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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13

J. {. Smith, chairman Of the state
democratic central committee, was On
the ground and asked that two places
on the ticket be left vacant for demo
Gratis. The committee appointed 10
consider the matter disagreed They
stated that the democrats demanded the
state treasurer and attorney general. All
negotiations were finally broken Of.
This action on the part Of the demo-
crat. seemed 10 have a pacific effect Oh
the dissenting element in the couyen-
ton. for near the end Of -he s..ssioA q
motion to leave the attorney genetl.>Aip
vacant was carried.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
DEMOCRATS DEFEATED.

Knoxville, Tenn. Aug. G.-The demo-
cratic ticket in Knox county is over.
whcmingly defeated. Even the city of
Knoxville. which has gone democratic
for many years. gives republican candi-
dates majority. The cause Of this
change is the result of lack of demo-
cratic organization. Returns from East
ern Tennessee show that, without an
exception the republicans elected county
officers. but the republican majority is
cut down on the chancery judges and it
is possible that few will give the demo-
Gratis small majorities. Barton leads the
democratic ticket in every county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.

Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. 5.-The repub-
lican state convention was called to or
der this morning in the exposition build
ing by Chairman +. ID. Coe of the re-
publican state central committee. The
weather was insuffcrably hot. but when
the gavel fell the big building was pack
ed to the doors.
Chairman Coe introduced c. A. La
moreauX of Ashland. who had been
chosen temporary chairman of the con-
vention. Mr.. LamoreauX was greeted
with cheers and addressed the conven-
ton. At the conclusion of Mr.. LamOr-
districts was made for the names of
those agreed upon in the caucus of each
district for membership on the commit
tees of permanent organization and res
Olutions. The convention then adjourn
ed until p. IN.
On the reassembling of the conven-
ton. ]. NJ. Griffin of Eau Claire, WIS,
was made permanent chairman.
The platform was then presented and
adopted. 1t endorses the candidates and
platform of the st. Louis convention
and condemns the Chicago platform as
dangerous to the public good. The
money question is dismissed in a sim
pie declaration. Sound money and
Reputable protective tariff" are demand
ed: non-sectarianism in public affairs is
favored and the restriction of immigra-
ton is called for
Nomination speeches for governor be-
ing in order. the names of Robert La
toilette of Dane. Ira b. Bradford of
Eau Claire, Emil Raensch of Manistee.
f. B. Elliott and C. +. Seabrook of
Milwaukee and Maj. Edward Schotield OF
Oconto were presented. Seconding
speeches followed. after which an adj
journment was taken until 10 a. m
when Il ballot will be taken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
NEBRASKA POPULISTS.
They Nearly Upset the Carefully Laid
Plans for Fusion.

Hastings, Ncb, Aug G.-Thc state
populst convention finished its labor
and adjourned sine die after being in
session all last night. The convention
was almost entirely dominated by the
middlc-of- the-road delegates, and they
laid plans for fusion with the state dem
ocracy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

Georgetown, Tex. Aug. 6.-(Special(-
The Williamson County Farmers lnst-
tute will hold its annual session in this
city on August 10. II and 10. Premiums
are offered or best agricultural exhibits,
and a program of essays and discussions
on subjects of special interest to farmers
has been arranged. An unusually in
teresting session is anticipated. Ex..
Representative ]. H. Faubion of
Leander is president of the organization.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
O'CoNNER OF BEXAR COUNTY

Galveston, Tex. Aug. 5.-(Spccia!J
Representative John OCOnnor of BeXar
county is here attending the convention.
1t will be remembered that he was II
prominent member of the lower house
during the last legislature, and ii, is
given out here among his friends that
he will this year trim his sails to repre-
sent his district in the state senate
The convention that will sit in judgment
on his application meets at San An
tonic. August Il. and there is little
reason to doubt but what he will be
nominated without dissenting vote.
lie is a man and public officer who has
just cause TO be proud Of the record
lac made in the legislature, and with
that before them the people of his scna-
toral district will doubtlcssly nominate
him unanimously. Representative
O'Connor has large following and
will make one of the most aggressive
races of any candidate the populiSts
could get out for the position.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
NEWS FROM NASHVILLE.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. G.-Rcturns are
coming in slowly but will show that
Judges Barton, Wilson and Neil, (dcm.)
have been elected judges of the court of
chancery appeals; majoritics can not yet
be estimated
Dispatches received tonight from the
counties comprising the Ninth congress
sional district Indicate that Congressman
McDcarmon has been renominated for
congress.
\ special from Jackson says: lndica-
tons show that cX-COngressman b. y.
Enloc, candidate for congress in the
democratic primary, Eighth district has
been defeated by +. W. Sims.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13

Governor ]. c. Berry. Plymouth; cleo
tors. Dr.. T.. L. Carr, Eben Ferris, Sam
uel e. Sawyer. +. L. Sprague; congress
man First district. A. c. Brown, Laco-
MIA: Second district. \. w. Work, Ian
ga Stgr.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
PENNSYLVANIA POPULISTS.
They Appoint Il Committee to Arrange
IL Fusion Electoral Ticket.

