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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
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ENTRANAGANT ASSERTIONS

Richmond. Va. oct T.-Governor-
Matthews of Indiana has written To the
Richmond States rs follows. regarding
the political situation in his state;
I'm reply TO yours Of 3Dth, which |
have just received, am glad To say that
after quite an extended canvass of the
state, | have 10 doubt of the result.
Bryan will carry Indiana by trcmen--
dous majority. Our people, especially in
the country districts, are thoroughly
aroused to the Importance of the issue.
My advices lead me to believe that Hi
nois will be for Bryan and Ohio. may
be put in the doubtful list. Well in
formed gentleman in Kentucky feel sat
isfied that Kentucky will return to the
old faith"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15

adjustment of gold as the sole unit of
value would have ruinous effect on
those who own property and would give
an UNJUST and unfair advantage to those
who hold fixed investments.
w mere does the gold standard come
from! 1t came from the holder of fixed
Investments and the trader in money: it
comes from the money-owner and the
money-changers. Do you believe that
those people who profit as the dollar rises
are seeking to make the dollar rise with
out understanding that they get any
value out of it! Do you suppose they
do 1t because they think it helps society?
l do not believe it, my friends. They tell
us they are intelligent; in fact, they as
sumo to possess all the intelligence there
| Is III this country and if they have so
much more intelligence than we, don't
| you suppose they can see their interests
in the gold standard? (ApplauseJ
Our laws recognize the right of each
one to use his ballot as he pleases and
the only offense that we give to the
iinanciers is that we are not willing to
have them stand up and cry: Il am hol-
Ter than thou without being rebuked. |
am willing to let tinancier think as he
! pleases, but | demand that all the rest
| of the people shall have IA right to think
as they please. | am willing that he
| should act as he pleases. but | demand
| that all the rest of the people shall have
Il right to act as they please. ! denounce
the attempt of the money owners to in
| timidate and threaten to withdraw their
loans from those who dare to exercise
! the right of American citizen. They tell
YOU they want sound money. If they
were honest, instead of using ambigu-
Gus phrases they would tell YOU what
kind of money they thought was sound,
but they don't say. Their very terms
are Il confession of deception, because
| by sound money they mean the gold
standard why don't they say SO?
asked man once why he did not say
| that and he said it was because there
| was an unreasonable prejudice amongst
| the people against the gold men. 1t is
not so, but don't know of anybody who
has II prejudice against gold.
But | must not detain you longer.
have overtalked my time. Cries of
How about GrOverIo
1--WE are not talking about him now.
Since our republican friends came to the
support of the administration we have
not found it necessary to say anything
about it,
After the coliseum speech Mr.. Bryan
| spoke twice from the carriage. asking
the people Ito study the question of
| finance and to make their silver speech
| on election day.
There were but few people at the de-
| pot at Burlington to see the nominee off.
and those who were there were not
| demOnstrative.
Between Burlington and Cedar Rapids
three short stops were made. at Column
| bus Junction, Nichols and West Liberty,
where the candidate gave short speeches
on the same lines followed by him in
| former speeches.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
GERMANS OF HAYS COUNTY.
A Thrifty Lot of People That Believe il
Sound Money.

Kyle, Tex, Oct. 7.-(Special.)-
correspondent was present, by invitation,
at the dedication of the new hall recently
erected on Plum creek by the German
Farmer Nercin. We were treated to ii
splendid dinner, and too, with that fav-
Orite German beverage, beer. The rec
ord of the Germans of Hays county for
morality, enterprise, industry and econ
Omy, and as law-abiding citizens is good.
They seem to have no patience for the
man who wastes his time in idleness
and for relief sits down and yells free
silver. Their farms are models in the
way of good houses, commOdious barns,
good fences and wcll-cultivated farms.
They are well supplied with good stock
of all kinds and they keep them in good
condition. Their present crops, in spite
of the severe drouth that has just passed,
are good The last mothers son of them
is for sound money. They were adj
dressed on the occasion by that wise,
just Judge Teichmueeer. The duty they
owe to themselves, their families their
government and their God was his
theme.
Your postmaster George b. Zimpel-
man, was present and had marked at
tention shown him by all. and Mr.. Edi-
tor, please allow your correspondent Il
word for his old comrade and messmate,
Barnhart Zimpelman. At the first buglc
call in 81, Barnhart, as his comrades
called him, then an obscure poor Ger
man boy, enlisted in the Eighth Texas
Cavalry, Texas Rangers, and for four
long years stood where only men were
wanted. and only men were found, and
watered freely with his blood the battle
fields of his adopted southland He be
came one of the acknowledged heroes of
that famous regiment and was compli-
mentcd for gallantry on the battlefield
by Gems. Wharton, Wheeler and For
rest | know of no private soldier that
acquired so much fame in the Confed-
crate armies as did Barnhart Zimpel-
man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
THE GAR AND CZARINA.
They See the Sights in Paris. Piloted by.
President EAMrc.

