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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
The E.w Hou.ton Court.

Houston, Tex, June 24.-(Special. y
There is not being very much said or done
in the matter of display SO far MS the
public eye beholds on the question of get
ting judge for the new civil district
court created by the last legislature to-
help out litigation in Harris county. The.
crowded condition of the docket here i'm
the civil court made 1t necessary, and soon
after the proposition was fairly launched
there was good deal said about who
should be appointed 10 and who would
likely get the new judgeship. Some rec
concentrations were taken hold Of, then,
by the lawyers to see that one fayorite-
or nnothey should get II, but since the new.
court has become n fixture, there is very
little being done, unless under cover. to
get the appointment for any one, while
the gentlemen themselves seem to be
doing nothing. = .ncefitf'A
The friends of Judge Norman q. Kit
rell and Mr.. w. III. Wilson are making
favorable suggestions as to the fitness of
their respective favorites for it. There
is also good deal of confidence express
ed that each will get the appointment
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01

thousands who had been waiting for Con-
federate day to attend the exposition. from
going, there were this afternoon and even
ing throngs in every building. throngs
passing to and fro, and other throngs
constantly coming. The attendance dur
ing the week has been very great. Yes
terday, 10000; Tuesday, 10000, and today
fully 25,000, despite the rain.
The afternoon was bright and clear until
late, and all portions of the immense
grounds showed the heavy influx of Wis
itors. Old soldiers of thirty-five years ago
witnessed the evolutions of the soldiers of
the present day now occupying the military
encampment, and brass bands playing add
ed to the general enjoyment. The wom-
ans building was thronged with prom
nent men and women from other states,
and really constant and brilliant recep-
ton was in progress.
Georgia troops arrived this morning to
take part in the exercises on Georgia day,
next Saturday.
With gorgeous fireworks and a brilliant
concert devoted exclusively to southern
airs and melodies, one of the most success
full days of the exposition closed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
A DUTY ON HIDES.
Republican Senatorial Caucus De-
cided That 1t Should BE So.

Washington. June 24.-The republican
senators decided in caucus tonight. by g
vote of 90 to IL. to sustain the action of
the finance committee in placing duty
upon hides, but did not pass on the ques-
ton of the amount of duty to he imposed.
The committee was also sustained in
the rate fixed on imported wrapper to-
bacc0. The only other disputed questions
considered were watches and watch jew
els, and upon these the. finance commit
tees action was reversed. the house rates
being accepted on watches and watch
jewels being made free.
While the discussion was spirited Mt
times, It was without special interest. The
greater portion of the time was given to
the proposition TO fix duty on hides.
Senator Lodge led the contest against the
action of the finance committee in taking
hides from the free list, and was second
ed by Senators HOar, Plat, Spooner and
others, while Senators Nelson, Allison,
Warren and Gear spoke for the duty.
Mr.. Lodge contended that the duty, If
imposed, would not be of any consequence
az a revenue item and that it would add
nothing to the farmers return on his cat
tie, while it would have the effect Of
greatly injuring the industry of the
leather manufacture, which had grown
to immense proportions under the system
of free hides. He said that the exports
of leather goods amounted to $4,000 900
per annum. and asserted that If stiff
duty should be imposed the industry
would be greatly checked. In reply, the
western senators claimed there was a. d.
rect benefit to the farmer from the duty,
and asserted that he was as much en-
titled to the protection II would give as
were the manufacturers to the assistance
they would receive from other duties.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
WILL SUTTON ACCEPTs
There IL Some Doubt About the Mat-
ter I'm Houston.

Houston, Tex, June 24-(Special)-
the absence of Superintendent w. s. SUIT
ton of the Houston public schools, there
is some speculation as to whether or not
he will accept the appointment to the
chair of pedagogy recently rendered him
by the Texas University. He is and has
been for some time in Waco. Some of
those who should know most about the
matter believe that he will take II, though
so far'as can be ascertained, he has not
written anything here since his selection.
No matter what he may do, there are
a number of people in various parts Of
the county who believe he will accept as
shown by numerous applications to Mayor
Rice for appointment to the place. The
mayor does not say much about II him
self. but that he has received numerous
applications is known. No one Is spoken
of here in connection with the advance
ment to the supdrintendency as his sue,
cessor, save w. w. Barnett who llns
been a principal in the Houston schools
for several years. Mr.. Barnett himself Is
out of the city and has been for few
weeks, hence all that is being said of him
comes from his friends and adnriners.
OF course what they have said does moi.
apply to the situation unless the superfrI-
tendent accepts his appointment. in which
case Mr.. Barnett will be pushed ahead
by his friends mere. 1t is said that some
very able men have made application for
the appointment, though details can not
be given In this article.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Marble Fails Items.

