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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
The Expedition Is Safe.

London, Oct. 11.-There seems no
reason to doubt that the expedition
which left Borborea, East Assyria,
last year. is SAT in every respect. A re-
port reached Rome from Borborea on
October 2 to the effect that the expedi-
ton. which arrived at Lugh. Somaliland
about the middle of November last, and
thence proceeded towards Lake Rudolph.
Amsharas who murdered all the men,
bers of the expedition, consisting of two
nglishmen-Cavenish and Lieutenant
Andrew, his companion-and ninety
Ascaris. A letter from Kikuyu, British
East Assuria received on October 3, dis
proves the report
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
The Rain Was Quite General.

Chicago, Oct 10.-The rain which fell
throughout Illinois and the west today
and tonight marked the end of the long
drought that for months has harrassed
the farmers of twenty of the corn-pro-
ducing or cattle-raising states of the
Union. The states or portions OF states
in which Forecaster Cox of the weather
bureau found rain has been falling during
today were Colorado, Wyoming, Texas,
Oklahoma. Tennessee. Kansas, Nebras-
ka. the eastern portion of the Dakotas,
Minnesota. Iowa, Wisconsin. northern
Michigan, Arkansas, Louisiana, Misss-
sippi. Missouri and portions of Illinois;
In all of these districts the drought had
been felt more or less severely ana TO
nil n measure of relief is promised as Il
result of the general break in the
weather.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
PARNELLITE MEETING.
Independent Irish League Called to
Order by John Redmond

Dublin. Oct. 1.-THE first general ma
tional convention of the Independent
League, organized by John Redmond
the Parnellite leader met this afternoon
in concert. rooms here. Eight hundred
enthusiastic delegates packed the hail
and actively participated in cheering
vociferously points of the sneeches
which met with approval, in ieerins
the names of Dillon and Davitt as well
as Kissing the. name of Mr.. Gladstone
when Mr: Rodgers criticized him as
the Englishman who betrayed Ire.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
Pronounced Yellow Fever.

Boston, Oct. 9.-The steamer Honiton
from Central America. which arrived in
port today. will be delayed at quarantine
until every vestige of disease has dis
appeared. No communication with the
ship will he allowed. and every precau-
ton has been taken to keep the vessel
isolated. A physician who went on
board the Honiton. said the three deaths
which occurred on hoard the vessel re-
suited from yellow fever.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
Jnpnn,S Understanding.

London. Oct. 11.-An official telegram
received here from Yokohama says that
Japan accepted the invitation to send n
representative to the seal conference TO
be held in Washington on the understand
ing, that the whole sealing question was
TO be discussed. and not questions which
limited to the Priblof islands.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
Gold mt Cook Inlet.

Port Townsend, Oct. 11.-As an evil
dence that gold is found elsewhere than
at kIondike. the steamer City of Topeka.
Nwhlch arrived this evening from Alaska.
Drought down an aggregate of S2OO.OOO
OF this summers work. The amount is
distributed among eighty-fve men who
are coming out to spend the winter in
place where climatic conditions are more
favorable than the country they just left.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
THE DROUGHT BROKEN.

Chattanooga. Oct. 10.-The long
drought. lasting for forty-nine days in
this section. a most unusual thing. was
broken here tonight by a copious, rain
eastern Tennessee. northern
Georgia and northern Alabama. About
three weeks ago there was. seven-h,ln,,
dredths part of an inch of rain, ana
that has been the extent of rainfall Tor
six weeks in this region.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
LOndOn's Promised Big Strike,

London, Oct. 1.-THE secretary of the
federated trades, comprising thirty i'm
portant industries. announces that the
committee has notified members to act in
sympathy with the struggle of the en-
gneers Friday next. when. its intimated
that total of 100000 men will be out
OF work on account of the great labor
dispute.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

ing freight The report Of numerous
cases aud several deaths viii have ten
dency to make the country towns and
country draw the quaran-
tine lines even tighter than before.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
Please Send Us Some.

