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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Special River Bulletins.

Washington. April 1S.-Thc weather
bureau tonight issued the following spr-
cial river bulletins:
Reports have been received from the de-
partment of agriculture weather bureau
officials in charge of the following river
districts:
st. Louisa slow rise at st. Louis.
commencing Monday. of about - by We'd
nesday. A continued slow rise in the
lower Missouri and upper Mississippi
south of la Crosse is expected. Warn
ings issued that danger line will be reach
ed Monday night at Warsaw, ILL.,, and
vicinity.
Cairo-River continues falling at Il
slightly increased rate.
Mcmphis-River falling slowly at Mem
phis and Helena. Situation in this see
ton greatly improved
Vicksburg-River falling rapidly ow-
ing to the crevasse below here. No new
breaks in levees since last report.
strengthening the local levees. Biggs
crevassc reported widening and an i'm
mense volume of water passing through.
People in Atalatchifala and Bayou dc
Glaze sections are working hard on leyees
in anticipation of overflow water reach
ing them in few days. No rain has
fallen in the basins tributary to the Mis-
sissippi. The Missouri continues rising
ut and below Kansas City The AIisss-
sippi has risen slightly from Davenport
to ST. Louis and fallen slightly to Vicks-
burg, the fall of ) of a foot since yester-
day morning being due to the breaking of
the levec opposite. The river at New
Orleans shows no change since yesterday
The gauge reads lS.S feet, which is 8 of a
foot above highest water of any previous
flood.
(Signed) WILLIS l.. MOORE.
Chief of Weather Bureau
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

county. The present Indication, in my
opinion, is that the overflow will break
all former records as to duration and de-
struction of property in the line of
plantation improvements and loss of cat
tie. with little prospect of planting crop
in 1897. You are aware, no doubt, of the
fact that the United States government
statistics show that Issaquena county
makes more cotton per acre than any
other county in the cotton belt, but at this
time the per cent of acreage not covered
by water is too insignificant to be noted,
and with the high stage of water from
Cairo to Vicksburg and the immense
amount of water behind the levees there
is little prospect of any but the lands
north of Tallulah. Miss, showing up suf-
ticiently to be planted before the 18th
of June, or possibly later, which means
that no crop can be made. The entire
levee in that county has been preserved
without single break, and we are to
get the water from the breaks north of
lis. No braver people ever lived in any
country They take prosperity as Il right
and accept disaster with Il SMILE always
hoping and feeling that better times are
in store for them in the near future
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

any hour. The crevasse at Biggs is now
a seething torrent, and the waters are
spreading rapidly throughout Madison
parish. At Cow Pen the levee is slipping
badly. and although a superhuman effort
is being made to hold it, many experience
cd men are of the opinion that break
will occur sooner or later.
The town of Vidalia is in very critical
condition, and many of the inhabitants
are moving their effects to Natchez. The
waters from the Biggs crevasse are ex-
pected to unindate this town by Wednes-
day.
AT Natchez refugees continue to ar
rive in large numbers, while live stock of
every description are coming into the city
in large drOyes. Thousands of men line
the lower leyee and are watching every
weak spot and hoping for the best.
In the Mississippi delta the situation
continues to slowly improve. This has
been q beautiful day throughout the over
flowed section, and the waters are rcccd-
ing. The work of relief is being sys-
tematically carried on.
The river at Memphis is still falling, 4
recession of one-tenth of foot in the past
twenty-four hours being reported by the
weather bureau tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
The Cubnn Dollar.

