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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
NEGRO DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Seth Carter Killed Alberta Brantlcy
md S.ashel His own Throat.

Galveston, Z, , Nov. 24.-(Specialj-
A shocking trag occurred here tonight
in a house on A Ie \ and One-Half
beweten Seventee. and Eighteenth
streets, in which Mrs Alberta Brantly
d negro woman, % years of age, was
shot five times and killed. and Seth Car
ter, a negro, about % years of age, Is
Il patient at the hospital with MS thr)at
cut from ear to ear.
The killing took place at the house OF
Mrs. Sallie Mcclure, cousin of the dead,
woman, where Il social gathering was
in progress. Mrs. Brantly was Il mar
ried woman, and was ut the place with
her husband when Carter called and
asked to see her. From the statement
Of the dead woman's sister, Elizabeth
Brewing, it seems Carter had been pay
some time. She declined to, go to him
tonight. but finally consented to see him
He called her into room away from
the other members of the household and
shot her five times in the head. The doc
TORS say Carter will survive his injuries.
In his statement to a reporter he SAID
that the woman had caused all the
trouble that she had come after MIN
time and again, and bothered him until
he had quit his job, and then played him
false. and he made up his mind that they
should both die together he fired four
shots into the woman, and directed the
fifth bullet at himself but missed his
mark, so he resorted to the knife and
cut his throat
After cutting his throat, Carter stag
gered to the police station and attempt
ed to write out statement. lie became
exhausted however. and was taken to
the hospital, where, ut midnight, he is
reported as resting nicely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
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A CABLE TO HAWAII.
Meeting of the Pacific Cable COmpa-
ny Held in New York.

New York. Nov. pa meeting of the
Pacific Cable company of New York
was held today at the Office of the Cen
trail and South American Telegraph COM
pany in this city. The following board
of directors was elected: j. Pierpont
Morgan, Edmund l.. Baylis, j. Kennedy
Todd, Rear Admiral John Irwin, United
States navy, and James A. Scymser.
j. A. Scrymser was elected treasurer.
The company announces its proposed ca
Bile will connect San Francisco with the
Hawaiian islands near Honolulu; eX-
tension from the Hawaiian islands will
be made to Japan and Australia. 1t is
further announced by the company that
the surveys for the cable between the
coast of California and the Hawaiian
islands are highly satisfactory, and that
arrangements are being made for the .es-
tablishment of that section within
eighteen months. Deep sea surveys iii
the southwestern Pacific show a re-
markably even bottom, much more ia
vorable than the old chart indicated,
many supposed shoals having been ex-
plunged from the admiralty charts.
The Pacific Gable company will be in
dependent of the Mexican Telegraph
company, the Central and the South
American Telegraph company and the
Western Union Telegraph company i'll
its organization, but it is stated those
companies will have close business rela-
tons with it. 1t will require over 5000
miles of cable to connect the United
States with the Hawaiian islands, ia
pan, China and Australia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Callers Mt the White House.

Washington, Nov. 24.-There was an
unusually large number of people at the
" ite house today, but few OF them
saw the president. Vice President H..
bart was an early caller and paid his
respects. The vice president says he
looks forward to a long session, and {,
great deal of work. Attorney General
McKenna and Secretary Long were with
the president for some time, with cabi-
net matters. -,
Senators Proctor, Lindsay and Pen
rose made brief calls
Chairman Hit of the house commit
tee on foreign affairs was with the presi-
dent for long time, and it is under
stood the portion of the presidents mes
sage relating to foreign matters was
thoroughly discussed.
The president will have quiet
Thanksgiving. At dinner. he and Mrs.
and Mrs. Hobart, Mr. and Mrs. Abner
Mckinley, Mrs. Smith. nee Hayes, and
Miss Barber.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Damage Suit Against the Katy.

