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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10
PARTY SPLIT.
HOUSTON AND GALVESTON
AT LoGGERHEADs AND
HOUSTON.
BOLTS THE DISTRICT CONVENTION
How tho Anniversary Was Celebrated
Throughout the State-Two Bows
Observation-Disclosures Killed.
Other State Items.

GALVESTON. Tex, July 4.-The Democrat
lcdistrict convention to nominate candi-
date for the office of district attorney for
Galveston and Harris counties reassembled
at noon today. The bellgent feeling that
prevailed throughout Yesterdays meeting
Don manifested itself. elimination and
recrimination between the Galveston dele
CATION and Harris county delegation was
almost constant and delayed proceedings
greatly. Balloting progressed frequently
interrupted with motions and countermo-
ttons.to turn both men loose with the en-
dorsement of the convention. These were
either voted down or received no recogni-
ton. At the close of the 325th ballot,
J. K. P. Gillispie, one OF the candidates ad-
dressed the convention and suggested that
as the convention was unable to agree
that they relegate the whole matter back to
the people and let them decide. This was
voclferously applauded by the Harris
county delegation, and emphatically re-
lected by the Galveston county delegation
Nine OF the Harris county delegation here
withdrew amid cries OF "bolters' on the
part of the Galveston delegation. Order
being restored the 326th ballot was taken,
the three of the recreant delegates of Harris
county without authority casting nine votes
for Gavin, and Galveston thirteen votes.
The chair announced that Hon. e. d.
Gavin having received twenty two votes
was declared the nominee of the conven-
ton. After brief speech of thanks by
Mr.. Gavin the convention adjourned sine
die. The Houston delegation after with
drawal from the convention, met at Ire
the arbitrary action of the Galveston dele
cation, and declared tibet Mr.. Gillaspie was
the choice of the better element of the con-
vention and OF The Democracy of the dis
trict, and declared him the Democratic
nominee for criminal district attorney.
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TAYLOR TOPICS.
How the Fourth Was Passed in that Pro
crossing Little City.

How the Fourth Was Passed in that Pro-
crossing Little City.
TAYLOR, Tex, July 4,-July 4, the day we
celebrate, anniversary of the birth OF the
United States, second day after the prema-
ture birth of the electoral bill, and fiftieth
birthday of the ancient order of the Her
menstine, which is being celebrated in
Taylor, regardless OF other birthdays.
There are more Germans in Taylor today,
celebrating their order, than there are In
the city of Holland.
By daylight this morning they COM
menced arriving in wagons and other con-
veyances. The Bastrop train came in at 10
a. m. bringing brass band and four car
loads of Germans from Bastrop, LAGRANGE
and other points. The north bound L. &
G. N. brought in six carloads of Germans
from San Antonio, Austin and intermediate
points. A procession was organized here to
receive the delegates, consisting of the
TAYLOR Hook and Ladder and Hose COM
pany, Q. Ii. WEIGH cashier of the First
National bank. (chief of the ire depart
ment) in charge of the same. A float load
ed will little girls representing the different
States, including Arizona and New
Mexico, in charge of DR.. Treadgill.
Another float with the rostrum
Copying it as grand nigh chief of the
Hermans.
N. Seikint, grand marshal, got his dele
cations in line at II NJ and started out for
the fair grounds with the Austin band in
the lead and the Bastrop band bringing up
the rear.
AT the fair grounds the Germans had
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10
ANOTHER BIG SYNDICATE.
Organized by Hon. John Hancock Of Austin
While In Europe.

While in Europe.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, July A real estate
transaction of stapendous proportions was
consummated here today being closed by
a cable message from Europe. 1t was in
the sale of 100000 acres OF land in the
State of Tamaulipas, Mex. together with
100000 head of cattle belonging to the
property. The land lies in one body be-
tween Matamoras and Tampieo, Mex,
where the Mexican government is vigor-
ously prosecuting the work of deepening
the harbor to accommodate the largest ves-
sells afloat. The purchasers are an English
and Dutch syndicate lately formed IN
Europe by Hon. John Hancock of Austin,
who crossed the Atlantic some months ago
for that purpose. The syndicate has posted
a forfeit of $500 through a New York
bank, and members of the syndicate are
now Ell route here to perfect the prelimin-
aries for taking charge of the property.
The EnglishDutch syndicate proposes -
colonize the lanu and also to erect on it
refrigerators for beef exporting purposes.
The price paid was so cents ali acre for the
land and $40 head tor the cattle.
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Mason Matters,

