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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
OVER TEXAS TRUNK RAILWAY.
A Suit to Recover Money Begun in New
York.

New York, May 1.-The trial Of the
suit of w. w. Weighley against Sylvester
Ii. Kneeland, to recover $4,000, was be-
gun today before Judge BoOkstaver in the
supreme court The plaintiff alleges on
October 8, 1895, he entered into a con-
tract with the defendant, making an
agreement by which the latter was to dis
pose Of the interest of the defendant in
an agreement for the sale of the Texas
Trunk railway, in return for which the
defendant was to pay $4,000, and did
subsequently pay him $4,000, agreeing
to pay the remainder in stock of the COM
pany when reorganized. The plaintiff
now alleges that Kneeland put the deal
through, but has always declined to trans
fer the stock promised. Weighler al
leges that Kneeland agreed to sell him one
twentieth interest in the company for
$15, 900, and under this agreement he paid
the defendant $4,000. The defendant adj
mits the contract for the purchase of the
agreement of the sale, but says that pay
ment was made conditional upon perfec-
ton of the title of the property, which de-
PENDANT claims was never done. The
defendant also denies he paid $4,000
cash under the original agreement, but
admits payment Of $4,000 in cash. He
further denies that he agreed to give the
plaintiff a one-twentieth interest in the
new company, and sets up counter claim
for $4,000 damages.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07

The Washington office may know more
than | do.
Il hardly believe the Cubans could
blow. up the Alfonso Mi, and | under
stand that is the vessel they hope to at
tack, because that vessel could not en-
Ter Neuvitas harbor under any circum-
stances, as she draws too much water.
Nevertheless, | believe the Cuban insur-
gents are reckless enough to ATTEMPT
anything, for their cause is already
threatened
Yes, you may say that we know all
about the contemplated plot against Neu-
vltas and have taken proper precautions
against its being carried out"
THE CZAROWITZ WORSE
st: Petersburg, April 29.-Dispatches
received here from Nice today say that
the health of the czarowitz, which has
been precarious for long time past, has
taken a sudden turn for the worse.
Great anxiety is felt here.
SALISBURY TALKS.
London, April pat the Grand Habi-
tation of the Primrose League, which
took place at Covent Garden Opera
house this evening, the premier, the Mar
quls of Salisbury, was the principal
speaker Referring to the Communication
of the sentence of death in the case of
the leaders of the johannesburg reform
committee, he said he thought, from the
past, the people might believe that Presi-
dent Kruger would not make I'M
worthy use of circumstances which had
placed political opponents in his hands.
There had been, he added, a great deal
of criticism abroad concerning the adj
vance on DongOla.
But he said, 1--WE are bound to relieve
Egypt from the fearful curse of savage
invasions and domination on the frontier,
and by the expedition we are only full
filling one of the most primary and most
imperative articles of our trust to the
country"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
THE MONARCH ASSASSINATED
WHILE ENTERING A HOUSE
OF WORSHIP.
HEIR APPARENT Has BEEN NOTIFIED
And Is Fastening to Teheran to Be
Crowned-The Assassin Was
Disguised in Woman's
Garments.

Teheran, May 1, p. m.-The shah
of Persia was shot by an assassin at
o'clock this afternoon and died soon
afterwards. The assassin fred point
blank at the monarch's heart while he
was entering the shrine of Shah Abdul
Aim.
Immediately after the shah was shot
he was carried to his carriage and con-
veyed to the palace in this city. There
he was attended by DR.. Thologon, his
chief physician. and other physicians,
who were hastily sent for; but in spite
of their combined efforts his majesty
died soon after his arrival at the palace,
or about o'clock this afternoon.
The assassin, who was promptly ar
rested, is said to be one Sayid, from Ker-
man, or from the province of that name
1t is believed that the murderer has ac-
completes.
The heir apparent, Musaffer-Ed-Din,
was Immediately advised of the assassi-
nation of his father and will come to
Ieheran as soon as possible.
Nazar-Ed-Din, shah of Persia, was
born April "a, 1929, and succeeded to
the throne on September 10, 1913, on
the death of his father. He was
crowned at Teheran, October 20, 1913,
and his valiahd, or heir apparent, is his
elder son Mussafer-Ed-Din, who was
born March %, 1853, and who has four
sons and fifteen daughters.
Quiet prevails here and no disorder
is apprehended as a result of the murder
of the shah.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
FOURTH DISTRICT POPS.

