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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
A Wild and Woody 0fiicer =.

Several days ago City Marshal T.
e. Batson of one of the smaller towns
in Mississippi came to Austin. His
object was to secure requisition papers
from Governor Hogg for a man named
Coy under arrest in Hampstead and
wanted in his town. He secured the
papers and also met several congenial
friends. On Tuesday he started for
Hampstead via the Central. At the
depot he was seen by Sheriff White
who also noticed that he was wear
ing big 6-shooter and who after hold
ing him up until he showed his
papers allowed him to proceed on his
way. Between Austin and Manor he
became very hilarious and fired off
his gun in the car. Conductor Peter
son who was aboard took the gun
away from him and Constable Linds-
from at Manor placed him under ar
rest. In the Justices court at
that place he was fined $40
and costs, which he swore he would
not pay. He was therefore locked up
in the calaboose, where, after going
through very trying experience, he
changed his mind, paid his fine and
was allowed to proceed on his way.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATS.
Renominats Governor Russell and Put Forth
State Ticket,

BOSTON, Sept. 27.-The Democratic
state convention today nominated a
full state ticket. Congressman O'Neill
of Boston, was elected permanent
chairman. John E. Russell was nomi-
mated for governor. For lieutenant
governor, James E. Carroll; treasurer
and receiver, Gen. D. E. Stevens of
Dudley.
After reaffirming the platform of
1892, the platform declares confidence
in Grover Cleveland, and that the
president and Mr.. Carlisle are to be
cong ratulated upon their attitude to.
ward the silver repeal bill, (which has
brought financial and industrial disas-
ter upon the country" The lower
house OF congress is congratulated
upon it's speedy action upon silver re-
peal lin response to the presidents
message. The senate is called upon to
offer no undue delay to the peoples
will.
The platform then runs, 1.-THE people
are to be congratulated upon the COM
plete overthrow of the doctrines of
McKinleyism and the election of gov.
eminent pledged to general reform of
the tariff for the benefit of all clssses
of American citizens, and a speedy re,
duction of the tariff to revenue basis
is confidently expected.
A just and liberal pension system is
favored for all needy and deserving
veterans; "but," runs the platform,
1--WE recognize that congress and not
the pension bureau, must define the
conditions under which pensions are
to be granted, and commend the eff
forts of the present administration to
make the operation of the pension
system conform to the plain terms of
congressional enactments and to purge
the pension rolls of frauds" The
election of United States senators by
popular vote is demanded; further and
strict application of the civil service
law is favored. The alleged incon-
sistency of the Republican party in
Massachusetts on this subject is de-
nounced.
Affirms that the repeal of the silve
law is not partisan question and
welcomes the cooperation of men of
all parties in securing it. 1--WE cannot
ignore the fact that no Democratic
votes were cast for its passage while it
could not become law without the
votes of Republican members Of con.
gress from this state. Full RESPONSE
bility for the disasters which have
resulted from its enactment and oper-
alton must therefore rest upon the
Republican party"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
ARGENTINE REVOLUTION.
DERPERATE NAVAL BATTLE IN THE
HARBOR AT BUEN0s AYRBs.
The Rebel Torpedo Boats Attempted to
Surprise the Government Warships,
But the Latter Were Awake and
Whipped the Rebels Easily.

BUENos AYREs, Sept. 27.-The bat
tie yesterday between the rebel tor
pedo boats and the government men
Of war was most exciting skirmish.
The rebels hoped to catch the govern
ment fleet unawares and blow them
out of water. The rebels had been
some time laying plans for the on
slaught. They originally intended to
make the attack at night, but care,
full guard kept by the war vessels by
the use of search lights and patrol
boats, kept them at a distance. Still,
they would probably have made the
attack at night, but they were spurred
TO desperation by news of the govern
ment's success at Tucumen and the
fact that they received information
that their plans were discovered.
This is correct, for the commanders
of the Argentine warships were salts
fed Of the projected attack and had
taken steps to give the rebels warm
reception. The boats of the rebels, un.
aware that measures had been taken
to give them warm reception, steam
ed out of their places of concealment
at the appointed time, circled around
little, and then at a given signal
made a dash for the man-of-war ex-
pecting to find the crews totally I'M
prepared for battle. To their surprise,
however, they had hardly gotten with
in range when the warships opened
fire upon them in the most lively man
ner possible. Nothing daunted, the
rebel boats returned the fire in
a most determined manner and con-
tinued to press onward beneath hail
of rapid firing bullets, which fell upon
the boats, wounding and killing many
officers and men. The rebel fire was
also effective, as there was loss of life
among the officers and crews OF the
warships attacked.
But the result of the battle was not
long in doubt. The torpedo boats
came to a standstill. Then there was
hoisted by the flagship the signal to
slower boats and attack" and the
boats of the war vessels were lowered
in pursuit of the enemy. Then began
desperate fighting between the crews.
The rebels eventually made for land
in the hope of escaping with their
lives. Some reached the shore in
safety, but a majority were captured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05

