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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
BRITISH EMPIRE CONGRESS-,

London. June 1.-THE third sitting of
the chamber of commerce was called to
order this morning in the hall of the Gro
GERS association, under the presidency of
Sir Andrew Kay-Rollitt, president of the
London chamber of commerce.
The resolution of the Aberdeen cham
Der of commerce regarding the certitca-
ton of the commercial law of the en-
pire was adopted. The resolution was as
follows:
That the bills of exchange act of 1852,
the partnership act of 1890 and the sale
of goods act of 1893 and other CONSOLE
dating statutes have established the prac-
ticability and benefits of certifying Brit
ish commercial law, it is highly eXpedient
that the commercial law of the whole
British empire should now be embodied
in n regular form; therefore be it
Resolved That the government be
memOrialized by congress to initiate the
steps in order for the appointment for
dra fling such Il code, of commission on
which the united kingdom and countries
embraced in the empire should be duly
represented.
The congress then adopted the resolu-
ton of the London chamber of commerce
on the copyright question, moved by +.
X. Daddy, that the law of copyright
should be uniform throughout the en-
pire.
Sir Sam Montague. Bart, on behalf of
the London chamber of commerce. then
presented Il motion declaring that "in
the opinion of this congress the laws re-
lating to bills of exchange should be made
uniform in the British empire; also that
uniformity with the continental powers
should, wherever practicable, be sus-
tanned interim tiOnolly ~
The motion was adopted.
A delegate from the Canadian chamber
of commerce presented resolution,
which was adopted, advocating the in
production of the letter card feature in
the postal system of the empire and in
ternational communications, to which
latter end the British and colonial post
master generals are asked to give their
aid at the postal union congress. which
meets in Washington in 1897.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS,

Baltimore, June 10.-Chairman Talbot
of the Central committee, called the state
Democratic convention to order today
and announced that Senator A. Z. Cor
man would act AS temporary chairman.
The announcement was hailed with pro
longed applause.
Il am always ut home with Demo
Gratis" said the senator in assuming the
chair I'VE come together today not to
discuss local affairs. | would not give
much for the Democracy of any man who
would rake up the embers of the past
and air his private grievances at the eX-
pense of his party"
The speaker referred in complimentary
terms to President Cleveland and his ad-
ministration OF the Republican party
he said it was the party of the dead He
urged Democrats to bury all their differ
cnces and act in harmony in selecting
acceptable men to lead them: ''for in
this" he said, in conclusion, "the only
hope of this great country lies"
The committees on credentials and res
olutions were then chosen by counties.
When the convention reasscmbled after
half an hours recess the committee on
permanent organization reported the
name of Senator German as its choice for
permanent chairman. which action the
convention GullucN Win Il WnOOD.
Senator German made another speech
in which he said he would join his hear
ers in rcorganizing the party, so that
never again within this generation would
it pass from control in this state and ma
ton.
The committee on resolutions then re-
ported. AS Il prelude, the platform recit-
ed the necessity for an explicit expression
of the opinion of the Democracy of Mary
land upon the national questions. The
resolutions favored tariff for revenue
only and endorsed the vigorous policy
of President Cleveland"
Mai. Stewart presented minority re-
port in direct contravention to this, the
reading of which was hailed with loud
applause and which he offered as a sub
stitute for the financial clause in the ma
jority report.
Mr.. Stewart then made speech of an
hours duration upon the silver question.
ut the conclusion of which his motion
was overwhelmingly defeated and the
ma jority report was adopted.
When Congressman Cowan was NOM
mated for delegate at large jeers and
hisse followed but were suppressed by
the chair.
These delegates were elected:
Delegates at large: j. Il. Hurst. Gen.
John Gill. ex-Attorney General John Poe
and X. NJ. Nenable. all of Baltimore:
Marion De Kalb Smith, Charleston: Ed
win Warfeld. Charles c. Holmes, Balti-
more county; Charles C. Crothers, Elk
'on. ia iAl.lis
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
TATEy FOR Roth CONSULS.

