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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
THE BENNINGTON BACK FROM HONOLULU

Washington March lG.-Advices received here an
nounce the arrival in San Francisco to-day OF the
United States gunboat Bennington from Honolulu.
ubere she has been for some months until recently
Dnrine The stay at Honolulu the Bennington had
cbolera on board resulting in the death OF one
The telegram received here says that all on board
Uell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
A TIE fPORARV ROOF FALLS IN.

- ,..rrp ~ A BROADWAY BUILDING
OFFICES FLOODED.
fire at 40. 12i2 Broadway ABOUT '~o ".,,''nr
- r.r, ~ the roof. and, instead OF putting
o,r roo, on the building the owner p'hoe'
boards. covered with tarpauns on the top OF .he
bund,ns The heavy snowstorm Of Sunday nish'
ard Yesterday. and the rainfall whieh Ioi''"eu'
weakened the structure, and iast hls"e Wv .,an,
ar, roo, foil IN. great quantity OF water went
80 ,hrouph the elevator shaft with CRASH
sooding the apartments anc offices throughout the
building. r,,h an Advertising agent
IN .he first floor, the water drenched me ,barr,s
and books which were on ME tns.e' th tnre ran i,
GU , Kammmann who on duiy there. ran !"
ma managed 10 get some of the papers out OF the
wav Two or three feet OF water Is IN '"e ce'a''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
~ oprpATyON AIDED BY X RAYS.

waterbury. Conn. March le-Dr wo'n' OF hart
,ord and Dr. O'Hara. OF Waterbury, To-Day re-
moved from the finger of Marcus Helimanh p'ece
Co., y. The glass was found ON Saturday py means
o an xray The ape s the device
Ses sessi heen anpled to surgery in Connecticut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
CREW OF TIE ELISHA GIBBS SAFE.

x.w.Redford. Mass, March l6.-A cable message
-. po,,a Relgado AzoreG announces the arrival
there OF The crew OF the schooner ELISHA ibps. De-
fore reported abandoned at sea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17
CHARLES FINLAY. Secretary Of Siate
THE RUTLDOZERS OVERAWED.

The Frankfort military company on duty at
,he Capitol was reinforced by the Lexington
cop,nany at 2 o'clock this morning. and shortly
after 10 o'clock the famous fighting Louisville
Legion. under command Of John Morgan's
trusted aide. Colonel John B Castleman. ar
rived and went on duty about the State House
A strong guard was also placed at the arsenal
as n precauton. The streets were tammed az
carly AS 8 o'clock. and every incoming train
was loaded down with Blackburn sympathizers
and curious people, who came to see an ex-
pected fight. Every mans pocket looked hea'y'
and pistols were much In evidence when men
would tax" their seats.
At 10 o'clock 400 soldiers were encamped or
State House Square. Every entrance TO the
State Building was patroed BY miltiaman
with bayonctea gun The Governor was In his
office and had been there all night except for
few houra between o'clock and daylight. when
he slept nj the mansion for while. When seen
by a United Press reporter Just as the LOUIS
VILE Legion $50 strong. stepped from special
train and marched up to the State House 10 JOIN
the troops stationed there he said:
Il hate to see that" referring to the marching
troops There Is no partisanship in what
have done. Except for the disgrace IL wouu
bring on my party I would wish that they were
the unruly and that 1t had been the Democrats
who demanded this protection. However, sew
eraI Democrats lave been among those who nave
dema nded OF me this protection
The Governor said that number OF his 'riends
wanted TO become his body guard last night. but
he replied that he feared no violence ana wahteu
no personal protection. The McCreary GUARDS
OF Frankfort were placed at the stairway lead
ing 10 the legislative halls, and no one was al
lowed to go up but State officials. members OF
the Legislature, newspaper men and telegraph
operators
shortly after 10 o'clock Colonel Castleman was
made active commander Of the troops. Most oi
the members OF the Legislature arrived carry
at the State House, ard they Joked about the
situation There seems to be a feeling OF re-
lief after the strain OF weeks. The members dld
rot believe there would be serious trouble To-
day They think the crisis was passed last
week The House doorkeeper. Lieutenant
Sharpley was dressed In an adJutants UNIFORM
and he had squad of men around him. Among
the first 10 arrive were Drs. Walton and James,
the unscated Republican Senators. They took
the same seats they have occupied In the House
since their expulsion from the Serate The
Mayor and Chief OF Police showed their disap-
proval OF the Governors course by staying away.
BLACKBURN's FRIENDS KEPT OUT.
Senator blackburn an ex-Congressman Phil
Thompson arrived at the House stairway at
lO:sO o'clock. The Senator was allowed to go
up. but Mr.. Thompson was turned back. A
minute later sergeant-at-Arms Somers. OF the
Senate. accompanied by Colonel Jack Chinn.
"Eph" Lillard. and his otner newly sworn depu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-17

