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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
AMERICAN BOAT SEIZED.

New York, April "A dispatch to the
World from Colon, Colombia, says:
The American schooner, George w.
Whitford, Captain Foote, was seized by
the gunboat Cordiva while leaving Porto
Bello, department of Panama. The
charge against the vessel is not made
known, but it is believed she carried con-
traband goods. .....
Captain Foote declares he had proper
sanitary and clearance papers and was
going to Cartegena on coasting permit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
HELD UP BY MEZICANS

Gonzales, Tex, April 1.--(Special.)-
Late this evening, while out hunting near
the little village of Slayden, in this
county, j. G. Simmons met three Next
cans who disarmed him, took his gun and
what money he had, some $50.
Simmons came to town and reported
the robbery and had signs on him to
show that he had been in a tussle. The
robbers have not been captured up to last
accounts
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
A RELATED RISE

Cincinnati, April 2.-The winter rise of
the Ohio river here is about six weeks
later than the usual time. At 10 o'clock
tonight the river is 40 feet above low
water and has been rising two inches am
hour since II o'clock
Some commission house cellars in the
Dottoms are taking water and goods have
10 De removed. The weather is dry and
windy and the water is not likely TO 90
above AZ IL feet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
SHOT HIMSELF.

Dallas, Tex, April 1.-(Special.) TO
day about noon John Poor painter and
head, inflicting a mortal wound. Poor
was wanted here and at Fort Worth,
where he lived. for assault, and officers
were after him. They had followed him
to the home of his mistress and had Just
entered when he shot himself.
AT late hour Poor was still uncon-
scious and his death was expected at any
time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
HYPPOLITE'S SUCCESSOR

Kingston. Jamaica, April 1.-(Copy
righted. 1896 by the Associated Press.51-.
Simon Sam, formerly minister of war for
Hayti, has been elected president to sue
coed General Hyppolite, deceased, by
the senate and house of representatives
Perfect tranquility prevails and there
were no indications of any dissatisfac-
ton at the choice for executive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
TO PROTECT BRITIsHERS

London, April 1.-The Trunsvaal gov
eminent has telegraphed to Montague
White, its consul general in London, that
if England desires assistance in the pro-
lection of women and children in Mata-
beleland the Transvaal government is
willing to allow the burghers to 90 there
for that purpose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
BISMARCK,S NATALDAY

| rrleuerlcnSrune, April l.-Prlnce Bis
| marck was 81 years old today and il
| played in the schloss park all the morn
ing. Count Herbert Bismarck arrived
| at FREDERICKSBURG yesterday evening
| buth is brother, Count William, is absent
| on account of i'll health. -
Representatives of the Hamburg sen
ate, bearing the congratulations of thai
| body, and several friends arrived here
during the day and waited upon Prince
Bismarck, who also received many flora
tributes and presents and large numbers
of kilograms, including one from Prince
Henry of Prussia.
The weather was fine and cool and
crowds of people assembled about the
gates. But up to the time this dispatch
is sent, Prince Bismarck has not an
peared in public.
Emperor Williams present to Prince
Bismarck was a photograph of the i'm
perlat family in group, enclosed in a
handsome frame.
Later in the. day rain fell and thinned
out the crowds.
A prominent mine owner. Count Doug
lass, with 30 miners in holiday costume.
arrived here at o'clock in the afternoon
and marched to a hotel, headed by a
band of music. They will take part in
the torchlight procession this evening.
Prince Bismarck entered the salon at
l! :30 and found displayed on a table
his birthday presents. He was affec-
tionately greeted by his son, Count Her
bert bismarck, and his daughter, Coun-
tess Rantzau.
After DIR. Schweininger had congrat-
ulated the prince. the latter closely ex-
ahmed his portrait, painted by Lenback
VINO appeared late. whereupon Prince
Bismarck greeted him with good
morning"
Among the presents was a collection
OF articles from Madagascar, sent by
Eugene Wolfe
Included among those who were the
earliest in presenting their congratula-
tlQns to Prince Bismarck were Count
Maldersee and a deputation from the
Halberstadt cuirassiers.
count von Waldersee and the Halber-
stadt officers dined with Prince Bis
marck. Afterwards special trains from
hamburg brought some 1000 people here,
including 300 torch bearers.
After dinner was over Bismarck ap-
peared on the balcony and the assembled
bands played a choral
Replying to an address of congratula-
tlon, Prince Bismarck said that the good
will of his neighbors was a necessity 10
every Christian German. He was
pleased at having enjoyed the constant
sympathy of the Hamburgers, which he
had never lost, as he had lost several
other sympathies. Expressing, then,
desire for the commercial prosperity of
Hamburg, he declared he was no fanati-
cal agrarlan, but, after all, agrarians
were not without grounds for their opin-
ions. In conclusion he called for three
cheers for Hamburg and it's rulers. In
response TO this prolonged cheers were
given. There was then parade by a
brilliant torch-light procession, which oc-
cupied 40 minutes in passing. Prince
Bismarck stood most of the time con-
tinually expressing his happiness to those
passing. He observed that he was no
onger able TO move as they did, but his
heart went with them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
ENGLAND'S SHIP SALES.

