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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Pugilistie Matters.

New YORK. Nov. 29.-John Nc
Ginnis of Boston, this afternoon said
he desired to match Jack MeGee of
Boston, to fight Paddy German, Aus
traliar feather weight, Johnny Regan,
who fought forty-fivs rounds with
Jack Dempsey or young Mitchell of
California, at Lao pounds for the $4,000
offered by the Coney Island athletic
club. German says he is willing to
meet MCGEE, but cannot make the
match.until next week as Judge New
ton of the Coney Island club has
given Johnny Reagan until Saturday
night to consider his proposition.
Reagan, it appears, has been reading
about Hall and Fitsimmons and is
holding back for larger purse.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Il CLEVER PIECE OF WORK
IN WHICH SOME ONE is OUT THE NEAT
LITTLE SUM OF $4,000.
Brown Paper Is Substituted For Bank Notes
In Transit From New York to Calves
ton and the Theft Not Discovered
Until IT. Reached Galveston.

GALVESTON, Nov. 29.-Qeite sem
sation was produced at the Island
City Saving bank today when on
opening package received from
Kuntze Bros. of New York, supposed
to contain $4,000 it was found to con-
tain nothing but brown paper deftly
cut and arranged in packages the size
bank notes and banded together
NJ n rubber bands. The package had
been received from, the Well Fargo
Express company which holds the
banks receipt for it,. It was opened
by Teller John McCarty who inn
mediately called Cashier Campbells
attention to it and its contents
Mr.. Weatherington, the local
agent of Wells Fasgo Ex-
press company was instantly
telephoned for, and he came at once
and examined the package, which
was found to have been put up as
money packages usually are with
proper seals and stamps. Where the
money was abstracted and paper SUBJ
stituted is the mystery now cudgleing
the brains of the bank and express
officials. 1t is thought it was done in
New York. Mr.. Weatherington at
once notified the chief officials of the
express company and Cashier Camp
bell at ouce notified Kountze Bros,
bankers, who shipped the package
from New York.
The package was consigned to the
Island City bank for gentleman
here whose name they would not dis.
close. In fact, they did not want to
talk about the matter. They did not
Fknow when the package had been
expressed, but said they had been ex-
{pecting it for the past two days, and
had received similar packages to this
which had not been tampered with
from Kountze Bros.
Mr.. Weatherington refused to
talk beyond the statement that
the package had been riaed
and r his company notified of
the fact. It was a very clever piece
of work, and unless the thief is. de-
tected and money recovered the Wells
Fargo Express company will bS' out .
cool $l0,C00.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

Janeway. The tragedy occurred yes
teTday afternoon IN cotton patch six
miles north of Montague. The trouble
which led TO the killing had it's origin
last summer, at which time Janeway
was teaching school at Nontage. Aus
tin taught writing class in the same
|neighborhood. Austin had @ great
deal of'spare time on hand, most o.
which he devoted to courting one of
Professor, Janeway's comedy pupils.
This the professor thought interferred
with the girls studies aud advised
her to cease receiving attention from
Austin, at the same time intiaating
that there were detects in her ad.
mirer's character. The admirer was
duly informed of this by the admired
and hea once sought out Janeway
A quarrel and multitude of
threats ensued but nothing more
serious occurred. Yesterday Jane
way was working in cotton patch
when Austin approached him., The
quarrel was renewed and In o mo-
ment both men went for their guns.
Janeway was the quicker, and before
his adversary got his gun two balls
from Janeway's gun had lodged In
his body and Austin fell dead. Jane
way at once surrendered and was re-
leased on a small bond. Both. men
are young and unmarried.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
GEORGETOWN GLEANrNGs.
Picnic Farty's Mishap- Church Notes ana
Other Interesting Itsms.

