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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
OPEN LETTER TO BRYAN.
Asked to Define His Position on Several
Planks in Chicago Platform.

New York, Aug. 10.-The World will
print tomorrow column "Open Letter to
Mr.. Bryan" asking him to define in his
speech of acceptance his position on sew
eral planks in the Chicago platform. 1t
says that upon many grounds the World
stands with Mr.. Bryan, instancing the in
come tax, opposition to tariff changes,
hostility to the trusts and monopolies and
to bond issues in times of peace without
explicit authority of congress. 1t denoun-
ces the Chicago planks in regard to the
supreme court and condemnation of Pres
ident Cleveland for putting down the
riots i'll Chicago. 1t then antagonizes
sharply the demand for free coinage and
tells Mr.. Bryan this is the main reason
for the disruption of the party.
The World says that if Mr.. Bryan can
convince the undecided democrats that
it is safe for them to vote their party
ticket the World will comply with Mr.
Bryan's invitation to support him, not
because it is blind to the grave faults
of the platform on which he stands, but
i'll spite of it and rejecting it with undi-
minished and Interchangeable contempt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
MEXICAN MATTERS.

City of Mexico. Aug. 1O.-The Regla
Electric Power Transmission company
of Pachuca will begin the last of this
month to send power into that important
mining city from water falls, twenty
five miles distant, and it is estimated ii
will be able to furnish 1900 horse power.
Several great reduction works will take
this power at an annual charge of $3.50
per horse power per twentyfour hours
daily. The Pelton water wheels are en-
ployed and all machinery and electric
supplies are from the United States. A
slight improvement in mining stocks and
II revival of speculation is predicted.
The Pachuca silver mines, which have
been flooded, have suffered a loss of n
quarter of a million dollars per month,
and the loss to the state government is
$4,000 monthly in taxes by Gripping all
dependent industries, and owing to this
fact 10000 miners have left the city.
Governor Cratic says the only explana-
ton of the long delay in taking measures
to restore the miners to former activity
is the rivalry and jealOusics of the great
mine owners and company managers.
There is a renewed interest in the great
Murdoch tunnel project similar to the
famous Sutro tunnel plan, which would
prevent repetition of such disasters, but
capital is locally lacking.
Governor Martinez will probably be
triumphantly reelected next month in the
state of Puebla. He is an active, progress
sive official who has been friendly to all
American interests.
The formal announcement of the re-
election of President Diaz will soon be
made.
The appointment of the new governor
of the federal district Rebollar. gives
universal satisfaction, ms he is man
who will protect the interests of foreign
ers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
DRAGGED TO DEATH.
GOT ASHAMED OF IT.

London, Aug. 10-The Standard has a
dispatch from Madrid which says: The
government has prepared memoran-
DUN. carefully worded as not to give of
Tense to President Cleveland and the
American nation, detailing the history of
the Cuban troubles and of SPANS rela-
ton with the American republic and sug-
costing to the powers mediation with n
view to pressing America to a stricter
observance of neutrality.
AS the result of long interview be-
tween the Duke of Tetuan, minister of
foreign affairs. and the United States
minister, Mr.. Taylor, today, however, it
is stated in Official circles that the gov
eminent has decided not to send the mem
orandum to the powers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
CHICAO SMoULDERIN.
A Hot Wind and the Suns Rays Make
Life Burden.

