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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
RATTLEsNAKEs OWN THE TOWN.

Almost the Only Inhabitants of a Once
Flourishing Oregon Settlement.
Connell, in Franklin county, where peo-
pie are now hunting for gold, was some
years ago a place of 4UU or 800 popula-
ton. The population now consists of a
station agent, night telegraph operator
and a Northern Pacific pumper, section
foreman and Chinese section crew. At
one time there were hotels, saloons, stores
and all the other institutions to be found
in Il country town. Two railroads reach
the place, one being the Northern Pacific
main line and the other the Palouse
branch of the o. r. and n. company. The
latter road had round house, water
tank, section house. etc, and formerly
had quite pay roll.
At present no trains are run over this
track, the weekly trains turning back at
Washtucna, % miles east of Council,
and returning to La Crosse on the .. X.
and y. main line Very few of the build
ings are left in the place. They have been
hauled away by ranchers, and are now
scattered over the country from Moses
Coulee to Snake river. The round house
is still there-it is too big to move-but it
is sadly dismantled and is gradually dis
as the hobos tear great pieces
of it off with which to build their camp
fires. and the ranchers succeed i'll tearing
greater strips from it to haul home. for
fire wood. People come from as much as
so miles away to gather up old ties along
the road, and if big lump of coal hap
pens to roll off a passing train the man
who finds it is as happy for a few minutes
as man ever gets in this world of trou-
bic.
Coyotes roam through the sage brush
in countless numbers, and some of them
are so tame they come upon the depot
platform and speedily devour anything
the agent or operator will put out for
them, but will not go so far as to allow
the men to touch them. Rattlesnakes
also abound by millions, whole dens of
them frequently being found in rocky
places. One day last summer the three
men who constitute the population went
out among the rocks. and with clubs in a
short while killed enough rattlesnakes to
load box car. One of the men was so
overcome by the etfluvia that all snakes
emit that it took him several days to re-
Oregonian.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
A DISTINGUISHED CONy1CT

Brooklyn, n. Y. Dec. 14-Police head
quarters detectives found in the Kings
county penitentiary today George Kirk. a
life prisoner, who escaped from the
Georgia penitentiary in 1884. He was
sent there for killing a colored man. Kirk
was arrested some time ago with a num-
Der of companions for elicit distilling.
lie was sen to Brooklyn as United
States prisoner and on arrival here he told
some of his friends how he made his
escape years before. He will be taken
back to Georgia tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
RECEIVER APPLIED FOR.

Cincinnati, Dec. 14.-Troustine Bros.
x Co., wholesale clothiers. have applied
for receiver. Assets. 100000. The
partners can not agree.
Middlesboro, Ky, Dec 14.-John Webb
was killed and John Norton and two 9th
ers mortally wounded by a premature
blast near Big Creek Gap.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilbains,
corns and skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 20 cents per box.
For sale by C. o. Yates, the druggist.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
CHRISTIANS IN DANGER.

Belgrade. Dec 1.-THE AranutSs
around Prisend. Albania, are in a state of
omen Iawlessness. The authorities. are
Dowerless and the Christians are anxious
rs their oppressor, Mulagelk has been re-
leased from the prison AT Stamboul,
where he has been confined for some time
past
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
WANTS HER FATHER.

Mrs. T. Thrash of Decatur, Ga, wants
information regarding the whereabouts
of her father, H. J. Haltzclaw, whom
she claims is old, poor and decrepid;;
Anyone furnishing her with the desired
information will confer a lasting obi
CATION upon his children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19

CASH PAID for light secondhand
spring wagons and carts. Vehicles stor-
ed and sold on commission. Carriage re-
pairing and painting lower than ever.
All kinds of vehicles for sale and rent.
NJ paggi, 412 Il. 9th st.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
STOCK ATTACHED

Fort Worth, Dec. 17.-(Special.)-To-
night the First National bank attached
the stock and fixtures of the ST. Louis
millinery company of this city for 3d.
311.66. Total liabilities supposed to be
$4,000: assets unknown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
FOR AND AGAINST RECEIVER.

