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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

The Marine Hospital Service mt
Washington Has Discovered
Yellow Fever.

Washington, Sept. 10.-Reports reach
ing the marine hospital service from Of
ficials in Louisiana and Mississippi leave
no further doubt as to the fact that vel
low fever exists at several points. STIR
geon Gen. Wyman stated this positively
today, although he feels that the precau-
tionary steps taken are keeping the dis
ease well within bounds. At late hour
last night he received Il dispatch from
DR.. Murray stating that he and DR.. Car.
ter had seen three yellow fever cases at
Biloxi. The dispatch came from Ocean
Springs and gives the following infor-
nation as to the location of the detention
camp near there:
Have visited a point near Ocean
Springs with Carter, and think it a suita-
bic place for camp. Have begun confer
material, labor. switch and train. Was
compelled to visit Biloxi this morning
with Carter. where we saw three cases of
yellow fever. DR.. Guiteras has gone to
Scranton in answer to Geographic re-
quest. Camp outfit has arrived at Mo-
bile. MURRAY"
During the afternoon and evening Sur
geon Gen. Wyman received several tele-
grams from Mississippi points bearing on
the yellow fever situation
Surgeon Carter telegraphed from Gulf
Port Miss. concerning the case at
Perkinston as follows:
Zone case of yellow fever DIR. Shelley
at PerkinstOn. 1t was contracted at.
Ocean Springs. The case is isolated and
under all necessary guard. No other case
in that town."
DR.. Guiteras also sent a dispatch con-
firming the newspaper reports of yellow
fever at Scranton. but stating that there
was but one case there. the origin of
which is not clear. There is much dengue
at Scranton.
Later DR.. Guiteras supplemented this
dispatch with another in which he re-
ported that the case supposed to be in
Scranton was in the city limits of Pas
each other.
Tn view Of the possibility of the bureau
needing all the surgeons now in fhe serv-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

able to pull themselves through-bruised
and bleeding, but still safe.
H. II. Daniels. the passenger brake
man, who was unhurt, came back to
this place and notified the railway Off
lcials of the accident A special train
was sent ont with physicians and nurses
as soon as possible. At GAO a. m. an
other relief train was sent from Glen
wood Springs, where news of the wreck
caused great excitement.
Neighboring ranch houses were used
for the reception of the injured and all
did what they could to help. Superin-
tendent Choate and officers of the Rio
irande did everything possible to re-
lieve the suffering. At least two cars
of stock were wrecked and the road
strewn with dead animals.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
THOSE SUSPICIOUS CASES.
jackson Authorities Are Thinking
Over Them With Earnestness.

Over Them With Earnestness.
Jackson. Miss. Sept 10.-A special
train over the Illinois Central road, hav-
ing on board Superintendent Dunn of the
Illinois Central, DR.. Hunter and other
members of the state board of health.
will reach the city about 8 o'clock p. M.
and will be met outside the city limits
by party consisting of the mayor and
city and county health officers. where a
conference will be held to agree upon
some plan of quarantine that will inter
fere with travel and traffic "a little as
possible and at the same time protect
the community.
General quarantine matters were freely
discussed. but no specific results were
attained. The Jackson authorities were
asked to recognize health certificates
from the coast between Beauvoir and
Scranton and New Orleans, and that the
holders be permitted to stop here. The
decision was reserved until 3 p. m. to-
morrow. In the meantime a quarantine
has been esta blished by the city authori-
ties against New Orleans.
The news from New Orleans tonight
and tomorrow will determine whether
or not trains will be allowed to even
stop at Jackson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Another Timely Quarantine.

Vicksburg, Miss. Sept. 1O.-Absolute
quarantine against New ORLEANS was
declared by yicksburg, Meridian.
Natchez, Jackson and many smaller
towns in this section today. Port Glib
Guaranteed against every other place
and to be enforcing it with guards. A
small party of persons arriving from
New Orleans were sent to the qunran-
tine station, where they win remain ten
days. The prospect Of general en-
barge at every place 2. quarantined is
seriously feared by merchants.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

ice, DIR. Wyman has revoked all leaves
of absence The full force will thus be
available if required. Surgeon III. w.
Austin has been ordered to report here
from Chelsea, Mass, and Surgeon Saw
telle, who has been at Augusta. Me-. ar
ried today. This does not mean that these
and other officials will be sent to the
fever districts. but they will be on hand
to receive instructions according to re-
Ouirements
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Coudemnation Proceedings.

