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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
QUAY,s WARM REPLY.
Declined to Confer With Committee
Member of Which Slandered Him.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec 3.--The Ma
tional League Of Business Men Philadel-
phia branch today sent by messenger
the following letter to Senator Quay at
the Hotel Walton:
Dear Sir--At meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the National League
of Business Men committee consisting
Of Messrs. Howard Il. French, James
Pollock, Francis Il. Reeves, Jno. g..
Croxton and the undersigned were ap-
pointed to ask n conference with you
regarding the United States senatorship
Kindly advise us by bearer at what hour
you can make it convenient TO meet us
today and oblige, respectively yours,
"RUDOLPH BLANKENBURG.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
FOR BENEFIT OF CREDITORS.

Taylor, Tex, Dec. Especial. 1.-The
assigned stock of goods of Rcter Il Co.,
wood and coal dealers, and agents for
the Anheuser- Busch and Lemp Brewing
associations at this place and at Bartlett,
which few days ago was placed in the
hands of Assignee j. +. Bowers, has
been turned over to Mr.. j. w. Gray for
disposition for the benefit of creditors.
AS result, the dcnizens of Taylor are
warming their toes before fires built of
cheap wood and coal and imbibing
luscious schooners at small considera-
ton per "bibe.'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
SENATOR GEARS OPINION.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Senator Gear of
Iowa, one of the foremost legislators con-
nected with the preparation OF the Nc
Kinley bill in 1890, who arrived here to-
day. expressed the opinion that there
would bo nothing done in the present SEES
sion except the passage of the appropria-
ton bills and some other measures like
the immigration bill, which will not pro-
woke much discussion or enthusiasm.
The senator looks fer an extra session,
when the tariff and financial questions
will be taken up.
Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin says he
does not believe anything will be done
regarding currency or the tariff at this
session.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
DIED BRAVELY FIGHTING.
Last Words of the Insurgent Gen. San
chez Were, "Vive Cuba Libre!"

New York. Dec. 3.-The Cuban junta
has received confirmation of the report
of death in battle of Maj. Serahn
Sanchez, inspector general of the in
surgents at Las Damas, Santa cara
province, on November 90. An expedl-
ton was expected from Jamaica, and
part of the forces of Gems. Carrlllos and
Sanchez started for the country to re-
ceive them The insurgents numbered
about 1900 men, but before reaching the
point where the expedition was to disem-
bark the column was attacked by 3ooo
Span;ards under Gen. Luque a desper-
ate battle ensued, which lasted five hours,
darkness making it impossible to continue
the fight. In the battle the spahlar US
suffered loss of 10 killed ana w
wounded. The Cuban loss was 10 kilieu
and % wounded. ,
Gen. Sanchez mounted horse and was
in the thick of the battle. A column OF
Spanish soldiers surprised the Insurgents
by an attack from the rear, and zen.
Sanchez received bullet in the PACK; ne
remained on his horse, however, ana a.
though his compatriots, tried TO lntuSe
him 70 retire he refused, saying that he
was not badly wounded. Ten minutes
later he fell from his horse and soon 1,! ex-
pired. His last words were: viva
Cuba libre." ~ ..o voors
Gen. Sanchez was born forty-two years
ago in Sancti Spiritu district, sah.a
Clara, his father being wealthy planIt aso
In Key West he planned with JOS
MART the present revolution, and It's S ei,
forts are due in large measure 10 HIS
work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
NORru DAKOTA EDITORS

Dallas. Tex, Dec 3.-(Special.) The
members of the North Dakota Press as
ISOLATION excursion party spent the day
visiting the different points OF interest
in ana about Dallas today, The assSS.e
party dined at the Oriental hotel and left
on an evening train for Houston. They
will go from Houston to Galveston, and
after remaining in the latter city one day,
will leave the state for New Orleans. The
members of the party expressed them
selves as being greatly surprised and
highly pleased with Dallas and the north
ern portion of the state through which
they hive Just passed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
RECEIvERSH1P' VACATED.

Gainesville, Tex, Dec. 3.-(Special.)- -
Judge Surratt of the Waco district court
granted an order vacating the receiver
ship Of the Bobo stock of goods, rein
stating o. w. Simmons, trustee. The
trustee then sold the stock to Sanger
Bros. and Sanger Bros sold to q. A.
Ellis, which ends the affair.
Writs of garnishment have been run on
+. j. Gates, trustee of the Gates & Per
kins stock
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
DISA STROiIS FLOOD

London. Dec. 3.--An official dispatch
received from st. Johns, Antingun, CAPT
tai Of the Leeward islands, says that seri-
GUS floods have occurred in the island of
Montzerrat. Roads and bridges, 1t is
added, have been destroyed, and seventy
five persons have been drowned.
The Leeward islands form part Of the
West Indian islands. Montzerrat has an
area Of about forty-seven square miles
and population of nearly 5000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
ENGLAND WILL FOOT THE BILL.


