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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
OFF WITH THEIR HEADS.
THE SENATE WILL REORGANIzE ITS
ELECTIVE OFFICERS.
After Much Opposition the Caucus Decided to
Ignore Precedent and Put in Demo-
cratic officials Unless Republi-
can Senators Make Strong
Objections.

WASHINGTON, March 81. - The
Democrats of the senate met in eau
Gus at noon today to consider the su o.
ject of reorganization of elective OIL
GERS of the senate. At previous
caucus the whole matter of whether
ornot the party should attempt reor-
ganization at this time was LETT to the
steering committee of which German
is chairman. A report was made,
and to the surprise of junior
senators at least, contained no recon-
mendations. The committee was
unable to agree upon a report positive
in its character. Some members were
for reorganization, othels opposed it as
being q violation of precedent. The
caucus adjourned at O'Clock, having
come to determination to nominate
elective officers. The ticket 30
nominated is composed of
William r. Cox of North Caro-.
lima, for secretary of the senate;
Richard j. Bright of Indiana, SER
geant- alarms; Rev. w. III. Milburn,
present chaplain of the house of rep.
re0entatives, for chaplain of the sem
ate. After the caucus was over the
lea ling members said it was the in
tention to make an attempt to elect
tbs nominees. Just when this would
be done he could not say, but there
luton he thought might be introduced
in the senate at any time now. If the
Republicans appeared determined in
their efforts to prevent reorganization
at this session it may be the Demo
Gratis will desist and let it go over.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
TIE HAWAIIAN PRINCESS.
She Writes a Farewell Letter and Prepares
to Sail for England.

to Sail for England.
NEW YORK, March 21.-Princess
Victoria Kiaulani has promulgated
farewell address to the American peo-
pie. 1t reads as follows:
To the Anne rican People:
Before leaving this land 1 want to
thank all those whose kindness made
my visit such a happy one.
The hundreds of hands 1
have clasped and the kind smiles
L have seen bare written words of
sympathy from many homes, and
have made me feel that whatever
happens to me 1 never will be a
stranger to you again. 1t was to the
American people L spoke and they
heard me, as L knew they would, and
l asked God to bless you for it. From
the beautiful home where your fair
first lady lives to the dear crippled
boy who sent me his loving letter
and prayer.
Signed KIAULANI."
The princess will sail for England
tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
TURKEY.

COMPLAINTS OF BOARD OF MISSIONS.
MAvRoYENI BEY, March 21.-The
Turkish minister to the United States
called at the state department today
and in respect to the charges made by
representatives of the American
board of commissioners of foreign mis-
sions that the mail of American mis-
sionaries and of American official
representatives in Turkey had been
tampered or interfered with by Turk
ish authorities, said he should call the
attention of his government to the
charges and was satisfied they could
be completely disproved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
SEEKING SATISFACTION.
Six Hundred Dollar Bond Does Not Ap-
peass Husbands Anger.


Special to The statesman.
PARIS, Tex, March 2l.-Wm. Will
liams, living near this city, came in
today and sought the aid of the off,
GERS in charge he preferred against
a neighbor named White. He al
leges that on Saturday last White
came to his house, which he had just
left to go to the depot, and that find
ing Mrs. Williams alone White
attempted to sit in her
lap. The lady resisted, but he
used force and succeeded. He
then attempted an assault, but she
fought him 80 that he failed. Mrs.
Williams was badly bruised in the
struggle. When Mr.. Williams re-
turned his wife informed him of the
facts, whereupon he went for the con-
stable and had White arrested and
taken before Justice Hutchins, who
placed him under 5000 bond. Will
liams was much dissatisfied with the
magistrates action, hence his visit to
the county officers here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
The Town Of Litchfeld Shaken Up By An
Explosion Of Flour Dust.

