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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
THE PORTE APPOINTS A CHRIS
TIAN GOVERNOR TO PRESIDE
OVER CRETE.
MUSSULMAN GOVERNOR REMOVED
Dr. Castillo of the Cuban Junta Is
Among the Prisoners on the
Three Friends.

Mexico City, June 2S.-A letter pub
lished today from Hon. Matias Romero,
Mexican minister at Washington, resign
ing his post on account of an article pub
lished in an official journal during the
tendency of the Guatemalan question,
and which Minister Romero felt to be Sc
we're in its Judgment of his views regard
ing the proper settlement of that ques-
ton.
Minister Romero reviews his patriotic
labors in behalf of the country, often at
great personal cost and Inconvenience,
and he adds:
Il have continued in my post. believing
that my long residence in the United
States, my knowledge of its public men
and, above all, the kind welcome | have
fortunately been given by all classes in
that country, would enable me to lend eff
fective services to Mexico, but if the in
cident referred to, or any other. has caus-
ed me to lose the confidence of my govern
ment, | shall not remain single day long
er in that post and shall regard it as an
especial favor that | he relieved of so
burdensome an employment, in which it
is necessary above all to have the conf
dence and the decided support of my gov
eminent"
NllllSltT VI Il oltlSH h'lu'lolH .hdiiHN"i'
in replying to Minister Romero, assures
him of the entire confidence of the govern
ment. and says that the article in the oili'
cial journal was made necessary by IN
editorial in an opposition paper which had
awaited itself, in making II rude attack on
the government, of the minister's argu,
ments, but rectiiication' in the official
journal did not involve any reproach, but
was only an explicit contradiction of
statements made by the opposition pa
per.
In conclusion. Minister Mariscal urges
Minister Romero to put aside the fears
which his delicacy has inspired and con-
tinue serving the republic with his ac-
customcd abnegation and zeal.
The Associated Press correspondent in
tervewcd Minister Romero tonight to see
if he had reconsidered his resignation III
view of the fattering terms of the letter
of the foreign relations minister, but he
said he could say nothing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
TAYLOR TOPICS.

Taylor, Tex, June 29.-(Specal.)-A.
p Norman and j. s. Manley will repre-
sent Albert Sidney .Juhnson Camp No.
1867 of Taylor,U. c. v, at the reunion
of veterans at Richmond, Va.
AS result of the drouth, the supply
of old corn in this section is being held
for high prices, and the demand for corn
and meal is greater than the supply.
The weather continues hot, dry and
sutry with no indications of rain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
BRAZILIAN AFFAIRS.
The Difference With Italy Practically
Settled

Rio de Janeiro, June 13.-(Special Cor
respondence of the Associated Press.
Copyrighted, 1896, by the Associated
Press.) Since the revolution of 1S93-a4
the republic of Brazil has had great
number of diplomatic difficulties with
Italy, in many instances arising from
claims made for indemnity as a result
of the execution of Italian subjects dur
ing the revolution. Consequently the
diplomatic relations between Italy and
Brazil were at Il certain period of last
year upon the point of being interrupted.
In February last, however, an under
standing was reached between the two
powers by which it was decided to sub
NIT the claims of Italy to the arbitration
of the president of the United States.
The points in the case were commune
Gated on June II by the Brazilian minis
ter for foreign affairs to the congress of
Brazil.
This agreement was approved by the
Italian government on May Is and will
be accepted by the national congress of
Brazil within the first week of June, so
that it may even now be considered as in
force.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
TAYLOR ELOPEMENT.

