore
Christmas Trees, Etc. ,

Prisoners Off for the Weddings Galore
Christmas Trees, Etc.
Special to The Statesman.
GEORGETOWN, Tex, Dec, 23.-Sher-
if Brookshire left yesterday to carry
the prisoners, Charles Lyman, John
Rogers and James Carsen, to the pen
itentiary at Huntsville. They were
convicted of assault and robbery at the
July district court and sentences of
10 years each for Lyman and Rogers,
and five years for Carsen were assessed
at that time, Their cases were affirmed
on appeal few weeks ago.
The examining trial of Jesse Barker
and Dude Hill. charged with cattle
theft, that was set for hearing today,
was postponed until next Friday, De-
cember 20. Both gave bond and were
discharged from Jail several days ago
Last Wednesday, at the Methodist
church, Mr.. g. A. Thomas of Taylor
and Miss Annie McAllister of this city
were married, Rev. j. r. Nelson Off.
chatting. The bride and groom left at
once for Taylor, where they will re-
side.
Miss Blanche Cashe and Mr. J. N
Millhollin were married on Wednls :
day at the residence of Mr.. r. II.
Montgomery, a relative of the br e.
They boarded the 8 a III
train for their home in Hutto.
Miss Eliza Collier was married on
December 90 to Mr.. H. D. Hill of Corn
Hill. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Hardy Leseur
A marriage license was issue today
to Mr.. f. A. Mood and Miss Sarah E.
Nuckolls, both of this city.
Marion Williams of Taylor, editor of
the Peoples Sentinel, is in our city to-
day.
Mrs. JOS. W. Robertson is in Austin
visiting friends.
The little folks of the Baptist and of
the Central Baptist Sunday schools
will enjoy their Christmas trees this
evening. The other churches will have
their trees on Monday evening.
The schools have suspended for the
holidays, and the maj GRITTY of students
have gone home to spend the vacation
with the old folks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
FROM LIBERTY HILL.
Mysterious Disappearance Of College
student-About Weather and Crops.

Mysterious Disappearance Of q College
student-About Weather and Crops.
Special to The Statesman
LIBERTY HILL, Tex, Dec. 23.-Our
village has been In fever of excite
ment the past few days on account of
the sudden disappearance of James
Witcher, one of our college students.
On last Monday evening at s o'clock he
left his room at his boarding house to
attend a rehearsal at the college, and
has not been heard of since. Every
thing in his room indicated that he in
tended returning at the usual hour
that night as he took nothing with
him but the clothes he wore. His
books, moEey, in fact everything he
owned were left in their usual place
His father with a large party have
been securing the country the past
two days in search of HIM, and have
not been able to fiud the least trace of
him. He was model young man, very
quiet and studious and had no enc
mics.
The literary societies of the college
gave q public entertainment last night
TO a crowded house. Many of the
students will lie We today to spend the
holidays at home, while many who are
away teaching will return bringing
sunlight and gladness to their happy
homes.
Our merchants are all afloat and it
is not thought that any of them will
strike bedrock. The cotton is nearly
all marketed and some few who have
greenbacks or credit are holding for
better prices.
Dry, dry. The earth is like iron
and the heavens are as brass.
Abe Mulkey, the evangelist, is lab
oring with the saints and sinners at
Leander. This town should hold him
in grateful remembrance for one
thing. He cured our young toughs OF
the terrible habit of swearing, Our
streets are now as free from that habit
as a ladies' psrlor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
THE COUGHLIN TRIAL.
MRS. FOY SUBJECTED TO SEVERE
QUESTIONING BY ATTORNEYS.
Strong Efforts Made to Impeach Her, but
Her Original Story is Not Materially
Changed or Affected by it and
She Is Dismissed.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Mrs. Andrew
Foy today was subjected to severe
questioning. Interrogated as to
Coughlin's visit to her husband on
the night of May 8, she admitted that
she heard nothing suspicious in their
conversation. Suddenly Judge Wing
asked: Mrs. Foy, isn't it a fact that
you have accused your husband time
and again of being the man who threw
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
Fight Among Sheep Herdsrs.