London, Oct. 10.-A dispatch TO the
Times from Montevideo says that Pro-
fessor Sanarelli, who discovered the
yellow fever bacillus, announces the
discovery of curative serum
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

Centralia. Mo-, Oct. 10.-The pro-
longed and disastrous drought was
broken this evening by heavy ram.
which appears to be general over TINS
section of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

Kansas City. Oct. photographic
adyices from Kansas, Missouri, Ne
braska and Arkansas points announce
the breaking of the drought. The rain
varied from good rain to a regular
downpour.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

Little Rock. Oct. 1O.-A drought of
more than two months durat ton was
broken today. Light rains fell through
out this section and the temperature
dropped several degrees.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

Cincinnati. o.. Oct. 10.-Rain began
to fall here ut 1870 this morning with
evidence of becoming copious and con-
tjnuous. 1t is the first in four weeks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

Louisville, Oct. 1O.-The prolonged
drought in this state was broken. to-
night by light showers. indications
point to still further precipitations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

Nashville. Oct. I'LL a. m.-After
many weeks of terrific drought a good;
hard rain is now falling in this city and
the surrounding country, with indica-
tions pointing to a continuance for sew
eral hours. 1t will prove of immense
benefit. not only in the city, but in the
country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14
SW|F T 5
SPE:(,|F IL

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Mr.. Asa Smith, of Greencastle, Ind,
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trouble One dozen bottles Of s. g. 8.
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TO-"
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

Evansville, Ind, Oct. 10.-There was
ahard rain here tonight. the first in nine
weeks. 1t is believed the drought in
this section is broken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-14

st. Louis. Oct. 1O.-Late tonight rain
began falling here, developing into a
steady downpour, which promises to be
drencher. This is the hrst ram Ill
two months
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-10

HOODS PILLS cure sick headaches.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-10
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.
INAUGU RATION CEREMONIES
Take Place Under Clear Skies, and with
Great Pomp-The inaugural Address in
Full-The Cabinet Complete

William Mckinley was last Thursday
inaugurated President of the United States
for "A term of four years, continuing until
March 4, 1901. The proceedings OF the day
were characterized by all the imposing
snectacular effects and demonstrations of
popular interest which have become q ow-
ing feature of inaugural ceremonies as the
nation has advanced in population and
wealth. Between forty and fifty thousand
formed in procession, partly military, partly
civic, and escorted the retiring President ana
the President-elect to and from the Capitol.
AT least twenty thousand people witnessed
the administration of the oath OF office on
the eastern portico of the Capitol and u.s.
tened, or attempted to listen, to the new
Presidents brief inaugural address and at
night q gorgeous state ball at wnloh the
President and Vice-President were present,
closed the proceedings
The rain OF Tuesday was followed by a
perfect March day, clear, cool, 1nvigoratlng,
with bright sunshine and tieecy clouds TO
enliven the scene.
his handsomely fitted up suite OF rooms at
the Ebbitt House sufficiently early to pay
his call OF ceremony on the retiring Presl-
dent, was driven to the White House, es-
corted by the Senate committee appointed
for that purpose, where, i'll one OF the hand,
some state apartments, he was received and
welcomed by President Cleveland and his
cabinet. Then the two Presidents de-
scended the White House steps and to-
gether entered a four-horse carriage Mr..
Cleveland sitting to the right and, amid the
booming of cannon, the clatter OF cavalry,
the deep, hoarse rumble of artillery. the
measured tramp of many columns OF in
fantry, and the blare of innumerable bands,
rode to the Capitol.
At the head of the second division of the
parade, fitting honor to the state from
which the President-elect was chosen, rode
Governor Asa A. Bushnell, of Ohio, as mar
shall Then followed Governor Lowndes of
Maryland; Governor Black of New York
Governor Grout of Vermont; Governor
Tanner of Illinois; Governor Drake Of Iowa,
and Governor Schoield of Wisconsin.
Each of these dignitaries was accompanied
by numerous aides and most of them by
regiments Of companies Of their state ma
tional guard. In this latter manner the
states OF Connecticut Massachusetts,, Vir-
ginia, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Texas,
and Minnesota were as well represented.
The oath of Office was administered by
Chief Justice Fuller. The inaugural adj
dress follows:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-10

