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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
A Delegation From Dallas Will Ask the
Legislature to Assist the Home.

Special TO The statesman.
DALLAS, Feb. 28.-A great meeting
of x-COntederates was held at the
courthouse tonight to memorabilia the
legislature to vote liberal appropria-
tion to the home for Contederates at
Austin. Rev. w l.. Laurence, presi.
ded and Col. w. l.. Thompson
acted as secretary. Speeches were
made by General M. Sans
and Col. j. w. Baird of Jones county.
Ringing resolutions were adopted,
calling upon the legislature to make
an appropriation for the Home, and q
committee of five were selected to go
to the state capital and work for state
ait for the aged and manned veterans
of the lost cause. The following were
named: Gen. w. L. Cabell, Col. A.
H. Belo, Col. w. l.. Thompson, Far
mer Shaw and Harry Tracy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Rapist's Widow Wants Damages.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 28.-
The widow of Albert Blount, the ne
gro rapist lynched some days ago, has
instituted legal proceedings against
the sheriff and county. She seeks to
recover $25, 900 damages. She alleges
that her husband was not properly
protected from the mob and he was
not gully of rape with which he was
char sed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Next Minister to France.

NEW YORK, Feb. 28,-It may be
positively stated that the well known
iurist, Frederick r. Coudert of New
York will be the next United States
minister to France. He was leader
in the movement of the anti-snappers
and is president of the Manhattan
club, the leading Democratic organi-
zation of this city. COudert Is pro.
foundly versed in international law
and is one of the brightest impromptu
speakers in the east.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD COMMITTEE
Will Meet to Devise Means to Sustain the
School Of Theology.


School of Theology.
special to The Statesman.
WACO, Tex, Feb. 28-Tbe joint
Presbyterian committee appointed at
the general synod meeting of the Pres
hyterian church of Texas at Corsicana
last October will meet in this city to-
morrow afternoon. 1t is composed of
committees from tine synod OF the
Central Texas Presbytery and the
trustees of the Presbyterian school of
theology at Austin as follows:
synod committee-Rev. DR.. w. X.
Marshall, of Marshall; Rev. DR.. j. h.
Wiggins, of Bouham; Rev. ID. r. H.
Nall, of Fort Worth.
Central Texas Presby tery-Rev. A.
r. shaw, Bolton, Rev. John McTUr-
land, Corsicana. Elder W. q. Dodson,
Waco.
Trustees theological school-Rev.
DR. II. X. Smoot, Austin; Elder j. M
Brown, Austin; Rev. DR.. S. A. King,
Waco
The object of the meeting is to de-
fine more clearly the relation of the
school of theology to the Presbyterian
church in Texas and devise ways and
means to enlist all of the six Presby-
teries of the state in support of
the institution which it created eight
Years ago and has been supported
and maintained by the presbyteries of
Central Texas. All members of the
Committees will attend, several hav-
ing arrived today. The meeting is
expected to be in session until Satur-
daV
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Destructive Blaze at Galveston.

Special to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, Feb 28.-The planning
mill of Golfer & Burk, on Mechanic
between Twenty-sixth and Twenty
seventh streets, was, with its contents
entirely destroyed by fire this morn
ing. The loss Is estimated at $12.O 600
to Sl5,OUO; no insurance. Damage to
adjoining property is estimated at
$4,000. The fire is supposed to have
originated in the engine and broke
out between and O'clock, and the
stiff north wind blowing quickly
famed 1t into q destructive blaze.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
AUSTRIA.
FLOODS IN THE DANUBE.

FLOODS IN THE DANUBE.
VIENNA, Feb PA terrible calami-
ty has ovartrken the village of Gerg g.
ly, Hungary, sixty miles south OF
Buda Pesth, by sudden rise of the
Danube. The huts of 1900 inhabi-
tants were washed away. The villa,
gers took refuge in a church and
school house, hut the floods c1ntinu.
ing to rise, the harbor of refuge had 10
he abandoned and many sick and
feeble were drowned in endeavoring
to reach Parks, town near by. rhe
number is yet unknown. The people
of Parks gave tho fugitives all the
help possible, though their own safe
ty is endangered. the Danube beng
twenty feet above normal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
| my cGnntrymen who have little but
what they earn. Please convey to
such friends my hearts hest wishes.
VIM. MCKINLEY, JR.
KILLED HIS TWIN BROTHER
And Then in Fit Of Remorse Committed
Suicide.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. pa morn
ing papers Little kock special says:
Jef rilleson committed suicide yes
terday Lear Hammonsville, Ark. On
the l5'h inst Jeff Tillson and his
twin brother quarreled over a trivial
matter which resulted in jeff knock
ing his brother in the head with an
axe, causing a fatal wound. The
murderer was almost crazed with
grief and gradually his mind gave
way. Tlllson went to his barn today,
entered it and set fire to the building.
When the barn was in flames he pull
ed a pistol from his pocket and plac.
ing 1t to his forehead fired. His body
fell In the burning building and was
cremated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Duel on Texas Soil,

