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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED.

Washington. Jan. 16.-oficial Iolive II
the death of United States Mi2isIe. WI
lis has reached the state department Il
4 telegram from Consul G--@c;l- Fills
Mills. As nothing WAS SAID 4t,.-. liz
funeral a--a-se--e--S- -1e t+g4--z,=77
can NIX give t--e%-5.-S u lake >1+gs III
This ----a II -A4 -G--s-- t-1 -nE -.t'.'t,s-
s4ry expenses. l-y.loi-c 5t,+ g'.s1 i 7rl-ll-
us--1-as- %! III -2--.L--S u -1ia 7 ---.tt..
States. viii u -si,IT+.t TT T. Lt,t,'t
: L. Talk q. ! 4 sy1.GesI,r To Nr- w llIE .'u.1
now ami -ee --g,rgsHrc cr'tTl-la -lsII u
view 4 Tie ICprrnInll.r t-GyrrurGu q l-le
present LG-1-,.,sg.,'lTl,gu IL. Appointment
viii b.. -Ls.s= tT II. nIr 1lar II vii he
eft 10 P'-4si,.,sur MtNluleY 7W I'LL -lt
vIr.1e-
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lie 81 QrEsTrLN-

Washington. Ian. f6--Ths SENATE COM
mittee on fisheries today ..s-Ec-t % an
argument by Professor Ha1ry " II
lott in advocacy Of the bill pr17itllz 81.
a new international agreement f1r me
protection Of the fur-hearing seals z
lott contended that from an acnnG1aica.
and humane point Of view il world -
far better for the United States 10 XII.
all the remaining seals outright than 70
permit the slaughter 70 continue under ~
prcSen regulations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

New York. Jan. ~ BradStrcct'S re-
view of the stock market tomorrow will
say;
lrrcgularily has prevailed in the move
mcnt OF speculation this week its prcva-
lent undcrtonc has. however been strong.
and the belief that an advance is in or
der seems to have taken possession of
a majority of the professional element
in Wall street The rise which began
last week continued until Tuesday, when
the usual realizing sales began and a
moderate reaction set in. Ii was also an
entirely natural circumstance that on the
extreme advances traders should have
put out fresh lines of shorts, though the
disposition 10 cover such contracts at a
very moderate concession in prices was
a noticeable feature. Outside interests
in the market were more of factor i'm
the early portion Of the week than for 4
long time past. and the commission
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS.
IRA DSTREETS AND Dun * CO.'S
REVIEWS OF FINANCE AND
COMMERCE..
THE DEMAND IS SLOWLY INCREASING
In Almost All LinesA Radical I'm
provcmcnt in the Ncnr Future IL
Almost Certainty Failures
Continue Numerous.

New York. Jan. - o. Bradstrcct's to-
morrow will say:
The most encouraging feature OF the
trade situation this week Is the increased
iemand from manufacturers for wool.
The decision of the print cloth manu-
lacturcrs TO curtal the output will en-
pliasize recent sales and promises a bet
Ter market. TO these may be added the
increase in the volume Of domestic bank
ilearanccs II stcadincss Of prices and
10 the heathfulness Of general trade in
almost all departments. Conservatism
IN granting credits and the preference by
retailers and others to buy oftcnrr, but
IN small quantities, continues TO mark
The course of business az not before for
years. Demand is increasing in almost
nj! lines with few exceptions although
very slowly A radical improvement in
The near future, based on n slow but
hcalthful Increase in the consumptive de-
1nand, IL, In the absence OF unforeseen
obstacles, almost certainty
Prices appear TO indicate that few, if
any, lines are higher than week ago
while Hour, wheat, corn. lnrd. crude pc
irolcum, tin, Besscnicr pig iron and steel
billets are lower. Wool remains firm
ut practically unchanged prices but is
likely TO advance II the present demand
continues Leather Is also firm and I'M
changed, Ms are lumber cotton print
cloths. pork, coffee and sugar Exports
Of wheat, flour included, from both
roast of the United States this week, ST. !
John, n H., included, amount TO 2,91G,- |
100 bushels MS compared with 2,9iS,OOO |
bushels last week, 3,Si9,0OO bushels in
me same week II year ago, 2Sf0,OOO
bushels In the week two ycnrs ago, 2,9i7,-
900 bushels three years ago and ms con
trastcd with 1851 900 bushels in the like
week Of 1903
Exports of Indian corn this week
amount TO 3,520,322 bushels compared
with 3,757,OO0 bushels last week, 3,iS2,-
700 bushels In the week n year ago, $50
MO- bushels in the week two years ago,
$4,000 bushels three years ago and
as compared with 735 100 bushels in the .
ike week Of 1893.
An unusually large list of business en-. :
barrassments continues u feature of the
state of tradc of the week. the total for g,
the past six business days being 400, or :.
W less than last week, ~ more thain in ,
The week year ago and III more than g
IN the corresponding week of 1898. I
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
TO SQUELCH SCALPER@