During 1870 Great Britain sold Vessels
measuring 3S6,OO0 tons (315,OOO steam)
and Il 900 said, and of these nearly one.
fourth Of the steam tonnage sold going
under the japanese flag. The loss by
wreck during the year amounted to 264.-
700 tons. The sailing tonnage of the
United Kingdom decreased by 100000
tons, while the steam tonnage increased
by 237, 900 tons.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
WAS BROKEN IN HEALTH.

Havana, April 1.-Private news Of a
reliable character received here through
unofficial channels states that Maxine
Gomez passed six days since by Cruces
and Santa Clara, going towards Puerto
PrinciDe. These advices assert that Go
mez' health is very much broken and that
he desires to return to Santo Domingo.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
THE BERMUDA SEIZED.

Washington, April 1.-SenOr Dupuy de
LONE. the Spanish minister here, has re-
ceived word from Spanish diplomatic and
consular officials in Central America, say
aboard munitions of war for insurgents in
Cuba. has been detained at Port Cortez
by the Honduras government and her
cargo seized
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
THINK THEY HAVE A SLICK ONE.

New York, April 1.-Manuel Ringer
was arrested tonight and confined in Lud-
low street Jail in default of $4,000 bail.
The secret service agents believe they
have captured u counterfeiter who has
baffled all their efforts for II years. 1t
is said that Ringer has made confess
sion and has surrendered the pens, ink
and paper which were the only articles
he used in making the most skilfullyi
counterfeits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
FEELING MORE HOpErIrr.

u London, April IA dispatch to the
Times from Johannesburg says that the
feeling is more hopeful and there is a be-
lief that the negotiations between Presi
dent Kruger and Secretary Chamberlain
have taken a favorable turn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
FATAL RUNAWAY

Mansfield, Tex, April 1.-(Special.)-
ID. L. Smithee, living three miles north
of Mansfield, was killed about II o'clock
this morning. He was hauling wood
with span of mules, which became
frightened and ran away. He was
thrown off the wagon and was dragged
quite distance, his body being lacerated
and mangled in a fearful manner
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
GEORGETOWN EAII,pIrE

georgetown, Tex. April 1.-(Special.)
-Bloomquist & Whitworth, dealers in
dry goods, clothing and general mer-
chandise, made an assignment by chat
tel mortgage last night, naming w. II.
Penn trustee, to secure local creditors
to the amount of $2050. Further liza
blities, if any, and assets not given.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
Ives WON

New York, April 2.-The fourth game
of the international billiard tournament
at 1S-inch balk line billiards played to-
night was between Ives and GARNER.
The score were as follows
Ives, 600 highest run, 1854; average.
so. -
GARNER, 1903; highest run, 81; average.
@ Ali
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
FOR SERVICE IN RHODEsIA

Cape Town, April Sir Hercule Rob
lnson, governor of Cape Colony, has an-
thorized the raising of body of 800 men
at Mafeking, in Cape Colony, on the Dor
der of the Transvaal, for service in Rho
desia. These men will be commanded
by imperial officers instead of by officers
of the chartered South Africa company
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
FIREMAN INJURED