Paris, Oct. 1.-Under the guidance of
President Faure. the ear and czarinn
set out early today to visit the principal
points of interest in Paris. Wherever
they went they We're greeted by demon
STATIONS of enthusiasm equal TO those
which characterized the conduct of the.
crowds yesterday. First the imperial Wis.
itors were taken to the Cathedral of
Notre Dame, from which they were rs
corted to the Pantheon. At the latter.
place they spent Il few moments beside
the tomb of the late President Carnot..
Subsequently they were shown through
the Hotel DIES lnvalidcs, where there,
were assembled large number of PEN
Sioners of all ranks of the French army.
At the tomb of Napoleon the Great the.
car stood for II few moments MS II in
great thought. The ear showed plainly
that he is suffering from fatigue. being
pale and distracted. The czarina. how
ever. bears up well under the strain of
travel and sightseeing and acknowledges
lhe plaudits of thousands along the street
10y gracious smiles and bows.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
HARRISON AT CINCINNATI

Cincinnati, Oct, 7.-Ex-President Har-
rison tonight addressed a crowd that test
ed the capacity of Music Hail. Despite
the cold, raw winds, large crowds gather
ed along the line of parade preceding the
meeting and enthusiastically cheered the
eX-president. On the stage at Music
Hall were Mayor Caldwell. Murat Hal
stead, officers of republican clubs and
other prominent citizens.
Gen. Harrison was introduced by Hon.
Thomas McDougall. The ex-president
said he had had suspicion that it was inn
possible to keep the presidency out of
ONO for any length of time and tonight
1t had grown into conviction. He then
warmly praised Maj, McINinleys war
record and his career in congress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
MINIS TWO LEGS

Brennan, Tex, Oct. S.-(Special.) 1.-The
eastbound Central passenger train at the
union depot this afternoon ran over Il
negro named Anderson House, cutting Of
both legs. House is about 40 years
old and his home is ten miles east of
Belleville. He was here attending the
it was standing at the platform 10
speaE to a friend. The train started
and House. in endeavoring to get off, fell
under the wheels. He is still alive, but
will probably die. - b
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
GOVERNMEN BY INJUNCTION
An Effort to Prevent a Cleburne Paper
From Supporting Mckinley.

Hillsboro, Tex, Oct. 7.-(Special.)-S.
Y. Kountz and Il. e. Sanders of Cleburne
were in the city last night suing, out an
injunction against Lockwood d 90. OF
Cleburne who are publishing the Cieburne
Herald. They presented the petition for
an Injunction to Judge Hall last night and
it was granted. 1t rectes that the L. Il.
Sanders is the owner of the Cleburne
Herald; that it has heretofore been pop
ulist paper and was leased by Mr.. San
ders to Lockwood & Co. with the under
standing that it should continue to advo-
cate populst principles; that last week,
without warning or notice, it espoused the
cause of Mckinley, and that the readers
of the Herald denOunce in stringent terms
the change Petitioners, therefore, pray
ed for an injunction on the ground OF VI
olatiOn of the contract.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY. 4
a Prominent Politician Killed in the
State of Arkansas.

GAINESVILLE, Ark, Oct. S..-News reach
ed here this morning of Il shooting ARRAY
ut Knoxville, fifteen miles from here, in
which Ed Atwell, prominent politician
of that county. and Mt present n deputy
United States marshal, was shot to death
by sons of an old man whom he had AS
saulted. Yesterday Atwell and j. T..
Robinson, an old citizen of Knoxville
had difficulty and Atwell beat the old
man over the head with pistol, inflict-
ing dangerous wounds This morning
John and Jim Robinson armed them
selves and started to hunt Atwell. Com
ing upon him, fight ensued, in which a
number of shots were exchanged, Atwell
receiving wounds from which he died
and one Of the boys wounds is thought
to be fatal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
THREE HEAVYWEIGHTS.
Tom Reed and Senator's Walcott ant
Lodge Speak in Boston.

