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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
A SUSPECTED GRAFT.

New York, May 1O.-A good deal OF
mystery surrounds the movement OF the
steamer Laurada. which came into port
Saturday and anchored off Liberty island
Ii was generally believed that the Lau-
rada had been chartered by the Cuban
iunta to convey another filibusterine
party to Cuba. :,
When the Laurada came into port II
was observed that she was drawing very
little water and was apparently III pal
last. The news of her arrival was soon
made known to the Spanish consul gen
eral, who hurried to the barge Offices,
where he is said to have held a confer
pnce with United States Marshal Me
Earthly.
Meantime it appears that the consul
general had communicated with his sub
ordinates, who kept close watch on the
leaders of the Laurada. They learned
that a lighter. the name of which could
not be learned. had made fast at pier IL,
East river. The detectives watched the
delivery of many boxes and cases on
board the lighter. All this time a tug
was in waiting for the detectives at
pier 8. East river. At the harbor the
revenue cutter Hudson was also under
steam. After the lighter had received
her cargo she steamed up the river and
took up a position off COlear's hook,
where she anchored. The tug contain
ing the detectives followed in her wake
and lay in the middle of the river until
the lighter, hugging the Brooklyn shore,
went down the river, passing through the
Buttermilk channel. AS the lighter was
going by Governors Island by the way OF
the channel, the tug put back for pier 3,
where it is said the detectives met Con
sui General Baldesano and Marshal Nc
Carthy. They were evidently instructed
to continue their pursuit of the lighter,
as the tug steamed across the river
through Buttermilk channel to Atlantic
basin, where the lighter was found
warped to a dock. Her cargo had been
removed. The tug then proceeded over
to where the Laurada lay and dropped
anchor to the south of Bellows Island.
Smoke was pouring from the tunnels of
the steamship and there was much hustle
and activity on deck. Half an hour
later the Laurada steamed down the bay
and passed out to Quarantine.
1t is believed that the Laurada will
meet some sailing vessel containing the
lighters cargo somewhere down the
coast and that the cargo will be trans
ferred to the Laurada, which, with Capt.
OBrien or Hughes in command, will at
tempt to land the cargo on Cuban SOIL
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
AIETTER FROM wEYLER.

Barcelona, May 10.-A letter has been
received here written by Capt. Gen. Wey-
Ter to a deputy living in this city. ~,
Although Gen. Weyler takes liberal
view of the situation in Cuba, he opnesS
that the rebellion can only De quelleu
the wish to complete the fortified line
from Juarco to Maran, in the western
portion of the province of Puerto Prin-
cipe. , .,o.o +r,o
points. .4 homo
upon the completion of this line. he
says that when the rebellion mas peen
crushed he intends to apply reforms
gradually as the insurgents yield. and
as opportunity is afforded to Spain to
prove her chivalrous sentiments. But
he will make no concessions while the
rebellion holds its ground.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
1T RESTS WITH SPAIN.

