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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
PINING FOR A THRONE.
Princess kn1uIanf VIII Visit Hawaii
In October, Hoping to he In
stalled Queen.

San Francisco, Aug. 23.--Princess Kaiu-
lana, who has just attained her majority,
will return to Hawaii in October after an
absence Of ten years in England and on
the continent. She has hopes Of being
made queen of the present island republic
if annexation fails. She is watching for
a change. When it comes she looks for
n compromise between the republicans and
the rOyalists in favor Of herself, for the
chances of her aunt. ex-Queen Liliuoka-
The princess will arrive in New York
about September % from England. She
will probably remain for short time in
this city visiting the ex-queen, who will
then be residing here temporarily. Kaiu-
lani's father will accompany her.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

There is more catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed TO be incurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced il local
disease. and prescribed local remedies. and
by constantly failing 10 cure with local
treatment, pronounced il iucurable. Science
has proven catarrh 10 be Il constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. j. Cheney X Co..
Toledo. O.. is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops 10 teaspoonful 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one hun
dred dollars for any case il fails 10 cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials. Ad-
dress, T. !. CHENEY 4 co.
Toledo, q.
Sold by druggists. 15c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
A Remarkable Cure of Chronic
DiarrhOea.

In 1862. when / served my country as
a private in company A, 167th Pennsyl-
vania Volunteers, l contracted chronic
diarrhoea. 1t has given me great deal
of trouble ever since. have tried a
dozen different medicines and several
prominent doctors without any perma.
nent relief. Not long ago friend sent
me sample bottle of Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
and after that bought and took 30
cent bottle, and now / can say that
am entirely cured. | can not be thank.
full enough to you for this great Rene.
dy and recommend it to all suffering vet.
gratefully, Henry Steinberger, Allen.
town, Pa. Sold by Chiles' Drug Store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
4 kNIH1sNs23sII
tn CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. H1
~ Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use Isl
Vol In time Bold by druggIsts.
sXSIIEsfylNIi61EslZ

are furnishing is not only not at the ex-
pense of our own wood expectations. but
that both show a handsome improve
ment. diverted from the countries which
usually enjoy the lions share of the re-
suit of better conditions in the British
market. During the year ending June
30, 1897, we furnished the republic of
Mexico with lumber to the value Of s.
1S1. 09S against value of 81 GIL Al for
the preceding twelve months.
The average value of boards. deals
and planks exported from the United
States during the month of June, 1897,
was S1G.31 per 1000 feet. board measure,
the highest price recorded. This is an
increase of $1.39 per 1000 feet, board
measure, over the average of twenty
four months ending June 30, 1897: S2.2l
over the average for the year 1861
and S1.J4 over the average for 1896.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

lain there for six days, it is presumed,
as about 2 o'clock last Monday was the
last seen of him alive by any one,
Thousands of worms were working all
over the body. Holes in the throat,
breast and shoulder indicated foul play,
So far as known he had not an enemy.
The sum of $T.S1 was found on his per
son. showing that it could not have been
for the purpose of robbery. The body
could not be handled or dressed. 1t was
rolled up in a sheet and placed in a nice
coffin. He has brother, b. c. Seegar
at BraZOria,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Free Pllla.

Send your address to II. Il. Bucken &
CO., Chicago, and get free sample box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
pills are easy in action and are partcu-
larly effective in the cure of Constipation
and Sick Headache. For Malaria and
Liver troubles they have been proved in
valuable. They are guaranteed TO be
perfectly free from every deleterious sub
stance and to be purely vegetable They
do not weaken by their action, but by
giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly
invigOrate the system. Regular size, q
cents per box. Sold by G. o. Yates, drug
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
WORLDS RIFLE RECORD.
AdOlph TOepperwein Broke 9T9 ont
of 1000 Clay Pigeons

San Antonio, Tex. Aug 22.-(Speciall
-Adolph TOepperwen. the celebrated
crack rifle shot of this city. made Il re-
markab BILE performance today. He broke
go clay pigeons out of 1000, using the
22-calibre winchester repeating rifle.
This breaks his own record of go out
of 1000. which was the worlds record up
till today. He made this score several
years ago. when shooting against the rec
ord of 942. made by Miss Annie Oakley.
of Buffalo Bills Wild West show. Toep-
perwen made run of III straight hits
today, between the seventh and eighth
hundred He shot the last 500 with one
rifle after accidentally breaking the sight
off of his other rifle
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Luling Locals.