Boston, Oct. An ovation which has
never been surpassed was rendered Hon
Thomas b. Reed, Senator Wolcott and
Senator Cabot Lodge at Music hall to-
night. The hall was packed from floor
to ceiling fully two hours before the
meeting, while outside crowds went
away without having a chance to reach
the inside of the building.
In the. course of Senator Lodges
speech he attacked the democratic mana.
gers in New York for issuing parody
on the Lords Prayer" for campaign pur-
poses and said that no campaign carried
on on those lines could be successful.
Hon. Thomas Il. Reed was the last
speaker. After gracefully acknowledge
ing the applause, Mr.. Reed delivered an
address on the issues of the campaign
which was most enthusiastically re-
ceiyed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
AN OUT-OF-sIGHT PROPHET.

Washington. Oct. S.-Secretary Defen.
dorfer of the silver party today gave out
an estimate on the election. He gives
Bryan 2S2 electoral votes, Mckinley 101
and puts 81 in the doubtful column, the
last being made up of Iowa, Maryland,
Minnesota, New Jersey, West Virginia
and Wisconsin, He comedies New Eng
land, New York and Pennsylvania to Nc.
Kinley and claims for Bryan all except
these states and those in the doubtful
list
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
TENANT KILLS LANDLORD.

Dardanelle, Ark, Oct. IA. c..
Adams, wealthy planter and merchant,
was shot and killed today. by J. c..
Meeks, one Of his tenants. They quar-
relied over business matters and Adams
slapped Meeks in the face The latter
produced a gun later in the day and shot
and killed Adams.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
DEMOCRATIC GAIN.

Atlanta. Ga, Oct. 7.-Thirty-two coun
ties give estimated net democratic gain
of 1868. A. $. Clay. chairman of til,
state executive committee, said:
I'VE have carried the state by betwerr
10000 and 10000 majority. The pop,i
lists have not carried twenty counties
out of the forty-seveh in the state. and
have lost many of the counties they
carried in 1894"
Thirty-seven counties, leaving 100 tc
be heard from, show gain of G103 foi
the democrats. At this ratio the state
will give Atkinson a majority of 1900
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
STRUCK BY THE TRAIN.

Emory, Tex, Oct. 7.-(Special.) Last
night Mike Shay, laborer, was struck
by a north bound freight train just west
of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas rail
way depot and instantly killed. His
head was split and the back part
crushed off, scattering his brains and
parts of his skull along the track for
ten or twenty feet His right arm was
also broken and the. flesh torn away.
An inquest was held by Justice Hebisen
and a verdict rendered in accordance
with the above facts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
RELEASED ON BOND

Houston, Tex, Oct. 7.-(Special)-Dfs
ID. Il. Thrash and Mrs. n. III. Lewis.
who were arrested on the charge of muir
der in connection with the death of Lille
Jarvis the young girl who died couple
of days ago, were today allowed bail in
the sum of $1,000 each. They secured
the bonds and were released Their
preliminary hearing has been fixed for
next Friday. Chns. Fisher is still
locked up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
VIEWED BY SILVER EYES.
Senators Butler, Jones and Faulkner
Gloat Over Georgia Returns.

