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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
A TALE OF WOE.
Suffering of Negroes Who Went to
Guatemala to Work on Railroads.


Monroe, La, Aug. 9.-Letters re-
ceived in this city tell narrowing tales of
suffering experienced by ii colony OF
Louisiana negroes in Guatemala, who
were induced to 20 there last May to
work on railroads. The letters say
that four of their number have been
killed and that those still alive are in Il
condition worse than slavery and that
they are anxious to return to their
Louisiana homes.
Last May number of young negro
men in this vicinity and Mt Jacksonville
contracted with agents to 90 to Central
America to work on railroads. Flatter
ing inducements were held out. They
were promised high wages. easy work
and splendid treatment. The letters
which some of them have written home
Indicate that they We're badly deceived.
Henry Wind of Jacksonville received II
letter from his brother yesterday, dated
at Panzos, July ~, containing the infor-
ley boy named Sam and another
whose name the writer did not know
had been killed near PanZos while at
tempting to escape. The negroes en-
plOyed on the railroad are guarded by
soldiers of the Guatemalan government
are treated brutally, it is alleged, and re-
ceiye scant rations and very small pay
Many attempts to escape have been
made and some have succeeded in get
ting out of the country and are on their
way back to Louisiana.
Wind states that he expects to start
home in September, but that he is woth-
out funds and expects to face many pri-
vatiOns and hardships on his long jour
ney.
Parson Ellis has received letter from
his son Ennis, in which he says he ex-
poets to be home some time in October,
when quarantine is raised. He also
tells tales of great suffering. Ennis
Ellis and Steve Lewis were kidnapped
away from their homes in Jacksonville
last spring and sent to Central America.
Two agents were arrested in Monroe in
June, charged with kidnapping the boys,
and are now out on bail awaiting ,rial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
MINISTER TAYLOR STOOD PAT,

1,ondon. Aug. 14.-'rhc Madrid cores
pondent of the Standard says with ref
erencc TO the memorial recently pre-
pared by Spain with the idea of present
ing it 10 the powers:
"Whcn. on the advice of the ambasSa-
doris of the powers. the Duke of Tctuan,
minister of foreign affairs. on Monday
consulted Mr.. Taylor. the United States
minister. the latter did not hesitate to
say that the despatch of such a note,
directly after President Clcvcland'S
proclamation calling for IN observance
.ea neutrality, implying n desire to induce
collective interference of the powers in
the new world, would he calculated to
seriously affect the relations between
the United States and Spain. Mr.. Tay-
Tor was SO resolutc that the Duke of
Tetuan gave him an assurance that the
note would be withheld and that if the
idea were again mootcd the American
representative would not he kept in the
dark, as he had been in this case. 1t is
stated in official circles that the Duke of
Tetuan also assured Mr.. Taylor that no
offensc was intended against President
Cleveland or the government whose
friendly dispositions have been often
publicly recognized by SPAIN but that
Spain desired to sound the powers with
view TO contingencies that might arise
out of the presidential election"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
FATAL TROLLEY ACCIDENT.
Three Persons Killed and Fifteen In
jured-Brakes Refused to Work.

Columbia, Pa, Aug. 9.-Thrce persons
were instantly killed and fifteen injured
some probably fatally, by the derailmcnt
of trolley car on the Columbia and
Donegal electric road tonight just out
side the borough limits of Columbia
The dead are:
Adam Froehlinger, motorman.
Henry Smith.
An unknown man.
At least two of the injured may die be-
fore morning. The place where the ac-
cident occurred is at the base of steep
incline. The car was loaded with pas
sengers and as it reached the edge of the
incline there was no indication of i'm
pending danger. Once on the incline,
however, the car began to slip, owing to
the wet tracks. The motorman applied
the breaks and at that moment the gear
wheel broke. rendering the brake useless.
The car dashed along at a terrific rate.
while within the terrified passengers sat
and stood pctrified with fear. The car.
upon reaching the bottom. took sharp
turn and was thrown up against the en-
bankment. Word was quickly sent to
Columbia and relief car was sent to
the scene. At present the names of the
injured are unknown,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20