Taylor, Tex, June 29.-(Special.)-
Despite the decree Of materfamilias,
Miss Dcie Dixon, pretty young sales
lady Sand Gus Williams, young mer-
chant tailor, both of this city, eloped to
Denison on the northbound katy
flyer this morning where they were hap
PLY united in marriage. The elopement
proved surprise to all.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
WHAT IS 4 GUARANTEEy

1t is this. If you have IA cough or cold,
a tickling in the throat which keeps >''r
constantly coughing. or if yon are af-
Aicte9 With any chest. throat ar lung
trouble. whooping cough, etc. and You
use Billiards. HOrehaund Syrup as di-
recteG. giving it fair trial. and no bcn-
eft is experienced, we authorize our ad-
vertised agent to refund your money on
return of bottle. 1t never fails to give
satisfaction. 1t promptly relieves bron-
chitis. Sold by G. o. Yates, 90 East
Siyth street
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
MUNITIONS OF WAR ABOARD

Kev West Fla lima 81 ,,;o J,o,,son
villn Tho stoon,or C'itv nf Ia p; "arnoua
which left hero WodnosdoU rnrn ,n,n'on nu
rived ot Miami TbnrSdoT nn noi a nrs al
n cargo If fruit c;aorS' at on 81 Sho ' ioft
Miami Fr;dar nornima o u,d ho sne i sho
got over the line thn rnvenn ",i o,ttor,s snail
boot in cborne Of 7 ;ont IJaU honrJad i
tbo s+oomor ond o,.,m;nod 10, rn,,o.s
They were found to be all right. Hay
then went back to the revenue cutter and
the captain ordered him to return and
examine some cases of hardware which
were marked Diamond. jacksonville -
The officers of the steamer were question:
ed as to why the cases were not landed at
Miami and were informed that there was
no one to receive and nav charges on them.
The officers of the steamer also informed
the lieutenant that passengers were not
landed because they had purchased round
trip excursion tickets and they only went
for the trip. Tpon examining the cases
they were found to contain arms and am
munition.
J;or+ uor bor;ro hoon ;rstrro+od -
no found arms ~" "n ' hoord 70 taio cborao 70
of the vossal orJorod bor to nrocend fo
X o,, Vast and che loft for tbiS nloco ot
o:o,ocly E,idar n ftornoon r'''
~, ,''> ii'' Nv,
me steamer lhree frlehus was iil me-
OUTSIDE the Ihdian Key: ana was sighaliea
by Lieut.. iaE, VINO instructed ,, 1ne ON
GERS 10 SEM Il poaI aiongslae. LIS was
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
CREATED A SENSATION.

London, June 2S.-A dispatch from
Copenhagen to the Times says:
The allusion in the platform of the St
Louis Republican convention to the ex-
pediency of the United States purchasing
the Danish West Indies has created some
sensation here. 1t is believed that st.
Thomas is coveted as being likely TO af-
ford an excellent American naval sta
ton. The opinion prevails that Den
mark is quite prepared to sell the small
colonies at a suitable price.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
KILLED ny THE CARS

Sherman, Tex, June 27.-(SpeciaI)--
The inbound st. Louis and Southwestern
express train ran over and killed Ed
Paine. colored. farm hand working
near Kentuckytown. His left foot was
at the thigh. The left arm was also
crushed to pulp and there is a large
hole knocked in his head. The theory
is that he was Frustrated by heat ana
fell across the rails.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
ELMENDORF ARRESTED.

San Antonio. Tex, June 29.-(Special)
Mayor Henry Elmendorf, indicted for
taking a bride, Alderman Kalteyer and
City Engineer PancOast, indicted for
the indictments and promptly released
upon furnishing $1,000 bond each. En-
gineer Pancoast also gave like bond
on the charge of perjury against him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
TENAS RATES FINED
BY the Board of Administration o
Southwestern Traffic Association.

st. Louis, June 27.-The board of adj
ministration of the Southwestern Traffic
association authorized rates as follows:
Melons, carloads from stations on the
Galveston. La Porte and Houston rail
road to st. Louis, 80 cents per 100
cago, Cincinnati and indianapolis to Tor
reon and Laredo, $40 per 100 pounds;
bagging and ties. carloads, to Texas COM
mon points, from st. Louis, Al cents;
from New Orleans, SO cents per 100
pounds, via gulf; from New York, 81
cents per 100 pounds. via all rail
From st. Louis and Kansas City to
Brownsville. Tex, the following have
been authorized: Lard in tierces, 81
cents per 100 pounds: other packing
house products. $1.01 per 100 pounds;
corn meal and -four $1.O9 per barrel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
MURDERER LIYNCHED.

