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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
TURK AND GREEK ARMIES.
COMPARISON MADE-TURKS ARE
OLD. III, FED AND BADLY
ARMED AND DRILLED.
GLADS1ONE'S CRETAN PAMPHLET.
To the Moslem Soldiers-The Well Drill
ed and Patriotic Greeks Are Eager
10 Strike q NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Secretly Aiming.

New York. March 20.-A copyrighted
cablegram to the Press from Larissa says
that careful examination of the Turk
ish army, made with special facilities,
gave the impression that the men were
old, ill-fcd, badly clothed and badly arm
I'd, and there appeared to be II genera.
feeling of discomfort among them. The
)nly thing that sustained the Moslems
md enabled them to make showing In
ihe field was their great hatred of Chris
fans.
Emperor William of Germany has con-
tributcd to them plenty of ammunition
This assistance buoys them up somewhat,
as it pre-supposes aid from other quar-
tiers should the actual necessity uemand-
ing it present itself.
The inhabitants in Macedonia are de-
sirous of Grecian rule and ready to revolt
when the signal is given. The Greeks
have quietly armed 10000 Macedonians
who have returned to the Turkish from
tier. They are not uniformed, but are
ready in the mountain passes waiting for
history to have a chance to repeat Itself
in another Thermopyae. 49,.
While the Greeks are eager to strike
blows, the Turks, in their positions on the
frontier, are much dissatisfied. They
were ripe for midnight butchery and the
looting of the defenselcss, but they were
not DESTROYS of battling. 1t was with
difficulty that open insurrectiOn was sup
pressed, and troops that would have been
effective as marauding bands had no rel
sh for fighting. Even the Imprisonment
of many Greeks as revolutionary sus-
poets gave the Turks no courage, for
every Greek in prison was an inducement
to the Greeks outside to punish the Turks
for past crimes and present lawlessness.
Under the present conditions n battle
would be n sure walkover for the Greeks.
They are superior in number to the
Turks, better drilled and better fed, and
besides have the inspiration of patriotism
out of which heroes are made. Emperor
William may send his ammunition to the
Turks, but it takes more than annual
ton to win battle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
THE SHROPSHIRE CHARGES.
Money Not Accounted for Belonged &c
Private Individuals.

Paris. March 20.-The United States
consul general here Mr.. S. T.. Morse, in
conversation with representative of the
Associated Press. today said that he had
not made any such report to the state dc
partment regarding Mr.. Clndc Shrop-
shire, formerly vice consul general at
Paris, rs had been reported in cable dis
patches from New York. Mr.. Shropshire
was removed from office six months ago
for small irregularities which came to
light at that time. and which were then
reported TO the department of state. Mr..
Shropshire never handled a penny of the
departments money while in office here,
and the only money coming to him in his
official capacity here for which he had
not accounted belonged to private indi-
viduals here. and was less than 5000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

also present upon that occasion Mr.. Viii
man, her staunch friend. Mr.. G. Irwin.
Hawaiian lawyer.
Mr., Wilson then took the document
ana asked ME to accompany him to Pres
ldent Dole. which ! did. lie handed the
paper to Mr.. Dole, who quietly remarked
t4at It would he placed rpon the dies.
Mr.. Dole or his cabinet did not know of
me aN!cation papers until they were
llnaLy completed and presented. No
! ni rs. presentation veg made to 'rduc,
l.lllGohnlani TO take this step. l did not
NSe nrr upon the subject una. acknnw.
euged the Instrument, and the gentlemen
WHO were about her talked with her anon
,nt snpJect anu who. Ms her friends, will
no!. W | am confident mlSle.iG her.
ihen the document was published il,
ihr Hawaiian English newspapers. |
uiu not near much about it, although PEG
pc BAY that She would have been wise in
.nikins the step earlier and have stopped
thr unfortunate outbreak which occurred
Ill 'At early par, Of that same month"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
M e dicine

