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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
SUPPOSED TO BE A TEyAN.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 13.-A man sup
posed to be George Sanger of Texas was
found dead in his bed in hotel in this
city today. The gas was turned on and
it is thought to be case of suicide. Moth
ing was found on his person that would
furnish a clue to his identity. When he
registered he paid for three days and
wrote the word Texas" opposite his
wrote kansas" The dead man was
about 80 years old, of medium height,
had brown hair and moustache. He was
well dressed, but wore no jewelry. and
had but II cents in his pocket. He re-
tired to his room last night apparently in
good health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
WYOMING STILL DOUBTFUL.

Denver Col, Nov. ia special to
the News from Cheyenne, Wyo., says
The democratic state central committee
tonight received advices from Red Lodge,
Mont, that seven precincts in Big Horn
county gave Bryan 112, Mckinley 1874.
1t is not known whether or not this in
cludes the five precincts heard from. pre-
viously. consequently the situation is as
much in the dark as ever The MAORI
ties in the state, as near as can be esti-
mated, are as follows: Martin and Quea
ley, democratic electors, 400; Van Metre,
populist elector 22j; Osborne, fusion for
congress. 425
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
GEORGIA SENATORSUJp

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. Ex-Governor w.
Y. Atkinson at 2 O'Clock this afternoon
announced his retirement from the SEN
atorial race. This leaves the contest
between Clay and Howell, unless dark
horse is introduced, which is unlikely.
ballot resulted: Clay, 81; Howell, "a;
Lewis 1S; Girard, II. The next bal
lot, the thirtieth, resulted: Clay. n;
Howell, Sc; Lewis, %; Girard, 4; Boer-
ner, 4. The caucus then, by vote of
80 to 81, adjourned until Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
ON KUGADTS TRAIL.

Brennan, Tex, Nov. 13.-(Special.)-
Sheriff league today received a telephone
message from Constable II. M. Bryan
stating that he was on the trail of man
who in every particular answered the
description of Charles Kugadt, the man
charged with numbering and cremating
his half sister. The suspect crossed the
Central road at a point half way between
'armine and Ledbetter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
METHODIST CONFERENCE.

Cooper, Tex, Nov. 13.-(Special.)-Th
Northeast Texas annual conference of
the Protestant Methodist church conven-
ed here today. About sixty ministers
and delegates are now on hand and more
are expected tomorrow. +. Nj. Ander-
son is the present president of this con-
ference. r. l.. Garrison is the minister
in charge of this station.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
GIVES THREE TO M,KINLEY

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 13.-Governor
Watson issued proclamation today de-
claring that all of the votes cast for
James G.. Shaw and James G. Shaw, ST.,
for presidential electors, shall count for
James G.. Shaw, as his name was ON the
several ballots in two ways. This will
send three Mckinley electors from Della
ware to the electoral college.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
MKINLEY TOOK A WALK.

Canton, o., Nov. 13.-The first snow
storm of the season did not prevent Maj.
Mckinley from taking brisk walk in
the bracing air today. His pleasure
over the improved condition of Mrs. Me
Kinley was very apparent to all his
friends. Among today's callers were
Bishop Earl Cranston of the Methodist
Episcopal church of Portland, Ore; Hon.
Horace c. Plumer of North Dakota and
Capt f. A. Kendall of the United States
army.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19

was formally rendered the position of
commissioner Of internal revenue, which
Joseph H. Miller resigned on Wednesday
to accept the vice presidency of the Amer
can Trust and Bonding company of Bal
timore. Mr.. Forman asked for time to
consider the offer and now has the ques-
ton of accepting it under Amusement.
Although personally he is disposed to ac-
cept, some of his political friends in Hi
nois have advised him to decline.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
nv ONLY FIVE VOTES.

La Grange, Tex, Nov. 13.-(Special)-
The official returns from Fayette, IAvaca
and Colorado counties, comprising the
Eighteenth senatorial district, show the
election of Hon. A. B. Kerr ldem.) over
r. G.. Seyler (rep) and j. w. King (rep)
by a plurality of five votes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
GEN pETTUS LEADING

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 13.-Gcn. Pet
tus seems to be leading in the senatorial
contest. His friends say that when the
democratic caucus meets Monday night
he will have within one vote of II nomi-
nation to begin with. There are ninety
three democrats and it will take sixty
seven votes to make q nomination.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
SETTLE WILL NOT CONTEST.