New York. June IA special to the
World from Havana says: Havana takes
a deep interest in Gen. Lee and his mis-
sion.
La Lachua prints pictures of Gen. Lees
ancestors, and editOrially commenting on
his activity in behalf of American prison
crs. says:
Gen. Lee well understands the worth of
public interest and makes the most of
small things. When the investigation is
over America will find another courteous,
kind gentleman, like Consul General
Williams, who will carry on the func-
tons of the consulate to the satisfaction
of every onc.'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

San Antonio, Tex, June 11.-(Special(
~ nited States Marshal Ware and j..
II. Jenkins left for Leavenworth, Kan
over the International this morning, and
TOOK with them the following prisoners,
to be placed in the Leavenwortb peniten.
tiary: ]. NJ. Page, counterfeitine: Hong
Lee, attempting to bride customs officer;
A. j. Cops and Bill Taylor, Smuggling.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
THE RET ENADS

San Antonio, Tex, June 11.-Capt. Nc
Adoo of the Belknap Rifles has his men
now in barracks drilling every night for
the Tyler encampment. The men. after
a hard seven nights drill, show up finely,
ana the captain and others say the pres
en5 team now puts up better drill than
did the st. Louis team two nights before
they left for the St. Louis .nrize drill
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
HOT WEATHER AT WACO

Waco. Tex, June 11.-(Special.)-The
weather for several days past has been
breaking the record for heat. Todag
was another "scorcher" Four horA
dropped dead in different parts Of TIN
Guy from excessive heat. Reports from
tne country precincts show that crops
are burning through the same cause. and
the need of rain is felt everywhere.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
POULTRY RATSERS

Waco. Tex. June 11.-(Special.)-T
Central Texas Poultry and Pet Stock
association held a meeting tonight and
discussed the matter of holding an ex-
tensive poultry show in this city next
fall.
1t is probable that the exhibition will
materialize. The local organization has
thirty members and is rapidly growing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
HEAT PROSTRATJON

San Antonio. Tex, June 11.-(Special.)
.Mr. Harry Fowler, popular young
citizen, connected with the drug business
OF me CITY. while bowling nine-pins last
with the heat and fell in n swoon. He
was removed to his residence and a ply
slcian WAS summoned. He is in a criti-
cal condition today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZED
Messrs. Savers and Cannon Submit n
Joint Statement to the Public.

Washington. June 11.-Chairman Can
non of the house appropriation commit
tee and Chairman Savers today made
public joint statement concerning the
expenditures authorized by this congress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
REFORM LEADERS RELEASED.
ANNESBURGERS GO FREE
Upon THE PAYMENT OF
A BIG FINE.
SMALLPOX BREAKS OUT IN HAVANA
The Disease Is Spreading-Gen. Gomez
Will Soon March Westward-Ex-
Consul General Wilson Sails for
Home-Other Foreign Items.

Pretoria, South Africa, June 11.-At
meeting of the executive council today it
was decided to release John Hayes Ham
mond, Colonial Secretary Rhodes, George
Farrar and j. W. Leonard, the leaders
of the Johannesburg reform committee,
upon payment of fine of $125,000, or in
default of this fifteen years Punishment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
VENEZUELA NEGOTIATIONS

London, June 1.-THE parliamentary
secretary to the foreign office, Mr.. Cur.
zon, answering question in the house Of
commons today, said that the negotiations
were proceeding with the United States
with the view of bringing about a settle
ment by arbitration of the Venezuelan
dispute. =, But, he added, in the public
interest the government could nor maLo
any further statement on the subject Mt
present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
TAYLOR TOPICS.
Preparing for Big Time July 4-Other
Items of Interest.

Taylor Tex, June 11.-(Special)-
Schuyler Lewis, Tom Barker and Envy
Barker, trio of the best cattle ropers
in this section of the country, are arrang-
ing for grand cattle-roping contest,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
CArSED SATISFACTION.

johannesburg, June 1.-THE news of
the release of the reform prisoners at
Pretoria has caused the greatest salts
faction here. 1t was followed by heavy
buying on Change and prices doomed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
TAN COLLECTOR SUICIDES.

Halletsville, June 11.-(Special.)-B +.
Culpetter, county tax collector. commit
ted suicide here today by shooting him
self with pistol. He was county tax
collector of Lavaca county. and was well
and favorably known by every one.
There is no cause known for his rash
act.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
THE STATE CONVENTION Is OUT
FOR \ SOUND MONEY
SYSTEM.
maryland DEMOCRATS FOLLOW SUIT
They Favor the Present Gold Standard
and Endorse Clcveland's Vigorous
Policy-Leading Gold Democrats
of Iowa Preparing to Bolt.

