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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
HEAVY SNOW REPORTED.

Syracuse, \. Y, Dec. 1.-Dispatches
from northern New York show that a
heavy snow storm has set in, with freez-
ing winds. At Mannsville, Jefferson
county, snow has fallen to the depth of
nearly two feet since Sunday night. At
Pulaski, five inches of snow fell last
night and is still coming: At Osweso'
there is five inches. At Lowville, Lewis
county, from twelve to fifteen inches of
snow has fallen since last night and the
storm is undated. At Carthage, there
is four inches of snow and at 8 O'Clock
this morning the thermometer was de-
grees above zero.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
SHORT TALKS ON ADVERTISING

SllORl AIMS OAN All In llSl NJ.
copyrighted by Charles Austin Bates.)
1t is first rate rule never to do any
advertising from which it would be i'm
possible TO trace any results.
There is great deal of talk about the
mystery of advertising and its uncer-
tainty. but there really isn't any more
mystery, or any more uncertainty about
it than there is about any other business
undertaking.
A grocer may buy box of soap and
shove it under the counter, and leave it
there until it gets so hard as to be utter
ly valueless. This same man can buy
advertising space, and SO use it that he
will derive no benefit from it, but there
is no need of his wasting the soap or
the advertising.
Run your advertising with the same
common sense that you do the rest of
your business, and there will be no guess
work about it. 1t will pay every time
and always, but do not buy space on bill
boards; do not buy little tin signs to
tack up on back fences; do not hire some
perambulating painter to dishgure the
farmers fences with your name and sd
dress. There is not one time in ten
thousand that you can tell absolutely
whether this kind of advertising pays or
net. The chances are one hundred to
one that it does not.
Put your hopes in the newspaper.
Talk about some certain thing, and get
ready for the customers. If it is a good
thing at the right price, and you have
told about it plainly and forcibly, you
will sell it-sure
If your business isn't large enough to
Justify extensive advertising, better con-
fine your work to the columns of the best
paper in the town. 1t is pretty sure
thing that the. best people in town-those
whose trade it most desirable-are the
ones who take the best paper. Its cir
culation is made up of the cream of the
community, and you had better get all
the trade you can out of that circulation
before you turn to something else.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
GAVE A TRUST DEED

Tyler, Tex, Dec. 1.-lSpeclaL)- IL.
Rowland, president of the First National
Bank, which suspended payment yester-
day, after conveying several pieces of
real estate to different individuals, gave
a deed of trust on all other real estate
in this county to secure number of
others to the amount of about $4,000.
]. ID. Moody, cashier of the defunct
bank, is made trustee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
RRIGANDS CAPTURED

Ajaccio, Corsica, Dec 1.-The report
first made public in Vienna and cabled
exclusively to the Associated Press last
night that Lieut.. Prince Ernest Won
Windosch Graetz, belonging to the
younger branch of that family, had been
robbed by Corsican brigands has been
confirmed. Three men entered the
hotel at Vizzavona, where he was stop
ping with DR.. Meade, and asked to see
the prince. The spokesman of the party
then entered the princes room and de-
manded money, whereupon the traveller
called to DR.. Meade and told him to give
the brigands 1000 francs. This was
done and the men left the hotel. They
were subsequently captured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
DECIDED TO DISSOLVE

Trenton, N. j.. Dec. 1.-The American
Sanitary association, composed of four
teen potteries in the United States en-
gagged in the manufacture of sanitary
ware, met here today and decided to
dissolve. The association was formed
for the purpose of maintaining uniform
prices. The principal reason given for
the dissolution is that pGtteries outside
of the association. located in Trenton,
N. j., and Maryland, insisted upon cut
ting prices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE BIG BOAT BROOKLYN.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 1.-The fighting
cruiser Brooklyn, the newest addition to
the United States navy, was towed from
Cramps ship yards to League Island
navy yard today, where she was for
mally placed in commission. The great
white cruiser received an ovation as she
proceeded down the Delaware past the
docks and shipping of this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
RECOMMENDATIONS RTrMORS

Houston, Tex, Dec. 1.-(Special) -Ow-
ing to the small attendance the stock
holders meeting of the Houston East
and West Texas was postponed to De-
ccmber Is. 1t is expected the Blairs
will be present at this meeting and ru-
mors of contemplated changed in reor-
ganzation are many.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
A COSTLY BRIDGE.

