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The Penn's Grove record., 1897-01-08
l. 1890.
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The Penn's Grove record., 1897-01-08

The statistics Of crimes for 1896 show
rat 1852 murders were committed
Turing the year, and there were only
l22 legal executions. When we see
how small a portion are hung for so
many crimes no one need wonder that
131 lynchings occurred to hurry the loose
findings Of the law.
The Penn's Grove record., 1897-01-08

If you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take NO-To-Bac,
strong. Many gain ten pounds in ten days,
Over 100000 cured. Buy NolTo-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
TWO HOLIDAYS CELEBRATED.
New Workers Disposed of Thanks
giving and Evacuation Day with
One stone.

New York. Nov. 25.-New Workers
have the advantage of celebrating two
holidays in one. This is not only
Thanksgiving day, but also Evacuation
day. the day when is celebrated the de-
parture from New York of the British
troops. Evacuation day Is local holt
day and Is generally observed by the
old guard and military. The guard OBJ
served today rs usual by marching from
its headquarters down to the battery,
where the exercises of raising the flag
were followed as usual. The old guard
was escorted by detachment Of the
United States regulars from Governors
island.
Flag raising exercises also occurred
ut the block house at Central park.
Great preparations had been made to
feed the poor by the commissioners of
charities and corrections. and the elee-
mosynary institutions Of the city, and
none went hungry.
The striking features Of the day was
the absence of any great sporting event
In the city. Thanksgiving heretofore
was the day when the final football
event was contested in this city, but
there were no games or contest of any
note here today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
MERGED IN MYSTERY.
Man Found Dead ON the Central
Track Near DenisOn.

Denison, Tex, Nov. 25.-(Specinl.i--
John Anderson. aged about 4O, was
found dead on the Houston and Texas
Central track near the Day street cross
ing last night by the crew Of the north
bound passenger train on the Houston.
and Texas Central. The traipmen who.
saw the corpse informed the Central Of
ficials and about 10 o'clock Officers Fin
ley and MiXson were informed Of the
accident and went to the scene. They
found Anderson lying on the east side
of the track with his right shoulder cut
off and his head crushed.
The manner in which Anderson came.
to be at the place where his body was-
found and the accident which killed him
seems somewhat mysterious In the light
of the evidence In the case. The train
mcr of the north bound train that found
the body report that the corpse was
lying where the officers found II when
they found II. and then 1t was supposed
that the Dallas News train. that leaves
Dcnisun at $40. must have killed him.
Conductor Orm Of the News train wass
telegraphed to examine his engine nnK
train TO see II there was any signs Of
it thereon The trainmcn failed to find
any sign whatever that the man had
passed under the wheels Of that train.
Officer Finley states that himself and
Officer Maddox made an investigation OF
the premises where the body was found
and could see plainly that Anderson mad
been dragged distance of about forty
feet.
Anderson was ut the Sugar Bottom
saloon about $40 to $50 last night. and
was drinking considerably. His home IL
about eight miles from Colbert. I. T.,
and his family has been sent for.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
TWAS A HOT FIGHT.
Brave Policemen Got There just rs
1t Was Over.

1t Was Over.
London. Nov. 24.-The correspondent
of London paper, describing the scene,
says: -, ,,,ou.+ +.oo+
ment. He was struck in the head a
dozen times. Blows rained upon his
face; the bell was thrown at him; ms
clothes were torn. As soon as he got
up he was knocked off his feet. .,
President Abrahamovicz was greeted,
with cries of polish scoundrel;.
"swindler," "blackguard" and "badl-
nieuch." One deputy was stabbed IN
the hand another had his collar Done
broken. while third received severe
scalp wound. 18th
Count Badeni, the premier. WIN a
sheer on his face, watched the COMBAT
throughout. ,,,5
Herr Wolff declared that ne would
bring his revolver to the next sitting.
Late tonight the cabinet is discussing
tbe situation and it is believed dissolu-
ton is the only practical outcome.
Suddenly during the melee herce
shriek was heard and knife was seen
living toward the leftists. 1t fell upon
Dr. Gessoan, whose hand was WOUNDED.
II was wrested from Herr Ftercncne
NV Herr Iermisch, who three 1t across
the heads of the deputies. .,o
Another scream rang through Tue
house Herr Pferch had been seized py
the throat. Count Won Don LieD APP
nj;ed buckets of water over the com 1
ants with n view of separating them. Inc
nolice commissioner, with fifteen NELL
apneared lust as the president was CLOS
ing the sitting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
For DlncIKmail.

