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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
II WAS A HOT ENGAGEMENT
AND THE PERCENTAGE OF LOSS
SUFFERED BY THE SPAN
ISL WAS HEAVY.
FORTY PR|VATES and TWO OFFICERS
Reported Killed by the Official Reports.
1t Is Reported the Insurgents Will
Attack the TrOcha SOon-Two
Cubans Executed.

Havana, Aug. "a hot engagement is
reported to have taken place between
Guamas and NIeloncs. in the district of
Manzanillo in the province of Santiago
de Cuba, in which the percentage of loss
suffered by Spanish troops was exceed
Ingly heavy. The official report gives
the number Of Spaniards as 100 regular
picked men against 1000 insurgents. The
official report further says that Lieut..
Gonzales and PmtadOcs of the Spanish
forces were killed, together with forty
priyates.
Col. MarOtc has had fight with the
band of Sanguily ON the plantation Of
Condcsa, province Of Matanzas. The in
surgents lost eleven killed and took many
firearms. The troops had two officers
and nine soldiers wounded
Insurgents have burned the splendid
plantation of San Joaquin at lbanOz in
Matanzas, causing damage estimated
ut 100000.
Jamcc BcrnandinO RodcrgucZ has
been sentenced TO death.
The inSurgcnt leader SartOriS has sue
ceeded TO the command of the band form
Crly led by the late Gen. Xayas.
a train has been fired upon at Taca-
tacea in Pinar del Rio. The lieutenant
of the escort and one soldier were killed
and eleven injured. The insurgents.
led by Bandcras, left seven killed and
carried away large number of
wounded.
The insurgent bands are concentrating
near the southern portion of the trocha
and it is reported that they intend to at
tack it before long.
\ wind storm at Santa Luis province
of Santiago de Cuba. has demolished
the barracks there, killing two guerilas
and burying several others under the
ruins. Five PERSONS were killed by cleo
tricity.
The insurgcnt forces under Pierre
Belar and Rodclfo, in the province of
Pinar del Rio. mutually mistook each
other for detachments of Spanish troops
and in the fighting which followed three
insurgents were killed and eight others
wounded.
Antonio Pinar Lopez and Narciso Rod
crigucz. insurgents, were shot mt the
Cuban fortress today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
\ Man Murders His Wife and Then
Suicides ut Pittsvlle.

Richmond, Tex, Aug. 3.-(Special.) y
News reached here this morning of the
murder of Mrs. Robert Parker by her
husband and suicide of the shooter at
Pittsvillc. The couple were married last
spring and according to accounts were
living happily together. The couple
were locked in room together and were
dead when found Bob Parker is from
Fort Bend county. No cause is as
signed for the tragedy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
ruEIOTuARE CASE

Brussels, August 1.-The appeal of the
British government against the acquittal
of Capt. Lotharc the Belgian officer, who
caused the English trader. Stokes, TO be
hanged in the Congo region for selling
arms and ammunition to the natives, was
offered today in this city before the supe-
rior court of the Congo state.
Capt. Lothare was present in the uni
form of his rank in the service of the
Congo state. that of Il general.
The day was spent in recital Of the facts
by one of the judges.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06

will not be finished until tomorrow.
Twenty-seven boxes in this county out
side Birmingham give Goodwin ma
jority Of $50. This is expected to be
overcome by the vote of Birmingham.
Bessemer and Pratt City. Two hours
ago the democratic majority in this
county was sixty. Kolb claims John
ston's majority at $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
A BROKER Suicides.

yo Umnttanooga, ZEN meni lug Aug 3-: C.:
city official, committed suicide today Gu
Lookout mountain by shooting himself
through the heart. Business losses is
supposed to be the cause Mr.. Young
was at one time manager of the Tredgar
Iron cOmDany
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
VERMONT GOLD DEMOCRATS.

Montpelier, VT, Aug. 3.-Democrats
from all over the state who represent the
gold standard are here tonight preparing
for the state convention, which meets
tomorrow. The convention will prob
ably issue an address to the democrats
of the state giving reasons for boiling
the Chicago ticket and platform. 1t will
elect four delegates to the conference at
indianapolis and a national committee
man. Resolutions are prepared endors-
ing the state ticket nominated in May
and reaffirming the principles of the
platform adopted at the time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06

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Kidney Complaints in either sex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
KILLED ON A TRAM ROAD.