Washington, Oct S.-Replying to an in
curry from the Atlanta Journal as to his
opinion of the result of the election. SEN
ator Butler today sent the following tel
egram
1T is almost certain that a majority
of the white votes of Georgia were cast
for the peoples party state ticket. This
Is q great gain over the party's last vote
and is due to the personal popularity of
Tom Watson in his own state and to the
desire of the people to rebuke the man
agement of the democratic party in the
state affairs of Georgia. Evidently the
democratic party is indebted to the negro
vote for whatever kind of victory they
have won. The outlook for Bryan and
free silver is much better than it was ten
days ago.
THE people are aroused on Il great
and vital issue The present indications
show 232 electoral votes reasonably GER
tain for Bryan, with at least an equal
chance for seventy-five more
MARION BUTLER"
Senator Faulkner of the democratic
congressional committee. expressed the
opinion that in the presidential election
Georgia would increase her democratic
majority to 10000.
In response to an inquiry from the
journal, Senator Jones, national chair
man. wired the following:
Chicago. Oct. S.-To the Atlanta Jour-
nal-The Georgia election means, Il solid
south as well as solid west for Mr.
Byran. Considering the fact that the
Georgia democracy has arrayed against
it the united strength of the republicans.
the. populists and the prohibitionists, a
majority of 10000 would have been re-
garded as Il good victory. 1t appears
that we have double that, having made
gains in nearly every county. con-
| slider the result as assuring Mr.. Bryan
Il majority of not less than 10000 or TO-,
GOO in November. 1t shows that the
people are with us and that they can not
he diverted by any subordinate issues
whether of local or national interest.
Il am more than confident that Mr.
Bryan will not only carry every southern
state. but also every state west of the
| Mississippi river, as well as majority
of the central western states, insuring
him an overwhelming majority in the
electoral college.
JAMES X. JONES.
chairman National Democratic Com.
mittee."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
HUMBLE DELEGATE CHEEREp

Washington, Oct. THE National AS
ISOLATION of Life Underwriters began its
session at the Arlington hotel today with
about $50 members present. The pro-
ceedings today consisted principally of
the welcoming addresses and the presi-
dents annual address. While the roll
call was in progress the name of n dele
gate named Mckinley called forth vocif
erous and prolonged applause, while an
effort to secure similar demonstration
for Bryan proved abortive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
BROKE ANOTHER RECORD.

Chicago, Oct. S.-John S. johnson
broke the worlds record for two miles,
paced. flying start, at the new Garfield
park track this afternoon. He made the
ride in 3.3S 3-5. breaking the record pre-
first mile was made in 1,41 % and the
second in ! 81 10
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
WORSE THAN COERCION.

Denver. Col, Oct. 7.-Secretary of
state McCatferty this afternoon gave Il
decision sustaining the protest of the sill
yer republicans against, the use of the,
republican name and emblem of the Me
Kinley party. Should this protest he
Kinley people will have no ballot in
this state. as they neglected to file their
petition before the time for 50 doing ex-
pired
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
HANNA VISITS M,KINLEY

National Chairman NJ. A. Hanna stop
ped over in Canton between trains and
took dinner at the Mckinley home this
evening. He expressed himself as well
pleased with the political situation and
spoke in most sanguine terms of the re-
sult
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
ENTIRE TICKET ELECTED

Tampa, Fla, Oct. Full returns
have been received from twenty-five Of
twenty-nine precincts at Hillsboro. and
the remaining precincts have scarcely
more than 100 votes in ALL The twenty
five districts give Bloxham, 1880; Gun
by. 49S; Weeks, POI. The entire demo-
cratic county ticket is elected by large
majority. including the present governor
and III. 4. Mitchell for clerk Of the court.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
chairman National Democratic Con
mittee."
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.

Syracuse. y. V, Oct. S.-The state
league of republican clubs of New York
began its annual meeting today in this
city. There was Il large attendance.
George II. Green presided. Letters of
regret were read from Ex-Governor Me
Kinley, National Chairman Hanna, ex-
President Harrison. Speaker Reed, Sen
ators Allison and Quay and ex-senator
r. c. Plat.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
ONLY LOCAL ISSUES

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 7.--Ex-Secrotary of
the Interior Hoke Smith. in an interview
with representative of the Associated
Press tonight said
The contest in Georgia was over the
question of local government. National
issues did not enter into it. Governor
Atkinson won the confidence of the
negro vote by his impartial admnistra-
ton. and the large majority of them
Supported him ut the nolls. !"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
Deed OF TRUST

Rice, Tex, Oct. 7.-(Special) j. Mar
shall Bros. merchants, filed deed of
trust for the benefit of their creditors.
Liabilities, $2271; assets estimated at
$500. j. b. Blend, assignee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
JUMPED HIS JOB.

Washington. Oct. S.-Henry Clay
Smith, United States consul at Santos,
Brazil, who is at present in Washington,
has resigned his office because of the rule
forbidding ofiiceholders to take an ac-
tive part in politics.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
FORMALLY ANNOUNCED.

