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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-12
Probabilities.

Rain, probably changing to snow,
tonight. Sunday, clearing and colder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
HIS HOLINESS THE POPE
SENSATIONAL DISPATCH SAYING HIS
HE ADVOCATES AN ITALIAN
REPUBLIC.
FRENCH Students after ZOLA
They Came in Collision With the
Paris Police-German Warships
Bound for China-The London
Engineers' Strike to End.

London, Jan. ia sensational dis
patch from Rome quotes largely from an
article in Civilta Cattaica, which 1t de-
clares is directly inspired by the vatican
and the pope, advocating as the solu-
ton of the eternal question between the
vatican and the quirinal. the establish
ment of an Italian republic.
The article, which is based on the
pope's Christmas alocution, declares
that the thing which stands opposed to
papal independence is not Italian unity
but 1.-THE special form wherein that
unity is at present maintained, with the
results much more disastrous to the
state than to the holy see."
1t proceeds to assert that the cock
istence of the vatican and the Italian
monarchy is impossible, and that one
or the other must go. 1t then suggests
the constitutions of Switzerland and
America as admirable and glorious con-
situations, differing from that of Italy,
which bad produced nothing. but weak
ness, misery and starvation"
The article concluded:
without the aid of foreign bayonets,
the true Italy will find for itself its way,
let us hope, from the ignominy in which
it now lies PROSTATE"
The Daily Chronicles correspondent
asserts that this is IAN intentional rev.
elation to the outer world of the policy
actuating the inner mind of Cardinal
Rampolli"' (papal secretary.
He adds:
Probably there would be no truth in
the supposition that either Cardinal
Rampolli or the pope has any idea of
even a temporary alliance with the re-
publican party, but yet they believe that
while peace with the king is impossible,
it might be possible with republic.
The reason for the appearance of the
astounding announcement at the present
moment is the belief that not only the
ministry but the dynasty itself is men,
aced more seriously than usual"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Monetary Com m ission.

Washington, Jan. 14.--Mr. Robert S.
Taylor of Indiana, member of the none
tary commission was again before the
house banking and currency committee
session today. He referred to the in
adequacy of the banking facilities in the
south and west, and suggested that for
the present this country must look main
ly to independent, small local banks for
the relief which is needed, though he
conceded an extensive branch of banks
might have n more effective tendency to
eQualize rates of interest.
Mr. John w. Fries, the North Carolina
member of the committee, stated briefly
the prevailing conditions in the south,
particularly in his own state. He created
a smile by explaining that North Caro-
lima was conspicuous for two things, 1t
furnished the country the great apostle
of discontent-COl. LeOnidas Pike, and it
also furnishes the largest part of the
OUTPUT of cigarettes which are regarded
as so harmful to the youth of the
country.
Dropping into more serious strain,
Mr.. Fries went on to fay that the peo-
pie of North Carolina are clamoring for
money. He did not think this meant
cheaper. but better facilities for the
transaction of business. This, said he.
can only be secured by the establish
ment of such banking system as will
make it impossible for the people to get
these facilities. Mr.. Fries statement
lasted throughout the day.
The committee then adjourned over
until Monday when Secretary Gage and
ex-Secretary Fairchild will be heard fur
Their.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
A SUCKER SKINNED.
He Fell in With n Gang of Brace
Game Ducks.


Game Ducks.
Mexico City, Jan. 14.-This afternoon
Alfred Whitney, lessee of the Iturbe sa-
loon; Leo Clinton, in charge of the cigar
stand in the same place; Charles Christen,
formerly of Laredo; and Robert McKic,
formerly of California, accused of COM
plicity in the crime of Matchmaking and
swindling Frederick Henry Francke of
Chicago out of some $4,000, were re-
moved from the Fourth police station,
where they were taken last night, and
sent to Belem prison to be held for trial
Warrants are out for number Of other
Americans and some Mexicans alleged to
be associated with them. Some of the
parties have fled, but the police expect
to have them in few days. having tele-
graphed their descriptions all over the
country and to Vera Cruz and Tampico.
The gang has been engaged in bold con-
spiracy, and thought they were in a posi-
ton to hoodwink if not defy the authori-
ties. The breaking up of this gang will
make the city much safer for Americans
of sporting tendencies hereafter.
Francke came here last spring to en-
gage in business, and had various schemes
proposed. and finally accepted conces-
sion for esta blishing gambling place in
the city of Tezuitlan, in the state of
Puebla. He then fell into the hands of
sharpers, who, by threats, one of them i'm
personating detective, frightened him
into leaving the country, after having de-
frauded him of the sum mentioned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
The Iceland Pony.

The Iceland pony begins work at or
Z years-hard work, that is to say. He
is early apprenticed to his trade by fol-
LOWING his mother at her avocations, and
when he is footsore. is strapped upon her
back. He works well up to 20 years and
over, and often remains fairly sound to
a ripe old ago He feeds on the fat of
the land in summer, and in winter, if his
owner is poor. must live on his wits and
stored condition. Farmers who are fair
ly well off keep their animals during the
winter and feed them on hay; but, not
withstanding many of the ponies have
n hard time of it. The Icelanders, how
ever, keep their steeds as well as their
means allow, and treat them altogether
in brotheriy fashion. and the s. p c..
a. would seldom find scope for its activ-
ity, except, possibly. in the Improvement
of biting and gearing. Taking it all
around, the Iceland pony is certainly not
less happy-vcry often far happier-than
his big brothers in the south: and his en-
durance, placidity and docility make him
favorite in other lands besides his own,
while fitting him for his home duties in
n manner which could not be surpassed,
and must he tested to be fully under
stood.-London Globe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Some Recent Inventions.