Marble Falls Toy lime o6-fSnec;al
The snonsor and other Iodv friends ~
the Marble Falls Guard gave nm enter
tainment in the Railroad norl, nm Thurs.
day evening. An ENJOYABLE time was had
by all. and about 500 was raised. which
will be contributed toward the proper tit
ting out of the company for the state drill
at San Antonio next month.
Last evening. Friday. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
D. Lawson gave a lawn party, which was
attended by about n hundred of their
friends. and was pronounced lust splen-
did. The scene was beautiful. Rustic
seats were scattered about the beautiful
grove, which was all aglow from the lights
of numerous japanese lanterns. The
time passed rapidly. with music and songs
and various games. At II o'clock refresh
ments were spread on tables beneath the
trees. The ice cream, cake and fruits
was n delicious repast, and the water
melon, that most popular southern deli.
cacy, was also in great favor. Before the
guests departed a beautiful boquet was
presented by them to Miss Lawson. the
charming sister of our host, whose accom-
plshments and attention added so much
to the entertainment of the guests. The
occasion and the kindness of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawson will long be remembered by their
friends.
Nethodist nrotrocted meeting was
begun TODAY under the arbor in town.
where Evangelist NJ. NJ. Morphis recently
held sway. Our town is alf worked IN
religiousJy. Last Sunday the Cumberland
Presbyterians received fifteen into the
church. the Raptists. eighteen. Seven
were received into tIe Wethodist church
rocantIv and moro IN follow The eighteen
converts ta tha Rontst creed received the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
House Proceedings.

Washington, June 24.-An air of gloom
pervaded the house today, owing to the
death of Mr.. Cooke of Illinois, who died
suddenly at his hotel this morning. He
was very popular with his colleagues, and
his untimely death was severe shock to
them. The desk which he occupied on the
extreme right was draped in mourning
and covered with white roses and mag
nolia blossoms. The blind chaplain, in
his invocation, referred feelingly to Mr..
Cookies death as great calamity.
After reading the Journal, the speaker
announced the reception of an invitation
from the president of the Belgium cham
Der of deputies to the members of the
house to attend the international parlia-
mentary conference in favor of arbitra-
ton, which commences August 6.
Mr. Foss of Illinois, on behalf of the
delegation, announced the sad news of
the death of his colleague, Mr.. Cooke.
He gave notice that ut some future
time he would ask the house to pay tribute
to the character and probable services of
Mr.. Cooke.
The customary resolutions were adopted
and committee to attend the funeral
was appointed, consisting of the follow
ing members: Messrs. Foss, Prince, Bel
KNAPP of Illinois, Moody of Mississippi,
Updegraff of Iowa, Royce of Indiana,
Bailey of Texas, Hunter of Illinois and
Dinsmore of Arkansas.
Then, as further mark of respect to
the memory of the deceased, the house
adjourned till Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
HAWAIIAN INTERPELLATION
Her Majesty's Government In Not
Losing Sleep Over Annexation.

