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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
Gen. Tracy ACES n Word.

New York, Oct. 29.-Teleprams and
letters of sympathy came pouring into
the George headquarters till late tonight
and the number of distinguished visitors
reached several hundred.
Gen. Tracy said tonight:
Il was greatly shocked at the news of
Mr.. Georges death. knew and esteem.
ed him personally as true and sincere
and upright man and citizen. He was a
man of earnest convictions and was
courageous. His family will have the
sympathy of the whole community in
their bereavement"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04

Philadelphia. Oct. 28.-Dr: Jose Con
oostn who for a number of years has
Seen Spanish consul in Philadelphia and
Who Who was recently appointed secretary
re m Of Cuba, will sail for Havana
on the steamer Mexico, which leaves
New York on Saturday. Or. Congosto
.totes that the plan Of autonomy pro
oosed by Spain for Cuba will result IN !,
the termination of the war IN u SNORT
DR.. Congosto said that the plan OF au-
topomy would probably be put INTO e.
feet in Cuba In about month";
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
SAMPLE of Cuban Reforms.

Nodrid. Oct 28.-The following re-
forms for Cuba, 1t is understood, have
been formally passed upon and approved
by the Spanish cabinet:
The Cuban chamber of deputies Is TO
consist Of between forty and MY mem
beers. a deputy for each iO,O0o inhap,
choose from this chamber five members
20 form an executive committee, consist
ing of n president and ministers OF the
interior. finance, justice and pubiic
works. -, c,h, /. IN
have the right to veto legislation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
pxpER7MESTxL sHIrMExT

Galveston. Tex. Oct. 2S.-tSpecial.l
Ma; Henry Il. Aivord, representing the
Tinted I'M" states department Of agriculture,
l. I'm" in the city perfecting arrangements
for nm experimental shipment Of fruits,
ro and other farm products 70
s se,a;an markets. 1t is the intention OF
t tSn ssnvernment to make the first ship
mont, me 10 demonstrate the practicapili.y
and inaugurate the industry. hedr'E; e
ators will be used IN the ' nn' " an smccess
expected that the trade WIZ oe ''ess''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
sympathy From 81. Louis.

st. Louis, Oct. GA hastily called but
well attended meeting of members of the
st. Louis Single Tax League this even
ing; after listening to eulogistic addresses
on the death of Henry George sent n tel
egram of sympathy to the widow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
Bets LikeyI to he Declared on.

New York. Oct 29.-It is not unlikely
that all bets on the mayoralty contest will
be declared off as result of Henry
Georges death 1t is estimated that
something like S150.C00 has been
wagered on the Stock Exchange alone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
nevoted Mucl, Space.

London, Oct. 29.-The newspapers TO-
day devoted much attention to the death
of Henry George publishing long
sketches of his career and philosophical
and economical theories.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04

that his end was approaching and had
used language that he now saw indicated
a presentment that he would not outlive
his campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
All EuIOgize George.

London. Oct. 29.-All the papers print
editorials this morning eulogistic OF Hen
~ George.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
mckinley Leaves for Ohio.

Washington, Oct. 20.-President. and
Mrs Mckinley left Washington at 3:4o
for the Ohio trip which has been planned
for several days. After stopping. Mt
Canton and Pittsburg the party Will re-
turn TO Washington next Thursday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08

This latest plan for improving the post
al service is to have letter boxes at
tached to street cars, so that passen-
1gers can confide their missiyes to I'M
'cle Sans charge while en- route for
business, on a shopping tour, or re-
turning home. and have The Satisfac-
ton i'm many instances of knowing
that they viii he collected al point
that viii bring the letter within block
or two of the place Of destination.
The letter boxes are to be conspic-
uously displayed ON the cars, so that
amy forgeIul man who has left home
with batch of letters intrusted 20
him by his trusting wife 70 mail in
the city viii find a reminder OF his
mission staring him in the face when
he Steps aboard the car 10 60 down
town. After the reminder, instead of
having 80 walk several blocks out of
his way TO drop the letters in the
mailing box or at the post office, il will
only be necessary for him TO step 10
the end of the car and deposit them
in the receptacle placed there foR his
convenience
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08