MASON, Tex: July 4.-Mr. Clark Vataw,
a prominent young lawyer of Hico, Hamil-
ton county, arrived here Tuesday accom-
panied by his father and brother Charles.
He was married to Miss Alice Gooch at the
residence of her parents in the evening. A
few relatives witnessed the ceremony. Miss
Alice is one of Mason's brightest young
bellies and has the good wishes of her nu-
merous friends for long and happy life,
bright throughout with pleasures.
They leave for the home of the groom
where they will in future reside.
Capt. Ben. f. Goocb, of Llano, is here,
and reports real estate in a steady demand
in the iron city.
One of the largest celebrations ever held
by us was given today at Hicks springs ore
mile south Of town. About 1000 people
were present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10
GEORGETOWN CHAUTAUQUA.
Lecture by Prominent Austin Lawyer and
Other Proceedings.

Lecture by a Prominent Austin Lawyer and
Other Proceedings.
GEORGETOWN. Tex, July 4.-The glorious
Fourth was celebrated at the Chautauqua
here today. Owing to the hot weather the
parade from the square to the Chautauqua
was dispensed with, bat the balance of the
programme was carried out to the letter.
At IL oclock Mr.. John Dowell of Austin
delivered an Grafton in the temple to
large audience on the subject of "Our Ma
tlonal and State Government" The adj
dress was eloquent and instructive, filled
with new ideas and uni mpeachable argu-
ment He spoke for more than an hour
and was frequently interrupted with APP
plause.
At $3.50 p. m. Col. R. NJ. Moore, of San.
Anto lio, delivered an address on educa--
ton, which was pronounced splendid.
effort t.t
The Chautauqua management has cleared
more money during che first four days of
this sen, IN than was made the whole of
last session, and the best features OF the
Chautau1ua are yet TO come.
The red letter day of the Chautauqua will
be July II. Odd Fellows day, when the
Grand Lodge of Texas 1. o. o. f.
will convene here TO receive Sovereign
Grand Sire Underwood of the sovereign
grand lodge, who will be here. Also his
visit here will be the first time in the history
of Odd Fellowship in Texas that the
sovereign grand sire has been west of the
Mississippi river. 1t is expected that over
1000 Odd Fellows will be in the parade here
on that day. Half fare will be given on all
RAILROADS in Texas to Georgetown.
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ENGLAND DONATES FRANCE
ONE OF THE cAf1B-
BEAN ISLESA
THE SPANISH CABINEl olIsIs
The Anglo-German Agreement Ssigied
The Gar Quarrels With the Grand
Duke Alexis--The Sultan
and Ferdinand.
ENGLAND.

ENGLAND TRADING WITH FRANCE.
LONDON, July 4.-The Herald has learned
from N. Ribot, French foreign minister,
that England gives to France an island in
the Caribbean sea and recognizes the
French protectorate over Madagascar. g
THE SULTAN REFUSES.
LONDON, July 4.-The sultan refuses to
ask the powers to recognize Ferdinand as
Bulgaria's ruler.
ABOUT HELIG0LAND.
LONDON, July 4.-Lord Salisbury an
nounced in the house of lords today tina
the Ans lo-German agreeme nt was signed
on Tuesday. He tabled the bill affirming
the cession of Heligoland. He said that
the agreement made the inhabitants of
Heligoland subject to German laws, special
exception being made in the case of those
now living who would not be subject To
the CONSUMPTION. The bill passed first
reading and the second reading was fixed
for Thursday next.
Replying to Mr.. Schwann's question
to whether the government had receive
news of Russian troops moving towards
the Armenian frontier to compel the pay
ment of the Turkish war indemnity, Sir
Jas. Ferguson said he could not corroborat
the report.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10
RUSSIA.
RUsso-cH1NEsE ArFA1Rs.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 4.-The Russian
government in order to counteract the plan
of China to make MantchooIia an outpost
against Russia by building railroads and
fortresses in that territory and by an extern
sive colonization scheme has decided to
hasten the construction of the Siberian
railway and to strengthen the garrlsons in
Amur and Ursini provinces. The govern
ment will also establish colonies through
out these provinces, and no Chinese will be
permitted to settle in the territory. A Rus
sian commission, with headquarters at
Vladivostock, will watch the execution of
the measure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10