Fort Worth, Tex, April 1.-(Special)-
AT a fire tonight at Judge Hirschelsmith's
residence. Captain Ferguson of company
No. ., while coming down ladder, was
struck on the head by heavy brass noz-
zle, which inflicted severe wound. He
is badly hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
ENLISTING VOLUNTEERS

London, April 1.-Cape Town disnatcb
to the Times says that Hon. Cecil Rhodes
has reached Salisbury, Mashonaland and
has asked for as many volunteers as can
be spared for the campaign against the
Mata beles. -.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
BUSINESS BLOCKADED

st: Paul, April 1.-Traffic on street rail
roads throughout the State is partially
suspended as a result of last nights
storm. and the roads are badly crippled.
In this city, and Minneapolis the storm
practically blockaded all business for a
time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
DIR. BOYD SURRENDERED.

NHnsas C1ty, AprII LII. W. y.
Boyd, who escaped from the Arkansas
penitentiary while employed in the hos
pital as trusty, surrendered to the
go back and serve his sentence that he
might afterwards "look an honest man
in the face"
Boyd was serving 5-year sentence
for horse stealing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
GYPSY OuEEN pUpIED

Evansville, Ind, April Mrs. Isaac
Harrison, queen of the Gypsies, was
buried here this afternoon
Mrs. Harrison died last November at
Cornth. Miss. and was brought here
and placed in vault. The deceased
was 81 years of age and her funeral
was attended by several hundred of the
tribe. sJ52IGI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
FOUND DEAD BY THE TRACK

Ell Paso. Tex. April 1.-(Special. "A
man named j. w. Anderson was found
dead along side of the Galveston. Harris
burg and San Antonio track near Fabian
station this morning. He is supposed
to have fallen from last nights east
bound train. He was from Hazelton,
Kansas, where he has wife. His
brother at Cripple Creek has been making
him
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
ORDERED REOPENED

Madrid. April 1.-The medical scools
of the university of Madrid, Bartina,
Granada, Valencia and Cadiz, which
were closed on account of the anti
American manifestations of the students,
have been ordered to reopen their doors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
EFFECT or TnE TRIrsT

Cleveland, o., April las a result of
the formation of the steel trust the price
of Bessemer pig iron has advanced 81 20
a ton within two days. Two weeks ago
the mills would not buy at $1,000 ton,
and now there is brisk bidding at Sl3.25.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09

two governments will arrive at an agree
ment for a realization of that great work
which is of great Importance to the agri-
cultural interests along the river in ques-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
TONNAGE EOR MARCH

Sabine Pass, April 1.+(Special.)-To-
tai tonnage entered at port of Sabine
Pass during March, PTS; total tonnage
cleared, 247O; in port loading for Mexico,
1850. Lumber exported during March,
l, 1888, 1876 feet value So, DAB.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
MCCLELLAN DIVORCE CASE.

Waco, Tex, April 1.-(Special.) 1.-THE
locally celebrated divorce case of Dora
McClelland VS.. Peter McCleland came up
again today in the Fifty-fourth district
court. Decision upon the motion has
been reserved by Judge Scott.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
AGED MASON DEAD

GAINESVILLE, Wis, April frederick
A. Humphrey, said to be the oldest Free
Mason in the. United States, died at his
home in Shopiere yesterday, aged 96.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
CHARGED WITH ABDUCTION.

El PasO. Tex, April 2.-(Special.)--
John Selman, policeman of this city,
was arrested last night in Jaurez, charged
with abducting a young Mexican girl
from this side of the river. He is now>
in Jail in Juareg and his case is being in
ypstipatpd
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
NINE MINORS INIrpnn

louisville, Pa. April mime miners
W. we're r INJURED; three fatally, by the falling
vi lIt In the Silver Greek shaft today
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09
THE DERVISHES OPENED FIRE
ON THAT FORT, HELD BY
ITALIANS.
ITALIANS AWAIT RE|NFORcEMENTS
Before Engaging the Enemy in Open
Battle Festivities at Friederichs-
ruhe in Honor of Bismarck's
Birthday-Other Items.