Cairo. Dec. 3.-Lord Cromer, the Brit
ish agent here, has informed the Ngyp-
tian government that he is authorized to
state that in the event of that govern
ment deciding to repay to the cai,se of
the Egyptian department the 100000
pounds sterling advanced to meet the ex-
penses of the Anglo-Egyptlan expedition
to Dongola. Great Britain is prepared to
advance such sum of money, as the
Egyptian treasury is unable to provide
for that purpose. The action of Great
Britain in this matter is the result of
the decision yesterday Of the court Of APP
peals Mt Alexandra that the funds of the
caisse should not have been used for war
expenses and that the Egyptian govern
ment must pay back the money ad-
vanced ..t -.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
A SERIOUS FIRE,

Tullahoma, Tenn. Dec. 3.--F'ire broke
out here in the st. James hotel this even
ing and destroyed the hotel and the fol-
lowing business houses: w. j. Couch,
groceries; T. D. Lawson, stoves. and hssd-
ware; Sims & Ottan, wholesale liquors;
city recorders Office and First National
saved, In badly damaged condition.
Peter Colicher had his leg broken and
sustained other injuries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
SOUTH DAKOTA COMpLETE.

Pierre, s. d.. Dec. 3.-The official vote
in South Dakota for president il not yet
made public, but the canvass of counties
is complete. The unofficial vote Is: Nc
Kinley, 41,042; Bryan, 41,2A; lowering,
$3.50. Congress-: Crawford (rep.), 49,
$50; Gamble (rep), 40,943; Kelly (pop),
Al, 1875; Knoules (pop.), 41,247,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
REPORT CONFIRMED.

Lima. via Galveston. Dec. 3.-Advices
received here from Bolivia confirm the
report that hitch has occurred between
Bolivia and the Argentine limit commits
sion.
The president gives banquet to the
Spanish minister today and II will be fol-
lowed by reception.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
MASSACHUSETTS, VOTE

Boston, Dec. 3.--The official canvass
for president in this state shows that
27S,0SS ballots were cast for Mckinley,
105,511 for Bryan. and 11,749 for
Palmer. McKinley's plurality, 173, 800,
against plurality for Harrison in 1892
of 26,001.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
NATIONAL DEMOCRATS

New York, Dec. 3.-More than 100
prominent national democrats interested
in the formation of permanent organiza-
ton in this county met tonight at the
Hoffman House in response to circular
sent out by Corporation Counsel Francis
NJ. Scott. There was an interchange of
views and the appointment of commit
tee OF twenty-five to draw plan for
strengthening the national democratic
organization in the county. The meeting
adjourned subject to the call of the chair,
man, .
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
BURGLARS GOT NOTHING.

Fort Worth, Tex. Dec. -JSpecIal.} :
Burglars visited the Office Of the Waters
Pierce Oil company, on the East side,
last night, dynamiting the safe, No
money was stolen, however, as the in
terror Of the safe was not reached: IL IL
supposed that the miscreants were fright
ened away. Owing to the isolated locs-
ton OF the Office no one heard the ex-
plosion. No clue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
MOTHER DYNAMITE PLOT.
Late Arrivals From Cuba Say Gen. Ma
Geo Worked the Old Game Again.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 3.-The Rev. A. D.
Diaz. the Baptist missionary OF havana,
who was driven from Cuba several hiolltl -
ago on account of alleged Animation WIN
The Insurgents. reached this city TO-DAY
from Texas. where he has been engaged
in church work While in New orleans
he met several Cubans, who gave MN III
terestinp accounts of what is gong Oh OH
the island These Cubans had come over
from Havana on the steamer Alansa' S %itT
were going to make the Crescent Wy
their home. They had been Pernitteu ~
leave the island because OF 'he lact that
they were taking 10 part in the war.
II was told" said he that everything
was at a standtsill in Havana, Ihere re-. Is
absolutely nothing going on in the CITY;
AZ understand it, everything is dead
a. n door mil. But Gen. Maceo seems
to he getting in his work, and from what
was told by my friends IN New ol ne n,,
suppose he has been the means Vi VA
terminating many Spaniards.
'The press reports contained stoI!
TO the effect that Gen. Maceo hau en-
feed Weyler, with many of the men, over
a mine full of dynamite and had succeed
cd in killing and wounding many OF them;
I was told of a second mine that had
been fred while the Spanish soldiers WeIt
10 only a day or two ago: did nor
o exact date. but at the time ms
Aere entrapped and LED onto tne
Zen. Weyler was in the city 81
and knew nothing OF 1t UNI"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
TELEPUONE TRANSACTION.

