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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
RAYLOR COLLEGE INDICATED
4 Representative Meeting of Waco
citizens DenOunce IcOnOclast
Charges.

Waco. Tex. Oct 4.--(Special.) THE
bankers. merchants. manufacturers, law
yerS. doctors, breaches and representative
citizens of every branch and profession
met tonight to deny aspcrSions on Baylor
university. to endorse the university and
to declare that Waco has confidence in
the trustees and the faculty.
DIR. ID. Il. Carroll introduced W. III.
jenkins. who read n paper, signed by the
trustees and endorsed by the faculty. III
which the publications in the lconoclast
were denied in toto and n declaration
was made that good order and good
morals prevailed.
Judge Jenkins, after reading the paper.
said it was the desire of the trustees
that the citizens present, not connected
with the university take charge of the
meeting and the statement of the trus-
tees, and take such action as should be
thought best, having the entire situation
III view.
District Judge Marshall Surratt was
elected chairman and Mr.. Brant Kirk
secretary.
Judge Surratt expressed the belief
that from the personnel of the assembly
all actions would be conservative. The
grand university of Waco, he said, had
been slandered, and the object of the
gathering is to tell the world that it is
new and it ever has been Il noble place,
suitable for the education of young peo-
pie of Texas.
Addresses were delivered, in which the
statements of the trustees and the faculty
were strongly and fully endorsed.
Among the speakers were the prcsi-
Swyes. Messrs. Il. Rotan, Sam Sanger
W. |. Lacy, Jos. W. Taylor, Felix II.
Robertson, A. c. Pcndergast. j. T..
Boynton. Hal. b. Pearrc, Sol. Hirshberg.
Louis Mibel. X. o. Rounsevell and many
others. Every speaker denounced the
aspersions on Baylor as wholly untrue,
endorsed the institution as noble. de
serving the worthy support and patron
age of the public.
of r.. Rotan. +. III. Robinson, \. C..
Pendergast and G. O. Boynton, to pre-
pare resolutions expressing the senti-
mcnt of the citizens meeting.
The committee made Il report. stating
that the utterances of the 1conoclast
were entirely untrue and undeserved and
that Baylor university, during the en-
tire fifty years of its existence. has
borne an untarnished reputation.
The report was adopted by the meet
ing and every man present pressed for
| ward and signed the paper as personal
expression of his opinion.
Among the concluding speakers We're
Messrs. ]. s. McLendon. w. l.. helms,
w. T. Watt James l.. Moore, Seth T.:
Mills. u. II. Hardy, II. III. Rogers and
| Or. Rufus C. Burleson. 1t was large
and representative meeting. composed OF
| men of all Christian denominations and
| iii the leading Hebrews in the city.
| The endorsement of Baylor university
was complete and emphatic. and the de-
| NAL of the charges made by the lcono-
c,ast was absolute, clear and sweeping.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
BRIGHTER AT EDWARDS.
Nine New Cases and One Dcnth-An
Appeal for Aid.

Edwards. Miss, Oct. Fittings seem
to have frightened since morning, all Of
the seriously ill are doing extremely well
and very few new cases are reported to-
day.
AT meeting of the relief committee
the following was drawn up for publica-
tiCn:
ITO the public-While our friends on
the outside have contributed very libcr-
ally towards sufferers here we are still
greatly in need of funds to pay nurses.
druggists bills and for the necessities of
lif,, for the afflicted of the poorer classes.
All business is blocked for the present
and number of families have no
means of subsistence. In Il number of
families every member is in bed. In
nearly every other all are in bed except
the convalescents and they are too weak
to be of any assistance. In considera-
tor of the above we earnestly ask those
who sympathize with lis and are able
70 do so to assist us in our atfliction.
Any contributions can be deposited to
our credit in any hank, subject to the
order of w. r. Ward, treasurer relief
committee. and our relief committee
loti6ed by telegraph.
"We wish those who have contributed
heretofore to accept our sincere thanks
through this medium until the mails are
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Latin Full of Fight.

