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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
JUDGE WATTS SPOKE

Dallas, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)-
Judge Watts and Col. w. L. Crawford
were announced to speak at the city hall
tonight. Col. Crawford failed to show
up, but Judge Watts addressed the small
audience, which, while in the main was
sound money, was mixed. After address.
ing himself to the financial question prop
er, he urged organization for the fight
Speaking for himself, he eulogized Rob
erts and said if no better man comes out
he will support him for governor. Evad-
ing the question as to whether he would
support the nominee of the Chicago con-
vention, he said the condition there
would be like that at Charleston in 1860,
no nominee or faction could get two
thirds of the votes and a split would re-
sult
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
HUTTO HAPPENINGS.

Hutto, Tex, May 21.-(Special.l.M
]. w. Tompkins of the firm of Dahlberg
& Tompkins quietly slipped off yesterday
evening and got married to Miss Flor
ence Flournoy of Taylor. Every one
was surprised when it leaked out that
he was off. to get married, as none of his
most intimate friends knew of it, not
even his partner in business. Mr.. Temp
kins is one of our most enterprising bust
ness men and he has the best wishes of
all our people for prosperity and happiness
in his married life.
The annual Sunday school picnic came
off yesterday down on Brushy creek, near
here. All the schools We're very well
represented. The little folks had jolly
time.
DR.. S. G. Harper and family and Mrs.
|. Coulson and daughter are attending dis
trict conference at Round Rock this
week.
Mrs. Jenny Davis left this evening for
Galveston, where she goes TO take
course in business college.
A. S. Denny leaves this evening for
San Marcos, his old home.
Miss Ruth Thorp of Mcneil is visiting
friends here this week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
NARROW ESCAPE FOR COr"'TT
A Wild-Eyed Crank After His Heart''
Blood-Corbett Corralled Him.

Little Rock, Ark. May 22.-.Iim Cor
bett narrowly escaped losing his life at
the hands of a wild-eyed crank armed
with revolver at Hot Springs yester-
day. AS he was walking along Central
avenue man suddenly sprang from a
doorway and facing the pugilist demand
ed 20 know if his name was Corbett.
''lf you are Jim Corbett," the crank
yelled, I'm going to lick you right here"
Corbett hesitated moment, and the
crank, with a quick movement, drew Il
revolver from his pocket and presented
it at Corbett's breast. Corbett realized
the situation and struck the weapon from
the crank's hand. and Selling the man
threw him on his shoulder and carried
him bodily until lie met a policeman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
INTERESTING LEGAL FIGHT.
City and County Authorities at Bolton
Lock Horns.

Bolton, Tex, May 22.-(Special)-A
lively legal fight has been on since yes
terday afternoon between the county and
city authorities. The county bored an
artesian well on the Jail property and
yesterday S. II. Walton, the contractor,
attempted to lay pipes to the court house
along one street and across the public
square. The water works company.
through the city authorities, had Mr..
Walton arrested and the mayor put him
under. a $500 bond The pipes, how
ever, had been laid on top of the ground
and the water turned on. Mr.. Walton
appeared on the scene this morning at
1 O'Clock and began work, when he and
his workmen were arrested. About 8
O'Clock this morning Mr.. Walton again
appeared with large force of work
men, and, before the water works COM
,pany could check him. the pipes were nut
under ground, and there the matter now
stands.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
THE INDIAN BILL.

Washington, May 22:.The conferences
port another disagreement ON the senate
amendment in regard to government sup
port of Indian schools in order to allow
the house members of the committee to
take the sense of the house on the provi-
sion. The clause relating to Indian Terri
tory lands has been compromised so as to
allow the Dawes commission to make
roll of Indian citizens, but it will allow an
appeal to make list of leases and collect
all information connected with the lease
system.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
EN-GOV. HOGG AT TYLER.

Tyler, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)- Ex-
Governor Hogg spoke here at 1 o'clock
this afternoon. He was greeted by a
large and enthusiastic crowd. His speech
was similar to that made at Waxaha chic.
He made a strong defense for free silver.
He said that it was a great pity that the
Old Alcalde's friends had seduced him and
induced him into making the race for
governor. lie does not stand the ghost
of show. The governor was frequently
applauded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
MISS WAGNER'S REMAINS.

