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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
WoOdmen o, the world.

Dubuque, Ia, May Bottle city is rap
idly filling with delegates and visitors to
the convention of the head camp of Mod
ern Woodmen of the World, which con-
venes here on Tuesday. The Fulton peo-
pie are here in force to fight the present
officials and the removal of headquarters
to Rock Island. There are twenty-eight
counts in the indictment directed against
Head Consular Norcott. This official de-
MES the allegation of wrong doing and
the charges are wholly false.
Candidates for head offices besides the
present incumbents are: For head coun-
sci, w. Doran of Monticello and DR.. Mil.
Ter of Illinois; for banker, G. d. Hayden
of Dubuque and Frank Crocker; for
clerk, Emory Townsend of Michigan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Decline to DISCUSS 1t.

London, May 31.-The Times publishes
this morning letter from the ship build
ing firm of Peterson, Tate & Co. of New
a controversy with the Allan Steamship
company on the subject of the conditions
of the provisional agreement between Pc
terson, Tate & Co. and the dominion gov
eminent for the proposed fast steamship
service between Canada and Great Brit
ain. The firm expresses itself, however,
as fully prepared to carry out its con-
tracts and as confident of the success
of the service.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03

turned to the left, and in a second his
wheel and the one ridden by the young
lady collided with great force as all par
ties appear TO have been riding very fast.
The young lady and the negro were both
thrown to the ground with much violence
and lay in the road unconscious. Mr..
Evans called for assistance, end people
living in the neighborhood came to the
rescue. The young lady was taken to
residence near by and later sent to her
home in an ambulance. Later the negro
was sent to the hospital, but he never
spoke after the accident.
Miss Hunter is IL years Of age and
n daughter of Mr.. Henry l.. Hunter. the
assistant cashier Of the Southern Rail-
way company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
FATAL BICYCLE COLLISION.
A Negro ScOrcher Dead and n Young
White Indy Fatally Hurt.

Atlanta, Ga. May 30-A fatal bicycle
collision took place late last night. when
Miss Annie Hunter was riding with Mr..
Leon Evans on Railroad avenue, near
the corner of Oak. The young lady sud-
denly collided with another bicycle rider.
who was afterwards found to have been
Charles Tate, negro. Miss Hunter
was fatally injured and the negro died
today. As Miss Hunter and her escort
were riding on Railroad avenue, they
saw another rider coming towards them.
The young man pulled to the right and
Miss Hunter did the same, expecting the
person approaching would do the same.
When near together, the negro suddenly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
New Steamship Route Proposed.

London, May 31.-The Times cores
pondent at Cork says:
A syndicate of French merchants from
Saint Malo, in the department of Ille-et-
Vilaine near the mouth of the Rance,
has approached the Cork harbor COM
mission with proposal to establish
regular steamer service between Saint
Malo and Queenstown for French and
American passenger traffic.
1t is understood an English company is
now in treaty with the treasury for the
purchase of the Waterford, Dunraven
and Lismore, with the object of diverting
from the Dublin-Holyhead route the
American south Ireland traffic to the
route via Rosslare and Pembroke.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
To Ascend Mount ST, ElIas,

New York, May 30.-Prince Luigi
Amcdce of Savoy, Duke of Abbruzzi
nephew of the king of Italy. who has
come to America for the purpose of
ascending Noun. 81. Elias, Alaska. left
this morning on a special train for Chi
cago. He was accompanied by his
Chevalicr Umbcrte Cagni
Chcvaliers Nitorrio Xell, Francisco and
Gonnella and DIR. Fillippi. He also takes
with him five experienced Alpine noun
tail guides.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
SNOW In the North.

Milwaukee, Wis, May 3O.-Many
points in Michigan and Wisconsin expe-
rienced the novelty of Decoration day
snow storms today.
At Menominee, Mich, it showed at
frequent intervals all day, sometimes
quite hard.
At Bayfield,, Wis, sufficient snow fell
last night to cover the ground and the
thermometer dropped to 80.
At Oshkosh, Wis, snow fell this morn
ing and at noon the thermometer regis
tered the lowest in many years mt this
season.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Nicnraguan News.

