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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
MAGNANIMOUS MGANN.
Representative From Chicago VIII Vol
unfairly Give in to His Contestant.

Washington. Dec. 1.-Representative
Lawrence McGann of Chicago. who held
q seat in the Fifty-second and Fifty-third
congresses. and was chairman of the COM
mittee on labor in the last congress, will
furnish to the house the unusual spec
tacle of q member making voluntary re-
linQuishment of seat to which he holds
certiication. As soon as he can secure
the attention of the speaker. Mr.. McGann
will make a statement to the house that
he thinks his Republican opponent, Mr.
Hugh Belknap is entitled to the seat and
that he (McGann) valves all claims
thereto. This step will make is possible
for the committee on elections, as soon
as it is organized. TO report in favor of
seatinc Mr.. Belknap and will relieve that
gentleman of the necessity of making a
contest before the committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
IIANn locals

Llano. Tex. Nov. 3O.-lSpeciaLl-
Eugene Wood. the young man who was
shot on last Wednesday evening i At
this writing resting easily and the
symptoms are favorable. John Randall
the young man who did the shooting.
waived an examination and has been re
leased on bail. The affair has excited
a great deal Of comment in this COM
munity and is greatly deplOred.
District court cOnveneS here on the
9th Of December and both officers and
lawyers are busy getting ready for il.
We hope it may get through and adjourn
before Christmas.
Your correspondent doesn't know any
of the candidates for mayor of your city.
but from what he sees in The Statesman
he is Hancock man and hopes and be-
lieves he will be elected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
A LETTER FROM TURKpv

Boston, Dec. 1.-The following lo,,o,
has been received in Boston, descriptiyo
OF the. situation in Aintab, Immediately
preceding the recent massacres t5aro.N
I'VE are in the midst of a very se,+o,,.
crisis" says the writer. '"rhe throat
ened Moslem rising seems to have hae,,,,..
to what length it will 20 is as vet nm mn
certain. News, or rather rumors of tbo
trouble in Constantinople and o+bar
places, together with rumors thar rho
powers were pressing the porte in tho
matter Of reforms, has naturally excited
both Christians and Moslems TO the ID.
gree that both are made desperate,
I'VE have news of hundreds of Mos
lens tiocking toward Marash to share in
the plumber
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
THE HORSA AGAIN

Cape May, y. j.. Dec. IA steamer
which is alleged TO be the Danish steam
er Horsa. which sailed from PHILADELPHIA
last night. appeared this morning and
took on seven passengers. who came from
Philadelphia last night. The steamer
reached here before daylight and was
away with her passengers before Z
o'clock. No one. seems TO know the
nationality OF the men taken aboard
One was landed who is alleged TO be
Delaware pilot. but who has not been
seen since early this morning. He is
native OF Cape May and can easily es-
cape suspicion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
CUBAN PROCLAMATION.
General Gomez Lays Down Some Strin
gent Regulations.

Tampa. Fla. Dec. 1.-AdviceS from
Havana says: General Gomez has issued
the following proclamations:
FirSt-That after December l small de
tachments of our armies will proceed to
derail all trains by dynamite.
Second-Country people whose resi-
dences are located on main roads will
move their houses back some 20 yards.
Third-Anyone advising the Spaniards
of our whereabouts viii be dealt with as
an enemy.
FOurth-All wire fences must be RACED
by the owners. otherwise they will be cut.
Fifth-Anyone endeavOring 10 sell the
products of his plantation in any city or
town will be hanged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
rAYInR SnCIAL EXENT.

TAYLOR. Tex, Dec. 1.-tSpeciall--On
Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Bryan Heard OF
this CITY gave one Of the daintieSt Jun
ehcons that il was ever ones good Tor
tune to attend. The decorations were
an pure white blossoms. Autumn rose,
the snowy chrysanthemum. was banked
I'm lavish profuSiOn on Sideboard. ca bl-
nets and tables. In the center OF the
dining table was the star Of our State.
made of the same white flowers. On
either side Of this center piece were old
silver candelabrd, whose white waXen
tapers shed a mellow glow over the de-
licious yiands. Soft strains Of music
from an Italian hand added charm 10
the enjoyment of the feast. Souvenirs
OF cut glass salt cellars were distributed
to the following guests. who were loud
In their praise of their charming enter
tainer and her royal hospitality: Mrs.
Neil of Wheeling, W. Va; Mrs. +. c.
Walker Of Austin. Mrs. Ringolsky of
Cheyenne. Wyo.: Miss Crownover of
Chicago. Miss Smith of Washington.
MesdameS Booth. Welch. Parker. Me
lasky. Lewis, David, Payne. Mcclure.
GoldStein. Sturgis and Bailey.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
A WOMAN SUICIDES.