DENVER, Dec, 24.-Special to the
Republican from Socorro, N. NJ: I'm
confirmed rumors have reached here OF
a fight among sheen herders in Lin
coin county, in which three Mexican
poems were killed. che scene of the
alleged encounter is $50 miles from the
railway. Socorro is the nearest tel
egraph station. Telegraph reports
from Les Corrillos that a desperate
battle has been fought are gross exag-
gerations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
TIE LOST TUG.
How the Fowler Was Bsached and Her Crew
Swan Ashore.
Special TO the Statesman.

Special 10 the Statesman.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Dec 24.-Yester-
day afternoon Capt. NJ. R. Flye and
crew of tn cam tug Frank G Fowler,
which was wrecked off the Mexican
coast, near the mouth of the RIO
Grande river, arrived in Matamoras.
The story of the wreck is as follows
The tug left Tampico Dec. IS. bound
for Corpus Christi. After starting a
heavy southeast trade wind was IN
countered, and the vessel began
to leak. The captain and crew, nine
In all, began to pump, but
the water gained on them steadily
and it was all they could do to keep
afioat. For fifty two hours the men
were on their feet pumping for dear
life. They had no time TO prepare
food or eat or they would sink. They
were trying to make Brazos, about i've
miles south of the Rio Grande. They
saw she was bound to sink, and the
captain had her run on to the beach.
and the crew jumped overheard and
swan ashore. 1t was hard swimming
and long distance, but they made it,
landing miles below Bagdad, and
were sent from there to Matamoras
in OK carts. United States Consul
Thanhuser will see them transported
to Corpus Christi, whittier the boat
was bound to get shipping papers
from where she was to go to Mobile for
repairs. The tug is a total loss. All
miraculously escaped with their lives.
A railroad meeting was held yester-
day aud several subscriptions were re-
ceived. Another meeting will be held
in few days when it will be com
pleted. Very little is needed. 1t is
an assured success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.
Capt. Light Of Temple Killed by Accidental
Discharge Of His Pistol.

special to the Statesman
ECHO, Texas, Dec. PA sad acct
dent occurred on the northbound Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas train this
morning. Just as it was nearing the
water tank south of this place, Cap
tain Light, we'll known resident
of Temple and at one time
marshal of the city, was shot and kill
ed by the accidental discharge of his
revolver. He occupied a seat in the
chair car and in moving about his re-
volver fell out of his pocket to the
floor where it was discharged, the ball
entering the fleshy part of his thigh
and severing an important artery. He
was given prompt medical aid but
nevertheless bled to death in short
time. The body was carried to Tenn
pie.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
OR SALE BY MORLEY BROS. AND J.J. TOBIE,

the anarchist bomb at the police sew
eral years ago" Attorneys for the
prosecution were instantly GA their
feet protesting against the question
and shouting to the witness not to
ans wer, but she cried out excitedly,
"Before God l never did! l never
did,"
Now went on Wing, didn't you
say you would 90 down to Judge Grin
nell and place your husband alongside
Spies and Parsons by what you could
tell him?"
'No sir," exclaimed Mrs Foy, de-
spite the protests for the prosecution.
Judge Wing then sprung sensation
by advancing to witness with a letter
il his band and ASKING, Mrs. Foy, did
you write that lettcr?"
States Attorney bottum sprang up
in surprise. Against his protest the
witness quickly took the letter and
read 1T.
YES" admitted Mrs. Foy reluc-
family after silence, that looks like
my writing"
7'And did you mail that letter to At"
torney Forrest?'
Guess | did"
States Attorney Bottum wanted to
have the letter read aloud at once, but
Judge Wing stated that he would in.
troduce it in evidence later. Judge
Wing thea presented another letter
and asked if 1t was not written by Mrs.
Foy. This also the witness admitted
after considerable hesitation. Then
the defense took up another subject
and the excitement occasioned by the
introduction of the letters had scarce.
~ passed away when a fresh outbreak
occurred. judge Wing asked the
question:
Now, Mrs. Foy, didn'r the prosecu-
ton give you any money!"
Object" interposed Attorney Bot
tum.
Let her answer" cried heavy
voice from near the reporters table,.
Everyone in the courtroom turned in
establishment. Attorney Daniel Don
ahue of the counsel for the defense was
the first person to discover the source
of the remark.
"Mr. Dewey, please stand up" he
said. II was then seen that the re-
mark came from John Dewey, one of
the members of the "Cronin COM
mittee."
DO you command me to stand up?"
asked Dewey
"Did you make the remark ~ asked
Judge Tuthill.
Il did,
you must not interrupt the trial,
Mr., Dewey" ruled the court mildly.
Dewey apologized, explaining that
he addressed the remark to Bottum.
The defense was not satisfied with the
mild lebuke the court administered
and suggested that he ought to be ex-
cluded from the court room. Judge
T1thill, however, decided that
as newspaper man and a
member of the Comm committees
Dewey was entitled to place in the
court room. Defense then tried to i'm
peach Mrs. FoY. The letters produced
by Judge Wing were unsigned. They
simply stated to Attorney Forrest that
! writer knew all about the Cronin mat
ter; that her husband was one Of the
murderers.
After the presentation of the two let
tiers as evidence both sides announced
that they were through with Mrs. Foy.
She was succeeded by several minor
witnesses and court adjourned for the
Oav
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
Sore Throat.