Gainesville, Tex, Dec. 3.-ISpecinlJ-
!. II. Farnsworth of Dallas, general
auditor Of the Bell Telephone com
pany, and G. G. Davis of Sherman. dis
trict manager. today purchased the iran,
chise and entire interest Of the National
Telephone company, doing business here:
The transfer involved several thousand
dollars
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
ri1E SENTINEL SOLE.

Georgetown, Tex, Dec. B.--(Special.)-
a meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Peoples Sentinel was held yesterday, re-
$. M. Woolsey of Hutto. He will CON
tinuc its publication in Georgetown and
its politics will be pursued as heretofore.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
WYOMING's OFFICIAL VOTE

Cheyenne Wyo., Dec. 3.-The official
canvass of the vote of Wyoming was
made TODAY. The result is as follows:
Republican electors-Brittain, 1902;
Powell, 10,035; Mrs. Malloy, 1905. Bry-
an and Watson electors-Jordan 6S5;
Sims, 437. Prohibitionist cleo. ors-
Higy, 1873; jackson, 1856; Smith, 159.
Bryan and Sewall electors-D. $. Van
Meter (pop.), 10,13S; John A. Martin
(denI), 10,369; p. j. Qualey (dem.), TO-
49, Congress-Wm Brown (pop),
62S; Frank w. Mondell rep), 1904;
John Il. Osborne (dem.), 1880.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
Chairman Executive Committee.
Senator Quay's answer, as made We

Senator Quay's answer, as made yer.
baIly TO the messenger, was:
"You can say to Mr.. Biankenburg that
at public meeting held at Erie, Pa, on
the 2Sth ult., at which he was present
and non-protesting, one Of the above
named committee. Mr.. Pollack, in speak
ing Of the senatorship, said:
1--WE are willing to have one man like
Quay, but we want one man who will
not be away fishing or drunk when i'm
portant measures are up concerning our
welfare
81 decline to have any communication
with the committee whatever and you
can give them this as my reason"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
A RRIGuT DAY AT CANTON.

Canton. o., Dec. 3.-The bright sun
shine and good air of the morning afford
ty for drive. which they enjoyed very
much. Mrs. Mckinley il apparently en-.
ioying as near good health as ever falls
to her lot. and seems TO have regained the
strength lost during her illness.
There was an unusual number Of call
ers today. Aside from the congressman
en- route TO Washington, there was an un.
usually large number of social callers
and people who merely dropped in to
shake hands with the major.
Chairman Dingley of Maine, chairman
of the ways and means committee and
author of the Dingley revenue bill, ar
rived this afternoon and held a confer
ence with Maj. Mckinley on pertinent
questions Of the hour.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
ROYCE GIVES BAIL

Houston, Tex, Dec. 3.-lSpeciaiJ-
Robert Boyce. who has been IN jail sev-
oral weeks on the charge Of murder.
made his bond Of $1,000 allowed by the
supreme court and is out today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
APPOINTED RECEIVER.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Thomas B. Wal
lace, prominent attorney of Kansas
City, has been appointed receiver for the
Missouri National bank of that city,
which recently failed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
DIR. Won B0ettischer, minister of the in
terror, replied to Herr Liebnecht.
COST TO THE GERMAN LLOYD.

New York, Dec. Safeguarding the
proclamation of President Cleveland, re-
imposing the tonnage dues and other
shipping charges on German vessels in
ports of the United States, representa-
tive of the German Lloyd Steamship COM
pany said today the proposed change
would cost his company about $1,000 an
nually for each vessel. 1t might mean a
total outlay of $4,000 year.
He said: "Some of our ships now build
ing having greater tonnage would prob
ably cost the company still more. l can
not say how such change would effect
rates, but the extra expenses will have
to be borne by somebody. l can see no
reason for the change, concerning which
we have heard nothing"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
satisfactory results from the conference.
GERMAN NAVY BUDGET DEBATE.

