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"When Jenny Lind sang in Castle Gar

hen Jenny Lind sang in Castle Gar den Gin 1850) five thousand people were present." writes the Hon. A. Oakley Hall, who attended the memorable event, in reportorial capacity. and who writes of the Swedish Nightingale" her first con- cert in this country, her enthusiastic re- ceptiOn here, etc, in the November La dies Home Journal. The seats for the first concert were sold by auction at from $15 to $50 each. The highest price for a single seat, $225, was paid by natter, who turned his investment into an adver- tisement and netted a comfortable for tune. The late P. T. Barnum, who was Jenny Lind's manager, announced that the first concert brought nearly $30,000 into the box office; the second, $17, 800; and the four others of the series $15, ,000 each. During the American engagement certs under MT. Barnum's management, and netted $712, 161. 34, over half a mill lion of which went to the snowman, and $208, 675 to the singer. MT. Hall asserts that Jenny Lind's first-night receipts are larger than was ever paid before, or has been since, for a single amusement even.
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 Women voted in Utah Tuesday for the
The Press., 1896-11-12

Women voted in Utah Tuesday for the first time.
The Press., 1896-11-12

We pity ourselves so much, we fail to notice our brothers burden.
The Press., 1896-11-12
Patience is self mastery.

"Excuse me-" observed the man in spectacles, "but am a surgeon, and that is not where the liver is." "Never you mind where his liver is," retorted the oth- CT. ''If it was in his big toe or his left ear DeWitt's Little Eally Rsers would reach it and shake it for him. On that you can bet your gig-lamps." w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-11-12
Temptation is test.

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The Press., 1896-11-12
Failure begins when effort ends.

A tired stomach is very much like a sprained ankle. If you suffer from any of the symptoms of dyspepsia, your stom- ach is tired. It needs crutch. We must relieve it of all work for time, or until it is restored to its natural strength. To do this successfully, we must use food which is already digested outside of the body, and which will aid the digestion of other foods that may be taken with it. Such product is the Shaker Digestive Cordial.
 The Shakers have utilized the digestive principles present in plants for the manu- facture of this article, and it's success has been truly phenomenal. You can try it for the nominal sum of 10 cents, as sample bottles are sold by all druggists at this price.
 LAxoL is the best medicine for children. Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
The Press., 1896-11-12
ETo truly fast, deny self.

Scaly eruptions on the head, chapped hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scalds, burns are quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch Ha- gel Salve. It is at present the article most used for piles, and it always cures them. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1896-11-12
LOVE IN THE CIRCUS.
TWO ROMANCEs WHICH TERMINATED
 ON THE TRAPEZE.

How Sam Meyers Proposed and Was Ac- Cepted by His Annie-The Tragedy Which Grow Out of tho Love of the Rowland Brothers For Jennie Dunbar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
G. A. r MEETING.

Dallas. April 23-(Special.) 1.-The
Grand Army of the Republic held an
interesting closing session this morning.
The press was thanked for reports,
Mayor Holland for courtesies and all
the people of Dallas for their hospitali-
ties.
The election of officers, postponed from
yesterday. was then taken up.
II. Z. Sargent of Post 2, Galveston,
was elected senior vice commander; ii.
7. Rue of Post 4, Houston, junior vice
commander: DR.. Bartlett of Post .,
Houston, medical director; Rev. Bassett
of Post 10, Austin, chaplain.
The following We're elected delegates
to the national Grand Army of the Re.
public convention to be held at st. Paul
next September: j. w. Ayers of Dali
las, delegate at large; II. Webb of Fort
Worth. delegate. Alternates, A. Metz
Ter of Dallas and L. c. Leeds Of Dallas.
The council of administration were
elected as follows: J. III. Weller. Her,
man Kruegel, f. r. Sprague, j. o. Els,
Textbook and G. B. Grebe.
The session then adjourned for the
grand joint installation of officers at :
p. m.
At 2:45 Gen. Bostwick called the joint
assembly of Grand Army of the Repub
lie and Women's Relief corps delegates
to order in Turner hall. Gen. w. w
Weisert. past commander-in-chief, actet
as installation officer and the new Off
GERS were sworn in.
Last night at Turner hall the military
drama "At the Picket Lines" was pre-
scented for the benefit of the Jno. A. DIX
Women's Relief corps No. y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
SURRENDERED.
CENSORED REPORTS SAY ONE
THOUSAND LAID DOWN
THEIR ARMS.
PARDON PROCLAIMED BY WEYLER.
1t Having Reached the Generals Ears
That Many Would Surrender if Al
lowed to Live, He Assures Them
of Perfect Safety.

