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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Trouble smoothed Over.

Washington, Nov. 25--Hawaiian Min ister Hatch, who has just arrived here on his return from Honolulu, expressed the opinion to-day that the trouble be- tween Japan and Hawaii had been smoother over and can be settled now without difficulty. The Japanese gov ernment seems, he said, to be disposed to have the matter settled in as amic- able a spirit as possible. The amount claimed by Japan is not exceeding s2O,- GOO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Juiured in a Saloon Fight,

In an Italian fight which occurred last night in the saloon of George Ross on East street Philip Scirocco was badly cut in the head by a bottle thrown by one of the men in the scrap. Scirocco was taken to the Grand avenue police station and Dr. Park, a police surgeon, was called to dress the wound. Several stitches were taken in it. Another Italian. named Michael Perribili, was arrested for being engaged in the mix up.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Outland Elected Cantain.

Philadelphia, Nov. 25.-Right Tackle John Outland was tonight elected cap- tain of the University of Pennsylvania football team to succeed John H. Minds, who played his last game to- day Samuel A. Boyle, left end, whose term will also expire next June, was first elected under the supposition that he intended to- take postgraduate course, but he declined the honor, stat ing that he would not be in college next season.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Absconding Messenger Returns.

New York, Nov. 25.-Donald Nc. Clelland, the messenger of the Bronx burg bank of this city, who absconded three days ago with $2,535 belonging to that institution, was arrested tonight at the Grand Central depot. He had just returned from Chicago. He sur rendered all the money with the excep- tion of $103, which he had spent on the trip The prisoner is a son of Dr. J. A. McClelland, a well known resident of Westchester, N. Y.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Smotlered in q Barn.

Bennington, Vt, Nov 25.-Henry Ma loney, thirty-eight years old, was smothered in barn to-day by a 700 pound door falling on hIm. The door was standing against the hay mow, and when it fell over it broke his shoulder. When the door was remov- ed it was found that Maloney, in his frantic efforts to free himself, had torn his clothes to shreds and was dead.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
DIED WHILE EATING BRE4KF4ST. Piece of Meat Caused John Mccarthy to
 Choke to Death.

John H. Mccarthy, teamster, resid- ing at No. 9 Collis street, choked to death about 10 o'clock yesterday morn ing while eating breakfast. A piece of meat caught in his throat and all his efforts to remove it were in vain Dr. Murphy of Grand avenue was called, but too late to render salutary assist ance.
 MT. Mccarthy was fifty-four years of age and leaves a wife and three grown-up sons. He was employed at Sargent's for nearly forty years. having been one of the number of workingmen who came to this city from New Brit ain nearly forty years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
GOOD FRIEND OF LABOR.
Union Men Adopt Resolutions on Death of
 Millionaire Liggitt.

St. Louis Nov. 25.-It is somewhat unusual for labor unions to take action regretting the death of wealthy men, but there was a noted exception when local union No. g. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, adopted resolutions of respect to the memory of John E. Liggitt, the million aire tobacco manufacturer, who died on Tuesday. The resolutions recite that the deceased was very good friend or organized labor, and the sympathy of the union was rendered to his family and friends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Two Sisters Drowned.

Middletown, O., Nov. 23.-Misses Mary and Katie Seaman and their mother were driving across bridge to-day that spans the canal when the horse be- came frightened and plunged over the side of the bridge into fifteen feet of water. The daughters were drowned and the mother was only rescued after great effort. Her condition is serious.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Cargo on Fire.

Key West, Fla, Nov. 25.-The British steamer Plympton, from Galveston for Bremen with a cargo of cotton, put in here to-day with the cargo forward on fire. Work to extinguish the fire has not begun yet, as satisfactory arrange ments have not been made, but the fire department will probably be employed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
S1OO,OOO Incendiary Fire.

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 25.-One hun dred thousand dollars worth-of prop erty was burned here to-day by an in- cendiary fire which started in build ing used as a warehouse. The fire spread from this building to Clubb's lumber yard, the old freight house of the Louisville and Nashville railroad and the company's freight house. The latter was filled with merchandise. The contents of both freight depots were de- stroyed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Fiat Foot Work.