Georgetown, Tex, Nov. 25.-(Speci'll }
Ellis ii. Felts, through his attorney,
j. w. Parker, filed suit today in the dis
trict court of Williamson county against
The Missouri. Kansas and Texas Rail
read company for $4,000 damages. for
personal injuries alleged to have been
received by plaintiff while in the employ
OF defendant company's, road. The pc
tition alleges that at Smithville. whiir,
plaintiff was engaged in putting coal
from the chute into the tender, the en-
CINE moved and plaintiff was caught be-
tween the apron of the chute and the cab,
thereby MASKING him and iniuring him
seriously and permanently. The volu-
untary movement of the engine, he
claims. was caused by the unsafe and de-.
fective condition of the throttle valve
and the carelessness of the engineer.
The accident occurred last May at
Smithville. Plaintiff is 26 years old and
lives in Rusk county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
McKinIey,s Cuban Policy.

Washington, Nov. 24.-It is under
stood that the president in his message
will suggest to congress that it would be
inadvisable ut present to take any action
which would complicate the situation in
Cuba. 1t is said that he will suggest
that the passage of resolutions recognize
ing belligerency or independence would
be inexpedent while the measures of lc-
form proposed by Spain and 10 be car
ried out by Gen. Blanco are being intro
duced. The release of the Competitor
and other American prisoners will be re-
ferred to as gratifying and relieving. the
United States from the necessity of in
PREVENTION on the ground of protection Of
American life and property.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

was playfully riding on the hind end q
a wood wagon. Near the corner OF South
Alamo and Guenther streets the wagon
met a street car, going at moderate
speed in the opposite direction. Inc
hind the wagon and upon the car track,
within few feet of the moving car; BE
fore the motor could be reversed, the
child was under the car, her head
crushed into pulp by the car wheels;
The car was full of passengers several
of whom saw the accident. Their, tes'
timony relieves the mOtorman and the
company from all blame for the acct
dent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
STEPPED INTO SPACE.
Territory Attorney Receives Serious
Injuries in u Novel Way.

Denison. Tex, Nov. 24.-(Special.)-
Attorney De Graffenreid of Muskogee,
/. r.. was the victim of an accident at
Wagner today that may cause him to
lose his life. He was attending the fed
eral court. which is being held in the
rev court house building. The front
door of the house in the court room opens
out on what will he n verandn when if
is erected, but that portion of the build
ing has not vet heen completed Mr..
De Graffcnreid stepped to this door.
opcned it and stepped out no thinking
that the veranda was not Nlere. He
fell distance of fifteen feet to the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

Manor, Tex, Nov. 24.-(Specialo,Mr.
]. C. Keltner had his residence and his
entire household effects destroyed by flre
Monday night. No insurance.
The Woodmen of the World gave
their annual supper Monday night, and
had quite an enjoyable time. There was
scarcely a member missing and the bar
becued meats and cake soon disappeared.
Mrs. /. n. Evans sent beautiful cake
made to represent log, with the Wood.
men emblems nicely made. This added
to the appearance of the spread but dis
appeared with the rest of the viands: as
it tasted as well as it looked. The Ma
nor camp has a membership of eighty,
all enthusiastic choppers mi,
Cotton is rapidly being marketed. Inc
average price being paid is cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
PhiIndeInhin Pence society.

Philadelphia, Nov. 24.-At a meeting
today of the Pennsylvania Peace soci-
ETY., Il branch of the Universal Peace I'M
ion. the following resolution was
adopted:
That we welcome most sincerely and
heartily Hon. w. Randall Cremer OF
England to our country now for the third
time bearing messages of peace from
100000 earnest workingmen of his
country imploring our government to ac-
cept and establish tribunal of interna-
tional arbitration with Great Britain.
Mr.. Crempr. who was formerly mem
Der of parliament, was present ut the
evening session and delivered an ad-
dress
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
prrt.I Murder Committed.

Kansas City, Nov. PA horribly
brutal murder was committed in tn.
Italian quarter some time during the
early morning. An Italian, aged about
~ Years and known as Nicola Sabanns'
wns found dying in pool of his own
blood. His head had been crushed Ia
A pulp with a brick, and blood suprted
from numerous dagger wounds in the
Jered man had evidently made des.
nerate struggle for his life, as shown,
NV the surroundings. He had appa.
rcntly been decoyed to the place. Frank
Bascone, an Italian, and his 14-year-oldl
son have been arrested suspected of the
murder,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
BOOZE MUST GO.
Territory Authorities Issue sweep
ing Orders Against Liquor.

