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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

Washington. Feb. 1G.-Last nights pen
sion session having practically failed of
its purpose owing To the difficulty in Sc
curing II quorum. the house today vacated
the order for Il night session tonight and
devoted the day after the routine business
had been disposed of to the consideration
of private pension bills. Thirty nine bills
in all We're passed, including bills to pen
sion the widow of Gen. Samuel \. Duncan
1T 500; thc widow of Col. De RuSSy at
500: the widow of Gen. &. \. Hartman ut
500, and the widow of Gen. kangvar II
former member of the house from Califor-
mia, ~ $50.
For the first time this session. the
house, on u vote. declined tn override II
pension veto submitted to it for action.
Ii was 20 pension Nancy G.. Allabach.
widow of Peter II. Allabach of the One
Hundred and Thirty-tirst Pennsylvania
volunteers. n the rate of $50 per month.
The house sustained the veto. 10 to
80, the requisite two-thirdS not voting to
override the veto.
y bill was passed to define the iuriSdic-
tlon of the lnited States courts in eases
of infringement of letters patent.
NJ l:JJ the house adjourned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
AN OUTRAGE ON DECENCI.
Refined Ladies' CHARTERED With Blood
Stained Criminals in Cuban Prisons.

Havana. Feb. 16.- In today's issue Il
local newspaper describes the Las
Rcconas house of refuge in the city as
a filthy and improper place. in which are
found criminals of boodstained hands,
together with ladies of high social stand
ing. arrested on political charges. They
are all compelled to associate during the
day. At night they are gathered III
dark. close rooms without the slightest
sanitary conveniences in these rooms
Sevcnty-four women of all standings are
uuartcred where there are accommodate
tons for but forty
The newspaper which calls attention
to this condition of affairs pronounces II
disgrace To the city and says that II
expects To see steps taken promptly for
the purpose of correcting the faults OF
the Jail and preventing honest ladies
from living in this manner with degrad'
ed criminal women. The paper says il
is impossible to believe that the 'authori
ties are aware of the facts, otherwise
they would remove the defects of the
prisons. which are repulsive to human
sentiments and contrary to morality ana
religion.
The Union Constitution publishes an
article violently attacking the cores
pondents of the New York daily papers
for the details which they have publish,
ed concerning the situation on the island
of Cuba.
The Havana authorities. in view of the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
ADJOTRNED WITHOUT ACTION
Salem. Ore, Feb. 16.-The Joint sena
torial session adjourned today without
action. "''"o''
PATCHWORK TICKET

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb 1G-Tbo
democratic. union silver party and ponu-
llstS Will hold their state convention here
tomorrow to nominate Il justice of the
supreme court and two regents of tho stat
university. Sentiment among the deIo-
gates tonight indicate the three porties
VIII go into convention with the under.
s sourt tnat the candidate for supreme
gents silver republican and the other =, -
populist; but there is fear the middle.of.
the-road populistS will bolt such an a%r oa
ment. Candidates We're not discussed 70
any great length tonight. most of the dol ~
egateS attending the annual hannm mo uclr
the jefferson club. The candidates o So
lar mentioned for justice of the SUPREME no
court are William G. Howard Of 'I Kola
l ! " = John +, Shipman of Collwater
of Muskegon. IL 81 iioyt
on Inc MnSkegon democrats are onnor
entity taking no interest in the convc "ri''r-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
TRANSvAAL RAID INQUIRY.
THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMIT
TEE NET YESTERDAY FOR
BUSINESS.
STATEMENT OF HON. CECIL RHODES
Admits Placing Troops ON the Border
But Said jameson Went in Without
His Observation-Disclosures Had
Pressing Grievances

