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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
FITZ-SHARKEY PURSE TRIAL.

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-The Fitzsim-
mons-Sharkey witnesses gave no sensa-
tional testimony today, but Fitzsimmons'
friends say they are now able to prove
that a doctor performed an operation on
Sharkey to produce evidence of foul.
Dan Lynch, Sharkey's manager, de-
MED all knowledge of a conspiracy; said
that neither he nor Sharkey was mem
Der of the National club and declared
that Referee carp had no pecuniary in
terest in the check for $4,000. On
cross examination by Fitzsimmons' coun-
sci Lynch was asked if he had ever been
prohibited from racing at local tracks,
and why. An objection from Sharkey's
attorney saved the witness the possible
embarrassment of replying.
Thomas Sharkey's testimony was
simply a denial of the stories by his train
ers, Billy Smith and George Allen. He
never heard of a conspiracy before the
fight; had no talk with carp and bet no
money on the fight He declared Fitz-
simmons struck him foul blow in the
groin. When asked why he screamed
as if in pain while in the dressing room
after the fight, Sharkey said that Lee
had pressed his groin hard during the ex-
animation after Fitzsimmons' blow and
that the pressure caused him great ag-
ony. He stated that he still suffered
pain from his injuries in the groin.
Several spOrtsmen testified that the re-
cent meeting was not prize fight but
a glove contest so that the court could
take cognizance of the present action.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
ALL WELL IN VENEZUELA.
The Leading Men Of the Nation Favor
the Treaty.

New York, Dec ia dispatch to
the World from Caracas says:
President CrespO declines to state rea-
sons to answer any questions concerning
the Venezuelan governments attitude to-
wards the arbitration treaty entered into
between the British and United States
governments. The situation here is mis-
understood in the United States, as is
evident from the false impressions which
have been cabled. The best men of Ven
ezuela, those who understand the mat
ter. favor the acceptance of the treaty
arranged between Great Britain and the
United States. President Crespo will
not ask any modification of it's terms.
Minister Andrade will sail next Sun-
day for the United States and this looks
as though matters stood we'll
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
FIRING HEARD NEAR HAVANA
THE SOUND INDICATED THAT
A RUNNING FIGHT WAS
GOING ON.
4 WORTHY SUCCESSOR 70 MAcEO
Prior to His Decease the Cuban Leader
Strongly Recommended Rivera as
His Successor Should Death
Overtake Him.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. 14.-A special to
the Commercial-Tribune from Key West,
Fla, says:
Firing has been heard all day long west
of Havana, 80 tonight's reports state,
mot steady, but desultory, as if run
ming fight were being had. Several
columns of Spanish troops were sent out
during the day in that direction, but no
tidings have been received up to 7 p. m.
of the result.
On account of articles in the Ameri-
can dispatches displeasing to Gen. Wey-
Ter, the censor rules have become more
rigid and arbitrary on American corres-
pondents in getting at news matters on
the island.
Over $4,000 will be raised here and at
American churches for the Cubans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
FRENCH NAVY BILL FAILED.

FRENCH NAVY BILL FAILED.
Paris, Dec. 15.-The discussion of the
naval budget was continued today in the
chamber of deputies.
NJ. Lockroi, one of the deputies, urged
that the whole organization of the navy
needed reform and that the feet, dock
yards and administration ought each to
be under separate control.
The minister of marine, Admiral Ber-
nard, replied that the government intend
tached to the channel squadron If they
obtained the necessary money.
M. LOckrois motion that the govern
ment expend 200,OOO,0O0 francs on the
navy was opposed by Admiral Bernard
and VI. Meline, the premier, and was re-
jected by q vote of 1876 to 49,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
DESTINED FOR CUBA

Washington, Dec. 15.-The treasury Of
ficials today received official confirmation
of the reported sailing of the Three
Friends from Fernandina harbor, Fla,
with cargo of arms for the insurgents
The cruisers Newark and Raleigh are in
pursuit. The Dauntless has been per-
mitted to leave Jacksonville, having sat
isfied the officials that she intends to en-
gage only in lawful business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
. LEE STILL IN NEW YORK.

New York, Dec. 15.-Consul General
Fitzhugh Lee is still in New York, but
refuses to receive callers. He will leave
the city Thursday, going by rail to Tam
pa, Fla, and will sail from there to Ha-
vana on the Clyde line steamer Olivette,
reaching Havana Sunday morning.
Mrs. Lee and Miss Lee will accompany
the general
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
PATRIOTIC PHYSICIANS.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 15.-The physi-
clans of st. Paul are aroused by the re-
ports of suffering among the Cubans and
have started a subscription list through
out the profession for money with which
to buy medicines and bandages to send
to the patriots. 1t is expected that
large sum will be realized.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
SAW THE THREE FRIENDS.