Muskogee. l. r., Nov. c4.-Judge
Springer and Indian Agent Wisdom have
issued the most sweeping orders ever
given out regarding the liquor traffic in
the Indian Territory. Agent Wisdom
has ordered all of his Indian police To
arrest all persons found with liquor in
their possession or in an intoxicated con-
States marshals. Judge Springer has
ruled that all persons brought before
him who are found in possession of iu-
toXicants or in an intoxicated condition
will be required to prove frou' whom
they purchased the liquor undet penalty
of being declared in contempt of court
if they refuse to do so.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Control OF the Road Involved.

Nashville, Nov. 24.-Final arguments
were made today before United States
Circuit Judge Lurton in the case of
Roosevelt and johnson vs. The Memphis
and Charleston Railroad and others, in
which plaintiffs, acting for junior bond
holders, seek to have all the mortgages
on the road foreclosed and also to pre-
vent the majority of the bondholders
from dismissing their bill, filed to fore
close the first mortgage only. Judge Lur-
ton took the case under advisement. The
suit involved the future control of the
Memphis and Charleston road.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
DINGLEY'S DODGE.
Seeks to Draw Attention From His
Robber Tariff by Shouting
Anniust silver,

Lewiston. Me-. Nov, 24.-The Lewis
ton Evening Journal. the organ of Con-
gresham Nelson Dingley, says edito-
rally:
much as every true friend of Ameri-
can interests may deprecate it. it may
now he regarded rs settled that the con-
be fought out in line of 1896. When a
state ticket turns its back on Carlisle
to follow Bryan, and a state like Nebras-
ka. which sees before its eyes in every
market the refutatiOn of the Bryan
theory that silver and wheat are still
linked together by the Almighty. still
persists in bowling down to the silver idol.
it is useless for sound money men TO
lose sight of the certainty that the 16 to l
silver fallacy is only scorched,,. not
burned. Business men may as well pre-
pare to meet this issue next year. when
we hone it will be settled forever"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
DIR. QUINN RESIGNS.
Another of the Catholic University
Faculty Wants to Withdraw.

Washington. Nov. 24.-Dr. Daniel
Quinn, at the head of the Greek depart
ment of the Catholic university, and one
of the most eminent Greek scholars in
this country, has rendered his resigna-
ton. The resignation is dated the 18th
of November, is addressed to Mgr. Con
atty, the rector of the university, and is
to take effect at the end of the present
scholastic year. DR.. Quinn states
however. that he will withdraw immedi-
ately if desired by the authorities of the
university. No reason is assigned for
this action. and both DR.. Quinn and
Mgr. Conaty refuse to make any state
ment regarding it, but it is said that
the recent controversy over the Schroed'
er case FASTENED DR.. Quinn's determine
ton to resign.
The matter has been referred to q
committee of the trustees consisting OF
Cardinal Gibbons. Archbishop Ryan OF
Philadelphia and Mgr. Conaty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Accidentally Killed.

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 24.-(Special)-
Pierre Herard, a cook recently employed
in restaurants in this city, was acciden-
tally shot and killed while out hunting
near Lake Surprise, down the bay. He
and three other men were in skiff when
a dog, which was also in the boat,
knocked gun off the seat and it was
exploded. The full charge entered
Heards side and death was instan-
taneous Justice Barry as coroner rem
dered a verdict in accordance with the
above. facts. Deceased leaves wife
and child in France.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
NJ. Z. Church Congress.

Pittsburg, Nov. 24.-Dr. Charles G..
Bradley of Evanston, ILL.,, presided at the
third days session of the Methodist
Episcopal church congress. The dPvo-
tional exercises consisted of the quaint
and solemn ceremonies of the early Chris
ton church. after which Bishop II. w:
Warren of Denver was introduced and
made a short address. The afternoon
session was devoid of special features.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
RESULT OF A RUNAWAY.
Two Young Ladies Drowned and
Their Mother Dangerously III.