Rome, April 1.-Dispatches received
here from Massowah today announce that
advices received there say that the derv-
ishes fired upon the outer works of Cas-
salla with two cannon ON March 25. The
Italians replied without result. .
On Saturday Major Hidalgo, in COM
mand of the Italian forces at Cassala,
sent the following dispatch:
"Since 6 o'clock we have been fighting
against masses of the enemy, who have
taken up a position on Mount Macran.
Up to now we have had one man killed
and four wounded"
Colonel Steivana, who is Fastening to
the relief of Cassalla with force of
troops, sent instructions to Major Hidal-
go not to engage the enemy in battle
until the arrival of the reinfOrcements.
Advices received from the west state
that the dervishes have established vast
camp at Tucruf, where they are digging
numbers of wells. The news received
concerning the movements of the Shoans
is to the effect that Kink Menelik is re-
treating southwark with all the Ras ex-
cept the Tigrins. 1t is supposed that
this movement is owing to lack of provis-
ions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09

RESIDENCE BURNED.
Bryan, Tex, April 2.-The residence
and barn of w. w. Griffin. living near
town, was burned today. Loss. $4,000
no Insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09

BITTEN BY A RATHER.
Aransas Pass, Tex, April ESPECIALLY
Elsie Brauer, aged 4, was bitten by a
rattlesnake and may die as a result.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-12
Too Much OF the ming.

An English canon of note used TO tel
a good story OF himself. In his capacity
of magistrate he was once visiting the
county Jail, and cxpatiated 70 friend
who was with him on the virtues
of the treadmill. Warming with his
theme he declared that he often wished
he had one nt home TO give him the gem
tie exercise he required, but was too
lazy to take, except under compulsion;
and, TO remove his friends skepticism,
he asked the warden 10 give him turn.
Round went the wheel. the canon de
claring that the movement was delight
full; but after two minutes OF IL he had
quite enough. and called upon the officer
20 stop the mill. To his horror the of
ficer answered: Every sorry, sir;
can't. It's timed TO go IS minutes, and
won't stop before. - London Tit-Blts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-12

simply cut down the thousands OF millions
OF invested savings OF poor people 10 about
10 cents on the dollar. And for whose ben
ffitf For the debtors OF these poor people.
who Will gain about 20 cents on the dollar
They seek TO excite the west against
the east They seek 10 excite what they
call The poor against what they call the
rich--in this land OF great opportunities
for all
Their candidate for the presidency pre-
sented characteristic spectacle when
some time ago he was kindly shown over
the farm OF the governor OF New York.
who IS himself an example OF the poor
country boy risen by able efforts TO affiu-
ence and distinction: and when that can
didate then straightway In public speech
drew invidious comparisons between tho
elegant houses on tho Hudson and the
poor cabins I'm the west-teaching. not tho
true American lesson or success won by
honest industry. thrift. and enterprise. but
the lesson that those who have succeeded
less should hate and Tight those who have
succeeded more-a lesson utterly up-Amer-
lean. unpatriotic. and abomnablel
Get thee behind me. Satani For II IN
written that thou shalt worship only the
God of truth. honor and righteousness.
and Him alone shalt thou serve.
This Will be the voice OF the Americans
people on the 30 OF November. And tho
stars and stripes shall continue 10 wave
Undecided, honorable. and honored. among
the banners OF mankind"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-12
THE VOTE IN VERMONT.
A sign That the Free silver sentiment Is
Weak In the last

sign That the Free silver sentiment Is
Weak In the east.
Vermont is not large state end il Is
additionally republican, but the Bryaa
managers do we'll 10 attach considerable
Importance 10 the result o he election
which has just been held there. If the
silver sentiment had made heavy in
roads into New England it would be as
likely TO show itself in Vermont as ia
any of the neighboring states. instead
OF suffering from the silver mo cement,
however, the republicans Of the state
have gained immensely, their total ma
jority being now estimated at between
$4,000 and $4,000.
This is a notably bigger majority
than Vermont has ever returned for \
republican candidate; but the signG-
cant thing is that while the republican
ma jority is larger, the whole vote Is, in
proportion, larger. still, being much
greater than in previous yeara The
vote OF the state in 1892 was 55,.14; in
1894 il was 5s,Ol5. At this election, nc
cordng 10 the best returns obtanable,
il Is over 67OO0. That is TO say, the
state majority piled up for Grout is no.
due to the fact that democrats stayed az
home or refused to vote. People of both
parties were present in full force at
the polls, and the republican gains have
been greater in proportion than the in
crease in the number OF votes cast. Not
withstanding the increase in the total
vote, the democratic vote II about the
same as il was in 1894 and considerably
less than il was in 1892.
There is no way 20 avoid the conclu-
sion that the big republican majority
was swelled 20 it's formidable dimen-
sions by democratic votes. The increase
in the majority cannot be accounted for
save on the superstition that il was
drawn from the vote which was demo
cratic i'm previous years. OF course, tho
proof afforded by the heavy vote that
the people are alert this year will please
all parties, for il indicates that the ma
tionul election in November will bring
forth an expression from the whole
mass Of voters. Chicago Record Qnd).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-12
Mhlch klnd or rro,crtlnng