New York. April 19.-The Journal to-
morrow will say;
The Cuban dollar will be on the street
within a few days. 1t will be a silver
coin of the exact size of the Spanish
coin known as pesetas. One million
dollars worth of bullion is to be convert
ed into the coin, which. even if II is
not more than sOuevnir of the Cuba n
struggle. will still be worth its weight.
The Cuban junta endorses the circula-
tion of the silver coin bearing the stamp
of the provincial government. The
money to buy this bullion and to defra.y
the mechanical expense of the issue Is
said to have been raised mainly through
the exertion of 4. J. Colbert, broker Of
the American surety building. He pro-
fessed ignorance as to the identity of his
principals. At the Office of A. krauss
further information was obtained:
Men with money have been figuring
on this thing for long time" said he.
"The junta is behind us. We start in
with S1,00O,0OO worth of 5-pesetas. This
coin is about the size of an American
dollar and resembles it. The new Cuban
coin to be called medal or a souvenir,
will be accepted for its weight in silver
anywhere"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
HUNTER MAY WITHDRAW.
A Report to That Effect Was Given
Out .t FrankfOrt.

A Report to That Effect Was Given
Out ct Frankfort.
Louisville, April ia special to the
Evening Post from Frankfort says:
There was but little interest in the
joint session of the general assembly at
noon today. According to the agreement
entered into by the steering committees
of the parties but one ballot was cast
for each candidate, after which perfume
tory duty the joint session adjourned.
Governor Bradley this morning amend
ed his call for the extra session so that
the general assembly might relieve the
suffering caused by the food in the coun-
ties of Hickman and Fulton, in the
southwestern part of the state
1t was given out at the Hunter head
quarters this morning, apparently by au-
thority. though not by Dr. Hunter him
self, that he would withdraw after the
ballot tomorrow, and that Senator Jones.
chairman of the republican caucus. would
call another caucus for either tomorrow
night or Wednesday morning When
asked if he would withdraw, Hunter re-
piled evasively, and those republican lead
ers who have had lightning rods up all
during the session are doing some tall
hustlng. The nominee of the new eau
Gus will of course be dictated by Hunter.
This lets out all thought of Col st. John
Boyle. for whom the six bolting republi-
cans have been voting. 1t was rumored
this morning that the Hunter people had
not decided on whom they would COM
bine. but that it would likely he Judge
Holt or Senator w. J. Deboe of Marion
rOunty
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Listened to Vim. }. Bryan.

Frankfort. Ky. April 19.-The speech
of Hon. w. J. Bryan to the legislature
here this afternoon was delivered at the
opera house, to which was admitted be-
sides the legislators a remarkable crowd
and faction in Kentucky politics. The
speech was masterpiece of oratory.
He pleased all and yet delivered Il strong
argument for silver. He was the guest
of the legislature all day and left to-
night via Louisville and ST. Louis for his
home.
On the stage among the capitals dis
tinguished citizens was Governor Bradley,
who was introduced to Mr.. Bryan by
Senator Blackburn, amid the cheering
of the crowd. After the speech Cover
nor Bradley was among the first to grasp
the speakers hand and tell him he made
the best speech for his side he had ever
heard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
News From Havana.

Havana. April ia demonstration
has been held at Santa Clara, capital of
the province of that name, to celebrate
the paciiication of that part of the coun..
try and to do honor to Captain General
Weyler. The mayor and aldermen pre-
sided over the demonstration. There
was large meeting of the inhabitants
in front of Gen. Weylcr's residence.
Private advices from Manzanillo. show
Il condition of inactivity among the in
surgents. and the planters are arranging
to go OH with the work on the planta-
tons.
The wife and daughter Of Mr.. Tyatt.
the American vice consul at Santiago dc
Cuba. have been attacked by yellow
fever.
Thomas DAILY, the American artist. who
was arrested at the trocha in June last
and imprisoned in Havana on a charge
of being in communication with the in
surgents. has sailed for New York by
the Ward line steamer, and is due there
tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Italian Expedition Annihiiated.

Paris. April 19.-The Temps publishes
n story this morning saying that an
Italian expedition. under Maj. Bottego,
has been annihlatrd in South Abyssinia.
1t appears that the Ethiopian general
commanding at Baro requested Maj. Bot
tego to halt until the expedition was au-
thorized by the npgus to proceed. The
Italians thcreupon fired on the men bear
ing the truce and killed them. In the
fight between the Abyssinians and
Italians which followed only two of the
latter succeeded in escaping.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Tammany suchem. Elected.

