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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Mrs. Seuthworth in Jail.

New YORK, November 23-Mrs. Hannah
B. Southworth, who murdered Stephen L.
Pettus yesterday, spent very restless
night in her cell. This morning there was
slight improvement in her condition.
The city physician has given orders that
she be kept quiet as possible, and in con-
sequence the prison warden has issued pre-
emptory orders that no one outside
of the woman's council and relatives be
permitted to see her. The warden stated
It was expected Mrs. SouthN orth would be
much quieter by tomorrow and might then
be inclined to talk about the tragedy.
Counsel for the murderess called at the
prison early today and talked with his
client for long time.
When seen later on and questioned as to
the line of defense, if any, which had been
determined on, replied that the defense
undoubtedly would be insanity. There was
no doubt, Mr.. Hummel said, that Mrs.
Southworth was insane. His client was
incoherent in her statements today, the re
suit of the great shock her nervous syste m
had sustained, butin day ortw she would
be more rational. As matters stand Mrs.
Southworth's statement OF her many
wrongs is quite clear and enough to enable
counsel to grapple with the case. W. X.
Martin. the woman's brother, was among
her early callers. 1t was with this brother
that Mrs Southworth lived. The scene be-
tween brother and sister is described as OF
the most affecting character. She seemed
to forget her position, as almost all her in
ouiries were made concerning her mother.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
WASHINGTON.
THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN
CoNGREss-THE REPORT ON
CREDENTIALS ADOPTED.
The Brazilian Delegates Seated After Some
Discussion DR.. Guzman's Position.
Two Secretaries Elected.

WASHINGTON, November 25. = Twenty
eight delegates were present this afternoon
when the International American confer
ence was called to order.
Doctor zigana, of Peru. presided.
The temporary secretary, Doctor Guzman
read the report of the committee on Gre
dentials, passing favorably upon the cre-
dentials of the Brazilian delegates and OF
Mr.. Cornelius Bliss.
Delegate Vin,lof Uruguay, wished to know
whether the Brazilian credentials emanated
from the imperial: or republ lean govern
ment.
Senior Hurtado, of Columbia. moved the
previous question upon the adoption of the
report, desiring as he said, to cut off any
inquiry or investigation respecting what is
now going on over in Brazil, as 1t was in
his view subject not proper to be touched
upon.
Doctor Vim said he did not feel authorized
to vote until his inquiry had been
answered. The question was held to
be in order and Senior Romero,
of Mexico, chairman of the committee
in response, said that the credentials had
already been read to the conference.-the
confirming the powers sent by the present
gov ernment. The committee had found
them in good form and sufficient, but he
wanted to know whether the delegates rep
resented the empire or the republic?
Doctor Volente, Brazilian minister-We
are here representing the government of
Brazil
Delegate Phonzo, of Chill, required no
further proofs, and proposed the accept
ance of the report without objection, and
with some applause the report was adopted
and the Brazilian delegates seated.
Doctor Vim moved TO proceed 70 the
election of two secretaries. The motion
prevailed, and the names of #. g. Piera and
H. Ransom Whitehouse were submitted by
foreign and United States delegates re-
spectively. Mr.. Whitehouse is citizen of
New York, and is at present secretary Of
legation at Mexico.
Mr.. Pieraais representative Of the
Spanish- American Commercial union, and
is also from New York. Both of the nomi-
nations we're accepted and Mr.. Piera took
his place. Mr.. Whitehouse is absent from
the city but will be here in few days.
The conference next resumed consid-
Grafton of the rules, beginning with the
eight rules governing the method of recog-
milton of the delegates by the president,
and this consumed the time up to adjourn
ment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
EDUCATING ARMY OFFICERS.
A New Scheme of General Wallace for Turn
ing Out Army Officers.