Other Interesting Itsms.
Special to The Statesman.
GEoRaETowN, Nov. 29.-George-
town ministers who attended the
Methodist conference at Waco re-
turned today. Rev. Chas. Nelson will
take charge of the church at this place.
Mr.. Wright becomes presiding elder
for this district, 30 Georgetown will
not loss him entirely. Mr.. Bishop
will go to Fort Worth for the next
year. Rev. s. E. Burkhead, for sew
eral years a professor In the South
western university, has joined the
conference and will resign his pro-
tessoi ship and work hencefoYth only
for the church.
Several youag people, Including
two young ladies, while out on pic
mic o few days ago. won't out for row
on the water. The little boat cap
sized, spilling Its occupants out, and
but for The heroic efforts of the young
men they would have been drowned.
They borrowed some dry clothes at
noigboring farm house and had O
good day after all.
Cards are cut announcing the mar
riage on DeG 7, of Miss Susie Snyder
to Mr.. Will Atwell of Dallas.
The Peoples party held busine::..
meeting In, this city last Saturday.
| Rev. A. III. Sutherland of the City
of Mexico is visiting his family In this
Lefty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
A MINING SCHEME.
An Effort to Open Up Gold Mines in the
Comanche Nation.

Comanche Nation.
WICHITA, Nov. 29.-An organiza-
tion having for its object the
gaining possession Of and operat-
ing the alleged gold mines In
the southeastern portion of the
Comanche Nation, has been form
ed according to reports current here
and Indians are said to be excited be.
cause of the oppression at the fields
by so-called hunting parties" in sus-
picious numbers.
Senator Perkins Of Kansas, and
United States Marshal Grimes of Ok
lahoma, are mentioned as members OF
the organization. Sheriff Isaac Ault
of this county, said last night that he
was member Of the organization
The plan is said to be to enact law
at the short session of congress, allow
ing settlers to locate on mining claims
under mining laws. If these are facts
there will be 1000 or 5000 men rushing
pell.mell into the gold region In the
hope that the government will have
to allow stalking as in the case Of
DeadwoOd.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
FRANCE.
THE NEW CABINET.

PARIS, Nov. 29.-President Carnot
has asked M. Brisson to form new
ministry, retaining in. the cabinet M
Ribot and M. De Freyoinit. 1t is ru-
mored that neither De Freycinit nor
Ribot will accept the office under
Brisson, who, it is said, intends to
take the ministry of justice in addi-
tion to assuming the duties of prime
minister. A strong feeling in favor of
Brisson prevailed this evening in the
lo5bies of the chambef'of deputies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
To Investigate Imported Labor.

MEMPHIS, Nov. 29.-The federal
grand jury in session here is investi-
eating alleged violation of the alien
contract labor law. Members of a
half dozen large cotton firms repre-
senting Liverpool houses have
been summoned to testify. United
States District Attorney Haw-
kins has information that several
former employees of these firms
and residents Of Memphis have
recently been discharged and their
places given to men sent from Liver
pool under contract to perform labor,
such as weighing and, certifying cot
ton. The Investigations are causing q
stir among English cotton buyers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
The Proposition of Mr.. De Rothchilds in
the Eands Of the Committee.

The Proposition of Mr.. De Rothchilds in
the Eands Of the Committee.
Brussels, Nov. 29.-The committee
appointed yesterday by the Interstate
Monetary Conference to consider the
proposals of Mr. Alfred De Roth
schilds which were presented to the
conference is composed of five Svowed
bi-metallists, six mono-metallist and
one is doubtful. The committee will
sit twico each day. 1t is the general
expectation that Mr.. Rothschilds'
proposals will be accepted by the
committee and then referred for adop-
tion or rejection to the conference and
the governments represented with
notifications suggested by the
schemes of M. Levi and Professor
Sutbeer. One of the, notifications
will undoubtedly be that all gold
coins below value of twenty francs be
withdrawn from circulation and re-
placed by silver notes. Prof. Sutbeer's
plan also, established one gramme Of
nine gold as international unit of
value and to stop minting of coins con-
tanning less than 5S,085 gramme of
pure gold with prospect Of an early
agreement being achieved. Nobody
now talks of failure of the conference.
So happily has the optimist feeling
grown that it is reported that the con-
ference Is likely to conclude its labors
next week. The American delegates
have strong reasons to feel satisfied
with the recognition of the advocates
of fmono-mottalism and seriousness OF
dangers arising from q further fall In
silver. They are disposed to support
Mr.. Rothschild's proposals on the
principle that half loaf is better than
no bread.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
THE RAINMAKERs.
The Final Test Postponed Yesterday, Bu,
Will Be Tried Today.

