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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
CLOSELY WATCHED.
A Cutter and Cruiser ShadowfnE a
Supposed Filibusterer.

Mobile Ala, Dec. 26.-If pilot boat
Somers y. Smith of Pensacola gets out
of this mort with filibustering eXpedl-
ton she will have to run over the cutter
Seward in the river and cruiser Mont
gomery off the bar. The Smith was here
in August last and was locked and black
loaded and had. a speed wheel put in, also
took off figure 20" from smoke stack and
went to sea at night, bound, rumor after,
wards said, to Cuba with so men on board
and n lot of arms and ammunition.
No trace of this expedition was after
wards found. however and William Baz-
zell, commodore of Pensacola Pilots as
sociation. presumably owners of the tug,
denied emphatically that the Smith was
in the filibustering business. Two weeks
ago the tug reappeared in Pensacola and
came Immediately under suspicion, the
papers there saying the cruiser Mont
gomery was on watch over her, papers
also said the Smith needed docking for
repairs. but that Mobiles docks were too
: busy to take heI.
Nevertheless she arrived here Thursday
and Immediately went on the Mobile ways,
foot of August street. to be re-painted.
She is said to have been followed as
| far as this port by the cruiser Montgom-
cry. Telegraphic orders were sent to her
| through Mobile last night and the col
| lector was notified to be on the lookout
| for filbusters. United States Marshal
| Simmons went on board the tug today
and had the boat searched by Stevedore
Murray, but nothing was found on board.
Capt. Bczzell. who is here with the Smith,
says there is no intention of flibustering
and that she is here merely for repairs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

Grafton of existing conditions. The con-
ference committee of the operatives, in
which are representatives of all the
textile unions. held another meeting TO-
night, when the wags question discussion
was resumed. The meeting adjourned
subject to the call Of the committee. The
only information given cut was that a
new proposition to the manufacturers
was proposed and the plan unanimously
adopted Its details were not divulged
and the document is now in the mail for
Secretary BONNEVILLE.
A manufacturer tonight volunteered the
opinion that the new proposition might
offer an acceptance of the cut-down, pro-
vided the present schedule was restored,
until Il margin of profit to be mutually
agreed on to warrant such action. BY
this he means that the operatives will
continue work in hope of better times
soon
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

CHEAPER INTEREST.
New York Bankers Say 4 Per Cent
Interest No Longer Goes.

New. York, Dec. 27.-With the an
nouncement of the dividends to be paid
next month by the various savings banks
of this city there is tendency to pay
Il lower rate of interest than heretofore.
A few years ago, practically all the older
banks were paying interest at per cent
per annum, but gradually this has been
changed so that next year the rate OF
interest in many instances will be ) IL
per cent.
President Mccain of the Emigrant In
dustry Savings bank said today:
Conditions are such now that the va
riOus banks are not earning as much as
few years ago, and consequently it is
impracticable to pay a rate of interest
that would. perhaps, tend to reduce the
surplus. The tendency is toward n lower
rate, say per cent, not this year or even
next, but eventually. Most of the per
cent government bonds have matured
and but few years can elapse before
they are all redeemed. While the banks
held these bonds it was possible to- pay
per cent, but now in taking care of
new business it is impossible for bank
to earn more than 3 3-4 per cent on its
capital. Money on call is ut present
very cheap and there must be of neces-
sity retrenchment of some kind. Real
estate can not be counted on too strongly
and today we can not get, III some in
stances. more than IA per cent on the
very best bond and mortgage"
President T. III. Rhoades of the Green
witch Savings bank said there was gen.
eral feeling, especially up the state. that
under the present conditions on invest
ments and returns 4 per cent was too
high. and undoubtedly the bankers would
welcome any general movement to re-
duce the rate. Indeed. Mr.. Rhoades had
been asked to lend his influence in this
direction. The fact that railroads could
refund their bonds at IL per cent
showed apparently that savings banks
were in many instances giving a higher
rate of interest than conditions war
ranted. Mr.. Rhoades thought that ul-
timately all savings banks would reduce
their rates to 1-2 per cent and possibly
to 8 per cent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
A TALK ON QUARANTINE.
DR.. HaraIsOn of Mississippi Opposes
Complete Federal Control.