LITCHFIELD, ILL.,, March q. - An
explosion resembling an earthquake
and destroying nearly million dol
lars worth of property, occurred here
this morning. The loss of several
lives and the injury of number Of
people also resulted from the catastro-
phe. Practically every business house
in Litchtield was wrecked and q score
of dwellings were rendered uninhab-
liable. A panic reigned for hours and
the details of the terrible affair were
obtained with the utmost difficulty.
About 8 o'clock an alarm of fire was
turned in tor the Planet mills, one of
the largest single flour making mills
in the world. Before the fremen ar
rived the fire had gained such head
way that for some time nothing could
be done to check it and it seemedas
if the entire southwest portion of the
town would be consumed.
The fire is supposed to have origi-
mated by spark from a passing loco:
motive falling in one of the dust
rooms. The firemen had hardly sue
ceeded in getting to work when an
explosion, appalling in its violence,
was caused by the flames coming sud-
denly in contact with pent-
up dust. The explosion shook
the earth over wide area,
while the atmospheric concussion
was felt as far as Decatur, a distance
of fifty miles. The firemen battled
with the flames for three hours, finally
subduing them to such an extent that
adjoining property was saved. The
explosion broke the large plate glass
windows in majority Of the stores in
the city and Frustrated almost every
one on the street.
Houses were shaken loose from their
foundations and the Litchfield Car
and Machine company structure was
Jared to such an extent that work has
to be suspended. Head Millwright
John Crave of Waterloo, N. v, in
making an effort to secure his tools
from the burning building was burned
to death. A number of other serious
but not necessarily fatal acci.
dents are reported. A large
elevator standing Immediately across
the Wabash track west of the mill
and containing some 25O, 600 bushels
of wheat was instantly in flames and
tOgetler WIN ltS Valuaple Cou
tents burned to the ground.
Ten or twelve cars of wheat
standing on the house track
were reduced to ashes. Debris ten or
fifteen feet high fell on the main track
of the Wabash railway and as con-
sequence traffic on that road is badly
, impaired. The Western Union tele-
, graph wires are also down, which
makes matters a great deal worse.
A number of serious but not neces-
sarily fatal accidents are reported
The mill was the property of Kehlor
Bros, st. Louis, and its capacity was
1000 barrels of flour daily. 1t en-
ploys $50 men. The amount of insur-
snce carried on mill, elevator and con-
tents was about $3.50, 900, while the loss
will run to about 81, 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Mayoralty Scramble in Dallas.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
DALLAS, March 2l.-The citizens
committee of sixty had rather excit-
ing meeting at the city hall tonight.
John L. Armstrong declined to accept
a nomination for mayor and the COM
mittee then resolved that it was mex
edient to nominate. The committee
repudiated the aldermanic nomina-
tion of Harry Ellis in the Fifth
ward, w. r. Knight in the Seventh,
Il. P. Roberts in the Tenth and DR.. j..
r. Briggs in the Twelfth, although
these gentlemen were the almost
unanimous choice of the people of the
wards.
The fight will be a square issue be-
tween Bryan Barry, the Democratic
nominee, and w. G. COnnor, who
wants fourth term. The citizens
are badly divided.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT.
Large Attendance and Fine Parade at Dsni-
son Yesterday.


Special TO the Statesman.
DENIsoN, Tex, March 2l.-Denison
is gaily decked with flags and bunt-
ings today in honor of the state Grand
Army of the Republic encampment.
The streets have been thronged all
day and every train has
brought new re cruits. Nearly every
portion of the state is represented
either by old veterans or Woman's
Relief Corps delegates. Fully 500
strangers are in the city. The day
has been taken up with credentials
and other routine work.
At 4:30 p. m. there was parade,
which was very creditable affair,
being several blocks in length. A. g.
Weissert, commander-in.c chief, ar
rived this morning.
This evening there was reception
at the opera house. Mayor Yocum
made an address of welcome.
Addresses were also made Comman-
der-in- Chief Weissert, eX-Mayor Tone
and others. In addition there were
recitations and music.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
FRANCE.
MORE PANAMA CONVICTIONS.