Special to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 29.-The
weather bureau predicted rain for
San Antonio and vicinity today, and
for that reason Gen. r. Y. Dyrepforth
refused to give his final experiment at
rainmaking. If there are no indica-
tions of rain the bombardment will
take place tomorrow. Gov. J. S. Hog g
arrived this morning to witness the
proposed test and was very much dis
appointed to find that it had again
been postponed. Gen. Dyrenforth is
vssy much enthused over the results
obtained from the experiments of last
Friday. He claim1 that while the
bombardment did not cause very
great fall of rain in San Antonio, YET
he has received reports from points
five and ten miles around the ci5y
which state that an exceedingly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
A Femc.Ia Bull Fighter.

Speclal to The Statesman
EAGLE PASS Nov. 29.-The bull
fights in Piedras Negrss were we'll at
tended. An unique feature was, the
presence of female bull fighter or
Banderillora who stuck the steel
pointed flags into the bull in skill
ful manner and got out of the way OF
the maddened animals with great
agility.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
COTTON CIRCULAR.
McEiroy g. Gilbert on the Condition Of
the Market.

McEiroy & Gilbert on the Condition o.
the Market.
NEW oRnSANs, NoSN .-MeElroy
& Gilbert say:
FutNres-The eouYse of all markets
today would seem to verify to-some
extent the report telegraphed' from
New York that bulls had stopped
buying aggressively. There was an
absence in Liverpool of the demand
at the opening, which has been
pronounced a feeling Of that market
for many days, and the first loss Of
about 7-64d was not recovered, and in
spite of many fluctuations at closing
shows prices 7-64d below those of yes
terday. Spots were neglected, by
spinners and prices were marked.1-sc
lower, with sales, of only 1000 bales.
Our market has shown the greatest
steadiness of all and closes only seven
lower on the day. The reason for this
is, no doubt, to be found in the fact
that middling cotton after being
marketed of 1-8c today Is still at 8 ll-16
or $50 while cotton for May delivery
can be bought here within few points
Of that figure. This was liquidation
day on November and 1t was curious
fact that the house representing the
largest bear element demanded and
received delivery Of about 5000 bales
on November contracts from
the house leading bull con-
tingent. One sale of November
was reported this afternoon as high
as 10 cents. Receipts at all ports to-
day are $4,000 against $4,000 last year.
Tomorrow New Orleans expects 10000
against 10, COS last year and $4,000 at
all ports. The general impression
prevails that the cotton brought out
by present prices and the active buy
ing in the interior during the past
week will make itself felt at the ports
in heavier receipts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
The Kansas Elaetinn Muddle.

TOPEKA, Kan. Nov. 29.-The in
junction proceedings instituted before
Judge Guthrie this, morning to stop
the official count of Jackson county
and the thirty eight legislative dis
trict suits brought at the instance Ed
Shellabarger, Populist candidate tor
the legislature, who claims that in the
of the last legislature
the town of Holton was not given, in
any legislative district and should'nod
be counted. He wants the confess
thrown in the house. Similar CON-
dition of affairs exist elsewhere.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Decreased Sugar Yield.

New ORLEANS, Nov. 29.-Lnternal
Revenue Inspector Hearne, in charge
of the government sugar weighers
under bounty law, gives a most unsat-
isfactory report as his observation in
the parishes of st. Charles, st. James,
st. John, Ascension, East and West
Baton Rouge. He estimates there
will be falling off of 25 per cent in
the yield of sugar compared with last
year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01

Special to the Statesman.
PARIS, Tex, Nov. %. A. Martin
large dealer jewelry goods, today
made deed of trust on his stock to
protect the following Indebtedness:
Lewis Chapman, $4S2; Farmers and
Merchants bank, $5453; First National
bank, $4500; Frank Hooks, 5000; T. G.
Dixon, 5000; Paris Exchange bank
$500. Stock estimated at $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
ALExANDEa H. wYANR.
How They Settle Iain MEXICO.

Special to The Statesman.
EAGLE PASS, Tex, Nov. 20.-Nsws
reaches here of the killing of two men
at Santa Rosa, Mex. ). by nephew of
Governor Galan of Coahiula. The
dead men are Victsr Guajardo and
Mignel Long, Jealousy is the cause
of the crime, pretty senOrita being
the bone of contention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
OF Interest to Stockmen.

