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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
AN ACT OF VILLAINY.
A Letter on the Killing of Col. Ruiz
by Insurgents.

New York, Dec. 22.-Senor de LONE,
the Spanish minister, who is in town,
gave out today the contents of q cable
gram from Senior Jose COngosto, secrta-
~ of the government in Cuba, which in
c1udes the following telegram from Senior
Marcos Garcia, autonomist governor or
the province of Santa Clara, to Gen.
Blanco:
"The governor of Santa Clara to the
governor general: Not in my official ca
pacity, but as a Cuban autOnomist, /!
condemn with all the force of my soul
the cruel act of villainy perpetrated on
the defenseless and chivalrous Lieut.. Col.
Ruiz by body of men who claim them
selves Cubans, who say they aim at the
independence, not the liberty, of Cuba.
The moment has arrived when the ma
jority of the Cuban people, under the
new legal rule of liberty and law, pro-
test as one man against the acts of de-
vastation and cruelty which are an op-
probrium to civilization, scandal to the
laws Of society, and a denial of all re-
spect to human feelings.
The passiveness of yesterday should
be changed today to unceasing activity
until, within brief space, the pacifica-
tion Of the country is obtained after the
autonomist ideal as meet reparation to
Justice. The generous blood Of Lieut.
Col. Ruiz, inundated in the cause Of Con-
Citation and peace. will hasten the mo-
ment of peace in Cuba"
Senior Congosto's cable to Senior de
LONE says:
THE press of the island and the pub
lie opinion generally, even those who
ssympathize with the instruction, express
the same sentiment"
Senior Garcia was a colonel under Go
me9 in the ten years war. Lieut.. Col.
kuiz was not an aide to Gen. Blanco. He
belonged to the royal engineers. and
held civil position as head of the Ha-
yana water works. He organized the
Havana volunteer firemen on American
principles. and at one time was at the
head of the corps. He had frequently
eeen in the United States, and had many
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Cbarred with .Bribery.

Kansas City, Dec. 22.-The grand jury
today returned an Indictment against
Ross w. Latshaw, charged with attempt
ing to bride venireman in the Dr. God
dard murder trial. Hardly had the re-
port been returned when Latshaw, who
is an ex-justice of the peace and a
prominent politician, entered the court
room, pleaded not guilty and asked for
as early hearing as possible. The date
was fixed at January 10, and Latshaw
vas released on $3.50 bond. Latshaw's
brother was one of Goddard's counsel
and the indicted man is alleged to have
endeavored to hang the jury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
In Search of FiIibusters.

Jacksonville Fla, Dec. pa special
to the Times Union and Citizen from
Key West says:
Schooners leaving port last night that
were unaccustomed to the summary
methods adopted by Uncle Sam in inter-
cepting filibusterers, were treated to a
surprise. The battleship Names launch
fred shot as command for them to
halt Not understanding the signal, they
proceeded on their coarse, but another
shot brought them to. They, were board
ed by the naval officers and thoroughly
searched, but no arms nor ammunition
were found and they were allowed to
proceed.
The Names officers are unusually
alert, and there must be ground for
suspicion that filibustering expedition
is planned, for the big battleship coasted
along the island several times during
the night, putting all craft under. the
inquisitive glare of her big searchlights.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
POLITICAL PRISONERS SHOT.
Prominent Central Americans Exc
cuted in Guatemala.

Prominent Central Americans Exc
cuted in Guatemala.
San Francisco, Dec. 22.-News has
reached this city of the shooting IN
Guatemala of a number of political pris-
oners, including two men who are known
all over the Central American republic
The execution occurred last month at
Huehuetetango. The principal victim
was Capt. Huculano Ruiz, brother-in-
law of Gen. Daniel Fuentes, now in this
city. Another victim was the Hon.
Duran Colonel Francisco Zellaya. lie
was accused of melting the revolution
airy party and was executed by order
of Barrios, the command being carried
out by Gen. Luis Molita. Three other
prominent Guatemalans suffered death
in the same manner, including Lycenlnm
Mercello de Leon, a lawyer, and Ella
Zandobal. 1t is estimated that there are
now in Guatemalan prisons no less than
22S prisoners of the late revolution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
SLIPPED OFF TO CUBA.
The Schooner James NJ. Haskell Car
rtes Supplies to the Rebels.