Havana, May 10.-The Spanish govern
ment has been asked to approve the SEN
fences of death passed by a court martial
upon the men captured on board the Com
petitor on charge of piracy and rebel
lion. The men sentenced are:
Alfredo Laborde, said to be the leader
of the party, and claiming American citi-
zenship; DR.. Elias Bedia. also claiming
American citizenship; William Gildea,
said to be British subject; John Milton,
a native of Kansas, and fedora Mata.
This places the fate of the men in the
hands of the authorities at Madrid and in
sures that they will not be executed with
out an order from the Spanish govern
ment.
James Creelman, correspondent of the
New York World, and Frederick w.
Lawrence, correspondent of the New
York Journal who were ordered by the
authorities to leave the island for having
sent dispatches to their papers offensive
to the government, sailed for New York
today on board the Ward line steamship
Surgrancia
Among the insurgents killed in engage
ments at Cunda, near Guira Melena, in
Havana province three days ago, was
the black leader Aurelio CoralzO, lieuten-
ant to Capt. Fentz, who has terribly
sanguinary reputation, and the leader
Vigo, lieutenant to Collazo.
The insurgent leader Medito Romero
was wounded and taken prisoner in an
attack upon the village of Cruces.
A corporal and a soldier OF the Spanish
army have been court martialed and ex-
ecuted at Puerta Princiue for deserving
| in the face of the enemy.
Gen. pander returned to Spain TO take
| the oath as senator. The report that
Maxine Gomez is in the province of Ma
tanzas is denied, and it is said that he is
now encamped at Placetas, in Santa
Clara province. Last night the insur-
gents burned the important village of
Hoyo Colorado. One hundred and nifty
eight houses, the city hall and the schools
were destroyed.
A report has been received of another
engagement which Gen. Suarez 1nclan has
had with the insurgents in Pinar del Rio
He attacked them in their position, which
was an excellent one, at the farm oil
Ouinones. The insurgent forces were
made up of numerous bands, and they
made a stand for 40 minutes before they
were dislodged. the Spaniards being under
n heavy fire for that'tim Upon theil
retreat the insurgents burned the rest OF
the town of Cacarajacaras. The ofhcia
report of the engagement says tnat the
troops had one killed and twenty three
wounded. There are no further detalis
| of the affair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14

ing wedding of Princess Maud of Wales
obi Prince Charles of Denmark. The
htal family. will put off their mourning
fGf Prince Henry of Battenburg on the
day of the ceremony and it is expected
that the order of dress will be the same
as at the wedding of the Duke and
Duchess of York.
1t is not likely that the young Duke
and Duchess of Marlborough will spend
any portion of the summer at Newport.
The couple are making extensive ar.
rangements for the entertainment of
large house parties at Blenheim at the
conclusion of the London season.
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough
will entertain largely in town, in addi-
ton to giving the looked-forward-t
weekend parties at Blenheim.
London has been at it's best during
the past week. The weather will be
warm and bright and the parks and
streets have been crowded.
There are many Americans in town
and many more are expected.
The theaters continue to do good
business, the music halls being especially
crowded. The business at the Lyceum,
however, is waning.
The "Gay Parisienne" is still drawing
large houses and "Biarittz," which, since
its first production has been almost en-
tirely rewritten, is still an attraction.
1t has been found necessary to employ
Sandwich men to keep up the inter
| est in "The Prisoner of Zenda."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
RICH DISCOVERIES OF GOLD


At Cripple Creek, Colo, and elsewhere
are being made daily, and the production
for 1896 will be the largest ever known
estimated at S2O0,000,00O. Cripple Creek
alone is producing over $1,000,000 a
month, and steadily increasing. Mining
stocks are advancing in price more rapid.
ly than any other stocks. and many pay
dividends of 80 to 80 per cent. They
offer the best opportunity to make a large
profit on n small investment.
j. Il. Morgan & Co., 40 Broadway, New
York, are financiala gents for the Pruden.
tial Gold Mining company, and others in
the famous Cripple Creek district. They
will send you, free, interesting particulars
of the mining companies they represent
also their book on speculation in stocks,
grain and cotton, containing many new
and important features.
Send for these books at once if you are
interested in any form of speculation OF
investments. They may prove profitable
to YOU,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
ARASELESS WAR SCARE.

Tallahassee, Fla, May 1O.-Governor
Mitchel's attention was called today, to
he dispatch from Tampa, stating that
he had telegraphed Maj. Connolly to hold
the Fifth battalion in readiness for i'm,
mediate action on account of the bold
stand taken by the president in regard
to imposing of the death sentence on
the men captured on board the Compel
itor. The governor stated emphatically
that he had no recent communication
with Maj. Connolly on any subject and
expressed surprise that such a report
should have gotten abroad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
THE soUTHwEsTERN ENDOWED

Georgetown, Tex, May 9.-lSpecial.) y
Regent DR.. Mclean has received infor-
nation from the financial agent Of South
western university, who is travelling over
the state, that Mrs. Sophia Porter, an
aged lady of Denison, has donated the sum
Of $4,000 toward the university building
fund. The location of the prospective
new building will be determined by the
trustees, who will have. full meeting
during commencement, the first week in
June 1t is now expected that dirt will
be broken for the foundation about that
time
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
ENOUGH no ASTONISu

Johannesburg, May 11.-President
Kruger has granted an interview to the
press representatives in which he says
he was astonished at the defense of Cecil
Rhodes and of the Chartered company in
Fridays debate in the house of com
mons. He said he wished he could have
been there, so as to personally floor the
arguments of some of the speakers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
DIVIDEND DECLARED.

