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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
STARTLING CONFESSION.
william Kern duplicates His Sweet
heart in the Murder of His
Parents.

Waterloo, Ia. Dec. 2.---William Kern
has made confession duplicating his
sweetheart. Dclilah Fales, in the murder
of Jerome Kern. and has confessed HIM
self to have been her willing dupe and
accomplice. He says he loved her. He
had no particular enmity against his
father save that his father objected to
his attachment to Miss Fales. They had
no disagreement and lived in harmony
beneath the same roof. Such was the
strength of his fascination for the woman
who tempted him, however. that when
she unfolded to him the details of q plot
to slay both his parents, take possession
of their little property and get married,
be consented to assist in the slaughter.
A plot was laid to lure Jerome Kern into
the timbers and then ma Ike way with him.
The murder of the mother was to be ac-
complished at later date. On the morn
ing of the murder the elder Kern was
induced to leave the house. Miss Fnles
lay in wait for him and after enticing
the unsuspecting man in conversation,
fred the fatal shot. According to young
Kern's confession. the two then saturn-
ted the clothing of the dead man with
oil and set fire to them. the object being
TO conceal the manner in which he died.
He alleges that the oil can and the re-
volvcr were buried by the Fales woman
in the wood.
Kern was lei to the confession nv de-
tectives Understanding the ghost of his
father. which nreycd on his mind so that
he finally weakened.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
INSUFFICIENT ELECTION.
President and Cabinet Installed Mt
Yaza.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Consul General
Lee has informed the state department.
that the insurgents in Cuba elected and
installed Mt Yaza. Puerto Principe, on
October 90, the following officers.
President, Baryolo Mazzo: vice presl-
dent. Domingo Mendez Capole: secretary
of war, Jose Altman; secretary of the
treasury. Earnisto Font Stearling: secre-
tary of foreign affairs, Andres Moreno
de In Tore; secretary of the interior.
Manual r. Silva: general in chief. Max
imo Gomez: lieutenant general, CaliNto
Garcia.
1t is said at the state department that
Gen. Lee merely communicates this list
to the department az a matter OF news
gossip in Havana. and that it is by no
means official
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Steamer Connection.

Jacksonville Fla. Dec. 3.-The Florida
East Coast Railroad company has an
nOunced that the Inauguration of its new
the southern terminus of the road, will
be on January II. The handsome and
swift steamship Miami. recently complet-
ed in Philadelphia for the company, will
he used Semi and tri-weekly trips will
be made on alternate weeks. While
opening up new resorts the line will also
be of commercial Importance inasmuch
as this country and the Bahamas will be
put in close touch. A large part of the
business into and out of the Bahamas
will no doubt pass through this state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09

Savannah. Senior Solous. the Spanish
vice consul, stated yesterday that he was
satisfied that such was the case and in
dignant denial of such an accusation
comes from Capt Young, the master of
the schooner at Savannah. IT, Daunt-
less is reported to have landed 4 large
cargo. in which was II 12.pound Hotch-
kiss gun. A large quantity of quinine
was also landed for the Insurgents. Inc
steamer returned with scarcely any coal
left and high out of the water She was
promptly boarded by an officer from the
dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, but nothing
was found. A seaman is reported to have
been lost. but this is denied on board
the steamer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
IWO ARKANSAS TRAGEDIES
ONE MAN DEAD AND FOUR FhihAhA
INJURED is THE SUM TOTAL
OF RESULTS.
TERRIBLE Street DUEL At HORA1IO
DIR. Smith Killed and HIS brothei
Fatally Injured by w. w. Millwee'
Near Huntsville Three Men
shoot Each Other Up.