Losing sleep over Annexation.
London. June 24.-In the house of COM
mons today the parliamentary secretary
of the foreign office, Mr.. Curzon, replied
to the question of Mr.. Beckett, conserva-
tive, regarding the Hawaiian annexa-
ton.
Mr.. Beckett's question was whether
the government was aware that Queen
Liioukalani has been deposed by small
body of Americans. who. without right,
have assumed sovereignty over Hawaii,
and now. to save themselves from the re-
sentiment of the people, have requested
the American government to annex
Hawaii. and whether Great Britain pro-
posed to allow this important coaling
station to pass into the hands of the
United States without protest"
Mr.. Curzon said her majesty's gov
eminent did not feel called upon to ex-
press an opinion in relation to the cir
cumstances out of which the present sit
uation in Hawaii had arisen. The gov
eminent was aware that proposal to
annex Hawaii to the United States had
been submitted by the president Of the
United States to the consideration of the
senate. but no decision had been reached.
Mr.. CGrzon added it would be the OBJ
ject of her majesty's government to see
that whatever paragraphs, according to
international law. belonging to Great
Britain and to British subjects, are fully
sustained.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
The F|FTY-F|FTH CONGRESS
A STUBBORN CONTEST IN THE SEN
ATE OVER THE DUTIES ON
WOODEN GOODS.
Mr.. CAFFERY ARRA|GNED' DEMOCRATS
Who Had Voted for Duties on Wood,
Etc.-Less Than Five Pages Dis
posed Of-Death of Congress-
man Cooke Announced.

Washington, June PA stubborn con.
test over the duties ON manufactured
wooden goods occupied the attention of
the senate throughout the day. 1t was
Il day of constant rolicks and of cross
fire debate on the effect of the duties in
advancing rates. Many amendments were
proposed to reduce the rates, but these
than five pages were disposed of during
the session, carrying the senate through
paragraph 80, the first of the paragraphs
relating to carpets. During the day Mr.
Caffery of Louisiana spoke at length
against the protective system and sever
ally arraigned those democratic senators
who had voted for duties on wool and
other materials. Resolutions of deep re-
greet were passed on the death of Repre-
sentative Cooke of Illinois, and commit
tee of five senators was named as an es-
cOrt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
WORK OF ANARCHISTS.
1t Is Reported the Recent Paris HOl-
Ocaust Was Planned by Reds.

Chicago, June 24.-The Post today
says:
According to a story which has reached
Chicago from Paris, via Washington, the
terrible holocaust which wiped out over
a hundred lives at the French capital,
May 4, was the work of anarchists
thirsting for revenge upon the upper
classes of France.
1t is claimed the secret service depart
ment is working on clew that points to
anarchistic conspiracy of stupendous mag
nitude 1t is said the Paris detectives
have not only satisfied themselves that
anarchists were at the bottom of the
awful crime but that the leaders who
planned it fled to America as soon as they
had seen with what rig htful success it
had been executed. 1t is also asserted
that several persons are under arrest in
Paris on the suspicion of knowing more
about the affair than they care to tell.
A member of the French legation at
Washington is said to be authority for
the story.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
THE PROTEST FROM Japan
GIsT OF THE COMMUNICATION
AGAINST THE ANNEXATION
OF HAWAII.
THE JAPANESE WOULD lose RIGHTS
BY the Change, Therefore the Jap
nnese Government Firmly Pro-
tests Against the Proposed
Annexation.

Washington, June 24.-The gist of the
protest of Japan to Hawaiian annexa-
ton, which was read to the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations, is as follows:
The acquisition of Hawaii by annexa-
ton to the United States would deprive
the resident Japanese in the islands of
the right to which they are ut present
entitled under the present treaty with
Hawaii At present there are $4,000
Japanese in the islands with their prop
erty rights, and under the present COLI
ditions they are entitled to become citi-
zens of Hawaii. In case of anneXa-
ton those Japanese could not become cit
liens of the United States, as the deci-
sion of the United States circuit courts
is to the effect that no Asa.ic resident
can become Il citizen of the Gated States
by annexation. The Japanese now res
ident in Hawaii would be subject to any
measures that might be adopted by the
United States. They would lose their
right to become citizens and the large
interests owned by Japanese citizens in
the islands would be greatly jeopardized;
therefore the japanese government must
firmly protest against the proposed an
neXation.
Hawaiians in Washington insist that
the reason for the protest of Japan
against annexation is. that Japan really
desires to acquire the island herself The
main point of contention between Japan
and Hawaii over the treaty between the
two countries, 1t is learned, is as to the
working of the treaty which Hawaii
seeks to abrogate. This treaty has a
provision that it may be terminated ut
any time by mutual consent" This is
construed by the japanese government
to mean that the treaty can not be ter
minated without the consent of both gov
ernments, and as long as Japan insists
upon keeping it in force it can not be
abrogated. The Hawaiian contention is
that the words have no such meaning and
that any contract or agreement can be
dissolved by mutual consent, as mat
ter of course; that if the claim of Japan
was valid, the treaty would be in effect
permanently.
1t is understood that Japan insists that
her personal claims must be acknowl-
edged and accepted by the United States
in case of an annexation, although pro-
testing against annexation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Big varsity Race To-day.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. June 24.-Tomor-
row is the day for the big varsity race
and the town tonight is taking on gala
appearance. The crowds are beginning
to arrive. and tomorrow will see the place
crowded to OVERLOOKING The wind was
from the east all the afternoon. and the
wiseacres in all other matters predict it.
will rain either tonight or tomorrow. The
plan is now to call the race at $3.50 O'clock
tomorrow afternoon and have It rowed
down stream over the four-mile course.
1t is called to mind that this is the first
time since 1875 that Yale and Cornell have.
met, and the first time in two years that
she has crossed blades with Harvard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
e SIliSnn with the previous notice of Mr.

