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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
BATTLE OF SEDAN.
Anniversary Celebrated at Berlin
Meline Severely Criticised.


Berlin, Sept. 1.-The anniversary of the
battle of Sedan was celebrated here with
much less animation than usual, the evil
dent desire being to divest the anniversary
of all elements irritating to France Flags
were flying from the public buildings and
the school children were given holiday.
Still smarting under the completion of the
FrancO-Russan alliance, most of the Ger
man papers embrace the opportunity to
convey to France hint that she must
abandon any idea of the restoration of
Alsace- Lorraine.
The Tageblatt says that when France
shall have learned to accustOm herself TO
this irrevocable fact that the celebration
of Sedan day will be superfluOus. The
democratic organs urge the abolition of
what they term Il useless celebration.
The evening papers comment severely
upon Premier Melines want of tact in
sending reply to the message of cOngrat-
ulation of the Alsace-LOrraine society up
on the signing of the alliance, thus encOur-
aging the members in an act which, from
the German point of view, involves high
treason. 1t is believed however, that the
incident will be amicably adjusted by its
being declared a misunderstanding.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT.
Contracts Being Made mt 20 Cents
Above Mining Price.

Piusburg. Sept. 2.-The Pittsburg coal
operators were convinced today that a
settlement of the strike was in sight
when inquiries for coal began to come in
IRON Cleveland. Prices were asked and
several contracts were made at 70 cents
above the price for mining, whatever the
rate might be. Cleveland is the head
quarters of the big shippers and these
people hold the key TO the situation. The
case of the food of inquiries was, there.
fore, attributed to the fact that the ship
pers believed that the strike would soon
terminate.
Col. Rend gave his ultimatum to q
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
JULY EXPORTS.
An Increase Over the Same Month
Last Year of S4,3OO,OOO,

Washington. Sept. 1.-The figures of
the exports from the United States fol-
ponding month last year of about ST.
100000. The domestic exports last year
were the largest in our history. The
exports in July were 500, 725,770 The
exports for the first seven months OF
the calendar year were $40. 943, S7G
against $500, O00,OO5 for the first sever
months of last year. The exports oil
agricultural products show a slight de
crease during the period, while those OF
manufactured products increased. The
exports of gold for July were $5.462, 1865
against $11 ,931 ABS for July, 1896. and
were $50, 559, Oh against S54 ,922, 94S fol
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
THE PEACE PROBLEM.
| Germany Takes DisaSreeabie
stand on Indemnity Question.

Athens Sept. I'm response to the
offer of the government to cOncede GER
tain revenues as a guarantee for the
claims of bOndholders, the reply of Ger
many, which was received yesterday, re-
fuses to enter into any discussion with
reference to old loans till the peace con-
ference shall have arrived at a decision
upon the whole financial question: This
reply has created a dsagreeable impress
sion.
The German minister today had an in
terview with Premier Rail-, who subse-
auently. with the other ministers, con-
fcrred with the king.
The British government resolutely adj
heres to the Salisbury demand for the
complete evacuation of Thessaly by the
Turkish troops. independently of any
financial questions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Andrade Reelected.

Caracas, Sept 2.-Election for presi-
dent was held today. Owing to the
great popularity of Gen. Ignacio An
drade. the liberal candidate. DR.. Rojas
Paul and Gen. Hernandez, who was run
ming in the interests of the conserva-
tives and progressive parties respective
ly. retired from the contest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Charged With Cri,a,nal Assault.

Rockwell. Tex. Sept. 2.-(Special.)- -
Sid Hopkins. charged with criminal as
sault. the victim being 10 or 12-year-old
girl. was brought in last night by Consta-
BILE Wade and placed in Jail. He waived
an examining trial in Justice Martin ;
court today and was committed to Jail
without bail to await the action of the
grand jury. Hopkins will sue out writ
of habeas corpus.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Doub,e Domestic Tragedy.

Cincinnati, Sept. I'm a fit Of Jeal-
ousy. and while drinking, william
then killed himself.
Mrs. Haustetter is in critical con.
flitfon. Haustetter has had charge of
the animals at the Zoo gardens for years
and was a noted lion tanner. The couple
had lived uphappily together for some
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
A WHITECAP LETTER.
4 Denton Negro Receives n Warn
Ing Through the Mails.

