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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
SPENT THE DAY IN THE CAPITAL
AND LEFT AT NIGHT FOR
DOVER.
SENATOR BUTLER WIS A CALLER.
Irpon the Candidate-Mr Bryan Looks
Vigorous and Healthy-He At
tended Divine Services.
Speaks at Dover.

Washington. Sept. 20.-Candidate VIII
liam J. Bryan spent Sunday in Washing
ton as the guest of c. T. Bryde at his
residence on Capitol hill. Mr.. Bryan
left the city by the Pennsylvania road at
10 o'clock tonight for Baltimore. This
course was necessary in order that he
might catch the G:10 train from that city
tomorrow which will enable him to reach
Dover. DIAL. in time to speak at l o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. He was accOmpa-
MED by National Committeeman Josephus
Daniels of North Carolina and by Gen.
Kennett. the chairman OF the Delaware
state committee, and John Salisbury Of
the reception committee from Delaware
appointed to escort him into the state.
Mr.. Bryan had refreshing nights
rest after his weeks work and slept until
late this morning. He looks remarkably
vigorous and healthy. His voice is again
in good trim After late breakfast the
candidate, escorted by Dr. Radcliffe. the
officiating minister and accompanied by
Mr.. Bryde and Mr.. Daniels, attended the
New York Avenue Presbyterian church.
Returning from service, Mr.. Bryan spent
the remainder of the day in rest and con-
verSation with callers. Among those who
saw Mr.. Bryan We're Senator Butler,
chairman of the populiSt executive com
mittce. and Mr.. Edgerton, secretary of
the committee, James l.. Morris, the as
tt.n, of bp al +
tee Capt. Miller and Maj. BriscOe of the
local reception committee. Representa-
tive McAIillin of Tennessee and Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs Browning. Sen
ator Tillman of South Carolina, who is
campaigning in Pennsylvania, came over
from Philadelphia for Il conference with
Mr.. Bryan and those at headquarters
here, but he left before Mr.. Bryan had
returned from an evening ride.
A hundred or more persons came in
during the day and evening TO pay their
respects to the candidate, but few of
them saw him. a crowd of curiosity
seekers gathered in front of the residence
ut different times during Jne day and
cheered Justify on the Nebraskan's APP
pearancc. After shutdown tonight Mr.
Bryan. accompanied by Mr.. Norris, Sen
ator Butler, Mr.. Edgerton and his host
Mr. Bryde. went for drive about the
city. 1t was dark and very few persons
recognized those in the carriages rs they
drove about the streets. There were no
conferences about the house during the
day more than that of the chairman and
secretary of the populist executive com
mttee. The leaders expressed the opl'-
ion that the silver sentiment was grow
ing every day and that it was not poss!i,
BILE to stem the tide. Senator Butler said
Mr. Bryan was very much satisfied and
encouraged at the forecast.
At the church today Mr.. Bryan sat
in pew formerly occupied by President
Lincoln When Mr.. Bryan was leaving
the church, which was crowded some
one proposed three cheers for the candi-
date and they were given with Il will.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
LOCOMOTIVE FIRENIEN.
Proceeding of the Meeting at Galveston.
Election of Officers.

Galveston, Tex. Sept 22.-(Special)-
The only business of public Importance
transacted today by the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Fircmcn was the election of
officers to serve for the ensuing two
years. All the grand officers were re-
elected without opposition as follows:
Grand MASTER II. Il. Sargent. Peoria (;
first grand vice master, j. j. Hannan OF
Chicago; second vice grand master, Chas.
A. Wilson of Philpsburg, \. j.; third
vice grand master, w. Maier of Parsons,
Kan; secretary and treasurer. Frank w.
Arnold. Peoria: editor and manager of
Brotherhood of Locomotive fircmcn
magazine, w. 5. Carter, Taylor, Tex.
There was Il long siege on the election
of the grand executive board and the
grand board of trustees with the follow
ing result
Grand executive board, James Coutts,
Ashtabula. Ohio; II. q. Tcat, Atlanta
Ed. NJ. Sawyer, Winncpcg; Fred l..
Barnett .Des Moincs, Ia, +. J. May. Hal
stead, Pa. Grand trustees, Fred Keller,
Houston, Tex. L. J. Mcnamara, Buf-
falo, y. Y; A. II. IIawley, New York
City.
The next place of meeting viii be de-
cided upon tomorrow. Peoria has the
call.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
EUROPEAN FREE SILNERlTES.
Delegates to the international Agrlcul
tural Congress Gable Bryan.