New York, April 19.-The annual elec-
ions of sachems of ,Tammany society, or
Columbian order took place in Tammany
hall tonight. Although the votes were
not counted tonight. it was estimated
that 1000 members cast ballots. Former
Police Justice Thomas l.. Feitner and
Congressman Amos ]. Cummings retired
from the board. and their places were
taken by Nathan Strauss and George w.
Plunkett. Strauss is strong gold man.
Other gold men on the board are Hugh
J. Grant, j. Sargent Cram, Henry ID.
Hotchkss and John II. Patrick. Con
gresham George L. Mcclellan and Regis
ter William Sohmer have sympathies with
the gold standard men. but they support
cd Bryan at the last election, so that the
board of thirteen is nearly equally
divided ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
DR.. HUNTER MAY WITHDRAW
REPORTED THAT HE WILL If AL
LOWED TO DO so WITHOUT
COERCION.
HIS FRIENDS STILL have some HOPE
They VIII Make an Attempt to Elect
Him TOday-A Speech by Hon.
VIM. j. Bryan Relieved the
MOnOtOny.

Frankfort, April 19.-Thc republican
members say DR.. Hunter will withdraw
if he is allowed to do so of his own ac-
cord and without the intervention of Il
caucus. They believe that as soon as
he does this he will throw his strength
to State Senator Deboe or some other
friend, while tn opposition will unite
upon Judge Holt.
Hunter friends have not given up all
hope of his election. Tomorrow they are
preparing to lend Martin two gold dem
Ocrats or two or three republican votes
in order to start Il stampede and n mix
turc. in which they hone he can win.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
NEW EXTR LAW.
The Mexican House of Deputies Has
Passed a Measure.

City of Mexico. April 19.-The house
of deputies has passed the new cxtradi-
tion law. substantially as reported to that
body by the mixed commission repre-
senting the departments of foreign rela-
tions and justice. The new law defines
a basis Oil which extradition may he
granted. and will form a complete scheme
for new treaties, the existing treaties
being imperfect. Under the new law
no Mexican can he extradited to any, for
eign state excepting in very special cases,
to be decided by the executive of the
republic. and naturalized citizens who
have been made citizens for two years
will lbe considered also under this pro-
vision. Delinquents who have been slaves
in countries where crime has been COM
mitted will in no ease be given up to
the foreign state. Religious, political and
military offenses as well as smuggling
are mol extraditnble. Persons living here
and involved in judicial proceedings may
not be delivered on demand for cxtradi-
ton until they are either acquitted here
or have served their sentence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Mrs. ciowery Dead.

Chicago. April 1S-Mrs Caroline G..
Clowery. wife of Robert G. Clowery.
vice president and superintendent of the
Western Union. died today at Lincoln,
Neb., of apoplectic paralysis. The funeral
will take place from the residence of her
mother in Omaha. Neb.
Mrs. Clowery was woman of rare
culture and accomplishments. Her mu-
steal compositions were numerous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
VIII BANQUET Clayton.

Little Rock, April 17.-Hon. II. VI.
Cooper today received telegram from
Gen. Powell Clayton, minister to Mexico,
who is at st. Louis, stating that he is
much improved in health and that he will
leave st. Louis Sunday, arriving in Lit
tie Rock Monday.
Arrangements have been made here to
give Gen. Clayton banquet on Wednes-
day evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
FIELD OF SPORT.
Dallas. 13, Fort worth, q,

Dallas. Tex, April 1S.--(Special.) )-One
of the largest crowds that ever assembled
in the Fair Grounds park witnessed the
defeat of the Panthers by the Defenders
here today. The attendance is estimated
at 5000.
Dallas :. ..O422 O-13
Fort Worth ..O0021 0 o o o. 3
Batteries = Dallas, Blackburn and
Welch; Fort Worth, Mulkey and VOL
over. t
Hits-Dallas, ~; Fort Worth. 8.
Errors-Dallas, 3; Fort Worth, u.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
on for Washington.

