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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

of brigadier general to fill offices caused
by the recent retirement and promotion of
general officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04

sources OF carnage that Is at the modern
military commanders beck ana call
The bicycle In itself has won us way
TO permanent fame and usage as q Venicie
for the conveyance OF dispatch bearer.
II is no exaggeration TO say tnat lor
years TO come. or until there has been
war between civilized nations TO give
proof. the use OF the wheel for trans
porting troops would have been Done
OF contention over which military of1cers
would have argued necessarily. As IL 49,
the motor cycle has solved the problem
1t might be said by quibblers that the
new cycle Is not up TO date, because 'he
motive power is gasoline, rather IMAM
electricity This is unfair, because eiec-
tricltv for such use-for bicycles or motor
'cycIes-is only in the experimental stage.
While IL IS true that there Is suiiiclent
power to be obtained by electricity 10
drive the motor cycle or any other ma
chine. there confronts one the old prob
lem of the storage battery. This latter
has never proved successful for continued
propulsion. The motor cycle for war
must be run on n basis OF absolute GER
tainty. This is why NJ. Francois here
aux. the inventor. says gasoline was used
by him.
The method OF conveying an amount or
gasoline sufficient to supply the various
machines is as thoroughly modern as the
machines themselves. 1t IS tank, very
much like those with which we are all
familiar. mounted upon horseless
wagon. which is also driven by gasoline
motor. 1t is the intention TO recharge
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
POWER-HoUsE DESTROYED.
Trolley-Cars stOpped-Two Persons
kilied-Others Injured.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, March S.-The
power-house at Thirteenth and Mount
Vernon streets. from which the Union
Traction Company operated half-dozen
of its lines Of trolley-cars, was destroyed
by fire this evening. The loss is about
$4,000. principally on the valuable ma
chinery IN the building. The loss Is
covered by insurance. The power-house
was a large, brick structure, covering a
third Of a block, and contained eight
dynamOs and other valuable machinery.
About O'clock this evening some of the
employees were swinging a big crane
around that was in the building, and the
iron chain hanging from the arm struck
a generator. The blow smashed the
generator, and a violent explosion FOL
lowed. The breaking of the generator
blew out every circuit and wrecked all
the dynamrs which were running.
Following the explosion fire broke out,
Quilted the building, and destroyed the
eight dynamos or rendered them useless,
and irretrieyably damaged the other deli
cate machinery in the building. Inc py-
namos were the property of the west
inghouse Electric Company The Trac-
ton Company claimed that they were not
working properly, and had, therefore,
never accepted them, ana the NeSllub-
house company were running them at
their own expense, pending some decision
i'm the matter. About half the loss, there
fore, will fall upon the Westinghouse
company
During the progress of the fire Au-
gust A. Binder and a well-dressed, good
looking young man were run over by
fire-engine and killed. Both men were
looking at the fire at the time they were
run over Several other persons were
more or less injured by other accidents
The fire occurred at an hour at which
thousands of people were returning home
from work, and, as the cars on fifteen
streets were brought to a complete stand
still. much inconvenience TO the public
resulted. The Traction Company as
speedily as possible Topped the wires
rendered useless by the fire to the lines
operated by other poweT-housez and
made shift TO give as good service as
they could under the circumstances. the
destruction of the power-house VIII Sc
riously cripple the surface-transit facili-
ties Of the city for some time. as the
traction Company will be compelled TO
reduce the number Of its cars on most
of the streets until 1t can supply the
poyer lost by the burning Of the house
AT Mount Vernon street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04