ries Supplies to the Rebels.
New York, Dec. 22.-The Press says:
During the thick fog of the early morn
ing of last Saturday the schooner James
M. Haskell slipped quietly from her pier
fastening in the Erie basin, turned her
nose toward the bay, evaded the customs
officers, and, under the mantle of the
fog, began her fourth filibustering expe-
dition to Cuba. The James Nj. Haskell,
in view of her recent performances, is
credited with being the fastest and most
successfully managed filibustering
schooner ahoat.
On her last trip, begun on Saturday
morning, she carried grain and provisions
openly. Her clearance papers read, as
usual, for Charleston. In her hold she
carried 100000 rounds of ammunition
and 1000 rifles The cartridges were
carefully packed in baled hay, and the
rifles in boxes. All the important laod-
ing was done at night. Dozens and doz-
ems of big bundles marked canned APP
pies" were carried on board us if they
had been the most precious of cargoes. 1t
is said they contained something more
dangerous
The schooner Haskell was formerly a
Boston boat. Her crew is composed
mostly of foreigners, but her captains
name could not be ascertained.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Was News to Him,

New York, Dec. Ex-senator Wolcott
was entertaining party of friends at
dinner when reporter called with a spe
cial dispatch from Washington stating
he would resign his seat in the senate
He would not consent to an interview.
but in answer to an inquiry asking him
to affirm or deny his reported intention of
resigning, wrote an answer as follows.
"You give me first information of the
fact"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Died of His Injury.

Mckinney, Tex, Dee. 22.-(Special.)-
John Kegans, aged 81, died here this
morning from the effects of a fall De-
cember 10 during the severe sleet spell
of weather. He stepped out into the
yard, fell and broke his hip. The shock
His remains will be shipped to Coleman
for burial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
IS WELL Connected.
Young Man Arrested in Kansas City
for Completely in Bank Robbery,

PH'S's1 III HH"N NVUUeTy'
Kansas City, Dec. 22.-William Sauer,
who claims to be son of w. G. Sauer,
a Detroit publisher, is under arrest here,
charged with completely in bank rob-
berry at Vermilion, Kan, some time ago
Sauer was found last night suffering
from injuries which will cost him an
eye, and which he said today We're re-
ceived while preparing nitroglycerine
for others, who, he alleged, committed
the actual robbery. Sauer was arrested
here last night as common vagrant
He gave an assumed name, and his iden-
tity did not become known until he
made confession today. Sauer says
he is graduate of Trinity college,
Mich. Chief Hays will hold Sauer until
his parents decide what they want to do
with him. He is now without money
and very willing to return home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
LOST HIS ROLL.
A Dallas Man AwOlke to Find Himself
$3.50 Poorer.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 22.-(Special.)--NIon-
day night when Mr.. James pat Wilker-
son retired to rest in his room at his res
idence at the corner of South Ervay and
Marilla streets he hung his coat over the
back of chair which stood near the bed
side. In one of the pockets of the coat
was a roll of greenbacks amounting TO
$3.50 and n package of receipts for 800
rent which he had received from the
tenants of his farm near this city. Next
coat was gone and when he picked it up
in the front hall few minutes later he
found to his dismay that some one had
rifled it of both the money and the re-
ceipts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
The Andersen Trial Finished.

Norfolk. Va, Dec. 22.-The trial of
Oliver Pecker, for the murder of Mate
Saunders, was concluded today and the
case went to the jury at 4:30. The court
has adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The general impression is that verdict
will be reached in comparatively short
time, and that it will be guilty as charged
in the Indictment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Wanted the Gar Assassinated.

London, Dec. 22.-Vladimir Bouertzef,
editor of the Marc Do Vo!etz (Will of the
People,. the Russian who was arrested
at the British museum and remanded ut
Bow street police court on December 16,
charged with endeavoring to persuade
several persons on various occasions to
assassinate the cur. was brought up on
remand today in company with the man
named Weirzabacki. printer of the paper
mentioned, who had been arrested. Both
prisoners were remanded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
DECLARED INVALID.
Tyler Court Knocks Out Another Law
of the Last Legislature.