Rockland. Tex. Aug. 2.-Chris Ham
mons. a former resident of Angelina
county, was killed on the tram road of
the Adridge Lumber company yester-
day. \ tree had burned down and fall
len across the track and the woods be-
ing on fire it was so smoky the engineer
could not see the tree. The train was
backing out with the empty cars in
front and deceased was on the front car
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
THE LONG AND SHORT OF TT

Montreal, Aug. 3.-Great activity OK
lists here among the members of the syn
dicatc which is long on September pork.
1t was intended to advertise in Ameri-
can papers requesting others who are
long on September pork to join issue with
them and thus defeat the Chicago syndi-
cate, which is short.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
4 PUNCTURED Room.
The Bottom Drops Out of Chicago

The Bottom Drops Out of Chicago
Speculative Deal.
Chicago, Aug. 3.-Thc speculative deal
in the Diamond match and New York
biscuit stocks has come to an end. The
greatest speculation ever known cul-
minated in the failure of the people who
We're behind the deal. The Chicago
Stock Exchange will adjourn at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning for an indefinite
period. This action was decided upon at
II meeting held this evening at which were
present the members of the stock govern
ment committee and Il number of promi-
mont CapitaliStS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
TUE EIRST REPORTS.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 3.-RcturnS
from the state elections are just begin,
ming to come in. The reports show dem.
ocratic gains and bear out the claims OF
the state committee of JohnstOn's cleo
ton by much larger majority than
Oates received two years ago. The pop
uliSts do not give up and claim that Good
win will carry the state by 10000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
OEEER ENGLISH

There is signboard above the gate
way of the Eye Infrmary. Newcastle
upon-Tyne, which tells us that when
this gate is closed urgent cases and acct
dents must ring the front doOr-bell."
About the middle of the century n no
tce appeared on the TynemOuth sands to
the effect that 'Nisitors are cautioned
against bathing within one hundred
yards of this spot. several persons hav-
ing been drowned here recently by order
of the authorities, Notes and Queries,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
TO BLOCKADE CRETE.

London. Aug. 3.-The Vienna CORES
pOndcnt of the Chronicle learns that the
powers. with the exception of England.
are preparing to blockade Crete. The
agreement TO stop the shipment of war
material to Crete has caused the rcsigna-
ton of the Greek cabinet, but the king
has refused to accept the resignation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06

made sail from Newcastle, \. s. W.,
April ~. for Manila, and was abandoned
in flames June s, in latitude & north, lon
gitudc Is east. AS far as can be learned
all but four of the crew of twenty have
been accounted for, and the missing men
have no doubt persisted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
DIR. MACGREGOR ELECTED.

San Antonio, Tex. August 3.-(Spec-
ial.)-The board of managers of the
Southwestern insane asylum met today
and elected DR.. w. W. MacGregor of
Laredo superintendent to succeed DR.. b.
l.. Worsham, who resigned to take charge
of the asylum at Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
SORRY OUTLOOK FOR COTTON

Memphis, Ienn., Aug. 3.-Ihe VOm-
mercal-Appeal has specials tonight from
twenty cotton centers in Mississippi and
twelve in Arkansas. The condition of
the crop averages 30 per cent loss from
what it was thirty days ago and unless
there is Il general rain throughout Ar
kansas and Mississippi during this week
the crop will be cut 30 per cent. No
rains of any consequence in Arkansas
today and one light shower at Granada.
Miss - y e
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
NINE EXPLOSION

Swansea. \. s. W.. Aug. lit is fear
cd that twenty-five miners have been kill
cd in the explosion in Bryncoch pit near
Meath. -Four corpscs have already been
recovered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
KRUGER WON'T INTERFERE.

johannesburg Aug. 2.-The Standard
Diggers News publishes an interview
with President Kruger in which he
stated that he had declined to interfere
in behalf of DR.. Jameson. The presi-
dent pointed out that the British govern
ment had still to decide who were the
ring leaders in the Jameson raid
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
DENINCR ArIC CAN

Evergreen. Ala. Aug. 3.-Thc demo.
Gratis have been defeated in this. Cone
cub county, by about 100 majority In
1894 Kolb received no majority in this
county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
4 RELIEF SOCIETY.

New York. Aug. 3.-Having as its aim
The care of the sick and wounded in the
Cuban war. the Oscar Primclles club has
been organized in this city. Concerning
the club and its objects Il statement was
given out today at the Cuban hcadquar-
tiers says in part:
The Spanish government. against all
principles of humanity. has forbidden
the Red Cross to penetrate into the
Cuban camps. This club will cndcavor
10 take its place and care for the suffer
ing and dying in the Cuban ranks"
1t is pointed ont that the Cuban army
is generally in need of quinnc and an
appeal is made for medicines of all kinds,
surgical instruments and physicians sup
plies. II is claimed by the Cubans that
such expeditions are not barred by the
in6ugality proclamation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06

want every man ana woman In the United States
Interested in the Opium and whisky habits to have
me of nv books ON these diseases. Address
H. NJ WOOII.EN, Atlanta, Ga, Box $50 aho "np
viii be sent YOU free
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06