Hartford, Conn, June 10.-The Demo-
cratic state convention to select dele
gates to the national convention 1T Chi
cago and presidential electors met here
today, with full attendance of dele
gates.
NJ. b. Carey was made temporary
chairman and other temporary officers
were elected.
In his speech in assuming the chair
Mr.. Carey said he hoped that the con-
yention at Chicago would select man
whose lips were not sealed on The ques-
ton of the day or one whose attitude
could be matter of doubt.
Governor Waller. who was made per-
manent chairman, spoke briefly on as
Stunning the gavel and then the report of
the committee on resolutions was adopt
ed. On the subject of the currency the
platform says:
las II necessary consequence the
honest payment of public debts and the
preservation of the public faith and
credit require that the gold standard of
money as measure of value shall be
maintained.
while we favor the most liberal use
OF silver consistent with the enforce
ment of II gold standard, we are un-
alterably opposed to the free coinage of
silver, dceming it a device for the de-
basement of our currency, and to the
compulsory purchase of silver by the
government. Under existing circum-
stances, to pay public debts in silver coin
is reputation; to pay private debts in
pp-p1
to provide for the free coinage of silver
means the destruction of legitimate bust
ness and great suffering among the labor
ing classes"
The platform also endorses the admin
istration of President Cleveland and APP
proves his firm support of the public
credit and his eXemplification of the
Monroe doctrine"
The selections made at the caucuses
last night for delegates were ratified by
the convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
ANYTHING FOR FREE SILVER

ANYTHING FOR FREE SILVER.
Topeka, Kan, June -Briedenthal,
chairman of the state committee of the
Populists, thinks there is a chance of
fusion of all silver men in the coming
campaign. He thinks the Populists would
be willing to yield somewhat to the silver
Democrats and silver Republicans if the
convention ut Chicago should nominate
1.-THE right kind of man."
Il do not mean," he said, "to say that
our people would consent to Law aside it's
party organization or that we would
abandon any principles for the sake of
silver. | mean that we, for the sake of
silver, would not be so tenacious as to
presidential candidate. Our party has
come to stay, and it will stick unless it
accomplishes all the reforms which it has
organized to accomplish, but an oppor-
tunity to give to the country free coin
age of silver is offered this year and be
lieve the silver leaders of the other two
parties will have il in their power to
unite our forces with theirs,
Asked to name the man whom he
thought the Populists would be willing
to indorse, Briedenthal said:
"Well. there's Morgan of Alabama. a
Democrat or Judge Caldwell of Arkan-
sas, Republican. | believe the Popu-
lists would accept either of them, and
they ought to be acceptable.
"Boies," he said, was not silver man,
and therefore out of the question: Don
Cameron was from too far east, and Tel
Ter would not do, because he came from
a silver state"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS PURSUE
THE PATH OF COMMON
SENSE.
MIKE DORAN and Stable CURRENCY
Come Out on Top in the State Conven-
tiOn-It Was an Exciting and Hard
Fought Struggle, but Right Fin
ally Prevailed.

st. Paul June 11.--As decidedly dra-
matte close to the most exciting Demo-
cratic state convention held in Minnesota
for many years, Michael Doran, for a
score of years the political leader and
national committeeman from this state,
today defeated every move of those who
sought to bring about his defeat, winning
not only in the passage of gold plat
form, but also in being chosen by large
vote to lead the Minnesota delegation at
Chicago.
After winning the third fight of the day,
and by vote of 526 to 227, being placed
at the head of the delegation. Mr.. Doran
took the floor.
He denied several sensational charges
that had been made against him during
the day. After a spirited defiance of his
enemies in the convention he begged to
be allowed to retire from the delegation
and asked that Daniel NJ. Lawler of st.
Paul, one of the best and most favorably
known Democrats in the northwest, be
named in his stead. There were vigorous
protests from the convention, but his re-
quest was granted and one of the best
known Democratic leaders in the United
States gracefully retired from the arena
after winning one of the hardest fights
of his life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-06-18