New York, Nov. 25-One of the fierc- est football games Of the year took place to-day on Orange oval Tn the presence of 5000 spectators. Orange won by to 4, but from the standpoint of fist and foot work Elizabeth came out ahead.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Dr. SHeet,s Widow Dead.

Hartford, Nov. 25.-Mrs. Laura A. Sweet, S7 years old, the widow of Dr. Charles Sweet Of Lebanon, the noted bone setter, died here to-day. She was born in Lyme in January, 1S10,. and was the third wife of Dr. Sweet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-26
Vanderbilt Dinner to Newshnxs-

Newport, R. l., Nov. 25.-Mrs. Fred erick W. Vanderbilt of New York gave 8 dinner to the newsboys, messenger boys and bootblaeks of Newport in Mu- sic hall to-day, there being fully 300 boys present.
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08

feet held the seaport town of Cavietago
and other strategic points leading to the
insurgent stronghold Of linus. The losses
were heavy, and 1880 prisoners surren-
dcred as the result Of the Smelling of Ca
victago The feet engaged in the latter
operation, including the Rcina Christiana,
Don Juan. Isla de Cuba and Maria de
Motina. With these were a number of
gunb0ats and light draft ships for ma
ncuvering through adjacent swamps. The
officials Of the Spanish legation are high
ly gratificd and state that the result
practically closes the conflicts in the
islands, this being the last of series Of
engagements.
Minister Dupuy de LONE at 6 O'Clock
last night cabled his congratulations to
Gen. POlieyja, commander of the Spanish
forces. and after making the circuit of
half the globe an answer was received
at q o'clock this morning from Policyja
expressing his thanks.
Gen. Policvja's plan of campaign was
to advance from the south on the several
towns held by insurgents. while the fleet
operated along the northern coast, the
two government forces gradually coming
together. The fighting during March has
been severe. the losses running into the
hundreds. The Spanish forces have sls-
tanned considerable losses, Gen. Savalla
being among the killed, with two colonies
during the several stOrmings.
The towns captured constitute, so the
Spaniards said, all the stronghOlds held
by the insurgents in the province of
Cavte
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
How an Owl Saved a Train.

Owls are by common consent ad-
judged to be birds of ill-omen, but En-
glneer Ned Barnett, of the Santa Fe.
says he happens to know that they are
anything but that, and tells the follow
ing story to prove his assertions: About
eight months ago one morning as the
eastbound overland was pulling
through the mountain west of here,
barnetts engine doing the work, a big
horn-beaked owl dashed against the
'front.' window of the cab with such
force as to break the window, the bird
itself dropping dead at the engineers
1eet. Though Barnett is not, generally
speaking, a superstitious man, this
seemed so singular am occurrence that
ne stopped the train and sent a. brake
man ahead to see if the way was clear.
strange to relate, the brakeman soon
returned, reporting landslide across
the track in the mountain pass, about
loo yards ahead. Hands were sent
al once to clear the track, and in
removing the debris they found an
otner owl, NO doubt mate to the
hrst' caught in the crotch Of an
uprooted tree, crushed to death in the
lal!. Barnett had both owls stuffed
ana The two now adorn his cab, always
lnsurlng him good luck, he saws
Philadelphia Times.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
EMPRESS DIED FROM RAGE.
Quarreled with Her Sister, the Dowager,
and Was Dead the Next Day.

English7spealiing residents of Picking
have heard that the death of the en-
press of China, mother of the reigning
sovereign, which took place some time
ago was due to rage. 1t was curious
story. The empress mother and the
empress dowager were sisters and quar-
rels between them were frequent, as
each was striving to gain ascendency
over the young emperor. Eventually
the dowager withdrew to Eho Park.
which is some distance from Pekin, and
when the emperor went to consult with
her on affairs of state she would keep
him with her for days together. The
empress mother called one day on her
sister to demonstrate with her on this
and royal battle ensued.
The dowager, however, had the wbip
hand and was empowered to deprive her
rival of her privileges. Among thes,
was the right to her sedan chair, which
is evidently an equivalent to the yellow
jacket of the mandarin. She would not
even allow the imperial lady the use of
the conveyance to return to her own
home.
The empress mother thus found her.
self compelled to drive back in a COM
mon cart. She died of rage next day.
For IS days her remains lay in state in
Peking, the emperor visiting the cham
Der each day. The body was then trans
ferred to Haitien and will be ultimately
laid by the side of that of her husband
the seventh prince, whose name was
Chun. Since the death of his mother
the emperor has treated the dowaper
with marked coldness.-LondonS ketcb
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
Dun AZ Co.'S Review.