Chicago, Aug. lott began to grow
uncomfortably warm at early dawn, and
as the blazing sun pushed its way up
over Lake Michigan the intensity of the
heat was increased hour by hour at the
rate of geometrica progression. To-
make life still more unbearable Il steady
hot wind, as baneful MS the sirocco from
the sands of the Sahara, blew over the
city from the marshes and swamps be-
yond the southern limits. 1t was
blighting wind and men sought to escape
from it. 1t was terrible even on the
lake front and in those quarters of Chi
cago where wealth and plenty abound,
but in the pOverty-stricken tenement lis
tricts the agony was awful to conteuI-
plate. All night long the miserable peo-,
pie sweltered and painted in vain for
breath of refreshing air. They slept or
tried to sleep by thousands on the side
walks. while the steady vapors rose
from the garbage heaps, spreading death
and disease. The city ambulances and
patrol wagons from the police stations
We're kept on the run all night long,
bearing victims of the heat to the hos
pitals.
Prostrations from heat began to be re-
overcome by the heat lay dead in almost
every ward in the city. They were so
numerous that the garbage men could
not keep the streets clear OF them.
The first death reported was that of
Fred Retter Il laborer, who died at Z 10
o'clock.
Reports from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois,
Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and
many New England states show numer-
GUS prostrations as the result of the in
tense heat.
The continued heat has greatly affect
ed police patrolmen and letter carriers.
About fifty of the latter have been COM
PEELED to quit work temporarily and two
or three may die. Some of the big de-
partment stores have during the past
few days been practically turned into
hospitals. The clerks have tainted by
the dozens at their counters and hun
drc,is Of them have quit work on account
of the heat.
Last week 557 deaths were reported
to the department of health, which is the
largest record for any week in many
years.
1t is estimated that over 1000 animals
killed by the heat are lying in different
parts of the city and the authorities adj
NIT they are unable to remove the ani-
mails promptly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
DEMOCRATIC CALLERS.

Canton, Ohio, Aug. 10.-A delegation
of sixty prominent democrats from Pitts
burg, who composed Il citizens commit
tee to escort Candidate Bryan from Can
ton to that place, arrived here at 1920
this morning. Finding that they had
time the party, headed by County Chair
man Hadley of Allegheny City, and Nor
ris Foster, went to make an informal call
upon Maj Mckinley Mr.. Foster acted
as spokesman for the party upon arrival
at the Mckinley residence. He said that
he believed that any candidate for the
presidency was worthy of the greatest
respect of everyone. regardless of pOliti-
cal affiiiation. The members of the dele
cation had therefore called to pay their
respects 20 and to make Il friendly call
as American citizens.
In response Maj. Mckinley said: Mr.
Chairman and Gentlemen am very
glad of this opportunity to greet you, and
| am very grateful for the generous
words spoken by your chairman. repre-
senting another political organization.
We are all of us proud of our country'S
history, and we should be all determined
to make this government in the future
as in the past, the best government in
the world. OF you who disagree with
me politically it is very grateful to have
assurance of your personal good Will. !
thank you. (Applause.)
After this the members of the com
mittee were presented and shook hands
with Mr. Mckinley. The distinguished
callers today on Maj. Mckinley were the
Hon. Richard Il. and Mrs. Bland. They
came here with committee from Pitts
burg, which made the trip from the Iron
city to meet the Bryan party. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bland had gone to Alliance II city
twenty miles east of here, ahead of the
Bryan party, as it was part of the
program to have a speech of some length
at that place by Mr.. Bryan. While there
Mr.. Bland was told that an address
would be made here and he was pre-
vailed upon by the Pittsburg committee
to return to Canton. The time spent at
the Mckinley home by Mr.. and Mrs.
Bland was apparently very agreeable to
both the honored callers and to Maj. and
Mrs. Mckinley.
DRAGGED TO DEATH.
Sachse Tex, Aug. 1O.-lSpecial.)-
Two young men, Sharp and Travis, en-
ployed by VIM. Sachse, went to the pas
ture late yesterday evening to look after
stock and while there engaged in Il play
lariating each other while on their
horses. Sharp threw his lariat over
Travis body, with the other end fastened
to the pommel of his saddle. His horse
became unmanageable threw Sharp and
ran, dragging Travis 100 yards or more,
breaking his neck and crushing his body.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
TO EDUCATE THE MASSES.

Kansas City, Aug. 9.-Local gold stan
dard democrats have opened their cam
paign in earnest. At an enthusiastic
meeting under the auspices of the re-
Gently organized "sound money demo-
cratic rally last night over 800 cnthusi-
asts were present.
Ex-GOv. Francis presided and in call
ing the meeting to order he made Il
speech in reputation of the Chicago
platform in behalf of the gold standard.
Hon. Frederick n. Lehman, St.
Louis lawyer, delivered the principal add
dress. He took occasion to severely
criticse Senator Vest for his stand on
the money question and denounced the
Chicago platform as being Opposed to
the best interests of the !aboring man
and the people, besides being n menace
to good government" The address was
received with repeated Interruptions of
applause and will be circulated as a
campaign document.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.

