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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-07
VALIANT INDEED.

During an invasion panic which spread through England, when some French colonels addressed their Elm peror, Napoleon the Third. in very fiery terms, certain Yorkshire colonel of volunteers distinguished himself by the following utterance at a local banquet: Gentlemen on behalf of my comrades. I can assure you that if Napoleon's col onels should land at Spurn, the First East York Rifles will not be the last to flee" declaration that remained as a joke against the regiment for many years.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-07
THE POPE AND LONDON SMOKE

THE POPE AND LONDON SMOKE,
 In referring to the autograph letter which the Pope Is sending by Monsig- nor Sambucetti, Archbishop of Corinth, to the queen, we remarked that Leo XIII. Is no stranger to the English court. but it is by means gen. erally known that the Pontiff once paid a < personal visit to this Country Such, however, is the case, though the event occurred fifty years ago. when he was simply Monsig- nor Pecci. acting as Legate at the Bell gian court, and when he was being con- suited recently with regard to the build ing of the new cathedral at Westrnins- ter, he asked whether any white marble was to be used adding, laughingly
 When I was at St. Pauls cathedral they showed me some black marble, and said it was white. London seems to be far too smoky for white marble" ," Westminster Gazette,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-07
FAITH.

A pretty anecdote is related of child who was greatly perturbed by the dis covery that her brothers had set traps to catch birds. Questioned as to what she had done in the matter, she replied. T prayed that the traps might not catch the birds" Anything else?" "Yes," she said. T then prayed that God would prevent the birds getting in- to the traps, and, as if to illustrate the doctrine of faith and works, 'I went and kicked the trap all to pieces."- Household World.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-07
JURY COULD NOT AGREE.

The jury in the common pleas court in the case of the state against Isaac Mason. charged with violation of the Sunday li41or law reported at o'clock yesterday afternoon that they could not agree. They were sent back by the judge to consult further and were in- structed to reach 3 verdict If possi- ble. After being out three-quarters of an hour the jury returned and an- nounced its inability to agree. The jury was then discharged and a re-trial of the case will be necessary
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-07
OPPOSED ON AESTHETIC
 GROUNDS

A phrenologist has been wandering about the city looking for bumps. He went into a downtown establishment the other day and made his business known. He was told there was man upstairs who wanted his head read. He went upstairs and accosted the probable customer with the query: Would you like your head, read?" To his disgust the other replied: No, I don't like red heads" As the bump manipulator departed he heard the man in the office add. And when I want my head red~f use hair dye."- Syracuse Post st
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-07
HE WOULD NOT SELL HIS ANCES-
 TORS

A plutocratic American who had seen the green acres and stately castle of the Irish estate sought out its impecu- nious owner with an offer to buy. Lord Blank, eager enough to trans mute his profitless lands into pregnant gold, named considerable butsreason- able price as one he would be willing to take. Very we'll" said the Ameri- can, "Ill give that if the pictures go with the house." After a little refiec- tion his lordship answered: "Yes, you can have the pictures, except, of course, the family portraits" "It's the portraits I want said the other. T wouldn't give for the rest of 'em." My property Is not for sale un- der those conditions" said his lordship, turning on his heel ana walking away, to the astonishment Of the parvenu. who flung a "stuck-up beggarr' after the retreating figure.,-London Letter in the Chicago Times-Herald
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-07
Dying of Consumption.

Michael Gay, twenty-seven years old a stone cutter at Leete's Island. was found last evening by Officer Kleiber on the step of Bryan, Miner & Reads store on State street. Gay appeared to be i'll and was taken to police head quarters. Dr. Gaynor was called and after examining the man said that he was suffering from consumption and was liable to die at any minute. He ordered Gay taken to the hospital.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-07-07
Stock and Mutual Management
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 courtyard and stood with bayonets ing on their set faces and the bright sword-blade of their leader.
 Amid shower of sparks the door swung down, and for moment the foes paused, then swept forward in a solid mass through the thickness of the walls. But no man crossed the thresh- old alive, for the gun poured out it's shattering charge and the foremost Arabs went down like grass before a scythe, while those in the rear turned and fled for their lives. Presently the eddying smoke drifted out through the archway, and when he saw that there was no living being within gunshot of the fort, wiping the smoke, grime and perspiration from his brow, the com- mandante leaned feebly against the wall
 The little garrison will never forget that night For what seemed long ages they lay upon the parapet with staring eyes turned towards the dark ravine. expecting certain death when daylight came. At length the sun rose, but be- yond a dropping fire at Intervals, the foe made no sign, and towards the close of a nerve-trying day a trail of black smoke appeared, like dingy cloud, on the verge of the western sea.
 The Arabs clustered together out of rife-shot on the summit of a low ridge, doubtless speculating on what it might be Later two tall spars and the tip of a funnel rose into sight. and hoarss
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
LIKES HIS GOVERNMENT.
Does Sir Charles Upper, for He Deems
It's Institutions Best

