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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
CAPT. RAYS REPORT.
Condition of Affairs in Alaska Re.
ported by m Army officer.


Washington, Oct. 25.-The war depart
ing report from Capt. Ray, dated Septem-
Der 10, on the condition of the affairs
in the gold region as he found them from
ST. Mchaels to Fort Yukon supplement-
ed by graphic accounts of the most re-
liable persons who could communicate
with him as to the state of affairs in the
Klondike and in the neighborhood
Tine officer was sent to Alaska espe-
cially for the purpose of making recon-
mendations for the bettcrment of affairs
there. Capt. Ray makes some interest
ing statements in his report to illustrate
the condition of affairs among the gold
seekers and because his reports are strict
ly official they are entitled to weight.
Speaking of mining operations, he says
the dense growth of forest and moss
makes prospecting and development slow.
Miners agree to having discovered valu-
able lodes of low grade ore. but the pres
ent high price of provisions bars the work
ing of placers or lodges that do not pay
moro than an ounce per man per day
Up to the time the boats failed to pass
the bar at Fort Yukon he estimates that
from the boundary to the sea there were
1000 people. not including those strand
ed at ST. Michaels.
The captain discusses several new
routes and says he is reliably informed
that the Cook inlet via the head of Cop
per river will be the shortest and most
practicable route for railroad commune
cation with the open sea- Up to the
present time the laws in the country
have not been enforced, nor does there
exist any means of enforcing Them All
disputes are settled by miners meetings
He recommends that the government
construct strong river steamer of 100
tons to use for the relief of people in
distress. In his report Capt. Ray notes
the arrival ut Fort Yukon of the trans
portation company's steamer Weare with
cargo of 200 tons of provisions When
navigation closes he says there will be
2OO tons of provisions at Fort Yukon
and he will do what he can to assist in
forwarding supplies to Dawson and other
points and to protect the caches from
raids.
Col. Randall, who was sent out to locate
military post at st. Michaels. has re-
ported by telegraph to Secretary Alger
via Seattle. upon his arrival at st. Mi
| chaels on the Sth. There are about 15O
walls p'e
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

Atlantic City, \. j., Oct. 25.-The
northeast storm still prevailing is prob
ably the most severe in many years. In
point of high tides it has not been
equalled it is stated, since 1874 The
damage done thus far is not equal to
that of the storm of 1884, but if it does
not abate soon it promises to exceed it.
The principal damage has been done
by the wind. 1t blew over at least
three houses in course of construction
and row or two more are threatened
tonight.
The railway bridges have been wash
ed out for a considerable distance, thus
shutting off the city from train service
either way.
The government life saving crew has
received special instructions to be watch
full, as it is feared there may be some
wrecks before morning
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Seal Conference.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The interna-
tional seal conference met again at the
state. department today with all the
members present. The proceedings are
secret in the sense that no one but dele
gates are allowed in the meeting room.
save persons who are called upon to
give expert testimony as to the condi-
lions of seal life and the state of the
market for skins.
1t is expected that the conference
VIII be in session some time. Mean.
time Professor Thomas, the British ex.
pert and one of the delegates appointed
by Great Britain to represent it at the
special conference between representa-.
tlves of the United States, Canada and
Great Britain, has arrived in Washing.
ton. Today he called upon ex-Secretary
Foster and later had an informal con-
ference with President Jordan. one of
the american experts. Mr.. Macoun.
the Canadian minister of Canada, who
Is to be Professor Thomas colleopuo
on the conference, has not vet reached
Washington. and until he comes if will
not he possible to make any arrange.
ments for this special conference
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
The Criminal Escaued

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 25.-Harry Cassin.
eX-bank cashier, is fugitive from jus.
tlce. When his case was called in the
criminal superior court this morning he
ana not respond. Cassin was indicted
last spring for embezzling 1000 of
the funds of the Georgia Loan. Savings
and Banking company, corporation Of
which he was cashier. He gave bond
IN the sum of $4,000, which was sign
ed by Banker B. M. Cokes of this city.
whom, it is said, was Unidentified
against, loss by the father-in-law of the
young banker.
1t is said Cassin is now in South
Africa, and that he is doing we'll in a
gagged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Blowing ~ Hurricane.