Middletown, o., Nov. 25-Misses Mary
and Katie Seamen were drowned this
afternoon and their mother is in dan
gerous condition. as the result Of run
away. They were driving across side
guard of the structure into fifteen feet
of water. The ladies went down with
the horse and the spring wagon Their
not in time to save the daughters, whose
dead bodies were recovered. The mother
was resuscitated with great difficulty
and is still in a serious condition. She
does not know her daughters are dead
and will not be advised until she gets bet
ter The father of the young ladies is
a prominent farmer. He and his sons
are Frustrated over the condition of Mrs.
Seamen and the loss of the daughters.
They had a pleasant Thanksgiving dill
ner together just before the ladies start
ed out for q drive
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
4 Collision Reported.

Kansas City, Nov. 24.-It is reported
here that a west bound passenger train
collided with a freight train on the Chi
cago and Alton at o'clock this evening
at Mayview, forty-eight miles east of
Kansas City. Several cars We're
wrecked and it is supposed that a num-
Der of persons were hurt. The Chicago
and Alton officials here state that no one
was killed. but refuse to give out the de-
tails of the wreck.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
FiIibustering Report.

Washington, Nov. 24.-1he bureau of
navigation of the treasury department
has in preparation for the use of the sec
rotary of state n transcript of the or
ders, etc, that have been given TO com
manders of revenue cutters and other
officers of the department with view
to the suppression of filibustering. The
cost to the government in its effort in
this direction is not being taken into &C
count The statement will cover the en-
tire time since hostility broke out in
Cuba and will be quite voluminous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
ASSIGNED Stock Sold.

Taylor. Tex, Nov. 24.-(Special.) THE
stock of goods. consisting of saddlery,
harness. hardware and housefurnishing
goods, recently owned by Robertson Il
Prewitt in this city, who made an as
signment few days ago for the benefit
of creditors. was this morning sold by
Trustee James G.. Blaine to X. G.. Neal
of HillsborO for 70 cents on the dollar of
the original invoice cost. An inventory
of the stock is now being taken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
A Word From Grover.

Princeton, n. J.. Nov. 17-Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland said today to representa-
tive of the Associated Press:
"Thc number and heartiness of the
congratulations we have received on the
birth of our son are so gratefully appre-
ciated that | wish you would convey
through the Associated Press our thanks
to all the kind people who have. thus
given proof of their friendliness."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Ereight Bureau Agent.

Galveston. Tex, Nov. 24.-(Special.)--
Mr.. Walter Belts has been appointed
agent of the Southwestern freight bureau
at Galveston. He will secure quotations
of ocean rates and furnish same to the
railroads, will check export grain and at
tend to other affairs of the bureau at
this place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Yellow Fever Medals.

Vicksburg. Miss. Nov. 25.-The pre-
sentation of medals to Fathers 2ichcret
and Predergast, Doctors ]. Fl. Purnell.
]. A. Birchet and Joseph Waldaner, and
Pharmacist G.. Mengis, at st. Aloysius
college pavilion tonight. was popular
ovation spontaneously paid these de-
yellow fever epidemic Mayor Trow-
bridge presided over the meeting, which
was both large and enthusiastic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Cruise of the Torpedo FIotiIln.

Charleston. S. c., Nov. 19.-The tor
pedo boats Dupont, Ericsson. Gushing
and Porter which have been in this har-
Dor two weeks. sailed for Port Royal
today. The Porter and the Dupont
went outside. while the Ericsson and
Gushing took the inland passage. The
fotilla will spend several days in Port
Royal harbor and will then proceed to
Havana.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
All Over Mt Mobile.

Mobile, Nov. 24.-The mercury mark
ed as low ms 3S.7 degrees this morning,
but the wind prevented the formation of
frost. The board of health was con-
WINGED by the weather conditions that
it could no longer be unsafe for absent
ees to return, and ut the noon meeting
voted to advise their return. No new
cases or deaths since last report. The
board will cease holding daily meetings
and will issue no further bulletins.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Deed of Trust.

Groesbeck, Tex, Nov. 24-(Special.l-
Frank A. Phillips of Mexia, dealer in
dry goods. filed a deed of trust last
night to w. L. Murphy, trustee, prefer
ring creditors as follows:
Mrs Josephine Vondey, S1070.31; First
National bank, Mexia, 1880.
Glass Marshall Field & Co.,
S2293. &c; Snyder. Harris, Bassett & Co.,
$22S4.96 Bray Clothing company, SAL
340.75; Goodbar & Co., S1325.65.
Others in amounts ranging from 500
to $780, mostly small amounts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
The Charge Was immortality.