Washington. Jan. misrepresentation
sherman Of New York. today introduced
u bill to regulate sales Of railroad tickets.
in the form Of an amendment % the IL
terstate commerce act. The bill prOpCaes
TO compel common carriers 10 provide
all agents authorized to sell tickets with
certificates Of their authority. which mast
be conspicuously displayed in their Offices.
Ii makes it unlawful for ether parties
to sell or transfer tickets OF passes under
heavy penalties and fixes penalties also
of fine and imprisonment for counterfeit
ing tickets. and provides that all unused
parts of tickets must he redeemed by the
companies by which they are issued.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
FROM THE NATIONS CAPITAL
EJLOGIES ON THE LATE MIX.
CRISP OCCUPIED MOST OF
THE DAY IN THE HOUSE.
THE STATE DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED
Officially of the Death of Minister Willis.
1t Will Probably Dcvoivc Upon Nc
Kinley to Appoint Successor.
Tariff Conference.

Washington Jan. 16-Most of the day
in the house was devoted to oratorical
tributes to the late Speaker Charles f..
Crisp of Georgia, who died during the
recess of congress. The speeches were
listened to by nearly all of the democrats
and large contingent of republicans,
while many southern people filled the
galleries. All of the members from
Georgia and several leaders on both sides
of the house delivered eulogies, which
were unusually impressive and were
listened to with much more than usual at
tcntiOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
VISITED RY HIS UNCLE.

Toledo o., Jan. 16.-A remarkably bold
robbery occurred here today. man
entered the office of the Northwestern
Elevator and Mill company and cover
ing Cashier Tanner with n revolver,
emptied $500 in silver and gold into u
sack and made his escape in buggy that
was waiting. Tanner was preparing to
put the money in envelopes for the mill
employees when the robbery occurred.
The cashier says he recognized the rob.
her as George Pencil, half brother of
his CTanner's) mother.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
On \ COLD TRAIT.
y spanish Slcnth Shaddowipr = pt;,
delphia Tourist. H'''-

wc 1ii''3 mt Ga; Jan. 22.-Dr. Iamos cn
on tm ,r n in Philadelphia tourist now now,
is being I dd IN me south declares that fJ ~.
He intcpd gog9e go by Spanish emis ss n
Of the soTtb 10 visit Cuba after a tonr
from PhiiadcpS1i@as f he before os his departure
stranger, who excited his s TalIGd on BY
nnH asked DIR. ConweIl to ", dnrr9 The
o oig dispatches TO various C JTlpS letters
J J,n ny ms conversation and monn gener-
nn,issa became convinced that h o me the
dIIrJLsnry OF Spain. Since loovinnw d Is, an
Cgb, pp they met in Washinnteen rhiia,
IaSf f' risL' where Dr. ConwalI 'u vi. ana
day apd Inc doctor came On bH eua e.
bic ana reported that he had p mere to-
''N PurSuer since Yesterday "o' seen
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

Washington. Ian. It,-Ihe MH t.r,1f u
the ul-f1oers % tie NlFs llG llssIla tHII-
uitra- vera n se"rrr conferences -.l.ralc
on the sub.scC 1t the lew -l'isf bll
Chairman DInGieF NlS ll,:laUo%''.. ilt:
owing % rtIE tlcT De -.far- Nl.s 1l.l..,. -
members present 10 ~ far lItt no Il -
tails Of the 1rrpcser measure. The ne.lr-
ing was limited 90 N hcsIr's .-scrIasus,'
Of the general tza-lrpa Il rntl nll- lI. atiG-
iting individual aprIlGl prsra,I-GrT -
the actual work If rrcTIrilg -1e '.aas -
the republican members 10 ffrIl.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS.