New Orleans, Dec 26.-Dr. HARRISON
of the Mississippi state board of health,
who was in charge of Biloxi during the
recent epidemic. tonight gave it as his
opinion that if the quarantine station re-
manned at Ship Island there would not
be hundred visitors at Biloxi next sum
mer, but if put back at Chandelier and
this fact advertised to the world, coupled
with the statement that all danger from
yellow fever has thus been removed from
the coast, Biloxi and all the other coast
towns would be crowded with visitors as
never before in their several histories
A state quarantine at Ship Island would
be no less menacing than national one
there, hence the absurdity of the publish
ed rumOr that the state board desires
Ship Island for a quarantine station.
Il am in favor continued Mr.. Haral-
son. 'of the United States government
assuming control of the maritime .quaran-
tine, as suggested in the bill of the Ameri-
can Medical association and endorsed by
the American Public Health association,
and establishing bureau of public health.
but l am not in favor of extending the
powers of the marine hospital service.
which was responsible for the admission
of yellow fever at Key West and Tampa
in 1887, Biloxi in 1885, Brunswick, Ca,
in 1893 and Ocean Springs in 1897.
I'VE can never expect any improvement
in the health affairs of this country as
long as they are administered by de-
partment of the government the prime
function of which is looking after the
finances of the nation. Governor BIox-
ham of Louisiana fully expresses my
views when he says:
by what decree of Providence. or of
common sense, is it ordered that the
guardian of the finances of the Union, the
secretary of the United States treasury,
burdened with care beyond all endurance.
by environment and education harnessed
to most potential and engrossing charge.
be made the arbiter of matters of life
and death to countless thousands who are
more fitted to deal with the great issues
of public health than the steward of the
nations wealth? and why relegate to the
mere departmental division, RESPONSE
blllty second to none, and one which
should be confided to none but tine ablest
and most experienced y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
IN A PRECARIOUS CONDITION.
Operation Performed on Tom
Wright, Who Was shot at
Rosebud. Friday.

Rosebud, Tex, Dec. 26.-(Special.)-
Much interest is manifested here today
about the recovery of Tom Wright. who
was shot Friday night. The doctors de-
cided that death was certain unless an
operation was performed, and had little
hopes of his recovery with an operation
The local doctors, assisted by a Cameron
doctor, performed IN operation and
found that the bullet hal passed through
the right hip, badly shattering the in
side, and passed on through the bladder,
carrying pieces of bone with it. produc-
ing two perforatioIs, each an inch
long, in the bladder, striking the hip
bone on the left side, and rebounding,
and remaining in the bladder. The bull
let and several pieces of bone were re-
moved from the bladder, rhe rents re-
paired, drainage tubes inserted. The
patient stood the operation nicely and
up to the present time is doing well, but
with little hopes of his recovery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
NOODFORD|S LATEST MOTEL
MADRID PAPERS SAY TITS FRIEND
LY, BUT CENsURE AMERI-
CAN PRETENsION.
RESENT HINTS Al INTERFERENCE
Say n Proud Nation Can Not Tolerate
American Omcial Criticism-Min-
lister WOOdfOrd Refutes Com
plants About Filibusters.