London, Jan. 5.-The complimentary
banquet to Sir Charles Tupp,r and to
Hon. Duncan Gilier and Sir Iembert G..
w. Herbert, agents, respectively, for the
colonies of Victoria and Tasmania In
London, Mt the st. Georges club tonight,
vas \ most successful affaf. The hall
)was aec\ 'pted with colonid figs Maj
Gen. Bierne, president, AID $50 guests,
sat down to the table. eti. Gen. Bierne
toasted and eulogized Sir CIscles Upper
amid great enthusiasm. Sit lyhaisns re-
piled, and in turn eulogizef Sir Donald
Smith.
Sir Charles also said. 'Ifeei great
admiration for the United gtates, put
do not desire to possess thu institutions.
| feel there is greater fcurlty under
British institutions for life. property and
liberty. Canadians are crafty battered
at the desire of the U,9ted States 10
possess Canada. but sJ]deep is their
loyalty and SO united mi the Canadians
that acquisition is impd 'ible:
This expression was 4 eted win lou1
cheers. Sir Charles pper concluded
that they knew that NADIA would be
the battle ground of any struggle be-
tween the United Statfs and Great
Britain, but there was not man IN
Canada who would not do or die for the
unity. On this point all Canadians were
united. The speech wfs greeted with
vigorous applause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
THE NEW DWELLING ORDER IS
SUED AT THE INSTANCE OF
EMPEROR WILLIAM.
SIR TUPP[R ADM|RES UNCLE sam
But Thinks the Form Of Government of
Great Britain Offers Greater Sc
curity-Notes of Interest From
the Nations of the World.

London. Jan. 6.-The Times Berlin
correspondent gives the following pre-
amble to the cabinet duelling order by
Emperor William:
1T is my wish that the laws Of the
country should be administered with
iirmness and Justice"
After calling on all to act honorably
and amcably, Emperor William con-
tinues:
whether caused by impulse or excite
ment, disputes are open to friendly set
Element
"My will, therefore, is that council of
honor shall henceforth, as a matter of
principle cooperate in the settlement of
affairs of honor. The council must
undertake this duty with conscientious
endeavor to arrange an amicable settle
ment."
A decree follows:
Supplementary instructions supplements
ing the order of May Z, 1894, which in
troduced regulations governing the court
of honor in the army. Ii requires that
officers shall refer their disputes to the
council, and shall restrain from further
action. 1t defines the procedure OF the
court, which is empowered to outline n
compromise or dismiss the case az y
sees fit. 1t allows an appeal direct to
the emperor for either decision. Should
the council fail to arrange a compromise,
recourse may be had to court of honor,
which can also intervene should reason
be given by the subsequent conduct of
either of the parties. All proceedings
must be reported to the emperor. Quar-
res between officers and civilians are
also to be referred to court of honor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
MR.. MONEYS STATEMENT.
He Says His Journey Was Merely for
Pleasure, and He Enjoyed the Trip.

