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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
No ABATEMENT Of FLOOD
ANOTHER RISE AND STORMY DAY
OVER THE FLOODED
DISTRICT.
RISING RAPIDLY At V|CkSBURG
situation at That Point Late Last
Night Was AIarminE-Duration
of the Flood Js n Question
SIN Unnnswernble.

Memphis, April 10.-There is no abate..
ment of the great flood in the Mississippi
delta. The waters continue TO pour into
the lowlands through the five breaks IN
The leyees, and the smaller streams tribu-
tary to the big river are fulled TO over
flowing H..
This has been rainy and stormy Gay
in the flooded district. and extra GUARDS
are being placed on the levees tonight.
With the river stationary al memphis
and Cairo, and the upper Mississippi rls-
ing. the duration Of the food is now
question that only the future can deter
mine. The great volume of wafer which
for weeks has filed the Arkansas bot
toms, and which is now rushing into the
delta country, is slowly passing INTO the
main channel, again adding force to the
already swift current which now threat
ems the Louisiana leyee.
AT Rosedale steady rain is falling
and a high wind prevails. Along inc
Boguc Phala, one of the richest sections
of the delta, the people are III Distressing
circumstances. Relef was seit theii'
from R0scdale today.
Al Friar's point the river continues 10
fall. The towns of McDemore anu
Shcrard are three feet under water.
At Helena the situation is slowly I'M
nroyinp In north Helena the water mas
fallen enough to allow some of the small
or residences to be occupied, while those
who now live in second stories are pre-
paring 20 move down stairs again. Inc
river fell OF of foot in twenty-foul
hours. Inside the city of Helena th'
water is fast disappearing over the Ar
kansas Midland levee. ..s
THE following telegram was received
nv Governor McIaurin: The citizens %
Akron, o., sympathize deeply with th'
suffering people of the Mississippi valley
We will send them n carload of Prov
sions and clothing. Wire us address o.
organization which will ma Ike distripu
tion where il is most needed.
THE EVENING JOURNAL;
The governor sent the following reply
"To the Evening Journal, Akron: ":
"Thc entire state of Mississippi tende
you the Acknowledgement OF grateiu
hearts for the act and these words
sympathy for the stricken section: Pleas
send car to II. l.. Crook, Il. ). Butts, )
ID. Robbins. Il. n. Scudder and M. Low
enburg, of Vicksburg. Miss, and article
will be distributed in the valley wher
most needed"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
A WHOLE COUNTY SUBMERGED.
People Around Holly Grove Ark.
Are In Imminent Danger.

Little Rock, April 10.-According to
letters received by the Loyal relief com
mittec today every foot of land in the
Indian Bay county is now under water
and the situation there is appalling. One
letter from Holly Grove, Ark. says that
the people have not received any supplies'
and the situation there is becoming rapid
iy worse, AS the water is still rising. Live
stock and people were carried to the high,
est places when the foods first came, and
were temporarily safe. but now every foot
of land is covered with water. There are
1900 head of live stock and 800 persons
in the district, and not one morsel to feed
them The letter continues:
eve beg and plead of you, for human
tvs sake, to try and assist us
The chairman of the local relief com
mittee says that rntions for 500 people
for one week were shipped to Holly
Grove on the 3d. but were delayed IN
transit, and are expected to reach the SUI
fcrcrs today.
A letter from Chairman Butler, OF the
Helena relief committee says that the
situation there is materially unchanged,
The country contiguous to the river is
from one to twenty feet under water, put
the city is thought to be safe Supplies
are not needed. but funds are necessary
to rescue persons who have been cut OIL
without skiffs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
ANXIETY somewhat Relieved.