Fort Worth, Tex. Dec. 22.-(Special.l
The court of criminal appeals. sitting
Mt Tyler today declared unconstitutional
the act of the special session of the last
legislature levying an occupation tax On
peddlers. A telegram was received to-
day by attorney for J. j.. Jones from
the clerk of the court of criminal ap-
peals at Tyler stating that the law had
been so declared by the court of criminal
appeals. This is the first case filed test
ing the validity of the act of the legis-
lature and goes to show one of the most
important features of the law invalid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Retaliatory Measure Rejected

Buenos Ayres, Dec. 22.-The chamber
of deputies has rejected the retaliatory
tariff against the United States, which
was submitted by the finance committee,
but voted to increase the tariff on Pc
troleum centavos, gold.
The declaration was made in the cham
Der that the tariff should not be subject
to imports from the United States, and
there is no reason for tariff war.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Lady Reel Sold for $4,000.

Louisville, Ky, Dec. pa special to
the Courier from Shelbyville. KY, says:
Mr.. Sam Brown today sold to Ed FL.
Upton of Lexington. Lady Reel, the dam
of the 2-year-old, Hamburg, for $4,000
cash. Mr.. Upton, it is said, has tbe
mare placed for $4,000.
Lady Reel is in foal to the sire of Ham
burg, Hanover. The price received for
her is the highest any brood mare ever
brought.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Colored Editor in trouble.

=. Galveston. Tex. Dec. 24.-(Special.)--
Sheriff Thomas returned from Houston
today with w. L. Jones, colored, former
~ OF Galveston, who was recently con-
vlcted for publishing a libelous editorial
in the Galveston Times and given twelve
months in Jail. The case was appealed
and the criminal court of appeals af-
n 81 the lower courts judgment w.
II. Noble, who was also convicted on the
same charge and fined 500, was re-
leased on convict bond and has been
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Orange and Lemon Crops Damaged.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 22.-The
orange and lemon crops of Southern Cali
fornia have been injured by frost dur
ing succession of cold nights. The fact
that oranges do not show the effect of
the frost for from two weeks to a month
after the cold weather renders the ex-
tent of the damage even to the growers
of the fruit very uncertain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Bought n High-Priced Colt.

Lexington, Ky, Dec. 22.-John =.
Madden has purchased of Thomas G.
Mcdowell the bay weaving colt David
Garrick for $4,000. David Garrick is
by Hanover, dam Peg Wellington, by
Long Fellow. Besides the money con-
sideration, Mcdowell is to have a per
centage of the colts winnings in the
Maturity stakes, should he be lucky
enough to get inside the money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Succeeds Gen. Marin.

Madrid, Dec. 22.-Gen. Gonzales
Munoz will be nominated governor gener-
al of Puerto Rico in succession to Lieut..
Gen. Marin.
According to dispatch from Madrid
on Sunday last Lieut.. Gen. Sabas Marin,
governor general of Puerto Rico, had in
timated to the government his intention
to resign his position owing to the i'm
possibility of reconciling the different
parties in the island with view of estab-
fishing autonomy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
SEVERED HIS HEAD.
A Circular Saw in a Lumber Mill
BrOlke With AWful ReauIts

Orange, Tex, Dec. 22.-(Special)-A
few minutes after l o'clock this after
noon the large circular saw at the
Lutcher & Moore Lumber company's
mill broke into fragments. One piece
struck Isam Farley, the slab turner, lust
under the chin, entirely severing his
head for his body. Another piece went
straight up through the saw filer's room
and had Mr.. B. +. Spooner been at the
bench where he usually works, would
have killed him. Still another careened
five feet above the floor and cut it
smoothly in two. Other pieces went in
different directions but did no damage.
The engine was stopbed and the un-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Special Issue of Omaha Stamps.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Postmaster
General Gary has decided to order a
special issue of stamps commemorative
of the holding Of the transmississippi ex-
position at Omaha the coming year. This
is done at the request of persons prom
inent in the movement of the position.
They will be of the denominations of 1
cent, 2 cents, 8 cents, 10 cents and 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
At the Kaiser's Expense

