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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
THE SEAL CONTROVERSY.
Col. Hay Talked with British once
officials on the Question.

London, Oct. 4.-The United States
ambassador, Col. John Hay, visited the
foreign Office today. The officials of
that department of the British govern
mcnt say that their talk with Col. Hay
was concerning the Bering sea seal ques-
ton. The course Of Great Britain in
the matter has not yet been decided
upon. but Col. Hay will probably receive
a definite statement on the subject this
week The secretary of state for the
colonies, Joseph Chamberlain. Is at
Venice and the premier, the Marquis Of
Salisbury, IL in the country. Letters
regarding the Bering sea dispute have
been passing between them and the
Canadian officials, hence the delay.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
LATEST NEWS FROM MADRID
MEMBERS OF THE NEW SAGASTA
MINISTRY TAKE THE OATH OF
OFFICE.
TALKED ABOUT SAGASTA'S POLICY
a spanish Cabinet Minister Says
Spain Will Fight Before Sub
mitting to IL Cubnn-United
States Customs Union.

Madrid, Oct. 4.-The new ministry is
constituted as follows:
Senior Sagasta. president of the coun-
Gil of ministers; Senor Gullon, minister
for foreign affairs; Senior Groizard, min
ister of Justice Gen. Corrca, minister
of war; Admiral Bermejo, minister of
marine; Senor Puigcerver, minister of
finance; Senor Capdecpon, minister of
interior; Count Neiguna, minister of
public works; Senor Meret, minister for
the colonies.
The ministers, after an informal meet
ing, proceeded to the palace and took
the oath of Office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
SCORE TAMN,ANY.
German-A Anne riGan Societies Say
They VIII Not Submit to Croker.


New York. Oct. 3.-The executive
committee of the United German-Amer-
lean societies held meeting at the
Teutonia assembly rooms tonight, at
which the Subcommittee, which was
appointed at the previous meeting held
by the delegates. representing $50 So
cieties, to present the resolution favor
ing the nomination of William Sohmer
for mayor, reported that it had dis
charged it's duty and that the petition
was disregarded by Tammany hall.
The matter was then generally dis
cussed by those present. and some fav-
ored endorsing Low and Others Henry
George for mayor. A compromise prop
osition to adjourn until next Thursday
night was adopted A statement was
prepared, in which Tammany is scored
for the evasion of the personal liberty
issue in not nominating William Sohmer.
The statement declares that the socie-
ties represented will not submit to
Croker's dictation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
WeyIer Will Leave Well Fixed.

Havana, Oct. 4.-The mail steamer
Reina Chrstiana, which arrived today,
brought to Capt. Gen. Weyler $4,000, 600.
it is officially asserted, to be applied in
military expenses.
Tomorrow 1900 Spanish soldiers, sick
and otherwise incapacitatcd. will return
to Spain, as against 2G0 arrived today.
The insurgcnt leaders MARTINEZ and
Seratin Garcia are reported killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
A MnximiIinn Character Dying.

Vienna. Oot 4.-Arena Stiller who
was formerl9h lady In waiting to the for
mer empress of Mexico tCharlotte) sis
ter of the king of Belgium and widow
of Emperor Macmillan. is dying in a
hospital OF this city as result Of at
tempting to commit suicide by repeat.
edly stabbing herself in the neck and
cutting off the end Of her tongue.
The unfortunate woman. who is "a
years OF age. was found in her bed COW
cred with blood. She had led the life
of recluse ever since she returned to
Europe with the ex-empress
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Deed of Trust.

Fort Worth, Tex. Oct 4.--(Spccial.)--
Arnold Guertler, doing business under
the name of f. NJ. Pbenix & Co., today
executed deed of trust, conveying his
wholesale stock of groceries and part
of blocks 10 and II, Daggett's addition,
and part of block 90, city. to B. Q.
Smith. trustee, for the benefit Of credi-
tors. in two classes, rs follows. Glass
A. $3.50; class B, $72l4; total, $7725.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Court POstpOned.