Delaware Breakwater. Oct. 25.-The
northeast gale, which reached veloci
ty of nearly fifty miles an hour. is still
blowing forty miles an hour with nc
signs of abating. The schooner II. w
Laws, which went ashore near the fish
factory yesterday. is still pounding on
the beach. The schooner Lizzie Falk.
anburg and Sarah j. Vaughan came
ashore last night at West Maulla piel
and barge No. II. A dredge is aground
near the life saving station. The
schooner Anna l.. Ponder, for New York
is ashore three miles north of Maullas
pier. No word has been received from
down the coast on account of the inter
ruption to the life saving wires.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
A Triple Century Feat.

Chicago, Oct 25.-Emil Schiller of the
Morse Cycling club lowered the triple
century amateur record made here by ].
Hoffhauer by sixteen minutes, finishing
strong.
Schiller rode the first IS miles unpaced.
finishing the first 100 miles in S:35. He
rested one hour and 30 minutes, and
started out on his second century, riding
unpaced and in total darkness. in II: 80.
His actual riding time for the 300 miles
is % hours. SO minutes. and total time
"a hours and Is minutes. Schiller is
only is years old.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
WATCHING NEW ORLEANS.
Houston Authorities Bound to Keep
Out Freight From the Crcs-
cent City.

Houston, Tex, Oct. 25.-(Special)-To
day Capt Harry b. Johnson with Il
guard of six men, was placed on quar-
antinc duty ut Blodgett, Il point just at
he city limits on the west. where the
Arkansas Pass and the Southern Pacific
cross each other. Mayor Rice today said
the situation required close watching now
and in future. 1t had developed that
New Orleans was trying to send freight
into the state regardless of consequences.
and rs Il result everything had to be
watched. His men had today and yes
tcrday found express matter from that
point only three days out and it showed
that the closest watching would have to
be done TO catch up with such wickcdness.
Three, cars of freight from New Orleans
were held at one of the stations today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
woodford Made nm Impression.

London, Oct. 27.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Standard says: United
States Minister Woodford has maintain
ed the greatest reserve in declining to dis
cuss politics either with the Spanish or
foreign press representatives. but he is
making an excellent impression upon the
diplomatic corps and upon all Spaniards
who have approached him. Outside of
international politics he is very courte-
Gus. sociable and DESTROYS of making him
self generally welcome. He impresses
one as being determined, intelligent and
very much in earnest in the discharge of
duties of delicate mission.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
A Deserter Surrenders

Fort Worth, Tex. Oct. 25.-(Special)
rJohn, Morris. who says he deserted
from the United States army, walked into
police headquarters last night and snr.
rendered to Assistant Chief Gunnells and
Othcer Lowery. saying he was tired of
wandering around in search of work and
lodging officers; Morris says he enlist
ed IN battery b, First Artillery, station
eu al hey west: over year ago. The
e con a N at key West has been noti-
probably be sent for him. '" III
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

occurred in the early morning from the
disease. The dead are:
Miss Golly Cohen and Marcus Cohen,
residing at 30 St Martins street. Three
cases were reported from the Cohen res
idcncc last night, but not til today was
ii known that the patients were SO Sc
rously III. Jacob Cohen is in critical
condition tonight and his death is hourly
expected.
Today's new cases follow:
ID. Il. Cox. 63 Marshall avenue: Il. B.
Long. conductor Illinois Central Railroad
Main and Virginia streets; Butler, rail
road employe, La Rose avenue, extended
in the southern part of the city
About $50 people left town tonight for
northern points.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
A Full-FIedged Hurricane.

Norfolk, Va. Oct. 25.-The heavy
northeast winds developed early last
night to full-fedged hurricane, which
has, however, done less damage to ship
ping than was threatened.
Two men met death from live wires
during the storm.
There have been no wrecks, but the
tug Luckenbaugh, while towing the
schooner Matilda from Key West to
New York, lost her tow near Ocrocoke.
The schooner's crew was rescued.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Weather Bureau Report.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The report OF
the weather bureau today says:
The tropical storms continues central
near the Virginia coast, where the
barometer has fallen rapidly during the
night. This storm is apparently moving
slowly to the north and is attended by
winds of hurricane velocity on the Vir'
ginia, Delaware and North Carolina
coast. 1t will probably continue its
movement to the northward, causing
dangerous northeasterly gales on the
New England and New Jersey coasts to-
night. 1t is unsafe for any vessel tc
leave port from Norfolk northward.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Worst Ever Experienced.