Taylor. Ten. Jan. 2l.-tSperiall-Two
families az seven native Russians. Two
men. three women and TWO children. ar
rived in Taylor yesterday. They came
direct from their mother country. via
Galveston. and being clothed in their
native garhS, attracted ceaS5it-a bic At
tention among the crowds :. The depot
They will farm near this place &nG are
the first Of their class IN arrive 81 Taylor.
On account ~ the cua.---g<> OF: ,hcir
dress several Snapshots t-r-, s. kodak
Were taken o; chem.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
THE COTTON MOVEMENT.
Secretary Testers Weekly New Orleans
Cotton Exchange Statement.

Now orloons lam 90 Socret,rv Hos
tor's wcekIv New Orleans Cation Ey
CHANCE statement issued before the clos,
NJ hnsiness todnv sbows nm incrcosc /,
Tho mnvomont into s;obt comm rod viii
the seven days ending this date last ycal
in round figures of $1,000 bales; a de
crease under the same DAYS of wear be-
fore last of $1,000 bales and a decreas,
under the same days of 1894 of $4,000
bales. For the twenty-five days of Jan.
uary the totals show n gain over last
year OF 6S,OOO bales: Il loss from the year
before last OF $4,000 bales and from 1874
Of 81 600 bales.
For the IA days of the season that
have elapsed the aggregate is ahead of
the 14i days of last season 1.45G. 600
bales: behind the same days year before
last SI7 900 bales, and ahead of the same
time in 1894 by S15, 900 bales.
| rho op,o,n, hro,ob, into e;ob, drrinc
,ba no"t u,aoL bon hoam 1dS otc h,Iee
against 12S ak boIes FOR the seven davs
cndng tbis doto last vcar 135 OK bolcs
ycnr bcforc Inst md 1oG 7S1 bales for
| tho same limo in 1904 and for tho
twcnty.tyo doys of Jonnorv il has been
5G7 h1O hoIes against 13O712 bales last
ycor 600 41j bales wear before last and
5hS 5G0 bales for the same time in 1894
These make the total movement for
tho IA days from Spptpmbpr 1 10 date
q $40 0G3 bolcs against 5.3S3. 96o bales
lost yeor 7CiS7ii wear before last and
GO2i G5i bales for the same time in
1904
,r,. ....., .. c.,,.,,ta. i,
,d ime nno,T ~ ali Irn;,od Itatns nor,s
sn"M' ooJ cce ~ L nii o" n,oinst . O. 20
W w n,ooo,oo' - az oon hnin o ,,S' -
nnS iu'a SI1' ri 1oI L"oo co.. no
, ,Err ';,St , u ''''' w INV '''''
''li' III io'i' ,,.
overland across the MISSISSIPPI ONO
and Potomac rivers TO, northern mills
nnd CANADA, voi,ioi Dnics against ooo'-
JOS bales last year So6, w Dhies year
before last ana oJo,oi' DalcS ior thc same
Tune IN lSH.
Interior stocks III excess OF september
last, p' inZ Dnlcs against i'1,Joi DaleS
asst ycar 132''0O bales year before last
ma S53.l"i baleS Tor the same time IN !
IS,H' oo,,
southern mn thkihSS are oi',SZo DaieS =
gninst 452,iUo bales last year; i32'3'i :
'alcs year before last ana 3Si,3'9 bales
or the same tlmc IN lS9f
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
SCHOONER LOST.