New York, Dec. 1.-Secretary Swan Of
the New York and New Jersey Bridge
company said today:
1.-The New York and New Jersey
Bridge company today made con.
tract with the Union Bridge company of
this city for the building of bridge
exceed $25, 100000"
hr. Swan added that construction
bonds covering the cost of the bridge, its
approaches and stations will soon be
offered to investors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
HANGED HIMSELF

Dallas Tex, Dec. 1.-(Special.) 1.-The
dead body of George Deans was found
suspended from rafter in his little shop
on Alexander street at o'clock this
afternoon. The discovery was made by
dead man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
NARROW ESCAPE FOR FITz.

San Francisco, Dec 1.-The agility and
presence of mind of Fitzsimmons today
prevented the postponement of his fight
with Sharkey and probably saved the life
Of the lanky pugilist. Bob was out on
the road near Sausalito today, taking his
final run before the fight. He was
being paced by n boy on bicycle, while
Mrs. Fitzsimmons drove cart behind.
Behind Mrs. Fitssimmons was four
seated trap drawn by n spirited horse.
This animal became frightened and
dashed down the road, which wound
around the hillside. The animal passed
Mrs. Fitzsimmons and was almost on top
of the pugilist when he became alarmed
by the clatter. Bob jumped for his life
and rolled over and down the hill. The
wheels of the trap missed his head by
about three inches, but he escaped I'M
hurt. The boy on the bicycle was not
so fortunate. His wheel was smashed
and he was severely bruised. Two chill
dren, who were riding in the trap, were
thrown out and badly hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
UNDULY EXCITED.

Sucre, Bolivia, via Galveston, Dec. l.
The official press here, referring to re-
ports published that Peru has made Dur-
chases of arms in Europe and that
French officers have arrived in Peru to
give instructions in military matters, re-
marks that this news excites the patriot
ism of Bolivians and that they are pre-
pared for whatever may happen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
SOLD UNDER EXECUTION.

Galveston, Tex. Dec. 1.-(Special)-
The Texas City compress was sold to-
day under execution to satisfy judg-
ment obtained against it by j. r. Myers
of Texas City. The property was bought
in by Mr.. Myers for $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
CONEIRMED BY EAURE

Paris, Dec. 1.-President Faure has
Loewery, the distinguished French as
tronomer, as director of the Paris OBJ
servatory. He was born in Vienna in
1888, was naturalized in 1864 and when
the Paris observatory was reorganized
in 1873 he was made chief of the instru-
ment section. In 1878 he became sub
director of the observatory. He is a
member of the French institute and of
the Academy of Sciences and honorary
member of the scientific academy of vi
emma, of st. Petersburg and London.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
GOT ONE EASY.

Chicago, Dec. DIR. James Craig,
VIM. III. Mcclure, James r. Mcclure,
John |. Taltman and VIM. A. Thomas,
who entered pleas of guilty in the federal
court to operating bogus checks here to-
day, were fined 500 each by Judge
Grosscup. A much heavier sentence
was anticipated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
GERMAN NAVY QUESTION.


Berlin, Dec 1.-The debate on the ma
val estimates were resumed in the reich
stag today.
Admiral Won Holten, secretary of the
navy, declared that the strength of the
German fleet, the value of which was
320000,000 marks, by new vessels the
sum of 100000 marks or 10 per cent
of the value of the feet should be pro-
vided in the budget. The government,
however, only asked for 100000
marks.
Continuing, he paid warm tribute
to the ship Itlis, German warship,
which went down in a storm off the coast
of China, cheering for the emperor.
This reference to the gallant sailors
was warmly applauded.
Count Won PasadOursky. secretary of
the treasury, declared that the title of
the federal states to share in the sur
pluses of the imperial revenue could not
be set aside, although he was willing to
abandon the imperial equalization funds
and he expressed the hope that the bOurse
and the government would come to an
would be protected against excessive
claims and that the redemption of the
public debt would proceed.
Count Won Pasadoursky further said it
would be rash at the present moment to
express an opinion relative to the work
ing of the sugar law, considering the
shortness Of the time it had been in OPP
Grafton, but the government had not for
moment lost sight of the question of
the abolition of the sugar bounties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