Pittsburg. Penn, Aug. 1.-The state
convention of the peoples party was
called to order ut 10 Il. III. ut Curry
University hall by State Chairman Il.
4. Thompson The business before the
convention was the election of preSi-
Dental electors. the endorsement of the
ST. Louis platform and the nomination
of two candidates for congressman at
large. Less than 100 delegates were
present. There should have been 2O2.
but the abSenteeS We're excused by rea-
son of the fact that the railroad COM
panieS refused to give them excursion
rates 10 and from the convention. The
body got down to business promptly by
electing \. c. Hamm of Bradford tenn
porary chairman.
After appointment of the various COM
mittees the convention adjourned until
! y. m.
When the convention was called to
order in the afternoon DIR. -. Il. Moore
was chosen permanent chairman. The
committee on platform reported endOrS'
ing the Omaha and st. Louis platform
and the action of the st. Louis conven-
ton in nominating Bryan and Watson.
1t condemned the issuance of interest
bearing bonds.
1t closed with resolution threatening
reputation of the state democracy I'M
less it got rid of its traitors.
The chairman announced that nominal
tons were in order and ]. 7. COrrell of
Eastman and J. T. Altman of Buena
county were nominated for congressman
at large.
]. Edwin Leslie of McKeesport was
elected state chairman. He was empow-
cred to appoint committee Of four to
confer with the democratic central com
mittee and arrange a fusion electoral
ticket If the democrats refuse the com
mittee will name full list of electors.
Thn convention thon nliOnrnel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
4 pOprIIST NOMINEE.

Galveston. Tex. Aug CSpccialJ -
The populist convention for the Seven
tccnth senatorial district, held today,
nominated y. II. Robertson of Brazoria
county 10y acclamatiOn. j. \. Labuzan
of Galveston was elected district chair
man for the ensuing term.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
4 BURNT CHILD AVOIDS FIRE.

Galveston. Tex. Aug. j.-(Spccial.)-
Mai. w. q. Hutchinson Of San Marcos,
who made the race against the Hon. } oc
Saycrs for congress last year. running
on the popuist ticket, is in Attendance
upon the convention, but is not seeking
any pie. Quite number of his friends
wanted to boost him foi lieutenant gov
rrnor, but hc respectfully declined any
honor at the hands Of the party as he
is not seeking political sleeping car
bprjhs,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
A GAMBLER GOES BROKE.

Chicago, Aug. 6.-The Times-Herld
says: George V. Hankins, the former
king of Chicago gamblers, has gone
broke. Everything he owned, even to
his residence, has been turned over to
his former business associate, Nj. G. Me-
Donald, $1,5O0.000 in realty having been
transferred last Monday. Adverse race
track legislation is assigned as the cause
of his losses
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
THEATRES BURNED.

Niagara Fails. \. Y, Aug. G.-The
Park theatre, Tugby's museum and
were destroyed by fire late tonight The
International hotel was on fire several
times and the guests fled to the streets.
The loss will reach S250000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
POISONED COFFEE VICTIM.

Luling. Caldwell County, Tex, Aug.
5.-(Special. )-1ager Reese. wife of
Owen Reese. one of the negroes who
partook of poisoned coffee last week.
died early this morning from the eff
fects of the poison. Two of the others
are in a critical condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
FROM CHATTANOOGA.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. G.-Bush
(dcmy elected sheriff by 30 majority;
IIuffakcr (dem.) elected by 100 majority;
Hawkins (rep.) elected tax assessor by
400 majority. Republican appellate
Judges carry county by small majority.
Election quiet small vote.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
THAT PrGILISTIC ZEE.

Galveston, Tex. Aug. 5.-(Special.l =.
There is Il strong feeling being cult
waited here among the populistn against
Governor Culbcrson and his followers
for that $500 prize fight fee he paid
Governor IIogg. II is openly charged
here that the fee was political retainer
and from Indications ringing speeches
In denunciation thereof will be heard
from the stump during the coming cam
ppigu.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
A DRY CROWD IN SESSION.