Beaumont, Tex, Sept. 10.-lSpecial)-
The Port Arthur Channel and Dock COM
paDy has filed condemnation proceedings
against the jefferson County Channel and
Dock company and the Cochran heirs, and
another suit against the Jefferson County
Channel and Dock company and Duke.
When these two tracts are condemned the
fight of way for the entire distance Of the
Port Arthur Channel will be clear. The
report In some papers that the Port Arthur
people were enjoined from condemning
the above tracts is a mistake.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Been There Before.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 10.-(Spccial.)-
A special meeting of the city council was
held today to consider the sanitary con-
ditiOn of the city. Mayor Rice was
empowered to have the streets. alleys and
private premises thoroughly cleaned. He
was given full authority to take what
ever action he deems necessary. The
city is in good sanitary condition. but an
extra cleaning up will be undertakes ut
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
BASIC BACON.
HI. Opinion sailed, smoked and
Cured for Keeping.

Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 10.-A special from
Macon says United States Senator Bacon,
who opposed the annexation Of Hawaii at
the last session Of the senate, has received
Hawaii and see for himself the condition
of affairs there. Mr.. Thurston adds that
II agreeable to Mr.. Bacon the entire ex.-
penses of his journey to the islands and
back will be borne by the Hawaiian gov
eminent. Senator Bacon has declined
the invitation, stating that his opposition
TO annexation Is basic, and that his ac-
ceptance of a courtesy from the Hawaiian
government at this juncture might be mis-
construed. Senator Bacon has also re-
ceiyed letter from Senator Morgan urg-
ing him to go to Hawaii.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
No Confidence In Experts.

Natchez Miss Sept 10.-Natchcz to-
dav included New Orleans in the list of
infected points against which rigid
quarantine is being enforced. and the
shotgun guard is in evidence all around
the city. The steamer Natchez. from
New Orleans. passed up this morning
with several Natchez peoplc among her
passengers. but none of them were per-
mtted to land.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Deny Fever Exists.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 10.-Rumors have
been afloat here today that two cases of
yellow fever exist at Pelahatchie, II
small town twenty-five miles east of
here. A telegram from that place just
received vigorously denies the existence
of anything like yellow fever there. nor
have there been any suspicious cases.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
s..Leman Killed.

Waxaha chic. Tex. Sept. 10.-(Spe-
cial.)-Early this morning Head Brake
man Shram met death at the. bridge
which spans Waxahachie creek. He
was on Houston and Texas Central
freight train. and accidentally fell
while the train was In motion. The
trainmen picked up his remains and car
ried them to Ennis for interment
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Pa..ed the Queer.

Tyler. Tex. Sept. 10.-(Speciall-W.
D. Foster, a 17-year.old boy, and Chas.
Roshele, both from Raines county, were
convicted this afternoon In the federal
court on two counts each. for havlng. 10
bills. The sentence will be passed upon
them tomorrow by Jnd&e David =
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Lightnins's work.

Celeste. Tex, Sept. TO- SpeciaID-
Five miles east of town. while Bedford
Davis was riding horseback along the
public road, lightning struck tree
which he happened to be riding under,
killing him and the horse instantly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Uncle San, on Ton.