Luling, Tex. Aug. 22.-(Special, j.
Bowers hall was again the scene Of en-.
joyment last Monday night. when a mum,
Der of young folks had delightful hop
The Luling oil mill started Wednesday
with big supply Of seed. &c..
Mr.. s. II. Newton. the popular cotton
buyer of San Antonio, arrived Monday
Miss Florence McMeans of San Mar
COS is in the city visiting Misses Cocre.
ham.
Miss Dora Kleinsmith left THURSDAY
for a visit to friends living at Waelder
Mr.. II. ]. Parsons left Thursday for
Schulenburg, where he win organize q
Home Forum lodge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Has Strange HaIluein.,o,.

nd Boston. Aug. 22.-Edwan Parker
The Wn, was wa" Yesterday committed to
s snn mclean hospital at Wavrly as in.
guished family of this city. '' N'S''''-
On February II, 1892, he killed Emi,s
Abcille IN Mrs. Deacon's apatments ,". NJ
cannes, France. The affair created ~ n
sensation on two continents. "
HIS Authorizations are tht enepo;os
seek to do him harm and til hosn;t q !
influence seems to have relieyd his Ip;nd
on TINS point. A consultatio of nhvs;,
clans has been called, but he serions-
mined. w oe'h ueter-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
FARM HAND FOUND DEAD.
BADLY Decomposed Body of X. +.
Seegar Found Dead.

Rosebud, Tex, Aug 22-(Special.)-
Last night about dark a runner came in
from the Roundtree ranch, about five
miles south of here, and reported to the
officers that dead man had been found
near Mr.. J. w. Joe's house on branch
running through his little farm on the
Roundtree place. Justice Flood and
Constable OWN repaired to the scene.
Deceased was one r. +. Seegar, a la
borer. who had been living in the COM
munity for last year or two, working
on the farms for first one then another.
A doctor was inclined to the opinion that
or knife stabs, it being impossible to tell
which as the body was so much decom.
posed and eaten by worms. it having
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
struck by q Trolley Car.

carrying a number of the John Palmer
association of Brooklyn and their
friends. was run into at Brooklyn to-
night by trolley car and wrecked.
Fifteen of the occupants of the coach
were injured.
Amy Dryler of Flat Bush and George
Gruffly of Brooklyn, the driver. were
nrohablY fatally injured
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
sigma Chi Convention.

Nashville, Aug. 22-Ncxt Tuesday the
Sigma Chi fraternity will meet in this
city and continue in session four days.
Seyenty-6ve delegates from the various
chapters are expected and with large
numbers not delegates will swell the at
tendance. During the sessions the con-
vention will have day NJ the centennial
exposition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Mexican woman burned to Death

Albany. Tex. Aug. 22.-(Speciall-A
Mexican woman. wife of a Mexican
sheep herder named Domingo lusane,
working on the |. H. Mack \ CO..
ranch. sixteen miles west from this
place. was burned to death most horri-
bly, yesterday afternoon Her clothing
caught from fire in the yard, used in
cooking. Deceased leaves baby only
a few weeks old.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Catalpa Jim Dead.

New York. Aug. 22--A special to the
Herald from New Haven, Conn. says;
James Reynolds, known as "Catalpa
Jim" died at his home here today,
Mr. Reynolds was one OF the Leading
spirits in the old Fentau brotherhood
and his fitting out of the Catalpa eNpe-
lition made his name widely Known
throughout the country,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
OnIy.n Cuban Patriot.

New York. Aug. 22.-Manuel Planes,
the supposed Spanish anarchist, who ar
rived here on the Umbria yesterday. has
proved to the satisfaction of the federal
authorities that he is not an anarchist
but is much prosecuted Cuban patriot.
He presented proofs of his statement
which satisfied the officials and he will
not be molested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Mormon Elders whitecapped.

Columbia, s. c., Aug. 22.-Raids Of
whitecappers have been of frequent oc-
currence within the last few days in
Fairfield and Kershaw counties. These
raids have been altogether against the
Mormon elders and their sympathiZers.
On Saturday night Il band of 40
masked whitecappers went to house
about four miles below Camden, in the
Beulah section, and took out three Nor
mon elders, stripped them and admins
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Quite u Fat Collection.