EUK AND ATAI-N'SI ItIOI1I ~
Woodville, Tex, Dec. 14.-(Speclal.l-
Application has been filed in the district
cnnrt bv William Brough, Sr., and Will
liam Brough Jr., stockholders in the
Texas Timber company, asking that a
receiver be appointed. Other stockhold-
ers have sued for injunction restraining
the appointment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
nROPPED BELOW ZERO.

Altoona. Dec. 1.-THE thermometer
dropped below zero here this morning.
All railroad shops in this city and the
iron works in Duncanville were obliged to
Shut down on account of the scarcity OF
water
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
STEAMER SINK

Amherstburg, Ont, Dec. 1.-THE
steamer Ranney, from Chicago to Buffalo,
with corn. was cut by ice in going down
Detroit river this morning and sunk near
the dummy light. The crew escaped
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Eastern Texas:
Fair. except possibly local showers, on
the coast; variable winds; slightly colder
in northern portions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19

Paris, Tex, Dec. 14.-(Special.)-W.
A. Arnett, a prominent merchant and
farmer of Hamburg, Red River county
was killed last night by T. B. Keltner,
tenant on Arnett's place. The difficult
ty grew out of a rent settlement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
LARGE STORE RTTpHED

Fort Smith, Ark. Dec. 1.-THE large
dry goods store of w. J. Echols was des-
troyed by fire early this morning. Loss.
$4,000, partially covered by insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
RASSFTT VERY LOW.

Washington. Dec. 14-Captain Isaac
Bassett. the venerable senate door keep
er. is said to be much weaker Ut Cnr-
It's, who is attending him, says that ne
win not survive much longer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19

Ladies take DIR. Seigert's Angostura
Bitters generally when they feel low
spirited. 1t brightens them up immedi-
ately.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
FORNALLY TRANSFERRED.

Chicago. Dec. 14.-All the property OF
the Distilling and Cattle Feeding COM
pany was turned over today TO the Amer
lean Spirits Manufacturing company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
MARRIED..

Last Wednesday. the Rev. \. Z. Stray
horn officiating, Mr.. Jesse d. Lintz and
Miss Laura Nitschke were united in mar
riage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-12-19
A SHAKESPEARIANR RECITAL

Mr.. Hannibal A. Williams of New York
will give a Shakespearan recital at the
Board of Trade hall Thursday, January
%, selecting THE Tempest as the selec
ton for the evening.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY DISPUTE
England Claims Valuable waterways
and Rich Mining Regions

WASHINGTON March 22.-United States
territorial rights in Alaska as against
the British claims there have again been
brought to the attention of the state de-
partment Under the reports of the
American boundary commission and the
Anglo Canadian boundary commission of
last year. England lays claim to large
and valuable portions of Alaska, both In
The interior and on the seaboard, which
had previously been regarded as Amer
lean territory. 1t is also true that both
of the commissions of the survey came
TO very nearly the same conclusion re-
garding the questions which they had
been appointed to settle. There were,
however divers opoinions between them
regarding certain matters which can not
be overlooked.
The fundamental fact to be kept in
mind regarding Alaska and the joint Brit
ish and American survey of II is that the
boundaries will not be finally settled I'M
til they have been made the subject of
diplomatic negotiations between the gov
eminent at London and at Washington,
under the terms of the treaty of 1925 be-
tween Russia and Great Britain, by
which treaty our own rights must be de-
termined.
Since the completion of the survey it is
the negotiating authorities of the two
powers in interest that must attempt to
determine the validity of their respective
claims. in so far as they may conflict,
and the English desire that the line shall
broad inets in the southwest through
which they can obtain direct access to
their own domains from the sea, and
near which they can establish fortifica-
tons that may yet be serviceable TO
them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29
WILLIAMS MUST STAND TRIAL

