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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
TODAY'S EVENTS.
Some of the Things That are Booked
to Take Place Today.

Some of the Things That are Booked
to Take Place Today.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
will give an entertainment at the Dris-
kill at o'clock.
The city water and light commission
will meet this afternoon at 4:3O in the
mayors office.
The Twenty-sixth district court will
meet this morning at 10 o'clock to COM
mence the trial of Wash White for muir
der.
The Fifty-third district court meets
this morning to try civil cases.
The county court meets this morning
at 8 o'clock to resume the criminal docket.
There will be revival services tonight
at the Sam Jones tabernacle at the AL
lance cotton yard.
There will be services tonight at the
Second street mission hall.
The city council does not meet to-
night Next Monday is the night.
You should make it an event today
to trade with the houses whose ads APP
peared in yesterdays Statesman. 1t will
| pay you.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Porter returned from Amieva's camp he
was attacked by Gen. Velasco.. num-
Der of documents were secured.
Several peasants, it is reported, were
attacked on the Pukjol highway in the
province of Santa Clara recently. They
left the city to search for food and vege-
tables. 1t is officially announced that all
were chung as spies" by the insurgents.
The insurgents recently raided the
town of Vereda Nueva, sacking the
stores and burning the houses. They
were finally compelled to retreat by the
local garrison.
Gen. Ruiz Rivera and other prisoners
captured with him have not yet been
sentenced. The report that they were to
have been shot within twenty-four hours
was untrue.
The Spanish authorities do not shoot
prisoners until completely recovered
from their wounds. Many persons were
in waiting in the vicinity Of Christina
station, hoping to catch sight Of Gen.
Rivera upon the occasion of his arrival
there. For the purpose of avoiding this
the officers having Gen. Rivera in charge
continued to Regia una transferred their
prisoner to the fortress from that point
Gen. Rivera was placed incommuni-
cado and could not be interviewed. He
will remain in solitary confinement until
it is considered advisable to issue other
orders. Rumors that Batabano has been
captured by the insurgents have been
pronounced untrue. The military COM
mander of Bataban left the town for
the purpose of meeting, according to Of
fetal advices, the representatives of the
Cuban congress. 1t is claimed they were
| ambushed and the military commander
| wounded. Two of the officers were kill
ed. Lieut. Col. Roger will investigate the
matter.
| Col. Ahieva has been set Mt liberty.
| His release is in execution of the edict
of Capt Gen. Weyler ordering a pardon
for all who will surrender and leave the
| island
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
FOREIGN ITEMS.
CAPTURE OF RIVERA.
story Told by DOIOras Amievn, Colo
mel In Cuban Army.

story Told by DoIOras Amievn, Colo
mel In Cuban Army.
Havana, via Key West. April 10
The Associated Press correspondent has
interviewed JOS Doloras Amieva, colo
mel in the Cuban army, brought to Ca
banas fortress on the 7th inst. and re-
leased on April 8. Amieva was formerly
a dentist of Matanzas city and has been
an American citizen during the past six
teen years. He was with Gen. Rivera
when the latter was wounded. He sayt
at this time Rivera had only 100 meh
and five carriers. Several columns at
tackled them suddenly at Cabezsas. Near
" all escaped except Rivera, who suf-
fered from heart disease and tainted at
a critical moment Col. Bacallao and
Senior Terry remained with Gen. Rivera
for the purpose of assisting him. Short
ly before the arrival of the regulars
Amieva had been ordered to retire with
the wounded, otherwise he, too, would
have been captured. Terry resisted cap
ture and was fred on by the Spanish
and wounded.
Col. Ameva missed his way after
more recent fighting near the. trocha
He remained concealed for time, bu,
was captured and afterwards transferred
to Havana. He was well treated by the
guards along the line, but in Havana nc
was delivered to the soldiers, VINO treat
ed him roughly Up to the time he was
released at the fortress he. was wei
treated by Gen. Garris and other oincers
Col. Amieva says Gen. Rivera IS very
sanguine of the final triumph OF the rey
olution. He insisted upon remaining II
the Bahia Hondo region, where he wai
alta ked seven consecutive times. three
days after Commissioners Jorrin ant
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
EIGHT-HOUR MOVEMENT.
Board of the Federation Of
Labor Takes Action.

Washington, April 1O.-A meeting of
the advisory board to the executive coun-
Gil of the American Federation of Labor
was held here this evening for the pur-
pose of universal introduction of the
eight-hour day.
The advisory board decided to cooper
ate with the executive council of the fed
Grafton and with all national trade
unions to further the movement and re-
quest willingness of all workers through
out the country to hold mass meetings in
their localities on May l next to declare
their determination to enforce the eight
tainly on May 1, 1885, The executive
council of the federation was represented
at the meeting by President Gompers
and Secretary Frank Morrison.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
THE BULLET REMOVED
From James Smiths Spinal Column,
Thanks to the X-Rays.

Waco, Tex, April 10-(Special.)-The
surgeons assembled this afternoon, at the
residence of James H. Smith, and using
Professor Hyers' X-ray shadowgraphs
for their guidance, they operated for the
removal of the bullet imbedded in the
sufferers spinal column, so clearly shown
in the pictures taken yesterday. Mr..
Smith was found to be in greatly re-
duced state. Eight days had passes
since he received the wound. From the
point in which the bullet lodged to the
end of his toes sensiblity had given place
to total torpidity. A nail could have been
driven into his leg without his knowledge.
On reviving from the chloroform, Smith
inquired the result in a faint voice, and
next asked to see the bullet He tried
to take it in his hand, and gazed at it
as it was held before him with tears in
his eyes. He murmured thanks to God
and the doctors and expressed the hope
that he would recover. He took nourish-
ment tonight, and the doctors say there
| is a slender chance for his life. They all
agree that the operation will stand rs
unique case in the annals of surgery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Dead Man Identified.

Hillsboro, Tex, April 10.-(Special)-
the Katy road. a mile below Abbott,
about two weeks ago. proves to have been
a carpenter from Sheperd, Tex, named
Lem Baily. A letter from ]. e. Kinss-
Draw of Sheperd states that his people
are well TO do. and that he has a. sister
at Lufkin and one at Fort Worth. He
gives it as his opinion that Baily was
murdered for money, as he always car
ried some on his person, and also had
fine gold watch. No money or valuables
were found on his person.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Mrs. Roberts Cnse.

Hillsboro, Tex, April 10.-(Special)--
The testimony in the case of Mrs. L. S.
Roberts was concluded this morning. The
facts drawn out are the same as in the
case of DR.. J. s. Roberts. Five hours
were devoted to argument of counsel.
The case has attracted great deal of
interest, and the court room has been
densely filled during the trial.
Mrs. Roberts sat, with her sister. Mrs.
Blalock, within the railing. Her face was
colorless as death, and betrayed the terri
BILE strain upon her. The jury retired
with the case at o'clock. and late this
evening is still out, and apparently un-
able to agree. 1t sent word to Judge Hall,
at 5 p. M, that verdict would not be
reached before Monday
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Waco Floral Society.

The Waco Floral society will offer a
premium at their fall show, to be held
in November next to the school children
of the state II years old and under, for
the most complete and best arranged
herbarium, composed entirely of native
Texas plants and flowers. This premium
will interest mostly those of the children
who are studying botany.
Those who are interested in this ex'
hibit are requested to send their address
to ]. w. Barnett, and he will take pleas
ure in mailing a full premium list as
soon as issued
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
County Court.

In the county court Yesterday the fol-
lowing proceedings were had:
The State VS.. Antonio Allame viola
ton of the local option law; continued
by the state because of the absence of
witnesses.
The State VS.. ]. B. Scrogins, aggra-
waited assault; set for tomorrow at 9
o'clock.
The State VS.. Bill Miles, gaming; set
for April 30.
The State VS.. Randolph Waters, re-
ceiving and concealing stolen property
verdict of guilty and punishment fixed
at confinement in the county Jail for ten
days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Doing Good Work.

Manager Scoville of the Austin Rapid
Transit line is determined to have his
roadbed in the very finest possible condi-
ton within the next few months. He
now has at work track force of TWEEN
ty-one men, not including Transfers and
teams, and he intends to fix up every
foot of the track in the city so that it
will be in the very pink of condition. His
cars are running on much better time
now than formerly, and the night run
on all lines has been heightened so that
cars are operated up to midnight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
THE STATE DEPARTMENTS.

Items Cleaned in the State House
on Yesterday.
The following charters were hled IN the
secretary Of states office Yesterday:
The Texas Tie and Lumber Preserving
company of Chicago, ILL.,, with capital
stock of 100000, was granted PERMISSION
to do business in the state.
h The Texas Box and Fruit Package con-
1hanv of Dallas, Tex; capital stock, $1,000
fncorporators. NJ. N. Carroll, w. A. Ma
The Erath Dry Goods company of Dub
lin. Tex; capital stock, $4,000. 1ncor-
porators, Harry GOldstein, Harry Dree-
hen and Victor II. HeXter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
EaiIed to Get Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thornberry of the Flor
ence Crittenden Missions failed to reach
the city yesterday. and services at the
Second Street Mission were conducted
last night by DR.. Wright Of Tyler.
The failure of Mr.. and Mrs. Thornber-
ry to reach here was source OF dlSap-
nointment to many yesterday. but they
are certainly expected today, and will
hold services without fail tonight at the
mission. All are invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Manor Artesian Well.

Constable Jack Pickett of Manor was
in the city yesterday, and he informed
a Statesman reporter that the stockhold-
ers in the Manor Artesian Well company
had determined to spend another $1,000
to bore the well deeper, hoping to get
clear and fresh water.
The well is now down 2700 feet and
flows a powerful stream of water. but
it is strong sulphur, and is hardly fit for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Austin Charters.

The following Austin charters were filed
with the secretary of state yesterday;
The Eugene Won Boeckmann Pupllsh-
ing company of Austin; capital stock,
100000. Incorporators, Mrs: Franzlska
Won Boeckmann, Gustav Wilke ana Jno'
M. burst. r. 4Lo
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; no cap
ital stock. Incorporators, Mrs: Ira II
Evans, Mrs. VIM. H. Bell, A. T; Wool
bridge, Mrs. L. T. Rector, s. d. Hill ano
Frank Rainey.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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Mental Alertness.

When the digestion is weak, stomach
nauseated, brain sluggish and body tired,
it is evident that the internal organism
has become clogged up, and bilious con-
ditions prevail. To remove the Obstruc-
tons, regulate the liver and kidneys and
purify the bowels, Prickly Ash Bitters is
thoroughly effective. 1t cleanses, slim
ulates and strengthens, improves the APP
petite and restores healthy functional pro-
cesses throughout the system, thus it in
creases the energy, sharpens the intel
lect and invigorates both body and brain.
Price, $1.0O per bottle. Sold by G. o.
Yates. 65E@l
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
PhiIinpine RebeIs surrender.

Washington, April 11.-Spanish Minis
ter De LONE today received advices that
1O,8O3 rebels in the Philippine islands
have surrendered. Aside from a few
marauders in province Of Nueva Reina,
the remainder of the island is quiet.
This surrender the minister regards as
practically settling the rebellion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
DIR. HUNTER WAS AWARE
That Charges Were to He Sprung.
Says He Never Saw Gaines.

Frankfort, KY, April 1O-It was
known early this morning by DR.. Hunt
er's friends that charges of bribery were
to be sprung on him as soon as the roll
call was completed. As soon as the news
was out DR.. Hunter sent for Representa-
tives Clark and Johnson. and said to
them, in the presence of Attorney Cen
eral Taylor and Senator McCord:
II never saw Capt. Noel Gaines in my
life, nor did 1 ever hear of either Tan
ner or Gordon. l never solicited Gaines,
nor any one else to attempt to bride any
members of this general assembly"
Tanner and Gordon are associates OF
Gaines in his accusation. Tanner is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Lewellinr Did Not show Up.

Topeka, April 1O.-Contrary to expec-
tations, State Senator Lewelling. former.
ly governor of Kansas, did not appear
before the legislative bribery inyestiga-
ton committee today to reply to charges
of corruption made before the committee.
He said he would reply in full and prove
his innocence when they get through with
their calumnies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
sad Case of Dependency.

st. Louis, April 10-An unknown
woman threw herself and two little chill
dren into the river today from the ferry
boat. DR.. Hill then plunged in after
them. The children were rescued, put
the woman was drowned. The only
clew to her identity was silver band,
which read: Send to Mrs. Bertha Joist,
G537 North Market street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Second Street Mission.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thornberry failed again
yesterday to reach the city, and Mrs.
Georgia Church and others interested in
the Second Street mission were greatly
disappointed. They had good speaker,
however, last night, and he made a su-
perb address, full of hard common sense.
A large congregation was out and they
paid close attention to what the speaker
said. There will be services again to-
night
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Two years ago R. J. Warren, drug
gist at Pleasant Brook, N. Y, bought a
small supply of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. He sums up the result as fol-
lows: Eat that time the goods were I'M
known in this section; today Chamber,
lain's Cough Remedy is a household
word" 1t is the same in hundreds of COM
munities. Where ever the good quail
ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, be-
come known the people will have nothing
else. For sale by Chiles' drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
No Game Yesterday.

There was no game at Zoo park last
afternoon between the league nine and
the Brennan team, owing to the fact that
yesterday morning notification was re-
ceived from the Brennan team that they
would not be here. They had arranged
for game here and at San Antonio. San
Antonio declined to play them their
game, and inasmuch as the BRENNAN
team could not afford to make the trip
for one game here the game had to be
called off, 'I.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Building Permits.

Following building permits were issued
Monday and yesterday:
b. Il. Heath, one-story frame, on East
Fourteenth street, block Al, division b.
N. j. Mcnamara, one-story frame,
East Third street. corner of Red River.
Ed Van Alfaene, frame building, di-
vision u, outlot No. %.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Paid Interest.

The following counties yesterday pad
the comptroller interest on county bonds
due April 10, as follows: Kendall, $50 360;
Brewster. S21O490; Hardeman, $396O;
Sutton, $11OO; Hopkins, $50; Oldham
$3.50: Orange, $3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
A DeIfghtful Affair.

The National Fraternal Union held its
grand ball at Colorado Hall Wednesday
night, as announced in The Statesman a
few days ago. The ball was grand sue
cess, about 100 couples participating.
Everybody present reports the occasion a
grand success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Song Service.

The song service at the Young Mems
Christian association rooms last after
noon, led by Mr.. G. f. w. Briefly of
Denver, was very interesting. There
was quite large attendance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
CONTRACT LET

For Over Fifteen Miles of Wire Tor
Connections.
Yesterday the receiver for the Austin
Rapid Transit Street Railway company,
awarded the contract for 5000 feet OF
wire to be used in connecting up the road al
with the city's electric plant. WORK VIII
begin at once, as the company is to pc
connected by May l. Manager ScoVille
will nut on force of men this morning
and rush things through to a finish.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Lisbon, April 3,--An Official bulletin an
nounces the defeat of the Portuguese
trooDs In Guinea by the natives. after
lighting eight hours. Three ofi1cefs anu
n dozen soldiers were killed. kelnfefee-
ments are awaited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Church ROOF Collapsed.

Paris. April 11.-While mass was BE-
ing said in church near Catres, in the
department of Tarn, the roof collapsed;
Seven women and one man were kilIes
and three persons seriously injured
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.
Street SprinkIing.

Mr.. French. who has the contract for
street sprinkling, informed a Statesman
reporter last afternoon that his carts
would be out bright and early this morn
ing. He proposes to give good service.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
A Rabid Dog.

Policeman John Kennerly, night before
last. was called ON to kill dog believed
to be mad, and yesterday another dog out
on Lavaca street had to be killed. They
are commencing early this season.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
The Rapid Transit.

Receiver Ira H. Evans and Superln-
tendent Scovill of the Austin Rapid iran
sit are determined to put the road In
first-class condition and they will put on
a big force of track repairers at once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Paid Interest.

The following counties yesterday paid
the comptroller interest due April 10 on
county bonds held by the school fund:
Maverick, $25S; Val Verde, $19SQ;
Llano, $97; Atascosa, $1620, and BosQue,
$500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

They expect to put in at least 1000 new
cedar ties, and in a short time they will
have the road in excellent condition, and
hope to have it superior in every way to
any street railroad in the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
The County commissioners.

The commissioners concluded the work
of auditing claims yesterday, and persons
holding such can get their warrants TO-
day by calling on County Clerk HornsDy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Motion oyerrnlea.

Houston, Tex, April ~. Especial IA
motion for change of venue IN the case
against Ed Underwood was oyerruled ~
Judge Gavin and the case will go 10 triai
tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Justice Stunrt's Court.

John Tiller, n negro, was arraigned yes
terday before Justice Stuart on charge
of beating woman. and he was fined
S25 and costs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.
Sent Out to Work,

Alf Morris, Gus Littleton and Ed Nor
ron. convicted of misdemeanors, were
cent out to the road gang yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Cannes, April 11.-Duke Johann Al
brecht Schwerin, the brother Of the late
Grand Duke Of Mecklenburg- Schwerm,
has assumed the regency of the grsna
duchy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.

Z The Jim Young Jury.
The jury in the Jim Young murder case
were out all night last night, but YER
\dict is expected from them this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

The Gas people are doing. the proper
thing in sending out that "Cooking by
Gas" It is good. 80
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Caution: Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons eye water Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-25
UNCLE SANS NAVY.
The Annual Report of the Chief Con-
structor with Recommendations.

Washington October 24.--In his annual
or of the navy, says the strength of the
navy on October was 141 vessels all told.
including the ships OF both the old and
new naves. II is stated that during the
last few months of the last fiscal year
a considerable amount Of work on wees Is
that had been authorized by congress had
to be suspended. owing to the lack of
funds This caused a heavy drain on new
appropriations at the beginning OF the
present fiscal year and makes the ex-
the list of next July almost an assured
fact Chief IIirhborn says there is a
discouraging state OF affairs, as the ex-
haustion means wholesale reduction OF
the navy yard forces and the discharging
of competent and trained men. He point'
to the advantage and economy OF having
at least one vessel building at each I'M
portant navy yard.
Probably the most desired type Of YES
sci for the purpose intended, particularly
in view of the present state of the armor
question would be that OF sheathed
cruiser of comparative light draft and
great endurance, with quarters for nag Of
ficers.
Attention is called to the need OF i'm
proving the navy yard plants, In the in
tnrest of the economical execution Of work
and estimates are submitted for each yard
plant at Puget Sound is also said to
be necessary.
During the last year the government
accepted finally four ships, the Massaehu
setts, Oregon, Ericsson and BROOK
lyn, while eleven vessels nave
been accepted primarily and sub
iect TO final test, viz Iowa, Nashville
Wilmington, Helena Annapolis, Vickshurg
Newport Wheeling, Marietta. Porter, and
Fcote. Particular attention Is called TO
the good results attending the coastruc-
ton of the Iowa. 1t is shown that tais
efficient vessel is able to carry 2l2 tons
more than calculated on. The changes
in hcr cost only about per cent of the
contract. The cost OF their maintenance
particularly with copper bottoms anu con-
siderable sail power should be minimum.
The chief constructor, VINO is charged win
the duty CT decking ships makes an urg-
ent nlea for better docks, stating that the
navy has been ut n serious inconvenience
during the past six moiths FOR lack OF
proper facilities for docking bittieships
The bureau believes that tho necessity
for an additional dock is meet urg MT at
Mr., sland and U the Atlantic coast at
Portsmouth and Boston. while larger
dock at Norfolk and League island would
be a decided advantage Further consid-
erehion also is urged OF the merits OF Al
giers, La, as dry dock site and It y
urged that all the dicks should be. ready
in two years. Chief tI'tchoorn' under sha
head OF armor. rcnOwe his suggested that
the department should no Longer make
separate contracts for ships and their arm
or, but should permit the ship hniiuer 10
supply the armor,