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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-05-31
PRECINCT CONVENTIONS.


The Democratic primaries, to as.
semble on June 16, 1894, will elect
respectively the number of delegates
they are allowed in the county con-
ventions to attend the precinct con.
ventions, which conventions will meet
at such time and place as may be des.
ignated by the chairmen of the pre-
cincts to nominate Democratic candi-
dates for justice of the peace and con-
stable.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CoNvEN-
TIoNs.
The delegates to the county conven-
ton, which will meet on June 80, will
act as deleg ates to the commissioners
precinct conventions. The delegates
residing in commissioners precincts
Nos. l, 2, 3 and A will as.
semble respectively in four different
bodies after announcement in the
county convention, and each body
will nominate a county commissioner.
ORGANIZING PRIMARIES.
In view of the fact that persons not
y,
and who have no intention to support
and uphold the action of Democratic
conventions, come into the primaries
and often assume directing force, the
state executive committee at Dallas
recomm ended in the organization of
primary Democratic meetings that the
chairman of such primaries organize
the meetings from such Democrats as
voted Tor Democratic electors In 1892,
unless prevented from voting by nom
age, or sickness, absence or other
good cause, and who will pledge them
selves TO abide by the action of the
state Democratic convention. The
state executive committee also recon-
menGs that other tests should be ap-
piled if they be deemed necessary to
protect primaries from adverse organ.
izations.
Following the advice of the state ex-
ecutiVe committee, the Democratic
executive committee of Travis county
recommend that the chairmen who
organize primary meetings apply
the tests laid down above to those
Offering to participate in organizing
primaries and in addition
thereto the pledge to abide by
the action of the Democratic
conventions to be held in the year
1894.
1t is trusted that the foregoing in
structions and general action of the
executive committee will meet with
the hearty approval of the Dem
ocracy of Travis county. The COM
mittee is composed of representative
Democrats who deserve the confidence
of the party. The only aim in all they
have directed to be done or sug-
gested or propose to be done has beeu
to deal fairly with all candidates,
give the people ample time for con-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
READY TOF|GHT
Japanese Troops in Sight of
Port Arthur, the Naval
Stronghold.
WAITING TO MOVE FORWARD.
Negotiations For Peace orr
and Foreigners in Pekin
Must Leave.

NEW YORK, Oct. ia special from
Shanghai says: Fifteen thousand
troops under Field Marshal Ayomama
are encamped across Regents Sword
promontory, to the north of Port
Arthur and within sight of that naval
stronghold. They are waiting for a
favorable moment to move forward,
while outside the port the Japanese
cruisers are ready to intercept all re-
treats seaward.
Sung Kwei, the emperor's father-in-
law, has reached Shan-Hai'Kwan, the
place on the Gulf of Liao-Tung, where
the high road from the coast to Pekin
begins. He takes the chief command
and will try to prevent the landing OF a
force of the enemy at this point, which
possesses great strategic Importance.
A serious split has occurred at Pekin
between Mr.. O'Connor, the British
minister, and Count Cassini, the Rus
sian minister.
All the foreigners who still remain in
the capital have orders to leave. The
negotiations for peace have collapsed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
HEFAVORS HILL
Letter From Cleveland Endors-
ing the New York Senator
Expected Soon.
ALSO A CASH CONTRIBUTION.
Prominent Party Leaders Will
Now Take the Stump
For David B.

New YORK, Oct. ia special from
Washington says it is believed here
that letter from the president endors-
ing the regular New York state ticket
will be made public early next week,
and that in addition to commencing
the nominees Mr.. Cleveland will send a
campaign contribution.
This was foreshadowed in these dis
patches several days ago and there is
little doubt Of it in administration
circles. It is not improbable also that a
number of prominent leaders who have
hitherto hesitated to accept campaign
engagements will take the stump in
New York state.
It is understood that Secretary Car
Isle will make five speeches within the
next two weeks-one in New York, one
in Indiana and wind up in his old
home.
Assistant Secretary Of the Navy Nc
Adoo, who stumped New York in 1882,
may also make one or two speeches in
New York.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
TO TEST SMITHS DECISION.