THE PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY.
The snowstcrm that ended yesterday noon
was the heaviest that has visited New-York IN
more than two years. Nearly II inches OF snow
fell in twenty four hours, and only the absence
Of heavy winds prevented much damage to prop
erty and great delay to travel and business.
The storm extended from the Mississippi to the
Atlantic, and was followed last night by heavy
rain. For Eastern New-York and New-England
light rain and snow may be expected to-day,
with clearing weather tonight
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06

was questioned, for the story goes, the
great discrepancy between the real value
and the purchase value being pointed out.
Before adjourning, however, resolu-
ton of confidence in Minister Palma re-
ceived almost unanimous consent and it
is believed the rupture caused by the
unlucky trip is not serious. The Cuban
leaders were all in Washington yester-
day and an effort to discover the where
abouts of General Garcia failed.
1t was said he was not in the city. The
Hawkins, it now appears, was owned by
the American Fish Guano company OF
Virginia and was employed in fishing in
Chesapeake bay. She was bought from
J. Morse, the treasurer of the company,
by man calling himself John Il. Smith,
in the presence of the collector of the
port, Mock, at Tasley, Va, about two
years ago.
Charles Smith of Providence, r. l.,
who designed the Hawkins, said it was
safe to go to sea in such a boat.
United States District Attorney Nc
Farlane admits that his office is in
vestigating the Hawkins expedition, but
he expects no results.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
GENERAL MARIN LEAVES HAVA-
Ma WITH A LARGE FORCE OF
CAVALRY.
A BATTLE OF SOME IMPORTANCE
is Reported Between Gomez Forces and
the Pursuing Spaniards-
Credcnce Placed in Rumor
That Gomez Is Dead.

Havana, Jan. 20.-Major Rabanal has
been engnred according to q d;sno+cb
e., C..ae ,,.;.I, 49,
lroiii Caruelias' WIN the insurgents COM
manded in that district by La Crete. The
insurgents left five killed and retired with
tbo;r woundod
General MaXlmo Gomez Is still sup
posed to be marching westward to the
support of General Antonio Maceo
Cano.oI Mi, d. o.;,,
oeheiai Ni"rih' Inc acurs eaplaih gen
eral, VIII leave this city tomorrow with
large force OF cavalry for the province
OF Plnar del Rio, where he will seek to
engage Gomez and Maceo.
There Is an inslstent rumor that Max
imo Gomez has died as a result of his
illness. Inc trends OF the insurgents
place no credence in the rumor, and there
IS no confirmation of the report. 1t prob
ably owes Its origin to the fact that the
insurgents tried to buy coffin at San
Antonio dc Los Banos, and the c0nclu-
sion that 1t was intended for the burial
or the ieader OF the CUBAN lnsurrectlon
has been jumped at.
An engagement OF some importance has
undoubtedly taken place between Gomez
forces ana the pursuing columns OF the
SpaniaTds at the plantation OF San Lucia:
Inc onnclal report makes no statement
OF the result OF the night beyond assert
ing that the insurgents lost Il killed and
" wounded. Inc spanish losses are not
Slaleu' =
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
FIELD OF SPORT.
FITZ LANDED HEAVILY.


Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 29.-(Special) y
While training this afternoon before a
large audience of ladies and gentlemen,
Bob Fitzsimmons swung II left-handed
blow at his sparring partner, Jack Stem
seller, which caught the latter square on
the nose and broke it. The blow was
not extra hard and he and his partner
had been practicing the blow together
and Stenseler had always been able to
stop, but this afternoon, in place of put
ting up his guard, he tried to duck and
was caught. Stenseler's nose was set by
a physician on this side and will be all
right in u day or so, but it has convinced
Fitz that he has to get another sparring
partner, as one man is unable to stand
his work.
The Minister'S union has received Il
letter from Governor Thornton of New
Mexico, saying that he is powerless to
prevent prize fighting in that territory,
as there is no law making it q felony.
The Statesman correspondent called on
Dan Stuart and asked what he thought
about Governor Tbornton's assertion. He
said:
81 do not see why the ministers con-
tinue to worry Governor Thornton about
something in which the governor is i'm
no way interested. The carnival will
take place and the governor of New
MeAicO, no State or federal official, nor
the ministers themselves can prevent it.
because it will be out of their jurisdiction.
| am sorry to see sensational reports
sent out from Eel Paso, for they will be
some injury to the town in the way of
preventing people from coming here
People will read them in one paper. but
will fail to see them contradicted in an
other and probably, if they intended to
come, one little item would cause them
not to do so. Yes, you may announce to
the world that the carnival will take
place ON the date as heretofore ANNOUNCE
ed and that all Doubling Thomases NAV
pack their grips and come right on to El
Paso if they desire to see the greatest
glove contest the world has ever known"
The citizens are holding mass meet
ing tonight at the court house for the
purpose of devising some means to induce
the railroads to offer better rates to those
desiring to attend the glove carnival.
They are trying to get rate of cent n
mile both ways.
Joe Vendig. Jimmy Barry, Joe Cboyn-
ski, Jim Hall and several other we'll
known sports and pugilists are ON their
way to this place and will arrive next
Saturday. The town is fast filling m
with strangers, most of whom will re-
main until after the carnival.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
and rounded and their figures girlish I'M

and rounded and their figures girlish I'M
til their children are well grown.
1T would be palpable exaggeration
to say that this applies to all the women
in this region, but it certainly does apply
to majority of the cultured and gently
reared families in the highlands In
general style they are dark and of me-
dunn height. There are not many very
large women, and very few of that char
acteristic French form which is popular
ly understood as petite They possess
none of the square solidity of the Ger
man; Their Spanish origin is recogniza-
BILE, but it is not distinctive. 1t is posi-
BILE that the climate may have great
deal to do with it. The temperature is
remarkably equable. There are no ex-
tremes Of heat or cold. The thermome-
ter has not varied five degrees in the last
10 days. Today it is standing at SO de-
grees. Roses are blooming in the gar
dens, and the mountains round about
are clothed in green. The enervaton
that one feels along the coast line is not
known here. The air is soft and balmy,
but it appears to possess sufficient ozone
to inspire a moderate degree of energy"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
-FOUR NEGROES ARRESTED AT
BRENHAM-ONE CONFESSED,
DUPLICATING THE OTHERS.
JUDGE LYNCHS NAME MENTIONED.
Which Caused the Sheriff to Hustle"
the Prisoners Out of TOwn-A Large
Sum of Money Secured-Detais
of the Murder.

Brennan, Tex, Jan. 30.-(Special)-
The murder of Thomas Dwyer, ST., the
retired millionaire merchant, yesterday,
caused intense excitement and talk of
Judge Lynch melting out retribution was
heard on all sides.
This morning James and John Ruther-
ford, Joe Goodwin and Alexander Pros
per, four negroes, were arrested. Pros
per confessed, duplicating all the others.
Prosper worked for the murdered man
and says large sum of money was Sc
cured. The negroes, who knew Dryers
habits, secreted themselves in the house.
AT in the afternoon Prosper found
them there and asked what they wanted.
They had told him two weeks ago of their
intentions, but he thought they were jest
ing.
Shortly after this Mr.. Dwyer entered
and walked to the rear door. AS he re-
turned John Rutherford struck him on
the head with piece of gas pipe and
knocked him down. Rutherford then
SlTuCh Ills NlCtlul tuc u
of times. He was then was caught by
the feet, dragged to the cistern and
thrown in.
He was not dead when thrown in and
hallooed two or three times before the
cstern was covered up.
The assassins had secured the key to
the safe from Mr.. Dryers pocket and
they opened it up and took out the money
found there. James Rutherford got a
bill-book containing several hundred dol
lars in currency. The others got small
amounts in silver. Prosper got 50 and a
gold watch, which was found on him
when he was arrested.
knowing the prisoners would certain
ly be lynched, Sheriff league, with n
large force of deputies, boarded a train
with them and took them to Galveston
for safe keeping.
Mr.. Dryers funeral took place this
evening and was largely attended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
AN EXTRAORDINARY SCENE.