MORE PANAMA CONVICTIONS.
PARIS, March 2l.-In Panama case
today Demange appeared for Alonton
Proust and presented reasons why
Proust should not be convicted. Upon
the conclusion of Demanga's address
the case was given to the jury. Chas.
De LesIeps, accused of corrupting the
ex. minister of public works, Baihut,
to support the Panama lottery bonds,
will be found guilty. Baihut, who
confessed his guilt in open court, was
also found guilty, and Blondin, who
acted as go-between in the bribery
of Baihut, was also found guilty. All
the other defendants were acquitted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
The Commissioner Will Investigate the
Sentiment Of the People.


Sentiment Of the People.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2l.-Just
before sailing for Hawaii yesterday
Commissioner Blount had this to say
regarding the object of his trip: The
public seem to have the idea that
am loaded to the guards with instruc-
tions, whereas the plain truth is that
L have received practically no
instructions from President Cleveland
or any one else. My mission is
to investigate the whole question OF
annexation, to determine the senti-
ment OF foreigners as we'll as of ma
tives and to conclude as far as possible
from the facts, whether it would be
advantageous to this country to annex
the islands. My mind is free from
prejudice and l am prepared to give
an impartial hearing to all sides.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
CHEROKEE STRIP.
Cannot Be Opened Until the Indians Ratify
the Contract.

the Contract.
WASHINGTON, March 2l.-When
the'senate ratified the treaty for the
cession to the United States of the
Cherokee strip it inserted therein a
clause which provides that compensa-
tion for the land is to be made in time
payments in place of the requirement
that the government pay cash as con-
templated in the agreement originally
drawn up with the Indians. This
modification of the treaty
has not been accepted by
the Indians, but will be
considered by their legislative body,
the Cherokee council, at a meeting to
be held at the capital of the nation on
next Monday. The early opening of
the strip will be dependent on the
action of the council, for should it re-
ject the modification of the treaty
made by the senate, then it will be
necessary for the matter to be again
brought before congress which would
of course indefinitely delay the
opening of the lands to settlement.
II on the other hand the council ac-
cepts the change the settlers who are
now hoping to secure a home in the
country will have an opportunity to
crafty their desire. While officials
of the interior department are making
active preparations to open the strip,
yet they say that if any unusual de.
lay occurs in the opening of the lands
to settlement, the responsibility will
not rest with the department.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Murdered in His Office,

KALAMAZOO, March 2l.-S0metime
during the noon hour Louis Schillin
was murdered in his office. Schilling
was left alone by his cleik who went
to dinner. At l o'clock he returned
and found Schilling OH the floor with
his throat cut trome ar to ear and a
deep hole in the top of his head. His
pockets had been rifled, No clue to
murderer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23

head, comptroller, Boston; John j..
McCook, general counsel, New York,
& Peck, general solicitor, Chicago;
". X. Giliett, general auditor, Chica'
90; w. A. Burroughs, assistant gen.
eral auditor, Boston; Walter +. Lut-
kin, auditor, Galveston. Board OF d.
rectors, George G. Magsun, chairman,
New York; Joseph w. Rheip-
hart, Boston; John j. McCook,
Chicago; George SeaIy, Galveston;
John M. Hutchings, Galveston; Ber-
trand Adoue, Galveston; Leon Blum,
Galveston; j. w. Terry, Galveston, l..
w. Jackson, Galveston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
COTTON OPERATIVES STRIKE.

LONDON, March 2l.-The federation
of Master Cotton SpinneIs held q
meeting today and discussed the of.
fer of the Amalgamated association of
cotton spinners to declare OFF forth
with the strike that has now lasted
nearly five months if the master spin
ners would agree not to reduce wages
more than 2 IL per cent. The discus
sion was protracted one, but the
meeting broke up without accepting
the operatives offer, a pumber of
masters insisting that their hands
should not be allowed to return to
work except at the five per cent re-
duction first proposed, which precipi-
tated the strike and lockout. TO
judge from present indications the
settlement is as far off as ever.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Rhode Island Republican Convention.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 2l.-By
the Republican state convention this
morning D. Russell Brown of Provi-
dence was unanimously elected for
governor; Edward Il. Allen of Eop-
kinton lieutenant governor, and for
secretary of state Chas. o. Bennett of
Providence; attorney general Edwin
G, Dubses of Providence; for treasurer
Sam Clark.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Handling Boyootted Freight.