CHICAGO, ILL.,. July A special dispatch
from Salt Lake received late last night
says: A fire caught in front of the Grand
opera house at 10 o'clock and the building
was entirely consumed at 12o'clock. Thou
sands OF people thronged the streets and all
available forces are working to save ad-
jacent property. Main street is one sheet
Of flame. The Evans gun shop is now on
fire and Walker Bros mammoth drv
goods establishment will go next. II looks
nov. as though the entire block, ii not a
good portion OF the business part Of the
city, will be burned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10
THE TORPEDO BOAT CUSHING.
She Makes Mile in Minute and 81 Seconds

She Makes Mile in Minute and 81 Seconds,
New YORK, July 4.-The torpedo boat
Gushing got into port yesterday from WASH
ington and tied up at Brooklyn navy yard.
Her executive officer Mr.. Daugherty, says
she is not only tremendous success as
speeder but also coal economizer. She
used only four tons of coal on the 400 mile
run from Washington. and under pressure
OF fifty pounds steam made twelve and one.
halfknots an hour. Every pound Of coal that
went into her furnaces was weighed. The
capacity of her bunkers is for,y tons. and
tins means she can make voyage of about
1000 miles without getting a new supply
She made mile in | minute aud 81 sec
onds OH the placid water of tue Potomac
near Mount Vernon under q pressure of
2UO pounds. The Cushing will take in
stores and get few at the navy yard, and
will then go out to Newport.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10
STORM ON THE LAKES.
Damage to shipping and Loss of Life from
the Blow

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July Lake Michigan
was rocked from surface to bottom last
night and today by a gale that wrecked
shipping and threw on its beam ends the
programme of aquatic sports arranged by
Chicagoans for the glorious Fourth. Vessel
men whose lives have been spent on the
great lakes unite in pronouncing it the
severest storm for this season of the year
within the memory ofthe oldest inhabitant.
Vessels that had braved threatening in
dications during the evening and put out
to sea were laboring outside the break
water trying to make port. Some we're
successful. Others less fortunate tried to
save themselves by dropping anchor.
About midnight the steamer City of Chi
cago with 1000 passengers aboard lay on
her beam ends outside the breakwater try
ing to gain shelter. She left Chicago q few
hours before for Grand Haven. She was
twenty-five miles on her course when her
captain was obliged to put her about and
run for Chicago. After a terrific experience
in heavy sea rolling and plunging, and
at times shipping some water she finally
reached her dock without accident.
The schooner Gladiator, however, did not
fare so we'll. She was loaded to the rails
with wood and labored terribly in the
trough of the sea seven miles off Grass
Point, where she sprang leak and took
water rapidly. A portion of her deck load
went by the board, and in her water logged
condition was caught bya wave and turned
keel up. Capt Thurston and his crew
were carried by the waves some distanc,
from the schooner. The captain was una
BILE to reach the craft again and was
drowned. The crew caught the wreckago
and managed to float until the life saving
crew came to the rescue.
The schooner Naiad was caught in blow
some miles out to sea and by herd strug-
gle reached the waters just outside the
breakwater where a number of vessels were
anchored. The Naiad was in a bad strait
and was suffering badly from her encounter
with the wind and waves. She had lost
man, Harry Berkeley, and her forward rig
ging was carried away. She dropped an
Choir, but the soft bottom refused it place
and the vessel drifted with crash against
the schooners Surprise and White Cloud.
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beer saloon, eating house and other stands,
and this evening mad horse races, walking
matches, bicycle races, dancing and other
amusements.
Mr.. Carl Schutze delivered an address in
German this evening, and other addresses
We're made for the good of the Order of the
Hermans.
A few more years and Taylor will be a
German town. They already control the
agricultural part of this territory.
A stranger in Taylor today could not hear
much more English tan if he was in
Begin.
They are working and progressive peo-
pie and are justly entitled to their advance,
and the best thing the Americans can do is
to initiate them in their industries and their
amuSements
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They Slept on a sIdetrael

