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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
NATIONAL GRANGE.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The meeting OF
the National Grange today was devoted
to state reports, which showed a crafty
ing increase of membership in the Grange
states. Some states presented plans by
which they interested members and in
duced new acquisitions to the order. The
reports showed decided Improvement in
membership and general financial and
business advancement in nearly every
section. In the strong Grange states
the increased percentage is evidence OF
the popularity and value of the order
where it is best understood. The differ
ent states have variety of plans by
which they interest and benefit their
memberships.
All kinds of cooperative schemes seem
to be growing in strength, such az life
and fire insurance and methods by which
members are able to save money.
Tonight the Grange met as lodge and
worked on the seventh degree.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Committee on Laws Takes Up Much
Time-Change in Junior Laws.

Rochester, \. Y, Nov. 13.-1n the
meeting of the general assembly of the
Knights of Labor today the entire morn
ing was taken up By the committee ,'ii
laws and at the noon recess this COM
mittee still had the floor.
The principal measure passed was lhe
changing of the constitution in regard to
the formation of junior assemblies. Ihls
permits the organization of persons from
II to 21 years of age into Junior as
sembly. The report as passed will 1ow
be submitted to the referendum.
The assembly also decided to take legal
steps to restrain other labor organiza-
tons from using the property and name
of the knights of Labor, seccders from
the knights having in some cases taken
the name and property of that order N
the formatio@of Il new organization.
A telegram was received from Cleve-
land, o., signed by members of the Altru-
rian club, in session there, sending rra-
tcrnal assembly.
In an interview tonight NJ. II. Bishop,
general worthy foreman, stated that he
would not accept the nomination If ten
dered him.
The reelection of Grand Master Work
man Sovereign and General Secretary
Treasurer Hays is thought to be aim ost
beyond question, although there is some
talk of pressing the name of j. Nj. Par
sons of New York for the former office.
At the request of Local Assembly No.
400 of Chicago, which was also On
dorsed by District Assembly No. 9 of
Illinois, the general assembly voted TO
take legal steps to enjoin the seeding
knights of Labor formerly attached TO
District Assembly No. % of Chicago, the
organization which was so prominent in
the great stock yards strike, from using
the name of the order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
NO DEFINITE RESULT.

Hot Springs, Ark, Nov. 13.-The con
ference here between Iron Mountain
Railway officials and representatives OF
the freight bureaus of st. Louis, MEN,
phis and Little Rock for the purpose o.
arriving at an equitable and satisfactory
adjustment of freight rates for south
east Missouri and Arkansas, closed to-
day.
w. c. Stth, general freight agent, ana
III. X. Drake, assistant freight agent OF
the Iron Mountain were seen tonight
and stated that the conference had re-
suited in nothing definite. ,...
Mr.. Stith said it was extremely dith-
c"!t to adjust rates satisfactory TO the
bl, caus and shippers, but that the same
representatives would meet again ut II
date not decided on for the same pur-
pose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
JUICY RAILROAD RUMOR.
Prospects of New Direct Line From
Houston to st. Louis.

Houston Tex, Nov. 13.-(Special. In
formation recently sent out to the effect
that large force of men had been put to
work to close up the gap in the Kansas
City, Pittsburg and Gulf has given the
rumors of that roads consolidation with
others a new lease of life and the mat
ter has been pretty thoroughly discussed
in railroad circles here.
The combination of the Frisco, the ''Pee
Gee" and the East and West Texas
would make most excellent line from st.
Louis to Houston, and then if it should
chance that the La Porte should be run
ming into Galveston and included in the
consolidation it would undoubtedly he
one of the strongest lines in the south
west. The Blair party is overdue here
now, and when it comes expectancy will
stand tiptoe, scanning the railroad hor-
lion for results.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
IRON INDUSTRY REVIVAL.
1t Has Been General, but Lul May BE
Expected Later

Cleveland, o., Nov. 12.-The Iron
Trade Review today gives the results Of
correspondence with iron and steel manu-
facturers in all parts of the country rcla-
tive to the revival in the iron industry
since election. In nearly every case the
replies note an increase or inquiries, with
promise of great activity in some lines of
finished material, in marked contrast
with the dizziness preceding election.
There is general expectation that
1897 will be a year of large business; hut
as there is not such Il large volume of
new business as will guarantee steady
operation of the mills in the near future,
the approach of the winter season, natur
ally dull in the trade, making it en-
tirely unlikely that the present squirt of
orders held up by election uncertainty.
will be followed by enough to employ ;ull
forces.
Many iron manufacturers in their let
tiers dcprecate the exaggerated reports
that have been published, since they are
likely to cause disappointment later to
those who have looked for an unrcason-
ably quick recovery from so long Il period
of depression.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE MAGNATES.
Notion to Abolish the Temple Cup Lost.
Tebcau's Fine RENTED.