Key West, Fla, Dec. 15.-The report
that firing had been heard at sea off Key
West seems to lack foundation.
A number of people report that the
steamer Three Friends passed here this
morning and was seen by them, but their
doubt as to the direction she was going
was conflicting. Some say that she was
heading for the south and others for the
west.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
y. S. CONSULATE GUARDED.

Havana. Dec. 14.-The United States
consulate in this city is under special
guard OF armed policemen. This pre-
caution is taken owing to the fear that
sne Indignation expressed by the Spanish
sympathizers against the United States
sulate. " 'n' WI"
!, In the absence of Consul General Lee
ene consulate is in charge of the vice
consul, MIR. Joseph Springer.
Forty cases of smallpox have occurred
at Sangado de las Vegas and thirty-eight
OF those who had not been vaccinated
nave died from the disease.
News has been received from Madrid
that the queen regent has granted nm
audience to the wife of Mai. Cirujeda.
Maceo. VI
The steamer Alicante has arrived here.
haying on board 100 troops.
Private advices give assurance of the
death, from dysintery. of the insurgent
leader, Gen. Manuel Suarez, who was n
colleague of Martinez Campos.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
GIVEN A SOLDIER's DEATH.

Salt Lake, Utah, Dec. 15.-Patrick
Coughlin was executed today in Safe
Hollow. Rich county. Utah, for the kill
ing of Deputy Sheriff Thomas Stagg of
Echo, Utah, on July 30, 1895. He was
shot to death by five deputies under
Sheriff Dixon. Only the officials and
a few relatives of the condemned man
and representatives of the press were
present
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
RESIDENCE BURNED.

Hillsboro, Tex. Dec 15.-(Special.)- y
The residence of Will Ferguson. near
Woodbury.. this county. was destroyed
by fire about 10 o'clock last night, the
fire originating in a smokehouse adJoin-
ing the residence and spreading over the
entire buildings.
Mr., Ferguson and family narrowly es-
caned. House and contents total loss, no
insurance. Property valued at about
$4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
NEW YORK CUBAN LEAGUE

New York, Dec. 14.-There are many
names on the list of subscribers to the
roll of membership of the branch of
the Cuban League of the United
states, just organized in this city. Fol.
lowing is the declaration of the purpose
of the league: '
The object of this league is to secure
for Cuba, by all lawful, peaceful and
honorable means, the political indepen-
dence which her patriots are now en-
deavoring, by tremendous sacrifice of
treasure and life, to gain; to encourage
them with our sympathy and moral sup
port and to arouse the whole nation TO
demand the end of the campaign of mur-
der and destruction in that island Mind
full of the help which our fathers re-
ceived in similar struggle we are con-
strained by a sense of gratitude to re-
turn to Cuba the Kindness which was
so effectively given us. 1t is apparent
to all observes that Spain has not the
power 70 crush the Cuban patriots, and
therefore, the continuance of the cruel
struggle in Cuba can only serve to pro-
long sense of abasement and humlia-
tion in the minds of all men who are
confident that this republic has the
power to end it and is in honor called
upon to do so for the highest good of
all the parties directly concerned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
EAGER TO FIGHT FOR CUBA.

New York, Dec. 15.-The Offices OF
the Cuban junta. are besieged by appli
cants for enlistment in the Cuban army
Even before any of the officers had ar
rived today crowd of sturdy young
men stood before the headquarters wait
ing for the doors to open and before
o'clock the Cuban cause could have had
sixty able-bodied recruits. All were dis
missed with the information that no men
were wanted.
The Cuban officials say today that they
have been overwhelmed with applications
and that during the last twenty-four
hours nearly 800 men had applied for en-
listment. all of whom have been refused,
owing to the law prohibiting enlistments
here for service in foreign armies.
Many more applications had also been
received by nearby cities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17

and consequently, according to Spanish
law, the proceedings are yet private. 1t
is expected that the case will shortly
pass into open court.
The stories circulated in the United
States of the secret trial, sentence and
approaching. execution of the prisoners
are wholly false.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
COMPETITOR PRISONERS

Havana, Dec. H.-The second trial of
the crew of the American schooner Com
petitor. captured on April 20 last by q
Spanish gunboat while apparently land
ing a filibustering expedition on the coast
of Cuba, is still in its preliminary stages
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17

called GII by the Spanish legitimates Charles
VI OF Spain. His grandfather was
brother of King Ferdinand VII of
spain, who was without male issue. and
oeath, from dysentery, of the insurgent
mnnuiiing the salic law of the country, he
hamed h;n his eldest daughter Isabella, as
ms successor, ignoring the claim of his
Drot1er, Carlos. The latter raised the
sfoanaard faa1aa of revolt in Spain, but was de-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
WITHOUT FOUNDATION.