Washington Oct. 4.--Postmaster Loft
in of Ilogansville. Ga, did not put in an
appearance here today. So far as the
Washington authorities are advised,
Loftin has no intention of resigning I'M
less an inducemcnt in the form of an
other position is given him. A sug-
gestion that he he given another place
was made by Loftin's wife. who is also
assistant postmaster, in Il letter to the
postoflice department. In this letter
she referred to the imminent danger OF
renewal of violence and expressed fear
for both herself and husband. She had
begged her husband to resign, but he
had declined. saying he preferred to re-
main and fight it out. Despite his at
titude. she urged that some provisions
he made for him for his own safety.
l.oftin has not communicated with
the department for some time, and no
official proposition for Il transfer has
been made to him.
Mr. Lyons Of Augusta. Ga. a candi-
date for the postoilice there and friend
of Loftin, was here today, and said he
was confident that the latter would de-
cline to let the trouble force him to
vacate his present office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
THE OLD TEXAS RANGERS
THEIR FIRST ANNUAL REL MON
HELD HERE YESTERDAY a
MOST HAPPY ONE.
VETERAN INDIAN FIGHTERS PRESENT
Park, and Timely Addrcss-Mnsic
by the blind Pupils-Ncn
Meeting ut Dallas.

The Texas Ranger association met III
this city yesterday in their first annual
reunion and were called to order in BoIrd
Of Trade hail by President Joe g..
Booth.
Secretary VIII Lambert called the roll
and eighty of the old vets responded, and
some fifteen or twenty who were not
in the hall swcllcd the actual Attendance
10 about 100 a much larger number than
was expected. owing TO the yellow fever
scare and the WIND and wnnlly quarnn-
tines.
Mayor Hancock was present, and in II
neat and appropriate speech. welcomed
the old rangers and extended 10 them the
freedom of the city.
On motion of Secretary Lambert the
following memorial committee was ap-
pointed 10 draw up suitable resolutions
on the death Of members who have
passod away since the organization in
Kinney and H. l.. McGehcc.
On motion the following committee was
appointed on constitution and bylaws:
Capt. G. W. Kinney, w. &. lie" and
Cass Callahan.
The committee retired and reported
back the constitution and bylaws drawn
,np SOME time back without change, and
-they were adopted.
Mrs. ~. w. Roberts, wife Of Capt.
ID. W. Roberts. was present and invited
TO II seat on the stand. where President
Booth formally introduced her 10 the
convention.
Mrs Roberts is n lady of culture and
refinement, and for three years she was
IN camp with Capt. Roberts and his com
pany on the extreme frontier. suffering
the hardships Of frontier life and bray
ing the dangers of Indian warfare. Her
womanly graces and indomitablc courage
was the admiration of the entire force
Of rangers. aud Company D.. command
cd by her husband, idolizcd her.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
GUITERAS At GALVESTON.
lie Is Satisfied Houston and Calves
ton Are Free From the Fever.

ton Are Free From the Fever.
Galveston, Tex, Oct. 5.-(Spccial.)-
DIR. John Guiteras arrived here tonight
from St. Louis. He stopped off i'll
Houston today and examined the NOR
tuary record. He will make his investi-
cations here tomorrow and will return to
Houston and after investigating that city
will await further orders from the sur
gcon general.
To an Associated Press reporter to-
night DIR. Guitcras said:
II am satisfied there is nothing for me
to investigate, either at Houston or Gal
weston, and | have thought so all along.
but the department desires an investiga-
ton and | will make it,"
DR.. Gutcras will begin in the morn
ing with the mortuary record. This, for
the past five weeks, shows an average
annual death rate Of 10.44 per cent.
against 11.S2 for the corresponding
period last year. The death rate last
week was 7.3 per cent There were
nine deaths, of which seven were in
fants: one adult accidentally drowned;
one adult 20 years of age, died Of CON
SUMPTION.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
AS VIEWED IN WASHINGTON.
Probable Results of the Forming of
IL Liberal Cabinet in Spain.

Washington. oct. 4.-One result of the
formation of Sagasta cabinet in Spain,
it is believed, will he the granting of am
nesty to most. if not all. of the Ameri-
car. prisoners held in Cuba and the par
dor of many Cubans condemned to i'm
pIiscnment in the island of Ceuta.
Pending the completion of the Sagasta
cabinet there has been no official intima-
ion that such action would be taken.
hut il is said to be natural and neces.
Sary part of the new Spanish policy in
vo,vinc the withdrawal of Gen. Wcyler
and the adoption of more conciliatorv
nlnns. The Competitor prisoners. it is
said. will he released at an early date,
~ will also Miss Cisneros.
Concerning pending claims, such as
hat in the case Of nr. Ruiz. it is said
= commission nrohnbly will he proposed
:, deal with oil claims arising during the
-ohellion. and there ore intimations that
tony toward the creation Of such COM
mies'on ere now under way.
Although there is continued reserve ut
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
LOOKING FOR DIR. GUITERAS
at observation-disclosures Van Week
Quotes DIR. Swearingen.