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 2o.-At 1890
today q duel was fought in Texas
near the Louisiana state line between
Editor Chevis of Baton Rouge and
Editor Hicks of Shreveport Pistols
were used at 15 PAGES. After exchange
of shots in which no one was hurt,
full reconciliation was effected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Let the children Burn.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 28.-The home
of Jas. Vaughan, q negro, was burned
while he was away from home. His
wife with three childran was awaken
ed by the roaring flames. Mrs
Vaughan became frightened and ran
out leaving the children to perish.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Worlds Fair Appropriation

LITTLE ROCK, Feb. 28.-The house
this evening by close vote defeated
the senate bill making appropriation
or the Worlds fair, two thirds neces-
ssry. A motion was made to recon-
slider.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
0utragsr Lynched.

Hot SPRINGS, Va, Feb. 28.-Sun-
day negro from Cincinnati named
Abner Anthony caught Mrs. VIII.
liams on lonely road near here and
attempted to outrage her. Her cries
brought assistance and the negro fled.
He was captured, jailed and lynched.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Forecast.

Special to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, Feb. 28.-Local fore
cast for "a hours ending at IL o'clock
midnight, March l, for Texas east of
Tooth meridian: Fair, slight changes
in Temperature with warmer over
North Texas and the North west por-
tion of Central Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02
Deliberate Suicide.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
HoUsToN, Feb. 28.-The unknown
man who yesterday suicided in Glen
wood cemetery came to Houston for
that purpose. His cuff buttons bore
the initial H. 1t has been learned
that he registered at the hotel as j. s.
Brown, New York. In his trunk be
had erased his name from every
article which shrouds the affair in
mystery. He was evidently man of
good circumstances.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

Salvation Oil Is q certain cure for headache,
toOthache, earache, ETC. Only 25 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-02

Everybody has a good word for Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Its fame is world-wider.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
BURGLAR CAUGHT At LAST
George Klein Held for Robbing a
Store in September,
lie and His Accomplish Stole Goods
Valued at $1,000.

George Klein, alias Samuel Grose, nine
teen years old. and said to be a desper-
ate character, was held in 5000. upon
the charge of burglary, In the Tombs
Police Court this morning.
The store of Albert Capelle, of III Di-
vision street was broken into the nigh;
OF Sept. 10, and jewe;ry and other goods
to the value OF 1900 were stolen.
Among the jewelry taken, were a gold
watch and chain, valued at SlT5, n Si00
diamond cluster pin, n 800 gold locket.
and a 5000 diamond stud. Detective Jere-
mlah j. Murphy was placed on the case,
He soon satisfied himself that Klein and
a young man named Kelly, had done the
job.
But by the time the detective became
satisfied OF this, Klein had left the
city, IND Kelly had been sent to the
island for six months for larceny. De
tective Murphy learned on Saturday,
that Klein had returned to town, and
that night the detective arrested him,
while he was in bed at the lodging.
house. 2S2 Bowery.
In his pockets were found rawn-tickets
for the watch and chain and other ar
ticles. Monday Mr.. Capelle visited the
pawn shop and identified as his prop.
erty the goods pledged.
Klein Is better known as Samuel Crosse.
under which name he did two years and
eight months In the Elmira Reformatory
for larceny.
Klein duplicates Kelly In the Capelle
burglary, and Kelly will be arrested
upon the charge as soon as he finishes
his term upon the island.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
CAN'T SEE JURY'S MINUTES.
Police Capt Devery's Request De-
MED by Justice Cowing.
Supt. Byrnes Makes Two Visits &c
MIR. Nicoll.