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. "A special to
the Gazette from Nashville, Ark, says:
Details of terrible street duel at Ho-
ratio, in which one man was killed out
right and another fatally wounded,
reached here today.
The dead man is DR.. Smith, promi-
nent practicing physician of that place,
and the man thought to be fatally wound
ed is j. J. Smith, prominent business
man of Horatio and brother of the dead
doctor. The killing was done by W. W.
Millwec, also of Horatio, one OF the
wealthiest men in the town and q man
noted for his fearlessness and bravery.
The tragedy was the elimination OF a
feud of long standing, and on account OF
the prominence of the parties 1t Is be-
lieved the feud will be continued by some
of their numerous friends and adherents
and that more blood will be shed before
the affair is finally settled.
MilWee and Smith We're mortal enc
mics and had threatened to kill each other
on sight. Both men had records for fear
lessness and both carried revolvers in an
ticipaton of an attack. Friends sought
to prevent meeting between the two
meE, as they felt certain that guns
would be used. but they were not pre-
pared for the fearful tragedy which oc,
CURED.
Millwee and DR.. Smith met in front OF
the Locke hotel. DR.. Smith was just
emerging from the front door Of the
hotel as Milwee was crossing the street
coming in that direction. Both mel
quickly drew their weapons and opened
fire almost simultaneously. Several
shots were exchanged, Smith receiving
wound in the left arm at Millwee's lire
He continued the battle, however anc
only gave up the contest wi hen he sank ft
the ground dead, with bullet through
his heart.
J. j. Smith came to his brothers as
sistance just as the fatal bullet wa'
fired and drew his own pistol to lire ol
Milwee. His weapon snapped, however
Millwee. His weapon snapped, however
brother, sent a bullet crashing into M
head. That ended the battle for TIT
time being but there is much excitemen
over the terrible affair, and more blood
shed is constantly expected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
After MexfcO,s Trade.

Louisville, Dec. IA number of mer-
chants met at the board of trade hall at
noon today for the purpose of discussing
the best plans to secure trade with
Mexico. The meeting was called at the
request of Chairman Tilford, for the
transportation committee of the Board
of Trade. The general opinion was that
Mexico was a most desirable field. Low
rates can be secured on the railroads:
The local merchants at the meeting Will
make every effort to ship goods to
Mexico. Several will send representa-
tiyes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
A Head-End Collision.

Grapeland, Tex, Dec 2.-(Special.)-
freight was on the main track and extra
south bound freight engine 116 was COM
ing down the hill. The air failed to
work, and the engine. in calling for
brakes, attracted the attention of the
north bound crew, who opened the
switch and put them in on the side
track, which caused q head-end col
lision. Engineer Prater, in jumping from
engine 116. was seriously hurt. Two
ribs were broken. He was carried to
Palestine on the north bound freight
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
CHARGES AGAINST CRISP|
EX-PREMIER OF ITALY CHARGED
WITH wRECKING SEVERAL
ITALIAN BANKS.
4 COMMISSION OF INQUIRY NAMED
To Probe to the BOttOm-Ifing Hum
bert Alleged TO BE Involved.
sfgnOr Crispi Invites
Full investigation.

Rome, Dec. To-day the chamber of
deputies appointed a commission of five
to inquire into the charges against Sig
nor Francesca Crispi, former premier, in
connection with the Bank of Naples
scandals and the alleged illegal traffic in
decorations.
The proceedings are the result of the
recent decisions of the Italian court of
cessation, which quashed the judicial in
dictment brought against him on the
ground that the ordinary tribunals of
justice were not competent to deal with
such charges brought against a former
member of the government nor his con-
duct while in the government. The
court of cessation held that such charges
must be dealt with by parliament, which
the judicial proceedings were thrown
out.
The commission was appointed after an
impressive speech by Signor Crispi, in
which he declared he desired the most
ample and complete decision of the whole
question, and did no. dread the light,
which he said could reveal nothing
against him.
Il am the victim of calumny," he as
serted, land should have brought suit
against my caluminators if the matter
had not been referred to the chamber.
Signor Crispi recalled his past labors
in behalf of Italy, and admitted that
there had been times when he had erred.
He claimed, however, from his conquer
ors an unbiased judgment, and asserted
he was prepared to testify before the
commission and to omit nothing 80 that
the matter might be probed to the deep
est adding, pathetically, 'but it will be
very hard at the age of IS, after devot-
ing GO years to the service of my coun-
try"
This passage of the speech provoked
violent Interruptions, and the president
of the chamber formally cautioned the
two socialist deputies who were particu-
larry violent.
Signor Crispi, after order was restored,
said:
~ remain calm even in the face of
my adversaries' invectives. l have Sc
rene conscience, and / shall die when my
time comes with the name of Italy upon
my lips. But | ask to be allowed TO
pass my last days quietly. If Italy
needs me l shall always be ready to
serve"
At the conclusion of his speech num-
Der of the deputies gathered about him
to congratulate him and to shake his
hand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
he managed to get the chain off his neck
and jump through the window.
LIVELY SHOOTING FOLLOWED.
A Negro Pushed n White Indy Oh
the Sidewalk at LOngview.