oe towed TO her pier. Nobody was hurt
as result OF the accident.
1T WAS THE LAURADA.
NEW YORK March at was def
hiteiy learned tonight that the steamer
which took aboard a cargo Of arms and
ammunition or Barnegat was the IAu-
fada. The news that the expedition was
on the New Jersey coast was brought 20
port by two Pinkerton detectives who
were aboard the PHILADELPHIA tug Pro.
tector II was on their report that the
Washington authorities ordered the cut
Ter Manhattan out These facts leaked
out tonight and, In addition. the state
ment Is made that the nlibusters on the
l,aurada had lots Of fun with the two
l1hherton men. The Laurada anchored
20 mics que east of Barnegat on Satur-
DAY evening. The tug Volunteer. with
schooner and a barge. was Transferring
munitions Of war TO the steamship. lust
as II Uncle Sam had nothing at all 10
say In the matter, when the tug Pro-
tector. which had left the Quaker City
with the two Pinkerton men on board.
hove in siSht. There was much exci.e
mcnt ON board OF the I.aurada before
the character OF the tug was made out (;
hui when that was made out the Cubans
resumed work. The Protector steamed
up, ana circled about the Laurada two
or three times, while her officers got the
name OF the craft that had brought out
the arms and ammunition. In the mean
time a hundred dark -visaged filibusteas
crowded the Laurada's deck, and tainted
the detectives with ieering remarks. The
Laurada was seven miles outside the
three-mile limit, and her men knew that
the Pinkertons had no authority to ar
rest or board the vessel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
Vyos,,iputon IN. c. Races.

WASHINGTON. n. c., March 3-(Spe-
Washington inaugurated its first
annual fair to-day with large crowd
and fine weather. The sport was OF
high order. and honest races were pulled
off. The crowd was very enthusiastic
over the class heats. DR.. S. I. Nichol-
son a prominent citizen of Washington,
and a great admirer Of horses. is pro-
moter of and president Of the Washing
ton Fair Association He expects 10
improve the fairs each year. w. j. car
fer of Richmond. is the starter
SUMMARIES.
First race-three-minute trotting class,
purse S150-Rivet (Chaman), !, ]. 2 1;
Cany Lilly (Arrasmith), 2, Z, 2; Bell f1ske'
Woodmore, Frank p, and Robert Burns
distanced. Time, Pap. 2:4l. 2:4O, 2:25.
Second race-trotting, purse S2oO-kittle
q. HewetO, 2 l, 3. l, /; Birdeye (smlthl'
3: Baron Wood (Moore), s. 3, 2
3. 4: Julian May Bryan, 4, 4, .. T. 3, 2;
Tohn Pancoast OIaigD, 8. 4, 5, 4, 8. Time
2.29 2:32. 2:29. 2:34 2;29 Ia.
Third race-running, halt-mile heats
nurse S75-Florence Hubbard Jones) l, l;
Tanglefoot 04ahman), 2, 2; Ginger Ale
CMcDanieD. s, g. Time, 50 IA. 50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04

Government. Hosannas were everywhere
sung to the noble defenders OF the Alnert-
can Union. while taunt after taunt was
heaped upon the rebel who had dared 10
battle for what he deemed to be his rights
under the Federal Constitution.
Our children were growing up In igno-
rance for the alienation and requirement
OF property were both almost impossible.
The writer has known n splendid tract or
land in one Of the Southern States during
this period to rent for $500 a year. which
was very inadequate. while S2J0 was all
that was offered for its purchase, and,
indeed. it was actually sold Tor that
amount.
And this was the legitimate and Logical
result of the Reconstruction legislation,
because the purchaser had 70 pay the
taxes. which almost amounted to confis-
cation Ii was for this reason that land
I'm many instances would not sell for
much. IL anything over one years rent.
The 'Ku Kmx klan," whatever else II
NAV have done. changed all this. and was
a strong fundamentally in the preserVa-
order. The writer does not justify this or
ganization: on. the contrary, he aohors II.
but the truth Of history Will substantate
the statement that while its annals are
reel<ing with deeds that shock the moral
sensibiiity OF mankind at the same time IL
accomplished a great amount or good.
During all OF the Reconstruction perioo'
on the whole, majority or the h s,.,s,,
behaved we'll but with large minority
the contrary was the case. He was going
through a transition state. Firmly I'M
pressed with the idea that the great
limited States Government could give MN
sunerioritv over his white neighbor. the
battle was long and fierce. IL may pe
we'll at this stage of this paper to correet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
The FOurqurean-Price Co.
cococccoo
Never So MaGh for Your Money!
DEFIANCE SALE
OF
HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS.