Cleveland, o.. Aug. 22.-At the close
of the Christian Alliance convention this
evening collection for missions was
taken up and $1,000 was contributed
within q few minutes, making $4,000
in all. Several ladies threw diamond
rings into the collection boxes and many
men did the same with their gold
watches and iewelry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Bryan win Not visit Texn..

Mexia, Tex. Aug. 23.-(Special)--S
rotary A. M. Kennedy of the state demo
cratic executive committee has received
a letter from the Hon. w. ]. Bryan in
which Mr.. Bryan stated that owing to
lack of time he will not be enabled to
visit Texas this fall as requested. This
was in reply to the resolution adopted by
the committee a copy Of which was sent
to Mr.. Bryan some three weeks ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

a. Philadelphia, Aug. 23.-Jams w Pan,
me eldest member of the Phildelnbis har r'
uied here today. He had a ieh rennta,
tlOn as lawyer. Mr.. Paul wa the fathor
o. the late Mrs. Waldorf Asor of Nav
York. and leaves four living .hi,dren
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
NEARING THE LAND OF GOLD
NAMES OF THE SHIPS AND EST
MATES OF THEIR PASSENGERS
THAT ARE
Al THE PRESENT MOMENT JOURNEY|NG
ON Their Way to the Frozen North
Loaded TO the Danger Limit with
Gold Seekcrs-The Facts Told
in Brief Form.

san Francisco, Cal, Aug. 22-(Special
Correspondence -Here for the first time
is presented list of the steamers that
have left this port and Seattle for Alas
ka crowded with men mad with klon-
dixie fever.
Scarcely days has passed that tele-
graphic dispatches have not been pub
iished all over the United States chron-
1cllng the departure of these vessels but
mp TO the present time no attempt has
been made to gather this scattered In
formation and present 1t in such a con
siensed shape that the reader can grasp
IN a column the size of the exodus. AS
these lines meet the eye, most Of these
ships are sailing northward. or have
landed their compliments of gold seek
ers and they are pushing forward to
Klondike.
A list of the steamers and the number
A1f DasspDpers pach carries Is as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

tered whipping. 1t is supposed the
whitecapperS came mostly from Far
field county and that the elders who
were whipped Were the ones that es'
capped the whitecappers on Il previous oe,,
casiou At the house of man named
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
Cloak Makerr c..,t

New York. Aug. 22.-Tp thousand
S Snari,i makers employed by Bnmanns and
e Sperilhg, Hwendorff & Co., the syndi-
o On s etui,i. company and othr firms are
VI strike Tor an increase o wages
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

It's the soap you use! If you
want your complexion clear and
healthy, soft and delicate as a
baby's, Use HEISKELL'S Soap.
II you are troubled with eczema, letter or any
disease OF the skin use the Ointment-HEIs-
KELLS Ointment It will cure It speedily.
Soap 2sc., Ointment soc. At druggists or by mall.
NnlS1o5, HOLLOWAY Z CO.. VI Cennsrts st., thlsas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26

Specific blood pois'
oning, nervous de:
bility, kidney and
urinary difficulties,
hydrocele, pfmples,
piles, rheumatism,
el,;n ond hlnnd dis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
Pcnrose I. Satisfied.

Philadelphia. January l7-Unitcd States
Senator Quay and State Senator Penrose
returned to this city this morning from
their trip TO Canton, where they visited
President-elect Mckinley. Senator Quay
remained quietly at the Hotel walton for
a few hours, leaving for Washington in the
afternoon. He declined TO be interviewed
concerning his conference with aiaJUr Nc
kinlev.
Speaking Of his visit to Canton. Senator
Penrose expressed his surprise at the *
cellent physical condition displayed iy m
president elect. He said Major Mckinley
ewes were brilliant aud clear, and his
every movement indicated the possession
OF almost perfect health and strength. n
Mr. enrose regarded as remarkable con
sidering the general physical and mental
strain MIR. Mckinley has been compelled TO
undergo for several months past.
Senator Penrose says he is perfectly sat
ishod with the result of his visit 10 Mr.
Mckinney but like senator Quay. refused
TO make any statement regarding its pun
pose.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18

