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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
THE WAR CLOUDS IN SOUTH
AFRICA.

There is feeling of unrest and agi-
tation in South Africa that seems omi-
nous to the peace of South African gov
ernments as well as the peace of Europe.
DIR. Jamsons failure TO ensure the Eng
lish speaking residents of the Transvaal
the uitlanders, fair play in the admins
traton of the affairs of that state, has
left this element in u state bordering on
open rebellion. This is doubtless encOur-
aged by their knowledge of the sympathy
of Cecil Rhodes, in point of fact the alb
solute ruler of Cape Colony, while the
Beers under President Krueger can
count on large and active sympathy Of a
similar population of other South Afri-
can colonies. The whole thing is in a
perfect ferment, and there is no telling
what the result will be, as the English
and the Dutch live side by side in these
countries and participate in the sympa-
thies and animosties of their respective
native countries.
Great Britain could not have q strong
or man than Cecil Rhodes on the ground
watching first his own interests, and also
quite mindful of the interests of Great
Britain, for his interests depend, first,
on those of Great Britain. He will keep
secure the interests of his native coun-
try as long as it is necessary to build up
himself and kingdom for himself in
South Africa, and not until he becomes
strong enough to become rebellious will
England find il necessary to employ some
one else to watch its interests from the
encroachments of Cecil Rhodes.
That Great Britain intends to maintain
her supremacy in South Africa there can
be no doubt. The London Times of n
recent date says: ut is a principle of
British policy which is settled beyond all
controversy that the supremacy in South
Africa must remain in this country and
that any attempt to introduce an alien
element, whether independently or in CO.
operation with the Beers of the Trans
vaal, will not be permitted" This is
notice to Mr.. Rhodes touching any ult-
mate Interior designs he might have on
the Transvaal, MS well as notice to the
sympathizing Beers of other colonies of
South Africa. The London Times spoke
''excathedra," for the British squadron
was then entering. Deagoa bay as an
''opportune reminder" as the Times
says, shat nothing of the kind can take
place without the assent of the power
which possesses the command of the
sea-"
However, Notwithstanding this boast
of England rs the mistress of the seas,
il may be significant to note that rs the
English squadron anchored in Delagoa
bay a French man-of-war dropped anchor
there the same day, which clearly shows
that some of the European powers in
tend to dispute the supremacy of Great
Britain in South Africa. The German
emperor has already extended the glad
hand TO President Kruger, much to the
annoyance of his grandmother, Queen
Victoria. Therefore, we said that the
uneasiness in South Africa might yet in
volve general European war as well
as civil war among the English and
Dutch citizens of the South African re-
publcs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13


sharp shooting, nineteen men , coi,,,
netting: w. f. Rossler, st. LOUIS lurn'
verein, first. ,,o+itors,
Club swinging, fifteen competitors
Fred Metz. Newark, n. j., first.
Wrestling. catch-as-catch-can, heaVE'
weight fourteen competitors r. VI
Eisner, Aurora Turnverein, Chlcaso'
IL Siiiddleweight. twelve competitors; "a n
w, Abrecken, Concordia Turnvereln' 81
Louis. first. ...4,.s. Tho.
Lightweights, twelve competitors: Inc
odore Kopping. South st. Louis, hrst:
Individual work of apparatus ana III,
fields sports. 100 contestants: Georse
Veryalin. Denver Turnverein, first. 49,.
Fencing with foils, thrty TT Turn cop.
Fencing with broadswords, ten com
petitors: +. Turnt, Chicago Iurhge-
swimming. distance 1880 feet, four
teen competitors: John T. Taylor, Cen
trail Turnverein of Pittsburg, first. lime
sos.
individual contests in high jumping,
putting up the SO-pound weight and mop
step and jump: Christ Wedel, Buffalo,
y. Y first
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
TEXAS REFORM PRESS.
Meeting ut ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and
Barbecued Beef.

