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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31
WILL FITz ACCEPT THISa
Offered a Purse of $50, ,O0O to Fight Charlie
 Mitchell.

Birmingham, March 30.-The Olympic Sporting club of this city offers purse of $30,0G0 for a fight between Charlie Mitchell and Fitzsimmons. Mitchell says that if F'itz does not respond to his challenge he will fight Corbett for e1 1000 or G2,00O side. Failing to meet Corbett he will retire permanently from the ring. He will not meet any man except Fitzsimmons or Corbett
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31
Pillsbury Regains the Lead,

Brooklyn, March 3G.-The sixteenth game of the chess match between Sho- walter and Pillsbury was played last night Showalter was compelled to re- sign very spirited game, lasting twenty-nine moves The score: Pills bury '; Showalter 6; drawn 3.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31
Were Thawing Out Gunpowder.

Webb City. Mo-. March S0-while Ben Brewer and Lou Cunning were thawing out a box of powder at Me- Dermott and Cummings mine at Oron-' ogo, yesterday, the powder exploded and both men were blown to pieces.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31
RUssI1 WILL NOT ACT.

The Czar Will Refuse to Cooperate With
 the Powers in the Blockade of Crete.
 Athens, March 30--It Is reported here this evening that Russia has refused to take part in blockade of the ports of Greece upon the ground that such action would be too late to be effective in maintaining peace
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31

Athens, March 30.-Crown Prince Constantin to-day formally assumed the command of the Creek troops in Thessaly. He issued an order to the army in which he expressed his convic- tion that at this critical hour when the fatherland was being weighed in the balance all would do their duty. be faithful to their oath, exhibit patience and f1rmness and obey the law and the commanders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31
London Bank Suspends.

London, March 30.-The Old Bank of Weymouth suspended to-day with Iiabi- Iities of G5OO,OOO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31
FIGHTING IN CRETE.
Conflicts Between the Insurgents and
 Turks Are of Daily Occurrence.

Conflicts Between the Insurgents and
 Turks Are of Daily Occurrence.
 Canea, March 30.-In the fighting at Spinalongo, March 23 and 24, the Turk ish garrison lost heavily and were com pelled to take refuge on an island. The insurgents swan to the island and con- tinued their attack. The warship Rod ney has revictualled the forts at Kissa- no after shelling the insurgents who were trying to undermine the Turkish position. The blockade of Crete by the powers is not enforced as severely as It would be in the case of actual war. Provisions are landed daily. Hitherto only half a dozen small craft, which had already landed their cargoes, have been captured There was firing at Suda tonight, and it is supposed that the insurgents attempted to surprise the fort. The attack was probably re- pelled with the assistance of shells and search lights of the warships in the harbor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31

London, March 30-A dispatch from Athens states that a. strong force of in- surgents to-day attacked the Turkish troops at Spinalongo, Crete. The troops made a desperate defence of their po- sition but could not withstand the de- termined onslaught of the Christians and were finally compelled to retreat There was heavy fighting throughout the engagement.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31
FATE OF THE PEACE TREATY
THE PENDING AMENDMENTS TO BE
 VOTED ON THIS AFTERNOON,

Prevailing Belief That the Chiffon Amend- ment, Which Permits the Senate to De-
 nominate Subjects to be Arbitrated, Will be Passed-Yesterday's Debate on the
The oasis., 1897-04-24

The song service by the choir Of ladies was especially fine including an EasterHymn set to Beethoyen's music trio by Charchetti, sung by Mes. danes Pascholy, King and Wcles aud Mosarts celebrated Easter Anthem. The solo Loves Redceming Work is Done, was rendered by Mrs. Pascholy whose pure clear soprano voice was thus heard to advantage for the first time time since her return from tue east. Other members of the choir were MeSdames Gordon and Mix, and Misses EIey and Sprecher
 In the evening the children took prominent part in the service, telling in verse and song the resurrection story with the added charm of their fresh young voices and sweet bright faces.
 Four tiny tots from the primary class, Edith Doberty, Charlie Brown Hazel schoonmaker and Rachel Mix won great praise for themselves aud their teacher, Mrs. Titcomb by their charming exercise.
 The song "llright Easter Skies, prepared under the direction of Miss Blanche Avery. was very sweetly given by six little girls: Alice Seaycy Celia Gibson, Bessie Heald, Olive Do- herty, Edith Pellegrin and Dora Hannah.
 Others lisriHg fecitations were Emma Ashley, Dora Hannah, Eddie Mix, Wilson Schoonmaker, Ethel Do- herty, Alice Seavey, Edith Pellegrn, Bessie Heald and Clarence Heald. The choir assisted by singing the well known Easter "Alleluia," and the solo and chorus "Low in the Grave He Lay, the solo being fttingly rend- cred by Miss Theo. Sprecher. She also led the congregation in the praise service.
 The pastor in closing declared that he had been listening to many ser mons from tine flowers and songs, ex- pressed his qualification at the care and ability which had been shown during his absence in preparation oI decorations and program. He then made short and bright address to the children and dismissed the large and appreclative audience with prayer ard bcuedictiDn.
The oasis., 1897-04-24
New Mining Laws.
con;lnued from First Page.