New York, April pa dispatch to
the World from Havana says: Capt.
Gen. Weyler is stalking all on the present
military movement He is opposing the
guerilla warfare by an almost geometric
plan. In an interview with your cor
respondent the general said:
''Maceo will never cross the trocha ex-
cept as a prisoner. The day he attacks
the trocha he will fall or be captured. 1t
is utterly impossible for him to come east
ward. | have strong force on the whole
line and have also large party of troops
between Maceo's position in the northern
mountains and the trocha."
But Jose MaceO is on the east side OF
the barrier; suppose the two brothers
should attack the line from different points
at the same timer
All" replied Gen. Weyler, 81 have a
strong force on this side which keeps
Jose Maceos men. divided into small
bands. and they can not unite for such a
manouvre."
"Why do you not attempt to force Ma
Geo to decisive battle nowW
"Maceo will not stand and fight" the
general answered. Il have several col
umns which keep him moving about III
the hills
But can not you now surround him
He is apparently confined to a small dis
trict." m
WELL" explained Gen. Weyler, that
would simply mean chasing Macec
through the whole province, l do not
propose to have my main. force drawn
forward from the trocha. | want the III
surgents to attack the line"
when do you expect an attempt t'
force your lineT'
Never" said the general, my opinion
is that Maceo knows he is in a trap al
last and that he will abandon his troops
and escape from Cuba by water"
| you say the war will be brought, Il
an end. How do you expect it to end
"As soon rs the insurgents see thell
| cause is lost" Gen. Weyler responded
1.-THE small bands will begin to come il
and give up their arms"
DO you intend to proclaim an am
nesty?"
Yes. but not now. There must b'
more fighting. The enemy must be Sc
verely punished in the field and their pow
er completely broken. Then | will offel
amnesty, but not before"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Business of the Annual Session Wound
Up at Waco.

Waco, April 23.-(Special.)-The third
days session Of the grand lodge of the
knights of Pythias met at $50 this
morning.
The report of the committee on Gre
dentials suggesting that Past Chancellor
e. G. Buchanan of Midlothian lodge No.
80 of Temple be admitted to the grand
lodge was received and adopted and he
was duly initiated.
The report of the committee on finance
recommending certain expenditures for
the ensuing year and allowing certain
acts was read and adopted.
A resolution directing the incoming
grand chancellor to appoint a commit
tee of three to frame and report uni
form rule of conveyance regarding the
acquisition of real estate by the lodges
was adopted.
At the afternoon session the newly
elected officers were formally installed.
Grand Chancellor Smith announced the
appointment of Duncan G.. Smith of
Quanah to succeed Ed. X. Bumpass, re-
firing member of the grand tribunal,
which appointment was ratified. The
following standing committees were then
announced:
Judlclary-G. L. Harris OF benson,
A. A. Bailey of Richmond, f. J. Bell
of Dallas. f. b. De Jarnett of Com
merce, Jno. e. Bonner of Tyler.
Finance. NJ. Shaw of Navasota, w.
d. Peak of Fort Worth, II. NJ. Hunt of
Hillsboro, d. c. Helberg of Houston,
S. ID. Morley of Cleburne.
Fraternal Reyiew-O. NJ. Hartsill of
Marshall w. w. Hall of McGregor. f.
w. Chruch of San Antonio, Il. s. Kean
of Abilene, e. w. Bryan of San An
gelo.
Special Committee on Laws-T. La
hache of Sherman, S. ii. Brashear of
Houston, Chas. d. Grace of Bonham
ACCESSIBILITY of Permanent Location
Jno. r. Hearne of Palestine, Il. A. Du-
Bose of WaXahachie, Joe Koen of Aus
tin, j. ID. Bruening of Galveston, j..
StOckbridge of Goldthwaite.
Resolutions of thanks to the T. 2. A.
post of Waco, the people of the city,
local lodges, press and railroads were
passed and the grand lodge adjourned
sine die,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
A Negro Burglar Captured at Brennan
While Plying His Vocation.