Raleigh, N. c.. Nov. 13.-The state.
ment that Thomas Settle, republican cam
didate for reelection in the Fifth con-
gressional district, would contest the
election of William Kitchen Dem.) is
denied by Settle, who says he will make
no contest. Kitchens official majority
is 4Q3.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
FORNAN TNDECIDED

Washington, Nov. lex Congress
man Forman of Illinois, who was the
democratic gold standard candidate for
governor of Illinois in the late election
arrived here today in response to a sum,
mons from the president. He saw Mr..
Cleveland at the White House today and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
WELCOME NEWS.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Nov. 13.-Notices
were posted at the Wilkebarre Silk mill
today that the Is per cent reduction in
wages made last August will be restored
on the 18th inst. Four hundred hands
are affected
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
ADDRESS TO TEXAs POPULlsTs.
Marion Williams Says He Has Been
Undeservedly Abused

Taylor Tex. Nov. 11.-Marion NJ.
Williams, member of the late state cam
paign committee of the populist party,
porter the following address:
Taylor Tex, Nov. Ito Texas Pop
'ulists-While only 1872 counties out of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
THE GOLD RESERVE.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The treasury to-
day lost $4,000 in gold, which leaves
the true amount of the gold reserve $123,-
$50, 2SS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-19
VENEZUELAN STATEMENT.
1t Comes From London and Is Labeled
Semi Official

London, Nov. 13.-The following semi
official statement on the Venezuelan
question has been given out:
Misapprehensions appear to exist as to
the nature of the arrangements reached
between the United States, Great Brit
ain and Venezuela. Having preferred
to leave the negotiations in the hands
of the United States, Great Britain
agreed with the United States conditions
of arbitration. An actual treaty for
this purpose will be concluded between
Great Britain and Venezuela. But the
agreement outlining the treaty's main
proviso have already been made by Great
Britain and the United States and re-
moves the prospect of any difficulty be-
tween Venezuela and Great Britain in
regard to the terms of the treaty.
The decision of the arbitration court is
not expected under twelve months.
Anent the number of years mentioned in
the agreement, it is admitted here that
there are especially no settlers on either
side of the disputed line who have been
there for over q decade.
MINISTER ANDRADE RETICENT.
New York, Nov. 13.-Jose Andrade,
minister of Venezuela, is stopping at the
Savoy hotel and will return to Washing
ton tomorrow. He was asked to make
some statement with regard to the pros
pect of speedy termination of the Ven
ezuelan boundary dispute by arbitration
between the United States and England.
Il am very sorry" replied the minister.
81 do not know anything official. have
seen in the papers that arbitration is
talked about, but my government has
not been notified, nor has our legation
been notified. Therefore, / can not say
anything. l have no doubt, however,
that everything will be settled satisfac-
torily. Venezuela has never asked for
anything but arbitration. Really, it is
impossible for me to say more at pres
ent.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
SCRAPS FROM NEW ENGLAND.

a cat "a years OLD is owned by n man
In Biddcford. Nc.
One of Mainc's curios is Machins. n
town of 200 inhabitants without n debt.
Thorndikc, Nc, Is distinctly ahead
as nm up-to-datc town. \ new street
has been named Bloomcr street.
Two fishermen of PASSPORT. Nc. were
out in tho hnrbor onc day recently fish.
ing with hand lines with the ,crpcrn.
turc nj six degrees below zero.
New London. Conn. will celebrate
next May the 2i0th anniversary OF the
founding OF tho settlement. and prcpnr.
ations arc already making for n big
time.
The highest liquor licenses in this
country are pnid In Massachusetts,. I'm
Great Harrington The license fee is So.
300: in llavcrhill, $4,000: in Pittsfcld.
$4,000.
In n factory nj New Haven n few ,lovs
ago :: girl tainted and fell to the floor.
whorc"pon. out Of pure sympathetic
nervousness. II other girls tainted one
aftcr the other.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
MADE A GOOD BARGAIN.
How n Californian Prospcctor Got n Big
Price for n Mine.