Nicaragua, May 30.-Charles Smith,
the representative of an English syndi-
cate, who has been for some time en-
deavOring to secure a concession for the
construction of a freight railroad line
across Nicaragua, terminating at the
best harbor on each ocean, in opposition
to the American Canal company's con-
tract left for London yesterday.
Charles Ncol, the British consul at
Managua, has given his endorsement to
contract Nicaragua entered into with
an engineer to make a Typographical sur
vey of the region of the Rio Coco, in
eastern Nicaragua
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
A Town Burned I'm.

Christiana, Norway, May 3O.-The
town of Namsos, province of Trondhiem,
near the mouth of the Namsen river, on
the hansen ford, west coast of Nor
way, has been entirely destroyed by fire.
The flames, famed by a fierce wind.
tants were unable to save even their
furniture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Bluff Line ReOrganizeI.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 30.-The st. Louis,
Chicago and st. Paul bluff Line was
recognized yesterday in this city by the
election of Charles Il. Kmball of New
York as president; Joseph Dickson of st.
Louis, vice president; Henry w. Gays
of st. Louis, general manager, and Ralph
Baisdell Of Springfield, secretary and
treasurer. The possession of the prop
crty will be given to the new manage
ment on June /.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Nine Killed in n Church Panic.

Pisa, Italy, May 3O.-The official re-
port OF the disaster at the cathedral yes
terday upon the occasion of the unyeil-
ing of an image of the Virgin, when a
candle fell, setting fire to the building
and causing a panic shows that nine
persons were killed and twenty-one 9th
ers seriously injured Most of the vic
tins are women, and all of them residents
of Pisa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Another Banker Sentenced.

Nashville. Tenn, May 30.-Yesterday
in the criminal court at Lebanon, in the
case of The State VS.. w. II. Hale, the
jury found him guilty of unlawfully re-
ceiving deposits and fixed his sentence
at five years in the penitentiary. The
case will be appealed. Hale was cashier
of the Bank of Watertown, which failed
about q year ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
DURRANT WILL HANG.
He VIII Be Jerked Into Eternity
On June IL.

Sacramento, Cal, May 30-TheOdore
Durrant will hang on June II, ore week
from next Friday.
Governor Budd this evening tele-
phoned that much in effect to Warden
Hale of San Quentin, at the same time
ordering the death watch to be placed
on the prisoner.
Immediately after telephoning this
message to Warden Hale, the governor
was driven in closed carriage to the
depot where he took the train for San
Francisco. Notwithstanding the fact that
the governor has made known his deci-
sion, and the telephone message has leak
ed out, the same secrecy is being main
tanned regarding the statement which
the governor has prepared, and the state
ment will not be given out until tomor-
row.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
The TrencherOus Turk.

London. May 3O.-A dispatch to the
Times from Gambia, Island of Crete,
dated Sunday, says that armed Mussul-
mans made sortie from Gambia Sat,
urday night and burned the village, of
Kalivia, killing IA. The dispatch adds:
uuences as it will incense the Cretans,
who will make reprisals."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Saengerfest in Progress.

Canal Dover, o., May Bottle annual
saengerfest is on at Zaor, o., near here,
and all day delegations have been coming
in on special trains from Ohio and Penn
sylvania cities. There are not less than
all tomorrow and an interesting program
of entertainment has been prepared.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
JmnOrtuninc the Car.

London. May 31.-The Athens cores
pondent of the Standard says:
King George paid n visit to M. Onou'
the Russian minister yesterday CSatur-
day) and after two hours interview
sent long telegram to Emperor
Nicholas. urging him to intervene on be-
half of Greece.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Wagon Full of Children-FOur
Killed and Several Wounded.