Brennan. Tex, April 23.-(Special.l y
A negro who gave his name as Jim Smith
was captured at o'clock Thursday morn
ing while burglarizing Schmid Bros. store
A cook in a neighboring saloon heard a
crash of glass, and policeman appearing
ON the scene at the time, investigations
revealed the door at Schmid's broken OPEN
The building was surrounded, the cleo
trio light turned ON, and the negro was
discovered in the middle of the floor with
the cash register. He surrendered and
described his two pals, who ran when the
officers arrived on the scene. kilograms
were sent to the neighboring towns, and
it was soon learned that two men whose
descriptions tailed with those given by
the captured negro had gotten off train
ot Sealy. At last accounts they had not
been captured. Smith is in Jail.
At 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon ". "A.
Lindemann's double team ran away from
the union depot completely demolshlns
the buggy to which they were attached.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
DYGERT GOES THERE.

New York, April 23.-A special to the
World from Havana says:
Walter Grant Dygert, the Illinois boy
arrested at Guines as a suspect, who
was charged formally with going beyond
the Spanish lines, is to be liberated at
last. The Spanish government annOun-
ces that he will leave prison at once.
The order to bring Dygert to Havana
has been sent to Guines. He will be
expelled from Cuba without delay.
Bishop Diaz has been ordered to leave
the island.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
ROyAT,DRAWJNG ROOM.

London, April 23.-The Princess of
Wales held drawing room today at
Buckingham palace in behalf of the
queen. Owing to the fact that many
notabilities are abroad, the attendance
of royalty was not so large as usual.
In the state procession the princess was
accompanied by her two daughters,
Princesses Victoria and Maude, the Duke
and Duchess of Connaught and the
Duchess of Albany.
Among the ladies presented was the
Countess of Essex. formerly Miss Adela
Beach Grant of New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
MURDERED FOR MONEY.

jamestown, n. Y, April 23.-This
evening the clothing of L. A. Carpenter,
well-known insurance man of this city,
was found beside the Erie railway, near
Lakewood His family believe he has
been murdered and the body buried.
The police tonight received letter, evil
IDENTIFY written in disguised hand, say
ing that the writer had killed CARPENTER
while trying to rob him; that 1925 had
been taken from his pockets, and that
the body had been buried where. nobody
would find it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
CIVIL APPEALS-FIRST..

Galveston. Tex, April 23.-(Special:.l-
FoIlowing are the proceedings IN the
court of civil appeals today: roxos
Reversed and Remanded - l 6S
Transportation Company ct al; vs.. id in
ieI Shelton, from Harris; Employees sh LA
bility Corporation VS.. Mary Rochelle
Re reversed and Dismissed-M. S. Mahon
r G. Cotton, from Victoria.
Observation-Disclosures Converse eH I.ton
VS. r. B. Longmire, from Whaf fr
Abraham Hassell VS.. John se'ir. lroii
Anderson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
ALABAMA DECLARES FOR FREE
SILVER BY A TWO TO ONE
MAJORITY.
GROVER CLEVELAND LET OFF EASY
Cheered His Name and Endorsed His
Foreign but Not Financial Policy.
Silver Wing of Nebraska De
mocracy Have Their Say.