A New Scheme Of General Wallace for Turn
ing Out Army officers.
WAsHINeToN, November 23.-The forth
coming report of visitors to the West Point
military academy will contain paper read
by General Lew Wallace, president of the
board, in which he suggests that the sys
TEN of military education in vogue at West
Point be extended to the whole army of the
United States. He thinks this could be
done in measure by converting every
fixed post in the country into military
academy, with company officer as in
structor. General Wallace recommends
that selections of from 800 to 500
enlisted men according to their standing
and at their fourth year to be transferred
to West Point for final instruction through
the fifth year. His idea is that commis-
sions be issued to those men according to
their standing at the completion of the final
year at West Point, and that all other
modes of original appointment to the army
be Abandoned ALI enlistments not chosen
for the final course in the academy should
be discharged at the end of the fourth year.
The general thus spms up the results of the
system he proposes.
"Giying three officers to each company of
100 men, a calculation upon the hypothesis
of an annual discharge of 5000 soldiers can
easily be made of the supply of commits
stoned officers Punishable by the new sys-
TEN. In marvelously short period there
would be officers ready made for 100000
men "
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Accidentally Shot.

DENIsoN, Tex, November 23.-A shot
gun in the hands Of Jim Kone, son of o.
B. Kone, caused the death of Ben Poteeta,
aged IL, son of B. f. Poteeta, today at
II 80. The particulars of the deplorable
affair are as follows: Jim Kone, young
Poteeta and Harry Callahan were hunting
quail in branch one-quarter of mile
east of the exposition building. Young
Kone and Poteeta had crossed the branch
and were skirting the bushes growing along
the bank. Poteeta was in the path in front
of Kone. A bird broke up from cover and
flew directly in front of the boys. Poteeta
cooked his gun and was bringing il to his
shoulder to fire when Kone threw his gun
up and fired hurriedly. The charge of the
shotgun struck Poteeta in the back of the
head and Kone was Mortified to see his
companion pitch forward on his face dead
ere he struck the ground. The gun young
Poteeta held in his hand fell under him,
and ne never moved from the position.
Word was sent to the parents Of the dead
boy, and Jim Kone ran home a
mile away and notified his parents.
Mr.. Kone at once notified Judge Cook,
who went to the scene. The body was
placed in spring wagon and carried to
Mr.. POteeta's residence, q few yards east Of
where the accident happened where ii was
prepared for the funeral obsequies. Judge
Cook, after examining the witness in the
case, returned verdict of accidental
killing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
A Fiendish Crime.

SAN ANTONIO, November 25.-Yesterday
Antonio Garcia, Mexican laborer, who
has been employed upon the farm of J. b.
Chivengneux, justice of the peace, ten
miles below this city, was charged with
committing rape upon the little 1O-year old
daughter of his employer. In the morning
his employer (the JUSTICE and his fam
lily, except the little girl, went
to church, leaving her to attend
to the house during their absence.
On their return they found the almost in
sensible and bleeding body of their child
and heard from her story as revolving in
its details as can be imagined. The neigh
bors were summoned and at once began to
scour the country for Garsia, and had he
been captured there is no doubt but
that he would have received summary JUS
tice. Organized bands led by the officers
are now searching for him, and he will un-
doubtedly be captured tonig ght or tomorrow.
The little girl IS still living, though she is
said to be in very critical condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
ENGLAND.