Judge Cowing, in Part /. OF General
Sessions. this morning denied the motion
OF Charles Strauss. counsel for Police
Capt. William s. Devery, for leave to
inspect the minutes of the Grand Jury
referring to the indictment of the Cap
tain for neglect of duty in the Eleventh
Precinct.
Judge Cowing, in denying the motion.
said that after n careful examination OF
the indictment he had come to the con-
clusion that 1t was neither vague nor un-
certain in its averments, and that the
defendant was fully apprised Of the
cause and nature of the accusations
against him.
The names OF all the witnesses appear
ed on the back OF the indictment. The
motion for an inspection OF the minutes
Of the Grand Jury was, therefore. de.
MED.
Judge Cowing granted Mr.. Strauss an
extension of time until tomorrow. Ia
make a final pleading in the case. or file
a demurrer to the indictments. The
legal status of the case will not be de-
termined until tomorrow morning.
Supt. Byrnes paid two visits to the
District-Attorney's office this morning.
He refused to say what the nature OF
his business a
The evening world., 1893-12-19
GRAND JURY IN SESSION.
Witnesses Ready to Testify in Elec.
ton Fraud Cases.

Members OF the Extraordinary Grand
Jury ~impanel,ed TO investigate the cleo
ton frauds in Kings County have made
their headquarters in rooms 10 and 1914.
in the Courthouse. Brooklyn.
The Grand Jurors and some thirty wit
nesses walked the corridors waiting for
Deputy Acknowledgement Edward NJ.
Shepard. Mr.. Shepard was busy attend
Ing to the applications for a stay by
McKane, being heard by Justice Cullen.
1t IA ll.30 o'clock before Mr.. Shepard
was ready for business. Among the
witnesses who were on hand ready to be
called were Col. A. s. Bacon, who led the
expedition into Gravesend on Election
Day: Republican Executive Member
Stratton, OF Gravesend: Sergeant Muir
ply, OF the Coney Island Police; Ed
ward NJ. Grout, William j. Gdynor's
law partner, and many OF the copyisis
who went down to Coney Island to
copy the registry lists Of Gravesend.
The Grand Jury will proceed with
its Investigations this afternoon.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
THE ALDERMEN MAY Be SUED.
Columbian Auditors Throw Out
Whiskey and Cigar Bills.
Rcfrcshmcnt Bill at the FARM
House, However, WAS Passed.

At to-iay's session of the Columbian
Audit Commission, held ut the city Hall
in Brooklyn. the bills OF u. j. Montague
for 1851 for forty-six bottles of "Old
crow and 1850 cigars, and the bill OF
Frankel K Lansing. of the Clarendon
Hotel, for $5iI.ao FOR NSunches'' for the
Aldermanic Committee and their ftlends,
were rejected.
The Commission was of the opinion
that they were not legitimate. &C Spendi-
lures for the celebration and should not
be audited. The bills ave already been
paid, and II the city wishes to recover
the amount so illegally paid, 1t Will
When the Commission met Mayor
Boody announced that he and his fellow
members had examined several bills and
found them correct. A vote was taken
and the following bills were passed.:
David L. Arnold. $ilS: Abraham lerks,
sl2S; l.. Conterno, SIG. George Frank
s2os; Gen. Mcl;ecr, expenses Of SECOND
5000: John Zimmerman. A"6: Peter
Fitzgerald. 500; George }, Collins, VIZ;
Henry f.. Nelmns, s., and William II.
Maxwell. S2,07O.l7.
Comptroller Corwin also wished to
throw out the bill for 81. 2s9. so for suppers
and champagne at the farmhouse In
prospect Park after the Columbian par
Htt. II tntuEh III NlldN u ~ ""'
not legitimate as the general public had
not been invited. city Auditor Weber
urged the approval of the bill.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Green
wood said that Gen. Catlin,. grand mar
snail of the parade, had declared to him
that he had only had some sandwiches
and ginger ale at the farm,house and
had offered to pay the bill himself. He
had not been invited to attend the re-
Mr.. Weber thought the RECEPTION was
| part of the celebration and ought to be
alderman Heaney. OF the Committee
In charge OF the celebration, testihed
that invitations had been sent out to
prominent persons to attend the recep-
| ton. Fifty tickets were also given to
each of the Aldermen to distribute. and
the Committee had each received one
hundred tickets. !.
According to Heanay's testimony II
would appear that several hundred per
ception. although the bill only asked tor
paw for 200 suppera.
"If you invited l.vA persons. probably
not more than 200 would partake OF the
Northumberland. OF course. the liquid
portion said Heaney.
celebration in 1899. and l see from a
paper, which I hold. that among, the
guests were Mayor Chaplin, David A
Roodv. st. Clair McKelway and others
The cost was upward OF 'l2,OOo.. rms bill
Of Milier's IL but 200. but times have
changed since then, and sentiment has
changed"
The Commission fina.iy decided not &c
pass upon Miller's bill for the farm-houst
The Commission will meet again or
Friday and conclude its iabors.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
$4,000 FOR THE BUILDING.
Board OF Estimate Provides for u
New Grammar School.


