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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
THE POPS MEET
he Iopulistt County Executive Cow
mittee in Session YESTERDAY Oo-
I IRON SUNDAYS DOLL

Ill., rrUli sundays Daily.)
tb;s ne ropullst executive committee for,
c CONS county met last afternoon at t H..
v rou mouse and the ATTENDANCE az w .ns
r ref urge &c. Outside the transaction Of
conWan BUSINESS, the committee ordered
to the e connnd ior May 8 to elect delegates
enatori iI1nepesslonal, judicial State and
Nav ne '4thhee1tlons: They also fixed
ries S aS rne date for holding prima-
tee were filed filed s and .h in the commit
adjourned. 'ne committee then
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
SUPPOSED TO RE 1II-nn

Round Rock, Tex az M IA Mhu5R,DER.
clal)-W. G. Pearson, iuStioo f'c(Spe-
peace, has just been called SpI bT ;nE of the
60 to Hntto to hold an inuu Ts phone pno to
dead body of an infant that t i over over the
10 nave been murdered Arr supposed
meagre. PARTICULARS are
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
DOWN LIFE TOGETHER

~, =, Y" 1Vrir 7oUIIUUy 3 IIdIIy,D
cio or me week ending yesterday, County
~ Gierk Hornsby issued the following mar
zen zen Mclnnis and Anna Ferguson.
w Ross and Mary Strickland.
w. L. Darlington and Bertha B. Gray
i'3 " IT BAN BAN and Minnie G.. Newton.
y; NJ; Miller and Daisy Pearl Kern
w w. II. Burton and Katie Klaus.
w w. Body and Lucinda Stewart (coD
WIN. Owens and Lulu Marshal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
EINE TANDEM NOpLr

- Nashville, March 22.-Today at the
Coliseum Albert Ewing and Archie
Clark rode half mile on a tandem in
l.O3 IL, flying start. Ewing and Clark
are amateurs and this is said to break all
indoor tandem records.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
PIIT INFO PORT

Jacksonville, Fla, March 22.-The
steamer Three Friends arrived in port
today with the arms and ammunition
still on board. A denial was made by
the captain that the vessel had been
anywhere except to Key West. He
says that General Caaszo was not on
board.
A letter was received here today by
an American from an American on Il
sugar plantation in Cuba telling of atroc-
tiles committed by the Spaniards. 1t
states that since sympathy has been
shown by the president of the United
States towards the Cubans, the feeling
of the Spaniards towards the Amcri-
ness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
RUSSIA SUPPORTS FRANCE

Lond0n, March "a Vienna dispatch
to the Times says
Russia supports the French view of
the Dongola expedition
The Paris correspondent of the Times,
commenting upon bogus kilograms pub
dished by the French newspapers, which
are intended to excite public feeling on
the Egyptian question, declares that
France is repeating the mistake she made
in 1882, upon the occasion of the bonn
bardment of Alexandria and the occupa-
ton of Egypt by the British.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
THE IMpERIAIpA prx-

menoa' March 24.-The emperor ond
o,lptess OF Germany arrived here t Hn,
r roeht embarked on board the mnori i1G
Naples. proceeded to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
SPASMODIC SPANIARDS.

Barcelona, March pa renewed
manifestation of the emotional spirit of
the citizens Of this town was made today,
though no hostile demonstration was at
tempted against the United States con-
sulate, as on previous occasions AS is
usual on Sunday there was promenade
of light-hearted holiday makers and n
concert by the band for the enjoyment Of
the promcnadcrs. A remarkable scene
occurred during the afternoon, which
seemed to be occasioned by a spontaneous
movement of the crowd. Cries were
raised for the playing of the National
march by the band and the regular pro-
gram of the concert had to be interrupted
TO satisfy the demands, so importunate
were the cries.
The crowd then proceeded in body to
the French consulate, where deputation
entered to express sentiments of friend
ship and esteem for France. The people
here are confident in their belief that
France is pledged to assist Spain in
possible conflict with the United States.
A crowd of 5000 persons outside was
meanwhile excitedly cheering for Spain,
Weyler and Cuba.
The American consulate and the chief
rhoroughfares were guarded by gen
'd'armes as precautionary measure, but
there was no attempt at violent disorder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26

COTTON SPECULATION-If YOU arc
interested in speculation write for our
little book on the subject Speculation
ana How to Trade" which will be sent
free to any applicant. Cotton and grain
futures bought and sold on limited mar.
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2s6 La Sale St., Chicago i' 10
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
STARTED FOR THE 'FRONT.'