80 out wheeling A handsome youna
Italian who lives IN upper BROOKLYN has
a hig gray squirrel that always goes out
for an airing with It's master. either rid
ing snuyly IN his pocket. just peeping
out over the edge. or pcrchcd in full
view on his shoulder. The squirrel is
not free to run away. however. cord
fastened to one OF its legs preventing
it from straying. and on the boulevard
in New York a rider is often seen who
carries "a tame parrot perchcd on his
shoulder
There are plenty ofchildrcn. all over
the country. who give a pet kitten or
puppy an occasional life CA a wheel
hut seldom is The brute passenger so
comfortably provided for as u certain
spnuic. well known in the parks of
londou last spring This fortunate dog
owned 10y two people man and wom-
an. both middle aged, who hitched
themselves mp every day as a double
team to take their pet out for an airing.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08

which the letter is destined to travel
for deliycry-a letter addressed 10 a
downtown man on a car thai travels
downtown, etc. thus saving great
deal Of time and trouble. BY this
means, if the new idea is found 10 work
smoothly. it will he possible TO mail
a letter ON a street car, and have n
delivered al It's destination with ihe
celebrity only Obtained in the present
state of affairs by anlXng one Of
Uncle Sans special delivery stamp
to the envelope al an extra cost Of ten
cents
The letter boxes used i'm the expert
ments are painted red, and so labeled
that there can be no installing The
purpose for which they are intended.
Only person in an advanced stage OF
intoNication could make the mistake
that one man made when these street
car letter boxes were first introduced
in his town. This man deposited his
fare in the letter box, under the inn
preston that il was one of the recep-
taclea for cash in use on bob-tailed
cars.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08

The SCHEME. as at present outlined
is 10 have at regular intervals along
the line Of travel of the various street
cars in cities special stations for the
reception Of the mail collected on the
cars. At these stations collectors are
to be on duty. whose business il Will
he TO board the cars as they bowl past
the doors. and collect the contents of
the mail box. The letters will hen be
taken TO the substaiion. where they
viii he quickly sorted aud transmitted
to their destination in the usual way.
The postal authorities hope that it
viii be possible. AT amy raie with pas
sengcrs who are capable Of being ed
ucatcd to follow the workings Of
system. 10 have letters mailed on The
car which goes in the direction IN
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08

They rode two bicycles which they had
fastened side by side. On "A light frame
between the front wheels. but high
enough TO pcrmilan unObstructed view,
a basket was placed. 1t was softly pad.
dcd and in il Master Dog calmly sur
vcNcd the passing throng.
I'm western Massachusetts lives rather
an ariStocratir maiden who frequently
goes out alone wheeling On such occa-
siOnS she is always accompanied by an
enormous Young mAStilf. which is a
pretty adequate protection against any
annoyance The two have 10 go at IL
moderate pace. however: ii big dog can
not stand very fast running. unless he
belongs 10 one OF the l0ng-lcgged
breeds, and even then he cannot easily
keep up all day long with an expert
bicyc!ist.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08

panion of his rambies for new one OF
the '0S model and a little higher gear?
The very suggestion seems an ali
surdity. People don't usually swop pets,
and If they do, the pets having hearts
of their own, feel as badly about it AZ
the owners ought 10 feel
1t isn't easy, even for a dog, TO keep
up with its master. when the latter is
mounted on wheel. II the dog tries
it he is apt to get in front Of the ma
chine and bring down the rider with II
bad tumble.
Most bicyclists slow up a bit when
they see Il dog, cat or hen crossing in
front Of them, because it isn't always
easy to tell which way thc creature will
run.
There are IA few enthusiasts, though,
who do take their pets along when they
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08
II Pcsvsal Tarna does.

