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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
Mr.. WOLCOT1 INTERVIEWED
HE SAYS HE IS ENTIRELY EN-
COURAGED WITH THE RE-
suit OF HIS TRIP.
HIS BUSINESS WAS WITH GOLD MEN
He Did Not Consult Many Bimetallists.
the. Objects of His Mission.
The Objects of His Mission.
Courteous Treatment.

London, Feb. 19.-(Copyrighted, 1897,
by the Associated Press.)-Senator Ed
ward Wolcott of Colorado, who has been
visiting London, Paris and Berlin in the
interest of bimetallism, returned here TO-
day from the latter city. In an inter-
view with the representative of the AS
ISOLATED Press, the senator said:
II wish you to say to those interested
in the United States that | return en-
tirely encouraged. l have good reasons
to believe that my trip will have some
of the results hoped for.
'The main objects for which | came
over here have generally been misstated
by the press of all countries, and their
very nature made impossible prema-
ture discussion, which could only have
thwarted the whole object of my trip.
| am therefore unable to contradict them
or issue n statement on the subject.
am satisfied to abide by the result when
everything is known. | have been re-
ceived with the utmost courtesy and
kindness by officials and financlers. L
have not seen many bimetallists, and
could not give the time to accept their
Inequalities, as to do so would be sim
ply. swinging around the circle, and we
would have to pass anew the resolutions
which we have been passing for years.
Gold men are the ones whom we wanted
| to see. and | must say they received
| me everywhere with cordiality. | was
received by Prince Hohenlohe with the
utmost kindness and attention: | am
agraid, from the statements of the North
| German Gazette yesterday (Which refer
red to the far-reaching bimetallic con-
illusions some newspapers attached to the
visit and declared that the senator's au-
dience was purely one of courtesy, that
some ardent silverite has been talking.
But | saw none of them in Berlin, and
the statements to which the. North Ga,
man Gazette refers were not inspired by
me or by my acts. OF course in coming
here L took my fate and that of such Il
mission in my own hands.
II repeat that am entirely encouraged
by the results
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
PETTY THIEVES AT WORK.

Taylor, Tex. Feb. 19.1.ISpecialJ-
Taylor is infected with u gang of petty
thieves. Numerous thefts are reported.
The saddlery and harness establishment
of GOebel 4 Alard was entered few
nights ago. and number of articles
stolen. Last night some light-fngered
gentry played in the back yard of Maj.
b. Garry's residence and touched" the
clothes line for all of the majors winter
underwear.
A petition has been circulated at Tay-
lor and other Williamson county towns,
praying for the legislature to enact law
prohibiting the admission of minors to
gaming tables under penalty of not less
than SO nor more than $500 for each
offensc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
RESIDENCE RuRNED.

Taylor, Tex, Feb. 19.NSpecial.) Be
tween 10 and IL O'Clock last night the
residence of B. Waechter, situated in
the "Westside" addition, was destroyed
by fire, caused by defective fue, emit
ting sparks. The building, together with
the family barely escaped from their beds
with their lives. Loss estimated at
$225O; insurance, $500, as follows: Sew
en- hundred and fifty dollars on building,
in the Hamburg Bremen Insurance conf
pany; $3.50 on furniture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
KYLE A REPUBLICAN.

Pierre. s. D., Feb. 19.-An informal
reception was rendered Senator Kyle this
evening in the room of the Teton club.
Maj Pickler and other republican lead
ers spoke. All repudiated the idea that
there had been any barter and sale. Sen
ator Kyle was then called on and spoke,
briefly defending his position. He said
but that he had certain political convic-
tons upon certain political questions of
economy that were expressed in the pop
ulist platform. He spoke Of the tariff
question. that he was willing to vote for
q republican measure, and that he would
in no way be an obstructionist. He de-
MED that there had been bargain in any
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
MEXICAN RAILWAY ENTE VISION.

