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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
A Protest From Rome.

New York, April S.-Louis Ciedete re-
ceived cablegram from Rome stating
that the Italian government had in
structed its ambassador to file a protest
against prohibitive duty on oranges
and lemons
The chambers of commerce of Paler-
mo, Naples and Rome have also commu-
nicated with the senate committee On
finance on this subject.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
A SERIOUS SITUATION.
InundatiOn In the Vicinity of
GreenyiIle Causes Suffering.

Greenville, Miss. April 8-The condi-
ton of affairs In this section of Missis-
sippi today continues serious. Want is
at the homes of many laborers. The
food affects 10000 people, the majority
Of whom are farm laborers who depend
upon their work for their daily bread.
The planter and merchant secures ad-
vaneements from money centers on their
paper. based on growing crops, after
having engaged the laborer until the
crops have been planted. The inundatiOn
causes a Withholding Of credit from the
country, thus cutting its most vital cords
From this statement 1t will be readily
seen that every day adds severly to the
strain. The promptness with which the
federal government has interested itself
in tho condition of the inhabitants of
the inundated district has brought n
strong rise Of hope to a situation which
is at the best gloomy enough.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, April S.-The river gauge
stands tonight III feet. This is rise
of Il within the past twenty-four hours
This evening New Orleans participated
in what seems to have been pretty gen
cral rain and thunderstorm. The levees
on the river front are holding out well,
and mp to this writing there is no justif-
cation for the alteration of an opinion
that has been previously expressed-that
is, that the present system Of levees can
easily Withstand any ordinary pressure.
This Is just where the atom Of uncertain
~ crops out. The lcvees in Plaquemine
parish, under the control of the La
Fourche and Buras board, contain within
their jurisdiction perhaps the weakest
spots, but even there it il denied that
there is any conspicuous feature to give
rise TO alarm. The entire river front is
being splendidly guarded. Information
from the levees in the Fifth Louisiana
district up to o'clock tonight report
everything holding well. The lower
levees in Madison and Torcas parishes re-
ceive the most critical attention. Every
body Is aware of the alarming aspect of
affairs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Urges Currency Reform.

indianapolis, April S.-The executive
committee of the Indianapolis monetary
reform conference has asked further adj
vice from the commercial organizations
of the country. Blank petitions are be-
ing sent out from this city to secretaries
of chambers of commerce and boards of
trade and to all who attended the con-
vention. The petition is addressed to
senator's and representatives and urges
reform in the national currency and
banking legislation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Y. w. C. A. Convention.

ISOLATION of Young Women's Christian
associations was held this evening in the
First Baptist church. Rev. James L..
Gray. ID. d., of Boston, one of the lead
ing Bible teachers of the country, con-
Quoted an opening prayer service. After
these exercises the convention was for
mally organized and reports were made
from various branches of the young wo-
mems work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Sanger Challenges Bald.

Milwaukee, Wis, April s.-W. F
Sanger today mailed challenge r. T.
G. Bald Of Buffalo for a. match roce
Sanger asked for three races. the winner
of two to take the money. 1t was nro.
posed to make the stakes $1,000 side
The purpose is to decide which is thc
best man. "
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Reef steers Levied On.

Cameron, Tex, April S.-(Special.)-
United States Deputy Marshal Polk of
Austin levied on IT. beef steers at Mi
lam County oil mill today, belonging to
Pancake a. Cauble. An attachment is
sued out of federal court at Waco. in
which Strayhorn, Hutton & Evans Com
mission company of st. Louis is plaintiff
and Pancokc e. Cauble defendants.
About 1000 is involved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Arrived at Abilene With Purdy.

Abilene, Tex, April S.-(Special.) y
Sheriff Cook arrived this evening from
Wichita, Kas., having in charge Steve
Purdy, who is charged with setting fire
to the Windsor hotel here. Purdy is now
behind the bars. Sheriff Cook gives q
very encouraging account of the progress
of Mr.. Cunningham's case at Wichita,
and thinks that he and his party will
be at home Sunday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Receding mt Fargo.