City of Mexico, Oct THE formal
announcement was made in congress to-
night of the reelection of Gen. Diaz for
the four-year term, beginning in Deem
Der. Bells in the churches were rung
and there is general rejoicing
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
TILE CRICKETERS.

Chicago. Oct. S.-When stumps were
drawn today in the cricket match be-
tween the Australians and the Chicago
team. the score stood: Chicago. first
inning, 105: Australians, first inning,
three wickets for 81 runs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
RICHMOND MURDER CASE.

Richmond, Tex. Oct. 7.-(Specinl.) -
The noted murder case against G.. Glib
son for killing Bryant Hoffman last year
was called for trial today and continued
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
ONLY THREE CALLERS

Washington, Oct. S.-This was Secre-
tary Olney's first reception for several
months, yet there were only three of the
diplomatic corps among his callers, the
Mexican. Costa Rican and Venezuelan
minister's
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
EN- ROUTE TO SIOUX CITY.

Marshalltown, Oct. S.-Ccdar Rapids
was reached shortly after o'clock. and
the local committee escorted Mr.. Bryan
and party in carriages to the baseball
park. near the outskirts of the city,
where the candidate spoke.
At Cedar Rapids and again at Bell
Plains there was considerable cheering
for Mckinley, which, however, encour-
aged the admirers of the nominee to
greater effort, and the cheers were on his
side.
The party arrived at Marshalltown at
100. where Mr.. Bryan made two
speeches to large crowds. The cnthusi-
asm was the most marked of the day.
Shortly after II o'clock the party left
for Sioux City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15

CAN'T CARRY HIS LAW OFFICE.
Omaha, Neb., Oct S-A special to the
Bee from Lincoln, Neb., says:
A. Il. Talbot, present law partner of
Hon. William j. Bryan, has declared his
intention of voting for Mckinley.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
KILLED BY THE CARS.

Palestine, Tex, Oct T.-(Special.l-
VI. A. Averet, aged 80, of Jourdan, y. l.;
was RIM over in the yard at a. m. and
fatally injured. He was between the
cars.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-10-15
BRECKENRIDGE NOMINATED.

Lexington. Oct. S.-The national de-
mocracy tonight nominated Col. w. c. =.
Breckenridge for congress.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-03
NUMBER %.

said books contain all such names, one
of which shall be filed by the board
in the Office of the secretary of state,
and one in the Office of the clerk of
the court for each county.
IS. The meetings of the board. for
hearing applications for registration, or
for all other business, may be either
private or public, as the members may
deem best, for the proper dispatch of
business, etc.
The board Of registration must keep
their offices open on the days required
by law for registration of electors from
9 o'clock in the forenoon until 8.
o'clock in the afternoon. Members of
the boards of registration are entitled
to $3.50 each for the year 1896, and
$125 each for the year 1897, and until
their successors qualify and they 60
out of Office on the 1st of February,
1898, but cannot register electors after
1st of january, 1898.
Salaries of members of the boards of
registration are payable quarterly by
the State treasurer, upon the warrant
of the comptroller general.
II. The boards of registration are
required to furnish any elector, who
has been registered up to January LIST,
1898, a certificate that he is duly reg
istered, upon application of said elec-
tor, in order to entitle him to vote
when his name does not appear upon
the registration book furnished the
managers of election.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-04-03
THE END.
1t Looks Significant.

1t Looks Significant.
Ex-Governor R. K. Scott, and S. L.
Hoge, who was comptroller general
for South Carolina at the time Cham.
berlain was governor, are in Columbia.
1t is their first visit since 1877. Both
of them say that they came down to
attend to some personal business and
on account of their health. Scott,
however, has said that he would like
to see Mckinley get the presidential
nomination. Hoge says that he is in
favor of Morton but is not especially
averse to Mckinley. 1t is the general
belief that these old time carpet-bag-
gers are here for other than personal
business or health. 1t looks as if they
are here in the interest of Mckinley,
and further, it is not only for the pur-
pose of securing Mckinley delegates
to the nominating convention e; but
also to take such steps as may prom
ise to give this State TO Mckinley in
the general election. Both Scott and
Hoge are now residents Of Ohio, the
State that furnishes Mckinley.