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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
TRAGEDY AT AN OPERA.
Armand Customary Dropped Dead as
He Was Singing the Role of Tristan.

New York, Feb. 10-Armand Castle
mary, while singing the role of Tristan
in Flotow's opera of Martha" at the
Metropolitan opera house tonight, drop
ped dead in front Of the footlights and al.
most in full view of one of the most
brilliant audiences that has filled the
theater this winter. SO quiet was the
matter kept, however, that few in the
audience knew that a tragedy had taken
place before their very eyes.
Customary, whose magnificent basso
voice has thrilled thousands was to sing
the part of Tristan who is represented
as II weak old man. 1t was near the
end of the second scene of the second
act. All the principals, including Jean
de Reszkc, and Signor Cremona, were on
the stage. The chorus was dancing and
singing around the aged Tristan, when
Customary fell to the floor. Little at
tention was paid to this, and in mo-
ment the singer arose to his feet, and his
great voice could BE- heard above the
united chorus. In two minutes Castle
mary dartcd toward table at one side
of the stage and grasped hold of it. The
curtain was shot down swiftly, and lust
rs it reached the stage Customary drop
ped to the floor with a groan. In mo-
ment Jean de RcSzkc, who was n life
long friend of Customary. seized the
stricken singer in his arms. He was
unconscious and died in few minutes.
Jean de Rcskc had presentment that
something would occur to his friend to-
night. So strong was it that he went to
the opera house, though he was not in
the cast. He was watching the singer
when he fell and rushed to his side. The
audience was told that Customary was
i'll. substitute was put on and the
opera continued.
The dead singer was born in Paris in
1880. His name was Armand de Caster.
When he went on the stage he took his
mothers name of Customary. His first
appearance in this country was in 1873
with Max Strakochi, when he played in
the French opera in New Orleans. He
was known for many years rs the
| BLACK Mephisto" in Faust
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
TO DON THE STRIPES.
Nine Citizens of Sherman Have Moved
to Huntsville.

Sherman. Tex. Feb. 10.--(Special,)-
Nine conyicts with affirmed sentences
we're today taken to the state prison from
this county.
There were two among them whose
cases have attracted attention-Wm. Is.
II. Gaines, who spent about S20,ooo IN
the defense of the cases against him Tor
committing an assault to kill his brother
in-law, Chas. Koch, and. for the suDse-
nuent killing of Koch on the court house
plaza in this city. The sentence OF tour
years and six months against him IL az
iirmed, but the life sentence is stu pend
ing. ~,
The other celebrated prisoner is Ihos'
Rowe, whose alleged career as marry
ing man has been going the rounds OF
the press for three weeks. He is alleged
to have married sixteen different women
in Texas and the Indian Territory IN thS
last seven years. and was never released
from single marital pledge by death or
divorce.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
THE BLOCKADE FLEET.
The Blockade Runners Have Not Put in
an Appearance Yet.

Charleston, S. c., Feb. 11.-Wcathcr
today was not suspicious to the blockade
fleet, though it suited the blockade run
ners No suspicious craft however, have
attempted to run the gauntlet of the YES
sells guarding the harbor, and the big
vessels lay at anchor in the rain. the crew
being unable to engage in target practice
or boat rowing exercises, as is customary
on board the men-of-war each day.
Particularly is the dynamite cruiser
Nesuvius looked for, as she is to run the
gauntlet of the blockade. The monitor
Amphitrite came up today at noon and
took position in the stream off the GUS
house. Tonight's work on board the fleet
consisted of searchlight drills and tar
get practice. The battlesh;p Maine and
the cruisers Columbia. New York and
Marblehead took part in the drills. The
searchlight was flashed across the sea
and every corner and Granny of the sur
rounding shore was explored by their
rays.
The target practice was with the s.
inch and 4-inch guns. First Sergeant
Wagner and Privates Harding and New
man, who were hurt on board the Maine
yesterday morning by the premature eX-
plosion of cartridge, are all right to-
night. Wagcner's hand is not so badly
hurt as was reported. Who is RESPONSE
bile for the accident will be learned in a
few days, as an investigation has been
ordered. The injured men from the Mar
blchcad were sent to the marine hospital
and are all doing well.
Arrangements were concluded today
for a grand ball to be rendered the off
GERS of the navy, on the 10Th. The ball
will be one of the most brilliant social
affairs ever held in Charleston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
SAVED THE CANNON BALL.

