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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
HOLDS THE FORT.
Thc CoreRn British CuAton,s Agent
Evidently Knows His business.

INC CoreRn British CuAtonsS Agent
Evidently Knows His business.
London, Jan. Especial dispatches
from Shanghai today say that ]. Me
Leavy Brown, the British Corean
customs agent at Seoul maintains a firm
hold of his post, notwithstanding the
Russian minister has been endeavoring
to supplant him. He also has been I'M
able to obtain control of the finances ow-
ing to the fact that all the funds are
invested in Mr.. Browns name in the
Hong Kong bank at Shanghai, which in
stitution honors Mr.. Browns signature
only.
The negotiations between Sir Claude
NJ. Macdonald the British minister Mt
Pekin and the tsung Ii yamen, with
reference to the questions arising from
the Russian occupation of Port Arthur
are proceeding. The idea Of an alliance
with Great Britain is reported to have
excited intense enthusiasm. The Mar
quis Ito cabinet, it is added, will en-
deavor to promote an Anglo-Japanese
alliance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
WILL OF CAPT. DREW.
A Compromise Between the Contcsf-
ants, and the Property Divided.

ants. and the Property Diviueu.
Chattanooga. Jan. Ga specia! to the
Times from Birmingham, Ala. says:
The will of the late Capt. Dean Drew
of Utah, Ala. who died last October
leaving an estate worth n quarter of
million dollars. has been admitted to pro-
bate, compromise having been reached
between Joe Drew, n second cousin ci
the deceased and the sole lcgntee. and
fourteen first cousins in Alabama. Geor-
gia. North Carolina. Mississippi and
Texas. The contestants by the terms OF
the compromise get $4,000 In cash, the
three Alabama contestants receiving
$4,000 each. and the remainder Is divided
between the eleven. The valuable farm
lands IN Bib. Wilcox. Tuscaloosa.
Blount and Green counties, Ala. lots in
Birmingham. and five farms In Texas go
to Joe. Drew. Contestants charged Tor
gerry of the dead mans name to the will,
and the trial was about TO begin when
the compromise was effected
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE ELYToN LAND COMPANY.
Dividend Trust Bond Holders Have
Asked for n Receiver.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. ga special
to the Times from Birmingham says:
Thomas ]. Semmens of New Orleans
and II. G. Thompkins of Montgomery
today filed in chancery court an applica-
ton for a receiver for the dividend trust
funds of the Elyton Land company.
founder of Birmingham. for the benefit
of dividend trust bond holders.
Complainants are holders of nine out
of 1913 bonds of the old company, whose
holders refused to exchange them for
new bonds of the Elyton company, which
succeeded Elyton company four years
ago. The bonds are secured by S4OO0OO
worth of land and other property, and it
is this for which complainants. who re-
fused to enter into the exchange. arrange
ments and desire that their bonds be
paid, ask for reappointment of receivers.
Only to this extent Is. aAiyyten affected.
1t Is perfectly solvent. having only re-
Gently paid over 100000 outstanding
bonds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

trail Railway in the presidents special
train on Monday next. The visit is
purely one of recreation.
Heavy northerly gales have prevailed
in the gulf and the cold weather has been
severely felt in Vera Cruz. No marine
disasters are reported.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
The senate.

Washington, Jan. 6.-While the senate
was in session two hours today, prac-
tically no business was transacted be-
yOnd the passage of few bills. Among
the measures which received favorable
consideration were the bill providing for
a congress of the representatives of the
Indian tribes of the United States to
be held at Omaha during the progress
of the international exposition, and a
measure to protect the name and in
signia of the Red Cross society
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
The prexfus Affair

Berlin, an. 5.-The Cologne Gazette
reiterated most categorically that the
Dreyfus affair ''has absolutely no con-
nection with Germany or the Germans
in any way whatever"
This statement gives great satisfac-
ton here. 1t is supposed to be final
challenge to the French government to
repudiate the insinuations against Ger
many.
The Vossische Zeitung says Count
Munster QIerman ambassador to France)
volunteered to make similar statement
at the trial of Dreyfus, but the French
authorities declined his offer, fearing at
tacks upon the ambassador.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
killed Himaelf.

