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The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
PROMISE ME THE WINNER.
Wins the Final From Lanky Bob
in the Coursing at the
CAPITAL

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 12.-By far the
best coursing meet of the season was that
today at Agricultural Park. The dogs
were in fine fettle and the hares were the
swiftest ever imported by Eean & Hanlon.
Slipper Heenan was at his post again
and did splendid work in starting the
hounds. The first pair that came 10 his
hands were Skylight and Gazelle, the
former winning handlly. The next two
were Salvador and Bill Nye, resulting in
the defeat of the humOrist.
Handspring, Little Wonder, Valley
Girl, Lady Glendyne. Promise Me and
Lily IN owed away from their opponents
and brought happiness TO their hackers at
the pool box.
Glenbrook went up to the head of the
class when his time came and so did Mon
tana. Lanky Bob as usual made short
work of his com panion in the slips and
Flora L brought the run down to close
by defeating lIttle Black Bess.
In the first ties Skylight defeated Sal
vator Handspring defeated Little Won
der, Lldy GlenGyne defeated Valley Girl
Promise Me defeated Lilly T. Glenbrook
defeated Montana and Lanky Bob de-
feated Flora I.
In the second ties, Handspring, Promise
third Promise Ne destroyed the last
chance Tor Handspring, while Bob ran a
bye.
In the final, Promise Me defeated the
old warrior in very easy manner.
majority OF the bunnies made home
runs to-day, and when the class of dogs
which chased them is taken into consider
alton it speaks well for their speed and
general health.
The ather was perfect and no field
could have been in better condition.
Extensive preparations are being made
for mammoth meeting during the holi-
days. when a free-for-all purse will be
hung up with the idea of en- licing some
entries from the San Francisco associa-
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
HUGE WAVE SWEEPS HER DECK
Steamship Alice Blanchard Barely
Escapes Being Wrecked off
Humboldt Bar.

EUREKA, Dec. 12.-Humbold bar has
been very rough the past few days, the
heavy southwest swell making navigation
dangerous. This morning the steamer
Alice Blanchard, F. Warner commanding,
had a narrow escape from being wrecked.
While crossing in the wake of the steamer
Pomona. she shipped a big sea, winch
N sshed in the after cabin, flooding The
dining-room and berths and causing con-
slernation on board. Repairs we're made
to-day and the vessel will be ready to sail
north tomorrow.
There are seven schooners and five
steamers bar bound, waiting for the break
ers to quiet down before they can get TO
sea. The Alice Blanchard has been out
side since Friday night, and Captain War
ner grew weary waiting ior smooth water
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
GOMEZ ISLAND STAKES.
Vdlue of the Suburban Handicap Mo-
teridtiy Increased.


NEW YORK, Dec. 12-The Conev
Island Jockey Club stakes for 1888 incIud-
ing all the old popular fixtures, have been
announced, and with them comes the an
nouncement of the closing of the Futurity
for the year 1909.
The Futurity to be run at the autumn
meeting closing the nineteenth century
will be the first to close, the time fixed
being January next.
The other stakes for the June and
autumn meetings of 1898 are to close Jan.
nary 10. The most important of these is
the Suburban handicap, to be run at the
June meeting on the famous old Sheeps-
head Bay course, at the time honored dis
tance, one and quarter miles.
The value OF this has been increased to
SIC, 900 guaranteed cash value, as against
$1,000 for the suburban of last spring.
The other big stakes are the Great Trial
$50 900. and double event, $40, 900, for two
year olds, at the June meeting, and the
Great Eastern handicap, $4,000, for the
autumn meeting.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13

Next time l go in I'll make them all
see things. I'm all right-don't be
afraid"
Manager Bunot had considerable to say
regarding the two Frenchmen, Rivierre
and Stephane. He even went so lar TO
declare that no foreigner had a fair chance
in this country against the Americans,
claiming on this score that men were in
the race simply to pace some of the
Am ericans. Regarding Rivierre's condi-
ton, he said that the Frenchman's leg
was in bad shape, but that otherwise he
was all right. Stephane's complaint W as
in reference to the sprinting that had
been done by the exhibition riders during
the contest.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
Great Group of sun Spots.

GENEVA, n. Y, Dec. II Professor w.
r. Brooks OF Smith Observ atory reports
the observation OF great group of sun
spots approaching the center of the SUMS
disk. The group is visible to the naked
eye through smoked glass and may be
we'll defined with small telescopes, Meas
urements made by Professor Brooks show
this vast solar disturbance 10 be 100 600
miles III length.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
Won IN The NINTH.
Orioles Score PictorY When Defeat
Seened Certain.