Madrid, Dec. 19.-The report that Don
Carlos, the pretender to the Spanish
throne, intends to abdicate his claim IN
favor of Don Jaime, his son, originated
in dispatch to the impartial from Rome
and is without foundation, in fact
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
MASS MEETING HELD.

New York. Dec ia mass meeting
to express sympathy with the Cuban in
surgents was held in Jersey City tonight.
Ameng the speakers was s. G. Henriques,
who was United States consul at Carde-
mas during the Harrison administration.
He said that Spain was exulting over the
foul assassination of as grand a man as
ever went forth to give battle in the
States, he declared, could no longer af-
ford to be one of the nations who oppress
Cuba.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
A GREAT SACRIFICE.

Madrid, Dec. 14.-A dispatch from
Rome says that Don Carlos, the pre-
tender to the throne of Spain, intends 10
abdicate his claim in favor OF MS son,
Don Jaime. Don Carlos is the granusoih
of the original pretender to the Spanish ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CUBA.

New York, Dec. 15.-Three thousand
members of the organization known as
the American Friends of Cuba will march
next Wednesday evening in body to
participate in the demonstration to be
held in sympathy with the Cuban patri-
OTIS.
In the parade will march company
costlmed as Cuban soldiers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
ABLE SUCCESSOR TO MACEo.
The Deceased General Had Previously
Strongly Recommended Gen.
Rivas Rivera.

New York, Dec. 14.-The last letter
that the Cuban junta in this city re-
.ceived from Antonio Maceo curiously
contained an estimate of the qualities
of Gen. Rivas Rivera. who, if Maceo
has been killed-as is now generally ad-
mitted-will succeed to that insurrection
leaders command.
Maceo wrote: 'Rivera is not only
brave, tireless and indomitable, but he
is a great tactician He is thorough
soldier and he has military advantages
enjoyed by few of the men in my COM
mand He knows the map of Cuba as
I well as the oldest guide. On several
occasions he has converted defeat into
victory. On one of these when it
looked as if he and small force were
absolutely shut in by large army, he
escaped without losing man.
'In establishing transport he has
picked out invariably positions that
L were almost impregnable and which at
khe same time permitted him an avenue
escape In case the worst should come
to the worst.
''In storing and concealing munitions
of war and camp equipments he has
shown q cunning that at times has made
me even laugh. l believe he could con-
ceal regiment of horses nsi1e of a
Spanish army and keep them undiscov-
cred for a month.
"He had a great record in the ten-year
war and since that time has continued his
military studies and experience. He
was a good organizer and good disciple
marian and at the same time is very
popular with his men. He is what is
called yankee in his methods, being
livery careful of his soldiers, cautious OF
losing life and extremely strict in keep
pg the men in the best possible condi-
eion.
ut is well to write you of these
things because any moment l am liable
to be killed by the enemy and some one
must take my place. If it is Rivera !
am certain you will have a general of
much ability and greatness
Much indignation Is expressed by the
junta at the announcement made by ex-
United States consul to Cardenas, 3. U.
Henriques, that Gen. Weyler, in going
over the murder of MaceO, had given
authority to band of 500 negroes to
march through the island and pillage and
ravage everything that may come in the
way.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
ALEXANDER SALVINI DEAD.

Florence, Italy, Dec. 15.-Alexander
great Italian actor. is dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
SYMPATHY RESOLUTIONS.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec, 15.-Mayor
Ochs tonight presented to the board Of
aldermen resolutions expressing sym
pathy for the insurgents in Cuba and au-
thorizing the mayor to call public meet
ing of the citizens of Chattanooga to give
public expression to the sentiments of the
community. The resolutions were unan-
imously adopted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
FREE CURA DEMONSTRATIONS

Cincinnati, Dec. ia special to the
Commercial-Tribune from Jacksonville
Fla, says:
The streets are crowded tonight with
a grand outpouring of the citizens in q
torchlight parade and mass meeting in
favor Of Cuba.
Mayor Horton, Hon. j. G. Stockton
and many other prominent citizens ad-
dressed the vast throngs. Spanish out
RACES were denounced and strong reso-
lutions passed demanding that this gov
ernment interfere in the interest of hu-
manity
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
DIsCONTENT WITH WEYLER.

