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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
ENGLAND.
DI>coURTEoUs BEITIsHERs.

DlSCOUhTEOUS BEITISHERS.
LONDON, Aug. 10 The newspapers
are all jubilant over the victory of the
Britannia. The Pail Mall Gazette
says sarcastically; I'VE must await
the arrival of the American mail for
the straight truth about her defeat,
whether i5 was trucking to royal
prince or because the Vigilant was
got built for English waters he Pail
Mall Gsz-ite aleo publishes column
reviewing the VisilauC's irregularities
and reprints the story that she il
cheating the yacht racing association
tuies iu avoiding tons of weight by
not being fitted up below decKs, ad-
diug that there Is great deal of dki
content ut the manuer which The Wig
liant is being sailed.
PRINCE WINS TUE SHIELD.
CowEs. Isle of Wight, Aug TO-
The Britannia, Iverna and Viking
started al O'Clock in the race for the
Meteor ch"llenge shield, presented by
the German emperor. The Iverna
aud Viking were evidently entered
and starred in the days race in order
that the event might he sailed for
They soOh retired and the Britannia
continued sailing over the course
al me. The Priuce of Wales will thus
become the owner of the Meteor chal-
leDge shield.
SCOTCH BILL PASSED.
LONDON, Aug. 10 The Scotch local
government bill passed in it's third
reading in the house Of commons to-
night.
KoW sHUNG VICTIMS.
LONDON, Aug 10 "A dispatch to
the Pail Mall Gazette from Shanghai
this afternoon says that Captain Gals
worthy and Chief Officer Tamplin of
the sunken transport, Kow Shungy
arrived at Shanghai today. They re-
port five British subjscts who were on
the transport as missing.
CoREAN TELEGRAPH LINES.
LONDON, Aug 10-A dispatch from
Shanghai says the Japanese have ex-
PEELED the Corean operators from all
the telegraph Offices in Southern
Corea and have placed their OVID
operators in charge. Danish operators
in China's employ were working In
Northern Corea. Messages relating to
the war are refused. 1t is computed
that China will have 10000 troops In
Cores by the end of September.
TROOPS ON THE MARCH,
LONDON, Aug. 10 The correspond
ent Of the Times at Shanghai telegraphs
that Il, 900 japanese troops from Fue-
san and so, 900 from Yunsen are march
ing towards Seoul, the capitol OF Corea.
The Tsung Yaman, the supreme coun~
Gil Of the empire, have guaranteed the
safety of foreigners ia the interior OF
China.
MATCH RACE OFF.
CowEs, Aug. 10.-Tbe proposed
match race between the VigilanJ and
the Britannia on Monday next has
collapsed. The Prince of Wales
wanted the course TO be 10 miles t,s
wiudward and return. Gould waited
the course to be Is miles to leewart
and return.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
On an Inspecting Tour

Special to The statesman.
Ell PAsO. Aug. l0.-Assistsut Gen
eral Manager + German of The Texas
and Pacific came west as far as Van
Horn, in this county, leaving the road
and going into New Mexico on q
prospecting trip and it is hoped and
believed that he has been sent by the
management of the road to examine
the question of building the White
Oaks road from FL Psso north, via the
Black mountain goldfields.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
FRANCE.
ANARCHISTS ON TRIAL

PARIS, Aug. 1O.-The anarchist
trial in the assizes court was con-
tinued today. Sebastian Faase, one.
OF tue indicted, addressed the
court in his own behalf. He.
declared that ia his public utter
ances he had never accused the
commission Of crihle or advocated
the use Of force. A verdict will be
rendered tomorrow. at Dion today
three anarchists we're convicted on the
Charge Of upholding the action OF
Ceasario Santo in numbering President
Carnot. One of them was sente need
to three years imprisonment and the.
Their two to five years ach.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
HOLLAND.
CHOLERA REPORTS.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 10.-Two cases
Of cholera are reported today. Steer
age passengers bound for the United
States are subject to five days quar-
antiue. At Maestricht two cases of
cholera and one death were reported
today. The following cholera reports
were received: Wormer, one case;
Bleskensgraaf, two deaths; Oudvroen :
hovn. four cases; Westvrdftdyk, Que
case; Berlkums, six cases; Rotterdam,
one case,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
A RICH MANS QUEER CHECK
1t Is Written on Piece of Board About
Eighteen Inches Square.