London. Feb. 16.-The committee ap
pointed by parliament to inquire into
the Transvaal raid met today in West
| minister hall. While the general pub
| lie was excluded the hall was crowded
by members of parliament, counsel
ladies and others interested in the mat.
ter, including the Prince of Wales, Earl
of Seabornc, Duke of AbercrOmbie, Can.
on Wilberforce, James Bryce, VI. p.
Munroc Ferguson, SIR Ellis Ashmcad
Bartlett, NJ T.. and other men of
prominence.
Cecil Rhodes, when called, read long
statement which he said covered the
whole ground and rccted the grievances
of the foreigners against the Transvaal
government.
after long efforts" the statement
continued. "thc people there. desparing
of redress by constitutional means, re-
solved TO seek by extraordinary means
such changes of government as would
give the majority of the population,
owning more than half of the land, nine
tenths of the wealth and paying more
share in the government.
~ sympathZe with them and as a
land owner was interested. As a citizen
of Cape Town l suffered persistently I'M
der the unfavorable attitude of the
Transvaal towards Cape Colony; assist
ed in the matter by purse and influence
and then, acting as an officer OF the COM
pany, placed troops under DIR. Jameson $
orders on the borders of the Transvaal,
prepared to act in certain emergencies.
| did not tell the chartered company in
London anything about the raid. DR..
Jameson went in without my authority.
All my actions were generally influenced
by my belief that the policy of the pres
cnt Transvaal government was to intro
duce the influence of another power
Gcrmany) and thereby complicate the
situation"
Sir William Vernon HarcOurt eXamin-
cd Mr. Rhodes at length. The latter re-
fused to answer questions relative to the
smuggling of arms into the Transvaal.
Asked why. if he was acting within his
tights in sending troops to the borders
of the Transvaal, he had not Informed
Sir Hercules Robinson, the governor of
Cape Colony. of the fact. Mr.. Rhodes
asked:
"Do YOU want an answer!
YES" said the liberal leader.
"Wcll.' remarked Mr.. Rhodes, 81
think you must get that answer from
Robinson" daughter from Mr. La
b0uchcrc.D
The examination of Mr. Rhodes lasted
until the committee adjourned and de-
yelopcd little that was new.
The committee will meet Thursday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
FACTS WITH POINTS.
rysrv One of These Statements Abso-
h'''' lutely True.

Mr. A. W. Sharper 81 Prospect street
Jndianonolis. Ind. says: Gratitude
n rn me to write that Stuart's Dys-
ppasia Tablets completely cured me of
p pervous dyspepsia, from which l had sui.
ferad for the last four years. l mad tried
NAM remedies without results, but am
now cured and have gained in flesh, sleep
n nail and have none but words OF praise
for Stuart's Tablets: .r
"It has been six months since / took
stuort's Dyspepsia Tablets and am fully
onred Have not had a particle of dis
trasS or difficulty since. This is in the
f,ce If the fact that | had suffered from
stomach trouble for twenty-five years and
was pronounced incurable by the doc
lanes Newmestes, Eau Claire. Wis,
saws: 1.-TWO D-cent packages OF Stuarts
Dyspepsia Tablets did me more good than
any remedy | had ever before tired. 1hey
hit the spot with me. and l once more
have an appetite and can eat What |
please without fear of distress and bioat-
ing afterward;; 49,, .,o ooso -
Mss Helen Sholes of Nashville, who was
cured of dyspepsia and gained eighteen
nonnds in weight after suffering from
stomach trouble for eight years. The
doctor uses them in all stomach troubles
because they are not secret patent medi'
cine, but contain pure pepsin. diastase
fruit acids and valuable disestives, which
digest the food whether the stomach
works or not, gives it the needed rest ant
cure is the natural result. ;.
DR.. Jennison says nine-tenths OF DIS
ease is caused by Indigestion. and Stuart
Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest and bes
cure. because they are not secret paten
medicine, but contain the valuable dlgeS
. stomach and a whole box would not hur
child. being absolutely harmless.
'. All druggists sell Stuart's Dyspepsi
q Tablets at 30 cents per package:
Send to Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich
G for little book on symptoms and trea'
. mcnt of stomach troubles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
BANK FAILURE.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb 16.-Thc AIcr-
chants National bank of this city closed
its doors. at noon today and the comp
trollcr of the currency was notified. 4
reply was received in the afternoon di-
rccting Examiner Schubcring to take
charge of the bank.
The cause for the suspension was run
made on the bank by depOsitors. brought
about by the bank statement issued last
December. This showed only $4,000 in
assets. and it was whispered around that
the bank was insolvent. DepOsitors grad
uallly became alarmed and the deposits
We're withdrawn in large sums. The
other banks in the city made an effort to
save the Merchants. lOaning $4,000 on
Monday. but this was impossible. Presi-
dent Marvin said the depositors would
be paid dollar for dollar. although the
stockholders may lose. The suspension
created no excitement.
Charles Marvin & Co.. an old estab-
lishcd shoe company suspended this
afternoon as a result of the bank failure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
MAI, N'K|NLEY'S CONDITION
THE DOCTOR SAYS he 10
TING ALONG NICELY bol
STILL ABED.
VISITORS ARE DENIED ADN|SS|ON
But They Still Continue to Arrive III
Herds-Hanna is With the President
Elect-John Grant En- Route
to Canton.
,rE1NIEY STILL IN BED.