ed, when the country is overwhelmed
With suffering and people are sittiue
by poverty stricken hearthstoneS
looking starvation in the face, he does
not know What he asks"
The repeal bill was then taken ur
and Senator Pasco Dem, Fla.), adj
dressed the senate, favoring a repeal
Senator Teller followed, but before
he concluded the senate went into ex.
ecutlve session, alter which it ad-
journed.
HOUSE.
All the vitality was drawn out of the
proceedings in the house by the weary
three hours filibuster inaugurated by
Mr.. Morse (Mass.) because the house
refused to allow him to print il the
congressional record some editorial
comments attacking Commissioner
Lochren. After securing a quorum
Mr.. Morse succeeded in preventing the
passage of a resolution calling on Sec.
rotary Carlisle for his reasons for re-
fusing to purchase the amount of silver
required by law during July and
and August.
At $3.50 the federal election debate
was resumed. Two speeches were de-
livered today, one by Mr.. Lawson
(Ga.) and the other by Daniels IN. Y. }
Both were confined largely to the
constitutional phases of the question
and created neither excitement nor
particular interest. Lawson's argu-
ment was from the standpoint of states
rights. The theory of this govern
ment, he said, is that if people are not
able to govern themselves it is a fail
ure, Other countries are governed by
kings, this country by the people.
Mr.. Daniels argued that the election
laws were absolutely necessary to OBJ
tain honesty and security at congress
ional and presidential elections. Mr..
Daniels defended the course of John /.
Davenport but declared that if he had
abused the Office it could not be ad-
duced as an argument for the repeal
of all federal election laws.
At the conclusion of his speech the
house adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
A Mastodon,s Tooth.

The well known blacksmith, Alfred
Waechter, whose shop is on the corner
of Eighteenth and Guadalupe streets,
on Sunday morning last picked up
the tooth of mastodon, measuring
across the corner of the tooth 6 ga by
ga inches; the whole tooth is ridged
the crown having well defined ridges,
splendidly adapted to mastication.
The tooth is solid, with the exception
of an opening in the root forfhe nerve
about an inch long, but gradually d.
minishirg in size. 1t is especially in
teresting and valuable to antigua
rians, being evidence to the fact that
animals of great size watered at one
time on the Colorado river.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW.
R. G. Dun & Co. on the Condition Of the
Business Of the Country.


NEW YORK, Sept. 80 r G. Dun &
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade:
A complete statement of failures for
the quarter which will close tonight is
not possible, but the numuer thus far
reported is about 1000 and aggregates
liabilities of about $3.50, 900, 900, greatly
surprising the record of any previous
quarter. The past week the failures
were 800. Hope deferred" explains
the past week in part, and it is doubt
less true that many INDUCED unrea-
sonabie hopes, but business has not
entirely answered expectations. 1t is
true also that many works which re-
sumed do not find their orders as large
or the demand from consumers as Wig
orous as anticipated, and with some it
is a question whether they will close
again. While money on call is album
dant and cheap and about 1900 900
clearing house certificates have
been retired, there is perceptibly
greater caution in making commercial
loans here and at some western points.
Confidence is proverbally of slow
growth, somewhat diminished in part,
because of advancing exchange sug-
gests the possibility of gold exports:
The cotton manufacturer is gaining
more than any other and there is a
strong market for print cloth and
prints while some reduction has help
ed stimulate trade in other goods.
Trade in wooden dress goods is better :
and there is little more demand for
mems woolens. Sales OF wool last
week were AGA, 450 pounds against o.
4sS, 600 last year and for four weeks IA
473, 275 pounds against 6l,00O,5OO last
year Tut it is expected that many pur'
chases were for investment rather
than manufacture. Return OF money
from the interior continues large aud
plainly reflects less activity than
usual at this season in domestic trade
and industry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
A MYSTERIOUS THEFT
Was That Of the Wholesale Hog Taking
From the Lunatic Asylum.