Havana, Jan. Seen. Fitzhugh Lee.
Consul general of the United States, hav-
ing notified the editor of La Lucha that
Senator-elect Money of Miss issippi, who
was missing from his hotel headquarters,
causing adverse newspaper comment, de-
sired to make a statement on the sub
Ject, Senator Money informed the editor
that he had no connection with the Cuban
junta and had no acquaintance with any
member of that body. He said his jour
ney was undertaken merely as a vaca-
ton while congress was not in session.
and to enjoy the mild climate of Cuba,
while inquiring, SO far as the law of the
country would permit, into the true
situation existing here, that when neces-
sary he may be able to express himself
clearly on the subject in the United
States senate.
Mr.. Money added that on Saturday
night, while talking at the United States
consulate with a friend, the latter in
sisted that he should go with him to San
Jose de los Lajas, in the interior, and he
consented. They Immediately took an
omnibus which was going there, and re-
turned yesterday afternoon after having
enjoyed the beautiful scenery and en-
joying the trip.
He said he did not see any rebels on
the road, but noticed many Spanish
soldiers. Mr.. Money leaves Havana to-
morrow for Washington via Tampa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
AS TO DEATH OF CHAs. GAVIN.
The President Sends to the Senate the
Official Correspondence.

Washington, Jan. Corresponding to a
'eso,ution from the senate, the president
Today sent to the senate the correspon-
.ence dealing with the death Of Charles
favin, Il newspaper correspondent, by
lerona, Cuba. The president took up
The report of Gavin's death as soon as re-
:eived through the newspapers, instruct
,ng the consul general to investigate and
.eport by cable. Later Il peremptory de-
nand was made for information by Gen.
Lee and approved by the department. The
Spanish officials reported that Gavin had
Jeen wounded in battle and had died in
consequence of his wounds. AS this re-
port did not conform with other reports
made to Gen. Lee, he was instructed to
press for a satisfactory explanation. The
Spanish authorities refused to give the
lame of the officer leading the soldiers
who killed Gavin, saying that Gavin was
killed in battle. This led to sharp let
tcr from Gen. Lee to Capt. Gen. Weyler
Il am now directed to say to you that
the American government has proof that
Gavin was killed after being taken
prisoner, and it does not consider the re-
bort of your subordinate satisfactory
explanation. will also have to request
the name of the officer in question, also
the place at which the report was
written"
Capt. Gen. Weylcr then gave Gen.
Ochoa as the author and Jerucha MS the
place where it was written. In addition
to this, Gen. Weyler added:
81 give this report full credence. Your
government does not consider it satisfac-
tory, probably because it takes into con-
sideration private reports, perhaps fur
nShed by enemies of SPAIN"
The letter bears date of October II of
last year. and closes the correspondence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
LATEST NEWS FROM CUBA.
Mr.. MONEY EXPLAINS HIS LATE
ABSENCE FROM THE CITY
OF HAVANA.
SOON SUPPRESS The REBELLION
Says Capt. Gen. Weyler, and the Time
Set Ia Before the Rainy Season Sets
In-The Usual Smirmishes
Are Reported.

Havana, Jan. 5.-Gen. Banquera en-
gagged with number of insurgents at
Guineran, near Guaratamo. The enemy
was dispersed with loss of eight killed,
among them being the insurgent. Maj.
Pedros Mestres. Later the same troops
had sharp sklrmish at Afro Sopores,
with the rsult that the Spanish major,
Guerro Romero, of the Guanatamo squad
ron, was killed, with two guerillas and
= captain and twenty-five soldiers.
Gen. Benito received notice that the
insurgents were encamped near Santa
Clara, and sent detachment of troops
after them, which dispersed the enemy.
Representative Money Of Mississippi,
accompanied by Consul General Lee, paid
a visit to Capt Gen. Weyler at the palace
today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
CABINET TALK.
Cornelius N. Bliss of New York for Sec
rotary of the Navy.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 5.-President-elect
Mckinley and Marcus A. Hanna have at
last got down to the serious work of con-
structing cabinet for the new admins
tration. There seems to be no possibility
of doubt that Cornelius N. Bliss of New
York has been offered and has accepted
the secretaryship of the United States
navy under the new administration. 1t is
said this arrangement was accomplished
at the home of Chairman Hanna on Mon
day afternoon, in the presence and with
the consent of the New York member of
the prospective cabinet. 1t is the first
definite step towards the construction of
the cabinet, which will probably be fol-
lowed on Wednesday by a definite under
standing with Senator Allison, whom
Maj. Mckinley will meet in Canton to-
morrow.
The visit of the treasurer of the rcpub-
lican national committee, Mr.. Bliss, on
Monday, was arranged with 80 much
secrecy that it was only the chance meet
ing of a Cleveland acquaintance of Mr..
Bliss at the railroad station on his depar-
ture on Monday that developed his pres
ence in Cleveland. Mr.. Bliss arrived in
Cleveland on Monday morning early and
was driven directly to Mr.. Hanna's home,
where he had conference with the presi-
dent-elect and the national chairman until
late in the afternoon.
With the appointment of Mr.. Bliss goes
the chance that Whitelaw Reid will be
the next minister to the court of st.
James.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
DELAWARE LEGISLATURE.
One Senate and Divided House of Rep
rescntatives.

