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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
A PLAN FOR ORGANIZATION.
The Peoples Party Dsvising Ways and
Means to Increase It's Members

The Peoples Party Devising Ways and
Means to Increase It's Members.
Speculate The Statesman
DALLAS, Aug. 1S.-The Peoples
party was called to order this morn
ing by Stump Ashby. After some
unimportant debate the following
resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That it be made the spe-
ciaI duty of the executive committee
for each congressional district to Or
ganize the Peoples party by
going into each county, hav-
ing the county central commit
tee appointed; second, that it
shall be the duty of the county CEN
trail committee to organize the party
in that county. The following was
int'oduced by Mr.. McMann:
Whereas, the indictment adopted
by this convention last night relative
to Inc penal code and code of criminal
procedure may be misunderstood;
therefore, be it
Resolved, that it is not the purpose
Of the Peoples party to turn out the
convict, but only that all accused per-
Sous may have hearings and rehear-
ngs by the deliberate and due course
u law.
After much debate the above resolu-
ton was adopted. The convention
then adjourned to meet in Fort Worth
the first Tuesday in February, 1892.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

nounced that they based their on PSI
tion to his admission upon the tact
that Bamos represented associations
which were always opposed to all en-
deavors to obtain legislation II a
nature to remedy the wrongs hey
complain of. Finally, after further
heated discussion and much
acrimony, Ramos was refused admis-
sion, and he retired amid the cheers
and groans of his victorious orpc-
nents.
The difficulty of taking any decisive
steps where it was likely to beuefit
workmen as a whole became mort APP
parent as this strange eongresa is
sifted. Everybody seems to have
deep grievance, but few, if any, seem
to have a clearly defined remedy for
them. 1t is thought that the discuss
ion of the proposition to hold the next
international socialist congress in
Chicago in 1893, to be accompanied by
an international demonstration in that
city, will be the cause of the utteTance
of some interesting remarks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
SWITZERLAND.
WORLDS FAIR WORK.

BERNE, Aug 18.-Mr. Charles H.
Grosvenor, of the foreign commission
of the Chicago Columbian Exhibition
commission, has arrived at Zurich,
where he is to hold an important con-
ference with the manufacturers and
merchants of that city in regard to
their representation at the Chicago
Worlds Fair. Grosvenor has already
visited this city with that object in
view. During his stay here he had a
most satisfactory conference with the
minister offoreign affairs, who assured
the fair commission that the Swiss
government would cooperate with
the movement. and do it's utmost to
bring about representation at Chi
cago in 1893 of the Swiss manufactures
which will be credit to all concerned.
At Geneva, also, Grosvenor was able
to bring about equally good results.
A large number of manufacturers
have promised to exhibit their wares
at the fair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
BELGIUM.
wORKINGMEN IN CONGRESS.

WORKINGMEN IN CONGRESS.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 18.-At meeting
today of the International Socialists
Workmens' Congress, in the hall of
st. Michael's, the congress reported
in favor of pledging the workmen of
countries not to support candidate
for public position unless the candi-
date announces himself as being pre-
pared to advocate reforms for the ben
eft of labor, aud the protective legis-
lation demanded by working men.
During the course of the day Mer-
limo, an Italian anarchist delegate,
was arrested by the Belgian police on
the ground that he had previously
been expelled from Belgium. This
arrest caused some commotion among
the delegates but Merlino's arrest was
almost forgotten in the scene caused
by the report that the police were con-
templating anumber Of further arrests
and all those taken in custody would
be promptly escorted across the from
tier. Saniel Of New York, and Knud-
son of Germany, were, shortly after
the proceedings opened, selected pres
idents Of the congress for the day.
Saniel, in his opening remarks,
made quite a stirring address.
He dwelt upon the increasingly i'm
portant part which the United States
played in the economy of nations. In
the course of his utterances Saniel
said that in the United States the stu
pendous sum of of seventy thousand
million dollars, annually, was actu-
ally stolen from the hands of those
who produced them. "Misery in
creases so fast that the land Of the
brave and the home of the free is in
reality hell"
Delegate Saniel's speech was most
vigorously applauded by the many
Socialists who listened to his bitter
arraignment of the land in which he
had found a home. After seventeen
additional French delegates had been
admitted to the congress, an uproar-
ious discussion arose over the arrival
of Ramos, Spanish delegate, who de-
clared with pride and enthusiasm,
that he represented fifty-five Anarch-
ist associations, having their head
quarters at Barcelona.
The other Spanish representatives
present opposed his admission to the
congress. A warmly worded warfare
followed this opposition upon the part
of the compatriots of Ramos. The
latter's opponents vehemently an
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
THE STATE ALLIANCE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FIRED OUT OF
THE ALLIANCE RANKS.
The Only Anti in the Hall Put Out by the
Sergeant alarms Amid the Greatest
Excitement and En-
thusiasm.