Washington, May 1.-THE comptroller
of the currency has declared dividend
of 10 per cent in favor of the creditors
of the. insolvent City National bank OF
creditors of the, Gulf National bank of
Tampa, Fla,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
THE REFoRMERs, CASE.

London, May ia dispatch from
Pretoria to the Daily Telegraph says
that Judge Gregowski, who presided at
the trial Of the reformers, has made a
report to the executive council on. his
Judgment in the reformers' case, indicat-
ing how the prerogative of the govern
ment can be effectively applied.
Johnkher Eloff. President Krueger's
son-in-law, is going to London.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
NO OFFICIAL NEWS.

Washington, May 10.-If any official
news has been received in Washington
today by the government regarding the
Americans captured on board the Com
petitor and sentenced by the Spaniards to
be shot, diligent inquiry failed to disclose
its nature. .u au
Secretary Olney, to an inquiry, replied
that there was nothing new to make, pub
lie.
Inquiry among the congressional quar-
tiers shows that no additional facts have
been received by them.
Senator Pasco of Florida, who has
taken especial interest in the cases, be-
lieves that the Spanish government will
not be inclined to hasty action, as, in the
present state of public feeling, and sum.
mary decision by it may lead to serious
consequences The fact that the Ha.
vana officials have referred the execution
of sentence to Madrid is a source of graft
fication to those interested in the prso
ners' fates and inspires the belief that
some leniency may be shown. 1t is moi
improbable that an effort may be made in
congress during the coming week, by reso
luton, to acquaint the public with the
facts in the case by calling on the presi
dent for information and requesting hin
to take such steps as will give the con
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
SUFFERING FROM CANCER.

London, May 10.-Sir John NIillais,
president of the Royal academy, is re-
ported to be suffering from cancer of the
throat, and surgeons were summoned to
attend him on Saturday at midnight.
They Immediately operated on the dis
tinguished patient and the alarming
symptoms in his case were much re-
lieyed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
LONDON SOCIETY GOSSIP

LonuOI, May 3.-lCOpyflSnted, 1916
by the Associated Press. 1.-The Prince
of Wales and the countess of Warwick
have succeeded in absorbing the gossips
of society for the best part of the week
and many of the fair danes and blushing
buds" of the world of aristocracy have
not yet ceased chattering or whispering
over the doings of the heir apparent and
his beautiful friend, sometimes referred
to as "Babbling Brook" of the day of
the great baccarat scandal" when that
lady was simply Lady Brooke. %
The prince. the mischief mOngers point
out, spent Sunday at Warwick castle.
where hastily arranged house party,
which included Ladies Roslyn and
Frederick Sykes, Maj. Gen. Sir Francis
Frenfell, "Willie'' Lowe and others, had
been gathered together to meet the
prince. The lovely countess took the
Prince of Wales up the river Avon in
an electric launch and in the afternoon
the party enjoyed "tea" on the lawn
of the courtyard. where the ladies and
gentlemen also played tennis and cycled,
and in short, enjoyed themselves greatly.
Of course, this in itself was sufficient
to start the tongues of the g0ssips off
at full speed, but the rate they went at
then was nothing to the clatter which
lOhoNNu thN VII
that the Countess of Warwick had been
practically presented to the queen on
her accession to the title at the drawing
room held at Buckingham palace. 1t
is true that Princess Christane of Schles-
wig-Holstein Second daughter of her
majesty presided, but it was Sin be-
half" of Queen Victoria that she did so
and presentation to the princess upon
that occasion was equivalent to being
presented to the queen herself The
Princess of Wales, who was to have pre-
sided at this function, was "unavoidably
absent" in the south of France, where
she is visiting her sister, the ex-empress
of Russia, while the latter nurses her
son, the long suffering czarowitz, said to
be in the last stages of consumption.
To add to the triumphs of the countess
she was presented by no less a person
than the Marchioness of Salisbury, wife
of the premier, and was the center of
admiration. Her dress was of the rich
est white satin, with stomacher pro-
fusely embroidered with diamonds. Over
her shoulders were fiat bows with long
ends of turquoise satin, edged with dia-
monds; her skirt was richly fecked with
diamonds and round the hem of her
train was pale blue velvet embroidered
with silver and diamonds. Her jewelry
consisted of diamonds, turquoises and
pearls.
Growing interest is taken in the COM
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14
Yesterdays WEATHER.

