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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
REGARDED A CANARD.
Report That the Morgan-Rothschild Syn
dictate Are Cornering Gold.

Chicago, May "A special to the Post
from Washington says:
The discovery that there is an actual
basis for the report that the Morgan
Rothschild syndicate is conspiring to cor
ner the gold now here is regarded as a ca
nard. 1t is a fact, however, that bankers
representing this syndicate have been
paying a premium for the refined gold
output of the retneries throughout the
West during the last two months and
that they are accommodating line
gold at the rate of $2,5O0,0O0
represents fully two-thirds of the entire
gold output of the United States. The at
tenton of the officials of the treasury de-
partment was first attracted to this pc
cular business by the sharp falling off in
the deposits of gold at minis and inquiry
has developed that private persons were
buying the product of the refneries. Fur
Their inquiries revealed the fact that the
metal was being purchased and was drift
ing to New York, where it is being put
in store to the credit of the Morgan
Rothschilds syndicate. The premium for
most of the gold was IS cents but so
anxious are buyers to increase their lines
and get everything insight that they have
marked up their quotations during the
last few days. At the present time they
are getting practically the entire output
of the United States, except from the
extreme western coast.
Upon the terms of contract with the
treasury department the Morgan Roth
schilds syndicate has an option of new
bonds that may be issued by the govern
ment prior to Oct. l next The treas
ury is absolutely in their hands till that
date. If, from natural causes or through
chicanery and manipulation, the admin
istration is obliged to issue another batch
of bonds to maintain the gold reserve,
thesale must be made to the syndicate
that took the last issue. There is no
escape from such action. 1t was named
specially in the contract signed by direc-
ton of the president. The cluase in
which the syndicate agrees to maintain
the treasury reserve leaves the
syndicate to be the judge as to
what it can do in the premises
or to what methods it shall employ. If,
| in carrying out that moral obligation they
shall decide that the government must
issue such a bond or 100000 in bonds
| the administration will have nothing to
do but comply with the terms. If the
president does not want to issue any bonds
at the dictation of the syndicate the re-
serve can be practically wiped out in ten
days. and if he should decide in self pro
lection to put out more bonds he must
! sell them to -ROthschildS syndi-
cate and nobody else. The new bonds
sold today at 121 IL and cost 104 IL,
which would show a profit of y cents
in the operation, amounting to $1o,4OO,-
600. 1t would not be fair to say the syn
dictate made that much out of the opera
ton. but it is very safe to estimate its
profits at SS,000,00O. 1t will not have
to complete the payments of the last bonds
until the first of August but the operation
NAV be closed up within a few weeks.
That will leave the syndicate a free field.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
THAT PRINTING ITEM,
IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIA-
TION BILL STILL UNDER
DISCUSSION.
COMPTROLLER FINLEY DECLINES
TO CONSIDER ANYTHING
SAVE THE BILL.
The Treasury Yesterday Registered Over
400 Warrants With a Big Batch
of Them Yet to Come-The
Sealy Rifle Matter Finally
Settled.

The matter of that printing item in the
general appropriation bill was all the talk
in capitol circles again yesterday. Able
heads were being vigorously rubbed in
order that some solution might be found
to the problem. 1t is known by all parties
that the item should have been sd, 900
but the official records show that is is
only $2100, and that is the sum and sub
stance of the matter. Senator Tips as
chairman of the finance committee in the
senate and Representative Morrison,
chairman of like committee in the house
agreed that they would make affidavit to
the fact that the amount should be 81, :
600 instead of 5000. Governor CuAber-
son said that this would be all well and
good and he would offer no objection to it
but the matter must be taken before
Comptroller Finley and not himself,
Comptroller Finley very promptly replica
that he did not care to assume the respon
sibility for any such action. That Messrs
Tips and Morrison's affidavits were eX
ceedingly good in court, but the constitu-
| ton specified that he could not go behind
| the items in the appropriation bill and he
therefore refused most positively to issu
| any warrants beyond the 5000 limit
This decision of the comptroller puts the
whole business back into the soup and it
will likely stay there for the next two
years. The printing board have taken no
action on the matter and there is really
nothing they can do. The only way that
| the State can possibly run and that in a
very poor manner at best, is to accept tn
remedy suggested by Treasurer Workman
and that is this. Each department has a
special fund allowed it annually for its
own use for printing, stationery, etc.
This amount is generally small and in
tended to be used in conjunction with tn
general fund. Treasurer Workman now
suggests that the departments will have to
get along on these special funds as bes
| they can until the next legislature meets
and it is generally conceded to be abou
the only way out of the difficulty. As
to the printers and stationers they are
very firm in their determination not to let
the State have anything on credit, SO
judging from present indications the boys
up in the departments will have to
be very economical in their use
of stationery The State may
be able to pull trough for the year 95,
but it must be remembered that '06 is II
campaign year, and it will be Il very hard
matter to get through that year on short
postage and printing especially if "long-
ranged" campaign is to be maintained as
| has been the case in the past.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
UHL'S PRESENCE EXPLAINED

