The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-08-09
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

San Frat cisco-Durant Deponte, a
prominent citizen of New Orleans and
st one time managing editor of the
New Orleans Picayune, died suddenly
at Alameda today.
Tacoma, ssh.-Capt. w, H.
Brudgeman, WHO has commanded the
United States cruiser Baltimore for
the last 10 years, returned here on
two months leave Of absence, having
left the cruiser at Chemulpo, Corea,
July Il Ee regards orisntal war as
an unequal contest, with the odds
greatly favOring Japan, which he
says mas a splendid navy and an
army as we'll equipped as that of any
European country.
London-An extraordinary gazette
has been issued containing prOcla
nation by the queen of Great Britaip's
neutrality in this war between China
and Japan.
New Y0rk-Zimmer g. Co, retail
dry goods dealers, assigned today
with preference OF $34,771. 1t is one
of the largest dry goods establish
ments on sixth avenue.
beaverton the Denver Wheel
club today o. E. Boels of Denver with
W ellis 5eigler and r Foster as pace
makers, made half mile in l minute
and 2>5 acc. and the mile in 2 05, the
fastest time ever made west OF the
Mississippi.
Cincinnati AT Greenupsbu burg, KY,
Frank Reeves today shot Leander
Coffee five times killing him, Both
were farmers. Coffee had shot cattle
that had broken into his corn field.
Stanton, Mich.-Forest fires are rag
ing almost to the city limits On the
south and west sides. A strong wind
is flowing. Many citizens are fight
ing the fire
Chicago-The Southwestern Traffic
association met today TO establish q
cotton rate. AS none of these COM
panies had concluded their labors al
adjournment no action was taken.
Gihraltar-The Japanese war ship
5atisuata, from New Castle, arrived
he, today. She will probably escort
/ the three fast vessels fitted out al
cruisers, recently purchased in En-
gland. On the high seas these three
vessels are to be transferred to the
Japanese government.
Nashville-Full reports from 6!
counties give the Democratic vote fol
supreme judges as LOG, PA, fusion 81,
72O. Democratic majority "a, 554
Twenty counties unotficiaily hearC
from, POO majority for Democrats
Twelve counties yet to hear from will
give not less than 5000 fusion majority
making the total Democratic msjorit!
in the state at least 5000.
Des Moines-Fire at Adair thi
morning consumed 20 business house
and three residences. Loss 1925, 00C
Colorado s, rings-Adjutant Gen
eral Tarsney was fined $50and costs b
Judge Campbell today for contempt Q
court in refusing 10 appear before tn
grand jury at once and testify regard
ing the outrages OF which he was th
victim.
Loudon,-The Duke of Devonshir
came to London today to try To al
n range a compromise on the evicte
Menants bill. de had a conference wit
peonard Courtney, but without result
u Minneapolis-A wreck occurred o
tpe CnIcasO anu uFehG western IOd
, last evening and resulted in the kill
ing Of Conductor }. II. HeaIy of s.
Toe and the injuring of Chas Kin
and James Muidoon of Riverton, i'll.
: Detroit-At Coleman, Mich, fores
fires are raging On all sides Of the vii
lage and $40, 600 worth OF property an
! crops are being destroyed. Cirizea
/, and farmers in the vicinity are fight
, idg like demons TO save their property
LCuisville-The Louisville Jocka
club has made an assignment to W
q Osborne, for the purpose OF set
Ting the cIub's,debts and for bringin
about a reorganization.
a Kansas City "A meeting of $50 loca
q packing butchers was held tonight t
consider the strike situation in Sout