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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
TEXAS Y. NJ. c. A.
Interesting Papers Read at the
Meeting in San Antonio.

San Antonio, Tex, April 16.-(Special.)
The second days session of the state
convention of the Young Mems Chris
tian association of Texas was largely at
tended and much interest manifested.
Written reports were received from
the various associations in the state,
showing nearly all of them to he in
llourishing condition.
4. Nash of Lincoln. Neb. conducted
II Bible service class. and the remainder
of the morning session was devoted to Il
general discussion of the question,
SHOULD Il Liberal Appropriation Be
Made for the Religious Work"
j. Il. Jackson of Dallas read Il paper
on this subject, in which he took the
ground that the religious work of the as
ISOLATION was being overshadowed by the
social and athletic features. This paper
provoked n lengthy discussion, the con
direct personal religious work was done.
How the Meetings of the Board of
Directors May BE Improved" was dis
cussed by h. l.. Willis of Omaha. Neb.,
who thought il could be done by paying
more attention to the selection of mem
bers of the board, and also to planning
the work by committees, before it is pre-
scented to the board.
In the afternoon Il. II. Foot of Dallas
spoke on Things to Be Avoided in As
ISOLATION Work" and +. j. Bell of Dal-
las presented the claims of the Ameri-
can Athletic association on the gymna-
stun of local associations.
The feature of the days service, how
| ever, was lecture on the Traffic in
| Girls" by Mrs. Charlton 4. Edholm of
Chicago, superintendent of the Florence
| Crittenden missions. She related the
result of her experience in Stun work
| among fallen women. and made n strong
appeal for aid in this work.
At night c. j. ODER of Chicago pre-
scented a review of the work of the inter
national committee. and reports were re-
ceived from the college associations.
Announcements were made that re-
| ligiOus meetings will be held in saloons
and othor resorts 1--ir~ the session of
the convention in this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Can SEE NOTHING BUT WAR
PEOPLE AT LARISsA SAY 1T IS NOW
ONLY A QUESTION OF
FEW DAYS.
STATEMENT OF A GREEK PRISONER
Says the Invasion Was Organized
and Ordered by Greek Omcers.
Turkish Prisoners Disnrmed
and Then Turned Loose.

London, April 16.--The Larissa cor
respondent of the Times will say:
EVERY one here continues to declare
that an outbreak of war is inevitable
within the next two or three days, and
particularly now as il is known that in
high quarters at Athens peaceful solu-
ton of the difficulty IL regarded as al
most hopeless.
"The authorities here are counting the
lost embracing such struggle, but 9TH
r influences are urging them on. Mean
time IL is perfectly certain tabt the Greek
irrcgulars, unless restrained, will again
invade Macedonia in order to compel
the porte to declare war"
The Athens correspondent of the Times
says:
'"rherc is little doubt that the Athcn-
ians are fully awake to the great dangers
OF the situation. There is "A pessimistic
feeling in the air. If Greece now goes
TO war il will not be with light heart.
The desire for war is not abatcd; on the
rontrnry, immediate hostilitics are cx-
Dected, but II is now realized that the i'm
pending conflict will entail enormous
sacrifices and possibly crushing disas-
ter. The Greek nation may be compar-
ed to man who was bound to fight
duel In order to save his reputation"
The Times correspondent at CONSTANT
nople denies that there is any effective
war party. He says the sultan, the min
lister of war and some of the other min
listers are strongly opposed to hostilitcs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
FROM THE FLOODED AREA.
Maj. Sanger Makes Verbal Report
to Secretary Alger.