An universal challenge to all
competition.
Fine Carlsbad China Dinner Sets. va
rioust decorations. entirely new shapes,
value $40; dehance-sale price. $40.
WASH BOILERS, MADE OF EXTRA
HEAVY TIN BE SURE AND GET
ONE). 24c.
100 NEW SHAPE CARLSBAD CHINA
WATER PITCHERS. DAINTIEsT AND
MOST EXQUISITE OF HAND-PAINr-
ED DECORATIONS; a TRUE 81 ARTI-
Gle, TO-DAY &c.
Finest Gray Enamelled Covered Buck
cts, fully worth &c, for l0c
Granite Basins, regular price, 25c. to-
days price. 10c.
Beautiful Tiplitz Vases. 6 inches. roc.
49c. Granite Milk-Pans. Wash Basins.
etc. l5c.
Your choice Of our s Gas-Heatlps
Stoves. $3.50
Our l5c. ScrubbinS- Brushes. SC.
10 BARRELS FLINT ENGRAVED
WATER TUMBLERs. FULL SIZE.
WORTH 1sc-AT 3 l-2c.
25c. China Mustards. new. beautiful pat
terms. &c.
15c. FOR 5Oc. REAL GERMAN CHINA
OATMEAL SETS
At lOc.-Special lots of High-Class De-
corated China Plates importers price.
50 a dozen.
Large-Size Extra-Heavy Dish-Pans. i0c.
GRANITE TEA OR COFFEEPors,
worth 35c lie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
Net on the Map.
Nonth's Comnanion.N


In a certain New England town there
once lived a wealthy but illiterate man,
who owned many sailing vessels and FOL
lowed their course over the seas by the
aid Of an enormous atlas. A neighbor who
stopped on one accession TO see him on a
matter of business was ushered into the
library, where he found the ship-owner,
with his spectacles astride his nose, porting
over the atlas, which was spread open on
the table before him.
I'm glad you've come in said he,
rising TO grasp his guests hand cordially,
"for there's a little point you may be able
to help me about. I've just had letter
from one Of my captains, and he tells me
that he's been In storm and didn't know
but the vessel would 20 to pieces.
Hes a well-educated man, and he uses
first rate language" said the ship-owner,
proudly. "Ill Just read you out the pas
sage from his letter that puzzles me. lie
saws: The waves rose like mountains and
the storm ragged about US. while nothing
but the vivid lightning broke the pitchy
gloom. But although death seemed likely
to be our portion. we were saved; driven
before the wind and put into great
jeopardy, but still here l am, pen IN
hand"
Now. what I want TO know is said the
ship-oWner, as he refolded the sheet from
which he had read the precious extract
and placed II carefully in his wallet, what
I want to know Is, where Is Great
Jeopardy? ! know it's somewhere on the
Mediterranean, but l can't seem 10 find II
on this pesky map anywhere
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
DEATH RIDES A BIKE.
A MARVELLOUS MOTOR CYCLE IN
VENTED BY A FRENCH GENIUS.
BAYOKETS BRISTLE FROM Its FRONT.
The Only Duty of the Rider Regard
ing the Machine II to Steer
IL IL ImpelIed by Gasoline
Motor.


A motor-bicycle has just been invented
by a French genius. which promises to
prove one Of the most formidable adj
juncts to an army In conflict which has
been created for a number OF years. Com
petent military authorities, who have
given the machine and the idea of the
inventor careful consideration. declare
that a company Of soldiers mounted on
these cycles could inflict more damage
upon the enemy, provided the conflict did
not occur in a mountainous country.
than four companies of infantry equipped
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
HLAIiia.