Vicksburg Miss, April 1O.-The relief
steamer Novelty. small vessel, returned
from lower Suntlower river today ana
considerably relieved the anxiety concern
ing that section, though the country IS
bad enough, since the entire country is
doomed to overflow. Negro refugees
who came out on her reported that four
of their men had been drowned Thurs
day while travelling across the country IN
a leaky boat. Stock is being brought out
MS fast rs possible, the Novelty bringing 4
good 100 head, all she could carry.
The river here tonight registers SOB
feet The pressure ON the Louisiana
lcvecs is enormous, but they are standing
il wonderfully.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
RICHMOND COURT ITEMS.
Change of Venue Granted George
Priddy-Otber Nota,

Richmond: Tex. April 1O.-(Special)-
A change of venue was granted the state
IN the case of George B. Priddy. charged
with the killing of w. o. Ellis at Sartar-
tia last fall
Wesley Wright, colored, was convicted
OF rape, and his punishment assessed at
twenty-five years in the penitentiary.
During recent jail delivery Wright re-
FUSED FUSED to leave his cell, and by his OK
jailer. TIC IKE u 'n'
;h Dan Self, a negro, charged with the
hs H.g or another of his race, Reuben
living, last December. was found guilty
d dna verdict ne assessing his punishment at
teatn rendered; Self. who was con-
tractor, was well liked in this community
he Ire was condemned to death once before.
t put MS sentence was committed. and af-
Ter Ter serving fourteen years in prison he
t Mns pardoned, since which time. about
his trade here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Baseball Presidents.

New York, April 12.-The national
hoard of arbitration of baseball prcsi-
dents met here today. \. T.. Young of
Washington presided. The other mem
beers are: Jas. A. Hord of Chicago; III.
A. Henderson of Boston, c. ii. Burns
of Brooklyn Il. J. Brush of Cincinnati
and +. ii. Robinson of Cleveland.
The most important matter that came
before the board was the appeal of the
Minneapolis club of the Western League
against the decision made by the board
mt its Baltimore meeting, which held
good the draft of Pitcher Hutchinson of
Minneapolis by the ST. Louis club of the
National League. The decision was sus-
tanned. The board adjourned until lao
al rlnck Tomorrow
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Col. Hay has "sworc or from writing
poetry hereafter, rs he has been made
ambassador TO England. IL Col Hay
calls "Jim Bludso' poetry-well, he had
better swear of. Although "Jim Bud
so" Is not poetry, it touches the hearts
of all men who love and admire heroic
self-sacrificc. Col, Hays story of Jim
Bludso," engineer Of the "Prairic Bell,
who held "her nozzle agin the bank till
every galoot was ashore" while the fire
cnvcloped his form, was beautiful trib
ute to maniness, but ii was not poetry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
DEADLY BUFFALO CHATS.

-; Atlanta, Tex. April 1O.-(Special.)-
The high wind from the north has 6lled
the county with buffalo gnats, and some
ten or twelve horses and mules are dend
today in consequence. Stock of all kinds
are being shut in dark places in order to
save them. -.
Reports from the county indicate tina \
from 200 to 300 head of horses and mules
VIII die. This is the first time the gnats
have visited this section for some fifteen
years and they did their work so quick
ly, that stock was in dying condition
when they were noticed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Cattle Inspector FROM Kansas.

Fort Worth. Tex. April 10.-(Special)
The Kansas State Sanitary commits
sion has located an inspector at the stock
yards here for the purpose of having
him pass upon cattle destined to Kansas
points, during the enforcement of the
quarantine. He is Il. NJ. Williams. No
Texas cattle can be unloaded in Kansas
except their owner can show a permit
from regular authorized Inspector. and
the location of Mr.. Williams here will
be great convenience to the shippers of
native cattle. to that state. as it will
obviate unloading ut ipcoHv"ni"nt roints,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Capt. II. L. Howell has sold his one
fifth interest in the Atlanta Constitu-
ton to Mr.. Hugh lnman for 100000,
and in his sixticth year re,ircs from
editorial labors to enjoy the rest he has
earned and perhaps needs in private life.
Some men are old at 60 years of age
while others are in the vigor of manhood
at that age. 1t all depends upon the
man. Some men never grow old, or
rather inirm from age, while others APP
pear very infrm at less years of age.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Deserters From Gomez.

Havana, April 3.-At the headquarters
of Capt. Gen. Weyler in Cienfuegos, pro-
vince of Santa Clara, word has been re-
ceived that three deserters have arrived
there, refusing to remain any longer with
Gomez; The latter is said to be fleeing
from the Spanish troops, who are active
ly pursuing him. 1t is added that there
have been serious disagreements among
the staff of the insurgent commander
owing to his overbearing conduct
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Rising Rapidly a; vicksburE.