Washington, April 16.-Maj. Sanger of
the inspector generals corps arrived in
Washington today. He is the first off
Ger sent out by Secretary Alger to the
Hooded districts to return to this city.
He explained verbally to Secretary Alger
just what had been done by him under his
instructions to ascertain the condition of
the flood sufferers and arrange for their
relief. Maj. Sangcr's district Law in the
Mississippi valley from Memphis down to
Helena. Before leaving Memphis he
talked over the best method of proceed
ing with the Memphis relief committee
and the members of the executive commit
tee. He found that they were accus-
toned to just such emergencies as now
confronted them. Charterng steam
boat ut Memphis with the best captain
that could be found-a man who. the
major said, was of the greatest help and
willing to go anywhere to relieve dis
tress-h he took aboard two weeks supply
of Il character suggested by the Memphis
committee and started down the river. ac-
companied by Col. Rogers, chairman of
the Arkansas levee board. 1t was found
that the Memphis people had already es-
tablished stations for the relief of the
refugees in many places throughout the
st. Francis district, in addition to the big
camp they had pitched in west Memphis.
| - VI 'hN'N WHY NlSittu anu Ill
Maj. Sanger established stations at other
points where they seemed to be needed.
The relief boat ran up the st. Francis
river, up the LAnguille river and across
country over cotton fields and farms in
every direction where it was supposed
people were to be found in need of help.
acting largely upon advices of the local
relief committees along the route.
Returning to the main river n visit was
made to the Flower Lake crevasse. which
was found to have extended to a width of
$500 feet. Maj. Sanger says that in the
country. overtlowed from this break
some of the richest bottom lands in the
south are under water ranging in depth
from two to twenty-five feet
AS stations were established. negroes
were sent out i'll canoes throughout the
Hooded district to notify the people where
they might come. Maj. Sanger saws the
inhabitants of the flooded section are
bearing their atiliction with extraordinary
patience. clinging closely to their half
submerged cabins and undergoing their
hardships in the hopes of better times.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
TEXAS MILITARY INSTITUTE.
Ii IL Settled Fact That 1t Will Re
Established Mt LInno

Llano; Tex. April 1G.-(Special.) THE
Texas Military institute of the Eastern
Texas Episcopal diocese at Llano is a
settled fact The president, DR.. G. p.
Dorset. Col. G. f.. Austin, chief of staff.
and Col. Il. X. Massee, commandment. are
already on the ground and are hard at
work arranging preliminaries, and the
school will open September 1. While the
Algona hotel is a large three build
ing, with hundred rooms, it will not be
large enough to accommodate all who are
expected to attend, so other buildings will
be rented, and there will be ample room.
Already about 100 students are promised.
and the school will certainly open up
with that many. Our citizens are alive
to the Importance of the enterprise and
will give all necessary support and en-
enlargement The location, scenery.
buildings and superior advantages as a
healthful resort all combine to make
Llano just the place for the school, and
It Will be n success. In due course of
time girls school will be added accord
ing to present Intentions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
TAYLOR TOPICS.
An Infant SmOthers in Bed-YOung
Man Dies From n Knife Wound.


Taylor, Tex, April 16.-(SpeciaL)--
Thad. Patrick, aged II, died at his home
near Granger, north of Taylor, Tuesday.
from the effects of knife wound inflicted
in his leg about two weeks ago. Blood
poisoning set in, and, despite efforts of
physicians, who amputated the member
he died, upon the date mentioned.
The infant babe of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T..
Harrell was smothered to death last Sun
day night in this city under very peculiar
circumstances. The mother and babe
went to bed at the usual hour with an
older child sleeping at the foot of the bed.
During the night the older child crawled
from the foot of the bed to the pillow be-
side its mother. The mother, being
rather deaf was not aroused by the
child's movements. Monday morning it
was discovered that the babe had been
sm0thcred to death during the night. The
body of the older child lay partly upon
the babe during the night. and, unknown
to any one, the little one was smothered.
being found cold and stiff in death next
morning.
The trotting races FOR two-year-old
horses of Williamson county, to be run
on the first day of the Taylor fair, May ).
have been closed, with five entries.
Pending improvements now being made
by carpenters on the First PRESBYTERIAN
church of Taylor, the Methodist and
Presbyterian congregations of this city
are now conducting a joint protracted
meeting at the Methodist church. and
large audiences attend the services daily
and nightly. Much good is being done
at these meetings,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
N THE WORLD OF BUSINESS
BRADSTREETS AND DUN & CO.'S
WEEKLY REVIEWS OF BUSI-
NESS CONDITIONS.
DEMAND FOR BUILDING MATERIAL
A Notable Decrease in the Number
of FaiIures-Business Frustrated
in the Flooded District-Ef-
feet of Eastern Situation.