Canton, April 17.-Judge William H..
Day. commissioner extraordinary to
Cuba, left Canton this afternoon for
Washington. He was accompanied by his
the Repository They will arrive in New
York tomorrow and 60 thence to the ma
tional capital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Rising at KansRs City..

Kansas City. No.. April 1S.-The flood
of the Missouri river at this point is stead
lily increa asing. the rise in twenty-four
hours ending tonight having been nearly
six inches. At dark the stage of the
river was 26.5. Though large area of
bottom land is under water, no serious
damage has been done so far. st. Joseph
and Leavenworth report steady rise in
the river. Railroad traffic is badly Grip
pied at the latter place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Heavy Damage by Fire.

Chicago, April 1S-Fire this afternoon
DESTROYED the greater portion of the
plant of the Grand Crossing Track com
pany at Grand Crossing. A fierce gale
was blowing at the time and but for the
heroic efforts of the firemen, half dozen
of whom were badly injured. much more
property would have been destroyed.
Loss. Sl36,OOO: insurance. S114OOO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
When Travelling,

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
take on every trip bottle of Syrup of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and ef-
fectually on the kidneys, liver and bow
els, preventing fevers, headaches and
other forms of sickness. For sale in 80
cent and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Company only.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
A Fatal Array.

Palestine. Tex. April 1S.-(Special)--
j. III. West and Pete Say. both employees
and Great Northern in this city, became
involved in a difficulty late yesterday
evening over some business matters.
West was slightly cut across the belly.
and Say received blow behind tho ear
with a car coupling pin from the effects
of which he died this evening.
West surrendered TO the officers and
gave bond
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
situation mt Mempb,..

Memphis. April 18.-No more breaks
are reported in the Louisiana district to-
night. although the enbankments at
Hancock and Ferridan, in the northern
part of Concordia parrish. are reported to
be very weak, and break may occur at
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Russian omcers Acquitted.

London, April ia dispatch to the
Observer from Athens says that four
Russian officers who refused to lombard
the insurgents on the Island of Crete
were tried at Sebastopol and acquitted.
The Russian crews threatened mutiny IL
the bombardment was undertaken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Hartley Round Over.

Lincoln. Neb., April 19.-The trial of
ex-State Treasurer Joseph BARLEY began
today in the county court on a warrant
charging him with embezzlement Of over
half million dollars. Mr.. BARLEY
waived hearing and was bound over to
the district court in the sum of so 900,
which was furnished.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Denison, 1, Paris, Q.

Denison, Tex, April 1S-(Special.)
Fully 1900 people witnessed the best
game of ball ever played on the Denison
diamond this afternoon.
Paris 80. o o o 0 900 o 90
Denison. ..... % o o o / U U 0-l
Errors-Denisoh, 8; Paris. 4.
Batteries-Denson. Bristow and Week
becker; Paris. Nolan and Boland.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Was Seen at Farmer.yiIie.

Farmersville, Tex, April 17-(Special)
The airship was seen here last night
at 8 o'clock. City Marshal Brown was
in the western part Of the city making
his rounds before going home and says
the ship or balloon passed over him about
200 feet from the ground. Mr. Brown
says he could see two men in the ship.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Deed of Trust.

Galveston, Tex. April 17.-(Special.l--
Eduard Hirschfeld, gents furnishing
goods, tonight filed deed Of trust,
naming Arthur Mildenberg as trustee.
The liabilities amount to $1T,113, divid-
mated
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Archbishops Elevated.

Rome. April 19.-Thc secret consistory
today was largely attended. The pope
elevated the archbishops of Lyons, Ben
hes. Roucn and Santiago de Compostel"
to the caminalatc and formally proclaim
ed the previously named bishops of Buff
falo. Cheyenne, Wilmington and Mobile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
FOREIGN ITEMS.
Primrose Day Observed.

