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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

ma, snont some time in Cuba. much If i
nal hrannh of tbe Cnban army II
S Snn c In nrov;nce gave n dissertation
80 1pt ,ha onnditipn If affairs existing and a
tha 'n nit;a hIa nIigbt If many of tbe neopl,
,u u t,oro suffering for the necessities OF
Iifn JJe ridicuJed the claims of Gen
Wo,.lor thot tho island had heen nociie(
nd sa;d hot If The Cubons were grant
cd indifferent rights by the United State.
thov wonId certainly win. Mr.. Decker
hos inst returned from Cuba.
In the course of some interesting 70.
marks Senator Allen of Nebraska
hmmnrously declared that there was ma
diviSion IN tho nonulist ranks on thq
| Cuhon onnstion In this whole matter
no thnuGht there had been too much sac.
rifcn to n shirt of commercialism. and il
was time this government had n little
more humanity and little more Amrri-
cnmisn He declared that the United
| States couId not afford to have n decay
ING monarchy with foothold on this
continent. and he would be delighted TO
see Suain and Ottoman empire wipcd
from the man of Europc. If the prrsi-
don't were ia send n fleet TO Hayann. war
| in The island would cease in thirty DAYS
and il would not be necessary TO fire n
run If the United States should saw
10 Spain .'You shall not war upon hos
nitnls. unon women and children" Wpy-
inr's occunation would bc gone.
Mrs. Clara Belle Brown of tbp
Womnp's National Cuban league said
the lenpue had bnt one platform. one aim
and one end. and that was the establish
ment of n republic of Cuba.
Remarks We're also made bv Rev DIR,
Kent Mrs. Lincoln. vice director Of thr
womnu's Inngnn and Rev DIR Harvard
Wilbur Ennis
Ex-senator Rutlcr read n series of roso.
lut;nn. which had heen nron,rod onI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Two New GunbOats.

Bath. Me-. May 1G.-The gunboats
Newport and Vicksburg, which have just
been completed by the Bath iron works,
will probably have their trial trips some
time within the next few days. The
company has notified the navy depart
ment that the boats are ready. and it is
thought that May % will be the day
selected.
Something of an innovation will be
made in order to test the capacity of the
gunboats. The boats will be run over Il
mile course for a number of times until
the screw can be standardized and the
average number of turns which are nee
cssary to drive her over the course
noted. A comparison between the long
and short runs will he made and the
speed of the boat figured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.
Program for the Week-GOvern-
ment Building Completed.

Nashville. May 16-The cool wave of
yesterday and today presages clear day
tomorrow and increased attendance from
adjacent towns and states by persons
who have been impatiently awaiting the
completion of the interior of the govern
ment building and arrangement of the at
tractive exhibits. The building is now
ready. and this great attraction, with its
extensive and various exhibits, will be
formally opened tomorrow morning at IL
o'clock. An immense attendance is eX-
pected to view the interesting display the
government sent.
The program for the week is full of
special features. Monday in the wom-
ans building the woman's musical con-
gress will begin sessions lasting three
days. and many noted musicians are COM
ing to the convocations. Tuesday is set
apart for the United Order of the Golden
Cross. the supreme commandery, with
delegates from twenty-five states. We'd
nesday is Tennessee bankers day, Thurs
day is Wilmington. \. c.. day. Wednes-
day, in the wOman's building, there will
be held college day convOcation in
which many colleges devoted to the edu-
cation of women will be represented by
graduates, who will speak.
The railway exhibits are being added
daily. the later addition being the old De-
witt Clinton locomotive and tender and
three coaches, which have been loaned the
Nashville. Chattanooga and st. Louis
Railway by the New York Central. This
exhibit is highly appreciated and is eager
ly sought for. About 10000 attended to-
day and tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