lance of special care OF the heal'h' N
And fixed among the impor-
tant principles of hygiene and health IS 5
the acknowledged necessity OF sood
Spring Medicine.
Just as firmly established by the ex-
neriences of millions of people, IS the
positive fact that Hoods Sarsapanlla
is "far and away" the best blood purl-
fer and spring medicine everproduced'
The necessity is found in the nm
pure condition of the blood at TINS
season, owing to the close CONNIE
mcnt and breathing vitiatcd air in Of
flee, store, shop, house, schoolroom
or factory; excessive eating and drink
ing too rich and hearty food; late
hours and social indulgcnces. With
the blood thus thick and impure, the
machinery of life grinds hard.
Hoods Sarsapalilla purifies, vital
lies and enriches the blood, builds up
and strengthens the nerves anu .oiie'
the stomach. 1t oils up the machinery
of the whole body; the liver takes up
its work anew, the kidneys resume
activity, the ache goes out of the back
the bowels are regulated, the appetite
restored, the food is relished and as
simulated.
Don't wait till you are thorough!
sick before you begin to take Sprlns
Medicine.
Lock the door before the horse il
stolen.
Take Hoods Sarsaparilla now as
preventive and it will pay you thou
sand fold in health and strength through
the coming summer. .
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
FIRE AT PALESTINE.
A Livery stable and Undertoker's
Establishment Burned.

Palestine, Tex, March 23.-lSpecinl.r-,
The livery stable and undertakcr's rooms
Of Erwin Il Padon were burned last night.
Loss estimated at $1,000: insurance. 800.
The building to ID. c. Bowden. valued at
$1,000, was without insurance. The Pal
cstine Hardware company had $1,000
stock in an adjoining building. with in
surance of $1,000
An unoccupicd brick building. belong
ing to ID. G.. Bowdcn. was considerably
damaged. 1t was insured in the Niagara
for $500. The house used by the hard
ware company, belonging to Mrs. Johnnie
Link of Dallas, was not insured. Several
private buEgics and sets of harness were
burned in the stable The origin of the
fire is thought to be inccndary, as one
of the employees heard some one open and
close the door. and found pile of hay
on fire in the aisle of the stable. No clue
to the criminal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
SCORNED BY LIBERAL PAPERS.

London. March 20--The official Lon
lon Gazette, organ of the government,
publishes special supplement today an
bouncing that the blockade of the island
If Crete by the warships of the powers
will commence tomorrow. This applies
,nly to vessels under the Greek flag. YES
tells under neutral flags may land goods
IN the island. provided such merchandise
hoops.
The liberal papers continue their pro-
tcst.against Great Britain taking any part
in the blockade, and one paper heads its
announcement of the blockade, THE Dew
lis Work Begins on Sunday" another
newspaper dubs it BLACK Sunday"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
Stabbed by n Negro,

Richmond, Tex, March 23-(Special)
Mr.. Dudley Bell was stabbed by negro
last night, whom he discovered in the act
Of robbing the saloon of George Reading.
The negro ran, and was pursued by Bell,
for several miles. Three or four hand to-
hand fights ensued, until the negro finally
pulled knife and sashed Mr.. Bell in the
face. Another negro, hearing the cry,
came to Bells assistance with a gun, and
his capture followed. The prisoner re-
fused to give his name. saying he is from
Paris.
Bells injuries are not considered serious.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
Ice mt I1eniaOu.

Denison, Tex, March 23.-(Special.)-
This morning about 7 o'clock the Their
mometcr registered 33 degrees At
other points in the city about daylight
the readings were 80 degrees, freezing
point There was small amount of ice
in the most exposed northerly places, but
so far no evidences Of damage from the
cold wave are seen on any vegetation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

boat or a fleet of gunboats and man it
or them with the force Of men it il using
on shore to preserve order, 10 repel any
attack from Asiatic Sources. If they have
a sufficient force on land TO govern, that
force could be more advantageously used
by putting it on gunboats t. repel foreign
invasion and Mt the same time police the
land with the gunboats and compel ODE
dience t. the laws from the port holes of
their own gunboats.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
Attempt to Freak ,!.!..