LONDON, November 25.-A letter from
Stanley says: On October 30, having left
the canoes for the land, the march began
in earnest, and we, two days later, discov-
cred large plantation. The people flung
themselves on the plantains TO make
as large provision MS possible
for the dreaded wilderness ahead,
The most enterprising always secured a
fair share, and twelve hours later would
be furnished with weeks provisions of
plantain -four. The feeble apd Indolent
reyelled for the time being on an abundance
of roasted fruit, but always neglected TO
provide for the future, and thus became
victims to famine. After moving from this
place ten days passed before we reached an
other plantation, during which we lost more
and Mganowas. The smallpox broke out
among the Manyima. and the mortality
was terrible. Our Zanzibar people escaped
the pest, however, owing to the vaccination
they had undergone on board the Madufa.
We were now about four days march above
the confluence of the Ihura and Ituri rivers
and within about a mile from lsnuru.
As there was no possibility OF crossing this
violent tributary of the Ituri or the
Aruwhimi, we had to follow its right
bank until crossing could be discovered.
-Four days later we stumbled across the
principal village of the district, called
Andikumer. There our people, after starv-
ing during fourteen days, gorged them
selves to such an excess that 1t contributed
greatly TO lessen our number.
N. Il...ss u
reached in three hours, and having a pre-
sentiment that the garrisons of Fort Bode
were still where left them. the Ihurn was
crossed next day and for the two following
days we steered through the forest regard
less of paths. We had the good fortune 10
strike the western angle Of the Fort Bode
plantations on the 10Th and found that my
Tresentiment was true.
/ itLieuienant Stairs and Mr. Garrison, were
still at TT. Bode--ffty-one souls remaining
out of fifty-nine. Not word had been
heard Of Emin or Of Jepson during the
seven months of my absence.
In the course of his correspondence Mr..
Stanley SAYS: ION February 9Th Jepson ar
rived in our campat Karvallfs. Twas startled
to hear Jepson, In plain undoubting words,
say that no one kept Emin back but
Emin himself. This is the summary.
what Jepson learned during the nine
months from May %, 1888, 10 February 9.
1889 / gathered sufficient from Jepson's
verbal report TO conclude that during the
nine months neither Passa Gasati nor any
man in the province had arrived nearer
any other conclusion than what was told.us
ten months before.
However, the diversion in our
favor created by the mahdists'
invasion and the dreadful slaughter they
made Of all they met inspired US with the
hope that we could get definite answer at
last.
Stanley next describes how he lad al
ready sent orders TO mass the whole
of his forces ready for contingent
cies. He also speaks Of the sug-
gestions he made to Doctor Emin
as the best means Of joining him, insisting
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28

upon something definite; otherwise it
would be his (Stanley's) duty to destroy the
ammunition and march homeward. He
continues:
February 1S.--A native courier appeared
in camp with letter from Emin aud with
just below our plateau camp.
A FoRoER SENTENCED.
LoNDoN, November 25.-Erhest Norton
Rolfe, Journalist, has been sentenced 10
ten years penal servitude for forging q bill
of exchange. The judge in passing sem
tence said he doubted if more veteran
forger and swindler had ever fallen into
the hands of Justice. Rolfe has been sem
fenced a number Of times in Europe and
America.
STORM PREvArIING.
LONDON. November PA storm prevails
Yong the southwest coast Of England
Much damage has been done by the wind.
RUPTURE REroRrED.
LONDON, November 25.--The Pail Mall
Gazette states that a virtual rupture has
occurred in the relations between Germany
and the Vatican.
EDITOR rARKE IN A scRAPR.
LONDON, November 2B--Mr Parke,
editor of the North London Press, was
again arraigned in the Bow street police
court today on charge OF criminal libel
preferred against him by the earl Of
Euston. The earl in his testimony ad-
mitted he had visited house on Cleveland
street where the alleged unlawful practices
are said TO have taken place but claimed he
visited there for lawful purposes:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
ITALY.
KING HuMpERr's I spEEcH.

ROME, November 28.--The Italian parlia-
lnent was opened yesterday by King
Huinbert In person. In bis speech
from the throne his majesty nl-
luded to the smallness Of the de-
fieit in the budget and said that the gov
ernment had pursued a wise and equitable
policy, which assured tranquility to Italy
and guarAnteed peace which, thanks to the
concert Of the great powers, appears to be
assured to Enrope This utterance was
greeted with great applause.
Continuing, the king said the questions
which might disturb the peace had not yet
all been settled, and II was necessary.
therefore, without undue demands upon
the budget, to continue 10 provide military
and naval protection TO italian unity
and independence. II expressed the
hope that the nrmauleitis which
all the powers were preparing
wonld not be used. Italy, he said HQlild
lay down her arms in Africa when an M
ternational agreement should have been
reached, guaranteeing TO her the very con-
siderable possessions she now had
on that continent and recognizing the
wide sphere of her influence.
He hoped he would be enabled
TO promote humanity in Africa, which had
been outraged by much barbarity. In con-
clusion, King Humbert said:
II shall always pursue the work Of ciyili-
zation, from which all our advantages rise.
The king was enthusiastically cheered on
his way to and from the palace 70 paris-
ment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28