Canton, o., Feb. 1G.-At 2;3o p. Ill.,
DIR. II. II. Phillips, the attending ph!SI
clan of the president-elect, sad: -.
Mai. Mckinley is better today pu'
is still unable to see any visitors whom
soever. He must remain quiet for sew
cral days and may not be able to go 10
Cleveland before the latter part Oh 'ie
week. He is still in bed, and the rest he
had received during the past two days
has been very beneficial"
Dir. Phillips at $40 tonight sald: -
Governor Mckinley is doing nicely. hc
has been able to sit up part OF the Day
and is quite comfortable. He will Dc
able to be about in few days, but VIII
not be able to see callers this week. H'
may be able to go to Cleveland the latter
part of this week if his condition con
tinues favorable
Chairman Hanna came down iron
Cleveland this evening and is a guest Il
the Mckinley home tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18

scarceness of beef, have decided u .oo
quest the government to allow inc III
Importation of cattle from the ,hi'c0
States and from Mexico. ..1
The steamer Satrustcgur mas arlN'Ii
from Barcelona with forty officers anu
go soldiers, rcinforccments Tor ,ap''
Gen. Weyler.
Adviccs received from Matanzas an.
nOunce that Julian Pedrosi was Shol
yesterday while diminishing IN the
vicinity of that place.
No details of Interest have been IT.,
ceived.
Senior Josia has commenced a NUMBER
of libel suits against the newspapers,
Pablo Mesa Delgado and ten Others
have been arrested. suspected OF being
unduly friendly with the insurgents.
The bOurse suspended operation TO-DAY
Fears of the inability to comply with
the recent fiscal edicts of Capt. Gen
Weyler is given as the cause of the sus
pension.
Honore Lane, French citizen, recent,
~ arrested on charge of conspiracy and
released yesterday on account of lack OF
proof, has decided to sail Thursday fol
Valencia.
The Spanish merchants are endcavor
ing to establish and operate ne"
steamship line between Cuba and New
York in opposition to the Ward line.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
GEORGETOWN GIEAVIvcc

georgetown, Tex. Feb. iG1ISnemnS;n',,
- W. White was seriously ipinmai =
uay or two ago while hitchinc nm T2iu III to Il
at the barn of his home Just rs H'I b tra In
Darn door swung open the horses " Yt INV
OH catching Mr. White betwoo,na r ttl
wheel ana edge of the door. 4 Iargn r tne
caHgnt the wagon and stopped tb" Iorp, o>t
fotoil,. ne would probably have b@en
t tiaIy o crushed; He was pinned in so
ny the pain that he was unahlo . ,a
himself until assistance cane u G eNlricate
Is mass of bruises. two rihS o4e side
ln ~. internal injuries are feared broken
ne city council has ordered on oIo..
ior March 70 to determine wbetb Il" r'ec'lon
GEORGETOWN will pay one-four, int ae or not
rrh5 au o Eal9rem for the support Of PER
Inc spring term of the publi, Soboo,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
GRANT. LEAVES FOR CANTON.
Office Seekers Pour Their Tales Of Fit
ness for Office Into His Ear.

Sherman. Tex. Feb 16.-(Special.) y
National Committeeman John Grant left
for Canton. o.. today, and after stop
of Il day or two there will 90 to Wash
ington. where he will meet with the in
auguraton reception committee as the
representative of Texas.
For the last day or two his Office has
been literally besieged with applicants
seeking appointments to positions under
the Mckinley regime, and today the re-
porter found the office desks buried by q
delugc of correspondence of the SAINT
tenor
kilograms received here state that al
along the route today the national com
mitteeman has been hurriedly listening t
office seekers, many of whom contentet
themselves with talking through tn,
coach window. North Texas river bel
territory and Arkansas applicants gener
ally were represented
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
\ rARTY OF CAPITALISTS

san Antonio. Tex. Feb 16.-lSpccial.,
"A party of northern and eastern CAPT
taliSts. who are interested in the con-
Strnction of deep water harbor ut Aran-
SaS Pass spent today in this city ON their
way 10 the coast
In the presence of W. Il. Brooks. ,lr.. Il
railway contractor of Boston. and vice
president of the Maryland Trust company
Lloyd II. Jackson. merchant. of Boston;
w, G.. Mccormick of Mccormick Reap.
r. Cnmpnny. Chicago. and several others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
A BATTLE FOUGHT.
Two Men Resisted Arrest-One Killed,
the Other Injured.