Matamoras, Mex, Feb. 19.-(Special.) }.
"A. Dastugue. state representative of the
state Tamaulipas, arrived here Thurs
day to raise funds for the extension of
the railway from San Miguel to Monte
rey, connecting Matamoras with Monte
rey. a meeting of the Chamber # Com
merce and property owners was neld
last night to confer with him. He stated
that this concession is subsidized ly the
federal government for $4,000 kilome
ter, about $4,000 per mile. He wants
Matamoras citizens to aid by purchasing
stock at 500 share. A considerable
amount was subscribed by those attend
ing the meeting and the required amount
will be easily raised. Governor Reyes
Of Nueva Leon has assured Mr.. Dus-
tugue that his state will take stock to
the amount of $4,000 per kilOmeter for
the entire distance There is every as
surance that the road will be built within
a year or two. This will connect Browns
vile with Monterey.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25

to the ship the silver service donated by
that chapter"
Mr.. Hawkins was given most cor
dial reception.
Then followed the presentation
speeches.
Then Mr.. Ballinger stepped forward
again, followed by Capt. Glass. The
commanders appearance was the signal
for a tumultuous outbreak of cheering,
which lasted several minutes.
Capt. Glass was attired in the full dress
uniform of commander in the United
States navy. In an easy, distinct and re-
sounding voice, he accepted the presenta-
tions. The conclusion of Capt. Glass
address. was marked by continued cheer
ing. At the conclusion of the exercises
the gifts were left ON the platform for a
time for public inspection. Sixteen sail
ors with bayonets fixed stood guard on
the platform while the thrOng gazed on
the many articles that had so recently
changed hands.
The crowds then dispersed.
The distinguished visitors and their
escort returned to the city.
1t was shutdown before the crowd had
dispersed. The gifts were taken III
charge somewhat earlier, and, under
guard, taken to the battleship, where
they will form an additional attraction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
TESTIMONY FINISHED.

Philadelphia, Feb. 10.-The court of
inquiry on the recent grounding of the
cruiser Brooklyn today finished the TAX
ing of testimony without eliciting much
new testimony. G.. j. Train and o. j.
Watkins, both of the lighthouse service,
stated that the range followed by the pilot
when he landed the cruiser on Schooner
ledge is not accurate, and it is likely that
the recommendations of the court, when
made to the navy department, will in.
clude the widening of the ship canal
through the ledge and the re-marking
of the range
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS.

conference of Seventh Day Adventists of
the World began today at College View
with a large attendance present, includ-
ing delegates from Europe, Asia and
Australia. as well as al portions of the
United States The officers of the In
ternational Religious association, which
has for its object the separation of
church and state, are also present. The
day was principally employed in giving
expression to the feelings OF thankfulness
and good cheer that filled the hearts of
those present for the privileges they en-
joy. President Olsen briefly reviewed the
status of the work.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
A BIG ORDER FOR RAILS.

Omaha, Neb., Feb. 19.-Word was re-
ceived that Managing Receiver Clark of
the Union Pacific had contracted for 90
600 tons of steel rails. OF this amount
5000 are for the Union Pacific and 5000
for the Oregon Short Line. What COM
pany gets the contract and the price paid
is not stated. 1t is the impression that
the work is given the Carnegie plant, and
the price is close to SIT ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
REFORM PRESSMEN.

Dallas, Tex. Feb. 19.-(Special) six
or seven members of the Reform Press
association arrived In the city tonight.
The association will hold business ses-
sion in the morning and leave for Mem
phis tomorrow night. j. s. Bradley,
Harry Tracy, Milton Park and a few
others will represent Texas in the middle
Of-the-road conference,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
CASES Dismissed.

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Speciall
The cases against Mayor Elmendorf
and City Engineer Pancoast, charging
them with accepting a bride in connec-
ton with the letting of the ever CON
tract, were dismissed today in the. dis
trict court on the ground that the facts
alleged did not constitute an Offense.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
MITCHELL WILLING TO GIVE UP.

Salem, Ore, Feb. ia letter from
Senator Mitchell addressed to Senator
Hughes, chairman of the republican eau
Gus, was read in the conference today.
Senator Mitchell reviews the facts of his
nomination by. the republican caucus, the
subsequent refusal of a minority to quail
ify and permit the house to be organized,
and closes by releasing his supporters
from further obligation. In view of the
present status of the senate of the United
States, he says, and as it will be after
March 4 next, it is most important that
the legislature of Oregon at this time
elect republican senator.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
ASSASSINATED.