Denver, Col, May 3O.-At 8 o'clock
this evening Il spring wagon driven by
Henry Marsau, a carpenter, and con-
tanning eleven children ranging in age
from 3 to years, was struck by special
train on the Denver and Rio Grande
Railroad and as a result four of the chill
dren are dead and the others terribly in
jured, two so badly that they will die.
The dead are:
Elsie Marsau, aged B.
Otto Schoenewiss, aged Z.
George Banker, aged 5.
Eta Speaker aged 8.
Fatally injured:
Alfred Marsau, aged Z, badly mangled.
Willie Banker aged 3, crushed and in
ternally injured.
Badly but not fatally hurt:
Emile Marsau, aged ), leg broken.
Bertha SchOeneweiss, badly bruised.
Henry Marsau, the driver, sustained a
severe scalp wound.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Canadian Indian OuthreaIx

Duck Lake, n. w. r., May 3O.-No
further fatalities have occurred as the
result of the trouble with Almighty Voice
and his band of Indians. Capt Calhoun
ana ms men today made an effort to dis
lodge the Indians with shells. but they
were securely entrenched on a bluff.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Manitowoc banker Sentenced.

Oshkosh, Wis, May 29.-Judge Burnell
today sentenced Banker r. C. Shove of
Manitowoc, who was convicted of illegal
banking, TO pay fine of $1,000 and the
costs, which amount to almost the same
amount. Shove attempted to address the
court, but broke down. After receiving
the sentence he took out knife with the
evident intention to commit suicide but
ffe was oycrpoWered
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03

sionaries than justification of the Congo
administration.
The Times, commenting editorially on
the reply of Governor Wahis, thinks il
incomplete and expresses regret that the
charges against the Congo Free State can
not be submitted to full and searching
inquiry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Public Opinion Stided

=, London, May 31.-The correspondent of
the Times at Constantinople says:
The sultan has ordered the official CEN
sors to suppress any sympathetic allusion
to or anxiety concerning the Greek royal
family. The police in the Calata section
OF the city have been ordered to arrest
all persons dealing in Greek securities.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Gov. wahis Replies to siob,oms

London, May Ex-Governor Wahis of
the Congo Free State has a column let.
ter in the Times this morning. controyert-
ing the statement recently made by Mis-
'sionary Sjobloms in this city at a public
meeting at Exeter hall, where the sub
ject of western African Christian mis-
sions was under consideration.
He admits the truth of many of the
charges, such as the mutilatons and the
severing of heads by the soldiers, which
he says is a native custom extremely
difficult to eradicate He admits that an
attack was made on the village of Manda-
kavagigs. Many cruelties were prac-
ticed there. but he declares that all these
ofenses have either been punished or are
being investigated.
The letter is. on the whole, less a de-
NAL of the offenses imputed by the mis-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Gen, Miles ut Lamia.

Athens, May 3O.-Dispatches from La
mia report forward movements OF sus-
pcious character by the Turks.
Mai. Gen. Nelson A. Miles arrived yes
terday at LAMA, visited the Greek INES
and subsequently lunched with crown
Prince Constantine
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
London Finances.

London, May 30.-While as yet there
is not much change in the rates of dis
count on loans, the floating supply of
funds is sensibly lessened by various
new issues.
Gold continues TO be taken by Russia,
both from the open market and from the
banks, and further Withdrawals for Japan
will doubtless follow successful borrow
ing by that government.
On the stock exchange the whole list is
fairly steady. The improved political
situation and the cheapness of money
has tended to maintain prices. Invest
ment securities still show an upward ten
dency. The speculative activity is not
expected to increase, however, till after
the jubilee festivities. Americans show
a decided increase, and there are many
signs of reviving interest in them. There
is some public inquiry for the cheaper
classes of preference bonds, especially in
the newly reOrganiZed companies, though
the advance in values is not yet very pro-
nounced. The market is decidedly
broader than it has been for several
weeks and private advices from the
United States indicate prospective i'm
provement in business. based upon the
crop reports. Prices showed slight
falling off on the reports that the June
coupons of the Baltimore and Ohio 5s,
1887, and the terminals would not be
paid, but Atchison preferred rose IL and
Atchison common, Milwaukee, Philadel-
phia and Reading 3-S. Several low
priced stocks showed a rise of Is and
New York Central IL The mining
market continues steady at the adj
vanced figures secured early in the week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Fall River Market,

Fall River. Mass, May Bottle local
market continues very inactive. There
has been light demand this week and but
two sales, both at par. ......- ..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03

Mankato, Mimi, May 29.-The Hub
bard Milling. company and r. d. Hub
bard have failed. Hubbard estimates his
liabilities at $500, 900 and assets not over
S350OOO. H
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
The Austrian Derby.