Galveston. Tex, Oct. 4.--(Special.t =
Owing to Judge Williams having been
called TO Walker county on account OF
the illness of his wife, Judge CARROTS
iItress and the absence of Judge Pleas
anta from the city. the court of civil np-
pt ais did not convene today. Inc ses-
siou may omen tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
ON THE Low TICKET.
Candidates Decided Upon by the
Citizens Union.

New York Oct. 4.-The committee on
organization of the Citizens union met
tonight and received a report from the
county and judiciary Offices on the tick
ct headed by Seth Low.
President of the council. John H.:
Schuman; comptroller. eX-Secretary or
Treasury Charles s. Fairchild district
attorney, Austin G.. Fox; county clerk,
BENZ Il. Hall: sheriff, Edward T; Nc
Sweeney; register, Richard II; Adams;
iudges of the supreme court. Charles A.
Van Brunt and George 7. Andrews;
Judges of the city court. Joseph Fetter-
ech and s. Stainwood Menken: presi-
dent of the borough, Robert II: Hoquet:
coroners. Alfred d. Mayer; DR.. Cyrus
X. Strong, Mr.. Levi +. Warren and
William ii. Terry. The report was ac-
centpd
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
GEORGE DIXON DEFEATED.
SolIy Smith Got the Decision Over
the Dusky Pug.

San Francisco, Oct. 4.-Solly Smith
was given the decision over George Dix
on In the twenty-round fight at Wood
wards pavilion tonight.
The decision was received with no
signs of dissatisfaction by the audience
Still had not the men not agreed to have
a decision whether both were on their
feet ut the finish or not, draw would
not have been n bad decision.
Before the Dixon-Smith fight it was
announced that Jimmy Lawler OF San
would box ten rounds for decision.
but in the early part of the sixth Law
Ter. by succession Of hard blows, put
his antagonist out.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
AUSTIN, TEXAS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER Z, 1897

was also thought to be the oldest sur
viving officer Of the old United States
navy Of ante bellum days. Capt.
Chathard was born in Baltimore in 1907
and entered the United States navy in
1924, on the vessel Old North Carolina.
He served continuously in the navy till
the breaking out of the war, when he
resigned his position and Joined the con
fedcrate navy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Had to HIVE n Place to Live.

Guthrie o. r., Oct. AT Buckfall,
in the Creek nation. John Wils,n, aged
90 years, married 16-year-Old girl, and
In the absence of Henry Crous,, from
home the couple went to live in the lat
ter's furnished house. When Grouse re-
turned ant attempted to eject them,
Wilson shot and killed him and then tssk
TO the woods
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
zeisler and Green viii MIX.

San Francisco, Oct. 4.-Owen Zeigler
and George Green will sign articles to-
day for a fight. 1t was stipulated that
the men shall meet at catch weights,
the battle to take place some time in
November before the club offering the
largest purse. A small portion of the
purse will go to the loser to defray his
training expenses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Passenger Train DerniIed.

Columbus. O.. Oct. 4.-The Panhandle
passenger train No. 81. wost hound. two
and half miles east of Pi1un left the
track Mt Jordan switch. ran 750 feet;
ditchcd the engine, baggage car. crushed
the two day coaches and derailed Pull
man. hnt they escaped with little dam
age. The engineer. fireman and bag
gage master were all hurt. No passen-
gers were seriously hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Sagastn Appointments.

Madrid, Oct. 4.-At cabinet council
this evening it was decided to appoint
Scnor Amos Salvador, minister of
finance in the Sagasta cabinet of 1895,
director of the Bank of Spain. Count
Romanonez mas been appointed mayor
of Madrid and Senor Aguilera, prefect
of police in that city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
brewery Assignment.

