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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE
THE SABINE RIVER HAS OVER
FLOWED AND is DOING
MUCH DAMAGE.
A FAMILY OF THREE SURROUND.
ED BY WATER
And Are in Great Distress-CottOn Pa.
ace Directory Recommends Adam
doning the Enterprise-Kill-
ing at Sherman.

Longview, Tex, July S.-(SpeciaD-The
highest water in twenty-five years in
the Sabine river is now running down
and doing great damage and imperiling
the lives of the low land jewellers and
fishermen. Seven narrow escapes are re-
ported, and one family of three, that of
w. Montgomery of Heath Springs, are
now in great distress, and can only be
reached by two miles of padding through
the swamps and sloughs. They have
been blowing horns since Sunday morn
ing, while frantic efforts are being made
to rescue them. Every boat was either
washed away or moOred 10 to 20 feet
under the water. Finally party at this
place got a boat and put it on wagon
and at / p. m. had started to the scene.
1t will take all day to make the trip, ow-
ing to the distractions. 1t is thought
that the father is sick in bed and unable
to do anything. The water must be sew
eral feet deep in his house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
rARAIERs OLE rHE SOUTH.

The Baltimore Sun, speaking OF the tac'
that it is of vital interest to the farmer
to have sound money, says:
The farmers Of the South should bear IN
mind the fact that two-thirds of Their
enormous crop, worth about $500, UOO,Ooo'
has to be sold outside of the United States,
chiefly in Europe. The price at which
5000, 900, 900 worth of This cotton crop is
sold abroad of course largely determines
the price of the remaining One-third in
America. Now if the United States
adopts free coinage without the agree
mcnt Of Europe this vast amount of cot
ton will continue to be sold in Europe at
the gold price, and the farmers will get
no more for it in gold than before, for the
free coinage of silver by the United States
without the agreement of Europe will
not in any way change the money standard
of Europe. If the remaining One-third of
the crop sold in the United States brings
higher prices than what is sold in Europe,
it must be in money that will buy less
than the same amount of gold or that
has less purchasing power. The same is
true of wheat and corn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
SITUATION GRAVE.
Trouble May Occur at Any Time In the
West Virginia Mines.

Charleston, W. Va, July S.-The stu
alton is very grave in the Elkhorn dis
trit. Col. White, Governor McCorkles
private secretary, says that danger IS
imminent and that trouble may occur at
any time. A telegram from Governor
McCorkle to Col. Tierney says if any
more parading with guns is done by the
miners the troops will be sent immediate
ly. Threats of burning the Iipples are
made and this. with the derailment OF
cars. has caused serious alarm. Inc
heavy guard of United States marshals,
together with Governor McCorkles tele-
gram, Mr.. White thinks, has had ben
eficiai effect. The. troops are ready to
MORE FAVORABLE.
Charleston, w. Va, July S.-The eX-
pected orders from the governor Tor
troops to go to Blkhorn were not issued
TODAY, as the situation is much more
favorable. The sheriff wired Governor
WcCorkle as follows: "Have been over
and heard from most of the coal fields
TODAY. Everything seems perfectly quiet.
Seyenty-seven men went to work at one
mine without the least trouble. Every,
thing is quiet there. VIII go up norm ,,
fork today and will wire you more fully
tonight"
This afternoon the governor received
the following from his private secretary
at ElkhOrn:
"Everything quiet at s O'Clock this
morning; your kilograms have had marked
success, and the heavy rains keep al
the strikers indoors"
Il The governor is much gratitled at the
improvement in the situation, and does
not apprehend any further trouble al
present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
WILL ABANDON IT.

Waco, Tex, July S.-(Special)-Ihe
cotton palace directory met this even
ing and adopted the following: 80
'Whereas, at a meeting of the diirec-
torv of the Texas cotton palace there
was developed the fact that the con
tractors with whom we were about to
close were unwilling to sign without. a
personal guarantee of adequate fire in
surance or a deposit of satisfactory col
lateral, neither of which alternatives we
could accept, therefore be it resolved;
that it is the unanimous CONCLUSION OF
the directory to abandon all efforts look,
ing to the erection of a cotton palace
building, and that we recommend me
dissolution of the company and llqulda'
ton of its affairs. The names OF all TN,
directors were signed except Parrott ana
Slayden, who are ont OF the CITY
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
OID SOLDIERS COLONY.