The popocrats who were formerly
democrats have laid great stress upon
the contention that protection Is pater-
nalism-that il protects one class OF
producers at the expense of consumers"
Now come the popocrats with demand
that the government increase nrbitrar-
lily the value of an ounce OF silver from
90 cents 20 Sl.20, without any profit TO
the state, for the exclusive protection OF
the special industry OF silver produce
ton. The Mckinley idea OF the tariff
is protection for all classes OF labor in
this country, with schedule OF import
duties that will make up differences be-
tween the European or Asiatic wage
standards and the wage standard OF the
United States, and that will enlarge
through reciprocity the market for the
products OF American farms. Which
kind of protection do you prefer, the
Mckinley kind of protection for the
millions OF American laborers and pro-
ducers or the Bryan kind OF protection
for the few owners of silver bullion p
Chicago Times-lIcrald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-12

ignorant everywhere. bat degraded II never
can be no long as It's aim 10 for the good
OF the people.
ohio has always been prominent In the
Held or Journalism. That she has been so
prominent In politics the press can fairly
claim sharc. and II Is entitled 10 no little
credit for n long line OF deserving public
servants. l need not remind ,'ou OF them.
You know well the glorious history OF the
state and It's contribution TO the country I'm
every Held OF craftsmanship. The press
81 Ohio has proudly held its own In the
march OF journalism. The younger men--
and there are many before me to-day
nave high models before them. Their
predecessors were honest I'm conviction,
powerful In argument. and contributed
much 10 make our glorious state what Il
~ ana our civilization and citizenship the
best In the world. GApplausel
Opportunities OF the Present.
From your ranks have gone forth some
OF the ablest journalists whose influence
and learning haze impressed other states
ana enriched the literature OF the whole
country. some OF the old editors still re-
main, welding the pen OF power-may their
lives be heightened and their splendid ex-
ample be emulated by their younger coll
leagues. [Applausel
Il congratulate you upon tho high rank
or the newspaper press OF Ohio, and wish
FOR you stiil higher achievements IN your
chosen work in broader fields. You never
had an opportunity for higher usefulness
than now, and you never had a greater op-
portunity FOR the best use OF your best fac
uities than IN the support OF the principles
snd policies which are involved IN the con-
test now upon Us. l congratulate you upon
the great work you are doing and apDrCci-
ate more than 4 can tell you the kindness
aud courtesy OF this cali. lGreas APP
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-12
Not a silver Crnwd.

4 representative of the Herald polled
two cars in the special train which left
here the other evening. carrying 4
crowd 10 attend the Bryan meeting at
South Bend, and found that in these two
ears there were GA persons in favor OF
the gold standard. 90 favored the white
metal, and eight were ON the fence. All
sorts OF gucsses were being made as TO
the makeup Of the crowd aboard and TO
satisfy those interested a poll was
taken. Two cars were selected az ran
dom. and, assisted by another person. a
Herald representative secured the
standing on the financial question Of
each person In the two cars, with the
above result. In the first car polled
there were 30 persons for gold, % for
silver, and five on the fence, while the
second showed % for the yellow meta,
% for the white metal. and three un-
decided One side OF the first car showed
the astonishing result OF 81 gold men
and seven silver men.
Using the ratio obtained for the whole
train. il shows the peculiar condition
OF n majority of 60 for gold on free
silver excursion train.-Laporte (Ind.)
Herald.