Yesterdays temperature, as reported
nv Geisen & Co., was 81 maximum ana
f,i; minimum. The rainfall of last after
noon was exactly inch. f3a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14

ministerial failures continue, he-niay lose
his patience and force the resignation
of the whole. cabinet F'g
There have been several cases of ma
lignant smallpox in the emigration de-
partment at Spandau. All have been
isolated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-14

Caution: Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons eye water. Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-07
His OPPORTUNITY.

''Is she rich?''
"Why don't you proposes ''-Truth.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-07

First: Two fine lots corner Of Ke-
walo and Lunalilo streets, size 135x
137x146.z F# -
One lot on Lunalilo st., size 146x125.
Four lots on Kewalo street. size
10Ox27O each.
Two lots on Keaumoku street,
100x250.
One lot on Kewalo street, size Ito
feet on street, 270 feet deep, zoo feet
at rear and las TT. on mauka boundary.
These lots adjoin the residence of j.
A. Magoon, Esq, and are the most de-
sirabIe lots on the Plains offered for
sale.
There are two cottages and out
houses on Lot No. 9. Lots 9 and 10
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are well planted with fruit trees, sew
eraI of which are now in bearing.
(See plan of the lots in the above cut.)
Second: Two fine lots at the PENN
sula at Pearl City, numbered 33 and "a,
in Block %. These have a frontage of
81 ITO feet on Coral avenue and 145
feet on Franklin avenue; area, 1922
square feet These are two of the very
few desirable lots on the east side of
the Peninsula, facing the water, and
are in the same tier of lots as the
residences of Messrs. Dillingham;, Hall
and Hassinger. There is a latticed
lanai on the property.
Third: Two fine seaside lots at Ka-
Ialawai, in Kapahula, known as Lots
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-07

A and B of the Kapahulu survey, con-
tanning 6-10O acres. Conveyance from
the Trustees under the will of w. G.
Lunalilo, deceased, to w. Jas. Smith,
dated April 81, 1875.
These lots are on the beach, south of
Diamond Head, and adjoin the prop
erty of A. Rosa, Esq, and are short
distance from the seaside property of
President Dole.
This presents an unusual opportunity
to obtain elegant Beach Lots.
Terms cash, u. s. gold coin.
Deeds at Purchasers expense.
For further particulars apply to
THURSTON & STANLEY, Attorneys.
Or to
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a eAcHELoR,s THOUGHTS.
Reaeetfons More or Less Sage by Man
still Free.