Indianapolis, July S.-P. f. FHzger4Id
started for Georgia this evening. he
GOES to close the purchase of land for the
old soldiers colony. He says he, has
|S125 600 in the bank with which to begin
business. The colony has option on 20
900 acres of land in Irwin and Wilcox
counties. Georgia. Some of these options
expire Wednesday. Such lands Will Dc
purchased outright. Mr.. Fitzgerald says
he thinks he will secure 100000 now ant
that the money from the subscribers t.
the colony scheme will come ON until thu
entire $4,000 necessary to take up al
the land is available The colony is no.
vet Incorporated. Fitzgerald says thc
titles will be lodged with Ex-Governor
Northen until the company incorporate.
and takes entire possession.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
THE RAGING SMOKY.

Salina, Kas.. July 9.-The Smoky. river
has broken over its banks and people are
leaving their homes. There is great dan
ger of 1000 people being driven from
home Boats are running in the streets
on the east side.
On Iron avenue, the principal street,
the water is from one to four feet deep
on the east side, extending east from
front street. Many people have already
been driven from their homes and boats
tare running in the streets. The river Is
rapidly rising. and if it goes six inches a
hundred people vii be forced to leave thelr
| homes. -.
Between midnight and 2 o'clock this
morning the river rose at the rate. OF
three inches an hour, but since that. time
the rise has not been so fast The base
ments of all the business houses in the
city are flooded. In the northwestern
portion of the city the situation is LITTLE
better The water. which swept across
the country IS miles above here. into, Dr!
creek yesterday, has been sweeping dowr
and overlooking the surrounding farms.
The creek flows but half mile west o.
the city, and this morning the flood ros'
| into the lower part of The town on tn
northwest side.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
,-rrrI>.c Ar SHERMAN,

sherman, Tex, July S.-.lSpeclaI,,L
r. Gaines of Van Alstyne shot and killed
Chas. Koch of the same place late ms
afternoon on the north side of the public
square. Koch was shot twice. with a
Al calibre pistol and died in few =; MN nm
utes. Gaines married kochs SISTER
Koch killed Gaines brother two years
ago, Family troubles was the cause
Gaines wife was in town, and after the
shooting tried to drown herself in a well
and while boarding the train for home
tonight attempted to throw herself undel
a train. but was prevented by bystanders
Gaines is in Jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
nA1ryUEATHER MESSAGES.

Washington, July Sine Ies Sli ppaother
the old plan of torw NV SHndoy T' toy all fore
cast display stations receiving such intop-
nm aS dac ~ by the agricultural depart
m men today. 1t is the first important SerTine
scheme for improving me h 1o[ GSief Moore,
Of the tn we weather bureau. The present Sy rs
ieaH H changes in weather conditions are
expected was found Objectionable, a as tend end
ing toward indifference ana heg agc ~ "nr
MANY urgent requests for a change We're
fled The resumption of the plan approx
ed ieb by Acting Secretary Dabney, has las been n
under Amusement for sometime, put WaS
delayed, largely owing to ex Chief Ha nf
ringtons opposition o dme drG ~ seyer "a
of Cfe the u hest qualified officers, leaving the
Service owing to failures of forecast re
| pOrtS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

York Times printed list of establish
inents that have increased wages, show
ing a total of not less than 315,OOO en-
ployes and not less than 430 employing
concerns, all the increases except one
being voluntary. 1t is such as this that
is knocking the props from under the free
and unlimited coinage advocates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
ppOcPEss SUSPENDED.