New York, April 2-R G. Dun & Co. S
weekly review of trade tomorrow will
say:
The markets are still waiting some
sagging downward and others recovering.
The vote of the house in favor of the tariff
bill has made no impression in business,
since it has been expected since NOvem-
Der that some measure of the same gen
cral character would become law. If
the bill stands with its provisions. making
the new duties applicable April l. the
chances are that foreign exports and
treasury receipts for Il time may be con-
siderably restricted.
Wheat is lower than last week, and the
May option has declined > cents and the
western receipts for the week have been
2,7S1 ,557 bushels against 1851 ,20J bush
els last year. while the Atlantic exports,
flour included, have been 21S527S bush
els against 1.2S0.0S3 bushels last year.
The movement of corn continues so large
as to materially affect the demand for
wheat. Western receipts have been
1,526.1S3 bushels for the week against
1,954,00 bushels last year, and Atlantic
exports were i.291,629 bushels against
1,065, 1886 bushels last year.
Current trade estimates regarding the
wheat crop are Il little more favorable
and are somewhat more likely to prove
makes the condition of the growing
wheat better known.
Cotton has not increased in value, al
though the floods in the southwest have
doubtless done much harm. The cotton
and other textile manufactures are slow
ly gaining in business, though print cloths
and most staple cloths are unchanged in
price. and restriction in output seems
to have given some relief to the market.
The buying of wool by mills is still a
noteworthy factor, being far in excess
of current consumption, but there is a
much greater volume of transactions be-
tween dealers, and sales for the past
three weeks have been G3. 80 pounds
against 25,3IL6T6 pounds in the same
weeks of 1892, when the mills We're well
employed. Prces are strong, both here
and at London, where the advance since
the sale began is from IL to 20 per cent
but there are fevcrish Irregularities. in
dicating that holders are not all of one
mind and some remember that many
large mills have taken stocks for full
years consumption.
TIE iron and steel industry has been
staggered. 50 IL speak. by the decision
of tie supreme court affecting railroads,
since il is apprehended that purchases.
not only of rails, but of car, locomotive
and bridge material may be affected.
1t is said one order is pending for 1000
tons for Japan, but the reduction in Me
saba ore, with the want of agreement
among producers of iron ores, encourage
the belief in lower prices for finished
products so as to hinder buying.
The great struggle between the ore
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
Crossing the Frontier.

London, April 3.-The correspondent OF
the Daily Chronicle at Athens says that
news comes from the frontier Of insur-
gent bands already crossing it. 1t is said
that 10 one can hold them any longer in
check. Albania is on the eve of revolt.
The correspondent adds:
II can also confirm the report of the ex-
istencc Of a secret treaty between Russia
and Turkey, negotiated by Prince Loban-
off. and the report that the sultan is again
trying to arrange the Cretan difficulty by
direct negotiations with Greece is again
revived
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
4 WARM DISCUSSION
In the British House of Commons
Over the CretRn Affair.

London. April I'm the commons to-
= day Mr.. Labouchere. radical, move that
the house disapproye the advice of the
Marquis of Salisbury to the queen to use
the British force against the Cretans or
the Greek nation. He made n long and
violent speech denouncing the govern
ment. which he characterized as n body
fostering a perfect nest of anarchy and
slaughter"
He said he believed that vote of cen
sure would he proposed before the end
of the Faster recess.
Mr.. Balfour, first lord of the treasury
replying in behalf of the government. said
he would welcome the motion of censurc.
1t would give the government an oppor-
tunity to defend its policy. He said the
Christian powers were not aiding Tur-
key. but were only defending the lives
and property of the Mohammcdans
against those who were not Mohnmme-
dams.
He had not the slightest doubt he said,
in conclusion. that Crete would obtain
freedom. The best course for the main
tenance of peace was to second the con-
cert of the powers.
After number of minor speakers had
participated in the discussion, the mat
ter was dropped.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
A Water Famine.

