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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
PANAMA PLUNDERERS.
REPORT OF ACCOUNTANT WHO EX-
AHMED TaE BOOKS.
he Finds That Profits Of Contractors We're
Tremendous and the officers Of the
Company Shared In the Excess
sive Amounts.

PARIS. Feb. pm. Floy, govern
ment accountant, has been appointed
to examine the accounts of the Pana-
ma Canal company, and reports the
total amounts received by the con-
tractors for real and alleged work on
supplies for the canal 462,62O,O64
frances. Of this amount 4O2, 35S, 444
frances represent labor alleged to nave
been paid for according to the roll OF
wages and sums expended on various
undertakings. no vouchers or docu-
ments are obtainable whereby the
profits of contractors can be estl-
mated. The account of the American
Deciding company is included in the
unexplained indemnity item when
nothing appeared to justify. ana
which amounted to 107, 100000 francs.
Another American firm account for
operations and plant amounted to 49,
23O, 6S4 francs. The books of the hrm
admit profit amounting in total to
1851 francs. The reserve company
of French engineers declares its ex-
penditures on the operations and plant
to have been 95,993,S1O francs.
This account shows loss of 6,l42,955
francs. Flory points out this and
includes all of the members and COM
missioners to Societe Depots ct Conn
tes Courant. of which Charles DeLes-
seps and Henry Cottu were directors.
Another contractor received 76,2ll ,O02
francs, on which he admitted his
profit to be 20,723,2S5 francs, Charles
DeLesseps and Henry Cottu again
sharing in the profits as di-
rectors of the SOciete Depots.
Another firm obtained $685.
944 francs, of which II ,437 1881
francs were admitted to be purely
profit divided between the firm and
the paincipal financial agent of the
Panama Canal company. Still another
contractor received 1882, 1886 francs,
the clear profit on which was l2,5l3,-
3S2 francs. Eifel's charges for opera
tions and plants amounted to "a, $685..
90 francs, on which the net profit was
80, 573 ,455 francs. Flory calculates a
total of traceable profits of contractors
at II ,747, $40 francs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Georgetown Gleanings.
Special to The Statesman.

special 10 Inc 6tdJeSlnan
GEORGETOWN, Tex, Feb.-25-The
Clio society was advertised to give an
entertainment on Friday evening, but
for some reason best known to them
selves, chosen body of university
students furnished the entertainment
instead. These young men, four in
number, rose 20 the occasion, and TAX
ing women for their text, proceeded
with wit, wisdom and apparently the
experience of the ages to impress upon
her the advisability of remaining in
her proper "sphere." These eloquent
speakers bad very decided opinions
that her "sphere' was the kitchen or
nursery. A woman's taste, inclina.
ton, ability or financial needs
must play no part. She
must stay in her "sphere.n
The speakers then proceeded to give
some sound advice to the young ladies
as to the most effectual methods of
making themselves worthy of this
lord of creation, thereby securing for
themselves "sphere" to stay in.
Some pretty music added to the pleas
uTe Vi tue OCcaSlOn. A song, 'Hr0-
testations," by Miss Fannie Howren
was smoothly and beautifully sung
nd merits special mention. Every
body went away pleased and wonder
ing when the young ladies would give
another entertainment.
The youngest child of DR.. Foster
died on Thursday after a serious ill.
ness of several days.
Messrs. Charles Gibson and w. r.
Makemson visited the Odd Fellows
lodge of Florence on Friday evening
and were royalty entertained by the
brethren.
Rev. Mr.. Stapp is expounding the
doctrines.ofthe Christian church every
evening to audiences in the court
house.
Hon. Nat. Q. Henderson has gone to
Washington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
BURNEr PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Closing Exercises Showing Marked Efficiency
Of the Corps Of Instructors.