Chicago. Nov. 13.-The quiet that col,
lows storm rcigned at the National
League convention today. A resolution
by Mr.. Hart of Chicago to abolish the
Temple cup series was lost by IA vote
of to D.
A motion was passed to create a com,
mittee. of which President Young should
be chairmah to devise better means for
controlling umpires. This committee
will report at the spring meeting.
The question of souvenir passes was
not preached.
President Freeman related some of he
abuses of the system in New York and
he favored their adjustment, which vas
brought about upon the motion of MIR.
Robinson.
A resolution was then passed, renting
the fine against Capt. Tebeau Of She
Cleveland club.
The business of the session being
transacted. the association adjourned to
meet in Baltimore the last Tuesday i'll
February, 1897.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
COMPLETE RETURNS OF THE
STATE GIVE MKlNLE4
257 PLURALITY.
4 RATHER QUIET Day At CANTON.
Mai. Mckinley Dined and Chatted With
Old Friends-More Congratula-
tions ReceivedAMark
Hanna Back Home.

Frankfort, Ky, Nov. 12-Rcturns
from all the counties in the state have
been received at the office of the secre-
tary of state. On the national ticket
they show total vote of 10000. Nc
Kinley's vote is 21S,055; Bryan's 2lI,ES;
McKinley's plurality 251.
The returns are in much earlier than
usual and it is probable that the can
wasting board will begin it's work within
a few days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
ABOUT TO RECOGNIZE CUBANs
Bolivian Senate Broke Up in Confusion
When Act Was About to Pass.

Lima, Peru, Nov. 13.-(Via Galveston.)
Copyrighted 1896, by the Associated
Press -Something of sensation has
been caused here by the news received
yesterday from Sucre, Bolivia, of a ia
vorable report made by the committee
on foreign affairs of the Bolivian cham
Der of deputies on a resolution to rec
ognize the Cuban insurgents as bellig-
erents.
Upon hearing the news the Spanish
envoy to Cuba Immediately set out for
Sucre to look after Spanish interests at
that capital and presumably to lodge a
protest in behalf of his government
against the proposed action.
Further advices received from Sucre
show that the congress has had an ex-
citing and stormy session to consider the
resolution. The president of the cham
Der declared the resolution adopted and
the senate proceed to approve it in the
midst Of loud protests and great confu-
sisn in the senate chamber, so that the
session had finally to be suspended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
Will, KEEP UP THE FIGHT.

Washington, Nov. Ex-senator Cock
rell of Missouri, who was member OF
the executive silver league which or
ganized the fight that carried the demo
cratic convention for silver returned TO
Washington today. The senator, when
asked if the silver fight was to be con-
tinued, responded: ,..r..
THE democratic party is the bimetallic
party. We have got the organization
and have come back to our ancient prin-
ciplcs. There may be a few gold mono
metallsts who may slough off, but there
are enough bimetalists to join us to take
their places. We will keep up the
fight, of course. We will make it from
now on as we have in the past"
Senator Cockrell would say nothing
about legislation in the coming session
of congress, saying he had no idea of the
intentions of his friends on the other
side
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
THE DAY WITH M'KINLEY.
He Dned and Chatted With Old Friends.
Congratulations Received.