and silver which they contain, ten per cent being deducted.
 Art. l3. Should the department or finance deem SO desirable, it may grant special concessions to the con- cerns which are in the habit of ex- porting ores in large quantities, pro- yided that such concerns satisfactorily prove by means of their books and other documents, the weight and pro- portion of metal Of the ores which they wish to export, and that they admit, for this purpose, the uncondl- tional intervention of the fiscal in- spectors. This concession may be ex- tended to arranging with the expor- ters for the payment of a fixed sum as remuneration to the government for the costs of the assay and inspection of said mineral subtances; but in no case shall it allow of an exemption from or rebate on the stamp tax and coinage charges established by thls law.
 Art. A.. The regulations shall fix the penalties which infringers of this law shallincur and the mode of making same effective, placing clandestine cxportation on level with contra band, and punishing it with the penalties which for this offence are imposed by the general customs house ordinances and other relative laws.
 Art. b The producers of silver which contains gold. are at liberty to separate same in their own private establishment; and in case that they intIodnce silver mixed with other metals to any federal government office, they shall have the right to separate the gold, to the extent that they may think convenient, paying the respective tax or charge per kilogram, in accordance with the tariff. If the producers do not fix the extent, the separation shall be made on their ac- count, when the proportion of gold is equal to, or greater than, two mile- simos.
 Art. l6. The rates fixed in the gen sral stamp law for the accounts" issued by the hints and the metals Of gold and silver" are repealed; the laws and provisions, at present exist ing, with reference to the federal taxes and charges on gold and silver are also repealed.
 The states can continue collecting tEo local taxes which are authorized by the law of the eth June, 1887, which shall be liable to the federal contribu- tion mentioned in the stamp law.
 This law will como isto force on tho first of July next.
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The oasis., 1897-04-24

glOns, and IS now visiting m NrgaleS. THE OASIS has obtained the following very interesting account of operations by himself and associates in the Altar district.
 Two companies have been incorpur- ated for operations. and there are other properties and concessions to handle which other companies will be formed at later date. The mining properties owned by the companies are located in a range of mountains locally known as "El Huir0te,' but also called the San Pedro mountains, situated about eighteen mlles north of Caborca. The companies are named the "San Pedro Mining Company" ano the "Salt and Mining Company of AL tar" The latter company is engaged not only in mining in Fl Hulrort mountains but ir developing and operating extensive deposits of mari time and mineral salt near the Gull of California.
 The deposit of marine salt Is in an arm of the Bay of Adair, which is or the east shore of the gulf about sixt, miles south of Yuma and about th, same distance northwest from Ca oorca. There, twice each year, th tide. rises very high, forcing the wate over bar which retains part whe she tide ebbs. The water thus re tained eyaporates, leaving layer c salt, and through long years of sue cessive flooding and evaporation ther, has accumulated large deposit oi pure salt of unknown depth. The de. posit of mineral salt is about POO acre in area and is located about one mil,
 uland from the other and at an alti tude of about 100 feet. The area iu. cluded in this salt deposit is partls surrounded by saline springs, and tn, flow from these, cyaporaling, has de- posted the salt. 0Bc pecuiiarity Ol the springs consists Of the fact thai they are not all saline. Many of then flow pure water without trace oi salt, while those which arc saline Yarl greatly in the strength of the brine, some beiug very strong and others ranging down to a trace only. In the coming fall the company will inaugur- ate extensive works, develop these properties on a grand scale, and market the product.
 1 In Fl Huirote mountains tho Salt < Mining Co. have some 300 pertenen- cias of mining ground. on which de- yelopment work was commenced in January last. The San Pedro Co have also BIO perteneucias which al- though not contiguous are continu- ation Of the same series of lodges run ming through the ground of the Salt & Mining O. There are several ledgcs, one of which has been opened up by an open cut and shown to be fully forty feet in width. Other veins vary from two to four feet in width The ores also vary in nature and quail ity, some carrying free gold, others sulphurets, some in combination with copper and others with tclurium. As Is always tho case, tho tolluriua ores are very rich in gold, assay as high as ten ounces per ton having boen taken. Most Of tho ores run about one ounce Ter ton In gold. Some Of the ores from the San Pedro properties, while as sayiog well in gold have also shown two UT three grammss per ton Of pla- tina. This is thc hrstirstance knm n
The oasis., 1897-04-24