Syracuse, \. Y. Dec IA woman %
years old, who registered as Grace NJ.
Hubbard of Albany, at the Kingsley
House, this city, was found dead in bed
yesterday with bullet hole in her right
temple. She came to the hotel with an
unknown man and after being assigned
a room, they talked together in the sit
ting room of the hotel for half an hour
She retired to her room and after burn
ing up letters which might have led to
her identity shot herself in the head with
revolver.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
THE ARABIAN REvn1

London. Dec. IA letter from Alden,
Ara bia, dated November 20. gives details
of the Arabian revolt against the sultan
in Yemen, of Southwestern Arabia. The
Importance of the outbreak lies in its
proximity TO Mecca. The loss 10 the sui
tan of the MusSulman holy city would
probably mean his deposition. Hence the
strenuous official denials which have been
made of the existence of the rebellion.
SO far the revolt has been confined to
The district around kharmar. two DAYS
Journey from Saana. the capital of Ye
men. The rebels number $4,000 Arabs
armed with Martini and SNYDER rifles
and led by Sayyida, pretender TO imaun-
ship of the whole Yemen country. who
holds great influence and surreptitiously
collects tribute or taxes from all Arab
tribes under Turkish rule. Six thousand
Turkish troops recently arrived at Sauna
from Constantinople and were distributed
among the garrisons in the Kharmardis
district. The rebels had already captur-
ed. after severe fighting and great blood
shed. two Turkish forts st Kharmar and
Baldbuda. In the latter 200 Turks were
killed. The garrison fed TO Mesmer and
begged the - shcikS there to help 10 re
capture Baldhuda. The sheiks refused
and were taken TO Sauna and imprisoned.
The telegraph is constantly cut and say
vida, the pretender. burns the letters and
presents which the sultan sends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
SOCIALISTS APE WARY

Berlin, Dec. IA committee of the
social Democratic party announce that
owing to police persecution it has been
decided 20 temporarily suspend opera
tons by the party, the leadership Of
which. until further notice. will he
vested i'll the Socialist members of the
reichstag.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
WOMAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT

Oswego. y. Y, Dec. Mrs. Helen
Barnes, wife of Attorney Barnes Of
Oswego, who has been separated for
four years from her husband. and who
during that time has been employed by
Chappell, Bacon " Co, dry goods mer-
chants of Fulton. as cashier and clerk.
is charged with Systematically rObbing
them OF over $1,000. Ii is said that
$1,000 cash, which she had ON deposit in
Oswego and Syracuse, as well as sew
eral hundred dollars worth of dress
goods. have been recovered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
C1DFT FOTND DEAD.

Wamego. Kans-, Dec. albert BRIT
man was found dead this morning be-
tween Wameso and Louisville. three
miles distant. to which point he had at
tempted 10 walk in the night. he was
a West Point cadet but had been IN the
HOSPITAL at 81. Louis for several weeks.
His heart was affected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
MILITARY CYCLISTS.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 1.-The mill
tary cyclists in the relay race from
TO New York arrived here
this evening, one hour and 20 minutes
ahead of schedule time. The Whining
ton pacemakerS met Washburn and Glib
son at Havre de Grace and the latter
two rode to Elkton. where Willis and
Bennett took up the trip to this city.
Here Moore and Michael relieved them.
starting at once for Philadelphia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

A adnfbfSI missionaries s.; Of imbuing tho
x iSeas, Armenlans with revolutionary
Dispatches from Constantiponla. - a,
Chronicle say david, the sop 20 the
Rifat, grand vizier, has been av ~ nan
Syria on the sultan discoyer;ne- ~ TO
had demanded bride of f306o mat ne
price. of his fathers favorable ror as the
the. loan negotiations with the tcL on
regime; The sultan is furious and ,U1a eco
probably dismiss Hall Rifat anu VIII
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
CONSIDERS SCHLATTER DAFT.