Longview, Tex. Dec. 2.-(Special.)-
The circus parade had passed and Dep
uty Sheriff John Watson was walking
along the sidewalks when Levy Chris
tian carelessly or otherwise knocked
Mrs. Watson off the sidewalk. Watson
struck the negro, who pulled his gun,
grazing Watson's chin and shoulder,
making painful but not fatal wounds.
negro. who was chased several squares
and captured under house. He had
four bullet holes in his clothing. showing
the close call. 1t was a miracle no one
else was shot,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
WILL Make 1T SEVERE.
President and Secretary AlEer Think
Capt. Lowering Got on Too Light.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The Judge advo-
cate general of the army, Col. Liebcr,
has ii. II. Coverings case in hand. and
is preparing the reprimand which will be
administered to the captain in conformi-
ty with the sentence of the courtmartal
1t is said Mt the war department that the
president and Secretary Alger are dis
satisfied with the leniency shown nv the
court in this case, and the reprimand will
he so sweeping in terms as to amount to
severe condemnation of those officers
of the army who have shown by words
or acts their approval Of Capt. Lowering 8
actions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Mini. Hnndy's Report.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Maj. Moses p.
Handy, who was commissioned by the
president to visit Paris in connection
with the participation of this govern
ment in the exposition to he held there
in 1900. it is understood, has prepared
his report for presentation to the presi-
dent in order that it may he laid before
congress when it assemblies.
The renort has been written under scri-
Gus disadvantages in view of Mai. Han
dy's unfortunate physical condition, due
10 overwork. He arrived in this city .
few. days ago. and is Mt present confined
to his rooms, hut is rapidly improving
and regaining his normal condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
A Eiye-Inch Rainfall.

vicksburg, Miss, Dec. 3.-Accounts OF
last nights disastrous rainstorm comes
n from all sides. The cotton crop SUI ha
fered severely, nearly half the crop De
NO still in the fields, that is, in the low,
ands. Every stream has flood, and n
washouts have occurred on the VALLEY
cute and the Queen and Crescent. badly
lelaying trains. The Valley route was
washed out in the city at the Just com
rleted freight yard, where the loss Is
considerable. Passengers were trans,
erred. but freight trains were delnyec
,bout welve hours. The city mas suifer
ID great damage to streets. IraihS az.
ell here to the depth of 5.31 inches il.
he last twenty-four hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
A PECULIAR TRAGEDY.
Three WoOers of the Same Girl Fn-
tally Injure Each Other.

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. "A three
cornered duel took place near Hunts
vile, Madison county, last night. Seth
Lowe, Will Phillips and John Howard,
three farmers We're in love with the same
girl, Miss Irene Prueit. Last night Miss
Pruett went to prayer meeting with Phil
lips and met Howard and Lowe at the
church. The three men repaired short
distance away to discuss the situation.
Howard and Lowe jumped on Phillips;
through the body. Before Phillips
could cock the pistol second time
Lowe paralyzed him with bullet
through the small of the back. Phillips
shot Lowe from the ground, however,
wounding him dangerously in the. left
shoulder The fight created a panic IN
the church. 1t is said all three men
are fatally injured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
The President Leaves for Canton.

Washington, Dee. 2.-President Nc
Kinley left the city at 730 tonight over
the PENNSYLVANIA road TO hasten to the
bedside of his sick mother at Canton,
where he will arrive tomorrow. The
president had made hurried arrange
ments for his departure and during the
afternoon disposed Of large volume OF
business awaiting his attention.
The presidents stay ut Canton will
depend upon the condition in which he
finds his mother. If she improves, he
will return to Washington in time for
the opening of congress and later go
again to Canton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
THE SCHROEDER CASE.
Rome to Dispose of the Case So as
Not to Offend Either Side.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The purposes Of
Rome concerning the case of Mgr
Schroeder of the Catholic university have
heen made known to the Catholic all.
thorities in this country. The informa.
lion has not come in any official form
hut is said to be none the less definite
md is in the possession of Cardinal Glib.
hons, chancellor Of Catholic university
md Mgr. Martinelli the papai dele.
gate. The latter will say only that he
has no official information.
1t is understood that the Vatican
neither will approve nor disapprove the
action of the directors of the Catholic
university. as it is felt that such approy-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
An Educnlel Turk.