Rockdale, Tex, May 22.-(Special)--
The $3.50 train on the International and
Great Northern yesterday evening COM
Lille Wagner, who died between this
place and Thorndale. The Drs. Wallis
held a post-mortem examination and pro.
nounced that her death was evidently
caused from consumption. She bought
a ticket at San Antonio for st. Louis and
was on her way home when she died.
The remains were embalmed and will be
shipped on this evenings train to ST..
Louis.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
LOCKHART LOCALS.

Lockhart. Tex. May 22.-(Special)-
Last night there was banquet and grand
ball given by the X. of p. lodge of this
place. There were about 400 people in
attendance and quite an enjoyable time
was had.
Miss Zeala Storey. who has been visit
ing in San Antonio. has returned home. q
Miss Julia Trigg left yesterday on a
visit to Gonzales.
There will be baseball game this even
ing between scrub nine and the regular
nine. They will wear mother hubbards
in this game. =.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

Washington, May 22.-The Phillips
labor commission bill. which was to have
come to a vote in the house today, under
the special order, was completely crowded
out by the conference report on the river
and harbor and sundry civil bills. The
bill will now go over until next week.
The conference report on the river and
harbor bill, which reported an agreement
on all items save that relating to the
Santa Monica and San Pedros harbors of
California, was made the basis of a very
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
HARDY AT SANTONE.

San Antonio, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)
Judge Rufus Hardy, chairman of the
sound money committee, addressed large
audience ON the financial question this
evening on Alamo plaza. Judge Hardy
was introduced by Col. Columbus Upson
and his speech was well received and lib
orally applauded. He made a strong ar.
gument in favor of sound currency.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
FLOWER SHOW.

Temple. Tex, May 22.-(Special.)-
Preparations for Temples third annual
exposition and flower show are assuming
shapes The dates are fixed at June %.
26 and 81. All the various committees
tainments promises to be the largest ever
attempted here. Low railroad rates have
been secured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
QUAY SAW M'KINLEY.

Butler, Pa, May Ex-senator Quay re-
turned to his home tonight. He refused
to say anything further than that his
conversation with Maj. Mckinley was
satisfactory.
Answering a question, he said: "Oh,
yes; am still candidate for the presi-
dency and will be voted for at the conven-
ton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
THIS WAS ALL WIND

Dallas, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)-A
strong wind out four miles east of the
fair grounds yesterday, blew pillow
over a baby's face. causing death by
smothering. Mr.. Hall Lake was in the
field and his wife was helping him
through rush, leaving three small chill
dren at the house. When the mother
returned she thought the child was Sleep
ing. but when she went to take it IN.
learned the infant was dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
STATE NEWS,
TAYLOR TOPICS

Taylor, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)-A
difficulty occurred on the Garner farm.
near Laneport, Tuesday evening. between
young man named mN. |. Garner and an
old man named G. res jenkins. a tenant
sauted by Garnne supr 'enb bnayv was as r as
stave. The roseyeral Cd over noa The pa noel
session OF brf ms was so seri-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
SOUND MONEYITEs ORGANIZE,

Fort Worth, Tex. May 22.-(Special.)
Some 200 sound money Democrats met
at the city hall tonight and organized for
Tarrant county. Hon. Paul NAPLES. a
leading merchant, was made county chair
man. Dudley was denounced and Cleve-
land endorsed. Judge Aldredge of Dali
las addressed the meeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
MORE MONEY FOR SABINE PASS.

washington, May 2U.-The cOnferees on
the river and harbor bill made report
today showing az agreement on all the
amendments made by the senate except
those relating to the Santa Monica and
San Pedro harbors in Southern Califor-
mia, on which the conferees We're unable
to reach an understanding
The immediate appropriation for Sabine
Pass. Tex, was increased in conference
from $4,000 to $4,000, and the total APP
preparation under the continuing contract
system increased to the extent of $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
TO REPORT A DISAGREEMENT.

Washington, May 20.-The conferees on
the river and harbor bill have decided to
report n disagreement on the Santa Mon
lea and San Pedro deep water harbor
amendments The contention of the
house is that in case the commission pro-
vided for in the senate amendment should
report in favor of San Pedro it would
give that place two large contracts
1t is claimed by the house conferces
that the commission should report to con
gress. All other items have been agreed to.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
CLOTHING STORE RTRNED

San Antonio, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)
The clothing store of S. Dode, corner
Commerce and Stoves streets. was Quilted
by fire this morning about O'clock. Total
loss is about $4,000, with $500 insurance
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
TO EDuCATE NEGROES.