With the close of the presidential
campaign, THE TRIBUNE recog-
nizes the fact that the American peo-
pie are now anxious to give their at
tention to home and business interests.
To meet this condition politics will
have far less space and prominence,
until another State or National &C.
casion demands renewal of the fight
for the principles for which THE
TRIBUNE has labored from it's incep-
ton to the present day, and won it's
greatest victories.
Every possible effort will be put
forth, and money freely spent, to make
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE pre-
eminently a NATIONAL FAMILY
NEWSPAPER, interesting, instruc-
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each member of the family. We furnish
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-10

UNION VILLAGE, Vt. Jan /, 1897
My stomach was in such condition
that could not retain even the most
delicate food. was obliged to give up
business and 60 into the country.
Physicians treatment did not help me.
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
with excellent results. | am now strong
and vigorous. We keep Hoods Sarsa-
parilla on hand all the time as my wife
says we could not keep house without
it. G. G. Clark.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-10

ORDER your envelopes note heads, bill
heads, statements, ETC., OF the WAToHhAN
Job Office. Stock and workmanship always
the best, prices the lowest
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-03-10

and increased so rap
idly that inside OF six
months l increased
thirty six pounds in
weight. All pain in
the heart is gone, and
the nervousness has
wholly left me-"
Mng rnAr Ig.rann
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-11
rurtocAL STOCK MARKET.

The market for local stocks, as reported by
Albert p Miller, Jr., has ruled fairly active
There il n growing inquiry for investments
and some few sa.cs have taken place during
the past week. The bank stocks, though still
ouiet. show much irmcr tendency and the
illuminating securities are in demand Sales
of the following oclSs have takcn Tlaco dur
ing the week: Providence Gas Narragansett
Electric Iight. Atlantic National Bank, Ma
,ional Bank of North America, Mechanics
Bank, American Screw Company and the
Providence Washington Insurance Company
all Of which brought very good prices.
ballett, Anderson 81 90, who were 20 nave
commencei busincss this morning were un'
able 90 do so owing TO the delay in placing
the private wire to Haight 81 Froese OF New
York in their Office. This will probably bs
ready 20 use tomorrow, however, after when
they will be open for bbsiness.
The firm of Wcoden, Kendall & Co removed
from their old quarters on Market square tt
their new Offices ON the Exchange street side
of the In ,ustrial Trust building this morn
| ing where tn received many OF thou
| clients. The new Offices have been entirely
renovated since they were occupiei by Rich
ardson g. Clark. and thoss who called today
| did not hesitate TO approve of the change tina
| w.eden, Kendall n Go. have mace.
gCommencing with today. Mr.. Isaac II. vii
| liams becomes general partner OF the hrru
The change in the firm 81 sullivan. Rilc.
| a. CO., also took place To-Day, ana the bous
will hereafter be known as sullivan, Morrt
| A. Co, n chango that will undoubtedly be {
the advantage OF the clients OF this popuis
! house of bankers and brokers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-11
King Oscar of Sweden
Consents to Serve.
Will Be Final Arbitrator on
Venezuelan Dispute.
Last Step Taken Before Final Rati-
ficaliOn OF Treaty.