New Orleans. Jan. 5.-Simon Hern-
sheim, the head of the large Hernsheim
cigar factory, committed suicide yester-
day by taking chloride of potassium. He
was missed all evening and search re-
vealed the body in the tobacco ware
house. The death of his wife and other
family troubles preyed on his mind and
he sought self destruction as an escape,
although he was believed to be very
wealthy man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

London, Jan. 5.-The Times says edi-
torially this morning: at would be
simple to assume that the Reichsanzieg-
er's dispatch tells the whole story for it
quite Omits to say what China gets in
return. To the world at large, however,
the material fact is that Germany by
physical force has obtained naval sta
ton. This is the fact that must guide
other powers in determining their own
policy.
The talk of lease is mere saving
of appearances"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
WHITECAPS.
The Williamson County Grand jury
Is Hot After Them.

Taylor, Tex, Jan. 6.-(Special)- is
understood that acting upon the charge
of Judge r. II. Brooks to the grand jury
regarding whatecap threats that have
been made in Williamson county, the
grand jury is making strong effort to
indict the guilty parties. The citizens
and officials realize that the question is
getting serious and must be stopped.
Already farming operations are far behind
previous years, and these threats by
midnight providers only tend, it is said,
to delay farmers from putting in their
crops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE NATIONS LAW MAKERS
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, AND IN
THE SENATE.
THE CIVIL SERVICE REFORM Up.
MIR. GrOsvenOr of Ohio Made an
Elaborate Speech Against the
Law, and Incidentally Roasted
the RefOrmers.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The friends and
enemies of the civil service law eN-
changed broadsides in the house today.
The heaviest guns OH each side were
brought into action.
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio and Mr.. John
son of Indiana each made exhaustive
speeches and kept their. respective sides
in u constant furOre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Another Cut.

Fall River, Mass. Jan. 5.-NOtices of
a reduction equal to that recommended
by the manufacturers association have
been posted in the Durfee and Fall River
iron works mills. to take effect next
Monday. These mills are not in the as
ISOLATION. This leaves only the yarn and
Bingham mills to run on the old schedule.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

London, Jan. GA dispatch to the
Times from Pekin dated yesterday WED
nesday) says that Germany has taken
lease of Kiao Chau for fifty years. 1t
a French occupation of Hal Hal islands,
imminent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Railroad Material.

London, Jan. 6.--The Berlin cores
pendent of the Standard says: The
rumor that Russia has ordered nearly
all the material for the Manchurian
Railway in the United States is unfound-
ed. She has only ordered thirteen loco
motives. Most of the other material has
been or will be ordered in Europe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 5.-The east wing
of Ottawa university Catholic was de-
stroyed by fire today. Loss to building
$4,000 on contents. and other damage
$4,000. There is 100000 insurance on
the institution. All the sacred vessels
and statues were gotten ont of the
chapel. The fire originated mysteriously
in the dormitory, which was unoccupied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

London. Jan. 1.-THE Daily Mail COM
menting upon the "fact that the United
States and Japan are openly on our side
in the Chinese affair."" says:
For once we are getting some recogni-
ton for olr generous commercial policy"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
No Prosecution.

Madrid, Jan. 5.-The question of call
ing Gen. Weyler to account for pro-
testing to the queen regent against the
wording of Mcl<inley's message) is
closed, the public prosecutor having in
formed the supreme war council that
there is no ground for prosecution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Mississippi senntorship.

Jackson. Miss, Jan. Ga joint demo-
cratic caucus to nominate senator to-
succeed Senator George was held in rep
resentative hall this afternoon. Hon. H.
d. Money was nominated by acclama-
ton. Cox of Prentiss moved to postpone
until Monday. The motion was tabled
by vote Of II to So. r
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Elections Not On.

Galveston, Tex, Jan. 6.-(Special.)-
Thirty tramps were before the recorder
this morning and ordered to leave town.
TO expedite their departure n special train
was sent out to the county line with the
tramps, each one being provisioned with a
loaf of bread and pound of sausage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
The Texarknna Printers.