Longview, Tex, Feb. 11.-(Special.i --
Deputy Sheriff Will Stevens of this conn
ty came in last night and says when
he crossed the Texas and Pacific EaIl-
road in the morning, about ten minutes
before the cannon ball rushed by he
found coupling pin on one rail anda
heavy casting on the other. just at the
west end of the Hawkins creek bridge,
seven miles west of here. which is fully
forty feet high. He snatched the i'm.
pediments away and saw the great flyer
rush by with lightning speed He has
been unable to find any clew, so far.
though he stayed around the place for a
long time concealed, hoping to catch the
criminals.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
GREECE MEANS BUSINESS.

London, Feb. IA dispatch to the
Chronicle from Athens says that in the
chamber last night "wednesday, Prime
Minister Delyannis, being nterpolated re-
garding the mission of Prince George to
the Island of Crete and the report that
the powers had determined to prevent
Turkey from landing any troops at
Canea, declined to make any statement
or reveal any of the orders given to
Prince George or the captains of his tor
pedo boats. Premier Delyannis declared,
however, that no matter what happened,
the government had fully decided as to
the measures to be taken. The govern
mcnt, he added, would act with tirmness.
Greece and Crete, he urged, were bound
by inscparablc ties of blood and tradition
as well as by long centuries Of common
suffering and struggle, to each other.
There was no Greek heart that would not
respond to Crete's appeal for union with
Greece.
This statement produced great SEN
sation among the leaders of the opposi-
ton,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
DAUNTLESS PROCEEDINGS

Washington, Feb. 1O.-Attorncy Gen
eral Harmon today received telegram
from the United States district attorney
at Jacksonville, stating that application
had been made to Judge Loci for an in
junction against the collector of the port
and the, captain of the revenue cutter
Boutwell,, restraining them from any in
reference with the movements of the
suspected filibustering tug Dauntless to
leave port. The attorney general has
notified Judge Locke that tomorrow Feb-
ruary ID, the date fixed for the argu-
meInt on the application, was too close
at hand to allow the government to pre-
pare for the hearing, and asked that the
time be extended. 1t is probable that the
request will be granted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18

will, in manner, celebrate the OCCASION sh;n
The 6OOO-gallon tank which il! to De snip snip
ped to Houston di not arrive as soon n
as was expected, and it will be IN , tiE
morning before the Texas product WIN
depart from the city for its destlnaiiq IN.
The 6OOO-gallon car tank was hliel py
a pinch pipe from one of the hye wcl ven,
The members of the Commercial cub
at special meeting this afternoon, ~
tial shipment, and spoke as a unit of what
great doings the discovery and develop
ment of this petroleum would mean 10
Texas and COrSicana.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
A CURIOUS DISEASE.

Mexico City, Feb. 1O,-A curious dis
ease which has greatly puzzled puzzled the
doctors. has broken out in PueDia and
0ayaca. 1t is called La Melena and the
natients yomit blood and almost I'M
pmediately succumb. But few cases have
occurred. The disease is complete
novelty, supposed to be OF Italian or
a genuine painting of the Virgin by
Nnrillo, found in Orisaba by, the director
Of Jalapa academy, is on exhibition here.
There is no doubt of its authenticity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
HOSTING THE WHITE FLAG

,b new York, Feb. 10.-At meeting Of
Pcs executive committee of the United
H fess ana ana Its allied associations. held in
adopted: WV ioiio"ihs WAS
If Resolved 4 solved That committee consisting
%ou d representative of each of the four
t,eT W. 1ork newspapers which are parties
S n tne con contracts between the New York
Eng,o ii dhiiladeiphia, Southern and New
10 en ",ta associated Presses, be appointed
ciot tU,iif p. with the officials of the Asso-
Of "t diso rress with a view of settlement
Ciat HaIe Fences existing between the Asso-
said u co rresses and the Associated Press.
h'ur as possible" 90 carly o."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18

loading his troops as they captured
from nl ea@,as position and finally dis
persed the eneP P..ioncourt the American
Dr. CaS wpbo was released from prison
dentists, T Sas been expelled from Cuba.
Monuay, os n here on the steamer Mascotte
he ieaau uor Inconena Arenzo, political
with oen Ond Panteleno and Castillo, two
Coored men, who have als fop Deeh S sHPelled'
Today the steamer c nlo s;ei, md ne re-
turned to Spain with 6oo SICK ana una
valuable soldiers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
THE DEATH SENTENCE
Given the Negro Terrell at Houston
Wanted to Lynch Him.