London, Dec. 23.-Some of the Rus
sian papers are ironical at Germany's
expense. The Bourse Bazette of Odessa
hints that by the time Prince Henry
and the German squadron reaches China
they may find the tsung Ii yamen mas
prepared an unexpected reception for in
trusive guests. The Mirovige Othiolgiski
reminds Emperor William of Napoleon
HIS attempt to plant his power in Mex
leo
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

London, Dec. 22.-The German steamer
Australia, Capt. Braummer, which ar
rived for Bremen December 8, from New
Orleans, has discharged 1856 bales of
cotton, water damaged, most of them
being heavily saturated with water. The
water in the cotton penetrated through
openings around loose rivets in the plates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
DIsGRUNTLED INDIANS
oherokees Asked for n Delay in Dat.
OF Abolishing Tribal Cor...

washington. Dec. pa delegation of
Gnerokee Indians. consisting OF w
duncan. Simon Walkingstick. David
rauiSSner, Lacy Hawkins. ]. M. Iobv
anu Shaue Maneus. is in the city for the
purpose OF securing delay in the datc
at which federal judicial jurisdiction is
70 oe extended over the Indian Territory
Wnicn, under the act of congress. becomes
ehec,lye January l. Secretary Bliss told
.ne aelegation that although the govern
at heart, yet in the present case II could
not accede to their wishes. Congress-
had adjourned for the HOLIDAYS and if
was impossible to do anything in the limo
ondlcated without executive Sanction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Enrthaunkes Around smyrna.

Constantinople, Dec. ga number
of earthquakes have occurred today
around Smyrna, Asia Minor. Already
considerable damage has been done and
some persons have been killed and many
injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Five Degrees Below Zero.

Prescott. Ariz.. Dec. 22.-The fercest
snow storm of the season. which COM
menced Sunday. has been followed by
cold wave and the mercury has dropped
to 5 degrees below zero this morning,
being as low as ever recorded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
VIII Fight Monday Night.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The fight between
Joe Walcott and Tracey has been finally
set for Monday night. Both men have
continued their training and are in excel
lent condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

fortunate victim Of the accident WINS
carried to his home. Farley was a
hard working colored man about 40
years old and an expert slab turner. lie
leaves a wife and FIVE children,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
To Redeem Bonds.

~ Washington Dec. 24.-United States
Treasurer Roberts has mailed checks TO
the several sub-treasuries in redemption
OF bonds issued in aid Of the Pacific rail
roads maturing January I. aggregating
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
GEN. NUNEz TALKS.

A Member Of GomeS stan hecites
Sample Of Spanish Honor.
New York. Dec. 22--Gen. Nunez, a
member of the staff of Gen. Gomez, and
veteran of the ten years war, arrived
here today from Cuba.
"Ruix' execution said Nunez. was
one of the fortunes of war, but the
Spaniards in their desperate extremity
are seeking to make it appear that II
was the act of savages and not an act
of civilized warfare, and with the ex-
traordinary facilities they possess for
disseminating any sort Of news that will
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

Portsmouth, Dec. 22-The German
warships Deutschland and Gefion, under
command of Prince Henry of Prussia,
started today for Gibraltar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
pnrn and content. Burned.

Lockhart, Tex, Dec. 22.-(Special.)-
Jas. Testers barn, 800 bushels of corn
buggy and harness and one steer burned
last night No insurance. Origin of fire
supposed to be incendiary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Halls From Galveston.

LoLdon, Dec. 22.-The British steamer
George Mamie, Capt. Muller, from Gal
weston for Hamburg, is aground on
Finkenwaerder, an island in the Elbe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
A Gruesome christmas Present.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 24.-Peter Cole
man, who murdered his wife at Old
Church some months ago. WAS hanged
at Hanover court house today. The ex-
eecution was quiet. Death was almost
instantaneous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Assassin Again Remanded.

London. Dec. 22.-Richard Arthur
FRINGE; the super, who assassinated Will
nam Ierriss, the actor, outside the Adel-
PM theater on Thursday last, was
brought up on remand at the Bow street
court today, charged with the crime
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
The Bankruptcy BiII.

Washington, Dec. 22.-There is a very
favorable outlook for the passage of the
bankruptcy bill, and even the opponents
of the measure cOncede that the bill will
pass both houses
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Can't Fight in Oakland.