in America where platina has been found in ledge matter.
 Most of the development work done heretofore has been upon the perte- nenciaS of the Salt & Mining Co.,, on which there are now some 1900 feet Of workings, including two shafts each ibout loo feet in depth.
 At the Salt Co., $ mine water is very 'carce and it is the intention of the company to erect the reduction works 1t Caborca and construct a narrow suagc railway to transport the ores town to the mill. At the San Pedro niue water has been found sufficient quantity to work fifty tons of ore ally. Huntington mills will be erected near the mine and the ore treated there.
 Tue properties and others in the vicinity have been worked by gam ousinos;p but the returns for that lind of work nave not been satisfac- tory. The good wages paid regularly by the company seem mofeolan object to the workmen and they are all con tent to see the properties pass into the hands Of the company
 Easter as tho Congregational Church.
 Music, flowers and chldrens happy faces made Easter Sunday at the Con gregational church day long to be remembered. Potted plants and cut flowers in picturesque profnslnn de corated table and altar, organ and windows, and satisfied the eye with their bright beauty. The slllllful hands of Mesdames Titcomb, Brown, Mix and Avery had arranged lovely stand in front of the pulpit, filled with the fragrant treasures Of friends while crowning all, q beautiful cross of roses and carnations, the contribu- Sion of Mir. Earl Grlswold, was prom inent in loyeliness. The children too. had brought the ilOral treasures of tho hills to add to the beauty Of the oc- casion, and flower-laden vases filled every available nook aud corner.
 The sermon of the moruing was ap- propriate to the day, being founded on Rev. l:ls: "l am He that liveth and was dead, and behold l am alive foreyermorc. .n The pastor in his usual clear and logical manner presented the possible theories that might bo advanced regarding Christ as follows;
 l. Christ never lived
 IT. Christ once lived but Is now
 dead
 ILL Christ orce lived, isliying still,
 and sill forever live
 He conclusiycly showed the absurd ity Of nc Srst claim, the falslty of the second and tAe glorious reality of he thi,d
The oasis., 1897-04-24
"Ei Hnlr.to.r

From Mr Louis Lejeuno of Paris. France, who F. heavily interested in the Arizpe and Altar districts Of So- nora, has been ch!eay instrumental in inducing the investment Of ' large amount br ;aselgr capital in those rt-
The oasis., 1897-04-24
4,l.hts. Ileereatlon. IlaaIlh. Rest.

All can b. secured on trip to Nose. mite. The gfandeot mountain scenery in the world Round JHp tickets nog on sale at greatly reduced rates, anu good unail Nov. 3Oth, with stopVYel privileges. For information or ticAcD' call 0n pr address
 T. II. GOODMAN, C. r. 4.
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25

past few days; the troops have captured
several insurgeut camps and Il quantity
of arms and ammunition, and the enemy
left thirty-one men killed.
Jose Augustin, Franco Adolpho, Lopez
Cuerervo, Joaquin Martinez, Serefa EN-
lilo Martinez and PRO Curtalef collectors
and recruiters for the insurgents, We're
arrested here today, with Jose Alvarez,
who is said to have frequently visited
the insurgent camps.
The Guanajay parish priest has been
obliged to open a provisional cemetery
on account of the great mortality preva-
lent in that vicinity, the result of a small
pox epidemic The civil governor has or
dered all postoffice employees to undergo
vaccina ton.
The English consul general at Havana
emphatically denies interviews recently
Published, in which he was quoted as eX-
pressing an opinion on the situation in
Cuba.
Fitzhugh Lee, Jr, leaves tomorrow for
Washington via Key West.
The police have arrested and placed in
solitary confinement Alonzo Nonolea, Jose
Gonzales and Jose San Mastin, well
known anarchists. discriminating docu-
ments are alleged to have been found
in their possession.
The steamer Algiers from New Orleans,
brought 511 horses, which will be placed
at the disposal of Capt. Gen. Weyler.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
FOIT\D DEAD IN A SEWER.