Baltimore. June 27.-JOseph Cooking.
was lynched at Laplata, Nd, early this
morning. He was taken from the coun--
ty jail by an armed mob and hung to a
with the murder of his wife and a sister
in-iaw several months ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
LONDON FINANCES.

London, June 2S.-The rates of money
for the week were fairly easy. Specu-
lative American purchases of silver this
week, made in view of the coming Chi
cago convention. failed to give firmness
to the market The stock exchange bus
mess was small, being mainly engaged
in a settlement Home railway securi-
ties were still rising. Chartered South
Americans were little affected by Cecil
Rhodes resignation. The mining mar
ket was dull with occasional rallies.
American securities were easier on profit
taking and there was very little business
doing. The decreases for the week were
as follows Louisville and Nashville,
/ 81: Erie seconds and Lake Shore,
l -: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe,
Illinois Central and Norfolk and West
ern, 1 ii; Chicago, Milwaukee AID ST.
Paul and Wabash, /; Canadian Pacific
declined on the result of the elections in
Canada Grand Trunk showed Il frac-
tiOnal advance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
CHOIR BOYS DROWNED.

Sharon, Wis, June 29.-This after
noon four choir boys and the choir-mas-
ter of st. Johns Episcopal church of
Charleston were drowned in Lake Mat
taran by the overturning of boat.
The dead are:
Choirmaster Fred Il. Bracket, %
years.
Thomas Parker, II wears.
Harry Laker, II years.
William Watkins. II years.
Benjamin Gibbs, ~ years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
THE TRITTH HuRTS

Key West, Fla, June 27.-Frank Va
roma, an insurgent captain, was shot and
killed in a battle near Quivican recently.
Gen. Bradley Johnson, correspondent
of New York paper, has been notified
that if he continues to send out news detri-
mental to the Spanish government he will
be expelled from Cuba.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
, BLACKBURN's FRIENDS.

CINCINNATI, o., june 2S.-Friends Of
Senator Blackburn residing in Coving-
ton, Newport and elsewhere in Kentucky
have received letters requesting them to
attend the conference in the auditorium
annex at Chicago, July 2. at which plans
will be considered in the interest of
Blackburn at the state convention The
delegates have been corresponding with
those of other states in Blackburns in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
COL. EWING DEAD.

Palestine, Tex. June 27.-(Special)-
Col. James w. Ewing. probably the old
est newspaper man in Texas, and an old
Confederate veteran, died ut his late
home in this city this morning at -
East Hill cemetery this afternoon at 4
o'clock under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
CASTILLO WAS ABOARD.

Tampa, Fla. June 2S.-Among the
Friday night by the Winona was DR..
Joaquin Castillo of the Cuban juuta.
When the Three Friends left Jackson
Vile size took large contingent of the
Bermuda expedition that had failed to
land. There were many conflicting sto-
RIGS some to the effect that they were
unable to land on account of the proXimi-
ty Of the Spanish warshps and other
versions that the leaders were not over
jealous to land. DR.. Castillo accompa-
MED the last party from Jacksonville
with the determination that he should
see them land or know the reason why.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
HUNG CHANG X RAYED.

Berlin, June 27.-Li Hung Chang sub
mitted to the Roentgen rays eXamina-
ton at Charlottenburg polytechnic insti-
tute yesterday. 1t showed the track of
bullet fired by Il would-be assassin of
the Chinese statesman at Shimoneseki
while treaty negotiations between China
and Japan were being entertained. The
bullet entered the left cheek and buried
itself in the tissues slightly below where
the missile encysted
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02

to execute the emperor's ''idealistic So
cialistic" reforms, remarked:
This policy having failed to prevent
the spread of Socialism, Baron Won Ber
lepsch was instructed to moderate his
zeal. This he seemed unable to- do and
his lack of supleness led to his retire
mpnt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
CAMERON RIOTERS.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 2S,-R. J. DIFF
fender, executive committeeman for the
Pennsylvania national silver party, has
addressed a letter to Friends of silver
in Pennsylvania. This circular,
among other things, urges on the people
of Pennsylvania the necessity of re-
electing Don Cameron United States SEN
atOr,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02