aII;Snn with the previous notice of Mr.
a. In paragraph 366, women's and chill
uien qress goods, cotton warn the rotns
we're changed to 6 IL cents ner snnoro
i iS9ru on goods valued at not more tban
~ tqnts per square yard. and I ii cents
o ona nose n0 valued above Is cents n ward
"nu oo per cent ad valorem.
| IN paragraph 1857, women's and chill
u th dress goods wholly or in part wool
cue rate was increased from 8 TO 10 10
y voIosp per yard and 80 per cent nd
Mr. Gray remarked that these heavy
NJ demanded an explanation, to which
f mr. AiliSon stated that they were due.
;n ,s., 10 .he compensation required by the
d insi;eased duty on wool, and second. TO the
tb Io'ie " increase American industries at
VI" Sr, eA M or the foreign makers.
riettas, serges and other womon's dress
GOODS, pointing out that the cost of some
would be advanced from % 70 57 cents
yard; others from Is to % cents n
yards, etc, and from 81 to 50 on every
ordinary house dress.
y, MI. warren of Wyoming answered that
lanEee ingenuity could produce the goods
eiHhiDited by Mr.. Gray quite as well as
.ne foreign factory, and that competition
among the Americans would keep down
the price to American consumers.
lie also spoke of the decrease of the
number of sheep under the Wilson bill.
III the American people submit to these
outrageous rates at the polls" responded
Mr.. Gray, then there are more sheep in
the United States than | suspect"
In paragraph 3GS, ready-made clothing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
KILLED BY A NEGRO.
IriOn Clarke of NacogdOches Met
Death mt Henderson.

Henderson,, Tex, June 24.-(Special)-
Last night at 10 o'clock three of the boys
belonging to the Nacogdoches ball team
and one Henderson boy were walking
down North street and were met by q
crowd of negroes. One negro ran up
against one of the Nacogdoches boys,
named Irion Clarke. Down the street
about block the negro turned and shot
Irion Clarke in the breast. Three shots
were fred and the boy fell. They called
a physician and had the wounds ban.
daged. This morning five arrests were
made. About IL O'Clock the officers
brought in negro with his hand shot.
who said when the other negro shot at
the white boys q bullet struck him in the
hand The negro who shot the boy and
the negro shot through the, hand are
now in jail. 5s Jtei5.s.9. sssr
Irion Clarke is dead, and his remains
were carried to Nacogdoches,- where he
comes from prominent family.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
The Flood Angel Departs.

Ell Paso Tex, June 24.-(Special.)-
part ii United States army, left for
Washington this morning. after eXpend-
ing about $500 out of the government
appropriation of $4,000 for the relief of
flood sufferers. The rest of this appro-
priation is to be turned back into the
treasury. Capt. Davis sent out before
leaving, one weeks rations for 400 peo-
pie at Old Fort Bliss, which cleaned up
his city depot. He said there was not
enough restitution here to pay him for
remaining longer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01

ing from nausea, but he soon recovered.
He returned to bed, and nothing further
Cochran returned to the Motel about s.
o'clock this morning and went to Mr..
Cooks room to inquire for him. Mr..
Cooke was dead and the physician that
was Immediately summoned said that he,
had apparently been dead for several
hours. The members of the Illinois dele
cation were at once notified, and the SER
geant-at-arms took charge of the body,
which will be prepared ut once for ship
ment to Chicago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Cheated the Courts.

