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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-09
CHINESE JAPANESE WAR.
NO IMPORTANT ENGAGEMENTS
HAVE TAKEN PLACE.
Various Accounts of the Sinking OF the
Transport Kow shung and the
Slaughter of the Chinese
soldiers Aboard.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-The Japanese le-
CATION in this city has received the
following dispatch from Toxic: The
signed affidavits of Captain Calls
worthy and Chief Officer Tamplin
the Kow Shung, have been received
The captain says that the Kow Shung
was chartered by the Chinese govern
ment and that she left Taku on July
90 with 100 soldiers on board for
Kasan. Meeting the Japanese war
ship Naniwa, the latter signalled her
to stop. Continuing, the captain says;
"I obeyed and she moved oil. then
signaJed, Jam l to proceed" The
Naniwa signaled in reply, stay,
beave too or take the consequences
This signal was not meant for the
Kow Shupg but for Chinese warship
flying the Japanese flag and white
flag.
The Naniwa sent an officer to the
Kow Shung to see her papers ana ne
asked if would follow the Nan1Wa
answered, we are in your power"
The officer then returned to the
Naniwa, but he came back to the koW
Sbupg upon my signaling the wish to
communicate personally with him. i
told the officer when he came back
that the Chinese generals would not
allow me to follow the NaniWa, and
that thew threatened my life if did
40. or if I left the ship. After hearing
this the Japanese officer returned to
NaniWa, Whereupon she slgnalled
IOuit ship Immediately L replied,
Il am not allowed to leave
"The Naulwa then hoisted a red nag
at her foremost and repeated the sig
nal to quit ship Immediately mere
upon l called the engineers and otner
foreigners on deck.
"After few minutes the NanlWa
discharged torpedo at US and began
firing. / and several others jumped
overheard. While in the water the
Chinese on board the Kow Shune
kent firing at us. was picked up 0y
a boat from the Naniwa, as was Mr.
Tamplin, the, chief officer" =,
Chief Officer Tamplin's afndaVl'
confirms the statement made oy Gap
Gallsworthy and adds that the 90
iect of the second visit to the Japa
pese officer was to transfer the Eu
ropeans to the Naniwa before hrln1e
began. The Chinese, however, Woulc
not permit this. II is announced FUR
Their that the blue jackets Will o.
landed at Seoul to reinforce the de
tachments stationed at the Crutlst
legation. ono
The Times correspondent at Aoko
hama telegraphs as follows: IN
,Japanese minister at Seoul, after tn
collision there between the Japanes
and Corean troops. placed Tai. In Kun
the kings father, at the head OF IN
Corean government. Captain Calls
worthy of the transport Kow Shung
states that he was prevented iron
surren dering by the Chinese troop
aboard his vessel. He thereupol
Jumped overheard and was saved o,
the crew of the Japanese cruiser Nan
iva. The people of this city are Il
raptures over their naval victory
Following the example OF the sovel
eign, the people will contribute &c
wards the expenses of carrying on IN
war. A.,
A dispatch from Tien Tsien to IN
Times SAYS: Three survivors OF IN
Kow Shung declared today oeIor
Special Inquiry Commissioners 10
engloh and lettering that the japan
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-09
Meeting of Miners

MAssILLoN, Ohio, Aug. 3.-The
MassiIlon district miners are holding
a convention today to dispose Of sew
eral strike questions. Committees
were appointed to disburse the relief
money now coming in, every miner at
work ia Ohio contributing thereto at
the rate OF cents per ton. Henry
Allen, district president, resigned in
order to go abroad. Frank Welch oil
Crystal Springs has been elected to
fill the vacancy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-09
not regained consciousness. A larg
crowd surrounds the depot and greaa
excitement prevails.
Taylor Gambling Houses CLOSED,

Taylor Gambling Houses Closed
Special to the Statesman.
TAYLOR, Tex, Aug. Sin response
to card published in yesterdays state
press from this city, County Attorney
j. F. Taulbee of Georgetown came to
Taylor this morning with the ex.
pressed determination of closing up
the gambling saloons, which he did to
finish, notifying the men who occu>
pied rooms as well as the men who
rented the same to them that they
would be prosecuted to the limit of the
law if the same was not discontinued.
County Attorney Taulbee in propria
persona visited the rooms and notified
the keepers thereof to remove their
furnishings and discontinue business,
which no doubt will be done. Say
what you will about Mr.. Tanlbee indi-
vidually, none can say that he has not
done his duty professionally.
The better element of Taylor will
support Mr.. Taulbee in this move to
close up the gambling saloons of Tay-
lor. Especially so since some of the
young lads of Taylor were being led
astray. The city authorities, who it
seems to your reporter have overlooked
few "sleepers,n no " seem to be thor
oughly aroused since Taulbee has
made his play.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-09
DALLAS DELEGATION DENOUNCED
TEXARKANA CONVENTION,
Twenty-Four Hundred Ballots and the
Deadlock Not Broken.

