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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
CAPTURED A TURKISH SHIP.
1t Contained Munitions of Wnr-ihe
ROmbardment Mt Prevesa.

BOmDar0ment II TCcNSS'
London. May 14.-The Athens cores
pendent of the Daily Telegraph says:
NJ. Rail-, who visited the. captured
Turkish steamer Georges, on her arrival
here, informed me that the government
had decided to treat the vessel as prlze
of war and to utilize her as transport
ship. NJ. Abrouk FANNY, lbrham
Roushdi, Abdulah Efekri and Ahmed
Hammond, al lof whom are officers OF the
khedive's household, denied that they
had any knowledge that there were arms
aboard and declared they believed the
boxes contained preserves, as they were
so disguised. Later, however, Abdullah
admitted that he knew the contents OF
the boxes, but said there was no inten-
ton to use them against the Greek army,
as they were designed to pacify the dis.
affected population of the island OF
Thases. NJ. Rail- gave instructions that
they be taken to Nauplion as prisoners
and be we'll treated. They all testified
to the kindness of their captors.
/ accompanied him on board after
they had left. We visited the admiral of
the American cruiser San Francisco be
fore returning to Athens. NJ. Rail- had
neither eaten nor slept since the day be-
fore.
There has been no real attack by the
Greek fleet upon Prevesa, but only q
bombardment to facilitate the landing of
troops. The Turkish fortresses at
Nieopolis and Prevesa fred on the fleet
and proved that the Greek army is ad-
vancing. In the afternoon Helen Con-
stantinidis. the Greek Joan of Arc, en-
tered the engagement.
TeIegraphic communications have beerf
cut between Prevesa and Janini, and thu
Turks have retired to Palaiocastro. "a
The action of the fleet enabled 30O0'
volunteers TO land on the Louros side,
and the Turkish guns destroyed several
conveys bound for Prevesa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

of Mr.. Buchanan, "the last of the demo-
cratic presidents" against the temptation
to make long tariff speeches. He was
happy to learn that the senator from
California NNhite) was ready to refrain
from long speeches in the interests of
the industries of California.
Mr.. Lindsay asked if Buchanan's doc
trine of increasing rates from 20 to 40
per cent was also acceptable to the re-
publican side. The senator proceeded to
criticise the general policy of protection
Originally the infant industries had re-
ceived moderate aid, but now these in
fants, grown to manhood, wanted more
protection than they received as infants.
The discussion had been quite free up
to this time, but it settled down to an
argument as to the effect of wool duty
in which Messrs. Lindsay, Gallinger
Aldrich and Hoar participated. Aside
from the sharp personal colloQuies, it de-
veloped that the debate was mainly tech
nical. During the discussion Mr.. White
ldem.) of California desired to know of
Mr.. Chandler whether the house or SEN
ate bill was the ideal bill. AS whole,
Mr.. Chandler replied he favored the SEN
ate bill, though he did not know whether
it raised or lowered the duties on Cali
fornia fruits.
ITO this specific reply" said Mr.
White, II will ask whether the senator
considers the sugar duty of the house
or the senate the ideal duty"
u have not examined either" was the
reply, "but l will answer when the bill
is considered in detail. l will ask
whether the senator is in favor of pro-
lection of American industries?"
And that will answer" retorted Mr..
White, when the bill is considered in
detail"
"The senate has digressed," said Mr..
Pettus (dem.) of Alabama. and moved
an adjournment until Monday, which, at
4:lO D. M, was carried.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Fastest Vessel of Her Class.

Bridgeport, Conn.,, May 14.-"The fast
est vessel of her class in the world" was
the verdict accorded by the officers of the
trial board at the conclusion of the speed
trial of the new gunboat Nashville today
on Long Island sound. The speed re-
quired for the government was 1871 knots.
The average speed made by the vessel
was 1906 knots an hour, making an
excessive speed of very nearly three
knots. With bonus of $4,000 for
each excess knot. this means a total of
100000 for the builders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Renewed Armistice Proposed.