Fargo. N. d., April S.--The waters are
rcceding and the danger point Is passed
in one of the most disastrous floods in
this city. Hundreds are homeless. The
relief committee is doing all possible for
the destitute. The secretary Of war has
wired Mayor Johnson of this city, ask
ing what amount was Immediately need
ed in this city. johnson replied that
$4,000 was needed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

the terms of the resolution passed by
congress yesterday only rations can be
purchased. 1t is regarded as absolutely
necessary to order supply of forage and
other stores for people who have herded
cattle and are remaining with them on
the levees and higher ground, or else the
danger must be very much greater An
effort will be made to secure the passage
of another resolution, amending the first,
so as to permit these stores to be supplied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
A Terrific Storm,

Dumas, Ark, April S.-A terrific storm
passed over the village at 10 o'clock to-
day and was followed by a deluge of rain
and hail. Much damage was done in the
town, huge trees being lifted bodily by
the wind. The storm blew the house OF
Gus Waterman to the ground. The res
idence of Will Ford was destroyed and
other damage done. Damage to farm
property very heavy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
American Bankers Association.

New York. April S.-The executive
council of the American Bankers asso-
citation held a meeting in this city today.
1t was decided to hold the next conyen-
ton at Detroit on August 10, II and IL.
Special rates have been granted by the
railways to the delegates. The associa-
ton is now larger than ever before in its
history, the secretary's report showing a
paid membership of 1896,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Waco Horse Show Closed.

Waco, Tex, April ESPECIAL. THE
horse show closed today. 1t was the
largest aggregation of blooded horses
ever seen in central Texas, and its effect,
the horsemen say, will not fail to enhance
the business of horse breeding in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
DESTROYED by Fire.

Corsicana, Tex, April S-(Special.) -
The residence of John l.. Foust was burn
cd at midnight. Most of the furniture
saved. Mr.. Foust is not in the city, and
his wife and two children had a narrow
escape. The loss is probably $500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

New York, April S.-Representatives
in this city of leather, shoe, harness and
kindred trades held meeting today for
the purpose of taking action on the pro-
posed duty on hides. Ex-Mayor Schier-
en- of Brooklyn was chairman. Word
was received from Philadelphia and Bos-
ton that the leather men of those cities
were organizing and would cooperate
with the leather men of this city to op-
pose the measure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
River Bulletins.

Washington, April S.-The following
reports have been received here today
from the department of agriculture
weather bureaus in charge of river dis
tricts:
81. Lcuis-Little change from st. Louis
north for day or two. The Missouri is
still rising, but the rise east Of Hermann
is unprecedentedly slow. Danger line
from Bonneville to Kansas City will
probably be reached in two or three days,
and warning has been given.
Cairo-River has fallen 40 foot dur
ing past twenty-four hours and will fall
slowly during next twenty-four hours.
With heavy rains north during past TWEEN
ty-fOur hours the river will come to a
stand on Friday and then rise again.
Heavy rains during the past twenty-four
hours have increased the volume of wa
ter and caused deeper water on CONNER
cial Circle. Houses around the custom
honse are under water still.
Memphis--yery little change in the sit
nation since Sunday. The river at this
place X falling slowly. The fall at Hell
ena Il decreasing. The waters are rap.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
The Cumberland.

Nashville, Tenn, April S.-Tonight the
Cumberland river shows rise of 1910
Of foot on the government gauge and is
rising slowly. A stand will be reached
by morning, and it is not believed 40 feet
win be passed, Forty feet is the dan
ger line. 1t is raining tonight, but not
enough rain is expected to check the fall
in the river expected tomorrow
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
ResIdcnce Rurned

Nevada, Tex, April S,-(Special)-To-
day Mt 1890 the residence of DR.. s. G.
Tisdale. occupied by DIR. J. Il. Sims was
destroyed by fire. Only part of the
contents were saved: Loss is estimated
on contents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Residence Burned.

Clarksville. Tex. April S-(Special.)-
About 1870 this morning the residence
and household effects and outbuildings
belonging to DIR. p Hooker were burned
Loss about $4,000, partially covered by
insurance. LIZ "a Al WI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Roosevelt Left for washington.