Orioles Score q Pictory When Defeat
Seented Certain.
LOS ANGELES, Dec IL. - The All
Americas and the Baltimores put up one
of the most interesting ball games at
Fiesta Park this afternoon that has been
here for several years.
The Orioles won in the last half OF the
ninth and after two men were out. The
score was 8 to s. About 1000 people wit
messed the sport. Horton, for the Balt-
mores, and Powell, for the Al-Americas,
both did great work in the box, and the
game was replete with fine pays.
The score by innings was as follows:
Baltimore. ....O o o I I %
All-America ..........O U 0 o 3 O-s
Umpire, Decker.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
(oursin0 at Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12-The cours.
ing matches at Agricultural Park to-day
were witnessed by 1900 people-the
largest attendance of the season
The sport was the best yet seen since
the season opened. B. n. Smiths Juliet
won the prize, defeating Queen in the
finals py only three points,
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13

Pacific has decided to give tourists who
desire to make the southern trip via New
Orleans to San Francisco the benefit of a
similar service out of the Crescent City.
Commencing out of New Orleans January
and every Saturday and Tuesday there
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13
Tour;,ts Gipsu the R.,.ft

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. II AS the re-
suit of the operation of the Southern
Pacific Sunset limited trains out of
Chicago during the present season, the
passenger department of the Southern
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13

The oldest sailing craft in the world is
the so-called Gokstad ship, Viking ves-
sci, which was discovered in a sepulchral
mound on the shores of Christiania ford,
1t is 1000 years old.
The San Francisco call., 1897-12-13

after, the Sunset Limited annex will de.
part for the Pacific coast, making connec.
zion with the Sunsel Limited at Ell Paso.
similar service will leave San Francisco
for New Orleans every MONDAY and
Thursday, commencing Dece m Der so.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
STORY OF TWO DOGS.
Damon Is Dead and Stuffed, But Pyth-
las Still Lives.

Damon Is Dead and Stuffed, But Pyth-
las Still Lives.
A stuffed dog in a glass Casa COM
mon, ordinary street cur-adorns the
private apartments of one of Philadel-'
phia's largest hotels, says the Philadel-
phia Record. There is a rather curious
story connected with the defunct ami
NAL, which the hotel man recites as fol-
lows: One day the dog came nosing
about the lobby, and although elected
several times always returned, evident
ly in search of the kitchen. Finally, in
order to get rid of the cur, it was given
large piece of raw meat. Instead of
eating the meat the canine took the Of
fering in it's mouth and went out into
the street. Out of sheer curiosity the,
hotel man followed the animal and saw
it take the beef TO another dog, which
was crouching behind the step. The lat
ter stood up on receiving the meat, and
as it did So held one foot off the ground.
1t was discovered that the second dog
was lame.
When the crippled dog was eating its.
meat the other stood guard to see that
there was no interference. So it came
to pass that the proprietor took both
dogs into the hotel and christened them
Damon and Pythias. Damon is the one
: in the case and Pythias still runs about,
although old age is creeping on apace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
SILVER STREET.
An Oriental Atmosphere Rubbis
and Art Gems Mingled.

An Oriental Atmosphere Rubbish
and Art Gems Mingled.
The curious Chandni Chowk, or "Sil-
yer street." of Delhi, one of the most
picturesque thoroughfares in the east,
derives its name from the tiligree
wrought with unrivaled skill and taste
in the Mogul capital, says All the Year
Round. Sunlight and shadow contend
for mastery among irregular masses of
tumbledown houses, where carved
wooden balconies approached by ex-
ternal stairs glow with rich embroid-
cries, which form but a 1.-THE of the
varied treasures found in the Chandni
Chowk.
The muslin-robed merchants stand
outside the shops to proclaim the value
of the wares and to solicit inspection.
Dark and winding steps lead to dusky
chambers, where an all-pervading odor
of sandalwood and musk creates the
traditional oriental atmosphere and
impregnates the bales of silk and cash
mere piled round teakwood chests
filled with silver, gold and jewels.
Bargaining proceeds with eastern de-
liberation which yields to the rapid
methods of the west when the adapta-
BILE Hindoo mind detects trace of
dawning Impotence on English faces.
Temptation is rife and through tons of
rubbish innumerable gems of art re-
ward the explorer who can afford the
necessary outlay of time and money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
THE F|FTY-F|FTH CONGRESS
SENATOR ALLEN OBJECTS TO UN-
CONDITIONAL PARDON OF Ell
VERTON II. CHAPMAN.
THE CUBAN RESOLUTION GOES OVER
At the Request of Mr.. MOrgan-Tar-
iT Bill VIII Positively he Called
Up May Is, Says Mr.. Aldrich.
Nominations.