Athens. Aug. 3.-Thc Mussulmans
have burned 200 Christian houses in the
village of Knkodilic, in the province of
SelnO, island of Crete. and it is feared
that the Christians. ms II rcpriSal. are
burning the Mussulman villages. Hos
tilitieS have been resumed in various
parts Of SelnO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06

AGENTS WANTED-Free outfit from
largest factory in the business. One
agent earned $1,000; several $1,000. in
1895. T. q. 1871, New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
IF THE barry Is CUTTING TEETH

Be sure and use that old and wel-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child T0ftens the guns, allays all pain,
cures wind collie and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bot
flo
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-08-06
GladneSS Comes

WITH better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys.
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentlee fforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms Of
sickness are not due to any actual dis.
ease, but simply to constipated condi.
ton OF the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene.
fetal effects, to note when You nm
chase, that you have the genuine arti
'cle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold 4
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health
and the system is regular, laXatives o,
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup Il
Figs stands highest and is most largek
used and givesmost general satisfaction
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-09-05
Suffering for a Life Time.

Persons afflicted with rheumatism
often suffec for life time, their tor
lures being almost without remission.
The joints and muscles of such unfor-
tunates are in most cases shockingly
contorted and drawn out of shape. To
afford them even temporary relief, the
ordinary remedies often prove utterly
useless. Hcstetter's Stomach Bitters,
on the other hand, is svouched by per-
sons who have used it, to be a genuine
source of relief. 1t keeps the blood cool
oY promoting a regular habit Of body,
and removes from it impurities which,
in the opinion OF all rational patholo-
gists, originate this agonizing com plant,
and its kindred mslady, the govt. Be-
sides this the Bitters remedy disorders
of the stomach, liver and nerves, prevent
and eradicate intermittent and remit
tent fevers, promote appetite and sleep,
and are highly recommended by physi-
clans as o desirable medicinal stimulant
and tonic.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-09-05

In a recent letter to the manufsctur-
ers Mr.. w +. Benjamin, editor OF the
Spectator, Rushford, N. Y, says: "It
may be pleasure to you to know the
high esteem in which Chamberlsin's
medicines are held by the people OF
your own state, where they must be
best known. An aunt of mine, who re-
sides at Dexter, Iowa, was about to
visit me few years since, and before
leaving home wrote me, asking il they
we're sold here. stating il they we're not
she would bring quantity with her,
as she did not like to be without them"
The medicines referred to are Chamber
lain's Cough remedy, famous for its
cures of colds and Group; Chamberlain
Pain Balm for rheumatism, lame back,
pains in the side and chest, and Cham
berlsin's Collie, Cholera and Disrrhoes
remedy for bowel complaints. These
medicines have been in constant use in
Iowa for almost a quarter OF q century.
The people have leaned that they are
articles of great worth and merit, and
unequaled by any other. They are for
sale here by Fred Fleishman, drug
gIst.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-09-05
POLITICAL.
Palmer of Illinois Nom
mated by the
GOLD BUG DEMOCRACY.
Buckner of Kentucky Arrives
Off the Second
Prize.
GOLD BUG DEMOCRACY

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. SIT is
thought the convention will get through
today. There is q strong feeling for
Palmer among the delegates. In case
he refuses, Black of Illinois, may be
selected though Bragg has many sup
porters. Many delegates insist on MIR.
Cleveland and he would be chosen if be
would accept. Buckner OF Kentucky,
seems 20 be the choice of all vice-presi-
dent. Ii is said Watterson will not be-
represented.
1t is announced that Palmer has posi-
lively declined to allow his name be
used for personal reasons, and that Gle
veland also declines.
The financial plank is unequivocally
for gold, but the committee has not yet
agreed on the wording of the pension
and some other pIanks.
The Illinois delegates are now in
caucus Cor the purpose OF inducing
Palmer to withdraw his declination.
While the convention was assembling
Senator Palmer received a great out
burst, Buckner was also loudly oheered.
There were cheers for Breckenridge Of
Kentucky as he entered, but some of
the audience Kissed as breckenridge
name was called.
The cries for Breckenridge continued,
mingled with Kisses.
The convention was called to order at
11:3S q. N. Reliably stated that Ala
bsma will yield to Michigan, when
called, and that Michigan will present
the name OF Palmer. The chairman an
nounced that the committee on platform
was not ready to report. There were
cheers and cries for Breckenridge to
address the convention. Breckenridge
takes the platform amidst cheers with
q few Kisses and spoke on the issues at
stake. His remarks were frequently
cheered.
Breckenridge announced the platform
adopted at Chicago, which condemned
the executive, simply because it is an
executive, aud its condemnation of the
supreme court because its honesty does
not agree with Its aims. Great cheer
ing. Breckenridge remarks that the
silver democrats had taken it out of the
hands of this or any other convention to
elect Mckinley caused laughter and
cheers. Breckenridge said we propose
to prevent the election of that Chicago
convention candidate as a democratic
candidate. "We will be defeated at the
polls but we will save the honor of
America" When Breckenridge finished
he was given three cheers.
II was announced that the committee
on platform will be ready to report at
p "a.
Warner points out that the greater
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-09-05
POSSE RETURNS.
And Leaves Again in Pursuit Of the
Robbers.