Eagle Pass, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Speclal.)
Sheriff II. Dove this morning received
n telegram saying that his brother, Les
lie Dove, who was sheriff at Eddie. N.
NJ, had been waylaid and killed. Sher-
if Dove, accompanied by Deputy Luke
Dove, boarded the freight train at noon
today on their way to their dead broth
nr's side
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
PANIC AMONG PUPILS.

Boston, Feb. 19.-Fire, which broke
ont in the Everett school building in this
city this afternoon, caused panic among
the pupils. Thirteen of the pupils were
severely injured, while several Others
were slightly hurt. Five of the thirteen
were unconscious when found: At the
time there were 1900 pupils in the school.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25

way. In closing he said he would en-
deavor to vote in the senate for the best
interests of his republican constituents,
which confirms the outline given last
night that Mr.. Kyle will be to all practi-
cal intents and purposes republican in
everything but name. The republicans
are satisfied with his statement. but the
populists are utterly unrecOncled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
WRECK ON THE KATY.
Freight Train Has Bad Luck-One
Tramp Killed, Others Injured

BastrOp, Tex, Feb. 9.-(Special.)-
There was a wreck on the Katy this
morning about four miles north of Bas-.
trop. Something broke, causing one car
to run over another smashing in Il coal
car, in which several tramps were steal
ing Il ride. One of them. j. j. O'Neal
was killed, and three or four others
bruised. The one killed had in his pocket
some poetry stating he was blind and
asking for charity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
IN BEHALF OLE SCOYEI..

Springfield. ILL.,. Feb. 1J-A resolution
was offered in the house by Representa-
tive Cochran asking Secretary Olney to
see that Sylvester Scovel. who is not, in
a Spanish prison in Cuba. is protected in
his rights as a citizen of the United
States. The resolution was unanimously
adopted
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
ARRESTED AT GALVESTON.

Houston, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special)-
Willie Anderson and Charles Lakosky
were arrested last night and brought
here today from Galveston, charged with
opening a switch to wreck train on the
Galveston, Harrisburg and Houston road
near Dumont
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
A FLOATER IN THE BAYOU.

Houston, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special)-
The dead body of George II. Rowald,
who has been missing from home since
last Saturday night, was found this
morning floating in the bayou. Mrs.
Rowald testified at the inquest that her
husband had bid her goodbye, saying:
"They will bring me home to YOU" when
he left home q week ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
RANKERS, MEETING.

Waco, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special.) 1.-The
executive committee of Texas Bankers
association will meet heretomorrow to ar
range the program for the annual meet
ing of the association, which takes
place the second week in May in Balti-
more. The executive committee consists
of fifteen bankers of the association. A
majority of the members have arrived.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

Waco, Tex, Feb. 10.-(Special)- E. f.
Milsap. who was arrested on charge of
forgery. appeared before Justice ]. B.
Earl and waived preliminary hearing. He
was bound over to Judge Scotts court in
the sum of $500 each in three complaints.
The defendant is a young man who has
been prominent in social circles. His ar
rest was q sensational one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
THE sOLONs WE'RE THERE.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special.)-
The members of the legislature got in on
Il special train of Pullman sleepers over
the Santa Fe at 9:25 this morning. They
stopped in Houston last night having
visited the San JacintO battlefield yester-
day. On the way down to the city Repre-
sentative Gilbough went through the
train distributing badges for the legisla-
tors to wear.
A good many of the legislators had their
wives and families with them. They at
tended the presentation of the silver SER
vice this afternoon in a body.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
TO BE SETTLED OUT OF COURT.

Frankfort, KY. Feb. 19.-Attorney
George NJ. Davie telegraphed from New
York to Assistant General Manager Todd
asking that the proposed suit against the
Southern Pacific company for franchise
tax on its charter in this state be held up.
out of court and that the road will pay
over to the state something like 10000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
NEGRO SECTION HAND KILLED.