Sabine Pass, Tex, Sept. 1O.-(Special.l
The quarantine controversy was settled
by the state authorities concedng the
right of the federal office. ~-r
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

stumbled across my path. On each and
every occasion he had 1.-The best derned
plot" all ready to give me; and, quite as
regularly, nothing came of il.
A few months after seeing him in San
Francisco, while chatting with the ed
itor of a paper in southern New Mexicef
| heard a familiar voice from the dook
of the composing-room asking some
question about Job" Behold our old
friend Bill, stick in hand, with the saTae
old familiar one-eyed leer on his gliz-
zled countenance. After he went oultlI
told the editor about him.
"Why don't you take the old villAin
out to the mine and straighten him out,
if you're going to be there awhile?"
asked Sherman. He's good for years
if you can keep him sober; but he near
ly died after his last jamboree, few
weeks ago. He's about due again, by
now"
Just then Bills head emerged from
the doorway. Say, sonny" he re-
marked, 81 got somethin' t. tell we, eff
y're round might. It's corller, sure,
this time
"All right, Bill. Come over and take
supper at the hotel with me-"
Bill readily accepted the proposition
I held out to him to go over to our
camp and work. He liked the prospect
of a change of employment, and also
that of being out of reach of his old
enemy when one of his spells" came Gh.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

The resurrection of flies by burial in
cigar ash, phenomenon which has re-
Gently created considerable interest in
scientific circles, must not be put down
to the credit of the nineteenth century.
1t was known 1,7O0 years ago to Lucia,
a Grccian of Samosalla, who writes:
eff little ashes is strewed on a dead
fly, the creature will undergo a com
plete rebirth, which should be salts
factory proof of the immortality of the
fly soul, since the latter is able to re-
turn to it's body, take possession of it,
animate it and cause it to fly away
Chicago Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18
HE COULDN'T SWIM.
But He Kept Hold of the Anvil When
He Went Down.

But He Kept Hold of the Anvil when
He Went Down.
They were talking about swimming
at the city hall the other day, and
among those engaged in the discussion
was Jim" Springman, the well-knoWn
deputy marshal. Springman has charge
of the cage at the city hall where the
prisoners are detained before being
taken into court, and also has charge Of
their transportation to and from the
Jail. He is man of many stirring adj
ventures and of remarkable physical
powers. Therefore his remark that he
cannot swim his own length was heard
with not little establishment.
But although can't swim I've been
overheard several times" explained
Springman, land l have yet to be
drowned. However, l came pretty
near it at one time during the war, when
was employed as an iron worker down
at the wharves. That day l was carry.
ing a 75-pound anvil on my shoulder
along the wharf, when the first thing
knew l was overheard in about 20 feet Of
water. / went right down to the bot
tom, but l didn't stay there but sec
ond, and up came. The moment l got
my head out of water l had sense enough
to grab hold of pile, and there l hung
until they fished me out with a rope"
did they ever get the anvil, Jim?"
asked one of the crowd.
"Did they?" remarked Springman,
"Why, man, you may believe me or moi,
but / never let go of that anvil. You
see," went on Springman, ignoring the
smiles of the crowd, Il was walking
along with the anvil on my left shout.
der, and when went down / shot down
so quick that l hadn't time to let go OF
it. So when 1 bobbed up the thing came
up with me, right on my shoulder, too,
just where it was when l dropped over.
board. You see, it was all done SC
quick that I hadn't time TO think, or else
I'd let go of it and"
But the crowd had dispersed.-Wash.
ington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

his vile old pipe without speaking. but
finally remarked, apropos of nothing:
Tell me yc write some FIR maya
zines, an so on"
l admitted that l possessed literary
aspirations.
IF We want SIM rattlin' good plots, "
said Bill, with some ditfidence, II en-
fiji We full of EN-. Make 'cm up when
I'm drunk r on tn road. Good ones,
100"
"Yes?" 1 said, wUrily-for I had
spent many dull hour with that va
riety of bore with "a rafting good plot
TO tell about. why don't you write
'em yourself?"
Cant; amt never sober long
enough" said Bill, frankly. when
am sober, | have t work t TN trade
SOS, t. git quick r'turns. But I'll tell
you some of EN-. Stay awhile. after
they go t press, some night, an Wen
CLAW tn rag"
With all due gratitude TO Bill for his
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18
EARLY DUTCH SAILORS.
Weird Description of a Former Method
of Naval DiscipIine,