Washington, May 20.-ln the senate to-
day Mr.. Pritchard reported a bill appro-
priating $4,000 to be used as n common
school fund for the coored race in Tennes-
see, Alabama, Texas, South Carolina,
North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Louisi-
ana, Georgia, Arkansas and West Vir-
ginia. This amount is to be taken from
arrears of bounty due the estates of col
ored soldiers who served in the late war.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
HORR AND HARVEY AGAIN

Lexington, Ky, May 22.-The man
ayers of the Chautauqua have arranged
for debate here between the Hon. r. G.
Horn and w. G. Harvey on July 4. The
money question will be the subject.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
ANOTHER CYCLONE VICTIM DIES

Roanoke, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)-
MI. ia Reynolds died yesterday from
injuries inflicted by the Justin cyclone
The remainder of those hurt are reported
better.
Up to 1 o'clock yesterday the commit
tee had received $500 in money and about
5000 worth of general supplies. 1t is
generally believed that the damage done
to Justin is not less than $500. Accord
ing ,to, these figures more help will be
needed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
TRIED TO DOUBLE-LEAD HIM.

Fort Worth, Tex, May 21.-(Special.)
About o'clock tonight difficulty oc-
Cured in the lobby of the Hotel Della
ware between II. Y. Kirkpatrick, a print
hack driver, in which Faulkner fired two
shots at kirkpatrick, narrowly missing
him, as well as the clerk of the hotel.
The trouble was over $50 check.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28

SCHUMANN'S WIDOW Is DEAD.
nkfort-onthe- Main, May 21.-
Madam Clara Schumann. nee Wiecke.
the pianist, and widow of Robert Schu-
mann, the composer, is dead, aged a
years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
A PENMAN SENTENCED

Dallas, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)-
Tom Carter, the forger of various checks
against merchants a week or so ago, to-
day pleaded guilty in six counts and got
off with twelve years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
DECLINED TO TALK FURTHER.

Washington, May 22.-Minister Terrell,
since the statement made by w. E.
Dodge that nothing but praise was said
of him by Rev. Dwight and other gentle
men who visited the president, has de-
clined to express himself further. He
says that he was summoned to Washing
ton for consultation regarding matters
connected with his office, and may be de-
tanned here some days longer on impor-
tant work in the department connected
with his official duties. No charges what
ever have been made against Mr.. Terrell
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28

bitter attack on the bill by Messrs. Hep
burn (Kep.) of Iowa and Dockery (Deml
of Missouri. The latter said he opposed
this measure because it contained appro-
priations not warranted by the condition
of the bill. He said he realized that his
remarks would not be punctuated by
applause.
tically, amid laughter.
Mr.. Dockery's remarks about the I'M
poverished treasury" and his appeals to
the people were received with derisive
cheers by the Republicans.
AT the conclusion of his time, Mr..
Hooker offered to yield him fifteen min
utes more if he would point out single
item on the bill that was not justified by
the engineers reports. loud applause
The challenge brought Mr.. Hepburn
Rep.) of Iowa to his feet with scathing
speech against the bill
This bill, said Mr.. Hepburn, had been
passed by a brutal majority, without de-
bate, and he made the assertion that not
a section of bill had ever been read in
the house. Not in the history of the
country had there been known such vii
famous legislation. Several items carried
in the bill had never a paragraph read
or considered. After such procedure
gentlemen here had the assurance to ask
its opponents to point out its multiplied
iniouities
SHANE! Shame." he cried. "Shame
upon such false pretence. Why did you
force the bill through in forty minutes if
you were not too cOwardly to face inyes-
tigation?'
Mr.. Hepburn continued, sharply criti-
cising the work Of the Mississippi river
commission.
Mr.. Hooker's motion to adopt the con-
ference report was agreed to-100 to So.
The speaker appointed MIessrs. Hooker,
Herman and Catchings conferees.
Mr.. Hainer followed with the confer
ence report on the sundry civil bill. After
some discussion the conference report was
defeated.
At ) p. m. the house took a recess until
: D. m.
Mr.. Hainer of Nebraska, Grout of YER
mont and Bartlett of New York were
appointed conferees on the Notifications
appropriation bill.
At the night session of the house. Mr..
Cummings of New York made a stirring
speech, appealing to his Democratic
friends not to stand in the way of deserv-
ing pension bills. Twelve bills were
favorably acted upon.
DECLINED TO TALK FURTHER.
The herald., 1896-12-01
WINE PRICES
Will Not Be Fixed for Two or Three
Months.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. So.-The first
meeting Of the new board Of directors
Of the California Winemakers' corpora
ton was held this afternoon. The bal
lot for officers resulted in the election
of Herman Bendel as president, P. C.
Rossi as vice president, John H. Wheeler
as secretary and manager, and B. w.
Paxton as treasurer.
The nature and duties Of committees
were discussed, resulting in the aboli-
tion of those on classification and price
Of wines, distillation of brandy and for
titled wines. The prerogatives of the
first were deemed so important that
they we're reserved to the full BOARD of
directors. AS to the others, they were
dropped as being no longer Of utility.
The various recommendation made
by the meeting Of shareholders were rec
ognized and discussed, but no definite
action was taken regarding any of them.
Shipments Of dry wines. except to New
Orleans, have ceased, owing to the low
temperature prevailing in the northeast,
and will not be resumed until early in
the spring. BY that time the stock Of
California wines at the principal north
ern cities ought to be very low, and an
active demand may be created, at ad-
vanced figures. This means that prices
for this years crop will probably not
be fixed before February or March.
The herald., 1896-12-01