How n Californian Prospcctor Got n Big
Price for n Mine.
1t Is the easiest thing on earth to
sell n mine in London for almost any
price, provided you have anything to
show nm expert" said Maj. Frank Me-
LauChlin to q San Francisco Post re-
porter. There is also n right way and
n wrong way to 20 about il. Some
time ago went to London to negotiate
the sale of some mining property. OF
course the first thing | had To- do was
to let capital know what | was there
for. Then, when inquiries commenced.
| simply said: Gentlemen, | have min
ing property to sell. II you mean bust.
ness and want to buy send your expert
out to examine the property and make
n report on it. You will know then
what you are buying
"a company was organized. An cX.
pert examined the property and re-.
ported favorably and 4 meeting was
held to discuss terms.
"'Now, major said the spokesman.
we have found that the property may
be worth something. What is your
pricc?'
1.-Two hundred and fifty thousand,
said l."
THAT Is more than we expected &c
pay. We expected to pay about two
hundred. There is not much difference,
between two hundred and two hundred
and fifty. II you will drop the fifty we
will take it
81 had expected tn get about n hun
drcd thousand dollars for the property
so with n show OF reluctance | agreed
TO accept their offer. When the paper,
were made out I was surprised TO Learn
that they had been talking about
pounds and | about dollars. but ! wn,
very careful not to let my surprise leak
out. and that Is tho way / got "a million
dollars for the mine. Great people e
do business with"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
Here and There.

Here and There.
There is one red diamond.
We export eggs to ireland.
Missouri has 9I6,iOl farmhouses.
Africa boasts OF a G}i.carat dia
mond.
Berlin makes horseshoes OF pa,
per.
London's warn trade employs 10,
600.
Bavaria has 1000 lead pencil work,
er.
Boat building patents number l.,
2l6.
Women work on English canal
barGcs.
Germany makes most Of our glass
eyes.
Xix lis always sold 10y weight in
Ar bia.
Londoncrs smoke 100000 cigar.
cites daily.
There are 1850 patented knitting
machines.
The steam engine is covered by S23
patents.
The average Japanese god is sixty
feet high.
There are 49, patents covering ma.
sonry work.
There are 1873 different kinds of
patented nails.
There are 23aS different kinds of
velocipedes.
Tea is nor beneficial il made from
hard water.
London will spend Si,JOo.0Oo on a
sewerage system.
The manufacture of felt is covered
by al patents.
British Columbia sends frozen meat
10 England.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
A Probable Fatal Accident.

Word was received here last even
ing that G. W. Meacham of Hum.
boidt met with a serious, il not fatal
accident Saturday, 1t appears from
the limited information received that
he fell while at work at his mine in
the mountains south of Humboldt,
and when found was unconscious
with a CHASTITY scalp wound and one
side OF his body all mashed to a jelly.
He was taken home and a doctor tele
graphed for. 1t is to be hoped he il
not hart as badly rs is reported and
that he will recover, as he is one OF
the Oldest and most respected citizens
OF Humboldt county.-Silver State.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
THE QUEEN AND THE "ORB.'
How the Brave Girl suffered silently at
the Coronation.

How the Brave Girl suffered silently at
the Coronation.
At the coronation the ceremonies
lasted more than four hours. and
Throughout; the queen played her part
with wonderful Composurr. Care. says
n writer. had been taken to provide a
crown suitable for her small head. but
no one had thought about reducing the
size of the orb which she vas required
to carry in her tiny hand.
What am | &c do with it?" she asked,
in concern.
Garry il. your majesty" replied
Lord John Thyme.
Am |? II is very heavy the queen
answered in n tone OF amazcment.
However. il was too late for protest.
and she obeyed the eXigcncics of the
situation.
\ worsc mistake had been made
with regard 10 the ruby coronation,
ring. The jcwclcr had made il to fit
her majcsty's little finger, whereas the
archbishop declared that according Ia
the rubric it must be put upon the
larger finger, and accordingly forced
/ into that position. The queen bore
lre- painfully swelling finger with the
same hcroism hat she carried the
wcighty orb. Afterward the finger
had to I've bathcd in ice water before the
ring could be drawn oT.-Wcstminstcr
Budget.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
lie Felt Lonely.

a Cleveland family was in court
the other day. \ daughter was one
OF the witnesses, and she had this
cheerful tale to tell of her father, who
is n man Of the most daring original.
ity. il the story is true:
PA was sitting III his saloon, feel.
ing lonely. He went To the barn and
putting a halter on the horse brought
him into the house saying he wanted
the animal to eat supper with him.
Pa made me set a plate for the horse.
Then he took hold of the horses front
legs and lifted them up on the table.
We all sat down to supper and the
horse began to eat. Pa picked up ii
mug Of beer and began To laugh and
threw both hands in the air. The
mug hit the horse on the nose. The
beast pulled his foct down. dragging
the tablecloth and upsetting the table.
The horse backed up and sat square
ly on Il red.hot stove. This burned its
tail, so the animal kicked the stove
over and ran out the door. | cream
ed, and pa threw IL lamp at me. The
house came near catching fire and n
policeman came in. Pa has been ar.
rested los times.-Indianapolis Jour
nal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
The sadorns Mine. Sold.

