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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
DECLARE THE RESULT
TYLER ELECTED GOVERNOR AND
ECHoLs LIEUTENANT-GoyERSOR.
RETURNS CANVASSED In JOINT SESSION
The Vote Cast I'm the Recent EIec-
ton shown to Have Been Small,
But the Democratic PIuralities Ex-
ceptionally Large-The Details.

The members Of the two branches OF
the General Assembly convened yesterday
in joint assembly. canvassed the returns
of the vote cast in the recent election for
Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, and
the election of Hon. j. Hoge Tyler to the
former and Hon. Edward Echols to the
latter office was officially announced.
The Joint session was called for this
purpose upon motion of Mr.. William H.
Mann. of Petersburg. The resolution, in
troduced by him provided for the usual
mode of procedure carried out in cam
vassing the returns for these offices.
The total vote cast for Governor was
announced as 170,lS4, of which Mr.. Tyler
received lO9C55, and that cast for Lieu
tenant-Governor was ls2,770. of which Mr..
Echols received 1O6.O3O. There were for
the two offices ten candidates AS follows:
For Governor-J. Hoge Tyler Democrat,
Patrick H. McCauli Republican), l.. A.
Cutler Prohibition), James seldom Cow
den QndependenD. and John j. Quantz
(SocialisO. For Lieutenant-Governor-
ward Echols OemocraD, o. b. Roller
Republican), G.. NJ. Smithdeal Prohibi-
tom, r. T. Maycumber (SocialisO, Ed
mund r. Cooke PopulisO.
The vote received by each candidate
was as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
Our grandmother Knew

q good thing and always used it-Dr.
David's Cough Syrup OF Pure Pine. Tar.
Wild Cherry. and Horehound. BEST on
earth" for Coughs. Colds. Group. Bron.
chitis, and all Throat and Lung troubles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
state Hank snsnends.

ASHEVILLE. ~ c., December IA
special to the Citizen from Morganton
says that the State Piedmont Bank %
that place, closed its doors this morning,
owing TO inability 10 make collecs
tions. The assets cover the liabilities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
II the Baby Is Cutting reetn

be sure and use that old and weli-tric0
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrur.
for children teetAing. II soothes the
child. softeDs tho gums. allays all pain.
cures wind-colic. and Is the best remedy
for dlarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents o bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03

his alleged false Imprisonment by the
Haitien authorities. The Geier will oniy
demonstrate" II the pending negotla-
tions with the Haitien Minister at Berlin
ahoald fail
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
only a small Cruiser for Haiti.

BERLIN. December Att Is announced
that only the small German cruiser
Geier. with a crew Of H5 men. Will DC or
dered to Port-au-P Prince. Haiti. In order
TO support the demands OF Germany ior
an indemnity to Herr Emil Lueuers ios
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03

CWho Succeeds Mr. Massey'I
the penitentisry was to be consluerea
last night. However, he was READY anu
only wanted fair hgh.. tne
c,,,,hent Major Lynn, he said, was born
ond raised In the county OF Loudoun. lie
stated this. he said. TO refute the state
mentg made by the campaign liar thst
Major Lynn was . native Of the state
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
Yes, They Cure

Sick Headache. Constipation. and all
Liver troubles. DR.. David's Liver Pills.
BEST on earth" for Biliousness. 3 cent?
q box everywhere,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
For Rheumntism ana Pnlns

ment. BEST on earth" for strains and
pains In the leaders. muscles. and s,nawa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03

Mr.. Mason, OF tne Seidte, anu "ii
Craig. of the House. were appointed TO
receive the vote. The certificates from
each county were read by Clerk Mann.
MIR. Jeffries, of the Senate, and Mr. VIII
liam Mann. of the House, were appointed
to count the ballot, which they did, with
the result as stated above. Colonel John
Bell Bigger then announced the vote re-
ceived by each candidate, after whlch
Speaker Ryan declared j. Hoge Tyler
and Edward Echols duly elected TO the
respective offices of Governor and Lieu
tenant-Governor of Virginia, according
to law, for the prescribed term of four
years. beginning January l, 1898.
Tbe announcement was received with
considerable applause, after which the
Joint session adjourned.
THE VOTE BY COUNTIES.
Below is the vote by counties with the
exception of that received by Messrs.
Quantz and Maycumber. the Socialist
candidates, which, as shown above, was
quite small:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
The Weather.

7 WASHINGTON. December H.
AIN Forecast for Friday:
For Virginia and North Caro-.
lina-Rain; northeast to eastexi2
IDS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03

THE WEATHER IN RrcHMoNn
YESTERDAY was damp ana raw. visn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03

Minister Charged With shop-Lifting
TORONTO, ONTARIO. December a.
The Rev. William Bates, rector OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-03
RECEIVED WITH CHEERS.

The announcement of the vote was re-
ceived with applause by the friends OF
Mr.. Helms. and when the result was tele-
graphed outside the cheering was taken
up. and II was several minutes before the
caucus could resume Its work Mr.. Dagss
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
A DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT.
One Lady Dead and Another Badly
Injured, Result of n Runaway.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 1S.-(Special.)-A
runaway team hitched to farm wagon
ran into phaeton containing two ladies
and a little boy. members of a nutting
party. on the air line road, ten miles
south of Dallas. at $50 this evening.
When the dust cleared away Mrs.
Melne Levy was found in a semi-con-
scious condition in the midst of the de-
bris.. Mrs. Joseph We'll was lying on
the ground fifteen feet away. severely
cut and bruised, and the little boy. Mrs
Wells son, sat brushing the dust off his
clothes forty feet away, uninjured.
Mrs. Levy. the injured lady, was car
ried to the side of the road and died
twenty minutes later. There was a
terrible wound on her forehead, and
great handsful of her hair had been torn
ont by the roots. A doctor who exam
med her body half an hour later found
no other wounds, and said that death
had been caused by the bursting OF a
blood vessel in the brain.
Mrs. Wells injuries are painful, put
the doctors say they are not necessarily
fatal. The runaway team belonged to
n farmer by the name of Daniels. Ihey
were standing at farm yard gate with
their backs to the road. When the car
rage was about twenty-five yards away
from them the horses suddenly TOOK
fright. wheeled and were upon It's occu-
nants before they could make their es-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
AUSTIN WEEKLY STATESMAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER a. 1897

iritorial government be authorized ostoh-
msneu and that representation In con-
gress be granted. :" '0n-
work ON the Nicaraguan canal is still
suspended sl and the company reports lia-
9iiities consisting of the amounts still
uue under the concessions of the com
pany OF $6, 10000 of bonds and NOT ex-
Seeding $4,000 cash liabilities outstand-
ms unpaid; unassessed capital. S51S, 800
NJ nfst mortgage bonds and the 242O shares
o. capital stock received in liquidation
for the concessions. rights, privileges.
franchises, etc, which it now owns
equipments, lands, railway supplies and
olner property in Central America. in
ciudlng the lands between the lake and
recommendations are submitted for
separate appropriations for the civil
service commission to be expended under
It's own supervision: that the Indian res
ervations be held responsible to their of
nciai bonds for all funds in their custody.
the law to apply to army officers as we'll
as civilians. and that when desired the
United States provide such bonds for
army officers acting as Indian agents.
Appropriations for the needs of troops
stationed in the Yellowstone park and
the repair of the roads and bridges there
Is recommended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25

Carter and Bradley at old man Keller's
house the Sunday after the killing. Kel-
Ter furnished the information of their
whereabouts and was paid $50 by Sher-
if White.
Constable Pickett then told of a con-
fession made in his presence by De-.
PENDANT Carter to Sheriff White. in
which he stated that Ned and BEN
Bradley shot and killed Perry Allen. To,
question by Sheriff White, Carter
said the Niger did not shoot. Ben
Bradley had six-shooter. for he
Carter sold him his that day.
Sheriff White was put on the stand,
and corroborated Constable Puckett's
evidence. He was positive Carter told
him that the Bradley boys killed Allen,
and that Allen did not shoot at them.
He detailed the events leading up to the
killing.
Defendant Carter was put on the
stand and corroborated the testimony of
Ned Bradley. He emphatically denied
that he ever told Sheriff White that
Jerry Allen never fired a shot at the
Bradley boys.
This closed the evidence, and at 100
o'clock court adjourned until this morn
ing at s o'clock, at which time argument
will begin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
A pnAcKLIsTING CASE.
A Chicago Court Awards a Rail-
road Conductor $4,000.

Chicago, Nov. 1S-Frederick II.
Ketcham was awarded verdict Of
$21, 666.33 by the jury in Judge Cliff
ford's court today in his suit against the
Northwestern Railway for $4,000 dam.
ages for blacklisting.
The case Of Ketcham against the
Northwestern company has been on trial
for nearly three weeks and has been Of
interest to men employed In the railway
business. During the great strike Of
the American Railway union, Ketcham
was employed as conductor for the
Northwestern Railway. He Joined the
strikers, and the evidence showed that
he attended some of the meetings in the
interest of the American Railway union.
Since the strike Ketcham claims he has
been unable to secure steady employ
ment owing to the fact that he was black
listed. He obtained several positions
with other roads, but after working a
short time he was discharged, he al
legged, without cause. Not long ago
Ketcham secured employment with the
Michigan Central Elevator company at
Kensington and moved his family there.
He worked short time there and was
The case will probably be
appealed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
WEYLER AT CORUNNA.
Though the Arrival Was Unexpect-
ed, There Was Much Enthu-
Hiasm DfsDIayed,

bIusm DlsDIayeu.
Corunna. Nov. 1S-The Spanish steam
er Montserrat. which left Havana on
Sunday, October 81, with Gen. Weyler,
the former captain general of Cuba. on
board and which subsequently touched at
Gibera, arrived here unexpectedly today.
She was not due to arrive here. accord
ing to the announcements, till Friday
evening.
The newspaper campaign for and
against popular demonstrations in honor
of Gen. Weyler is so fierce that the ed
itor of the anti-Weyler paper. La VOse
de Galicia. has challenged the editor of
the Weyler, organ, El Nord Questu, to
fight duel.
AS previously cabled. the moderate re-
publicans and carlists are in favor of the
demonstration. while the republicans. lib
erals and socialists are opposed to it. and
are organizing counter demonstration.
As soon as possible after the Mont
serrat was sighted, crowds of people
flocked to the harbor from all parts of
the city and foot of boats filled with
admirers Of Gen. Weyler started to meet
the steamer and escort her to her quay.
Every craft If every description that
the port afforded was chartered to con-
vey Individuals societies and clubs to
the NOntscrrat. A number of deputa-
lions went on board the vessel. The com
mardant Of Corunna had brief inter-
Wow with Gen. Weyler, simply convey
mr. to him the desire of the queen re-
rent and the government to receive him |
rs speedily as possible at Madrid
Gen Weyler did not go on shore. how
yer. having decided to remain on the
Iontserrat till she reached Barcelona.
or which port she will sail tomorrow
corning.
Thus far there has been no disturb
nee of any kind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
MADAM VALLEY CAMPAIGN.
intermittent Fighting characterized
by Bravery

ny bravery.
Simla. Nov. 1S.-According to the Of
neral dispatches received here from the
British camp in the Madam valley to-
DAY, hghting in one form or another be-
tween the British and the insurgent
tribesmen continues hourly and is char
acterl2ed by conspicuous bravery. Dur
ing tuesday night last Mai. Deavoux
and an! one company of the Thirty-sixth
SKINS rushed on village of the enemy
ana began firing at the tribesmen through
the aertures of their block house. when
MS force in turn was rushed on by the
enemy, who abused the Sikhs and twit-
TED NAL DeavouX on his tribal perfdy.
Private Weary of the Dorsettshire reg
iment Of Darghai fame, with forty men.
became separated in the darkness from
the main body and the little party was
ambushed by the enemy. Weary had
MS rifle wrested from him. but he recov-
cred It, bayonetted one of the tribesmen
and dubbed another. who cut off Vicary's
foot. The soldier. however. succeeded
IN reaching camp with two men and n
prisoner, with the blood oozing out of the
magazine of Vicary's rifle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
COSTA Ricnn Primnry EIection.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-According to the
official information received at the le-
CATION of Costa RIGA at Washington, the
primary presidential election for the next
period, 1898 1902. was held on the 18th.
18th and 10th insts., amid order and
tranquility. There were two parties, the
civilists and the republicans. The vote
was the largest ever taken in Costa RIGA
and the civilists. with President Iglesias
as a candidate for reelection. obtained
n majority of over $4,000 votes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
Grave Rumors From Colombia.

New York. Nov. 1S.-The crew of the
steamer Hoblien, which arrived here
from Santa Martha, United States of
Colombia, and Haytien ports, reports
having heard ut Santa Martha rnmor
that forty men had been killed at b.
gotta, the capital of the Colombian re-
public. They were policemen, the
rumor says, and the election riot in
which they fell occurred November 1.
No particulars We're ascertainable. A
presidential election is to take place on
December 5. The contest has engen-
dered much bitterness. The present gov
eminent has been expecting revolution,
and 5000 Colombian troops have been
held in readiness for possible revolu-
ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
FEVER SITUATION.
NEW Cases. o, peaths. 2

New Orleans, Nov. 1S.--A light frost
was reported this morning and the
weather continues cool, though the kill
ing effect Of the frost will not have
much effect for few days. There were
six new cases and two deaths today. The
quarantine has been lightened in a num-
Der of places, but no general action has
been taken as yet. Permission has been
granted by the board Of health for the
beginning Of the construction Of the ex-
tensive sewerage system contracted for
before the fever's appearance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
THE sULTAN's SLIDE.
His Note to Austria Was Very Con-
ciIiatOry I'm Tone.

hh
Constantinople. Nov. 1S--It was not
till after midnight last night that the
Austrian ambassador. Baron de Calico,
received note from the Turkish gov
eminent announcing readiness to make
satisfactory settlement of all the Aus
trian demands regarding the matter of
Herr Brazzafolli, the agent of the AUS
trian Lloyd Steamship company at Mer-
sina, Asia Minor, respecting the insult
offered to the Austrian consul at that
place and on the subject of arrears due
the Oriental Railway company. which Is
operated by Austrans. for transporting
the Turkish troops during the recent war
between Turkey and Greece. Conse-
guently an indemnity will be paid to
Herr Brazzafolli. the Austrian flag will
he saluted by Turkish fort or warship
and the sum Of 81 .250.000 will be paid the
Oriental Railway company. The Turk
ish note to Austria is conciliatory and
lays stress on the friendly relations ex-
listing between the sultan and Emperor
Francis Joseph.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
Adopted the Measure.

Vienna. Nov. 18.-The budget com
mitteee of the lower house of the
reichsrath, to which the bill providing
for a provisional renewal of the COM
pact between Austria and Hungary was
referred, announced today that it mad
adopted that measure.
Herr Pergett, German progressist, pro
tested against the decision of the COM
mittee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25

fect OF Galafre. Monies de Oca. The
spanish force captured quantity OF
arms and ammunition.
me lnfanta battalion. according to the
oIncial report, attacked a force of in
surgents at Sierra Yengles, in Pinar del
kio; and the Spanish guide and seven
soldiers were wounded. The troops, the
oIncial report says, captured the mother
OF the insurgent leader Nunez and her
two sons. Forty-one recruits were seized
ana the insurgent camp and fifty-two in
surgents huts were DESTROYED.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
slavery Served n Useful Purpose.

Danville, Va, Nov. 1S;-Bishop I. II.
Halsey Of the African NJ. II. church adj
dressed the Virginia conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church south today
by invitation. In the course of his re-
marks he declared that the institution
Of slavery was an instrument In the
hands of God for the spread of the Cos
pei, and II Is the mission of the southern
negro. who has been civilized and Chris
tianized through slavery, to Christianize
the fatherland, Africa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
A pcrerter surrenders.

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 1S.--(Special.)--
Frank Reichtman, % years old, de-
serter from the United States army,
company ii. Twenty-thlrd infantry, sta
toned at Fort Brown, Tex, surrendered
to Lieut.. Richie here today. An officer
has started to bring him back. Failing
health, he says, prompted his desertion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
nobammedans Deported.

New York. Nov. 1.-THE FIRST poiyga-
r,;sts excluded under the existing I'M
Iie laws were six Mohamme dan
n nibo had arrived on the steamer Oalifor-
WI and who were today. arranged pc
ma ma a the snecial board of inquiry at the
lore .n off;re here. The immigrants, de-
o cars tbey believed in the Koran; wnicn
toacbes polygamy. They were tnen OF
dered deported' '''''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
Snid to Re Pncified.

London, Nov. 1S.-A special dispatch
from Madrid published here this morning
says all the important chiefs o. the
Philippine islands have surrendered to
the Spanish authorities and Capt. Gen.
De Rivera announces the complete pac-
fication of that colony.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25

Havana, Nov. 1S.-In pursuance of ca
bled instructions from Spain yesterday
Capt. Gen. Blanco today released from
Cabana fortress, Alfred Laborde,
Charles Barnett, Ona Melton and Will
liam Dildea members of the'cre Of the
American schooner Competitor, captured
in April, 1896, by the Spanish, gunboat
They were delivered to the American and
British consuls, and have taken passage
on the steamer Saratoga of the Ward
line for New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
A Letter From WOOdfOrd Read.

Madrid, Nov. 1S.-At the meeting of
the cabinet today letter from the
United States minister. Gen. Woodford,
was read, expressing the satisfaction and
gratitude of the United States govern
ment relative to the settlement of the
Competitor case and other current ques-
tions The communication created good
impression in political circles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
Chill Wants Gold.

London, Nov. 1S.-Financial circles are
agitated over the statements that either
S1,5O0.OO0 or $3,0GO,000 in gold coin has
been purchased in the open market for
Cbili. The discount market Is very SEN
sitiye. There have been fresh inquiries
for gold on American account.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
Young Negro hoy Killed.

Hearne, Tex. Nov. 1S.-(Special)-A
young negro known only as Navasota,
was killed by n switch engine at an early
hour this morning. He was In the en-
ploy of the Crescent News company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
Two New Cases.

Montgomery. Ala. Nov. 1S-Two new
cases of fever were reported today.
Pope. Forester and $. j., Seats. The
spread of the disease is apprehended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
Another Feather In sloan's Cap.

London, Nov. 1S.-The Lorillard-Beres--
ford stables chestnut gelding, Dracco.. 3
years old, ridden by Tod Sloan won the
Drakelow selling stakes of 200 sovcr-
eigns at the first days racing of the
Derby autumn meeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
THE EXPORT COTTON RATES.
Representatives of Southwestern
Lines Trying to Adjust the y
Trouble. "

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 18.-(Special.)--i
The freight traffic representatives of the
day at the fremont hotel, Mt which,
Chairman Campbell Of the southwestern,
freight bureau presided, and the follow
ing roads were represented: Interna-
tional and Great Northern, Cotton Belt,
Katy, Arkansas Pass, Santa Fe, South
ern Pacific, Central, and Mallory line.
The. object of the meeting was to
straighten the export cotton rate trouble,
and the session was executive. Tom0r-
row the railroad men will meet the steam
ship men, and the rate question, II is
believed, will be adjusted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-25
BROUGHT ALONG KNITTING.
The German Occupation OF hi"'
Chau Bay VIII BE More Than
Temporary.

London, Nov. 1S.-According to spe,
cial dispatch from Shanghai. Admiral
Won Diedrich. commander of the German
cruiser division, before landing marines
at Kiao Chau on Monday morning, no
tilted the British, French and RUSSIAN |,
| admirals of his intention and II is sai1
| the Russian admiral expressed approval
The Chinese do not appear to be much
distressed over the matter. declaring tha'
Russia. Germany and France are pre-
pairing to attack Japan and Will use hiao
Chau bay as a naval base. a.,
The Shanghai correspondent OF the
Times says:
"rwo steamers have been chartered
here to convey stores and material to the
German fleet in Kiao Chau bay. The
occupation is apparently to be more than
temporary. The Chinese general IN COM
mand of the forts decided to retire be-
cause he had no ammunition"
The Berlin correspondent of the Times
says:
an the absence of official intelligence
as to the relations between China and
Germany. which. it is said. Is still due
Mt Berlin. tile cabinet is undecided as to
the course to pursue. There have been
deliberations between the departments OF
state concerned and these are still pro-
ceedlng: but nothing definite has been
determined on as to the course to be pur-
sued in the event of China's refusal to
accede to the German demands. Prob
ably in that case a prolonged occupation
will be necessary. even If 1t did not be-
long to the original intention of Ger
many. The active hostility of the Chi
nese must be reckoned as possible fac
tor and in that case the cruiser division
IN Kiao Chau bay would be reinforced
Another Account of the Occupation.
Cologne, Nov. 1S.-T'he Cologne Ca
:ette today issued dispatch from Ber-
in giving further details of the landing
4 the German sailors and marines at
<iao Chau bay, province of Shan Yum,
n Monday morning last. The Germans,
now appears. found the place occu-
led " 1900 Chinese troops, armed with
he Prussian Jaeger rife. and having
18th them fourteen Krupp field guns.
he Chinese fed and the Germans enter
" the Notifications. hanled down the
hipesc flag and hoisted the German
Eandard. ~ 1'''<FSiyJy irH'3