CLARK.-Died. February 2S, 1887, Mrs.
ELIZA A. CLARK, at her residence, on
stanton river, near Clarkton, Halifax
county. Va, in her 10th year. from a
stroke OF paralysis. Deceased was IN
perfect health up TO her last Illness
which lasted only few days. ~
JONEs.-Died, on Tuesday, March %
AT her residence. No 9lS Beverly street.
Mrs. SARAH JONES; aged 81 years.
Funeral THIS MORNING at above No.
at 10 o'clock.
ONTGOMERY.-Died, at the residence
~ his brother, John r. Montgomery, NO.
5ol north Twenty-sixth street, Wednes-
day. March Sd. at 1870 o'clock Z, NJ
CAPTAIN GEORGE w. MONTGOMERY
of warwick county, Va.
Interment at penbigh. WarwicA county
FRIDAY MORNING. March 9th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
ONLY TWO FAvORITEs WIN.
Many Mardi Gras Visitors Again Mt
Crescent City Track.

NEW ORLEANS LA, March S-Warm
weather and 5000 people marked to-day's
snort. The city is still full of Mardi-
Gras visitors, and these swelled the at
tendance at the track. The going was
fast and the results uncertain, only two
favorites winning.
First race-one mile-Olean G7, Powers
II to - won. Senator Penrose second,
Elkin third Time. "A IA
Second race-siX furlongs-lnconstancy
N5. Hirsch. / 10 p won. Fern second,
Earth third. Time. 1l6 Ia
Third race-one mile and twenty yards
AIva nOS. c. Reih, to y won, Tenochit-
Ian second. f. NJ B. third. Time, l;46 IL.
Fourth race-seven furlongs-handicap-
Castor (96 T. Burns, TO y won, Lillian
y second. Sim W. third. Time, 1:29 IA.
Filth race-six furlongs-Summer Sea
n5 Dorsey. TO % won, Matt Boykin Sc
cond. Mauritus third. Time. 1:lS S-4.
sixth race-seven furlongS-Judge Bull
1ocif nos. A. Barrett TO y won, Pitfall
second. Stanza third. Time, l:l IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
TeIeGraphIc Briefs.

Washington. D. C-Secretary Herbert
has ordered Captain Henry Glass detach-
ed from command Of the Texas and TO
duty as commandant of the Mare Island
navy-yard, March Slst.
Washington, d. C.-Pay-Inspector Ed
ward Bellows has been ordered to New
port. TO take the place of the abscond-
ing paymaster, John Corwine, whose
whereabouts are still unknown, although
his bond fully covers all the funds in his
possession. Commander Dennis w. Null
Ian is detached from command OF the
Pensacola naVy-yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
MARRIAGES.

AUGUST - BODEKER.-Married. IN
Washington. Tuesday evening, March 3D.
at 5:45 o'clock, by Rev. Hugh Johnston
pastor Metropolitan Methodist church.
Miss GUSSIB BODEKER and Mr. All
BERT T. AUGUST.
SMITH-FIELD.-Ma March 2
1897. in Washington, ID. c., at Epiphany
Episcopal church, Mr.. w. r. SMITH ana
Miss EDNA T. FIELD. both Of Rich
mond. Va. The bride is the daughter OF
MIR G. s. Field. Of Church Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04

the motor cycles each day, as II mas
hoe, estimated that the ordinary tank
which forms part Of the machine, con-
tains inst about a sufficient amount of
gasoline to supply the motor for one day
travel. the highest estimated rate of speed
being the basis of calculation.
only one Of the war-like motor cycles
has been constructed as yet. II NJ. Here
aux's invention is adopted, 1t Will be
manufactured by the French Government
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
NO TRACE OF THE FILiBUsTER.
The Manhattan Returns--Aceident
20 the Government Boat.