Vicksburg, April 10.-The river has
risen very fast since darkness, indicating
an acceeration which is really alarming
and wholly unexpected At this hour.
lbs a. m, it is impossible to verify the
report by reading the gauge, but it is
claimed that the rise amounts to six
inches since 8 o'clock. The water is now
inside the tracks of the Yazoo and Mis-
last evening.
News has been received of the inunda-
ton of ten plantations on Silver creek
YazOo county. which it was thought
would escape the flood.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Washington, April 3.-Dsquieting re-
ports come to the state department from
havana as TO the condition of Ona Mel.
!oh' one OF the Competitor prisoners now
IN 1aoanas prison under sentence of
aeatn, put with sentence suspended and
o ordered. Melton has been in iail
over i've, ten .i months and his health has given
way untii It is feared that further con-
mue,1ent may prove fatal. The DEPART
,neh., therefore. has renewed its efforts
Una 10 nave e; .ne man released. His case is
oeing Inherently conducted from that nf
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Liberal LouEsvillin ms.

las night Inv the Evening Times proved n
grcatcr success than had been expected,
netting $500 for the Mississippi flood sui
ferers' The Grand opera house was, too
small to hold the crowd. but the high
water victims will get the benefit of tick
cts purchased by the disappointed s ones;
In addition to this sum, upwards OF you
has been subscribed by Louisville business
men, and much of il has. already been
forwarded to the Memphis. relief com
mittec. The concert fund Will be sent 10
the governors Of Mississippi ana Arkan-
sas. A collection taken in the puDhc
schools today realized $3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Eou,d nend on the Road.

Bremond. Tex, April 12.-lSpecidl.)-
Saturday night man named Compton
and a companion, while under the infiu,,
ence of liquor so it is alleged, stared
in a wagon together for their home, six
teen miles east of here. Yesterday the
dead body of Campton was found on the
road. His companion was at home, but
claimed to know nothing of Compton. 1t
is presumed that the dead man fell out
of the wagon and was kicked by horse,
though there are no marks of violence on
the body. His companion was arrested
and placed under 5000 bond.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Turks Eager sor the Fray.

Elassonia. Macedonia, April "a war
correspondent representing the Associated
Press has arrived at the Turkish quar-,
ters here. The Turks are In splendid
condition and impatient for hight; Ed
hem Pasha, the commander OF the TURK.
ish troops, has stopped the dispatch or
any further renfOrcements, as ne REGARDS
the forces under his command as ample
70 daal with the Greeks. He could con-
ceptrate over $4,000 men on the Greek
frontier in the vicinity of Ellassonia.
within five hours. Everything is ready
50 that all the forces could move within'
an hour after the order to do So
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Lee Does Not Believe II.

Havana, April 3.-When Consul Cen
eral Lees attention was called TO the
newspaper reports that Gen. Sanguillv
recently pardoned by the Spanish gov,
ernment, was about to return to the isio nd
and assume command of the insurrnnt
forces in Pinar del Rio. succeeding Con
Ruiz Rivera, Gen. Lee quickly said.
Il do not believe it. because such an
act would be. a violation of Gen. SanrriI-
iiy's sacred pledge to Spain as well as If
his written pledge TO me, VI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
situation Extremely .-r.,.caL.

Athens. April 1O.-Tbe government has
dispatched stringent orders to the from
eler s with a view of preventing further
S :, between the regular troops. 1t
Is sad that the Grecian government had
no knowledge of the projected invasion,
responsibility for the firing resting with
one turks, The situation is extremely
ori I Firing between the insurgents
anu tne Turks continues. The minister
VI war constantly exchanges commune
cations with the crown prince,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
TRAVELLING AGENTS.

Nal. .. 3. CraWfOrd,
II. A. Riley. ,,,,o.
The above gentlemen are our only snihor-
wed travelling agents. The pnDlIcis nn", ,,,ny
represent him or themselves ~ UhVeilns
agents for this paper. Ms all authority nese,
iofore Issued to any other person 10 hcreo!
revoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Mr.. John F. Haas. Seneca Falls, NY.