Texarkana, Tex, May 1.-(Special) y
The Populists of the Fourth Texas con-
gressional district met here in convention
today. The judicial convention of the
party also met at the same time and
place. After a conference among the
leaders it was decided not to nominate n
candidate for congress until August /, to
which time the convention later adj
Journed. to meet at Texarkana. Before
this adjournment, however, eight dele
gates, headed by James H. C"Cyclone'D
Davis, were reelected to the st. Louis
national convention. The only instruc-
lions given them were to stand squarely
on the Omaha platform.
The judicial platform nominated by ac-
clamation George 7. Todd of Marion
county for district judge and HI. Il. Nc
Cabe, editor of the Pittsburg Plain
dealer, for district attorney.
The convention was largely attended,
every county in the district being fully
represented, and much enthusiasm pre-
vailed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
MLENNAN POPULISTS.

Waco, Tex. May 1.-(Special.) 1.-The
Populists held their convention today,
with large representation from every
voting precinct in the county.
The committee on resolutions reported
favorably resolutions endorsing the ON
ha platform. jerome Kearby for gov
ernor, Ashby for lieutenant governor,
John NJ. Moore of Fort Worth for rail
road commissioner, r. A. Baker of
Coryell for superintendent of public in
struction.
The committee on nominations report
ed an extensive list of names and the
selection of candidates was in progress
when the convention adjourned until
O'Clock tomorrow.
Tonight L. ]. Gore, the blind orator,
addressed large crowd at the city hall.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.

Washington, May 1.-Senator Chandier
today introduced a bill for the ahehu-
ment of the interstate commerce law so
as to prevent discrimination in transpor-
tation in favor of foreign shippers. Inc
bill is the result of recent supreme court
decision interpreting the laws as to per,
nit charges of lower rates by the Uniteu
States on goods shipped from abroad than
on domestic goods. ,.,.. A..
Senator Chandler's bill prohibits the
charging of higher rates on American
articles than those of foreign origin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
CHEAP MONEY CAUSED IT.

London, May "A dispatch from
Teheran to the Times regarding the
situation in Persia incident upon the as
sassination of the shah says:
Much discomfort has existed for some
time through the dearness of provisions,
principally caused by the executive
issue of copper coins.
Considerable alarm prevails here, and
Prince Naib es Sultaneh third son of the
late shah has retired to his palace at the
request of the governor.
The asssassin's name is Mollah ReZa
and he is supposed to he from Babeck.
An article in the Times on the late shah
calls to mind that at the beginning of his
reign he put to death by thousands the
members of the Rabi sect, whose cru
SADIE against the corruption of the pub
lie manners in Persia was so popular as
to become a menace to the government.
The chief apprehensions that now
arise, says the Times, are lest the new
shah's eldest brother. Sell es Sultan,
should attempt to dispute the accession.
CThe late shah is succeeded by his sec
ond son, not the eldest SOM
Sell es Sultan is governor of lshpahan
and was for long time the virtual ruler
of southern Persian till the late shah, in
1890, greatly REDUCED his power and dis
banded his regiments.
Mr.. George n CurZon, under secretary
of state for foreign affairs, who is an
acknowledged authority on Persia, con-
siders Mosa ffer-ed-Din Merza Vahliad,
the new shah, n man or great intelll-
gence, but he has been so secluded all his
life as to have no knowledge Of the duties
encumbent upon him as ruler of Persia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
MACEo WANTS TO GET OUT.

New York, May IA dispatch to the
Herald from Havana says:
Antonio Maceo is anxious to cross the
trocha and unite with Gen. Gomez. He
is said to find it difficult to obtain pro-
visions in Pinar del Rio sufficient to sup
ply his army. 1t was proposed that the
men of the army, members of the PROV
ince, mainly whites, surrender their
horses to the men he took there. nearly
all of whom are negroes, and also give
them nearly all of their scant supplies
and ammunition, as hard fighting is ex-
pected in crossing the trocha.
Maceo had instructions from Gen.
Gomez to stay in the accident as long
as possible. 1t is believed the time is
ripe for him to try to leave.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
Interior-Hugh John Macdonald.