KYLE, Tex, July 4.-Last night two
Mexicans, man and wife. were sleeping ON
a sidetrack used for the International and
Great Northern railroad boarding. cars and
a freight train backed IN and run one of the
boarding cars against the bodies of the
Mexicans, and dangerously injured the
woman Internally anu severely bruised the
mans head aud arms and cutting one Of
l,is ears INTO threads. They were taken to
San Antonio today TO the hospital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10
MEXICO,
VARIOUS MATTERS.

VARIOUS MATTERS.
Cry OF MEXICO, July 4.-The English
company proposes to buy rich Conception
silver mine in the State OF San Luis Potosi.
The drouth in Ozuluama near Tampico
caused the death of 10000 CATTLE
Agents for the government of Guatemala
are spreading reports derogatcry to San
Salvador.
A new bank will be established in
Merida.
All government offices and foreign lega.
ton are flying flags in honor of the United
States
Minister Ryan is receiving congratula-
tions, including those of President Diaz.
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SINGULAR CASUALTY.
Two Boys and Team Struck by Wall Of
Water.


Water.
JACKSONVILLE, Tex, July 4.-Mr. John
Goodson with his wife and three children
in his wagon today drove into small
creek that had been crossed by party on
horseback a moment before with safety
the water being only four feet deep. Just
as his wagon was approaching the center
of the creek it was struck by wall of
water seven feet high. The wagon and
mules were carried away. Mr.. Goodson
grasped his wife and succeeded in getting
her with the baby in her arms to the bank.
IL HIS two boys aged and were drowned.
The water soon subsidized. The children's
bodies were found mile below the ford.
Mrs. Goodson and child are still ia a criti-
cal condition, their recovery being doubt
full. The mules were found dead fifty wards
fallen,
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Don't Like Her Cottage.

PIrTsBuRe, July "A morning paper
published story today 10 the effect that
Mrs. Harrison was dissatisfied with her
cottage at Cape May and that the presiden
tial party would shortly leave there for the
famous Allegheny mountain resorts of
Cresson Springs. The paper states that
the cottage of Mrs. David A. Park, widow
of the we'll known steel manufacturer of
Pittsburg was offered and accepted by Mr..
Harrison. They are expected the latter
part of the month and will remain about
six weeks. The Park cottage is one OF the
bandsomest and best equipped at Cresson
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10

III cot a surprising note from my
tailor yesterday" Where did tne
s,,rprise come in?" "He gave me
4 ,s5,-New York Commercial Adver-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-10

Just week from today the prima-
ries will be held.
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GUATEMALA, July 4.-The ministry denies
hostile relations towards Salvador.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-31
THE STRIKING SCOTS.
The Struggle Assumes New Phases I

The Struggle Assumes New Phases but
the End Still Seems Remote.
EDINBURGH, Dec. 30.-At a public meeting
held in this city to-day, resolutions were
passed expressing sympathy with the rail
ent and delivered addresses. The passenger
service continues to i'm prove, and all mail
trains are running regularly. There are,
however, no signs Of a settlement with the
strikers. The strikers allege that men dis
missed for color blindness have been re-
employed by the railway companies. The
Amalgamated Engineers association has
donated $4,000 to the strike fund The
Northeastern railway men on strike are
being paid one days pay weekly out of the
fund.
Owing to the small amount OF their Sun
day traffic the railway companies were en-
abled to dispose OF some arrears in the
TRANSFORMATION of freights, coal. ore, ETC.
At meetings of strikers held here yester-
day and to-day it was resolved to stand
firm, and the lord provost of the city was
denounced as being an unscrupulous tool
company is sending engine drivers north to
assist the Scotch railway companies.
at the meeting in Edinburgh to-day Prin-
cipal Rainey, a reader of the Free church,
presided. He declared that labor tor the
number Of hours during which the men
We're compelled to work was inconsistent
with health and right use of human life.
The meeting appointed a treasurer 10 re-
celve donations Tor support of the strikers
HULL, Dec. 3O-The striker here have
resolved to accept the managers offer OF an
increase of wages without a reduction OF
the number OF working hours.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-31
A Black Female Sampson.