New York. Sept 20.-The World to-
morrow will print a special cablegrahi'
from Buda-Pest, Hungaria, which lo'-
lows: -,
The following cable message. signed
bv delegates to the international agrl-
cultural congress, called at Buda-Pest by
the Hungarian minister of agriculture
has been sent to the democratic candl,,
date for the presidency of the uniteu
States: .;o
''To Hon. w. ]. Bryan. Democratic
Headquarters, Chicago-We. the under,
signed members of the internationai
agricultural congress, convened at Buda-
Pest. wish you success in your struggle
against the domination of the creditor
class. which. during the past twenty
three years. has secured, both in America
and in Europe. monetary legislation de-
structive of the prosperity of your 1ar-
mers and others.
"Should you he victorious in Novem-
her we pledge ourselves to spare no
effort to bring immediate pressure upon
orr respectiye governments to cooperate
with the government of your great ma ma,
ton in restoring silver to the woriu
currency.
1--WE believe that. failing such restorai,
ton. the gold premium throughout an
Asia and South America will continue
to rob the farmers, equally of America gu
and of Europe, of all rewards Tor MS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24

fall, which increased to a brisk shower
as he proceeded. His voice was not
clear, the strain of the past few days boy
ing evidently told on it. Pale of fac
with great beads of perspiration standing
on his forehead, Mr.. Bryan created the
impression of a man who had tested his
powers of endurance to their fullest ca
pacity. His speeches were mainly Il
repetition of those made during his trip
through the south and were frequently
punctuated by applause and remarks
His first address lasted barely twenty
minutes, after which he repaired to
Music hall, whittier Il large crowd fol
lowed him. Congressman Rusk, chair
man of the democratic committee, intro
duced him. At the conclusion of his
speech at Music hall Mr.. Bryan returned
to Washington over the Baltimore and
Ohio, though he had intended to stay
until Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
WELCOMED DEF .EGATES.

Detroit. Mich, Sept. 20.-Delegates to
the convention of the German Catholic
National associations, which begins here
tomorrow, were formally welcomed to
Detroit tonight by Bishop Foley of me the
Detroit diocese, who extended cordial
welcome and stated that the sentiment
of brOtherly greeting was on behalf OIL
the Catholics of Michigan. Bishop
Richter of the Grand Rapids diocese anu
the bishop of Marquette, :'peaking;, Ger
casion was marked by a grand concert
this evening. 1t was an entertalnih:s=
preliminary to the convention, rms
morning pontifical mass was celebrates
by Bishop Marsh in st. Joseph churcn,
where he was escorted by delegatl90nn
of the Knights of st. John. About looV
persons attended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24

cxander Karolii, president Hungarian
chamber of commerce.
d. Baduain, president Society of Agri-
culture in Holland.
Alphonz Alard. administrator central
chamber of commerce in Belgium.
Won Cardiff, member German reich
stag.
George Boutmey, imperial secretary
of agriculture, Russia.
William Field, member parliament and
president Irish Cattle Traders associa-
ton.
Otto Arendt. member Prussian diet.
Won Ploetz Dollinger. member German
reichstag.
Meyer Rottmandroff, member German
reichstag.
Henry Segnier, France.
Van Sydroff Dobberhail, Prussia.
Emil Ashcndorff, Prussia.
Leon Raffalovitch, president Asotf
Bank of Russia.
+. Raeder, Denmark.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
DECISIVE BATTLE TODAY.
VIII Probably BE Fought in the Vicinity
of Dongola.