NEW YORK. March 3.-The revenue
cutter Manhattan, which left her pier
last night, on orders from Washington,
Tor the purpose OF overtaking a Cuban
hibusteriug steamer. which was report
cd 70 be or Barnegat, n. j.. returned 10
Port this evening, after a fruitless search
Tor the vessel The Manhattan pro-
ceeded as far as Barnegat, but did not
sight the suspicious steamer, which Is
supposed 10 be the Laurada. The Man
haitian, while on the return trip, blew
so" ~ her boiler-tubes, and had 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
pALMERITEs or MICHIGAN.
They Make Nominations for Judge
md University Regents.

GRAND RAPIDS. MICH, March g.
Tho Gold Democratic party OF Michigan
held a state convention this AFTERNOON
and nominated the following'
For Justice Of the Supreme Court-Dah'
Foote, Of Saginaw 49,, Do
Regents Of the Uniyerslty-Levi Il. bar
hour. Detroit, and Edwin +. sweet OF
Grand Rapids. ,,.,,,
Resolutions reaffirming the lhuianapons
nlatform were adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
DIR. POTTER ELECTED.
The watchers Upon Him Take Him
or His Guard.

NEW YORK, March S.-The Rev. DR..
Daniel c. Potter, who for several months
has resisted all attempts Of the Baptist
Mission Society and John d. Rockefeller
10 eject him from the parsonage at No.
1G2 Second avenue, was put out by force
this afternoon. DR.. Potter was caught OF
his guard by the men who have been
watching the house. and pulled out Of
the door, which was then locked against
hin,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04

In the equipment OF the gas-engine
railway at Blackpool, England. the en-
gines are balanced. one cylinder BENG
opposite. or 80 degrees. from the otner'
and are 80 arranged with regard 70 the
gearing and governor that when on very
easy going only one OF the two eyhnae.s
receives charge. and thus less work Is
done and less gas Is used. When s'ot-
ping. not only Is one cylinder cut out,
the speed Of the engine - Drousnt oo~H
from the ordinary 2s0 revolutions. SUD-
feet TO the governor, 10 aoou, seventy
fye revolutions per minute. the gas sup
ply and the speed OF the sose,ho, pe
ing altered by the movement OF the nahe
lever which throws thu, friction Gluten
~ the driving gear out Of action. AZ
the same time the lubricating OIL supply
T. reduced 80 that no smell arises from
the excess OIL supply, which. under ordi-
nary circumstances. collects when the
engine runs light A very ingenious ar
rangement OF tbs iubricator Is tesorted
60 for this purpose. by which It's action
Is controlled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
scbyarzwaeIder a Company Fail.

NEW YORK, March S.-DaVid
Butcher has been appointed receiver VI
william Schwarzwaelder co. nia',u
facturers OF bank and omce,iurin',uog ,
irhe business was established In 1884:
"a ,ncornorated In 1888, with capltal
,s,ock of $4,000. Liabilities not ye'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04
A CARD.

IN taking charge OF the business so
,ona conducted by our father. A Il;
Jahnke. we wish to state that we intend
making making the practical branches of our
BUSINESS a speciality. and hope to earn
o.. ourselves the reputation he has en-
t ~, Tor SO many years. and we promise
2 prompt attention to all work entrus, 'd
70 MS, with the best workmanship ana
the lowest prices consistent with sood
work. ~, ~.
we have a new and elegant line OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04

known. The annual statement OF Janu-
airy !. 1890 showed assets amounting to
$i50.OO0; liabilities. $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-04

ola payers for sale at the pbpsteh
Office.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-10-14