Dover, Del, Jan. 5.-The Delaware
legislature was organized today amid
scenes of great confusion and excitement.
The seven county representatives in
whose favor the court decided yesterday
cans left the hall and organized n rump
house at the Hotel Richardson. There
they elected Mr.. I. G. Moore speaker and
Charles Hastings clerk. They then noti-
fed the senate they were ready to receive
any communication from that body, and,
receiving no reply, adjourned to meet
next Friday. The Kent county delega-
ton was led by Chairman Marshall of
the county committee.
The senate was organized by the demo-
Gratis. After adjournment the republican
senators held conference, but took no
action.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
TO CONSIDER THE MATTER.

Quintana, Tex, Jan. 5.-(Speci0l.)-
Messrs. Roberts, Moore and Journey, the
commission sent from Washington, will
meet at Velasco on the 18th inst. at II
o'clock.
1t is stated on good authority that n
committee of representative citizens from
Hampstead, Richmond, Brennan, Mata-
gorda and number of other towns will
be present to urge the Importance of the
government taking charge of the deep
water port here at the mouth of the
Brazos river.
The government engineers are today
taking soundings on the Brazos river
bar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07

island to Jauracea. the southern ex-
tremity of the military line in Puerto
Principe, long before the rainy season
sets in. He further stated that he was
inclined to conduct jealous campaign
until he has achieved his object, as the
indications prevailing were promising.
In conclusion, the captain general said
that his views on the political aspect of
affairs were unchanged, and he still be-
lieved that military action in Cuba ought
to be allowed to take free course until
the end, and he did not consider that any
movements were at present necessary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
TWO PROMINENT MEN ON TRIAL.

Chicago, Jan. 5.-In the circuit court
begun of Joseph Reinhardt, ex-president,
and Joseph Hanley, ex-traffic manager,
of the Santa Fe for alleged discrimination
in freight rates. The indictments against
the men were found over five years ago
the prosecutor, District Attorney Black,
is assisted by the special attorney for
the interstate commission. The defense
is represented by w. S. Forrest and
James Duncan. A jury was selected in
the afternoon and after the statements
by the attorneys, one witness was eX-
amined and the trial adjourned until to-
morrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
TAYLOR TOPICS

Taylor, Tex, Jan. 5.-(Specia1.) latter
holiday vacation of two weeks, the
Taylor public schools re-opened yesterday
morning with full attendance. The en-
rollment of these tchools is a fraction
over 800 pupils within the scholastic age.
La grippe is epidemic here, and the
doctors are all kept busy.
A large force of workmen has again
been re-employcd ~ the International and
Great Northern railway machine shops at
Taylor and the erstwhf silent whistle at
the roundhouse again arc "f our citizens
from slumber at early nioiY y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
TRAVELLING WITHOUT MONEY

Houston, Tex, Jan. 5.-(Special.) To
night at 10 o'clock Chas. A. Il. Brouard,
the Frenchman who started from Paris
without money to travel around the
world, arrived here over the Southern
Pacific road from Mexico and San An
tonic. He will leave for Galveston to-
morrow morning and is confident of
making the trip in the specified time. He
is due in Paris ON the Goth inst, and has
had varied experience. Leaving Paris,
he went east and crossed through Europe,
Asia and the Pacific ocean, and is bound
for home direct.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
WINDY WEYLER
Says He Will Crush the Cuban Rebel
lion Before the Rainy Season.

Madrid, Jan. 5.-The correspondent at
Havana of the impartial, Of this city,
telesraphed that he had an interview
with Capt. Gen. Weyler, in which the
general expressed surprise at the news
PAPER campaign in Spain against him.
Gen. Weyler did not deny the existence
Of abuses, but said his conscience was
clear. and at the proper time he would
show what he had done. Gen. Weyler
also expressed the greatest satisfaction
at the progress of the campaign in Pinar
del Rio province, which, he said, was so
far pacifed that he could withdraw the
greater part of the troops from that part
Of the island for immediate perations
in the provinces of Havana Matan.
,os, and as far as the milit
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
D1ED on HIS WOUNDS.