Of the Corps Of Instructors
Special to The Statesman.
BURNET, Tex, Feb. p What home
is without a mother, so is town with
out good, progressive school.
Thanks to an intelligent and liberal
class of citizens Burnet today stands
equal to any town Of its population in
possessing an institution of learning
worthy of its patronage and notoriety.
On last night the closing exercises of
our public school were held in the
auditorium of the high school build
ing, which was filled beyond its seat
ing capacity. The exercises consisted
of recitations, songs, instrumental
music and calisthenics, and to make
special mention of any part of the en-
tertainment would be to show I'M
wonted partially, as the whole
school performed their parts in an ad-
mirable manner, showing that
their training was excellent, and
that they entered into their
duties with zeal and love for
their educational work. 10 the teach
ers of the school unbounded praise is
given by the patrons and our COM
munity in general. Prof. Richie,
who has for several sessions presided
as principal in this school, cannot be
excelled as an educator, gentlem An
whose whole soul is in his school
work.
The grammar department, conduct
ed by Miss Minnie o. Rawlings, A.
b.; the intermediate department, by
j. 7. Wheeler; the third primary, by
Mrs. A. II. Spence; the second pri-
mary, by Miss DOvie Norton; the first
primary, by Miss Maude l.. Roosevelt
assisted by Miss May Johnson, have
all faithfully contributed their earnest
and competent endeavors TO make the
school first class in every particular,
meeting with the unanimous appro-
baton of the patrons of the school.
The school will be continued for
thee months longer as q pay term,
and it is to be hoped that our citizens
will in the near future 80 arrange as
to have the public school continue for
niue months instead of six.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
COTTON CIRCULAR.
MCElroy & Gilbert on the Condition Of
the Market.

MCElroy & Gilbert on the Condition Of
the Market.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.-McElrOy
g. Gilbert say:
Futures-The national sequence of
the unsettled condition of the strike
is seen in the decline of lid in Liv-
erpool. Spots with sales of only 1000
bales and the easy closing of futures
at q loss of A 16 on the day. Our mar
ket opened about 10 lower than yes
terday but scalpers taking in their
profits on the short side rather than
take the risk of u settlement over Sun
day kept the market steady and
caused some improvement. This,
however, was not held and we close
at decline of about 8 from yester-
days figures.
Since the closing there is a rumor
that on Monday 100000 spindles will
resume operations, whether with non
union or on the basis of the strikers
proposition, is not stated. This rumor
has so far not been confirmed. Yes
terday $50, 900 spindless tarted to work
with non. union labor, but as this
represented an infinitessimal part of
the 10000, 900 or 100000 spindles in
volved in the lockout, very little at
tention was paid to the resumption.
If the news of this after
uoon is true it is of vast
Importance to the market, but cables
have been SO conflicting of late and so
IL ha
placed in the reports until 1t shall
have been confirmed by actual start
ing of the mills.
Receipts at all ports today will
probably be about $500, against $4,000
last year, New Orleans expects to-
marrow 5000, against $500 here and
and 1000 at all ports year ago.
Spot business was light with no
change in prices. Sales were 500 by
factors aud 100 to arrive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
TO ENCOURAGE IMMIGRATION.
Citizens Of Western Texas Will Organize
Bureau of Information.

Bureau Of Information.
Special to The Statesman.
SwEETwATER, Tex, Feb. 25.-The
Sweetwater board of trade met today
and unanimously adopted the follow
lowing:
Whereas, there seems to be a gen.
eral movement all along the line by
every section of the state by commu-
mites. sections and cities by making an
organized effort to build up the state,
develop its resources and induce i'm
migration from the eastern states to
the cheap and fertile lands and
fiourishing cities of Texas; and
Whereas, the country along the line
and adjacent to the Texas and Pacific
railway from Nolan county on the
east to the Pecos valley on the
west, distance of $50 miles, comprises
as fine body of agricultural land as
there is anywhere, with climate and
other conditions as favorable as could
be dc sired, where land can be bought
cheaper than the same land can any
where else in the world; and
Whereas, the progressive people Of
the portion of the state named should
not, in our judgment, allow other and
less favored sections to outstrip them
in the race for development and pro
gress. Therefore, be it
Resolved, that we suggest that d
committee of representative cisizens OF
the counties of Nolan, Mitchell Fisher
Coke, Scurry Howard, Borden, Martin
Glasscock, Midland, Ector, Ward and
Pecos be called to meet at Colorado
City to confer and formulate plans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
ANOTHER BROWN PAPER JOB.
This Time the Tyler National Bank Gets a
Worthless Package.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
TYLER, Feb. 25.-The Tyler National
bank of this city received package
through the Pacific express office this
morning, which revealed another
brown paper express robbery of $4,000.
The package was neatly bound and
labeled $4,000. Agent Harring ton, act
ing under the rule, declined to give
any definite information. Mr.. l.. L.,
Jester, cashier of the Tyler National
bank, gave the following particulars:
"This morning the bank received a
package purportlng to be from L. W..
Wells of this city, but now in New
Orleans, the package worth $6O0O."
Mr.. Jester did not sign the receipt tor
the package, but opened it in the
presence of Agent Harrington and
other witnesses. Instead of bank
notes the package contained seven.
teen sheets of manila paper, The re-
ceipt for the package at New Orleans
was signed by Agent V. s. Brown.
The package was taken in charge by
Agent Harrington, who has notified
his company of the robbery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
A DOZEN WIVES.
A Gay Old Chicago Colonel in the Charles
ton Jail for Bigamy.