Washington, May Mr.. Uhl, the act.
ing secretary of State, attended the cabi-
net meeting today. This is the first time
since President Arthur's administration
that an assistant secretary has been in
vited to participate in the cabinet discus
sion. The presence of Mr.. Ulh at the
cabinet meeting caused rumors that Mr..
Gresham was going to resign, but these
appear to have no good foundation. Mr..
Uhl, it was stated at the White House,
had brought over an accumulation of for
eign questions arising since NJ. Gresham s
illness, and was going over them with
the president when the cabinet hour ar
rived. The president thereupOn requested
him to stay and read the documents to the
cabinet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
REGISTERING WARRANT.

The treasury Office was kept busy yes
terday registering warrants and by clos
ing time last afternoon the number Of
registered warrants had piled up over the
400 mark and were still coming. There
are hundreds yet in the hands
of the comptroller so long there
is no telling when the end will come The
deficiency bill was sent in to the comp
troller yesterday noon and today warrants
will be issued on that, which will swell
the number still more. The holders OF
these deficiency warrants will have to
wrestle with the balance of the crowd in
getting them registered and then wait for
the money some time in the dog days
The revenue receipts yesterday were SD
600, and if this lick keeps up for several
days the treasury will be able to call in
a couple of hundred warrants before the
week is ended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
THE GALVESTON CUP.

Adjutant General Mabry was yesterday
in receipt of a telegram from the
Memphis drill officials, informing him
that, in compliance with his notification
mentioned in yesterday mornings States
man, they had notified the Sealey Rifles
of Galveston that they could not enter the
Memphis drill. The cup will accordingly
be allowed to remain up as one of the
prizes, but the Sealys will not be allow
ed to enter the encampment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
IN BEHALF OF FUENTES.

Washington, May 7.-Acting Secretary
of State Uhl has cabled Acting Consul
General Springer at Havana to imme-
diately protest to the Spanish authorities
against the trial by military court martial
of Manuel Fuentes, the New York World
correspondent. The consul general has
been enjoined to act speedily in the mat
ter, as there is some apprehension that his
life is in danger
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
ORDERED TO GUAYAor1T,

Washington, May 7.-Secretary Her
bert has ordered the Ranger to Guayaouil
to look after American interests in Ecua-
dor, where trouble is growing out of the
sale of the cruiser Esmeralda to Japan.
1t is learned that the report that the
trouble grew out of the sale of the cruiser
is mistake and arose from the fact that
the trouble broke out in the province of
Esmeralda, in northern Ecuador. The
Ranger sailed for Guayaquil MAY . and
as she had only a short distance to 90 it
is thought she is there now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09

dark, but when the moon is dark or it is
a cloudy night, the towers will always be
operated. Mr.. Scoville says that as soon
as everything is in apple pie order that
the city will furnish electricity through
out the entire "a hours, so that in case
the day is cloudy lights can be had in an
instant. Last nights success was such
a success that there is little reason to
doubt but what the plant will be work
ing, smoothly within the next few days
and everything will be in first-class shape.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
Notice to Stockholders.

! Notice to Stockholders.
The Headquarters Of the
Trinity, Cameron and West
ern Railroad Company, /.
Cameron, Texas.
BY order of the board OF
directors of the Trinity,
Cameron and Western Rail-
road Company, a meeting OF
the stockholders of said
Company is hereby called to-
meet at the Company s office.
in the city Of Georgetown on
the 10th day Of June, A. ID.
1895, for the purpose Of au-
thorizing the proper officers,
of the Company to borrow
ane obtain loans of money,
and to issue, execute, nego-
tate, and sell bonds, and
execute deeds of trust of the
company to construct, build,
equip, and complete its line
of Railroad over the routes
and for the entire distances
covered in it's charter and
all amendments thereto.
Given under my hand and
r. the company's seal
lie o. this 18th day of April
A. d. 1895.
d. HI. SNYDER,
Acting President Trinity.
Cameron and Western
Railroad Company.
Attest:
EDW'D E E. TAYLOR,
Secretary Trinity, Cam
eron and Western Rail-
J road Company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

Baltimore, May THE forty-siXth an
nual convention of the American Medical
association began four days session
this morning, about 1000 delegates being
in attendance from every section of the
country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
THE OuEEN,S ARRIVAL.

London, May THE queen arrived in
the city today in order to hold drawing
room audience for tomorrow at Bucking-
ham palace. Enormous crowds of peo-
pie lined the route from Paddington rail-
road sta@tion to the palace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY.

No family should be without Foley's
Diarrhoea and Collie Cure. Perfectly safe
and will give instant relief. Price % and
SOC. ]. j. Tobin and Cornwell Drug
company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
REFUSED TO STRIKE.

Pocahontas, May 3.-The miners here
have refused to strike, saying that they
were satisfied with the rate they were
getting. There is a plan for the Elkhorn
night and bar the miners now working
out if they refuse to quit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
THE EXPERT PRINTER.

The public printing board have taken no
action as yet to secure an expert printer
for the State for the next two years.
Judging from present Indications, how
ever, the entire matter will be settled by
next Monday, if not sooner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
THE HOUR OF AUSTIN'S TRIUMPH
WAS AT HAND LAST
NIGHT.
THE ELECTRIC TOWERS WE'RE
LIGHTING THE UNIVERSE.
The Test Last Night Was Great Triumph
for the Efficiency of Austin's
New Electric Light Plant.

Long years ago when the earth first
had its being it was said: LET there be
light and there was light" This order
was from One who ruleth as never man
ruled, and at His instance the ornaments
took on new life. There was light where
darkness had previously held sway and
the sun gave light by day and the moon
and stars by might. Since that day, how
ever, man, with that ingenuity bestowed
only on those who are born for the benefit
of their fellow man, has discovered a
theory by which the brilliancy of the
storm can be brought into play for the
edifcation and comfort of all mankind.
To this great discovery was Austid in
debted last night. Some four years ago
the citizens of Austin conceived the
scheme of building a dam and having
their own water and light system. The
history of this movement, with all its
trials and trihulations, is known to all
and needs no repetition here. Several
weeks ago the waiter system was started
and all Austin rejoiced and they had good
cause to do 80.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09

DOWAGER DUCHESS DEAD.
London, May THE Dowager Ouch
ess of RoXburg, widow of the sixth Duke
of Roxburg, who died in 1870, is dead
She was daughter of Lieutenant Gen
eral Sir James Charter Dalbis, *. G. H,
and was lady in waiting ON the queen.
They were married in 1886.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
THE ASIATIC SQUADRON.

Washington, May THE vessels of the
Asiatic squadron continue to patrol Jap,
anese-C Chinese waters. The Baltimore has
sailed from Yokohama to Negasaki. ia
pan. and the Yorktown from Chin Kiang
to Chez Foo.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09

Nearly every one requires tonic blood
medicine in the spring. There is nothing
so good as Foley's SOC Sarsaparilla. j. j.
Tobin and CornMell Drug company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
Nays NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Nashville, May 7.-Tomorrow at noon
Governor Turney will be inaugurated--
The ceremonies will be held in the hall OF
ed with bunting and decorated with plants
for the occasion. A large attendance is,
expected from neighboring towns
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
PASS THE DIVIDEND.

New York, May THE board of di-
rectors of the United States Express
company have decided to pass the divt-
dend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
FATAT, ROLLER EXPLOSION.

Kokomo, Ind, May THE boiler in, the
saw mill owned by John Bennett. north OF
bora eyploded and blew the mill to frag-
mants, James Gait, the fireman. was in
stontlv killed and Frank Dork, Fred
Phillips and John Bush were badly in,
jured. a.H H
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
ASSIGNED.

Vicksburg, Miss, May is. X
O'Keefe, dry goods, assigned this after
noon. Nominal assets, 100000; liabilities,
$4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09

No buffet should be without a bottle of
Angostura Bitters, the South Americans
appetizer. Manufactured by DR.. j. G.
b. Siegert a. Sons. Ask your druggist.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Washington, May 7.-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows available cash balance, $179, $780,
SOB; gold reserve sol ,6S0,976.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
AT THE DAM.
LIGHTS TONIGHT

Mr.. Scoville says both the incandes-
cent and arc light systems will be in
operation tonight and from now on. If
is the intention of the city to run the
towers on what is known as 'the moon
light schedule" In other words, when
the moon is shining the towers will be
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09

yanced country in the world is steadily
decreasing relatively to the business
done"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
LOST

appetite, lost ambition, lost interest in
affairs can be recovered by taking that
splendid medicine, Foley's Sarsaparilla-
Trial size, soc. j. j. Tobin and CornweH
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09

Prices Baking powder is supreme in
purity, leavening gas and keeping quail
ties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09

Prices Baking powder has been de-
pended upon in all receipts calling Tor
baking powder by thoughtful women Tor
wears.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09
THE TOWERS IN OPERATION.

Last night, however, was the gala
event i'm the history of Austin's triumph.
When the moon began shedding her mel
low rays over the city with the decline of
day the citizens repaired to their various
homes for an evenings rest and quiet
while they enjoyed the pleasure of the
moonlight and the balmy gulf breezes.
AS they were all enjoying themselves in
this manner the city clock struck the hour
of eight. Ere its last stroke had died
away there was a sudden binding fash
and the town was in a blaze of white
light that hid the rays of the moonlight
with its brilliancy. Looking up in Won
derment the average citizens saw that the
electric towers were brilliantly illumi-
mated.
Yes; after days, weeks and months
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-09

of weary waiting Austin's golden dream
was realized. Her electric light towers
We're running full blast, and what's more,
they were a success. The entire city, from
one end ITO the other, was brilliantly il
Illuminated, and the streets, which have for
50 many weeks been stepped in utter
darkness, were as bright as day.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20

the streets and grades" said he. "Our
sewer system must also be changed. Times
are very hard now, too hard to be consider
ing the immediate expenditure of much
money. But by the issuance of bonds we
would have twenty years in which to paw
for the work, and / feel sure that the ex-
penditure of large sum of money advan-
tageously must result in increased pros
perity."
N. Solomon, whose grocery at Geary and
Scott streets is quite a center of trade,
thinks the issuance of bonds good bust
ness proposition. Frequently" he said,
"a man will borrow to extend his business.
The city should do the same if it can to
advantage. There is no reason why San
Francisco should not have more manufac
lures. If the city's growth were properly
attended to they would come | am sure.
Then there would be many immediate
benefits from doing the necessary work on
the city's streets and sewers"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
THE FREE LIBRARY.
Many New Books Suitable for School.
Children Recently Added.

Many New Books Suitable for School
Children Recently Added
The patrons of the Free Public Library
are greatly pleased on account of the re-
cent reopening of the periodical-room, that
has been closed for so many months be-
cause of the lack of funds for the payment
of an attendant. Librarian Clarke has
made many improvements in the arrange
ment of the room. 1t was formerly a
lounging place foP people whose principal
interest in literature was the perusal of
pictorial papers. The latter have been re-
moved, and are now obtained on applica-
ton. The room, which is on the top floor
is now filled with five long tables, covered
with all of the current periodicals. the
American, English, German and French
publications occupying separate tables
All of these are of the higher class of liter
allure and scientific works.
The "slip SYSTEM has been abolished in
this room. On the walls, Oh two sides of
the room, are shelves containing the bound
periodicals OF former years, also of great
use to students and literary people.
In accordance with the recommendation
of the Board of Education, the librarian
has added to the library large number of
books suitable for the perusal of pupils of
the public schools. The Board of Educa-
ton, IN preparing the course OF study for
the young folks, recommended a list of
books that would be a benefit for them to
read. These books are suitable for chill
dren in the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth
and ninth grades, and no time was lost i'll
getting the desired works. AS result, the
Free Library is patronized more than ever
by the children of the public schools.
over 700 new books of all kinds have
recently been added to the library. They
are all standard and popular works At
present they are in the workroom being
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
catalogued and classified, but in a few
days they will be put into circulation.
SANG IN "BRAMBLBToN FAIR"
Calvary Sabbath School Children Give a
Musical Festival.

Calvary Sabbath School Children Give a
Musical Festival.
A musical festival entitled "Brambleton
Fair was given last evening by members
of Calvary Presbyterian Sabbath-school in
the church hall, corner of Geary and
Powell streets.
The evenings entertainment opened
with a selected song by male quartet,
followed by the "Sunhower Garden" IN
which the following partic lpated:
Miss Iottie Pierce. Miss Julia Olsen, Miss Hat
tie Greggins, Miss Ettis Fairchild, Miss Bessie
Henderson, Miss Alice Wilson, Miss Minnie
Lundstrom, Miss Ethel Patton, Miss Alma olsen
Miss Addie Stone, Miss Hattie Scott, MISS Slo-
let Douglas, Miss Lottie Hause, MI hopert
Clelland.
In Brambleton Fair the school children,
as follows, were participants:
Miss Estelle Hause, Miss Ida Bernhardt, Miss
Lulu Mcleod Miss Ruth McIntire, Miss susie
Abbott, Mrs. g. Van Ambringe, Miss Mary Rel
leher Miss L. NJ. Scott, Miss Julia Schulte, MISS
Viola Tothamer, Miss Firgie English, MISS NJ
Johnston, Mr. ". 7. Andrews, Mr.. H. L. McFar-
land, Mr. j. NJ Garfield, Mr.. K. Evans, Mr..
James NJ Thompson, Mr.. C. A. Lawrence, Mr.
w. c. Ives, Mr.. d. NJ. Lawrence.
musical dolls drill being part OF the tar,
mans programme, was given by Miss Ethel
Ferguson, Miss Blanche Marlin, Miss Jessie
Normand, Miss Tois Morton, Miss Pearl Net
calf Miss Annie Harrison, Miss Nonnie Cooper,
Miss Pearl Cameron, Miss Cora Lindsey, Miss
Jessie McNab Miss Annie Stone, Miss Idalene
w. Schaffer Miss Mamie Cooper.
W. r. Andrews sang 'The Wagon; Lester
Ferguson and Miss Bessie Morgan appeared in
the dialogue, "Guess What's in My PocketT' I;
Miss Georgia NJ. Wightman sang Little Ala
bama Coon" a. c. Lawrence sang, THE
Answer" and the pantomime of "Slumber
Song" was presented by Miss Geraldine How
arth, Miss Bessie Morgan, Miss May Kelleher,
Lester Ferguson, Athearn Shook and D. M.
IAMrence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-04-20
OUT OF QUARANTINE.
The Cabin Passengers of the Coptic are
Allowed to Land.

The steamer Coptic was released from
quarantine yesterday morning, and per-
mitted to go alongside at the Mail dock.
Her Chinese crew are still detained at
Angel Island, and her officers are practi-
cally in quarantine, as they cannot leave
the vessel. The cabin passengers were all
landed yesterday, and they sent very
plimentarv letter to the Occidental and
Oriental Company, Captain Lindsay OF
the Coptic and DR. Lawlor, thanking all
hands for the treatment they had received.
The Coptic sails on Tuesday, and the
stevedores will have to work on her day
and night, discharging and loading her.