London, Dec. 26.-The Madrid cores
| pendent of the Standard says Gen. Wood
| ford's note dwclls at length upon the
| Spanish complaint against tilibustering
| and other moral and material assistance
given in the United States to the insur-
gents, which The Washington government
| reasserts it has done all in its power to
check, with the view also of satisfying
the representations made by Spanish di
plomacy. t...
Tie Madrid papers say the note is very
friendly and so laudatory of the present
| home rule policy in Cuba and Puerto
Rico that there is general impression
in official circles that the relations be-
tween the two nations have a decidedly
reassuring prospect. At the same time,
papers of every shade of opinion, ilclud-
ing the ministerial organs, censure very
sharply the conduct of the United States
government and are unanimous in saying
that all the compliments the United
States pays the cabinets colonial policy
can not make proud nation tolerate the
pretension of foreign government to
have the right TO criticise and condemn
the conduct of Spanish generals and of
the late Spanish government in dealing
with the rebellion.
"They equally resent the American
pretension to interfere in Spanish col
ony, which is repeatedly claimed in the
notes and the presidential message and
more recently in Secretary Sherman's adj
vocacy of relief for distressed Cubans.
The press is mos. dissatisfied with the
Woodford note on account of the argu-
ments used to refute the Spanish COM
plants against filibustering. America is
charged with infringing on all the rules
and usages of international law in order
to suit the aims of its encroaching policy
in the West Indies. '.'
THE government will delay replying to
the not for several weeks, rs the United
States took nearly two months to reply
to the Spanish note. When it does reply.
Senior Sagasta will rebut the arguments
of the note in a friendly but firm tone.
The government can not longer risk the
accusation of not being in touch with
national feeling. which is getting very
weary of American interference. The
Spaniards think the note gives them ex-
cellent opportunity to reply. to criticisms
which naturally could not he challenged
or noticed automatically when set forth
only in the presidents message.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
A WACO YOUNG NAN SHOT.
BEN RIDDLES SERIOUSLY IF NOT
FATALLY INJURED YEsTER-
DAY MORNING.
SHOOTING OCCURRED IN \ SALOON
Two Shots Were Fired During "A
Friendly ScufHe for "a Diamond
Stud-Fred Jones Has
Been Arrested.

Waco. Tex, Dec. 26.-(Special.)-A
shooting took place here ut q O'Clock this
morning which caused intense excitement.
The victim is Ben Riddles, a popular
young man, son of A. G. Riddles, a cat
tleman. Ben Riddles. Fred Jones and
half dozen others were indulging i'll
morning drinks in an Austin avenue sa-
loon. One of the number dropped shirt
stud and there was IL scramble for 1t.
Just as those searching for the stud
turned to the bar counter pistol went
off and Ben Riddles reeed and as he
tottered second shot brought him
down. He was believed to be dead for
a while and Justice Earle was summoned
After the justice reached the scene the
wounded man rallied little.
After the shooting it was observed that
Fred Jones. who had been with the party
for over an hour and who was present
at the instant of the shooting. was miss
ing. An affidavit was made, charging
Fred Jones with assault to murder Ben
Riddles. Later Jones was arrested.
Justice Earle took the statements of eye
witnesses of the shooting. Jones, all the
witnesses state, drew q sixshooter and
was flashing it around, apparently intend
ing to amuse himself. He pointed it
downward and shot. the muZzle directed
toward Ben Riddles, and as the latter
Teeleu anu turHcu arOuhu NJ suot oe,
ond time. Both bullets went through
Riddles left thigh. shivering the bone
and causing a shock from which he did
not fully rally for over six hours. There
was no enmity between Jones and Rid
die.
The surgeons report Ben Riddles rest
ing easy. His hand was in his pocket
when he was shot and the first bullet.
which penetrated his thigh just below
his hip, cut off one of his fingers. The
surgeons say the main danger is from
low vitality caused from excessive hem
orrhage
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
A Fatal Christma. Cn,unIty.

Noblesville. Ind, Dec. ga fatal
accident occurred at Terhune, a small
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore and Miss Clara
Brattan were returning from a Christ
mas entertainment when freight train
on the Monon route struck the carriage
Miss Brattons skull was fractured and
she died at midnight. Mrs. Moore can
not recover Mr.. Moore was slightly
injured. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore were
married on Thursday. and this was the
first time they had been away from home
together
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Champion Athlete Dead.

Albany, n. y, Dec. 2G.-John Cos
grave. a well known athlete. died in the
city hospital today after an operation
for appendicitis. He was a member of
the New Jersey Athletic club, the Ridge
field Athletic club and the Tenth Battal'
ion Athletic club of the National Guard.
Cosgrave won the all-round athletic
championship of America in 1898, and
finished second to Clark of Boston in
this years competition. Cosgrave's
work has always been considered of the
highest order, and in all-round work in
the athletic field, and the sack, he had
few superiors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Boston Murder Mystery.

Boston, Dec 26.-T'here seems to be
little information CLEANED by the police
today to clear up the mystery of the
double murder in the north end last night.
The dead men are Joseph Catolari, a
boarding house keeper on Hanover
street, and Savaro Quartaro of Moon
street, boarder. The men under arrest
who will be charged with the muir
der are Savaro Careli. who is in the hos
pital suffering from a knife wound. and
a friend named Cappoccino. 1t is
stated the trouble which resulted in the
killing grew out of feud originating
in Italy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Well known Promoter Dend.