WASHINGTON Nav 12-In tho senote
TODAY the sugar trust investigation of
1894 was recalled by the Introduction of
resolution Inv Mr., Allen of Nabrosk !.
recitinp tbe circumstances of tho inyes-
tieotion tbe refusal of EIyerton r. Chan
man to testifv his conviction in the
conrts ne contnmocious witness and
the present efforts towards his pardon.
The resolution Droposes that Chairman
he brought TO the bar of the senate TO
pnree himself of contumacy as pre-
requisite TO pardon. Mr.. Allen sought to
secure Immediate action ON the resolu-
tion. Int if went over on obiections from
Mr.. Gallinper of New Hampsbire and
Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts. The latter
criticised the resolution ms giving away
the authority of the senate and said he
would Dronose an amendment with n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
DISCUSSED LEsE Majestic.
Socialist Members Caused the Presi-
dent Great Uneasiness.

Berlin. May 12.-In the reichstag to-
day. before the discussion of the motion
of Herr Duer, socialist, to repeal the
clause of the penal code dealing with
lese majestic Herr Singer, socialist, said
that n number of officers of the criminal
department were in the galleries of the
house, and he expressed the hope that
visitors would abstain from making re-
marks which might bring them into
trouble.
Baron Won Buol Berenberg, president
of the reichstag, declared he would deal
severely with any disturbance.
Herr Bebel. the socialist leader, open
ed the discussion. Herr Bebel declared
that the majority of the prosecutions on
the charge of lese majestic were the
work of infOrmers and of persons seek
ing private vengeance. He reminded the
house of the various expressions used by
Emperor William, notably his references
to his Brandenburg speech of February
last to "a pack of fellows and the
words "men without patriotism" alleged
to have been used by his majesty in
dispatch to his brother, Prince Henry of
Prussia. Such utterances Herr Bebel
asserted, were calculated to undermine
the good name of the German people.
The president of the reichstag at this
stage of the debate called upon Herr
Bebel not to draw the name of the head
of the state into the discussion, and I'M
der no circumstances to use offensive
language.
In conclusion Herr Bebel said that in
cases, of lese majestic the persons in
suited should prosecute.
Herren Lieber and Richter agreed that
the reform required that the permission
of the person insulted should be OBJ
tanned before the public prosecutor took
action, and both declared they would not
vote for the repeal of the clause.
Herr Liebknecht, socialist, pointed how
easily under the present conditions n
man might fall under suspicion of lese
maleste IF monarch poet or PAINTER"
The, president caller Herr Liebknecht
to order, requesting him to respect the
decorum of the house.
Continuing, Herr Licbknecht COM
planned that although latent crisis ex-
lsted, the members of the reichstag were
forbidden to speak of it.
=, After the reiChstag had rejected Herr
klchter's motion to refer Herr Auer's
motion, to committee, the house ad-
journed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Porte Resents Mediation.

London, May 13.-The correspondent
Of the Daily Telegraph at Constatinople
says the sultan resents the mediation of
the powers and desires to negotiate with
Greece direct. If this is refused the
Turkish demands will be more exacting.
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
News says he learns ON excellent author
ity that the Turkish government de
mands a war indemnity of 100000
pounds sterling and the right to occupy
Thessaly until it is paid.
A dispatch to the Standard from Con-
stantinople says:
An imperial trade has been issued d.
recting the military governors to give
preference to natives wherever possible
in making official appointments. In
Thessaly the official reports are not
favorable. A Turkish reconnaissance in
force at Domokos has been repulsed and
the attack on Arta, which proved to be
successful, has also resulted in n check.
1t is believed that Edhem Pasha is
developing an outflanking movement with
the right and left wings with view of
rendering the Greek position at Domokos
untenable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
The Press Ladies.