Fourth, was sitting in chair on the side
walk. leaning against the wall of his
building when Heard approached him
and asked how many boarders he had
Blair was counting on his fingers, when
Heard pulled 44-calbre pistol and fired
three times each shot taking effect near
the heart Blair sank back and died ten
minutes later. Heard deliberately walk
ed to the Capitol hotel where he pur-
chased a cigar and was enjoying the weed
when Sergeant King and Officers Jones,
,Slocumb and Newlin arrested and disarm-
td him. He was taken to Jail and placed
in the condemned cell. Heard is II des-
perate man. and had frequent shooting
scrapes in this state and Mississippi. He
killed negro in this city several years
ago, and prior to his advent to Arkansas
killed Il man in Senatobia. Miss. When
seen in Jail tonight he denied the shoot
ing. saying he knew nothing about it. not
withstandng several persons witnessed
the shooting. Blair was II peaceful citi-
zen, and stood well in this city, where he
has resided since 1889. He was prom
inently connected with the Order of Elks,
Red Men and other societies.
Intense excitement prevails tonight in
the vicinity of the Jail, and threats of
lynching can he heard on all sides. Sheriff
Kavanaugh has taken extra precautions
to prevent the threats from being carried
into execution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
Program of the General Assembly
to Be Held May 30.

Philadelphia. May 16.-The nineteenth
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church in the United States will meet at
Winonn assembly grounds, Eagle Lake,
Kosciusko county. Indiana. on May 20.
1897. and will probably continue in SEES
sion until May 81. The assembly will
be composed of about 600 delegates. one
half ministers and the other half ruling
elders. The church represented by this
general assembly has 1913 congregations.
6942 ministers and 943,9I6 members.
The contributions for congregational eX-
penses for the year of 1896 were S1O.413,-
7Sj and the contributions for missionary
and other benefit purposes S3.643,23O.
The business of the assembly will con-
sist of two main lines of work.
First-The consideration of the annual
reports of the eight boards which carry
on the church's benevolent work. This
portion of the business will take up the
sessions of five days.
SecOnd-The consideration of the re-
ports of the special committees. the most
important of which are the following:
First. committee on the powers of an as
sembly and presbytery in the care and
licensure of candidates; second COM
mittee on voters at the session of the
pastors and other church officials; third.
'oi,ihittec oh coilercHce Will ine Douru
of home missions: fourth, committee on
the presbytery building at New York
City: fifth. committee on methods of man
agement of church temporalities.
With regard to the moderatorshp of
this assembly it is stated that the candi-
dates for the Office thus far announced
are: Rev. Henry c. Minon. d. D., San
Francisco; Rev. Robert f. Sample.
ID. d., New York: Rev. Sheldon Jack
son and Mr.. John Wanamaker, Philado-
phia ENPresident Harrison has de-
clined the honor.
In connection with the moderatorshp
it is of interest to know that Il layman
has never yet filled the position and that
there are many persons who doubt if the
constitution of the Presbyterian church
will permit any other than a minister to
occupy the highest office in the church.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

NcGovern of Harrisburg. NOrthrup of
Charleston Hoban of Scranton. Mona
CHAN of Wilmington. Del, and Donahue
of Wheeling. w. Va.
The sermon was preached by Rev. DIR.
Phillip J. Carrigan of the Catholic, uni
versty of Washington, ID. G. A large
number of people gathered mt the cathe-
dral to witness the ceremony.
At the conclusion of the conservation
ceremonies the distinguished prelates and
the clergy present were. entertained at
dinner at St Mary's seminary.
Bishop Allen is 40 years old and was
born at Tewksbury, Mass. with the eX-
ccption of three years spent in the do
cese of Boston. his duties have been those
of president of st. Mary's college. EN-
mcttsburg. Nd Bishop Allen will remain
in the city several days before leaving
for Alabama.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Act of DrinI<-Craycd Men.

East Stroudsburg, Pa, May 16.-Crazy
with drink, Clinton ROuck, Newton Fritz
and Harry Hufford. entered the house of
Henry Van Buskirk, near here. today,
and. attempted to assault his wife. The
husband was in bed with pneumonia.
Hearing his wife's cries for help, he Sc
cured II revolver and fired. The ball en-
tered Roucks stomach. The latter fired
four shots in return. one striking Van
Buskirk in the right breast. penetrating
the lung. Neither man can recover. Rouck
and Fritz are now under arrest, but Huff
ford is still ut liberty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Catholic BishOp Consecrated.

