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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
RIDDLED INSTEAD OF ROASTED.
A Negro Who Hacked Two Women
With an Axe Summarily Death With.

Manchac, La, Dec. 22.-Jerry Bourke,
the colored boy who attacked Mrs. John
Foss and her mother, Mrs. Cavanaugh,
with an axe at their home, Clio, Living
ston parish, on Sunday night, was cap
tured by posse of citizens about mile
from the scene of the crime. In view of
the fact that the ladies are not dead the
plan to burn him at the stake was aban-
doned and he was simply riddled with
bullets. The negro admitted the attempt
ed killing, but said he vas forced to it
by another negro. There was no evi
dence against the latter and he was re-
leased upon promising to leave the coun-
try quickly as possible. Bourke, whose
age was 10 years, had been raised by the
family and the motive Of his deed is sup
posed to have been robbery.
Mr.. Foss being cattle raiser and some
times had considerable money IN the
house, the negro knew that he was away
and the women unprotected except by
him. Mrs. Foss may die, but her mother
will recover.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
MARBLE FALLS MENTION.

Marble Falls, Tex, Dec. 22.-The
bridge across the Colorado at this point
is free. 1t was so decreed by the COM
missioners court on the 10Th instant, who
purchased it for the county for $4,000,
payable in per cent bonds This will
be of much benefit to Marble Falls.
Thos. Darragh, Jr., son of Capt. Thos.
Darragh proprietor of Granite mountain,
and Miss Rosa Phelan of this city were
married at the residence of the bride on
Wednesday, December 16, Mt 1870
o'clock p. M, Rev. j. A. Arbuckle of Bur
net officiating. A number of friends and
relatives witnessed the ceremony and
partook with must good will and zest of
the bounteous feast prepared Mr.. Darragh
is well known as steady and practical
business man. The bride, on account of
her amiable disposition, Christian charac-
ter and many excellent qualities, is n
general favorite here.
The leap year ball at the Fielder build
ing on Friday night was largely attend
ed and was n grand success. Dancing
was INDUCED in till 3 n. m.
Two cars loaded with twenty tons each
Of guano were loaded here yesterday for
w. l.. Moody & Co. of Galveston. About
800 tons will be shipped as fast as can
be loaded. Its final destination is the
wornout fields of the southern states.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
WIDOW DOMINIS AT SANTONE.
Sable Ex-Queen of Hawaii Notified That
Her Daughter, the Princess, is III.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 22.-(Special)
-Ex-Queen Iiiuokalani and party passed
through here today in special car at
tached to the Sunset limited, en- route to
Boston. The queen liz in excellent health
and is very favorahy impressed with
what she has seen of America.
She received cablegram last night
which will probably cause slight change
in her plans.
She expected to meet in Boston Prin-
cess Iiliuokalani, who is at present in
London, The cablegram brought the
news that the princess became sudden
ly i'll Just before time to leave England
and has, therefore, postponed her visit.
The queen said that unless the condition
of the princess had improved by the time
she reaches Boston she may curtail her
visit to America and sail at once for Lon.
don
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
EIRED FOI1R SHOTS

Louisville, KY, Dec. pa. B. Speck-
ert, president of the German-American
Title company, which failed last summer
with liabilities of several thousand dol
lars, tonight fired four shots at ]. G. Els
man, president of the Kentucky Montana
in the side Eisman is Spreckert's broth.
er-in-law and had been bitterly attacked
by the latter in connection with the Title
company failure.
Speckert fled just before the collapse
of the concern and remained in hiding
until yesterday, when he returned and
surrendered. He is under indictment fol
securing money under false pretenses
Speckert has acted queerly since his re
turn and is believed to be menta
wreck. He accuses relatives and many
of his business associates of causing his
downfall by treachery.
Speckert was locked up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
VtNTURES0UT FROM Havana
WEYLER AGAIN HEADED FOR
THE HILLS OF PINAR DEL
RIO.
ARGUMENT IN SANGU|LLY'S 1R|A[
The Prosecuting Attorney SHED Bo-
quet at Uncle Sam-News of
Crushing Spanish Defeat in the
Philippine Islands.