Havana, April 2.-Thcrc is great
scarcity of water mt Santiago de Cub,
and the authorities have been compelled
to reduce the water rations of the pris-
oners and sick persons in the jails and
hlspital. The authorities here have or
dercd steamer bound for Santiago de
Cuba to load with mineral water for the
thirsty inhabitants. A thousand barrels
arrived there on the steamer Erndale, an!
thousands of people gathered to get some
of the water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
FairchiId Is Hobson's Cotton Letter.

Especial to Austin Cotton Exchange)
New Orleans, April 2.-The cotton mar
ket, although no great business was done,
showed some Improvement in trading.
Prices show an advance of to points,
mainly due to the continued inclement
weather prevailing in the cotton bel;,
aside from the state of Texas. This fact
is more or less ignored, ms the attention of
traders is conferred on the overflow in the
Mississippi valley, of which the general
opinion is that it is entirely too early to
be of any important benefit. On the other
hand, the reports from the planting in
the eastern belt is that preparations are
much delayed, and any further Interrupt
ton is bound to attract attention from
the trade. Our opinion is that while the
situation at the moment is uncertain. we
think it well to bear in mind the facts and
take advantage of any revival in specu-
lation. May closed Z points up on the
Iny
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
Crete WINS Discussed.

London, April I'm the house of COM
mons today Mr.. Curzon. the paramenta-
ry secretary for the foreign office. an
swering a question. said that the Brit
ish admiral in Cretan waters had report
cd having received dispatch from Col.
Vassos, the commander of the Greek
army of occupation. which he said was
full of Misrepresentation" Replying
to question relative to the employment
of artillery in Crete, Mr.. Curzon said he
was not aware that any of the govern
ments had reached a decision in this mat.
ter except Russia, which country was
sending a mounted battery TO the island.
The first lord of the treasury. A. J. Bal
four, replying to a question. said that so
far as the government knew Germany
was not sending troops TO Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
--LATEST NEWS FROM GREECE
THE ATTITUDE OF BULGARIA is
BEING CLOSELY WATCHED
At PRESENT.
BLOCADE OF GREECE DECIDED ON.
Reported Tint II VIII lie Inaugura-
5cd within Three Dnys-sbnrp
Cretan Debate In the
House of Commons.

London, April 1.-The Times Athens
correspondent says
"Widcly varying rumors have been cur
rent Of late regarding the joint action Of
Greece and Bulgaria in the event of war
The attitude Of Bulgaria is being watched
closely. The impression prevails in some
quarters that Bulgaria might be induced
TO share Greccc's action in regard TO Mac
edonia. Correspondence has been eX-
changed between the two governments
and friendly articles appear in the press
regarding VI. Stouloff, the Bulgarian pre-
mier, and his colleagues.
"Thc truth is, Bulgaria does not intend
TO depart from her present cautious pol
icy. For the time, at least, she will
maintain an cXpcctant attitude. If the
Greeks invade Macedonia and reach n
point where Bulgarian interest becomes
involved, she will then take action, pos
Nbly appealing TO Macedonia as n faith
ful vassal and not az the enemy Of Tur-
key. Should Turkey be defeated by
Greece, then both Bulgaria and Scrvia
Nouih pp'h h''"hN', h'Hlp'' wv ''Nb"ih
ing efforts Of the powers.
''Such movement might not be osten-
sibly directed against Turkey, although
the latter would rather be saved from
friends like these. The conference be-
tween King Alexander and Prince Ferdi-
nnnd apparently resulted in II rcapproach-
mcnt between Seryia and Bulgaria.
although hopes have been entertained
at Athens regarding the cooperation of
Bulgaria, there IL reason to believe that
the proposal advanced by the government
to Bulgaria is now bitterly regretted by
the king and cabinet. Bulgaria was
moved by desire to take the MaccdO-
man question out of the hands of the
revolutionary societies, which are II CON
slant source of embarrassment to both
governments, and the proposal by Greece
of the enforcement of reforms from Tur-
key proved stumbling block TO the en-
tentc. The agitatOrs organized by the
Greek National society are acting as mis-
Bionaries as well as soldiers They are
going about among the troops urging
that il would be national blot on
Greece. The missionaries are convinced
that they are engaged in II religious war.
They wear the cross upon their shoulders
and it is believed they spread II republic
can propaganda"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
n Sensational Letter.