seats will be sold from the ticket office at
this entrance, which will be thrown open
for the nrxt time in the history Of the audi.
tortur since the house was used for the
Confederate reunion. This entrance will
also be for the accommodation OF those
uho have purchased their tickets in ad-
vance.
The first stage seat. No. 5000. was re-
served yesterday for Hon A. ]. Burke
er-r7syor OF Houston, who berss the dis
tinctiou Of being the Oldest democratic resi-
cent OF Houston. Mr.. Burke is now 81.
years OF age. came to Houston. where ne
has since resided. In 1887. and boasts OF
the fact tina; since his majority he has
voted the straight democratic ticket and
has voted for every democratic president
from Andrew Jackson to William Jennings
Bryan. and he says he hopes TO live TO vote
FOR Mr. Bryan again In 1900.
By a clerical omission the name OF Mr.
sam r. Perrymsn was omitted from the
Bryan reception committee as published in
yesterdays Post. No citizen of Houston Is
more entitled to place on tina. commit
tee than Mr. Perryman. He was not only
an ardent supporter OF Mr. Bryan during
the campaign. but was one Of the organiz-
ers and the president Of the Bryan and
sewsll club. the only political organiza-
ton In Houston that worked directly and
sieadfastly for the success OF the National
ticket Mr.. Perryman's name was on the
committee as originally prepared and the
omission was the result Of an error In
uarsoribing the names for the press
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
CITY DREVITIEs.

The Pastors association will meet at
80 o'clock this morning at the y. VI. C.
i. rooms. to elect officers.
Clerk Forrest OF the Houston police de-
partment is mourning the loss OF fine
Gordon setter. which he says strayed from
his premises few days ago
Dr. John Todd will deliver his celebrated
temperance lecture, "A Married Woman
Nights. at the Methodist Tabernacle TO-
night at 5 o'clock No admission viii tie
charged. and everybody is invited.
There will be a meeting of the BARRIERS
of the city tonight in the council Chaiaber
regarding the closing of places ON sundays
All the BARRIERS In the city. both wnitc ana
colored are requested to be present.
Bosses are especially requested 10 bo
there.
a high-diving exhibition was given at
Forest Park yesterday afternoon 10y Chas.
VI FELTON,, VINO jumped from height OF
ninety feet into the lake. There .u. also
TO have been balloon ascension and
parachute jump. but owing to the llclem-
ent weather, this was postponed until next
SUNDAY.
John Finnigan OF New York will soon
begin the erection OF fine thrre-stofy
brick building at the corner nj Franklin
avenue and San Jacinto street. which, rs hen
finished, Will be occupied by the Texas
Newspaper Union and Scarf &c O'Connot
company. The structure VIII be Guilt OF
pressed brick, with stone nnishiugs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
Personal MENTION.


George a. Wright OF Palestine Is In the
city.
w. f. Booth OF san Antonio, is in the
city.
Mr.. Sam Maverick Of San Antonio Is in
the city.
J. T. Mcdonald OF Paris. Texas. is a CUES;
at the Bristol.
c. L. wilkins OF Brennan is In the city
on a business visit
y. II. Roberts, agent OF the Eddie Foy
company, is registered at the CAPITOL
Col. Thomas J. Goree Of Galveston came
in last night and registered at the l.a~lor
Miss Maggie siegler of Columbus. Texas.
is in the city. the guest OF Miss Mazda Nc
Leod, iii brazos street.
Col. William Lambert. secretary Of 'he
State senate. spent yesterday Ia Houston
the guest Of his family. returning to the
capital last night.
Senator Burns and Representatives
Browne and Holland Of Houston arrived
from Austin yesterday to spend SUNDAY
here. Messrs. Burns and Holland returned
last night and Mr.. Browne leaves this
morning.
G.. ". Johnston. superintendent ami gen
eral manager Of the Gulf Coast Telephone
company. = IL the city Ell route 10 chicago
Mr. Johnston says his company has strung
about 100 miles OF wire. HIS wirc connects
Victoria and Goliad, Mission Valley and
Germantown. The line VIII DE into li1us-
ton about May /. coming from Victoria
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18

adjoining room. and while there he says
she touched hin for his roll. 50 a3rc!ts.
In fact. thnf he did MOI see the money
leave. but. mis.rrsting that something u
the Kidd would happen. FELT Ia his pocket,
ard It WAS gone lie SAYS be then made
demsrd- bu, the woman ciaiIDpt 10 kncS
nothing o. the touch" and that he ~as
attacked by them. xr-4cd With empty heer
bottles A blow over The head and one
or two on the hand completed the attack.
in which be says Rencher took part. arsi
be left th- house tor his room While n
his or. apartments, Foster says he placed
sir shoote- In his pocket and decided
10 return and demand his money. which
he did As 5000 as be entered the door
the elder Tucker woman grabbed The pis-
tol. IL the struggle for which Il was fret.
and thea STE legan begins him not to
shoot. sauihef demand was made for
the money. but Z; was no, forthconinx..
He went out c, the house. and ran araucs
Sergeant Higgins. when sxkesl tor he
scc0uu's for the money hn.ng n his In
side vest pocket Foster can 20, md an
answer. ara admits hl-nseif tina, Z, is very
strange He Will be arraiened before Judge
Rsiiey totsr. a. ihs charge Of assault
with inirr. TO riurief
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
The sabine Falling.