Houston, Tex. Feb. lO.-(Spcclal:)-
Alex. Terrell. negro, charged with GRIM
inally assaulting Mrs. Nellie +. Jackson
of this city on December 22, plead guilty
to the charge and was assessed the death
penalty by a jury in the criminal district
court this morning. 1t took the jury just
four and onc-half minutes to return the
verdict after the judges charge. and only
the quick work of the officers in hurry,
ing the condemned man to Jail after trial
prevented Il lynching.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
BIG MEETING OF sTOCKupN

& "A" cit ainto1,io Tex, Feb. 11.-(Speciall
mall citizens E meeting was held today TO,
in" Ne IS PREPARATIONS for the annual meet
ti9 S U ona me Texas Live Stock assOcia-
ci o4 anu me Texas Cattle Raisers' osso-
MARCH, h q winch meet in this city beginning
cont;d n D. Numerous committees m re-
cd p''I II !; ana entertainment were appoint-
will as esiimated that 5000 stDcknen
" I'll a''end the two conventions
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
CUBAN NEWS

with tiat tbn c,i rSoi lO.-Lieut. Col. Mira
MINI miia sne GuadaIajara and Farnsino bat,
tbiS nroI mas had skirmisli at Solongo
IH.s proylnce, with an insurgent force
he, t vi tue latter We're killed. amonr
Snenl pelng an msurgent captain. sever
R ;ont - SYiai I were wounded. incudinr
Ir igu', AZ Soi. MIRA whose wound is serious
MS uid not prevent the Spanish Officer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
THE ROPE IS READY

Fort Smith, Ark, Feb. 1O.-A brutal
murder was committed seven miles be-
low Mansfield, in Scott county. The vic
tim was a 10-year-old daughter of a
farmer named Phillips. A tramp as
Saulted her and afterwards shot her to
death and fled. If captured he will be-.
lynched.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
NEGRO RAPE FIEND.
He Criminally Assaulted Girl of His
Own Color.

Ennis, Tex. Feb. 0.-(SpeciaL)-Rc-
port was made To the city officers late
yesterday evening that grown daughter
of Bill keener and wife. respectable col.
ored people, who work for ]. \. Pace. had
been assaulted criminally 10y an unknown
negro. After accomplishing his purpose
the man ran of and the officers obtained
Il description of him from the girl and
are on the lookout for him. The girl says
he carried a large knife and threatened
to kill her if she resisted him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
r1s1rING In BERLIN.

porlu, Feb. 1O.-Archduke Otto of
, n bsli,n' nephew of Emperor Francis
Aus snh and heir presumptive to the
Josepn Of Austria, arrived here today and
was sr, rroi.sI by Emperor William, the i'm
r periaI princess and high court, military
and civil officials.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
nEE E0R CRETE

Athens. Feb. 10.-The torpedo hotilla
commanded by Prince George of Greece
has started for Crete. Great enthusiasm
is being manifested on the part of the
people. Prince George admitted that his
orders were TO prevent by every means
possible the landing of any Turkish
troops on the island of Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
ADVICE To CREECE

London, Feb 10.-A dispatch to the
Chronicle from Vienna says that all the
powers have advised Greece not to pre-
cipitatc matters in Crete and to avoid
anything likely to lead to rupture with
Turkey. They also intimated unoticially
that the time would inevitably come when
Greece would get possession of the island.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
COCKRAN'S LAST WORDS

New York, Feb. 10.-Bourke Cochran
sailed for Europe on the New York TO-
day. He said he was going abroad on
business and would return in FIVE weeks,
81 wish most emphatically to DENY the
allegation that | had long and secret
interview with Mr.. Hanna relative to
the sugar trust said Mr. Cochran.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
MRS. SHIELDS DEAD.