Havana, Dec. 22.-Capt. Gen. Weyler
left Havana at 8 O'Clock this morning on
board the Spanish vessel Lepaz, bound
for Mariel, across the province of Pinar
del Rio, with the intention of resumine
personal command of the operations
against the insurgents in that part OF
Cuba.
General Arolas and Gasco as well as
the rest of the Spanish generals in the
province of Pinar del Rio have assembled
at Artemisa, where they are waiting the
arrival of Capt. Gen. Weyler in order to
commence new plan of campaign.
Capt. Gen. Weyler will combine the
movements of Gen. ArOlas' troops with
the forces of the military line, all these
troops beginning active movements in the
province, and it is understood there will
be no cessation of activity until the
campaign in that part of the island is
finished.
Gen. Arolas, however, will be sent to
the command of the military extending
from Jaucaro Moron, i'll the province oil
Puerto Principe.
The insurgents have lifted the rails and
dtched an exploring engine in the pro-
vince of Matanzas, killing the conductor
and so seriously injuring the engineer
that both his legs had to be amputated.
The whereabouts of the fireman is not
known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Spaniards Suffered a Crushing Defeat,
But Recorded 1t Victory.

San Francisco. Dec. 22.-Private ad-
vices from Manila, Philippine islands,
reached here today and are verified by
an account that appears in the Hong
Kong dispatches received here this
morning. The, news contained in the
communication deals with the attack by
the Spanish on the Novelta isthmus and
the attempt of the Spanish to dislodge
the insurgents in Cavete and Vigo. AT
the end of the campaign, which lasted
until November IA, the Spanish au-
thorities sent out dispatches reporting
hat the attack had been successful and
The rebel loss was very heavy. The
'panish claim to have lost about thirty
i've killed and 100 wounded. 1t is nov
earned that the great victory that tn
7astilians predicted ended in ignominiou
'"fent Tho rehe's he'd Nove,ta agains
ar ships and troops. The Spariards r.
red after suffering heavy losses. "
vanish forces under Gen. Rios were 4
'cd into two hrir"dcs of 1000 eac'
'pported by the Spanish gunboats il
he bay.
The insurgents numbered about 10000,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24

Int they were strongly intrenched IN
Ga yite and Novelta. At the head or the
latter peninsula the ground was honey
combed with rifle pits and the town de-
Tended from assault by earth WORKS
planted with rapid firing cannon and sew
eral pieces of heavy artillery. ~,..
Rios attacked the first line at NoVeita
and the rebels fell back to the nam IN, line
of defense, mile in the rear. Inc
Snanish had their plans well arranged.
They placed the cruiser, Castillo, close in
shore and their guns covered the attack
of the royal troops. The cruisers shells
reached the outside defenses of the CITY
The fight started at 8 o'clock Sunday,
November s, and by II o'clock the insur-
gents outer works had been evacuated.
Then a general attack followed, KOS
throwing the main body OF ms nrst
brigade against the rebel ENTERTAINMENTS.
The gunboats opened fire, but failed 10
cause any damage to the defense. me
Cardelia. the closest to Cavlte, was iuny
six miles from the town and all OF her
shells fell short owing to the extreme
elevation given the ships guns. when
Rios men reached the insurgents works
a terrific fire was opened on them. They
marched forward resolutely until the
rifle pits commenced to belch forth tre,
moving down the front ranks The
coulmn faltered, then retreated slowly
under heavy fire. The Spanish troops
were in the open and subjected to the
full effect of the fire.
The second brigade had suffered very
little. The steamer Isabel | and stout
transport were used to fetch the wound
ed to port from the peninsula. At least
500 were brought from the battlefield.
Wednesday, November IL, Rios pre-
pared and headed second attack on
Novelta. He threw his entire army
against the redoubts and was routed with
heavy losses in the first attack. The
gun boats failed to aid the troops to any
extent, their shot falling short. The
Spanish did not attempt to renew the
action, but waited until the morning of
the 18th, when weak effort was made
to flank the rebels, the failure of which
ended the fighting for the time being.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
MEXICAN DESERTERS.
Three of Them Had Skirmish With an
American Customs Inspector