New York, Dec. 26.-Rcary Herzey, a
well known promoter. fell unconscious
in restaurant tonight and died short
ly afterwards. Mr.. Herzey was "a years
old. Joseph Lemar, a civil engineer who
had business relations with Herzey. said
Mr.. Herzey was former president of
the Steel Manufacturers association and
that he was the promoter of open hearth
steel process. For year, it is stated,
he has been concerned IN a large land
speculation at Berryvillc. w. Va. He
is said to have left a large estate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
-----V-
EGGNOG RESPONSIBLE
For "a Death ut GaIvestOn-WOOdA Al
cOhoI Was Used.

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 26.-(Spccial.)-
Justice Barry held an inquest today upon
the body of s. A. Coffield. who was found
dead in the residence of G. h. Croker
at an early hour Sunday morning. The
evidence developed the fact that some
eggnog had been made by some of the
inmates of the house and in making it
alcohol was used from the bottle which
was handed to Coroner Barry. That of
fetal came to the conclusion that it was
wood alcohol. Coroner Barry returned
verdict that deceased came to his death
from alcoholic poisoning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Killed His Brother.

Chattanooga. Dec. 26.-Will and John
Livingston, brothers, of Blue Creek
mines. Quarreled last night while drink
ing, over trivial matter, and fight
was prevented by the interference of
friends. VIII. who was badly intoXi-
Gated borrowed a shotgun, and, going
home. poked the muzzle through win
dow. shot john to death. The murderer
is Is years old, and is nov in Jail at Biz
minoham
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
a.. ~. are the best after-dnner
Hoods PllIS pills. aid digestion. 25c,

mortgage on Record building, 100000;
bonds issued by Record company, $780,
600; borrowed from Widener,. Atkins Il
Kemble, $450,0OO; other Indebtedness,
100000. Grand total, $2,650,0OO
Mr.. Singerly owned 2600 shares of
Chestnut Street National bank stock, all
of which is pledged with the trust COM
pany for loans.
The books of the Record Publishing
company show that the net earnings for
the past seven years averaged $24O,OCO
per annum.
Mr.. Singerly's most tangible asset is
the Record Publishing company, which
is valued at probably $2,50O,0OO to 3d.
100000. The S450,000 noted in the
schedule of liabilities represents money
borrowed from Widener. Atkins 4 KEN
Bile obtained several years ago when Mr.
Singerly was involved in the failure OF
Louis Cox. 1t is understood that about
100000 Record common stock is pledged
for this loan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
In Search or Filibusters.

Jacksonville. Fla, Dec. pa special
RI the Times Union and Citizen from
Punta Gorda, states that the cruiser
Montgomery. and cutters Forward and
WcLane arrived ut Charlotte harbor
this morning in search of tilibustering
exnedition that was reported to be about
to set sail for Cuba. Vessels IN port
were searched. but nothing of contra
hand nature was found.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
knocked Down and Robbed.

Ennis, Tex. Dec. 26.-(Special.)- Infor
nation came here this morning to the eff
feet that Mr.. Stocks. an old and well-to-do
citizen near Palmer was knocked down
by highwaymen last night and killed,
and all his money taken. Mr.. Stocks
was here yesterday. and was late going
home, and the murderous attack was
presumably made on him near his home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Fatal Boat Ride.

Elmira. y. Y. Dec. 26.-Rudolph
Boerecke. aged So. son of DIR. Boerecke,
and his brother Edward of Chicago were
rowing on Keuka lake, three miles from
Hammondsport. Christmas night, when
the boat was upset by their dog. Both
men were taken from the lake alive,
but Rudolph died almost Immediately
after he reached the shore.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Girl RadlY Burned.

Franklin, Pa, Dec. 26.-Gracc and
Annie Nelson. whose parents live near
here, were left alone in their home last
evening. The former fell into the CRATE
fire and her clothing was ignited. She
was burned to death. In trying to save
the life of her sister. Annie was also
burned badly, and it is believed she can
uot recover
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Bryan mt Guadalajara.