toll from Caldwel's pocket and placed it
on a showcase. Caldwell missed the PTS
toll and was angry when he found it.
The result was row. Caldwell was
shot and instantly killed. Bradbury was
shot three times and can not live.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Boston. Dec. 1.-Eleven cities of the
commonwealth had municipal elections
today and in many of them the mayoralty
contests were close and excitng: Inc
A. p. A. vote cut but little figure in any
of the cities, while only five municipal
ties elected straight republican ticket.
notwithstanding the fact that the state
gave Mckinley for president and Walcott
for governor large plurality not long
ago. Following is a list of mayors
elected:
Chicopee, Eldred straight dem.);
Fitchburg, Rockwell Gnd); Maiden,
Farnham Gnd): Marlboro, Bartlett
(rep); New Bedford. Ashley (rep); New
ton. Cobb (rep.): Northampton, Mather
(dem); Plttsfeld, Hawkins (rep) Quincy.
Adams (dem.): Waltham, Bond (rep);
Woodburn, Feeney (dem.).
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
A CIT IN WAGES

Westerly, r. l., Dec. Notices were
posted today that n reduction of 10 per
cent would be made in the wages of the
day men at the Smith granite works.
Fifty of the paving cutters were laid off
today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
CUATTEI MORTGAGE

Sherman, Tex, Dec. 1.-(Special.)-
Jones Il Bowers, confectioners and eating
house men, on the court plaza, filed a
chattel mortgage today. The indebted
ness is not stated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE IMPRESS OF AUSTRIA

Paris, Dec. 1.-The empress of Austria
arrived here today. There was no of
fetal reception and she left for Brratz
Immediately. President Faure went to
the Orleans station to pay his respects
to her majesty and escorted her to the
salon carriage in waiting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
A. CASE OLE SIIICIDE

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 1.-(Special)-
1t develops today that the death of DR..
o. w. Cowen in the Jail yesterday was,
according to the coroner's verdict. by his
own hands and from self-administered
powdered glass procured from prisoner
in Il cell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
TO STRENGTHEN THE NAVY.

Paris. Dec. 1.-The budget committee,
in secret session, today heard the plea
of NJ. Lockro, eX-minister of marine,
who wishes the committee to include in
the naval estimate $40,000,000 for build
ing new men-of-war
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
ASSIGNNENT

Denison, Tex, Dec. 1.-(Special)-D
Stein, doing a bakery and confectionery
business at 119 Main street, made an
assignment today, naming J. S. Kone
assignee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
EXPLAINS HIS RESIGNATION.
Ramon o. Williams Was Persona Non
Grata With Spain.

New York, Dec. 1.-Ramon o. Will
liams. ex-consul general of the United
States at Havana, arrived at his home
in Brooklyn today from a trip through
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
. A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.

Cameron, Tex, Dec 1.-(Special.)-
While out hunting Archie Smith. aged
IA years, accidentally shot and killed his
brother, Dock, aged 8 years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
A RATCH OF INDICTMENTS.

Paris, Tex, Dec. 1.-(Special) THE
federal grand jury has adjourned their
term. after having been in session about
twenty days. They returned ninety
eight true bills of indictment, mostly for
offenses committed in the Indian Terri
tory
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
$50 .
A SERJ0ITS CHARGE

Terrell, Tex, Dec. 1.-(Spccial.)-Miss
Laura Laughlin, a clerk in the pOstotiice
at this place, was arrested here today,
charged with rifling letters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
LUMBER MEN WILL MEET.