Denton, Tex, Sept. 2.-(Specal.) -Har-
rson Welch, well known negro who re-
sides in North Denton. received letter
through the mails yesterday suggesting
that the negroes of Denton were to he
treated MS they have been in the last few
weeks in different towns of Texas-Ieon-
ard, Mineral Wells. Midlothian and Others
The missive was sentthrough the mails in
plain, oblong envelope.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Murderer EIectrocuted.

Columbus. o., Sept. 3.-Frank Mueller
was electrocuted at 1921 this morning.
He murdered Mrs. Aluda Miller. the
wife of his employer, Mt Black Lick. A
pitchfork and axe were the weapons he
used to execute the atrocious deed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Alleged to BE Solvent.

New York. Sept. 2.-The United States
Car company is alleged to be solvent,
and today Judge Lacombe of the United
States circuit court issued an order ap-
pointing William G. Lane ancilliary re-
ceiver of it's property in this state.
Charles II. d. Coombs of London Eng
land, is the complainant named in the
suit in which this order is granted. He
also recently brought suit in the New
Jersey court of chancery.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
a RAPE COMMITTED.
4 Negro Brute Outraged u 12-Year-
Old Negro Girl.

Call, Newton Co.. Tex. Sept. 1.-iSpe-
GALA copper-colored negro brute COM
mitted criminal outrage upon the person
of 12-year-old negro child at this
place yesterday. The child is in a pre-
carious condition. The negro escaped.
Justice Smith swore in several deputies
and they are searching everywhere for
him. If captured he will be turned over
to the proper officers of the law. There
is no danger of lynching.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Farmers wife Suicides.

Richmond, Tex, Sept. 2.-(Special.)-
Mrs Tisch. wife of farmer living on Big
creek, about nine miles south of town,
was found hanging to a rafter in her
house late yesterday afternoon. She was
dead when discovered. She had used her
apron strings to commit the act. For some
time she had been in feeble health, and it
is supposed her mind had become deranged
from long suffering. She was middle
aged woman and leaves large family of
children. go. !.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Hobart Declined Reelection.

New York, Sept. AT the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the New York
Susquehanna and Western Railroad COM
pany today the board of directors was re-
elected, with the exception of Vice Presi-
dent Hobart, who declined reelection be-
cause his duties as vice president of the
United States made it impossible for him
to give the railroad his attention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
roL.I, Arrives mt Helena.

Helena, Mont, Sept. 1.-Comptroller of
the Currency James H. Eckels has arriv-
ed here from the east en- route for the
Yellowstone national park, where he will
spend ten days. From here ne goes to
the park, then to Butte and te salt Lake,
and then goes on a hunting trip into the
mountains of Colorado.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
British Medical Association.

Montreal. Sept I'm the surgeons
section of the British Medical associa,
ton today. DR.. Mitchell Banks of Liver.
pool delivered an address on surgery
Professor Charles Richet of Paris de-
liyered in French. at Laval university,
mastery address on 'Pasteurism.
Bacteriology and Serum Therapeutics
or in other words. protective vaccina-
tions against disease. 1t was. he said,
his desire to bring about complete re.
Cancellation between medicine and
science.
In two days over 80 papers have been
read by specialists at the different section
nj meetings of the association. The discus
sions were almost without exception well
sustained. Among the most valuable con
tributions were some of those offered by
American practitioners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Lee Denies a Report.

Washington, Sept. 2.-Consul General
Lee has cabled the state department.
having reference to certain newspaper
statements published recently that NO
newspaper correspondent has desk room
in the consulate or avails of the SER
vices of the consular clerks during of
flee hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09

committee of his miners today. He told
them that if the proposal now under con
sideratiOn at Columbus was rejected he
would start his mines at once. He had
an offer, he said, of 800 colored men
from the south who would work and
could not be frightened away.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
FRure at Havre,

Havre, Sept. 1.-President Faure ar
rived here today for few days rest,
but the city determined not to be eclipsed
by the demonstration at Dunkirk and
gave Nj. Faure an enthusiastic greeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Weir CITY Miners, Strike.