New York, April S-Police Commits
sloner Theodore Roosevelt left for Wash
ington tonight, presumably to accept the
appointment of assistant secretary Of the
navy. ~ =
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Deed of Trust,

Comanche. Tex, April S.-(SpeciaD-
Il. w. Harris filed deed of trust yes
terday morning. Several preferred
creditors. Liabilities. $4,000; assets,
about $4,000. Creditors preferred to
the amount of $1,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Minister Mackenzie ConvaIescent.
Lima, Peru, April S.-United States
Minister MacKenzie's disease has yield
ca to the treatment of his physician and
ne Is now pronounced out of danger. As
soon as he is able he will leave for the
United States. Z
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
JITNRFR.

DERTON E. DAVIS, WHOLESALE AND
ID retail dealer in all kinds of lumber.
Special prices on bill lumber. Yard, corner
Nay Aug avenue and Green Ridge street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
INSURANCE AGENT
Is UNDER ARREST
Edward S. Fsrrow Picked Up at Grand
Central Depot
WAS LIEUTENANT IN THE ARMY
Declares That He Is Anxious to Re.
turn to Pittsburg and stand Trial.
Expects TO BE Acquitted 80 viii
Garry on an Aggressive Policy
Toward His Prosecutors.

New York. April 25.-Edward s.
Farrow. formerly a lieutenant in the
United States army,was arrested at the
Grand Central depot here today by
central office detectives on requisi-
tion papers charging him with conspir-
acy in Pittsburg, Pa, where he Is
wanted He was arrested Immediately
on his arrival from Canada, where he
went several days ago. Farrow claims
that he gave himself up voluntarily
and met the detectives by appointment.
He Is charged with being engaged in
insurance frauds in Pittsburg. He will
be arraigned in general sessions to-
morrow and will probably sign a
waiver of all the requlsition formali-
ties. He declares that he is anxious to
go to Pittsburg to stand trial. Farrow
says that he has determined to carry
on an aggressive policy toward his per-
secutors, and gave out a long state
ment in which he made grave charges
against the Mutual Reserve Fund Life
association, of this city, of which he
says he is general superintendent of
insurance. He claims to expect to be
speedily acquitted.
Ex-Lieutenant Farrow was gradu-
ated from West Point in 1876. He Is
author of the Standard Military ency-
clopedia. He has been in trouble be-
fore, once with the operation of the
Barnegat Bay company, six years ago
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
MALVERN DRUGGIST VANlSHES.
Mysterious Disappearance of Louis
Kirk, and Vague Rumors.

West Chester, Pa, April 25.-The
mysterious disappearance of Louis
Kirk, a. young man engaged in the
drug business in Malvern, this coun-
ty, has caused his friends great alarm,
Without a word to his family or any
Of his friends, Kirk vanished several
days ago. and nothing whatever can
be learned of his whereabouts.
Kirk leaves a wife and three little
children, and they are greatly dis
tressed over his disappearance. 1t Is
said that Mrs. Kirk received letter
last evening, presumably from her hus-
band, stating that he had gone far
away and would never return. Some
of his friends fear that his actions are
due to temporary alteration Of the
mind. He is a son of Dr. Kirk, high
ly-respected business man Of Rising
Sun, Md.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
GEORGE ERICKSON MISSING.
A Warrant for His Arrest Was Ready
to Serve March 30.

Philadelphia, April 25..-Geofge Erick-
son, who, since the death of his broth
er, John NJ. Erickson, six years ago
has had a half interest in and has man
aged the real estate business Of John
NJ. Erickson & Co., 3947 Lancaster ave-
nue., is missing, and constables who
have since March 30 been endeavoring
to serve a warrant of arrest upon him
have thus far been unsuccessful In
their quest.
John f. Lonergan, of S65 North
Fortieth street, client of the firm,
caused the warrant to be issued, and
the charge made by him is embezzle-
ment, the amount being placed at $500.
Other property owners are also losers
and the Indebtedness for rents col
lected and not paid. 1t is said, will
reach $4,000 to $4,000
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
FOR RENT.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent q Word.

EOR RENT--FIvE (5) STORY BUILDING,
l. No. 1913 Wyoming avenue, next to Dime
Bank; will be entirely remodeied, furnished
with elevator and made suitable for apart
ment store. Inquire Of ]. N. RICE, Mears
Building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
REV. Mr. PRICE RETURNED.
Says He Was Dragged and Taken
South.