Chicago, Dec. IA call for a national
convention of lumber interests to be held
at Cincinanti on December 10 to urge
a restoration of the tariff in lumber was
issued today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

England, France and Spain. He con-
| scented to talk for the first time concern
| ing the circumstances of his resignation
from office last year, which was sur
rounted by some mystery, ana lle
reasons for which have not been mace
public before. There was talk at tne
time that Mr.. Williams and Secretary
of State Gresham differed regarding the
policy of the government towards Amer,
can citizens, but Gen. Williams declined
to discuss that point. He said his res
ignaton was given because his actlVity
in the cases of American citizens unoer
arrest made him persona non grata 10
the Spanish government and made MS
residence in Havana unpleasa t: Inc
particular episode in which Mr.. Williams
incurred the dislike of Spain, he said,
was his insistence that sangulily,
Agurre and Morillo, who were arrested
February "a, 1895, as insurgents and
courtmartialed, should be tried in the
civil courts under article 7 of the treaty
of 1895.
Mr.. Williams said: Goth the cap
tain general and the secretary of state
were entirely ignorant of the existence
of article 7. The captain general be-
came offended because | demanded the
transfer from military to civil Jurisdic-
ton, and the case was reported IN sdch
a manner to the Madrid government as
to almost provoke the revocation of my
exequateur | was guided in this by a
recollection of similar cases which had
come under my notice in Cuba. was
IL young man employed as II clerk in Ha-
yana in 1851 when the Crittenden men
were shot. regardless sof the treaty OF
1875. | was a merchant in Havana
when the Virginius men were shot in
1878, an almost similar case.
Again while l was there, Zeccanea,
an Italian-American citizen, who had
been representing certain Spanish ele-
ments to negotiate terms of peace with
the insurgents in the western departmen
during the last Instruction in 1878, was
arrested by the Spanish forces, tried by
courtmartial, condemned to death and
shot in the fort at Cabanas, where San
gully and the Competitor prisoners are
now held, regardless of the safeguards
of the treaty of 1879 and the safe con-
duct given to them by the Spanish minis
ter ut Washington. The recollection of
these cases enabled me to make quick
and earnest defense of these men, and it
was this action on my part that gave
offense to the Spanish authorities in
Cuba. l was then in Washington. Act
ing on the rule that no man wants to
occupy place where he believes he is
persona non grata, | concluded to resign
the position of consul general at Havana.
"A few weeks before this the case of
the American citizen, Jose Cepro, who
had been arrested and sentenced to court
martial, and several other American citi-
zens had been treated the same way, and
in consequence l was not able to present
my resignation in due form until Feb
ruary."
Mr.. Williams said he returned to Ha-
vana at the earnest solicitation of Mr..
Cleveland himself and added that Secre-
tary Gresham's subsequent illness and
death occurred too soon to admit of his
personally explaining to the secretary his
views on the matter
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
ITALY's COLONIAL POLICY,

Rome, Dec. 1.-The discussion of the
colonial policy of the government was
resumed in the chamber of deputies to-
day.
Senior Imbragnio, the socialist leader,
approved of the treaty of peace with
Abyssinia and urged that the African
colony be abandoned.
The premier, Marquis di Rudini, replied
sketching his African policy since he
terms of the recent treaty with King
Menelik. He declared there was no rea-
son to fear complications regarding the
delimitatiOn of the frontier, as the negus,
he explained, had no reason to povoke
Italy.
The Marquis di Rudini, continuing,
said that the government was of the
same opinion as in 1891, that Erithrea
constituted permanent danger to the
country and that therefore it should be
gradually transformed from military
to civil colony. He did not think it
possible now to reduce its extent. With
regard to the future, the premier went
on to say it was not moment to take
irrevokablc decisions. The parliament
ought to take resolutions compatible with
the real interests of the country, which
would never be a great power while it
was engaged in colonial enterprises be-
yOnd its resources.
Other speakers criticised the remarks
of the Marquis di Rudin whereupon he
asked for vote of confidence.
Signor S0ninno, master of the treasury
in the Crispi government, declared that
he would not support the government,
as Marquis di Rudini showed tendency
to abandon Erithrea.
Senior Crispi also opposed the govern
ment.
On proceeding to vote upon the Mar
quis d Rudini's demand for an express
sion of confidence in the government, the
absence of a quorum was discovered and
the chamber adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
RAMON @. WILLIAMS RETURNS,

New York. Dec. 1.-Ramon o. Will
lams, formerly United States consul gen
eral at Havana, arrived today on the
steamer Werra from Gibraltar.
Mr. Will ans said that his visit to Spain
was not in connection with any diplo-
matte mission, but purely for pleasure.
twenty years" he said, land / have en-
joyed myself thoroughly. | visited
France, Spain and England and saw all
there was. / had no commission from
either Mr.. Cleveland or Secretary Olney."
Mr.. Williams proceeded from the
steamer to his home in Brooklyn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE PIGEON SHOOT