Temple, Tex, Jan. 5.-(Speciall. MIR.
Richter, the German gardener who was
waylaid and peppered with birdshot last
Friday night, died of his wounds last
night. 1t was thought at first that the
shot had not penetrated the abdomen, but
later it was found that his intestines were
lacerated. Sprunk, the man first ar
rested, was released from custody on his
proving q clear abb.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
THE scoTT-RUssELb TRIAL.
Harvard's Moral Philosophy Professor
Tcstifies for Earl Russell.

London, Jan. 5.-In the Bow Street
court this AFTERNOON the trial OF Lady
Salna Scott, I'M connection with John
Cockerton, an glneer, ana Wllllan,
Rylott, charged ith libel against LORD
Russell, her s, rti-law, was continued
today.
George Santa, ina, professor of moral
philosophy Mt I Award university, testi-
fed that he me. Earl Russell in Harvard
in 1886. and II it in June, 1887, the time
of the alleged improper conduct, he visit
cd Wincheste Z at the invitation of his
iordsbin I'M Y professor describes his
own and Ice III Russeiits movements, and
said that tb, .Jioined Earl Russellss yacht
nm tba Rbin I'm 1888, and went to Paris.
during tbe .9hole voyage he occupied the
same cabin MS Earl Russell, and never
Ionrd or any improper conduct be
tween his rdship or the crew: Cn crosf
cxam,rot the professor said he was
never r.. sted to testify in the case
but last S, ,tember, when the case was
mentioned h told Earl husseii ne "o1io
testify. Nel ;. T.,
Testimo ny in the mr., rim '"'tIo
the Earl and Countess Russell, in IL,
was read and the case was ooo;h q,
journed. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
THE BUSINESS WORLD.
The Scare Is Over at st. Paul-Several
Assignments Elsewhere.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 5.--In banking
circles today it seemed almost as if the
scare had gone, for the banks were much
less worried by Withdrawals. The banks
which closed yesterday employed their
whole clerical forces in making up the
reports.
At special meeting of the board of
directors of the Germania Bank, held to-
day, the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
"Resolved, That committee of seven
stockholders, of which the president shall
be ex-officio chairman, shall be appointed
for the purpose of taking measures for
the speedy reorganization of the Ger
mania Bank of st. Paul"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07

gwen out today at the republican head
quarters. They are: Eugene Mar
hall, Dallas; w. ii. O'Lcary, secretary,
Dallas; j. w. Burkett, Palestine; Harry
Harris, Gatesvlle; DR.. G. G. Clifford,
San Antonio; JAS. o. Luby, San Diego;
VI. G. McLemore, Jr., Galveston; L. Nc
Connell, Sunset; j. w. Barton, Terrell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
PERKINS THE NOMINEE.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 5.-George .
Perkins was declared the nominee for
United States senator by the joint repub-
lican caucus tonight. Twenty-tbree SEN
ators and forty-six representatives, went
into the caucus tonight Perkins re-
cpived 80 votes and proxy which.
makes co. Perkins needs orly one more
vote. md chat is said to ~ assured, to
elect him ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
STUART PIT lip THE DUST.

OI UANI II VI IIU DUOI
New York. Jan. 5.-This afternoon Dan
Stuart met AL Smith, who has been de-
cided on as final stakeholder, in Jersey
City, and posted with him $4,000 as a
guarantee of good faith. This money
will form part of the purse, should the
fight take place. Should Stuart fail to
bring the men together as agreed on, the
5000 will be forfeited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
NORTH CAROLINA SENATE

Raleigh, Jan. 5.-The hand-to-hand
fight between Butler and Pritchard for
the successor to the latter has caused the
Park hotel to be packed tonight with
politicians from all parts of the state, in
addition to the members of the legisla-
ture, which convenes tomorrow. II is
the fight of Buffers life. and both he and
Pritchard are quartered at the Central.
All interest tonight is centered In the
selection of senator The election does
not take place until the 10Th.