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-Lumpy jaw, in
mild form at least, is curable and not
dangerously contagious, If at all.
This was demonstrated at tests made
today at the stock yards by represen-
tatives of the United States bureau of
animal industry. The tests were con-
Quoted under the supervision of DR..
Salmon,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
A Duel with Knives.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
COLORADO. SPRINGS, Nov. D.-An
old feud has existed between two
prominent farmers, M. l.. Jones and
R. L. Bryant, and yesterday it culmi-
mated. Bryant drove past Jones'
field where be was at work and dared
him out. He went and a duel with
knifes began, Jones stabbing Bryant
to death and himself being wounded
Jones was released on $4,000 bond.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Too FREQ With His Gun

MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, Nov. 29.-The
widest kind of excitement exists over
a sensational shooting affray in con-
fectionery store here. A crowd of
young people were in the store chat
ting when Thomas Moser drew a re-
volver and fired into the crowd. The
bullet passed through the breast of
Mary Wytchie, inflicting fatal
wounded
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
A Mine on Fire.

HAzELToN, Pa, Nov. 29.-The fire
which was supposed to have been ex-
tinguished in Honey Rock mine last
week has broken out afresh. A fierce
fire is raging above the main gang.
way. The inside of the mine is
wrecked and total collapse is ex-
pected, and men dare not enter It..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Cotton Thief Captured.

Special to The Statesman.
LEAElDER, Tex, Nov. 20. - Last
night man drove his wagon to gin
near town, loaded ON bale of cotton
and pulled out for Lampasas. The
owner of the cotton mounted his
mule, trailed the wagon and got to
Lampasas two hours after the cotton
had been sold. He hunted up the
thief and had him arrested and re-
covered his cotton. The thief is now
in iail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
"The Boys in Blue. I"

Topeka, Kas., Nov. 29.-"The Boys
in Blue" is the name by which an ex-
Union soldiers organization will be
known which will be rival of the
Grand Army of the Republic. Old
soldiers in the Peoples party are the
originators of the plan. 1t will be a
national order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
An Irrigation Scheme.

PHGNIx, Ariz., Nov. ga COM
pany, backed by Minnesota capital.
has been organized to impound storm
waters north of the great Arizona
canal. Six miles of high embankment
will be built at once at cost of $3.50 !.
600. The water stored is to be used
for irrigation. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
KANSAS DIVISION PRoJRcr.
1t is Said to Have Many ErienAs in Bath
Texas and Colorado.

St. Louis Republic.
TOPEKA. Kas., Nov. 25.--The
scheme to divide the state of Kansas
and make new commonwealth Is
gathering force and advocates every
day. A dozen prominent Western
Kansas politicians are here today, and
all of them. admit that the plans have
been laid to make fight before con-
gress and the state Legislature this
winter. A serious obstacle, however,
confronts them in the fact that In the,
new state there are only $4,000 peo-
pie, which would allow them proba.
bly, only one congressman, not more,
than two in any event. The original
movers figured ON three congressman,
which in addition TO two senators
would give the new state d delegation
of five in the national congress. If
the rumors that several prominent
Texans and two millionaires Of Colo
RADIO are In the deal prove true, the
population will be increased many
thousands. Northumberland, which
Texas claims title to, and which adj
joins western Kansas on the south, is
to be added to The new state. It Is q
strip of country thirty miles wide by
175 long. 1t is stated today that
Clark, late candidate for governor OF
Texas, and other parties at Fort
Worth are in the mover, SO to add
No-Man's-Land to the ~" slate.
The same authority says Colorado
would be willing to cut Off fifty-mile
strip on the east and that Senator
Wolcott Is In the deal.
HUTCHINSON PEOPLE OBJECT.
HUTCHINSON, Kas., Nov. 25.-The
dispatches sent out from Topeka stat
ing that convention Of those who
favor division of the state of Kan
sas would be held In this city today,
were erroneous aud probably grew
out of the fact that q number OF Re-
publican representatives-elec from
the central and southwestern counties
had arranged to meet here today to
get acquainted and talk over their
plans In the next legislature. Moth
ing was said In the meeting about the
division scheme, but in private con.
versation they all pronounced 1t Wis.
ion ary and undesirable. There is no
demand In this part of the state for a
division.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
A Coed Sized Row.