NEW YORK, March q. - The
officials of railroads here are as much
puzzled as the men over the situation
at Toledo and the action of Judge
Kicks in prohibiting the men from re-
fusing to handle boycotted freight. 1t
is conceded by the officers as well as
by the men that if Judge Rick's
opinion is held the present relations
between labor and capital, as far, at
least, as railroads are concerned, will
be revolutionized.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Rhode Island Democratic Convention.

PROVIDENCE, March 2l.-The Demo-
cratic state convention today made
nominations as follows: For governor,
Davis s. Baker of North Kingston;
for lieutenant governor, DalU0n T..
Young of Newport; for secretary of
state, John j. Hefferman of Woon-
socket; for attorney general, Clarence
A. Eldrich of Providence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Arkansas Pass Troubles.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, March 21.-Grand
Master Wilkinson of the Order of Rail-
way Trainmen has not yet arrived in
response to the call of the local griev-
ance committee and nothing new in
the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
troubles Is likely to develop until he is
heard from.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23

by the assassin Rippey. Some foreign
substance has lodged in the vermi-
form appendix and has made him Sc
riodsly i'll. In his weakened condition
due to his wound this new trouble is
deemed extremely dangerous. He
had bad time of it last night and
cable messages are sent to his wife
and son warning them of his danger.
IT the patients condition is such as to
make it possible, an operation will he
performed as last resort.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
John W. MackaY Batter.

New YORK, March 2l.-A dispatch
from Mr.. Mackay physicians to
General Manager Ward of the Com.
mercial Cab'e company said Mackay
had a good night and the crisis had
passed and he will soon be GONZALES
cent. The dispatch was forwarded to
Mrs. Mackay in London. John w.
Mackay, Jr., will sail for America in
the Teutonic tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Added TO the Saa,s Dead.

RocKLANr, Me-, March 2l.-Brig
Caroline Gray and the schooner
Martha Innis, both of which sailed
early in February from this port for
New York have been given up for
lost. Fifteen lives are thus added to
the long list of those lost in the Febru.
ary gales.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
No Fear Of Cholera.

WINoNA, Wis, March 21.-Theo. ].
Wilburton has just returned from
Europe, where he put in twenty
months studying He thinks we
have nothing to fear from cholera.
There may be few cases but not an
epidemic. He is strongly in favor OF
restricting immigration and strict
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Knocked Off His Engine,
Special to the Statesman.

Special to the Statesman.
BoNHAM, Tex, March 2l.-Aleck
Evans, a fireman of the Texas Pacific,
was killed at Coney Creek, five miles
west of here this morning. He was
on the lookout for red light and was
leaning too far out when his head
struck the bridge knocking him off
the engine some fifty feet below. He
was brought here and died in few
hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Trailing a Murderer.
Special to The Statesman.

Special 70 The Statesman.
WYLIE, Tex, March 2l.-Sheriff
Mouldin wired Depbty Sheriff Nc.
Quaid this afternoon to bring blood.
hounds to Mckinney to put on the
trail of the men who shot Deputy
Sheriff Brawley Oat, two miles from
Mckinney, this morning. The latest
from Mckinney is that Oat is fatally
shot.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Burned by Molten Metal.

PITTsBURG, Pa, March 2l.-By the
burning of mold in GarshalPs foun-
dry, Patrick Moore was fatally burned
and Joseph Shofer seriously injured
and Michael Murphy and three others
badly burned by molten lead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Will Call an Extra Session.