The theft of the 80 head of hogs from
the lunatic asylum, reported in The
STATESMAN yesterday, is most Curl
Gus affair. DR.. White says the stolen
hogs would average in weight about
800 pounds and that they were taken
from q drove of about 125. The first
supposition was that they were taken
off on either last Saturday or Sunday
night, but on afterthought that seems
almost impossible. Both of the nights
mentioned were extremely hot, and 1t
seems almost increditable to think
that hogs of the weight of those taken
could either have been driven or
hauled off in wagons. No trace what
ever of them could be found yesterday.
The belief now is that the polkers
were taken one at time by some one
who has so far teen able to escape de-
lection. The hogpen is some little
little distance fromthe asylum build
ings and such thing could have been
0asily done.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION,
Rebels Have Captured Santa Catarina Is
land and Its Fine Harbor.


LONDON, Sept. pa dispatch
from Brazil announces that Santa
Catarina, an important fortified island
of Brazil, surrendered to the rebels
today. The surrender Is looked upon
as being an important victory for the
rebels, as it is contiguous to Rio
Grande do Sui, which is not seriously
disaffected. The rebel squadron,
which went south from Santos after
failing to affect landing there, leav-
ing their war vessel to blockade
that port, have been of the island
Santa Catarina, and for some time
past and the surrender OF Desterro on
the west coast was announced, but
not believed, some days ago. The
rebels are now said to be in full pos
session of the island, which is well
watered and capable of being made a
most important harbor. The dispatch
adds that the island will now serve as
base from which the rebels will
direct inland operations, as Admiral
de Mellos intends to carry on the war
on land and gradually, If possible,.
gather together an army strong
enough to meet Poixoto's forces in
pitched battle. President Poixoto is
said to be greatly annoyed and alarm
ed at this fresh success of the rebels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
Died on His Way to q Physician.

Special to the Statesman.
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Tex, Sept. U.s.
This morning about daylight Robert
baltimore, who lives about 20 miles.
north of here in Delta county, started
for this place to visit DR.. Gilbert, who
was treating him for heart trouble.
When within about six miles Of town
he suddenly began to bleed at the
mouth and fell over dead. The two
gentlemen who were accompanying
him brought his body to Sulphur
Springs. Justice Milan held an in
quest over the body, and on the
strength OF Drs, Gilbert and Longino's
testimony rendered verdict Of death
from heart disease. His parents live
in Illinois. His body will be buried,
here tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
Noted Desperate Dead.

WINFIELD, Kas., Sept. 2S.-"Three
Fingered Jack" a noted desperate OF
the Indian Territory. died here today
from the effects of wound received
during fight at Perry. on the day
the Cherokee strip opened.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
Two New Smallpox Cases.

NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-The board of
health officers discovered two fresh
cases of smallpox today and removed
the victims to North Brothers Island.
Four deaths from this disease were re-
ported today from Riverside hospital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
To Run Full Time.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2S.-The
States Columbus, Ga, special says
the Eagle and Phoenix mills, the
largest cotton and wooden mills in the
South, which have been running.
on half time since early in the Spring,
will start on full time next Monday.
Large orders ahead make this neces-
sary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05

to see a higher range; but as prices
are about 20 per cent higher than
when we enlisted on the bull side we
would say, on general principles, ac-
cept profits, and watch out for place
TO sell for a decline Packing to date
5,640, 900 hogs, against 100000 last
season,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
Will ssrve for Life if Not Lynched