Montgomery, April 22.-Capt. John
son and free silver carried the day in
the Democratic state convention by Il
vote of more than two to one. BY the
action of the body today the captain
will head the state ticket as his party's
candidate for governor and the twenty
two delegates who will represent Ala
bama at the national Democratic con-
vention are bound by it's instructions
to vote as unit for the free coinage
of silver at 16 to 1.
The ticket nominated is:
For governor. Capt. j. f. Johnston;
secretary of state, Hon. j. X. Jackson;
state treasurer, e. Ellis of Dallas coun-
ty; state auditor. w. s. White, Colbert
county; Attorney General, Fits and
Superintendent of Education Turner re-
nominated; commissioner of agriculture,
l. f. Culver of Bullock.
The votes in the various stages of the
proceedings showing the relative
strength of the two factions to be about
1913 TO 1G1 in favor of Capt Johnston
Gratis, who, under the leadership of Con
the national administration.
The convention was unstinted in its
applause when the name of President
Cleveland was mentioned, and among
the resolutions adopted were specific en-
dorsements Of his policy in the conduct
of international affairs and the appoint
ment of southern men to cabinet posi-
tons.
They were followed, however, by terse
n ctp iUh rI cin nf
approval of his financial policy.
Governor Oates also came in for a
share of the conventions expressions of
good will.
The contention of the factions ended
with the nomination of Capt. Johnston,
who in a neat speech accepting the
honor, extended the olive branch, which
was heartily met by Congressman Clark
in a declaration of loyalty to the ticket
AS the convention organized at yester-
days session. it got down to work i'm
mediately upon reassembling this morn
ing and completed its task without delay.
THE SILVER MEN WON.
Montgomery, Ala, April 22.-The Dem
ocratic state convention re-assembled at
10 a. m.
Gen. Z. w. Pettus, chairman of the
committee on platform, presented the ma
JOrlty report, winch advocated the Tree
coinage of silver at 16 to 1, and instruct
ing the delegates from the state to vote as
unit ON all questions at Chicago; also
advocating the repeal of 10 per cent state
bank tax; favoring honest elections and
legalizing primary elections; calling on
all who had strayed away from the Dem
ocratic party to return to the fold.
The resolutions approve President
Cleveland's foreign policy and his appoint
ment of southern men to cabinet posi-
tons. but says:
I'VE do not approve his financial pol
ICY"
Hon. f. L. Russell of Mobile presented
minority report in an able speech re-
questing the state convention to relegate
the money question to the national con-
vention and eulogizing President Cleve-
land and his administration in most glow
ing terms His utterances were vocifer-
ously applauded, especially his reference
to Cleveland.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
PRESS COMMENTS.

London, April 23.-The Paris cores
pendent to the Daily News:
There is no issue to the deadlock except
dissolution or the resignation of President
Faure as speedy means to rescue an I'M
workable constitution.
President Faure is in a tight place.
should he have the weakness to go with
society and the senate. the only safe way
Is ms resignation on an agreement that
ne shall be reelected.
~ Inc ministers have pledged themselves
tnat they will enter no cabinet that is
not distinctly radical
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
ANENT VENEZUELA.

London, April 23.-The under secretary
of state for foreign affairs, Mr.. George n.
Curzon, answering a question in the
house of commons today, said that the
negotiations with the United States re-,
garding Venezuela were proceeding, and
it was not advisable to make statement
on the subject until they are concluded.
Mr.. Curzon also said that the govern
ment unquestionably hoped for a favora-
BILE termination of the Venezuelan nego-
tiations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
CONNOLLY DEFEATED.

LYNN, Mass, April 23.-Eddy Connolly
Of St John, n. b., and Billy Ernst OF
p Rrooklyn met before the Ocean club to;
night Considerable money was wagered
favorite. When Mike Sears rushed into int
tho ring after Connolly received a knock
out and lifted him to his feet strong ,go pro iO
reference, draw being claimed ed +bo do
Referee Colville, however, gave 'ne ue-
cision to Ernst.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
LOCKHART COURT MATTERS.