An Important Land Suit Begun at Madi-
son, Wis.
MADISON, Wis, Oct. ia suit has
been filed in the United States circuit
court here to test Secretary Hoke
Smiths decision in the Ashland county
land cases, involving, besides the title
to land, about $50, 900 worth Of standing
pine. The complaint is fled on behalf
of Is homesteadess who have entered
the land against the Keystone
Lumber company which secured
contract for the pine on
the lands from the Superior
Lumber company, the company OF
Villas and Knight, who, in turn, secured
contract from the Wisconsin Central
Railroad company. The latter's right
was vested in grant of odd-numbered
sections in those towns, which was ter
minated by the act of 1887, and the
land opened to settlement. The COM
missioner of the land Office held that
this act does not apply to the Keystone
Lumber company as it is not citizen,
and that the purchase of the timber
was not purchase Of land. This de-
cision was reversed by Hoke Smith.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
THE KAISER PRESENT.

Monument to Emperor William 1 Un-
yelled at Wiesbaden.
W1EsBADEN, Prussia, Oct. 17.-This
so ciety watering place, at the foot Of
the Tacurus mountains, is crowded
With loyal and enthusiastic Germans,
and the town itself is brilliant with
holiday bunting in honor of the visit of
Emperor William, who arrived here
during the afternoon to unveil the
monument to the memory of his grand
father, Emperor William I, and to open
the splendid Royal theater. The lat
ter, which has been erected by the
enterprising town, is one of the finest
in Germany.
Principally at 4:3o p. m. the imperial
train arrived and Emperor William was
formally received by Mayor Won Ibel.
The emperor was accompanied by a
suite of 16 persons, including the chiefs
of the military and civil cabinets, and
his aide de camps, Won Moltke and Won
Scholl. The festivities were somewhat
marred by the fact that the weather
was dull and cold.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
JOHN 1. WILL FIGHT.

The Ex-Champion Ready to Meet the
Winner of the Fitz-Corbett Mill.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 7.-John l..
Sullivan summoned party Of news
paper men to the theater where he is
filling an engagement and talked. He
said that Al johnson has offered to
back him for $40, 1000 a side to fight the
winner Of the coming Corbett- Fitzsim-
mons battle, and he thinks that he will
go in for it. However, he believes that
Corbett will not fight "Lanky Bob"
''He's got too much money" said
John, "and moneyed men don't want
to take any chances" The ex-cham-
pion said: II quit drinking last Sun
day for good, and I'm going to be
different man. Then I'll fight anybody
who comes along. I'm only"on the
stage for little while.'
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
BAYARD'S WELCOME.

The Ambassador to England Warmly Re-
ceived at His Delaware Home.
WILMINGTON, Del, Oct. 17.-All
Wilmington turned out to formally
welcome Ambassador Thomas F. Bay
ard back to his state and city after an
absence Of IL months as the representa-
tive of his government to the court Of
St. James. 1t was great demonstra-
ton. and those who attended were
numbered only by the capacity of the
opera house in which the ceremonies
were held. Deafening applause greeted
Ambassador Bayard as he was con-
Quoted upon the stage and he was Wis
IDLY affected by the warmth of affection
Of the greeting.
The ceremonies were brief and simple
without formality. Senator Gray, on
behalf of the vast audience, welcomed
the honored guest Of the evening and
Ambassador Bayard responded. Fol-
lowing the speeches Ambassador Bay
ard held reception Oh the stage that
lasted for over all hour.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
cEF,Es THEIR AUTHORITY.

Judge Scott of Omaha Creates Mild Sem
sation.
OMAHA, Oct. 1.-THE unusual scene
Of one district judge defying the au-
thority of five other judges Of the dis
trict, sitting as court, was witnessed
in Omaha during the day and is likely
to provoke some very peculiar situa-
tions before being settled The motion
to try the case of Editor Hosewater OF
The Bee, who is charged with libel by
ex-Sheriff Bennett, before some judge
other than Judge R. G. Scott caused
the trouble. On the editors appeal to
the other five judges they decided to
hear the case and cited the editor to ap"
pear at y a. m. for trial. When Judge
Scott was notified of the judges de-
cision he declared that the case could
not be transferred from the criminal
branch of the court. He then made an
order multiplying the act Of the five
judges and ordering Mr.. Rosewater to
appear before him at a. m. for trial.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
MILE IN 1850 FLAT.
Otto Zeigler Breaks the Bicycle Record at
Sacramento:

Otto Zeigler Breaks the Bicycle Record at
Sacramento:
SACRAMENTO, Oct. 17.-On the 28th
Of September John S. johnson caused
a sensation in bicycle circles the world
over by riding a mile at Waltham in
1:5OA. This wonderful feat was
eclipsed in this city during the day
when Otto Zeigler Of San Jose covered
the mile in 1:50. AS a matter of fact
he did ride the mile in fraction over
1:49, but as one of the several watches
made it 1:50 fiat the judges placed the
official time at that figure. This mile
was made at flying start, paced by
tandem teams. The riding was done
under the supervision Of the Sacra-
mento Athletic club wheelmen and
under the rules of the League Of Amer
lean Wheelmen, which makes it official.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

News Of Minor Importance In Con-
densed Form.
Ore dockmen at Escanaba, Mich,
have struck for 81. GO day.
"A flowing well of great power has
been struck at Ellsworth, MINI.
General Edgar B. Jewett has been
nominated by the Republicans for
mayor OF Buffalo.
A dispatch from Tangier reports that
Morocco city has been in a state OF re-
bellion for the past week.
Adelbert Hoffman,, councillor of the
ministry of agriculture, committed sui
eide in a railway carriage at Vienna.
The cash balance in the treasury at
the close of business Tuesday was $l16,-
OIL, III, Of which $50, $50, sos was gold
reserve.
Joseph Leland Little, for many
years steamboat captain and known
all along the Ohio and Mississippi riv-
ers as "Uncle Joe." died suddenly at
Pittsburg Of paralysis Of the heart.
Rev. E. Hazard Snowden, the Oldest
Presbyterian minister in Pennsylvania,
died at his home in Wilkesbarre, aged
95 years and + months. He was the
Oldest living graduate of Princeton the
illogical seminary.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
POISONED THE WATER.

FientlIsh Crime for Which Two Arkansas
Doctors Are Arrested.
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark, Oct. IA
sensation involving quite number OF
prominent people has developed in
Sharp county. Sheriff Hutchinson has
arrested DIR. Nixon. DR.. McCabe and
Mrs. McCabe, all Of Callamine, Ark,
charged with attempting to poison DR..
A. E. Barr and his family by placing
poison in cistern on DIR. Bars prem
ises. DR.. Barr and DR.. McCabe have
been litigants for some time, and very
bitter feeling has been engendered.
Four members of the Barr family
drank from the cistern and their escape
from death was narrow. Over pound
of poison was found in the cistern.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
THE CzAR'S CONDITION.

His Kidney Trouble Shows No Improves
ment-His Strength Diminished.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 17.-The OFF,
cial Messenger has issued special edi-
ton containing the following bulletin
signed by Professor Leiden and Doc
tors Zachrin, Poff and Beljaminoff:
''The disease of the kidneys shows
no improvement. His majesty's
strength has diminished. The physicians
in attendance hope that the climate Of
the south coast of the Crimea will
have a beneficial effect on the health Of
the cZar"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
MILITIA ON GUARD.

An Ohio Mob Would Lynch Colored
RaPist.
COLUMBUS, Oct. ia special to The
State Journal from Washington Court
House says a mob of several thousand
people surrounded the Jail there,
threatening to lynch Jasper Dolby, the
colored man who raped Mrs. Mary c.
Boyd of Parretts Station. Dolby was
lodged in the Jail during the morning
and was identified later by Mrs. Boyd.
The mob became so demonstrative that
the militia was ordered out by the
sheriff and the crowd dispersed at the
point Of the bayonet. The militia is
guarding the Jail.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
AN OCEAN GALE
Widespread Disaster to Ship
ping Interests Along the
Pacific Coast.
MANY VESSELS ARE WRECKED.
American Ship Ivanhoe, With
All on Board, Among
the Lost.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1.-THE gale
which has prevailed along the North
Pacific coast since Saturday last has
undoubtedly caused widespread disaster
to shipping interests. At least three
schooners are known to be wrecked.
There are grave reasons for believing
that the American ship Ivanhoe has
been lost with all on board, and there is
little doubt that the Southern Pacific
raft of 10000 spars and piles, valued at
$4,000, has been broken by the ele.
ments. The news Of the next few days,
it is thought, will show still greater
loss. From Tacoma the schooner Nora
Harkins is reported wrecked at the
entrance to Grays Harbor. One sea-
man was drowned. Reports were also
received here Of the wreck of the
schooner Portia at Stewards Point.
Her bottom was knocked out on the
rocks and
The Crew Narrowly Escaped
with their lives. 1t is also reported
that the schooner Elfreta was driven on
the rocks near Cambria on the San
Luis Obispo county coast. A few min
utes after the crew left her she broke in
two and went down. The American
ship Ivanhoe, coal laden from Seattle
for this port, which has now been out
81 days, is almost certainly lost. Cap
tain G. E. Griffin commanded her and
she carried a crew of Is men. Colonel
Fred Grant, one Of the proprietors Of
the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and ex-
minister to Bolivia, was passenger on
the Ivanhoe, having embarked on her
to enjoy the novelty of a sea voyage.
A mast and yards painted yellow and
believed by seamen to be part Of the
riggings of the Ivanhoe have been
sighted off the Oregon coast. A floating
deck house, painted as was the Ivan
hoes, was also seen in that locality.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL. Oct. l8, 1894.
HOGS-Firm. Quality common to fair.
Yards clear to packers at $4.609485.
CATTLE-Market firm on good butcher
stuff. Good demand for stockers; common
slow.
Prime steers, $325@3.75 good steers, $500
@3.25; prime COWS, 81. 5O03.OU; good COWS, S2CO
$3.50; common to fair cow, SlL0@l.75 light
veal calves, $3@4.5O: heavy calves, $15OQ3 W:
stockers, $l.25@2; feeders, $2@3; bulls, $l.25
Nl.7o.
SHEEP-Good demand for good muttons
and lambs; others steady.
Muttons $l.350|2.z3; lambs $1.50 l2.4O; COM
mon Sl.25.
Receipts: 1900 hogs, LEO cattle, calves, 10
sheep 2,OJO.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
SUE WILLARD AND OTHERS.
Action to he Brought to Recover Northern
Pacific Funds.