Twenty-Four Hundred Ballots and the
Deadlock Not Broken.
Special to The Statesman.
TRxARKANA, Ark, Aug. 3.~The
foufth days session of the Fourth
Texas congressional convention closed
tonight without a nomination and the
fiual end seems no nearer in sight
than at the beginning, The conven-
ton resumed balloting at 8 O'Clock
this morning and when Lamar county
was called on the 1740th ballot the
IA votes of that county heretofore cast
solidly for Hodges went over to Shep'
ard giving him q total of 30, or five
less than enough to nominate.
Cranford's 20 delegates froze
to their man until adjourn
ment was taken at noon and
Lamar county continued to vote
Shepard. A total of 2240 ballots had
been recorded at noon.
AT the afternoon session the Shep-
ard forces went over to Hodges and
remained with him until adjourn
ment tonight, at which time total oil
2242 ballots had been taken. The
deadlock seems on hand to stay. Only
one thing is clear, and that is that the
Crawford men hold the key to the
situation; they will either put their
man in or dictate who the nominee
will be, and it will not be eithel
Hodges or Shepard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-09
A CHINESE VICTORY.

LONDON, Aug. IA dispatch to the
Times from Shanghai says that re.
ports have been received there I GHNi
foreign officials at Seoul tha5 the Ghl-
nese under General Yes on Sunday lasC
defeated the japanese forces near
Asan. The japanese Withdrew 10
Seoul. Twenty thousand Manchur
ian Chinese troops have crossed tne
Corean frontier and are marching
upon Seoul.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-09
MYSTERIES!
The Nervous System the Seat
of Life and Mind. Recent
Wonderful Discoveries.

No mystery has ever compared with that OF
human life. 1t has been the leading subject
ii professional research and study in all ages.
lut notWithstandinI this fact IL Is not ganer-
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
MiD-SUMN NER SALE.

The big midSumm er sale now going on
at Deahy Brothers Ia creating considers-
BILE enthusiasm among the shoppers of
this city and along the Blackstone Valley.
Here the good housemother may buy
shoes for the children, clothing for the
little chaps, frocks and hats for the girls
and nice SUIT for nerself--all at prices
that she never heard OF before and prob
ably never will again. Business affairs
have reached their very lowest point, ana
In the natural course of things prices
must regain their normal elasticity, and
pretty soon take a sudden jump.
rhe battle royal that is going on among
the silks and fine dress goods at this store,
where the daintiest of textiles are cut and
siashed TO such on extent that a woman
may now be robed In soitest silk or bill
lowy wool crepon for less money than
erstwhile she has spent for a plain little
dotted swiss frock. As for silksl Why,
they're almost as cheap as calico used to
be, and the woman who can't afford a
good India gown or so and half dozen
smart silk waists In her Summer ward
robe certainly does not shop at Deaby
Brothers
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
TWELVE YEARS IN CONGRESS.
President Has Selected C. r. Breokiniidgs TO
Be Minister 10 Russia

WASHINGTON, July 90 20-Representative
Clifton T. Brsckinridge. who has repre-
ssnted the Second district Of Arkansas
for l2 years, has been selected to be min.
ister to Russia. to succeed Andrew ID.
White.
When the extra session of congress
convened last August Mr.. Breokinridge
was an earnest advocate of the repeal Of
the purchasing clause Of the silver coin.
sge act, and voted for IT, For this action
Mr.. Breckinridge WAS made war upon In
his district and his opponents succeeded
in defeating him for renominstion.
Clifton r. Breokiurldge was born at
Lexington, Ky, Nov. ~. 1916; served In
the Confederate army as a private soldier.
aud at the close Of the war was mid.
shipman on duty below Richmond; at
tended Washington college, now Wash
ington and Lee university, Virginia, three
years; became a cotton planter In Arkan-
sas in 1870. and was engaged In planting
and In the commission business for IN
years; was an alderman Of his town one
term; was elected TO ths Forty eighth con-
gress from the state at large; was Ave
times reelected.
The news of his new honor got abroad,
and when he entered the house he was
greeted with much applause from both
sides of the cham Der.
Mr.. White, the present minister, might
have remained had he 30 desired, but he
preferred 10 return, II is stated, TO run for
governor OF New York.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
BATTLE IN NUBIl.
A MahdiSt Stronghold IS
Seized by Italy.
ARABS TOTALLY ROUTED.
News of the Victory Received With
Cheers in the Italian Serats.