MT. VERNON. KY, Sept. 2S.-Albert
Berry and William Henry, the negro
murderers of the peddler Ferris Haz-
escheas. today received life sentence OF
Imprisonment. The feeling. is bitter
and cool prospect for lynchlng. SRt%
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
CAPITAL NOTES.
NO SILVER COMPROMISE.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 81. - There
seems to be little probability of com.
promise on the. silver repeal bill ques-
ton, according to a morning paper.
1t says an agreement might be reach
ed but for the forbidding attitude of
President Cleveland. Continuing, it
says: Senator Voorhees, most proba-
bly, knows the presidents opinion
best. When ascompromise was being
urged, he said in reply to Ia direct
question: L have not seen the presi-
dent in two weeks nor have l heard
from him in regard to the silver ques-
ton. I do not believe he has author
lied any step in the direction of a COM
promise, and yet 1 would not say that
he has not. l know nothing
whatever of COMPROMISED SEN
ator German said there was
no compromise, as far as he was con-
cerned. When asked if he knew any
thing about a compromise he did not
answer.
MR.. BLAND RETURNS.
Representative Bland, leader of the
silver forces in the house, has return
ed, after an absence of several weeks.
HI was called home by the dangerous
illness of his wife, but she has recov-
cred sufficiently to accompany him
here. Mr.. Bland will soon call to-
gether the committee on coinage,
weight and measures for organization
and proceed to consideration of meas
ures already referred to it.
TERRITORIES WANT A OMISSION.
1t is highly probable that the COM
mittee on territories will report bill
for the admission of Utah to statehood
within a few days. Mr.. Joseph, q
member of the committee, said such a
bill would be reported and added that
before the close of the present session
bills for the admission Of Arizona and
New Mexico would be reported favor
ably. He also expressed great conf
dence that all the bills would become
laws.
THE CHARLESTON AT RIO.
The United States cruiser Charleston
arrived at Rio de Janerio last evening.
A dispatch to this effect was received
at the state department this morning.
The message contained nothing re-
garding the bombardment of the city
nor did it give any information as to
the situation.
GOLD FOR THE TREASURY.
Three million dollars in gold were
received at the treasury from the New
York sub treasury this morning, indi-
eating a favorable turn in the gold
situation.
STATE BANK TAX.
Representative Oates of Alabama, has
been notified to appear before the COM
mittee on banking and currency next
Friday to argue his bill repeating the
10 per cent tax on state banks. The
Oates bill differs from all Others on
this subject in that it proposes to leave
reconstructed state banks under federal
supervision.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
Headache

Usually results from deranged stomach or
a sluggish liver In either case, an aperient
is needed. Ayers Pills, the mildest and
most reliable cathartic in use, correct all
Irregularities of the stomach, liver, and
bowels, and in a brief time, relieve the
most distressing headache. These pills are
highly recommended by the profession, and
the demand for them is universal.
II have been afflicted, for years, with
headache and Indigestion, and though
spent nearly fortune in medicines. never
found any relief until 1 began to take Aver,s
Pills. Six bottles of these Pills completely
cured me."-Benjamin Harper, Plymouth
Montserrat, WI. 1'
"a long sufferer from heodacho ,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
THE CHARLESTON AT RIO.

The United States cruiser Charleston
arrived at Rio de Janerio last evening.
A dispatch to this effect was received
at the state department this morning.
The message contained nothing re-
garding the bombardment of the city
nor did it give any information as to
the situation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-10-05
GOLD FOR THE TREASURY.

Three million dollars in gold were
received at the treasury from the New
York sub treasury this morning, indi.
eating favorable turn in the gold
situation.
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FARMER LAYMax s1ilB AI1yE.
Ito Expected to do on Nov. =. but Woke
Up Early and Voted the Democratic Ticket.