Constantinople. May 13.-The foreign
ambassadors had another conference to-
day, after which Baron de Calico. the
Austro-Hungarian ambassador, called
upon Tewfik Pasha, the Turkish minis.
ter of foreign affairs, and renewed n pro-
posal of an armistice, which was pre-
sented yesterday. The opinion is gen.
eral in Turkish circles that until the oc-
cupation of Domokos, which is momenta-
rily expected, the porte will not grant an
armistice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
THE PORT ARTHUR CANAL.
Secretary Alser VIII Not Interfere
With the Opening Work.

Washington, May 13.-Secretary Alger
has informed the projectors of the Port
Arthur Canal company in Texas that he
will not at this time authorize them to
proceed with the construction of their
canal, nor viii he interfere with the CON
struction. He finds that the greater part
of the canal as laid down viii be built
entirely inland and within the land owned
by the company. The upper part of the
canal is to be built first and to its con-
struction the department will offer no
opposition, holding that it has no juris-
diction over such works. But when the
lower portion of the canal connecting di-
rectly with Sabine Pass is reached. the
department will have to act for or against
the scheme, provided congress does not
in the mean time lay down some rule
for its guidance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Catholic Knights of America.

Mobile. Ala, May 13.-The third days
session of the supreme council of the
Catholic Knights of America was de-
voted wholly to the discussion of sew.
eral plans of insurance.
At the conclusion of the presentations
of the plans, NJ. L. Shine moved the ref.
erence of all the plans to the council with
instructions TO appoint special commit.
tee of FIVE to codify them and report to
the council at such time as the council
might direct. Adopted.
Part of the business transactions of the
afternoon session was the appointment OF
a committee of FIVE to report on a plar
of assessment.
The committee will report tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Edhem Ordered to Push Affairs

London. May lathe correspondent of
the Standard at Constantineple says:
Edhem Pasha has wired to the porte
mat he is quite certain of being able to
capture Domokos and the Greek army as
well, and in response pressing orders
nave been sent to the Turkish staff To
go ahead with the greatest energy. re-
saruless or diplomacy. General military
scale. VII '"e iarsest
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
A Texan Killed mt Nashville.

Nashville, May 14.-At $50 this after
noon, within few steps of the most fire.
auented street in the city, +. II. Cart
wright, a gambler, shot and killed r. T..
Boyle of Atlanta. Tex. The men had an
alteration on Cherry street, and while
contending entered n side alley. where
the only shot was fired. A pistol. which
1t is claimed was Boyles was picked up.
Cartwright is in Jail, though no warrant
has been sworn out. 1t is claimed the
shooting was done in self defense.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
RepuIsed the Turks.

Athens, May Ill. a. ma dispatch
just received here from Arta says the
Greek troops under Col. Bairactaris have
had an engagement with the Turks
around the town of Imaret. Several
men have been killed and wounded. The
Turks have retreated, with the exception
OF small number. which is still oppos-
ing the Greek forces. COL Finopoulu
has advanced and occupied Philippida.
lie expects to capture the iron bridge
over che Louros, which would render the
capture of Prevesa possible
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
The Feast OF Bairam.

London, May 13.-The correspondent
of the Daily Mail at Larissa telegraphs
under yesterdays date as follows:
The feast of Bairam has commenced,
and there will be no military operations
except when necessary. Edhem Pasha
has caused sheep to be killed according
to the Turkish customs and has visited
the generals in the vicinity. Troops fired
a feu-de-joie. The Mussulmans and their
are. celebrating the Seast with
enthusiasm and marking their release
from foreign domination. each of a fam
lily killing sheep with his own hand.
The rich are keeping open house, and the
Mussulmans are promenading the streets
in gala dress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Macedonian Revolt Reported.

London, May ia dispatch to the
Standard from Athens says the Greeks
who have arrived there from LAMA re-
port a Macedonian rising in the district
between Selfrez and Kozian.
The Times, an Athens evening paper
states that Their has been a rising in CEN
have captured the pass forming a part
of the principal line of communications
of the Turkish army and that they are
advancing towards Elassona and are pre-
pairing to unite forces with the bands
under Daveli, Zermas and other Macedo-
man chiefs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Rained Mt Herman.