Secretary of State-Sr Charles Tup-
per.
Solicitor General-Sir C. ii. Upper.
Trade and Commerce-W. b. Ives.
Comptroller of Customs-J. F.Woods.
Controller of Inland Revenue-Lieut.
Col. Il. G. Prior.
Without Portfolios-Frank Smith,
Donald Ferguson, Senator Ross.
Des Jardines and Anglers will run for
commons.
I. G; Casgrain will likely be premier
in Quebec
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
RAILWAY SURGEONS.

st. Louis, May 1.-After three days
session the ninth annual convention of
the National Order of Railway Surgeons
today completed its business and elected
officers for the ensuing year as follows:
DR.. j. G. Lutz, president; secretary, DR..
Cassius Westcott, Chicago; treasurer, w.
&. Cass, Kansas City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
THE SENTENCES COMMITTED.
Lives of the Johannesburg Reformers
Spared by Kruger.

Pretoria, April 29.-The sentences of
death imposed upon John Hayes Ham
mond, the American engineer; Col. Fran
els Rhodes, brother of the former pre-
mier of Cape Colony; Lionel Phillips,
president of the Chamber at Johannes
burg, and George Farrar, proprietor of
the Country Life, of johannesburg, have
been committed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
RAN OVER ny AN ENGINE

Smithville, Tex, May 1.-(Special.)-
The 5 o'clock passenger engine, on leav-
ing its run to go into the round house
this morning. ran over an old man by
the name of Wood, who had come in on
the train and had started to his son-in-
laws house when the accident occurred.
Both feet were crushed, and owing to
old age. there is but little hopes of his
rncOVprv
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
OBSERVED THE DAY.

Floresville, Tex, May 1.-(Special)-
Decoration day was duly observed here
today. The eX-Confederates and their
friends assembled at the opera house at
$50 p. m. j. b. Policy, Esq, delivered
beautiful address which was attentive
" listened to by everyone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
TRAGEDY FROM JEALOUSY.

Henshaw, KY, May 1.-At a saw mill
camp in Union county, three miles from
this place, Bob Ward shot and fatally
wounded his wife. then placing the pistol
to his own head blew out his brains. Ward
was quiet man of good habits, but very
jealous of his wife, who is comely and
respected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
WAS ON HIGH SEAS.

New Orleans, May IA Key West
special says: Information received here
today proves that the American schooner
competitor, which was captured n few
days ago by Spanish gunboat. was Mt
the time on the high seas and not in Gu
ban waters, as reported by the Spaniards.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
SAENGERFEST.
The Program Rendered at San Antonio
Yesterday.

San Antonio, Tex, April 29.-(Special)
The second grand concert of the Saenger-
fest was given at the Beethoven Hall
this afternoon before an audience which
filed that spacious structure.
The program was headed by III. Karber
of San Antonio and the grand male chorus
and orchestra in the third act of Wagner's
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
NEW CANADIAN CABINET.

Ottawa, Ont, May Following is
the official list of the cabinet, which was
sworn in this afternoon
President of the Council-A. K. An.
gers.
Postmaster Generai-L. 0. Talon.
Marine and Fisheries-John Costigan
Railways-John G. Haggart.
Finance-George Il. Foster.
Public Works-A. Des Jardines.
Minister of Justice-A. X. Dickey.
Militia-Lieut. Col. Tisdale.
Agriculture-W. III. Montague.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
Political Pointers.
JUDICIAL DISTRICT CALL.

San Antonio, May 1.-(Special.)-
Perry ]. Lewis, chairman of the Demo
cratic executive committee of the Fourth
judicial district, has issued call for a
judicial convention, to meet in San An
tonic June 2, to nominate a candidate for
associate justice of the court of civil ap-
peals for the Fourth supreme judicial
district.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
HE WISELY DECLINED.

San Antonio, May 1.-(Special.) "A
committee of free silverites, headed by
Hon. J. F. Onion, called on Gen. Geo.
w. Russ. chairman of the Democratic
county executive committee, today and
requested him to call primary election
in accordance with the instructions of
the Dudley committee. Chairman Russ
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
PENAL SERVITUDE.