The Reno Jourdal is informed that
The sale of the Sadorus placer mines
in Humboldt county has been con.
summatei. Reno men are the pur
chaseH and twenty or thirty men will
be Sc, at work Immediately. The
mines are quite extensive and the
gold Is coarse. The mines are stu.
atei nbout twenty.four miles a little
east VI north from winnemucca. not
FAR from The Little Humboldt. There
ore cold bearing lodges from which
'e'E f'ch specimens have been taken
aLuYc lie nlacnr minns
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23

Ono OF the many natural wonders
OF Arizona scenery just made access
'oie 10y the opening up of u now rail
and stage road is a remarkable mi,
nrai bridge in the Tonic Basin. no,
lar from Flagstaff. The bridge is $50
icct long, aud sraus q canyon some
2oo fcct deep. at the bottom OF which
flows tho river. The bridge is Of rock
and is perfectly proportional. Tho
under side is gracefully archcd and
the upper perfectly level. Tho walls
OF tho canyon are honeycombed with
caves, i'll which are II grcat p~rofusion
OF stalactitcs and stalagmitcs.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
4 Lake ar Gold.

The latest story of a wondrous
gold find in Alaska is Of a like whose
bed Is literally paved deep with gold
dust as ponds are hoored with mud.
Hans Christian Pandc. a name JUS.
piciously near that OF the great teller
OF fairy. stories. an old sea captain.
told the story OF his tind on his ar
rival in Seattle a few days ago. The
lake Is 1000 yards long, 400 yards
wide, and 100 feet deep. 1t is fed
by water from n glacier. and its only
outlet Is a little stream two feet
deep, but OF incredible sw%iftness,
According to Mr.. Pandc's theory,
based ON assays on somc sand from
the shores and bottom OF the lake
the glacier has for centuries been
bringing down gold from the noun,
tains and depositing it in the cup.likc
basin OF the lake. Tho assay showed
eight to ten dollars n cubic yard, and
in this bRsin a man could alone take
out slO,OO0a year. Mr.. Pandc pro
poses TO blast out the side Of the lake
drain OIL tie water, and drcdgc on
his gold.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
n Gem OF Barboo Eprti.h.

a gem OF a memorial from the Indi.
an Education Department: Mad.
am' during my fatality and p~recestin.
alton, l lost my employment and my
orbits ause me IA a pilgarlic, shiftless
n unprcferred man here, | have to
admonish my lege 10 the foreign coun .
tries for this i'll fame. I, therefore.
most respectfully d~eprecate to excuse
The unextinguishable maleiaction. dc.
lying your orders which | was doing
III your schools. ] thought that
might be permitted as your solii
non to teach that class with IN in.
creased salary, but my bad luo,. :
driven Inc out OF employ n,ni.-
Westminster Gazette.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
The U. +. pI.n.

The Reorganization Committee OF
the Union Pacific Railway Company
has submitted the following plan for
reorganization to the Senate Commit
tee on Pacific Roads:
1. The appointment by the Presi.
dent. subject to the approval OF the
Senate, Il Commission OF three mem.
beB to investigate, determine md re-,
port to the President the fair cash
value OF the claim and lien Of the
United States.
2. Authority to the Commissioners
to subpoena and examine witnesses
and have tho process OF courts.
3. The report OF the Commission.
eFs or u majority, subject TO the APP
proval OF the President, is to be con
elusive us to the sum which may be
paid for the claim and lien OF the
United States. The Secretary OF the
Treasury, upon such payment. to exc.
cute an instrument OF assignment OF
the lien and claim the reserving sink
ing fund. &
4. Authority to the purchaser to
organize u new company empowered
to acquire and operate the lines and
property OF the Railway Company
with such corporate powers rs are
necessarily involved.
D. Repeal OF the provisions Of pm
or acts which would be inapplicable
to the rcorgan ization of the company
under the new conditions and reserv
ing the Governments preferred rights
for transportation OF mails, troops,
munitions Of war, etc.
6. Authority and direction to the
Attorney General i'll default OF pay.
ment OF amount fixed by Commission
to foreclose the lien of the Govern
ment, and upon sale to bid the
amount OF indebtedness to the United
States.
o.. Reservation OF remedies to the
United States and power to alter,
amend and repeal.
4 Generous Husband.
The train was about ten miles west
OF fpsilanti when when an oldish
man came into the car with u bill in
his hand, and called ont:
kin any person here change n ten.
bill fur me!'
Everybody was willing to try and
he finally got two tives. Then he
wanted one sc them broken, and he
found n passenger who said he
could give him five ones. IN take
replied the man, but then |
shall want some one to bust a dollar
fur me-"
will two halves do?- asked a wo.
man, as she investigated her purse.
-Yes, il | can't get four quarters
he replied. -l'm sorry to make all
his trouble, but you see how it is.
The old woman has sorter decided to
stop off at ipsilanti and visit her Sis.
'er for three or four days while I go
o Detroit and back. Her sister
be at home. and she'll natur.
ally feel a little queer without any
money. thought Id give her "a
quarter, but il | can't get it, why, I'll
ct her take 80 cents, though / know
I'll never see any Of it back. She'll
20 down town and run through a dol
ar III less'n two hours, and l have to
Keep a curb on her.
He finally got II quarter, and the old
had it tied up in the corner OF
her handkerchief rs she got Off Mt
fpsIlanti .-Detroit Free Press.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23