after winning one of the hardest fights
of his life.
When the Democratic state convention
for the election of delegates to the Chi
cago convention met in Market hall in
this city today, the hall was crowded and
everybody anticipated lively session.
The chief fight was on the question of
silver but in the fight on national COM
mitteeman, Michael Doran was well to
the front. The state committee had de-
cided not to name a candidate for chair
man and gold and silver people each Sc
lected a candidate so that test vote was
possible
Mr.. f. +. Champlin of Saltwater nomi-
mated +. V. Hall as chairman.
Mr.. Doran seconded the nomination of
Hall and explained that the vote on tenn
pOrary chairman was test of the gold
and silver strength here Hall was
elected.
Committees on credentials and resolu-
tons were then named.
The temporary organization was unan-
imously made permanent and recess
was taken.
1t was nearly 4 o'clock before the
convention got down to real work There
were two reports from the platform COM
mittee, eight of the committeeman favor
ing gold standard plank and six report
ing platform made up of selections from
the national Democratic platforms of
~, 81, '7G and '6S. and favoring free
silver coinage at 16 to l ratio. The de-
bate on the matter was bitter and pro-
lnIn fla Il
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-05-29
ENGLISH VITAL STATISTICS.
The Marriages, Births and Deaths Dur
Ing the Year 1894.

The Marriages, Births and Deaths Dur
Ing the Year 1894.
The 57th annual report of the regis
trar general of marriages, births and
deaths in England and Wales in 1894
has just been published. His statistics
are based on a population estimated
to number in the middle of the year
1894 30,060,763 persons (14,565,660 males
and 15,405,103 females). The number
of marriages registered was 26,44O,
corresponding to a rate of 15.1 persons
married per 1000 living. The rate in
1893 was 14.7, and the average rate from
1884 to 1893 was 14.9. This recovery
coincided with a slight fall in the value
of British exports, and with "a fall in
the price of wheat of 1873 per cent.
below that of 1898, which had been the
lowest on record. OF the marriages
contracted in 1894 155, 1852, or 6S6 per
1000, were celebrated according to the
rites of the Established church, and
1907, or 314 per 1000 otherwise. Of
the 221,215 couples whose ages were.
stated in the register the mean ages
were 2S.41 for men and 26.15 for women.
The figures for 1894 show the first nota-
BILE break in the increase of the mean
age at marriage, which has been going
on for several years. This is not accom-
panied by any increase in the proper
tions of under-age marriages.
Births during the year numbered
SOC, ,2S9, and were in the proportion of
29.6 per 1000 persons living, being the
lowest on record, and showing q fall
of 9 per 1000 below the mean rate in
the preceding decennium. The deaths
amounted to 49S.S27, proportion of
,, 1915 per 1000. The average rate in the
preceding ten years was 1912. The
death rate in 1904 was considerably
lower than in any previous year on
record. In 1894 the death rates at the
several age groups were not only con-
siderably lower than the mean rates
in the previous four years, but were
also lower even than the exceptionally
low rates of 1888 and 1889. The death
rate in the urban districts was I'll, or
more than 15 per cent, and in the rural
districts 1876, or nearly II per cent.
below the decennial average. The
deaths from smallpox numbered 800,
or % per 100000 as compared with 40
per 100000 in 1893. The scarlet-fever
rate was the lowest, and the cnteric.
| fcver rate almost the lowest on record.
On the other hand, the diphtheria NOR
ta1ity was 53 per cent. above the deceD-
nial average. The deaths attributed
to suicide were 2,729, or 91 per ,o00, 900,
the highest rate on record.---Chicago
Inter Ocean.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