Galveston, Tex, Jan. 15.-(Special)-
The report has reached Galveston that
the schooner Ralph, which left here a
few days ago in tow of the steamer Cum.
berland broke loose during storm and
was lost. 4 boat was sent from the
Cumberland and the crew was picked
up. The boat got away after the men
were aboard the steamer and the tow
was lost
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
DIED AT THE RATII

NOrtOIk, va, Jan. JUNE Charles n
Owens. vice president and general man
ager of the Atlantic and Dauville Rail
road. was found dead in the bath room
at his residence here this morning. Heart
disease was the cause. The deceased
was &c years Of age and has been for
years prominent transportation agent
being formerly general traffic agent If
the Plant system of railroads
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
$780,. t------=--
Two NEGRnLS INNrIInh

J"Hcrsonyillc, Ga, Jan. 22-Tbo mil
I'''s was broken open at midnight last
h'ght by a mob of masked mon and
W. wv, negroes Willis White and Charles
"fSythe' implicated in the murder If
WIS i'"'ahd at Oak Park, were take,
Out ana hanged to Il tree and tbeir
bodies riddlcd with bullets.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
NOTED OPERATES DvAD

San AnioDio, Tex, Jan =, ,Sparial1
w. Il. Wright. Associated Piss opera
Tor in the Daily Express ot:;ty. was found
dead in ty>i this morning. He had died
during the night =: consumption. He was
: c2:-ye Q: t'-T@-yil,e, Ala. and was I'M
married Nj W.ish; enjoytya the repu-
.2.5.- e hr5-c c-t o: the finest o,,-3-ors
u -1a -1--.5 S.S-ss
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
PROPOSED SHUTDOWN.

Woonsocket. r. l., Jan. 16.-C0tton
Goods mo manufacturers in this state have
not not vet consulted in regard to a shut,
down dow Several of the manufacturers
time movement, but the minority viii
not commit themselves in the matter
The general feeling in this state at pres
cnt is that he mills will not shut down
and that business will soon improve. Az
the present time many of the big mills
are billing I'd goods.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
STARTLGNG Rr-MnEs

London, Jan. 1S.-The Daily Mail
special from Vienna says that startling
fnmors are current that the car and
e2arina are suffering from indications Of
poisoning but the only grounds for them
seems 20 be that extensive changes re.
Gently have been made in the Kitchen If
the winter palace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
WAS HEAVILY INDERTrn

r; 3Lh ! rahcisco, Jan. 22.-Williom l.
mas mas bccn missing since Mondav 'seIt.
II"fS about $4,000 in pressing doL ne
o oHtsiaes other liabilities of oo ueu.s;
Ff rnr, including $4,000 ho srnera1
, ,roll ms wife. who was the widow Io w
osority merchant. Fishers downf.Hni :; a.
t@,r.nou 10 neglect of business and ndi Is
"''agahcc and dissipation anu eH-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
RAIN AND pRTC,rS L,lrr

London, Jan. 1.-THE weekly oacior
report, Of the famine conditions in I Tnd;n
says that about an inch Of rain has fa 'i,.T
ron LoH i'eSnawar to Lahore, about half an
men ri Bllaspur and the central provinccI
d nJ '4 I a third Of an inch at Bikanir
ba~o e, .THl showers elsewhere. Prices
i.l' iaiien very slightly in Madras Ron,
nay. the Puniab and Burnab ''''''-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
CHILD PAINFULLY BURNED

Taylor. Tex. Jan. 22.-(Special)-The
little 4-year-old son of +. |. Fisher met
with painful accident yesterday morn
ing. While playing near the fire his
clothing came in contact with the flames
and the little fellow was painfully burned
before assistance reached him. 1t is
thought his wounds are not serious. how
ever.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
HUBRARD'S COTTON LETTER.
New York, Jan 30 -iiuhhurl Bros. X

HUBBARD'S COTTON LETTER.
New York, Jan. Hubbard Bros. X
Co.'S cotton letter:
All the factors which have been agaiuS.
them for so long appear now 10 b
changed in favor of an advance. and when
this becomes apparent to the continental
spnncrs, who have been waiting 10 buy
their supplies, they must become active.
~ they have allowed their reserve sup
pics TO become exhausted. Our local
traders remain bcarish because of the in
active demand, and spinners are advanc-
ing the southern markets to the basis Of
New York 10y their purchases. An in
sight of the movement from New Orleans
was 10000 bales, and was larger than
expected. The market lost the adyauta 20
closing steady at yesterdays prices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
MI ST STAND TRIAL
-u-ItrG+r1 Arl1u.- Ttancra Tf,a,- Uf-
.t,.Ils >,Q.1u.rt.t

