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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
WILL CALL ON THE GOVERNOR.
Will r. j. Fusion, Who is En- Route to
the Pen Without Guard.

Abilene, Tex, March 25.-(Special.)-
MIR. r. j. Fusion of Raynor, Tex, got
on the train here this morning for Rusk,
where he is going to serve out term in
the penietentiary. He is armed with the
proper commitment papers and is without
guards. He will go by Austin and in per-
son present his petition for pardon and
from there continue his journey to the
penitentiary. Mr.. Fusion was convicted
last June of manslaughter for killing the
a two years term in the penitentiary.
A few days ago his appeal was dismissed
and he is now voluntarily going to report
to the penitentiary officials to serve out
the remainder of his term.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
CORRESPONDENT RAPLEY OF A
NEW YORK PAPER FORCED
TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY.
THE BERMUDA EXPEDITION landed.
1t is so Acknowledgements Burn the
Village of Santa Ana-Twelve Span
ish Marines Die of Yellow Jack.
Gomez Reported Ill.

Havana, March 25.-Elbert Rapley, the
correspondent in Cuba of a New York
newspaper, was expelled from the coun-
try today by order of the Spanish au-
thorities.
The insurgents have burned the village
of Santa Ana, including the church, and
they have destroyed by fire house at
the entrance of Cuevas Bella Mar, prov
ince of Matanzas.
General Ahumada today reviewed the
Urvano battalion, consisting of 1000 mer-
chants, who have volunteered for mill
tary duty. The colonel in command of
the battalion is the so-called Cuban rail
road king, Arguelles. The volunteers
marched past the palace and were loudly
scheered by the crowds assembled.
! General Weyler, who was on the bal
qcony of the palace, was also enthusiastic
ally greeted.
Al In a skirmish between the insurgents
and a detachment of troops in the Santa
Clara district, Leoncio Vidal the insur-
gent leader was killed. The troops OBJ
FAMED possession of his body as well as
of those of many more of the enemy
killed.
n The San Quintin battalion. in recon-
noitering between San Juan de la Garas
and Portillo, province of Santa Clara, was
attacked by the insurgents under Fon-
SEGA and others.
The insurgents were eventually dis
persed with great loss. The troops lost
10 killed and had 80 wounded.
n The Alamanca battalion was attacked
lat Jaguenzcito by 1000 insurgents under
4 Redro and Eduardo Garcia. After two
\ hours fighting the insurgents were
( charged by $50 Spanish cavalrymen, who
Ndislodged the enemy. The latter retired
with numerous losses. The troops had
seven men wounded.
1t is learned that an expedition sup
posed to be that from the steamer Ber-
9muda has landed between Guanatana-
mo and Santiago de Cuba, in the pro-
vince of the latter name.
Twelve soldiers on board the Spanish
gunboat Condo, Venedito have died of
yellow fever.
1t is also learned that several Ameri-
cans, members of an expedition which
landed at Manzanillo four months ago,
have died of yellow fever.
A report was circulated here that
Maxine Gomez it very sick man and
is suffering with high fever. 1t is for
this reason, it is said that he has avoid
ed all engagements with the Spanish
troops of late, and has remained quiet,
leaving the active conduct of the cam
'-aign to Antonio Maceo and his other
fetutenants.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
JOINING THE PATRIOTS.

New York, March pa special to the
World from Havana says:
The adoption by the senate and house
Eat Washington of resolutions looking to
the recognition of the rebels as belliger-
ents has inspired such hope in the Cubans
that thousands have joined the insurgents
in the field in the last 10 days. A score
or so of men often leave Havana quietly
on some excuse and join the rebels, who
are still only 10 miles distant.
4 The sugar planters dare not grind, in
spite of General Weyler's orders. All
Preparations to do so have ceased.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
VERDICT FOR YOAKUM.