Cairo, March 22.-Sir II. H. Kitch-
ener. brigadier general in command of
the Egyptian forces, and Slatin Pasha
have started for the frontier to assume
direction of the Nile expedition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26

/ want every man and woman in the United States
interested in the Opium and Whisky habits to have
one of my books ON these diseases. Address
B. NJ. W0OLLEY, Atlanta, Ca, Box $780, and one
will be sent you free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
BRAKEMAN CRUSHED TO DEATH

Fort Worth, Tex. March 24.-(SpecialJ
Jesse L. Rhodes, brakeman on the
Fort Worth and Rio Grande railroad.
was crushed to death at Dublin this
morning while uncoupling freight cars.
lie fell from a car while making a run
ming switch and was cut in two by the
wheels. His remains were brought to
his home here this afternoon and takep
IN charge by the order of Railway Con
ductors, of which he was a member in
good standing. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
MORTON WILL SIGN TT

New. York, March 22.-GOvernor Nor
ton will sign the liquor tax bill in the
morning and with it memorandum
suggesting but not detailing modifica
tons.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
REGARDED AS UNFOUNDED,

TANDTD AS UNFUU NDEIJ.
London, March pa Madrid dispatch
to the Standard says
almost all the newspapers here pre-
tend to regard as unfounded the rumor
that President Cleveland will appoint a
Cuban commission, and they echo the
sentiments of the HeraldO on the sub
ject No official intimation of such
commission has been received here"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
WAITING FOR MORE TROOPS

London, March 23.-The Standard has
a dispatch from Cairo, which says:
There are already 5000 troops at
of marching upon Dongola until they
have 10000 troops"
The French ambassador Baron de
Courcel, had long interview with Lord
Salisbury at the latters residence On Sun
day. The conference is supposed to have
dealt with the subject of the Nile expedi-
ton: An official visit by an ambassador
on Sunday. to the private residence of the
prime minister or minister of foreign af-
fairs is an unusual circumstance and this
leads to the supposition that the subject
OF Baron De Cource's call was an i'm
portant one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
ATTACKED By D[RNSHERS
WAS IABDERAT PASS-THEY
WERE REFUSED BY THE
NATIVE TROOPS.
LONG INTERVIEW WITH SALISBURY
Had BY the French Ambassador to Lon
don-Supposed to Have Discussed
Egyptian Affairs-Russia Said to
Support Frances Views.

Massowah, March pa force OF 600
Dervishers attacked Iabderat Pass on
March g. 1t was defended by 80 native
troops and the enemy were defeated and
fled, leaving Al killed. The Italian loss
was three killed. On March Is, 1900
Dervishers renewed the attack but they
were repulsed four times with heavy loss.
Three thousand Deryishes are still
threatening the pass and reinforcements
have been dispatched from Cassala. The
Negus Menelik has ordered his chiefs to
meet him at Makalle, where he will bid
them farewell and return to Shoan.
Adigrat has been furnished with n
plentiful supply of water to last until the
end of April
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
CUBAN WAR NEWS.