AN EXTRAORDINARY SCENE.
London, Jan. 30-An extraordinary
scene was witnessed on Trafalgar
Square here during the early morning
today. This was the anniversary of the
execution of Charles l of England, who
was beheaded by order of a special high
court of justice appointed by the house
of commons. The king was executed in
front of the banqueting house, White
hall, which leads to Trafalgar Square
from Westminster on January 80, 1919.
This morning many small parties of So
called "legitimists" arrived at Trafalgar
Square with floral wreaths bearing
divers inscriptions. These offerings they
attempted to place at the foot of the
statute of Charles l. The legitimists be-
gan to move at 3 o'clock and many others
came later. The police, however, COM
such demonstration is contrary to law.
The crowd, which was at no time very
large, with uncovered heads, repeated
the collect" referring to the so-called
''martyred sovereign"
Then the "legitimates" offered up pray
ers for the dead king, but when the
demonstration began to attract too much
attention they were dispersed by the po-
lice. During the morning, however, 9th
er admirers of King Charles came sing
ly to the statute on Trafalgar Square
and apparently by orders received from
the chief of police at Scotland Yard, a
number of beautiful wreaths of flowers
inscribed 'In Memory of the White
King" were allowed to be placed at. the
foot of the pedestal and to remain there
during the early part of the day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
MURDERED AND BURNED.
Terrible Fate of Mexican-Two Broth
ers Arrested For the Crime.

San Antonio, Jan. 30.-(Special. THE
body of Aureliano Castellon of Guerra,
Mexico, was found dead in lane near
Senior postoffice, about 10 miles south
of this city, this morning and near the
Nebes' farm. There were eight bullet
holes in his body and the flesh had been
burned to crisp. Hugh and Watson
Standfeld, two well known young farm
ers, have been arrested, charged with the
murder
Castellon has been working for Mr..
Nebes, whose place adjoins that of
Standfeld for some weeks and trouble
had arisen between the Mexican and the
Standfield boys, growing out of atten-
tons on the part of the Mexican toward
a weak-minded sister of the Standfelds.
The Mexican was advised to leave the
country. He refused to do so and the
theory is that the Standfield boys killed
him. Shots were heard in the direction
of where the body was found about IL
o'clock last night and then small blaze
was seen, but no attention was paid to
the occurrence.
After the killing Costellions body was
saturated with coal oil and set on fire.
The Standfield boys were brought here
and placed in Jail tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
THE WRECKED FILIBUSTER.
Some Late Facts That Have Come to
Light Concerning it.

New York, Jan. 30.-The World this
morning says:
A meeting of Cuban patriots which was
not known outside of the revolutionary
band until last night, was held Wednes-
day night at the Astor, attended by 90
or 60 patriots, including Palma, Con
zales De Quesda and Senior De La Cruz.
Ii was said that General CalXto Garcia,
leader of the filibustering expedition
wrecked Monday on the steamship Haw-
kins. put in an appearance to make an
explanation of the disaster.
In fact the meeting was called express
ly to hear from the general on the subject.
General Garcia is declared to have Sc
verely criticised the junta for providing
him with a vessel not only rotten, but
poorly equipped for voyage. lie gave
details of the ships unseaworthiness,
which are said to have created sensa-
ton.
The discussion on both sides brought
out these facts:
General Garcia had asked for first
class sailing vessel with which to take
200 men and some arms to Cuba.
He was promised everything needed,
and an agent of the junta was set to
work equipping a vessel. The vessel
cost the junta $4,000, while it was really
worth not more than $4,000, and several
experts, so it was charged, had informed
the junta before Garcia sailed that the
ship was wholly unfit for voyage. NO
heed was paid to this warming. The hon
Hesty of the agent who bought the ship
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
GERMAN CABINET CRISIS.

London, Jan. 30.-All the special dis
patches from Berlin this morning discuss
the rumored designations of the ministers
as the outcome of the dissention over
the naval needs of the empire.
The Vossiche Zeitung says that the re-
tirement of DR.. Won Boetticher, secre-
tary of state for the interior, is a certain
ty, and that he will be succeeded by Herr
Won PuttakamOn.
DR.. Won Boetticher spoke as usual in
the reichstag yesterday. 1t is also re-
ported that Vice Admiral Holman, sec
rotary of state for the navy, has resigned.
The Berlin correspondent of the Stand
ard says that if the latter report is true it
can be taken as an indication that it has
been decided to build several swift cruis-
irs.
The Berlin Times correspondent, no.
tcing these rumors, says:
Where everything depends on one SOW
ereign will, the exercise of which is not
subject to any known laws. it is useless
to attempt to forecast the future.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
LOCKHART LOCALS.