Washington, Aug 10.-A. w. Pile of
California, secretary Of the national sill
yer committee, was found dead today,
Under circumstances which lead to Il
suspicion Of foul play. He had been
missing since last Thursday. His body
was found today under the acqueduct
bridge. When last seen he had consid-
cradle money on his person, but> the
money was missing when the body was
discovered. A silver watch, however,
had not been disturbed. There is no evil
dence of suicide.
Mr.. Pile was the son of ex-Congress-
man Pile of California.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
A M'KINLEY CLUB.

Georgetown, Tex, Aug. 9.-(Special.) y
A Mckinley club will be organized at
Round Rock on Monday night and at
Florence on August II. The Mckinley
club at this place has membership of
$50.
Diggs will be nominated by the republic
cans and endorsed by the populsts for
the county iudgeshp, as the nomination
of w. w. helms for railroad commits
sioner will leave that place vacant on
the populst county ticket.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
CANADA BANKS AND SILVER

Hamilton, Ont. Aug. 10.-Folowing,
the lead of Toronto and Montreal the
banks of Hamilton have refused to ac-.
cept American silver certificates at par.
The order is said not TO he entirely due
to silver agitation in the United States,
hut partly because there is too much sill
yer in circulation in Canada.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
HANNA GOES TO CHICAGO.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 0.-Chairman Ham
ma of the republican national committee
will leave tonight at midnight for Chi
cago to give his attention to the western
campaign. He said today he understood
there was plenty of work awaiting him,
he having received word that more than
1000 republicans were waiting to see
him to get the details Of the campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
NO IMMEDIATE RELIEF.
The Weather Forecaster Scanned the
Map in Vain.

Washington. Aug. 10.-Maj. Dun
woody, the weather forecaster scanned
the map tonight in vain for Il prospect
for relief from the torrid heat. Of the past
week. 1t was slightly cooler in the
Ohio valley, and the lower lake region
was given a slight breathing spell by
the thunder storms. The temperature
had also fallen slightly in the Mississippi
valley, the mercury today registering out
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
cuATTEL MORTGAGE FILED.

Dallas. Tex, Aug. 10.---(Special.)--
Uetherinpton & Mason, dealers in ma
chinery supplies, filed a chattel mortgage
with the county clerk, naming 10; y
Tension as trustee. Total INDEBTEDNESS
$34, 436. ,.,,--. ..----'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
A BOARD BILL SAVED HIM.

New York. Aug. 1O.-"Jim'' Hall was
arrested tonight for a debt for board and
his fight with Steve O'DonEell was de-
clared off. A large crowd had gathered
to witness it,
Advices from towns Just beyond the
limits of Greater New York add many
names to the death list. 1t is now esti-
mated that 1888 people in and around the
city died of heat today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
SIXTEEN DEATHS

Greensboro, KY, Aug. 10.-Sixteen
deaths from various causes, all super
induced by the intense heat, occurred
here in the last three days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13

country is entitled to your best Judgment
on all these questions. If you feel that
you have an opinion as to what is right,
then it is your duty TO go out and get as
many missionaries as possible and bring
them over to the same opinion. Great
applause and cries, we have got lots of
missionaries here.
Il am greatly obliged to you. | shall
have occasion, probably, to say some
thing during the campaigns, and l hope 1t
will express the ideas in which you be-
lieve. At least it is good to express my
ideas, and l will submit these ideas for
your consideration" applause and
cheers).
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

FIRE COMPANY MEETINe.-The reg.
ular monthly meeting of the Hydraulion
S. F. E. Co. was held last night with
NJ. B. Harlow in the chair and 8 large
lumber of members present.
A committee of eight, composed of
the president, the three vice presidents,
secretary, treasurer, foreman, and Mr..
Ed. Starnell was appointed to be pres
ent at the next meeting of the City
Council and press the claims of the
company for new engine house which
has long been promised the company
by council.
A committee was also appointed to
act with committee from the Column
bia company to ask the wardens to APP
point paid tiremen for the two engines.
The announcement of the death of
Mr.. Charles H. Goodrich, jr., was re-
ceived with great regret and commit
tee was appointed to draft suitable reso-
tions of respect to his memory. The
will attend the funeral in a
BODY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05
WANT TO BE DELEeArEs.-A dis