Hs Expected to do on Nov. =. but Woke
Up Early and Voted the Democratic Ticket.
PoRT JERvIs Nov. 11.-Jevl Iayman. the
Sullivan county farmer who lives in the
Beechwoods In tho town Of Callicoon. and who
several months ago announced that he had
been told by his dead wife In dream that he
would die on Nov. Z. has passed safely through
the ordeal.
On Tuesday morning, tho day on which his
preparations had been made to mako his de-
mise. he awoke in the flesh. Realizing that 1t
was election day he donned his apparel and
walked eight miles to Calicoon to vote. He
said he always voted the straight Democratic
ticket and when he woke up on Tuesday and
found himself still alive he made up his mind
that this year should be no exception
Mr. Layman. as was stated in THE Sun. had
neglected to put In his crops the past season.
and had made all his preparations for dying
on the day predicted. He had discharged the
faith curists who had been trying to pray
away his rheumatism. few days Sgo his
spirits began TO improve and he thought then
perhaps he might not die Yet the fear that
he might die still haunted his mind. and not
until the morning Of tho 9TH dawned upon him
did the hnllucination leave HIM.
MIR. Iayman says his rheumatism Is much
improved. his appetite is good. and ho is gain.
Ing rapidly in flesh. Awhile ago he weighed
only 116 pounds. and now pulls the beam ut
In q conversation with the old man tho fact
was developed that he is Il firm believer in the
theory that some men are forewarned In
dreams OF approaching calamities. He says
thata short time previous to his wifes death
the scene at her deathhcd and tho funeral
rites were clearly soon by him in n dream.
Several other events, Of Importance during his
lie have been fore,oli to him in his dreams.
and he was thoroughly satisfied that he was
destined TO die on or before Tuesday last
Notwithstanding this conyiction. however:
to stave Oft the fatal hour II possible. He now
believes that the day having gone by al dam
ger Of dying at present Is over, and ho hopes
to spend many years on earth by diligent at.
tention to the laws of health and the use Of
his home made medicine.
His case attracted widespread attention. and
various suggestions wore put forth to rid him
Of his Authorization. Ono persob suggested
that on the night before tho 7th strong OPT
ate be given him to put him to sleep and keep
him In that state until after tho day had passed,
when. finding himself still alive. he would see
tho folly OF his belief. But this was unnecss-
sary The awaking on election day and his
desire to vote the Dem ocratic ticket W ere better
evidences that his delusion was at an end than
all the drugs in the market
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CHICAGO. Nov 11.-When the New York
State Board Of Commissioners make their re-
port to the Legislature they will recommend
that the exhibits Of the Empire State shall be
preserved ut the State CAPITOL at Albany. Thoy
will contend that the labor of collection and
its results should be made as beneficial as pos
sible. and will prepare an argument in sup
port of the claim that the end can beet be sub
served by the establishment of the permanent
be and mparatively inexpensivc. The prin-
cipal aGitat"rs profess the belief that their
recommended on will DO adopted Tho Board
OF Managers have shown their confidence in
the success Of the scheme by ordering the eN-
hbits stored in Albany until the state !.eGisia-
ture takes some action. 1t was for the pur-
pose Of securing quarters for the exhibits
that T. II. Wall the chief clerk Of the man
ayers. left to- might FOR Albany.
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Tax Receipts Ready,

Taxpayers who took advantage Of the city's
offer OF rebate to those who made early pay
ment of their rates will receive their rebate
checks and receipted bills from Col. David Z.
Austen. the Receiver OF Taxes. on application
to him Mt the Stewart building. The agGre-
gate Of the rebate on taxes this year Is consid-
erably in excess OF that Of former years. the
money strinGeney inducing early payment.
incentive rs the fact that PEOPLE had their
mon.y IN their pockets and didn't dare put it
out at interest
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To Receive nm Inhe-i,,nc. OF S1oo. 900.

KINGSTON. Nov. 1l.-IGrs. Leary Riley. tho
wife OF the flagman Of tho Ncwburgh. Dutchess
sad Connecticut Railroad at Fishkill village.
has been in!orme ed that she is soon to receive
an Inheritance OF upward of S1O0.UUO. Mrs.
Col. Dudley. an English officer who fell in lnvo
with aud married Ellen sheridan. an Irish
Issue and Lefore his wife. to whom he left
everything. and from whom his estate has de-
sccnded to her four relatives Mrs. Lcary Riley
DeipE oue.
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NEwroET. Ark. Nov. 1.-Two more Of the
Olynhant train robhing gang were captured
yesterday morning by Marshal Finn. four
miles from Mountainyiew. in Stone county.
One of the men is Jack Williams. "a horse thief
and dcsr and the other IS Mark Arnott.
Tho latte: acknowledged that he was a MEM
Der OF the, gang. but viii net net dlyulge the
brought Lere last night