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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
BEEF TRUST IN DANGER

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Trouble is said to
be in store for the alleged beef trust.
with it's work, has not yet asked to be
discharged, and it is said has resolved
to investigate the charges that combi-
nation exists with the big packers for
the purpose of regulating prices, forcing
dealers TO buy from them. A number
of subpoenas have been issued for en-
ployes of the packers. AS was the case
Mt the last term of court, however,
trouble is being experienced in finding
the witnesses desired and this fact balks
the desire. of the grand jury to go into
the investigation. Is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
NO REASON FOR ALARM.
An Expert Says the Situation at Chip
pewa Falls Is Not Serious.

Chippewa Falls, Dec. 3.-"The river is
falling at the rate of one foot per day
and there is no reason whatever for APP
prehension," said Col. w. A. Jones Of tbs
United States army to an Associated
Press representative this afternoon, after
he had put in busy day in investigating
the situation along the Chippewa river.
Col. Jones, who is in charge of the gov
eminent engineering works in the north
west, had been called by the local author
tiles, who sought expert advice in what
seemed like an extremely critical situa-
ton.
He continued: "The food here is sim
ply caused by the backwater. Most of
the water is able to get away under the
ice, and backwater represents the water
unable to get away. AS this stage, of the
river goes down more of this water will
flow under the ice and the flood will soon
be over The gorge extends about eight
cen miles and is made up largely of an
Choir ice, which is sort of slush packed
close. Under this the river is running in
somewhat cramped quarters, and as the
water falls the ice will drop down into
the river bed, where it is likely to stay
until spring, the water still running along
under the mass Of ice"
The water has been just about 25 feet
all afternoon, but since, it is falling, and
less fear is felt in regard to changes in
stages in the water here. 1t has been
showing tonight, the ground being COW
cred, but the cold weather continues.
A DISQUIET!NG REPORT.
Milwaukee, Dec IA speciai to the
Wisconsin from Chippewa Falls says:
Late this afternoon the water was still
rising. If the water gets much higher
the electric plant will have to suspend en-
tirely and the darkness will be total to-
night. The weather is cold, but there
are indications of storm and il rain or
wet snow comes there will be frightful
state of affairs, as large amount of val
liable goods and merchandise are exposed
to the elements
The wagon bridge below the dam Is in
great danger, and may go any minute.
The ice is now piled up against the bridge
to the 27-foot mark, a point never before
reached in the history of the city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
VIOLENT GALES.

London. Dec. 5.-Violent gales have oc-
Cured along the coast, with several cas-
ualties at Brighton. The chain pier there
has been destroyed and the shore is
strewn with wreckage. There were ex
citing scenes at Dover in connection with
the storm. The Ostend packet found
itself unable to make the harbor and no.
tilted those on shore by the firing of rock
cts. Another vessel is reported to have
gone ashore east of Dover.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
KILLED HIS STEP-FATHER.

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 4.-Thomas
Fender farmer in Lawrence county,
was stabbed TO death yesterday by
James Wilson, his 15-year-old step-son.
Fender was whipping his step-daughter,
Wilson'S sister. and the boy protested
against the punishment of the child.
The protest was not needed and Wilson
attacked his step-father with a knife,
stabbing him until he died.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10

brief speech he had already made, and
SO it was decided that with the judges
charge the jury might take the case as
it stood.
Judge Cooper, taken by surprise at
this, turn in the proceedings, was not
ready to deliver the charge, and so adj
Journed court until tomorrow morning
ut o O'clock
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
TYLER RETRENCHMENT.

Tyler, Tex, Dec. 4.-(Special.) LAT the
regular meeting of the city council this
afternoon the office of city health officer.
was abolished. The resignation of City
Treasurer Halverson was deferred untif
a full report of the citys finances could
be had from him. One of the two regular,
policemen was also done away with.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
LEASED TO AN AUSTIN MAN

Georgetown, Tex, Dec. 4.-(Special.) -
The Williamson county Land and Alb
stract company have leased their business
in this city to the w. G. Belcher Land ,
Mortgage company of Austin for a period
of five years. Mr.. Belcher will move to,
Georgetown and himself assume the man
agement of the abstract business,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10

ent their views as to proposed changes in
rates. Judge Terry also by leave amend
ed the application of the roads for ad-
vanced rates so as to include an advance
limit not stated-of maximum class
rates with differentials, it be;ug under.
stood that relatively interstate class rates
will be also changed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
EOITILY MURDERED.