ROME, July e0.--Ths government has
received information from Africa that a
battle was fought on Tuesday between a
force of Mahdists. 5000 strong. and . do
tschment Of Italian troops near Kassla
The Mahdists were defeated and the
Italians took possession Of KSsala, which
they occupy. The Italians captured two
flags and q number of cannonA The
Italian loss was slight, enc officer. Cap
tain Blanc. and several native soidiers
being killed.
Kasala or Cassaia is a town Of Nubia,
In the province Of Taxa. on the river
Cash, an affiusnt Of the Athara. and 10
800 mites south west Of Suakim. at the
junction of three telegraph linsa IL hAs
a trade In gum arabic. hides and ivory,
and is peopled by ARABIA The population
is about 5000.
Nubia IL a country OF East Africa. and
previous TO Its conquest. In 1891. by Ibrar
him Pasha. Was governed by a multitude
of independent chiefs; since then IL has
been under the dominion Of Egypt ka
sala Is just over the Abyssinian line and
consequently outside Of the sphere of In.
nuence claimed by Italy when she a.
sumed . professionals over Abyssinia.
As this is territory over which Egypt
claims a sovereignty. Italy will have to
settle with the khsdive. or rather with
Great Britain. To be sure this authority.
because Of the revolt of the Madhists,
who drove the Egyptian officials out OF
the country. has not been exercised to any
great extent since the fall Of Khartoum.
Premier Crispi, In the senate, an
nounced the victory gained by the Italian
troops at Kasala. The announcement
was received with enthusiastic applause.
The official dispatch received from
Msssowah by the Italian government
says that the garrison at Kasala mum
bsred 1000 Infantry and 800 horsemen. A
most obstinate resistance was made 20 the
Italians, but the Arabs finally Ned.
after several brilliant charges had been
made by the Italian cavalry. The Arahs
left many dead behind them. especially
In the town itself.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
is IT l SCHEME?
Childish Action Of Fall
River Team.
A VERY SIGNIFICANT KICK.
McDermott Refused TO Play on Very
Technical Grounds.

Ii is clearly evident that there Ia
scheme on foot to force Pawtuoket's ball
team out OF lbe New England League.
As things now stand seven clubs cannot
play the circuit aud come out all right
financially, and, II is claimed, there
Is desire on the part of some To cot the
league down TO but six clubs.
% Whether this is so or not, the childish
action OF the Fall River management yes
terday has peculiar significance to 1t.
Quite crowd gathered on the Dexter
street grounds to see the Fall Rivers play.
This Is about the only team that draws a
crowd on every day as well as Saturday.
-Four balls were sent here from Boston
and It was claimed by Manager McDer-
mott that he could not use Them on &C.
count Of the signature OF President Muir
rane not being on the wrapper.
They were regular league balls, but they
didn't suit. Mr.. McDermott, II Is said,
ststed he had used such balls once before
and bad stopped being a "good fellow"
A bali was never used here that was not
proper To be In play. II the truth was
known maybe Manager Mcpermott Is
afraid Of the Maroons forcing his team
out OF first place. The players left the
field and those who were on the groun DIS
were given tickets for the next game.
The Pawluckets LETT this morning at
6:li on the Eastern trip.
YESTERDAYS Games.
New England Lesgue--Bangor IA, Port
land 10i Haverhill 7, Lewiston a..
Games Today.
Providence vs.. Bing hamt0D, Buffalo ut
Troy; Erie at Syracusej Wilkesbsrre at
Springfield.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
REAL ESTATE SALES
The List u Buyers ana Sellers Of Land For
the Past Week

The List u Buyers ana Sellers Of Land For
the Past Week.
The following are the real estate sales
transacted during the past week:
James J. Cooney aud Others to Howard
r., and Sarah J. Wall four lots on fhe
Samuel Hedly plat of Francis Lees homs-
stead estate on Pleasant View.
Rufus Is. Averiil To Leviua A. White one
lot on the plat OF house lots on East
Pleasant View.
Annie H.. Stcarns one lot on the Easterly
side OF the Old Boston road.
Waiter T.. Burcheli To Sarah Finley one
lot on the westerly side OF Lake street.
Lewis L. Haskell, trustee, to the Wood.
lawn Baptist Church one lot on the Mort h
Woodlawn plat.
Lucy Daniels, guardian, to George &.
Hammond one undivided tenth part OF
lot on the "map of the division OF land on
Pleasant View"
Lewis Daniels and Others to- George C.
Hammond the other undivided nine tent h
part.
Mary A. Larkin one lot with all build
ings on the sout herly sido OF Sterry street
and easterly SIDE of West avenue.
Ira j. Martin to Henry q. Short and
wife one lot on tho corner OF Star and
Conant streets.
Albert Bryant and wife to Charles l..
Giles six lots OF land on the Pidge Farm
plat.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
YOUTHFUL FORGER.
George Steele Accused
of SwindIine.
FRIENDS LEFT IN THE LURCH
Had a Gay Time and Represented His
Parents to Be wealthy.

