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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
CUTTING.
HIS ADDRESS TO THE PEG
PIE OF THE UNITED
STATES.
ANOTHER CYCLONE---MORE VIC
TINS OF LAST WEEKS STORM
SUICIDE, FATALLY SHOT.
SpeciaT Telegram to the Statesman

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, Tex August 2i-Cutting is still in
the city and has not yet determined what business
he will engage in. To-day he issued the following
address:
To my fellow citizens of the United States--I am
at last free from the Mexican dungeon, and | con-
slider 1t my first duty to tender my heartest thanks
to the people of my country for the partial and de-
termined stand they have taken in my behalf for
me simply as the representative of the principle
that American citizens must not be punished by
the jurisdiction of the United States.n
He returns thanks TO Secretary Bayard, Minister
Jackson, Consul Brigham, to the American press
and to the people of Ell Paso He says; 'The
courts which arrested, tried and convicted me
have been fully supported by the Mexican govern
ment, and, as far as | can see, no con-
cession has been made by them in
my liberation. | have been punished enough,
therefore, am set Free but the main issue be-
tween the two governments, the one claiming the
right to punish American citizens for ofenses COM
mtted within the United States, and the other de-
nying the right, remains unaffected by my liberia
ton. However, l have full faith in the determina-
ton of the government to settle this matter at
once and forever, as we'll as to require of Mexico
ample indemnify for the wrong she has unjustly
and cruelty inflicted.
In conclusion, can truthfully assert from ex-
periences during residence off and on in Old Mex
leo for nearly two years. that the Mexican heart is
filed with a cowardly hatred of the American, and
not until the stars and stripes are once mere borne
from the border to the gulf will the lives and pros
perity of Americans be safe within the lines of this
semi-civilized corner of the northern continent.
"Most respectfully,
"(Signed) A. X. CUTTING
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
TIT FOR TAT.
MILWAUK EE EBREWERIES BOYCOTT
TING THE KNIGHTS OF La
ROR

MILWAUKEE, August PA new phase in the
brewers boycott was developed yesterday, when
the Best brewing company issued notice on the
Gambrinus assembly, Knights OF Labor, that un-
less the boycott declared against the brewery was
ordered off before Friday next, the company would
discharge every knight IN its employ. The boycott
commenced some weeks ago. Previously the as
sembly had made demand on the brewers to dis
charge certain workmen, to the number OF
union men. This demand was refused: Then
followed the boycott against the Bests, Folks, Get
telmans and Millers breweries.
Little atuention was paid to the boycott at first
which led to further efforts on the parts OF the
knights to make It successful Cards were pro-
cured and posted up in conspicuous places, and
they used all means of persuasion to prevent the
salOonists from purchasing beer from the boycott
ed breweries Now the breweres are beginning to
strike back. 1t is customary in breweries to issue
To workmen 80 many tickets. Each is good for a
glass of beer at the brewery saloon. This is done
to prevent the constant drinking which would be
INDUCED in, if some such check was not imposed.
Friday the Best company abolished the check g.
TEN and gave money instead, whereby the men
could purchase such beer they wanted. At the
elimination by giving no money to members OF the
G mbrinus society, which is backing the boycott.
This was not very well received but the company
persisted and followed their action up by yester-
days notice. AS the brewery employs about oOO
or SEQ men, and its lead will be followed by other
boycotted concerns, it is likely 1907 men will
be looking for employment Friday night. unless
the knights back down.
The breweries are in good shape to carry out
their threats, as the Central Labor union has de
nounced the boycott as UNJUST and in case the
knights are discharged union men will be put In
their places. 1t looks very much now as though
the brewers will soon enter on a much more 6lttei
struggle than they engaged in early in May.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
CUTTING RELEASED.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, August 22.-The supreme court at
chihuahua holds that Judge Castenada and Zeubia
both did right, and it atirms the validity of the
ira territorial law which Secretary Bayard said the
United States would never permit to be enforced.
1t is now conceded here that Cutting will be re-
leased next week and war avoided, but the princi
pie involved in his arrest and the question of in
demnty will have to be settled.
CUTTING WILL BE RELEASED.
The following special has just been received
here from hihuahua:
Yesterday the second chamber of the supreme
tribunal of this state took up the case of A. X.
Cutting. After revising the entire written evil
dence, argument was begun.
This did not last long, for the attorneys, pro and
that the two months imprisonment already sut-
fered by Cutting be considered a complete purga-
ton of his crime.
This makes it certain beyond doubt that the
sentence, which will follow shortly, will conform
to this agreement.
Among the attorneys the case was heard with
closed doors, and the fact has only leaked out now
and it is positive.
Ell PAso august 23.-This morning Cutting was
again called up and the decree of the supreme
court of Chihuahua was read to him. 1t cited a
length that Medina having withdrawn his com
plant all proceedings were quashed. The decree
requires the signature of the mayor of Paso DE
Norte, and that he (Cutting) be taken before th
mayor and released, and he was so notified; Cut
ting said 81 will see the principals in this mat
ter The mayor said: "rhat's another offense,
and was about to rearrest him. but his friend
hurried him on a car, and he is now free man o.
| American soil. He is warmly congratulated b.
| his friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
INFANTICIDE.
A NEW YORK MOTHERS CRIME.