Freedman's Town, a suburb Of Houston
Tex, boasts Of a female Samson, who ha;
repeatedly proven herself match for an,
three men that have pitted their unitet
strength against hers and who few night.
ago successfully routed Officer John Baxte
and three of his assistants, all men of fin,
physique. The woman Is a negress as blacl
as night and Of stature slightly abov,
average. but magnifcently built and ex
traordinarily active. Her grip is such tina
she was able to break two of the bones O
the hand OF woman with whom she hac
fracas recently and it was on the police
attempting to arrest her that she not only
was ably to prevent them from putting Tho
handouts Oh her, but taking the officer anc
his posse one by one, flung them out
the house and closed and locked the door.
Baxter, in particular, is accounted mar
of unusual strength and is oflarge build
but he says his muscles were as child,
when compared with those OF the blaci
amazon. The woman, whose nameis Caro-
line Jenkins. is about thirty years old, an6
is the mother of seven children. She ha.
been seen 10 pick up barrel of -four ant
carry it a distance OF some yards withou
appearing to overexert herself, and whe1
tested was found to be able to break with
ease new grass rope an inch in diameter
Since her exploit with the police it is saif
that a party OF gentlemen propose travelling
with her ifshe will go and give exhibition.
of her strength, which is TO be ascribed K
no electrical of magnetic process, but tx
muscular development Alone
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-31
CHINESE MASONS.
Novel Gathering in Indianapolis
Strange Sights Abound.

strange Sights Abound.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. 3O.-To-day was
gala day in the local Chinatown, which is
pretty well spread over the city. Sam
Lungs laundry was the scene of the merry
making preliminary to the Masonic cere-
monies which will be celebrated tomorrow
at the same place.
On Saturday Mong Du, chief master
and bishop, Chez Kung Tong presiding
elder, and All He, secretary OF the national
lodge of Chinese Free Masons, all citizens
Of San Francisco, arrived to preside over
the degree work, which will be performed
tomorrow in fine style. All day yesterday
Cinnamon were arriving from various parts
OF the state to either witness or participate
in the grand ceremonies.
AT early dawn Sam Lung arose, woke up
~, and at once began preparing for to-
days banquet Chickens we're killed ard
dressed, rice was parboiled, nuts were
cracked and various delicacies prepared for
the original and tempting cuisine of the
Flowery Kingdom. The banquet occurred
at O'Clock to-day, Hop Sing Of this city
hlllng the chair Of the grand symposiarch.
AL ate drank and made merry at the feast,
and were filled with good things. To-mor-
row the convention will reasonable, pre-
sided over by Mong Du, and the ceremonial
rites will be performed. Several candidates
from the city and neighboring towns will
curl up their queues and ride the goat after
the regular routine business is disposed Of
The session will last all day and night,
winding up with an opportunity for those
OF sporting nature to "buck the tiger" as
ian tail Will be a feature o: the programme,
as il was this evening.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-12-31
BOOTH AND SMITH.
The Commander of the Salvation Am
Rises tn Remarlx

The Commander of the Salvation amy
Rises to Remark.
LONDON, Dec. 30.-Gen. Booth in COM
munication to the Times says:
Il deeply regret that misapprehenson
and some differences of opinion as to the
best plan tor working his department
led Commissioner Smith to resign In
view OF the serious obligations 1 have pub
licly underta ken, | naturally desire that the
scheme shall be tried on lines entirely in
harmony with my own ideas. very high
ly esteemed Mr. Smith, and this extract
from his letter shows no uniriendliness ~
He quotes Commissioner Smith: ~ ou
need have no alarm regarding my inten-
ton. / contemplate no opposition to you.
l just as earnestly as ever agree as to the
end desired. We differ as to methods. You
may reckon on me for any outside assist
ance l can give"
Gen. Booth, continuing, says: IA deed
of trust for the funds will be executed in a
few days. Nothing is yet done because the
the necessary funds are only now assured
Gen. Booth adds that he hopes to answer
criticisms of his scheme and deal with sug-
gestions in pamphlet which he expects to
have published during January.