Bertram, Tex. May 1i.-(Special)-
We had n fine rain this morning about
o'clock, but hardly enough for present
needs. There was considerable wind
with it from the north, and quite num-
Der of our citizens were seen with Ian
terms going to dugouts or storm houses.
1t seems that quite number of the Bcr-
tram population are getting scared of
the wind, from the number of storm
houses contracted for.
Prospects for heavy crops of corn and
oats are very promising.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Made 1t Aggravated Assault.

Galveston, Tex, May 14.-(SpeciaL)-
Mchelette alias Santa Maria. II years
of age, charged with criminalIy assault
ing Lillian Stafford, a colored girl. 0
inal district court. The jury rendered n
verdict of aggravated assault and bat
terry and sentenced the defendant to
thirty days in Jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
COMBINATIONS.

Washington May 13.-The senate to-
day confirmed the following nominations:
Brig: Gen J. w. Forsythe, to be major
general; Ii. p Cheatham of North Car
DINA, to be recorder of deeds in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Beaumont: T 4. Pope, Cameron. Ar
Kansas ID. Days, Russellvilh; ]. Z.
Jarvis, Van Buren,; J. X. Snodgrass,
BaragOuld; H. Nj. Sugg, DardneIle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Turkish Troops Moving.

Constantinople, May 13.-An official
dispatch from Larissa. dated from that
place yesterday morning. announces six
battalions of Turkish infantry from the
east and from Larissa, four battalions
from Diskata and four battalions from
Janini are marching on Kalamabaka.
northwest of Trikhala. where they will
shortly be joined by the Turkish armies
from Janini and Elassona.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Observation-Disclosures Prosecution.

San Antonio. Tex, May 14.-(SpeciaI.,
The county officials have begun cru
SADIE against the nicke-inthe-sIot gaming
devices in the saloons of the city. So
far twenty-five saloon men have been ar
rested. A number of these pleaded guilty
and were fined $40 and costs in the jus
tice of the peace's court.
At II meeting of the retail liquor deal
ers tonight. it was decided to test the
law as regards these devices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
DeIyannis Interviewed.

Athens, May BIN the course of a.. an
;rterview today. NJ. Delyannis, the
fnrmer premier. criticised the evacuation
nf Crete without compensation, and de-
ciorad that Greece would never pay IN
demnity to Turkey. He added:
III. any such proposal is su6mltted 10
orr legislative assembly it Will certainty
L ,o;oota1
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Greek Force Advancing.

London, May 1.-THE Athens cores
pendent of the Daily Chonicle says: An
other Greek force under Col. Botzaris
is advancing from Lorous to co-operate
with Col. Bairactaris.
tre,yesa is closely besieged by land and
IS being bombarded from the seas. 1t
IS reported an attempt will be made to
take it by storm. W
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
News From DOmOkOs.

London. May IA dispatch, to the
Times from Domokos, dated Wednesday
reports increased activity. The foreign Ign
legion has been ordered to proceed to the
left flank of the Greek forces near the
lake TWAS. The dispatch is regarded as as
an indication of the point Of danger; II
is also possible, thinks the correspondent o
that tbey have been sent to recover the
retreat of the army to the front.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
No Further Fighting Expected.

New York, May ia dispatch to the
World from Domokos says:
1t is not probable that there will be
further fighting. The crown prince ex.
poets none. Eight hundred Garibaldians
are here. Their own officers admit that.
the men indulge in free fights every day.
were none here to give him. Then he
threatened to take horses BY force, He
refused to march to the Greek tent last
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
p,a IN Russian Intervention.

London. May ia dispatch to the
Times from Athens confirms the report
that the inaction of the Turkish army Is
due to the Intervention of Russia; ,uo
Col. Bariacteris and a brigade have
been ordered to GO TO Epirus to prGte;Gh.
the Greek peasantry against TURKISH
cruelty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
A Little Girls Fatal Error.

Llano, Tex, May 14.-(Special. This
afternoon little Marie, the only daughter
of II. w. Terrence, the Austin and North
western Railway agent here in playing
with some medicine. took several tablets
containing strychnine, which resulted in
death ut 10 o'clock tonight. She win he
buried in Austin Sunday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
STATE NEWS.
AyUGLY FEMININE AFFAIR.
4 Dallas Woman Jailed, Charged
with SIashing Two Sisters.

