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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-27
DECLARED THE NOMINEE

TNWiSNiVIo, ny, Mug. Hl.-F,N GovCrn-
or John Young Brown was today de
clNrCd the Democratic uomiucr for con-
grcSS in this district 10y the county cN-
rCutivC committees,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-27
HENRY CRANBERRY KILLED.

Marshall. Tex. Aug. 2O.-(Spccial)-
Last night about 1 30 O'Clock. Henry
CRANBERRY. living three miles east of
town. was shot and killed in his orchard
by Jim Dardcn of this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-27

BARNEY FAILED TO SHOW UP.
Corsicann Tex. Aug. 2O.-(SpccinlD =
Between 1000 and 5000 people attended
the barbecue and political rally here to-
day. \ joint debate between Gibbs and
Burke. the populist and democratic nom
nccs for congress. failed owing to the
absence of Gibbs.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
SHAH NAsR Ep-pIN,

Hmpsrcr cf Persia, Assassinafed At .
ehrine-He was Persia's Most Liberal
Ruler, Having Travelled Extensively and
ImbIbed Progressive Western ldcns-
The Sew Monarch--why Diplomatic Re-
lations with America Were broken ON.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-Shortly after
the receipt of the news of the assassin
alton of the shah of Persia, Secretary
Olney sent cable message TO Minis
lister Mcdonald, saying that the presi-
dent directed that sincere condolences
be rendered and adherence of the
crime expressed TO the government OF
Persia, and the family of the murdered
shah.
The shah was entering a shrine near
Teheran when his assassin drew pis.
tol and fired at him, the bullet striking
near his heart. The wounded ruler
was at once conveyed to the palace,
where he died two hours later. The
murderer, who was diguised as WON.
IN was arrested, and proved to be q
religious fanatic. 1t is believed that
he had accomplices.
Nasr Ed-Din. the assassin ated mon
arch, was born July II, 1881. He was
the son and successor of Mohammed,
and succeeded to the throne Septem-
ber 10. 1Si9. Just after the commune
of Paris, Nasr Ed-Din made tour to
The news boy., 1896-05-09
CUBAN BONDS.

Dps Wesserr BIDDER Wants the Whole
Issue at siAty Per. Cent Great Re5olcing
ut the Junta Hendquartsrs In Nsw xess
Clty.
NEW YoRK, May A--Cubans at the
Junta headquarters, in New street,
are pleased at information that has
leaied out that all the Cuban bonds
lately put on the market by the revo-
lutionary party havebeen asked for ~
one bidder, who offers 60 per cent. in
cash. A favorable confirmation OF the
news came from Benjamin J. Guerrn,
the treasurer Of the Cuban delegation,
and also treasurer OF the bond
committee. Mr.. Guerra said:
"We have an offer from single bid.
der for all the bonds that we have now
on the market, and his offer is under
consideration. We printed bonds
worth $40. .OO0, 900, but decided to offer
only $1,000, 900. For the bonds now
on the market we have sufficient bids
These are for all sums, but we have
already one bid for the full amount
This bid came from western man,
who represents syndicate of capital
lists. He wants all of the So 900, 900
and will pay 60 per cent. for them.
He is now on his way to New York ia
perfect the transaction"
The news boy., 1896-05-09
ST. Louis New Bank.