TACOMA, WASH, March 2l.-Gov-
ernor McGraw said to a Ledger re-
porter last night that he would call an
extra session of the legislature if John
d. Allen is not seated by the United
States senate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Attempt to Assassinate a Woman.

Special to The Statesman.
ALPINE, Tex, March 2l.-A bout 8
O'Clock this morning some unknown
party fired into the house of a woman
named Francisco. The ball took ef-
feet in her knee, producing serious
wound that may necessitate amputa.
tiOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Delegate satolli's Residence.

New YORK, March 2l.-subscrip'
tions to the fund for building Delegate
Satolli's house in Washington are
pouring in upon Bishop Ryan, the
treasurer. The latest subscriber is
Bishop Wigger of Newark.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
White Lead Trust Antagonized.

NEW YORK, March 2l.-The Times
says capital has been subscribed in
this city to start new factory to
compete with the white lead trust.
The new works will be built at New.
ark Meadows. Geo. 9. Smith, one of
the ablest lead makers in the coun-
try, has also quit the trust to start
new plant in Pittsburg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Peculiar Tax Levy,

INDIANAPOLIS, March 2l.-The city
council last night passed an ordin-
ance levying a special tax on city
property for the purpose of raising
$75, 900 to defray the expenses OF en-
tanning the Grand Army next Sep
tember.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
John W. Maeksy Seriously Ill,

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2l.-Hon.
j. w. Mackay is in dangerous con-
dition and he may die within twenty
four hours. The trouble is not directly
the result of the bullet wound inflicted
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
SANTA FE RAILWAY MEETING.
Election Of officers and Board Of Directors
Yesterday.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, March 21.-The an
nual election of general officers and
directors of the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe railway company was held
here today. The general officers
elected are as follows: George G..
Magsun, chairman of the board, New
York; Joseph w. Reinhart, president,
Boston; Daniel B. Robinson, first
vice president, Chicago; George
Sealv. third vice presi-
dent, Galveston; John M.
Bird, secretary and treasurer, Calves
ton: l.. C. Dsming, assistant secretary,
Boston; Geo. L. Goodwin, assistant
treasurer, Boston; John P. White
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
: Weather Forecast,

sgAdal sTre statesman.
EaArYEsToN, March 21.-Local fore
cast for "a hours ending at 12 o'clock
midnight, March %. for Texas east OF
Tooth meridian: Local rains, colder
over central, east and north Texas;
stationary temperature over south
Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
schaefer- -slosson Match Off.

CHICAGO, March 2l.-Schaefer's
match with Geo. Slosson has probably
fallen through. This morning
Schaefer slipped on the pavement
and crushed his wrist under him.
Two small bones were broken, and it
Is the opinion of the surgeon who at
tended him that the injury is perma.
nent. The match is off indefinitely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
ENGLAND.

THE QUEENS ITALIAN TRIP.
LONDON, March 2l.-Queen Vic
toria started from Portsmouth this
morning on the royal yacht for Italy
to spend the spring season near Flor
onco,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
PRICE FIVE CENTS

quarantine: 1t is the nature of cholera
10 appear the second year in greater
violence but this can be prevented bv
antlseptics. The doctor states thai
the cities OF Europe are very clean in
comparison with those in America.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Died from His Wounds.

Special TO The Statesman.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex March 21.-
Gus Jacquelin, snot on the oath ult.,
by M. Leaby, died last night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
Cruiser,s Trial Trip.

PHILADELPHIA, March 21.-The
Armored cruiser New York sailed on
her trial trip from here at noon today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23
RUSSIA.
MAYOR OF MOSCOW.

MAYOR OF MOSCOW.
Moscow, March 21.-The mayor of
Moscow was shot in the abdomen with
revolver by man named Adricanof.
He died shortly afterward.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23

Without doubt the most wonderful remedy
for pain is Salvation Oil. 1t sells for 25 cts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-03-23

Many prominent citizens and officials recon-
mend DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup