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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

whole trip extending half across the CONT
nent, was made in II days when no acct
dent befell, and accidents were not so
numerous as some people have imagined
From st. Joseph to Denver the trip took
seven days, and from Denver to Sacra-
mento was a journey of 10 days. That
was, of course, by the regular stage route
and little time was lost in making it.
"To accommodate our business we had
about $50 coaches most of which were
kept running all the time. To haul them
we had 1900 horses scattered along the
route from st. Joseph to Sacramento.
In addition we had 5000 or 1000 head of
cattle, which were used in hauling heavy
freight and transporting feed for the
horses and provisions for our men. You
can see that the business was not by any
means small one and it continued to
grow as long as there was any use for
such means of transportation. This was
until the completion of the Union Pacific
railway to California in 1870. Then
overland traffic and mail service could be
managed to better purpose by the railroad
and our pony express went out of exist
ence But up to that time from the day
that the route was first opened in 1860
its business had steadily increased. Even
the building of the railroad assisted us,
for our line was the best adapted for car
rying to western station employees and
provisions. '-Chicago Journal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
THE MIKADO OF THE JAPANESE
EMPIRE OUTLINES HIS
FUTURE POLICY.
DETAILS OF THE CHARGES
AGAINST WALLER.
lie Was Manacled Aboard the Steamship
I'm Route For France-His Son-in-
law, Native Texan, Expelled
From Madagascar.

Yokohama, April 22.-An official dis
patch says that Count Ito, president of the
japanese council of ministers and Wis
count Matsu, the Japanese minister for
foreign affairs, the two officials who nego-
tlated the treaty of peace with Viceroy
LII Hung Chang and his son at Shimono-
sekl, were received in audience by the
emperor on their return to Hiroshima.
The emperor said:
Inc principal points of the treaty are
entirely satisfactory and add much to the
glory OF the empire. 1 am highly pleased
at the signal service rendered by you"
The following imperial proclamation
was issued this afternoon:
Through peace national prosperity is
best promoted. Unfortunately the rup-
ture of our relations with China forced
upon us war which, after the lapse of 10
months is not yet ended. During this
period our ministers, in concert with the
army, navy and diet, have done all in their
power to further our aims in obedience to
our instructions. Our ardent desire, with
the assistance of our subjects in loyalty
and sincerity, is to restore peace and
thereby attain our object, the promotion
or national prosperity. Now, that peace
is negotiated and an armistice proclaim
ed, permanent cessation of hostilities is
near at hand. The terms of peace fixed by
our minister of state give us complete
satisfaction. The peace and glory thus
secured renders the present a fitting
time to enlighten our subjects as to the
course of our future policy.
I'VE are rejoiced at the recent victories
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
CAUSED BY A SCANDAL.
Brooklyn Italians Fight With Fire Arms
Two Fatally Injured.

Brooklyn, April 21.--As the outcome of
a feud, battle was fought in the East
ern district at $50 o'clock tonight and
two men are fatally injured and seven
others under arrest. A girl was also shot
during the fight The men are Italians
About two months ago John Orsello, aged
80 years, heard that scandelous stories
were being circulated about his wife and
daughter by Criminos Cessetta. Orsello
sent him a letter saying there would be
trouble if he did not desist. Cessatte re-
ceived the letter and laughed at it. Or
selos friends told him about this today.
Orsello secured winchester rifle and
started out after his wife's slanderer. He
found him sitting near a window at his
home on North Second street. Orsello
opened fire from the street, wounding
Cessetta in the arm and shoulder. A
number of Cessetta's friends in the house
came to his aid with pistols and guns
A fusillade followed and one of Cessetta'S
friends, Lugu Deprisco, % years of age,
received bullet in his body from a pistol
Cessetta was again shot in the abdomen
In the midst of the shooting Annie Decker,
13 years old, passed by and bullet struck
her, passing through her thigh CessettR
and Deprisco are believed to be fatally
injured and Coroner Dreamer was notified
to take their ante mortem statements.
The girls condition is serious.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
EX.CONSUL WALLER.

Marseilles, April 22-The case of Mr..
John l.. Waller, formerly United States
consul at Tamatave, island of Madagas-
car, who was recently sentenced by a
French court martial to Imprisonment for
20 years, and who arrived here on Satur-
day last on board the steamer Djemmah,
is attracting considerable attention in
view of the fact that it has been an
Inounced that the United States ambas-
sador at Paris, Mr.. James Il. Eustis,
has been instructed to inquire into the
matter. Mr.. Waller was manacled
while on board the Djemmah between
Tamatave and Majunga, on the north
west coast of the island of Madagascar,
but from that port on he was allowed to
take two hours exercise on deck, guard
ed by a soldier. Upon arrival here he
was lodged in Jail and it is expected he
will be imprisoned on the island Of Con
elsa or on the Safety isles.
During the voyage Mr.. Waller spoke
but little, although he frequently asked
to be allowed permission to write. The
French officials declined to grant his re-
quest on account of his refusal to agree
to show them the letters he intended to
write.
When before the court martial, Mr.
Waller, it is claimed, refused to speak in
French and the services of an interpre-
ter had to be employed during the trial.
Mr.. Walters nephew, who is % years of
age, is said to be implicated in the pro-
ceedings which led to his uncle's arrest,
trial and condemnation. AS the young
man was condemned to expulsion from
the island of Madagascar, he embarked
as a second-clas passenger on the Diem
nah, but landed at Zanzibar without
having been able to communicate with
his uncle. For the present Mr.. Waller is
Nicholas. 1t is thought probable that he
will again be called upon to appear before
a court martial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

session of the town of Bath. They were
employed at the saw mills and were angry
because some of them had been arrested
by town officers for disorderly conduct.
The mob entered stores and barrooms
helped themselves and threatened people
with death. They wounded four deputy
sheriffs and so terrified the people that
they locked themselves in their houses
to save their lives. kilograms were sent
to the town of Washington, 16 miles
away, for aid and company of troops
We're put at the disposal of the sheriff
Sunday morning the people of Bath start
ed out to arrest the leading rioters. They
captured five. One named Lanier re-
sisted and fired at the posse and was shot
twice and was fatally wounded. The
other prisoners were taken to Washington
on a boat and an attempt by the negroes
to release them was foiled by the arrival
of the MALTA on a steamer. All was quiet
at Bath today. The ringleader of the
mob, Thomas Bonner, is still at large.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
WHERE is MACEOp

Havana, April 22.-The whereabouts of
General Maceo, the noted insurgent lead
er, of whom so much was expected. is un-
known. According to one story his body
was found in Il putried condition near
Halorita, province of Santiago de Cuba,
where the members of his EXPEDITION were
beaten by the Spanish troops. Rumors
are also current that MaceO committed
suicide in consequence of the failure of
his movement, and because he had been
sick ever since landing in Cuba. Maceos
party is said to be disorganized, IA mem
bers of the expedition having been captured
and all but four of the remainder being
killed. Marshal de Campos, the captain
general of Cuba, is on board steamer
which is now off Santiago de Cuba, re-
turning from his visit to Manzanillo
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

The charge is, in our our
opinion, upon the weight of
the testimony and therefore erroneous.
Moreover the charge was not applicable
case of recent unexplained possession.
(2) Inasmuch as there was distinct and
independent evidence in the case tending
to show purchase of the hogs the court
should have given a substantial charge
on this issue also.
81 1t is the duty of the court to charge,
without request, upon every defense
called for by the evidence. The Judgment
is reversed and the cause remanded.
Opinion by Henderson, j.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
ORDERED TO PRISON.

TOuIOn, April 22.-M. Haines, the
marine commissary general, by whose
order Mr.. John l.. Waller, formerly
United States consul at Tamatave, was
confined in Fort st. Nicholas at Mar
settles, notified the procurer de la Republi-
que this afternoon of the disposition made
Of the prisoner. The procurer de In Re
publique Immediately ordered Mr.. Waller
to be transferred to the civil prison at st.
Pierre, where he will await the decision
of France as to whether the sentence is
to be carried out.
Mr.. Waller is condemned to 20 years
detention in prison, but not at hard labor.
when in prison he will not be treated with
rigor, as his crime is regarded as being a
political offense.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

attorney for the State Informed him be-
fore the trial that he did not intend to
contest the fact that he knife, found in
the hand of deceased, belonged to him
and was used by deceased in the diff
Guilty. (2) On the trial there was evidence
tending to show that the knife was placed
in the hand of deceased after the killing.
81 Relying on the agreement with the
prosecution, Garner made but little effort
to prove where the knife came from into
possession of deceased. All of these facts
were made to appear by affidavitS in the
motion for a new trial.
1t is not be gainsaid that on the
trial of this case on the question
as to the nature and character of the as
sault, this additional testimony would
have been important. The first witness
placed by the State upon the stand testi-
fed that the deceased had no knife on
the day of the killing. This was notice to
Garner that the fact would be contested.
He did not ask to have the case post
poned or continued, but elected to abide
the result of the trial He is therefore
not entitled to a new trial. Moreover the
newly discovered evidence is merely
cumulative. The judgment is affirmed.
Opinion by Henderson, j.
Willis Wilkinson VS.. The State. Convic-
ton for seriously threatening to take the
life of another; from Goliad county.
The court refused to charge, that the
jury must believe that the threats in evil
dence were seriously made before they
could convict appellant.
The evidence tended TO show that
appellant had every opportunity to ex.
ecute his threat had it been seriously in.
tended. He did not do so, or even at
tempt it. This raises the issue of his
intention in making the threat and the
requested charge should have been given
The cause is reversed and remanded
Opinion by Henderson, j.
Elk Parte Harvey Jones, from Dallas
county.
This is an attempt to prosecute an ap-
peal from what we presume was habeas
corpus proceeding below. The record
appears to be some sort of argument by
which it is proposed to certify the point
involved to this court. The proceeding
is dismissed for want of jurisdiction.
Opinion by Henderson, j.
John Wheeler VS.. State, conviction for
theft of hogs; from Wharton county.
The hogs in question belonged to one
Sandy. They were stolen on Monday and
were found in possession of defendant on
the following Sunday Defendant claimed
when the hogs were discovered, that he
had bought them from negro. There was
some evidence to cOrrObOrate this, but
the name of the negro could not be proved.
The charge of the court as to the effect
of the possession of property recently
stolen is assigned as error. The first por-
ton of this charge in effect says TO the
jury that if the hogs were stolen, and if
recently Thereafter they were found in
the possession of the defendant, and he
made no reasonable explanation of such
possession, they would be justified in
convicting him upon such evidence alone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
THE OLD OVERLAND NAIL.
In 1858 the First Express Was Run
Across the Plains.


"The first express run across the plains
was started by q man named Butterheld
in 1885," said Alexander Benham of
Montana, the manager of the first over
land express. st started at Little Rock,
Ark, and followed a Southern route
through Kansas, New Mexico, Arizona,
and then to Los Angeles, Cal. About two
years later, in 1860, our company was
formed for the purpose of carrying the
mails to the Pacific coast. 1t was
known as the Central Overland, Califor-
MIA and Pixies Peak Express company.
William H. Russell, Alexander Majors
and a man named Wadell formed the
company, and the contracts with the
government were made out in their names.
was chosen manager, and had my office
in Denver.
"The Southern route run by Butter
field did not have as much prominence
as ours, which for years was known as
the pony express route. 1t started in
at st. Joseph, Mo-, running through Ne
braska to Fort Kearney, to Fort
Laramie, Wyo., thence to Denver,
to Salt Lake City, to Placerville,
Nevada and to Sacramento, Cal. The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
A PEACE REPORT.