Ocean City, Nd. Oct. 25.-The storm
of the last two days was the worst ever
experienced in this section. The wind
attained the proportions of a hurricane,
and the surf ran four feet deep across
the beach into SinepuXent bay. The
large porches of Congress hall, the
Eastern Shore hotel. Choppers pavilion,
Atlantic hotel and Meyer cottage are
completely wrecked.
A large. two-masted schooner was
sunk in the bay after being driven
against the drawbridge.
The damage will reach thousands of
dollars
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Louisville Trotting Events.

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 25.-The contests
at the Louisville Driving and Fair asso-
citation were all for place, both events
that constituted the program going to
odds on fayortes in straight heats, with
no betting on them after the first heat,
2:20 class, trotting, stake SHOOTING
Monk won; Louise Mac, second; Mabel
Moneypenny, third. Best time, BIB Il.
Three-year-old, pacing, purse $1OO0--
Miss Margaret won; Samaritan, second;
Patchen Boy, third. Best time, PIP.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

Those who believe chronic diarrhoea
to be incurable should read what Mr.. T.
E. Grisham, of Gaars Mills. La, has to
say on the subject. viz. 81 have been
a sufferer from chronic dinrrhoea ever
since the war and have tried all kinds of
medicines for it. At last l found a
remedy that effected cure and that was
Chamberlain's Collie Cholera and
always be depended upon for collie,
cholera morbus, dysentery and diarrhoea.
1t is pleasant to take and never fails to
effect a cure. % and 80 cent sizes for
sale by Chiles' drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Deny the Existence of Eexcr

Chattanooga, Tenn. Oct. Pa spe-
cial to the Times from Birmingham saws:
The report sent out of birmingham
about suspicious eases of yellow fever
here are absolutely without foundation.
There have been many rumors of suspc-
ious cases here, but each time they have
been examined they were found not to
be yellow fever. The board of health
gives it out officially that there is neither
yellow fever nor Il suspicious case in
Birmingham.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
THE FIELD OF SPORT.
National Circuit Races.

Memphis, Oct. 25.-The national cir
cult bicycle meet here tonight was at
tended by large audience. and many
of the events were holly contested from
start to finish. The feature of the
nights sport was the mile, open profess
sional, in which such cracks as Nat
Butler of Boston, Tom Cooper of De-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
AT MONTGOMERY.
Four New Cases Observation-Disclosures
Case at Baton Rouge.

thSs ANouSe.
Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 25.-The board
of health reports four new cases-Holt
Schrews, Il. b. Cobb. ]. G. McNulty and
Ella Davis. With the exception of Mrs.
Sugg, the sick are apparently on the road
to recovery. Surgeon General Wyman
has ordered DIR. Carter, now in New Or
leans, to report here at once and assume
charge of the work of fumigating and
disinfecting the city. There was light
frost in many portions of the cCunty this
morning. Bay St. Louis-New cases:
Frank Jackson. Constant Platz. Miss
Alize Fayard, Castor Y. Fayard, William
Thibcdouz. Mrs. james Watts.
Dcaths-Brother Emilinc. Sister Mary
Francis.
Baton Rouge-The third case of yellow
fever is reported today and one suspicious
case.
Biloxi-New cases. n; deaths. 1; cases
under treatment %: total cases yellow
fever to date. 527: total deaths to date, y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

London, Oct. 25.-The Lorillard-Beres-
ford stables 3-year-old chestnut colt,
bubble II, by Sensation. out of Guam.
Diary, won the Newmarket maiden plate
today. There were six starters. Cool
Gardie finished second and Bonfire third
bubble III was ridden by Ted Sloane,
the merican jockey.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
SAD STATE OF AFFAIRS.
DIR. Brunner's Havana Sanitary Re-
pOrts-Dcaths From Starvation.