81 LCuiST We" banks
The comptroller of the currency has
granted a charter for new bank at
st. Louis. to be known as the CONNER
cial national bank; capital, 81, 500, 900.
Fatal Painting Spell.
August Imhauser, retired farmer
and capitalist OF Pettis county, was
seized with fainting spell and died,
never having regained consciousness
Died From Lochjaw.
Mrs. Maggie 7. Clark, wife of Police
man John l.. Clark, died at her home
in st. Joseph of lockjaw. She stepped
on nail which penetrated her foot.
Death of Mother Upchurch.
Mother Upchurch, the widow of the
founder of the A. o. u. W., died in
Steelyille few days ago. Interment
in st. Louis beside her husband.
To Go to Another Church.
Rev. j. n. Jenkins, pastor of the
Morgan Street Baptist church. Seda-
liza, has resigned in order to accept q
call to another church.
weli-Known Citizen Passes Away.
A. j. Hall, well known rea1-estate
dealer of central Missouri, and for sew
eral years mayor of Lamonte, Pettis
county, died recently.
sedalia's Guarantee Bond.
Gov. Stone issued proclamation .
lew days ago approving the guarantee
bond offered by Sedalia in the capital
removal matter.
Advice From tho Minister'S.
The ministers alliance of Carthage
published card urging the people to
rsmAin away from an IngersoA leo
The news boy., 1896-05-09
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

IL the senate, on the Cd. the naval ap
preparation bill vas passed and sent to
conference to reconcile the diifere L ces
between the two houses il the nu m
Der of 5attleships ordered to be built.
The amendment appropriating si,oop,-
0Oo ior 20 additional torpedo boats was
rejected. .Iu the house, aftec 4 de-
bate continuing over five days, the
bankruptcy bill. reported by Gen.
Henderson from the committee cn the
judiciary, was passei-l57 to 81. The
$4,000 10 defray the expenses of the
commission to determine the claims
for damages for the seizure of alleged
Bearing sea seal poachers was passed.
The weekly statement of the asso-
ciated banks of New York city, issued
on the I'd, showed the following
change Reserve, increase, s., 265, coo;
loans, increase, $3.50, 500; specie, in
crease, 1921 400; legal tenders, increase,
81, SCI, 100; deposits, increase, S7,69l,-
500; circulation, increase, s53,30o.
THE Japanese minister in Washing
ton, Mr.. Kurino, received notice from
his government, on the Sd, that he
would be transferred to the Italia n
mission. His successor will be Mr..
Tori. distinguished japanese, former
ly president of the lower house in the
Japanese diet.
MOTOR car 75 of the Detroit, Mich,
railway jumped the track in rounding
the curve at the corner of Parquette
avenue and Hastings street, at an
| IL TIM al in Ea
motorman and three passengers more
or less seriously.
WALTER DYGERr, the young man
from Illinois, who was recently re-
leased from Cuban prison, says he
believes he mas excellent grounds for
La damage suit against Spain. and that
he is collecting evidence for use in tho
suit.
In tie intercollegiate oratorical con
test between representatives of Ne.
braska and Kansas universities. al
Lincoln, Ket., the Nebraskans won
II. w. Quaintance was given first place
JonS 7. JONAS, formerly melter and
refner at the Carson City (Nev.) mint
was found guilty ,on the I'd, of stealing
bullion from that institution and wa.
sentenced OH the 4th.
II JAMES WALDoS, a landed farmer O.
Rush county, Ind, lying ON a con
sumptive's deathbed has confessed 4
the murder of Paul Sprague IS year.
a4o.
Il OS the I'd the associated banks O
New York city held sea. .9i4.275 In ex
, cess of tho requirements Of the s5-per
lpent. rule.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

Isnorance, says Ajax, is , pair1os9
evil; so. / should think, b dirt, considi
ering the merry faces that 60 along
with IL.
Hatred Is like fire--it makes even
light rubbish deadly.
1t Is generally feminine eye that
first detects the moral deficiencies hidl
den under the dear deceit of beauty4
We can not reform our forefatherN
< Inthe vain laughter of folly wisdom
hears half It's applause.
Ignorance Is not SO damnable rs huIuj
bug, but when It prescribes pills itmayI
happen to do more harm.
One must be poor to know the luxury
Of giving.
The wit Of family is best received
among strangers.
Those who trust MS educate MS.
The depths of middlc-aged gentle>
mems ignorance will never be known
for want of public examination In this
branch.-Contemporary Review.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Assaulted HI. Brother.