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 1S.-The tenth
annual session of the Farmers State
Alliance convened here this morning
and will remain in session during the
remainder of the week. President
Evan Jones called the gathering to or
der. One hundred and forty-nine coun-
ty Alliances were represented, with
one delegate from each The morning
hour was consumed in the Organiza-
tion of the body. The executive COM
mittee reported ON the credentials,
after which President Jones delivered
his annual address. The Alliance
then passed resolution compelling
the anti-subtreasury members of the
order who attended the Fort Worth
anti-subtreasury meeting to leave the
room. George II. Murray of SPRING
town was the only one in
the house at the time, and the
sergeant-at-arms was ordered to put
him out, but it seems that Jones,
Tracy, etc, were so enraged that the
whole house was in a stampede in
bidding the Democrats adieu, with
cheers on every side.
The convention got down to busi-
ness this afternoon but with closed
doors. 1t is understood that strong
opposition was made to the resolution
excluding from the meetings all
those who took part in the Fort
Worth convention recently held. The
directors were finally put out.
Tonight there is public speaking.
President Jones in his annual address
opposed alien land ownership, de-
manded the financial adjustment of
the government, favored the election
of the railroad commissioners,
recommended report of the
directors of the Alliance Exchange,
showing the exact condition of the
business, favored lady membership,
demanded an improvement in the
public school system, supported the
Ocala demands, favored state lectur-
ers and the chartering of district AL
liances. President Jones paid his
respects to the anti-subtreasury wing
Of the Alliance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Farmers Alliance in Virginia.

RICHMOND, Aug. 18.-The fourth
annual session of the Farmers Alli-
ance met here today at noon and was
called to order by President Page of
Prince George county, after which the
doors were closed. There were ninety
odd delegates present. President Page
delivered his annual address, in
which he appealed to his hearers to
stand shoulder to shoulder in sustai,I
ing the demands of the Ocala conven!
ton.
President Page after declaring that
the Alliance was not political party,
urged the members to act for the
election of such legislators as would
vote for railroad commission and
provide for an adjustment of the state
debt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Pure Lead and Silver Discovered.

OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 18.-Extensive
mineral discoveries have been made
twenty-five miles northeast of La
Plata of almost pure lead, with silver
in paying quantities. The country is
ablaze with excitement. A sheep
herder made the first discovery and
has been offered $4,000 for a one
fourth interest in his claims. The
nils are covered with miners and the
town of La Platte is already laid out.
The camp will be q second Leadville.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20