Washington, Oct. 25.-In his last week
ly report to Surgeon General Wyman,
Sanitary Inspector Drummer of the ma
rine hospital service, reports seven deaths
from starvation in Havana for the week
ending October Z, and twenty-one for the
week ending October IA. He also re-
ports a rapid increase in intestinal dis
ease. due to the contracted food supply,
and estimated that two-fifths of the total
deaths of the city are due to this cause.
DR.. Drummer calls attention to Los
Focas, place set aside for the country
people sent to Havana, which is he says,
pest hole. 1t is n large wooden build
ing $50 by 60 feet in size. situated in an
carts of the municipality. After inspect
ing the building. DR.. Drummer said:
There were 500 people found in and
around this building. and of that number
200 We're found lying on the floor sick
and dying. l saw no child under 10 years
old who could be considered in good
health. They were invariably suffering
with some form of dysentery. The
emaciation of their bodies was alarming
This place is not a hospital, but simply a
place of residence for these people, but a
conservative estimate of the death rate
of these people would be about ten pei
day. The number is recruited by fresh
accessiOns from the country. There were
over $50 children below the age of 1O
years, and | did not observe one whose
chance for living thirty days under the
existing conditions was good. There are
two other such places in the city where
the same conditions exist. The hospit
ais (civiD. are refusing patients. One OF
them. well known to me. the Mercedes
capable of holding 200 patients, now has
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Three Drummers Guaranteed.

Texarkana. Tex. Oct. 24.-(Special.)-
Three suspects were taken off the in
coming passenger trains and landed in
the quarantine tation mt this place last
night. They were from Memphis, Tenn,
and were en- route to the State fair at
Dallas, Tex They are commercial men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Official Statement From Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. 2j.-Dr. Alexander,
president of the board of health, issued
the following bulletin tonight for the As
ISOLATED Press:
$40 satisfy inquiries which have been
made from many quarters today, | wish
to state officially that there is one case
of yellow fever in Atlanta, that of a ref
ugee from Montgomery. Absolutely no
fear of Il spread IL felt here"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

San Francisco. Oct. 25.-Both George
Lavigne and Joe Walcott are down to
weight and in fine form for their fight on
next Friday night Walcott is favorite
in the betting at odds of 10 to and III
to T.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
FEVER At ATLANTA.
A Refugee From MOntgOmery-A
Heavy Frost just I'm Time.

Atlanta. Ga, Oct 25.-H. II. Coomer.
4 fireman on the Atlanta and West Point
Railway, who came to this city as a refu-
gee from Montgomery about five DAYS
ago. and who is now i'll with yellow fever
ut lI9 Haynes street, is somewhat bet
ter today. and the physicians who are
attending him think that the chances of
his recovery are excellent
There was a heavy frost this morning,
which will preclude any possibility of a
spread of the disease.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
FEVER At CINCINNATI.
A Refugee From Mobile Brought n
Few Yellow Fever Germs

Cincinnati, o., Oct. pa well defined
but mild case of yellow fever arrived in
the city today from Mobile in the person
of August Wilkie, who was found in Il
residence in the extreme western part of
the city. Health Officer Withrow re-
moved the patient to the pest house and
caused the residence to be fumigated
The fever in this case is of mild form.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Group Quickly Cured.

Mountain Glen. Ark.-Our children
were suffering with Group when we re-
ceved a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t afforded almost instant re-
lief-F. A. Thornton. This celebrated
remedy is for sale at Chiles' Drug Store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Heaviest Sea In Years.

Atlantic City, Oct 25.-The sea here
last night and today. has been the
heaviest in years. No wrecks nor in
jury to vessels has yet reached us. but
damage in a local way has been DONE
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

SPECTACLE LENSES-We grind our
own lenses and can fit the most compli-
Gated defects of vision. Do not send
your money away from home. Eyes ex-
amined free. |. Stein & Co.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

OPTICAL BUSINESS-Our spectacle
business is increasing daily and we give
satisfaction in every case Ewes cyan
ined free of charge. /. Stein & Co.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
At MEMPHIS.
Three New Cases and Two Deaths.
People Leaving Town.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 25.-Three ne0
cases of yellow fever were reported ty
the beard of health today and two deaths
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-09
MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
FRIDAY. July 9, 1897
EUREKA-BUCKEYE PARK.