Ben Johnson (colored, engineer, mar
ricd, aged 30.
VIM. Henry (coloreD, single aged 26.
Ned johnson, single, aged IS, is scalded
so he can not live. The injured are:
Frank Somerford, right leg broken.
NJ. K. Henry, right arm broken.
Ned Henry, arm broken.
The news reached here about > o'clock
through messenger for doctors, who said
the explosion occurred through the water
getting below the second gauge and blew
with tremendous force the tiues 200
yards, throwing them across the Brazos
into another county. Where the boiler
landed he could not tell. as he did not see
it after the explosion. The messenger
was so excited he could not tell who was
responsible for the accident.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
LOCKHART LOCALS.

Lockhart, Tex, Aug. 13.-(Special.)-
1t still continues hot and dry here. Cot
ton is being ginned rapidly and is selling
in our market at I cents per pound. DR..
Bunt's fine residence is nearly finished.
Clark's brick store is nearing compile
ton.
The Democratic Club will meet in the
district court room next Saturday night,
and quite an enthusiastic time is expect
ed. r. Wilson will address the club.
The populist primaries here resulted as
follows: Representative, w. $. Hennes;
county judge, G. Il. Melliff; county at
torney, j. A. Daniel; sheriff. G.. c. Eus-
tasen; district clerk, s. l.. Mayo; county
clerk. G. +. Palmer: assessor. Il. +.
Clark; collector, ii. $. Ridont; treasurer,
i. VI BrAnyon; surveyOr. II. L. Phillips.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20

but all expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the days entertainment. .
Miss Eunice Darlington, sponsor OF
Manor No. l, was voted as the most pop
ular young lady on the grounds.
Miss Lizzie Manor received the gold
medal as the best horseback rider.
ii. II. Shelton won the foot race:
Ben Pillow of Austin won the bicycle
race.
George Nixon won the wheelbarrow
race.
The affair closed with Il grand ball.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
TREED A NEGRO.
Blood Hounds Put on the Trail of Il
Would-Be Train Wrecker.

Pittsburg, Tex, Aug. 13.-(Special.)--
An attempt was made to wreck the south
bound passenger train on the Cotton Belt
yesterday afternoon, ten miles south OF
here. Ties were piled on the track, but
an extra freight running just ahead of
the passenger. came up in time for the en-
gineer to see a negro running. The crew
gave chase, but lost him in the woods.
A telegram was sent here and DR.. e.
II. Lightfoot went on Il train. carrying
his dogs, and took the trail and soon had
Il negro up tree. He was brought to
the city and jailed. He first gave the
name of Chas Ross. but later said 1t was
Will Badwitt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
A FILIBUSTER RUMOR.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Up to noon
today no official information has been
received by the treasury officials con
'eerming the reported departure of the
Danntless with tiibustcring eXpedi-
tioh from the vicinity of Brunswick.
The Spanish legation had information
to the effect that II party of Cubans had
left Tampa for Jacksonville. and it was
from that point. The customs officers
and the revenue marine officers were
instructed to keep sharp lookout. The
department of justice also instructed the
marshalS from Wilmington, Del, to
Florida to cooperate with the treasury
officials TO prevent an expedition leaving.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
CRITICIZE BRYAN'S SPIEL.

London. Aug. 13.-The evening papers
this afternoon reproduce copious eX-
tracts from Bryan's speech yesterday.
The Pail Mall Gazette has column lead
ing editorial on the subject, headed .'rhe
Bubble Bursts ITSELF" and saying ellis
managers have discovered that it is I'M
safe to estimate him at more than 80 cents
to the dollar" concluding with the re-
mark: "The gold standard men may
breathe freely"
The st. James Gazette, referring to
the income tax feature of the speech,
says: "If Mr.. Bryan collides with the
supreme court he will brighten away
more citizens than he would by fiscal
economic excuses"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
AMERICANS SURRENDER.