El Paso, Tex, Dec. 22.-(Special)-
Last night four Mexican soldiers from
Juarez made break for liberty. and as
the deserters, with their guns in hand
and i'll full uniform, were running across
the bridge, viii Watson, United States
custom inspector Mt the American end of
the bridge, not knowing that the men
were deserving, called ON them to halt.
One of the soldiers threw his gun up and
fired point blank at the inspectors head,
but the inspector saved himself by dodg-
ing as soon as the gun was presented.
He drew his pistol and fired three
shots at the deserters as they ran up the
street, and it thought he badly wounded
one of the soldiers, who fell, but rose and
ran away, leaving his hat and gun be-
hind Mexico will ask for the eXtradition
of the soldiers on the charge of stealing
government property in taking their guns
with them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24

rency and checks aggregating S1NM
were deposited. The bank doors WEI,
closed, but on Mr.. Kennedy showing M
book the doorkeeper permitted him to en-.
ter and a receiving teller accepted Ii,
deposit.
Mr.. Kennedy's action in swearing out
the warrants was largely induced by
treatment he received at the bank few
minutes before his trip to Justice Hal
He visited the bank to make, courteou,
inquiry and was told that if he did not
leave the place Immediately and vofinta.
rily he would be forced to do so under
the escort of a policeman. wa
Treatment of this sort" said Mr., Ken.
nedy last night, made me indignant find
l made up my mind that after | had loa
my money was at least entitled to civil
treatment" -
No arrests had been made up to I
o'clock tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
BANK Of MINNESOTA FAILS
1T WAS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE
STRONGEST INSTITUTIONS IN
THE NORTHWEST.
BRIEF PAX|CKY FEELING IN CHICAGO.
Runs Were Made on Three Banks and
Four Failures Were Recorded as
Result of the Previous Days
Bank Failure.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 22.-The Bank
of Minnesota, capital stock $1,0OO,OOO,
one of the best known and considered
one of the strongest in the northwest,
was closed today, State Bank Examiner
Kenyon taking possession Of the bank and
is now in charge. The last published
statement was on October 6, 1896, and
was as follows:
Resources-Loans and discounts, 81
341 1886; miscellaneous bonds, $49,6S4
overdrafts, $7667.21; banking house,
$195,000; other real estate, $105, 751. G6
furniture and fixtures, $4,000: expenses
paid, $3996.19; due from other banks,
1919, 469.02; exchange for clearing house
$29,6S1.14; specie, United States notes
and national currency, SOL ,649SS
checks and other cash items, $5632.05
Total resources, 1890, 639.49.
Liablities-Capital stock paid in, $500
600; surplus funds. 100000: undivided
profits, $192,S73.11; individual deposits,
SLOT, 05O95; time certificates of depos.
it's, $1,041, 1882; due to banks, $3O3,.
21S.71; demand certificates of deposit
$1O1, 707.90. Total, $3,320,369.49
The reason given by the officers of the
bank for the failure was the general
stringency and difficulty in making col.
lections.
The Union Stock Yards bank, which is
closely connected with the Bank of Min.
nesota, also closed it's doors as Il conse.
quence of the failure.
The closing of these banks was decidedly
a surprise, but has not affected the other
banks of the city
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
A FJJIRRYJN CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The failures of An
gus e. Ginglee contractors, the American
Brewing, Mailing and Elevator company
the George A. Weiss Mailing and Eleva-
tor company and George A. Weiss, indi-
vidually, all of these being due to the
collapse of the National Bank of Illinois,
and small runs on three banks, were the
echo today of the bank failure of yester-
day.
Runs were made on the Garden City
Banking and Trust company, the Hiber-
Man Savings bank and the Illinois Trust
and Savings bank. None of the runs
were of much Importance. The officers
of the Garden City Banking and Trust
company had expected that a run would
be made on their institution and were
ready to meet it, They threw open the
doors of the bank an hour earlier than
usual, as they said they wanted to get
the run out of the way. Quite n crowd
of depositors had gathered ut the doors
before they were opened and as soon as
the bank was ready for business the de-
positors gave the paying tellers all they
cared to do. The run kept up with en-
ergy for over an hour and then died away.
At the close of banking hours the officers
of the institution announced that during
the day the amount of money taken in
was treble that paid out.
The run on the Hibernian Savings bank
was of short duration, rs the officers de-
clined to make any payment on time de-
posits unless given the legal sixty-day
notice. They said this was not because
they were not prepared to pay all depos-
itors in full but because they wished to
avoid embarrassments to smaller bankers
who nigh tnot be prepared to pay all
their depositors at once and who might
be placed in an embarrassing position if
the stronger banks were paying all de-
mands for time deposits
There was slight run on the Illinois
Trust and Savings bank shortly after it
opened, the similarity of its name with
the National Bank of Illinois having led
some drpositors to believe that the former
was embarrassed. s.Nh-
Before the close of banking hours the
excitement had completely died out and
the giving of notice was sanctioned by the
clearing house, and the object was-the
Illinois Trust being the strongest savings
bank in the city-to give the smaller ones
the opportunity to point to its action as
an excuse for giving the notice them.
selves, which they did, and thus stopped
run on any of the savings banks.
The Illinois Trust and Savings bank is
said to have 100000 in cash and Sc
curities on hand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
MORPHINE PRODUCED DEATH.