Abilene, Tex. Dec. 4.-(Speclai.)-
Cosut Karasco, prosperous Mexican
and proprietor of chile stand, Vas Was
found dead in his store at CLOCK tnis
morning, his head and body being ntel,
ally covered with knife WOUNDS, o,h Nv
Mexicans, the father-in-law ana pro'n ar
;n.law of the dead man. have been ar
rasted charged with the crime.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
UNUSUALLY coin

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 3.-Unusually-
cold weather for Florida has prevailed
here for three days, the thermometer last
night reaching 80. Heavy winds ON the.
coast cndangers shipping The steamer;
lroquois, of the Clyde line, came up this
after noon after lying at the mouth Of the
river for fifty-four hours, the water be-.
ing too rough for pilot to board the yes
sci.
Towns near the mouth of the river are
partly submerged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
WAIFs LEAVE HOME.

Denison, Tex, Dec. Especial = Chief
Of Police Henry returned last night from
Sherman, where he went in search of
Matte Lee. aged 49, and Anna BIanch-
ard, aged 10 years, who were reported
night. The children were found and re-
stored to their parents In this city.
When asked why they left home, they
replied: I'VE thought our mothers disi'
not like us any more" :
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
SAW THE COMPETITOR CREW.

New York, Dec. IA dispatch from
Havana to the World says:
"Fitzhugh Lee, Jr.. the son Of the con-
sui general, saw the Competitor crew and
CORRESPONDENT Melton yesterday. Gen.
Zarrich, the governor of Cabanas castle,
courteously had the imprisoned Ameri-
cans brought from the cells with military
escorts, and they talked half an hour
with the consular representative, who re-
ports that all save Melton are well and
are as cheerful as could be expected I'M
der the circumstances.
MELONS wife saw him in prison last
Sunday. A member of the New York
junta. who was arrested on the American
steamer Mascot on her arrival here from
Tampa. September 20, and sent as pris-
oner to Spain, died shortly after reaching
Santander.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
HELD UP A BREWERY.
st. Louis Highwaymen Commit Bold
Act of Robbery.

st. Louis, Dec. 3.-Two highwaymeIr
with drawn reyolvers entered the office
Of the Home Brewing company at z:
o'clock this afternoon and held up the
cashier, Robert Havercamp, and forced
him to hand over $400, and then went be-
hind the counter, looted the money draw
'ers and secured probably $500 additional.
The robbery was the most daring that
has occurred in st. Louis for years.
When the hold-up occurred there were
present in the office the cashier half
dozen clerks and several customers. The
robbers made their escape.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
FIRE AT TTRNERsyIILE

Gainesville, Tex, Dec 4.-(Special. -
The storehousc, two stocks of goods, one
dwelling and Knights of Honor hall and
regalia, with Odd Fellows rcgalia, were
destroyed by fire last night at Turner's
vile. 1t is not known whether they had
insurance or not
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
DECLARE A GENERAL STRIKE.

Hamburg, Dec. AT meeting of the
central strike committee here today it
was decided to declare general strike
and pamphlet was issued calling upon
all quay laborers, engineers, bargemen,
Jumpers and car men to quit work in or
der to bring the business of the port to
complete standstill. The majority OF
the quay laborers have obeyed the call.
A detachment of 200 police from Berlin
has been ordered to this city to assist
the local force in maintaining order dur
ing the strike.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
PETITION REJECTED

Paris, Dec. 3.-The committee of pc
tltions has rejected the petition of Mime.
Dreyfus for q new trial for her husband,
Capt. Fred Dreyfus, who was drummed
out of the French army on conviction as
a spy, and who was exiled on the Isle du
Diable, off the coast Of French Guiana.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
NORTH DAKOTA EDITORS.