Galveston, Tex, Oct. 4.-(Specal) 1T
is not definitely known tonight when Dr.
Guiteras, the yellow fever expert, will
arrive in Galveston. Advices from Dr.
Wyman of Washington to DR.. Fisher
the city health physician. stated that
he would arrive in Galveston on Tues
day morning. but inquiries made at Pal
estinc and Dallas failed to find him
aboard either of the trains which would
arrive here at that time.
No definite plans have been made by
the board of health, as it is not known
what DIR. Guiteras' wishes in the matter
will be, but the officials will turn over
the city to him upon his arrival and put
themselves entirely ut his disposal.
City Physician Fisher today received
information that the Southern Pacific in
tended to ship freight from Algiers to
New York and then rc-ship it to Gal
weston. DR.. Fisher wired Mr.. Bien, the
traffic manager, stating that such freight
would be refused mt Galveston and if
the attempt was made to bring it here
the company would he prosecuted. A
reply was received last night from
Manager Van Week saying that he had
heen informed by DIR. Swearingen that
if the freight was fumgated Mt Algicrs
and New York there would be no OBJ
lection to moving it to Galveston. Mr..
Van Week concluded by asking if the
freight would he refused under these in
structions, given by DR.. Swearingen.
DR.. Fisher replied that for the present
the freight would be refused.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

wagon containing seven persons AT
nd mans cut, three miles north OF mere
8 O'Clock this forenoon, instantly XII
six and fatally injuring the othe-
e. The killed were:
Phillip w. Wooten.
Phillip W0Otcn, Jr.
Amanda WOotcn.
Dora Wooten.
Mrs. Francis Malbrcy.
Infant child, four months old.
Phillip Wooten's wife was so badly in
ured that she can not live. The tram
was stopped and the remains of the dead
and injured were brought here.
Conductor Hallway says proper signals
for crossings were given, hut they were
not heard. The crossing is considered
one of the most dangerous in the coun-
try, being on a curve and heavy grade.
The bodies are now i'll charge OF the cor
oner here. The persons killed live in
Texas county, Mo-, and were on their
way to Arkansas TO pick cotton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Sugar Duty Circular.

Washington. oct. 4.--Assistant Secre-
tary Howell has issued Il circular let
ter to officers of the customs amend
ing that of September -. 1897, and eN,
planning that the export bounty paid
on sugar by the Netherlands govern
ment, amounting Ia $50 ilorins per lul
Kilograms. applies only to beet sugars.
Although the sugar produced i'll Java,
Il Dutch dependency. is exclusively cane
sugar. the government does not pay an
export bounty upon it,
The final determine ton of the ques-
ton of countervailing duties Oh Dutch
sugars remains for further considera-
ton and is not affected by today's cir
rular
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

ut | acknowledge my inability to he
resent at the reunion Of the old
myers" in Austin on the 4th inst, a
,urteous invitation to which, from YOU
tnds. has Just reached me by telegram.
" official and personal connection and
,tercourse with the rangers Tor near,y
IN years served to cnlighten me remark
hly as to the wonderful value, OF this
rryice TO Texas, and as to the high
hnractcr and unusual combination of
God qualities found in the gallant men
yh0 composed this organization. They
nave been for many years the safest and
urrSt, and in some cases the only sup
Iortcrs of law and order TO he found in
.onc sections of our widely extended
gOrdrrs-thc fOrcrunncrs of civilization,
he harbingCTs of peace and safety to
ifc and property. No man can measure
,lc real value of the services rendered
this state by the splendid, gallant and
patriotic body Of men known ms Texas
Rangers" their history and efforts Gov
rring period of more than sixty years,
going back into the trying times when
Texas stood alone and faced her Next
can foes from the Rio Grandc and her
savage ones inside and out; coming down
to our own day and time with 4 record
for energy. ability, untirinS activity, hlSh
courage. devotion to dnty-aIwaNS ON
inc sac Ol law anu OIucI' Hh''. ih'I ~
ually and collectively, Of exceptionally
upright and honorable character and con
duet. | am proud of my four years, ser
vice as II confederate soldier. and ! am
equally proud Of my connection with the
Texas Rangers take off my hat 10
them. and feel highly hOnorcd III hnv-
irg been with them So long and 50 pleas
anily and in possessing their esteem, AS
they do mine. Again regrctting that adj
verso circumstances forbid my attend
apcc on your coming reunion. and wish
inl you all a joyous and profitable meet.
ine and many happy returns. and for
zach of You personally my wArmcSt re-
ggrds. am sincerely yours. 1890,
w. II. KING.
A motion was made and carried that
he nssociotiou and that The Austin
Statesman. San Antonio Express; Gal
weston News. Houston Post and Dallas
News he requested to publish. the same
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
HENRY GEORGES FOLLOWING.
The Single TnXer Appears to Have
Good Chance for Election.