Tampa, Fla, April GA report that
General Campos with few aides, num-
bering 1900, had gone into the interior to
treat for peace with Masso, Cuban
leader, is stoutly denied by passengers ar
irving last night. Friday telegram from
Puerto Principe was received at Havana
are now at Puerto Principe it suggests
a serious situation, and that strong pre-
tentative measures will be taken against
General Gomez acquiring foothold in
Puerto Principe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
INTERFERENCE NOT WANTED

London, April 22.-In an editorial this
morning The Times, after admitting that
Japan evidently intended to cripple and
humliate China in manner seriously
affecting European interests, says that
the diplomatic history of Europe does not
bear even the pretensions that any powers
are entitled to dictate the terms of peace
between two nations.
1t adds: "Great Britain's interests are
involved quite as much as Russia's, but
we find no stipulations in the treaty of
peace warranting interference at the cost
of exciting the enmity of Japan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
NORTH CAROLINA GOLD STORY

Raleigh, n. c., April 21.-GOId miners
from the West are arriving in the Pied
mont section of North Carolina and there
is an outbreak of the mining fever. The
discovery ola pure nugget weighing eight
pounds and five ounces in Stanley county
has increased interest in mining. -Four
hundred Western miners are expected
within 60 days. Inventor Edison has
bought a mine near Charlotte, at which
he expects to develop new process for
the treatment of North Carolina ores.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
MUTUAL SUPPORT.

st. Petersburg, April 22.-The Move
Vremay says today that in return for the
support of Germany and France in Rus
sia's opposition to the cession of the Liao
Tung peninsular to Japan by the treaty
of peace just concluded with China, Rus
STA has agreed to support all German de-
mands regarding commercial interests
and also any action of France in Indio-
China.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
REORGANIZATION SCHEME.

London, April 22.-Under the auspices
of the bondholders committee meeting
today of the English holders of general
mortgage tours and the second mortgage
classes A and b of the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe adopted the reorganization
scheme.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
WILL PAY AN INDEMNITY.

Rome, April 22-An official dispatch
has been received here from Caracas an
nouncing that Venezuela has agreed to
pay an indemnity amounting TO 100000
to Italy for the damage done to Italian
property during the late civil war in
Venezuela.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
WALKERS CRIME.

Paris, April 22.-The correspondent Of
the Temps at Tamatave, island of NADIA
gascar, states that John l.. Waller, for
merly United States consul at that place,
was indicted on two charges, namely,
of the order of the French adj
miral governing correspondence, and sec
ondly, writing to the enemy. The evil
dence, its correspondent adds, shows that
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
COMMITTED ON REEORM

Constantinople, April 22.-The commit
tee appointed at the instance of the rep
resentatives of the powers to declare a
scheme of reform for Armenia includes
Han Bey, Turkish official, who will be
president Of the commission, two under sec
rotary of state, a magistrate and one
Greek and one Armenian official.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

If THE BABY is CUTTING TEETH
Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t sooths the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie and is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
due respect to this, our expressed wishes.
NEGOTIATING A LOAN.

London, April 22.-The Times, in its
financial article, says that the viceroy Of
Nankin, who has just negotiated loan
in Berlin, is negotiating in London for Il
loan of Il 100000. These loans have moth
ing to do with the indemnity that China
is to pay Japan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
THE SHOCKS CONTINUE.

Trieste, April GA dispatch from Lai-
bach this evening says that fresh earth
quake shocks were felt there at $50 pm,
today, much damage was done to houses
and considerable alarm was occcasioned
among the inhabitants.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
VICOUNT PEEL.

London, April 22.-The ex-speaker of
the house of commons, the Rt. Hon.
Arthur Peel, has been created a viscOunt
Frederick William Farrar, ID. ID. +. X. s.,
archdeacon of Westminster, has been ap-
pointed dean of Canterbury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
HOW'S THIS?

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO, Props,
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimo'
malls free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
REVOLUTION IN BRAZIL.

Buenos Ayres, April pa revolution
is reported to have broken out in the
province of Santiago. Governor Del
estro has fed from his post.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

Sing Sing, N. Y, April 21.-Warden
Sage has sent out the q invitations to
witnesses who are to be present at the
execution of DR.. Buchanan. The exact
date of the execution has not yet been
made public. l.,..,... -,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

Forewarned is forearmed. Physicians
condemn alum and ammonia baking pow
ders as poisonous. They use and recon-
mend the perfect baking powder, DR..
Prices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
GLOBE TROTTERS.