Orange. Texas, January 17--Reports
from the Upper Sabine are to the effect
that the river is rapidly failing. hut a
large quantity OF timber will come through
and is expected here within a few days.
ed. Ellingston has drive Of 1000 600
feet en- route and l.. WinGate has about as
much moro. II. c. Burlew & Co. are ex-
pecied here in few days with a raft OF
hewn timber for export, which will be
shipped through Sabine Pass.
The ladies Of the Cemetery association
spent the day in Evergreen cemetery yes
terday and set out 400 wild peach trees.
heavy rain fell here today which will
probably have the effect Of holding the
high water in the river at standstil for
a short time.
Rev. I. T. Stafford. pastor of the Metho-
dist church. has announced lecture on
the worlds fair with stereopticon views.
to be delivered in the near future under the
auspices of the Epworth league.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
An UNUSUAL WEDDING.
Married According 10 the Laws of
Moses and Israel.

An orthodox Jewish wedding took place
at the corner OF Pease and Caroline streets
yesterday afternoon at $40 o'clock, the
FIST Of the kind that has been solemnizei
in Houston in several years, and'the larg-
est attended of any tina, has occurred hers
In the last twenty years.
The contracting parties were l. Kornblith
and Miss Bessie susholz. daughter Of
MIR and Mrs. p. susholtz.
The wedding took place over the stor4
Of the groom in a large dancing hall 1t
was attended BY something near 500 people,
friends Of the bride and groom. The cors-
inony was performed By Rabbi j. Harwitz.
assisted by kabbi Epstein OF the Congrega.
ton Of Adath Yeshurun. and this is .he
way it was done:
In the hall was a canopy supported By
four poles When TIE hour for tho wed.
chg arrived. the groom TOOK Il position
under the canopy, and at Il signal from
the rabbi thu mother of the BRIDE and the
mother OF the groom entered the hall es-
corting the bride. The Trio marched around
the groom seven times, then the bride took
a"F place on the right OF the groom \
giass Of wine was then brought. to the
rabbi. who after blessing II, handed II to
Tho father of the BRIDE VINO in turn handed
the groom. The 81 Oom toop a sip and
then hhnHed II to the bride who also took
sip. The wine was then passed back to
The rabbi. Then the groom was given a
gold ring. the ordinary wedding kind. He
placed the ring on the brides finger. and
IN Hebrew uttered the following words
With this ring / hereby consecratc you
TO me according to the laws Of Moses and
Israel" Another glass Divine was blessed
several times by the rabbi and handed TO
the groom. He drank and passed 1t to the
bride, she drank and passed It back to the
groom who dropped the glass on the
floor and ground It almost to powder with
his heel That was all: the wedding was
over and bessie was the wife Of Isaac
After the ceremony tho bridal party and
guests assembled around a long table where
magnificent spread was laid. There they
ate and drank and toasted the happy cou-
pie for several hours Dancing was COM
menced about o'clock and continued FAR
into tho night.
The bride wore a becoming costume of
white cashmere. trimmed with ribbons and
orange blossoms She wore orange bios
som earrings and at her throat was
breactpin made Of orange blossoms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-18
THE LEES.

''The manifestations of mcsmcric power
as demonstrated b. Professor Lee at the
opera house last night carried the observer
into the domain OF the supernatural and
almost made one doubt his own eyes.
THAT Mr. Ice is certainly the most
wonderful hypnotist that has visited our
city there can be no doubt, and that he
has any peer IN the science is hard to be
lieve. The practical workings OF the
science tie exhibits in startling forms which
are ms ludicrous as they are surprising
The audience tested the capacity OF the
auditorium last evening and its intense
interest was shown, now by peais OF laugh
ter and then by deathly silence. "-Peoria,
III, Transcript, January IS, 1896.
The Lees viii he seen at Sweeney &
coom0s' Opera house the entire week, com
mencing tonight