The Prospector says that word reoeiv-
ed from Bisbee yesterday states that
Sheriff Fly and his posse arrived at Bis
bee Saturday night from the trail of the
robbers and all left early Sunday morn
ing again for point in the Sulphur
Spring valley to capture two of the rob-
bers, "Blsck Jack" and Jesse Williams,
whose whereabouts they are certain
of.
The posse have experienced hard
ships untold. They encountered much
rain and were under many disadvsn-
tages and several times loet the trail
through the storms. The robbers whom
they had followed were heading back to
the line and it is probable that The entire
gang Of refugees expect to meet some
where and remain together.
Immediately upon the arrival OF
Sheriff Fly's posse in Bisbee and being
apprised of the whereabouts OF 'Blsck
Jack" and Jesse Williams, two of the
robbers, they at oRce left for Mud
Spring where the two men are supposed
to be.
Deputies Alvord and Randolph left
here yesterday morning to join the
posse and the search will be continued
until the robbers are run down or furth-
er abandoned for the present.
The prospector received two messages
from Bisbee which practically give the
above facts.
The news OF the outcome of the meet
ing and capture of the outlaws is await
ed with anxiety.
Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-09-05
CYCLONE.
The Pima County Democrat
ic Central Committee
Meets and Har-
monies.
"IF YOUD0, DWELL BOLT. "
After the Storm, Delegates Are
Appointed to Attend at
Williams.

Last evening at 8 o'clock, in the dis
trict court room, there was an extreme
" lively session of the Pima county
democratic central committee. which
met for the purpose of determining the
manner in which delegates should be
selected to attend the territorial oonven-
ton. which is called for the 18th inst.
at Williams.
There was q very good attendance,
all but five Of the committee being
present, either in person or by proxy.
The challenge to battle was offered by
Judge Barnes Immediately after roll
call, when he presented a motion that
the chair select a committee OF five, who
should present to the central committee
the names of eleven democrats to act as
delegates to the territorial convention.
Hardly was the motion made when
Chas. Mehsn, of Nogsles, was on his
feet in opposition. He charged that the
committee was stuffed with proxies and
that the people, if the motion carried,
would have no representation. From
that time on the battle ragged right mer-
rily. Barnes, Gus Hoff, Mehan, Scott,
Fred Hughes, FINLEY and s. M. Frank
lin, esserly watched each other for an
opportunity to get the floor. Not one
Of the crowd gave the slightest evil
dence of being tongue tied, and each
was accorded ample opportunity to ex-
press his vlewe. There we're charges
flung a. the former action of the COM
mittee; there were threats OF discord
and bolts; there was defiance TO boilers;
and there we're invitations to quit the
party. The atmosphere In the court
room was blue with that peculiar brand
of harmony and brotherly love found
only in democratic gatherings. One
gentleman SAID: 1--WE are harmonious;
don't let Us wrangle; leave that for our
republican brethren" And after they
had finished there wasn't enough grovl
left over for even one republican pre-
oiDct election inspector.
When the orators had ell exhausted
themselves the motion was put and car
ried upon yea and nay vote, as fol-
lows:
Yeas B Scott, M Gervais, A
Brown, Pedro PelloD, w II Barnes, ]
Maloney, M Gallego, b BarcelC, w
Powers, Brady, ID Markham, A O'Don-
nell, A Is SOrreles, N NBn hlstine, "
Herrera, T j Rusk, d Allen, Jas Gof,
w A OBriep. John Dsvine-2O.
Nays-C Nj Burkhalrer, 2 j Zsimet,
T + Broderick, Jos Pascholy, Chas
Mehan, r Harrison, Chas Dunn, W L
Linville, Jas Finley, @ w Bowers, q A
Hoff-11.
The chairman appointed as members
of the committee of five, Messrs Barnes,
Markham, Mehsn. Hughes, Chalmers,
Finley and Pellon. Messrs. Finley and
Mehan decline to serve.
The committee retired but returned
In q quarter of an hour with the follow
ing names OF persons recommended as
delegates: Jas Leahy, Henry Levin,
Sam Katzenstein, j Maloney, Chss
Hoff, Herb Drachman, ID Allen, F G
Hughes, j B Scott, W III Barnes and ID
Markham. Mr.. Hoff being unable to
serve, d G Chalmers was appointed In
his plsLe.
The report of the subcommittee was
adopted and the committee adjourned
subject to the call of the chairman.