Bank of Commerce, indorsed by the
First National bank of Kansas City,
Kas. The officers of the Kansas City
branch Of the English and American
Mortgage company, d. r. Emmons,
president; E. HI. Chanpler, secre-
tary, and Lawrence Gray,
treasurer. Secretary Chandler stated
this morning that they had about
$780, 900 in assets but that they were
in such shape that the Bank of Com
merce could not get at them. The
home company, he stated, had a capi-
tai of 81, 900, but that the branch
office had no capital of it's own and
that everything belonged to the Eng
lish corporation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
THREE SENTENCES.
The Wrong-Doings of Bank officials Brought
Home to Them.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Aug. 49,
Charles Lawrence, eX-assistant CASH
ier Of the Keystone National bank,
who yesterday pleaded guilty in the
United States District court to two in
dictments, charging him with making
false entries in the banks books and
with conspiracy with G. w. Marsh,
president of the bank to make false
entries, was this morning sentenced
by Judge Biddle to eight years. i'm
prisonment in the Eastern peni-
tentiary at hard labor and
to pay fine of $100 and
costs. Francis w. Kennedy, presi7
dent, and Henry H. Kennedy, cashier,
of the suspended Spring Garden Ma.
tional bank, were also brought before
Judge Biddle this morning. The two
Kennedys also ,ElSoaded guilty yester-
day, to making lSalse returns to the
comptroller of currency, misapplying
funds of the bank and making false
entries in the books. After the two
men had pleaded guilty, Judge Biddle
was petitioned by their counsel to
suspend sentence to allow them to get
their affairs in order and also on the
ground that they could both be of
great assistance to the receiver of the
bank in disentangling it's affairs, and
Judge Biddle reserved his decision on
the matter until today. This morn-'
ing he decided to grant the petition,
and postponed sentence until Septem-
Der s.
Judge Butler subsequently recon-
sidered Lawrence's sentence and re-
duced it to seven years imprisonment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Killed with a Shotgun.
Special to The Statesman.

special 10 Ine statesman.
WACO, Tex Aug. 18.-Near Risel's
station, few miles from Waco, Abe
Lee, a negro, was shot and instantly
killed yesterday, the weapon being a
double-barreled shotgun. Two shots,
were fired, one taking effect in left
breast the other in left hand. John
McFarlin did the shooting: IL IL
claimed that when the killing oc-
CURED he was coming on him with an
axe. Monday morning McFarlin and
the negro had difficulty. Yesterday
the two met in the edge of timber,
no one else being present and it was
here that the shooting took place.
Justice Punchard is engaged In the
inquest but has not finished yet. Nc
Farlin has not been arrested, but it is
thought he will surrender and make
bond Thursday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Harrison on the Roads

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.-President
Harrison, en- route to Bennington, Vt.,
where he will take part in the dedica-
tion of the soldiers monument
tomorrow, arrived at the Penn
sylvania railroad depot in Jersey
City at 1890 today, and left over
the West Shore route for Albany
at / o'clock. The president travelled
in special car No. 80 Of the West
shore road and came from Cape May
on a special train. The train was
composed of the Pullman dining car
Maytlower and the special car OF the
president. The president was accom-
pan i from Cane May by his private
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
For the Alien Land Law,

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. 1S.-The
Texas Labor Conference, number l.,
held a meeting last night and dis
cussed the alien land law. There was
little difference of opinion on the sub
iect and the following resolution was
adopted: "Resolved that we, the
Texas Labor Conference, number l,
favor the alien land law passed by
the Twenty-second Legislature of the
State of Texas, and we are opposed to
all efforts to repeal or to amend the
same.O
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Y. P. c. U in Convention.

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 18.-The sec
ond annual convention of the Young
Peoples Christian Union of the Uni
versalist church is in session in this
city. Young Mrs. Mildred r. Smith
Of Towanda read a paper on "Ways of
Promoting the Growth Of a Society,"
and Marion Young of Philadelphia
one on Denominations Reading.o The
executive board recommended that
the convention in 1892 be held in Chi
caGO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20

CINCINNATI, Aug. 18.-At l o'clock
this afternoon boat containing a
party of four artists sketching on the
Ohio river opposite this city, capsized
hear the Kentucky shore and three
we're drowned. Those who perished
we're Clara Fechheimer, aged IS, the
daughter of o leading shoe manufac-
turer of this city, Miss hamburger of
Chicago, visiting Miss Fechheimer,
and Emil Block, a cousin of the presi-
dent of Block Printing company of
Uhis city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
A TERRIBLE CLOUD-BURST.
The Platte River Way Out of It's Banks
Causing Great Loss.