New York. Dec. lin view of the re-
ports that Schlatter. the healer" may
soon appear in New York. the Rev \. c.
Peck. the director of the Haymarket
mission of Denver, visiting in the East.
was asked tonight what he thought of
Schlatter who had been posing as the
Messiah in Denver.
We'll" said Mr.. Peck, with a laugh,
"Schlatter is an odd genius any way you
take him. l believe he is perfectly sin
cere. OF course l do not believe he is
divine. His words and actions leave
no explanation except that he is daft
The Rev. Mr.. Peck said he believed
that Schlatter. Notwithstanding his de-
fusion. has done deal of good. and
added: He has made lot of people
we'll who were perfectly well certain of
that fact, and that is worth great
DEAL
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
SILVER SENATOR'S CAII.

Washington. Dec. IA call has been
issued for a meeting of silver senators to
be held in the Marble room at IL o'clock
tomorrow for the purpose of discussing
the feasibility of organizing the senate
on silver basis. 1t is signed by four
Populist senators and has been sent to
all the Republican and silver senators,
who have professed allegiance to the sill
yer cause
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION.

New York. Dec. 1.-Word has been re-
ceived here that the 12-year-old horse
Artillery. a half-brother to Carbine, who
was purchased last summer by the Duke
of Portland. is shortly to be sent To this
Artillery is owned by Mr.. w.
T. Parsons of Cherry Creek, \. \. He
was a good race horse. though not in the
same class as Carbine. He will be ship
ped to San Francisco and sold there at
auction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
LAMENT COTRTS, DFATU

Houston. Tex. Dec. Especial. THE
city was much stirred up today over the
assassination of Deputy Sheriff Courts
last night. He was a brave officer and
had incurred enemies in the discharge OF
his duties There is no clue To the dis
covery Of his assassin. though the officers
are hard at work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
THE WAIKING MATCH.

Minneapolis Dec. 1.-The siX-day walk
ing match which has been in progress dur
ing the week came TO an end last night.
Out of 80 starters but seven were in the
finish. The score by miles was as follows:
Glyck. AS: Hart. 400: Day, 455; Hegel-
man. 446: Taylor, 42I; Campana, APO;
Horlan. 33S
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
A FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.

Baltimore, Dec. 1.-Robert Jannsen.
aged 80. employed at the Monumental
Chemical works, Anne Rundel county.
met with a horrible accident. which re-
suited in his death later. He fell into
a vat of nitrate acid. He managed to
crawl out and was taken to the Mary
land University hospital but died in
awful agony a few minutes after his
arrival.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
rNCnppErr REPORT

washington. Dec. 1.-The statement
published this morning that Representa-
tive Ellis OF Oregon had defeated Mr..
Hooker of New York for the position of
incorrect.
The fact is that Mr. Hooker was the
successful candidate for the position. be-
ing elected by a large majority.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
WILL OPEN SATURDAY.

st. Louis. Dec. lit is announced that
the Madison, H., Racing association will
open its track next Saturday for winter
racing. The tracks will open wit a for
eign book but it is not known whether 1t
will be allowed by the authorities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
THE BUDGET SURPLUS.

London. Dec. 1.-The Chronicle ex-
poets that the budget surplus will amount
10 the navy 10 4.UOJ.OOO pounds. Half
of this will be devoted TO the navy. l.
100000 pounds TO the relief of husbandry
and 100000 pounds TO the endowment
of voluntary schools.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
Washington officials Looking Into the
Ellis Island Rumors.