Danville, Va. Nov. 24.-At today's ses-
sion of the state Methodist conference
the committee charged with the trial of
Rev. S. NJ. Watts on the charge of i'm
morality reported finding the minister
guilty and expellng him from member
ship and the ministry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
MESSAGE TO DURRANT.
BIanther's Widow Believes Durrant
Ia Innocent.

Fort Worth, Tex. Nov. 24.-(SpeciaD
The wife of Forbes Blanther resides
in this city. She sent today the follow
ing message:
ITO Theodore Durrant. San Francis
co: Keep courage; | believe you are an
innocent man. VIII furnish Frisco Of
ficers with my evidence.
MRS. FORBES BLANTIIER."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

Houston. Tex, Nov. 24.-(Special.)--
The dead body of man was recovered
from the bayou today by two little boys
who found it floating on the water. Upon
the dead man was letter addressed TO
James Wade. at Little Rock. 1t was
from Mrs. A. Drever, and referred 10
relatives and money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Steamship Seized for Libel.

Galveston, Tex. Nov. 24.-(Special.) :,
Deputy United States Marshal Borough
seized the British steamship Aeon last
night on a libel for $4,000. filed in RE ,e.
Tinted States court yesterday by Ali
Ibrham, who claims that amount for
personal injuries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Net So Warm.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 24-Mr. Ogilvir.
the government surveyor who has Just
returned from years stay on the YukCn.
brings the record of the temperature in
that region, showing that in January,
1896, temperature as low as 6S.l below
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Gen. Ordway's Funeral.

Washington. Nov. 4.-The. funeral of
Gen. Albert Ordway, the father of Bet,
tina Gerard. the well known actress and
former Washington society leader, who
this afternoon from st. Johns Episcopal
church.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
HER LIFE CRUSHED OUT.
An S-Yenr-Old san Antonio Girl
Killed on an Electric Chr Track.

San Antonio, Tex. Nov. 24.-(Special)
The life of an S-year-old school girl
Hattie Wilhurn, was crushed out hy an
electric street car near the San Antonio
and Aransas Pass depot this morning.
The girl was on her way OF school, and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

cround breaking one leg and an arms
IN, was taken to his hotel, where he wa
trcoted. The physicians state that he
has received internal injuries that may
nyoyr fatal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
.pnointed Master in Chnncery.

Cameron. Tex, Nov. 24.--(Special.i--
Judge Taliaferro today appoined 1t !.
NcCalla master in chancery in the re-
ownership case of the Milan county CO.
onerativc cotton and mercantile store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

brought before it, but it is quite doubtful
whether it will be allowed to consider 1t
at ALL"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Millionaire Tobacconist Dead.

ST. Louis, Nov. 24.-John f. Liggett,
the millionaire tobacconist of this city.
is dead aged 70.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

Caldwell. Tex. Nov. 24.-(Special)-
Charles Scott, colored, was convicted of
cattle theft and given four wears in the
penitentiary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-02-15
ARE INDEPENDENT
CUbanS Want Genuine Autonomy
Not Reforms.
ANOTHER OUTBREAK IN CRETE
Gov. Bushnell Will Not
Appoint Mark Hanna.
Recognizing British Army South
Dakota Senatorship-Ang
American Treaty.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Senor Palma,
head of the Cuban junta in this city,
was asked today if the insurgents
would lay down their arms upon the
PRONUNCIATION of the plan of reforms for
the administration of Cuba. He de-
clined TO answer categorically, but
said:
Had genuine autonomy instead of
sham reforms been offered to the peo-
pie of Cuba before they arose in arms
the Cubans would surely have accepted
it, and therefore bloodshed and total
devastation of the island would have
been averted. If the Cuban people did
not accept the sham reforms then, and
then arose in arms for independence,
how would they accept them now or
enter into any kind of a compromise
which has not for it's basis the abso-
lutte independence of the island? They
are sure of success, and one thing is
certain; that is, that the Cubans never
again will place their neck under the
Spanish yoke. They have proved so
far they are unable to conquer the
Spaniards and govern themselves"