a frcnchnan named Turpiu has
devised what he claims to be pre-
yentive OF tornadocs in towns As
tornadoes invariably come from the
southwest, he would build on that
side Of a city plumber Of metal tow
crs about l3j feet high, and place on
their tops cylinders filed with some
extremely explosive material, such as
melinitc TO the cylinders are at
tached arms with discs. The tornado
strikes these arms and explodes the
melinte, producing an enormous dis
placemen Of gas and breaking mp the
rotary motion of the storm.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08
PETS RIDE ON BICYCLES.
Squirrel and Parrot That Wheel
With Their Master
dog Owned Two People - AZ Least
AIS Nominal Owners Made Hacks
of Themselves for HiS
tscncBt
ICopyrlght. 1871

great many people have agreed
that one OF the SERIOUS draw backs OF
bicycling is that wheel isn't "a pet.
IL isn't alive; one hasn't and cant
have the same love for an Individual
wheel that he would have for dog
or horse. One can love the sport, but
sf he can get better wheel than the
ONE he has been using, he will see the
old one go without pnng.
Who would ever think Of shopping
n dog that had been the constant com
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08

One objection to theuse Of X-ravs
In examining baggage is that these
rays willspoil any Photographic plates
the traveller may have picked up.
Glass or metal bottles can be detected
by the rays, bat not their contents.
One cannot tell, for instance, whether
they contain orange water or cognac.
1t IS expected that the application Of
the rays will have to be abandoned.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08
MENNONITE OOURTsHlP.
The Minister Is the Gc-Between, and
Marriages Result Happily.


"Did you ever hear how the youth
full brethren and sisters Of the Men
MONTE faith carry on their court
ships?' asked am old resident of Ger
mantown whose ancestors worshiped
in the Mennonite church, on Main
street, above Herman, built in 1910,
"When a brother in the church wants
to marry sister, he does not make
his wish known directly to her, but
goes TO the minister and tells him his
secret The minister, if pleased with
the ma. oh, carries the lovers message.
The sisteris usually surprised, as this
is supposed o be her first intimation
Of the youGg mans love. Ii the pro-
posal is received With favor the nego-
tiations are carried on blythe minis
ter. The ceremony always takes place
in a church No invitations arc is
sued, bH the bans are proclaimed
from the pulpit two weeks before
hand. During this period the groom
is pcrmittodt 10 visit his intcnded with
ont the Intervention Of a third party.
After the wedding a dinner is always
served, after which bride and groom
go to their respective homes and re-
main apart for several days The
marriages in the church are generally
happy ones and there is no record Of
any members ever suing for divorce.
philadelphia Record
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08
xOphiitspiIIs Asntnfhiam.
GOT A WIDOW
Nidower Helped to Happiness by
Clairvoyant-