A-E 1.c.S. Jun --::--Iu..r.. II..as.nq.l...
II E-l-H'I- t'-'HslanE -ourf. nuuttnt tpwr =
.'-".!ai;u i7Tn-'J.i.Ic -it tnmurr,r ~ .cn,
l':.G-IufI- In conspiracy lEigua III,
: -ll''r,ein l.'mmp caupupH The up,p.
M ..-shnut't''.t EtnHri.sN li,. INV tuurtus
uiGu tiulaI,rlH'T ny I Guryprl..iur IN.
ia-'L,'a tnt.,et'.G t't l,ti,rnrs 81 enr ',unr.
,llF. I'us Inducements Nn"s i,rN ui
l&uguru1 NJ III, ldi,rnre ~ .lue N,.l,ppt
ifnf'fs company, VIM an lui tr-s llf /,
',ft. ir1.ug ~ l;iEi.~r..ns aud Nnrs fuuuc
uiGAH -l,' .ilIt,-lruRr inv - lt1s- " tt,s
:'''s,saru ~ tutGs ilraEn7,G -u,s :i,,,.,.
.irS tIG ir.itr"S ruus. srau. rra
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
PUBLIC NUISANCE AIJEcnn

"" York, Jan. 22-Oscar Hammer
si|In, manager Of the Hammrrstei.
VI gi2ic nall, wag indicted today for main
aln!hg public nuisance. The sDeciol
instance cited is that upon the stage of
ne musical holl there is being given
h1ghf!y representation of scenes alleged
70 nave tfanspircd ut the now famous
1"'!'y bachelor dinner of n few weeks
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
TT PLEASED THE ponr

london, Jan. 1.-THE Chronicle, ,,u
respondent at Rene says that tho , C"l-
n s heard Of the signing Of tho ,n Up
sAiaerican treaty with very livelv so,;D
action Ia He would wish the na22oc Sa'i -
~ REGARDED as a permanent arbitpatiya 20
tribunal for all nations. but be Is '' oIn
70 see the principle adopted in onv fe Eau
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
KENTUCKY FTTTpITN-

Lexington. Ky, Jan. 16.-Secrpiary
Wilson announced tonight that the Ken
lucky Trotting Horsehreeders association
will open the Kentucky futurity for 1891
to close March II. and guarantee it worth
$4,000. the same as last year. notwith-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

|HIlJirut Syringe. Ian. -(SIecial.)-
ON F's;.s,r:!pE. O.. T. Coa,s. a saloon ma
h''s. s.p. I.s entire srpck of liquors and
"a 4istrrs@, fre-. " ~ X. Patrick. Con
s,:''rt-lac. no. Iais morning the First
MlFhg:st. Hl.e s,,2cAed the same for the
avi. - W., ,-Ea Inventory IN now being
ia..s 2! ,.p >.&..s
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BANK CLEARINGS.

New York, Jan. 22.-Thc following ia
bic, compiled by Bradstreets. 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:
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stondipc the extremely light breeding
onarations of 1896. The bold stano la i'ss
in the face of almost certain Hea.y h rIe
will prove of incalculable beneh' 10 n'i
moss horse breeders.
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DlEn DE Ills lN1I'RIES

Beevillc. Tex. Jan. 15.-(Special)-
Robert Cunningham. who was severely
burned by fireworks during the holidays.
died Yesterday Of his injuries. after two
weeks horrible suffering.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
CHARGED WITH ASsAI,,r

=. !t}.H:, Irx., Jan. 22-(Spccial.l-Dup
Fhff, q ~hi'r man, indicted by the re-
rE1.. xfanf jury upon the charge of AS
saH;f 9Th intent 10 murder, was arrest
81! ~ Deputy Sheriff r. j. Basham yes
fffraY and taken 70 the Georgetown IL
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28

GRAIN RATES REDUCED.
st. Louis, Jan. lest. Louis lines an
nounce n rate on grain from East 81.
Louis to Newport News of IA Il cents
a reduction of 5 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
RHODES ARRIVES IN ENGLAND

Hsg@G7..a, J2a. 2.-Col. Cecil Rhodes
.'''';. s',.Y ;:era.@r IF Cape Colony, has ar
'r'%f. here n>iay from South Africa. He
1-a> 'stt'r.st ~ England to be present OF
-, ;ss:!aa tasntary investigation which is
- y, a.ahs into the Transyaal raid,
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COL. JOHN FLINT DEAD. ~,
Waco, Tex, Jan. 16.-(SPecial) mIio.
John p Flint. an old-time Texan ana
nrnminent lawyer died here today
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
Fed BY BANKERS.