Bryan, Tex, March 23.-(Special.i--
Frank Pinkard, sentenced to the pentcn-
tiary for life for murder, and Nelson Har-
dy, sentenced for three years, made an at
tempt TO break Jail yesterday. They had
cut the cell bars and were prying patch
hole in the corridor. made some time ago
by escaping prisoners, when discovered and
placed back in Jail.
DR.. ]. S. Reid is now on trial for the
murder Of DIR. W. Il. Green.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

Brennan, Tex, March 23--(Speeial.l -
Gus Weathcrford, charged with murder,
was convicted of murder in the second de-
gree and given five years in the pen.
The case of Herman Schmmcl. charged
with killing Wright Ross. was then
called and the impannelling of the jury
commenced. Ten of :he jurors had been
secured when court adjourned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
BESr 0E ALL

10 10 cleanse the system in gentle and
stuiy beneficial manner, when the
ntprlngtlme comes. use the true and per
ttce remedy, Syrup of Figs. One bot
ue VIII answer for all the family and
i p' only % cents. The large size 81
C nuE .me genuine. Manufactured by the
ffmi'i nnr FIG Syrup Company only, and
Tor sale by all druggists. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

1t " a little late, but we congratulate
Jackson and Walllng the murderers of
Pearl Bryan. on the beautiful day on
which they were hanged. The sunlight
doubtless never looked 10 bright to them,
the atmosphere no sweet and the earth
70 beautiful. Nature combined to make
its departing guests feel the power Of
its Vaccinations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

DIR. G.. w. Briggs, formerly the pastor
of the Tenth Street Methodist church of
this city and an elder brother of the pres
cnt pastor, IN astonishing the people of
Louisville, KY, by the splcndor Of his
eloquencr, the polish Of his oratory and
the deep and earnest, practical religious
scrpons that he has been preaching there
during a revival ut the Fourth Avenue
Methodist church of that city. The
CourerJournal has been publishing ex-
tracts from DR.. Briggs sermons, and his
numerous friends in this city will b. glad
10 learn that he has lost nothing Of that
pure and lofty cloqucncc and chastc die.
ton with which he was wont to delight
the large congregations ut the Tenth
Street church in this city Nor has he
abated the least in the fcrvor of his faith
and the beauty Of his uttcranccs. This
seems TO b. an extraordinary family of
pulpit orators, literally endowed with the
natural gifts Of oratory. Their father be-
fore them. We understand, was unrivaled
in his prime as n pulpit orator, and there
are now three brothers. nil alike appar-
emily inspired with the divine atilatus,
Que several years older and the other sew
eral years younger than the present pas
tor Of the Tenth Street Methodist church
in Austin. 1t is said BY those who have
heard them nil that it would bc very diff
cult TO discover any superiority of one
over the others. The present congrcga-
ton of the Tenth Street church, who
have had two of the brothers AS ts pas.
tors, are undetermined which is the more
eloquent and effective preacher.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

1t il said that the Chicago detectives
are hunting for girl to whom large
fortune has been left. That hunt is not
confined to the detectives In any city.
Hundreds of young men that love their
ease and regard work as II great bore
in every city Of the country are hunting
for that same girl, and if "Barkis is
willing" when they find her, they will
marry her
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
BY MAIL
ADVERTISING RATES

Advertising rates vii be made known
n application.
Eastern business office, 1.-THE Tribune
Abiding, New York City; Western bust
sess office, THE Rookery." Chicago. The
" G. Beckwlth Special Agency. sole
Sreuts Cor foreign advertising.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
CONSTITUTIONAL cnN1r

Nneb,.;Il 1uT'-N4fII NJ4N ENIIUN
NaShvii!e, Tenn, March 2O.-Both
muses. ~ OF the legislature have agreed
. " measure providing for con
Stntn convention to form new
, ,ha constitution. The calling of
the convention will be submitted
10 vote of the people in August. If
ttaled, delegates will be elected in Octt,-
November. WIZ uaeeih"'e Al
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
TRAVELLING AGENTS.
4. ]. 8. Crawford.

II. A. Reilly.
The above gentlemen are our only au-
borixed travelling agents. The public Ia
autiOned not to pay money to any one
who may represent him or themselves
as travelling agents for this paper. as all
authority heretofore issued to any other
1,rsOn 10 hereby revoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
GERMAN NAVAL BUDGET.

