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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
ST. LOUIS HEAT.

st. Louis. July 30.-At least fifty vic
tins of the swetering heat that con-
tinued to prevail here were treated at
the city dispensary and at various hos
pitfalls today. There were probably
many other cases not made public. Ten
of these victims have died and more may
succumb. The thermometer rose to 81
degrees in the shade, but this evening II
cool breeze sprang up, tempering the
fierce heat
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
/. A w AEEAIpS

New York, July 30.-At a meeting Of
the executive committee Of the League
of American Wheelmen held in this city
today, the treasurer's report showed e
balance on hand July 1 of $14,456.7S-
The total membership of the League of
American Wheelmen is 62,241, and il
is expected that at the end of the year
it will amount to 10000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
WELCOME DROPS OF WATER

WELCOME DROPS OF WATER.
New York, July Bottle intense heat
of today was broken about o'clock this
afternoon by thunder storm, accom-
panied by a heavy rain and hard winds
The memorial arch on Washington
square was struck by lightning and the
big marble blocks, weighing several tons
each, which form the southwestern sec
ton of the cap stone of the arch, were
forced from their position. Although
none of the masonry fell the blocks moved
six inches. This arch is in an unsafe
condition and the police stopped all
traffic through it. Several persons had
taken refuge from the storm beneath
by the electric shock. All, however,
soon revived and were able to go to their
homes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
HOTTEST OF THE SEASON.

IndlanapOTs, July 3O.-This was the
hottest day of the season. The official
thermometer registered 81 at l p. m. The
intense heat resulted in two deaths from
prostration. The victims We're Charles
Harmon. Il driver. and Mary Saunders
n colored girl.
At 6:30 this evening the thermometer
dropped to II degrees on account of Il
thunder storm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
DECIDED TO FUSE,

Fargo, n. d., July 3O-In the popu-
list convention this morning the report
submitted last night by the fusion com
mittee to decide upon officers between
the democrats and populists was adopt
ed. The democrats will undoubtedly
nominate Judge Templeton of Grand
Forks for supreme Judge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASED.

Washington, July 29-The department
of state has been advised by Consul Gen
eral Lee at Havana, under date of July
%, that Mr.. George Calvar, an American
citizen arrested in Manzanillo, district
of Santiago de Cuba, in the month of
April of this year, and Manuel Romago-
sa, also an American citizen residing in
the same province, have been officially
notified of their unconditional release
from prison,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
SUNDAY CLOSING.

Galveston, Tex, July 3O.-(Special)-
Mayor Fly has issued an order for the
enforcement of the ordinance for the
Sunday closing of saloons between the
hours of 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. The ordi-
nance. has recently been loosely OBJ
served, resulting in an arrest last Sunday
for non-obseryance of the ordinance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
KITJ,ED FRON AMRIrsH

Little Rock, Ark, July 30.-Lucasi
johnson and his wife, colored, while on
the public road near Augusta, Ark, were
fired upon from ambush. The woman.
was instantly killed and the man fatally
wounded. Another negro with whom
johnson had had trouble has been ar
rested ON suspicion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
A SCORE OF REGISTRATIONS.

Louisville, July 30.-The maximum
temperature today was again above 9S.
The mean temperature of 50 for today
was experienced only once before in this
city. More than Il score of cases of pros
tration are reported, four of which
proved fatal, and three others are in Il
serious condition. The deaths today
were j. \. Bodt, Andrew Lesser, ID. o.
summers and Frederick Weithlauf.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
H0TTER At NASHVILLE

Nashville, July Bottle fearful heat
which has prevailed for several days,
reached the highest point today, the
Advices from middle Tennessee towns
show Il similar hightemperature with
some deaths from prostration.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
MISSOURI POPULISrS.