Harvey Relnbaugh, the ls-year-old
son OF B. 5. Rembaugh. miller, was
assaulted with hatchct by his broth
er, Alonzo. married, aged "a, at Setia-
Hs. The trouble arose over Alonzo's
wife, who had quarreled with Harvey
couple Of days before and, 1t is said,
threatend to shoot him. Alonzo fed.
Harvey's injury is believed to be fatal
Next morning Alonzo was found in q
room over his fathers place of business
with his throat cut. Remorse had led
to the attempt at suicide. It was be-
lieved he would recover.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
MlssouRl srArs NEWS
The .x- RAN and Dlph.h.r,..


Tho Roentgen rays will care diph-
liberia by killing the bacilii. This u
the discovery which the electrical de.
partment Of the University Of Mis-.
souri, announceG Experiments have
been carried on for some time In the
electrical laboratory TO test the effect
Of the famous ray upon the diphthcris
bacilli. The experimental demonstrated
that the germs were killed, the micro.
scopic examination showing that the
diphtheria bacflli had almost entirely
disappeared. The arrangement Of the
testing apparatus is different from the
ordinary method. Further expert.
ments will be made at once. If they
continue successful, the cure Of dipth-
liberia by the application Of Roentgen
rays to the afflicted throat will becoms
part of medical practice.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
General GrOsyenor's Weekly Statemen,
of Ne Kiniey Delegates.

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Gen. Gros-
venor gave out his weekly statement
of Mckinley delegates last night. He
claims the election of 4s5 who are in
structed or pledged to the Ohio caadi.
date. He points out that there are
us votes still unsolicited, and claims
that Mckinley will have more than
one hundred of that number
He furthermore states that there are
unnamed and unclaimed delegates east
of the Allegheny mountains among
the delegates counted for other candi.
dates who will support Mckinley.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
VOLUNTEERS START CLEAN.

Baiiington Booth Turns over All saliva.
tion Army Property.
NEW YORK, May 2.-Brigadier Perry
announced to the Salvationists and
their friends last night that Just he.
fore the departure of Commander
Booth-Tucker for the west yesterday,
Commander Ballington Booth form
ally transferred to us all of the prop.
erty of the Salvation army in the
United States The property in ques-
ton includes the splendid Fourteenth-
street headquarters and all other
bail iagA"
The news boy., 1896-05-09
DEATH-BED CONFESSION
James Walden Confesses to the Murder
of Paul SpTaSue.


RusuvILLE, Ind, May 4.-James
Walden, a landed farmer living in the
eastern part of the county, on a con-
sumptive's death-bed, Saturday, con-
fessed to the murder of Paul Sprague
is years ago.
The motive of the murderer was
unknown. Spragre was an exemplary
young man and was to have been mar
ried on the day following the night Of
his murder.
Walden, who has confessed to the
killing, said he was jealous of
Sprague. He was in love with Miss
Collins young woman who was to
become the wife of Sprague. Miss
Collins, was prostrated with grief over
the death of her intended husband,
and died in few months after the
murder.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Hux.a Thic

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not Be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. :.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, O. I
We, the undersigned, have known r. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry.
cut any obligations made by their firm.
WEST s. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WAIpISo, KrxSAN & MA1vIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cuye il taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of tie system. Price 15c. per bot
lie. Sold by all Druggists. Testmoniala
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The news boy., 1896-05-09
JUMPED THE TRACK.
Fright Accident to Street Car Mt De-
troit, Mich.


DETROIT, Mich, May 4.-Motor car
IS of the Detroit railway jumped the
track in rounding the curve at the
corner OF Parquctte avenue and Hast.
ings street, at an early hour yesterday
morning, injuring the motorman and
three passengers more or less seri-
ously.
The motorman was unfamiliar with
the route, and the car was running at
rapid rate of speed when it struck
the curve. 1t jumped free of tho
tracks, ran 40 feet over the pavement,
jumped the curbstone and crashed into
an iron trolley pole. badly wrecl1ing
the body of the car.
Motorman John Hart and Miss
Martha Winkler, a passenger, were the
most seriously hurt. They were re.
moved to Harper hospital, and both
will recover
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Nj. II. ]. McClanahnn.