Beaumont, Tex, Feb. 10.--lSpeciai) y
Mrs. j. J. Shields, who shot herself late
yesterday evening, died last night at
1870 and was buried today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
FELLOW SERVANT LAW

-, Jefferson City, Feb. 1O.-Goyerpor
Stephens has signed the follow servant
bill, making railways responsible for ac.
cidcnts resulting from the carelessness If
employees. Vi
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
LAND WAR MATERIALS.

Berlin, Feb. 10.-Accoding to a dispatch
received here from Constantinople, a
Greek war vessel has landed arms and
ammunition near Canea, island of Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
APPLIED THE TORCH.

Athens, Feb. 1O.-A dispatch received
here from the island of Crete says the
Mussulmans have set fire to Retimo in
several places.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
DENIED AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Washington. Feb 10.-It is fatty de-
MED at the White House that President
Cleveland, in company with Mr.. Thur
Der, is about to start on tour of the
world on his retirement from office next
month.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
CORSICANA'S BONANZA.
The First Big Petroleum Ship Will Take
Place Today

Corsicana. Tex, Feb. 10.-(Special)-
Tomorrow will he IN event in the history
of CorSicana The first ear of petroleum
oil will leave the city, and the citizens
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
SENATOR'S III

SENATOR'S HARRIS AND GEORGE.
Washington, Feb. l0.-Therc is a
marked change in the condition of Scna-
tor Harris. He had comfortable day.
SenntOr George also had a good day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
POSTOFFICE APPROPRIATION

POSTOFFICE APPROPRIATION.
Washington, Feb. 10.-Thc postofiicc
appropriation bill for the fiscal year be-
ginning July ], 1897. was completed to-
day by the house committee on postoflices
and post roads. 4 carries S95611,711,
or 5000, $50 moe than or the current
year, and $l,9O3,697 less than the csti.
mate of the postmaster general. There
IL an increase in the allowance or the
free delivery service. which is $12,55O,OOO
IN TINS bill. The increase for letter car
riers in Offices which have been raised
to the free delivery class is $4,000, The
postmaster general is authorized to use
any of the uneXprDdcd balance for the
current fiscal year appropriation for spe.
clal facilities on trunk lines and other
purposes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18

then taken up. Ii soon brought out
severe arraignment of Secretary Morton
nv Mr.. Vest of Missouri. He spoke
against the item of $4,000 for publica-
ton of certain works of alleged agricul-
tural literature. In these bulletins, Mr..
Vest said, the secretary of agriculture
had arraigned the people of the United
States who had voted for Bryan as ig-
norant and illiterate, while the people
voting for Mckinley were held up as
paragons and models Of citizens. And
this work was sent to the farmers that
they might learn that the vote for Bryan
was given by the ignorant of the country.
He said il was a perversion of funds
that should be devoted to genuine agri-
cultural literature, and was perversion
that should be rebuked.
Mr.. Vest said the volume issued on
ArbOr day observance contained an adj
dress delivered by Mr.. Morton before he
entered public life.
Mr.. Chandler spoke against the publ
cations. Such publications should not
cmanate from the agricultural depart
mcnt.
Mr.. CullOm. in charge of the bill, said
that the pccularitics of the present sec
rotary should not be the cause for visit
ing the penalty of his sins upon the next
secretary Of agriculture. He said that
the tilOlce OF 1'TtSlupHt-plect
for that position was an actual farmer
who would not indulge in financial lee
lures under cover Of agricultural bulle-
tins.
Mr.. Stewart Cpop.l of Nevada said that
the secretary of agriculture was the most
picturesque illustration he had ever seen,
and was of the opinion that the secrc-
tary should not be- taken seriously. He
expressed his position and aired his pc
culiariticS at the expense of the farmers.
Mr.. Allison, in urging the need of these
agricultural publications, on legitimate
lines, paid Il high tribute to his former
associate in congress, Mr. Wilson of
Iowa, who is understood to be the next
secretary of agriculture.
Mr.. Vest withdrew his opposition on
the ground that there would be no more
financial and pictorial bulletins in the
publications.
Mr.. Vest opposed the appropriation of
$50, 900 for the purchase and distribution
of seed recommended by the committee,
saying this plan had degcnerated into Il
wholesale distribution of the commoncst
kind of garden and floral seed 1t was
great waste of public money.
Mr.. Call of Florida said the seed dis
tribution should be increased twofold in
stead of being discontinued.
An amendment by Mr.. Thurston trcp.)
of Nebraska was agreed TO appropriating
S5O,UO for experiments in beet sugar
production.
The bill was then passed. 1t carries
approximately $3,2750OO.
At G:35 the senate adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18

ss office, standing lvlae :.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-07
NEW YoRK,s TAX VALUATION.
Heavy Increased Assessments OF
Real and Personal Property.