NEW YORK, August 2i.-Police Captain Cantin
of East Eighty-eight street station, sent the foi
lowing dispatch to acting Police superintendent
Steers, this morning: skate Stab, German nuTse
set fire TO her room in the basement OF honse NO
2l6, East Eightieth street. The owner, Edward
Murray, who lives in the house: smelled the smoke
room TO put out the fire, he discovered the body o.
newly born child on the cbarrec
and burning bed II was half consumed by the
flames. The sex of the child could not be distln
ouished. Examination showed deep cut on the
head, which had killed 1t. The police put the wo-
man under arrest and summoned the coroner
No f26 East s0th street is four-etory tenement
the most intense excitement 70 the neighb0rhood
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
A MYSTERIOUS CUSTOMER
PROBABLE TRICK TO HELP THE
ANARCHISTS.

INDIANAPOLIS, August 2.-Just before the Hay
market tragedy in Chicago stranger entered De-
Luse's saloon in this city, and after calling for a
drink of whiskey, began questioning the ,proprie-
tor of the saloon about the condition OF labortng
classes in Indianapolis He was told they were well
provided and made no complaints.
"This is no place for me then, said the fellow.
As the whiskey began to take effect, he grew
communicative, and tapping the ssatchel which he
had placed on the counter before him, said:
''1'here is something in there for the capital
lists"
As he started out of the place, he remarked:
'sl on watch the papers and you'n hear something
from Chicago iu few days"
De Luses supposed the man was crank, but he
spoke of the Incident to a number of his custom.
ers. The report reached Phil Rappaport, leader OF
the socialists in this city and he s trying to get De
Luses to make affidavit to what the stranger said,
with view to using 1t in the motion for a
new trial for the Chicago anarchists now
under sentence of death. DeLuse objects to Civ
ing an affidavit that ould help the anarchists, but
t Is urged upon him 1t may be the means of saving
the life of innocent men. He describes the Gus.
toner as a pall man dressed in dark clothes and
wearing stiff hat He is confident he could iden-
tify the fellow under any circumstances
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
VICTORIA.
MORE VICTIMS OF THE STORM
HEARD FROM.

VICTORIA, Texas, August A.-Additonal news of
deprcdatons by last Fridays storm are constantly
heingl brought in. he latest reports are the loss
of Capt William Moore, wife and five children,
and his brother, Dolph Moore, wife and two
children, the former of Deming's bridge, and the
latter living at Elliott. They came down the bay
ON Thursday their way to visit friends living on
the peninsula. On that same even
and have not been heard of since. Their vessel,
the Dauntless was found yesterday drifting in the
bay bottom upwards
An effort is being made to change the terminus
of the Gulf, West Texas & Pacific railroad from
lndianola to Lavaca, twelve miles further up the
bay. Lavaca it will be remembered, was formerly
the gulf terminus of this road, but was changed to
In1ianola about fifteen years ago. The local rail
roadauthorites are said to favor the plan, as the
roadbey ond is badly wrecked for four miles this
side of Indianoa, and it will probably require
more material to repair it than the proposed change
OF terminus would cost the company.
The county seat of Calhoun county is also to be
removed back to Lavaca, where it was many years
ago. This may be done by vote of the county
which will no doubt arise in the proposed plan: Sc
urgent is the demand for carpenters here that thei
services are sought at five dollars per day. In
about two weeks, Just as soon as the buildings arr
sufficiently repaired to be habitable, they will
most likely be ready to take about half that hgure
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
GALVESTON.
AN OLD CONFEDERATE SUICIDES
VARIOUS TOPICS.
- IL n. .1a..nax.a 70 tho Gtntaarnan