? Trenton, n. j., Dec 1.--At the inter-
state fair grounds today three-days
pigeon shooting contest was begun, in
which the crew Elliott, Glass, Fulford,
Murphy and other cracks took part The
main contest was handicap sweep
stakes at % birds. Fulford and Van
Dyke tied for first place, with handicap
Of. 81 and 30 yards respectively, and with
"a. birds killed and / missed Some of
the. other individual scores were: Elliott
19;dWeedford, %; Clark, %; Brewer, %;
Hurphs, IS. .-
IRthe. contest at 10 birds, one miss and
eat Budd.t Van Dyke, Woodruff and
nlGstt-disided the money, with records
Of ten straight each. -
Murphy, Winston and Elliott divided
&rsf money in the contest at fifteen iids,
Killing every rise.o
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE TINE FOR BUILDING

7 HE INE It VIt DUIIDIINW
Up the system is now. The cold weather
has made unusual drains upon the vital
forces. The blood has become impure,
and all the functions of the body suffer in
consequence. Hoods Sarsaparila is the
great builder, because it is the One True
Blood Purifier and nerve tonic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE FISTIO EVENT.

San Francisco, Dec. Interest in the
fight tomorrow night between Fitzsim-
mons and Sharkey is increasing, and the
Mechanics pavilion will probably be
crowded to witness the contest. Shar-
key is still confident of the decision, al
though the betting is all against him.
The most favorable betting for him today
is even money that he will not last six
rounds. The wagers on the entire ten
simmons. PHI
When Fitzsimmons puts on the gloves
tomorrow he will weigh close to IT'S
pounds and Sharkey about the same. No
referee has yet been agreed upon, and if
none is chosen by noon tomorrow the
club will select referee without regard
to the wishes of the contestants
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

place the currency system of the com.
try upon a sound and permanent bas;,
Resolved, That an executive COMMITTEES
consisting of one member from each COM
mercal body represented in the confer.
ence, shall be appointed by the chairman
which shall take charge of and arrange
all the preliminary details demanded nv
the call for convention of the represen-
tatives of the commercial bodies of The
country, including the printing and send
ing out of the call, securing a convention
hall and doing whatever may be neces-
sary in the usual course of such pro-
ceedings to give effect to the previous
resolution. t' W.
"Resolved, That the convention shall
be held in Indianapolis January 5, 1897"
On motion. an executive committee
was appointed, consisting of one member
from each commercial body represented
to decide as to the call and the details Of
the convention, as follows: ''.l''N
Cincinnati, NJ. e. Ingalls,; Chicago. p
B. Weare; Cleveland, j. w. Cowels:
Columbus, w. +. Burdell Grand Rapids
w. II. Anderson indianapolis, CONNER
cial club, ID. p. Erwin; board of trade
Hugh II. Hanna; Louisville, A. Il. vii,
son; Milwaukee, II. II. Madgeburg; Min
neapolis, II. b. Walker; St. Louis, Il. o.
Stannard; St. Paul, e. v. Smalley;
Toledo. S. b. Smith; Springfield, John
S. Grimwell. -''
The executive committee adopted the
basis of representation as pro; osed BY
Geo. G. Tanner of this city, which pro
poses for a convention of 1913 delegates
from 44S cities of the country.
TO GET IN FIGHTING SHAPE.
indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 1.-William %,
Bynum, chairman of the national COM
mittee of the national democratic party,
who has been in the east for ten days
comforting with leading men in rhe party,
returned home last evening and today
Announced that he had called meeting
of the executive committee of the party
for this ely December TO- The commit
tee at this meeting will probably decide
on the future course of the party. From
all over the -ouHtry there has come 4
demand that the organization be made
permanent and remain in fighting trim 50
long as the free silver democrats con
tinue to talk of fight and it seems Ger
tain that this will be the policy decided
upon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

I7VO' VHe
: # ' BIT of pRS5 81 t G
today. Dick Bradbury and VIM. Cald
well, both well known citizens of this
county, met while in store here today.
Bradbury, in a spirit of fun, took a pis-