wAsHINGToN, Jan. 1.-THE last step,
aside from the rsti IL cation OF the treaty by
tie Congress cf Vonezuels, necessary to
give effect to The Venezuelan arbitration
Ok 'ment hstwesn the United State, and
Great Britain has tee1 completed by the
formal assent Of King Oscar Of Sweden to
the clause of tho ertiirstion convention
viii IA makes him the rnal arbitrator In
case the other members OF the tribunal are
upstls 10 agree. The Congress OF
Venezuela meets In February and while
there has been objection rsised In Nene-
zuell to tire arrangement for a settlement
CT tn standing boundary dispute, IL Is
understood that these cbjattions are not
potent enough To pre- ent ratification OF
tie agreement In the face OF the strong
endorsement iy Presi ient Crespo and the
rembers OF his cabinet. TIE final settle
ment Of this dispute, which at one timc
threatened seriously to interrupt the
Gmicatla rel,iions etwesn the United
Staten and Great B:itain, will oe hailed
With satisfaction hoth In this country and
Great Br t.iu. TIE Intervention of the
United Ststes 10 adjust the dispute hes
Ind one Iesult net f,rcseen nor contem'
plated at the time. viz. the drawing
loser togtheF OF two great represents
ives OF the English race.
AS result of tho mutual understand
ing effected in Consequence OF the nego
iia,ions over Venczuo!a ta9 United
States AMI Great Britain at this time } ro
bfblg are more nearly in accord in tbei
diplomats relations han ever before !,
cur his ory and 1t Is confidently expected
TINT thu result Will tie an agreeabls on
on great scheme Of arbitration OF al
Gis outes between the two nations, saw
those in which national honor is in
volye1.
IL is proba bic also that closely follow
ing the conclusion of agreement as I;
the Venezuels boundary dispute ther
Will be q resumption OF diplomatic rels
tins between Venezuela and Great Bri
tiin which have been severed for som
years ss tue result OF this dispute an
| that the United states will be the inter
m sciiry in bringing this about. tn
selt ction Of King Oscar OF Sweden as tb
hpel arbitrator il regarded rs a fortunat
one because OF tie high regard in whic
be l. held as a man OF learning, calmne'
and greatness"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-11
THE COTTON AND GRAIN MARKKxr.

Disappointing Liverpool cables caused a
great deal of cotton 10 be sold at the decilhe'
There has been fair buying by the big traders
Price, Mccormick 81 Co., in.special adylces
TO Allen a. Lynch, say: Liverpooi 'hls
morning was rather disappointing The arr
val market opened at decline OF l-o4. pue
subsequently, eased :of still further ana al
LAS d. M was 11a64 TO 2-6i below saturday
closing. Sales of spot cotton aggregated w.
600 bales at unchanged prices. Should the
movement continue light during the current
week the market here will doubtless ignore the
Liverpool market to a great extent ana
further Improvement will take place. To-
DAYS receipts are now estimated at from ~
OC0 TO 2s,OOO, against 81, 765 last week and 10,
a5a last wear. The short interest is becoming
rather anxious and a continuance OF light re-
ceipts for few days longer VIII doubtless
stimulate a substantial covering movement.
Exports continue heavy and promise to do so
| for some time TO come.
The crowd raided wheat today on lower ca
| bles from Liverpool, and while Farnum ana
many of the best judges are looking for lower
| prices this week, Bartlett, Frazier 81 90. state
| that IL is impossible to understand the foreign
| advices and there is considerable evidence to
suggest manipulation.
| The Beerbohm cables to Sullivan, kiley
Co. state that in London the opening foi
wheat on passage and off the coast was
steady. Corn was easier, farthirg lower
In Liverpool both wheat and corn were lower
| Berlin was quiet and in Paris wheat was hrn
and advancing.
The report Of the visible toaay was Wheat
decrease, 1890; corn, increase, 6Ii,oOO; oats
decrease, 403 coo.
f. c. Hodges g. Co. wire f. j. Knight
Co: ''Stock wheat east of the Rockies -.
| "a 500. 900 less tthan January j. 1875; llO,5Oo
| opl Iess than in 1895; n, $4,000 less than i
isg4, and IS, 80, 600 less than IN 1873 The IA
| cihc Coast stocks are the smallest ~ eign'
wears being A. lS9, ,00J, against 7,ll6.OO in lsso
| is SOP OOO in 1896; 1J,72l,0O in 1894 and y, 40
| 900 average for the past eight years sue
| fvures furnish their own prediction.
in New York cotton futures opened easy
sales, s3CO bales: January 100 February
705; March, 7.l3; April 1.ZO May, ns
lime. 73l; July, 1.55; August, 7.3S; Septem
ber 1.l2; November, 1.O9.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-11
IN THE
.*.***$