WANT TO BE DELEGATEs.-A dis.
pa Oh from Warrenton says: Discls
ssions and caucuses such as were held
here Saturday by prominent men in
local politics, have been held in nearly
every section OF the district in the in
terest OF the colored voter and the Sc.
lec,ion of a candidate for delegate to
the national convention in st. Louis.
Alexandria city and county have al.
ready four running mates" for the
honor in the persons of John 81. Harri-
son, Robert L Mitchell, NJ. l.. Robin
son and S. Greene on the east. Louisa
county has its usual quota of "wants"
on the western end of the district.
Information revealed here Saturday
shows that majority of the counties
favor the selection of Prof E. D. Howe,
of Fauquier, who has been designated as
the "silent man." but who also is re-
cognized as shrewd politician and a
splendid organizer with large circle
of white friends, who admire him be
cause he is faithful worker and not
Capitol lounger." The indications are
that lively scramble is ahead, with
the chances favoring the silent man"
as a winner in the final round up
April %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05
to enter the woman's house. He es,
ciled when the alarm was given.

ciied when the alarm was given.
At Durham, N. c., Mr.. w. T. Surles
aged 30 years, yard-master of the South.
ern Railway, met horrible death yes
terday while attempting to couple some
Cars. His foot caught in the frog of a
switch near Dukes factory, and his
body was horribly mangled. He leaves
wife and two children.
The funeral of the late Mr.. Chas. II.
Goodrich will take place on Thursday
afternoon at o'clock from his late res
idence, No. ia Duke street, under the
auspices of the Hydraulion Fire Com
pany. His body will be borne by the
company on their reel to his last rest
ing place in the cemetery of the M. E.
Church South.
The executive committee of the Old
Dominion Jockey Club held a meeting
yesterday to further investigate the
case of William Murray, ex.Starter
Rowe's assistant, who was ruled off
the Alexander Island race track last
December for the alleged poisoning of
the race horse Arundel. The commit
tee came to the conclusion that Murray
had had been implicated in the matter
without sufficient evidence, and fully
exonerated him. The evidence SUBJ
mitted by Riley, who was ruled off at
the same time, and that of the owner
of the horse, Fred. Girth, was review
ed. Riley's case was carried over for
further consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE is, if
old, one of the most hale, hearty and
vigorous newspapers in the State. Its
news columns are noted for the COM
pleteness with which it gives all the
news, not deliberately, but in condens-
ed, meaty form, while its editorial
column is bright, crisp and trenchant,
flashing like two-edged sword, cut
ting right and left, and spariDg nothing
and nobody. If there has been any.
thing anywhere that has happened or
that any one has done and the editor of
the GAZETTE has forgotten it or fails to
call it to mind when the time comes,
we would like to know. The GAZETTE
is a newspaper one likes to read, even
if one has frequently to dissent from its
views. To the GAZETTE hail, thrice
hail.-Stdunt0n Meas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Twelve dodgers were at the station
house last night.
The committee on poor met last night
and audited several accounts.
The new cars for the Mount Vernon
Railway have been taken to New Alex
andria.
At the weekly meeting last night of
the Y. M. S. l.. two members were
elected.
For the month of January the South
ern Railway earned Sl,5S9,9 29, an in
crease of SS7 1858.
So far as the Building Trades Coun-
Gil of Washington is concerned the boy
colt recently placed on the local brew
ers has been raised.
The State organization of Daughters
of the Confederacy will hold its first
annual meeting in Charlottesville We'd
nesday, February 18th.
The Hydraulion fire engine house
has been draped in mourning in respect
to the memory of Mr.C. H. Goodrich, jr +,
member of the company, who died
yesterday.
The steamer Cecile, recently pur-
chased by Mr.. W. S. Towson, and
which has been fitted up as passenger
aud freight boat, left here to-day for
Potomac creek.
The Philadelphia steamer, which was
due here OF Sunday night, but which
was delayed by low water in the Della
ware and Chesapeake Canal, is expect
ed here tomorrow.
A number of Alexandrians last night
attended the local council meeting Of
the Brotherhood of st. Andrew at the
Theological Seminary last night. In
teresting addresses we're made.
Cries of murder emanated from the
house of colored woman named Jack
son, on Queen street, between Fayettt
and Payne, last night. Officers Belts
and Young were soon on hand and they
ascertained that man had endeavore(
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