Baltimore. Md, May 1G.-The Very
appointed bishop of Mobile Ala. was con
secrated at the cathedral here this morn
ing. Cardinal Gibbons as consecrator
and celebrant of pontifcal mass was as
sisted by Bishops Edward Fitzgerald of
Little Rock, Ark. Matthew Harkins of
Providence. r. l., the assistant priest
being the Rev. Hugh O'Donnell of Bos-
ton. Bishop Allen was attended by
the archbishop of Philadelphia. Bishop
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Took His Brother for n Burglar.

Dayton. o.. May 1G.-Clarence Wolf
aged II, shot and MORALLY wounded his
brother. George. whom he mistOok for a
burglar. at late hour last night. George
had left the room for some cause, and re-
turning cautiously so as not to arouse his
brother. was in the doorway when Clar-
ence awoke. Seeing the form of man
and surprising him to be burglar. he
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Window GLASS workers wages.

Pittsburg. Pa, May 1S.The executive
board of the Window Glass Workers as
ISOLATION has counted the votes on the
resolution to equalize wages that was
sent out to the trade two weeks ago. 1t
was found that the resolution has been
adopted by good vote.
President Simon Burns is confident that
an advance will be secured by the work
crS for the Yenr.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
VIII Demand Higher Wages.

Pittsburg. Pa. May 16.-The executive
committee of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Iron and Steel Workers have
decided to demand of the manufacturers
an advance in the wages of tin plate
workers and an advance in the pudding
rate. There will also be number of
demands of minor Importance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
The President Undecided.

Washington. May 17.-Prcsident Nc
Kinley has not yet decided whether he
will send Il message to congress on the
finally determine what he will do until
tomorrow morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
MURDER At LITTLE ROCK.
Deputy Sheriff Fatally Shot n
Iiyeryman-Threa of Mob Inv

Memphis, May 16.-A Little Rock spc-
cia to the COmmercial-Appeal says: Dep
uty Sheriff Jesse +. Heard shot and killed
s. 7. Blair at the latter's place of bust
ness at $50 tonight. Blair, who was
the proprietor of the American Stable, on
Louisiana street, between Third and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

fired. The brother fell with a groan.
The family was awakened and the
identity of the young man was then dis
covered
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

Do you freckle sometimes?
Are you freckled all the time,
in freckle season and out?-
HEISKEL LIS Ointment
removes freckles and cures
all skin eruptions.
HEISKELLS Soap keeps the skin white.
smooth and healthy. Ointment Soc, Soap Csc.
At druggists or by mail.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY & co.. 5sl Commerce st., Phada.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
TRYING TO GUST BLAKE.
County Superintendent Case Argued
Before Judge Kelly.

The quo Warranto proceedings inSti-
tuted by eX-COunty superintendent of
Schools John A. Hogan for the purpose
of Ousting his successor, County Super
intendent of Schools Blake, from office
came on for a hearing before Judge
Kelly yesterday. j. c. Michael repre-
scented the relator, Mr. Hogan, and
Walter L. Chaplin appeared for Mr.
Blake.
Mr.. Hogan contends that County Su.
permit endent Blake was not eligible
for election to the office and cannot
legally retain the position, on thu
ground that he was not a resident Of
Rose township or any other portion
of Ramsey county, outside of the city
limits of ST. Paul, when he was elected
to the office. Mr.. Blake insists that
he was and is a resident of Rose town
ship. Testimony was submitted yes
terday to the effect that in the fail
of 1895 Mr.. Blake and mis- family moved
from ROsetown to st. Anthony Pa, K,
where they have since resided. Mr.
Blake admitted that he had moved
away from ROsetOwn, but that was
because his house there had burned
down, and he had removed to st. An
thOny Park as q temporary makeshift
only, fully intending to return to Rose
town, which he still considers his place
of residence.
Judge Kelly reserved his decision.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
BOIES ON PROSPERITY.
High Tariff Not the Way to Attain
to 1t,