Auowarat, near Dongola, via kcrma-
on-the-Nilc, Sept. 22.-lCopyrightcd,
1896, BY the Associated Press. 1T
would appear from the reports of the
scouts who have been following the trail
of the Dervish force which rctreated
from FL Haiir, that an important and de-
cisive battle will be fought tomorrow
morning or little later.
Inc Anglo-E Egyptian expedition is now
rncamped here awaiting dawn IN order
to move on the positions occupied by the
enemy.
Miovarat is situated about five miles
from DOngola. Spies i'll the employ 81
the intelligence department who have re-
turned from the camp of the Emlri'
Dongola report that Wad Bsharia has
decided to resist the advance and has
threatened with death any of his fol
lowers who retreat.
The report that Dongola has been re-
occupied by the Dcrvishes is incorrect
HALTED NEAR DONGOLA.
Cairo. Sept. 22.-Oifical advices re-
ccivcd here say that the scouts of the
Anglo Egyptian expedition report that
the Dervishes have halted ut Gerada,
five miles north of DOngola.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
PITCHER CRANE SUICIDES.

Rochester, \. Y, Sept. 2O.-Ed Crane,
once pitcher of the New York ball team,
committed suicide at the Congress House
here last night by taking dose of
choral. Crane had been in hard luck
of late years and was penniless and
Respondent He was 80 years of age.
A wife and one child survive him. He
held the record for baseball throwing.
During the past season Crane pitched for
the Springfield and Providence teams of
the Eastern League and also umpired
in the league for a short time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
NEW TRIAL FOR WHITCOMB.

San Francisco, Sept. 20.-The supreme
court has ordered a new trial for AlOnzo
J. Whitcomb, who was convicted of for
gerry and sentenced to nine years mpris-
onmcnt Whtcmob was formerly
wealthy. He was elected mayor of Du-
luth: Mimi, and also served term in
the legislature in that state. Whitcomb
met with business reverses and came
west He cashed at the Bank of Cali
fornia here check drawn by Arthur
BiXon for $500 The bank people later
declared that the check was forgery
and that BiXon was Il myth. This hap
DCnCl two years ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
WILLIAM LOOKS WEARY.
CANDIDATE Bryan Looked Pale and Worn
ut Baltimore.

Baltimore. Sept. 19.-William ]. Brya-
an smoke here this evening to two large
crowds of people. The first speech was
made from n balcony. and it is estimated
10000 people heard him. In Music hall
n hacked house received him.
Mr.. Bryan arrived in n special car at
7.45 u. m. and was driven directly to Il
temporary platform erected three squares
away. in the plaza on Mount Royal ave-
nuc, in front of the new station of the
Baltimore and Ohio road He reached
fine platform about S o'clock and was
greeted with tremendous cheers from the
thousands. Just as he barred his head in
acknowledgment a slight rain began to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
JAPANESE HONOR JENNER

Jenner is to have a statue in Toxic.
The grateful and progressive Jap, struck
with the virtues of vaccination and the
bliss of being free from smallpox, has or
ganized centenary exhibition, any sur
plus of funds from which is to be devot-
ed to the aforementioned object.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24

parns caused by Ovarian and Womb
troubles. 1 cannot express my graft
,yde. hope and pray that other suf
fering women will realize the truth
and Importance of my statement, and
accept the relief that is sure to attend
the use of the Pinlihar, Medicine. -.
MIRA JAMES PARRISH. @501 Narshae
St. y. E., Minnes d oils. &,an
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24

poned until some time in December next,
when Bishop Nicholas will return for the
Quoted by Bishop Nicholas at the new
church this morning in commemoration
of the bi-centenary of the independence,
of the church under Prince Nicholas OF
Montenegro
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
A WOMAN IN THE CASE.

G. T. Shropshire was shot and killed
this morning by W. IL Gist, both par
ties being colored. The slayer gave
himself up to the authorities. The
tragedy occurred in Harry Bros ware
house ON Patterson avenue. The two
men were alone in the building when
the killing took place and, so far as
could be ascertaincd, there We're no eye
witnesses. There is Il woman i'll the
ru
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
DOURTE TRAGEDY.

Brookston, Tex, Sept. 22.-(Speclait,bti.
A physician was called from mere , tI
evening to attend negro, woman Snd
had been shot twice by her huspaIhii s
Felix Hale, who after shooting h NIL
wife. turned the weapon and pun a;n, S
let through his own head, killing hil''e
almost instantly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24