Chicago, Dec. pa special from San
Francisco says Oakland has declared
against pugilists, so Young Critic can
not fight Mcconnell in that city MS
planned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
D,ea Of mi. wound..

Wilton, Conn.,, Dec. 22.-David r.
Lambert, who was wounded by masked
burglars at his home here last Friday
night is dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Constitutionality Upheld.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 22.-The supreme
court today upheld the constitutionality
of the new jury commission law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Started for Gibraltar.

and was again remanded. The court
was crowded with i-------.ai people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
RECIPROCITY FAILURES.
The Negotiations With Germany and
France Are Suspended.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The reciprocity
negotiations between the United States
and Germany are practically suspended.
They never got beyond the initial stage.
There appears to have been a willingness
on the part of both governments to look
snto the subject. but the inquiry did not
El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1897-11-04
PROSECUTION y PERSECUTION
La Diferencia Real entire Termi-
nos que Signiiican una Mis-
ma C0Sa.

Desde los tiempos primitlvos del go
bierno han existido los gobiernos y los
tribunales de justicia, cuya mission en-
el mundo es refrenar los maos instln-
tos del hombre, castigar los crlmina-
les y malvados y protejer a la sociedad
contra todo genero de atentados, va
sean contra una persona 8 contra una
comunldad. FL hombre que comete
un delito, sea del genero que fuere,
queda desde luego sujeto al arbitrlo de
las autoridades y 81 es culpable es re-
gla que sea castigado por la justicia.
Una vez cometido un error un cluda-
dano pierde su libertad, 8 queda suje-
to al lamamiento de los trlbunales
que han de determinar cual es ell gra-
do de su culpabilidad y cual ell cas-
tigo que merece. La mission de los
tribunales es tomar nota de toda clase
de delincuencias, y de mantener una
vijilancia continua para conservar ell
buen orden, proteger al debil contra
el fuerte y resguardar los derechos y
bienes de todos. Agregados a estos
tribunales hay empleados cuyo deber
es tomar la parte de la comunidad y
encargarse de escudrihar y aclarar to-
dos los puntos references a las causas
criminales presentadas ante los tribu-
males. Los fscales prosecutan al cri-
minal y los jueces y los jurados deere.
tan su absolucion 8 castigo, confolme
sea culpable 6 inocente.
FL arresto, iuicio y conviction de un
criminal; que con sus actos ha ofendi-
do la vindicta pdblica y quebranta-
do las leyes, Sc llama prosecution, y
en- el cumplmiento de ese deber no
debe haber animosdad, nj violencla
nj practicas POGO escropulosas. La
prosecution que sanciona la ley es im-
personal impartial, trata a todos los
indlviduos con igualdad absolute, y Sc
vale de armas licitas presentando tes-
timonio para probar la culpabilidad
del acusado. No toma ventaja de su
autoridad nj de su poder para oprimir
al dellncuente y no deJarle sallda al
guna por donde pueda probar su inc
cencia. No obra de mala fe en- el es-
cogimiento de jurados nj en- la procu-
racion de testlgos, sino en- todas cosas
da al acusado iguales oportunidades
para defenderse como Sc toma ella mis-
ma para poner de manifesto su culpa.
La justicia real ingenita no da entra-
da en- las prosecuciones de crimenes
ante los tribunales los falsos testmo-
MOS, a los testigos perjuros y soborna-
dos nj a innuencias iicitas con los jue-
ces y los iurados. Cuando las leyes
Sc ejecutan con unparalleled y sin ia
voritismo, la prosecution de crimenes
sc revistc de la autoridad de la san
tidad de la justicia y no abrga otro
pensamiento nj otra mira que castigar
al culpable. 81 en- el curse de la ave.
riguacion descubre que la justcia ha
errado y que el acusador es culpable,
la prosecution licita y blen entendida
debe ser la primera en- manifestar su
inocencia y pedir su descargo.
Citaremos algunos ejemplos de pro
cesuciones licitas y justas que nos re-
El independiente. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1894-19??, 1897-11-04
osenWad GRAN C0NTESIA P0R UN PREMIO DE $780,
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