Judge Piper overruies Preliminary oh.
jcctions in the Embczzlement Case.
Moscow, March 1.-THE case of the city
against ex-Treasurer Williams, charged
with embezzlement, has been postponed
on technicalities, although 1t is expected
that a plea will be entered and the trial
begun Monday. Tuesday night two OF
the grand jurors who returned the indict-
ments were examined as to their alleged
prejudice. Judge Piper. after hearing the
matter, decided that no prejudice had
been proved and that the indictments
must stand. The defense then demurred
to the indictments on the ground that
they did not know under what section the
prosecution was intending to prosecute.
This was overruled, and then other de
murrers were entered on each OF the four
indictments. Three of them were argued
and overruled Saturday, and the fourth
will be decided Monday.
Mrs. Hardy's case has been again post
poned until Monday. when sentence will
be pronounced unless sufficient evidence
TO warrant a new trial is discovered.
Michael Mclnnerny. who is awaiting
his transfer to the penitentiary to serve
out his three-year sentence for arson, is
beguiling his leisure moments with the
composition of $50 called) poems. One
of his latest is modelled on After tho
Ball." and deals with his experiences.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29
GRATEFUL TO GERMANY's VETERANS
Emperor william Asks an Increase of
Pensions to Deserving Ones.

Berlin. March 22.-Reichsanzeiger this
versary of the birth of Emperor William
L., grandfather of the present emperor
publishes a decree addressed by Emperor
William to the chancellor of the German
empire. The emperor says: ION this
day. sacred to the memory of Emperor
William the First, l feel with especial
keenness the necessity of making some
provision as he would have wished for
The men who, obeying the summons of
commanders and rejoicing in sacrifice,
staked life and health for the fatherland.
| would therefore regard 1t with greater
satisfaction If the officers, surgeons, Of
iicials and men of the army and navy
who. in consequence of wounds received
in 1870 and 1871 or in consequence of in
juries sustained during the time of SER
vice forfeited claim to second year s
active service in calculation of their pen
sions. could henceforth have the differ
ence thus caused made up to them. 1t
would also give satisfaction II non-com-
mssioned officers and men who took an
honorable part in the campaigns of 1876
and 1871 or in the wars waged by the
German states before 1870, and who are
needy. would be granted assistance in the
| future. | do not lose sight of the fact that
| circumstances admit the claims of only
| II small number of men, and that these
| only are considered. But 1t Is my earn
| est wish that the gratitude of the father
| land should at least be manifested to
ward those in position of Indulgence"
| The decree then charges Prince Hohen
| lohe to submit the proposals and carry
| out the details.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29
THEY SOLD THE PU8LIc's SEED
shame full Abuse by congressman of Pre-
negatives

Washington, March 21.-Since Secretary
Morton has been at the head of the agri-
cultural department he has opposed the
present method of seed distribution
through congressional agencies. 1t has
been represented to the secretary that
members of congress have disposed OIL
their quotas of seed in a way not con-
templated by the law. and he recently
took steps to ascertain the truth of these
statements. At his direction the agent
of the seed department negotiated Tor
the purchase of a members share and
the former soon brought to the secretary
the written order Of a member for 70 per
cent of his annual quota. which was or
fered for sale at SIS. The purchase was
made and the agent gave his check Tor
the money, which was Endorsed by the
member and Is now in the secretary's
possession Secretary Morton also says
that he could have recently purchased
from a second-h hand book dealer in this
city the quota allowed to three members
of congress for $50 each. Besides these.
he says he has the names of probably
a hundred members of congress who have
given orders for the transfer OF their
entire quotas of seed to other persons.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29
PRINCE LIS MISSION
Japan Believes the Chinese Ciplo-
mat Will Make Peace.
HE HAS SWEEPING POWER
Cash indie unity and the Metal To BE
Used Has Not Yet Been Fixed
Russia Not to NEEDLE.