Rosebud, Tex, Feb. 19.-(SpeciaD-
This morning about daylight George
Brown, colored. a section hand on the
San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railway,
was killed just west of the depot at
this place. Ezekial Miles, who was ar
rested, claims that Brown was hitting
him with a car coupling pin and he has
a cash on the head. Miles was arrested
and locked up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
MONEY AND JEWELRY STOLEN.

Houston, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special.)-
The home of Mrs. Emily j. Atkinson,
corner Walker and San Jacinto streets.
was burglarized last Sunday morning
while the family was at church. Three
or four hundred dollars in money. and
jewelry amounting in all to the value of
near $1,000, were stolen. The police ere
working on the case.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
GIVEN DAMAGES.

Beevile, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special)--
Mrs. w. n. Harmon was given judg-
ment for $500 against the San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass Railway for damages
sustained by being run over by traiD
of defendant last April.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
GARY GOES IN THE CABINET
THE BALTIMOREAN ANNOUNCED
THAT HE HAS BEEN TEN
DERED A PORTFOLIO.
II IS NOT SETTLED WHICH POSITION
He Is to Occupy-Hanna Has Busy
Day Receiving Callers at Cleveland.
J. j. McCook for Attorney
General.

Canton, o., Feb. 19.-At 1880 this af-
more left the private room at the McKin-
ley house. where he had been in CONVEX
sation with the president-elect for sew
eral hours, and gave out the following
statement to the Associated Press:
Governor Mckinley has rendered me
u portfolio in his cabinet. While it is
not definitely settled which one, l am as
sured it will be one which 1 can accept"
James A. Gary is distinguished citi-
zen of Maryland, about 63 years of age.
He attended school at Rock Hill Insti-
tute, Elliott City, Nd, and afterward at
Allegheny College, Meadeville, Pa, and
in 1861 became partner in James A.
Gary & Son, in which firm he at once
applied his youthful powers and cult
waited mind to the work of the house. His
energy was often apparent. An office
and warehouse had been instituted in
Baltimore, and in 1862 a branch Office
was opened in st. Louis. This gave the
concern a footing in the west, which has
since proved highly profitable. In 1870
Mr. Gary succeeded his father as head
of the firm, and he has conducted its af-
fairs for twenty-five years with marked
ability and success. Among the men Of
Baltimore he is universally respected. Mr..
Gary owns other valuable business prop
critics in Baltimore and Howard county,
and has been repeatedly called upon to
share in the management of the financial
and other business corporations in Balti-
more.
He was an ardent unionist during the
war, and has been republican ever since.
In 1870 the republicans nominated him
for congress in the Fifth district, which
was democratic at the time, and of course
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
GRINDING CANE

Washington. Feb. 19.-Senor Dupuy de
LONE the Spanish minister has received
the following telegram from the presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce at
Havana:
'.The sugar planters in the larger man.
ufacturing districts are grinding cane.
Railway and telegraphic communications
are regular. (Signed) FERNANDEZ"
The larger producing districts of Cuba,
it is stated. are in eastern Pinar del Rio,
Havana, Matanzas and Santa Clara.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
DIED OF HIS WOUND.

Palestine, Tex, Feb. 19.-(SDecial.)-
The negro shot yesterday died last night,
and Richard Hughes has been brought
here and placed in Jail until he has pre-
liminary hearing, which takes place to-
morrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
JOHNSON LIKELY TO DIE. :

Toronto, Ont, Feb. 19.-John s. John
son, the famous bicycle rider, has had
relapse and is now attacked by pneumo-
MIA in violent form. The doctors ex-
press no hope Of his recovery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
RESIDENCE BURNED.

Mexia, Tex, Feb. 19.-(Special.)-The
residence of Ii. G. Gafford was burned
last night. Insurance on building, 1900;
on furniture, $500.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
BURLINGTON DIVIDEND.