Havana, Aug. 14.-Scveral Americans
have surrendered to the Spanish anthori-
ties at Puerto Principe and one Amcrl-
can has surrendered at Guincs, this
province. They have made statements
to the Spanish officials that the other
Americans with the insurgents. are dis
gusted at the rebellion not being what
they imagined it to be, and they add
that all the Americans are willing to
surrender but are not doing so. owing
10 the strict watch maintained over
them by the insurgents.
Captain General Wcyler will place
the Americans who have surrendered at
the disposal of Consul General Lee in
order that they may be returned to the
United States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
SOUTHERN LI-NIBERNEN

Memphis. Tenn. Aug 13.--The South
ern Lumber Manufacturers association.
in session here today, adopted resolu-
ton after much discussion declaring
against the provision in the Wilson tariff
law on lumber and advocating that cor
gress restore. the duty to what it was
under the Mckinley bill. This action
was taken on account of the large i'm
portations of Canadian lumber and logs
Into the United States.
Il. w. Fulleton of st. Louis was elect
ed treasurer of the association to take
Me place of ]: r. Bogart. deceased.
The convention adjourned sine die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
NEW YORK HEAT RECORD.
The Death Roll Yesterday Numbered Ga
A Breeze Afforded Slight Relief


New York, Aug. 13.-There was but
slight Improvement in the condition of
the weather today, and but for breeze
blowing ut the rate of fifteen miles an
hour from the northwest. the mortality
roll might have surpassed Wednesdays
list. The dead from heat in New York
today numbered siXty-four and the pros
trations 1913. There were ia death
certificates issued by the health board
for the twenty-fOur hours ending at noon
today. OF these, 15S were for people
who died from the effects of heat. This
SURPRISES all previous records in the his
tory of the health department. The
horses killed by heat today numbered
more than on any former day of the hot
spell. The health department carts
could not work fast enough to dispose
of all carcasses and many were left
where they had fallen for hours before
they could be taken away.
The department is keeping everything
around the hospitals drenched with ice.
The parks are kept open all night with
permission for people to sleep on the
grass. Several thousand took advantage
of this order.
There were eight deaths from heat in
Jersey City today. Five died on Ho-
boken. In Newark, Z. At Patterson,
VIM. II. Morse. editor of Il morning pa
per. died. There were twenty-one
deaths in Brooklyn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
DIAMOND MATCH MATTERS.

settlement of the Moore Bros. difficulty,
the Chicago News Bureau says: An i'm
portant alteration has been made in the
Diamond match trustees agreement
The change will permit the Moore Bros.
to retain control of their property and
allow them to deal direct with the brok-
ers who have claims against then. 1t is
believed that the Moores will settle iheir
obligations with the members of the t&F
change by paying one-half of the obi
cations in cash and the remaining in
notes running for one wear.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
NEW YORK TIMES SOLD.

New York, Aug. 13.-The New York
Times was sold today under order of the
court. The property was bid in by the
reorganization committee, headed by
Spencer Trask, for S13S,000 The re-
organization committee represents all
creditors and all but a small per cent of
thes tockholders. Confirmation of the
sale by the court is expected next week.
Under the new corporation. Adolph Ochs
of the Chattanooga Times will become
the publisher and general manager of
the Times
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
AWFUL SAWMILL EXPLOSION
Three Men Killed and Four Injured
Near NavaSota.