Vienna. May 30.-Thc Austrian dcrb,
was run today and won by Baron Open
helms Saphir.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
The Clerical Question Came I'm.

Paris, May 29.-In the chamber of dep
utles today, NJ. Vale progressionst, rep
resenting the district of Epernay, ex-
pressed establishment that such dis
course as the one delivered by Father
oliver at the obsequies in Notre Dame
cathedral on the charity bazaar victims.
should have been allowed.
The premier, M. Meline, denied that
the cabinet was clerical He said the
government always applied the law with
flrmness. and in the case of the ceremony
at Notre Dame followed the example Of
NJ. Goblet after the fire at the Opera
Comique. NJ. Goblet hereupon twitted
NJ; Meline with always shielding himself
behind presidents in religious matters.
In the present case, he added, the gov
eminent had begged the nobility to send
the bodies of the victims to Notre Dame.
This remark was greeted with loud pro-
tests, after which the order of the day
was ordered by the chamber and after
wards the house approved the general
policy Of the government by a vote of
296 to 261.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
A SLIGHT MISTAKE
THE EYES SOMETIMES pEcErE.

There q number of experiences in real life
treasurer OF large manufacturing concern. whose
article. has been compelled sive up -driaking
conee on account Of its effect upon his stomach
and nervous system.
IL was suggested that he try the health coffee
Postum Cereal" that is made Of the h.althful
grains and takes the place Of coffee very nicely.
he rather felt that IL n foolish step. 60 mn
dtrtake to use any article with the expectation
that 1t would take the place OF coffee which his
family used of the best grade Of Mocha and lava
mixed However. a package ordered FOR the
house, and the next morning at breakfast the cof-
fee pot came on usual; when the beverage WAS
poured out and served 20 him he told the servant
that he had ordered Postum. a new drink
and did not for the coffee.
A laugh went around the table. and he declined
10 believe that the rich liquid with the aroma and
fragrance that reached hts nstrils was the health
coffee. Investigation. however. convinced him OF
the fact, and its day by day wtthout the old
sick feeling clinches the argument
Postum is made by the Postum Cereal Co. Lin,
Of Battle Greek, Mich and has a winning way of
its own; when once introduced into the family It
answers every purpose of the finest coffee without
the attendant aches and ills. Beins composed
strictly and wholly Of the Imre cereals. there IL
question argument possible doubt rega riding
the healthful aud nourishng properties, for chill
dren Well adults
There is hut one genuine original Postum Cereal
coffee, with multitude OF limitations offered as
| just good
Evening star., 1897-02-03
GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT.
TNining City Citizens Consider the
School House Appropriations.

The interest in school house and street
car matters continues to be as lively as
ever among the people Of Twining City, as
shown by the large attendance at each
meeting of the Citizens Association.
President Bradbury occupied the chair
Monday evening, and every seat in the
room was occupied when the secretary
read the minutes of the last regular meet
ing, which were adopted as read
The chairman of the school committee re-
ported that the item of 1920 had been
cut out of the District bill by the appro-
prtation committee. 1t was stated that the
largest single item of reduction from the
Commissioners estimate was made in the
paragraph relating to pubfic schools, which
suffered clean cut of $}SS,ISO. One mem
Der said he believed the Geduction spoken
of would result in legislation that would
be of infinite value to the District, and II
was his opinion that said legislation would
be accomplished at this session Of Congress
The chairman of the street railway com
mittee related at length the history of a
hearing recently had with the House Dis
trict committee. and stated that street cal
matters were in such shape that the Eas1
Washington Heights Traction Railway
Company would be allowed to build its line
provided the Washington and Marlboro
from the Bowen road to the junction Of
18th street and Pennsylvania avenue south
east. ~ -
A communication from the East Wash
ington Citizens Association was tabled fol
another week. ~.
Mr., streitberger Of the, committee to in
vestigate commissionership- matters re
ported to the association, and then, b.
unanimous vote, a strong resolution wa
| passed rendering Mr.. Jno. w. Ross a sin
cere vote of thanks for the interest he ha!
| shown in the matter of securing a schoo
| house for Twining City.
The name Of Mr.. Frank Goetz was pro
posed for membership by the standing com
| mittee on membership, and. on motion, h,
| was duly elected.
| In consideration of the faithful name
| in which he has performed his duties a.
| secretary, Mr.. ]. J. Rankin was put on tn
| free list" and his dues will hereafter b.
| remitted.
| After accepting the resignation Of Thos
| Cissel and transacting some business 0
| minor Importance the meeting adjourned.
Evening star., 1897-02-03
Light Infantry veterans.