1T Is written on n P1ece or Board About
Eighteen Inches Square.
They were talking about queer
checks, drafts, etc, in one of the local
banks, and gentleman not long from
Kansas City, Mo-, told the following:
II was once employed" he said, 'to
collect balance of four hundred and
seventy dollars which was due well.
known building firm of Kansas City
from an eccentric old millionaire. How
he made his money ! don't know, for it
is said that he could neither read nor
write, but he had it all the same
"Well, / found the old fellow down
in his cellar, and was gratified to hear
him say that he would pay the bill al
once. Il haven't that much cash with
me, he said, but just wait minute
'IIe felt around as If looking for a
piece of paper, and l was just about to
offer him some, when his eyes lit on a
piece of board about eighteen inches
square
"'Just the thing, he said, and with
that he picked it up and made lot Of
queer looking marks on it.
There he said, take that to my
bankers and it'll be all right
Il protested, but he insisted, anc
finally / did as he said. I handed the
piece Of plank, obviously enough tel.
you, to the paying teller, but wha'
was my relief when he merely smiled
studied the hieroglyphics moment,
and handed nae four hundred and sew
enty dollars Then he laid the board
upon a shelf, and that was all there
was to It,
1T transpired that the old man had
system of signs all his own, which
his bankers had agreed to respect. All
the same the plank check seemed Gu.
rious even TO them, and it is hanging
up in the Office of their establishment
now.''-San Francisco Post.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
Southwestern Traffic Association.

CHICAGO, Aug, 10.-An agreement
was reached in today's meeting of the
Southwestern Traffic association to
apply to Texas common point rates to
all stations on the La Porte Houston
and Northern railroad. The question
of divisions of through rates to points
on the Sugarland railway was referred
to special committee for settlement,
1t was agreed to Apply the same rules
and regulations on shipments of grain
and grain products recognized at other
Western points as now govern trans
portation through Missouri river cross
ing The TrailsSMissouri association.
through its chairman. notified the
meeting that its committee appoiuted
for a joint conference between the two
associations could not meet Aug. IA.
The date for the conference was set for
Aug. l6, and the future consideration
of rates between Texas points and Col
orado and Utah was postponed until
after the joint conference canvenes.
The matter of division of rates frNnn
points taking Burlington rates or
higher was referred to committee
composed of representatives from the
Rock Island and Cotton Belt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
Texarkana Convention.

speoial to the Statesman.
TFxARKANA, Ark, Aug. 8 The
Democratic convention OF the Fourth
Texas congressional district convened
Nor it's ninth days session and after
t1king a member of ballots the follow.
ing resolution was introduced by J,
O. Mahaffy of Bowie county:
"Be it resolved, That we do not en-
dorse the action of President Cleve
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
Vernon Congressional Convention.

Special to The statesman.
VERNON, Tex, Aug. 1O.-Repre.
sentative convention called to order
here today. The vote stood Robbins,
Wilbarger candidate, 6 IS, and
Echols, Greer candidate, 434. The
two-thirds rule has been adopted an d
deadlock is the result. Robbins
men say they are here until the No.
vem Der election. Chiffon has been
endorsed and both therepresent atives
and state senator instructed TO vote
for him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16

Teacher" with whom did Achilles
fght at the battle of Troy?" Pupil
Pluto" Teacher - Wrong. Try
again Pupil-"Nero." Teacher
Nero? How do you" Pupil-"Then
it must have been Hector. / knew it
was one of our three dogs. HALO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
LOCKED CONVENTIONS.
THE TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL CON
MENTIONS
Changes In Votes at Decatur and Mum
Der of Proxies Repudiated-Nine-
teen Hundred Ballots and no
Choice at Mineola.
Decatur Congressional Convention

Decatur Congressional Convention.
Special to The Statesman.
DECATUR, Tex, Aug: 10.-At 4:30,
after a recess of one hour, the conven-
ton proceeded to take the 142d ballot,
which stood, Cockrell, 70 8 4; Cobb,
81 3d. Dean, 16 1-2. On this ballot
Scurry. which had been voting for
Cockrell, voted it's one vote for Cobb.
Robt. Slayton, who had been voting
Scurry for Cockrell, left on the noon
train and gave his proxy to j. H.
Cobb. Wheeler county. which had
not been represented in the conven-
ton, sent in her proxy today and was
admitted by the committee on creden-
tials. D. W. Frazer of Decatur was
authorized to cast the vote which is
cast anti ockrell.
@. U. Connellee read the following
telegram from ]. N Browning: Dem
ocracy cannot afford a nomination by
fraud against Cockrell"
Cunningham read three kilograms
from members of the Palo Pinto dele
cation asking that they be recorded
for Cockrell, saying that Wallace had
no authority from them to vote for
Dean.
S. P, Hardwick read card from j.
NJ. Isabel. Wellington, Tex, saying
that Dean Was not the choice of the
people OF his county and that if there
were any credentials for a proxy being
voted for Dean they were fraudulent.
On the 14Sth ballot at 3 O'Clock the
vote stood CockrelI, 70 3 4; Cobb,
81 g 4; Dean, II 10 On motion OF
Hardw wick the convention adj )urned
until o'clock tomorrow morning,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16
Minneola Congressional Convention.