Causing Great Loss.
KANSAS CITY, August ia dis
patch from st. Joseph, Mo-, says the
Platte river valley from Oakland
mills, north and east for a distance of
many miles has the appearance of an
ocean today. The river is out of its
banks for distance of almost mile
on either side, tributary streams
and creeks are swollen and
the water is coming down
the narrow valley with a rush and
roar. At Oakland Mills where
Hundred and Twon empties into the
Platte river, the water is higher than
has been known for years. The wa
ters commenced to rise slowly Satur-
day night, Immediately following a
heavy rain which fell In
that locality. To add to the
fear expressed by residents Of
the valley between the Platte and
Gone Hundred and Two" rivers
cloudburst occurred several miles
northwest of Easton. BY 8 O'Clock
yesterday morning many cornfields
and pastures were under water and
great stacks of new made hay were
carried down stream.
The Platte river rose fully twenty
feet in less than twelve hours and the
"One hundred and Twou river was
out of it's banks in places where the
night before there was scarcely more
than three to five feet of water.
A farmer named Fred Ibey
could not remove his stock
in time and many head of cattle and
hogs were carried away. This is the
experience of hundreds of farmers
along the banks of these streams, all
of whom suffered loss Of cattle, grain
or buildings. Other farmers further
north and south have been damaged
to the extent of several thousand dol
lars. The waters rose so quickly and
without warning that many of them
were unable to remove their stock to
o place of safety.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
GERMANY.

REVIEW OF THE GRAIN MARKET.
BERLIN, Aug. 1S.-The grain mar
ket here closed flat last night, but at
the opening this morning there was a
decline of prices and the market was
excited. August rye, which closed
yesterday at 257 marks per 1000 kilos,
opened at decline of 10 marks and 50
pfennig, being quoted at SAG marks
and 80 pfennigs. September and
October delivery closed yesterday at
245 marks, and this morning showed
decline of marks and so pfennig,
the price being 236 marks and SO
pfennig.
Wheat for August delivery opened
at 240 marks per thousand kilos a
decrease of marks from yesterdays
close. September and October de-
livery opened at 236 marks, q decline
of marks and so pfennig. The de-
cline in prices was caused chiefly by
the news of the governments action
in ordering q substitution of wheat
meal for rye in the making of bread
for the army. There is growing be-
lief that the situation has been
exaggerated and that the recent
rapid advance in prices was not war
ranted by the facts in the case. The
liberal press continues the increasing
vehemence of it's protests in regard to
corn duties and painting in darkest
colors the dangers attendant upon
further hesitation upon the part of the
government. The same newspapers
declare that the industry of the coup.
try is decaying and the wages in con,
sequence are declining in amount on
all sides.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Hot Weather Killing Stock.

WICHITA, Kas., Aug. 1S.-The past
week, which has been unprecedently
warm in the southwest, has caused
the death of large numbers of cattle in
the counties of Pratt, Barbour, Kiowa
and Comanche. 1t was at first feared
that some disease had found it's
way into the herds, but the lead
ing stockmen have now satisfied them
selves that the animals have died
from SunstrOke.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
A Big st. Louis Blaze.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 18.-The Po-
cock can factory, an extensive estab-
lishment on the corner of Franklin
avenue and Second street, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning and two
or three other smaller adjoining con-
Germs were gutted, entailing total
loss of about S15O,OOO. Pocock's loss is
about 100000, with an insurance Of
S78, 900. The other property was well
insured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
GEORGETOWN GLIMPsES.
Items Of Interest Gathered from this Thriv-
ing Town.