Hot Springs. Ark, Feb. 19.-The badly
decomposed remains of a man named
Robert Meurting were taken from the
city sewer two miles below town: late
this afternoon. Ine body was well
dressed in talor-made clothes, and from
its condition life had been extinct at least
six weeks. The indications point to muir
der. The. body was thrown into man
hole and had been washed down some
thirty feet from the entrance OF the sew
er, Which was partly blocked up by it.
The effort on the part of the sewer III,
spector to locate the obstruction fesuiteu
mans clothes revealed his identity, and
showed his residence to be in Chicago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
VANDERVORT AT MEMPHIS.

Memphis, Feb. 19.-President Pau
citation arrived in the city today from
Omaha. He will preside over the con-
vention of the press association. which
opens in this city on Monday. Other
prominent members of the association
arrived today. The bulk of the delegates
will arrive in the city tomorrow and Sun
day. The Reform Press association
might well be called an auxiliary to the
peoples party.
The number of delegates who will at
tend will reach into the hundreds, and
nearly every southern and western state
will be represented.
The local committee appointed to make
arrangements for the reception and en-
tertainment of the delegates was busy
today completing arrangements for the
convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
TRANSVAAL INQUIRY.
Cecil Rhodes Does Not Attempt to Shield
Himself.

London. Feb. 19-The South African
inquiry committee, appointed by parlia-
ment to investigate the Transvaal raid.
resumed it's sitting today in Westminster
hall. Keen interest was manifested in
its proceedings. The Prince of Wales
occupied the same seat he did when the
investigation opened. being seated next
the Earl of Selborne.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt contin-
ued the cross-examination of Cecil
Rhodes, late premier of Cape Town. The
examination of Mr.. Rhodes failed to de-
velOp anything new in the matter. The
witness frequently asserted that he did
not want to shirk responsibility and that
he acted solely as a private citizen in
terested in the welfare of South Africa.
He did not attempt to shield himself from
having applied to the authorities in aid
of the raiders, and added that he had no
connection with the Duke of Fife, Duke
of Abercorn of other members of the
South African company in regard to the
raid.
He declined to answer awkward ques-
tons.
The committee finally adjourned until
Tuesday next.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
EDITORS ADJOURN SINE DIE.
The Next Meeting Will Be Held i'll Den
ver-Officers Elected.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special.)-
The National Editorial association met
this morning at $50.
Mr.. Herbert offered resolution outlin-
ing the EDITORS course of study, which
was adopted.
A resolution was adopted that at an
nual meetings hereafter all resolutions
shall be referred to proper committees
without debate.
The committee on distribution of pi 2sl-
dents address reported and his report
was adopted.
An invitation was extended the assc-
citation to visit the city of Nashville dur
ing the centennial exposition.
Executive committeeman for me
various states were then appointed: w.
d. Cox of Temple represents the Texas
State association and G. l.. Barker OF
seymour represents the Northwest Tex
as association.
Past President Herbert presented to
President Thomas Il handsome gold
headed cane. suitably inscribed. and a
case of silver spoons, the gift of the as
ISOLATION members.
The regulation resolutions of thanks
were adopted.
Denver was selected as the next place
of meeting, and the executive committee
were empowered to fix the date.
The following officers were elected:
President, Louis Hoffman of Brazil,
Ind; first vice president j. Il. Junkin OF
Sterling. Kans.: second vice president, j..
Y. Gilmore of Louisiana: third vice presl-
dent, ]. w. White of Florida; recording
secretary. A. T.. Pierce; corresponding
secretary, j. Nj. Parge; treasurer, James
G.. Gibbs. ~,
Unfinished business was referred to the
executive committee and the convention
adjourned sine die: :,
This afternoon the editors attended in
a body the presentation of the silver
service to the batteship Texas.
About one-third of the editors left TINS
evening for their homes. The other two
thirds left tonight via the Southern "a
cifc and Mexican Central for the City
of Mexico
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
r1GJrR1NG ON THE PIE.