Texarkana, Tex, Jan. 7.-(Spccial.)-'
There is no change in the printers strike
here today. All of the newspapers have
combined and are maintaining positive
attitude toward the. typos. The latter
are equally determined and certain of
final success
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

lowing persons to be Indian agents:
George McNicholas ut Colorado river
agency, California; Edward Goldberg at
Quapawa, Indian Territory; Charles G
Keyse at Fort Apache, Ariz., and Fred
Spriggs at Nevada agency, Nevada.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Want to Herr -rynn.

Jackson, Miss. Jan. 6.-The house of
representatives today passed n concur
rent resolution introduced by Represents
tive McLaurie inviting Hon. w. j.
Bryan of Nebraska to address the present
session of the legislature. There was
only one dissenting vote, that of Mr..
Gray of the Second district.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Fire on HOlrd.

Trieste. Jan. 5.-Aftcr the Australian
steamer Gottfried Schenker, Cant. Nico
Itch. arrived at this port from New Or
leans. fire started in the cotton in her
forehold Much damage was done to the
cargo before the fire was eXtinguished.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Houston. Tex, Jan. 7.-(Specnl.)-r
district missionary board of the Union
association of the Baptist church met in
quarterly session here today. Talks were
made by officers of the organization and
plan of missionary work was outlined.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Chicago. Jan. 6.-The Chicago police
were requested tonight by the Pinkerton
sconding night clerk of the American Ex-
press company in the New York Office
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
The Executive Session.

Washington, Jan. Gin the executive
session of the senate today, Senator Pet
tigrew. chairman of the committee on In
dian affairs. made an adverse report for
"home rule" regulations upon the fol-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

London. Ont. Jan. BIT now appears
that there WAS but twenty deaths in
the collapsed building here ON January
=, as several who were thought to be
fatally injured are recovering from
their injuries.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Port Said, Jan. G-The German war
ships Deutschland and Gefion, under the
command of Prince Henry of Prussia
have arrived here OH their way to China.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THEIR SAD MISSION.
The Faculty Os the A. & NJ. College
Have Returned to Bryan.

Bryan, Tex, Jan. 5.-(Special.) THE
faculty of the A. & NJ. college have re-
turned from their sad mission to Waco.
The routine work of the school will be
resumed tomorrow. Much interest is felt
regarding the selection of a successor to
the presidency of the college
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

1 think he is very much in the wrong,
he is still my son. OF controversy or
disputation I'll have none. l am the
friend of all men,"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Difficulty Settled.

Pekin, Jan. 5.-The Kiao Chau diff
Guilty was settled yesterday at u confer
ence of the tsung Ii yamen Chinese for
eign office which made the necessary
concessions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Havana, Jan. 5.-There has been an
alarming spread of malarial fever at
Puerto Principle, both among the in
habitants of the city and in the garri-
son. No fewer than 300 persons have
been affected by the disorder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Merida. Yucatan. Jan. j.-Remarkably
cold weather prevails in this state, owing
to heavy northerly gales.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Moscow, Jan. 5.-Dr. Haccahrin, the
physician of Gar Alexander III, is dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Slowly ImnrOYinE.

New York, Jan. 6.-AIrs. Ballington
Booth was stated today at the Presby-
terrain hospital to be slowly improving.
The sun., 1898-03-08
CLERK. KAD A CLOSE GALL
James Cripppn Unconscious from
Escaping Gas.
THOUGHT IT WAS TURNED OFF
He Had Nearly Succumbeu When
Discovered by Another -'~
Guest Of the
Hotel.
THOUGHT IT WAS TURNED OFF