Thousands of cases OF rheumatism nave
been cured by Elmer & Amends famous
remedy known as Prescription No.
2S51." Sufferers should try it, Price 70
cents per bottle. C.. w. Preston & Co..
agents, Galveston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
A SOUND MONEY CALL.
Williamson County True Blues Prcpar-
ing to Send Delegates to Waco

Georgetown, Tex, June 2S.-(Special)
An informal advisory meeting of rhe
sound money Democrats was held here
will be circulated for signatures, for a
sound money Democratic mass conven-
ton, to be held at Taylor on July Is, for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
DENIED A NEW TRIAL.

Cincinnati, June 29.-At Newport, Ky,
today Judge Helm overruled the motion
for a new trial for Alonzo Walling, con
victed as an accomplce of Scott Jack
son, in the murder of Pearl Bryan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
RIJCKLEN'S ARNICA sALyE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and skin eruptons, and positively
cures piles. or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by c. o. Yates, the drug
gist
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
IACKED SITpIENESS.

London, June 2S.-The Berlin cores
pondent of the Times. speaking of. the
fact that Baron Won Berlepschs, whose
resignation as Prussian minister of COM
merce was reported to the Associated
Press ON Saturday, who was appointed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
A DEAD DEMOCRAT.

Cincinnati, June 2S.-Patrck Nc
Keown, who was nominated at the state
Democratic convention last Wednesday
for food and dairy commissioner, died at
his home here last night of cholera
morbus.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
EMILE ARTON SENTENCED.

Paris, June 2S.-Emile Arton. impli-
Gated with DR.. Herr and the late Baron
Won Reinach in the frauds on the
Panama Canal company, has been SEN
fenced to six years at hard labor.
NJ. Arton disappeared from Paris very
soon after the Panama scandal promised
to be made the subject of judicial in
quiry. and was cXtradited from England
last year.
Arton was supposed to be the 90
between of those who paid and those who
received brides to influence legislation
favorable to the company and the knowl-
edge he is supposed to possess involves
the welfare of a large number of people
in France. He managed to evade the
police for a long time by his clcverness
in Disgusting himself. He had long been
popular in the salons of Paris as an anna
teur actor and the knowledge gained in
that way was used to make himself I'M
recognizable. His sentence closes an
other chapter in the Panama scandals,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
ARMSTRONG INSTRUCTIONS.

Claude, Tex, June 2S.-(Special.) THE
county Democratic convention met at the
court house today and instructed Tor Cui-
berson for governor and Mccall and May
field for railroad commissioners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
THE NEW SHAH MARKED OUT.

Tihis. June Pit is reported here
that an attempt has been made upon the
life of the shah at Teheran. The at
tempt was unsuccessful, the would-be
ASSASSIN being arrested on the spot. He
proved to be a member of the Babi Ma
hommedan society.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
WILL EMBARK IN AUGUST.

Madrid. June 27.-The first portion of
the troops destined for Cuba will en-
bark on twenty steamers at the end of
August. These troops will consist of
81. 100 infantry. 467 cavalry, $50 ar
tillery, 1919 engineers and several bat
talions of volunteers. The chamber of
deputies has approved the credit neces-
sary for the transportation of these
forces to Havana
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02

the purpose of electing delegates to the
state convention at Waco. Steps will
also be taken toward organization of the
sound money Democratic party of Will
hanson county
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
OIrTSIpE OF POLITICS

London. June 2S.-In an article on the
recent Canadian elections. the Times con
siders the introduction of free trade in
Canada as outside the range of practical
politics.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02

DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Dubuque, Ia, June 27.-The Ryan
ccompanys packing plant was destroyed
by fire tonight. Loss, $4,000; insur-
ance, $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
POPULIsT INSTRUCTIONS.