Maj. H. T. McClanahau, died at
Milan. aged es. He was one of the
most prominent democrats in north
Missouri. He served as circuit clerk
and recorder for nearly 30 years. He
was honored by his party with the
nomination for state senator in 1894.
For number of years he served as q
member of the board of managers of
the asylum for the blind in ST. Louis
and manifested great interest in the
institution.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
WALTER DYGERT
Thinks He Has Excellent Grounds for
Damages Asaint Spaia.

Dtf1a5cs tsIIHt SI.tTi
WOODSTOCK, ILL.,, May 4.-Walter
Dygert, the young man from this
county, who was recently released
from Cuban prison. has not arrived
here as yet. H, father has received
letter from Tampa saying he was we'll
and would star; for home in few
days. He says he believes he has cX-
cellent grounds for damage suit
against Spain. and that he is collect
ing evidence for use in the suit. He
will take no active steps, he adds, un-
til he consults with Representative
Hopkins and others instrumental in
securing his release.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Victim OF Confidence Men.

Fl. c, Duncan. stock-shipper of M;ll
Springs. Wayne county, was the victim
Of confidence men while returning
home from st. Louis on an Iron
Mountain train. One engaged him in
conversation while the other picked
his pockets of $3.50.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Head First Into Boiling Starch.

Ethel Whitman. aged II months, met
a shocking death in st. Louis While
sitting in her high chair at the to Bile
the little one bega n to rock to and fro.
The chair tipped over and the child
was precipitated headlong into kettle
OF boiling starch. Her mother, who
was in the room, rushed to her rescue
and summoned physician, but he
could not save her.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
PRISONERS MURDERED
And Reported as Killed in Battlc-Ncr
Children Among tho Victims.

Children Among tho Victims.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 4.-Rev.
Alberto Diaz, Southern Baptist mis-
sionary expelled from Cuba by Wey-
Ter. in long interview, tells appalling
stories of atrocities being committed
by Spaniards. In the last two weeks
in the rural districts of San Miguel del
Pardron and Minas, Mr. Diaz SAYS Col.
Fondcville has had more than one
hundred persons butchcrcl, and then
reported them to the outside world as
having been killed in battle. Among
those killed We're children Il and l3
years old. The victims were compelled
to dig their own graves before being
shot.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

THE president, on the lst, approved
the joint resolution to secure proper
distribution of the publication enti-
tied: Messages and Papers Of the
Presidents" The edition vi this valu-
able collection is extre mely limited.
and the resolution provides for plac-
ing copies in appreciative hands.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
5 Avres nress states that

THE Buenos Ayres press states that
defensive and neutral" alliance has
been concluded between Brazil. Bolivia,
Uruguay and Paraguay TO meet any
emergency that might occur in case
Of war between Chilli and argentina.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Acquitted.

BRUssELs, May %.-It is officially an.
Aounced that Capt. Lothair, who has
besn on trial in Bona for having ex.
ecuted the English trader Stokes, be-
cause of his intimacy with the ma
tives, to whom he was alleged to have
sold arms. etc, has been acquitted.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

REPORTS to the United States marine
hospital service from its agents in
Cuba indicate that the annual yellow
fever scourge, which is relied upon to
aid the war OF independence. promises
to be exceptionally malignant this
year among the unacclimated Spanish
soldiers
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Her Uncle Was Said to BE Jealous,

Amelia Bauer:e. a girl, was found
dead in her room at her home in Lex
ington, with bullet h ole in her breast
1t vas given cut that she had COM
m;tted suicide. From the evidence adj
duced at the coroRer's inquest the
girls uncle. Otto Bauer;e. aged 20, was
committed to Jail on suspicion OF hav-
ing murdered her. Jealousy is alleged
as the cause.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

The comptroller of the currency has
granted charter for new bank at
st. Louis. to be known as the CONNER
cial national bank; capital, 81. 500, 900.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Wby She Took Poieo,.