Bosrox. July so-Many a Chariestown
maid shed silent tear last night when II
was learned that George Steele. y popular
youth OF 10. had strayed from the
straight. but narrow path, and fallen In
shame oy the wayside. Some persons are
sad because he has gone, ana Others be-
cause they cannot and him. Among the
latter none feel worse than the Monu-
ment National bank people. and they e.
innate their grief at Just about t60o They
sllege that to keep up his rapid pace OF
living he has forged upon them several
worthless checks, which they would like
accounted for.
Since last March George has been the
trusted clerk Of Charles O. Perkins, Q
real estate broker, where he first gained
his popularity In Chsrlestown social
ciroles. Many an older boy could not
keep mp the pace he has been going. and
40 his masculine friends were few; but
the ladies-he knew them all, and II IL
generally understood that most OF them
pridsd themselves on his acquaintance.
| He told his friends that the horses he
drove were his own, that his mother was
worth $500, 900 and that he himself had an
income Of si5o month
outsids OF His Salary.
George was very fond Of the society OF
ladies, and devoted most OF his time
and money to their pleasure. Many q
fine afternoon OF late he would journey
out 60 the races at Mystic park. and bs-
tween his feir companions and slow
horses poor George Is said to have gone
"broke"
But Saturday the climax was reached.
and George Is no more In the Charles
town district He has gone. but 10 not
forgotten. AS many a former friend holds
little scraps Of paper TO remember him
by, which were given to them ms checks,
but wbash after all prove to be nothing
but scraps of paper as given.
Steele anticipated his expose, for on Sat
urday last he resigned his position at Per.
kins' Office
Monday he was seen In the city as gay
as ever, bat yesterday. when the police
called 10 make him visit, he had gone
on an extended vacation. covering up hi,
tracks AS he went
Steele resided with his parents In Rox.
bury, where they are we'll connected
They feel shocked over the doings of tbeir
son, and it is said that the erring boy con
fessed all to his mother.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
l LAWYER LICKED.
He 0unned the Wrong
Man For $40.
WAS THRASHeD IN A BARN.
Counselor Robinson's Penalty For Mis-
taken Identity.

Lawyer Robinson Ia known as well on
the east as the west side OF the river.
Last night he chanced To pass the livery
stable Of Messrs. CavGnsugh & Manning
on broadway. lie is fond ofa dispute
and will argue on anything from the
dist inction between an atom and a
molecule to some abstract proposition OF
law, philosophy or religion.
AT the stab BILE he got into a dispute with
stable men. Just at that lime a man came
along who IL connected with one of the
large dry goods houses here. LAWYER
Robinson saw him and asked him, In
rather LOUD tones, when lie was going to
pay that $40 for legal advice.
The man looked at Robinson aud said
he didnt owe him anything, nut Rob
inson Insisted he ala ana things grew
pretty lively.
Al last In desperation Robinson called
the man u dog ota -- aud the msn re-
piled that Robinson was not better than
shyster.
The man then went of hut kept getting
madder and madder.
He soon returned and, taking the
stableman one side, asked him II bo had
any objection To his taxing Robinson into
the barn and thrashing him for what he
had SAID, The stabieman said:
"koi yon can Kill him IL you want tn, Z"
or words TO that eject II is alleged.
So at Robinson he went aud the latter
got much the worse ot IL.
The truth was that Robinson had mis-.
taken the man for someone WHO owed
him,
There are two Lawyer Robinsons in
town and many postals are being sent out
today inquiriDg which one Il was that the
dry goods man cleaned up the stable with.
Moral Don't dun man unless he owes
you.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
Bound 10 VIA the Prize.