Mr.. John F. Haas, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
writes: II can thank Pe-ru-na for cur
ing me or catarrh of the stomach, with
which | suffered for long time. l
was continually growing worse. | took
many medicines. but none of them
helped me until began taking Peru
ma and Man-a-lin."
Mr.. B. Martens, Sigel, Wis, writes:
For some time my wife had heHr sick.
She wos rc,.- = 10 h:,- o nv g.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

recommending them to all afflicted as
was"
Samuel Sanders, Blythedale, Mo-,
writes: My disease was catarrh of
the urethra and bladder. ] had tried
very highly recommended medicines,
but they did me no good. got bot
tie of Pe-ru-na, and in few days l was
relieved and could sleep and rest all
night. My physicians had told me that
I could not expect to be cured
Vito rracticing at Pittsburg, Pa, a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
THE WEATHER.

Washington. April 1a.-EaHtern
Texas. Fair In northern portion
aud showers On southern por"""'
colder Tn southern portions Var'-
able winds, Becoming norsheriy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Leyee Dcspaired OF.

New Orleans, April IA special to
the Picayune from ST. Joseph indicates
that Davis landing levee has not yet
given away, but the people there despair
of holding il.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Decd of Truat.

Bolton, Tex, April 1O.-(Special.)-W.
T. Mundell Of Killeen filed Il deed of
trust on a stock of general merchandise,
naming G. K. Sandeford as trustee
Eight creditors are preferred, and the
aggregate Indebtedness is $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

his fellow prisoners-Laborde, Barnett
and Ioyett. and his position as news
pnper correspondent and non-combatant
are urged in his favor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Deed of Trust,

Beaumont, Tex, April 1O.-(Special.)-
A. Schwaner, jeweler, today filed deed
of trust naming f. c. Weaver as trus-
tee, with assets STOP All home creditors
are preferred Liabilities are itemzed,
SS(jS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

Navasota, Tex. April l2.-(Special.l =
The house of JEFF Rittenhouse, on the
Navasota river, was destroyed by fire
Yesterday. Loss. $3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
Stuart Goes East.

Dallas. Tex, April 10.-(Special)-D-
A. Stuart left for New York tonight.
He will return on June /.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

ADVERTISING MATES.
Advertising rates will be made known on
APPLICATION.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

''The advance agent of prosperity" ap-
peared with an alias in the late NUM-
cipal elections north and east.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

IN THE CITY.
One month-in advance .........'.''Si w
Three months-in advance ........'' -
Six moDths-in advance .''''''''''',3 M
fine year-In advance ....,'''''' ~ 90 90
Sunday oniy--ODe year ."''''''''''' 20
sunday only-six months ,,.........:i w
All Subscriptions In the CITY not pau , hn
1lyance will invariably be chaescu Ut the
Lte VI 500 PEI month
BY MAIL.
bne month-in advance ..........''sh ~ ~
Ihrea monthg-In advance .--......'
RIx months-{n advance ...-...''''. 20
one year-in advance ....~'.' .'''' ~
Weekly Statasman-One year ......'' ~
Weekly Statcsman-sik months - "
Sunday only--one year ........'''' 40
sunday 0nly-sx months '.,..'i,ii ted
hostage free to any part OF the uhiteu
Stsrtes. Mexico and Canada.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-15

catarrh twenty
months mad
choking ala
taking however now
My breathing is perfectly e ana
remedies
degree seem to anect me now
! "e '""''" N0N' Jaws " ~ ' J. ORPE Quanah Texas
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-07-02

As an Instance OF reckless banking
methods the case OF the collapsed Globe
Savings Bank Is one OF the worst speci-
mems which have stained ChIcago's
financial history. The banks Eeems 10
have been mismanaged In almost every
way possible. Depositors were left UNI
protected. state funds were taken from
the public and left T. the keeping OF
an official whose bond does not seem
now to be adequate TO compel repay
ment, Investments were made ON I'M
worthy securities, and there are signs
that the favored borrower" was favor
ed even more than usual. In fact, the
whole case present. striking object
lesson as to the need OF come other
means OF protecting the frugal and hon
est people who desire TO put their mon.
ey away In safekeeplng. II Is true, OF
course. that there are savings banks
which are ably anC honestl- conduct.
ed. and are as firm as any institutions
put up by the hanCs OF man can be
But II Is also true, as has recently been
demonstrated In Chicago and other
cities win painrul clearness, that there
are savings banks which are worthless
and unsafe. II would be well, per
haps. TO undertake still another revi
sion OF the banking laws. but even witt
this protection. what shall r. done tC
shield deposltors from bank official,
who may be incapable. II not abso
lutely dishonest? How is the averag,
small deposltor to know to a certain &,
whether or not his bank Is Of the RICH
kind? The case OF the Globe SavIngi
Bank Is another powerful argument 10
the establishment national sy ten
OF postal savings ban. IL deposto
In those banks would have the absolute
assurance that so long as the Govern
ment lasted his deposit would be safe
Let the money-saving -'tizcn have al
opportunity to put his savings where h,
can keep them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-07-02