ano manufacturer. At IA he was an ex-
pert musician. In 1s49 Steinway's faith
er sent his son Charles to this country
to ascertain the possible field for the
plano business here. The report was
favorable, and in June, 1850, the elder
Steinway moved his family and business
to New York City. The business at first
was limited to the manufacture of one
piano a week. Nine years later the
Steinways built the present factory on
Fourth avenue from Fifty-second to
Fifty-third street. In 1862 additional fac
tories were established at Astoria, Long
Island. William Steinway became head
Of the firm in 1889. He was always active
in public affairs. In 1892 Steinway was
one of the Democratic electors at large
in New York. He was member of the
original rapid transit commission and
reappointed on the new commission He
was liberal in all his business and per-
sonal relations.
The herald., 1896-12-01

All the hay in the meadows is lost and
considerable stock is gone. Five fami
lies were rescued from upper stories end
roofs in the flooded districts yesterday.
STEVENS POINT. Wis, NOV. go
The water in the Wisconsin river at this
point Is the highest in the history Of the
city. The streets for Several blocks are
flooded. A dyke was built number of
years ago for the protection Of a large
part Of the residence portion of the city,
but that is now in bad condition, and If
the threatened flood comes hundreds of
families will be compelled to seek shell
ter on higher grounds.
The herald., 1896-12-01
FOREIGN CROP PROSPECTS.
Severe Frosts Stop Seeding-A Short
Crop Threatened.

LONDON, Nov. 30--The Mark Lane
Express today, discussing the crop pros
poets, says: Severe frosts In France and
central Europe have stopped plowing
and sowing, and we anticipate some-
what short wheat acreage in the entire
region between the Vistula and the Bay
of Biscxy Winter has set In throughout
Russia. the Sea of Azof was closed to
navigation November "a, and navigation
of the Baltic is dangerous on the north
ern and eastern coasts, on which there
is already much ice.
Owing to the rainfall in India the de-
f1ciency in the wheat acreage Is reduced
But. while famine no longer threatens,
a scarcity seems bound to be felt until
the spring Of 1898.
English wheat maintains good price
in London, but the country markets are
less firm. The cause Of this is clear. In
the counties last week 166,6s4 quarters
of English wheat were offered for sale
against $3.50 for TIE same week of 1896
The herald., 1896-12-01