ClairvoYant-
That the deep mysterious powers of
,lairyoyance would secure for him
he long wished-for boon of a widow
with acres he had never dreamed.
The grcwsomc knocking Of spiritual
site scanccs, and the dcath-like sleep
l3r trance mediums had no charm for
aim. 1t was a last resort, as drown
ling man clutches at straw, that he
csolycd to trust his luck TO the un-
amy spiritual world. Long had he
sought, for suitable helpmcct lie
was widowcr with large family, and
although he loved his children, he
could not help but acknowledge that
they we're the rock upon which his
hopes Of obtaining a widow with
acres" oftcntimes foundcred.
One day, oh! lucky day! lie be-
thought him Of rcsorting to the SUI
pernatural, as all natural methods
| had failed. lie preached the subject
to a bosom friend and, through him,
made arrangements with a medium.
The day on which the test was TO be
made arrived. With fear and trem-
bling the tall, willowy, bewhiskered
widower followed his guide to the
residence of the medium. He was
ushered into the august presence Of a
strange, wild-eyed man, and his friend
left him there. He was told to make
his wants known. Said he:
81 want a widow with at least so
acres of land in her own name. Just
enough to cultivate and keepus both"
"Cost you ten dollars" said the
medium in sepulchral tones. The
widower deposited the price and the
medium passed into the half-world
where spirits gamble on the red and
black, and the moonshine casts shad-
ows upside down. Ere long the me-
dium's lips began to move and words,
ms from the vaulted caverns Of the
deep, fell upon the ears of the startled
widower. Thus spakc the spirit:
"Way back in Pennsylvania see
widow. She is yearning with all
the fondncss of loving nature for a
heart akin to hers. She was your
playmate in childhood days, and with
her you romped the rugged hills and
wales, and chased the squirrel from his
leafy lair. With her you attended the
little district school and by her side
you listened to song and prayer in the
little country chapel. She is the one
you must seek out; to her you must
conide your plans and mayhap, if the
signs are right, she'll be your future
bride"
"And that is Mary Ann, my old
sweetheart"
"Tis none other. Write to her at
once"
The widower was both surprised
and alarmed for he knew her well and
had often spoken of her since he heard
she was a widow That the medium
should mention this particular one
was to him proof positive that the
medium had supernatural gifts. He
wrote at once and was soon overioyed
to receive favorable reply lie is
now on his way to Pennsylvania to
marry the widow, while his friend and
the supposed medium, who received
his inspiration from the friend, are
enjoying their ill-gotten wealth.
When the widower returns he will be
presented with an additional bill for
$25 for the successful termination of
the affair.-St. Joseph Herald.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-10-08
STREET CAR LETTER BOXES.
Uncle Sam Experimenting With
Them at the Present Time
Now on Trial I'm Western Towns and
If Approved 10 he Introduced In
All Our Large CitIes-An Idea
of the scheme.
TCopyright. 1897

In their ceaselcsS efforts to lessen The
labor required to transfer letter from
the hands Of the writer to the mail
bags Of the post office, the postal au-
thorites have devised plan, now in
the experimental stage in western
towns, which, if successful, Will be in
PRODUCED all over the laited States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

The mortal remains of General
Grant will be transferred to the sar-
COphagus in the mausoleum over
looking the Hudson on the 9th Of
April. All the representatives of for
eign powers have been invited to be
present and lend their impressive dig
nifty to the sOlemnity of that occa-
sion. The old soldier sleeps his last
unbrOken sleep, undisturbed by the
preparations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

Greece is going to evacuate Crete
and let the Powers run it to suit
themselves. She will draw off her
forces and transfer her operations to
the Macedonian frontier where the
Turks and her own army will fight it
out to their mutual satisfaction. Such
at least is her program. What Russia
will see fit to do in that case is not
known, but if she would declare war
against Greece would England follow
suit? Russia seems determined that
Greece shall not fight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

Stock in Northern Montana have had
the hardest late winter on record. The
thermometer all through March has
been below zero, on an average, and
as the stock wintered through Febru-
airy in poor condition the severe cold
of this month has slaughtered many
herds. Losses will be heavy under
the most favorable consideration, and
if weather does not change at once,
the total loss will fairly clean out the
stockmen. This is in marked contrast
to the stock on the South and West
Texas ranges, where the conditions are
the most favorable Of many years.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

Bailey of Texas is now the head of
his party in Congress. He is a free
silverite, but there his adherence to
Organism begins and ends. AS he re-
marked after the nomination at Chi
CagO, Bryan won his nomination fair
ly and l will support him, but he is
not my kind of a Democrat" What
kind of a Democrat Bailey is will
more definitely appear as the months
develop it.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

The Virginia society of st. Louis has
run foul of a snag. Ladies were
among the original members and some
of them were of the very highest so
cial standing. The first annual ban
quet of the society has been arranged
without consulting the ladies, and it
Wa decided to make it a stag affair
The ladies are being heard from in a
way that reminds the "Virginians"
that the mother of Washington was
one of the Colonial danes of that
commonwealth. The end is not yet.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18
FREE CURE FOR MEN.
A Michigan Man Offers to Send His
Discovery Free.
Claims TO BE a Benefactor To
Weakened Mankind.