of Naval Discipline.
Keelhauling was a method of naval
discipline particularly in vogue with
the Dutch navy, for, as Van Tromp
swept the channel with broom at his
masthead, his countrymen sometimes
used human sweepers under their keels.
In large square-rigged vessels the vic
tim was dashed to a spar and had iron
weights secured to his feet; spans were
secured to this spar and lines were led
from 1t to the mainyard. When all was
ready the culprit was swayed up to the
mainyard, dropped into the sea and
hauled under the ship to the other side.
Here is the way Marryat describes its
operation in that small cutter where
SmallbOnes suffered and Snarleyow was
thought to be dog fiend: This in
genious process" he writes, sis moth
ing more nor less than scudding poor
navigator on a voyage of discovery un-
der the bottom of the vessel, lowering
him down over the bows, and with the
ropes retaining him exactly in his po-
sition under the keelson, while he is
drawn aft by a hauling line until he
makes his appearance at the rudder
chains, generally speaking quite out
OF breath, not at the rapidity of his
motion, but because when so long un-
der the water he has expended all the
breath in his body and induced to take
salt water in lieu. y In the
days of keelhauling the bottoms of YES
sells were not coppered, and in conse-
quence were all studded with species
of shellfsh called barnacles, which at
tached themselves; and as these shells
were all open-mouthed and with sharp,
cutting points, those who underwent
this punishment for they We're made
to hug the keelson of the vessel by the
ropes at each side fastened to their
arms were cut and scored all over the
body, as if with so many lancets, gen
orally coming up bleeding in every
part. But this was considered rather
advantageous than otherwise, as the
loss of blood restored the patient if he
was not quite drowned, and the conse-
quencc was that one out of three, it is
said, have been known to recover after
their submarine excursion.
No words can add to this weird de-
scription of a very old and hearty sea
way of numbering. All the officers of
junior and middle rank and all the
men, whether volunteered, shanghaied
or pressed, were Systematically under
paid and robbed. Harper Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

'AAN 'N''' Di''iIN
dashed job-printer that hit the pike.
"Ies?" l said, briefly, glancing up
from one of the pungent paragraphs
that used to cause me so much amuse-
Inent, yet were not appreciated by the
exchange editors of the metropolitan
papers.
Didn't [ say so, young feller?" he
asked, in ali aggrieved tone, as he
reached for my box of smoking-tobacco
and slowed away handful of it behind
his wealth of bristIing mustache and
whiskers. Gimme a job?" he added,
Closing one eye and viewing me crit
ically with the other, the while he
masticated the tobacco.
We needed a man, so I called the
foreman.
Give this man that bill-head job of
DudlCy's, Ed, and see what he can do"
/ said.
III dern soon show We what OF Bill
en- do, young fellet," grumbled Mr..
1jams, as he rolled off the table and fol-
lowed Ed. "OT Bill en- turn out arts
tic work firm blacksmith shop-such
IS / take this [ be, sonny" with a con-
+emptuous glance at the interior of the
press and composingroom. Then he
hung up his coat, filed his old cob pipe
with my tobacco-grabbed stick"
and went to work.
The proof of that horse bilI-head
job, when it was handed me, about
three-quarters of an hour later, filled
me with joy. 1t was thing of beauty
IA masterpiece.
do you want to stay here awhile?"
] asked, having in mental view numer-
Gus orders for job-work on the strength
of Mr.. Ijams' unquestionable ability in
that line. Bill was standing with fold
ed arms, leering at me with that one
eyed squint of his.
'Course-ef We en- stan my price"
''What is ito"
He named figure about seven dollars
a week higher than l felt we could af-
ford; but as pondered over 1t, he add
ed: But l en- do more work thin two
ordinary men-ef git it t do
"All right" l said, finally, well try
it a week" and | turned again to my
work.
Hold on" he said, 81 want t make
Vi agreement with We. Don't let me
have any money. l can't stand pros
perity, ye see. So, eff yed jcst's soon
stake me out at some boardin house.
an git me Il little eatin' an burnin'
t'bacca, III be fixed"
This was agreed to, as was also the
request that | stake" him for another
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18
Low Rates to the West and South.