The Iowa, the latest addition to the
American navy. and designated on the
official roster as "seagoing battleship
No. l." Is the queen and pride Of the
navy. at least as regards speed. Not
only by its trial record at Boston did Il
prove to be the fastest American war
vessel a1oat but by averaging seven
teen knots an hour over the whole
trinl course won for It's builders. the
Cramps OF Philadelphia. the premium
OF 100000. The Iowa Is the last Of
the vessels contracted for under the
provision for premium OF $4,000 for
every quarter-knot OF speed made In
excess OF that called for by the specitl-
cations. The four hours trial over the
regular Government course or the
Massachusetts coast furnishes good
test OF a seagolng vessel. and the Iowa
stood the test admirably, proving itself
superior 20 any other battlcship afioat
in the matter OF speed. There Is prac-
ticnlly no other test than that OF speed
by which to judge the battleshlps,
though the real test OF their efficacy
would come when battleship meets
bnttleshlp In war Europe and Amer
lea In recent years have spent vast
sums IN building these floating fort
resscs; yet TO how much purpose no
one knows or can know until the war
test Is made. The British Camper
down. or the coast OF Crete, lately
demonstrated It's remarkable efficacy
In dropping shells with great precision
ana terrible effect. II these great mod.
ern warshlps Of the United States are
ever tested In battle II Is to be hoped
II win be In a better cnuse than that
which employed the Camperdown.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-07-02

A fierce anu.Jew agitation is In prog
ress 10 Austria. aud Il Is so violent
that q viii probably cause great OK
odus There ace az least 2.OO0.OOO Jews
Ia Austria. about one-fourth as many
as In Russia. A few are very rich. but
the MASSES are very poor. II is the very
poor who win suffer most from the hos
tile legislation and action OF the gov
eminent now In prospect Naturally
many are trying TO get out OF the coun-
try and will come to the United States
where prejudlces OF race and religion
are not so powerful as in Austrla and
Russia.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-07-02
Birds as shepherds.

In Venezuela there Is species OF
crane, called by the natives the yaka-
mix. which is easily tanned and trained
to look after a flock OF sheep or take
care OF the inmates OF the poultry yard.
When these are placed in charge OF this
bird, It may be implicitly trusted &c
take them to their feeding places In
the morning and bring them safely
home at night, not forgetting to hunt
for and collect any stragglers. The
yalamIk displays all the traits OF char
acter usually associated with the faith
full sheep dog. 1t can be amusing. too
for. while it's usual gait is slow and Sc
date. Il can execute the most fantasti,
waltzes and strike all sorts of absurd
attitudes. A German agriculturist
Herr Won Seyffert, had one OF thes'
cranes. which took charge of a herd o
helfers, driving them TO and from thei
pastures. 1t also kept order In thu
poultry yard. stopping all fighting an,
disorder.
Weaving was nrst practiced in China
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-07-02

Has IL occurred to the women who
are so ably lighting against the slaugh-
ter Of song birds for hat-deeoratlng
purposes that there Is stu another
powerful argument at their dlsposal2
There are esthetics as well as ethical
reasons for staying the hand OF the
bird-slaylng milllner The incongrlIty
OF wearing a bird perched on won-
ans hat ought TO be obvious to any
one who has studied either nature or
art. In fact, no bird in Its senses would
even alight upon some Of the hats now
worn. The custom is as dlspleasing TO
the eye as II is repugnant TO the sense
OF humanity. II cannot be many years
before womankind VIII be looking back
upon the bird-wearing custom much as
she now looks hack upon the 6ui0lng