London, Nov. 24.-At the central
criminal court today Florence Stansfeld,
who was charged at the Westminster
police court ON November IL with at
tempting to blackmail Earl Darlington,
the joint hereditary lord chamberlain,
was sentenced to eighteen months penal
servitude. The court proceedings de-
veloped the fact that Florence STAINS
field, who is described as a fine looking
woman. of distinguished manners, had
sent letters to Earl Darlington demand
ing money. Her counsel explained that
his client had written the letters under
a mistake as to the identity of Earl Car
rington, adding that she had known a
man for many years who went under
the name of lloyd, but whom she had
believed was Earl Darlington. The mag
istrate declined to allow the case to bt
withdrawn and committed the prisoner
for trial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02

h bnae Ia limited monarchy. The princes,
home oe en giving public receptions at he's
mah e h ana IN other ways is trying TO
leave M to Ma M and D. Kalanodalani will
WORK. a ,oa washington on the 10th to
Islands. Both men renresant ~ ol the
lists OF Honolulu. At n LATER dat e r4 t
VIII be followed by other anti.ann eney
aioh delegates. Samuel Parker. nroh.
ABLY the most influential Hawaiian in ~
country, and who is an annexat;nnist e
says; So that the delegates can do hut littIs
IN washington. Congress, he saws
VIII nave convened when they arrive o
Eleyen vessels, with a total CARVING
capacity of 10000 tons, have thus far
peen chartered to carry sugar from Ha.
waiain ports to New York. La
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
AIR LINE TO I<LONDIKE.
An Air ship, I'm Course of Construc-
ton. to Make the Trip.

An Air ship, in Course of COnstruc-
ton. to Make the Trip.
San Francisco, Nov. 25.-Hiram
the Atlantic and Pacific Aerial Naviga-
ton company, announces that the COM
pany has in course of construction an
air ship, in which it IL expected to make
the trip to Klondike. He said:
"When everything necessary is on
board the ship will weigh 5000 pounds.
and we shall take on board about one ton
weight of passengers and provisions.
The dimensions of the vessel will be as
follows: Cylinder, 80 feet . inches In
diameter and 90 feet In length; length Of
forward cone. 10 feet length of after
cone, * feet: total length. 1853 feet. The
space occupied will be 100000 cubic feet.
The propellng power will be n 16-horse
power naptha engine. which will be made
out of aluminium as far MS that metal can
be used, and will weigh complete 300
pounds. The gasoline will be stored In
tanks in cases. which will contain suf-
ficient quantity to drive the vessel around
the earth without replenishing the tanks
The skin of the ship will be double, and
the intermediate space will be filled with
hydrogen gas. This gas will be con-
fired in separate compartments and Will
be in the upper part of the cylinder and
in the cones.
I'VE expect to attain speed Of 100
miles an hour without straining the ves-
sell"
When finished II is estimated that the
ship will have cost $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Billiard Tournament Proposed.

Chicago. Nov. 24.-The Brunswick-
Bake ollender company today made n
fol NAL proposition for handicap billiard
tournament to be held at Chicago, com
mencing on or about January 10, ISIS.
The contest viii be new style. same
of 1S-nch balk line, with one shot in
balk and one shot in anchor. and the
company will give $3.50 added money to
the purse, which will include the en-
trance fee, 500 for each contestant. and
The net box office receipts. The entire
purse will he divided into four prizes in
The ratio of 40. 80. 90 and 10 per cent.
The number of contestants is limited TO
six players. but there must not be less
than FIVE entries. Two of the scratch
men will be Jacob Schaeffer and Frank
g. Ives
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
r,dtaua Striking Miners.

Louisville, Nov. PA special to the
T;mes from Terre Haute, Ind. says:
About 500 coal miners at Hymera ana nd
Star CITY have gone on q strike. because
the companies refused to put in inch .; ana M
a half screens instead of three-inca
g p State President Knight OF
hand aI He SAYS the strike will be a
hard one and that all the miners IN IN In
dana d%,m NAV again lay down their tools
Three hundred block coal miners at O oIno
hon. nine miles north of here. have aiso
zone on n strike because the comIany
emnloypd non-union men. treat suilei
ING is felt among all the miners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
THAT CUBAN TARIFF SCHEME.
1t Is Not to Re So Very Autonomous
After All.

Madrid, Nov. 25.-The clause in rela-
ton to tariffs in the governments pro-
posed scheme of autonomy for Cuba
provides for the creation of mixed
commission. to be composed of Cubans
and Spaniards, which is to fix the
tariffs The rates fixed by the commits
sion are to be adopted by the Cuban
chamber of deputies and then approved
by the Spanish cortes before they become
effective. Should the mixed commits
sion come to a deadlock the cOrtes is to
be the arbiter of them.
Prime Minister Sagasta has received
over 100 dispatches from persons and or
CARNATIONS in CATALONIA, Biscay and other
provinces of Spain, asking that the au-
tonomy scheme he suspended. A mem
her of the cabinet said today, however,
that the opposition to the scheme must
soon cease.
Naturally" he added, "the proposed
reforms were opposed by n number. OF
persons who, by the past system, had
amassed great riches. but the govern
mcnt was determined to carry out what
it considered a patriotic work, and ita
decisions must be respected
1t is expected the ministry of the colo
MES will be abolished after the applica-
ton of the reforms and the colonial af-
fairs will be conducted by the prime
minister.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Greek Cabinet Crisis Over.