NavaSota. Tex. Aug. 13.-(Special.) y
About noon today dreadful explosion
occurred at Somcrford's Sawmill in the
BrazoS bottom, about five miles from
mere. Three men were killed outright
and four others were injured, The ex-
ploSion tore the machinery into smithcr-
Gems and piled the debris in mass with
no more order that lot of stove wood
The killed by scalding are
jim Winners (white). single, aged ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
CONTEMPLATING EUMOR.
1t is Said United States Dollars Are Be
ing Counterfeited in Central America.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The secret SER
vice bureau of the treasury department
has been requested to look into report
of extensive counterfeiting of United
States silver dollars in one of the Cen
trail American states. The announce
ment comes from Il Mexican paper and
was sent to the department by Minister
Ransom. 1t states that in one of the
Central American states company has
been organized by Americans who have
purchased the silver dollars of the state,
worth II cents, and coined them into
American dollars. 1t said that 2.500.-
600 Of these dollars have been shipped
into this country, where they have pass
ed at par. The story is discredited at
the treasury department and it is said
that it would be impossible to ship any
considerable number of coins into this
country without the counterfeit being
discovered. If countcrfeiting has been
going on the guilty persons could be pun
ished under the treaties providing for
such crimes. which have been made with
nearly all countries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
AFTER THE YAQUI INDIANS.
Uncle Sans Soldiers Win Make 1t Hot
ffOr Those That Cross the Border.

Washington. Aug. 1i.-Gcn. Wheaton.
commanding the United States troops in
the department Of Colorado, has tclc-
graphed from Denver that troops from
Fort Muachuaca are now out in pursuit
OF the laqui Indians, who made the at
tack an the Mexican portion of the
town OF N0gales. Another detachment
of troops from Fort Grant are also in
the field looking after some Indians who
have been crossing the Arizona line
from Mexico and raiding American
ranches and then lodging back across
the border Under the provision of the
special treaty recently negotiated it will
now be easier To run these maraudcrs
down by following them across into
Mexico
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
700 MUCU ECONOMY.

Nashville. Tenn. Aug. 14.-Today by
proclamation Governor Tuncy called an
extra session of the legislature to meet
September q, for the purpose of providing
against threatened treasury deficit Jan
uary ], 1897, and January |. 1898. The
assessment laws and decreased tax rates
have failed to provide sufficient revenue
10 meet the expenses of the state and pay
interests on bonds
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.

Thomaston, Tex, Aug. 14.-(Spccial)
Mr.. Monroe Harrison, a farmer resid-
ing about three miles south of town. was
accidentally killed yesterday evening
while hunting birds. He was sitting in
his cart with his gun in front of him,
with the muzzle toward him. The
horse jumped. when the gun slipped
the bottom of the cart. catching
the hammer in some way. and exploded.
He was killed instantly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
THE MANOR BARBECUE.

Manor, Tex. Aug. 13.-(Special.)-
The iremen of Manor deserve Il great
deal of credit for their successful efforts
in making todny's celebration enjoyable
was prepared by j. ]. Miller. who is
noted as an expert in the Prt, and to-
days serving was excellent. The at
tendance was not so large as was ex-
pecfed. and heavy shower at . p. III.
somewhat interfered with the program.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
THE MIDLAND TO WACO.

Houston, Tex, Aug. 13-(Spccial.) ~
think the Texas Midland will be built
into Waco in the near future" said Mr..
Charles II. Alexander. superintendent of
the public schools of that city, this morn
ing. Il noticed in an interview with
Mrs. Hettie Green. mother of the pres
ident of the Midland. in New York pa
per of recent date. which indicates pretty
clearly that it is the intention to extend
that road to the Central city"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
SJNEER IMPROVING

Houston. Tex. Aug. 9.-(Special:) -The
man Phillip Singer, who is in Jail today
charged with the murder of his Wlfe.
Trixie Singer. is much better. physically
considered. He was unconscious nearly
all night. but is regarded as across tn"
danger line today. He is said not to
know that he killed his wife, though he
having shot her. His keep
ers at the jail acting under medical
direction. have not told him that she is
Hon
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
MUSSULMANS ATTACKED.

London. Aug. 14.-Thc Athens cores
pondent of the Daily News telegraphs his
paper as follows:
Several hundred insurgents attacked
and almost annihilated some Mussul-
mans who Were marauding at Kato-
vathia, near Herkalion. Turkish troops
were sent from Herkalion to succor the
Mussulmans, but they were also de-
fcatcd.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
THE QUEENS SPEECH.