The general market was dull at the opening
and considered inactive, with tendency to-
ward loa er prices although each break, how
ever slight, could be easily accounted for.
Joseph saws today that more condemned
Jingoism will apparently be in order ana tha'
Washington will endeavor 10 hammer the
market In order to scoop in some cheap Stocks
but he advises the purchase on every break.
Americans in London were buoyant Mt the
opening, the advance extending to o-o per
cent, the vanderbilts leading. The feeins
was evidently one Of confidencs.
New York foreign houses today bought
about 5000 shares on balance, chiefly dealing
In Louisville Atchison q st. Paul.
Sugar was irregular today on rumors OF
difficulty in arranging the schedule on the
new tariff bill. member Of the ways ana
means committee said today that this was
specially true Of the duty on refined sugars
An effort,is TO be.made To reduce the dineren-
tial duty now allowed the refneries should
the committee decide not TO make the redoc'
ton the question will be carried into the
House. where he thinks that there VIII Do
better prospects OF success. owing 10 the pre-
vailing antagonism to trusts
A speciel dispatch TO Richardson 81 Clark
states that 'the general impression Is that the
funding bin will be defea cd today. There
has been a decided weakening Of the funding
strength over Sunday. The Union Pacific ana
Huntington interests are openly clashing'
| The latter is charging coldness and bad faith'
! A PROCLAMATION initiating foreclosure Is
expected TO Immediately follow an adverse
Vote
| A representative of the Union Pacific syndi
cate said today: 1--WE can do nothing further
with respect TO the funding bill. We stane
ready 70 act, no matter which way things
turn. OF course, We do not expect the bill t'
pass. That is why the syndicate was mad'
! up. There is no danger now OF the road pas
sing into government control. Some peopi
are working hard for that object, but IL
now ce rtain that private ownership VIII con
tinue" This is regarded as relief TO TN
situation, because IN the event OF failure U
pass the bill Union Pacific matters withou
the arrangement just made would be grea
drag on the market
The report of st. Paul for this first week G
January shows "A decrease of $3.50, making
decrease from July to date of Sl,S9S,Vo'
A combination of Burlington and Kansas
Texas interests is generally credited, ,aithoug
its effect has not yet been shown in the MAJ
ket and the sentiment, while somewhat beal
ish ON the immediate future, is bul.ish fo
the long run.
Money on call in New York was nominalI
iISa2 per cent. Prime mercantile pape
sJSa,ls Sterling Exchange strong, with actua
business IN bankers, iiiiii A. slz for deSnan
and 4.siIls1S for 90 days. Postei rate
as4l6a4.s5IS and 4SSala Commercial bill
4s3lI. Silver certificates, 6is4a6614; no sale
Bar Silver 6I34. Mexican dollars, % 5-o. Go
ernment bonds stronng.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-11

STORM AND FOG
Cause Disaster Along the
British Coast.
Trawler and Six Men Have
Been Lost Off Yarmouth.
Steamer Swathmore Wrecked and
Her Crew Landed at Hull.

LoYpoN, Jan. ll.-Storms and fogs
continue along tire coasts and wrecks
have been reported at many points a
trawler With six men hes been lost on
Yarmouth. The steamer Gulf OF slam Is
ashore In Morfock bay and otter snlls,
boats have tesp picked up.
Ihe Allen Lire steamer Laurentian'
Capt. McDougall, from Portland, Me-, on
Dec. 81 and Halifax on Jan. fer Liver
pool struck OF Mslinehead and arrived
today at Moville with her fore compart-
ment full of water. The crew OF the But
Ish steamer strathmore from Genoa
mum ering 20 men have been taken on
that vessel by a trawler and landed al
Hull. No details Of the wreck OF the
Strsthmore have reen received.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-11
Have They EIoped?

Horny Nesser, young man whom II Is
sIieged, tried to commit suicide at his
home in Central Falls short time ago,
on account of the refusal OF the father OF
Miss Emma Hesse To whom Nesser was
paying attentioos,to permit bin to marry
her, Is missiog and so Is Emma. Ntsser
went to Mrs. Hesse's house yesterday
afternoon, and was ordered away. A
short time after Miss Hesse, who is ~
years old, went 10 Eenry's home and they
went away together. Airs. Nesser believes
tne two have eloped and has reported the
case to the Central Falls police.