Bryan arrived in Guadalajara this af-
ternoon and were received by the rep
resentatives of the state government of
Jalsco, of which state that city is the
capital, and by the American residents.
They are being entertained by Thomas
Newton. the wedlthiest American resi-
dent there. who was for long time
United States consul there
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Christmas At Taylor.

Taylor, Tex, Dec. 25.-In spite of the
heavy down pour of rain last night the
different Sunday schools celebrated by
holding Christmas tree festivals at the
Baptist. Methodist, Episcopal, Presby-
'terian and Christian churches. Today the
sun shone out brightly. but the mud under
foot was something fearful to travellers.
All trains on the International and the
Katy railroads were crowded with holi-
day visitors, however.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Urges an Increase in the Navy

Madrid, Dec. 26.-Today's lmparciat
urges that. in view of the character OF
the reply of United States Minister ia,,
Woodford to the note of the. Spanish
government in answer to the first COM
Enumeration of the American government
through him. it is necessary to lncfeuse
the Spanish fleet to guard against the
eventuality of conflict with the aiteu
States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
New Railroad to BE Constructed.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 26.-(Special.)
Col. Uriah Lott. president and gen.
eral manager of the Guadalupe Valley
Railroad. is here and states that the
work of constructing the line from Vic
toria to Alligator head will begin with
in ten days. The surveying party will
start out from Victoria, making the gen.
eral location of the route Tuesday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Schooner n Total Loss.

Nassau, y. p. Dec. 26.-The schooner
Harlequin, which, as previously reported,
went ashore on the reef near Rumcay,
Bahamas, on the 18th, became a total
loss. The crew and materials were saved.
The vessel was owned in New York. The
British man-ofwar Partridge went to
her assistance and spent several hours in
a vain effort to float her. The schooner
was in ballast
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Insured by rhe Message.

London, Dec. 26.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, says: Gen.
Woodford's note differs greatly from the
first he presented and contains several
statements that should be refuted. 1t is
inspired, on the whole, by the sentiments
pervading President Mckinley's message.
Senior Gullon, the minister of foreign
affairs, will reply, traversing the points
raised
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
ThOucht to BE UnfavOrable.

London, Dec. 26.-The outcome of the
ballot of the striking engineers taken as
the result of the recently adjourned con.
ference between the represel tatives of
known officially for several days, but
there is no doubt that the verdict is
against the acceptance of the terms of
the employers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Georgia Legislator Dead.

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 26-Mr. T. D. Oil
yer. member of the Georgia legisla-
ture, died at the Grady hospital today.
Mr.. Oliver took an overdose of NOR
phine last Sunday, and it was thought
at the time he would die but he recov-
cred from the effects of the drug. Pneu-
monia seized upon his depleted system
after he had recovered from the effects
of the mOrDhinp
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
George Memorial. ~un..

New York. Dec. 26.-The committee
having charge of Henry George memorial
fund have made another appeal for sub
scriptions. In their report the committee
state that $4,000 has been subscribed.
but that this is in no wise adequate for
the erection of a monument such as had
been contemplated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
An Editor Thir.ts for Biood

Madrid, Dec 26.-El Heraldo says: The
encroachment of the United States upon
the international politics of Spain have
heen intolerable and must be resisted
theoretically. The situation is difficult,
but at whatever cost the government
ought to put an end to shameful state of
affairs for the sake of the dignity of
Spain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
Recommendation Ratified.

FL Paso. Tex. Dec. 26.-(Special.)-
The authorities at Washington have no.
titled Mayor Magoffin of this city that
the recommendation of the internation-
al boundary commission relative to cut
ting off the river peninsula just east of
this city has been ratified
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30

The cutter Seward dropped down the
river this morning and came to anchor
just opposite the exit of marine ways and
lies there with steam up and keen eye
placed on the Smith. Persons up from
the lower bay report that the Cruiser
Montgomery has been off the bar for the
past twenty-four hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-30
would Like CarIisIe'y Place.

Fort Worth. Tex. Dec. 26.-(Special)
Professor J. s. Kendall of Honey
Grove was in the city last night en-
route to the state superintendent S
meeting at Temple. He announced to
his friends here that he was candidate
for the democratic nomination for state
superintendent of public instruction.