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-Ex-
Gov. Horace Boies, of Iowa, who has
been sojourning1in Southern California
for some weeks; past, on the advice of
his physician, is here. His stay will
be short, for he intends going directly
home via Ogden. the latter part of the
week.
1.-The financial question in this
country" he said last night in the
course of a short interview, ''is by no
means settled. The defeat of Bryan
has not crushed and shattered the
question Of free silver McKinley's
election did not mean that the people
of the United States were opposed to
free silver. The people of this country
want gold and silver together as stand
ard money. They will reach that end
in some way or another before many
years. The defeat of Mr. Bryan does
not mean that the people are opposed
to having silver go hand in hand with
gold as the basis. Of our American
financial system" .its5a-- .a.-
Gov. Boies believes that trusts and
combines should be wiped out of eX-
istence. THE protective tariff the Nc
Kinley administration is now prepar-
ing" he went on to say, will not re-
store good times. 1 believe better
times are coming The Republicans
will say their high tariff was the cause
of the better times, but such action will
be logically incorrect. Better times
have always followed our panics, re-
CARELESS of tariffs, but prosperity will
not be permanent until our financial
system is changed to give silver proper
recognition as a standard money along
with gold"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
1T MAY BE BROOKE.
Major Generals Rank in Sight for
Him.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Maj.
Gen. Thomas H. Ruger, commanding
the department of the East, with head
quarters at New York, will be retired
April 2, and the president will have a
large number of important army ap-
pointments at his disposal, ranging
from major general down to second
lieutenant. All the brigadier generals
are candidates for promotion, with the
chances, it is said, slightly in favor of
Gen. Brooke stationed at ST. POul. The
list of candidates for the brigadiership
includes twenty-five colonies of in
fantry, ten of cavalry and five of
artillery. Col. w. r. Shafter. of the
First infantry, stationed in California,
is the senior colonel.
1t seems to be settled that Mai Gen
Wesley Merritt, stationed at Chicago,
will be transferred to New York on the
retirement of Gen. Ruger. He has been
ordered to duty in New York, in con-
nectiOn with the military participation
in the ceremonies over the transfer of
Grants tomb to the city of New York.
One of the brigadier generals most
likely to be selected for promotion will
succeed Gen. Merritt in command of
the department of the Missouri.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
EACH GOT A VERDICT.
Marie GIaeser and Theodore GIaeser
Against the City.

The damage suit of Marie Glaeser
and her husband, Theodore Glaeser,
against the city, resulting from injuries
received by Mrs. Glaeser who fell on
a defective sidewalk, were both tried
yesterday before Judge Otis and jury
After an hours deliberatiOn the jury
returned a verdict for the plaintiff in
each case. awarding Mrs. Glaeser $500
and Mr.. Glaeser 500. The cases have
a history
The suits were originally begun last
fall, and the city failing to interpose an
answer in either case, a referee was ap-
pointed to take the testimony. He
did SO and filed findings awarding Mrs
Giaeser about 81, 200 damages and her
husband 500 for loss of his wife's ser
vices, medical attendance, etc. 1t de
vclOped upon looking into the matter
that the summons and complaint,
though served upon the mayor at his
office, were mislaid and never reached
the corporation attorney. Hence the
defendants application to reopen the
case was granted by Judge Willis,
and upon appeal. the supreme court
affirmed the order, and the cases were
finally tried. Mr.. and Mrs. Glaeser
each sued for $4,000 damages.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
DOUBLE LIABILITY ACTION
Begun Against minnesota Savings
Bank Stockholders.

Gertrude L. Longfield has begun an
action against the Minnesota Savings
bank tC enforce the double liability Of
the stockholders of the bank. The
plaintiffs claim amounts to 81 356. S.
The complaint alleges upon ipforma-
ton and belief that the assets of the
bank, which are in possession Of Re
ceivers Dickson and Sheehan do not
exceed $780, 900. and that the liabilities
as shown by the schedule filed by the
receivers, are about $250,000. The COM
plant further alleges that in May, 1889,
the articles of Incorporation were
amended so as to provide for a capital
stock of 100000, and that 500 shares of
the value of $50 each have been is
sued.
The list of the stockholders and the
number of shares owned by each was
published in the G / o at the time
Orris Hunt began his action against
the stockholders of the bank, alleging
that they were liable as copartners
and that the charter was invalid.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
DIDN'T PURPOSE
Being Party to a NefariOus Plot to
Rob the Railroad.