Berlin, March 20.-After further Gii-
cussion of the naval estimates the reich
stag today adopted, by vote of 245 to
81, the first credit of million marks for
new ironclad. Later the reichstag ,e-
jccted, by vote of 204 to IA. the credit
for the first cruiser, and the credit for the
bate
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

Mr., Morse said that the losses Ind bcen
made good by Mr.. Shropshre's brother in
New York, and other charges, such MS ne.
ceptlng cXtortionate fees and swindlinr
the French government, were new to him
and he believed them to be falsr.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
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BUCKLEN'S ARNJCA SAIvU

h, Inc best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises: sores, ulcers, salt rheun,. fever
sores sores letter, chspped hands, chiIblains,
t;rais ana all skin eruptions. and posi-.
i; i'e aSo cures piles, or no bay required. 1t
t Il guaranteed to- give perfect satisfac-
ner nov NO ii'oh E refunded. Price 25 cents
East J Poo0 ror sale by c. o. Yates, 219
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
AUTONOMY PROCLAMATION.

Canca, March 20.-The admirals
proclamation of autonomy has been post
ed at the British consul. with an amend
mcnt, which. it is said. the Crc.ans nc
ceptcd. This amendment was that while
remaining under the suZerainty of the
sultan the Cretans would be free from
all restraints by the Turks in local AZ
fairs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
PROVOKED BY INSURGENTS.

Athens, March 2O-m reply to the pro-
test of the Greek government against the
sinking of Greek vessel by an Austrian
gunboat off the island of Crete, the Aus
trian charge d'aftares has replied that
the firing upon the vessel referred to was
provoked by an insurgent attack upon
the gunboat. Thercupon the Greek gov
eminent consented to await the inquiries
which are being made into the affair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
GREEK ADMIRAL,S DEMAND.

CREEK ADMIRAL'S DEMAND.
London, March 20-A special dispatch
from Athens says tn" admiral command
ing the Greek fieet in the Gulf of Arta
has summoned the Turkish commander to
dismount within twenty-four hours his
guns at the entrance of the gulf The
Greek admiral makes this demand ON The
ground that the placing of guns in posi-
ton TO command the gulf is contrary to
the treaty of 1881.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
AN AUDIENCE WITH ABDUL.

Constantinoplc, March 20.-Unitcl
States Minister to Turkey Alex Terrell
had an audience with the sultan Friday.
The vessels of the Turkish squadron
deliberately decorated with the national
flags, sailed this afternoon for the Oar
lanrllcS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
FOR GOVERNOR OF CRETE.

Athens, March 20.-The candidacy of
Prince George of Greece for governor of
Crete is being seriously discussed by the
pNWerS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

INFLUENCED BY INFLUENZA.
London, March 20.-The Marquis VI
Salisbury was unable to attend the cahi-
net meeting today because Of mild at.
tack of influenza.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
A CUBAN EXPEDITION.

- n = y TT, TN. f7'7 ~, -,
Punta Corda, Fla, March 20.-A Gu
ban expedition with forty men aboard
sailed from Cleveland on the Peace river,
TX miles north of here, at 1880 Il. III.
asst night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
reared Mob yioJeu

rr LUNG ley IeX, March 22.-(Speeial.)--
t frank Houston, colorcd, charged with
ane murder of 5. l.. wilkins, waived 'ex-
summation al 81 i and was taken to Lockhart for
S om keeping. Fearing mob violence, the
I Im,Gers removed the prisoner from ieil
o otbdn the night and secreted him in an
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

t Ra LIE i1 BABY is CUTTING TEETH
r pT sure ana use that old and well-tried
ff er cI;iaa Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
CHA Ini nl teething. 1t soOthes the
cn nu, sGntens the gums, allays all pain.
for do w.hu conc and is the best remedy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25

SOM N.u e Buy only DIR. Isaac Thomp-
outsidos e water. Carefully examine the
0''''ue wrapper. None other genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
IN THE CITY.

IN THE CITY.
One month-in advance. :. ......$l w
Three months-in advance. ..... 20
six nonths-in advance. 80. ...... -
One year-in advance. :. -. -. lO.W
Sunday Only-One year: 80. ....
Sunday onIy-six months. :. ..... ] W
All subscriptions In the city not paid IN
Advance will invariably be charged at the
rate Of $1.O0 per month.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-25
Spring

Experience teaches the impor-
lance of special care of the health
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-22
GOTHAM CHAPPIES MAD.
Haberdashers Follow Example of the
Tailors and Shut OFF Credit

New York Feb. 22.-There is conSter-
nation in the ranks of the young mer
about town who have been dressing
we'll on little money. Some time age
the fashionable tailOrS of New York
banded together and determined to put
bankrupt them all. Thus was inaugu-
rated the sale of bad tailoring bills and
the blacklisting of the young bloods
who made a practice of not paying for
their clothing.
This afternoon there spread an awful
rumOr in upper Broa dway. 1t was that
the principal haberdashers had followed
for mutual protection The Haberdash-
erS' Mutual Protective union is fix
ture. Hence the despair among the
chappies. If they expect to sport fine
things in the haberdashery line they
must produce the wherewithal hereafter
or at least show an inclination to pay at
times, for the dealers are thoroughly in
earnest in the movement.
At a recent conference of the haber-
daSherS a comparison of bad debts was
made. and it developed that there was
500. 900 of these obligations outstanding
Moreover, the same names appeared on
the books of nearly all the dealers. So
it was determined to put. stop to the
bad debtor list.
The haberdashers' organization in
cludes a t the present time fully so of the
most Fashionable dealers in mems ap-
parel in Broadway and downtown. The
movement is yet in it's infancy but mat
tiers will be pushed, and it is proposed
to sell the haberdashery bills as the
tailor bills are Sold-by public auction.
If the hatterS and ShOemakerS inaug-
urate reform in the matter of collecting
bills the life of the average chappy is
full of startling possibilities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-22
SHORT SKIRT FAD.
Becoming Very Popular With Wash
ington Women.

Washington, Feb. 22-Visitors to
Washington have frequently comment
ed upon the great popularity of the
short skirt fad among the women of the
capital 1t is stated that as long ago
as last winter it was an ordinary oc-
currence to see women in bicycle skirts
without their wheels. Sometimes they
were going to skate, sometimes they
were going to play golf, and sometimes
they only pretended that they were go
ing to do these things. This winter it
is so much any everyday affair that
age at all.
Wearer- The least appearance of mud
or wet in the street brings out women
in bicycle costume by the score. They
put on their short skirts as naturally
now as man turns up the bottom of
his trousers when it is raining in Lon
don And the people who do it are the
people who determine whether a thing
is good form or not. For example
Miss BOardman, Miss Keats Rodgers
and the Misses Sheridan were all down
town shopping in bicyct clothes a few
days ago when the streets were in
bad condition They walked all the
way down and all the way back too
1t is true that some women who are
not as young or as slight as those Just
mentioned, so clad are suggestive of
the pictures in Mother Goose of the
poor woman who was indiscreet enough
to fall asleep by the kings highway.
with the attendant tragedy of having
her petticOatS cut off.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-22
A GIFT FOR GENTRY.
A Handsome Bride to be Worn by
the King of PAGERS

New York. Feb. Pc. r. Bovine. the
great PAGERS, John R. Gentry. 2:0O1z, and
Robert J., 2:011k. received yesterday a
handsome present from his fellow reins-
man, W. E. Weeks, formerly of New York
but now of Paris, France.
Weeks was widely known here for many
years as one of the best dressed drivers
on the trotting turf, and his horses were
always rugged out in good taste When
he learned that Bovine was preparing to
establish a new standard for the trottine
turf in this direction he ordered a show
bride to be worn by the king of PAGERS
and shipped it to the trainer of the
TewslSbury champion. in care of w. H.
Van Colt. 1t is a combination of buff
leather and green and white silk webbing.
gotten up in the highest style of the har-
nessmaker's art. with the name John r.
Gentry embroidered the browband.
Weeks is now training for Antonio Terry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-02-22
TO BISECT A BUILDING.
St Louis Exposition to be Cut
Through to Extend One of the
ThOroughfares

ST. Louis. Feb. 22.-The great st. Louis
ago at a cost of nearly a million dollars
will be cut in two and remodeled. The
change has been decided upon in order
that Locust street may be extended.
Instead of diminishing the size of the
building the reconstruction will enlarge
it for the main structure will be built
out flush with Olive street. While the in
terror arrangements will be improved by
this, the exterior will be marred. for the
wide esplanade and broad streets leading
to the exposition viii have to be done
away with. The plans adopted today by
the management provide for the interior
construction of a hippcdrome, which will
be the largest in the country. and can be
used for conventions indoor sports
Music hall will not be altered the new
ground on the Olive street side allowing
plenty of room for the enlargement It
is estimated that the whole cost will be
$400 900.