Weir City. Mo-, Sept 1.-The miners
ut the Hamilton 4 Brentwood saft No.
| are on strike. The miners went out
last night after protesting in vain
against having reductions in pay on ac-
count of dirty coal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Supposed to BE HOnOred.

Constantnopie, Sept. 2.-The sultan
has conferred the grand Gordon of the
order of Osmanich upon Mgr. Maghaki
Ormian. the Armenian patriarch. and
thegrand Gordon of the order of Nichanl-
Chefakat upon the daughter of Arln
Pasha, the foreign secretary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
An Austin Young Lady Elected.

Galveston. Tex, Sept. 2.-(Speciall-
Miss Louise Brunei of Austin. gradu-
ate of the Texas State University, has
been elected as teacher in the Gal
weston schools.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Commissioner to Nashville.

Boston, Sept. 2.-Acting Governor Crane
today appointed as commissioner to the
Tennessee exposition Gen. Curtis Guild,
Jr.. to succeed e. s. Draper. who has been
called to Europe on business. The exec
utivecOu neil confirmed then omination.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09

The striking miners held meeting. at
McAdOo tonight and decided to continue
the marching through the region at =
o'clock in the morning. They. intend
stopping at all the collieries on the Forth
Latimer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
A Ernternal Visit.

Boston, Sept. 2.-Governor Asa Bush
nell of Ohio. called on Acting Governor
Crane ut the state house today. Mrs.
Bushnell accompanied him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09

the corresponding period last year. The
eyports of silver for the first seven
months of 1896 were So, S59,2O4 against
S3f O35 $50 last year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Trouble in Crete.

Athens, Sept. 2.-Advices received
here say that the insurgents in Crete
fired on the Turkish troops on Wednes-
day. The latter returned the fire. but
no casualties occurred.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09
Mckinley Went to Fremont.

Cleveland, Sept. 1.-President Mckinley
and party left today on special train for
Fremont. About forty people, friends of
car.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-09

This state of affairs is partly due to the
celebration of the anniversary of Sedan
day.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-15
THAT INVESTIGATION.
Make-UD of the Committee to Which
Senator Lyons Resolution
Has Been Referred.

Jefferson City. Mo-. Jan. 14.-CSpeciaL)
When President Bolte of the senate, an
nounced the standing committees of that
body this morning the general interest was
centered on those who would constitute
the committee on corporations other than
railroads. 1t was to this body that the
Kansas City police investigation resolu-
ton was referred. Here are the names of
the committee: Democrats-Ballard, Wells,
Orchard, Morton: Republicans-Gray, Lam
drum and Seaber. Tonight there is con-
siderable speculation as TO whether an
early report will be had and the nature of
the report when submitted. 1t seems to
be the general opinion that an early report
Will be made, but that the committee will
recommend that itself constitute the spe-
ciai committee to make the investigation.
Judging from the debate yesterday the
three Republicans will insist upon early
action, and but one Democrat will be
necessary to bring in a majority report
OF course, the senate can do as it pleases
with the matter, but it is admitted that
the upper body will adopt the committees
report. SO everything is at a standstilI,
awaiting the deliberations of the commit
tee on corporations other than railroads.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-15
CUBANs UNDER GENERAL GOMEZ
WIN A GREAT VICTORY.
ARE NOW MOVING ON HAVANA.
BANDERA, THE CAVALRY LEADER
MORTALITY WOUNDED.
Spanish Loss in Killed and Wounded,
900, While the Cuban Loss Was
GOO Grenter-Quantities of
Munitions of War
Captured.