New York. Dec. 1.-DUring the past
week Commissioner Stump of Washing
ton has been in this city consulting an in
vestigatiOn into immoralities alleged TO
have occurred at Ellis Island recently.
No public report has been made con
cerning the matter, but If is understood
that some Of the employees attached to the
Ellis Island immigration depot in a minor
capacity have been accused of wrongdo-
lng. Some of the young women who
have been detained at the island by the
Immigration commissioners pending in
yestigation into their cases. being accused
Of immoralities also. The story first came
out through the confessions of q night
Tatchman. who boa sted of an intrigue
with Miss Annie y. Grimmer. goyerness
trOm Bremen, Germany. Miss Grimmer
-eloped with a well known architect at
Bremen. The architect was permitted to
land, as he had relations in New York,
but the young woman was held pending
an investigation. Before the board OF
special inquiry had reported on her case
the boasts of the Waterman reached the
ears of his superiors and Miss Grimmer.
being deemed an immoral character. was
sent back to Germany. Several cases
OF q similar nature have since been dis
covered, and the immigration commission
eTs are now trying to determine the ex-
tent to which the service has been affect
~ by the misconduct of insubordination.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
THE WORLD OF SPORT,
RFNFFIT FOR John l.

ST. Louis, Dec. 1.-Parson Davies of
Chicago is in the city making arrange
mentS for a benefit to be given ex-Cham-
pion John l.. Sullivan at the First Regi-
ment armory next month.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
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NInDE coal SINK

Pomeroy. O., Dec. lit is reported
here that the Pittsburg towboat Ad-
vance struck the Sand creek dixie near
Ravenswood today and sank. together
with IL barges of coal. No lives lost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
ARRIVE AT PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia. Dec. 1.-Privates Moore
and Michael. who rode from Whining
ton in the military relay bicycle race.
reached this city on schedule time, T:45
tonight. George De Silver and George
French relieved them, starting for Tren-
ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
FIRST WEEK OF THE 54TH con-
GRESS WILL BE SPENT IN
PRELIAIINARIES.
PRESIDENTS message TOMORROW.
1t VIII be Read TueSday-Reed's Fifty
First Congress Rules Will Probably
Be Adopted by the House-Sec-
rotary Herbert's Report.

Washington. Dec 1.-The first week of
the Fifty-fourth congress, which con
venes at noon tomorrow, promises moth
ing NJ either end of the capitol in the way
Of actual legislation. The time before
the Christmas holidays is usually devOt-
cd TO preliminary matters and the work
Of the session does not begin until after
the recess. The new congress will prob
ably not be an exception to this rule.
The senate proceedings may be enlivened
with an attempt at organizing. but in the
house nothing can be done until COM
mittees are appointed.
Speaker-elect Reed says that commit
tees will not be announced this week.
with perhaps a single exception, the com
rpittee on rules. This committee formu-
lates the rules which are to govern the
house during the session and it is Gus
tomary for the SPEAKER TO name il the
first week in order that il can immediate
" begin its laborS. While i; is believed
that the rules of the Fifty-irst congress,
over which Mr.. Reed presided. will be re
ported for the guidance of the present
house. it is understood that n few
changes will be made as a result of eX
perienceS which are designed 10 still fur
Their improve the house machinery and
the facilitation of business.
Clerk Kerr of the last house will call
the house to order After the call of the
roll. election of officers will occur and
as soon as Mr.. Reed is formally installed
as speaker. the drawing of seats. which
is known rs the Congressional rattle.
will follow. This is a tedious affair and
will occupy the remainder of the after
noon. This is the program. but the I'M
expected may occur. as II so often does.
1t is not probable that the first week of
congress will witness much serious eff
fort at legislative work in the senate. If
ANYTHING should be accomplished beyond
the recent of the president : message
and OF the recess nominations and the IN
PRODUCTION of bills. the session VIII be an
exception in the history OF the senate.
As the message will not be received till
Tuesday the proceedings Will be taken up
in amendment of committees. The mes
sace will be read on Tuesday and the
brief sessions of Wednesday and Thurs
dav will he devoted largely 10 the intro
ductiOn of bills. OF which there VIII be
several hundred. Following pTecedentS.:
the senate will adjourn on Thursday untli
tho following Monday. One or two brief
e~acutive sessions are also among the
probabilities for the week. If the Re
bublicans decide upon an effort to re
organize. as is now generally conceded
the Democrats will follow with confer
ence ON Tuesday or Wednesday ut which
they probably will decide upon course
of action. 1t now appears probable thar
all three parties viii place eandldateS 10.
president pro ten in the field and IN that
event the week will be enliyened some
what bv a triangular contest for TINS ana
the other Offices Of the senate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
SNALLPOX AROARD

New York. Dec. The Anchor line
steamship California, which arrived this
morning from Mediterranean ports with
80 storage passengers, embarked at
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
DROPPED DEAD.