Greenville, Tex, May 12.-(Special)-
The Texas Woman's Press association
met this morning and was opened with
prayer by Rev. c. 7. Caldwell.
The president, Mrs. NJ. r. Walton of
Austin, delivered her annual address.
On motion an election was then en-
tered into for officers for the association,
resulting:
Mrs. r. NJ. Walton of Austin, presi-
dent; Mrs. Halle Dunkin of Waco, first
vice president; Mrs. Sarah Hartman of
San Antonio. second vice PRESIDENT DIR.
Ellen Lawson Dabbs of Fort Worth,
third vice president; Mrs. Allie Wilson
of Lockhart, corresponding secretary
Mrs. Sydney Smith of Dallas, recording
secretary.
An executive committee of three was
elected as follows: Mrs. Rebecca Henry
Hays of Galveston, Mrs. w. H. Johnson
of Dallas and Mrs. w. D. Cox of Tenn
pie.
Waco was chosen as the place of meet.
ing next year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20

suls shall be sent to the senate, but the
senate committee will select certain docu-
ments bearing on the condition of affairs
in the island. and ON these will make its
recommendation and report. This re-
port will generalize the situation without
making public such matters as the state
department officials and the committee
think would be prejudicial to persons in
the islands.
Some question has arisen as to the eff
feet the report of the committee or the
information at the state department may
have upon the resolution now pending in
the senate.
Tonight the subcommittee met Secreta-
~ Sherman at the latter's house and had
long conference with him. The sug--
gestion is advanced that the president will
be inclined to wait for report from MIR.
Calhoun, who left Saturday for Havana,
before making known definitely his
views.
Mr.. Calhoun went to Cuba primarily to
investigate the causes attending the death
of DIR. Ruiz, but it is believed the presi-
dent will expect him to report generally
as to affairs on the island so far as his
observation goes, and that Mr.. Calhoun's
conclusions will have some weight in de-
termining the presidents course.
Assistant Secretary Day of the state
department. was Mt the White House to-
night and spent some time with the pres
ident.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
News From Athens.

Athens, May 1.-THE fact that there
is no news of renewed fighting must be
regarded as good news, but an uneasy
feeling exists here. The Turks are
trying to outilank the Greek position at
Domokos, and the delay in the porte's
reply is also interpreted to mean that
Turkey does not intend to cease hostili-
ties.
kilograms from the front report that
both armies are concentrating in antici-
patton of an engagement
The city continues quiet, though II is
believed numerous Italian volunteers and
socialists now here will endeavor to
foment revolution leading up to n re-
public. But the Greeks are devoted to
the monarchial idea that the worst that
is likely to happen will be n change of
sovereigns.
The return of Crown Prince Constan.
tine to the capital might produce dis.
turbances, but he is likely to be discreet
enough to avoid Athens for time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
TO DRIVE AWAY MOSQUITOES.
British Shipmaster Uses His Fog
Horns to Good Parpose.

British Shipmaster Uses His Fog
Horns to Good Parpose.
While the British steamer Bellucia
was in the harbor Of Buenos Ayres on
her last voyage to South America Capt.
Nerison taught the people of that city
a lesson which may be of value to peo-
pie in many sections of this country.
The residents of the city and the other
captains in the estuary of the River
Plata wondered why the English yes
sells fog horn was footed every evening.
The echoes of the harsh braying of the
horn walked up the harbor and caused
a great deal Of comment. When the
mystery was solved the horns on other
craft were blown, too. The explana-
ton was very simple. Capt Nerison, Of
the Bellucia, was unable to smoke his
evening pipe on account of the millions
of South American mosquitoes that
made life on deck after shutdown I'M
bearable. He happened to remember
that mosquitoes cannot stand the pull
sations in the air caused by sound
waves. So on every dogwatch he de-
tailed sailor to blow a horn back of his
chair on the quarter deck and there
after smoked his pipe undisturbed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Junior American Mechanics.

Sherman. Tex, May 12.-(Special).c
The state council of the Junior Order Of u
American Mechanics met in its second
davis session this morning, working be-
hind closed doors. The following officers
were elected: VII.
State councillor, W. r. Lufkin, Dallas.
Vice state councillor, w. I'll. Nash'
Sherman. o.
Secretary, w. II. Robbins, Cleburne.
Treasurer DR.. ]. L. Cooper, Fort
Worth. en-
Warden, J. r. Payne, Gainesville.
Inside sentinel, W. X. White, Bonham.
Outside sentinel, j. A. Evans, Paris;
Representative, five years, w. Il. Ed
gar, Temple. IT,
Representative, two years, u. Il. Oar-
michael, Fort Worth. wv,
Representative, one year, H. E. Will
son, Taylor
Dallas was chosen as the. place OF
meeting for next year, and the council
adjourned sine die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
Rehearsed His Gloomy Part.