Dallas. Tex, May 14.-(Special.)-Mrs
Addie Turner is an inmate of the Dali
las county Jail, with two charges of as
sault to murder docketed against her.
Mrs. Lee Bennett and Miss Mabel Hen
rietta Hulzey are near deaths door ut
their humble home. PAT Snodgrass street.
These latter are sisters and were horri-
bly, carved and slashed at o'clock this
morning at the spool room of the Dallas
cotton mills by Mrs. Turner. A knife
with blade as keen az a razor was the
weapon used. Mrs. Turner is about 81
years old and married. She has dimin-
utive figure and is a blonde. She is a
weaver by trade. Mrs. Bennett is 20
years old and her sister is "A.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
SENATOR COKE DYING.
Rhe Distinguished Texan Was Bar.-
ly Breathing Inst Niybt

waco Tex, May Observation-Disclosures
.iiiunlsht Senator Coke is family BREATH
i,is' ueath being near at hand. The fire.
department has arranged t, toll bells ot
.he instant of his death. The news that
he was dying has spread and the sena-
Tor Sold friends and neighbors are stirring
around. Knots of citizens are on the
street corners sadly awaiting the an
nouneement of his death. At 1880 Sem,
ator Coke was in articuio morris
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
nenided to Eyacuate.

London. May 13-The correspondent OF
tho Morning Post at DOmOkos, under
vesterday's date, says: 1t has been de-
cided TO eyacuate this point, and a large
number of troops have, already left. IL
il freely asserted that the war is over.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Coke's Remains Lying in state.

Waco, Tex, May 14.-(Special) AT
the Coke residence, No. Cos South
Eighth street, the remains of Richard
Coke are lying in state and a guard of
honor is watching around his coffin. The
remains are embalmed and placed in an
aluminium coffin, which resembles solid
silver
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
May BECOME Uncle Sans Property.

Washington, May 13.-The secretary of
war has accepted the award made by
the jury of condemnation in the case of
the property of the Monongahela Naviga-
ton company and has requested the at
torney general to take the necessary steps
to transfer the title of the property to
the government of the United States
The jury estimated the value of the
property to be thus transferred at 49,
761,615. Condemnation proceedings were
conducted through the United States cir
cult court of the western district of
Pennsylvania. If the attorney general
is satisfied in the matter of title and the
Monongahela Navigation company does
not appeal to the United States supreme
court from the award, Secretary Alger
will exercise the authority vested in him
by law and draw warrant in the sum
of So, 761, 61546 in favor of the naviga-
ton company, and all the improvements
made in the navigation of the river by
that company, including dams, etc, will
become the property of the United
States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
A Young Man Drowned.

Albany, Tex, May IA young man
Is years of age, son of l.. III. Wriston.
farmer and stockman. was drowned
while putting some fish in large stock
tank. The young man cramped while
in the water beyond his depth and
drowned before assistance could reach
him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

NIGHT as ordered to do. The he; crown
n ,rince was much displeased. The prince
Pre regard |" the English and Swedish sec sec
lions Of the foreign legion as the r pest est.
They They are sturdy, obedient, me! men. ou Ia ons
is more bread for the soldiers now, tue, hns,
the troops are in better spirits, I ny
will welcome an armistice, however. dne
troops have shown great paitlenff from u tbe
lack of food and no protectioh lroiii INC
cold rain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
BIOckaded the Gulf of yOlO,

London, May ia telegram received
here from Athens today says that the
Greek fleet has established blockade
on the gulf of Volo.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Warlike Measures.

Athens, May 13.-The government has
proclaimed the Gulf of Volo blockaded
and is sending large orders for horses and
munitions of war to various European
cities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Preparinr to coptipua

London. May 1.-THE Athens cores
pendent of the Daily Mail says the gov
eminent continues to send men to the
front and is purchasing quantities Of war
material.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Postal Congress.