Louisville. Oct. 4.-Thc Phoenix Brow
companies in this city. assigned this
morning to c. G. Vogcl. with liabilities
of S25O,0CO and assets slightly in excess
of this sum. President G. A. Weber
states that the failure was caused by the
fling of number of attachments which
will aggregate $130,O00 by George Pep
pnr ~ Co, Cincinnati firm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
auarantine Guards Arrested.

Houston. Tex. Oct. 4.-tSrecial)-
Quarantine Guards Harvey and Lynch
have been arrested on charge Of OBJ
strncting the Southern Pacific track at
Crosby. Saturday night. Some Of the
trains had run by the station without
being inspected and the gnar.a blocked
the track with nile Of ties. The other
trnin stopped and the arrest 10 the re-
sulf. 4.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Met IL Horrible Death.

Chandler. Tex, Oct. 4.-(Special)--A
sad accident happened yesterday nine
miles south of here. Wilson Jones, col
ored, was killed by his team running
away, throwing him out on the traces,
the mules kicking and dragging him
about 500 yards, mutilating the body
almost beyond recognition. He was
dead when found.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

the idea that money will soon be dcarcr,
and adds:
"The return indicates that we are an
proaching a time when the shipment of
gold from Europe will commence, es-
pecially as lately there has been check
in buying of American securities for
American account. Any such outflow,
we believe. will affect first, by arrange.
mcnt, the Bank of France"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Fears That II Ia too Lnte

London. Oct. 4.--The Evening Stand
ard, commenting on the Spanish crisis
expresses fear that the firm attitude
assumed by the queen regent and the
appointment Of Senor Sagasta to form n
new cabinet are too late, and that Spain
"has yet another revolution to 30
oll
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
An Aged Lady's Mishap.

Brcnham, Tex, Oct. 4.-(Special.)-
Mrs. Gcoick, while riding in buggy
with her brother. Christian Weide, on
Saturday, met with an accident and was
thrown out of the vehicle. The old lady.
who is 65 years Of age, broke her wrist
and was knocked insensible She has
nor yet regained consciousness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Argentine Steamship Tnx.

Buenos Ayres, Oct. 4.-The Argentine
congress has just passed law impos-
ing tax of one centayo gold per ton
register on vessels coming into the port
of Buenos Ayres.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

Berlin, Oct. 3.-The socialist conycn-
tion was opened at Ilomblrg today. Its
principal object is to decide as to the
participation of the socialists as party
in the forthcoming elections to the diet
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
A Young Bride Suicides.

Vernon, Tex, Oct. 4.-(Spccial.)- -
Sunday evening about 4:15 o'clock, Susie
Rcnfrow, wife of Euclid Renfrow, Of
this city, ended her life by shooting her
self in the right temple with n 3S-calibre
revolver. She had been bride about
four months.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Is Charged with Murder.

Bastrop, Tex. Oct. 4.--(Special)- y
Deputy Sheriff Clopton today brought
in from Lockhart Philip Davis, charged
with the killing of Rev. Whitehead at
Rosanky. September 80. He awaits ac-
tion of grand jury in the county Jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
w.vIer,s Typewriter Repaird.

uovano Oct. At is announced from
(,a.n;sh headouarters that Gen. MoIino'
W. detochment of government troops
5 ~ on IN insurgcnt force on the
Th hobout Madruga, this province, on
,Mh of September. AT 10 m, on
cIW 6ripp was comm, Aced all
Gans ,Upeb tbe line and the insurgents ,,EinS MirS
floilg 'ne The insurgent infantry Which
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Assignment.

Rogers. Tex, Oct. 4.-(Special.)- y
Jackson & Startling. general merchandise,
made an assignment today. naming a.
7. Strange as trustee. Preferred credi
tors, about $1,000. Liabilities can not
hp obtained
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

There is no remedy equal to Herbine
for the cure of constipation, sick head
ache, indigestion, vertigo, loss of mem
ory, uncertain appetite, unrestfnl sleep
feet tonic for the liver Herhinc will not
diNannoint YOU. Sold by 9. .. Yates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
English DlpIomnt Dend.