San Antonio, Tex. March 90
Especial. I'm the case of A. G. Cooper
VS.. b. f. 1oakum, famous in railroad cir
cles. resulted today in verdict for de-
PENDANT. Yoakum. While Cooper was
auditor of the Arkansas Pass railroad
noakum as general manager prosecuted
MN for forgery. Cooper was acquitted
az; ana sued Ioakum for $1,000 damages.
Cooper if they thought Yoakum had no
probable cause for making the charge
against Cooper. Yoakum is now vice
president and general manager of the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railroad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
DELAGOA BAY RUMOR.

London, March 26.-The Chronicle
prints under reserve a rumor that Eng
land has purchased Delagoa bay with the
whole strip of territory from Amatonga
on the south to the chartered company's
territory on the north, the Limpo river
constituting the eastern boundary, for
100000 pounds.
The Chronicle also has an editorial on
this subject which questions the truth of
the rumor and suggests that it is a pilot
balloon.
1t also notes that similar rumor,
though less circumstantial than this one
published, was denied in London on We'd
nesday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
PESSINuSTIC PRESS.

Madrid, March pa majority of the
newspapers here print pessimistic COM
Washington and point to the fact that
three senators upon the joint committee
\ have distinguished themselves by show
i ing ill will for Spain. These newspapers
claim that this is not reassuring symp-
tom, and urge the government to prepare
for every eventuality. They declare that
while the vote on belligerent rights has
not been finally carried the conflict con-
tinues. The press also refers to the
fact that the Spanish squadron remains
in Spanish waters ready to depart at any
moment.
The official press, however, takes a
more optimistic view of the situation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02

give to the individual either lady or gen
tleman, who secured the largest number
of points, Il round trip ticket to Denver,
Col, or its equivalent. and for the next
largest a round trip ticket TO Monterey,
Mexico, or its equivalent, on condition
that not less than go points were gained
by all contesting, credentials to be secured
from the general secretary before enter
ing. The Blues proceeded to score the
first five points.
Mr.. lick Melasky rendered very en-
joyable reading and the male quartette.
sang pleasing selection. 1t was an en-
joyable evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
HONDURAS INTRIGUING

New York. March GA special to
the World from Kingston, Jamaica, says:
Honduras is said to be intriguing to REIN
state Chief Clarence as head of the Mos
quito territory.
The object is to deprive Nicaragua of
its caribbean littoral, it is said, to CON
stitute a separate state, which shall be al
lied to Honduras.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02

suit in the establishment of a system by
which arbitration would be possible in all
cases. (Cheers.)
Hon. George n. Curzon, parliamentary
secretary for the foreign office, replied to
the toast, Foreign Representatives"
lie eulogized the services of diplomats,
and paid special tribute to Baron de
COurcelle, the French ambassador.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
PUBLICLY WHIPPED.
Enraged Women in Nebraska Larrup a.
Prominent Citizen.

Bertrand. Neb, March 26.-H. III. Wi,
ley, ex-justice of the peace and u promi-
nent citizen, was publicly Whipped by
mob of enraged women on the streets of
the city. He was accused of making an
indecent proposal to young girl, and or
dered to leave town. He was arranging
to do so in the custody of a constable
when crowd of women, led by the girls
mother, surrounded the officer and de-
manded his prisoner.
Revolvers were exhibited ami threats.
made to use them. The officer complied.
and the prisoner was taken to the main
street and given terrible beating. Citi-
zens finally put a stop to the work. and
the victim left town at once. Wiley'ss
family witnessed his punishment, which
occurred in front of his residence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
THE RUSSO-CHINA RJJMOR.

spondent of the Standard learns from an
excellent source in st. Petersburg that
China has granted concession to Rus
STA to build a railroad from Tchita. in the
Trans-Baikal district of Siberia. through
Manchuria to Port Arthur, 'the latter
port" says the Standards correspond
ent, "being coded to Russia in exchange
for certain import concessions. The
ear has therefore consented to stop the
building of the railway from Tchita to
Vladivostock in order to proceed with
the Manchuria line, which, it is hoped,
will attract an immense trade from
China"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
TWO PRIMARIES ORDERED

Pittsburg, Tex, March 25.-(Special.)
The Democratic executive committee of
this county met at the court house today
and ordered two primaries, one to be held
ON the 9th of May to nominate county and
precinct candidates, and the other on the
9th of June to vote on the financial ques-
tion. Inc ballots for free coinage of sill
yer at the ratio of Is to l are to be after
the form suggested by the Dudley com
mttee
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
EGYPTIAN RUMORS.