Minneola Congressional Convention.
Special to The Statesman.
MINEoLA, Tex, Aug. 10.-Conven-
ton met at $3.50 a. M. and the ballot
continued unchanged 10 II o'clock.
ADJ burned till p. m. AT 1750lh
ballot Rusk county, which has been
voting for KilgOre, changed 10 McCord
and continues so, at lS76gh ballot. Nor.
ris of Rusk moved to invite Judge
McCord and Mr.. Yoakum to address
the convention. Result, ayes, "a 1-3;
nays, 1928. McCord's strength voted
aye ana Yoakum's and Kilgore's nay.
Adjourned until s p. m. with no iDdi-
cations of a change. 1t is probable
the convention will adjourn tomorrow
night until after the STA convention.
Delegates are returning home, but
their places are Immediately filled by
substitutes. There is no dark horse
talk yet, but several distinguished
gentlemen have their lightning rods
adjusted and will be disappointed.
The dele gates are determined to select
from the candidates before the con-
VeDtiOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16

CowEs, Aug. l0.-Tbe proposed
match race between the VigilanU and
the Britannia on Monday next has
collapsed. The Prince Of Wales
wanted the course TO be 10 miles ts
wiudward and return. Gould waited
the course to be Is miles to leewart
and return.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-16

LONDON, Aug. 10 "A dispatch to
the Pail Mall Gazette from Shap ghai
this afternoon says that Captain Gals
worthy and Chief Officer Tamplin of
the sunken transport, Kow Shungy
arrived at Shanghai today. They re-
port five British subjects who were on
the transport as missing.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-19

sermon OF said Jennings as more appro-
pirate to be delivered by ward politi-
clan to the rabble than by minister of
the gospel in church pulpit on the
Sabbath day. and to an audience of in
telligent, patriotic and loyal people.
Signed by George q, Green. Charles
p. Vroman, Samuel D. Hastings Jr.,
Green Bay, Wis; E. r. Pearce, Duluth,
Mimi; Ermina r. Vroman. Nathalie G.
Greene. Hetta Sue Hastings, Green
Bay. Wis; Emma IL. Grswold, Colum-
bus, Wis, Ida M. Bush. Lexington.
H.; Mary l.. White. Brooklyn. N. Y;
Blanche Sutherland Mcdonald. Ta-
coma. Wash; Grace e. Grain, Mis-
soula. Mont; Lola NJ. Bush, Lexing-
ton, H.: Richard Hall. st. Paul. Mimi;
Mary E. Hall, st. Paul. Mimi; Seth c.
Fosten, Cincinnati, o.; Julia E. Foster,
Cincinnati, O.; r. a. Kirk, st. Paul,
Mimi; w. P. Miller, Aurelia, To-; Mrs.
W. T. Miller. Aurelia, To-; Mrs. II. L.
Pearce, st. Paul, Mimi; Mrs. E. S. Nc
ElroY, Duluth. Mimi; Miss Allison.
Mrs. }. p. Allison, Sioux City, To-; Mrs.
Henrietta Danlelwirz. Portland, Or:
Eugene B. Hoffman, Bozeman. Mont;
Reynolds j. Burt, Fort MissOula, Mont;
Bessie NJ. Wilson, indianapolis, Ind;
j. G. McCaffrey, Philadelphia, Pa.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-19
CLAIM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
or the N. p. Empioyes-There Will
BE No Great Northern Strike.