London. Oct. 4.--Thc Right Hon. Cbas.
LnpoX Wyke. formerly British consul
in Guatemala, minister plcnipotentlary
to Mexico. minister to Hanover. Copen-
hagen and Lisbon, is dead Tie was
born in 1916.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Gentry and Robcrt s.

Glenn Falls, n. Y. Oct. 4.-Gentry
went mile in 2:03 Ia today and Rob
ert j. paced 1t in 2:04 II Neither
horse had q paccmaker.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Bryan's Kentucky Dates.

Lexington, Ky, Oct. 4.-Willam ].
Bryan will speak at Glasgow on Octo-
Der .; Lebanon and Elizabethtown, Oc-
tober II: Russellville, October Il; Hen
derson. October 13; Paducah, October Is,
A. night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

", was commanded by Arrange and Sanguil-
y, left over 100 men killed at the foot of
me precipices. The Spanards. the off
clal M report concludes, lost fifteen men
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Elected Democratic Mayors.

New Haven. Conn.,. Oct. 4.-Connecti-
cuts little town" elections We're held
today. In New London. Midd,etown,
South NOrwalk and Norwalk the demo-
Gratis elected mayors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
Suicide.

Lovelady. Tex, Oct. 4.-(Special)-
Frank Andrews, living near Weldon,
this county, committed suicide yesterday
evening by shooting himself through
the body with n Winchester rifle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07
FREDERICK CHATHARD DEAD.

He Resigned the Union Navy to
Fight for the Southern Cause. e
st. Louis. Oct. 4.-Capt. Frfler,rk
Chathard. On old resident Of st. Il
is dead at the MulIanphy hospital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

London. Oct. 4.--The Westminster Ga
sette says in it's financial article this
afternoon that the weekly statement Of
the New York Associated Banks fayors
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-07

Caldwell, Tex. Oct. 4.-(Special)-A.
J.. Radford filed n deed of trust this
naming o. f. Lyons trustee.
ties, about $4,000; assets, about go, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
City Council Proceedings.

Council Chamber, Feb. l. 1897
Council met in regular session, pres
ent, G. c. Kincaid, president of coun.
Gil, Councilmen Meyer, Savage, Grit
fifth. Dickson, Schaeffer, McNown and
Shore. Absent, G. N. Moses, mayor.
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved. Monthly reports of city
marshal and clerk read, accepted and
filed. Report of hose Co. No. I, re-
garding election of c. G. Morrison as a
member of company filed aid election
confirmed.
Bills allowed in the total sum OF
SI,4I9.6o. On motion bill of J. George
Brinkman for stone in the sum of $40. 70
laid over until next meeting. Mr.. Nick
Dick appeared before council relating
to his alleged accident caused by de-
fective sidewalk. On motion it was re.
solved that Mr.. Dick present a state.
ment of his grievance at next council
meeting.
On motion the improvement and
street committees were requested to
meet at the city attorneys Office on the
and, to take action as to repairs of side.
walks and crossings.
No further business appearing coun-
Gil adjourned.
G. CRUMMAcK, Clerk.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

Girls who are anxious for situations
In stores at two or three dollars a week
without board can find plenty of places
to do homework at two dollars a week
and board, which is as good as a five
dollar clerkship at any time and has
the advantage of fitting them to become
good housewives. The trouble with
many girsl who need wages is the fear
of doing something that society will
not consider as respectable. The
daughters of poor people, are in many
Instances. too proud to work as their
fathers and mothers did before the 10
but set their caps to marry some hand
some young man who Will keep hired
help and carriage. Instead of fitting
themselves to become wives Of men in
their own stations in life, they learn
to despise the mechanic and dream of
becoming fine ladies with liveried SER
wants and gold galore, and they are
usually disappointed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
Commissioners Proceedings.
Office of County Clerk, Feb.