Washington, May 13.-The movement
TO secure the adoption Of universal
stamp by the postal congress has col
lapsed. There were too many difficult
ties (he chief being that of currency
huctuations) in the way of adopting such
a stamp, and the general committee,
after considering the subject briefly.
abandoned it as impraeticable and will
make an adverse report to the congress.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

Athens May 3-Midnight-Accord
to dispatch just received here the
Greek forces are besiegiRg Nicopolis and
Preyesa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

the ratio Of 10 to 1, regardless of foreign
countries. He did not express decided
views on the tariff question.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-03
How to Ward of an At
tack Of Group.

In speaking Of this much dreaded
disease, Mr.. c. NJ. Dixon. of Piers
ant Ridge Pa. said, IT have a little
girl who Is troubles thswaqltyd ur-
ing the winter monr elsns fhc roupy
affections. WheneApr the first sym
ptoms occur, my wife gives her
Chamberlalu's Cough Remedy, and
the result Is always prompt and
satisfactory" Thus remedy ia used
by thousands of mothers throughout
tho United States, also in many
foreign countries, and always with
perfect success 1t Ia onlylnecessray
to give 1t freely when the child be.
comes hoarso or AZ soon an tho
croupy congh appears and all sym.
ptoms Of Group will disappear, For
sale at 25 aud so cents per. bottle by
I'll medicine dealers.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-03
Old People.

Old people who require med
icine to regulate the bowels and
kidneys will find the true remedy
in Electric Bitters. This med
icine does not stimulate and con-
tains no whiskey nor other intox-
ant, but acts as a tonic and
alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the
organs, thereby aiding nature in
the performance of the functions.
Electric Biters is an excellent
appetizer and aids digestion. Old
people find it just exactly what
they need. Price so cents and
S1.00 per bottle at W. G. Shows
drug store.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-03
Seihethiag 10 Depend On.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug
firm of Jones & Son, Cowden,
ILL.,, in speaking Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, says that last
winter his wife was attacked with
La Grippe, and her case grew so
serious that physicians at Cow
den and Pana could do nothing
for her. 1t seemed to develop
into Hasty Consumption. Hav-
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery in
store, and selling lots Of it, he
took a bottle home, and to the
surprise Of all she began to get
better from the first dose, and
half dozen dollar bottles cured
her sound and we'll. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed
to do this good work. Try it.
Free trial bottles at W. G. Shows
drug store.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-03
MARRIED.

CLARK-PIcKENs-Sunday af.
ternoon at the residence OF the
BRIDES father, Mr.. Henry Clark
of Hardy to Miss Celia Pickens
of Maxville.
The bride is the charming
daughter of Mr.. T. E. Pickens,
the well-known lumber dealer.
The groom is a blacksmith at
Hardy, and a highly respected
young man and has a host of
friends who, with the RECORD,
join in wishing the happy couple
a life Of continuous happiness
and prosperity.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-03
Administrators and Guar
dIan's Notice.
J.B. Judkins
Solicitor Of Plaintiff

Notice Is hereby given that the following ad-
ministrators and guardians haye hled heir
account currents for settlement with their res
pective estates at the December term 1887,
ANNUAL.
j D dader adm estate John King dec,
Calvin Moblsy adm eat Daniel Puckett dec.
A Z Higginbottom adm estate Az higgln-
bottom dec.
Geo, W Mulled adm est G, W Cathey.
Jasper Justus grdn Puckett minors.
Hugh Spots grdn Atlantic. .Ledtord,
81 K East grdn Jas Fort.
CT Wilson adm est j NJ McCord dec
Bette Higginbottom grdn Hlgginbo'tom min
Ors.
Calvin Mobley adm est M Dawson dec.
FINAL
TIC Sims and G, W. .Shaver adm est
Davidson dec.
G W Mullens adn est G.Cathey
CIV Mullen admest JAS Burrow dec
Aud all persons hauing executions to file and
failing to do so,eon orlbefore the 81 day OF the
December te rm of this court will be forever
barred from exempting thereeo.
jasper Justus Clerk.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-03
TAKE NOTICE.

Dr. D, Samuel, specialist Of
Hot Springs, Ark, will remain at
his office in Hardy until tho 3Oth
Of November. On or about tho
first of December he will visit
Melbourne and remain there
three weeks, and after tho Xmas
holidays he expects to visit
evening Shade and remain q
lew weeks The Sharp County
Record will notify The people Of