The regular monthly meeting and annual
election of officers of the Washington Light
Infantry Veteran Association was held
Monday evening in the ofscers' room at the
armory. Mr. Eugene Coftn Was elected an
honorary member. and Az G,sHerrman. E.
A. Crone. F. K Raymond, Gen. E. c. Wood
and William Dietz were elected honorary
contributing members. r.
The retiring president. Capt. J. Tyler
Powell, read his report, showing the asso-
citation to be in good cpnd3tion, and ex-
pressed congratulation On IT'S first birth
day. The roster shows ffty-fve members,
besides a number of honorary contributing
members. The election Of officers resulted
as follows: r. E. Boyd, president; W. A.
Linton, vice president: A.. G. White, secre-
tary; J. E. Keefe, financial secretary and
treasurer; board of directorsrA. g. White,
J. T. Powell, g. w. Engel, T. b. Walker
and F. F. Detweiler. The business meet
ing was followed by an enjoyable musical
ard literary program, and the serving oi
refreshments. Among those contributing to
the evenings entertainment were the Burnt
Cork Club, Messrs. Arthur Middleton,
Chas. Shackelford. Ross Wise, Ross Cess
ford. Mr.. VIM. e. Price in songs and reci-
tations, Steve Clements in banjo selections
j. H. Cathell in songs and recitations.
Metropolitan String Quartet, Messrs. II. C..
Hopkins, ]. NJ. Barringer, Ed. Higgins jr..
and F. r. Sallade; East Washington Banjo
and Guitar Club. At midnight the toast
ITO our departed veterans," was drank In
silence. The meeting closed with the sing
ing OF America" by the entire assembly
Evening star., 1897-02-03
FORGED CHECKS.
Merchants Being victimixed by Two
YOUnR Men,

Merchants Being victimi.ed by Two
Young Men.
Two young men. one of whom is a clever
penman. are flooding the city with bogus
checks and the detectives have been search
ing for them in vain for several days. The
fourth known victim appeared at police
headquarters last night and turned over
to the police the bogus piece Of paper he
had accepted.
The young man. said the merchant,
had been in my place before. He had
made several cash purchases. and As the
check was only for a small amount l did
not hesitate to cash it"
John B. Coleman is the name given tv
one of the young men. and the checks are
usually made payable to him. They are
made out in a good Spencerian hand. and
the names Mrs E: c. Spencer and Mrs. c.
E. Spencer signed to them. They were
given on the Ohio National Bank, and bore
a stamp purporting to certify them. In
each instance the check was given in pay
ment for goods, the largest amount men,
toned being SIS. .--.- -...
Inspector Hollinberger expressed surprise
at dealers accepting cheeks In this way
when SO many swindlers are operating al
| over the country. He listened to the COM
plant and assikned several of his men tt
make In investigation.
| The certified checks would not have de-
| ceived any one who was familiar with iht
| forms in use by or the names OF the onlcer'
| Of the Ohio National Bank. The stamp I'm
| pressed on the forged checks was quite dif
| ferent from that used by the bank. A.
| checks certified by the Ohio lJation.l penI
| are signed by either the cashier, Mr.. WIN
| Oscar Roome, Or the assistant cashier, Nj
F. A. Sebring. The forged checks ira
purport to be certifi I'd checks arc no
| signed by Mr.. Roome or ar. SebrlnR, Du
bear a signature quite different froin tina
of either of those gentlemen. as wsii a
it can be decipherei, the name ts 3
| Douglass.