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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

son had gotten him into all the trouble.
they were given an opportunity to crafty
their wish for a fstic encounter. John.
son, though smaller than Joiner, put up ~
good fight and dealt Joiner some telling
blows. The spectacle of the two men,.
who were on the very brink of fate.
fighting madly has never been Witnessed
before.
They We're conveyed into different
rooms of the house, and by threats OF
severe torture, Joiner was asked as to-,
what he knew about the Cotton murder
He stoutly denied having seen JoflA
johnson before and denied having any
knowledge as to who killed the peopl.,
Finally, by little torture and more.
threats, Joiner admitted that he came to
the fence the night of the murder, but
no nearer the house. In the meantime
another squad had Johnson off getting his
confession. He vehementy maintained
that Arch Joiner was the instigator OF
the whole plot and that Arch was the
guilty one.
Some one suggested putting them to,
death By burning them. Nearly every
one acquiesced in this suggestion andl
three big fires were started, one for the
men, who were all wet, to dry their
clothes by, and the other two presumably
for the purpose of burning the negroes
Most of the men were eager to burn
johnson anyway, and it is generally be-
lieved that he would have been put on,
the fire for minute or two, but others,
pleaded for him and the program was.
changed
Joiner finally owned up, saying that lir
had killed Mr.. Cotton and Mr.. MerNin
Stevens, and johnson reiterated his first
confession TO the effect that he killed.
Mrs. John Cotton, Miss Agnes Miller audI
Miss Lizzie Miller. Neither of them inn
plicated any white men last night, but did.
implicate two other negroes After this
statement by the negroes the men con.
veyed them several hundred yards from
the Cotton residence and hanged them.
side by side and fred vollcy of shots
into their bodies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
NOTABLE NUPTTALS.
Congressman Mcmillan Married to Miss
Foster at Shreveport.

Shreveport, La, Jan. 20-Social cir
cles in Shreveport have been on the qui
vive for some time in anticipation of the
marriage of Miss Lucille, the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Eos
ter, to Hon. Benton McMillin of Tennes-
see The consummaton of the engage
ment of these two was fraught with
especial interest, not only on account OF
the groom's position in the political world.
but from the prominence in this state OF
the brides family and the popularity Of
the dark-eyed bride herself. The churclf'
was beautifully festooned with rare
flowers The ceremony was performed
by DIR. Matthew Van Lear.
Congressman Dinsmore of Arkansas
was the best man and Miss T. Olive Eos
ter was the maid of honor. A largely
attended reception was given at the resi-
dence of the brides parents Mr.. and
Mrs McMillin left tonight over the Tex
as and Pacific for St. Louis, where they
will make short stay before going 70
Washington, where they have apartments
at the Normandie.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
CORBETT INTERVIEWED

st. Louis, Jan. 16.-James j. Corbett
turned up in st. Louis tonight, the pic.
ture of health. He will quit the road
after his Kansas City and Chicago en-
gagements and go into active training.
He. has engaged Charlie White, his old
trainer, and Jim McVey to prepare him
said:
j.. Although. / have no official informa.
tion, l am inclined to believe that the
battle will take place in Nevada. IF il
does | will train in San Francisco. On
the other hand, should Mr.. Stuart order
us to get ready for go in the south of
Mexico, / will do my training in the
vicinity of Ell Paso."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
ONLY M'KINLEY KNOWS

Canton, o., Jan. 16.-"On;y President.
elect Mckinley knows"
This was the reply Senator Quay made
when the Associated Press representa-.
tive met him this morning on his way ia
the train and asked whether he thought
Hon. Charles Emory Smith, formerly
minister to Russia and editor of the Phil.
adelphia Press. would be invited to ac,
cept the treasury portfolio.
Senators Quay and Penrose, who ar.
rived here this morning from Pennsyl.
wanna; left Canton for the east at
o'clock this afternoon. Senator QUAY ex.
poets to start for Florida next Thurs.
day. Judge Joseph McKenna of Califor.
MIA who came here this morning to see
Maj Mckinley, left this evening for
home. lie was not offered a cabinet DO.
sition. The matter was canyassed and
held under Amusement. The position in
connection with which his name was
principally associated was the interior de.
partment, but other positions were dis.
cussed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
WRECK AT WAUTAUGA.

Denton, Tex, Jan. 17.-lSpccial)-An-
other wreck occurred at Wautauga this
morning near the wreck of the night be-
fore, an account of which was in The
Statesman today. 1t seems that tenn
porary track had been built around the
debris and wreckage of the other accl-
dent to permit the passage OF trans ana
it was while Oh this new, track that a
freight train ran off the track. ditching
Saveral cars. 1t was reported here that
no one was hurt, but it was also rumored
Harvard that two tramps who were
steoling a ride, were killed. This ramon,
however, it is impossible to authenticate;
The The accident delayed traffic several
hours mr the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
train No. 16 coming via Dallas was three
hours late.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
DEEP WATER AT HOUSTON.
A Bill Contemplating a Ship Channel
From Galveston to Houston.


Washington, Jan. 20-The house COM
mite on rivers and harbors today favor
ably reported the bill for survey of rs
water route from Galveston to Houston,
Tex. The plans contemplate channel.
from the jetties in Galveston harbor
through ship channel and Buffalo
Bayou, p feet deep and 100 feet wide
and harbor at Houston of the same
depth and width.
The committee also ordered Il favorable
report on the bill for an examination OF
the improvements made by the Arkansas
Pass Harbor company OH the coast OF
Texas, with view to the purchase o!
the work by the government. A con-
mission of three engineers is proposed tn
pass upon the plan.
DECLARED TO BE INFECTIOUS.
New York, Jan. 20-The board of
health will hereafter treat cases of pull
monary tuberculosis in the same manner
as cases of diptheria and scarlet fever.
are treated. The board has adopted an
amendment to the sanitary code, declar-
ing that pulmonary tuberculosis is
hereby declared to be an infectious and
communicative disease, dangerous to the
public health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
A BIG FIGHT RUMOR.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 1G.-There is
considerable talk in Sacramento about
the Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight being
pulled off in Nevada. A gentleman from
Reno today said the telegraph companies
had been making inquiries as to the cost
of putting line somewhere between
Carson and Reno and that Dan Stuart
had been over the ground The battle
ground chosen is said to he the ruins of
an old fort or church between Reno and
Carson, of which the walls are intact
and which can be easily rooted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
A REPORT FROM MARSHALL

Marshall, Tex. Jan. 17.-(Special.) j.
The remains of M. l.. Clemmons engineer
of No. g. which was wrecked near For
rest City last night, arrived at 8 o'clock
and interment took place this evening.
Fireman J. B. Merritt was slightly in
iured on shoulder, hip and hand. He
passed through en- route to his home in
Longview. A negro who was beating
his way on the blind baggage, was slight
ly injured, no passenger or others of the
train were hurt. The wreck was caused
by tie being placed upon the track,
about 200 yards south of Forrest City.
The engine reeled and turned over, badly
damaging the baggage car and derailing
the two express cars. The accident oc-
Cured last night at 1870 o'clock.
Engineer Clemmons remained conscious
until 6 a. m. today. Neither engineer or
fireman had time to jump from their
engine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
FEAR OF ANNEXATION.
In Lucia Calls Attention to an Alleged
Bug Under the Chip.

Key West, Fla, Jan. 16.-The follow
ing has Just been received from Havana ::
La Lucia, in an editorial, says that II
Snain accepts the intervention of the
limited States, even though this shall be
indirect and friendly in plan and scope,
the Cuban reforms must necessarily De
in danger because of the fomentinS OF
the annexation idea among European
Spaniards, who, for some time past have
felt in sympathy with such a movement.
This was shown, according to this edi.
torial, in 1864. when large number OF
Spaniards and Europeans, representing a
great part of the wealth of Cuba, met to
give form and expression to this idea.
They could not realize their object be-
cause of the opposition of the Cubans,
who were invited to attend the meeting
Continuing, the article says that the
Cubans feel Jealousy, and repulslon TO-,
ward Americans. This is shown in all
of their accounts. The Cubans have
never felt anything except the pro-
uounced Cuban sentiment. On the other
hand, European Spaniards, since 1850,
have shown their liking for all Amerl-
cans, believing that their interests lie in
that direction. They are also of the
opinion that the labor would be better
guaranteed under American rule than by
any possible solution along the lines OF
Spanish sovereignty.
Proceeding, the editorial says:
"For many years something mysterious
has been attracting European Spaniards
toward the Yankees. Possibly this is
due to the instinct of self-preservatlon
and continued commercial relations and
business intercourse between the Span
iards residing in Cuba and their CORES,
pondents in America. They feel alarmed
that their business will be dependent
upon Madrid and would conclude the
existing condition of affairs by giving
form to the annexationist ideas already
in existence, although rather dormant;
They would be glad to arouse among all
higher classes of the Spanish element
the sleeping idea of annexation, and
this would be so productive and transcen-
dant that in a few years it would invoke
an explosion of ideas which no power on
earth would be able to contend with when
once developed"
The article has caused profound SEN
sation throughout Cuba.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
POLITICAL POINTERS.
AFRAID TO co AGAINST TT

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 16.-Hon. G. n
Tillman (rep.), who recently filed no
tice of contest of the election of Hon
Robert l.. Taylor (dem.), as governor
today announced his withdrawal of the
contest. The legislature passed a bill
a day or two ago requiring a contestant
for the Office of governor to give a $25,
900 bond for the cost of the contest, and
Mr.. Tillman, while believing he was
elected and expressing his belief that he
could prove this fact, says he is upwill
ing to assume the personal risk of hav.
ing partisan majority impose the penal
ty of a $4,000 fine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
A FOG ON THE TRACK.

Texarkana, Tex. Jan. Ii.-topecial.)
What threatened to be a serious wreck
WAS averted by the timely observation OF
the crew of passenger tram ~ 40; e. u a
ON the snd Taf so1 ut saf Of ra%ay
n rf"r Bowden, a few miles north OF
Home, Ark, few days ago; A log
r,osti thrown across the track near an
mah nlment After a diligent search on
e EN- nart Of the railroad company, John
a and p Aif Rogers, two boys residing, in
the the neighborhood, aged about l6 and cbd as,
were arrested and jailed at hope, " hett
their trial nGrT n5nd Of 500 each in
Mstu t Of which they were sent to jail,
u There they he will await the action of The
M Srand ;mry. In the course of the trial
h + developed that they placed the obs atiaf
Il Hon w mon the company's track in antici-
notion of the section gang.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
RIsKED MUCH FOR LITTLE.

New York. Jan. 16.-The steamer
Edam, which arrived today from Am
sterdam. reports having sighted an I'M
known German bark in distress on jan
uary 5. The crew wished to abandon
the bark, but insisted on carrying their
personal effects with them. The Edam's
officers were afraid this would be too
much for her lifeboats in the heavy sea,
and all attempts to rescue the crew were
abandoned,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
DENIED AT MADRID.

Madrid, Jan. 16.-An emphatic DENIAL
has been issued from official circles that
the town of Santa Clara, capital Of the
Cuban province of that name, has been
captured by the insurgents. 1t is further
stated that the only recent insurgent at
tack in the province has been at Buena
Vista, where it is said the insurgents
were repnlsed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
HARKEN TO HANNA.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 16.-A local paper
says: Mark Hanna will announce him
self as a candidate for United States SEN
ator. He made this admission this af-
ternoon to ex-Congressman Henry l..
Merrick of Hamilton. who came to the
city of Cleveland as the accredited rep.
resentative of Jos. B. Foraker
II will announce my candidacy" said
the national chairman, "and l believe
am capable of winning the fight. We
believe that we are entitled to the place."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
REsIDENCE BURNED.