London, April Mr.. Henry La
bouchere, editor of Truth, caused consil-
cradle excitement ut today's session of
the committee investigating the Transvaal
rad, by his attempt to secure from Sir
John Willoughby, the military leader of
the raid, the nature of confidential COM
muncatlon from the war office, which.
it is alleged, he said, he and other OIL
Gals interpreted to give the sanction of
the imperial authorities. civil and mill
tary, to the undertaking of the raid. 1t
is understood this letter will be produced
at the next session of the committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
Urged to Act prnmniIX-

Athens, April 1.-The newspapers unan-
imously urge the government to take
prompt action before the powers present
an ultimatum. The decision of the gov
eminent is not known, if, indeed. final
one has been reached, but it is believed in
Official circles that both the king and cab
met viii favor active measures.
1t is reported here that there is great
excitement among the Macedonians and
Eprolcs in Thcssally because of the RI
mOrs of the excuses committed bv Turk
ish troops in Macedonia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
Hubbard's Cotton Letter.

New York, April Hubbard Bros. X
Co.'S cotton letter:
Locally the trade remains very dull.
and in the absence of business the feel
ing is bearish, based simply on the lack
of demand from any source except the
spinners. On the smaller receipts at
Houston the sellers of the morning at
tempted to recover their sales to find linz
tied offerings and assisted by better ed
vices from New Orleans. The market
closed steady ut substantial advance
from last evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08

producing companies of the Mesaba has
not so far developed that. anybody can
feel confident as to the future cost. OF
iron. Meanwhile, with pig accommodating,
although some furnaces have stopped pro-
duction, the price of Bessemer at Pitts,
burg is a shade lower at S1O.2o and
grey forge at 5000, but there are no
quotable changes in prices of finished
products, although the, tone IS rather
weak. The new combination in nails
only affects selling prices in eastern mar
kpts
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
Shock n Certain Winner.

Washington, April 2.-Barring accident
shock is certain winner in the six days
bicycle race, now in progress ut Conven-
dion hall, but all record breaking is out
of the question. Shock will receive in
the neighborhood of $1,000 for his week.
work. The score at = II. M:
Shock, 1886 miles; Albert, 1454 miles;
Golden, 14lS miles; Lawson. 1888 miles :;
Cassidy, 1870 miles: River, 1853 miles :;
cord. 6S3 miles; Mnllen. 10 miles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08

Atlanta. Ga, April u. T.. Atkinson,
the 17-year-old son of Governor Atkinson,
and Miss Ada Bryan Byrd, aged II,
eloped this morning. They took train
for Tennessee. but, fearing detection.
they left the train. secured horse and
buggy at Kingston and left for Rome.
The parents of the youthful couple are
greatly shocked at the conduct of the
pair, and have offered reward for their
detention if apprehended before the we'd
ding takes place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
The Royal Road.

struggling Author-Why, De Poesy.
Low LOW prosperousyou look! Was your last
book OF poems success?
ne Poesy-No-o, can't say that it was.
haps?" ~ PEI ,
NO"
b,- AN, then you have written play. I
nave always held that playwriting,
Mniie pot the highest form of art, was
Il nave written no play" !
You haven't? Where did these fine
Go e.oOnes come from? How did you pay,
LOT that handsome turnout"
l nave abandoned literature and am
Peodllng clams."-N, Y. Weakly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
Got on Light.

Cooper, Tex, April 2.-(Special.) The
negro J i'm Williams. who, month or two
minded white girl Mt the poor farm, was
tried yesterday, and the jury last night
rendered verdict for life sentence.
The jury hung some time over the Ques-
ton as to whether or not they would rem
der verdict for hanging or a life sem
fence
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-08
Novel Way to Suicide.

San Francisco, Cal, April Frank
Butler the alleged Australian murderer,
made I'm unsuccessful attempt at suicide
today by making II ragged incision half
an inch long near the temporal artery
with his thumb nail He lost considera-
BILE blood and might have succeeded if he
had been more accurate in locating the
artery,