Chicago. Jan. 16-A complimentary
dinner was given to Comptroller Eckels
at Kinsley's tonight by the bankers of
Chicago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
CONSTI.S RECOCNTIFD

Washington. Jan. l6.-Thc president
has recognized thc following consular
officers:
For the greater republic of Central
America. Eustosio Calderon, consul gen
eral at San Francisco: Monica Cord5vo
consul general at New Orleans Victor I
Botto, consul at New Orleans: for Guate-
mala. Edwin Hughes, consul at Seattle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT.

New York. Jan. 22.-Folowing is the
comparative cotton statement for the
week ending January 30, 1897:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
Net receipts at all United States

Net receipts at all United States
ports during week. ..... e.. l32. lI3
Same week last year. e. .... lOa.9O2
Total receipts to this date. &c. 5,362, 6ll
Same date last year. .... ......3, 81, $40
Exports for the week ......... 141,aS6
Same week last year. ... 1871, 46l
Total exports to this date. . 3.a59,99
Same date last year. .... 800. 2.a59,92T
Stock at all United States ports l,0IS,l24
Same time last year. ... .. 9I4,00T
Stock at all interior towns. .... i9O,321
Same time last year. Gee. ... 514,4SS
Stock at Liverpool. ....... 90. 1,195.0OO
Same time last year. 49,. $500 ,lll,OO
Stock of American atloat for
Great Britain. 49,. $50. ... 100000
Same time last year. ....... $4,000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
uISrORIAN uEAnGY nrAn,

CAL.N-> IlIsAbl.l DfSA -.
Newbury. y. j., Jan. l6.-H0n Joel
Headley. the well known historian. died
here today from paralysis.
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TOTAL. NET RECEIPTS
Bales.

New York. Jan. 22.-Thc following Il
the total net receipts of cotton ut
ports since SeptcmbT I. 1896
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
Not included in total

Exclusive of
New York S415, S20.9l2 IL ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-06

CHARGED WITH EMBEZzLEMENT.--
Mr.. Wythe White, manager of the Bell
Telephone Company, yesterday even
ing received q telegram from W. y.
Gentry, manager of the same company
at Atlanta, Ca, requesting him to
have the police arrest Charles Crook, a
1stlye OF this city, for alleged embez
Element Officers Knight and Belts
met the Seaboard Air Line train at
IO92 o'clock and arrested the young
man as ne stepped on the platform and
De t WAS taken TO police headquarters.
tie left here about six months ago to
accept position in the telephone office
10 Atlanta. He says he lost $50 be
longing to the company and owed it
No. He had au appointment Monday
lisht with Manager Gentry to go over
.oe books, but, he says, experimenting
'ast ne would be arrested and having
10 friends there be took the 7 o'clock
Hain out OF Atlanta for this city for his
nome, where he could secure the mon
y he owed the company and make
good his loss. This he did this evening
sqd upon being informed of this fact
AT GENTRY telegraped from Atlanta to
release Mr.. Crook, which was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-06

A MAGNIFICENT EMPoRIUM-Dur.
ing their well-known career in Wash
ington the mercantile success of Wood
ward 81 Lothrop has been attested from
time to time by the addition of build.
ing after building as increased business
has demanded increased space. A
striking change has now been wrought,
and hereafter this popular firm will
greet the public in one vast emporium.
With the original structure, corner of
+ and Eleventh streets, as a nucleus,
the Woodward & Lothrop stores now
number four large buildings on F
street, one on Tenth street. and one on
Eleventh street, affording entrance
from each street, with a spacious thor.
oughfare between them. The interior
OF these big establishments has been
entirely changed. The partitions have
been removed, and no suggestion of
separate buildings remains. Spacious
aisles conduct the public to every de-
partment of the great enterprise. To.
day, after seventeen years of success,
they present to the people four acres of
floor space filled with the best of every
thing,