Special to The Statesman.
GEORGETOWN, Tex, Aug. 1S.-Slay-
ton Hotel has again changed hands.
Mr. Gee, recent owner and proprietor
sold it yesterday to Mr.. Nasswal ,
late of Marble Falls for $500.
The remains of Mr.. Lilburn Dimmitt
reached here yesterday, and was in
TERED in he Presbyterian cemetery at
p. m.
Nj Whittle is improving and in
oreaaing the capacity of his gin and
planning mill by putting in new
seventy-five horse power engine.
EyaIy labor saving and time saving
convenience, and modern facility for
loading and unloading cotton, seems
10 bo provided in Mr.. Whittle's
immense establishment. When the
improvements are all finished the gin
viii have a capacity of fifty bales a
day.
The directors'of the Georgetown and
Gran ger railroad met yesterday and
heard report from Hon. G. w.
GLASS; cock of a railroad meeting he re-
Gently attended in Cameron. George
towns prospects for very desirable
railroad connection seem very favor
able.
Prot. beaverton reached here yes
terday and is getting everything in
readiness for opening the public
school August 81.
Mr.. Will Leake has returned from
pleasant trip to New York City.
Mr.. Elton Perry, fine machinest of
Austin, was in our city yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
FROM NEW YORK.
News Items from All Sections Gathered and
Sent Over the Country.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.-Harry S.
New, son of John G. New, editor of
the Indianapolis Journal and consul
in London, will marry Miss Catharine
Mclean, who was with the Kate Cas-
tleton burlesque troupe, tomorrow.
They sail on the City of Paris immedi-
ately after the ceremony.
The omnibus stakes will be run for
today. Eight stables are represented
and three owners are confident of win
ming.
Steve Woon, Chinese consul, gives
notice that hereafter passports under
the Chinese exclusion act for mer-
chants visiting China and desiring
to return here, can be OBJ
tanned only from him. Passports
were formerly issued through Ian
Foo Tong, connected with the consul
late, who is accused of obtaining $40
each for passports.
The Chilian papers give details of
the terrible sufferings and the safe ar
rival of Gen. Stephan with ten Off
GERS and ten men at Las Cullevas. on
the Chillian side of the Ushplata
range. General Stephan with troop
of six hundred cavalry and two hum
dred infantry were on their way from
Cupiapa with fifty political prisoners
when troops revolted, and Stephan
fled with remnant of his followers.
They crossed the Cordilleras noun
tains in mid-winter, June, amid ter
rible suferings from hunger and cold.
They will return to the Chilian capi-
tai.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Arrested in New Orleans.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Aug. 18.-In-
formation received today from New
Orleans by H. D. Kampman, presi-
dent of the San Antonio Gas and
Electric Power company says that
Hill, the late manager, who is charg-
ed to have defaulted for 500 was ar
rested yesterday evening in that city as
he stepped from the train. The
woman with whom he left was with
him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
A Big Suit Filed.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1S.-The Amer
lean Loan and Trust company filed
suit in the circuit court today against
the Gogebee Investment company for
several million dollars for failure to
meet obligations of trust deed on
mining property owned by defendants
- Ashland county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Shot His Daughter .

OsCEoLA, Ia, Aug. 18-Michael
Ahern, farmer, shot his daughter,
aged IA years, in the back as she was
trying to escape from him. She inter-
fered in dispute Ahern had with
his wife. The people are highly in
censed and threaten violence to the
prisoner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Result of the Colorado Lake.

SAN BERNARDINo, CAL, Aug. 19.-
Another heavy storm occurred in the
mountains yesterday and the swollen
streams caused washouts on the rail
roads. The storms and sultry weather,
which have lasted since June, are due
to the lake in the Colorado desert,
which if permanent will result in
more water for irrigation purposes,
but in summer the climate will be less
nleaSant
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Movements Of War Vessels.

VALLEJO, Cal, Aug. 1S.-The
Charleston is now being coaled and
will be ready to leave Mare Island
Wednesday. The Pensacola went
into dock, where her boilers are being
repaired and other work done. The
repairs will be completed Thursday
and she will sail at once for Honolulu.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 18.AA spe-
cial from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Territory, to the Post-Dispatch says
that the house of H. J. Torch was de-
stroyed by fire last night and Mrs.
Torch perished in the flames.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Determined to Die.
Special to The Statesman.

DPtCIdI 70 IHU bIHVVSIndH.
LoNGvIEw, Tex, Aug. 1S.-J. P.
Hirth, an old and respected citizen,
committed suicide yesterday by means
of morphine. His mind had been un-
balanced for some weeks. The wound
In his throat where he attempted to
commit suicide a month ago had not
entirely healed. He had been
watched closely by his family but
managed to elude them. He leaves
quite fortune.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20

secretary, Mr.. Geo. w. Boyd; central
passenger agent of the, Pennsylvania
railroad, Mr.. Howard Cole, formerly
a law clerk in the presidents office at
indianapolis, and number OF news
paper correspondents. At Jersey City
he was Joined by his son, Russell
Harrison, and John A. Steicher.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-08-20
Beat His Wife and Son,

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 49,
Aven Taylor, farmer, today beat
his wife and year old son almost to
death with pick handle while on a
drunken spree. His wife's skull was
fractured and she win die.