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 4.-(Special.) y
The North Dakota editors, making a
party of about thirty, travelling in their
own special car, came in over the Katy
this morning and left this evening for
New Orleans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
AN OyERDOSD OF IAUDAyIr,r

AN OVERDOSE OF LAUDANUM.
Georgetown, Tex. Dec. 4.--(Special.)---
Mrs. Short, an elderly lady living near
Florence, in this county, died few days
ago from an overdose of laudanum She
was found in an unconscious condition
with an empty laudnum bottle beside her,
and the dose taken was taken presumably,
with suicidal intent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
FAMOUS STALLION DIED.

Dubuque, Iowa, Dec. 4.-Nutwood, the
famous stallion, of the Highland Stock
farm, and sire of many noted race horses,
died today. His owner paid $4,000 for
him thirteen years ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
R1.OODY FRENCH DUEL.

Paris. Dec. 5.-ln a duel yesterday
Ferdinand de Lesseps, quartermaster VI
the Thirteenth Cutters, nearly t .hn
through Jean Pralle, sergeant Oh &c 'i ;n
Nineteenth regiment. Inc lat.ei dan.
the hospital and is said to be IN uan-
serous condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
COW DISTINGUISHES HE

COW DISTINGUISHES HERSELF
Paris, Tex, Dee 4.--,special.)-A cow
belonging to X. NJ. Echols of Unitia, Del.
tn county, gave birth to triplets yesterday
morning. All three are alive and appar--
emily healthy. Hundreds have focked
to see them, the COW was of the Jersey
type.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
SPOKE OF BRUsOEwITZ AFFAIR.

Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE Hanover AnzeigeT
saws that Emperor William yesterday
visited the military school there. Speak
ing to the officers, his majesty alluded
to the Brusoewitz affair, saying that the
occurrence had affected him most pain
fully He begged the officers always to
no conscious of the high duties their uni
form demanded of them and added that
they should. above all, bear in mind
that the uniforms should not be a cause
for antagonism between officers and citi-
Zens.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10

PRESIDENT CHEESEMAN DEAD.
London, Dec. 4.-Advices received here
today from Liberia announce that the
president of that republic, Joseph James
Cheeseman, died on November IL.
Vice President Coleman was inaugur-
ated ON November 10.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10

COUNCIL OF WOMEN.
Boston, Dec. 3-The National Council
of Women of the United States met here.
today In annual convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
TROUBLE WITH TONNAGE DUES

Berlin, Dec. THE National Zeitune
saws of the proclamation by the president
of the United States reimposing tonnage
dues on German vessels:
The tonnage dues at Hamburg, Bre'
men, etc, will certainly be raised. They
will not be applied, however, as. in
America to state purposes, but exclusive
" to improve the harbors and will thus
benefit all shipping.
This paper continues:
German shippers must build their own
wharves in America, Norwegians having
such wharves in German ports. Owing
to This essential difference in the method
o o onn1vinp the money Germany obtained
advantage in 1883 of which she will now
be be deprived. Some time ago the officials
At Washington seemed dyisposed to make
II whole law retrospective, but doubtful aiul
the moment unpropitious and the fresh
German representations remain without
being unfulflled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
AN AMERICAN IMPRISONED.


New York, Dec. "A Havana special
to the World says:
Oscar Cespedes, an American citizen,
imprisoned in San Servano prison, Ma,
tanzas has been denied civil trial The
case is sent back to the military authori-
ties for consideration by court martial.
Cespedes landed in Cuba on June &c
of this year and shortly afterwards Joined
La Crete's insurgent force in Matanzas
province.
A Madrid dispatch quotes Premier Ca
novas as having assured the queen yes
terday of his confidence that President
Cleveland's coming message will in nc
wise be unfavorable to Spanish interests
A British firm has obtained contract
from the Spanish government to con-
struct in Havana harbor n navy dock
sapable of receiving ships of 10000 tons,
to cost $596,0OO, to be completed within
three months.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10