with Major Mckinley and was given an
audience at the house during the after
noon.
Among other callers were Rev. e. P.
James Of Delaware and William T. Lew
is, ex-commissioner of labor, of Ohio.
Senator lodge, when seen at the sta
ton, declined to discuss the object Of his
visit or the probability of action in con-
gress.
ON THE SLATE.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30.-The Bull
letin says this afternoon. both editorail-
ly and locally. that James A. Waymire of
this city and Alameda will be the Pacific
coast representative in the cabinet of
President-elect Mckinley. While no
portfolio has yet been definitely as
signed to Judge Waymire. 1t is under
stood he will be secretary Of the interior.
The Bulletin says its information on this
point is beyond question.
Waymire is a prominent attorney and
capitalist. He Is a personal friend OF
Major Mckinley and also of Mark Han
ma. At the st. Louis convention Way
mire was Of great service to Hanna, and
during the campaign was understood to
be the personal representative In Cali
fornia Of Mckinley and Hanna. He was
associated with Chairman Mclaughlin
of the Republican state central commit
tee in directing the Republican cam
paign in this tate. Waymire was for
thirteen years a resident Of Oregon and
has lived SO long on the coast that he is
familiar with all the interests Of the Pa
cific coast states. He represented his
assembly district in the legislature at
the last session and was reelected at
the recent election. He has also been
prominent in Grand Army circles.
WORK MCOMMITTEE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-The COM
mittee work on the appropriation bills
began today in response to the call by
Chairman Cannon of the house commit
tee on appropriations to the several sub
committees. Messrs. Binbham, Hem
ingway and Mccall constituting the
subcommittee on the legislative and
judicial appropriation committee. met
at the committee room at II o'clock and
began work on that bill. The members
of the pension subcommittee will be at
work later in the day.
CUBA'S CAUSE.
ATLANTA, Ca, Nov. 30.-United
States Senator Bacon Of Macon arrived
in Atlanta this afternoon. He said:
"Unless opinion has changed very ma
terially, and I do not believe 1t has, there
is an undoubted majority in the present
house and senate in favor Of what some
might call radical action-that is the in
dependence Of the republic Of Cuba be-
ing recognized by the American congress.
1 am not a member of the foreign rela-
tions committee, and do not know
whether the Republican majority will
prevept action until Mckinley is inaug-
urated, but I am in favor of the inde-
<pendence of Cuba and will so vote, and
believe that a majority will do likewise
II the opportunity is presented"
The herald., 1896-12-01
ON THE TURF.

Results Of Running Races Over the
Ingleside Course.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30-Results
at Ingleside. Weather clear and cold;
track fast:
Five and one-half furlongs-Senator
Morgan won, Tryst second, Rebekah
third. Time, 1:10A.
Mile and one-eighth-Red Glenn won,
Articus second. Tenacity third. Time,
1854.
One mile-Lincoln II. won. Salisbury
second, Installator third. Time. 1:41ha.
Seven furlongs-Midlo won, Rey del
Bandidos second, Alvarado third. Time,
1:29A.
Six furlongs-Preston won, Adolph
Spreckels second. Toano third. Time,
1:1sN.
Five and one-haK furlongs-Arrezo
won, Sly second, Racina third. Time,
1:101A.
INGLESIDE RACES
The following Is the list of entries and
weights for the races at Ingleside, which
are posted at the Los Angeles Turf Club.
212 South Spring street. Commissions
received on these races, and full de-
begin at p. M; first quotations re-
ceived at 1870 n. m.
First race, mile-Agitato 100, Draught 100,
Seaside 1G9 The Roman, s5, Salvable 1o5,
Lucky Dog H..
Second race. three-fourths of a mile, q
year-olds. purse-Dunboy 80. Bernardillo
80, Fortunate 102. Claudia T. IS, Stentor 107,
Principal los. Scarf Pin 1O2 Lupula 95.
Third race, three e-fourths of mile, handi-
cap-Preston Ill, Cassidy no. Bellicose
1OS Wyoming 1O0 Chartreuse Second IS.
Midnight 9S, Lamascotta SS.
Fourth race. mile and one-sixteenth. SELL
ing-Hazard s., Peter the Second 107, Kam-
sin 101. Captise 107. Fred Gardner 103, Ostler
Joe 1902, Little Cripple ss. Excuse 50, Ray
del Bandidos l07.
Fifth race. five-eights Of mile. selling
Calphurnus 100, Cfovedale H. Pat Murphy
H. Jack Richelieu lis. Hanford III. Fly
1l2 Miss Gentry 112 Degroat III. Sir Regi-
nald 112, Duke Stevens 115. Daisy A. 112,
America 112. Fleet III, Grover 1l2, Edge
mount 107. Castanette 107.
Sixth race, five-eights Of mile. selling
Contrtition III, Leon l.. 112. Unity 112,
Quicksilver 125. Artemus III. Mt. Roy III
Harry o. 49, Braw Scot III. Jim Bozeman
1O7, Zamloch 126, Sport McAflister 12O. Last
Chance 112, Walter ]. 120. Mr.. Reel 112, Car
rie II. 112