SpeClal Telegram W Iie otdVeSWah'
GALVESTON, August 2i.-J ohm Wells, a one
legged painter, was found dead on the bunk in HE
shop on Center street, near Market, at 2:3O this
afternoon. He was slave to morphine, and took
an overdose from which death resulted. Wells
was native of Nachez, Miss, man about 45,
unmarried and was quite an artist in his trade.
At the outbreak of the civil war he enlisted in the
confederate service, and by gal
lantry on the field, won a captains straps,
losing leg at the bloody battle OF
Franklin Tenn. He was man of fine education,
excellent attainments: had studied law, and had it
not been for his Incorporate use of the baleful
drug, would have made an excellent citizen.
Private subscriptions for the relief of the storm
victims is tagging. 1t is not believed the fund
outside of the city's appropriation of S150W
will exceed $4,000 This Indifference on the
part of the wealthy, to the suferings and destitu-
criticism.
The street railway traffic to the Beach hotel on
all lines will be re- established by Saturday night
Much pilfering has been in vogue since the storm
by both blacks and whites, from wrecked honses.
The county commissioners court to-day had un-
der consideration the proposition of the Galveston
81 San Antonio Railway company, to build rail-
way and wagon bridge across the west bay, con
Meeting the mainland with the island the legal
opinion of Mr.. George Mason -. be-
ing adverse to accepting the proposition.
of Mr. Charles Finsley, general manager of said
railway company
The committee on roads was instructed to place
the county roads in a passabe condition, when
we're damaged by the recent storm.
The Galveston county republican delegation lett
this evening for the republican state convention
which convenes in Waco at noon tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
ALEXANDER.
THE DEPOSED BULGARIAN
PRINCE A PRISONER ON
YACHT.
PORTIONS OF THE BULGARIAN
ARMY REMAIN TRUE TO
THE PRINCE.
BULGARIA.
ALEXANDER A PRISONER.


BUCHAREST, August 2s.--Adyices from Sofia say
Karaveloffs provisional government, realizing
that public sentiment remained favorable Prince
Albert caused circular to be distribute among
the people called the ministerial List" contain
ing the names of prominent men OF all classes and
par ties whom, the document declared were in the
new movement the purpose being to canse the be-
lief that the government was receiving general
support.
In addition to the names published this morning
as belonging to the new government, the circular
includes such names as NJ, Shombulof, NJ, Manoff,
NJ. Matijarof, NJ. Sherloff, NJ. Grecoh, NJ. Iconoff
and NJ. Gronof.
Such a combination is not considered possible,
as many of those named are known to hold such
different views to render their coalition mpossi-
BILE.
The garrison at Shumla remain faithful to Alex
ander and refuse provisional government. num-
Der of Bulgarians and principal Russo-Phobishes
have slready fled to Roumania. The fugitives In
clude many Russian nihilists, who were serving as
officers on the Bulgarian loula. 1t is now believed
Prince Alexander is confined in amonastry near
Servia.
1t is rumored Premier Karayeoff has been placed
under arrest
Only certain kilograms for Russia are permitted
to leave the Bulgarian territory
ALEXANDER A PRISONER.
BUCHAREST, August 2.-The yacht supposed tC
have Prince Alexander on board as a prisoner
passed Gurgevo without stopping, II was signallet
this morning near Silestria 1t is suppos ed the
revolutionists intend to land Prince Alexander OF
Russian territory The Roumanian government
has taken all necessary steps TO protect Prince
Alexander if he be landed in Reumania Tn,
yacht was last reported in Reni, in Bessarabia a
the junction of the Forth and Danube This II
Russian territory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26