New York, April 1G.-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say:
The most conspicuous improvement in
trade conditions this week is in the
weather throughout the central, western
and northwestern states, where country
roadways are more passable. There is
better demand for building material,
particularly lumber. In the staple lines
there is more erratic request at Port
land, Ore, Minneapolis and st. Paul,
Mimi, Kansas City, Mo-, and Atlanta,
Ga, pointing to irregularity, with the
tendency towards recovery. Jobbers at
Chicago st. Louis, Omaha, Cincinnati
and Chattanooga report trade slow or
that demand is decreasing. There is 10
sign of Il trade revival in the flooded re-
gions. II the water recedes by May Is
one-half Of the usual cotton crop may be
raised in ArkaI sas and Mississippi, but
the outlook at present is not encouraging.
The demand for dry goods is slow, and
some manufacturers remain at work with
out profits as the lesser of two evils.
The demand for wool is checked as
stocks are badly cut, but makers of
woolens are active as before. Shoe
manufacturers are working full time.
Iron and steel continue disappointing,
with lower prices for many staples; those
for flour, wheat, Indian corn, pork lard,
coffee, cotton and wOOlens have advanced.
Lower quotations are reported for sugar,
petroleum and naval stores, in addition
to iron and steel. Exports of wheat.
flour included as wheat, include one day
less this week than usual The total
from both countries and from st. John,
n. r., is 1,344, 900 bushels for five DAYS
compared with 2,046,OOO in six days of
the preceding week; 100000 in the
week year ago, 3,165,000 bushels the
week two years ago, 100000 bushels
three years ago, and as compared with
3,963, 600 bushels in the like week of 1893.
Total shipments of corn amounted 10
2,32S, 4S5 bushels this week, the smallest
weekly aggregate in the current calendar.
4,G45, 900 bushels in the second week of
April, 1886, it was 1,074,000 bushels: in
io95 It was 17S,OOO bushels, 2,O4O,OOO
bushels in 1894 and 694, 900 bushels in tbe
corresponding week of 1893
1nere IS a marked decrease in the total
number of business failures throughout
the United States, the total, 195 this
Week Week, being compared with 232 last week.
ia In the week year ago, 219 two
years ago, 212 in the corresponding week
or lS!,4, as contrasted with PIT in The
second week of April 1893, Just before
tne panic, The total number of business
failures throughout the Canadian ho.
mlnion this week was 80 against 80 IdGt
week, 81 in the week a year ago and o.
two years ago anu -''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
TRAGEDY AT 4 DANCE.
An Old Feud Between Two Families
Broke Out Afresh.

Little Rock, April 16.-A tragedy
which will result in the death of two
men occurred at dance near little
town called Graphic, in Crawford coun-
ty, last night. A feud of long standing
has existed between the Meeks and the
Bailey families. Representatives of both
families were present at the dance, and
each side was reinforced by friends. Dur
ing the progress of the dance one of the
Bailey boys stepped on the toe of one of
the Meeks family and free fight began,
during which Hank Meeks shot Clark
Bailey in the breast and John Bailey in
the stomach, fatally wounding both. He
then mounted his horse and escaped.
Home Talent Suspected.
Manchester. \. H., April ia special
to the Union at . o'clock this morning
from Somersworth says that well
known young man of that city is sus-
pected of the Stickney murder. The man
has been absent from the city since the
commission of the crime, but "A suspect
answering his description was arrested in
Milton, some twelve miles distant, last
evening, and will be taken to Somers-
worth this morning
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
The Sharkey-Naher Fight.

Pittsburg, April 16.-Dan Lynch, Shar-
keys manager, arrived here tonight and
held consultation with John Quinn, the
manager of Peter Maher, concerning the
proposed fight. They decided to accept
the offer of the Greater New York Ath-
letic club because of its location, Coney
Island. The club will be required to de-
post $500 to guarantee that it will be
able to pull off the fight, and each prin-
cipal will deposit $4,000 as a guarantee
that he will be ready to fight on the day
set. Lynch left for New York this
evening and Sharkey, who was detained
at st. Louis, will reach that city early
next week, when articles will be Signed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
IT. Il. A. MEETING.
Eighth Annual Held mt Houston.
Officers Elected.