New York, Feb. 19.-The Burlington di-
rectors have declared the regular quar-
terly dividend of per cent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25
SPANIARDS CAPTURE SLANG

Manila, Philippine Islands. Feb. 49,
The Spaniards have captured the insur-
gent town of Slang by assault, after
previously bombarding it. Five hundred
insurgents were killed. There is great
rejoicing here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-25

NEWS FROM HAVANA.
Havana, Feb. 19.-There have been a
number of small skirmishes during the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-05
Notes o, the Game.

That was great steal for the pat
by Schrecongost in the first.
Butman made handsome pickups OF
ground balls in the second and third,
making the outs unassisted.
McQuirk's hit in the fourth was a
hot one. Wells couldn't stop it and
so bothered veitch that the latter
couldn't handle 1t.
Burns error in the seventh. of throw
ing wild to first after fine pickup.
cost nothing. as Hanseom was caught
off first and run down by Miller. Nc
Quirk and DIESEL. Miller getting the
out
The strike out by Houle in the FIRST
was a funny one. He left the box, per-
sisted in staying out and Wells put the
second and third balls over. ellis
said Houle was out and 1t was so
recorded.
Beasie McQuirk put up a fine bluff
in the sixth and II worked. He claim
ed that a pitched bali hit him and
ellis sent him to first. AS a matter
of fact the ball missed him by six
inches. but Beasie rubbed his arm as
though 1t was broken.
A comical thing happened in the
eighth. Conner struck out Fogarty
got first on balls and stole second.
Weekes struck out and Nichols, evil
IDENTIFY thinking it was the third man
out, threw the ball high in the air to
DIESEL. Fogarty was well off second
and made a break for third, but DIESEL
making the third out. Beasie growled
and grumbled but he was tickled, all
the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-06-05
ITLOOKS BETTER.
Dun & Co Finds Grounds for Much Encourage
men. in Business.

New York, June i.--Dun 4 Co. in
their weekly review of trade viii say.
The statement OF failures in May by
branches of business gives much en-
coura cement. In amount of defaulted
| liabilities the month was the smalIes
since November 1895. and in trading
| liabilities. the smallest except the las,
| month since Septembe.-, 1894 Fail
ures of general stores have not been a.
small in any other month as in May,
| 1897: in only months out of SO have
there been smaller failures in boots
and shoes and miscellaneous trading
only four in boots and hats, only five
| in groceries and not one trading class
in that month has reported failures
larger than in half the preceding
months, though in furniture, failures
are rather numerous. In clothing
manufacture the month was the small
est except four out of SO: except five in
chemicals, six in wooden goods, seven
in machinery, lumber and miscellane-
Gus manufactures and exceeded the
average only in iron and cotton goods
and earthernware. owing to a few fail
ures of exceptional, SO nobody can
mistake the meaning of such returns.
The statement that, except for the
temporary depression in prices, the
volume of business transacted is now
larger than ii was in 1S92-the year of
greatest prosperity-has been question
ed by some. But, comparison of
prices this week in the leading
branches of manufacture not only con-
firms that view. but shows remark
oh ct, n,ftx tr, ha .,f
in the earlier months of 1879, when the
most wonderful advance in production
and prices ever known in this or any
other country was close at hand. The
key of the situation is the excessive
production of some goods in advance OF
an expected increase in demand. So,
in 1879. consumption gradually gained.
month by month, until suddenly it was
found that the demand was greater
than the possible supply. All know
how prices then advanced, and the
most marvellous progress in the his
tory OF any country, resulted within
two years. Reports from all parts of
the country now show that retail dis
tribution of products is unusually large
and increasing.
There is no Improvement in the market
for farm products. Cotton Is not higher
nor is there any satisfactory demand for
wooden goods. and the sales of wool for
the week have been only j,s35. 800 pounds
and for five weeks. 34.64l 400. against 20
500 $50 in the corresponding weeks of 1892
The boot and shoe manufacturers have
a larger business also, in part because
many have made the concession in price
reported last week. Shipments from the
East for five weeks have been 500, I5i
cases, against 399. 2s0 last year.
The iron industry is apparently ex-
panding production, and is certainly get
ting larger contracts, In part because OF
very low prices. one cent being made for
beams. Tin Is very firm in spite of Wis.,
ible supply of a. iSb tons, at 1875 cents, and