Houston, Tex, Dec. 22.-(Special)-
Last night man in an unconscious con
dition was picked up in back yard at
1912 Willow street by the police. He was
apparently suffering from morphine
poisoning and was carried to st. Josepht
infirmary, where every effort was made
to save his life. but in vain. He died
this morning. Justice Fitz held an In
quest over his body and rendered yer
dict of death by morphine poisoning. The
man was about 40 years old, shabbit
dressed and dark complicated. His mans
is not known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
ANOTHER DROP IN COFFEE.

New York, Dec 22.-As an evidence
that the American Sugar Refinery intends
forcing operations in the coffee trade, the
announcement was made today to the
coffee trade by the sugar people of fur
Their reduction of IL cent per pound in
the price of coffee. This makes a total
reduction of 1 cent since the purchase
of a controlling interest in the Woolson
Coffee and Spice company. Thus far
Arbuckle has met the reduction and in
terest is manifested by the trade regard
ing the course the latter firm will decide
uDOn,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
A NEW BREED OF "SOONERS. s.

Guthrie, o. r., Dec. PIN confess
case from Lincoln county, the commls-
sioner of the general land office has rem en-.
dered a decision of great interest. ne
holds that Probate Judge Allison is
sooner and debarred from taking land
though ordered into the reservation De.
fore the opening of official business .!
the government and in no way taxing az!
advantage of his presence. 1his Is Plow
ably the most radical 'sooner" decision
ever rendered and affects titles to hun'
dreds of valuable claims.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
RACK TO CANTON.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-President-elet Nc .a
iKnley left for Canton shortly after ~
O'clock tonight. He left the home q NJ T.
shortly after $50, ,ne I III
company with his wife, Capt. and Nc,
McWilliams and Mr.. Heistand, WIZ
driven to the depot. ,,s
Mai. Mckinley declared that his heait =
was much improved by his rest. II y
expected the party will be in Cantsa ear''
tomorrow morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
FIRE IN A REFORMATORY.

New York, Dec. pa special to the
World from Elmira says:
Fire tonight destroyed two buildings al
the state reformatory, entailing loss Of
about 100000. The buildings destroyed
were occupied by the f. He Mills COZ
pany, which manufactured plumbSrs az
cabinet supplies. After the convicts had
left the building the Waterman noticed the
flames. The fire engine at the reforms
tory was put to work and two steamers
were sent up from the city, but it was
nearly six hours before the flames were
under control There was great excite
ment among the convicts and every cor
ridor was doubled in guard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
A BRIEF HEARING.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 22..-United
States Judge Lurten, because of the criti-
cal illness of his son, only heard brief
statement today of the points involved in
the case of the Farmers Loan and Trust
Company VS.. The Memphis and Charles
ton Railroad Company, being bill filed
to forecose at once the first mortgage
bonds. Counsel will submit briefs in
thirty days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
GOTHAM BANK FAILURE.

New York, Dec. 22.-The bankh,
house of Marcello Barilani, on Mulbeny
street, did not open this morning The
police was called upon tonight to RESTRAIN
a crowd of Italians who assemled in front
of the Barilani bank. The Italians1n
not know until they returned from wofl
tonight that the savings which they had
entrusted to Barilani were lost Bar
ilani was last seen Monday. NO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
COURT APPOINTMENTS.