New York, Jan. 15.-The Press this morn
ing claims to have received news through
private channels that General Maxine Co.
mez stormed and captured the important
city of Santa Clara on January 8, and is
now moving on Havana with 1900 men.
The famous cavalry leader, Quintin Ban
dera, was mortally wounded, the Press
says, and General Luque, commanding the
Spanish, was also wounded.
The news received last night said the
losses We're: Spanish, estimated killed and
wounded, 800; prisoners, 700; cannon capt
ured, Is; battle standards, 4; rifles in the
Spanish arsenal, 5000, with plenty of am
munition. Cuban killed and wounded
1,50O, which is 600 more than the Spanish
loss
The Press quotes Carlos Roloff as saying
the report Is credible. The junta has no
news.
According to the Press advices. the gar
rison of Santa Clara had been reduced to
1000 men. while Gomez had 5000 men, 5000
being armed. On January he invested
the city, which was we'll fortified. Gomez
sent the infantry under General Rabi to
the west of the city. The cavalry 1000
strong, under Quintin Bandera, was placed
on the other three sides, its main strength
being on the west On the 9th, 7th and
Sth there were skirmiShes. General Luaue
commander of the garrison, being wounded
on the latter day. On the 9th, at daybreak,
the Cubans closed in on the town, the
cavalry charging over the Spanish earth
works and putting the enemy to flight.
Bandera fell while leading his men and
died soon after.
Gomez gave his men only a nights rest.
Then, leaving garrison of 800 men, he
pushed on to the west. Those of his men
who had no weapons We're armed from the
Spanish arsenal, so that in fighting men he
was nearly as strong as before the battle
No sooner had the news of the fall of
Santa Clara reached the planters around
about than they began TO flock to Gomez
standard. Every mile he went he got new
recruits. The news received last night
said he now has an army of $4,000 we'll
equipped men.
A Havana dispatch to the World says:
"Couriers who have slipped through the
Spanish lines in MatanZas province bring
the news that General Gomez is undoubted-
4 ly marching on Havana, slowly but surely,
land that his advance guard is laying in
waste the country as they proceed.
In less than week the advance guard
Hpf Gomez army has destroyed by fire
Stwenty-one of the most valuable estates in
Ehe province of MatanZas, and the work
1of destruction continues as the army moves
along. The people of Havana are at last
Occurring thoroughly alarmed at the situ-
aim. and all psle aaszibIy eaa hay,N al
detained are making preparations to leave
with all possible haste. Many of those who
Shave been outwardly loyal to Spain have
q st all confidence in General Weyler's abil-
ity to handle the insurgents, and they now
actually fear for the safety of Havana
SkirmisheS occur every day in Pinar del
SuiS Rivera "
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-15
SENATE COMMITTEES NAMED.
Lieutenant Governor Bolte Assigned
the Various Members of the
Senate to Duty Yesterday.

jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 14.-(Special)
| The morning session of the senate lasted
but ten minutes. In that time. however,
| President Bote named this list of standing
committees:
Ways and means-Drum, McClintic, Bal
! lard, Landrum and Busche.
Appropriations -. McClintic, Lancaster,
| Hohenschild. Anderson, Schweickardt, Sea-
| ber and Mott.
Judiciary-Peers. Orchard Morton Young,
Miller, Gray, Matthews, Brewster and Will
| Jams.
Criminal urisprudence-Orchard. Peers.
| Lyons Major. Childers. Klene, Landrum
| and Burkhead.
Railroads and internal improvements
Miller. Drum. McClintic. Lyons, Matthews,
| Powers and Brewster.
Corporations other H-o5II than railroad and in
| Gray, Laudrum and Seaber.
Insurance and insurance companies
Childers. Hohenschiid. Marshall, Martin
Education and school text books-Morton.
Goodykoontz. Anderson, Brewster and
Busche.
Constitutional amendments and federal
relations-Major. Miller, Vandiver, Davisson
ana Schweickardt.
Agriculture, roads. highways and ferries
Madison. Goodykoontz. Marshall. vandi-
yer. Powers. Davisson and. o Bannon.
Accounts-Marshall. Wells, Hohenschild.
Williams and Martin.
Penitentiary and reform schools-Wells.
Ballard, Peers, Martin and Seaber.
Labor. mines and manufactures-Ander-
son, Goodykoontz, Vandiver, Busche and
Gray.
Eleemosynary institutions and public
health-Goodykoontz Peers, Young, Mat
thews and Mott.
Privileges and elections and miIitia-Lan-
caster. Major. Lyons. Klene and williams
Township organization, representative
apportionment and county boundaries
Vandiver, Madison. Drum, O'Bannon and
Powers.
Justices of the peace-Childers Iancas-
ter, Major, klene and Burkhead.
Retrenchment, reform, fees and salaries
Lyons. Orchard, Madison, Gray and
1 Schweickardt.
Printing-Hohenschild, Young, Madison
n O'Bannon and Mott.
Enrolled bills-orchard, Vandiver and
Matthews.
Engrossed bills-Morton, Miller and
! Criminal costs-Youngz AascI.ns.ss Ander-
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-15
MADDEN WlTHDRAWS.
Forced Ont of the Illinois Senatorial
Race by the Mckinley