Mrs. John Gallagher, OF Forest City,
Holt county, took Rough on Rats"
because, it is alleged, her husband re-
fused to permit her children by
former marriage to visit her.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

THE extent to which the brewers
control the saloon business of New
York was shown, on the 1st, when one
brewer filed applications under the
new law for 200 certificates. another
for 300 another for 80. a total of 1850,
aggregating in money s920,0oo, with
still more applications to come.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
NOT so BAD, AFTER ALL.
A Report that the Competitor Had Landed
Her Men and Munitions De-
fore Capture.

fore Capture.
TANrA. Fla. May 4.-It is stated on
authority which is considered reli-
able, that the ammunition, guns and
supplies carried by the Competitor
were successfully landed in Cuba and
are now safe in the hands of the in
surgents. 1t is stated that Alfredo la
Borde, who commanded the expedi-
ton, q woman and child and two
men were all the persons found on the
boat when captured. The statement
is made that he had landed his men
and munitions of war and had started
to come back to Key West when he
was ovsrhauled by the Spanish gun
boat. Official information is expected
in day or SO which will confirm this
story.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
CblId Killed in a Runaway.

The seyen-months-old child of Henry
Rodus was thrown from wagon ten
miles north of Salisbury and instantly
killed. The mother and father were
both thrown out.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

FAILURES throughout the United
States for the week ended On the lst,
as reported by r. u. Dun & Co, were
o3S, against 23l for the corresponding
week last year. For Canada the fail
ures were 81. against 81 last year.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

THE Berlin Industrial exhibition was
formally opened by the emperor, on
the 1st. although the preparations for
its inauguration were by no means
complete. The weather was bright
and clear and the crowds large and
enthusiastic
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Died From Lock Jaw.

Mrs. Maggie 7. Clark, wife of Police
man John l.. Clark, died at her home
in st. Joseph of lockjaw. She stepped
on nail which penetrated her foot.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Fatal Painting Smell.

August Imhauser, a retired farmer
and capitalist OF Pettis county, was
seized with a fainting spell and died,
never having regained consciousness
The news boy., 1896-05-09

ANDREW CARNEGIE has purchased for
s25, 600 plot OF ground at Duquesne.
Pa. on which ne will erect two hand
some buildings. one for q public IL
brary, the other tor gymnasium and
natator;um. The estimated cost OF the
buildings is $50, 600.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

GUY LINDsLEY, the leading man of
Louis James dramatic company, was
horsewhlpped by st. Louis woman.
who says he betrayed her or the stage
of the High Street thearer. Columbus.
O.. on the night of the first, during the
performance Of Othello.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Wealthy Farmer Murdered,

Nick Linhardt, wealthy farmer OF
Lohnan station, l2 miles from Jcffer-
son City, Was murdered and robbed on
the highway. Ell Mckenzie, colored.
was found spending money rather free
y in jefferson City, and he was ar
rested.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
ENDED IN FAILURE.
Che Strike Against the Union Traction
Co. of Philadelphia on.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2.-The third
and probably the final attempt to tie
up the lines of the Union Traction Co.
in this city is ended. Nearly every
evidence of the fiasco of Thursday
vanished yesterday. Cars are rum
ming on schedule time and the only in
dication that a strike had been de.
clared was the squads of police that
still haunted the neighborhood of sew
erai car barns, and later in the day
these were entirely withdrawn.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

Mother Upchurch, the widow of the
founder of the A. o. U. W., died in
Steelyille few days ago. Interment
in ST. Louis beside her husband.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