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. 25.-Col.
A. f. Hagood of Chicago has been
brought here under arrest from At
lanta, Ca, to answer to the charge of
bigamy. Col. Hagood had scarcely
been placed behind the prison bars
before there was rush of wives from
various parts OF the state to this city.
The state of Illinois is represented by
Mrs. Belle Hagood of Chicago. When
the colonel was brought here only
two wives were known to be in exist
ence. In less than twenty-fOur hours
nearly dozen women appeared, each
claiming him as her husband. His
wives range in age from 16 to 40. He
is about 60 years old, was in the Con-
federate army, and is very handsome.
At a preliminary hearing bail was
fixed at $4,000, which was advanced
by his Chicago wife and the colonel
set at liberty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Killing at Valley View.

Special TO Tho Statesman.
VALLEY VIEW, Tex, Feb. 25.-Jno.
Stewart was shot and instantly killed
by Joe Holder six miles west of here.
The shooting is the result of whip
Ding administered by Stewart to a
school boy yesterday evening. The
particulars of the shooting are not
known. Sheriff Ware and Justice
Hill arrived from Gainesville tonight
and have gone to the scene of the
trouble. Holder is at large.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Allen Manvel,s Funeral

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Feb. 25.-The
funeral Of Allen Marvel, late presi.
dent of the Santa Fe road, took place
from Hotel Del Coronado to Mount
Hope cemetery this afternoon. If
was private, with brief services by
Rev. L. G. Reid, pastor of Coronado
Presbyterian church.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Overdose of Choral.
Special to The Statesman.

opeClhI 70 INC olAItSUHH.
EAGLE PASS, Tex, Feb. 25.-Tom
Perry, a section foreman on the Next
can International road, came in today
and purchased some choral to
strengthen his nerves, as he said. He
swallowed sixteen doses at once, and
a few moments afterwards was
thought to be dead, but prompt med
ical assistance revived him. He is
still in critical condition tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
PRIZE FIGHTER DEAD.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25.-Wm,
Miller, featherweight pugilist, who
was defeated by Hawkins in the Paci-
tic athletic club, died this morning of
concussion of the brain, resulting from
injuries received in the fight. This
makes the third man killed in the
prize ring in San Francisco during the
past four years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
The Presidents journey,

New YORK, Feb. 25.-Mr. Cleve.
lands plans for his trip to Washing
ton are now fairly complete. 1t was
his original intention to travel only
at night, but this plan has now been
changed so that special train will
leave New York ON Thursday MORN
ing next at 10 clock making no stops
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

between here and Lakewood, where
It will take up the president-elect ano
members Of his family and party.
The train will run through to Wash
ington direct, reaching there sometime
between and 8 o'clock in the even
ing. The party will go directly to the
Arlington hotel as heretofore an
nOunced
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
DENVER SPORTS En- ROVTE.