w. Livingston: Tex, Feb. 1G.-(Special.)-
W. W. ,Gatlin and w. r. Pyle, who, it
seems, had been working at Williams
mIl at Goodrich, in this county, passed
John Wilkerson's house Yesterday. The
uogs ran out and barkcd at them and
they shot the dogs.
, WI Wlkerson came to town, reportcd
tile case and warrants were placed in the
hands of the constable. |. y. Smell, for
u.ai arrest. Mr.. Smell summoned Mr.
W ilkerson and Press Bailey to assist him
ana round them about s o'clock last night
near Dollardville, in the lower edge of
TINS t, county. They found them in camp
aliu When they got within about thirty
teel OF the camp Mr.. Smell ordered them
TO surrender, but instead of doing so. they
began shooting. e ''' ''
Inc posse had guns and Gatlin and
n!ie had their pistols. and when the men
WEI We're ordered to surrender they shot at
S Sir smell twice before he shot. Mr..
a "rlgll !, "! wounded Pyle with the first shot
ana ana killed Gatlin with the second shot.
rye ran behind a tree and Mr.. Smell had
10 Shoot at him behind the tree three
, ,ilneS before he would throw down his
pistol. MIR. Smell brought the wounded
II; n," III 10 town this evening and placed him
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
CHAMPAIGN OF EDUCATION"
Chairman Jones Writes to Educational
Institutions in the Interest of Silver.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-Charles ~ Crews
of the University of Chicago, who was
prominently connected during the late
campaign with the Bryan League of col
leges, has received Il letter from Chair
man James II. Jones of the democratic
national committee, urging upon him the
necessity of erorganizing the clubs and
starting a campaign of education" in
the interest of free silver for the pres-
dental election of 1900. Chairman
Jones further stated that he had written
similar letters to educational institutions
in various parts of the country. He
said it was the intention to make Har-
ward college the head of the reorganiza-
ton and work in the east: the University
of California on the Pacific coast; Ne
braska in the west and Chicago in the
middle west. Meetings will be held in
Chicago of members of old college BRYAN
clubs and a program formed for active
work among the colleges.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
FREE FlGHT At \ BALL

Taylor Ten. Feb. IL -tSpeciall-At
II ball given at Sandoval. German settle
ment ten miles northeast of Taylor. last
Saturday night free fight ensucd in
which knives and billetS of wood figured
promiScuouSly. Several of the partici-
pants We're Knocked down. and Paul
HerpSt. Otto Fushcl and William Wcnd-
land We're seriously gashed with pocket
knives. The fight terminated the ball,
and physicians We're summoned to dress
the wounded. An intrusion upon the beer
srafply by outsiders is given as the cause
of the melee,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
ScOEEL INDICTED.

New York. Feb 1G.-Thc Worlds cor
respondent in Cuba cables today that
four indictments have been found
against Sylvester Scovel, correspond
cnt of the World, recently arrested by
the Spanish authorities. The first ac-
cuscs Scovel of an act of rebellion in
having Travelled in the field without a
military transport; the second of the
possession of false papers; the third of
having procured, and the fourth of hav-
ing used the alleged false papers.
Scovers examination will take place at
Santa Clara.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
TO BREAK OFF RELATIONS

Constantinople. Feb. 16.-(Copyrighted.
1897. by the Associated s.l-The
council of ministers has been sitting at
the Yildiz Kiosk all day long. As a
state of war between Greece and Turkey
practically exists, although it has not
been officially declared. it is believed the
council will decided to recall the Turkish
minister at Athens, HaSsin Bey. and
give the Greek minister, Price Morka-
yordo his passports.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
WAS JACKSON'S DRUMMER BOY.
Grandpa Coffman, Veteran of the War
of 1872, Died Near Millsap.

Weatherford, Tex, Feb. 16-(SpecialD
Grandpa Coffman, known throughout
the county as "Old Daddy" died at his
home near Millsap, this county, Sunday
night and was buried at the Grindstonc
church cemetery yesterday. He was an
eccentric old character, 95 years of age.
and was one of the few remaining veter-
ans OF the war of 1872, being a drummer
BOY under General Jackson at the battle
of New Orleans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
BERMUDA RELEASED.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1G.-Collector Reed
received n message from the Washington
author tiles this evening directing him to
give clearance papers TO the Bermuda
The owners of the vessel say they will
sue the government for illegal detention.
Capt. Gen. Polievja telegraphs that he
has bOmbarded the seaport towns in the
hands of the insurgents, mtlicting serious
loss upon the enemy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
A NOTE TO GREECE.