Sedalia, Mo-, July 30.-The populst
state convention was called to order at
80 this afternoon by \. Roswell,
chairman of the state central commit
| tee Mr.. Roswell warned the delegates
that "we are here for work and not par
ticuarly for the utterance of words.
In introducing DR.. J. Paulson of Lynn
county as temporary chairman. Chair
man Roosevelt expressed the hope that
harmony would prevail, and congratu-
lated the delegates for being members OF
the largest populist convention held in
Missouri.
Chairman Paulson spoke briefly.
| Roll call followed and the several dis
tricts named members on the credentials.
organization and resolutions committee.
The middleof-r men, who are
bitterly opposed to complete fusion with
the democrats. seemed to be in control.
They will insist ON having four of the
seventeen delegates on the democratic
electoral ticket.
Judge j. l.. Stone of Kansas City. an
\. Il. \. leader, seemed To lead in the
race for governor. The roll call devel-
oped two contesting delegations from the
Twelfth district. After II sharp and
bitter wrangle both delegations were per-
mitted to participate in the temporary
to the committee on credentials for
settlement The committee retired ut
2:30 and the convention adjourned for
an hour.
While the committees were out sew
eral brief speeches were made. Finally
a telegram announcing that Senator But
Ter would pass through Sedalia at u
O'Clock was read and the convention
voted to meet him in II body and take II
recess until 7 O'Clock. When the COM
mittee rcassembled permanent organi-
cation was effected, $. A. Wright of
Springfield being elected chairman. The
committee on resolutions then came in
with long address and Il declaration of
principles which was not acted on, an
adjournment being taken until s n. m.
The edJ .es9 presented by the resolu-
tons eamaittee deals with the fusion
questi0R. This question will probably
bring in a lively fight tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
A RECORD BREAKER.

ST. Joseph, Mo-, July 30.-Today has
been Il record breaker for high tempera-
ture. At midnight last night the Their
momcter registered %, and this morn
ing at 10 o'clock 100, and two hours
later 103 in the shade.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
IOWA GOLD DEMOCRATS.

Marshaltown, Ia, July 3O.-L. NJ. Mar
tin, state committeeman, issued call
today for a conference of gold standard
democrats at Des Moines on August 4
select a representative to attend the In
dianapolis meeting August Z.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
SOME TEZAS HEAT.

Marshall, Tex, July 3O.-(Special) =
Today Annie Jones, colored. dropped
dead from sunstroke
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
A RECEPTION TO BRYAN.

Chicago, July 30-Active preparations
are going forward for reception to VIII
liam }. Bryan, democratic candidate for
president, on the occasion of his visit to
Chicago August o and 10. Local silver
democrats will meet Saturday and Sun
day to prepare for the reception. A COM
mittee OF twenty-five, composed of repre-
sentatives of the democratic, silver and
popuilst parties and from the labor and
trade assemblies, will be named to go out
and meet Candidate Bryans train and
act as escort to this city. Arrangements
for the reception have been held in abey-
ance pending the reply from the candi-
date, to whom Robert Il. Burke, secre-
tary of the Cook county central commit
tee, sent letter few days ago, asking
If the proposed reception would be agreCs
able.
Mr. Bryan's reply came today, thank
ing, Secretary Burke for the invitation
and accepting.
Only informal speeches will be made.
There will be no formal opening of the
campaign, az Governor Altgeld advised
that it be postponed until after the Cook
county convention is held, which will be
about August IS.
BRYAN'S COUSIN NOMINATED.
Perry, Ok, July 3O.-The democratic
county convention has nominated Thorn
as Bryan of st. Joseph, cousin of Will
liam j. Bryan, for treasurer.
IT WAS HARMLESS.
Galveston, Tex, July 3O.--(Special)-
The bomb found here in restaurant
was onpnpd fodav II xvae NOT 1oadod
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
THRONGED BY ANXIOUS ONES

THRONGED BY ANXIOUS ONES.
Philadelphia, July 30.-The Offices of
both the Pennsylvania and Reading rail
roads We're thronged all night long by
crowds of anxious friends and relatives
of those on board both the wrecked
trains. The only intelligence obtainable
was the dispatch from General Manager
Sweigard. The city authorities, as soon
as the news reached them, rendered their
emergency corps of physicians to the rail
roads. Their services were not required,
however. Nearly all of the hospitals
sent large supplies of bandagcs, splints,
etc, which left on late train.
The ringing of the fire bells gave the
Atlantic City public the first intimation
they received of the disaster. The ut
most excitement prevailed. The famous
board walk was deserted and the crowds
that surged about the station rendered
the streets in those sections almost I'M
passible.
Mrs. Edward Farr. wife of the Read
ing engineer who was killed. when in
formed of her husbands death, threw up
her hands and with frantic shrek fell
dead at the feet of her informant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
BRYAN'S COUSIN NOMINATED.
TT WAS HARMI,ESS