Berlin, Dec. 3.-Ihe reichstag today re-
sumed the discussion of the budget.
Herr Liebnecht, socialist, made long
speech on many subjects. Referring to
the panegyric cutlery of the navy and of
Admiral Holman and the sailors on the
German cruiser Ilts, lost with nearly all
hands off the coast of China, who went
down cheering for the emperor, Herr
Liebnecht maintained that the llts was
unseaworthy and he added as to the crew
that they had not displayed greater cour-
age than that of miners in the course of
their work.
ThereupOn the president of the reich
stag interposed, rebuking the speaker for
deprecating the gallantry of the sailors.
Herr Liebnecht, in no way concerned
by the rebuke continuing, said that
threats had been held out that the reich
stag might be dissolved il the naval es-
Inmates were defeated. Behind that
threat, he asserted, was certain
this might be taken to he a reference to
the emperor), whereon no one knew what
he would do on the morrow or the day
after. Such state of things was I'M
worthy of the reichstag.
Herr Liebnecht was here called to or
der by the president, but resuming his re-
marks he said that the trial of Herr
Locker and the other newspaper men
now in progress showed that intrigues
of the basest descriptions were conducted
in their regions.
In conclusion the socialist deputy as
serted his party would not vote man
nor a groschen for militarism or naval
ism.
DIR. Won Boettischer minister of the in
terror, replied to Herr Liebnecht.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
ALPHABETICALLY DENIED

st. Petersburg, Dec. IA semi-oficial
note has been issued emphatically deny
ing that there has been disagreement
between France and Russia regarding
foreign politics.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
JOINED THE INSURGENTS.
A Spanish Garrison Deserted to Fight
for Cubas Freedom.

Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. "a special
to the Citizen from Key West says:
News has been received here that the
troops of the Spanish garrison at Jose de
Las Lagas, twenty miles southeast of
Havana, abandoned their post and join
cd the insurgents. Many of the citizens
accompanied the troops and carried am
munition with them. The news caused
great excitement at the palace, and fresh
troops were Immediately sent to the post
and order was restored. Before the
troops arrived anarchy reigned, and when
the troops reached the city many resi-
dents were shot down on the streets.
News from Santiago de Cuba reports
that the insurgents captured an important
Spanish convoy of ammunition and sup
plies between Beycito and Manila, with
nearly n million rounds of Mansur and
Remington cartridges. 80.
No more social or military gatherings
will be held in Havana unless special or
ders shall be secured from the authori-
ties. All the homes of leading Cuban
families are watched, as well as the
are reported to the police. Tho post
ly and send them to owners without eX-
cuse.
Outgoing passengers, when suspected,
are searched aboard the ships, and steam
ship officials are closely watched.
TO CONFISCATE THE LAURADA.
Philadelphia, Dec. 3.-Rumors were
going the rounds in shipping circles to-
day, based on cable message shat was
said to have been received by Samuel
Hughes of the famous Philadelphia fill
clustering steamship Laurada, dated Mes
SEMI that it is the intention of the Span
ish government to seize and confiscate
the ship upon her arrival in Spanish ter
ritory. The fact that she is bound by
charter to run out of some of the Spanish
fruit ports in the Mediterranean gives
color to the rumors.
The probabilities are that Captain
Hughes, rather than risk his life and the
lives of his crew, will violate the terms
of his charter and proceed direct to this
port from Messina. ...... W..
SUSPECTED OF 'FILIBUSTERING.
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 3.-The tug Elsa
is in the hands of the government Off
Gals at the Memphis wharf. The cap
tain says he is bound for some port in
South America, he does not know which
one, and the owners of the tug state that
they are taking her from New Orleans.
The Elsa arrived here this afternoon,
apparently from Sandusky, o. A dis
patch from Cairo says the tug was bound
for Cuba with arms and ammunition in
her hold and that she had no regularly
licensed pilot 1t is on the latter charge
that the Elsa is being held.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
SUSPECTED OF FILIRJJSTERING
RUMoRs OF QUITE A BATTLE.
1t is Said Weyler and Maceo Faced
Each Other on the Field of Battle.