IOckhart, Tex, ApTIl -o.-IISVrIc1
court resumed work this morning.
The county case has gone to the jury.
It is the longest case ever tried here, con-
suming about two weeks.
The following persons were convicted
this morning: Ed Hemphill, for forgery,
siy wears: Tom Collins, fined for disiigur..
inc a person; jim Barnes, for theft OF
horse five wears.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
SKIRMISH TAKES PLACE.

London, April pa special dispatch
from Buluwayo dated Wednesday, re-
ports that a small fight had occurred near
that town and that many natives had been
killed.
Our loss" the dispatch adds, was one
killed and three wounded, including a
cousin of Earl Gray"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
CUBAN WAR NEWS.

Havana, April 23.-The column Of
troops under Col. Moncada has been en-
gagged with a band of rebels who Oecu-
pied fortified position at Julia, province
of Santa Clara. The enemy, who mum,
bered about 1000 men. were dislodged
with heavy loss. The troops had eight
killed and eight wounded.
The case of Walter G. Dygert, the
American who has been in custody for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
A CONTRARY STATEMENT.

London. April 23.-The Washington
correspondent of the Times. in dispatch
published this morning. repeats his pre-
vious statement as to the perilous status
of the Venezuelan dispute and he declares
that no negotiations are now proceeding
on the subject
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
SALVATION ARMY DESERTERS.

New York, April 23.-Capt. David Ar
thur Jones. private secretary to Com
mander Booth-Tucker. rendered his resig-
nation as Salvation Army officer to-
day.
Lieut.. L. |. Kirk. head of the millinery
department and Staff Capt. Walton. chief
of the tailoring department of the Saliva
ton Army, also handed in their resigna-
tons.
They have all united with Ballington
Booths Volunteers
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
MINISTER WILLIS RETURNS.

San Francisco, April 23.-Albert S.
Willis, minister from this country to the
Hawaiian Islands, arrived from Homo
lulu today. He denies absolutely the
stories that he is persona non grata with
the Hawaiian people or government and
says that he was not summoned from
Washington on complaint of the Ha-
waiian government and no proof has
been received by Secretary Olney for
any act of his in Honolulu.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
CONFLICT WITH TURKS.

Athens, April pa serious conflict
between Christians and Turks has oc-
CURED at Episkopi, in the island of Crete.
There were two days fighting, and fifty
persons We're killed and wounded. The
Cretans have appealed to Greece for aid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30

DIR. Rea, who in person, makes this
visit himself, is president of the Southern
Medical and Surgical Institute, Louis
vile, Ky, with esta blished offices in some
of the best cities in the United States,
besides having an immense health SAM
lately opened an office in Houston, Tex.
DR.. Rea has no superior in diagnosing
and treating Diseases and Deformities.
He will give $50 for any case that he can
not fell the disease and where located in
five minutes.
Arizona republican., 1896-01-17
THREW DOWN THE JUDGE.
Intended Bridegroom and Bride Re
 sent Curiesity.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Judge Col Tins was closing his office in Westfeld, IN. J., when a man and woman came up in buggy and said they wished to be married. They gave their names as Arthur Hague and Caroline Bray, of New Brunswick. After the prelim- mary questions had been answered the judge said:
 Nov, as I do not know you, I shall have to ask you to make an affidavit that there is no reason why you should not marry"
 The groom taking that as an insult struck the judge on the ear. The judge struck back, and then the pros pective bride took hand, showing the judge sprawling over a chair.
 When Judge Collins recovered him self he picked up a stool and brought it down upon the head of Hague hard enough to daze him.
 The judge was getting along fairly we'll after this in an attempt to hand cuff his man when the woman kicked him in the short ribs, taking his breath away and placing him hors de combat.
 She ran out, jumped into the buggy and called to the man to follow her Hague did so, and as Judge Collins reached the door the horse started off, bearing the couple rapidly away.