London. Aug. 1.-THE queens speech
at the prorogung Of parliament first
mentions the advances on DOngOla and
then says:
"'rhe condition in some portions Of
the Turkish empire continue TO furnish
caIIse for much anxiety. Al present
Crete is the principal center of disturb
ance. have observed strict neutrality
but in conjunction with the other
powers of Europe have "ndcayored to
bring about reconciliation by proposing
1he establishment Of II system Of gov
.ernment which would be equitable and
acceptable to both Christians and Mus
kIlmans.'
The speech then refers 10 the rising OF
lhe MashOnas and Matabclcs, pays "A
tribute to the courage and sclf-rclancc
of the settlers. and adds:
"rhc effort of my troops are telling on
the resistance of the rebels, who | trust,
will shortly avail themselves of my offer
of clemency."
The speech concludes with a rccita Of
the measures adopted by parliament dur
ing its session just ended.
After the royal assent had been given
to the bills which have been passed by
parliament, the house of commons was
prorogued with the usual ceremony.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
MESSENGER FROM CUBA.

Boston. Mass. Aug. 13.--Capt. L.
prado. Cuban officer. arrived today
from Jamaica on the steamer Ethredge
and is on his way to New York with
documents for the Cuban junta. He
will soon lead big expedition to Cuba.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
IRISH LAND BILL PASSED.

London, Aug. 13.--The house of lords
has adopted the Irish bill as it came IRON
the house of commons. with only one ~
vision. which was on the same amenGl-
ment relating to town parks, upon WhicLfl
the government received q majority Vi
six. 1t is notable that the house OF COM
mons will be prorogued tomorrow
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
10 HEAD OFF THE REDS

Denver, Aug. 13.-(ien. Wheeler com
ma 'Ider of the department of Colorado.
wheA Informed of the Indian outbreak.
at on - placed troops in the field to head
off the Indians should they invade Ameri-
can territory. From Fort Huachuaca.
forty mills north of Nogales. Capt. Rum
rus. with Troop A, First Cavalry, I'M
mediately started for the border. The
army Offices state that there is no rea-
,'on to beleTe that the troops will be in
olved in the engagement. 1t is Mex
ic an affair. i'll which the Apaches are not
in. terested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
INDIAN UPRISING.
Redskins Took Nogales Mex. by Sur.
Priesthood Was Shed

Washington. Aug. 1B.-United States
Consul Long, at Nogalts Mex. has tele-
graphed the state department the follow
ing brief account of the INDIAN uprising
there yesterday:
"Yaqui Indians took NOgales by sur
prise this morning wednesday, at t
o'clock and held it twenty-four hours
Ten Yaquis killed. One prisoner am
four Mexican guards killed and two
wounded"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20

its coast. But we preferred to travel
southwark over the ice through broad
sound.
I'VE came to the south side of the
island and found much open water
trendng westward. We sailed and
padded in this direction in order to pro-
coed across to Spitzbergen from the
most westward cape, but Payers map
was misleading"
DIR. Nanscn's account, after touching
upon the details of his meeting with
jackson. which have already been
cabled 10 the Associated Press, con-
cludes as follows:
1--WE left Franz Josefland in the
steamer Windward on August and had
a short and very pleasant passage,
thanks to the mastery way in which
Capt Brown brought his ship through
the ice and through the open sea to
YardOc.
(SigncdD DIR. NANSEN."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
ABSOLUTELY TNTRUTRt.tlL.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The Itfkish
legation has received the following from
the sublime porte: 49,.
According to the information te'e /,
graphed by the commander of the Thi.a
corps. there is absolutely no truth in the
news to the effect that about 200 of our
soldiers had been killed by insurgents
at n supposed encounter ut Ali Botocjh."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20
TO BUY BIG BOATS.

Madrid Aug. IA naval committee
has been sent to England which is au-
thorized to acquire an ironclad and
cruiser.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-20

WILL REASSEMREE sag. :.
London, Aug. 1.-THE Times says 1t
understands that parliament WIN reaSS-
semble at the earliest date, January ID