London. March ga dispatch from
Cairo to the Daily News says: 1t is re-
ported that the dervishes have evacuated
Suarde, their extreme northern outpost.
A Paris dispatch to the Chronicle says:
1t is rumored that Baron de Courcel,
French ambassador in London, has been
recalled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
HYPPOLITE'S DEATH CONFIRM
ED

Washington, March 26.-The state de-
partment has received n cablegram from
United States Minister Smythe. at Port
Au Prince, Hayti, confirming the Paris
report of the death of President Hippo
lite of Hayti. The minister's telegram
gave no details, simply reading:
''President dead"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
RUTHERFORD COMMITTED.

Cape Town, March 26.-NIr. Ruther
ford, the local agent of the De Beers Min
ing company, who was charged with sup
plying arms to the uitlander insurgents of
the Rand, has been committed for trial,
while Gardner Williams, the manager of
the De Beers mines at Kimberly, charged
with completely with Rutherford, was re-
handed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
AMERICAN FLAG BURNED.

Barcelona, March 25.-After the mu-
nicipal band had played patriotic march
today a few students became extra en-
thusiastic, burned small American flag
and marched in the direction of the Unit
ed States consulate.
THE patriots" however, were dispersed
by the police before reaching the consul
late. The United States consul was
standing on the balcony and witnessed the
gathering of the groups of people without
being molested. The public, however,
expressed indignation at the attitude of
the consul, declaring it to be bouncing
and provoking"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
WEEKLY COTTON STATISTICS.

Liverpool March 2G.-Following are
weekly cotton statistics: Sales, total,
$1,000; sales, American, 10000; trade
takings, 1900; actual exports, 1000; inn
port, total, 81 900; import American, &c.,
600; stock, 1,164,000; stock, American.
$4,000 bales; afoat total, 10000;
ailoat American, 10000; sales for spec
ulation, 200; purchases for export, 1900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
RESCUE OF THE SOUDAN.

London, March ga dispatch to the
Times from Cairo says that the sultan,
having demanded explanations. has
elected from the Egyptian government
the admission that the ultimate object of
the Nile expedition is the rescue of the
Soudan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02

appointed in his place as governor of the
Federal district. Extensive changes and
developments of an interesting character
in the war department are pending. Sub
Secretary General Escudero handed in
his resignation today General Delgado,
commanding the miners, is under arrest
pending investigation by court martial.
Many arrests are expected
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
POINTS TO A FOUL MURDER.

Mays Landing, n. j., March 2T.-What
appears to have been brutal murder was
brought to light today by the finding of
the body of Mrs. John Rich partially
buried in a strip of woods near Easter
vile, small town two miles from here.
Suspicion pointed to her husband as the
probable murderer and search was made
for him, but it was ascertained that he
left yesterday for Philadelphia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
RUN INTO BY THE TRAIN.

New York, March 26.-Six men who
had worked their way into the freight
yards of the Central railroad at Eliza
beth, N. j., were run into by a train,
which was being shifted from one track
to another today. w: s.. Johnston of
dence, II. l., were killed; an unknown
man was fatally injured and John r.
Allen of Holyoke, Mass, and Roger
Lane were seriously hurt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
GROVER NOT IN THE RACE.

a, SUtCTHT
the World from Boston says:
Congressman A. s. Berry of Kentucky,
who is a member of the congressional
delegation which is inspecting Boston
harbor, said last night:
Il can say very positively that Presi-
dent Cleveland is not in the race at all.
L have good reason to know that when
the time comes he will announce the fact
to the public"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
HUNTINGTON EFT AL. SUED.