Athens, Tex. June 2S.-(Special.)-The
Populst county convention that was held
here yesterday instructed for j. Nj. Per-
due for congress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02

want every man and woman In the United states
Interested in the Opium and Whisky habits to have
B. NJ WO0LLEY, Atlanta, Ca, Box $50 ano "ne'
-'ll be sent you free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
TEXANS IN BERLIN.

Berlin, June 27.-Among other Amer
leans in Berlin are Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Rector of Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02

Cautions: Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp--
sons eye water. Carefully examine the
wrapper. None other genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02

Mothers give DR.. Seigert's Angostura
Bitters to their children to stop collie and
loosenng of the bowels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-02
BARON BERLEPSCH RESIGNED.

Berlin, June 27.-Baron Won Ber-
lepsch, the Prussian minister of COM
merce, has resigned and his resignation
will probably be accepted.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-17

t6is asf. D'Orbiguy espera vuestra acepta.
ci6n para enviaros el podsr necesario, fin
de que realiceis esa suma.
-GCuanto sera, POGO mas menosl
Me habl6 de cuatrocientos quinieE-
tos mil frances
en- resumidas oueDtas os habeis sacrifcado
por M. de Orbigny. Como su hija es RIGA y
vos no teneis NADIA, me pareoe que puedo dar
mi aprobacion, Y que vos deb6ls aceptar sin
escr6pulo de conciencia.
-JConque opinSis oue2 ..-dijo mada-
ma de Orbigny, creyendo como todos en- la
probidsd proverbisl del notario, oerca del
cual no Ia habfa desengsfisdo Polidori.
-Pod6is aceptar-repiti6 81 notario.
--Entonces aceptare-oontest6 madame
de Orbigny dando suspiro.
Llam6 en- este Ia puerta el o6cial pri-
nero.
u Qui6n estS 9-pregunt6 el notario.
La senora condesa de Mac o-Gregor.
Que aguarde un momsnto.
Me marcho, mi amsdo sef1or Ferrand
-dijo la de Orbigny.- -Escribireis mi ma
rido, va que asf 10 desea, os enviara mana
el poder neoesario.
-Bien, le escribir6.
-Adios, digno honrado consejero.
II Ah La gente del gran mundo no
sabe los mslos ratios que ocasionan esos dep6-
sitos la responsabilidad que pesa sobre mf
Os digo os repito que no hay cosa mas
deteetable que buena reputation no
trae consigo mas que disgustos inquietudes
-iY la admiration de las personas hon
radasl
NO esta On este mundo la recompensa
que ambiciono-dijo M. Ferrand CON tono y
ademEn de beato.
Sali6 madama de Orbigny, re prssen-
70 Ia de Mac Grsgor.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1896-08-17
CO M u n ICA D O s
UN EXAMEN Y LA VERDAD

Dirigfame al poblado el Is del actual ctn
el I'm de acOmpafRr 8 mi senora heemans,
Emilia O. de Padr6n en- los examenes do la
eseuela particular que regentea, mi lie
gsda fui advertido de que el amigo don Ul-
piano s. U6rdova tratabs de deslncir las
niflas.
No di orSdito 10 dicho conceptuando al
ssf1or C6rdova IN digno eaballero amigo.
y no creySndolo capaz de tan innoble acci0n.
NADIA indiqu6 mi hermana, mas sabedora
ella de 10 mismo que so me habfa enterado,
liamome Ia atencion sobre el particular, y
le contests no acredltes semejante cosa
ESQ NO tiene raz0n de ser; pero 81 asf suce-
diere, versmos qui6n desIaee Quien.
LEGO, pues, el momento esperado, (hasta
por las nifias que estaban enteradas de ello)
que fae 81 examen en- Ia asignatura de Ora
m&tica, habi6ndoseme inv1tado que man
dase escribir, negu6me manifesto ado que
ningdn m6rito tendria 10 que 20 dictase,
pues Podria dictar slgo va conocido por las
eduoaudas, suplicaDdo 10 veg Sc sirviera
hacerlo alguno de los de la comisi6n. Htzo
10 asf el sefior C6rdova, quien mand6 es
cribir
:" FL haeha del iornalero Sc rompi6 ''