Washington, Dec. IN. Edhem Bey,
the new charge d'affaircs at Washing
ton of the Ottoman empire who has just
arrived here, though still a young man,
has had q highly successful career.
After his academic studies he was one
of the sultan's private secretaries, and
before coming to Washington was secre-
tary of the legation at Brussels, where
he remained but one year. NJ. Edhem
Bey is man of letters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Golden wedding Celebrated.

Fort Worth, Tex, Dec. 1.-ISpecIal.l-
7iftv Years ago today. Chesley A. DAME.
md Mary Burress were made man anf
wife. The scene of the happy union wa
-oochland county, Virginia. and the MAJ
led life of these two happily welded par
los has been. both say today. one cor
inued round Of Measure, The, recep,io.
onirht was public and the golden ann
-orsary was an occasion which will b.
'Nnr remembered by q large number o.
admirers and well wishers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Shaken Inv nm Earthquake.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 3.-The village of
Blackearth about twenty miles west of
this city, was shaken by distinct shock
of earthquake shortly after midnight
last night. Windows ratified and build
ings shook, but no serious damage re-
suited. The shock lasted about am mute.
Many people were awakened.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
JUMPED FROM THE TRAIN.
Prisoner Escapes While En- Route
to the Pen.

Paris, Tex, Dec. 2-(Special.) -Sher-
II d. s. Hammond today received let
ter from Capt. ]. NJ. Vines. state agen'
FOR the conveying of prisoners to the pen.
Tertiary, stating that Virgil Kilman haf
escaped from the train by jumpinf
through the window, and offering re
ward of 500 for his arrest. Kilman haf
FOUR charges of theft and burglar
against him, and pleaded guilty in all o.
hem. One case was dismissed. and h.
vas sent to the penitentiary for tw
ears on each of the three. making siy
When he left Paris in custody OF CAM
Vines he was securely chainnd by the
neck, but by some unaccountable means
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Deck Hand Fatally Hurt,

Galveston. Tex, Dec. 3.-(Spccial)-.
Ed Meredith. n deck hand on the tug
Brunswick, was fatally injured this
morning and died Mt the hospital tonight.
Meredith had been employed on the tug
Brunswick as n deck hand. He was on
top of n box car, which was to be trans,
ferrcd from Fort Point to Bolivar. The
engine struck the car, throwing him head
long to the deck of the tug. fracturing
his skull
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Lone Highwayman Scores Another

Corsicana. Tex. Dec. 2.-(Special)--
Another hold-up by the lone highway
man of Chambers creek bottom is re-
ported. e. f. Webb, a farmer, is the
victim and says as he was going home he
was held up by a masked man with a
winchester and robbed of $500, all the
money he had. This is the fifth hold-up
in that section in ten days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Cotton Mt he'd Rock.

ST. Louis, Dec. 3.-Cotton sold today
for the lowest price it has reached since
November, 1894. Mddling cotton is sell
ing in st. Louis for 5 lac. only lac
higher than the lowest point on record,
which was reached in November, 1894,
when middling cotton, the speculative
grade, sold in st. Louis Mt &c per pound,
hut prior to 1894 it had not reached so
low n price for nearly fifty years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Guilty of Negligent Homicide.

Stephenville, Tex, Dec. 3.-(Special.)-
At II o'clock this morning the jury in
the Bradshaw case returned the follow
ing verdict:
1--WE, the jury, find the defendant, Cor
don Bradshaw, guilty of negligent homi-
eide of the first degree and assess his
punishment at fine of $1,000"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Zero Weather in Kansas.

Kansas City, Dec. 3.-Though the
snowstorm of yesterday and today has
been general throughout Kansas and
northern and western Nebraska, railway
traffic has been but slightly impeded. In
western Kansas, where the snow has
been unusual for the season and where
zero weather was experienced this morn
ing, there is some suffering among set
tiers who had neglected to secure them
Salvac
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Indians Again Killing Game.