WICHITA, Kan, Feb. 25.-Bat
Masterson and seven other sports of
Denver passed through here en- route
to New Orleans to witness the Hall
Fitzsimmons and Goddard-Smith
fights. They had $4,000 in the party
to bet on Hall and Goddard.
Masterson said he believed Smith to
be Goddard's superior in skill, but too
faint.hearted to fight the battle out.
Immediately after the New Orleans
fight Masterson will accompany Char
lie Mitchell back to England. He
feels confident Mitchell will whip
CorbetG.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Sailed Under the American Flag.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The New
York sailed out of the harbor today
under the stars and stripes for the
first time. The river steam craft
screeched their whistles in welcome,
and hundreds OF persons ashore
watched the vessel on its initial trip
as an American ship. EX-Secretary
Foster and Senator Morgan were
aboard
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
The Readings Financial Operations.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. %. - Dock
Bros. of this city say they have been
requested TO act on behalf of the com.
mittee of investigation, to inquire into
the financial operations of the man.
agtment of theReading for the past
six months.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Wire Nails Advanced.

CLEVELAND, Feb. Pa meeting of
representatives of manufacturers in
the Western Wire Nail association
was held in the Weddell house yes.
terday. 1t was decided to advance
the price in general at the rate OF
about 50 perton This is the third adj
vance during the past month, the
total increase being about So per ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

MesSrs Lippman Bros, Savannah Ga:
Gentemen-I have had Rheumatism about
two menths during last winter, was confined to
my room most of the time. l saw an advertise
ment in the Saline Courier recommending P. P.
p. as a cure for Rheumatism. bought three
bottles, but before got through with the third
bottle l was cured and have not felt the least
effect of Rheumatism since. 1t is undoubtedly
the best remedy for Rheumatism l ever tried.
can Gheerfully recommend it to the public.
Yours truly,
d. M, CUNNINGHAM.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
SPORTING NEWS.
BANTAM WEIGHT MATCH.

NEW YORK. Feb. 25.-The Billy
Plimmer and Danny Mcbride match
for the bantam weight championship
of the world and $1,000 was arranged
today. The date selected was April
10. The men accepted the S25OO purse
offered by the New Jersey Athletic
club of New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

Now is the time to get good un,
laundried shirt at the Bargain Store,
reduced from rs cents to go cents
each,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

- Shl!oh's Cough and Consumption
cure Is sold by us on aguarantee. 1t
cures consumption. At Cornwell &
Chiles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

The Bargain Store has some nice
DIRE goods and very cheap. Figured
satines yards for 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

our Bedford cord dress goods 10
yards Tor 81, are beauties at the Bar
gain Store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

That hacking cough can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's cure. We
guarantee it. At Cornwell u Chles,
Sixth st.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

The Bargain Store, only enc block
from the Avenue on Sixth street and
there is where bought my pretty
dress, 10 yards of chevron suiting for
LOO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

The remnant counter at the Bargain
Store is the place to get good selec'
ton. Call Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
lRRIlRV nj V0llTU Sufferers, send for DIR.
llllIUllO vi IUU II LoBB's Book, FREE
500 n. 15St Pbila Pa

OFFICE OF
AGRICULTURE, INSURANCE, STATISTICS AMI
HISTORY, AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 4, 1893,
To All Whom it May Concern:
This is to certify, Tha the Phenix Insurance
respects fully complied with the laws of Texas
as conditions precedent to its doing business in
THIS state. and that said company holds Ger.
tiheate OF authority from this office emitting it
70 40 business in this state for twelve months.
troT the LIST day of January, 1893 to the Slst day
of December, 1898. ~ o o-S' N"S
Given under my hand and seal. at
r Office in Austin, the day and date
H. 81 first above written.
JNo. Z. HoLLINGswoRTH
Henry Ladd, Agent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

He was very good looking, about
twenty-six years old and inclined to
be fast
Morning journal and courier., 1893-04-14
FftlalIciaI.