Waco, Tex. Feb. 19.-(Special.)- There
was a conference here today, in which
number of prominent republican politi-
W. f. ' Crawford of Cameron. Dr. Elem
sOf Martin, Witcher of Rockdale, Melon
aid Of Temple, Robinson of West. Harri-
son of Gainesville, and leading Waco re-
publcans.
II. NJ. MINER, who is chairman Of the
republican executive committee, andTalso
chairman of the Waco advisory board
said that the board had made recommen-
dations in McLennan county, including
Waco, but the recommendations did not
seek to cause vacancy in the offices
prior to the expiration of the commission
of the present incumbent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
WILLIAMSON COUNTY WEDDINGS.

Taylor, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special.)-
Married, near Macedonia. seven miles
north of Taylor, J. w. Riggs of Austin
and Miss Maude A. Taylor, Rev. Perry
Hawkins officiating. The groom is AZ
years of age and the bride 10. They will
reside at Austin.
At the residence of the brides parents,
near the San Gabriel river. north of lay
lor, james White and Miss Ola Woods
worth, Rev. Perry Hawkins officiating.
AT Bartlett, Charley Woods and Mrs.
Massey.
At Georgetown, o. NJ. Dossett and Miss
Lima Hart.
At Round Rock, William Walker and
Miss Amanda Edmondson.
At Taylor, ]. L. Countryman of Albu-
querque, n. NJ, and Miss Jessie Bussey
of Flora, Ill. The groom is a conductor
on the Santa Fe Railroad of New Mex
leo and the bride was here upon visit
to friends. They met at Taylor by pre-
vious appointment, and were married at
the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Mr..
Duncan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
BRYAN AT TOPEKA.
His Appearance There Created the Old.
Time Ante Election Enthusiasm.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 19-W. J. Bryan,
accompanied by his wife and child, ar
rived here at o'clock this afternoon TN
der escort of the legislative committee,
which met them at Kansas City. The
party was driven to the National hotel,
around which hundreds of people filed
the street and blocked the entrance.
When Mr. Bryan appeared bedlam
reigned. and it was with difficulty the
Nebraskan was enabled to enter the ho-
tel and reach his room. In response to
repeated cries he soon appeared on the
veranda and made few remarks.
A reception followed, and at 3 o'clock
Mr.. Bryan again appeared on the veranda.
The streets were filled with bowling
mOli of enthusiasts, and he delivered
one of the brief speeches so familiar dur
ing the fall campaign.
At 7:3O Mr.. Bryan was driven to the
capitol and spoke before the legislature,
which had assembled in joint session.
The audience, besides including all the
senators and representatives. numbered
the Judges of the state and United States
courts, stationed here. and many dis
tinguished politicians from all over the
state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
FESTIVITIES AT AN END.
A Grand Ball Concluded the Blockade
of Charleston Harbor.

Charleston, Feb. 19-The festivities at
tending the visit here of the naval squad
ron were brought to a close tonight by
grand ball, to which the naval officers
were invited. The guests began, to ar
rive shortly after 8 o'clock, and at lO
o'clock the ball was in full swing. Sup
per was served at midnight.
During the day public reception was
accorded the citizens of Charleston and
visitors. by Secretary Herbert
The harbor was alive with warshpss
today. and these, with the crowd of
pleasure craft, presented an animated ap-
nearance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
SENSATIONAL ARREST.

New York, Feb. 19.-Ferdinand May,
a member of the firm of We'll, Auerbach
& Co., importers and exporters of whale
bone at Strasbourg, Germany, has been
committed to Ludlow street Jail in de-
fault of 100000 bail. The order for
Mays arrest was obtained by the legal
representatives of the Allegheny Ell
Salesich Gesselschaft bank, on an affi-
davit made by Carl NJ. Woel1e, imperial
bank inspector of Germany. It is charged
that between December 1, 1895, and Sep
TENDER 1. 1896, May obtained from the
bank named above S222,310 on fraudu-
lent receipts for whalebone alleged to
be stored in New York. May can %
this country in January last.