too apparent to lure many bathers within it's brny
embrace, To-day more of reparation was actively
begun. Houses are being righted and debris is be.
ing cleared away. Street railway traffic is about
resumed on all lines except that portion which
Yesterday Alderman Albert Weiss took up the
work OF relief and Alderman Rosenberg subscribed
1000, as did Ball, Hutchings & Company, L. & H
Blum, r. D. Willis, also gave $3.50 each; Block
and i was hoped yesterday $40, co could be raised
by subscription, but it is doubtful if more than
$40 Owill be raised This evening the city coun-
Gil subscribed Sl5,OOO. This will only afford tenn
pOray relief as at least $50 families are rendered
homeless and destitute, and will require assist.
ance.
The storm proved very destructive to shipping
of the Texas coast and it will doubtless be months
before the full list of casualties is known.
The losses reported so far are as follows Sloop
Katie j., went to pieces in the bay off the head
of Pelican island; crew saved.
Lying near the Katie j., was the sloop Eliza,
bottom side up; crew of two men supposed to be
drOWned.
An unknown vessel is reported bottom up al
Red Fish bar.
The schooner Lavinia Perkins was wrecked
Thursday night, and is now lying bottom upward:
between the city and Pelican Island. Two of hel
crew were drowned.
The schooner Lottie Mayo is reported agrount
near Indianoa, and all hands supposed to ne lost
The schooner Lake Austin is ashore near here
The schooner S. W. Perkins foundered fifteen
miles off the coast; two men, master and cook
drowned. Her cargo of lumber, valued at So, 600
is strewn along the beach, All small boats from
the shoals and Edwards Point, in the upper bay
are reported lost.
The village of Quintara, at the mouth of the
Brazos river, was almost entirely swept away. The
schConers Rosa Lee and Nettie are ashore there
No casualties reported. The schooner Ella Elliott,
which went aground in San Lun g pass loaded with
ice and valued at $780, is still in limbo. Her
crew of eight men were saved
The steamship Comal, from New York, due here
Sunday morning, after leaving Key West encoun
tered British steamship, Ayershire, laden with cot
in hold. She took her in tow and carried her int
Key West. This delayed the Comals arrival her'
twenty-four hours. The loss to shipping in this
vicinity is roughly approximated at 100000
Many noble deeds of charity were performed b.
the kind-hearted ladies' of Galveston for the com
fort of the storm sufferers. The rodies of drowned
sailors are washing ashore at various points TIN
island and mainland, and it is believed a list o.
casualties will be much larger than first anticipa
ted. The water in many of the cisterns is ruinet
by being impregnated with the waters of the gul
and are being pumped out
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
TURKEY.
ASKING THEIR OPINION.


CoNsTASTINoPLE, August 2i.-The porte has
sent letter 10 the powers asking their intention
regarding Bulgaria
The troops in eastern ROumelia are opposed to
the change, and made a demonstration before the
Russian agents house at Phillippopolis yesterday.
A CIRCULAR FROM THE PORTE.
CoNsrANTINoPLE, August A.-The porte has
sent circular to the powers concerning the Bul-
garian crisis. The circular says the position of
Prince Alexander has left Bulgaria in position
which affects the interetts of the powers as much
as II does Turkey, and qsks TO be Informed of their
intentions and opinions respecting the situation.
Troops in eastern Roumelia and at Shumla tisap-
prove of the deposition. Two thousand people
who openly favor the restoration of Prince Alex
ander, met yesterday in front of the Russian CON
sulate in the princes capitol of eastern Roumelia
ana made public demonstration of their wishes,
Deposition has divided the population of Sofia into
two hostile parties, one of which ardently supports
revolution, the other as warmly espousing the
cause of the prince, Partisanshlp ON both sides
has became dangerously heated already, and II is
feared party conflicts of serious nature will en-
sue Railway service between Constantnope and
Roumelia has been suspended Orders have been
sent to Adrainaples pending the issue of tickets
beyond the frontier.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
THE CUTTING CASE.
AS SEEN THROUGH OFFICIAL
WASHINGTON SPECTACLES.