Washington, March 19.-Li Hung
Changes arrival in Japan is regarded in
official circles as one of the most sig
nificant events of recent days. 1t is the
first time in his life that the venerable
statesman of China has set foot outside
Chinese soil. At his advanced age he
now journeys to China's traditional foe
to offer enormous concessions as a
means of securing peace. 1t can be
stated positively and authoritatively
that the general terms of this peace are
already understood, and all that re-
mains is the arranging of details with
in certain specified limits. The general
terms have been brought about by the
efforts of United States Ministers DENLY
in China and Dun in Toxic. 1t was even
feared at a late date that this mission
might fail. owing to the vagueness OF
his authority to treat for the ceding of
territory. This was arranged, however,
through the activity of the United
States ministers in showing that the
mission would otherwise prove futile.
The general terms Of Ii Hung Chang S
authority are to cede territory, pay a
cash indemnity, grant the independ-
ence of Corea, and arrange new treaty
relations with Japan by which Japanese
will be maintained. The exact amount
of cash indemnity is not fixed. nor is
the kind of metal in which 1t is to be
paid. These and the boundaries of the
ceded territory are yet to be changed.
So far as the arrangement has advanc-
ed Prince LIS mission is expected to be
contaminated within few days, unless
some unexpected hitch occurs. Count
Ito, one of the Japanese ENJOYS, Is a
close personal friend Of Lii Hung Chang,
the two having settled the Corean trou-
BILE in 1885. So great is the Japanese
confidence in Chang's ability to see that
China carries out an agreement. that his
promise of a settlement will probably
pave the way to a speedy cessation OF
the war.
The reports that Russia will inter
vene to stop the agreement are known
to be misleading from positive informa'
ton received here. The authorities be-
lieve that there will be no word of trou
BILE from Russia. The same is believed
| to be true as to France, although MOI
with the same certainty.
VISITS EXCHANGED.
Shimokoseki, March 19.-Viceroy L
| Hung Chang and suite arrived here this
morning to negotiate for peace between
| China and Japan. The ENJOYS from tn
| Japanese foreign office Immediately Wis
tied the steamer conveying the Chimes
| panied by John w. Foster, American
| adviser for China, visited the Japanes
| minister of foreign affairs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29

SILVER Is THE ISSUE
Next National Election Means a
Battle With Gold Bugs.
THE FINANClERS KNOW IT
Plan of Campaign Formed by white
NJ, tai Leaders In the Great
struggle,

Chicago, March 22.-The Record says:
Chicago is to be the national political
center next year and silver will be the
dominant issue for the presidential
campaign. This statement was made
by a man who is recognized as a lead
ing factor of the silver propaganda and
1t was conceded by number of con-
sentative financial men to be the only
logical conclusion which could be drawn
from q series of recent events. A plan
Of campaign has been laid out which
will bring the leaders of the silver prop
uganda from Denver to Chicago and al
ready the boast is made that silver
will split the republican and demo-
cratic parties and that the Allegheny
mountains next year will be the great
divide which separates the yellow At
lantic coast from the white Mississippi
valley and Pacific coast"
The plan contemplates an arbitrary
demand on both national conventions,
for 1t is said that the silver men OF
both parties have arrived at a perfect
understanding in the matter; that a
plank for free silver coinage at ratio
of 16 to l, Independent of other com
mercial nations, must be placed in the
platforms of the respective parties.
According to the Record. If either or
both conventions refuse to be dictated
to by aggressive silverites, the silver
delegates will withdraw and an indie
pendent silver party will be formed with
headquarters in Chicago. The choice
for the leaders of this political enter
prise is Congressman j. c. Sibley of
Pennsylvania, democrat; second
choice falls upon r. p. Bland of Mis-
souri,. democrat; w. j. Bryan of Ne
braska, democrat; Senator Teller of
Colorado, republican, and Senator Jones
of Nevada, republican. 1t is taken for
granted by the silver men that organ
lied labor and the peoples party will
combine with them to form the silver
party and they have expressed a will
lingness to accept governmental con-
troll of transportation provided that this
modification of plank 10 is made a sub
ordinate issue to free silver.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29
PEACE PARTY ON TOP.
TONS or DYNAMITE HxpLonrD
buildings shattered. Ships Sunk and
Serious Loss of Life