Via B. & Q. s-W. Ry. Feb. /, 2, Is and Is,
for Home-Seekers, to points in Alabama,
GA India indian Terrtory, Iowa, kansas , Ken
lucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Okla
homa, the Carolinas, the Dakotas, Utah,
Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Tennessee,
Texas, etc. The limit and stop-over priv
elegeS will permit thorough inspection of
the country. For tickets and further infor-
nation call on agents B. g Q. S-W. Ry.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

Motor cars capable of drawing three
wagons containing ten tons of produce
are about to be introduced into Liver
pool. The wagons are to be loaded at
the ships side and the ordinary high
ways are to be utilized without laying
rails or using any other mechanical
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

81 suppose there were some bright
things said at Mrs. Lionunter's literary
dinner party last night?"
"a few"
"Who got off the most Interestingly"
"The butler-when he announced
that dinner was ready ILLUSTRATED
Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18
Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets.

On February 18th and l6th March 1st, End,
18th and 10th, April 9Th, 9th, 10Th and Goth,
May Bird, 4th, 18th and 18th, 1897, Home
seekers excursion tickets will be sold by
the Cleveland, Akron & Columbus R'y., to
nearly every point in the West, North and
Northwest, South and Southwest at rates OF
about one fare for the round trip.
Parties contemplating a trip will do we'll
to see or write to any c. A. q G. Ry. agent
for rates of fare, limits of TICKETS and fulg
information, or to the unde: signed, c. F.
DAILY, General Passenger Agent, Cleve-
land, o.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

Bill had been with us at White Hawk
abOut three months, and during that
time had succeeded not only in standing
eff 1.-THE old enemy but in making him
self the most popular man in camp, be-
sides. So it was with genuine regret
tEat everybody heard that he was about
10 pull up stakes and move on. But the
rowing fever had him, and nothing we
could do or say would induce him to
reconsider.
Without his knowledge "the boys
bestirred themselves in his behalf, and
on the eve of his departure he was de-
coyed up to Higgins boarding house,
where a grand ball. was being held in
his honor. And when they presented
the old fellow with a handsome watch
This is addin' insult t injury" sale
Bill with grateful tears in his bleary
old eyes.
About midnight, when the bale was
at its height, came startling news,
brought from a late arrival from the
Arizona line. The notorious kid" and
his cutthroat band of reds were out on
the warpath, and it behooved those
present-the men, at least-to get to
their respective ranches and look after
their building and stock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18
Disgrace for Bad Graduates.

When a graduate of Cambridge uni
versity, England, commits crime, the
authorities of the university take his
degree from him and strike his name
from the rolls of the alumni.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

A. w. Mccormick e. Sons, Pension Attor-
neys, whose advertisement appears every
other week in this paper, are at Cincinnati,
Ohio, and Washington, d. G. They are thor
OuphlV reliable
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never siclzen, weaken or grippe, 10c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

Over ACC, 001 cured. Why let No-To-Bao
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco.
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

TIE greatest Obligation of the parent to
the child to give it afeexample.- Ram s
Horn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

ACTORS, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

IN WHIsT.-"Papa, what is the glad
handl" Five trumps and long suit
Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

KNOCKED out by Ium Uago! It's because
you don't cure it with st. Jacobs Oil.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

"YoU say they had Il duel on the street?'
eyes; French; two bystanders shot."-Cin-
cinnati Comm ~ial-Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

To ROB it of love is the greatest wrong
that can be done child-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

WHEN bilious or costive, eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, l0c, 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

WHEN girl wants to say a decollete
gown is not becoming to another girl she
casually mentions "that her neck is like q
hat rack. "-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

SO when drove out next day, was ac-
companied by this cheerful old repro
bate, who seemed happy as boy over
the outlook. He had one or two plots"
&c unfold, too; but he did not seem hurt
when l failed to enthuse over them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

81 HAVE two friends who never talk be-
hind my back. You may think you have s.
greater number, but probably you are mis-
taken. "-Drakc Watson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18
Small Prices for Vehicles and Harness.

The Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg.
Co, Ellhart, Ind, have for "a Years beeu
selling their goods direct to consumers at
factory prices. Horse owners should send
for large, free catalogue that will save them
money.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-02-18

THE nice things that are said about dead
man fool no one; not even his widow
Atchison Globe.