Houston, Tex, July S.-CSpecia!)|Ihe
decision of the supreme court that home,
stead property could not be sold for the
nayment of paving or other public i'm
provement brought all progress in Texas
cities to a sudden close. Today. the
Houston city council decided to issue
about half million of dollars in bonds
for the purpose of paving streets and
building sewers. The tax rate OF pei
cent on about S25,O00,000 will furnish
enough revenue to run the city, meet
the interest on the bonds and create q
sinking fund.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
STAGE RORRERY

Redding. Cal, July S.-The Reddine
and Alturus stage was robbed this morn
ing two miles above Morley's station
Supervisor Bass and a lady passenger
were not molested.s The highwayman
took the Wells-FargO box and mail. secur-
ing. perhaps, S4O0. The robber is describ.
ed as five feet and a half tall and many
believe it to be the veteran stage robber,
Brady. as officers claim that he took that
1;rantias1
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

a train, it being stopped for while in
the yards, and the train starting, the boy s
ankle was mashed, causing a stiff foot.
The jury awarded $4,000.
John Martin VS.. The Western Union
Telegraph company, for $1,000 for mental
anguish, ETC., for non-delivery of a tel
egram, still on trial.
Among the lawyers attending court the
past week are Hon. A. Z. Holt. Houston
Hon. 7. B. Cochran and X. II. Ward
Austin; J. w. Parker. X. l.. Penn. w
f. Robertson and II. G. Manor, Taylor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
ARRESTED FOR RAPE.
A Farmer living Near Galveston Charged
With Raping a 7-Year-Old Girl.

Galveston. July s.-(special.) Alex
Hutson. white, 26 years old, was tonlght
arrested on the charge of attempted rape:
His alleged victim is Jennie Rogers, Z
wears of age. Her father is Fred Rogers,
who is now i'm Fort Worth. The prisoner
is a farmer. living at Sweetwater lake,
eight miles from here. The girl INSISTS
that he accomplished his purpose last
Monday. but She tod only her little sister
and brother who afterwards told theiI
mother. The child has not vet been ex'
amine,l. Hutson asserts is innocence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
IN THE CITY.
BY MAIL.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertising rates will be made known
on application.
Easetrn business Office. AZ Tribune
building, New York. Western business
Office. 469 "The Rookery," Chicago.
s. G. Beckwith, sole agent for foreign
advertising.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT

Montreal, Quebec, July SIT is stated
freely today by members of the parha-
ment who know that the dissolution of
the Canadian parliament is near at hand.
Mckenzie is to resign soon and Hon.
John Haggart, minister of railways and
canals, is said to be the coming premier
and the only one who has sufficient pow
er to keep the Conservatives in power. A
general election will shortly follow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
AN AWFTTT, CHARGE.

Hagerstown, Nd, July S-Monahi
Metz, well-to-do merchant of Fair Hill,
near this city, was arrested today.
charged with outraging the 10-year-old
daughter of John Weller. He gave bail
for appearance "Wednesday before Magis-
trate Blessing. The little girl was dis
covered in a stable by her sisters. DR..
Bishop pronounces the little girls condi-
ton critical Metz denies the crime.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

Mills county is having streak of bad
luck. Brown county got Judgment
against her for Indebtedness incurred be
fore the creation of that county out of
Brown, and now other counties are going
to bring suit. This will probably put an
end to the too frequent creation of new
counties out of Old ones that offices may
be created for willy politicians to fill.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

Mr.. Bryan, the free silver apostle was
treated rather shabbily in Atlanta, where
a small admission fee was charged per-
sons who wished to hear him speak on free
silver. Probably this had something TO
do with his treatment. The free silveritc
wants a free show. Mr.. Bryan will know
better in the future and will not charge
an admission fee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

Ell Paso, Tex, July S.-(Special.)-
Chief of Police Fink today arrested two
mem, charged with the murder and rob-
berry of Louis Lootz on the 30th of last
month. They are Claiborne Mack and
Jim Green, said to have seen Lootz in
saloon that night with money and to
have followed him out. A few hours
afterward Lootz was found dead and the
men We're not found about town next
day. They We're arrested at Finley.
They are Thought to be implicated in
other grave crimes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
CHARGED WITH HORSE THEFT

San Antonio, Tex, July S.-(SpeciaD.-
Clifford Gilmore, colored, wanted at
Luling on a charge of horse theft and in
Lee county on charges of murder and bur
glary, was captured by the city. officers
here today He was armed with six
shooted and a winchester and gave the
officers a hot chase.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
HAS STIRRED THEM UP.