The Young men who belong to the
Guard OF Honor of the st. Jean Bsptiste
Society drilled for more than two hours
last evening and decided TO continue
practicing every evening until the 26th
when they will go to Crescent Park to
compete against the Fall River Ligue des
Patriotes In a military contest.
The prize offered Is s25 In gold and the
Guard OF Honor Is bound to win 1t.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
BURIED TODAY,
Many Attend the funeral Of Patrick Marin at
81 May's Church

Many Attend The funeral Of Patrick Marin at
81 May's Church.
Fhe funeral ~ Patrick Marin ~ Marin
street took place today and was quite
largely attended by those who had know
ana respected nim In ITO,
A high mass of requiem was celebrated
Al $3.50 O'Clock st 81. Marys Church ny
Rev. ]. II Lennon.
lnterment took place In 81. Francis
cemetery, the funeral being In charge Of
Undertskers w. Il. Il ID. +. O'Noii.
The bearers were Mossrs. Joseph Mul.
lin, David O'Brlen, Michael McAloou,
Michael Montague, Patrick somers and
Edward Arnold.
There were several floral prices, among
which were pillow from the family, In
scribed Father, :" star, inscribed Grand.
pa" from the children OF Thomas A..
Marin; cross and crown, inscribed
"Grandpa," }" from the children of Thomas
O'Brien cycle OF ivy leaves, inscribed
REST" from Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lamb,
and sheaf OF ripened wheat from a
friend.
Mr.. Marin was for many years a resi-
dent Of this city, coming here in the carly
''Nti'" "h' hH' HlNh ftslltu IVA tne W.
cinity OF the house In which he died.
The deceased was the father OF ex- Buiid-
Ing Inspector Thomas A. Marin, and was
an honest and upright member of the
community.
Before coming here he resided In New
YORK city and previous TO that in Savan-
nah, Georgia.
He camo to America at very early age,
but neveri heless he cherished to his dying
day fondness for his native land and a
desire to smeliorate her unhappy condi-
tion. Although not identified with any
organizations, he was early and often a
contributor 10 any project hlch had az
an object the freeing OF his native land
from the tyranny OF her oppressors.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
OUT OF WORK.

Last evening forty men in the employ
OF the water department were discharged
on account OF there not being money
enough on hand to pay them. An ordin-
ance sppropristiDg sufficient money Is
now IN the hands Of the finance commit
tee, but cannot be acted upon before the
next meeting OF the Board OF Aldermen.
II the ordinance was ordered to be re-
ported TO either branch OF the City Coun-
ell the men would have got work sooner.
IL IL a very bad matter that the men are
out of work, but II had to come now or
later and now Is the best time. A special
meeting of the Board may be called, but
II IL IN not the men will haye to be re-
mained Idle until the next regular meet
Ing.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
DISTRICT COURT.

This morning before Judge Blodgett
Michael Horan was given a trial on a
charge OF carrying a concesled weapon, a
razor, and was disc charged. Mr.. Horan is
a barber and had the razor In a case In his
pocket.
John Murray, who says he Is a lawyer
from Wexford, was given six months as a
vagrant.
Patrick Nc Mane,ny and Frank Tramot
were discharged.
Two other persons were fined q and
costs.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
lead FROM START.
Britannia Beat The vigi-
liant Once More.
KINGST0WN RACE TODAY.
The Britisher Crosses the Line Four
Minutes Ahead.
ApecisI To the Trihune.

hpecial to the Tribune.
KINosTowN, IRE, July 2O.-The vigi.
liant and Brittanis raced today again
over the same fifty mile course OF the
kingstown Yacht Cub. The start was
made at 1880 and the Brittania crossed
the line 6 seconds ahead Of the VIgilant.
The boats rounded the first mark as fol-
lows Brittanis, ll.li.4O; Vigilant, HIP.
ls.
The boats are now reaching for Point
Muglins.
The Brittanis rounded the Rosebeg
mark on the second round at lis 40, and
the Vigllant i-20Ss.
Brittania Wins.
Special 90 the Tribune.
KINosrowN, IRE. July 2O-Tne Brit.
tania won again today by about lwo min
utes.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
AN ASSIGNMENT.

Gorman n otto, who have been IN the
clothing business on High street for
little more than year, made an assign
ment tins afternoon 70 Albert NJ. l..
Ripley. Poor business, togethe withthe
herd times, was the cause.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
MANSLAUGHTER.

NEWPORT, L. L., July 20. - Thomas
Sweeney, an aged man. died yesterday
from concussion of the brain, after a sick
ness of n week during which he was un-
conscious About week ago he tried to
stop Albert Burton's horse, partly joking,
hut the latter struck Sweeney over the
head. the police claim, with the butt end
OF whip, and death was due to the blow.
Burton has been arrested, charged with
manslauRhter
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-07-20
Should Nave Known Better.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, July % - w. L.
butcher of New York reported to the
police here last night that he had been
robbed Of s9o 900 worth Of property at the
Albany depot He left his grip contain
ing the valuables In bis seat while he
went ont for few minutes. On his re-
turn It was missing.