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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
AUSTRIA.
BANK SHARES RISING. .


VIENNA, Nov. 1.-THE market clos
ed with better tendency. There wers
many important purchases. Home
funds recovered IA per cent. Lom-
bardo, Venerran railway, credit Au-
salt and Anglo-Austrian bank shares
each raise florins.
QUESTIONING THE GOVERNMENT.
VIENNA, Nov. 17.-In the lower
house of the Reichsrath today several
questions were asked by members re-
garding the panic which prevailed on
the Bourse here on Saturday last
and as to the course the gov
ernment proposed to follow in
connections with the stories
circulated regarding the emperor's
alleged utterances on the political out
look in Europe, which as they were
reported by the Tegeblatt on Satur-
day, led to the panic. Count Won
Taafe, Austrian prime misister, was
present in the house and replied to
the questions put to the government.
He stated thet the matter had been
placed in the hands of the public pros
ecutor and that that official was TAX
ing preliminary steps to prosecute the
authors of the alarming reports which
had had such bad effect upon the
bourse.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
San Marcos Siftings.

Special to The Statesman
SAN MARCOS, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE
main topic Of conversation on the
streets and elsewhere, is the local
option election which will take place
next week.
j. A. Foster Carroll, of Blanco, and
Miss Ella Ludwick of this place, are
to be married tomorrow, the 18th.
Miss Abby King, who has been
teaching at Sabinal, returned home
this week.
Several of our lawyers, physicians
and other citizens are in your city for
the Snyder trial soon to be taken up.
The coldest norther of the season
blew up yesterday evening and the
thermometer registers freezing wealth
er today. The weather is exceedingly
dry and stock water is becoming
scarce on the prairies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
"RED LIKER" A FEATURE.
AS Result Of the Party Young Man is
Now Dead.

Special to the Statesman.
DALLAS, Tex, Nov. 17.-Monday
night large party of young people
residing in the Duck creek neighbor-
hood, five miles south of Garland,
had party at the home of the Widow
Smith. "Red liker" was feature of
the entertainment. A difficulty arose
between some of the guests. Charles
Nash, a youth ]? years of age, and
Barney Rainey, young man "a
years of age, began quarreling and
left the house to "settle matters" be-
tween themselves. A serious rough
and tumble fight took place, both men
showing signs of warfare when at last
they quit. Thursday evening Barney
was taken seriously i'll and at o'clock
he died. A physician made an exam
ination of him and found that his
skull was broken and that frag-
ments of the bone were pressing upon
the brain.
1t is generally supposed that Rainey
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
A BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION SPREAD
ING


ING.
BUENos AYREs, Nov. 16.-News
from Brazil indicates the rapid spread
of the revolution through Rio Grande
da Sui. The garrison at Itaqui
surrendered without battle. Porto
Allegro, the capital Of the state,
is in the hands of the revolution
lists, and all telegraph lines in the
interior are cut. 1t is said several
northern provinces will join the revo-
lutionists. Fonseca's fleet has not
yet arrived at any of the ports in
Rio Grande da Sui. The provisional
Junta has issued proclamation
protesting against the acts of Fon-
SEGA, and have called upon all the
cities Of Rio Grande da Sui to appoint
revolutionary committees and to
enlist men and secure arms. In Rio
Janeiro Fonseca is angmenting his
forces, and great excitement pre-
walls. Deserters to the revolution
lists are armed with American rifles
and Herr Krupp guns. Fonseca has
10000 men in Rio, and it is believed
that he will triumph. A dispatch
from Montevideo says the navy is di-
vided in its sympathies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19

stating that he would proceed against
the memOers of the trust, and asking
ior the names of the members of the
trust and the evidence. The statutes
or this state make such actions as the
grocers complain of criminal
conspiracy. The names of the incor-
p"rators Of the trust were forwarded
to tho attorney genera! today and the
grocers are determined to push the
matter 10 the extreme. The trust Of
hclais stated ate today that they would
spend 81, 1000, 900 and give away tobacco
and cigarettes in this state if neces-
sary to enforce their demands. The
grocers held meeting this evening
and determined to stand together and
fight the trust to the bitter end. The
officers of the trust say that they will
enforce the same rules against all
other purchasers in the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Supreme Court Decisions.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
TYLER, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE supreme
court today approved findings of the
commission of appeals as follows:
Affirmed-Holbert ct ux. VS.. Alf,
from Anderson; Stringfellow VS.. Sor-
rels, from Morris; Orr & Lindsey
Shoe company vs.. Harris ct al, from
Kaufman; San Antonio and Aransas
Pass railway VS.. Knopfle, from Ken
dali; Watkins VS.. Supreme Lodge
knights of Honor, from Rusk.
Reversed and Remanded-Collins ct
al. VS.. Ball, Hutchings ct. al, from
McLennan; Lum ct al. VS.. City OF
Bowie, from Montague; Nunnally ct
al. vs.. Talifero, from Rusk; Watson
VS.. Miller Bros, from Bell; Clapp VS..
Engledow, from Van Zandt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
FIG Ting THE TRUST.
The Grocers N Galveston in Arms Against
the American Tobacco Company.

GALVEsrON, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE
wholesale mrocers of this city and the
tobacco trust. known as the American
Tobacco Company, have locked horns
and a bitter sgruggle has been inau-
purated. Eo: some time past the
trust mas been endeavoring to compel
the grocer go enter into an agreement
tn buy aud landle only the tobacco
and cigarettes manufactured by lts
members. the alternative being re-
fusaI to sell 10 the merchants here ana
q lowering Of prices to q ruinous rate.
The agents Int on here by the truse,
havfno failed in their mission because
of the firm attitude Of the grocers,
affairs have taken a new turn, anu
tLe whole glrce of the tobacco conf
nauy is nov oeing eXerted here. The
in,n0rtanco of this city as
wholesale grocery center, having M
teen Iarge houses, and probably the
n9ost innorta ant paint in that trade IL
tbe Southwest, has determined the
trust to whip the merchants lnIo lihe
at all hazards. v1- prosi
Mr.. ]. b. Duke of New York, Presi'
don't William A. Marburg and ). B
Warfield of Baltimore and other Ieau,
in% members of the trust arrived
here Yesterday and are endeaVoring
To fnrce the grOcers to enter INTO the
nronosed agreement. Several houses
are unable to fill their orders because
of the trusts refusal to sell the g00Sas OSl
except upon such an agreement. Lme I'M
groc6rs have perfected an organizHa' EH
tion and determined to resist me ne
demands. dem They appealed TO the at
toTney ger oral of the state, Ca aSking u Z
him to e. force the ANTITRUST iaT og
against thn company. He has repilea
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Frozen to Death.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman
COLORADO, Tex, Nov. Thames
Creel, a shoemaker, about 60 years OF
age, who came here from Ell Paso sew
eral days ago, was frozen to death ON
the edge of town last night. He had
been drinking hard, and from mud on
his clothes it appears that he must
have wandered to the river bank and
fallen into the shallow water and after
crawling a few feet again laid down to
sleep and died from exposure. He
was buried today by the county. He
left no relations here and DO one
knows the whereabouts of his family
if he had any.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
DALLAS STARTLED.
TWO OF Ri Z PROMINENT CITIZENS
DER ARREST.
Ths Grand Jul Indicted Them On Charge
Of swinaling and Conspiracy to Defraud.
Their Arrest Followed by Their
Release on Bond.
Special TO The g 8Latesman.

Special 10 Tho aatesman.
DALLAS ex., Nov. 17.-This CITY
was startled ibis morning when it was
learned that j. Wood, Jr, ex-cashier
OF tho Ninth National bank, and DIR.
James Orr Of Terrell had both been
arrested on Indictments of swindling
and conspiracy to defraud by the
grand Jury If this county. The ar
rests were made at Terrell and
the laen we're brought to this
city today. In 1889 Mr.. Wood resided
ia RocEwau and acted as special
agent At that place for the Home Life
Insurance c,npany of New York, I'M
der Mr.. II. At. Leonard, general agent,
who has his office in this city.
1t is alleged that on July 10, 1889,
Mr.. Wo9d lied with Mr.. Leonard an
application ior q $4,000 policy on the
life Of Clinton III. Page. The medical
certificate was alleged to have been
signed by DR.. James Orr,
and ii With the other pa
pers were 70 all appearances due
and regula md the policy was issued.
The premiums on the same were reg
uiarlY paiu until some time last Aug
ust, when i, ) alleged that Mr.. Wood
notified Leonard that Page was dead
IN regular tjIne Mr.. Wood presented
Mr.. Leonard with a certificate of
Pages de0 ", which was alleged to
nave taken Lace in Coke county, Tex
as. The certificate was signed by II.
NJ. Toliyer The attending physician.
A document stating that Clinton
III. Page vas resident of that
county WI q so presented, signed and
sealed by " NJ. Smith, county clerk.
The name e. r.. l.. White, justice of
the peace. also alleged to figure on
some Of the documents from Coke
county, ami they have a justice of the
peace seal his seal aroused the sus-
piciOn Of NT leonard, as seal of the
Justice 0t the peace on such documents
Is unusual or perhaps unknown.
Mr.. Wood also had an alleged
power Of a.-orney from Mrs. Page,
wife Of the deceased, to collect the
$4,000 dHa pn the policy, and it is al
legged that he deceased owed Mr..
Wood 5000 IN notes for borrowed
money and hence the reason for him
to collect tna money. Mr.. Leonard
sent the papers on to his company,
and IN dvy y,me draft for the amount
Of The policy was sent to him to be
auruod over so MIR. Wood. The draft
arrived on Saturday night, and it was
alleged that Mr.. Wood was at Mr..
Loonard's Office on Sunday morning
to receive it, but Mr.. Leonard had,
before this. written to the clerk of
Coke county asking him about r. l..
White, heihstice of the peace.
On the SCnday morning that Mr..
Wood called or the draft, Mr.. Leon
ard received . letter from the county
clerk Of Coke county signed by r. Il.
Smith, county clerk, and not w. w.
Smith as WAS signed in the papers al
legged to nave been given Leonard by
Wood. :Smith's letter stated that
there was no such a justice of the
peace IN Coke county as r. l.. White
and no such q doctor as II. M. Toliver.
An INVESTIGATION and the arrests fol-
lowed. On Taaching this city the
men gave bond in each case for $1,000
and $1,000 res oectively.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Threw Himself Before a Train.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 17.-Robert
Book, aged 10 years, made a desperate
attempt at selfdestruction this after
noon. He has been staying at aranch
four miles south Of the city, and while
suffering from temporary alteration
of mind, he wandered to the San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass railroad noar
by and threw himself before the
passenger train due here at o'clock.
He was struck by the pilot of the en-
CINE, but strange to say he received
only slight injuries. He claims that
he was being chased by a mob Of men
who were trying to kill him and that
he preferred suicide to falling into
their hands. His relatives live a
Montgomery, Tex, and are wealthy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
The Supreme Council of the Order in Session
in Indianapolis.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 1.-THE
supreme council of the Farmers AL
lance was called to order in Tomlin-
sons Hall at, ln:40 o'clock this morn
ing by President Force, of the Indi-
ana Alliance, with nearly all 12O
delegates and 500 spectators in at
tendance. MayorThomas l.. Sullivan
was introduced and welcomed the
Alliance. Mayor Sullivan's welcome
was received with enthusiasm. Secre-
tary j. +. Tillman OF the
national executive board was
introduced and responded in a
speech, during which he made
reference of the non-partisan nature
of the Alliance. This caused some
thing of sensation and was received
with about equal evidences of approx
al and disapproval.
General j. B. Weaver of Iowa, was
called for and made speech on the
general situation which was received
with enthusiasm. He was followed
by Congressman Jerry Simpson of
Kansas in the same strain. President
Willats, of the Kansas Alliance spoke
briefly and the meeting adjourned at
at 2 O'Clock. The alliance went into
executive session at the board of trade
hall and the national f. Nj. B. A., at
the court house, both discussing the
third party movement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Sporting Spray.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 16.-First race
One and one-eighth miles, hurdle.
Bob Thomas won, Winslow second,
Speculation third. Time 2.2S.
Second race-Six furlongs. j. j.
won, Gunshot second, Whittier
third. Time l.2S 3-4.
Third race-Six furlongs. Kismet
won, Jim Dunn second, Rouser third.
Time LIS 3-4.
Fourth race-Declared off.
Fifth race-rhree-quarters of mile.
Notus won, Roy S. second, Jim MUIR
ply third. Time 1.24 3-4.
Sixth race-One mile. Highland
won, Sir Bevis second, Red Prince
third. Time 200 l-2.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Church Reception.

Last night in the Tenth Street
Methodist church the members Of the
Methodist church rendered recep-
ton to the visiting delegates to the
conference, u0w in session in this city.
A large numuor of visitors, members
and friends OF 5he church were in at
tendance, and the occasion was a
most pleasant one. Elegant refresh
ments lent llr5her zest and pleasure
to the eVenihg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
NORWAY.
RESULT OF THE ELECTION

RESULT OF THE ELECTION.
CHRIsTIANA, Nov. 18.-The cleo
tions for members Of the Storthlng or
Great Court have just been held. Thus
far returns have been received from 9S
of the ia districts. The figures now
at hand show the returns of fifty eight
candidates of the Radical or Left
party, led by Mr.. Steen, prime minis
ter, which advocates the appointment
of separate foreign ministers for Swe-
den and Norway The party of the
Right has elected twenty-six OF its
candidates and the Moderates four
teen. These returns show that the
Left has already gained twenty seats,
with sixteen districts to be heard from.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Wants to Hang by Music.
Special to the Statesman.

bpeCHI 10 VnV oIHUUSHIHH.
ABILENE, Tex, Nov. Nv. II.
Frizzell, the noted wife murderer,
who is to be hung here on Friday
next, this morning surpassed all Oh
his previous effects of playing game
by sending for the leader of the
Fourth regiment band of the Texas
Volunteer Guard, and requesting
that he brine his band out during the
execution and render music for the
occasion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Of a Prominent Family.

GALENA, ILL.,, Nov. 16.-Ralph
White, one of the parties arrested at
Racine, Wis, on suspicion of being
implicated in the recent train robbery
at Western Union Junction, is mem
Der of the wealthiest families of
this county, son of John White, presi-
dent of the Hanover Woolen company,
and nephew Ex-senator Cheney of New
Hampshire. He was head boOkkeep-
er for his father and had passion for
hunting
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Deed of Trust at Mexia.

Special to The Statesman.
MExIA, Tex, Nov. 17.-Story g. Me
MILAN, dealers in general merchan-
disc, today filed deed of trust to w
l.. Murphy and Charles Voss, as tres
tees, in favor of preferred creditors.
Liabilities estimated at $4,000; as
sets. s.. 900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Killed His Comnanion

Special to The Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, Tex, Nov. l6.-While
two young men were in the woods
hunting wild turkeys early this morn
ing, zen miles north of Gainesville,
one of them mistook the head Of bis
companion for turkey and fired a
winchester ball into his skull, tearing
away the top of his head and killing
him instantly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
BIG Fire in Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. H.-Siz
four-story brick buildings on Carter
street, the property of w. A. Posey,
were destroyed by fire this morning
A furniture store was in one Of the
buildings and the grain store Of +. b.
Cheek add the Chattanooga Medicine
company occupied the other build
ings. which were totally destroyed
The total loss is about $4,000; insur'
ance $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
In a Receivers Hands.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE
affairs of the German Day Association
of this city were placed in the hands
Of receiver today. Adolph Wagner
being appointed to fill that place.
The assets are $11 900 and the liabili-
ties 5000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19

was struck in the head with y knife
in the hands of Nash. Nash hes been
arrested and is now in the oou " Jail
to answer serious crime.
County Judge E. G. Bower hrs been
arrested ON an Indictment of Tn rand
jury charging him with car ing a
pistol. His honor gave bond.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19

assailants, and the chief of police
and two constables boarded the ves-
sci to arrest them. The entire crew
OF Cinnamon, armed with knives, sur
rounded the officers, who, being un-
armed, retreated. The crew promised
to have the men accused in court this
morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Failnre at Pittsburg.

speeial to The Statesman.
P1rTsBuRG, Tex, Nov. F.-C. f.
NcCurdv made trust deed today to
J. II. Childress. Liabilities, a,OOO;
assets. S2. GOO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Oil House Burned.

Special to The Statesman.
Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE
Santa Fe oil house, with the infian
mable material therein, burned to-
night. Loss to railway company,
$1,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Beaten by Cinnamon.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Nov. 16.-Cus'
tom INSPECTOR Lewis was badly beaten
by a number Of Chinese on tho steam
ship Empress Of Japan while inyes-
ticatino a case OF opium SNUG
ling. He identified two of his
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19

this morning. Nearly all the furni-
ture was lost. The origin of the fire
is unknown Loss $1,000: insured in
the Royal of Liverpool for $500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
Wade Hampton,s Home Burned.

SHERMAN, Tex, Nov. IA. - The
home of Wade Hampton burned down
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-02-21
onn nRIGINs.
The sinGed sntyrs--A Dukes Dreadful
Duel- Rcd Hnt.

The sineed sntyrs--A Dukes Dreadful
Duel--The Red Hat
Once upon time Charles vi OF
France gave a MA querale ball. and he
nd five of his courtiers took the part of
,atyrs To do his arilically they were
clothed in loose linen habits. besmeared
iill resin and then stuck all over with
Iown. One of the c m any, in a fl Ollie,
GIFTED one Of the satyrs with torch,
nd in consequences four OF them were
urnel to death. This is supposed to he
lie origin of the tar and feather custom.
During the reign of George III, his
royal hghness, the Duke of York, had Il
ucl with Colonel Lennox, and the
worthy colonel succeeded in shooting
away one of the dukes curls. Hence
it became the correct thing to wear a
curl or one side of the temple only.
TIE eruae is said to he due to the
misfortune of Philip, Duke of Burgundy.
His hair fell out, AMI his physicians adj
viscd him to cover his head with artifi.
cal hair, which lie did, and thus set the
fashion.
The practice of the cardinals of Rome
Of wearing red hats at ceremonials and
rocessions was introduced by Pope In-
nocent ~ as symbol to indicate the
readiness of the cardinals to spill their
blood for Jesus Christ.
Oie day Francis I of France was
struck on the chin with piece of tile.
OF course, the wounded part could not
he shaved. THUS boards came again
into fashion, after having been out fol
nearly a century. II -[Clothier and Fur
nishar
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-02-21
Aneedote OF AdmIrnI Luce.

An anecdote is told of R ar Admiral
Stephen B. Luce, United States Navy,
the author of the text book on seaman
ship, which has long been the standard
at the naval acad. ny. When Luce
was midshipman h made cruise to
the Mediterranean in the old C1nstitu-
ton. Al VilieiIanche the Constitution
anchored near the British man Of
war Bellerophon, the ship on which
MAJ oleon the Great was prisoner after
the 100 days. and before ST. Helena.
The officers of the American and the
British ships exchanged the usual
cOurtesies
There was an interchange of cabin,
wardroom, and steerage dinners. One
evening Just before dark the Constitu-
toms nlidshipmen returned from din-
ner with those Of the Belerophon. The
Constitution contingent was feeling
very wen indeed, Midshipman Luce
particularly so. After tile Constitu-
lions spar deck was reache /, and the
diners out were about to go below, tie
ificer of the deck stopped Midshipman
Luce and said sternly;
"Young man, ! believe that you are
tight
With great gravity and emphasis
Luce replied; Sir, if Stephen B. Luce,
how can he be dghta" That was the
last heard of the incident officially, but
not 50 otllerwise. -INew YORK Sun
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1891-02-21
The NIoAlllster,s Mnxlms,


I was here sim ly carrying out the
axiom to keep ones friendships in re
pair
daily comment to my cook on the
performance of the previous day.
The highest cultivation in social man.
ners enables n person to conceal from
the world his reaI feelings He can go
through any annoyance as if it were u
pleasure.
The success of the dinner depends as
much upon the company as the cook
Discordant elements-peo le invited al
phaJetcally, or to pay OF debts-are
fatal.
You must never be able to see the
tails of your dress coati if you do, dis.
card the coat
When you entertain do 1t i'm an easy,
natural way, as if it was an everyday
occurrence, not the event of your life;
but do it we'll Learn how TO do it;
never be ashamed to learn.
A gentleman can always wnlk, but he
can not afford to have a shabby equip
age.
1t is well to be in with the nobs who
are born TO their position, but the sup
port Of the swells is more advantage Us,
lur society is sustained and carried on
by the swells, the nobs looking Iietly
ON and accepting the position, feeling
that they are there by divine righ,i but
they do not make fashionable society or
carry it on. A mob can he swell II he
chooses-L e., if he will spend the money
but for his social existence this is nm
necessary. A mob is like poet-na-ci-
tur non fit not so a swell--he creates
! himself
NJ ral-Men should not attempt to dc
| what is not in them,