James Cripprn, employed us u clerk
at the postofiice, had narrow c.cape
from being asphyxiated in his room at
the Central Hotel early Monday morn
ing.
Crippen retired Sunday night feeling
unwell, and in turning off the gas in his
room accidentally turned it on again, SO
that considerable escaped and filled the
atmosphere.
His slumber was restless and groans
escaped from him at times, and finally
his restlessness became so great that it
awok Ike the gentleman occupying the ad-
joining room, who at once discovered
the odor Of the escaping gas and aroused
u suspicion that something was wrong
He arose and partially dressed hin =
self and went to the room from which
the noise came and found the door un-
locked. As soon a. he opened it the
gas rushed into the hallway, and he was
forced to back away for a minute in
order that he might enter with safety.
As soon as possible lie made an effort
to arouse the sleeping man, but could
not do SO. Becoming alarmed he called
the night clerk, and Dr. Brown was
hastily summoned, but before his ar.
rival Crippcn recovered consclousness
and was able to sit up.
Crippen has been rather low spirited
OF late and frequently awoke those
s'erping in adjoining rooms, and il is due
t. this fact thai his ne ghbor, Monday
morning, hearing more nose than
usual coming from his room, thought
he was seriously i'll and went to his as
sistance in time to save his life.
The sun., 1898-03-08
LIQUOR CAUSED HIS DEATH
Michael Mcdonnell Dies at the
Delaware Hospital.
LEGS BURNED TO A CRISP
The King OF Tramps Sustnins Fatal
Injuries by Rolling Into
Fire at George
LEGS BURNED TO A CRISP

Michael Mcdonnell, who rolled into {
camp fire near Georgetown and was Sc
verely burned, about week ago, died al
the Delaware Hospital Sunday.
Mcdonnell received his injuries while
under the influence of liquor He and a
number Of others had been tramping
through the state for some weeks
previous and had been in the habit Of
building fire in the woods 1t night
with which to keep warm as they slept.
During the day previous to his being
burned Mcdonnell and his cllums had
secured a quantity OF liquor and drank
to excess around the fire and after night
fall all lay down to sleepoff its effects.
Some time during the night Mellon.
nell began rolling around on the ground
and eventually into the burning embcrs.
In his intoxicated condition he was
unable to helysasimsclt, and it was neces-
sary for him to call for assistance from
iIls companions before he could get out,
and all the time it took to arouse them
his limbs and the lower portion OF his
body was being roasted.
After being rescued Mcdonnell was
attended by a physician, who made
him as comfortable us possible and sent
him to this city on Il train for treatment
at the Delaware hospital.
Thcstory about, his being thrown into
the frt was undoubtedly made up for the
purpose of conceaing the fact that he
was drunk when he received his injuries
and that liquor was responsible for the
whole affair.
lie lived in this city, and it is pre-
suned he had some thought OF his rela-
tivcs here when he told the tale about
the fight during Which he said he was
thrown into the fire.
As there was doubt in the minds Of
the authorities as to how he had received
his injuries, Deputy Coroner Chandler
was notified Of McDonnePs death and
an inquest was held Yesterday with the
result that a certificate was issued stating
that the injuries had been received
accidentally.
The sun., 1898-03-08
IT Is SAFE On TIE TAELE
Inc General Assembly Finally
Grinds Ont Some Work
in Very Good
Shape.