New York, July THE city's tax books
for 1897 were opened for public inspec-
tion yesterday, together with some inter
es,ing statistics showing the distribution
OF assessments
Briefly summarized. they show an In.
creased valuation of all real estate amount
ing to S64, 129 g rs, and an increase in the
valuation OF personal property amounting
TO $6,472, 303 or the increased valuation
on real estate S32, 165 800 is levied on
seven Of the thirty-five wards which cou
prise most OF the great office buildings IN
the lower end OF Manhattan Island. In
the suburban districts beyond the Harlem
the pleas OF the residents for lower as
sessments on Their cottages have been
granted in two sections TO the extent of
some S., 900, 900
In levyiag personal taxes the trust COM
panes are assessed So, a41 sos, instead of
1881 rs IS, as last year; insurance COIN
panies. $3,2O1 ,46l, instead OF S2,S07 1888;
non-residents' personal property, $27, 5So,-
833, instead OF S25,670,647 This per-
nlits reductions of more than So, 700 600 on
the personal property of residents, of more
than Sc, 600, 600 on estates of deceased per
sons and trifling reductions in local bank
assessments and those OF a few miscel-
laneous corporations.
The city's total tax valuation is: For
real estate, $1,7S7 .lS6,791; for personal
property, 1881, 449 O65.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-07
TRAGEDY AT 4 BEER PARTY.
An Italian Fruit Dealers Attempt
tn Kill His Wife.

Lancaster, Pa, July 7.-Great excite
ment was created heIe yesterday evening
10y Joseph staphany, a fruit dealer sh ooting
liis wife with murderous intent. She now
lies ia a critical condition at st. Joseph 5
Hospital. with a bullet in her head
During the evening Staphany and the
woman were treating some friends at
their hem eto beer and amongthose present
were Frank Patchett and wife. Mrs.
Staphany and Patctett had a slight quar-
rel. after which she sat down Oh a stoop
in the yard The fruit dealer walked about
awhile, ard the quarrel had almost been
forgotten by the guests when Staphany
approached his wife and spoke to her
sharply IN Italian. Patchett not under
standing what he said The next instant
he drew tkirty-eicht caliber revolver
placed it TO the back of his wife's heal
and fired
There were other guests present besides
the Patchetts, and they quickly gave the
alarm. Starhauy was soon followed by
an excited crowd OF Shouting people, and,
after running several squares, he was
cverhauled 10y the police and taken to the
police station, where he has been held
on The charge OF attempting to murder
his wife
A physician, after examining the victim.
had her removed to st. Joseph's Hospital,
where 1t was found that the bullet had
entered The head at the base of the skull
1t could not be located. Partial paralysis
has been produced by it and the victims
condition is critical
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-07-07
ONE OF TWO WAYS,

The bladder was created for one purpose,
namely, receptacle for the urine, and as
such it is not liable to any form of disease
except by one of two ways The first ay
is from imperfect action OF the Kidneys
The second way is from careless local
treatment Of other diseases.
CHIEF CAUSE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys
is the chief cause of bladder troubles. So
the womb like the bladder, W as created for
one purpose, and if not doctored too much
is not liable to weakness or disease, except
in rare cases 1t is situated back of and
very close to the bladder: therefore any
pain, disease or Inconvenience manifested
in the kidneys, hack. bladder or urinary
passage is oftens by mistake, attributed to
female weakness OF womb trouble of some
sort. The error is easily made and may be
as easily avoided To find out correctly,
set your urine aside for twenty four hours:
q sediment or settling indicates kidney or
bladder trouble The mild and the extraor-
binary effect of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney and bladder remedy, is
soon realized. IL you need q medicine
you should Fave the best. At druggists.
fifty cents and one dollar. You may have
a sample bottle and, pamphlet. both sent
free by mail. Mention The Evening Times
and send yomr address to DIR. Kiimer & Co,
Binghamtou, N. " The proprietors of this
paper guarax tee the genuineness of this
offer.