PERsoNAL.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Reed last night entertained number
of their friends at their home on south
Alfred street.
Mr.. Walter Goebel continues very
sick at his home on south Fayette
street.
Mr.. James F. Peyton has resigned as
manager of the New Opera House.
He, with Miss Myra Lee Cavalier,
will join the company of Edwin Ferry,
the tragedian, which is now playing in
the south. Mr.. Peyton and Miss Cavalier
left here last night for Houston, Tex.
Mr. Stephen Milburn, formerly of
this city, is seriously i'll at his home at
Catletts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

DEATHs.-Miss Fannie Boush, eldest
daughter of the late Captain Nathaniel
Boush, died at her home on south Pitt
street at twelve o'clock to-day, af-
ter short illness. The deceased
had for some time been suffer
er from heart trouble. Her many
friends and acquaintance will regret
to learn of her death, and the house
hold from which she has been taken
have the sincere sympathy of the entire
community.
Mr. Oscar F. Haggart, whose Hines
was mentioned yesterday, died last
night at his home on upper Prince
street, aged % years. He was the son
of Mr.. Andrew Haggart, and was born
in Sweden, but came to this city sew
eral years ago from Bed ford county.
His funeral will take place tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

DANcE.-The Star Dancing Club
gave very enjoyable hop in the
Braddock House hall last night, about
twenty-five young people being present.
Professor Dunn's orchestra furnishing
the music for the dancers, who, with
pleasant recollections of their pastime,
Wended their way home near - o'clock.
Among those present were Misses
dIlmberman, Stella Travers, Edna
SSnumau, Mamie Jefferson, Annie
Kramer, Dora Selectman, Mary Baylis,
May Evans, Orine Simpson and Emma
Smith, and Messrs. Robert Travers,
archie Simpson, Ole Simpson, James
ROWLAND FowIiand, Ferdinand Knight, John IN
emback, William Tolbert and Joseph
Armacost. The club will give another
mop during the latter part OF the
month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

WoMAN's AUXILIARY.-The month
ly meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary
Association of r. E. Lee Camp was
held yesterday afternoon with q full
corps OF officers and a large number of
members in attendance.
Reports of the various standing COM
mittees were received and the usual
routine business was transacted.
The vice president urged upon the
auxiliary the Importance of further as
sistance to the monument improve
ment fund. Deep interest was mani
tested in this movement and plans, de-
Using ways and means, were cheerful
" discussed, but no definite action was
decided upon.
Several appropriate selections were
read by Mrs. E. H. O'Brien and the
meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

FAIRFAX CIRCUIT CoURr.-The case
of Mccartney ct ais. VS.. Catharine Nc
Laughlin for the possession of the Sha-
ron estate in Fairfax county, that for
merly belonged to the late Commodore
Jones, was decided yesterday in favor
of the defendant.
The case of Denty vs.. W., A. & NJ.
V. r. w. Co. for damages for injur, g
received by plaintiff being struck by Il
Car on Hunting creek bridge while in
wagon, was continued for plaintiff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

GOOD TEMPLARs.-At meeting last
night of Golden Light Lodge of Good
Templars Mr.. John L. Proctor, Lodge
Deputy, installed the following officers
G. T., John II. Bartlett; P. G. IT,, Chas.
r. Herbert; V. T., Alice TIGER; Secre-
tary, Mark Miller; Assistant Secretary,
Al. Lucas; Financial Secretary, Miss
Belle Steele; Treasurer, j. H. Trimyer;
Chaplain, Ed. Matter; Marshal, Andrew
Sullivan; Guard, H. Baker; Sentinel,
Ed. Jett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM.
Norton preSiding.-The session of the
Corporation Court was occupied today
in hearing motions for rebate on assess
ments of real estate, twenty-seven
applications for which were filed. 10
many OF the cases slight reductions in
assessments were allowed, while in
others the motions for attachments were
denied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-05

Our people are growing more and
more in the habit of looking to l..
Stabler & Co., druggists, for the latest
and best of everything in the drug
line. They sell Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, famous for its cures of bad
colds, Group and whooping cough.
When in need of such medicine give
this remedy a trial and you will be
more than pleased with the result.