special to The SIN.
DIVER, DEL, March 7.-Gtnclal Assem-
bly, in its session this morning ground
out work in good shape
In the House three pills were passed
and IA number of others were introduced.
The bill to fix a seal for the courts OF
the state was called up and passed ard
another was put through to lrovidc for
the payment of the balance iue for re-
pairs and alterations tn the State House.
The other was simply to amend GER
tam phrases to conform with the re-
quirements of the new constitution.
Mr.. Cheairs introduced his bill to
enable the Register in Chance1y to make
a new index. A bill to extend the time
limit for recording private acts was in
trodrced by Mr.. HAZEL. Mr.. Smith in
troduced Il measure providing for the
payment of the appropriation for the
Colorcd Teachers lastitute. The fish
! in Drumlnond's mill pond were consid-
cred in bill introduced by Mr.. Eliason
which regulates fishing in that body Of
water. Notices were given of Il nun. bcr
OF unimportant measures.
Speaker Riggn offered a joint rcsolu-
tion in relation to providing a tyle
writer for insurance commissioner,
which was laid over until afternoon.
Mayor McClear, accompanied by the
City Council, arrived on the noon train.
Their mission was to oppose Il bill which
came up in the Senate cXcnpting tie
property bounded by Fifth, Seventh and
Rodney streets and Greenhill avenue.
lie bill puts this section on the half
alan, Il
to i on the score of the inroad into the
ciLv's revenue which it will cause.
During the morning, Mr.. EIiason gave
notice of a bill to repeal the Adams tax
law.
In the afternoon the House passed
Shorts bill in relation to idiMic chill
dren and also bill to change the name of
Thomas Grier to Thomas Maxwell.
Speaker Higgins resolution t, purchase Il
| typewriter for the insurance commits
sinner was referred to Il special COM
mittee.
Then things were dull until Represen-
tative Wilson wanted to hear RON Don
aldson's Cuban resolution Mr. Donald
son arose to explain why he didn't want
the resolution called up. lie said,
There seems to be Il great deal OF mis-
understanding. nisc"ns'ruction and mis-
apprehension in regard to this measure.
drew up and wr,tc it NY self and pre-
Senled it in all g.,od faith ala serious
ness.
1T was laid on the table at my request
until chose to call it up which will be
in the event of war or if at the close of
our session the prospect is good for war;
then l think the resolution would be
perfectly proper and | shall call it up.
do not think that there is ANYTHING
ridiculous in the measure or anything to
be made fun OF.
Speaker protein Dempsey assured him
that the resolution was sale on the table
and that no one would touch it.
In the Senate there was Il rush OF small
business. During the day a number Of
House bills We're passed and number
Of others given their first reading and
referred.
Senator Meredith gave ticc OF y bill
to regulate the business Of undertakers
in Wilmington. The bill provides for
examination and licenses. SnlLl.iSG.
The sun., 1898-03-08
McNALLY'S DAMAGE SUIT.
Alleged COntributOry Negligence
Causes Him to Lose His $4,000
Shit in SuncrjOr Court,

The case Of John McNa|lv VS.. The
Delaware Iron Company, uf New Cast e,
occupied the whole day in the Superior
Court yesterday.
Waiter II. Hayes represented the
plaintiff, and Levi {. Bird and !An'l,cw
l.. Sanborn the defendant company.
McNaIly srcd for $40 Oi0 damages for
Injuries received while in the eInpIt Y
Of the company in the capacity OF Il
brakeman, his injuries resulting in the
loss of portion OF his foot by being
thrown under the wheels Of Il car.
The evidence showed that the brake
chain was out of order and the Wci-
dent was caused by the failure IF the
brake to work, while flying switch
was being made in the yards of the com
pany.
The defence conttnlcd hat McNalIy
contributed to his own injuries by at
tempting to max, Il flying witch with a
car which he knew to be out of order,
and showed by plaintiffs witnesses that
McNallv was aware OF the defect in the
brake chain.
When the plaintiff rested his case the
defendants attorneys moved for non
suit and backed up the motion by cita.
tions from large number OF reports Of
cases in which contrihutory negligence
was alleged.
After listening to argument on the
motive the court instructed the jury to
find for the defendant.
Lawyer Hayes said last night that
IN appeal will bc taken and the case
carried up.
The sun., 1898-03-08
THAT DREADED NUMBER.
Mrs, FrOman Attributes Accidents IL
Fact That Number Thirteen is
Her Jonah.

a horse belonging to Charles Froman,
Of Krntmcrt, became frightened at the
smoke from the stack ON Hartmann X
FeIrvnbach'S brewery aud ran away.
l'rrman was taking his little boy to
school when the team became unmallage-
able, running down Lowering avenue to
dupont street at a terrific rate OF speed,
AMI was in the act Of turning the corner
when the wagon hit telephone pole,
sl.at,ering the two rear wheels and
throwing the little by to the curb, in
nicting deep wound in his forehead.
Mr.. Froman was uninjured.
The yn,ngster was pic ked up unc"n-
scious and taken to his home, where he
remained in that state for three hours.
Thirteen stitches were taken in his head
wound.
Mr. Froman states that his wife is
Sl,mrsti,ions of number thirteen. At
the time Of til, accident there were thir
tee II articles in his wagon. Added to
this his wife takes cognizance Of the fact
that on his farm thirteen head of horses
are kept, and also thirteen cows. She
saws as long as the thirteen remains acci-
dents will happen, as two weeks ago she
was gorrd bv Il vicious COW, and If she
had her say she would sell one OF each to
do away with the dreaded number.