'Win you sell me a ride?" asked the
suburbanite in the brown overcoat.
II find 1 have left my communication
ticket at home
Certainly" answered the suburban.
lite with the gorgeous scarf.
The man in the overcOat handed him
a dime and went back to his seat near
the stove
About half an hour later he APP
preached his fellow suburbanite again.
The train has nearly reached it's down
town terminal station.
Did the conductor punch a ride out
Of your ticket for me?" he asked.
NO" replied the other
well he didn't ask me for any
ticket. He overlooked me-"
No answer
80 l guess I'm a ride ahead
No answer.
The passenger in the brown over
coat coughed suggestively.
Still no answer.
Il guess I'm ride ahead" he re-
peated. And now if you will hand me
back that dime"
The suburbanite in the gorgeous
scarf looked up from his paper.
Il beg your pardon. What did you
say?"
Il said if you would hand me back
that dime, you know"
What do you want me TO 90 that
for?''
why, the conductor you know,
didn't call on me for my fare, and"
And you want to sneak out Of pay
ing for your ride, do yOu?" retorted
the other raising his voice. You want
to get a ride for nothing, do you. hey?
And you want me to be a party to the
transaction, do you? Let me tell you,
sir"
The conversation was beginning to
attract the attention of the other pas
sengers.
Never mind hastily exclaimed the
man in the Overcoat, and ne hurried
into the next car, with a large red
flush of Indignation or something on
his face.
Meanwhile his -suburbanite,
with the air of an honest man who had
been shocked and grieved at an unex-
pected attempt to override his integ-
rity, buttoned his coat about him,
picked up his bundles, and prepared
to join the procession down the aisle
to the door Of the car.-Chicago Tri-
bune
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-24
FETES ARE OVER.
Last Day of the Centenary Celebra-
ton ina Germany.

BERLIN, March 23.-The weather
was bright andsEwaTm today, the last
of the celebration of the centennial of
the birth Of Emperor William /. The
streets were crowded, especially Unter
Den Linden, where the best view was
Obta1nable of the q great procession.
This was composed Of citizens in the
costume of former days, veterans, as
sociations, turner's cyclists, oarsmen,
sharpshooters and trades organizations.
The whole procession was about three
miles in length, and it is estimated
that over 1000 persons took part In
it. AS the military authorities had
refused military bands, non uniformed
bands had to be- secured.
At intervals there were floats repre-
senting scenes from the life of the
late emperor. Germania was represent
ed by a lady named Scott. She was
surrounded by 100 steel-clad knights.
Everywhere were bodies of men pic
turesquely attired, mostly ON horse
back and the scene presented was most
attractive. There were $50 bands in
the procession, which was reviewed by
the emperor, the empress, the princess
and the royal guests, from pavilion
at the foot of the William l. monu
ment, which was unveiled with so
much ceremony yesterday. Among the
specially invited guests were 100
knights of the Iron Cross of the F'irs1
Glass from all over Germany.
Germania addressed the emperor in
specially composed speech for the
occasion, after which she called for
cheers for his majesty. All present
heartily Joined in the cheers. Later
the emperor received the organization
committee of the procession and in
formed them that all veterans, who
had taken part In the procession, would
receive the memorial medal. From the
first to the last the procession was an
immense success.
In view OF the patriotism evoked
throughout Germany upon the occasion
Of the centenary, Emperor William
has ordered that the new memorial
medal be bestowed upon the veterans
of 1864, 1866 and 1870-71. The cost of
producing the medals will be betrayed
by his majesty personally.
The fine weather this evening helped to
make the torchiight procession of students
Of the university and the academy schools
complete success. The striking spectacle was
witnessed from the windows of the castle by
ali the members of the imperial family who
bowed their Acknowledgements the column
moved by. The most notable feature of the
decorated with flowers and escorted by torch
bearers. These were loudly cheered and the
cheering in front of the palace was deafening.
Emperor William received a deputation of
students and addressed them cordially. The
procession marched past the national monu-
ment to Moabit where all the torches were
thrown in a heap.