or the N. p. Empioyes-There Will
Be No Great Northern Strike.
NJ. +. Doyle, of the A. r. U., said last
evening that the newspapers still per-
sist in misrepresenting matters with
which the union is connected. He said
this was true in the case of the funeral
of Charles j. Luth. He asserted that
actual count showed that there were
$3.50 men in the funeral procession, or
about five times as many as reported.
Asked about the condition of the
strike, Mr.. Boyle said: "There was a
cyclone in the Northern Pacific yards
during the day when the .'scabs' re-
fused to work longer, aud packed up
their belongings and left the yard.
There were siXty-four of them went to
Labor hall yesterday and said they were
tired of 'scabblng,' and would not go
back until the strike is won."
Asked when the strike would be over
Mr.. Doyle said: This goes on to a
finish and we will win."
John w. Worrel, chairman of the
central committee, said last night that
there is no prospect of strike on the
Great Northern road. all the reports to
the contrary Notwithstanding. He de-
clared that the union does not want a
strike on that road. as MIR. Hull is doing
every thing In reason, and there is no
reason for stirring up trouble, as is
tr ying to be done by some people who
would like to see the men out on the
Great Northern road. He spoke in an
encouraging way over the outcome of
the general strike. He said that over
fifty of the "seabs" who struck on the
Northern Pacific yesterday attended the
meeting at labor hall last night.
Mr.. Worrel said that he hoped the
papers would call attention to the fact
that several fakes are being started
claiming to be for the benefit of the
strikers, by which the persons propag-
ating them attempt to secure funds
from the public. He spoke of tickets
being out for a game of base ball at
Athletic park on the West side. Sunday
afternoon, between the Spauldings and
the YerXa's clubs. He said the claim
that it was a benefit for the A. r. u.
was all wrong. The benefit had not
been authorized by the union. He
called attention to the fact that the
tickets did not have the union seal upon
them. and 1t was taking advantage of
the union to hold out to the public that
the game was authorized or sanctioned
by the A. r. U.
Labor hall was packed last night to
sutfocatiOn with members of the A. r.
U. in secret session. The meeting was
enthusiastic, and the men were often
heard cheering. The meeting lasted
until late hour, and must have been
interesting to warrant the crowd to
remain III the packed room. The men
said there was nothing new in the stu
alton except that the ''Scabs" who
struck on the Northern Pacific were
present.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-19
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, n. D.. July 1S.-The
Republican state convention assembled
at 10 a. m. b. f. Spalding, chairman of
the state committee, was recommended
for temporary chairman by the COM
mittee. but the convention turned him
down. electing ex-Gov. Miller by accla-
nation on the motion of Mr.. Carroll.
On motion of Mr.. Camp, Miller was
elected permanent chairman. The mo-
tion of Mr.. Pollock that the chair ap-
point a committee OH resolutions to
report platform before candidates are
nominated was adopted. At the after
noon session the chair announced the
following committees: On platform,
Pollock, Clifford, Bartlett. Sauter,
Hughes. Fisher, Thompson, Hurley,
Devine, Camp, E. Elgeson. Hale, Nc
Gilllvray, Stanley, Smith. Order of
business. Cochrane, Montgomery,
Little, Morrill,. Rourke. Cook, Tuttle,
Svensrud, WIshek. The. conven-
ton took recess at 2 D. m.
until 7:S0, Alex Huhes. for the COM
bine. opposing motion to adjourn till
morning. Inc convention reaSSemOled
at 1880. but the resolutions committee
not being ready to report. an adjourn
ment was taken until 10 O'Clock tomor-
row, and it Is now believed the slate
will 90 to pieces, as there Is much op-
position to Lauder for judge of the su-
preme court. Tonight three caucuses
are in full blast. 1t is said that the
Lauder combine is willing to drop
Worst for lieutenant governor and has
offered this place to Roderick johnson,
of Trail, but Trail hesitates, fearing
the Lauder slate will go to pieces. The
delegation objects to Worst as lIeuten.
ant governor because Of fear that ne
would appoint senate committees as
dictated by Alex Hughes, attorney of
the Northern Pacific. Many delegates
concede that Lduder's nomination will
mean the election of Templeton, Dem.
ocrat, to the supreme bench.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-19

tion ticket from being submitted ia
voters. One delegate thought there
was SO small probability of the Prohi.
bition party electing their nominees
this year that perhaps the Republican
powers Gncluding the supreme COURT
would not shut out the ticket.
Mrs. Frances Neal, of Minneapolis,
said that ii women, by taking action
with the convention, placed the ticket in
hazard, they would abstain from sitting
as delegates.
This moved the convention to an ex-
hibit of galiantry. and by special vote
twelve w. G. I. U. delegates were ad-
mitted to full and equal participation
in the work of the convention.
MIR. Guthridge, in behalf of the Ma.
tional Catholic Total Abstinence So
ciety, announced three days conven-
tion at the Auditorium. St. Paul, Aug.
Z, and 8, inviting all temperance work
ers and friends of temperance to attend.
MEMORIAL TO SATTERLEE.
George w. Wells moved a committee
of seven, one from each congressional
district, TO prepare memorial for pre-
sentation to the convention upon the
late DR.. Satterlee, and the following
were named: First district. K. Taylor;
Second, w. Coop; Third. c. L. Morri-
son; Fourth. Swan Storm; Fifth, Mrs.
Frances Neal; Sixth, +. A. Blanchard:
Seventh, j. w. Lawrence. At this
Juncture Mr.. Wells said that E. z. Sat-
terlee, of Mower county, a nephew of
DR.. Satterlee. was delegate to the con-
vention and proposed that he be called
out for short talk. Mr.. Satterlee took
the platform and said he hardly knew
how TO contrel his feelings, but appre-
clated the evident respect the conven-
ton paid TO his honored uncle. The
times were uspictous-cheeriug to the
old men. Young men should be in
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-19
QUORUM COUNTING.
Some Criticism OF the Custom
Now in Practice.