| Once OF county clerk, FEB. l, 1877
Board met pursuant to adjournment
| Present, c. L. Moses, chairman, H. C.
Merhoff and Matt Dick. commissioners
| Official bond of D. It. Armstrong
county printer, approved.
w. D. Gould rebated 500 valuation
on personal property tax of 1896, &C
count full constitutional exemption no
allowed.
In matter of right of way for irriga
ton ditch, a number of petitions, signed
by over 500 tax payers. were presented
| to the board, asking that the agreement
formerly made be let stand. The board
required guarantee that in case the
ditch should prove failure. the cross
ings on said right of way shall be refill
ed and the road made as good as form.
erly without expense to the county. A
guarantee was accordingly drawn up,
and signed by large number of our
citizens. with Mr.. Koen, agreeing to re-
place the dirt and make good the cross
ings in case the said ditch shall not
prove a success. Commissioner Dick
then withdrew his motion to rescind the
order granting right of way.
In the matter of rehearing of an ap-
peal from the decision of the county
superintendent, changing boundaries of
school districts No. 8 and No. 81. Ac-
ton of the board at April meeting, 1896,
is hereby rescinded and action of coun-
ty superintendent sustained, changing
boundaries of said districts as follows:
Detaching sections 70 and 80, T. 1e, R.
IL. from school district No. and at
tachlng said sections to district No. 81
Official bond of Lewis Miller, con;
stable for Cleveland township. was ap-
proved. Same action on bond of
Henry Hoffman, constable for Beaver
township.
Ordered that Mrs. Burnap, of Paw
nee Rock township, be allowed sum
not in excess of SITS week until
further notice.
Nothing further, board adjourned.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

ton of Mckinley will not open the
doors of factories, re-light the fires in
furnaces, nor give idle labor employ
ment. 1t is evident that confidence
has not been restored to frightened
capital by the triumph of the apostle
of protection, nor has the revival of
business 80 earnestly wished for made
its appearance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

The remark of Congressman De
Almond, of Missouri, about Secretary
Morton, is applicable to our republic
can brother on the west side of Bloody
Alley: HE writes all the time he is
not talking, talks all the time he is
not writing, and does both when he is
not thinking"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
Some rubbish that had beed piled in

Some rubbish that had beed piled in
the area'way in front of the Simpson
drug store caught fire Wednesday even
ing last. about 8 O'Clock. and made
quite fire scare. The fire boys turn
ed out promptly, but only a little
water was needed TO put out the fire.
Had it got a sufficient start to get
through the window into the basement
the chances for big fire would have
been good.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

The American Express Co. has hit
on good plan to aid in stopping train
robberies. 1t offers its messengers and
guards $500 for every express robber
wounded by them. and $1,000 for every
one killed outright.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

NEWSPAPER men in Kansas who are
opposing constitutional convention
are generally backnumber fellows who
would not recognize enterprise and
advancement if they met 'em. Great
Bend has one of the crankiest Of these
mossback cranks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

Ii a woman tells you secret, and
You keep it, she will be mad and think
you take 70 interest in what she has
told you. If you repeat it she will also
be mad Moral: Don't let a woman
tell you secret.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
Advertised Letters.

Following is hstof letters remaining Incaised
for in the postofhce at Great Bend for the week
ending February s, 1897:
Canton, Florence. EeMillsn, Archie "a
Miller, NJ. G. Seheirnan, Mary. t2l
Persons calling for any of the above letters win
please say advertised" WILL E. STOKE, P. N.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

Andrew Hohner, of Ottawa. III, has
been on visit with his uncle, John
Seus, of near Odin, for the past six
weeks. He and Mr.. Seus were doing
business in Great Bend Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04

The starving thousands in Chicago,
New York, Philadelphia, and other
large centers of population through
out the country, is the strongest testi-
mony that can be offered that the cleo
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-02-04
Dandy skating the past week, on
both the river and Walnut creek.

Prof. Olee gave splendid musical
entertainment at the Congregational
church Monday night.