Luling, Tex, Jan. 13.-(Special.) This
morning at $50 the splendid two-story
residence of w. B. Lpscomb, banker
was burned. Part of the furniture was
saved. Insurance, $4,000 on house and
$500 on furniture.
shortly after the Lipscomb fire the
large barn of X. w. Malone, situated two
and a half miles west Of town. was
burned, together with about 800 bushels
of corn. This also is supposed to De OF
incendiary origin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
THE CAPTAIN SUICIDED.

Boston. Jan. 13.-The Merchants' and
Mariners Transportation steamer How
ard, which left here yesterday for Nor
folk and Baltimore, returned to her bow
here today with her flags at half mast
on account of the suicide of Capt. John
n. Taylor of the vessel, by shooting. The
cause was worry over an accident on his
last trip. when the Howard collided with
and sunk the tug James Wilson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
sIIsPECT ARRESTND,

Corsicana, Tex, Jan. 1S.-(SpcciaL)
Lee Davis, negro about IL years Of age
was arrested tonight by Sheriff Allen
charged with throwing missiles INTO
Cotton Belt passenger train, just outside
of the corporate limits, about two weeks
ago. The road has been troubled in this
manner very often Of late. and is using
every exertion to convict the offenders
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
CUBAN GASES ADJOURNED.

New York, Jan. 16.-The preliminary
secretary of war of the so-called Cuban
republic, and DR.. Jose J. Luis, who were
jointly charged with having violated the
of the country from any possible revival
of the factional conflict based on religious
questions The presidents tolerant, yet
firm, policy toward the church is now
acquiesced in by all intelligent Catholics
who have rallied around his admlnistra-
ton,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
A CHILD DROPPED DEAD.

Italy, Tex, Jan. 17.-(Special.)-A lit
tie 5-year-old boy, bright and interest
ing child of j. +. Key, started to run
out to meet his father, who was coming
home from the store, when the little fell
low fell and expired in a few minutes.
Heart failure was supposed to be the
cause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
AUTHENTIs INFORMATION.

Bonney, Guinea Coast, Jan. 16.-lt is
pihcially stated that a verbal message
mas been received by Capt. BosragoGn
and Consular Officer Locke, two of the
survivors, of Consul Phillips unfortunate
expedition, stating that the remainder OF
me party were shot while on their way
70 Benin City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
TO CONTROL BIKE RACES

New York, Jan. 1G.-A meeting of BIZ
cycle race track owners was held tonight
for the purpose of forming an organiza-
ton to have control of bicycle matches,
similar to that of the jockey club over the
turf. Il is not intended that the new as
ISOLATION will clash in any way with the
League of American Wheelmen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
RETALIATION IN ORDER.

Paris. Jan. 16.-Delegation from the
silk and ribbon interests of Lyons ana
st. Etienne today presented their views
to the minister of foreign affairs ana
the minister for commerce, relative 10
the threatened increase Of tariff OF the
United States, which they said would
delegates represent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
HUBBARD,s COTTON LETTER.

New York, Jan. 13.-Hubbard Bros. IL
Co.'S cotton letter:
Advices from Liverpool were decided
disappointment this morning, for the
trade had expected response to our adj
estimate. An improvement. however,
took place during the day. During the
afternoon the market was dull and
featureless and closed at 1 to 2 points
decline from yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

ONE WRECK CAUSED ANOTHER.
Roundbrook, N. j., Jan. 16.-A local
Philadelphia and Beading train struck a
wagon at Hopewell this afternoon, kill
ing Asher Snick and George Coleman.
While delayed by this accident the train
was run into by the Royal Blue express
train and four trainmen were badly hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
A NJI,fRER or SKIRMISHES.

Havana, Jan. 16.-During number OF
skirmishes and the capture of insurgent
camps in the province of Pinar del Rio,
Havana and Matanas, recently. the IN,
surgcnts left fifty-three men killed and
the troops had two officers and fifteen
privates wounded
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
Will RECOMMEND FASSETT. :,

New York, Jan. 1S.-The Press VII
say that the leaders Of the republican
state organization, who have recently
decided to recommend J. Sloat Fasseft
as New York's representative IN NC
Kinley's cabinet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
DERVISH MOVEMENT.