London, Feb. ia dispatch TO the
Daily Mail from Vienna says - 8 report
ed the powers have addressed Il collective
note to Greece demanding the withdraw
al of her military and naval forces from
the island of Crete within forty-eight
hours. failing in which the port of Piraeus
commenced
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
HIS TROUBLES MULTIPLY.

Louisville. Ky. Feb. 16.-The troubles
of Banker J. J. Mcknight multiply. He
was recently arrested and released on
bond to answer charges growing out of
the failure of the German National bank,
of which he was president. This morn
ing an affidavit was made before United
State officials charging Mcknight and
Alderman Britt of the city council with
defrauding the depositors of the German
National bank. Mcknight and Britt
were arrested and gave bond for their
appearance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
GAGE LEAVES CHICAGO

Chicago, Feb. 16.-Lyman j. Gage left
here this afternoon on the Big Four. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Gage. He
left no word as to where he intended TO
put in the time until the inauguration of
Maj. Mckinley on March 4. when he
Will take up the duties of secretary of
the treasury. 1t is understood he will
stop in Canton a day or two.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
HEARING POSTPONED.

Macon. Ga. Feb. 16.-.Judgc FELTON, to.
day decided to postpone the hearing of
the petition for the removal of A. r.
Holt as receiver of the Southern Building
and Loan association of Knoxville. Tenn.
and to decide whether the rcceivershil
shall he made permanent. 1t is believed
the state court will dismiss the suit il
the federal court decides to take charge
of .hc case
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
TO ANSWER FOR NJ'RDER

New Orleans, Feb. ia. G. Weather
ford. formerly of Memphis but now of
Nicaragua, was arrested today on the
arrival of the steamship Sudal from
Bluefelds, in response to a telegram from
the Nicaraguan authorities. Weather
ford is charged with having murdered
Charles Brown on February l. The
of his crime for trial. Weatherford
says Brown was killed on account of his
criminal intimacy with Mrs. Weatherford,
and he believed, as all honorable men
believed that he had the right to kill the
despoiler of his home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18

,oa on Monday with 800 pupils. Pro
G etinr F. F. P. Leverett is principal, with
els Sn Thursday, Friday and Saturday ex.
O IN n for teachers certificates will
he held in Georgetown. .. oo,,.u ar
line m ,o GOOD democrats in general en-
GERS iersd ~ u moonlight picnic at Cams mill
last night. ,n.oar want 70 Arst;n
ro .al to visit friends.
ye Mrs s. Fisher spent last week in
Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
NO REASON TO FEAR WAR.

Washington. Feb. 16-United States
Minister Alexander. at Athens. by cable
has advised the state department of the
condition of affairs in Greece growing
ont of the expedition to Crete by Grecian
forces. His account is brief and con-
firmatory in every respect of the press
dispatches of the Associated Press, and
his conclusion is that there is no rea son
to fear war as an outcome of the pres.
emit situation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
GOT THEM ON THE RUN.

Brass, West Coast of Africa. Feb TO-
The expedition of the Royal Niger COM
pany against the cmir of Nupee is prac-
tically at an end. Daily advices from
Bida, the Feulah capital. say the enemy
is disorganized and fleeing in all direc-
tons. The emir is suing for peace. The
prisoners captured by the English include
Il son of the late emr.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
M,GILL STILL AT LARGE.

Paducah, Ky, Feb. l6.-The sheriff re-
turned tonight after his chase after
Robert McGill who shot his wife. Nc
Gill fingered about his house until last
night when he escaped. Mrs. McGill
is not yet dead and she says she drove
McGill to commit the deed. McGill
will be lynchcd if caught.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
POLITICAL ARREST

Havana. Feb. 16.-The following were
arrested today. charged with conspiracy:
Emiliano Nuncz, well known physician
of this city: Tomaso Armilas Garlic,
Jose Escarte Albert Barrca. Rudolpho
Deculva Equine Bartello. Ferdinando
Rogue Bartello and Charles Selm. an
American,
They are charged with aiding in the
escape of political prise lcrS.
Capt. Gen. Wcyler was cncnmped yes
tcrday at Cabagina. in the nothcrn dis
trict of Sanc;i SpirituS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-18
APPOINTED RECEIVER

Knoxville. Tenn. Feb. 16.-A S.
Shields. president of the City National
bank. was today appointed receiver of
the Southern Building and Loan associa-
ton. This leaves but two building and
loan associations out of ten doing bust
ness here not in the hands of receiver.