Lockhart, Tex, Jan. 30.-(Special)-
The rain fell in torrents yesterday and
last night, but the sun shines bright this
evening.
In Justice Henderson's court, in the
case of j. 0. B. Smith VS.. j. N. Randle,
judgment was given in favor of Smith.
Miss Libbie Parker left today to visit
relatives at Plum. Mrs. Geo. Sharp and
Mrs. w. II. Parker leave in the morning
or San Antonio.
G. II. Royal and w. B. Kelly visited
San Antonio last Sunday.
Mr.. Hilyer has been to Austin this
week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
DIAZ CAMPAIGNING

Mexico City, Jan. 30-President Diaz,
on his arrival from the gulf coast this
afternoon, was met at the Vera Cruz
railway station by an enormous crowd,
whose enthusiasm overlooked in demon
STATIONS of rejoicing, the president being
rheered continuously as he alighted from
The train The city is illuminated to-
night and the principal edifices are deco
rated. There is a warm feeling towards
the president, largely on account of the
vigorous reform policy he has under
taken within the last few months Pub
lie sentiment is strong for his reelection.
Typhus fever has broken out in Guada-
lajara.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
DISASTER AT A WEDDING

Sandusky, o.. Jan. 29.-One hundred
and fifty guests had assembled at the
home of Albert III. Baker, near this city.
tonight to attend the wedding of Bakers
daughter. Just as the ceremony was
about to begin the floor suddenly gave
way, precipitating about 20 people into
the cellar. a distance of 10 feet. Fortu-
nately the lamp was extinguished, but
candles set fire, to the. clothing of some of
the women and panic ensued The peo-
was some time before the fire was ex-
tinguished and the guests extricated from
the cellar.
Mrs: 81. M. Norton was fatally injured
and William Arnold and William Starr
were badly hurt, while many others es-
capped with less serious injuries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
RIOODTHIRSTY BLACKS.

Mckinney, Tex. Jan. 29.-(Special)-
A brakeman was shot at yesterday by
two negroes whom he put off his train,
a few miles south of Mckinney, on the
Houston and Texas Central, for stealing
ride. The matter was reported to of
ficers at Plano and Mckinney who gave
chase to the bloodthirsty darkies. When
oyertaken a small battle took place, re-
sultine in the capture of both. One of
them is fatally wounded and both are
now safely Gagged in Jail here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, Jan. Bottle president
this afternoon received the members of
the National board of trade at the White.
House by appointment. The members.
were introduced by Mr.. Stanard of st.
Louis. who delivered short address, ex-
planning the history and objects of the
organization. In response, the presi-
dent said he was very glad to have the
opportunity to meet those having such
important interests in charge. He want
ed to acknowledge the good such associa-
tons had accomplished and said the day
would come when the people would APP
preciate everything they had done to in
crease the Importance of this great ma
ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
BEAUTY IN VENEZUELA.
Their Girlish Graces Retained in Ad.
vanced Womanhood.

press. has been sent by that paper on a
special mission to Venezuela. OF the
women of that country he says: 'There
must be some peculiar quality in the at
mosphere of this part of Venezuela that
is preservative of feminine health and
beauty. 1t is astonishing to see the
number of youthful-looking matrons
there are in Caracas. They do not fade
early in life, as they do in the lowlands
of the tropics. Their faces are smooth
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
STARRED RY A PJIPI]

Marlin, Tex, Jan. 29.-(Special.) PROF.
Ira Canno, teacher of the Seventh grade
in the public schools, while attempting
to chastise pupil this morning, lad of
16, was stabbed to the cavity over the
heart by the boy with a pocket knife
and the wound is quite serious. Prof
%. 5. Hall, the principal, afterwards ad-
ministered the whipping and suspended
the boy from school.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-02-06
MARRIAGE AT Hampstead.

Hampstead, Tex, Jan. 29.-(Special).,
The marriage of Miss Maude Elliott OF
this city to Mr.. George Baldwin of Hous-
ton took place at the First Baptist
church yesterday, at 4:15 p. M, in the
presence of large number of invited
friends, who filled the church to its ut
most capacity. The marriage ceremony
was performed by the Rev. DR.. Midget
of Houston and was very pretty and i'm
pressiye throughout.