Tyler, Tex, Dec. 22.-(Special) -Th,
judges of the court of criminal appeal
this afternoon appointed John o. Whit
of Austin, reporter, and f. 2. Smith
clerk at Austin: w. A. Hudson. clerk
Dallas and Ed B. Virgins clerk at Ty
Ter. Mr.. Smith has been clerk of th'
court here for fifteen years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
SEARCHED FOR BY SLEIJTHs

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Two central station
detectives searched the town tonight for
e. s. Dyer and Robert Berger, for whose
arrest on a charge of embezzlement war
rants were sworn ont this afternoon be-
fore Just'c w. 7. Hal by Frank e. Ken
needy. No. 121 Dearbon street.
The firm of Dicks & Kennedy kept its
account at Overs bank. At noon Sat
urday Mr.. Kennedy made up his daily
deposit and took it to the bank. Cur
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
UOIrSE PROCEEDINGS.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The house to-
day passed the legislative, executive and
judiciary appropriation bill and then adj
journed for the holiday recess. This is
the first time in the history Of congress
that the legislative bill has been passed
before the holidays.
The day was devoted to debate on the
civil service law. There was great deal
of thrcshing over of old straw and spar
ring for political points.
Mr.. BrOsius chairman of the civil SER
vice committed defended the law.
Others who participated were Messrs.
Baker (rep) of New Hampshire; Walker
(rep.) of Massachusetts,; Williams (dem.)
of Missouri; Bowers trep) of California,
and Nelson (dcm.) of Arkansas.
Mr.. Settle trep.) of North Carolina
made the motion to strike out the para
graph relating to the civil service, which
was defeated, 20 to g. The bill pass
ed. carries S21 ,669369 or $36,379 more
than the current bill. During the morn
ing hour bill was passed authorizing
the railroads of the Indian Territory to
change their alignments.
During the debate the senate amend
ments to the urgency deficiency bill were
concurred in. t.-
At $40 p. m. the house adjourned until
noon, January 5, 1897.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
MODEST HELD

BRYAN. Tex. Dec 2.-(Snocial)-Jus
tice Gloss held an inquest over the hod
nf Tom .Rowdon the negro titled Sntr,
day night. and found n verdict that q,
ceased camc to his death from two GU
shot. wounds FROM pistol in the hands
of A. G. Hairsgrove.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
A FEASTING AFFAIR.

New York, Dec 22.-The New Eng
and society of New York celebrated the
-hirty-irst anniversary of its existence
Vt banquet at the Waldorf this even
rg. Covers were laid for 800. Among
hose present were Mayor Strong. Secre-
tary Herbert, Gen. Miles, Horace Porter
and e. j. Phelps.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-24
sANGgILLY'S RETRIAL.

Havana. Dec. 22.-The retrial of the
case of Julio Sanguilly, charged with
treason and conspiracy, was continued at
| o'clock today The United States vice
consul general, Juseph A. Springer, was
not present when the proceedings opened,
but he arrived soon afterwards.
Prosecuting Attorney Vidal made. re-
quest Of the jury to nullify the testimony
taken by handwriting experts at yester-
days session of the trial. but the jury
refused to do so.
Senior Vidal thereupon entered a pro-
test and continuing made, formal de-
mand that the prisoner should be SEN
fenced to prison for life. In his speech
he made n violent attack on such Cubans
as became naturalized as American citi-
zens. He alleged that their citizenship
was purely political and designed to bene-
fit them in their private affairs,
At the same time he praised the course
pursued by the United States govern
ures and the contour of his face. as well
as his garb, revealed his Spanish origin
and he asserted that Sanguilly alleges
that he was not an American citizen
when he was first arrested. Neither had
he fulfilled articles VII and IN of the
law with regard to foreigners. he al
legged that Sanguilly had shown SYM
patty both with the former and the pres
ent revolution in Cuba.
Senior Meza then followed in a speech
for Sanguilly. He said that Senior Vidal
had enormously sought to apply to this
case the protocol of 1877 instead of 1927.
The prosecutors charge, he pointed out,
was based on confidential reports made
to the captain general.
Sanguilly's companions, he urged. were
all free, he being the only one still held
Senior Meza then read two official docu-
ments favorable to Sangully's case. The
trial was again adjourned until tomor
row.
An editorial in La Lucia praises the
stand taken by Senior Canovas, the Span
ish minister.
HE neither desires nor fears war with
the United States" says La Lucha
"Such conflict is far off and will surely
not arrive. Legislators in the United
States favorable to the rebels do not rep
resent American opinion. Senior Canova'
is ready to repel an aggression and tt
show those who believe themselve'
mighty that Spain will stop any un
reasonable and illegal pretenses firmly il
her adage of "honor above life ant
riches"
Gen. Solace has raised the siege of thu
village of Mayagigua, in Santa Glars
province, and has in turn attacked thu
insurgents, who retrcated from the tow
with losses.