Good Chance for Election.
New York. Oct 4.-Today arrange
ments We're completed for the Henry
George mass meeting ut Cooper Union
tomorrow night Al the Cooper union
meeting Mr.. George will make his
speech of acceptance and present II
platform on which he will make the
race for mayor.
The chairman will first tender to Mr..
George Il nominatio OH behalf of the
people. This will be so it can be said
that Mr.. George was first placed in NOM
nation by the people regardless of poll
tics.
When this has been done Abraham
Cruikshank will convey the nomination
to Mr.. George "A behalf of the united
democracy. Then Charles Frederick
Adams will tender the same nominal
ton to Mr.. George as the nominee of
the democratic alliance.
Tom l.. Johnson of Ohio declared that
he would not be able to direct Mr..
Georges campaign.
Henry George was officially endorsed
for mayor tonight ut a meeting of local
assembly 1868 Knights of Labor. The
resolution further asks district assem-
bly, 10 the central body of the Knights
next meeting. and requests General Mas
ter Workman Sovereign and Secretary
Hayes to come to New York to take
the stump for Mr.. George.
Every mention of Mr.. Georges name
was greeted with the widest enthus-
iasm. Members jumped onto their
chairs. threw up their hats and rushed
about the room in frenzy of delight.
The executive committee of the Peo-
pies league, the local organization of
The populist party. tonight nominal ted
Henry George for MAYOR
The Manhattan Single Tax club. at n
special meeting tonight, nominated
Henry George for mayor. An appeal
will he made to single tax clubs through
out the country for financial aid. and
single tax speakers everywhere will be
asked to assist the work in this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Amendments.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE president to-
day made the following appointments;
William X. Finck of Wisconsin,. en-
yoy extraordinary and minister Dlcni-
potentiary of the United States to Para
quay and Uruguay
TO he consuls of the United States:
james l. Dodge of Indiana ut Nngaa-
seri, Japan: Alvin Smith of Ohio, Trini-
dad. West Indies: and Percy McElrath
of New York at Turin, Italy.
Mr.. Finck who is named ms United
States minister to Uruguay and Para
quay. is editor and proprietor of the
IaCrossc. Wis. Republican and Leader.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
There Was Nothing to Capture.

Lincoln. Neb.. Oct. 4-The anti
fusion pOpulist state convention this
afternoon was almost failure. Bo-
hannan'S hall was advertised as the
place of meeting, but the convention was
held in private Office, the purpose
being. so it was announced by the dele
gates. to outwit those favorable to fusion
who might attempt to gain control. as
was done last year. After asccrtaining
the almost total absence of delegates
from outside of this county ii was voted
t. postpone the state convention. which
means its abandonment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
DANGER IN SODA.
Serious Results Sometimes Follow
It's Excessive Use.


Common soda is all right in it's place
and indispensable in the kitchen and for
cooking and washing purposes, but it
was never intended for medicine, and
people who use it rs such will some day
regret it.
We refer TO the common use of soda
TO relieve heartburn or sour stomach, Il
habit which thousands of people prac-
ticr almost daily. and one which is
f?aught with danger; moreover, the
soda only gives temporary relief and in
the end the stomach trouble gets worse
and worse.
The soda acts ~ II mechanical irritant
10 the walls of the stomach and bowels,
and cases are on record where it accumn-
lated in the intc>tinCS. causing death by
inflammation or pcritoniiis.
Dr. IIarlandSOn recommends as the
safest and sIrcSt cure for sour stomach
(acid dyspepsia an excellent preparation
sold by druggists under the name of
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. These tab
let's are large 20 grain lozcngrs. very
pleasant to taste and contain the natural
acids. pcptOucS and digestive elements cs-
scntial to good digestion, and when taken
after meals they digest the food per
rcctly and promptly before it has time
to fermcnt. sour and poison the blood and
nervous system.
DR.. Wurrth states that he invariably
uses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in all
cases of stomach arrangement and hnds
them - certain cure not only for sour
stomach. but by promptly digcSting the
food they create healthy appetite, in
crease flesh and strengthen the action of
the heart and liver. They are not a
cathartic. hut intended only for stomach
Diseases aud weakness and will he found
reliable in any stomach trouble except
cancer Of the stomach All druggists
sell Stuart'S Dyspepsia Tablets ut 10
cents per package.
A lit.lc book describing all forms of
stomach weakness and their cure mailed
free by addressing the Stuart Co.. of
\I,,-hn1l Mich
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
10 Bar on National Democrats.