Cincinnati, O., Dec. IA special to
the Commercial Tribune from Tampa
Fla, says:
From passenger from Havana this
evening it is learned that rumors are rife
in Havana that fight has just occurred
between the vanguard of Weyler's army
and some of Maceo's men, with large
forces on each side. No details are men,
toned, because, as the passengers say,
the people in Havana are more than
usually reticent since it was learned that
the Spanish army did not come off best.
Two hundred sick and wounded Spanish
soldiers were brought in to the city hos
pital today from near Mariet and San
Cristobal. 1t is reported in Havana that
Weyler has lost two railroad trains from
dynamite explosions, including much
needed army supplies for his men sent
from Havana. Fifty persons arrested the
past week were deported today. but
where it is a mystery, though Africa IS
supposed to be their destination.
The rumors of n proposed attack on
Havana by Gomez seems unfounded. Inc
best information obtanable is that seat
tered guerillas are lowering around Ha-
vana suburbs from ten to twenty miles
out and their encounters are of almost
daily occurrence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-10
THE BERMUDA ACTING QUEER.

THE BERMUDA ACTING QUEEN.
Boston. Dec. 3.-It is said that the
British steamer Bermuda has engaged
in another filibustering expedition: The
steamer, after taking on partial cargo
at New York, cleared for Halifax, osten-
sihly TO finish the cargo for London. AT
Halifax the steamer loaded with tlsh ana
nototops. The Bermuda left Halifax
last Sunday for ports in Jamaica. IN
connection with this il is said, Captain
O'Rricn. who commanded the Bermuda
on her previous trip to Cuba, Joined the
vessel nj Halifax prior to her departure
from that point. Captain O'Brien
York YT 7 to this port and instead of return,
ing 70 New York, as he stated he would
on the night of his arrival, he remained
in this city for two days, when ne sud
denly disappeared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28
HELD on COMSTOCK'S CHARGE.

HEARING IN THE CASE or DIR. MONTAGUE r.
LEVERSON.
Albany Feb. 27.-Thc Of DR.. Montague X.
Levegson. Of Port Richm md, Staten Island. who
arrested In tho Albany Union Railway station
a week ago last night for a breach Of the peace
after angry uispute with Anthony Comstock.
up in the Police Court today. The trouo
arose at legislative hearing on February le on the
Mullia Anti-Tights and Living Pictures bill. Con-
stock was accused by l.evelson OF beng back
mailer and of ver having earned an honest penny
in his life. The men met afterWard a, the
station while awaiting the departure Of Il train and
COMStocks demand tnat Leverson apoloSi-r 20 MIN
caused wringle. The OCtor jumped UP on the
benches and denounced Comstock in a loLi tone,
at which Comstock caused his arrest for breach OF
the peace.
In court to-day. Comstock was attended by
Welcome G.. Hitchcock. ice-presdent, and \. +:
LIBBY chairman OF the Executive Committee, OF
the New-York Society for the Prevention Of Vice.
Several Albany ministers also in ATTENDANCE,
including the Rev. DR.. Mears. the Rev DIR. E.der
and the Rev. Nh Hardendorf. all Of whom are IN
as his own counsel. The officer who made the arrest
and Comstock were the only witnesses.
The Court held DR.. Leverson to appear In Special
Sessions Tuesday morning next Bal was fixed
at 500. and DR.. Leverson said Assemblyman For
rester Of Brooklyn. would appear this afternoon
and renew the bond for his appearance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28
A BIG STRIKE BEGUN ~ BALTIMORE.
FIVE THOUSAND MEMBERS OF THE GARMENT
WORKERS ASSOCIATION GO OFT.

FIVE THOUSAND MEMBERS or THE GARMENT
WORKERS ASSOCIATION co OFT.
Baltimore Feb 27.-One OF the largest strikes
ever known IN this city IS now on in earnest Five
thousand members OF the United Garment Workers
organizato2 remained away from their work to-
day Tie demand OF the strikers is for recosn-
ton OF their organization In ali the manufacturing
establishments to the exclusion Of knights Of La
Dor non-uniOn workers. Tie mahuidctulrin re-
fuse consider this demand
Grievance Committee OF thirty members three
from each union. has been appointed. ana WI! ST
continually at arugari Hall. Both sides are frm
and claim to be confident OF success. This evening
II was given out at the strikers headquarters thai
fully five thousand garment workers were out. IN
volving directly and indirectly 2OW0 persons. 1t II
expected that much destitution VIII follow the
strike as many OF the workers are poor and have
large families. ,,
The clothing manufacturing industry In BaIu-
more Is the third in the United States II Is out
stripped by New-York and Chicago only There
are thirtv-fve to forty firms in the business here.
with yearly outputs ranging from s.. 5000 down
ward Although only five years in existence. the
Baltimore Trades Council OF the United Garment
Workers OF America numbers, II IS said, almost
six thouss nd members In good standing. The Unit
ed Garment Workers include in their membership
they say more than six-sevenths OF the men and
women engaged in the manufacture OF clothing in
Dalt