Paxton, ILL.,, May 13.-Frederick Hoell-
man, who is to be hanged tomorrow for
the murder of Mrs. Weibkoen Geddes on
December 2, 1896, held dress rehearsal
this morning and was photographed on
the gallows upon which he is to be
hanged. He hopes to sell pictures to pay
for sending his body to Grand Haven,
Mich, and have it buried beside the re-
mains of his wife. In addition to the
murder for which he is to suffer, Hoell-
other women. After being photographed
Hoellman rehearsed the speech which he
has prepared for the gallows.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
TWO NEGRESSES LYNCHED.
They Were Charged With Two At
tempts to Poison n Family.

Huntsville, Ala, May 1.-THE corpses
of two negresses, Nellie Smith and
Mandy White, are dangling from the
limb of liveoak just on the outskirts
of the village of Jeff. They were hang
ed last night for posing Joshua Kelly,
well known citizen. They confessed
to two attempts on the lives of the Kelly
family. The first attempt resulted in
the death of Mr.. Kelly.
Sheriff ]. p. Powell has gone to the
scene to cut down the bodies.
Nine weeks ago the first attempt on
the lives of the Kelly family was made.
The family sickened shortly after eat
ing supper and Joshua Kelly died TWEEN
ty-four afterwards. On May 10 the fam
lily and tenants of the deceased were
poisoned again in some mysterious man
ner. There were six whites and eight
negroes affected. Messrs. ID. r. Lamson
Mrs. e. Kelly. Oakland Woodward
clerk in store, came near dying from
the other poisoning, and Tennessee
drummer who spent the night with them
was also victim. discriminating evil
dence was found Saturday at the Kelly
home at Jeff, and clue in the shape of
a box of poison led to the detection of
the negresses. The Premises were
searched and underneath the kitchen was
FOUND box OF poison. On it was stamp
ed the trade mark of d. e. & j. o.
Kelly, the grocers at Jeff. The poison,
which was rough on rats, was placed in
the biscuits, which all the affected ate.
The lynching occurred at an early hour
this morning and was participated in by
mob of twenty or thirty persons.
A large rail was placed between two
trees, ropes were fastened to the necks of
the women and they were quickly drawn
up. The bodies hung for several hours
in the rain and wind and were discov-
cred this morning by the colored mail
rider
Members of the mob which did the
work are unknown, but the story of
scenes at the hanging are public prop
erty.
Further lynchings may follow, as it
is understood that the women were not
alone in guilt. The real instigator of the
crime is thought to be a man. If his
identity is ascertained he will be lynched.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
PROPOSED IN ARMST|CE.
AMBASSADORS OF THE POWERS
HAVE HANDED A NOTE TO
THE PORTE.
TURKEYS ANSWER SEEMS IN DOUBT
Reports Conflict ms to Her Accept
ance or Rejection of the Fro
posed MediatiOn-Both Armies
Prepnrjng for HOstiIities.

Constantinople, May 12.-The ambas,
sailors of the powers held prolonged
conferences today. at the close of which
they presented to the Turkish govern
ment n collection memorandum propos-
ing armistice between Turkey and
Greece on the basis of the negotiations
for peace now in progress through the
powers.
The memorandum which was present
ed to Ahmed Tewfk Pasha, the Turkish
minister Of foreign affairs by the dean
of the displomatic corps, Baron de Cali
Gem, the Austro- Hungarian Ambassador,
enumerates the conditions, which have
been accepted by Greece and begs the
porte to issue the necessary orders to ar
rest the progress of the Turkish troops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-20
SEVERE ELECTRICAL STORM.
A House Ignited, Burning With
Contents and One Child

Canton, Tex, May 12.-(Special.) "A
severe electrical storm accompanied by
rain and hail prevailed here and south
and east of here last night, doing great
damage to farms and crops.
On ]. III. Stats farm, five miles south
of here, occupied by B. F. Smith, an
electric current struck and ignited the
house, which burned, together with one
child and contents. Mr.. Smith and his
family were in the house at the time
and the flames spread so rapidly that
they made their escape in night clothes,
and some of them were considerably
burned. Two boys, aged 10 and H. were
sleeping in a side room, and Mr. Smith
awakened them and they started to run
out and were met at the door by the
flames. The older one ran through them,
getting badly burned, while the younger
one receded and persisted