New York, March 27.-The World this
morning says:
The American Grocery company, in it's
own behalf and in that of other creditors
of the United States and Brazil Steam
ship company, has begun a suit for 3d.
100000 against Col. G. =. Huntington,
Geo. Williams, Geo. X. Flint, consul to
Costa Rica, and the other directors of
the company. The complaint charges
that the directors increased the company's
Indebtedness to $3,500,000, while the cap
ital stock was only $1,000,000. The
courts annulled the company's charter on
May II, 1884, and appointed receiver
who could only realize $240O
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
COULD NOT BE PUBLISHED.

London, March 20.-Ihe Rome cor
respondent of the Standard says:
Premier Rudini's statement to the SEN
ate could not be published because the
documents relating to the surrender of
Makalah, which disappeared when Colo
mel GallianO was taken prisoner at Adowa
has produced an intense sensation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
SEA CAPTAIN DEAD

New York, March PA special to the
World from Colon says: The death of
Captain Lockwood of the Pacific Mail
steamship City of Para, in Pana Bay, is
announced. He had been ailing and in
tended returning to New York on the
steamship Finance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
TO HANDICAP MISS BARTON

London. March ga CenstantinOple
dispatch to the Daily News says:
The council of ministers has decided
that Miss Clara Barton can only work
in conjunction with the local Turkish
commission in the distribution of relief
and can only use their lists of destitute
Armenians. An trade to this effect is
eyDected
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
PERFECTLY TRANQUIL.

Kingston, Jamaica, March 26.-The
Haytian consul at this place has received
a cable from the Haytian government an
there and that no disorder has resulted
from the sudden death of President Hyp-
polite.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
10 PAY HOMAGE.

Constantinople, March 26.-Prince
Ferdinand of Bulgaria has arrived here
to pay homage to the sultan. He was met
at the station by Memsluh Pasha and
was attended by military escort to
Yildiz Kiosk.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
THIRTY DAYS NOTICE.

Lima. Peru, March 26.-(via Calves
ton.)-The government has notified the
diplomatic corps that all claims against
Peru arising out of the recent civil war
must be presented within 30 days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
WHITES REPORTED MURDERED.

W HIIES REFURIED MURDERED.
London, March 26.-The governor of
Cape Colony. Sir Hercules Robinson, tel
egraphs that report was received from
Buluwayo yesterday saying that some
white people had been murdered in the
vicinity of the Atopa hills. He adds that
the authorities have dispatched 100 men
fully armed to the relief of the whites in
the disturbed district.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
ARTIST HONORED

London, March 26.-George Henry
Boughton, the distinguished artist, has
been elected member of the Royal
Academy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
CONVICTED OF SEDUCTION.
Nashville. Tenn, March 26.-A special

NasIVille. Tenn, March Z6.-A special
from Bristol, Tenn, says:
Samuel South, a magistrate in Sullivan
county, Tenn, and United States Of
ficer, has been convicted of seduction and
sentenced to II years in the penitentiary.
The girl he seduced was an innocent
country girl and the evidence brought out
shows that he drugged her and kept her in
his store for several DAVIS at time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02

NEITHER FLOUR NOR BREAD.
New York, March Pa special to the
World from Colon, Colombia, says; There
is neither flour nor bread here. The sit
uation is appalling.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
FIRE IN CAJCUTTA

London. March pa dispatch from
Bombay reports a tremendous fire in the
native quarter of Calcutta, as the result
of which many persons were killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
TO OPEN THE MINIS IN INDIA.

London, March 26.-The first lord of
the treasury, Mr.. A. ]. Balfour, answer
ing question on the subject today, said
the government did not think it was
concluding an international agreement to
open the Indian mints.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
MEXICAN MATTERS.

Mexico City, March 26.-It is reported
today that General Pedro Rincon Gal
lardo will return to Russia as minister
and Governor Curriel of Jalisco will be
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
THEY LEFT THE MEETING.

London, March pa special dispatch
from Cairo says that the French and
Russian debt commission left the meet
ing after protesting against the use of
the reserve fund for the use of the eXpe
dition up the Nile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02
TARIFF FOR MADAGASCAR.