Reneetfons More or Less Sage by Man
sti1 Free.
Love never dies, but sometimes it mar
Anyhow, man doesn't haze to marry
to prove that be had a chance.
Nearly every bridegroom thinks his bride
is too good for him. If he doesn't, she is.
The term "old maid must be a mis-
homer Who ever heard of an unmarried
Every married man expects some things
he doesn't get and gets some things he
doesn't expect.
1t is mistake TO speak of marriage as
lottery" In a lottery man has chance
TO win something.
Few women exercise the same care in
choosing a husband that they do in select
ing wedding dress
A woman always has lot Of arguments
70 prove that a man should be married,
but they are far less interesting than the
arguments she brings to bear on young
woman.
Women like a womanly man, but they
hate q feminine one.
The average man will rob his wife to pay
for another mans drink.
There never lived homely woman who
didn't believe she had a beautiful soul.
Some men prefer home to the club be-
cause there is some one there they can talk
back to.
A woman can never understand how
man can be both nice and wicked at the
same time.
If it weren't for pug dogs, girls would
get kissed more.
Babies are always cutting teeth, or else
it's collie something.
People who know most about love are
the ones who have never had it.
Don't think woman has to have a nice
foot because she wears a pretty shoe.
The hardest headed old woman hater
has a sneaking liking to have "a woman
fuss over him.
It's pity woman can't ever be salts
fed with marrying herself without doing
everything she can to get some other poor
girl in trouble
1t takes Will power to love fat girl
A woman never trusts a man she doesn't
like.
Most bachelors would get married if
they couldn't afford it.
When a girl insists that she can put on
her own rubbers, she hasn't got a little
foot.
The main reason why women don't like
flats is because there's no garrett to save up
old trash in.
1t will always be a question whether a
woman gets more enjoyment out of having
her husband 60 60 church, with her on
Sunday or Gut Of having his staying at
home to throw up to him all the rest of
the week.---NeY' York Press. - 81
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The B1oomered Apparition.

"That,' exclaimed the casual observer
as he watched the covering, lodging figure
of the man crossing the street, sis clear
case of bicycle fright -
Indeed, there were others who had OBJ
served the cause of the mans alarm. She
was a fright, and no mistake about it
New York Press.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1896-11-07
JAS. F.NMORGAN ! Auctioneer.
Sole Deposit Boxes

WE HAVE A FEW MORE BOXES
in our Safe Deposit Vault which are
not yet rented. There are four sizes,
varying in price from SIP to $50 per
year Any private papers left in
these boxes are perfectly safe, as the
vaults are fre-proof and are fitted with
time locks. which makes them abso-
lutely burglar-proof. There are two
keys to each box. both of which are
given to the party renting box, and
should these keys be stolen they
would be useless to bearer, as he could
not open the box without our master
key being first inserted.
Parties leaving the Islands for their
summer vacations will find 1t a con-
venient place to leave any valuables.
Boxes can be rented by the month or
year as desired. Apply to
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To Their Credit.

"There is one thing in favor of these
here candidates, F." said the man with the
wearied look.
"And that iS?''
''That is that they don't keep up their
jawin matches more'n few months
Spose they kept at it fer two years like
Corbett and Fitz?''-Cincinnat ENQUIRER
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The Eternal Feminine.

''Your majesty" said the savage war
rior, ''the amazons refuse to march in
front of the regular troops"
Clearly nothing else was to be expected
since the new uniforms of the amazons
fitted atrociously In the back.-New York
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Her Reason.

? Maude- They say that Charley Goaues
Is awfu1iy sweet on you. 60
Clara-Nonsensel 1 wouldn't be seen in
his company.
Maude-I suppose that is the reason
why you always turn the light down when
he caIls.-Boston Transcript
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One of the Perpetua1.

"What in thunder are you speakin to the
schoolchildren for?" asked the voter.
"'Just keep quiet replied the candi-
date. "They'n all be old enough to vote be-
fore I'm elected p'-Atlanta Constitution
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Ties of Blood.

Aren't those other Jaoksons distant rel
atives of yours?''
''I think so. They don't speak to us. -
Chicago Record
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Not a Flatterer.

"What fatterer you are to tell her she
speaks French without the least accent
''Why, of course, dear-without the least
French accent TRUTH.
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the week.-New~ York Press. e

The candidates wife glared furiously at
q life size picture of her feet
"This paper says 1 wear 5A,' she
cried, land my shoe dealer has sworn that
my size is only 211A."
With a quick movement she tore the pa
per to shreds
ss''Another campaign lie snailedP' she
Missed triump hantly. TRUTH