Galveston, Tex, July 3O.--(Special.)-
The bomb found here in restaurant
was opened today. 1t was not loaded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06

Mrs. Frances Fralinger, Philadelphia,
broken leg. must be amputated; John s.
Kelly. Camden, n. J., compound fracture
of arm, internal injuries, probably fatal;
Rachel Abbott, Rhodeton. n. j., broken
leg; seven unidentified women, four men
and Il female child.
Eleven dead were brought to the eX.
cursion house after midnight.
Fireman Kelly of the Reading was
fatally injured
1t was said that the Reading signal
was displayed and that the whistle for
the train was sounded. The Reading
had the right of way at the crossing.
The excursion train bore five tribes of
the Order of Red Men-the Bridgeton,
the Niagara. the Iowa, the Ahwanta and
the Cohanseck, with their wives and chill
dren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
Court Etiuuet.c,

In Baron Rothschild's book ef ancc.
dotes he tells some curious tales of the
extremely stringent rules of etiquette
which prevailed at the French court in
the reign Of Louis XVI Marie An
toinetto christcned the Comtesse de
Noailles Mime. Etiquette" Once,
when hc'fcll from donkey in her pri-
vatc grounds, she jumped to her feet
and cried out, laughing, Go and fetch
Nine. dc Noailles; she will tell US what
Is prescribed for queen Of Franco when
She falls off a donkey" One cold win
ter night. when the queen was undress-
ing. the maid was handing her the
chcmisc de mutt when the lady in wait
ing came i'll, to- when, as being of su-
pcriOr rank, the garment had to he given
over She could not touch it, however,
until she had removed her gloves. and
before that operation had been perform
cd the Duchcssc d Orleans, n princess
of the blood, turned up, and after her
the COmtessc dc Provence, who was of
higher rank still, so that the chcmise
had to be handed from one TO the other
while the queen stood waiting and shiv-
cring. At last. unable to contain herself
any longer, she exclaimed: 1T is obi
Gus! What a nuisancc!'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
"lt's n Lee!~

In The Atlantic Mrs Lathrop, in
"Some Memories of Hawthorne" her
father. tells an anccdote which she heard
when child from a Mr.. Bennock, a
frequent visitor of the family during the
Liverpool consulate of her father
a Scotchman, at an inn, was walking
disconsolately about the parlor while
dinner was being prepared. A distin.
guishcd traveller Dickens, perhaps
was dashing off a letter at the center
table, describing the weather and some
of the odd fellows he had observed in
his travels.
"AId," he wrote, "thcre is in the
room ut the present moment long,
lank, redhcaded, empty Drained min,
compoop, who looks as if he had not
eaten n square meal for month and is
stamping about for his dinner. Now he
approaches me as 1 sit writing, and
hear his step pause behind my chair.
The fool is actually looking over my
shoulder and reading these Words
A torrent of Scotch burst forth right
here: Its a lee, sir-it 5 Il lee! l nevcl
read u word that yer wrortr'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
on Third avenue yesterday afternoon.
lr Rradford sftepfed her

on Third avenue yesterday afternoon.
DIR. Bradford attended her.
Only % 80 to Omaha and return
via c., X. I. & p. railway Aug. Is.
IL, IS aud 10. Return | NIT Aug. Is
with extension OF 20 days beyond
that date IL desired. Three fast ex-
press trains in each direction by this
route.
C.E. Gaze has sold a strip of his
propertT on the west eide of Twen-
tieth street, between First and Sec
ond avenues. to the Burlington road,
so that il can have room for double
tracking its right Of way in that To-
cality.
In the west window of O'Connor &
Brough's sample room James O'Con.
nor has displayed silver frame OF
his own design surrounding an ex.
cellent Autograph of W. j. Bryan.
The frame is neat and tasty. yet be.
comiDgly attractive, as well as an.
propriate to the handsome featured
face which it adorns.
The Rock Island is the only direct
line from the tri-cities to Omaha
and the only line operating through
trains without change OF cars. Sew.
en.y miles shorter than any competi-
tive line. Join the United Presby-
terrain church excursion leaving Rock
Island at 7:l6 a. m. Aug. 10. Only
80 so for the round trip.
w. ID. Lewis has completed his
prospectus of the new Western In.
sane hospital, and it will be on exhi-
bition at the London in a few days.
The design so skillfully worked oct
by Mr.. Lewis has been adopted by
the invitation committee in connec-
ton with the ceremonies and will
appear on the invitation.
Harry Rochambeau, the peculiar
acting individual who made himself
such a nuisance about The city las,
winter, blew into town again yes.
tcrday. He got drunk and was ar.
rested by Officer Miller. Rocham.
beau says his home is in New Orleans
and that at present he is sharpening
scissors and razors for live ihood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
Time to Change.