proved that Baron Won Luetzcw was also
member of the secret police.
his led to clash between Baron Mar
4 9Snali Won Bleberstein and Won Tausch.
g ne former declared that the foreign Of
nee, for some time has refrained from
employing the police when enduring into
the authorship of articles and the minis
Ter Tor foreign affairs accused the com
missioner of fermenting suspicious against
himself. This caused Won Tausch to ask
lor the protection of the court, pointing
OUT the fact that he was not in the prison,
er dock, but on the witness stand. The
conclusion of the trial is awaited with
great interest, as it is expected to reveal
Tue dealings of the court clique, which
was dominated by Count Botho-Zu- Eu-
ienDerg and his cousin, the present court
nlairshal, and Richthofen, the ex-chief of
9oiice, VINO IS credited with causing the
downfall of Count Won Caprivi the prede
cessor of Prince Hohenlohe, as IMPERIAL
chancellor, as well as with being the insti-
gator of the recent press war against
FRINGE Hohenlohe and Baron Marscbal
Won Bieberstein.
baron Marschal Won Bieberstein TODAY
MIestlhed regarding his relations with Won
Iausch, but nothing of interest deyelop-
ed with his evidence.
curing the days proceedings there was
sensation in court. Baron Won Luetzow
asked that when he gave Tausch the an
thors of the changes in the speecb the
commissioner of detectives said: ~ will
INFORM Count Phillip Zu-Eulenberg 1.-THE
court marshall in order to prove to me
again that Baron Marschal Won Bieber-
stem Is intriguing against the emperor's
encourage" Vi Q
The statement of Baron Luetzow i'm
Pncatlng Baron Won Tausch was heard
ny MS counsel and created an immense
sensation in the court. The confession
said that he was animated by an on
deavor to save the honor of his apces-
tors and that he would take the way of
truth. The document then said he CON
iessed to lying and forging, but he said
did everything by order of my EN-
ployer, Won Tausch, who, when he found
That Baron Marschal Won Bieberstein
was sitting things, said he would be
ODllged to reveal Won Luetzow's name,
but that Count Philip Zu-Euenberg,
the court marshal, would protect them
During the time the confession was
being read Won Tausch was indulging
in hysterical shakes of the head. Won
Iausch was afterwards re-examined. He
declared that the confession was a pack
of lies from beginning to end.
The public prosecutor admitted that the
Vaccinations were so complicated that
It was impossible to see through
them, but he suggested that Won
Tausch might be charged as
an accessory to Won Luetzow in the for
gerry. The public is intensely excited
over the revelations of the methods en-
ployed by the political police and over
what Count Gutenberg is likely to do.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-05-06
DRLFTED SNOW FLOUR
Makes Better Bread and Pastry than
Any Other Kno,On Brand.
Ask Your Grocer For IL.
Baseball Season.

at meeting of the League at
G2:30 today, the Kamehameha
Alumni team were admitted to
mem bership. The League de-
ended that the season should con-
.Sist of eighteen games. Four
teams are entered, Stars, Homo.
lulus, LIST Regiment and Kameha-
nneha Alumnis. Harry Whitney
was elected Official Umpire.
The rules of 1895 were adopted
with the exception of that portion
applying to the pitcher. 1t being
the opinion of the majority of
captains and delegates that the
pitchers box was too far from the
home plate for amateurs, on mo-
ZION the pitching rules of 1895
were adopted. The first game Of
the season will be played on Sat
urday, May 23d. Geo. Lucas and
Morris Keohokalole were mention
as field umpires, one Of whom will
ESe able to take umpire Whitney's
place if he is unable to attend. No
official scorer has as yet been Sc
Eected, but it is hoped that Jack
Winter can be induced to act. Ii
mot G. S. Bradford would be a
good choice.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-05-06
LOCAL AND GENERAL