I''t4''Fsi la'lan trails, u became Flsei
'' "''9 Importance There bad slfcAdl
s'aTa np strahs tivsift belvce1 th'
'eeo''ee tribes, beaded hf Chief HOSE
'41 VOC "es'slA ubos, beaded ey A'!o'
mage '''e bail bFeras And men of tt'f'
''''0'f' 'o''''9 ~ leAdets, The establish
D''1' 4' o'" boundary hoe hIe3 tbe
""''' o' '1''t respective tetfiloues' sud
.' "' "N1 H''moh'a' A. TAT as possible TIE
co tending isrtious the government estah
1sbrd a trsjlae post there, John Hos
ara Ityne appeared upon The scene. snd
was accused Of tnoitlus The ludiaus 10 10
snhofdiu'tian. lie was plsesi uador ~
rest as 40 tHceudlry sud carried to the
council bouse,
While Payne vas held there aBe Of the
hrsl baudfsrfiyrd, aud amoug The ludisns
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-10-14

When Abraham Lincoln used to be
dnItlng around the country, practicing =
law in Fulton and Mensnd counties, Ills.
an old fellow met him going to Lewis
town, riding horse, which while 1t was
d strvlcesble enough animal. was not OF
the kind 10 be tru hfully called fine
saddler. 1t was weather beaten nag,
patient and plodding. and it toiled along
with Lincoln, and his books, tucked away
in saddleblgs, lay heavy on the horses
! hinks.
Hello, Uncle Tommy said M Lincoln
HolIo. Abe responded Uncle Tom my.
I'm powerful glad TO see ye Abe, fer I'm
gwyne to have sumthin fer ye at Lewis
town cote, reckon.
Hov's that, Uncle Tommy
Well, Jim Adams, his land runs long O.
mine. Ho's pesterln me a heap, an got
to git the law on Jim, / reckon.
UacIe Tommy, you haven't bad any
fight with jim, have your
No
He's fair to mlidling neigbbor, isn't
he2
OlIy tollsble. Abe.
Hes been a neighbor Of yoursio a lorg
time, hasn't be?
Nigh on 10 10 year.
Part oil the time you get along all right
don't your
reckon We DO, Abo.
Well, now. Ulcle Tommy, you see this
horse Of mlue2 He isn't az good a horse
o. | could strsddIe, and | fomelimes get
or Of p-tieuce with him, bnt know bic
faU ts. For aIl horses have faults. You
and Uncle Jimmy must put mp with esch
other, If snd my horse do with one an
other.
reckon. Abe, said Uncle Tommy ss be
bit oh about four ounces Of Missouri plug,
| reckon your about right
Ani Abe Lincoln, with a smile on hie
gsnnt face, rode on toward Lswis'osn.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1897-10-14
NOI UAlE 81

iou Hu'i 10 bars,. she SAD vna
sitherlas sarcasm.
l7u hol ! tm. s.iI tho other t~iu.
EaseHe, a. be hesan ta dsvaut tho aeatfst
dish.
Young msn, yoa'il hs'esGtofspoplpv
ADD woot be halt sorry. Aayhaiy uba
sorses hlmsoll With ivo suppen oustt
10 die
EaRooe andcrtool 10 a,sb, bat be
Only saIi dcmurcit,
Wait uotIl I've eaten lbts one m.ybe
| voc I peei sty more
The new bouilns.hausa kaeper ufat
through tho apartments To- fafy. looking
Tor the B'Idefs to inform them that thelr
son =" eating bimset 10 death. Ibo
hfst one she sas vas the boy himself
playing checkers With Lts fatact. ulr
eyes sfeW toand.
Hos on earth til ynu get here before
met she seized,
Ga, that vas dead easy, said Harold.
Who saw tho ususI complications, aud
was happy, osmt up Iost as soon as /
hnished my supper,
Eatyoa bai lu't b b,sna all oy,r .g.io,
shuekcd tho trmeutpd sai porpllsd
woman, aud then Father B,lder came 10
the rescue aud explained aboul the t~lus.
But the awe-stllckru head OF tho com
miss ~ department said that she should
sell out, for she thought there was samc
thing uncunny about The busiaoes.