rho weather prophets arc now pre-.
dieting n wet Spring.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
BULLION
Little shops Where Uniforms Arc Mn
Gnrrnnna With Gold.

"
Little Shopa Where Uniforms Arc Made
Gorgeous with Gold.
One sees from the sidewalk of n quiet
street cast OF Third avenue II Zig base
ment shop where two OF three girls are
bending over wcll-worn embroidery
frames. The saInpies OF their work
displayed in the windows show that
they are making bullion embroidery
to decorate the coats or caps of mill
tary officers. policemen, aud others
whose trades or professions require
uniforms. There is less TO be done in
the bullion embroidery trade in this
city than in most old world cities, but
there is n constant AMI growing de-
mand for the handiwork of the bullion
.mbroidcrcrs, and the trade is one that
keeps its own in spite of labor-saving
devices.
Bullion embroidery worked directly
upon the stuff of the cap or coat is still
rhc p1opc thing for the uniformed
man who would have all his Rccoutrc-
ments right. The embroidery shops
are usually little places. and the pro-
prictor is sometimes n woman. The
frame is n simple device OF hard wood.
enlarged or reduced in accordance
with the needs OF the particular piece
Of work in hand. The cmbroidcrrrs
are usually girls, often very young,
though the designers are sometimes
men. Embroidery designing is not II
very difficult business. because little
originality is demanded. since the trade
has wcll-cS;ablishcd traditions, and
there arr plenty of books 10 guide the
designer. There arc no new designs
10 he made in masonic, military Or
naval cmblcms. and even the myriad
shooting clubs Of the German quarter
are no; likely TO require anything that
will demand great ingenuity of the en-
broidery designer.
Tho girls hat DO the actual work of
bullion embroidery ara often native
Americans. though the trade is mainly
controlled by foreigners, French md
German for the most part. The par
ticular shop here indicated is managed
by n Hebrew, and the pretty girls WIS.,
ible from the street as they lean over
their work seem 10 have Jewish fea-
turcss-N. Y. Sun.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
Tho lie publican Fieht.

The candidacy of Senator Quay in.
PRODUCES new G Implications into the
Presidential fight. As now figured
ont Reed will have New England
solid. or 10 votes from TINT section.
Morton will have the ~ delegates from
New York; Quay can have the "a
votes from Pennsylvania. and Allison
will have the 90 votes from Iowa.
With Cullom having the IS votcsfrom
Illinois, Davis the Is votes from Min.
nesota, Henderson tho 10 votes from
Nebraska. Bradley the % votes from
Kentucky and Elkins the IL votes
from West Virginia. ns Ia possible,
and Mckinley having tho 40 votes
from Ohio. II will make i0i votes nc.
counted for. or nearly one half Of the
convention. Tho other Southern
States. leaving out Kentucky and
West Virginia will have 80 delegates.
and i'll the middle west aro Michigan
Wisconsin. Indiana and Missouri
with ZIG votes. the Western States
including Kansas, have lOG votes.
Tho Wadswortli school has been
closed FOR fear Of an epidemic Of scar,
let fever, there being two or three
Lln--n ~ -. lt---
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23

Just think OF it! People are irecz
ing to death in tie East while We are
baskina in the warm sunshine. Who
wouldn't live in NevadaY