Canton, O., Nov. 12.-Maj. Mckinley
and National Republican Secretary Will
liam l.. Osborne late this afternoon
walked to the residence of the president
elect about Il mile from his home. They
were Joined at dinner by National Com
mittecman Scott of West Virginia Mrs.
Mckinley and Mrs. Herrick of Cleveland
joined them in the dining room with
Capt. III. o. Icistand, one of the Nc
Kinley household from Columbus, and
made up merry party. In the evening
in the corner library II bright open crate
fire shOne upon a group of friends, VINO
talked over campaign events with Maj.
Mckinley until after 10 o'clock.
Among the many thousands of letters
received one of the most important was
received today from Chairman w. %.
Babcock of the congressional committee
ut Washington, saying that the affairs OF
the committee had been wound up, and
giving the standing of the next house OF
representatives as already made up.
cratic governor of Ohio. whom Maj. Nc
Kinley defeated in 1891, said:
"Inasmuch as Chairman Jones gives it
TIP, presume dc:a0crat may now pre-
sent his most cordial congratulations
without the fear of party discipline.
Both Mrs. Campbell and myself join our
many personal friends in wishing you
happy sojourn in the White House and
long life and prosperity thereafter"
Hon. S. Il. Elkins, United States send
tor from West Virginia, writes:
II never doubted your nomination and
never doubted your triumphant cleo
ton. | am glad West Virginia repub-
licans helped to bring about this. From
the first | was confident we would carry
West Virginia for you. 1t is now n re
publican state. Your election inspires
hope and confidence in the business
world"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
SPANISH MINISTER'S ADvICEs.

SPANlSll MIND EN- . AbNlOLo'
Washington, Nov 13.-Senor Dupuy de
LONE, the Spanish minister, has received
the following cablegrams from The
Duke of Tetuan, minister of state ut
Madrid:
Gen. Blanco, captain general of ,he
Philippines, with 1000 men of the Rios
brigade, supported by men-of-war, yes
terday attacked Cavite Niajo and Noyo-
leta. The two towns were defended by
over 10000 rebels. Using the lsthmus
of Noyoleta, they captured and de-
stroyed Il redoubt near the town OF
Vincan. On the march to Llong they
had n bloody battle. The bearing and
enthusiasm of our troops was brilliant.
The casualties to the enemy were over
400. Our losses were 80 killed and lo3
wounded.
A number of engagements have taken
place in the provinces of MatanZas,
Havana and Pinar del Rio in Cuba. The
rebels at Teneria were dispersed. The
latter is hamlet near Consolation del
Sur, in the province of Pinar del Rio.
Gen. Arola reports having heard rlhe
and cannon firing near Rabi and heavy
firing near Iona, probably from the
division under Gen. Weyler.
The hills of Rubi have been captured
after serious engagement. We had a
general, six officers and tifty-four sol
dicrs wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
NEWS FROM HAVANA.

Havana, Nov. 13.-The colonies of the
Spanish army now in Havana have
offered to retire 1000 volunteers to take
the field for Spain.
Committees have been organized to go
into different districts of the city and col
lect funds for the popular subscription
to increase the navy.
No details have been received today
regarding the movements of Captain
General Weyler, but news is awaited
with keen expectation and with great
confidence.
An insurgent named Apollo Saez will
be shot at the Cabanes fortress tomor-
row.
Gen. Echague, who was wounded dur
ing the operations under Weyler in Pinar
del Rio, is better.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
THE HORSE SHOW.

New York, Nov. 13.-A magnificent dis
play was the horse show this afternoon
and evening. The dappcr hackneys.
four-in-hands, trottcrs, fancy steppers
and hunters exhibited would have made
the day Il memorable one. To these
were added the ladies saddle horses. rid
den by ladies'. In this ring fine lot
of animals was seen and they, as well
as their riders, won great applause The
attendance was heavy and society was
represented in force. The hackney
produce prize for yearling stations, fn-
turity of 1896, gross value of stakes $500.
was won by A. j. Casset of Berwyn, Pa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
TENAs AND PACIFIC RUMOR.

New York, Nov. 13.-George j: Gould
was not down town today, hut other 9TH
GERS and directors of the Texas and Pa
cific railroad uniformly denied the rli-
mors of the probable purchase of the
road by the Rock Island. 1t was stated
by a leading official that the Texas ana
Pacific, forming part of the Gould south
western system, would not be give n over
to any other line under any existing cir
cumStanccS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
HANNA AT CLEVELAND.