KNOXVILLE, Nov. 20. = Several
young men filed UP, on whisky and
were starting good sized riot. Depu-
.ty Sheriff Lawson availed hiaself, it
is said, of the opportunity to settle an
old grudge against a young man by
the name of Neal. He stabbed Neal
in the arm and Lamar fired five bull
lets into Lawson, killing him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
DEATHS D0INGs.
DIR. w1THERs2eoN SCOTT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Dr. John
Witherspoon Scott, ID. D., father.in-
law of President Harrison, dieA at
4:10 taday in the ninety-third year OF
his age. He had been ailing some
time. DR.. WitherspOon was born in
Beaver county, Pa. in June 1900 He
was minister of the Presbyterian
church.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01

Green. He states from, the lights be-
fore him it is his opinion that the
present board of trustees of the Cle-
burne schools are illegally in office,
having been appointed by the city
council, when they should have been
elected by the people. Mr.. Green
asked the attorney general TO proceed
by quo warrantO against the board of
trustees.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01

heavy rain fell on Friday night. Ths
general in an interview today stated
that he had no faith in the Chicago
man who proposes to produce rain by
means of liquid car5onie acid gas re-
leased at high altitude. He asserts
that the only practicable method is
by bombardment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Caunterfait MoneYs

Special to The Statesman.
WAGS, Nov. 24-CountSrfeit Guar-
tiers and halt dollars have made their
appearance here, in large numbers.
The counterfeit is good one, but is a
little darker than the genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Allowed Bail.

PITT:BURG, Nov. 29.-Hugh Ross
and Burgess McLuckie were today
admitted to bail in the sum of $4,000
in each case on charge of treason.
same amount on charge of murder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
ROYAL
Best Baking Powder
The Official Government Reports {:

The Official Government Reports:
The United States Government, after elaborate
tests, reports the ROYAL BAKING POWDER to be of
greater leavening strength than any other. (B@l-
Atim 13, Ag: Dep, +. $780,
The Canadian Official Tests, recently made, show
the ROYAL BAKING POWDER highest of all in leaven-
ing strength. (Bnllstin 10, f. 16, Inland Re0. Dep
In practical use, therefore, the ROYAL BAKING
POWDER goes further makes purer and more perfect
food, than any other.
Government Chemists Certify:
"The Royal Baking Powder is composed of pure and
wholesome ingredients 1t does contain either alum phos
pilates, or other injurious substances
edward G. LOVE, PHI. D."
"The Royal Baking Powder is undoubtedly the purest
and most reliable baking powder offered to the public.
"HENRY A. Mort, M. D., PHI. D."
"The Royal Baking Powder pures in quality and high
est strength of any baking powder of which have knowledge
"WM McMURTRIE, FH. D."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Gov. Hogg at San AntcAio.

Special to the Statesman.
: SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 29.-GoWernor'
James S. Hogg arrived here today
from Rockport, where he has been for
the past ton days fishing for tarpon
and hunting. He refused to be inter-
viewed ON political matters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Gale at Long Branch

LONG BRANCH, Nov. 29.-A heavy
gale prevailed all day along the coast,
causing considerable damage. The
surf has cut the bluff badly and sew
eral cottages had to be propped up to
keep them from tumbling.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
A Bad Jump.

Brazil, Ind, Nov. 20.-John
Slaughter and Geo. Brown, aged 2l
and 20, got on train which did not
stop at Winn's Crossing, three miles
from here, where they lived. Thev
attempted to get off the trim and
landed on pile of rocks, both bein
killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01

Special 10 The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 29.-The bank
ing firm of Thornton, Wright & Co..
will retire from business and make a
transfer of its deposits and business to
the T. G. Frost bank. The retirement
is voluntarily, as the institution is
solvent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Weather Forecast.
pecial to DE Statesman

SpeclaI 70 ne statesman.
GALVESTON, Nov. 29.-For Texas,
east of the Tooth meridian for twenty
four ending at IL o'clock midnight,
Nov. 20:
Fair. stationary temperature; south
erly winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
Suit Filed.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 29.-Suit was
filed today by Hunt & Booth, local
grain dealers, against Aresti e. Co. of
San Luis Potosi, Mex, for a debt of
$12,063 due on corn shipped by the
plaintiffs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-12-01
STRUCK THE WRONG MAN.

One Teacher Raises Racket with Another
and Gets Two Bullets Through Him.
Special to The Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, Tex, Nov. 29.-News
reached here today of the killing in
Montague county Of man named
Austin by q school teacher named