A deserter from the Foxglove
was arrested this morning.
The Senate Finance Committee
held a session this morning.
The House is nearly a unit in
opposition to the License Bill.
The Board of Health holds its
weekly meeting this afternoon.
Rev. DIR. Ollie returned from the
volcano on the Likelike this
morning.
The monthly meeting of the
". M. G. A. will be held tomor-
row night at 1880 o'clock.
Goro Marta mails the BULLETIN
Gate Yokohama papers, for which
NE is accorded grateful thanks.
Rev. E. r. Ollie, ID. d., will
preach at the First Methodist
Episcopal church tonight at 1880.
Senator Schmidt has obtained
Ewo days leave of absence from
Elle Senate to attend to necessary
business.
Sam Decker Of Medeiros e.
Decker, the Hotel street tailors,
!. leaves tomorrow for Kauai on a
Business trip.
Claus Spreckels, Mrs. Spreckels
and Miss Spreckels sailed for
Southampton on the steamer Par
rs on the 23d ult.
Masons are constructing brick
vault in the office of the Board of
Immigration, in which to store
registration records.
The matches in the Tennis
Tournament, which were set for
yesterday afternoon, were not all
played on account of the rain.
They will be continued this after
moon.
NJ. McInerny's window, corner
Fort and Merchant streets, is
handsomely decorated with the
fszgs of the various boat crews
which will participate in the re-
sSatta Saturday.
A rumor has gained considera-
ble credence to the effect that
Ehere is an admission fee to the
Countess Wachtmeister's series of
lectures on theosophy. This is not
true; there is no charge whatever.
A rare curiosity which was
Yieked up on the beach at Niihau
vyss seen at Inter-Island wharf
1Ehis morning. 1t is coral growth,
/ ,sf dark brown color outside,
hooking exactly like a small
Branch of a tree.
Orders have been issued by the
United StatesNavyDepartment for
she return of the cruiserCharleston
~ San Francisco from the Orient
before July l next. The cruiser
will 60 to Mare Island and be
S,laced out of commission for re-
qairs.
On Thursday and Friday night
at 7:45 p. m, Rev. e. r. Ollie,
ID d., will lecture in Methodist
Episcopal church. The lecture
will believe, Courtship and Mar
riage" on Thursday evening and
"a Pilgrimage to American
;Shrines" on Friday evening.
Julian Monsarrat says that on
account Of the great risk to men
and animals, he will not convey
Fsarties to and from the crater of
Rokuaweoweo, to remain over
9ight, hereafter, without making
n higher charge. He lost very
valuable horse while making the
Vast trip.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-05-06

front line is that dividing the old
lava from the field on which the
aa flow is running. In the back
ground is the high cliff opposite
the point of observation.
ID. l..
The Delta independent., 1896-03-25
To b. Son,i...-d 9. s..r...rs s.su..)

caught tse speakers eye, asst were,
but when he did SO, he said:
Il was about to say tn you that a,n
waiting for friend from New York
who may not yet have arrived His
name is Mr. Richard Yate:i, Of the"
''Oh. Dick Yates. Certainly He's
here" Turning to the negro, he said:
go down to the billiard-rooIn and
see if Mr.. Yates is there. If he is net,
look for him ut the bIr.'
The clerk evidently knew Mr.. Dick
Yates. apparently not noticing the
look of aInazemcnt that had stolen over
the professors face, the clerk said:
"If you wait in the rcadiag-rooni III
send Yates to you when he comes. The
boy will find him if he's in the house;
but he may be up town"
The professor, dislilsing to trouble
the oblisirg clerk further, did not asi.
him where the reading-roon was. lie
inquired instead of hurryirg porter,
and received the curt but comDrenen-
sIvc answer:
''D:Ding-room next floor. Reading,
s.r9,;ius and writinp-rooms M the hail.
Billiard-room. bar and iavatorv down
stai-a"
The professor. after getting into the
barber shop and the cigar store. finally
The Delta independent., 1896-03-25

Bring up an iced cobbler, and charge
it to Prof. Remark, No. SIS. Bring
also "a pitcher of ice water for
Yates, No. SEQ. There" he con-
tinued gleefully, I'm going to
have all the drinks, except the ice
water, charged to you. I'll pay the
bill, but I'll keep the account to hold
over your head in the future. Prof.
Stillson Renmarls, DR.. to Metropolitan
Grand-one sherry cobbler-one gin
sling-one whisky cocktail, and SO on.
Now, then, Silly, let's talk business.
You're not married, take it, or you
wouldn't have responded to my invita-
tion so promptly" The professor
shook his head. Neither am ]. You
never had the courage to propose to 4
girl, and never had the time"
Lack of self-conceit was not your
failing in the old days, Richard" said
Remark, quietly. Yates laughed.