some CRITICISM OF the custom
Now in Practice.
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The state
ment by Representative Baker, of New
Hampshire, that he had been erron-
eously reported by the tellers as pres
ent and not voting, the truth being
that he was not present, moved MIR.
Reed to say word for the system Of
quor um counting In the Fifty-frst con
gress, wherein he said out Of hundreds
of opportunities. but two mistakes had
occurre d, while out of the two Opporl
tunities under the existing system one
error had occurred. Speaker Crisp ad-
mitted the possibility of error under
any system, but pointed out that the su-
periority claimed for the present. rule
was that 1t removed any suspicion of in-
territorial unfairness.
Under the special order adopted on
Monday, the remainder of the day was
devoted to business reported from the
COMMITTEES on foreign affairs. Bills
were passed to regulate enlistments in
the army; to authorize the board of
managers OF the soldiers home to trans
fer and maintain the inmates of any
branch in case of emergency; to place
Maj. Gen. John l.. Green on the retired
list as first lieutenant; Eugene Wells
as second lieutenant; n. j. L. Dane
as assistant QuartermaSter; Dunbar X.
Ransom as captain; Charles b. Stivers
as captain and James w. Albert as
major. AT 5:16 the house adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-19
A CLOskR UNION.
Effect Of the Strike on Western
Railroads.

Railroads.
CHICAGO, July 1S.-The great strike
is likely to have the effect of uniting the
railroads, particularly those of the
West, in a closer union than they have
ever had up to the present time. The
General Managers association handled
the strike in manner so satisfactory to
all the roads concerned that they have
begun to ask why the same spirit of har-
mony which enabled them to make
such fight in dealing with the strike
cannot be utilized to great advantage
in traffic matters. There is the
strongest kind of feeling that all the
roads should be concentrated in an
effort to maintain rates. and, as far as
possible, 10 diminish expenses. The
thing is largely in the embryo as yet,
but several schemes have already been
proposed, the principal one of which is
thatall the roads west of the Missouri
river shall be formed in an association
similar to the Western Passenger asso-
citation, but at the same time entirely
independent Of that body, but working
in harmony with it. This would mean
that the Union Pacific and the Southern
Pacific would be members of the associ-
alton west of the river while the
Atchison would be member of both
associations.
From proposing such plan as this to
its accomplishment is long distance,
but the roads have had such ample evil
dence of the advantage to be gained by
working in harmony that it is more than
likely that meeting of the trans CONT
mental committee of the Western Pas
senger association will soon be called to
see what action can be taken in the
premises.
traI for June are Estimated tn no 81 gao. i.
T6S, an estimated decrease of S6O2, 900
from The corresponding month of last
year. The usual dividend of 21S per
cent was declared today, payable Sep. l.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-19
CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE.
Two Steamers Carry the Catholics
of Fourteen states to Rome.

NEW YORK, July 1s.-The Catholic
pilgrimage to Rome and Loudres left
here today on the steamers Noordlaad
and Paris. Catholics of fourteen states
were represented among the voyagers.
The main part is accompanied by Rev.
Father Porcile, chaplain of the Monas-
terry of the Precious Blood. of BROOKLYN.
Every berth on the Noordland was oc-
cupied by the pilgrims, and 100 in addi.
ton on the Parts.
The delegation took with it magnifi-
cent silken banner, which will be
blessed by the pope early In August.
After it has received the blessing of the
pope it will be carried to Loudres, where
1t is intended to permanently decorate
the Church of the Grotto.
Father Porcile takes with him a
locked casket containing requests from
donors who are unable to accompany
the pilgrims, which will be placed on
the shrine.
Previous to embarking the pilgrims
attended reception to Rev. Mother
Catherine Foapbress, who had Jour
neyed from st. GATHERINGS, Canada, to
bid them pleasant and happy journey.
Rome will be reached OH Aug. 6. At
Antwerp the pilgrims will be Joined bv
large number of American Catholics
now travelling In Europe.