WASHINGTON, August "A. AN official telegram has
been received from Minister Jackson, confirming
particulars No doubt is entertained at the de-
partment that the published statements. with re
gard to the reasons alleged by the Mexicans for
their actions are correct. The release Will not at,
f-ct Mr.. Sedgwick's mission, which is to learn all
the facts in the case. The government does not at
present concern itself with any question OF dam
ages due Mr.. Cutting, but will use the IN
formation it may gather through MIR. Sedgwick
in furtherance of its negotiations for change of
Mexican laws in far as they are held to give the
right to try Americans for acts committed within
American territory.
The Arresuris- Mondragon murder is still the
subject of correspondence, or rather of inquiry;
AS it appears at present the only act for which
this government can demand redress is of kidnap-.
ping Arresuris, who was domicied on this side of
the border. In no event can it be expected Mon
dragon will be surrendered for trial to the Amerl-
can authorities, special treaty clause intervening
to warrant refusal upon MeXicOs part to surrender
one of her crtizens on any pretext.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
A CRAZY FREAK.
A HOUSTON CARPENTER TRIES TO
KILL HIS WIFE.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

special Telegram W Inc NeoeVoH'
HoUsToN, August 23.-For several days past
Ronatz well-known German citizen of this city,
has been missing from home, and it was thought
by his friends and relatives that he had committed
sdicide The theory for this supposltIon Is owihg
to family troubles On Wednesday last Bonatz,
after d linking heavily, went home and raised a
row with hi4 wife, and iHally wound up ny trying
to cut her head off with hatched. He mt the wo-
man several blows and cut large cash IN her heau,
leaving a portion of the skull bare, and making a
very dangerous and lgly wound from which she ; Is
still suffering severely The neighbors, hearihg ,R
the womans cry, rushed to her assistance, anu od
for the bayou and jumped in but concluded not q to
suicide by the water route and returned 70 t9e
shore. He then started down the bayou IN the d!-
rection of Harrisburg, and so far no trace OF MN
can be found Bonatz has lived in Houston tor
Years and is carpenter by trade, and up to the
present time was highly respected man. IL Is
thonpht that liquor made him crazy His sons are
searching for him, but with little hopes OF 'lndln
him alive,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
THE INDIANS.

TOMBSTONE, Ariz., August 21.-Tbe president OF
Sonora arrived in town last night, and brings fur
ther particulars of the Indian situation, He was al
Cuchute ranch when Geronimo and twenty three
bucks came in. Six bucks came forward with 8
white flag TO five Mexicans at the ranch, and stated
their desire to make peace with the Mexicans and
raid into New Mexico and Arizona A couple OF
days after Captain Macdonald, with two compa
MES Of United States troops, arrived
from Rucker by forced marches with
the view of suppressing the Indians They how.
ever had become aware of the movements and
slipped away several hours before the arrival Of
the troops in two bands, one Of ten coming north
how extremely difficult is to surprise theApaches
who are as alert as a weasel.
part of Captain Lawson's command came In
while the informant was at the ranch. Some men
we're wounded. Lawson, who il injured, was ex
pected daily. General Forsyth who went down
rom Hucbacus, is on his way back.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
BOLD ESCAPADE.
ESCAPE OF PRISONERS AT EAGLE
PASS.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

EAGLE PASS, August 24.-Wm: Webb, an Ameri,
can with the assistance of four Mexicans, escaped
from the county Jail this morning, between the
hours of and o'clock They we're all confined
in the same cell, on charge of horse stealing to
appear in the next district court TO effect their
escape they cut through the sheet iron
hooring one-quarter of an inch thick, then dig
ging through the concrete wall into the run-around,
digging hole through the brick walls big enough
for one man to pass through out into the jail yard
and then scaling the fifteen foot walls surrounding
the Jail, making good their escape. The ne
county, but the suppositon is they have fled to
Mexico The only thing found IN the cell was g
saw, which they must have been working several
months, also a note from Webb to Sheriff Oglesby,
stating that he was tired of living in Jail, but
would be back to see him again in December.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-08-26
TRYING THE POLICEMEN.
BURMAII
Ftoons IN pIrRMAu.

MANDALAy, August 2i.-0ne of the embanlS.
ments Of Irrewaddly river burst IN thia city yeser
day. The break was three hundred yarts IN leneth
and so rapid was the dow OF water that in u ttw
moments the whole district was Hooded from four
to twenty feet deep. Engineers at once cut dams
out of the city TO allow the water TO suhside The
result of the movement Is as set unknown.
Fifty thousand persons are 60 day homeless IN the
city, their houses and possessions having been
either submerged Or destroyed Tho number OF
persons drowned by the sudden thrush Of waters,
has not yet been ascertaned The flooded district
has within Its territory many OF the food suppllea,
stores and all Of these were washed away Tie
result will be IN approach TO famine among the
homeless population. The river will not fall sui-
ciently 10 permit reconstruction before November.