Decatur, Tex, June 24.-(Special)--
June Milligan, who was charged with
killing Drew Pennington, near Green
wood, tbs county, and whose trial was
to be held in the district court July L..
committed suicide last night at his home
He. was found this morning with n bull
let hole in his forehead and the pistol and
scabbnrd lying near his dead body. A
small cord was tied about his neck. and
it is supposed he attempted to hang
himself, and failing. resorted to the pis-
to,.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
GUARDING A CEMETERY.
Armed Men Keeping on Claim
Jumpers at Leadville.

Leadvile, Col, June 27.-The Catholic
cemetery here is surrounded by a guard
of heavily armed men, placed there for
the purpose of keeping claim, jumpers at
a distance. Some time ago the pastor OF
the Catholic church applied for patent
for the cemetery grounds, but owing to
some defect the papers were returned,
and as the matter stands now the land Is
open to location. 1t was learned that a
scheme was on foot by outside parties to
relocate the ground, so Father Brown,
the pastor, secured the services OF TWEEN,
ty-fve of his flock and they have camped
at the cemtery day and night since, and
will hold the cemtery against claim Jump
ers until a reapplication for patent can
be gotten through the land office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
A Protest From Europe.

London, June 24.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Morning Post says
the Novoe Vremya has protested vigorous
ly against the action of the United States
as to Hawaii, which, il adds, may soon be
followed by an attempt to annex Cuba.
Europe" says the Novoe Vremya, ''has
every reason 70 oppose the strengthening
of the United States in the new world. and
must be ready to support Spain If she is
threatened with the loss Of Cuba" n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Rad Storm Mt Little Rock.

Little Rock. June 2I.-The worst storm
of the season occurred here at 4 o'clock
this afternoon. The winds reached n
very high velocity for few moments,
and the people, who remembered the cy-
clone of three years ago, were terror
stricken and hurriedly sought PAGES ct
safety Shade trees, awnings and fences
were blown down all over tho. city, and
plate glass windows were demolished;
Rain fell in torrents and was followed
by violent hail storm. a few small
buildings were blown down and tin roofs
damaged. A number of persons were
more or less injured by flying timbers.
The storm lasted but few minutes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Race Between Mob and Officers.

Fayetteville, w. Va, June 24.-This
morning the sheriff received word of a
murder which has enraged the populace.
Joe Bragg, constable, deliberately shot
Tom Miller, drunken man, whom ne was
attempting to arrest at Stonecliff, not
far from here, and a coroners jury has
decided that Bragg shall be held upon
the charge of murder.
At Thurman. where Bragg was jailed,
a mob formed to lynch him. The officials
spirited him away to lodge him i'll jail
here, coming through the woods by Il cir
cuitous route. The mob is on its way
here. and it is a question whether the
mob or the prisoner will arrive first.
Sheriff McVey is summoning citizens to
help him guard the Jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
view spnni,h Minister.

Washington, June 4.--Stewart l.. Wood
ford had an Interview with the president
today respecting his mission to Spain. He
will not leave for Madrid before the lat
ter part of July and will spend the time.
from now on in acquiring an accurate
knowledge of the state of our relations,
with Spain. Mr.. Calhoun is still in
Washington and will probably confer
with Mr. Woodford
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
baptist S. S. Convention.

Sherman, Tex, June 24.-(Special)-
The Baptist state Sunday school conven-
ton is in session here. G. T.. Seasholes
of Dallas was elected president; n. G.
Gliess of Dallas, w. NJ. Harris of Gal
weston and J. A. French of Austin, vice
president; w. S. Howell of Bryan, re-
cording secretary. Committees were ap-
pointed and the constitution revised The
convention continues tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
FIELD OF SPORT.
Maher-sharlSey Articles signed..

New York. June 24.-Artices for a.
fight to finish between Peter Maher'
and Thomas Sharkey were drawn up at
the Office of the Police Gazette today and
subsequently signed in Jersey City by
representatives of the two men. The
fight viii be before the club Offering the
best terms and for side bet of $4,000.
The articles call for the bout to take
place within three months after the sec
ond and final deposit is made on August .