The Board of Estimate and Apportion-
ment met this morning in the Mayors
office.
Col Wagstaff, clerk of the Court Of
Common Pleas, stated that through an
oversight, n of the courts stenograph-
ers had been omitted from his estimate
and asked that 1t be inserted. The
amount asked was g, 1000. The matter
was passed without action.
President Henry J. Ma-quand and Jo-
seph II. Choate appeared in behalf OF
the Metropolitan Museum Of Art, and
asked an apportionment OF $4,000 for
1894. 1t would cost, they c%ontended,
about $4,000 for the maintenance of the
museum during the coming year. and
that the remainder would be raised
through the public.
The request was passed over for fur
Their consideration
The Board then took up and passed
the apportionment of sos. 600, asked for
the construction of n grammar school
at Amsterdam avenue and One Hun
dred and Tw%enty-ninth streetn This
matter has been before the Board for
consideration for over a year,
The Comptroller presented the re-au-
gether with a vast amount of evidence
upon the matter.
Mayor Gilroy stated that he was not
prepared to act until he had carefully
read the evidence. which was ordered
printed at once.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT.
Politicians Summoned TO Appcn!
Before Judge Truax.

Judge Trlax, in Supreme Court Cham
bers. to-day signed an order requiring
George Il. Dean. Republican leader ans
Executive Committeeman OF the Ninth
Assembly District. and Secretary Ha..
OF the organization. 10 appear In couri
and show cause why they should not ho
punished for contempt Of court,
The alleged contempt Is a failure or
the mart of the men mentioned to comply
with an order signed by Judge lngraham
To allow James r.. Cowle and his assp.
ciates 10 examine the rolls records
OF the organization before the primary
In tha District,
LAWYER rinsdale, In asking for the O.
der, alleged that rolls two years olu were
Furnished by Cowie's men.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
MORE ANARCHIST THREATS.
Codina Said to Have Confessed to
the Liceo Theatre Crime.
INV Associated FreSS.l

MADRID, D>c. ls-lt is reported that
Joseph Codlna. the Anarchist arrested at
perpignan and brought TO this city, con
Iessed TO being the author, of the Liceo
Theatre outrage, and added, calmly:
Now only my death remains; ! await
Letters have been received by the, au-
thorhIes OF Gijon. threatening 10 blow
up tFe Jesuit College and otner public
build gs at that place.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
TO TRY TEACHER C0NKLlN.
Must Answer the Charge of Assault
on Young Worth.

PECONIC, l.. l.. Dec. p.-Richmond
Conklin, principal Of the public school
at this place. WILL be tried tonight upon
a charge of assaultine a son of George
Worth. The principal was arrested and
released on $500 ball.
PRINCIPAL Conklin says that young
Worth gave him a great deal of trouble,
and he had to punish him.
The boys father says that he was
forced against the stove by the teacher.
Conklin denies this.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
Furnished Rooms Wanted.

IN HHOOkLiN 4 furnished room IN quiet
nrighborhoUd by man Il vie who are travel.
Hug part OF time: give terms. A. Is. G., box 22O
World.
PLAIN ROOM ON top floor by lady student. Ad.
dress II. H., ave,
WANTED Fur nished room, lady alone, LIGHT
hunSckecpiry; private fnmily state terms.
Address 700: I'd ave.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
East Side.