Lampasas, Tex, May 1.-THE Texas
Reform Press association met at s o'clock
this morning. At 1910 w. e. Farmer of
Greenville delivered an address to the
public on '"rhe Corruption of Existing
Conditions"
At IL o'clock a barbecued dinner was
bountifully supplied in a grove of pecan
trees, few yards from the opera house,
ut spring.
At . o'clock Gen. Paul Van Dervoort
addressed nearly thousand people, and
excited great enthusiasm.
After the address the business of the
association was proceeded with by the
election of the following officers:
o. Z. Pyle of he Courier, Mineola,
president; S. NJ. Woolsey of the Sentinel,
Georgetown, vice PRESIDENT A. f. Dorm
blazer of the Reform. Hillsboro. secre-
tary.
An executive session will be held late
tonight or early in the morning to con
slider a suitable address to the people S
party of Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Something to Depend On.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm of
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that
last winter his wife was attacked with
La Grippe, and her case grew so serious
that physicians at Cowden and Pana
could do nothing for her. 1t seemed to
develop into Hasty Consumption. Hav-
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery in store,
and selling lots of it, he took a bottle
home, and to the surprise of all she began
to get better from first dose, and half
dozen dollar bottles cured her sound and
well. DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds is guar
onteed TO do this good work. Try it. Free
trial bottles at C. o. Yates drug store,
219 East Sixth street. Austin, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

If Lyman j. Gage has as level a head
on finance as he has on other matters
that question is safe in his hands. Mr.
Gage says: AT least so per cent OF
the people desire peace, good order, de-
ce"cy honesty in administrative con
science, pure ballot and an honest
count" When the other 20 per cent OF
the people rise to the level of Mr.. Gage.
opinion of that so per cent, then, and moi
until then, will we have an ideal govern
mcnt. Government by minorties i.
getting to be Il fad recently.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
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stimulate the Sluggish Kidneys.

In addition to its tonic and cathartic
properties, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
exercises beneficial influence upon the
kidneys and bladder, when they are in
active by stimulating them to renewed
exertion, thus reopenng, as it were. a
sluice for the escape of impurities whose
regular channel of exit is the organs of
urnation. Among these are certain abb
normal and infammatory elements, pro-
ductive of irreparable injury to the sys-
and bladder themselves are also benefited
by this stimulus, as their inactivity is
usually preliminary to their disease and
dsorganization. They also experience in
common with other portions of the sys-
TEN, the potent invigOrative effects of the
Bitters, which furthermore corrects dis
ordered conditions of the stomach, bowels
and liver.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Gotham Gold Democrats.

New York, May 10.-The national or
gold democrats met in the assembly dis
tricts over the city tonight and organized
the assembly district committees, dele
gates to which were elected last week at
the organization primaries. These COM
mttees tonight selected delegates to the
county committees, each choosing as
many delegates as it had election districts
in the election last fall. The county COM
next few days. AT that meeting the va
rious assembly districts will formally
elect five representatives of each on the
executive committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism

From the Fairhaven On. y Register.
Mr.. James Rowland Of this village
states that for twenty-five years his wife
has been a sufferer from rheumatism. A
She was nearly crazy. She sent Mr.. Row
land for the doctor, but he had read of
.Chamberlain's Pain Balm and instead o.
going for the physician he went to tie
store and secured a bottle of it. His wife
did not approve of Mr.. Rowland's pur-
chase at first, but nevertheless applied the
Balm thoroughly and in an hours time
was able to go to sleep. She now applies
it whenever she feels an ache or a pain
and finds that it always gives relief. He
ever did her as much good. The % and
50-cent sizes for sale by Chiles' drug
store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

sing the shocks. The heaviest had oc'
Cured two days before. when fifty col
ored people had been killed by being
buried in the ruins of their houses. In
a brick church congregation Of 20C
people were caught by the collapse and
fifty were crushed to death. 1t is SAID
also that twenty-five or thirty people lost
their lives at Point Pitre. Twelve brick
houses in Guadalupe had been demOl-
ished and scores of others cracked and
scanned by the shocks. From Antigua
the Madna steamed to Montezerrat, ar
irving there on April %. There, too, Il
state of terror existed. April 3 the
island was rocked like boat at sea. Six
houses were destroyed, but no lives
were lost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
The Westfield Qnd) views prints

following in regard to an old resident of
that place: Frank McAvoy, for many
years in the employ of the L.. n. A. &
c. Ry. here, says: L have used Cham
-berain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy for ten years or longer-am never
without it in my family. consider it the
best remedy of the kind manufactured.
l take pleasure in recommending it. "
1t is specific for all bowel disorders.
For sale by Chiles' drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
MEXICAN CATTLE.
Large ImpOrtatiOns Made TO Hehd
or the DingIey Bill.