elon OF that money standard which
existed ior ages, that silver be placed on
an equality with gold at the ratio which
mas existed 1t was the duty of the conn
1ry 70 restore what should never have been
disturbed, and this convention had as
sembled here to decide upon the hest
desired end. ''i9
n Mr, II. B, Chamberlin, president of the
Denver chamber of commerce, on behalf of
tAat body, then presented in a happy
speech solid silver gavel to Chairman
A number of resolutions to be referred to
the committee on resolutions were read
hdreIerred. The committee is considered a
very strong one and it is expected will
embody the wishes ofthe convention briefly
and so clearly that they will be easily un-
derstood. After electing a vice president
from each state represented and after the
reading of a number of invitations for del
egates to attend various entertainments
and the announcement that there would be
a grand reception at the Merchants Ex-
change tonight the convention, adjourned
till 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Railway Litigation Ended.

HousToN November 25.-The Houston,
East and West Texas railway litigation has
been brought to close and the road is to
he sold. This means its widening and
throwing into the trunk lines. The courts
verdict is: 'It is ordered that the railway
he sold and that NJ. G. Howe, receiver,
he appointed special commissioner
for the purpose Of selling the road.
Judgment was rendered against the val
idity of mortgages on the lands and repeat
ing that part Of the special masters report
which sought to disturb the liens hereto.
fore estab .ished. The minimum price SET
by the court at which the ROAD was 10 pe
sold is fixed at 81 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
A Rallnt Box Case.

CINCINNATI, November 23.-The case of
r. G. Wood, charged with executing and
causing the publication OF the celebrated
ballot box forgery, was called in the police
court today. AT the request of Woods at
torney, Judge Ermston fixed December 2
for a preliminary hearing of the case.
Mea ntime, r. G. Wood, failing to obtain
bondsmen, was remanded TO Jail.
A private meeting was held
Woods case. Those present were Messrs.
Probasco and Richards, representing
Sherman, and Congressman Butterworth,
Jordan and Honnor, representing Gov
ernor-elect Jas. f. Campbell, himself and
Honorable VIM. s. Groosbeck. 1t is under
stood these gentlemen have resolved to
prosecute Wood to the full extent of the
law
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Toulon, varied by occasional visits to Nice

Toulon, varied by occasional visits to Nice,
One of the most remarkable things con-
nected with this change of government in
Brazil is the fact it is impossible to get any
replies to dispatches sent TO Rio. By this
mean private dispatches. One gentleman
who has enormous interests in Brazil has
been waiting five days for an answer to his
cable and deferred his departure hence
awaiting an answer. He wonld have taken
passage on a steamer which left New York
"Wednesday had he received an answer TO
his message. A censorship has evidently
been established over all cable messages,
particularly those inquiring as to the con.
dition of the new order of things and what
effect it will have upon the commercial
world. 4
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Suicide by Morphine.

PALo Pinto, Tex, November 25.-B. f.
PRYOR living near Mineral Wells, commit
ted suicide by taking morphine. He was
in Mineral Wells on Friday night and
started home, and next morning when the
family arose they found his horse standing
of the gate without saddle or brl-
dIe al They Immediately Sent the alarm
to az, town when search was Instituted, which
rosnIted re ,I in finding him about one mile from
hon,e with an empty sixty-grain morphine
hottie living near him. Physicians were
summoned g1u but were unable 10 save him,
and he died Sunday morning. Mr.. Pryor
was an honorable citizen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
a POLITICIAN POISONED.
A COlored Partisan drinks Some Whisky and
Dies In Mysterious Manner