rain. were left open out of consideration
for tho Measure which the multitude OF
SPECTATORS experienced in seeing the as
Russian travellers. Escorted
Inv the Scots Greys, they traversed the
pailv decorated and troop-hned quays
and streets for over mile; Instead OIL
entering the queens special train at the
railroad station, according 10 program;
the imperial party was escorted on board
the train at the Junction Oh lhc brISh'oii
road. ..,, -
The extraordinary arrangements TO
nrnycnt injury TO the royal guests
created bad impression. While
everybody was in holiday attire and the
streets were profusely decorated, sol
dicrs. detectives and police, WltH
snccial Russian detectives, were, on
every turn. Every foot of the railway
tracks from Leith to Ballater was guard
ed, and constant search of the nearby
neigh bOrhOod was kept up prior to ana
during the trip of their maj2sties through
the city.
ARRIVAL AT BALMORAL.
Ballator, Sept 22.-The queens special
train bearing the, car and czariha ana
the members of the English family who
accompanied it arrived here mt 200
o'clock this evening. After formal
reception by the municipal authorities
they entered an open state carriage, es'
corted by the Scots Greys, and drove ia
Balmoral. Bonfrcs were lighted on
the mountain peak. Arriving on the
grounds at Balmoral. the servants OF
the castle and the soldiers led the pro
cession with flaming torches. Three
other bOnfrcs Oh ,he neighborinS peaks
Illuminated the mountain side with a
glare of light BalmOral was reached
fins without any incident.
The imperial party was received at
the door of the castle by the Prince OF
Wales and queen, the bagpipes mean
time sounding shrill welcome, the
torches carried by the servants being
thrust high in the air. accompanied by
the loud cheering of all the attendants;
Before the Russian party disappeared
within doors the torch-bearcrs marched
past them in single file.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
SUMNER COMPLAINTS,

Diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera morhus,
faintness, heartburn, sick headache, collie,
wind in the bowels and all internal pains.
Travellers should always carry bottle
of Railways Ready Relief with them.
A few drops in water will prevent sick
ness or pain from change of water. II
IS better than French brandy or bitteH
IS a stimulant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
FACTORY BURNED.

Traverse City, Mich, Sept. 20.-Firc
this afternoon caused a loss of about
$4,000 to the Oval Wood Dish company,
whose factory is the largest of the kind
in the world. Two hundred hands are
thrown out of work temporarily. The
whole plant was covered by $4,000 in
surance, a large part of which was on
the part destroyed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
WATSON SAILS EAST.

Denver. Sept. 19.-Thomas Il. Watson,
aside from his speech at Leadvillc, will
make no other speeches in Colorado and
will go east Monday. He said last
night he feared Kentucky, Texas and
perhaps Tennessee would be lost to Brry-
an if Kansas and Colorado populists, in
sisted in voting for Bryan and Sewall.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
pOWDERLY AND CULLOM
Talked Sound Money to Il Cleveland Au-
diCncc.


Cleveland, O., Sept. ia successful
meeting, notwithstanding the dissensions
which marked its movements, was held
in the National Guard armory this after
noon, when addresses were made by the
labor leader. 7. V. Powderly, and Sena-
ator Cullom. The speakers made strong
addresses. Mr.. Powderly reviewed his
attitude on the currency question and re-
lated the circumstances under which he
had changed his mind on the subject. He
was interrupted by cheers for Bryan, and
finally the disturbers became so bolster
Gus that five men were elected from the
hall and two more were arrested for dis
orderly conduct.
In the course of talk with an Assoc
ciated Press representative, Senator Cul-
lom said: 1.-THE silver sentiment is GER
tainly on the wane and Illinois will go
for Mckinley by from 100000 to 10000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
DEDICATION POSTPONED.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 2O.-(SpecNl)-
Bishop Nicholas, the head of the Russian
phcre, with headquarters Mt San Fran
cisco. came here Friday expecting to ded-
icatc new church. At the last moment
it was discovered that there was some
thing wrong or lacking about the altar,
of the inner sanctuary which
would have to be adjusted. The dedi-
catory ceremonies were therefore post
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
RATIFY PALMER AND BUCKNER.
A Big Meeting Was Held in Louisville
Last Night.