-, Houston, Tex, April 16.-(Special)-
Today was the first day of the eighth an
nual meeting of the Texas division of
the Travellers Protective association.
1t was 10 O'Clock before Grand Mar
shals Hardy and Michuax completed
their task to form the men into line and
the parde which was over three blocks
in length, proceeded to the convention
hall.
President Charles l.. Sanger called
the convention to order and introduced
Rev. Homer Y. Wilson, state chaplain.
President Sanger next introduced Ii.
Baldwin Rice, who welcomed the dele
gates. President Sanger responded, and
then appointed the various committees.
The report of the committee on rules
was adopted.
dentials gave every member in good
standing Il right to vote.
The annual report of President San
ger was read.
The first business of the afternoon ses-
sion was the reading of the report of the
finance committee, complimenting the re-
port of Secretary and Treasurer Graham.
The report was adopted.
The association, after some discussion,
ordered the following telegram sent to
President Mckinley:
The Texas division, Travellers Protec
tive Association of America, in senate
convention, send complimentary greet
ings and congratulatory expressions of
good will, with assurances of our CO.
operation in advancing and perpetuating
onr national prosperity"
William Il. Craddock, an applicant for
the appointment of consul general to
Honolulu, Hawaii, is a representative
commercial traveller, and we recommend
him to your favorable consideration and
ask of you his appointment
The report of the committee on con-
stitution and bylaws was read.
The amendment which was most dis
cussed was one requiring post secretaries
to give bond.
1t was finally defeated.
The report of the chairman and board
of directors was adopted.
The report of the railroad committee
created some discussion. With some
changes it was finally adopted.
Then followed the reports of the press,
employment, and legislative committees,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
A Cabinet Meetinr

Washington, April 16-The cabinet
meeting today lasted an hour and a half
and was devoted entirely to the consider
alton of routine department matters.
Judge William II. Day of Ohio. who is to
go to Cuba on special mission in con-
nection with the Ruiz case. is expected
here tomorrow. After an examination
of the presidents and papers at the state
department bearing on the case he will
leave for Havana about May l.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Fitz Made n Speech.

New York, April 16.-Bob Fitzsim.
mons and Martin Julian were entertain.
ed at dinner tonight by Proprietor Roe.
bell and nearly 100 other sports at
the Hotel Bartholdi. Fitzsimmons made
speech. He said he was a better
tighter than he was a talker. and the
guests cheered his statements Justify
Martin Julian stated his brother-in-law
the worlds champion, might enter the
ring again after enjoying a brief rest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

after which the reports of the various
posts were read. ,
The election of officers was then taken
up. with the following result
President, ALT Dickinson Of San, An Al
tonic: first vice president, Howard w.
Peak of Fort Worth; second vice ,presl-
dent. A. Hoover of Post ]; third vice
president, Harry ]. Hardy of Post Z; sec
rotary and treasurer, Malcolm Graham
The convention then adjourned. TO
meet tomorrow for an excursion to Nor
gan's Point
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Shooting Tournament.

Atchison, Kan, April l6-The Ehr-
hard shooting tournament ended this
evening. Some very good averages were
made. Out of 1G0 targets G. NJ Budd of
Des Moines and r. o. Heikes of Dayton,
Ohio, broke 152 each; q. S. Duer of
Hastings, Neb., 149; Fred Gilbert, Spirit
Lake, Iowa, 146, and j. W. Barre,
Louisiana. No., 146.
Mr.. Budd of Des Moines got the side
purse for the five high guns on each day
of the shooting and made the best average.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
what Does This Mean.

Durba, Natal, April 16.-The British
cruiser Raccoon, which left Cape Town
on February II, under sealed orders. ar
rived here unexpectedly during the night
with six other British warships. Tive
more war vessels of the British fleet are
expected here tonight. The object of
this naval demonstration is not known
here,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Tragedy in n Shanty BOat.