Havana, March 22.-Colonel Villas has
had an engagement with the insurgents in
the hills Of Rub in Pinar del Rio. The
insurgents were dislodged from their posi-
ton, leaving seven killed and carrying off
their wounded. The troops had one sol
der killed and two officers and nine SOL
'diers wounded. The column of General
Linares assisted, engaging the left flank
of the insurgents, who were put TO flight.
General Linares overlook them in the hills
of Rosario, causing them a heavy loss.
General Bernal attacked the insurgents
in an intrenched position on the coffee
plantation of Estella, near Cienaga, in
Matanzas. BY the use of artillery and
cavalry he dislodged them, securing 10
wrisoners. The insurgents carried off
many dead and wounded. The prisoners
were cOurtmartialed.
A three days service in advocacy of
peace is being conducted at the cathedral
tbynthe bishop.
General Weyler and several general
commissions participated in the service.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
LONDON PRESS COMMENT

London, March 23-rhe Daily News
1biberaD has an editorial on Lord Sails
bury reply to the memorial of the Peace
association for arbitration of the Vene-
zuelan dispute in which it says:
Lord Salisbury's letter is the most
hopeful word we have had for a long
time from the premier. We hope that it
portends definite clearing of the inter-
national situation in one of the stormest
quarters We may even dream that it
Will presage new and brighter era in the
worlds history.
1T is not perfectly clear whether the
question has been advanced stage or
whether the government has merely con-
Airmed and adopted Lord Rosebery's
policy.
IF Lord Salisbury is able to convert
his words into deeds, he will go far to
make his present term of office illus
trious and benefcent."
The Chronicle, also Liberal hopes that
the United States will reciprocate our
good will.
There is no need to trouble ourselves
further about Venezuela" adds the
Chronicle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-03-26
Behaved TO BE FILIBUSTERS
l'hinnntnn uIn Isln nd Nn AIn rnI, an

-, ~. a LII 4 - ERS.
Chincoteague Island, Va, March Do
A body of strange men are encamnod
on Assateague beach and it is believed
by residents ON the island that tho
strangers are tilibusters who are pre-
pairing TO leave for Cuba on a steamer
that is to call for them. The men came
ashore more than week ago and their
actions have been so mysterious as TO
cause considerable comment. The Wis
itors were landed in row boats from n
small steamer which proceeded down
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-30

metalle agreement upon reasonable
basis which Germany must support
The editor of the Frankfurter Zeitung
has been fined 200 marks for refusing to
reveal the source of the information which
he published in his paper in regard to the
increase of the governments military
budget, and the editor has given notice of
his intention to appeal from the judgment
of the court. The case has decided the
government to maintain the clause in the
code of procedure proposals now before
the Reichstag, making evidence in press
prosecutions obligatory, despite the fact
that 1t was recently announced that it
was the intention of the government to
abandon the clause.
Henry Holgard, a wealthy German
American citizen, who was visiting friends
in Speyer, Rhenlsh Bavaria, in October
promised upon that occasion to donate
the sum of 10000 marks toward the build
ing of a children's hospital in that city,
with the stipulation that if Mckinley
should be elected President of the United
States he should be reimbursed for the
erection of the hospital out of the pro-
ceeds of the institution; otherwise the
money was to be donated as free gift
The statements originating from French
sources that the German military camp
at Elsenborn, on the Belgian frontier, is
to be abandoned, are untrue. On the con-
trary, extensions In the railway commune
cations are about TO be undertaken which
Will link Elsenborn with all the strategic
lines on the German border
F'rosts are prevailing throughout Ger
many, and early falls of snow in Berlin
and elsewhere give promise of a long and
severe winter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-30
WROTE UP ms OWN SUICIDE.
An Unknown Man Puts His sensa-
tions on PRper as He Dies.