The Name Given to the New Picnic Ground
of the Eureka and Buckeye Pipe Lines.
Handsome invitations have been is
sued for the fourth annual picnic of
the Eureka and Buckeye Pipe Line
employees which will be held at the
new park at the head of Marietta
Island on Thursday, July 18th. The
park has been named Eureka Buckeye
Park and is destined to be one of the
most delightful resorts in the Ohio val
ley.
Four thousand Invita- tions were is
sued for this years picnic and 1,5OO
were distributed in Marietta The oc-
casion promises to be the most elabor-
ate and enjoyable yet given by the
pipe line boys and those favored with
invitations should not fail to take in
the festivities. Over $500 people, pipe
line employees and their friends, will
be on the grounds, upon which the
finishing touches are now being made.
The park will be plentifullY provided
with benches, awnings, tables and all
other conveniences The Marietta
band and orchestra will be in evidence
to furnish music during the day and
for dancing.
The management of the affair have
determined to use every effort toward
the pleasure of those in attendance and
every body who knows the pipe line
bows knows that their hospitality is
never half hearted.
The Steamer Catherine Davis will
leave the wharfboat at $780, 9:45, aud
1O:45 a, M, and 100, 2:S0 and 400 p. n.
standard time. The fare for the rounc
trip from Marietta will be IS cents
which includes badge admitting the
wearer to all the privileges of the
grounds.
The C. &; NJ, Ohio River and T. & o
c. E. railways have made excursion
rates for the occasion and are expected
to bring in large crowds.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-09
Got Him, But Lost Him.

Capt. D. w. Heaton, chief of police
at Parkersburg, w. Va, presented a
claim, through his attorneys, Messrs.
Underwood & Ludey, of Marietta, for
the S25 reward offered by the Mayor
some time ago for the arrest of James
Kendle. The communication was laid
on the table for future consideration.
The S25 reward was made as follows:
"The above reward will be paid by the
village of Beverly for the capture and
delivery into the hands of the officers
of the law one James Kendle, a fugi-
tive from justice.-Beverly Advance.
Kendle it will be remem bered, es-
capped frem the Jail at Parkersburg and
consequently Chief Heaton will have
trouble getting the reward
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-09
DALLISON.

Sickness and death are rampant in
our neigh borhood. Mr.. john Horn
beck took sick Monday morning and
died that afternoon.
Mr.. William Congleton's infant boy
was buried Wednesday at Pleasant
Valley and Mr.. Smiths child Thursday
at Pleasant Hill.
Between water and fire "Otl Town
has been having a hard time of it,
Tuesday and Thursday the heavy rains
raised Stillwell creek to river and
threatened to wash the town away.
A number of people had to vacate their
houses in hurry. Saturday night
Wise & Kline's fine large livery stable
was set on fire by some miscrcant.
The loss was nearly SO, 900.
A number of people have been pros
trated by the heat. Joe Jordan, Thos.
Congleton and Daniel Congleton have
been taken out of the wheat field uu-
conscious.
Miss Bertha Epler is home from Oil
| Town on o visit TO her mother.
The Union picnic at Pleasant Valley
was success. A large crowd was
present AT the refreshment stand
and merry-go-round over $3.50 was
taken in. Mr. Ceffer, of Parkersburg,
made an eloquent and pleasing ad-
dress. The exercises were good and
the decorations artistic and handsome
CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys
and bowels. Never sicken, weaken nor
gripe.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-07-09
Officers Installed.

The following officers of Gutenberg
Lodge, No. 319, l. o. O. F., we're in
stalled by d. D. G. w. Chas, Nixon
Thursday evenining: n. g., ". S. AL
exander; V. g., Geo. l.. Hunt; War,
John Faber; o. g., Jacob Pfaff Con-,
Henry Snuff; |. c., C. E. Kidd r. S. N.
G., Fred Baker; L. S, n. g., Dan
Schlicher; X. s. V. c., Phil Theis; r. S.
S., Henry Lorenz; L. 5. s., Louis Zim.
mer; Chaplain. Louis Suder, J1