Louisville. KY. Sept. 19.-The second
large meeting of national democrats was
held tonight before a crowd of enthusi-
astic followers of Palmer and Buckner
that tried the somewhat limited capacity
of Music Hall. The occasion was the
ratification of the nominations by the In
dianapolis convention, and the event of
the evening was a speech by Congress
man Lindsey. The boxes on each side
of the hall were filled with ladies. while
on the stage were the local national DEM
ocratic leaders. Col. John l.. Fellows
and other prominent men were also on
the stage.
Senator Lindsey read resolution COM
mending the executive for his action in
the Chicago strike. which was adopted
by the senate in July. 1894. This reso-
luton. he asserted. was introduced by the
senator who presided over the temporary
organization of the Chicago convention
and was voted by the senator who acted
as chairman of that body.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24

SAASsA 49,
until l took lydia /
Pinkhar.'s Vegetable
Compound. Oh: What
D relief it is, not to /
have that tired feel !
ing day after day, in
the morning as much
as at night after a
hard days work, and
r fu~o oil
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
CALANIITIES IN JAPAN.

San Francisco, Sept 22.-The city of
Kobe, Japan, was recently wiped out by
II disastrous conflagration ON August 26,
and floods. storms and earthquakes caus-
ed the loss of $500 lives and the destruc-
ton of millions of dollars worth of prop
crty in northern Japan.
The steamer Doric from the Orient
brought news of series of catastrophes
that have befallen the mikado's kingdom
unprecedented in history. In Giful pre-
lecture 1900 homes were blown down.
and along the Jahi Gwai 400 persons lost
their lives. The Scvcrcst storm occur
red on August 30. Along the lsatusugwa
81 lives were lost. The great flood was
preceded by II severe earthquake.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
BRYAN IN BALTIMORE.
He Arrived There Last Night-Goes to
Dover This Morning,

Baltimore. Sept. 20.-Candidate. VIII
liam ], Bryan arrived in this city. shortly
before midnight and went to the Carroll
ton hotel. Mr.. Bryan couldn't give ms
full itinerary tonight. He speaks at
Dover, Del. tomorrow at l o'clock ana
in the evening will address a meeting
in Wilmington. The residents of Wash
ington Park. n j., will listen to him the
next day and he will speak at night IN
Philadelphia. Wednesday he will be Ill
New Jersey and at night in BROOKLYN
from which place he will go to Boston.
On the 25th he passes through Spring
field and Worcester. Mass. making short
speeches at each place That night ne
makes two speeches in Boston, one on
the common and the other in Mercy hall
He will be the guest of George Fred Will
liams Mt Dedham and on Saturday morn
ing leaves for Bath. Me-, to visit the
vice presidential nominee, where he re-
mains over Sunday. This itinerary u.s.
however, subject to change at any tme'
Mr.. Bryan could have left Washing-
ton mt $50 tomorrow, morning ana ar
rived in Dover one hour and ten MN,
utes before the time he was advertised
to speak. but National Committeeman
Richard II. Kenney of Delaware, VINO
came to Washington to act for the Dover
people. insisted on Mr.. Bryan leaving Tor
that city tonight. via Baltimore, and
nothing was said about the train leaving
Washington tomorrow. Mr.. Bryan :
thus. in measure, deprived of a night
rest. as he is obliged to rise AT. Il. m
in order to catch the Dover train. Mr
Bryan explained to the committee tha'
he was in need of rest. but it was OF nc
avail. On Mr.. Bryan's arrival at inc
Carrollton in this city he appeared Il
GOOD spirits and seemed refreshed by his
short rest in Washington.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
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FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
USE.

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The part or parts where the difficulty or
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
HE HAD READ THE RETURN

Washington, Sept. 19.-Democrntic
Headquarters tonight announced that
Bryan's Brooklyn speech had been post
poned till September 2S: This VIII en-
toil n change of his trip through the east
rs he had expected to speak in Maine on
the 2Sth
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
On! nHAY a RELIEF.

al rFered with terrible pains in ms
eft ovary and wornb. My back aeheo
al the time.
Il had kidney trouble badly. Doc,
..,rs prescribed for Inc, and ] followed
L.. L. found Ia 1,alin
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24
KILLED IN 4 COTTON PATCH.

Navasota. Tex. Sept. 22.-(Special)-
In the cotton field of John Rayburn. at
TalcyS mill. near Montgomery, jim
Kcal was shot and killed with II shot,
gun. Kcal and Rayburn had tarmed
together this wear and had a settlement
and fight. Rayhurn surrendered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-24

If YOU suffer from looseness OF tue
bowels, DR.. Siegert's Angostura bi''ei'
will surely cure you.