Chicago, Nov. a9-After destroying all
marks on his clothing which could in any
way lead to his Identification, we'll
dressed man about 80 years of age COM
mitted suicide at the Kimball hotel, 262
Clark street, last night, by taking lauda-
mum. He described the effects of the drug
In writing until his hand could no longer
hold the pencil.
The body was not found until late this
afternoon, death having resulted some
time previous In his efforts to destroy all
clews which might lead to his identifica-
ton the suicide forgot two articles, which
indicate that he was an easterner. A
small mirror found in the hand of the
dead man bears the stamp of a firm in
Rochester, N. Y, and the memorandum
book in which he described the manner
of his death contains the trade mark Of
A. w. McCloy & Co, 443 Wood street,
Pittsburg, Pa. The trade marks on the
clothing, even to his hat and shoes, were
effaced. He engaged a room at the hotel
last evening and registered as e. l..
Bryan, although the police are of the
opinion that this is not his name
When found, the body was lying diago-
nally across the bed, and the memoran-
dun book and pencil were near by, hav-
ing evidently fallen from his hand. Be
fore taking the drug he wrote letter
to the hotel proprietor and another to the
press, in which he gave no cause for his
act, other than that his life had termi-
mated in failure. In both these letters he
made some humorous remarks.
He continued his descriptions of the eff
fects of the drug until all his strength
had failed him, and some of the last of it
could not be deciphered. As much of it
as could be made out is as follows:
To M. D.-Drank one ounce laudanum.
After five minutes, feel little or no pain.
Heart action now pronounced. A slight
pain in stomach. (Note)-My stomach is
very weak, having suffered for years from
acute dyspepsia.
10 characterization about the same.
Pulse rapid and pains in wrists and slight
pain in region of heart. Hand trembles A
feeling of dullness with more pain in all
parts of the body. (Note)-Wiu keep up
this description of effects as long as possl-
BILE Hope it will be of use to medical
science. Eyes show change. A feeling of
drowsiness coming on. Sort of feeling of
intoxication accompanied by slight fever,
Twenty minutes-Pain increasing. A
slight perspiration started, Am getting
Sleepy. Have a sort of numb feeling and
no pain"
The last few sentences were scarcely leg
ible, so unsteady had the writer's hand be-
come, and, although he attempted tc
write a few more lines, it could not be
made out.
| The clothing of the suicide is of good ma.
| terial and the police think that he may bt
well connected. No money was found
| He was about 80 years of age, feet
inches tall, and weighed about 15O pounds
He was smooth shaven, and had brown
| hair and blue eyes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-30
HAWAII STILL FULL OF HOPE.
TKINLEY NOW COUNTED ON TO
FAVOR ANNEXATION.

The Islanders Awaiting His InaUgu-
forts to Secure the Protection OF
the stars and the stripcs-If This
Country Does Not Secure the Is
lands Some Other Nation VIII.
Chicago, Nov 29.-John w. Foster ex-
Secretary of State, and Mrs. Foster, ar
rived in Chicago yesterday on their way
to their home in Washington from Homo
lulu. They spent little more than two
weeks on the islands and Mr.. Fosters OBJ
servations confirmed the belief which he
promulgated as premier of President Har-
risons cabinet that annexation by the
United States is the duty of this govern
ment.
THE present Hawaiian administration
is waiting for the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Mckinley to make another effort to
have the islands annexed" said Mr.. Fos-
ter. THE constitution under which the
people of the islands are living at present
has annexation as one of the main things
to be striven for.
"The islands were never in more pros
porous condition than at present. They
are prospering in a business way, but the
last sugar crop was an exceptionally good
one and the administration of President
Dole is the best that the people ever had.
"It is recognized that the ultimate fate
of the islands, if they are not annexed by
the United States will be annexation by
some other of the great powers. 1t will
be impossible for the islanders to govern
themselves successfully for any great
length OF time by reason of the clash be-
tween the different elements, republicans
and royalists, and natives and foreigners.
One thing is settled and that is that the
queen will never rule again or the mon
archy be restored. So 1t remains for the
United States to act without delay, or
some other nation will assume power in
the Hawaiian Islands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-30
CRUsuED 10 M S;TH IN CRoXyD
Tventy-Nine Persons Killed and %
Injured at BarOda.