Concord n. H., Aug. 5.-The prohibi-
ton party met in state convention here
today. the attendance being about POO.
The following nominations were made:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
NEW ORLEANS BANK FAILURE.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Actlng Comp
troller of the Currency Coffin has tempo
rarily placed Bank Examiner +. J. John
son in charge of the American Ma
tional Bank of New Orleans, which
closed its doors today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-13
GAMBLE KNOCKED OUT.

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 1.-THE journal
sprung sensation this afternoon which
has caused the complete collapse of the
movement to nominate the Rev. j. h.
Gamble for governor. This was the
discovery that DR. Gamble is ineligible.
The state constitution requires that to
he governor citizen must have resided
in the state six years and DIR. Gamble
has only been resident of Georgia
three years. This puts the convention
ut sea for gubcrnatorial candidate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
THE PROCTORS LYNCHED
Father and Two Sons Die at the Hands
Of MOb..Public Approves
Of the Affair.

Russellville, KY. Dec. 1S.-Dink and
Arch Proctor, father and son, were
taken from jail at 2 O'Clock this morn
ing and hanged to a tree just outside
the town, and Bill Proctor, another
son. was shot and killed in his cell. A
mob of about 100 men broke into the
Jail about $50 o'clock this morning by
battering down the door with sledge
hammers. The jailor was forced to give
up the cell keys. The Proctors were
up as they had been warned as to what
was to come. Bill Proctor swore he
would not leave the cell alive and as
he was powerful man and hard to
handle. one of the mob shot him with a
pistol. Immediately afterward a
charge Of buckshot was fired at him,
and as he fell a vOlley of pistol shots
were fired. About thirty balls entered
his body. After Proctor was down
man entered the cell and placing
pistol at the head of the fallen man
pulled the trigger and thus died the
most dangerous man in Logan county.
The mob then took Dink Proctor and
his son. Arch. out of their cells and
bound their hands after the jailor had
made an unheeded plea for mercy for
the father. The mob, who had now in
creased to 200 men. escorted the prison.
strung father and son up side by side.
Their bodies were cut down this morn
ing. The mob came from Adairville
and they cut all the telegraph wires
leading from that point in order to pre-
vent notice being given of their coming.
Mrs. Proctor, wife of Dink, and
mother of Arch and Bill. was asleep
in hotel here when the lynching took
place. She had come to attend the eX-
amning trial today and Arch begged
the mob pitifully to be allowed to see
his mother before he was hanged, but
his request was refused.
Bill Proctor was one of the four who
was charged with hanging Ed. Traugh-
er about two years ago. He has killed
several men. and has been tried four
times for his life, but always escaped
on trial. and this fact caused the mob
to take the law in its own hands in the
present case. Dink has always been
qiet fellow, and this is the first time
he has been in trouble. The general
public approve the killing of Bill and
Arch, but thought that Dink should
have been left alone.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
BREAK IN STOCKS,
The Market Suffers from q Chill on Ac.
count Of the Senate Committees Ac.
tiOn on the Cameron Resolution.

New York, Dec. 1S-There was a vio-
lent break In the stock market today
when advices from Washington were
received telling of the adoption by the
senate committee on foreign relations
of the resolution of Senator Cameron
recommending the independence Of
Cuba. For several weeks the matter
has been disturbing influence in the
stock market, as. from the Wall street
point OF view a war with any country
Is regarded as likely to induce liquida-
tion and disturb the values of securi-
ties. Hence 1t was assumed today that
the almost unanimous adoption by the
committee of the Cuban resolution
would result In an outbreak of hos
tilities with Spain, and. owing to the
absence of any considerable outside
support in the stock market, the bear
traders were able to bring about seri-
Gus declines in many securities. So
far as the discussion on the subject on
the stock exchange was concerned 1t
was recognized that the actual fight
ing between this country and Spain
could have but one result, but owing
to the very weak condition of the
Spanish finances it was feared that the
bankruptcy of that country would re-
suit very quickly. Spanish securities
have their chief market in Paris, and
they nave been very weak for long
time. Partisan operators are heavily
loaded with Spanish bonds and they
are also heavily committed in the Kaf-
fir mining shares, which they pur-
chased on the big advance in those Sc
curties in London last year. Hence
should the bankruptcy Of Spain result
from hOstilities with this country, it
would very likely create a panic on
the Paris Bourse. and through the
liquidation of the Kaffir shares in Lon
don, bring about severe breaks in Lon
don. 1t was assumed that any violent
break in London would naturally be
reflected in this market. The declines
in the market today were, 1t was con-
sidered, due rather to a weak specu-
lative situation which was taken ad-
vantage of by the active bear traders
to raid the market. They were suffi-
cient, however, to reach many stop loss
orders, which added to the weakness
of the market. The declines average
over per cent. from last nights clos
ing figures.
1t was the general impression among
the commission houses that tomorrow
events in the stock market will be con-
trolled in no small degree by the recep-
ton accorded in London and on the
continent of this afternoons important
action at Washington. The transac-
tios were the largest for any day in
weeks, and lively session Is looked
for tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
Mems FURNISHINGS