There is always more or less sus-
picion attached to anything that is Of
fered free but sometimes a man so
overfows with generosity that he can
not rest until his discovery is known
to the world, in order that his fellow
men may profit by what he has dis
covered. 1t is upon this pricipal that
a resident of kalamazoo, Mich, de-
sires to send free to mankind a pre-
scription which will cure them of any
form of nervous debility; relieves
them of all the doubt and uncertain
ty which such men are peculiarly liza
BILE to and restores the organs to nat
ural size and vigor. AS it costs moth
ing to try the experiment it would
seem that any man, suffering with the
nervous troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to realize
what might be the final result, ought
to be deeply interested in a remedy
which will restore them to health.
strength and vigor, without which
they continue to live an existence Of
untold misery. As the remedy in
question was the result Of many years
research as to what combination
would be peculiarly effective in restor-
Ing to men the strength they need, 1t
would seem that all men suffering
with any form Of nervous weakness
ought to write for such a remedy at
once. A request to II. G. Olds. Box
174S Kalamazoo, Mich, stating that you
are not sending for the prescription
out OF Idle curiosity, but that you wish
to make use of the medicine by giving
IL trial, Will be answered promptly
and without evidence as to where in
formation came from
The prescription is sent free, and al
though some may wonder how Mr.,
Odds can afford to give away his dis
covery, there is no doubt about the
ofrer being genuine. Cut this out and
send to Mr.. Odds so that he NAV
know how you came to write him.
II 81 D s 3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

The reciprocity arrangements of the
new tariff have not been very general
ly' considered in committee. These
should not be lost sight Of, as there is
a large field opening here to Ameri-
can enterprise. Care is needed in dis
elimination. Enlarged trade and in
creased market for our own prOduc-
tons are what should be sought, and
care shown not to increase competition
with the products of our own soil.
Wisdom and good business manage
ment will arrange both.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

Weyler is proving himself too much
of a fiend even for Madrid. His or
der arresting all Cuban women whose
male relatives are in the insurgent ar
my does not go down at Madrid. He
has been himself shut up at Havana
by the command Of his supSCiOrs at
home, and it is thought he is liable to
relief at any time. His Justification
Of reports of battles is sharply re-
buked.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

Mexico produces much that the
United States does not produce, partic-
ularly in the way of sub-tropical fruits
and spices. United States produces
much that Mexico does not make, par
ticularly in manufactured goods, and
there is a wide field for reciprocity.
treaties between these countries. We
do not want free trade in her cattle
or sheep as a part of that agreement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18
ADVERTISING RATES.

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Special rates gwen on larger space
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

What shape that assignment bill is
going to assume next no one knows,
but Evans thinks that the principles
embodied in it are favOrably received
by the majority Of the legislators and
that when the interested opponents
of the measure have had their day the
bill will pass.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

The New York clergyman who is
trying TO prove that st. Patrick was
not only an Irishman but that he was
Protestant, has taken a very thank
less job on his hands. There is no
use in disturbing the settled traditions
of centuries for the sake of a boot
less literalneSs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

Secretary of War, Alger, is not
among the army cranks who are con-
tinually calling for an increase in the
land forces of the country. This is
refreshing in the head Of the war de-
partment, for there are not many In
dams left now and that is all stand
ing army was needed for.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

The situation does not improve, as
far as dispatching business at Austin
goes, but there is a disposition to sit
down on the gentleman from Bexar
who threatens to deadlock the House
in case certain legislation is underta-
ken. 1t is time that he was taught
his place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-18

San Antonio and South Texas kick
like a native brOnchO at the mercury
SO above zero in March and think it
almost unprecedented, but Bismarck,
Dakota has it SO below zero in the
middle days Of the month. Her peo-
pie think of taking a voyage to the
North Pole to warm up.