Cleveland. o., Nov. I'm. A. Hanna
and family returned from New York to-
day. Mr.. Hanna expressed himself as
well pleased with his New York visit and
also gratfied with the interest being
taken in the project to commence ut once
the financial fight of 1900.
Maj Mckinley having decided to post
pone his visit to Cleveland until next
week, Mr.. Hanna will probably go to
Canton Sunday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
THE WARD CASE

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 12-When the
criminal court adjourned today. ten jul
rors out of the necessary twelve required
to try A. X. Ward. the alleged wholesale
forger, had been obtained. The proceed
ings today were marked by no unusual
occurrences. When the case was taken
up three jurors occupied seats in the box
and the other seven were brought to the
surface after close examination.
AT II o'clock counsel entered into an
agreement touching a close teehnicality
and adjournment was taken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
A PREVALENT DISEASE.

There is no disease so prevalent in
America as dyspepsia, and certainly none
which has 50 generally baffied and defeat
ed the skill of the medical profession. The
only remedy for this distressing com
plant is a pure indicated stimulant,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, whose es-
sential principle is pure spirits, is adj
mitted by medical practitioners to be
the only Alternative, corrective and re-
storative on which they can rely. The
Bitters are the best possible specific for
fatulency, dizziness, waterbrash, irreg-
ularity of the bowels, and all indications
of confirmed dyspepsia. They, do not
excite, but soothe the irritated stomach
and bowels, and may be taken by per
sons of the most delicate and sensitive
organization, who are unpleasantly af-
fected by the use of the ordinary stinu-
lants of commerce. Though their effects
is most decisive yet they are so mild and
benefcent in operation, as to be suitable
to children rs well as to adults.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
pALMER'S OPINION.

Washington, Nov 12...Senator Palmer,
gold standard democratic candidate for
president, in letter on the result, says:
Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 8, 1S96.-To
Hon. Horatio King, Washington-My
Dear Sir: ! am greatly obliged to you
for your letter of November 4, 1886, and
accept your congratulations, not only for
myself, but for the whole country. L
adhere to my maxim that the American
people can be always trusted and that
the rights of the country are safe with
the people. Yours, very sincerely,
John NJ. PALMER
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
VANDERVOORTS VIEWS.

Galveston. Tex, Nov. 12.-(Special.)- ,
Gen. Paul Vandervoort of Omaha, Neb.,
president of the Reform Press assoca-
ton, editor of the New Nation, popu-
list monthly magazine, and leader of
the peoples party in this country, is in
the city accompanied by Mr.. Il. j. Sedge
of Kyle. He blames the democratic
party for hanging on to Sewall in the
late campaign. He says the silver prod
uct is falling and that silverites will not
be able to make II battle four years
hence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
DICKINSON RACES.

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 13.-(Special.) =
About 1900 people attended the Coast
County fair at Dickinson today. The
chrysanthemum show was large and
beautiful, consisting of exhibits from
Houston, Waco, Alvin and other places.
The races were good
First race-223 trot mile heats, best
three in five. Ozaune first; McGebell.
second; Corporal Cook, third. Time.
2:32, 900 ID, 2:2S..
Second race-Seven-eights, running.
Lula Fry first; King Elm, second; Sir
Charles, third. Time, 1892 1-2.
Third race-Bridgeton first; Bozoar.
second; Amber Glints, third. Time, :46.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT.

Denison, Tex. Nov. 13.-The Leeper
Hardware company made general as
signment today, naming John NAPLES as
signec. 1t was one of the largest hard
ware houses in north Texas, and was
started in 1872 and incorporated in 1890.
Ed ID. Leeper was president and mana
ger. 1t was capitalized for 100000,
with $4,000 paid up. No statement of
assets or liabilities, but it is believed the
former are greater titan the latter. Most
of the Indebtedness is to st. Louis and
northern firms.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
ACQUITTED OF MJTRDER.

Cameron, Tex, Nov. 13.-(Special)-
The trial of w. X. Swanzy for killing
Jerry Crosby closed last night and the
jury returned a verdict early this morn
ing of not guilty.
Bob Penny is on trial now for murder
ing his father-in-law, Ed Shipman, near
Milano, the Stb of October
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
STEAMERS COLLIDE.