Madrid, Dec. 15.-The report that
Capt. Gen. Weyler has ordered proceed
ings to be taken against Maj. Cirujeda
because the major, after the death of
Maceo, went to Havana without the per-
mission of his superior officers, is causing
discomfort here, owing to the popularity
of Cirujeda. Although the ministers
maintain reserve on the subject, 1t is
stated that the cabinet may consider this
question and it is further stated that the
ministers may also discuss the execution
of Capt. Gen. Weyler's plan of campaign,
which is criticised in certain quarters.
According to surface indications Capt.
Gen. Weyler will soon be relieved of his
in Cuba.
The discomfort with Weyler is notice
able, even in the government organs.
They say instead of going to Havana
to receive an unmerited ovation he ought
to have continued the military operations
in the province of Pinar del Rio.
A bad impression has been created here
by the dispatches of the Spanish cores
pondents at Havana announcing that
Gen. Weyler has suppressed all dis
patches referring to the ovations in Spain
in honor of Maj. Cirujeda. 1t is supposed
the captain generals action was due to
jealousy and it is currently reported that
the government is disposed to replace
Weyier by Gen. Marin, now governor of
the Cuban province Of Pinar del Rio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
ENL1sTING IN CUBA's CAUSE.

TeOrgetOWn, Tex, Dec. I0.-ISpeclaI.J
Mr.. II. C. Green of this city is organiz-
ing a company of young men to go to
Cuba and espouse the cause of independ-
ence. The names of ten or twelve of our
prominent young men have been enrolled,
and as soon as a sufficient number is en-
listed they will start for the scene of ac-
ton. Mr.. Green is now in correspond
ence with Cuban agents, who have au-
thority with reference to transportation,
etc. Mr.. Green is reliable man and
has no other motive than pure patriotism.
Georgetown is the place of rendezvous
of this expedition, and those who have
already joined are enthusiastic and anx-
ious to be off.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
BURNED THE SPANISH FLAG.
An Enthusiastic Cuban Sympathy Meet
ing in Lexington. Ky.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 15.-At big mass
meeting called by Mayor Simrall to take
action in reference to the Cuban revolu-
ton, the court house was crowded tonight.
Resolutions were passed that Cuba must
be freed; that the United States should
help Cuba to freedom, by peaceful means,
if she could, by forceful means, if she
must.
Col. Tom Davidson. after the meeting,
burned the Spanish flag, amid hurrahs,
and Capt. Longmire of Company Il, State
Guards, said he had forty men ready to
start to Cuba on twenty-four hours no
tice, under command of Col. Davidson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-17
znpT11cHA,s LATEST LIE.

Madrid. Dec. IA long story of The
circumstances attending the death Of An
tonic Maceo, told by Dr. Zetrucha, his
physician, is published here. 1t con-
cludes: =.
"Maceo always admired the bravery of
the Spaniards and had little liking for
Americans
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-06-04

We have received from A. E. Hough,
editor of the Hillsboro, Ohio, Gazette, a
large and neatly gotten up pamphlet de.
scriptive of the early history of High.
land county, of which Hillsboro is the
seat. Also from W. B. Tomlinson,
editor of the News HERALD of the same
place, a splendid souvenir number o.
that excellent paper, describing Hills
boro, its people and its industries. Many
photographs are given of distinguished
men in the community who have been
instrumental in building up the place,
whose faces clearly show the character.
istic Yankee push, enterprise and
shrewdness, and they look like men
every one except good old Mother Am
brose, who is representative of a more
hospitable and less competing age when
people had time to think of the welfare
of each other as we'll as their own. How.
ever, the faces, as rule, are not un.
kind, and give beneath hard, business
exterior the indication of warm and
honest hearts. For a strange place,
which we have never seen, we have rea'
son to have high opinion of Hillsboro
Buffers Journal, Fredericton, N. B.
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Obituary..

Elizabeth F. link was the daughter of
Enoch and Mary link, and sister of
Rev. Milton P. link, of the Cincinnati
Conference. She was born in Highland
county, O., March Sd, 1911, and died at
the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Mckay, near
New Burlington, o., MAY IS, 1896, at
the ripe age of S5 years, 2 months and
10 days. She was converted to God
when girl, in her l4th year, and joined
the church at Rattlesnake campmeeting,
under the preaching of Rev. George w.
Marley and George w. Walker, and
continued to be, all the rest of her life,
a consistent, faithful member-a period
of more thad II years. She was married
to Michael Medsker,.. May II, 1865. So,
for thirty years they have lived happily
together in the bonds of holy wedlock.
For number of years she has been in
failing health, and for the last seven
years she has been helpless invalid,
the constant care OF her aged companion,
whose greatest desire was that he might
live to care for her all her days. Some
times she suffered greatly, yet, it was
all borne in meekness and patience. She
was willing to suffer il it be the will of
the Lord. She leaves her aged husband
and three brothers to mourn. She was
the seventh of family of ten children
to 60 into the future world, to join the
spirits of loved ones gone before. She
died in peace, and has gone to inherit
the suffering saints reward.
PHILIP Trout, Pastor.
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SUGARTREE RIDGE.
June l, 1896


Corn is doing nicely.
Rev. Peale and wife and Joe Few at
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Saturday.
Bert Smith, of Emerald, was calling on
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We understand there is to be Sum
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Miss Cora Pettitory, of Mowrystown,
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Mitchell's saw mill, which has been
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