Quakertown, April ,25.-Rev. Jonas
Price, q Dunkard minister residing
near this place, mysteriously disap-
peared while on a business trip to Phil
adelphia in January. Since then every
effort was made to discover his where
abouts and his family had about given
him up as dead.
Last evening he returned home. He
tells a terrible tale of his sufferlngs,
claiming that on the day OF his disap-
pearance he went to Ridley Park,
where he says he was drugged. That
according to his story, was the last he
remembers until he found himself
working in a coal mine in South Caro-
lima, where he was kept constantly
guarded, and from whence he escaped
and worked his way home.
He has his whiskers and moustache
shaved off and looks like another man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
FIENDISH ROBBERS.
They Take a Young Mans YaluabIes and
Throw His Body on the Lehigh
Valley Tracks.

Shenandoah, April 25.--John Hall,
aged "a, a prominent and respected
young man of this city, was on his
way home last night. when in a lonely
and dark portion of town he met three
characters, one of which asked him
for ten cents. He complied and was
about to pass on when he was struck
from behind and knocked unconscious.
They took his gold watch and other
Valuahles and then threw the uncon-
scious body down a twenty-foot en-
bankment on the Lehigh Valley rail-
road tra Cks.
When he regained consciousness some
time after he found he was gagged
and his body lying across the tracks
His left leg had been cut off by a
train. Nine men have been arrested.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
BADLY HURT IN A RUNAWAY.
Edward Weaver Dragged for a Mile
by a Horse,

Bellefonte, April 25,-Edward Weav-
er, OF VOLTS Store, this county, had a
thrilling experience yesterday which
may cost him his life.
While riding horse which was at
tached to corn drill, the horse be-
came unmanageable and ran away.
Weaver attempted to jump from the
horses back, and his foot caught in
the harness.
He was dragged on his back for al
most mile over a stony road, only
pulling loose from the harness by strik-
ing against a stone fence. His cloth
Ing was torn from his body and his
flesh mutilated in many places.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26

FRANK p. BROWN CO.. WHOLE
sale dealers in Woodware, Cordags and
oil Cloth, 72o West Lackawanna ave.
THOMAS AUBREY, EXPERT Ac-
williams Building, opposite postoffice.
Agent for the Rex Fire Extlnguisher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
PHYSICIANS PUZZLED.
Unable to Account Satisfactorily for
Girls Death.

Bellefonte, April 25.-The case of lit
tie Helen Noll, the S-year-old daugh-
ter of James b. Noll, of Milesburg, who
died a few days ago, is puzzling the
physicians of Milesburg and Belle
fonte
Wednesday of last week the little
girl, always bright and active, went
home from school complaining of a
pain in her head. A swelling appeared
which her parents thought the be-
ginning of an attack of the mumps
and treated her accordingly. Later
DIR. BTaucht was called in. Although
he thought the symptoms not those of
mumps, he could not exactly diagnose
the case. On Thursday she suffered
r. severe hemorrhage, and blood flowed
from her mouth, nose and ears.
A few days later she had another
hemorrhage which resulted in her
death. The case is a new one to the
physicians and they are at a loss to
diagnose the symptoms satisfactorily
to themselves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
VAGARlES OF A GOLD CRAZE.
Extravagant Prices Offered for Farms
in Bedminster.

Doylestown, Pa. April 25.-Fabulous
prices are being offered for farms in
Redminister township, in the vicinity
Of the Allen Steapy property, where
gold said to assay $40 to the ton is
reported to have been discovered. Sam
uel S. Fretz wants to develop the Held,
being convinced that it will pay.
For a $1,000 farm $4,000 has been Of
fered; but it is held for $4,000; for a
$2,5OO farm, $1,000, or other similar Of
fers.
The farmers are only asked to sell
the mining privileges, and are permit
ted to keep their homes and sell the
crops from the land.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
IN MEMORY OF THE FOUNDER.
School Board Erecting n Monument
in Honor of John POtt.

Pottsville, April 25.-Work COM
menced upon a handsome $4,000 monu-
ment, to be erected at this place to
the memory Of John Pott, who founded
Pottsville in 1916.
The monument will be a magnificent
shaft of granite, suitably inscribed,
and will be erected in the public park.
The school board is bearing the ex-
pense in appreciation of Mr.. Pott haVS
ing granted the first ground in the
borough for school purposes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
DR.. SWALLOWS CASE.
Testimony Is Taken Before a Notary
at Harrisburg.