Ennis. Tex, Dec. 1.-{Special Con
ductor W. B. Jackson fell dead on the
street in front of W. c. Giddings' grocery
store. His death was caused by heart
disease
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

- q /. y L
Washington. Dec. 1.-Secretary her
bert. in his annual report SHOWS NY
progress made during the year IN me
construction of government cruisers ana
SDpaks in high praise OF the workman
shin on the new vessels. He also out
lines the work under contract and says:
i respectfully recommend the con
struction of two battleShips and at least
10 torpedo boats. The gratifying. prog,
resS made by our manufacturers OF steel
and our ship builders and the compet-
tion among them has enabled the depart
ment during the last two years TO con-
tract for gunboats and torpedo boats at
a very large reduction from former
prices. Considering the constantly re,
curing emergencies of the service ana
the number of vessels soon TO be COM
pleted and put into commission, the
Government will undoubtedly require
more men and it is therefore recommend
ed that congress authorize the enlistment
of 1000 additional men. which. with those
already authorized. will make the full
number recommended in my last report.
The department proposes. unless
otherwise directed by you or congress,
10 keep. as soon as circumstances may
permit. a number of ships. chiefly monl-
tors and coast defense battleshlps, as
'ships of the first reserve.
Secretary Herbert devotes consider
able space TO consideration of armor
plates. ordnance. prOjectiles. submarine
boats. automobile torpedoes, etc. and TO
improvement in the business methods of
the Department.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
DAN STUART IN GOTHAM.

Its the best. and most economical bak-
ing powder made. DR.. Prices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05

New York, Dec. IA dispatch To the
Herald from Vienna says:
The crisis is again getting serious. The
old Turkey party threaten 10 bring about
4 revolution if the sultan gives way.
Russian influences at the Nildiz Kiosk
are increasing. The sultan has given
the title of pasta 10 HaSSan Usni. Il
well known writer, and has also accord
ed decorations 10 a number of Russian
notaries. The antagoniSm between the
grand vizier and Sir Phillip Currie is
increasing, while Germany is profting
by her good relations with the powers
10 play the part of the honest broker"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
INVESTIGATING INEQUALITIES.

1t is just as good as il looks, DIR. Prices
Baking Powder, the most perfect made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
SULTAN BETWEEN TWO FIREl

IF YOU use Prices Baking Powder. the
last spoonful will be as good as the first.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-05
SECRETARY HERBERTS REPORT.

II i of uniform goodness and perfect
strength. Dr.. Prices Baking Powder
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-27
PROPOSALS.


PROPOSALS FOR CHAIRS FOR GIRLS, HIGH 9li
i School.-In accordance with a resolution OF tne
Board of Education. sealed proposals will be re-
ceived by the Superintendent of Common Schools
in open session of said Board new City Hall, on
SATURDAY, August 81. 1895, at II O'Clock NJ,
for furnishing the said Board with the following
described chairs and delivering same in the hall
Of the Girls High School:
LA folding chairs Is or 10 inches WIDE
400 opera chairs, 10 or 20 inches wide
ST sections of folding chairs in each, IL or LIZ
inches wide.
1872 sections of folding chairs in each, Is or 1e
inches wide.
800 cane-seat chairs for stage.
All chairs to be OF hard wood, solid or veneered.
Samples Of all chairs offered must be submitted
at the office of the Board of Education before the
hour set for the reception OF proposals.
The chairs ii ust be delivered in the hall of the
Girls High School on Scott street, between Geary
and O'Farrell streets, San Francisco on or before
September u, 1885.
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
check in the of $3.50, made payable to the
order of the secretary of the Board of Education,
conditioned that if the proposal be accepted and
the contract awarded and if the bidder shall fail or
neglect to execute written agreement and give
the bonds required within six days after the award
is made, then and in that case said check shall be
forfeited to the said Board of Education. The
Board reserves the right to reject all bids, or
any portion of any bid as the public good may re-
quire. Blank proposals will be furnished ty. the
secretary on application. The parties to Whom
contracts are awarded will be required, prior
the time of the execution of the contracts pay
their proporti of the cost of advertising This
notice. GEORGE BEANS1ON, Secretary.