Pretoria, South Africa, April 30
Copyright, 1896, by Associated Press.)-
The sensation caused by the sentencing
to death of Hammond, Rhodes, Phillips
and Farrar, and the subsequent commu-
tatiOn of their sentences, still continues
Burghers of influence are focking into
this city from all sides and begging the
government to totally abolish the sent
ences imposed upon the so-called reform
ers. What influence this will have upon
President Kruger and his advisers re-
mains to be seen, though it is currently
reported the executive court has decided
to impose sentences of five years penal
servitude. and, at the expiration of that
time, Punishment for life for the four men
named. To justify such severe treat
ment of the prisoners, it is said, the exec
utive council refers to the records of the
trial of the reformers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION.

Washington, May 1.-The following
cablegram was received by Secretary Oh
ney at $40 this afternoon from United
States Minister Mcdonald, at Teheren,
Persia:
'Shah visiting the shrine near the city
disguised as n woman, the bullet entering
the region of the heart. He expired
within two minutes. Regicide commit
ted by revolutionary fanatic. Great
distress, but the city is quiet"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
AMERICANS EXEMPTED.

Washington May 1.-W0rd has been re-
ceiyed by telegraph, unofficially, that the
Canadian government has adopted an or
der in council exempting American yes.
sells from entry and clearance charges OF
the Canadian ports.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
SILVER WING MEETING.

San Marcos, Tex, May 1.-(Special.)-
A mass meeting of the silver wing of the
Democratic party is called to meet at the
court house tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
CUBAN WAR NEWS.

Havana, May 1.-Gen. Bernato over.
took Il band of insurgents between AIinas
and Villas. In the engagement which
followed the insurgents were routed and
left twenty-three killed and five wounded
on the field. In skirmish between ~
detachment of the Leon battalion, COM
handed by Col. Rcca, near Jarahueca.
province of Santiago de Cuba. and band
of insurgents, eleven of the latter were
killed. Two soldiers were killed and
three officers and twenty soldiers
wounded.
Col. Amor, at Hatillo Vega in the north
ern part of the province of Santa Clara,
has had brush with band of insur-
gents, who lost six killed. The local
guerilla forces of yuelta have captured
Sebastian Cabello, an insurgent leader.
La Paiz, La Discussion and another
paper here have been fined for the pub
licaton of unpatriotic editorials.
Sixteen prisoners were sent to Spain
yesterday.
In the neighborhood of San Cristobal,
in Pinar del Rio, insurgents continue
the burning of all country houses and
huts. Over 800 persons have taken
refuge in Havana.
The battalion of Calaibra has had an
engagement in Pinar del Rio with the
bands of Lazoa and Verona, in which
the insurgents had over 30 killed and
many wounded. The troops lost one
killed and four wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
NAY CROAK YEr

Nice, May 1.-The czarowitz is report
ed to have had another attack of hem
orrhage tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
H0LMES MIST HANG.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 29.-Governor
Hastings today refused to grant respite
the murder of Benjamin r.. Pietzel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07

declined to take the responsibility on him
self and will call meeting of the execu-
tive committee May to consider the
question.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
CHANGED THE BALLOT FORM.

CHANGED THE BALLOT FORM.
Greenville, Tex, May 1.-(Special)-
The Hunt county Democratic executive
committee met at the court house in this
city yesterday to make arrangements for
holding the primaries in June. BY a
vote of to l the following form was
submitted for that offered by the state
committee and previously endorsed by
the county committee: For the free
and unlimited coinage of both gold and
silver by this government, independent
of other nations,' and Against the free
and unlimited coinage of both gold and
silver by this government. independent
of other antions, and for the single gold
standard"
The action of the committee is some
what of surprise to both factions, and
it is agreed that if the ticket is so voted
it completely eliminates the financial
issue from the primaries. The sound
money men say they will vote this ticket
but it is far from satisfactory to either
side. 1t is more than likely that the
county will witness a spirited contest on
the money question before the primaries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
THE MURDERER A FANATIC.