Action to Re Brought to Recover Northern
Pacific Funds.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 17.-It has devel-
oped in the proceedings in the United
States court that the Northern Pacific
company, through Brayton Ives, has
made good its threat, and has petitioned
Judge Jenkins to instruct the receivers
to bring suits against Henry Willard,
Colgate Hoyt and Charles L. Colby, to
recover nearly $2.600,000, alleged to
have been unlawfully made through
Northern Pacific deals. The matter was
a surprise and made public through a
reference which Judge Jenkins made in
his decision of the Cakes matter. The
petition charges that Colby and Hoyt
Were Associated With Willard
in his alleged illegal deals. Besides the
1906, sol alleged to have been made out
of the Northern Pacific and Manitaba
deal, 1924, 800 is alleged to have been
made out Of the transactions of the Or
egon and Transcontinental company in
connection with the Chicago Terminal
deal. About $500, 900 is alleged to have
been made out of the acquisition Of the
Chicago, Harlem and Batavia property
and $3.50, 900 from the purchase Of the
Bridgeport and South Chicago property.
From the bond distribution by the Or
egon and Transcontinental company,
the defendants are said to have made
$40, 900, and from the sale of Chicago
and Northern Pacific bonds by the same
company, $1,O60,000. Still another
bond sale is alleged to have Melted $780,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
Robbers Fail to Get Booty.

PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 17.-Word has
reached here that four masked men
followed up the president of the First
National Bank at Hisstboro, while he
was on his way home. The robbers es-
corted him back to the bank and en-
deavored to open the bank vault, after
having compelled the president to give
them the combination. They worked
at the job for some time but finally
gave up and left without securing any
thing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
TALKING TO VOTERS.

Mckinley, Stevenson. Wilson and Others
ON the Stump.
MoNoNaAHELA, w. Va, Oct. H.
Hon. w. L. Wilson, Senator J. D.
Camden and Ex-Governor A. B. Flem-
ing addressed a mixed audience of min
ers and farmers, numbering $500 vot-
ers, at this point during the afternoon.
Delegations were present from all the
surrounding country, and the crowd
was one of the most enthusiastic Mr..
Wilson has yet addressed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
READY FOR BATTLE.

Japs and Chinese Facing Each Other on
the Banks of the Yalu.
W1-JU, Korea, Oct. 1.-THE Japan
csc and Chinese armies are facing each
other on the banks of the Yalu river.
Both are perfecting their arrangements
for battle. Not shot has been fred
yet: Field Marshal Count Yamagata,
commander of the Japanese forces, is
awaiting the arrival Of supplies and
heavy artillery. Spies report that the
Chinese army is $4,000 strong.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
Hill at Utica.