Rome, Jan. 16.-Massowah adviccs are
to the effect that body of Dervishes be-
lieved TO be the advance guard of the en-
kedares district and is moving on Agorda.
The Italian government is concentrating
all the troops available near Agorda.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
A RIG HOG.

Mr.. Conrad Stemmann, farmer living
near Fiskville, was in the city yesterday
with piece of a porker he killed. dc
gives the weight of the hog he killed az
752 pounds and says it is the largest OF
tho SpasOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
RALLOTING In BOISE,

Boise, Idaho, Jan. 16.-The ballot for
senator today resulted: Dubois, %; An
gel (pop.), "a; Nelson (dem), IS; others
scattering. The populists voted for An
gel. while the democrats centered on
Nelson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
POPULIST CAUCUS,

Pierre, S. D., Jan. 16.-The first popu-
list senatorial caucus was held today
with no nomination. Another caucus will
be held Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
wARsuIps Will, FJGJJRE.

~ = an :
>, Valetta, Island of Malta, Jan. 16..Ihe
British warships Thesus and Forte have
sailed for the west coast of Africa 10
rake part, it is believed, in the opera
ions against the king of Benin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
PILGRIMS TO PALESTINE.

New York, Jan. 16.-One hundred Ro-
man Catholic pilgrims sailed today on
the steamer Werra to visit Palestine and
the HOLY Land.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

STRIKERS RETURN TO WORk.
Sharon Pa, Jan. 1S.-After strike ;, OF OF
three ' weeks the miners of this district na
rntr TO work today at the old wages.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-13
THE NEW CEMETERY
Was Inspected Yesterday by the Com
mIttee on Public Property

At the invitation OF the committee
on public property OF the city council,
the Hon, Benjamin Young. ex-councIl-
man, Hon, james W. welch. Hon. T.
Stevenson, Hon, w, f. McGegor CITY
Engineer Bell, and others. boarded the
train yesterday morning for Ocean
View cemetery for the purpose of in
speoting the work OF improving the
city cemetery done by Contractor Nor
mile under the recent ordinance passed
by the council
Arriving at Warrenton, few min
utes' walk brought the party onto the
grounds now under improvement. con-
sistlng OF ten acres OF Ocean View
cemetery. Here, all was activity. nu-
merous teams and men being at work.
removing the earth from elevations and
y filling in hollows to comply with the
plans and specifications as laid down
by one OF the most eminent Eastern
landscape gardeners, Mr.. Il. W. Bor-
dich, OF Boston. The work under prog
ress has already SO far been completed
that the design is fully set forth. and
gives an observer a good idea of the
beauty that win be ultimately at
tanned, The ten acres being improved
are situated just to the north of that
part of the cemetery now in use "a sa
burial ground, and command view
OF the Pacific ocean. The grounds
lie on the east bank of what rs known
as Smiths Lake, beautiful stretch
Of sylvan water about three-rourths OF
a mile in length and one-elghth OF a
mile in Width On the bank of this
lake are two mounds. reaching an ele-
walton Of about 80 feet, which viii be
used as a location for reception vaults.
A fine avenue enclrcles these mounds
and traverses all the new portions
Walks cross section ana cut the
grounds, forming beautiful curves at
every vista. and leaving no corners or
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-13
vIDETTE IN TROUBLE

Port Angeles. Wash. March 1.-The
bark vidette. lumber laden. sprung a
leak and water logged in the straits
Of Fuca. of this port. Wednesday. in a
heavy southwest snow storm. she at
tempted to make this harbor. but be-
came beealmed. and owing to n strong
ebb tide. drifted into the breakers.
The captain. an old navigator in these
waters. let go his anchors. but found
it impossible to weather the storm
and sent up rockets, signals OF distress.
The cutter Perry was in the harbor
and went straight to the relief Of the
vidette and towed her into Angeles
habor. The captain says he would
continue the voyage to San Francisco
if the wind was fair, but being safe.
awaits orders.