New York, Nov. 13.-The steamer Per
sia, one of the big freighters of the Ham
burg American line, while inward bound
in the harbor tonight, collded with an I'M
known outbound coastwise steamer De-
tails of the accident are not obtainable
tonight. The chief officer of the Persia
would give no details of the affairs. He
thought the other ship was not much in
jured and said the injuries to the Persia
were slight and all above the water line.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
ALABAMA LEGISLATURE.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 12.-The
speaker of the house announced the
standing committees today: Cecil
Brown of Talladega as chairman of jul
dietary; A. Kyle of Morgan, recorder OF
laws; ID. j. Mcadcr Of Marcngo, ways
and means; A. A. Wylic of Montgomery,
criminal laws.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
ALABAMA SENATORIAL RACE.

Montgomery. Ala, Nov. 12.-lt is rot
known when the joint democratic caucus
to nominate senator will be called, but
possibly not before November "a.
Governor-elcct johnson is spoken of as
a dark horse and is thought to have de-
signs on the place. The outcome of the
contest can not be predicted with my
degree of accuracy. 1t will probably be
a long and stubborn fight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
SERIOUS REVERSES.

New York. Nov. IA dispatch to
the Herald from Madrid says:
Premier Canovas del Castillo said to-
day that there had been serious reverses
in Cuba. but that these ought not to dis
courage the national spirit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
FREE THINKERS THINKING

Chicago, Nov. 13.-Free Thinkers from
all over the United States and from
England were present at Washington
hall at the annual congress of the Ameri-
can Secular Union and Free Thought
Federation. The opening session was
devoted to addresses by Samuel Putnam
of Chicago, president of the union and
federation, Judge G. B. Waite and others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
PIPE MILL TO START UP.
West Superior. Wis, Nov. 12.-Thc
pipe mill of the Superior Iron and Steel
company will start next, week.
ACTIVITY IN WOOL.

San Angelo. Tex, Nov. 12.-(Spccial)
There has been activity in the wool
market since the election of Mckinley.
Nearly ali OF the fall wool stored here
was sold today at from IL to 81 of II
would have brought before the election.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
STOCk i,ISpnSED OLE.

Fort Worth Tex, Nov. 13.-(Special.)-
Assignee John =. King of the Butts Bros.
Dry Goods company today disposed of
the stock in his charge to e. Dreyfus 4
Co. of this city. The stock invoiccd $780,
600 and sold for S16,027 cash.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
CRESCENT CITY RACES.

New Orleans, Nov. 1.-THE Crescent
City Jockey Club winter meeting opens
tomorrow under most flattering auspices.
The track and grounds have been greatly
improved during the summer and the
starting machines have been increased in
number A number of strong stables.
principally from the west, are on the
ground, and the number Of horses will
be increased with the close of Pimlico,
Latona and Ideal Park.
G. J. Fitzgerald will ofliciate as starter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
THE REFINERY WON'T START

Baltimore, Nov. 12.-At the annual
meeting of the Baltimore Refining com
pany today j. G. Searlcs, who represents
the American Sugar Refining company,
said the officers of his company had con
cluded it would not be advisable at this
time to start up the Baltimore refinery.
The action causes great disappointment
here
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
DEED OF TRUST.

Dcnison, Tex. Nov. 13.-Thos. Bald
rick, shoe dealer. filed trust deed to-
night. j. b. Moore, trustee. Preferred
creditors to the amount Of S9119, class
A and B, local and northern creditors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
A POPULIST ELECTED.

San Francisco, Nov. 12.-Complcte ?c-
turns in the Sixth congressional district
give Barlow (pop) Il majority of 557 over
McLachlin (rep.).
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
80 Melville E. Stone, General Manage
DEMOCRATIC CAuCJrS

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 1.-THE demo-
cratic caucus to choose a United States
senator reassembled at o'clock and I'M
mediately resumed balloting. The first
ballot after reassembling. which was the
twenty-fifth, resulted: Clay IA, Howell
81, Atkinson AZ. The caucus adjourned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
FOR SERGEANT-AT-ARMS.

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 12.-(Special)
Col. j. @. Carr, who was sergeant-at-
arms of the house in the Twentieth and
Twenty first legislatures, is a candidate
for that position in the next legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
DESIGNS ON THE HEATHER.

Detroit, Mich, Nov. 13.-At this mora
ing's session of the general meeting of
the Methodist Episcopal missionary conf
mittee, $4,000 was appropriated for
missionaries in Japan. Appropriations
were made today oa as follows: India
800; Switzerland, $7500 Norway, $12.-
76O: Corea. $14.2S5: Africa, $14, 700.