UTICA, N. Y, Oct. Ex-senator Hill
was given a rousing welcome as he ap-
peared q upon the stage of the opera
here, where Thomas Jones, promi-
nent Cleveland Democrat, presided.
Mr.. Hill spoke for little over an hour,
and dwelt at length upon the issues of
the campaign, including the apportion-
ment, the tariff, the work of the Demo-
cratic party in the state and nation and
the freedom from scandal of the pres
emit administration.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
Record of Fishing Disasters.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Oct 1.-THE
record of disasters to the fishing feet
for the year ending this month is the
largest ever known here in a single
season. Twenty-Five vessels with an
aggregate tonnage Of 1854 tons and 112
men were lost, against 10 vessels and
81 men last year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
1S,ndits Didn't Get 1t.

OMAHA, Oct. ia special to The
Bee from Dakota City, Neb., says a
warrant has been issued for Herman
Frese, ex-cashier Of the Homer bank.
Some months ago he claimed bandits
overpowered him at his home, took him
to the bank and compelled him to
open the vault and give them several
thousand dollars. Tuesday the money
was found in a we'll on his premises
and his arrest followed
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
SEVERAL PERSONS PERISH.
Terrible Result of a Fire in Houston

Terrible Result of a Fire in Houston,
Tex.
HOUSTON, Tex, Oct. 17.-The worst
fire in the history of Houston broke out
at 2:40 a. M, and before it was placed
under control, at 4:30, not only had a
large amount Of property been de-
stroyed, but two sisters Of st. Joseph
were burned to death, two infrmary
patients also persisted and third sister
was dangerously injured. The fire Or
iginated in the San Jacinto hotel, or
rather clearinghouse corner Franklin
and San Jacinto streets, from which
the blaze spread rapidly to adjoining
small buildings of st. Joseph intir1nary
on Franklin street, destroyed also
large 2-story frame annex, and the new
History brick main building.
Sisters Burned.
The destruction Of these buildings
was accompanied by loss of life. Sisters
Doleral and Jane were burned beyond
all possibility of recognition, while Sis
ter Clothilde was fearfully burned
about the face, neck, breast and arms,
her recovery being in doubt. Two
patients are also missing but there is
not slightest doubt that these also per-
ished.
On San Jacinto street, the fire spread
to l-story cottage, and next destroyed
Alexander's 3-story boarding house, the
3-story brick building of w. N. Shaw,
occupied by the s. M. Rushmore Gro.
Gerry company and j. w. Hancock, sta
TONER; A. Chiene's furniture house and
w. L. Foley's dry goods house, the
largest in the city.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
Chicago Grain and Provisions,

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 1894.
CLOSING PRICES
WHEAT-October, 5OSsc, December. 521S0
5214c; May. 571s@57Ic.
CORN-October, 49Ac: November, 49Ac;
December, 47asc; May, 4914@493sc
OATS-Steady October, 27Nc; December.
2V1sc; May, 5214c.
$12.4O.
LARD-Lower. October, S76O: January.
$3.50.
sHci:E -: ~,january,: &C.. ::
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
Settling Land Ownership.

DULUTH, Oct. 1.-Two hundred land
patents have been received here from
Washington. Among them were sew
eral for lands in the new gold belt,
which gives hope that the country up
there may be developed without long
delays caused by contests.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
FAULkNER'S CIRCULAR.

Discussions in New York May Lose Con-
gress to Democrats.
New YORK, Oct. Ex-senator Faulk-
ner, chairman of the congressional
Democratic campaign committee, has
issued an address to the Democratic
voters in New York city directing their
attention to the fact that divisions in
the congressional districts here may
cost the party the control of congress-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
STOLE MANY STAMPS.

PostofIlce Mt Louisville Robbed of Nearly
Five Thousand Dollars.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. l7.-The postof1ice
ut New Albany was robbed between IL
and o'clock p. M. While Postmaster
Shingler was at dinner thief slipped
into his private Office and took $4,000
worthfof stamps, and $500 in cash from
the safe. The robbery was not discov-
cred until Mr.. Shingler's return. There
is no clue to the thief
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-10-19
Cooks Bold Bandits.

MUsKoGEE, I. T.. Oct. 1.-THE Cook
gang of outlaws have been in the neigh
borhood of Gibson Station several days.
They have been boldly approaching
places between the Verdigris and Ar
kansas rivers, and demanding their
meals, for which they pay literally.
Information is brought that the full
band is camped within two miles of
Muskogee, just behind the hill, on the
northeast side