Bombay, Nov. pa dispatch from Ba-
roda, capital of the state of that nameS
gives the details of fatal accident which
occurred there tonight.
The Earl of Elgin, viceroy of India, ar
rived at Baroda this evening on visit
to the Gaikwar, or native ruler of the
state. The inhabitants turned out en-
masse to welcome the viceroy, and to see
a display of fireworks in his honor.
The display was given in the park of the
Gaikwar, which was open to the public.
Everything passed off without incident
of note, until the end of the ceremonies.
Then the crowd made rush for the park
gates, which were so narrow that they
soon became jammed with people. Those
behind, not knowing the cause of the de-
lay at the exit, pressed forward until the
crush at the gates was terrific.
A number of persons were squeezed to
DEATH while others who lost their foot
ing in the surging mass of humanity, had
the life trampled out of them or died from
suffocation. When the crowd was finally
cleared away, it was found that twenty
nine persons had been killed and thirty
five more Or less seriously injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-30
Ii HUNG CHANG IN TROUBLE.
He Invaded the Palace Park at Fc-
kin without Permission.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 29.-Special
correspondents of the Southern Associ-
ated Press:
Toxic, Nov. 16.-The Grand Old Man
of China" whose return to Pekin was
expected to be the signal for his restltu-
ton to power and honor, is now in the
hands Of the hoard of punishments, await
ing the infiiction of a penalty 1t appears
that some one suggested to him the pleas
ure of little trip into the palace park,
which lies in the immediate vicinity of
his lodging in Pekin. He innocently
adopted the suggestion and was carried
through an unfrequented part of the park
in his court chair the keeper and eunuchs
bowling obsequiously to him as he passed.
The next day he received an official in
timation that he had been guilty of a
breach of etiquette, and was to be hand
ed over" for punishment. The incident
is said to have led to sharp dispute be-
tween the emperor and the empress dow
ager, who has always been his warm pa
troneSs. 1t has also evoked some thought
less remarks from local foreign journals.
which regard LIS treatment as an Insult
to the crowned heads and potentates by
whom he was received on his recent tour,
and which go even so far as to suggest
that a protest should be lodged by the
foreign representatives in Pekin, as if for
tlSi interference III SutH d matter ROulQ
be justified on any pretext.
Some embarrassment exists with regard
to the revised treaty between Japan and
Germany. The treaty provides that from
the date of the exchange of ratifications
German subjects in Japan shall enjoy the
privileges conferred by the japanese law
of patents, trade marks and designs. But
no provision has been made with refer
ence to the administration of the law. The
punitive clauses are, of course embodied
in the law and should be inflicted against
any one guilty of infractions. But the
German consular courts have no compe-
tence to enforce the observance of such
a law and the Japanese courts will not ac-
quire jurisdiction over Germans until 1899
when the revised treaties are to go into
operation. In practice the commission Is
of no great consequence, since German sub
jects are most unlikely to violate Japan
ese patents or trade marks. But the af-
fair will probably involve the resignation,
or recall of Viscount Aoki the Japanese
minister at Berlin, who negotiated the
treaty.
The Japanese diet is convoked for its
tenth session on Dec %.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-30
LOCKS SAID TO BE roo Low.
Leading Manufacturers Reported
Now In "a Combination.

Leading Manufacturers Reported
Now In "a Combination.
Philadelphia. Pa, Nov. 29.-The leading
lock makers Of the country are said to
have formed a new combination to regu-
late the price of locks in general, but
more particularly trunk locks, on which
it is claimed prices have been rulnously
low during the past two or three years.
The manufacturers said to be in the
combination and who have organized un-
der the name of the American Trunk Lock
Association are the Corbin Lock Company
of New Britain. Conn; the Eagle Lock
Company of Terryville, Conn; the Star
Lock Works Of Philadelphia; the Yale and
Towne Manufacturing Company of Stan
ford. Conn, and Shrendt & Son Of New
ark. N. j. All of the firms, except the
Yale and Towne Company, were In COM
blnation formed in 1892 and dissolved in
1885
Prices have been advanced from % TO
20 per cent. within the past two weeks,
and IL Is thought there is every prospect
of a further advance. Provision has been
made. It IS said, against any dissolution
Of the present combination for a term Of
five years by requiring all the firms inter-
ested TO make cash deposit Of 5000 to
be forfeited In case Of any cut In prices.