QY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS-
- sued out Of the District Court of the
Fourth judicial District Of the State Of Ne
vada, in and for the County OF Elko, and to
me directed and delivered, upon Judgment
rendered and entered in said Court, on the
9th day Of February, 1896, in favor of John
r. Bradley, Jeff D. Bradley and Louis L.
Bradley, co-partners under the firm name
and style Of j. r. Bradley & Sons, and
against the Octorara Gold Mining Company,
a corporation, for the sum OF $2,7l152, with
interest thereon at the rate Of seven per
cent. per annum until paid, and the further
sum Of S145.75 for costs therein, Ihave levied
upon the following described property to-
wit: Those certain mines known ana called
the Cleveland Mine," and the Manhattan
Mine," situated between Union Guloh and
Badger Creek in Mardis Mining District,
Elko County, State OF Nevada, as the same
appears OF record in the mining records OF
said District and in the Recorders Office OF
said Ellso County, OF Mining Locations No.
I, on page 112 thereof.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 10th
day Of June, 1906, between the hours Of Q
O'Clock A. M. and 5 o'clock p. NJ, (viz
at O'Clock p. NJ. OF that day. in front
Of the Courthouse, in the Town Of
Elko, in said County of Elko, will sell all
the right, title and interest OF the said Ooto-
rara Gold Mining Company, corporation,
In and to the above described property at
public auction, for cash in hand to the high
est and best bidder, to satisfy said Execu-
ion and all costs.
Dated, May Is, 1896.
~ ..''.r. Re g.. j. M. MATEER,
.r - -.-., a. ..... .....r. Sheriff.
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Dissolution of CO-Partnership.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the Co-Partnership heretofore existing
under the firm name Of Sayles & Bailey is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. The
business will hereafter he carried on by @
NJ. Sayles, who will pay all outstanding
debts and collect all bills due tho firm.
GIN. SAYLos,
j. B. BAILEY.
White Rock, Nevada, May II, 1895.
(5- II Inn
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FILE YOUR BILLS.

by order Of tho Board OF County Commits
sioners, all bills against tho County TO be
acted upon by the Board, must b filed on or
before theSaturday Immediately preceding
the Monday Upon which the Board meets,
otherwise the bills will not be acted upon
until the next meeting Of the Board.
Attest: JOHN HENDERSON,
County Clerk.
BY w. PATTERSON, Deputy.
Dated, ,Marohs2 1905.
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Inscription RATES. a
,DVERTISING RATES.

! u,de as low as Is consistent with
u,ineSs.. principles. Apply sat the Of
RuS.
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The above balance stands to the
credit OF the various funds as per
Treasurer's Balance Sheet, dated
March 80, 1896:
TREAsURER's BALANCE SHEET.
Cash in Treasury to tie credit of the
various funds, March 81. 1896:
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JOINT STATEMENT
AUDITOR AND TREASURER
OF ELKO COUNTY.
For the Quarter Ending Mar 81,
1890.
STATE OF NEVADA,I
County of Elko. fs"s

AUDITORS OFFICE
March 81, 1896
To the Honorable Board OF County Commis.
eioners Of Elko County, Nevada:
GENTLEMEN: Waherewith submit our Quar-
eily Report Of the Finances Of the County
or the quartersendin9 March 81, 1896.
Respectfully submitted:
z. z. BILKEY,
Auditor.
JOHN HENDERSON,
Treasurer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-05-29
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Personal Paragraphs.

l.. NJ. Hunter, OF Laramie, is at tho
Cullen.
Ions steizol, Of Rod cline, Colorado, is
guest at tho Walker,
j. l.. Watson and vito nro In from
Bingham aud registered at the Cullen.
A. T.. Van Berger aud wife, Of ~, Paul,
are stationed at the Temploion.
g.. l.. Yoaich, OF Chicago, arrived at the
KnulsfoTd this morning.
Houry Blshon and l. stermfoet. OF the
City Of Mexico, were among the arrivals
at the Nnutsiord today.
Mr. ). V. Phelp, manager Of Walker
Bros. Dry Goods company, left Tor Now
York this morning To mako spring pur-
chasos.
w. @. Bancroft, general superlntend.
ont OF Union Pacific At this point, has
returned from southern California, whore
he has been on pleasure trip Tor tho
past few weeks.
Mrs. Lieut.. Tyler, Of Fort Douglas
leaves for OweusburO, Kentucky, III 81
evening over tho Union Par ii0 wife o
she will spend lew weeks with her rela-
lives aud friends.
John W. Thomas, an old resident OF
Salt Lsko, formerly with Roberts & Nol-
den, arrived Ia this CITY Monday from
San jose, CAL, to attend tho fupoTal OF
his mother, who died ON Sunday at 1915
y, m.