For sore throat there is nothing
better than flannel bandage damp
ened with Cbamberlain's Pain Balm,
1t will nearly always effect cure In
Que nights time. This remedy is
also "a favorite for rheumatism and
has cured many very severe cases.
so cent bottles for sale by DR.. j. J,
Tobin and all druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
CHRISTMAS WHISKY.
A Young Man at Italy Slabs Druggist
and the Justice Of the Peace.


ITALY, Tex, Dec. 24.-Last night
about midnight Mr.. Aaron, one of our
druggists, was cut by a young man,
Nose Nealy The young man was
drinking and had his knife out
teasing some parties, when Mr.. Aaron
asked him to desist. Mr.. Nealy asked
if it was any of his business.
On reply being given that he must be-
have in the drug store or get out, he
made at Mr.. Aaron and cut cash
across the back of his neck. Esquire
Harris, justice of the peace, being
present, he ordered the young man
arrested, when he made at him.
Esquire Harris caught his arm but
received cash in the cheek. Nealy
was jailed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
Killed BY the Cars.
speeial to TIE Statesman

special 10 IEe otdlebIuhu'
REAGAN, Tex, Dec. 24.-Hannah
Doughty, young negro woman living
near here, was killed by the west
bound passenger train on the :, Waco
and Northwestern railway this even
ing about four miles east of this
place. She attempted to cross in
front of the engine and was struck by
the pilot and instantly killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
MYstsriouslY pisappaarsd

CHICAGO. Dec. 20. - Elk. Professor
Martin j. 0'Grady of Notre Dame uni.
veisity is mysteriously missing and
after months search his relatives
have given him up for dead. AS the
missing man has always carried con-
siderable sum of money it is feared he
has been robbed and murdered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
Killed by an Elevator

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The elevator in
the new Stock Exchange building in
course OF construction at La Sale and
Washington streets fell today. Four
men were fatally injured. They are
j. Abramson. F. Morrison, j. Brennan
and j. Gibbons, all laborers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
BRAZIL.
SHIPPING oBsTRUCTED

PERNAMBUoo, Dec. 24,-It is an
nounced here that the Admiral Mello
continues to obstrucJ the landing OF
cargoes from ships and it is added that
only American and German merchan-
disc is granted protection.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
Railroad Appointments

DENVER, Dec. 26-Receiver Trum-
bull of the Denver end Gulf railroad,
today appointed A. P. Parker auditor.
Frank Semple will be appointed gen.
eral passenger agent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
Bucklen's Arntca Salye,

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises,
Sores ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter,
chapped hands, chilblairs, corns and skin erup.
tons, and positively cures piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price rs cents PEI
druggists
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28

INFORMATION wanted of the whereabouts of
i William Whelan, who came to Texas from
Kentucky about II years ago. Any information
will be gratefully received by his sister, Mrs.
John Connor, Warsaw, KY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-12-28
Died in q Joint.

Special to The Statesman.
PARIS, Tex, Dec. 26.-Will Hooks
was foul dead in Lee Sizes opium
joint. Hit the pipe too often.