NOT THE USUAL CHEAP DRY
GOODS SORT, BUT THE HIGH
EST GRADE GENTS FURNISH
ING STORE KIND. AT Dry
GOODS STORE PRICES.
Dent-Alcroft KID Cloves. All sizes
and shades.
Other makes Kid Gloves for men
or boys.
PRICES SOC. to $500.
Suspenders for men or youths,
fancy or plain weaves, every con-
ceivable style and all the reliable
patented Improvements. Gilt,
Nickel or Sterling Silver Buckles.
PRICES 25c. to 1925.
Neckwear for male persons of all
ages i'm Tecks. Four-in- Hands. I'm
perial Puffs, Club House and Band
Bows and other leading styles in
dark or light effects; also black.
Mems plain and fancy Hem
stitched Linen Handkerchiefs, also
Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs, with
or without initials.
PRICES 15c to $1.OO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
SHARKEY GETS THE CASH.
Smiles at Attachments and Takes
NS-5OO .Rcady to Fight ANYBODY.

San Francisco, Dec. 1S.-As soon as the
Anglo-Californian bank opened this
morning Tom Sharkey presented the GER
titled check for $4,000 handed him by Ref
cree Wyatt carp on the night Of the fight
with FitZsimmons. The cashier notified
the sailor that attachments aggregating
$l,500 had been filed against the certificate
"All right. then give me the balance re-
he was anxious to get the $500 out of the
reach of collectors.
The money was turned over to him and
he proceeded on his way jubilantly. Shar-
key has not definitely determined as to his
future movements.
IL am ready to fight anybody" said
Sharkey. Inquiry among members of the
grand jury leads to the conclusion that
that body will not proceed against the
boxers by findins indictments for felony.
On the jury are number of prominent
citizens who do not disapprove of ring
contests.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
Holiday Gifts i'm Notions

Toilet sets in three pieces to a case
Comb. Brush and Mirror. Porce-
lain effects: a white metal
PRICES $1.25 to $3.50.
Celeuloid 3-piece sets; lovely goods
and equisite finishn.n
PRICES $275 to $500.
Heavy French Plate Hand Mirrors,
round or oval. bevelled edges.
Strictly first quality goods.
.. PRICES $1.0O to $3.50.
Fancy Cloth Brushes, solid bristles
throughout. Metal or porcelain
backs.
PRICES $1.35 to $500.
PocketboOks and Purses, plain or
silver trimmed, in all sorts of
leather and skins, including Alliga-
tor. Crushed Levant, Morocco,
Snake.
Any sort, every sort. All shades
for evening wear in Japanese, I'm
ported Silks and Feather goods.
PRICES SOC. to $500.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
ALEXANDER SALVlNl,

Young Salvini was about 30 years old.
and his earliest recOllectiOns were OF the
theater. 1t was his intention to take his
fathers place in tragedy, and 1t was not
impossible that his genius might have
brOadened with age to the desired scope.
A young giant of marvellous inhel ed
strength, he had the force and the pres
ence to follow "Othello." !" 1.-THE Gladiator"
and the other tragedies so well presented
by the elder. The young man never COM
pletely conquered English. His foreign
accent was just perceptible In most of his
stage speech. 1t was especially promi-
nent In his Hamlet" and this fact sOme-
what marred the dignity Of his work In
that play.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
ACTIVITY IN THE NAVY.
Repairs Are Ordered on All Ships
in the Atlantic Coast Yards.