Athens. Nov. 24-The cabinet crisis
which grew out Of the defeat of the gov
ernment in the bOule on Monday over the
of inquiry into certain incidents of the
recent war with Turkey, is ended for
the present.
1t was believed for awhile that the
cabinet might be compelled to recon-
mend dissolution of the boule, nspa-
cially as the leaders of the various politi-
cal groups seemed to agree that the pres
emf chamber would be unable to deal
with the situation. But the boule met
today, and as result of an agreement
in the election. the parties adopted the
proposal to accept the committee of in
quiry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
A LIVE CONGRESSMAN.
Underwood of Alabama Working to
Have Armor Plant Located
I'm the south.

Chattanooga. Nov. OLA special to
the Times from Birmingham, Ala, says:
Congressman Underwood of the Ninth
Alabama district IL the leader Of the
movement for the location of govern
meDt armor plate plant In the southern
states, and 1t was largely through his
influence that the secretary of the navy
was induced to send the special armor
plate hoard south to investigate This
sections qualification for the produce
ton of armor plate. Congressman I'm
derwood will endenvor to have pro-
vision attached to either the naval APP
preparation or the sundry civil bill for
the erection of an armor plant to be
located at Birmingham. He has been
In correspondence with numerous west
ern and southern members of congress,
and says he finds vast majority will
support measure Of this kind. Mr..
Underwood is very sanguine Of success
in his undertaking.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
FIRE AT PENSACOLA.
Warehouse and Railway Freight
House Burned-LOss, 100000.

Pensacola, Fla. Nov 25.-About 800
900 worth of property was burned this
morning by fire that was started by
an incendiary in an old compress build
ing which was used by several firms as q
warehouse for the storage of hay and
feed stuffs. The fire spread from this
building to Clubb's lumber yard, an old
freight house of the Louisville and Nash
willie road. and the company's new freight
house. The latter was filled to the roof
with merchandise that had been pouring
in since the removal of the quarantine
restrictions. All the contents of both
freight depots was destroyed, together
with two freight cars and two horses.
Twenty or thirty houses were on fire at
one time, but most Of them were saved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Compensated by Russin.

Victoria, b. c., Nov. 25.-Owners of
the schooners Willie MCGOWAN and Ariel,
seized by the Russian cruiser Zabiska
on Cooper islands in 1891, received word
today that the Russian government has
offered 100000 for compensation. They
will accept it. The schooners were seized
for being within the prohibited zone, but
it afterward turned out that the com
mander of the Zabiska was insane. The
owners claimed 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Two DEGREES Signed.

Madrid. Nov. oG-The Official Gazette
publishes this Friday) morning two de-
Senior Sagasta. the premier. The first
decree applies to the Antilles the laws
described in the first chapter of the Span
ish legislation, with a guarantee of the
application of the general laws: The
second decree extends to the Antilles the
universal suffrage law of 1890. 1000
According TO the law of June 26, 1890,
the electoral qualification was held by al!
male Spaniards % years of age VINO
enjoy all civil rights and have been citi-
zons of a municipality for at least two
wears.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Trnn Shooting at st. Louis.

st. Louis, Nov. 24.-At the session to-
day of the tournament of the st. Louis
Trap Shooters league, the feature was
San Francisco and Dr. j. w. Smith of
ST. Iouis at 100 birds each. The Pacific
coast man won by score of 80 to 20.
Rollo o. Heikes, the Ohio champion,
still holds the lead gained yesterday. TO,
day he made straight runs of ~ and
closed with % straight. On the aver
are for the two days Heikes leads, with
"a IL points. Frank Faurote, the anna ANA
teur of Dallas. Tex, comes second, with
81 per cent, and J. A. X. Elliott OF Nan d
sas City third, his average being W -
pointa. The tournament Will c"hciuue
tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
VENEZUELAN BOUNDARY.
Experts Claimed to Have Unenrthed
Archives Confirming Brit
ish Claims,

London, Nov. 25.-A letter received
here from Georgetown, British Guiuna,
announced that Great Britain's legal en-
perts have unearthed in the colonial ar-
chives there n series of volumes contain
ing memorandum giving a running MS
tory OF the Dutch settlement of Guiana
from the middle to near the close of The
Seventeenth century. fully confirming the
British boundary claims. The memo.
oranda, 1t is added, were written or lie.
tated by the commander of the settle
ment, the seat of the government being
on the river Essequibo They contain
frequent references to trading expcdi-
tons to the Dutch depots ON the upper
Cuyuni to the Meruca and to all The
northwest country which the Venezue.
lans assert the Dutch never possessed.
1t is claimed that the discoveries clear
the question and will greatly facilitate
the work of the arbitrators.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
of Cor the Field of Battle.