The late Lord Granville was fond of
telling story ut his own expense.
When the late shah of Persia visited
London a few years ago, Lord Granville
was the British foreign minister. aud
at the suggestion of the queen spoke &c
the Persian monarch about the advisa.
bility Of having fewer executions in
Persia. The shah replied that so long
Us capital crimes We're committed CAPT.
tai punishment must exist, but tina,
there We're really not many executions
in Persia In fact, he added, the las,
execution that had taken place before
his departure was at the personal re.
quest of the British minister a; Teheran.
Lord Granville said he dropped the sub.
ject and began to talk about the weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
Variations.

81 WISH" said the editor Of the COM
ic journal. that You would give Us
something first rate in the way Of a BIZ
cycle joke.
I'm afraid the bicycle joke has bee,,
overworked lately" was the answer.
HIN! Maybe it has Well, give us
something about the bicycle joke being
a chestnut. DETROIT Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
Funeral of Gail Hamilton.

HAMILTON, Mass, Aug. l9-The funeral
of Abigail Dodge ('Gail Hamilton'). who
died Monday night, will take place from
Hamilton Congregational church at 500
p. m. tomorrow Rev Mr. Nicholas, an
old friend Of the family will officiate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, Aug. lo-Ex- Mayor
Frank Kramer. who is wealthy miller.
died suddenly AZ midnight last nisht of
heart disease,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-19
MCIntyre-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
THE 1900 Second Avenue Roc. Island m
SIS SILK WAISTS S1.oS.

So SILK WAISTS S1.oS.
Nine of them. all have )eft-si. S. and e6
values-will be let out quick at sl9s Stuff alone is
worth double.
So Cares Csc.
Surplus Of summer capes almost given away The
60 garments hand must be sold this week. Latest
STYLES % capes e. as. $3.50 and 81 values at Csc
"A capes S. $3.50 g. 90 and $40 values. A.
these prices it is almost like finding cape.
Wash Goods Cheap.
ringing Of splendid
c thing nd
coorrd
fort fancy dresses i5c,
Summer Underwear.
will about finish
lots
Hosiery Bargains.
Mems ribbed for .o
parr for Iec.
Ladies' Worth i5c. ct 10c.
ne a color
Chd ribbed worth pair all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22

And did my predecessor not find place
in your hearts?' asked the new mission
ary.
Well the next thing to it," answered
the savage acknowledgements Tribune
What's Jim a-doin of since he gradu-
ated?'
He's a workin' fer the man that wrote
his graduation speech.'-Atlanta Consti-
tution.
Mr.. Bacon-That Mr.. Crossley, who
called last evening, is a self-made man.
Mrs. Bacon-Too bad he couldn't have
made himself a little more agreeable
Yonkers Statesman.
The lawyer laid aside the story of Edi-
sons life and looked lazily out of the club
window.
What Il lot of money there is in pat
ents.' he said at last
The inventor looked up in surprise.
Sure he replied. The trouble is to
get it out."-Chicago Post.
How can you say that Japson is not a
bright. capable man? Why all of his
friends say that he is one in thousand"
Yes. but the trouble with Japson's
friends is that they belong to the same
thousand. brooklyn Life.
Mr.. Faintheart--Do you think it would
be safe form to approach your pa on the
subject?
Miss Fairlady-Oh perfectly: he has the
govt again.-TeXas Sitter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22

The William r. Smith grammar
school base ball team will so to Gard
incr. Saturday afternoon. to play the
Central Street school of that city. The
boys of this city have been practicing
hard for two weeks and with Curry, the
heavy hitter. and Cony catching. they
his arm in the game with the GARDENERS
two weeks ago. and will not be able to
pitch for two weeks. Small, the crack
second baseman. now plays first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22
Maine Industrial News.