Cologne, March 90 "A TERRIBLE explo-
sion OF dynamite took place in Salmouth.
In the district of Dusseldorf. The caroo
Oh the ship Elizabeth. consisting of 20 e0s
kilos OF dynamite. was being unloade,i
when the explosion occurred, killing a
number of people and doing considera-
BILE amount OF damage. The exact num-
Der of persons killed is not yet know,
Another vessel, which was alongside tna,
elizabeth. caught fire anu was burned
The force of the explosion was felt fo,.
miles and, was at first believed to have
peen the result OF AN earthquake
Several houses collapsed AT Ksokar
ana other villages, and windows were
shattered within wide area
Al Cleaves, five miles from the scen,.
Oh the explosion, doors were blown off
ana windows and. window frames smash
ed. The bodies of five victims of the ex-
plosion have already been recovered and
SIX persons who are believed to have
been killed are missing. The force of
the explosion was so great that three YES
sells at Lobith, the last Dutch village on
the Rhine, were sunk
Two hundred and twenty tons of ex-
piosives were taken on six boats fro A,
Lobith to Salmouth last January, an
route to Antwerp. whence, it was to nave
been shipped to Australia. Owing ,o tho
Ice blockade in the river the ,ds mantle
was landed at Salmouth, where. n was
stored awaiting the reopening Eof navi-
cation. In the meantime the Elizabeth
had beenl chartered to, take, tn, dynamite
forward and the cargo was ,oeing stored
yesterday when part Of, Il, exploded The
cause or the explosion n unknown.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29
pLEuRo. PNEUMONIA DISCOVERED
Cattle in Three kansas Counties Al
flictcd With the Disease.

Kansas City. March ga special to
the journal from Topeka, kas., says:
Unless the judgment OF Professor w.
5. Mayo, veterinarian at the state agri-
cultural college. is at fault. pleuro-pneu-
monia has been located in Kansas. The
dread disease is said to have made its APP
pearanee in Geary, Waubansee and Men
zies counties. For some time past cattle
in that part of the state have been sick.
The matter was finally called to the at
tention of Governor Morrill, and the state
sanitary commission. Under instructions
from the governor Professor Mayo made
a thorough examination, which has in
cluded several post-mortem examinations.
Professor Mayo reported that in his 1udg-
ment the district was affected with pleu-
ro-pneumonia. Eight head of cattle af-
nicted with the disease. he declared. had
| died. about fifty head are now suffering
| with it, and about 200 head have been ex-
| posed.
| The state sanitary commission accom-
| panied Professor Mayo In his tour of in
spection yesterday, and also Dr. Pritch-
ard a rigid quarantine was established
against the infected portions of the three
counties named. Governor Morrill, noti-
| fed the authorities at Washington to-
| night of the state of affairs, and asked
| that an expert be sent at once to verify
| Professor Mayo's diagnosis.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-29
DEFENSE OF MINISTER TAuRsroN
Friends Of the Hawaiisn Diplomat Think
lie Has Been Misrreatcd.


lie Has Been Misrreated.
Washington, March 21.-Although Mr.
Thurston, the Hawaiian minister refuses
to discuss the cause that led to his es-
arrangement with Gresham, his friends
think II only fair to him to refute the
published allegation that he has betrayed
diplomatic secrets. Admitting that Mr..
Thurston did as Is alleged, his friends as
sert that he did not exceed his diplomatic
duties in the slightest respect in making
public the sentences imposed on several
of the Hawaiian conspirators by the mil
itary court. The proceedings of the court
were conducted openly and the sentences
of the prisoners had been published In
Hawaii and all the facts reached the
American people by steamer. Mr.. Thurs
tons friends say he never betrayed an
official communication or abused official
confidence in the correspondence between
his government and himself and the gov
eminent of the United States any of
it's representatives.
1t Is admitted that 1t would have been
a manifest improperly for him to have
divulged any information from the secre-
tary OF state touching the relations be-
tween Hawaii and the United States. At
the same time It is claimed for him that
he was perfectly free to publish any in
formation he desired in regard to events
in the Hawaiian republic that came into
his possession entirely independent of the
state department, provided he did not
comment on the action of the United
States government in regard thereto. The
suggestion is made here that a movement
will be made in the future looking to
Hawaiian annexation and that Thurston's
intimate knowledge of the affairs, both
in. this country and in Hawaii, will lead
to his having a prominent connection will
any commission on the part of Hawaii &c
negotiate for terms of admission to the
| United States.