The Beara Were in the Ascendant and
 Brought About General Declines DIstfIlIng was weak on the Un- favorable Annual Report - The
 Market Closed Heavy.
 NEW YORK. April IS.
 At the stock exchange to-day the bears were in the ascendant and succeeded In bringing about a general decline on the feeling of the un- certainty created by the continued large gold shipments to Europe. The signing of the maxi mum freight rail rate bill by Governor Crounse of Nebraska, was another argument used in favor of lower prices.
 During the afternoon the pressure to sell be- came quite pronounced and the dealings were attended with considerable excitement. Man hattap, which had advanced four points to i7o1k on the granting of new privileges by the rapid transit commission broke to 1641k. The remain der of the list yielded half to a1s per cent. Mis- souri Pacific was sold down from 33 to 49zS, Sugar from 10s3z to 10iA, Distilling from 2s to 2eIf, Lead from 411k to as7s, Cotton Oil from 4s to 4o, Burlington from 961x to 6Iss, Chicago Gas from 90 to ssIk, Rock Island from S4k to saS4, Lake Shore from a2M to 30, New England from 3a14 and Northern Pacific preferred 4aN to 4oss. Starch broke s16 to 2116 and rallied to a.
 Distilling was weak on the unfaverable annual report. Northern Pacific preferred was sold on decreased earnings for March, There fs no doubt that the bulk of the selling was for the short account Richmond Terminal advanced on prospects of 8 reorganization.
 The market closed heavy. Railway bonds were weak with numerous declines Tho gales were $s8s, ,ooo.
 Following are the closing prices, reported by PRINCE & WHIrELY. bankers and brokers. 46 Broadway, N. r., and 15 Center street, New Ha- ven, Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-04-14
DIGGING THEM nY STEAM.

How Clans and Oysters Are Being
 Harvested at Cinton-Uncle Sam,s
 Dredger Helps Out.
 Clinton is nice town, and many nice people live there. Just now there Is much interest prevailing.
 The government recently made an ap- prepriation for dredging the harbor and large dredging machine has been at work for several days. This Is the time of the clam diggers' and oystermsn's harvest, and they are making hay while the suo shines," or in other words, corralliug oys- ters and clans by the bushel.
 A scow is anchored alongside the dredge and this big scow is surrounded by the small boats of the clam di9gers. When the great mud scoop comes from the bot tom its contents are dumped on the scow, and the great mass of refuse from the riv- er's bottom is surrounded by fifty men and boys with hoes, rakes and shoyels. They rake the mud over in search of clans and oysters the big shovel brings up by the hundred on every trip from the bottom.
 Never in the history of the town has such an opportunity presented itself to the clam-diggers, and those who are particu- larly active make from $1 75 to @ 50 per day. The departure of the dredge ia thought of with dismay, as this method is 50 vastly superior to the old method of using tongs and digging holes in the flats that 8 return to it will be considered prim- itiye.
 . D..
Morning journal and courier., 1893-04-14
THE PRISON INVESTIGATION.
officers and Inmates May Freely Testify.

HARTFORD, April 13.-The directors of She Connecticut state prison having learned that certain officers and inmates of the prison might fear to testify before the special legislative committee with entire freedom so long as the warden had power to dismiss them or to influence testimony, snd being desirous that the most thorough, and impartial examination ehould be made, at a special meeting held at the capitol, Hartford, April 13, 1893, unani- mously passed the following vote:
 the warden frem April 17, 1893, to the conclusion of the investigation by the special legislative GeorSe P Hsvens. bfigadier general general, connscti. I cut National Guard, be asked to assume the posi- ton of and discharge the duties of warden dur ing said period; and said George F. Ravens is to 20 act. -
Morning journal and courier., 1893-04-14
Sergeant Orr,. Accident.

Police Sergeant Jothsm H. Orr met with . painful accident Thursday morning, about 1 o'clock. While patroling Lam berton street, which was quite dark, he stepped on small piece of brick and turned his ankle, severely spraining his foot. He retraced his steps to station No. 3, where hs was advised to go to his resi- dence, on Lsmbsrton street. pr. Louis Gaynor was summoned and told Sergeant Orr he must keep absolutely quiet for . time. He will probably be confined to his house for week.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-04-14
Worth Knowing.

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 That they are the original and genuine porous plasters, upon whoss reputation imitators trade.
 That Allcock's Porous Plssters never fail to perform their remedial work quickly and effectually.
 That this fact is attested by thousands of voluntary and unimpeachable testi- monisls from grateful patients.
 That for rheumatism, weak back, sciat- lea, lung trouble, kidney disease, dyspep- sia, malaria, and all local pains, they are 
 That when you buy Allcock's Porous Plasters you absolutely obtain the best plasters made.