Kansas City, May 9.-The prospective
duty on Mexican cattle, as proposed III
the pending tariff bill, has resulted in an
unprecedented rush of Mexican cattle
into the United States. The reports OF
the Kansas City office of the bureau OF
animal industry of the United States de-
partment of agriculture show that the
imports of Mexican cattle for the month
of April were 72,644, the greatest in the
history of this country's cattle trade with
Mexico. The imports for March greatly
exceeded those for any previous March,
but the figures were exceeded in April
by over 27,OOO head. The importation
of 72,644 head in April is compared with
14,904 in April year ago. About two
thirds of the cattle imported were en-
tered at Nogales or Ell Pasv.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Texas Press Association.

Grcenville. Tex. May 11.-(Special,)-
The Texas Press association met here
today in its eighteenth annual session,
President +. Il. Baillio presiding and
Secretary w. ID. Cox present. President
Baillio introduced Mr.. Il. f. I1ooney. who
delivered cordial address of welcome
on the part of the city. At the con-
clusion of Mr.. Looney's address Presi-
dent Baillio responded in behalf of the
Press association and visiting newspaper
people At the conclusion of his re-
Spouse to the address of welcome Presi-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
The London Episcopal COnferenc

Cleveland, O., May 9.-BishOp Whipple
of Minnesota is visitor in Cleveland.
He is on the way to attend the confer
ence of Lambeth, which begins in Lon
don ON July 3. This conference which
is attended by all the Episcopal bishops.
of the world, is held every ten years at
the palace of the Archbishop of Canter-
bury. 1t was called year earlier this
time in order that the thirteen hundredth
anniversary of the baptism of Ethelbert,
the first Saxon king might be celebrated
at the same time. Many important sub
jects are TO be considered by the confer
ence, and Il pastoral will be issued to the
Episcopal churches of the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
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American Mechanics.

Sherman, Tex, May 11.-(Special)-
The state council of the junior order of
American Mechanics met in annual SEES
sion here today. In the absence of
State Councillor w. w. Johnson, Vice
State Councillor w. T. Dufiis presided.
Mayor Edmonds delivered an address of
welcome for the city and II. NJ. Perkins
for the local council, both responded to
by Delegate Carmichael.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Was Tied Up in an Ice FIOe.

st. Johns, \. F.. May 9.-The overdue
steamer Benedict arrived tonight after n
fifteen days voyage from Liverpool. For
nearly week she was in an ice foe and
unable to make any progress, though she
escaped serious damage.
The steamer Corintha, sixteen days out
from Cadiz, which came into port this
morning. reports that she encountered
vast fields of ice 140 miles southeast of
Cape Race and met large number of
iceberCs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Charged With Burglary.

Taylor Tex, May 11.-(Special.) Two
white prisoners named Smith and VIII
hanson, charged with burglarizing a
house at Beaukiss. south of Taylor, were
arrested by Marshal Robert Z. Bland at
Granger last night. In the justices
court at Beaukiss today they waived ex-
animation and were placed under 500
bond EACH in default of which they were
taken to the Georgetown Jail by Sheriff
II. C. Purl tonight. Two charges are
preferred against each of them, one for
carrying deadly weapons, the other for
burglary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
RIrcKLEN,s ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum,. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains!$
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
ton or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by G. O.. Yates, 219
East Pecan street, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
A Distressing Accident.

Midlothian, Tex, May 11.-(Special.)-
About noon today Walter and Fred Fin
ley, brothers, aged IL and Is years, sons
of C. NJ. Finley. living six miles west of
here, while scuftling for the possession
of target rife, the gun was accidental
ly discharged. shooting Walter, the
younger. in the forehead, resulting in
almost instant death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Killed hY the Cars.

Luling, Tex, May 11.-(Special.)-A
a special train was going east this morn
ing about II o'clock, when crossing Salt
Branch. one mile from Luling, it ran
over Felix Terrence an aged Mexican
knocking him off the trestle against some
piling, killing him instantly. His body
was terribly mangled and his heart was
torn out. Justice of the Peace ]. G..
Nugent held the inquest, which brought
out the above facts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly. but one should remember
to use even the most perfect remedies
only when needed. The best and most
simple and gentle remedy is the syrup OF
Figs. manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

Mai. ]. s. Crawford,
II. A. Riley.
The above gentlemen are our only lnthor-
ked travelling agents. The publlcis ciutlon-
I'd not to pay money to any one VINO may
represent him or themselves as travelling
agents for this paper, as all authority mere
tofore Issued to any other person ID hereDy
revoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
THE FLOOD.
The Crevasse Below Baton Rouge
Closed by Hard Work.