London. April 19-Primrose day, the
anniversary of Lord Beaconsteld, was
observed today with the usual display of
his favorite flower. The decorations of
the Beaconsfield statue surpassed all rec
Ords.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

San Francisco Cal. April 18.-The
Australian baseball team made its first
appearance here in game today and
suffered defeat at the hands of the Olym-
pics. Score, 20 to 8.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Galveston, ~, Houston, 8.

Galveston. Tex, April 1S-(SpeciaL)-
Galveston drew first blood from Houston
as regards Sunday games in the pres
ence of 5000 people, 700 of whom were
Houston enthusiasts.
Score by innings:
Houston. 49,. 0 0 B. 3
Hits 10, errors 4.
Galveston. -. 3 / 04 003 l x-12'
Hits IL. errors 3.
Batteries-For Houston, Kimmerer
and Cote; for Galveston, Parvin and t.
Hess.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
TheN SAM the AirShin.

Dallas. Tex, April lS.-(Spccial.) y
Greenvillc. Tex. West. McLennan coun-
ty, Wortham and Ennis. Tex, all send
in stories of having seen the airship
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

Rome, April 17.-It is officially an.
nounced that two additional battalons OF
infantry and mountain battery are go
ing to Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
The Cash Hardware Dealers.
Sign of the Aermotor.

of Gamaz, Bcchuanaland, has been cap
tured by the Duke Of Edinburg's volun-
tcers. The natives lost many warriors.
The British had six wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

Caution: Buy only DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons eye water Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
THAT MYSTERIOUS AIRsHIp.
Reliable Persons mt Garland Declare
They Saw II.

Garland. Tex, April 17.-(Special.)- y
The airship which created so much ex-
citement Thursday night was seen in
Garland by several, among the number
being /. n. Floyd, Agent n. y. Newland
of the Katy and Mr.. Cady. These gen.
tlemen are reliable and their accounts Of
the noted mid-air traveller have created
no little excitement in Garland.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

BechnsnaIsnd Stronghold Captsred.
Cape Town, April 17.-The stronghold
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

1t paid it's policy holders in 1896 49,. :. =. :. .
It has paid its policy holders since organization
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-08
HER LAST RECEPTION.

Mrs. Cleveland's farewell public re-
ception Saturday afternoon drew out q
large crowd despite drizzling rain
The White House was artistically
decorated with red and white roses and
smiax and groups of big palms and
garlands Of vines beautifed the state
apartments.
Throughout the reception. which was
from to 5 o'clock, the Marine Band
furnished the music. Mrs. Cleveland
was gowned in violet and white striped
moire silk, the bodice of deep cream
lace She was bunch of violets, but
no Jewels. Mrs. Stevenson, wife of the
Vice President, and the ladies of the
Cabinet were the immediate assistants
of the mistress of the White House,
while prominent ladies assisted back
of the line in the blue parlor.
Mrs. Stevenson, standing next to
Mrs. Cleveland, was richly dressed in
black corded silk; Mrs. Olney wore
black and gray brocaded silk and vel
vel; Mrs. Carlise's toilet was Of wine
color brocaded satin; Mrs. Lamont,
cream color cloth, with bodice of heavy
cream lace; Mrs. Wilson, rich black and
white silk; Miss Herbert, Dresden pink
and blue silk; Mrs. Francis, a canary
colored silk with black lace and net,
and Miss Morton, plum colored bro
cade. The ladies of the receiving party
were later entertained by Mrs. Cleve-
land in the private dining room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-08
Something to Depend On.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm of
Jones & Son, Cowden, Ill, in speaking
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, says
that last winter his wife was attacked
with La Grippe, and her case grew so
serious that physicians at Cowden and
Pana could do nothing for her. 1t
seemed to develop into Hasty Consump-
ton. Having DR. Kings New Dis
covery in store, and selling lots oft, be
,ook u bottle home, and 10 the surprise
of all she began to get better from first
dose, apd half dozen dollar bottles
cared her sound and well. DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump
ttion, Coughs and Colds is guaranteed
to do this good work. Try it. Free
trial bottles at E. L. Aliens Drug
Store
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