Madrid. July 9-There is much excit,
ed comment in the newspapers here oyel
the statements attributed to j. Il. Eushs
the American ambassador to France, Oh
the situation in Cuba.
FL CODE (newspaperl says that the DUKE
of Tetuan. minister of foreign affairs, has
instructed the Spanish minister at Wash
ington to demand explanations in friend
ly manner from the United States regard
in the ambassadors utterances.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
NDU SUPERINTENDENT.

Houston, Tex, July S.-(Special)[pa
circular was today issued appointing ~;
T, Forbes of San Antonio as general
of the New York, Texas
and Mexican and Gulf, Western Texas
and Pacific railway company's part OF
the Southern Pacific system, vice W. 5
Hoskins. resigned. Mr.. Forbes head
quarters are at Victoria.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

Bicycle riders will be pleased to know
that it is very probable that the price OF
bicycles will be greatly reduced within q
short time. The price charged for wheels
now is enormously in excess of the cost
of manufacture. The cost of the materia
in the ordinary wheel is not exceeding five
or six dollars. The 500 bicycle probably
costs the manufacturer $40.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

With the revival of business, with new
activities in industry, with all the chan
nels of industry filling up and trade in
creasing everywhere, the free silver Pop
ulist is having a hard time of it showing
the dear people that the country is go
ing to the demniton bow-wows. :.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
SILVER DELEGATES CHOSEN

Wichita Falls, Tex, July S.-(Special.) y
A meeting of the Wichita Falls Silver
club was held at the court house Satur-
day afternoon. The following delegates
We're chosen to attend the convention,
which convenes in Fort Worth August 6:
II. e. Daugherty, G. e. Miller, A. ].
Bell, T. ]. Cushions, S. II. Hodges, ]. o.
Morrison, C. II. Clark. e. w Morris,
B. n. Ferguson and r. Cobb
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
INSURANCE MANS ACT.

San Antonio, Tex, July S.-(SpeciaD-
Albert Maurerer, while temporarily in
sane tonight brutally assaulted his moth
er by beating her over the head, and
then ran about the streets in his night
shirt When the police attempted to ar
rest him he hit one of them severely on
the hand. He was finally overpowered
and will be charged with lunacy today.
His mothers injuries are serious.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
DROWNED IN THE BAY.

Galveston, Tex. July S.-(Special--Ed
Strickhausen, aged 10, was drowned in
the bay this morning while bathing.
The body was recovered.
Four charges of alleged misappropria-
ton against ex-CollectOr Thomas G. Gill
bert were today nolle pressed by the
State, he having been found not guilty
on trial of q similar case.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

A prominent pastor of a big church in
Memphis has resigned his charge
and left for Kentucky in con-
sequence of the refusal of the society
folks Of his flock to give up progressive
euchre. His going to Kentucky leads one
to believe that poker or old sledge would
not have been Objectionable to him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
,,,nAn,11rp INDICATIONS.

Washington, July S.-tor etls .;a,,
Texas: Fair. cooler in eastern portlon'
For mississippi: Fair, cooler in cen
tral and northern portions, northwesterly
For louisiana: Fair, cooler, northerly
For Oklahoma and Indian Territory;
Fair, northerly winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

Out of the large amount of 423,000,000
silver dollars coined since 1878 only
about 100000 of them are in circula-
ton. The business of the country does
not want silver. It's too heavy and
bulky.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
SANTONE STRIKE.

San Antonio, Tex, July S.-tSpeciaD.-
A small sized strike occurred on the sew
err work today. Contractors are paying
S125 per day and 80 men demanded
$3.50. This was refused and their places
were supplied. No trouble.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
TRAVELLING AGENT.

Mai ]. S. Crawford. The public is
nutioned not to pay money to any other
oerson who may represent him or them
selves as travelling agents Of this paper,
Is all authority heretofore issued to any
pther person Is hereby revoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
CONTRACT TRANSFERRED.