Springfield. ILL.,. Jan. 14.-M. L. Madden.
the Chicago alderman, who has been one OF
the leading candidates in the senatorial
contest, withdrew from the race tonight.
throwing his support to ex-Congressman
William f Mason, of Chicago. who had
u len his most prominent rival for Senator
Fdfmer's sent. Mr.. Madden's candidacy
had been bitterly fought by the anti-ma-
chine element of the state, but up to the
moment of his announced withdrawal. 1t
had been supposed that he would go into
the caucus tomorrow well backed by sup
porters. 1t is generally believed Tonight
that Madden's action makes the selection
of Mason by the caucus tomorrow GER
tuinty.
II is asserted tonight that Madden's de-
feat was largely the result Of the belief
that President-elect McKinley's influence
was against his candidacy. A week ago
the Chicago Times-Herald whose editor.
Mr.. Kohlsaat Is believed to be in the con-
fideHce of Major Mckinley. published an
editorial leader severely arr5igning MIR.
Madden, and ending with the significant
phrase: mo friend OF President Mckinley
can vote for Martin IS. Madden" The i'm
phcation that the coming administration
was opposed to Madden was never authori-
tativeiy denied.
Although Mr.. Mason's forces have been
greatly strengthened by Madden's with
drawal, the other candidates do not admit
his election. and will go into the caucus to-
morrow. The Cook county members to-
night sprung Congressman William LOrrt-
mer. of Chicago, as n candidate, but sew
eral OF their members bolted the caucus.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-15
THOMAS COLLIER PLATT.

her. the meeting place of the joint Repub-
Iican caucus on the United States senator
ship. present such lively scene as it did
tonight. Long before the hour for assem-
biage arrived, the galleries were filled with
visitors. Before the ballot was taken. n
resolution was adopted TO make the choice
of the caucus binding on all Republican
members. The ballot resulted as already
stated, and the nomination was made
unanimous. amid applause The caucus
then selected Chester s Lord of New
York, to be regent of the state university.
Few men nave been more in the public
eye during the last fifteen years than
Thomas Collier Platt. His entrance into
national prominence in 1871 was under con-
dltlons SO unusual that his earlier public
career and prominence as a banker and
merchant have been generally forgotten.
Unable on account of health. to pursue his
college course beyond the sophomore year
at Yale, Mr.. Platt took up a business ca
reer, which led the way to the presidency
of national bank at Tioga. n. Y. and to
successful venture in the lumber trade
In Michigan.
In 1872. when 80 years old he was elected
a representative to congress. and in 1874 he
was elected to the United States senate
in succession to Francis Herman. mis- term
beginning March 4. 1881. In May of the
same year, in consequence of u quarrel
with President Garfield over the distribu-
tion of patronage in New York state Sem
ators Conkling and Platt resigned from the
senate, expecting to be reelected. instead
OF which the places they had vacated were
given to Messrs. Lapham and Miller.
Mr.. Platt held the office of commissioner
of quarantine of New York city from 1Ss0
to 1883. when he was removed by proceed
ings instituted on account of his alleged
non-residence. He has been a delegate to
all of the Republican national conventions,
beginning with that of 1876, and including
that of last year.
He has been the recognized director of
the Republican party organization in New
York state for the last twelve or thirteen
years. and. though his title to supremacy
has frequently been attacked, he has as
often demonstrated his ability to hold 1t
against all comers. Mr.. Platt is the pres
ident of the United States Express Com
pany. He is in his 9th year.