London, May lit is known that the
shah of Persia was arranging for great
celebration on May 6.
At the Persian legation in this city the
opinion is expressed that the murder was
the deed of fanatic and was not the
outcome of any especially designed move
ment
According to dispatch which has
been received here the assassin was a
member of the Babi society, criminal
association. which has hitherto made
attacks upon the shah's life with shot
from Il revolver.
The assassin was arrested after he
committed the deed today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
4 SOUND VIEW OLE IT.

Chicago, May 1.-The Hon. Franklin
MacNeagh, the Democratic candidate for
the United States senate at the last cleo
ton, joins issue with Governor Altgeld,
who represents the free coinage faction.
Mr.. MacVeagh says: IF we shall be
foolish enough to attempt to straddle the
dishonest dollar question the campaign
will be fought on that issue and the Dem
ocratic party will go in an avalanche
against silver recommendation. But if we
stand squarely against the dishonest dol
lar we shall eliminate the currency ques-
ton from the campaign and have an open
field to meet the Republicans on revis-
ion of the Mckinley law. 1t will give us
a fair chance to win, and the certainty of
preserving the honor and usefulness of our
great party"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
WILL BE WARMLY RECEIVED.

w TIL lIll w 1NIN4HIII ItII DI1I I'D.
London. May IA dispatch from Bulu-
wayo to the Daily Telegraph says:
The rebels are preparing a warm recep-
ton for the Cecil Rhodes relief column
from Salisbury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
SIGNAL FOR AGGREsSIyENEss

London, April 30.-A special dispatch
from BuluwayO says hiatt the arrival
there of Earl Gray will be the signal for
a general advance of the British forces
there, who will Immediately take the
offensive against insurgent Matabeles.
1t is though probable that after the vi
cinity of Bulawayo has been cleared of
the hostile natives their businesses in
the Matoppo hills will be attacked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
DISPUTES AMICABLY ADJUSTED

Lima, Peru, May 1.-(Via Galveston
Tex, copyrighted, 1896, by the Associa
ted Press. 1.-The guarantee protocol late
ly decided upon between Chile and tn
Argentine republic was signed today
In addition the treaty between Chile an,
Bolivia was ratified the state of arme,
truce peace settled and by the arrange
ment all the former Bolivian coast be
comes CHILEAN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
SPANISH OPINIONS ON CUBA.

New York, May IA special to the
World from Madrid, Spain, says:
Despite denials from official circles
that the pope through the nuncio has
urged Spain to accept American media
ton in the Cuban affairs, there Is an
impression, especially among military
men and Cuban representatives, that the
report is true.
1t is considered certain here that the
explosion in the governorg ,eneraIs pal
ace in Havana was caused by Separa-
lists. Those in Paris have made no
secret lately of their intention to try to
put Gen. Weyler out of the way.
Senior Zeller, president of the Plant
ers' club at Havana, on landing at Co
runna made this statement: ut is
great mistake to suppose that the early
establishment of autonomy would be
playing into the hands of the rebels.
The Spanish planters believe Spain could
have spared herself many sacrifices of
men and money if the home rule law
had been put in force twelve months
ago. Public opinion in Cuba is almost
unanimously in favor of the reforms. if
sincerely carried out. Only the Union
Constitutional party in Havana and
those who live by politics and fraud az.
the expense of Cuba and Spain oppose
home rule. All the planters and agri-
culturists would welcome reforms which
would reconcile all interests. Spain
will undoubtedly triumph, but if the war
is prolonged Cuba is sure to be ruined.
When it can no longer meet its financial.
engagements the Spanish treasury must.
then undertake to meet them .,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-07
PROF. GEFFECKEN SUFFOCATED
Munich, May 1.-Professor Geffecken,
BLACK PLAGUE IN HONG KONG

DLhCh ILhpUE In HUNG NUM-.
San Francisco, May 1.-The steamship
Doris has arrived from Hong Kong and
Yokohama and brings news that the
black plague is still prevalent in Hong
Kong and Canton.
Japan is taking elaborate precautions
to prevent the introduction of the plague
into that country.
Yokohama was greatly alarmed when
the Doric left over the reported out
break.
An anonymous proclamation has been
posted in Canton offering reward for
foreigners heads.
On April % destructive fire broke
out at Tatishi and 1900 houses were
burned.