Harrisburg, April 25.-Testimony was
taken before notary public today on
the fourteenth reason for a new trial
in the case on which DR.. S. c. Swallow
was recently convicted.
This reason relates to the language
of David Shepler, of Penbrook, who
was foreman of the jury, it being al
legged by the defense that Shepler ex-
pressed a decided opinion a day or so
before being called as a juror on the
second case. Four of five witnesses
were examined as to the conversation
with Shepler The latter denies hav-
ing made the expressions attributed
to him before the trial.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
CHASTITY DISCOVERY.
Body of Frederick August Roher
Floating in a Creek

Lancaster, April 25.-Several young
men walking along the Conestoga creek
near the eastern city limits this af-
ternoon saw a peculiar looking OBJ
ject floating in the water, which, upon
investigation, proved to be the body
of a man. 1t was encrusted with mud
from head to feet and the features
were unrecognizable until scrubbed
with hot water and soap.
A passport found in his pocket bore
the name of Frederick August Roher,
and showed that he had come to this
country from Saxony in 1882, and had
had his passport renewed annually
He was 5S years Of age. No valuables
were found on his person and he was
dressed like a laborer. His appear
ance indicated that he had been in the
water for several days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26

w yANTED--LADY AGENTS IN SCRAN-
w ton TO sell and introduce Snydel's cake
icing; experienced canVasser preferred; work
permanent and very profitable Write for
particulars at once and get benefit OF llday
trade. I. II, SNYDER & Co, Cincinnati, o.
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Guaranteed So a day without interfering
with other duties. Healthfll occupation.
Write for paI tlculars, ENCLOSING stamp,
MANGO CHEMICAL COMPANY, No. n
John street. New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
Hastings will Not Deliver Schmidt.

Harrisburg, April Ex-Governor Hast
ings has refused to deliver Jacob Schmidt,
now in custody in Philadelphia, to the
Ohio authorities on a charge of grand
larceny. He is alleged to have decamped
with $500 belonging to his wife. The ques-
tion involved is, whether a requisition
would be valid under Pennsylvania laws,
the wife being the prosecutor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
New Castles Airship Effect.

New Castle, Pa, April 25.-Eli Houk,
of Shenango township, was in New Cas-
tie to-day and told a remarkable story
of huge airship which he and a num-
Der of Others had seen pass over the
Energy creamery. 1t was quite near
the ground, and he could distinctly see
two of the occupants.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
NARROWLY ESCAPE DEATH.
A Bank Cashier and His Wife Thrown
Into a Creek.

Towanda, April 25.-The county
bridge over Shepherds creek, at Mill
town, near Sayre, collapsed last night,
and Cashier Percy l.. Lang, of the
Waverly National bank, and his wife
narrowly escaped instant death.
They were crossing the bridge at the
tome and were precipitated into the
creek, one of the horses being killed
The bridge was built in 1865 and was
supposed to be still in good condition
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
PEACH CROP DAMAGED.
An EdgemOnt Grower Saws the Loss
Will BE Heavy.

Chambersburg, April pa. L.
Rogers, large peach grower, Of this
place, has just returned from his farm
at Edgemont, on the south mountain.
He reports that all the crops in that
region were destroyed by the freeze
Monday night and that the loss will
run into the hundreds of thousands of
dollars.
In the valley near Midvale the freeze
was not as hard and a crop of about
32 per cent. will be the result.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
Morphine Ended Her Life,

Sharon, Pa, April 25.-Mrs. Lulu Bow
ers, of Buffalo. N. Y, daughter of T.. F..
Davis, proprietor of the Carver house,
this city, died yesterday morning from
an overdose of morphine, supposed to
have been taken with suicidal intent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-26
Court Uouse Safc Cracked.

Ebensburg, Pa, April 25.-Burglars last
Friday night blew open the safe in the
prothonotary's Office in the Cambria
county court house and stole 500 in cash.
The explosion, which was heard by a
number of persons, but not located, was
terrific. The prothonotarys office is
totally wrecked.