A Colored Partisan Arinks Some Whisky and
Dies in Mysterious Manner.
Waco, November 25.--A case of poison
ing is under investigation here. A negro
politician, Dock Thompson, living six
miles from here, yesterday called on a
friend named Edward Burns, spending the
morning with him. During the visit they
both drank several times from bottle
of whisky, and at noon Dock
left for home. The family were absent
at church and Dock ate his dinner which
had been prepared by his wife and shared
with his dog. When the family arrived
home the man and his dog were breathing
with pains and cramps and medical aid
was summoned, but the brute and his
master were dead before the physicians ar
rived. The stomachs of both victims
were brought to Waco for analysis. Dock
was at the head of so-called political par
ty and was very much liked by his follow
ers. His opponents had an i'll will for him
which was often expressed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Burning Corn for Fuel.

HIAwATHA, Kas., November 23.--The
farmers in this vicinity are burning corn
for fuel finding it cheaper than coal. Corn
is sold on the farm at 20 cents per bushel
while the average price Of coal delivered at
the farm ranges from q to % cents per
bushel. The Farmers Alliance here
brought the attention Of farmers TO the rel
ative prices of the two commodities and adj
vised that half the corn crop be used as
fuel, thus advancing the price Of the other
half and saving money in their fnel. The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Curious II True.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, November 2o.-A'
fitzgerald & Co. today presented a petition
to the city council stating that they nad
discovered the existence of natural gas, oil,
s;Iver and other minerals under the bed OF
the San Antonio river within the CITY
limits, and asking franchise per,
hitting them to WORK anu
nossess the same. The petitions were q
complete surprise to everybody. Althougn
the existence of an oil spring IN the I!ver ;e
has long been known, no denhlUe aVsloh ;t;na
was taken by the council upon tne peel.;Tu, pOt;na
but it is stated that several PEE 1Sa 9n5
parties are being made up TO see IL 'ie liiu
,an be located.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Crusbed by the Cars.

JEFFERSON, November 25.-At the Texas
and Pacific depot this morning about 8
a,oloct Jobn Sanderson, who resided at
Marshall, Tex, attempted to board NOV
ing freight train, missed his footlng anu
iS sn9I r;abf under the wheels, causing instant
1aatb ieaa lI He was literally mashed INTO
q aen1 nuIn and the frightfulness OF the spec,
a a apIe % has only been surpassed by the TWO
accidents which occurred on ;ios ihe os Ssthe tbe
road within radius OF twenty nll1es as "a 'Is Is
same spot last week. SandersSSn noe Snms was No 10
years 9iu ;U ottacbed anc to the trainmen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
,Mol.taIIy wounded,

GAINESVILLE, Tex, November 25. --On
Saturday evening, in the southwest part OF
the county, John Collins, farmer, aud a
young pan employed by him got into a
difficulty over the ownership Of cotton
sack. Knives were used and both parties
we're horribly cut. The young man Is re-
ported dead and Collins as mortaiiy
wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Ex-pREsIDENT DAVIS.
Resolutions of Ex- x-Confederates Addressed to
the Great Leader Of the Confederacy.

the Great Leader Of the Confederacy.
DALLAS, November pa proclamation
has been sent to the Honorable Jefferson
Davis by Camp Sterling Price of the ex-
Confederates:
Resolved that this camp of ex-Confeder-
ate veterans has heard with the keenest
regret of the recent illness of the Honorable
Jefferson Davis, the illustrious leader
of the late Confederacy of the
southern states; the uncorruptible
patriot and brilliant statesman whose name
and services are so dear to the people of
the south.
Resolved, That the warm and heartfelt
sympathy of the ex-Confederates of Camp
Sterling Price be rendered to the venerable
and beloved sufferer in his present affiic.
ton, and that the earnest hope be express
ed for his speedy and complete restoration
to health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
Ex.EMpERoR DOM PEDRO.
He will Make His Home in Toulon-Censor-
ship Of the Dispatches

New YORK, November pa Washington
special says it was learned that the deposed
Emperor Dom Pedro and his family, who
are now on the ocean, will make their home
in Toulon, France. 1t was first supposed
he would go direct to Lisbon, but private
dispatches received here are to the effect
that sp winter at least in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-11-28
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