Craig, Col, Nov. 80, via Rifle, Col,
Dec. 2.-F. II. Thompson, who lives IN
the western part of Rouett county, near
the scene of the recent fight between
Utes and game wardens, has arrived
with information that the Indians were
again invading that section. Residents
of Browns Park also report having seen
Indians, and say that they are killing
game.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
FARMERS SAD DEATH.
He Was Crawling Through Fence
With n Winchester.

Bartlett, Tex. Dec. 2.-(Special)-A
fatal accident happened here yesterday.
Mr.. w. b. Fuller. living on the Logan
farm. about FIVE miles west of town,
took his winchester to shoot hawk. He
went about 300 yards from his house,
crossed wire fence and spoke to MT.
Brow. within twenty-five yards of the
fence. He started back to the house and
in climbing through the fence his win
chester was discharged, the hall enter
ing at the left nipple, ranging down his
back. killing him instantly.
Judge Croker from Granger held an
inquest yesterday evening, returning n
verdict of accidental killing.
Mr.. Fuller leaves. wife and small
children to mourn his death, and leaves
them in destitute circumstances, as his
crops had not paid the money rent con
tracted. He will be buried at Salado
today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
sCHAEFER DEFEATED IVES.
The Old Champion Got 500 While tn,
New Was Making 4O1,

we" WAS haK1nE 4O1.
New York. Dec. 3.-It was new
champion against the old at Madison
Square Garden concert hall tonight, Ma
polcon Ives against Wizard Schaefer
and the old champion won.
by far the largest crowd that has at
tended any game of the tournament saw
the game which was worthy Of the two
experts who crossed cues. There were
several brilliant runs in the game and
Schaefer topped the list with S5.
The Score-Ives, 40f; Schaefer. 500.
Is 5-33.
Highest Runs-Ives, 4S; Schaefer, 81.
The game this afternoon brought out
Maurice DAILY and Geo. Sutton, both of
whom, up to date, had lost all their
317. wv '"
AAyerages-Daly, s 1851; Sutton,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Assassinated.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Dec. 2.-While
Frank Sherman and his son Cecil, prom
inent farmers, were walking along
country road near Mouse creek, Tennes-
see, last night, they were fired upon from
ambush by unknown parties. Mr.. Sher-
man was killed instantly and his son
dangerously wounded No cause is
known for the tragedy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
To OppOse the Pooling Law.

st. Louis, Dec. 3-At meeting of the
board of managers of the traffic bureau
this afternoon it was decided to oppose
the railroad pooling law now pending
before congress. Steps were taken which
promise to be but the forerunner of
most bitter fight when congress takes the
matter M.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Negro Child Burned to Death.

Gilmer, Tex. Dec. 3.-(Special.)-A
small negro child was burned to death
few days since in Gilmer while Harriet
Irwin, it's mother, was out of the mouse.
The child's clothing caught fire and he
fore help came the child was so horribly
burned that it died in a few hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Medical College Burned.

after noon today the Tennessee
.,edicsl college. located near this cifV
was discovered on fire, and on account
of the poor protection it burned slowly
to the ground. The college was, one Of
the best institutions in the south and
was well attended. The building cost
sol. 900 and was comparatively new. Inc
owners, who are local physicians. el am
that the contents were worth SI9 o'UoU'
The insurance carried was only SlO,OVO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
blizzard Is General.

M;nncapolis. Dec. "a regular hliz-
zard is raging in the northwest.
Cedar Rapids, Ia, reports inches OF
snow and a suspension of street car
traffic.
Sioux CITY reports a foot of snow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Ives, Superiority With the Cue.

New York. Dec. Frank c. Ives was
pitted against George Sutton today in
the sixth game of the championship bill
lard tournament at Madison Square Gar
den concert hall. He played in brilliant
form and scored his 500 points while SUIT
ton was rolling up 40. The champions
biggest run was 140 in the fifth inning.
Score-Ives, 500: Sutton. 40.
Average-Ives, 81 IA; Sutton, 8 -.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
jackson and Jefrries to Fight

San Francisco, Dec 3.-Peter jackson
and Jim Jeffries have agreed TO fight
twenty rounds before the Occidental club
Mt the Mechanics pavilion early in Feb.
rMary for purse and half the recpints
Inc two heavyweight pugilists will meet
the fight ''~''N ior