Washington, Dec. S.-Acting Secretary
McAdoo of the navy, this afternoon sum-
moned the chiefs of construction, enyi-
neering and ordnance, Commodores Hicf-
born, Melville and Sampson, anu ordered
them to take whatever steps were neces-
sary to expedite the repairs on all ships
now in commission at the Atlantic coast
navy yards
This action is taken. 1t Is explained. In
order that all available ships may be
ready to rendezvous for drill purposes
with Admiral Bunce's fleet at Hampton
Roads not later than Jan. l.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today:
Cloudy; Slightly Colder.

l Independence of Cuba Receives Impe-
tus by the Foreign Relations Com
mittee.
Judges of the States to Meet in Con-
ventiOn.
Father and Two Sons Lynched.
Wall Stree. Review and Markets.
3 plumbers Demand for an Increase in
Wages.
Street Railway Companies Merged Into
One.
Editorial.
Casual Mention.
UocaD-Remodeled Bicycle Club
House Opened with Eclat.
Meeting of Poor Board.
Social and Personal.
Suburban Happenings.
Religious News of the Week.
Some Facts About the Game of Whist
10 A Ray Of Hope for Consumptlvcs.
II Capital Of the Queens Dom ain.
u News Up and Down the Valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
VERDICTS in TAX CASES
Many Are Given in Favor Of the Com.
monwealth Of PennsyIvania..Sc
ton Concerns Interested.

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 1S.-In the trial
of state tax cases in court today ver-
diets in favor of the commonwealth
were taken as follows: Union Tan
ming company, $7,54319 (subject to re-
served point; BlOssburg Coal COM
pany, $l.OS5;; Hecla Coke company,
$lO9; Moosic Mountain and Carbendale
Railroad company, $244.13: Tioga Rail-
road company. $4,34O; Sugar Run Rail-
road company. $l3O.SO; Citizens Gas
company, $1O772: Samuel Mary's Gas
company, $5422; Lackawanna Store as
sociation, $1O9.S3; McKinley-Louning
Loan and Trust company. $45l.7S;
Philadelphia Finance company, $1ll.3O;
Welsbach Light company, $l2l.O1;
Union improvement company, $S44.1l ;
Pennsylvania Coal company, $794.66;
Bangor Fidelity Slate company, $23.63;
Old Bangor Slate company, $522.44;
Bethlehem Iron company. $4C5.3l (;
Cambria Iron company, $4046.57: Dun
more Iron and Steel company, $445.32;
Dunbar Furnace company, $25.04: Elk
Tanning company. s6,5l0.57; Penn Tan
ming company, $l2S.4O; United Gas I'M
provement company, $2,114.65; Cathar-
inc and cambridge Street Railway
company. $309.22; Allentown Gas COM
pany, $31O.65; Scranton Lace Curtain
Manufacturing company. $lO.36; State
Line and Sullivan Railroad company.
$l,07S.2S: Philadelphia company, S20S.6l I;
Baltimore and Harrisburg Railway,
western extension, $26640.
These companies were awarded ver-
diets: international Navigation COM
pany, Bethlehem Electric Light com
pany, Sheffield Gas company. Penn
Tanning company. William Mann COM
pany. Aurora Coal company, Coal
Ridge Improvement and Coal company.
Lehigh- Luzerne Coal company, Dun
bar Furnace company, Scranton Lace
Curtain Manufacturing company.
welsbach Light company, Northern
Coal and Iron company, Investment
company of Philadelphia, Investment
Trust company of Philad :lphia. Schuyl-
kill Traction company. Germania Re-
filming company. Independent Refining
company, Limited; Penn Refining
company, Limited; ShOenberger Steel
company. Frick company. Caledonia
Mining and Manufacturing company,
Chester Freight Line company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19
Kid Glove Offerings

WE ARE SOLE AGENTS IN
THIS CITY AND DISTRICT FOR
THE JUSTLY CELEBRATED
DENTS ALCROFTS "CORONET"
REAL KID GLOVES. THEY
COME IN BLACK, TANS,
BROWN AND MODES.
4-Button or 5-Hook Gloves in all
the above shades.
GIFT PRICE, $1.00.
4-Button Gloves for evening wear
in all the popular shades and tints.
GIFT PRICE, SIPS.
Children's Dressed or Undressed
Kid Gloves and Mittens. All sizes
and all colors.
PRICES soc. to $1.O0.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-19

Alexander Salvini. who died Dec. Is, near
Florence. Italy, was familiar to thousands
of Americans for his splendid personation
of Dumas hero. "D'Artagnan," in 1.-The
Three Guardsmen." Mr.. Salvini had
looked forward to a career of greatness
encouraged by most of the critics. He
had been the foremost among young men
who essay the drama of romance, and
his capability In that regard had been
universally conceded. In his attempts at
more profound study he had been less for
tunate. As Hamlet he was perhaps a
little too theatrical, and his lack of re-
pose was commented upon. At the same
time, his conception of the character was