New Orleans, May 1.-THE gauge
the river is still slowly rising. The
levees everywhere are holding well,
and further progress has been made on
the Burton crevasse. President Spell
man, representing both the Illinois Cen
trail and the levee board, has combined
with the Baton Rouge authorities and
with men and material sufficient has sue
ceeded in closing the break. This was
done by the driving of heavy piling and
throwing into the crib thousands of
sacks of earth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

We are reliably informed that n few
weeks ago Secretary Sherman cabled to
Minister Terrell, the presidents special
request that he remain Mt his post until
the arrival of his successor which will
probably be about the middle of June.
ln other words, the state department
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
A Sensational Turn.

Mexia, Tex, May 11.-(Speeial.)-The
hand, Sunday morning, which was re-
ported as an accidental homicide, has
taken sensational turn. George
Flowers has been arrested and remanded
to Jail without bail, ON a charge of muir
dor
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

known as Mrs. Benedict, who has been
holding a series of holiness meetings IN
IL" Mrs Benedict gathered about her
obont twenty converts. among them MIS-.
Duerling. who deserted her husband. Inc
posse followed Mrs. Benedict ana MIS-.
Duerling to a house at lower, "nei5
Whom WIN thn men arrived Mrs. Duerling
NAMED fire IN them with Il revolver. Mrs.
puerling was arrested, charged with at
tempted murder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
"Uncle Jim" Dead.

Cincinnati, O., May 9.-James NJ.
Hutchins veteran Snowman, who was
widely known as "Uncle JIM" died hero
yesterday. He was born in Paris, * =
and was 70 years of age.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 11.-For Eastern
Texas, Oklahoma and Indinn Terri
tory - Threatening weather, with
showers; variable winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
At Xicksburg.

Vicksburg, Miss, May 1.-THE second
crevasse below Baton Rouge, which Oc-
cured last night, was closed at p. m.
today by means of crib and 1900
sacks of earth. Trains are running as
usual.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
Florida Senatorship.

Tallahassee. Fla, May 1.-THE ballot
for United States senator today was:
Stockton, 3S; Chipley, 81; Raney, 10;
Hooker 1: scattering. 3. Total, 95.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

dent Baillio delivered his annual address.
The president announced the standing
and the association accepted
an invitation to an entertainment at the
opera house by local talent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
At NatcheZ.

Natchez, Miss, May 1.-THE river
failed to show a further decline today,
probably owing to the numerous showers
during the past three days. The weather
continues cloudy and threatening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
A WOMAN SHOOTS FOUR MEN.
The Result of Religious Excitement
in an Arkansas Town.

Little Rock, Ark, May "a sensa-
tional shooting ARRAY, in which a woman
shot and seriously wounded four men,
occurred at Lowell. Ark, today. The
shooting was done by Mrs. Duerlng and
the wounded men are E. Bryant of Low
ell and three citizens of Springdale whose
names are not known.
The shooting was the result of reli-
giOus excitement caused by woman
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
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IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH
Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
for children teething 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all pam,
for diarrhoea. twenty-five centsa bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13

Prescription No. 2S51, put up by
Elmer & AMEND and sold by e. F.
Schmidt. Houston, Tex. will relieve
those afflicted with Rheumatism. Try
hottie
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
ADVERTISING RATES.
TRAVELLING AGENTS.

Advertising rates will be made known on
IMPLICATION.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-30
STILL COLOR PROBLEMS.

It is thirty-four years since the negro
problem was thought to be solved by
the emancipation proclamation, and
+hirty-two years since it's solution by
the extension of actual freedom to the
whole race by the close of the wal
confirmed subsequently by amendment
Of the constitution. Still problems re-
NAMED. A race as a whole educated
in complete dependence for food, cloth
ing. shelter and care was suddenly
thrown upon itself for all these. The
suffrage was given them as weapon
of self-defense, and they only wounded
themselves with it. Nothing more pitt
full in history is recorded than the story
of the unfortunates, given freedom
they could not use, made the football
of one party and the care Of none. as
helpless in their ignorance as children
having to learn by the hardest the sim
plest facts of freemen's life.
Measurably these problems have been
solved. more by the healing and ad-
justing hand Of time than by any legis-
lation in their behalf But some re-
main, among which is the striking dis
proportion Of mortality among the
negroes compared with that among the