San Antonio, Tex, July S.-(SpeciaD...,
At special meeting of the city council
tonight the transfer of the sewer CON
tract from ]. B. Hindry of Denver to
Willing, Marshal, Backus and Hines OF
indianapolis was ratified. The new con-
tractors have been doing the work in
Hindry's name. The council also author
lied the sale of 100000 of gold bonds
to pay judgments against the company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
THE INDUSTRIAL REVIVAL

The big list of industrial establishments
that are increasing wages has assumed
such proportions that the newspapers
find it difficult to print them. The Phil
adelphia Record the other day contained
a list of several columns, and the New
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
SHuEEIED OFF.

Grapeland, Tex, July S.-OSpeciaD-
C. McGill, young man recently from
Georgia, committed suicide Yesterday at
Mace, by taking over 100 grains of NOR
phine. He was rejected by a young
lady.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
TWO SAD DEATHS.
Two Prominent Young Men of Ballinger
Crushed by Ten Tons of Rock.

Ballinger, Tex. July S.-(SpeciaD-A
sad occurrence took place about twelve
miles out of town last night which has
left gloom over the entire county. On
yesterday Messrs. Bob Dunlap and Mar
ston Cotton. with some other gentlemen.
went down the river to some high bluffs
of rocks for the purpose of blasting out
some bees and honey. After the blast
went off they were standing around wait
ing for time to take the honey, when
suddenly and without warning a large
mass of rock weighing about ten tons
crashed down upon the crowd. instantly
killing MarstOn Cotton and Robert Dun,
lap. They were mashed INTO q pulp. and
had to be dug out from under the rock by
a large crowd of men who went from town
for the purpose Both were prominent
and highly respected citizens and were
Dried here today. Mr.. Cotton leaves
wife and three small children. Mr.. Dun
lap leaves mother, father and brothers
He was to have married on August l, anC
was buried in his intended wedding suit
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

The Lockhart Register says, Texas is
in most prosperous condition and hopes
the politician will let her alone. It's to be
hoped they will.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

The acquittal of Fitzsimmons of the
charge of murder in killing Riordan is
not a judicial Endorsement Of prize-ight-
ing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
TWO wORKMEN KILLED

Chicago, July S.-Two workingmen
were killed on Harrison avenue by the
falling of scaffolding on which they were
working The mems names are unknown,
their bodies were frightfully mutilated by
the fall to the sidewalk
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
--O-
AWEITT, CJnITD RJTp S,sv

Bucharest. July S.-A cloud burst on
Saturday night destroying half of the vii
lage of Olinsci in the district of Valsea.
Many persons persisted and their bodies
have been recovered. In other villages
there was much damage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

Professor Cop of 1.-The University of
Pennsylvania has traced mankind back
TO the brainless, bloodless, soft-pated
fishes of the Paleozoic age. We now know
whence the Popuhst party with its free
hlver, government ownership vagaries de-
scended. snSs-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

Vegetables are very cheap in Austin, the
result of good season and over pro
duction. Over production is the cause,
too, of the cheapness of silver bullion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

1t is a we'll known fact that miners and
others who deal in and sell silver demand
gold for it, and it is said that Senator
Stewart of Nevada, a mine owner and Il
free silver advocate, when he lends money,
takes care to have the mortgages made
payable in gold. /; $3.50"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11

No matter what stage IL
has reached, DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Dis
covery will subdue it.
Mrs. MARY Mort, Of
Rduen Rock, Pledsdnts Co..
". Va, writes: Before
using your DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery,
everything I ate would
ferment in my stomach,
and my tongue was 90
terribly coated, l thought
nothing would remove It.
Since taking the Golden
Medical Discovery | can
eat q good meal, and en-.
joy it"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-07-11
COrRT AT ,GEORGETOWN.

Georgetown, Tex. July S.-(SpeciaD.-
Since last report the following cases of
general interest have been tried in the
district court
]. J.. Tabor of Taylor VS.. International
and Great Northern railroad, suit for
damage for injury of his boy. The Lad
undertook to pass between the cars OF