Monte Carlo, April 22.-Two Ameri-
cans, named Thoerner and Koegel, who
ar walking arund the world, have arriv-
ed here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
LAWLEss NEGROES.
They Attempt to Run a Town, but Fail
in Their Purpose.

Raleigh, N. c., April 22.-News has
reached here that large mob of negroes
Saturday night attempted to take pos
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25
RIrCUANAN,S ExECIrTrON

Are you looking for real excellence? Be
sure and Use De- Prices 9alling Powder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25


phia, Pa, urges
herfellowwork-
ing-girlstohavs
faith in Lydia
e. Pinkhdm's
Vegetable
Compound.
She says: 81
am a working
girl, and must
stand eleven
hours every
day. l have
suffered terri
bly, from pain
full menstrua-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-04-25

ton and kidney trouble; and my head
was so dizzy 1 could hardly see I
began to take your Lydia Pinkham's
Compound some time ago. 1t was
highly recommended TO me by friend
Now jel like different girl: no mora
aches and pains. am praising IL -
every one. Our Druggist sells lots Of -
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-06-24
No Tropical Stnrs Nsedod.

This country has no need to alb.
sorb the Hawaiian Islands. There
would be no advantage to be de
rived which is not already posses
sed. On the other hand, they
would be a distinct source of
weakness. Every foot of territory
acquired outside our present ma
tional domain would have to be
defended and this would mean a
larger navy and u larger army.
The country is doing very well as
it is, and is fulfilling a noble mis-
sion. We do not want any 'tropi-
cal stars. "-LmdianapoIis Neoo8.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-06-24
BY THE AUSTRALIA.
List OF Passengers who Will LsavD
This Afternoon.

List OF Passengers who Will Leave
This Afternoon.
The steamship Australia will
carry the following passengers to
the Coast: p A Morbio, wife and
three children; Mrs. w j Lowrie
Miss Clara Lowrie, Walter A Low
RE, W j Lowrie. Jr., Miss Edith
Johnson, Miss M Lewis, DR.. j
Wight and wife, Miss Wight
Wood, w G Shaw and wife, W e
Faulkner, r E Faulkner, Prof H
Berger, B Berger, Miss NJ Sulli-
van, Prof Freln, T L Gamble, r
j Chapman, Mrs NJ E Gamble, G
Ii Clapp,R Sinclair, Mrs B Nichols,
A W Crockett, E E Field, CT
Wall, A Phelps, Miss Helen Cham
berlain, Captain 9 j Campbell,
w B Godfrey, Jr, Prof w J Colby
and wife, Misses Colby ~, J L
Gassmau and wife, r r Hind and
wife, Mrs M A Gray, G T Lyon,
Miss Lyon, Miss Hutchinson, Mrs
A F Dixon, L Hutchinson, L c
Hutchinson, j A Buckley, J S
Hutchinson, Mrs L Curtis, Miss
A Curtis, W Blaisdell,J Z Govan,
c @ Robertson, Miss Butler.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-06-24
Tourists.
JUNE 9TH, 1895.

JUNE OtuS 1850.
1t is the object of all good citi-
zens to draw as many tourists to
the country as possible. The peo-
pie who traYel for pleasure are,
as a rule, well supplied with
money, and wherever they go they
leave money behind. All classes
benefit the more money is set in
circulation. But to get tourists
here, it is necessary to hold out
inducements to them. They must
know that they can get first class
accommodation, md that they
will find a first class table A
good table can be set in every
hotel, boarding house and private
house if those in charge know
what and where to buy. l can
recommend choice block butter
which | receive by every Austria
LA. 1t is of an excellent and
uniform quality from one cream
cry. Fresh island butter l get by
every VIC. Hall, lean also recon-
mend superior family hams, and
always keep full assortment
of everything in the grocery line.
My prices are as low as the low
est, and island orders are prompt.
ly attended to.
CHARLES HUSTACE,
Lincoln Block, King street.
Tel. ll9. ju5