Gss
HENRY ST. $50, near Gonyernenr.La Large 4
small rooms. furnished, with board American
cooking.
LEXINGTON, I'VE, u.e Desirable large (
moderate; table board references.
MADISON AVE. IS tMelrose, se'ec, h reason
sbigi desirable TO ORNAMENTS md 'ransien's
30 AVE. 512. near 3sth st. Large h small
rooms, 81. 30 week up: board II desired: ID
floor.
18Th ST, 40 +. large front rooms for =, ~. 80;
small rooms, 50. with board.
9TH ST, % + Dryden conrt-select private
ordinary houses; other rooms board optional.
18TH sT. 23a +. Furnished square room, 2
only.
nth ST., ~ II. = Desirable front hall room;
plentiful table: good location.
18TH ST, 222 =. Elegantly furnished rooms,
$40 to Sl6, for2 including superior board.
18TH ST. 2Os +. . nicely furnished hall rooms,
flight. 81. -, 81 accommodation,
18TH 81. 2ry i. Respectable men
dated with board and roonn ID door.
l4TH ST, 3l6 T.. Single front room. with good
board heated house liable boarders taken.
Hath ST, boz r. Furnished rooms 10y day or
week; El'o unfnrnished apartments; steam
10Th ST "a +. Rooms, en- suite or slngly;
house newly furnished; family or gentlemen;
reduced trrns; references.
2IsT II. 20 7. L.arg" ( small rooms. hand.
49,
table. moderate.
nlST 81, IL i. Handsomely furnished rooms
with hoari reasonable rates: references.
I'D 81, 2S2 r.. Handsomely furnished rooms:
fire. gas, hath: carly breakfast very homclike;
good substantial board.
I'D ST, 2Io r.. Nicely furnished small 4 large
ioams, suitable for ., with board; German
family,
"3DST., 223 T.. Neat room, board. gents: "a. 50,
81: heat: early breakfast: comfortable home.
18TH ST, 25t W. Large aud small rooms;
neatly furnished; also parlor floor for doctor.
10TH ST, lDG 1873 T.. Large * smsl rooms, well
furnished, with board, al reasonable rates.
18TH ST. l47 +. Well. heated rooms; all i'm
proVcments: gents, 81: ladies, ~; table board.
81; superior table: home comforts, early break
fast,
3Jlli 81, q +. Elegant rooms, with first class
board and attendance references.
4urII 81, ia r., near Lexington ave. Fur
ni>hed rooms, with or without board; also
trout parlor.
45rii ST. It8 F.-Convcnlent Grand Central:
large par o : other rooms; closets, heat very
moderate.
41Iii 81. ~ T.. 81 weekly & upward ele-
ganlly furnished ruoms, pleasantly located;
near Madison ave,
JOriI r.. :iA =. Furnished heated rooms, with
board, IA re- y 'Ctablr Jewish family; all conve'
nicnCc.
18Th ST, 3!3 T. Nicely furnished rooms; also
good hnnrn; terms reasonable.
14D 81. $50 T.. Furnished par!or, with board,
for y. SIP Nerkly.
The evening world., 1893-12-19
furnished Rooms to Let.

One 7ir,,, zoe. PER hn,: Second 1tR>, nc. per
hne: Third and Subsequent 7tmsS, i5c. per hh>.
No cr'rd chur0e on sundays
40 EXTRA CHARGE FOR Ir-Adrer'isrmcnt,
for The World may I've left at any American
District Messenger once In the city. where the
charges N!n he the sans US thost ~ the main
The evening world., 1893-12-19
Dancing Academies.
Ddhg. ijc. a Tine; sunday, .oc,
AFTERNOON CLASSES WALTZ GuARAN-
Tues. and Thurs. 3. 30, 8. 30 teed In six private
LADY ASSISTAN1S. lessons, with music, S.
HOSEA HIGGINS

1875 40 WEST 23D ST., near 9th ave. Ill"
station. 81 monthly. Glasses mon, TUES,
l rMuKs al and ;ic tnlp a.Sd a % euS e i" ;anye Pr.Hste
beginners, classes, 4 lessons, 81: quarter, "a
lessons, s.; receptions Weds, ,Sats. fr.t lessons
priNa'e. Open every day, A. NJ. to IL L. NJ.
FROM THE SEW YORK WORLD.
Hosea Higgins is probably as well known as any
man In New York, and the fame OF the institu-
ton over which he presides has spread all over
the country. The invariable and pronounced sue
cess that has followed his methods In teaching the
art of dancing has made II the largest establish
ment Of the kind In the world. To the better
class Of people "Our own Is an idea Institution
It's facilities are unequnlled. the floor space Is
enormous, the music provided Ia above criticism.
while his stall Of lady and gentleman teachers
stand at the head of their profession.
MR.. HOSEA HIGGINS. In Ills class lessons,
gives individual instruction In q room separate
from the general class room. Dinident pupils lind
this method u great advantage. HE
TEE THE WALTZ IN SIN PRIVATE Les