Bellaire, o., April 16.-In drunken
fight in shanty boat this morning jim
Williams. the boat owner, killed his
wife and Charles Horner with a club
and then cut the boat loose and foated
down the river with the dead bodies.
This story is told by William Peoples
one of the combatants, who escaped, bad
ly wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Gen. Clayton Quite Ill.

st. Louis, April 16-Gen. Powell Clay
ton, the new minister to Mexico became
suddenly i'll today. If he is well enough
he will be moved to his home in Little
Rock, Ark, where he will remain until
he recuperates. He is suffering from IL
severe cold, which threatens to develop
into pneumonia. All arrangements for
the public reception to Gen. Clayton have
been cancelled
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

London, April 16.-The Rome cor
respondent of the Standard says it is
stated that Admiral Carnarvo, com
mnnding the international fleets in Gre
tan waters, has received notice that the
United States do not recognize the exist
ence of the blockade in Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Turk IyrfGusnrs Cross the Frontier

London, April 1.-THE Daily Chroni-
cle's war correspondent at Kalamaqua
says 1t is rumored there that number
of the Turkish irregnlars have crossed
the Greek frontier and occupied the de-
serted frontier village Of Madrachotza,
north of the Pindus mountains,
Greek regulars were sent 10 that point
from kalamaqua last night,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
DeIyannis Asks FOR More.

Athens, April 16.-At the session of the
legislative assembly today NJ. Delyannis
introduced bill authorizing the govern
ment to increase the issue of the treasury
notes from 100000 to 100000
drachmas. with an alternative bill sane
tioning an internal loan of 25.OO00OO
drachmas, and third bill limiting the is
sue Of small bank notes of the denomina-
iions Of . drachmas TO the amount of
1000, 600.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Confederate Home Remembered

Bryan, Tex. April 1G.-CSpecial.)-W
c. Bennett, a batchelor. 40 wears old
died near Bryan yesterday. leaving n
considerable fortune. which. by the nro.
visions of his will. is divided between
Buckner Orphan Home. Dallas. and
Confederate Soldiers Home at Austin
and De Pelchin Faith Home. Houston'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

He says that if the waters rccede by the
10th of May all will be well with them,
and with economy and careful distribu-
ton the funds already appropriated will
be sufficient for the maintenance of the
absolutely destitute. If the water holds
up and it is not possible to make crop
this summer, the distress that will ensue
will be terrible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
AlmissiIble Chinese.

Washington, April 1G.-Secretary Gage
has instructed the customs officers at
Pembina, n. d., to admit the 10 Chi
nese who are en- route from China to the
Nashville exposition. This action is
taken on the statement Of the director
general that their admission is neces-
sary under concessions made to exhibit
tors and others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Engagement on the Frontier.

Athens, April 1G.-A dispatch from
Larissa, the headquarters of the Greek
army in Thessaly, received at 1870
p. m, says that an engagement has taken
place near NcZeros, on the frontier, i'm
which artillery participated The dis
patch gives no details of the fighting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

Epirus. The statement must be accept
ed with reserve. A dispatch from Trik-
hala announces that Col. Cipriani, thu
Italian socialist leader, has disbanded the
Italian legion raised to assist the Greeks
in their struggle against the Turks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Arrests mt TOIsaI.

Constaminople, April 16.-It is report
ed here that 200 arrests have been made
at Tokal in the Sivas district of Ar
menia, of persons charged with COM
Among those arrested are the mutessariff
and the project of police and gen d'armes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Epidc mics In Crete.

Canea, April 16.-Typhus fever and
smallpox are raging at Hierapietra. The
Turkish troops have reoccupied the
spring near Gambia. A number of pris-
oners have been revolving and are be-
ing, transported to the prison in the ISL
and of Rhodes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Attacked the Block House.

Canea, April 1G.-The insurgents have
attacked the Animbali block house, near
Fort lzeddin. There was heavy firing
all Thursday. The Turkish warships in
Suda bay shelled the insurgents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

London, April 1G.-A dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from KutsuHiani says
the Turks have re-occupied Baltino and
other stations. Their sentries fire on
everybody trying to cross the frontier.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22

Canea, April 16.-Cannonadng has
been proceeding in the direction of Kali
ayves since yesterday evening. The
cause of the firing is not known here.
Pillaging continues IN this vicinity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
Bank Clcarinc.s,

New York, April 1G.-The following ia.
BILE, compiled by Bradstreet's, shows the
total clearances at the principal cities
and the percentage of increase or de-
crease as compared with the correspond
ing week last year:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-22
The "LGne Fisherman" Dead.

Baltimore, Nd, April 16-James Mof
fat, the original Lone Fisherman" in
"Evangelinc," died here today at the
Johns Hopkins hospital, after an illness
of over two weeks.