A large number of tenement houses Will
be built in Old Town. the present season
About y cottages are in process of con-
struction at Peaks island. and several
more are contemplated.
The Lowell Bicycle factory at South
cortland is rushed with orders Nearly
oooo wheels have been shipped up to date.
business is improving at the Freepor;
shoe factories and the Indications are
favorable for good run during the sum
mer and autumn.
captain Squirting of the schooner l.. 3.
ternald Portland. returned from ii fish
ing trip Monday, with 10000 pounds Of
mackerel. all taken in two hours He
stocked 5000. by far the best record of the
year there.
The granite business at South Brooks
vile is rushing. One firm loaded four
vessels with paving blocks for Bangor.
last week. and will probably load as
many more. this week Another firm has
oeen awarded the contract to furnish 20n,
1eet Of curb stone and 500 feet of cross
walk for Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22

The following Masons will leave for
Portland, Friday. where. in the evening
they will take the degrees of the Maine
5. w. Lane, c. \. Price, A. 3. Perkins.
T. D. Lynn, w. S. Oakman, L. e. Jones.
r. McIroy. S. NJ. Boynton, \. d. Rus
sell. C. H Cunningham, ]. +. Bodwcll.
w. f.. Noyes, C. O. Tobey. Z. c. Dud
ley. J. r. Gould, G. W. Brown. p. w.
Luce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22
Waldo.
MONTVILIE.


School commenced in this district, May
II, under the instruction of Miss Mae
Fuller. Miss Fuller is considered one of
our best teachers.-W. A. Pulen is visit
ing in Palermo for a few days.-Chas
Hustus is teaming from Belfast for part
les in town.-D. b. Plummer is teaming
from Thorndike station.-Herbert Jack
son was in town. May liable Thomp-
son is still with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Thompson.-Nora Dow is working
for Mrs. John Bartlett. this is the third
season that Miss Dow has worked for
Mrs. Bartlett. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clapp
visited friends in town. May -. Mrs. Liz
zie Greedy and two children visited Susie
Mragdon, May 16-E,phraim Bragdon was
in town. May E.-F. A. Greedy has re-
turned home from Taunton. Mass. where
he has been at work for the past four
years in the asylum. He is now repair
ing his farm buildings and intends to
move into his house as soon possible
Susie Bragdon spent few days in Smith
ton. last Week.-Mark Bartlett has re-
turned TO Pittstield, where he is attend
health.-Walter Aver has gone to Boston
where he has situation in store.-Mrs.
Nessie Crockett is stopping with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Sawyer
for a few days.-George Hall went to Bos-
ton, May IA. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22

There have been heavy froSts re-
ported the past few nights, but upon
careful examination it is learned that
it having been carefully protected be
meath its winter covering. The tulips
and other pretty llowers surrounding
the fountain had a narrow escape, it's
sail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22
Local Notice.

L. c. Leighton wishes to make room
for new and complete line of cotton
underwear. consequently on Saturday
and Monday will make a tremendous
sacrifice on all her present stock in
that line. A nice hamburg trimmed
night robe. full length, only 42c. Regu-
lar a5c. corset covers at 11c. Drawers.
q few sizes at 19c. Good quality, so
and Csc. skirts only SOC. Higher priced
goods in same proportion.
may22d2t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22

\ woman left one of the trains at
Portland. Thursday. while it was in
melton, and was violently thrown down.
She received quite a bad shock. being
about 90 years old. 1t is bad enough
TO get off trains while in motion, with
the best of care but she was thought
less enough to step off backwards. with
the above results
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-22
Daily xtaasbee Journal.
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ALL ADvERTISIN0 ANNOUNCE
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object is the raising OF money will be
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ADVERTISING NOTICES, news form.
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except such az refer to advertisers occu-
plying space In our advertising columns.
and will be run under separate head
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By notifying the Office Immediately.