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 4.-Chairman Dahl
man of the democratic state central COM
mittce late this afternoon filed with the
st secretary of state Il protest against
placing the national democratic nominees
on the official ballot ut the coming elcc-
ton. claiming they are not legally ell
titled to a place thereon. Tomorrow
afternoon the state committee of the ma
tional democrats will meet to fill the
vacancy caused by the refusal of Judge
J. NJ Wolworth to accept the nomination
for supreme judge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
, ~ .tnll =
sic rendered by them was a me.
s.,

sic rendered by them was me.
asing feature. .--...
IlI in all the day was a most enjo.
one, and everybody had Il delight
ne. 1t was especially enjoyable /.
re old rangers, and the reunion W;
grand success in every PARTICULAR.
TOO much praise can not be given Ma.
De g. Boothp, Col. VIII Lambert an,
room Lee for their efforts in behal
the reunion. Especial credit is dui
Iessrs. Booth and Lee, who have work
d early and late to make the affair {
success, and it must be gratifying t.
hem to know that they gloriously sue
.eeded and that every man of the gal
ant old rangers present yesterday heart
ly appreciated their generous services
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
To study shreyeport's system.

Marshall. Tex, Oct. +.--tSpecial.) "A
party of citizens will visit Shreveport to
confer with the health authorities tomor-
row and inspect the quarantine lis there
enforced.
Longvicw has raised its quarantine
against infected points.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

yvu send your name and addrr
utluning this paper. to DR.. Hathaw'
Co.. YOU will receive their valuable. Il
% Book for slen aud Women.
This booklet is full of valuable inform
III to those afflicted with al
lrOnic disease. 1t tells how
IRE all private diseases. ID
Hathaway 4 Co. are considered
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

Uncle Billie IlornShy, Eow over 81
wears old. and an old and valiant from
ticrSman, with state reputation. was
on the ground. He il the grandfather
of County Clerk lIornshy, aud is well
known to all Of cur old citizens. He
has hccn in many an Indian scrimmage
around Austin. and he has had some ex-
citing experiences.
In fight on Gabriel once with party
of Indians. he and his comrades cap
turcd young and handsome sOuaw.
She had II blanket wrapped around her,
and dctianty eyed her captors as they
were consulting and getting ready to re
turn home. When everything was
ready they made 1t known to the young
sqnaw, and M quick as lightning she
drew n large knife from the folds of her
body, just above the breast bone, and
forcing il down into her heart. she
dropped TO the ground and died almost
instantly.
She preferred death to being a captive
with the whites.
Mr.. James NJ. Hin of Austin. n San
Jacinto veteran and an old Indian fight
| err. was also preset.
He left Austin in 1889 with Capt. John
II. Moore's company. and on the Red
| Fork of the Colorado they had a terrific
Inroatr ~ Wy .unnahol,e inuians my
.i cue ii'uiams VnpturilE thir I!o
head of horses. They brought the pris-
1--WE H. r. T nus'ts, ana .mrneu tneln over
~ t''t om''.u Stnt i army oilleers' VINO
a aIso ,ne,m ~ ,mcir reservation. neS
o o,ao VHPtIhreT 1Mo NeMlc'I noEs' prs,
" omJ , W. ,nr tnu'rns' VT, I'M, III IeaTs
est man on the ground and probably the
/ - l.. L..
T Sr i""''n "S"''' ho" living III
Was, ah, n,u,;,. r-.;.,..,
'. I'm w .,,,n''S; NNluluvk 1onil,
moM ~ Ni ,i nnstItIp county; was
| amo',et CIV '"iJrr on NY hLouiio' ms
ase nelhS -, ne started out OF AUS
w w ONE WIN Iouu Vi corn l0r f0rl
un.Ss' nov uu'esNlile' anu Wheh n,
T walnut creek war party ,9q OF
.ulilncnes sWoupeu uoWh upon MN ne
was alone, ana ne deemed II wholly in
| oM nI NV " SURROUND "iu capture .nci,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
One New Case ut McHenry.

McHenry, Miss, Oct. 4.-Dr. McHen
ry reports one new case today. All
others are doing as well rs can he ex.
pected. The town presents q deserted
appearance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Low Resigns From CoIumbin.

New York, Oct. 4.-When the trustees
hr Columbia college met this afternoon
President Seth Low, the Citizens union
candidate for mayor, rendered his rcsig
nation az president.