A RICH vein OF silver was struck by
the New York and Pennsylvania pros
pectors at South Canaan. Wayne coun-
ty. Pa. on the Goth. How extensive it
is cannot yet be ascertained. There Is
much excitement over the discovery.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

The shah of Persia was shot and
killed by an assassin disguised as a
woman at the shrine of Shah Abdul
Aim, near Teheran, his capital city,
ON the 1st
The news boy., 1896-05-09
Posscsscr of n Hairless Calf,

II. Carroll. OF Whites station, six
miles south OF Sedalia, owns hairless
three weeks old. 1t is healthy and
well developed, and natural in every
particular. except that it is as bald as
q Mexican dog.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
An Aged Coup'e Married.

Mrs. Bette Finnel. aged -, OF Mar.
celine, and Peter Dowell. aged so. were
married recently. Fifteen of 20 chill
dren and grandchildren OF the couple
witnessed the ceremony. Mr.. Dowell
is well-to-do farmer near New Cam
bria.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
To Be Utilized ~ Fertilizers,

Refuse matter can no longer be
dumped into the river at st. Louis, and
farmers of St. Louis county are ar
ranging to haul strcet-sweepings to the
country for use as fertilizers.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

W. L. SAcETLEBES, of Alton, H.,
who went to Turkey in search of the
missing Pittsburgh pa wheelman,
Frank Lenz, and ascertained that he
had been murdered by Kurds, spent
the day, on the 27th, at the home Of
Lenz' mother, giving her detailed re-
port of his search and discoveries.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

News of the landing of another ez-
pedition on the shores Of Cuba, with
large quantity Of ar-,s and anmrui-
tion for the insurgents was received by
the Cubans in New York city on the
2Sth-
The news boy., 1896-05-09

! WARREN FISHER, who was involved
in the famous Mulligan letters with
James G. Blaine, died at his home in
Roxbury, Mass, on the aoth, at the
age of II.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

During thunderstorm j. Hollands
store at Peggy, Carter county, was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground. Loss, $4,000; insurance, S2,-
900.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

THE city of Cripple Creek, Col, was
visited by second great confagra-
ton, on the Goth, In which many
casualties and loss estimated at S.
OOO. 900 were incurred.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

THE London colonial Office received &
dispatch from Pretoria. on the e9th.
saying that the death sentences i'm
posed upon the leaders of the Johan-
nesburg Reform union had been com
mutcd,
The news boy., 1896-05-09

OK the goth. Mrs. Margaret E. Drake,
widow OF the late Chief-Justice Charles
d. Drake of the United States court OF
claims, died at her residence in Wash.
ington city at the age of SIS.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

FIFTY-oSE political prisoners were
deported from Havana, on the 3oth, by
the Spanish mail steamer. They are
to be sent to the convict esta blisment
at Ceuta, Africa.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

LIScoLS, Neb., May Ain the inter
collegiate oratoricai contest between
representative Of Nebraska and Kan
sas universities the Nebraskans won.
u W. QuaipteAce was giveR firsf
The news boy., 1896-05-09

For the month of April the excess
of government expenditures over re-
ceipts was ei.5O0.oo0. For the ten
months OF the fscal year, to May /, the
deficit was S23. 200, 900.
The news boy., 1896-05-09

No MATTER how happy and ccntented
man may look, IL you give him chance he
will spend the day telling you his troubles,
Los Angeles Express.
The news boy., 1896-05-09
] hat

Extreme tired feeling afflicts nearly every.
body at this season. The hustlers cease to
push, the tireless grow weary, the encr-
getic become enervated. You know just
what we mean. Some men and women
eudeavor temporarily to overcome that
The news boy., 1896-05-09

SPEAKING of Consul-General Williams
at Havana, DIR. Diaz, jIst liberated
and banished from Cuba as rebel
sympathizer. said on the 1st: HE is
in truth a Spanish spy, and cross-eX-
amined my wife to find out if l had
held communication with insurgents,
and to learn if 1 sympathized with
them"