Paris, March 26.-The government has
distributed bill which it proposes to
make law. placing Madagascar within
the operation of the French tariff.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR RATES.
San Antonio, Tex, March 25.-The To-
cal committee has obtained from all the
railroads maximum So round trip rate
to the knights Templar concave, held
ginning April 20.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02

FIVE CONTESTS FILED.
Butte, Mont, March 26.-Five contests
of the alleged will of Andrew j. Davis
are now on. Tomorrow is the last day
for filing contests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-02

SALISBURY IN FRANCE.
London, March 26.-The Marquis of
Salisbury has gone to Beaulieu, in the
north of France.
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
The Bland Boom on Hand.

CHIcAGo Juno S0.-The Bland hcom Is tho first of tho personal booms to arrive
 though 1t can hardly be said to be here yet. George W. Allen, secretary of the St.
 Louis Bland executive committee, has ar. rived us an advance agent of the boom and opened up what are to be the Bland head- quarters at the Auditorium anne4. ue says that Governor stone and Colonel Hickey, with other Missouri friends of MT. Bland, will reach tho city tonight, and that they will continue to como until Monday, by which time there will be an army on hand. Monday night they expect
 to have a parade whi h will oTen tho eye, of tho country to tho magnitude of tho movement in the interest of he Missouri statesman. Mir. Allen counts confidently upon Mir. Bland being the leading candi- date from tha opening of the convention. Ho placos the strength of his candidate on the first h;tllot at not fewer than 200 votes and says 1t may reach as high as 215. Tho assured vote claimed at the present. is IlS votes, consisting of 3I from Missouri, 30 from Texas, 1G from Arkansas and c each from New Msxico, Oklahoma and Indian Territory, all uf which are instructed for Bland, and 20 from Karsas, where l2 of the votes, sufficient to control the delega-
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02
Five Were Drowned.

SHARON, Mass, June S0.-A boating accident occurred on Lake Mattapan here which resulted in the drowning ot four choir boys and the oboirmastsr of St. Johns Episcopal church of Charlestown. The dead are;
 Choirmaster Fred K Bruokctt, ea yeara
 Thomas Parker II years.
 Harry Lakeer, l9 years.
 William Fatkins, ia yeara
 Benjamin Gihba
 They were members of a party consist Ing of the assistant pastor, Rev. Joseph Maxwell, Choirmaster Frcd k Brnokctt, Clerk of the Church George A. Toaycs and ib choir boys of St Johns church, Charles town, who arrived hore and pitched their camp, with the intention of staying until Saturday.
 Mir. BrAokett and six boys went out In boat, and when about 70 feet from the shore one of the boys named Harry Par ker fell overboard. A bright little follow named Frank Cox, 13 years old, seeing his companion sinking. jumped Into thu water and rescued tho drowning boy and swan with him to the shore.
 During tho excitement the boat was overturned and the ohoirmastcr, and four occupants were nounderlpg in the wRter, and all were drowned. The bodies were afterward recovered by the guests of the Hotel Mattnpan and wore viewed by the medical examiner, who Ravo the necessary permission for tho bodies to loo removed to Charlestown.
 Tho remaining members of tho ohoir and the pastor immediately broke camp and returned to their homes. Tho nool- don't occurred so quickly that no outory was made by the boys to draw attention to them There was plenty of assistance close at hand if the slightest warning had been givon
Connecticut western news., 1896-07-02

secretary's arrival. They will back him up Loyalty in everything and follow him wherever he goes and in whatever he does. He is regarded as the high representative of the gold standard element of the party.
 It is said that Mir. Whitney would not find Chairman Harrity in full sympathy with him, as Mir. HarIity had announced his intention of abiding by the action of che convention. whatever it might be, but IS this did not come from source deemed ~eliable 1t Is not received with much ere ience. ... h..
 It is possible the gold men may find an opportunity in the coming clash between the representatives of the Bimetallic league and thosc silveritos who resent the .o called interference of tEe league. Lead ITS of the latter are designated as the
 sensational syndicate" and take to them selves much of the credit for having stirred up and crystallized the silver sen 'imeut of the country, or, rather, the west and south, and the rural delegates do not like this at all. They say they do not want to he dictated to by the bimetallic men and do not propose to be.