New York, Nov. 24.-Billy Madden,
accompanied by Gus Rubin, the Can
ton giant" left New York today for
New Orleans. They will remain in
Washington over night and on Thurs
day start for Cincinnati, where they
will stay one day. Sporting men of
Cincinnati will meet the party at the
depot Friday morning. Rubin will train
one day at the Queen city. A reception
will be given on their arrival in New Or
leans by the Tulane Athletic club, where
Rubin will meet Tut Ryan on Decem-
Der /.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
N..n niII Against Carter.

Galveston, Tex. Nov. 26.-(speeia.l;;,u
T ,ata Wednesday night Alberta Brantlay,
coiored, was shot to death. IhurI hn,S
was a holiday and the grand Jury, hel 1l
no session. 1t met again at ~ O'clock n
This morning and at noon prescl.teu d
true bill charging Seth Garter si WIN , ne
murder. Criminal court Will adJourh TO TO-
Fore January. The self-inficted wound
in his throat is healing rapidly and the
chances are that he will live to respond
in court to the charge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
CARTER STILL LIVES.
Murderer and WouId-De Suicide
May Recover.

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 25.--(Speciall--
The remains of Alberta Brantley, the
young colored woman whose tragic
death was reported yesterday. were laid
to rest today. Her assailant. Seth Car
ter. is still at the hospital. where a police
guard has heen placed and 1t is thought
that he will recover from the self-inhict-
ed wound in his throat. Carter attempt
ed his life. by shooting the remaining
chamber of his revolver. but the bah
glanced over the top of his head, making
a hole in his hat. but doing no serious
damage. Then ii was that he slashcd
his throat from ear to ear.
Justice Barry held an inquest, render
ing verdict that the deceased came TO-
her death from gun shot wound from
pistol In the hands Of Seth Carter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
AIRED Woman Found Dead.

Leavenworth, Kas.. Nov. 26.-Mrs. Car,
olinc Abke, aged 10 years, who lived
alone, was found dead in her house f.
day. Marks on her neck indicated the
woman had been choked to death. A
lock on an outside door had been broken
apparently by burglars, and the house
ransacked. Mrs. Abke was eccentric and
was believed TO possess considerable
money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
Eight Years Penal servitude

London, Nov. 25.-At the central GRIM
maj court today Capt" James Henry
Irvine Cruickshanks, who, on October
~ last, was committed for trial on the
charge of obtaining about 100000 from
number of ladies, including Lady Ran
dolph Churchill and her sisters, by false
pretenses, pleaded guilty of the charges
Drought against him and was sentenced
to eight years penal servitude.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
The Chief Tonic.

Vienna, Nov. 25.-The unparalleled
violence in the lower house of the
reichsrath yesterday is almost the only
subject of conversation throughout Aus
tria today. The German progressist
party has published note expressing
regret at the outbreak and disclaiming
any responsibility for 1t.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
MADE THE OBEIsANCE.
Austrian Demands Complied With
by the Turkish Government

Vienna, Nov. 25.-Dispatches received
here from Mersina, Asia Minor, announce
that as a result of the decision of the
Turkish government to grant the de-
mands of Austria for redress in conse-
quence of the ill-treatment of Herr Braz-
zafoli, the agent of the Austrian-Loyd
Steamship company at that port, and the
subsequent insults complained of by the
Austrian consul there, the flag Of Aus
tria was duly saluted at Mersina yester-
day by the Turkish guns. with all the
ceremonial demanded by the government
of Austria.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
mKINLEY,s THANKSGIVING.
Attended the Methodist Church.
Quiet Around the White House.

Washington. Nov. 25.-Presdent Nc.
Kinley attended Thanksgiving services
at the Metropolitan Methodist church
today. He was accompanied to the
church by his brother, Mr. Abner Nc
Kinley, Mrs. Smith and Miss Barber.
Mrs. Mckinley and Mrs. Abner McKin-
ley were out driving for short time
during the day, as Mrs. Mckinley was
not feeling well enough to remain ut
church during the services.
The White House was unusually
quiet all day, it being very much like
Sunday. Some Of the executive clerks
were in the Office attending to the mails
and correspondence which was pressing,
but none stayed all day and all were
given an opportunity to enjoy n part OF
the holiday. The president also looked
over some of the important work he
had on hand. There were few visitors
during the day.
The presidents Thanksgiving dinner
hour was at the usual dining hour at
the White House, 1880 o'clock.