To assist in scoring golf games the up
per end of a golf club is provided with
hollow end, in which casing fits, which
holds pencil and note book.
A new crutch for cripples has an oscil-
lating arm rest pivoted to the top of the
crutch and fitted with pneumatic cush-
ion set in the upper part of the rest.
Double-epded toe clips are being made
in England for use on bicycles, the toe
pieces extending on opposite sides of the
pedal and balancing it in any position.
Rudders for small row and sail boats
are being made of flexible material rigid
ly secured to the hull and fitted with a
lever at the upper side to bend them in
the desired direction.
To prevent the escape of oil when
lamp is upset plug of cork is fitted
around the wick tube to form a tight
joint with the reservoir tube when the
burner is in position.
In new wrench which will fit any size
nut series of plates or strips are placed
between two fixed jaws and held by Jugs
to slide in and out separately and vary
the spanning distance between the jaws.
A cushion horseshoe just placed on the
market has flanges formed in pad to
surround the shoe, the air chambers ex-
tending around the pad in position to
Dear uShlHSI TIE SHOE anu support the
horses weight.
A western man has patented an ami
nal trap which is intended to be placed
over the passageways frequented by the
animals, and has trigger hanging down
into the passage to release the spring-ac-
tuated tines and drive them down into
the animal as he passes.
In Il newly patented bottle the top por-
ton of the neck is broken by inserting
the cork, which holds it in place until the
contents of the bottle are wanted, when
the broken part is removed with the cork
and can not be replaced, thus preventing
fraudulent rcfilling.
Pellets of solder are used in recent
ly designed soldering iron, which also has
a gasoline tank and burner to heat the
point of the iron. the pellets of solder be-
ing dropped singly from the reservoir by
pressing key and passing through
channel in the hot iron, which melts them
as they drop from the point.
To.ohtain power from the motion of the
waves a number of air pumps are attach
ed t'<an air reservoir and operated by con-
meeting the pistons to bent arms pivoted
to the base of the reservoir and having
hollow balls at the outer ends, which
rise and fall with the motion of the waves
to work the piston rods.
Stamps can be quickly affixed on letters
by n new device, consisting of a tube
filed with water and having. a feed rol-
Ter at one end below which is wick to
moisten the stamps as they are pulled
through a slot in the tube by drawing
the roller across the envelope, the stamps
being formed in a continuous roll.
For use in cleaning windows new lad
der has steps at an angle to the upright
side pieces, the two clamps at the bottom
to fit over the windows SILL the top of
the ladder being held in position outside
of the window by cross bar placed in
side the building and having rods extend
ing out to the top of the ladder
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

coed to second rendezvous off Cape
Fear, N. c., and will remain in that vi
cinity until about 6 p. m, Tuesday, jan
uary Is. when they will proceed to Dry
Tortugas. communicating possibly by
some light draught vessel with Key West
in passage to that port.
1t is expected the Massachusetts, will
leave. the New York navy yard on Fri
day the 18th inst, and the Texas on Sat
urday the 18th inst. The Massachusetts
will ehdeavor to join the flagship on the
Currituck rendezvous, and If that is
missed. then on the Cape Fear rendez-
vous.
st is hardly expected the Texas will
be able to 60 into the flag on the Curri-
tuck rendezvous, therefore, directly the
Massachusetts joins there (prior to noon
of the 10th inst) the squadron will not
then await the Texas, but proceed to
is hoped the Texas will be able to join
bv 9 p. M, Tuesday, January 10. Should
the Massachusetts, miss the flag at both
rendezvous, or should any ship be sepa-
rated from the flag by reason of weather
or other contingencies the next, third
and final rendezvous will the harbor of
Dry Tortugas, where they await the
flag. While the squadron is on the
Florida drill ground, which will include
harbor, the post and telegraphic address,
es will be Key West.
1.-The above dates for sailing and rem
devious are subject to change due to
the completion of repairs to vessels at
New York or to heavy weather. Should
the Brooklyn, Maine or other vessels
participate in the drills on the Florida
grounds, detailed orders will be given
them. 1t is not intended that any of the
battleships or armored cruisers except
the Maine shall enter the harbor of Key
West except by special order of the
commander-in-chief or in case of emer-
gency.
(Signed) "SICARD.
Rear Admiral. Commanding United
States Naval Force on the Atlantic
Gen. Lees cablegram, it is also learn
ed. stated that while he did not see any
indications of the resumption of the
riots, yet in view of the in1ammable
situation in Havana he believed that
there might be further trouble. He ad-
ded that he did not anticipate another
outbreak, but yet would not be sur
prised at one. None Of the disturbances,
he reported had been directed against
the United States or Americans. The
cabinet decision showed that the presi-
dent, while he decided not to send war
ship to Cuba at present, does propose
to keep one or more vessels within
reasonable distance If Havana so that
one of our ships may reach there within
six hours in the event of sudden call
for it from Gen. Lee. Should our consul
general say that the emergency demands
it, vessel will be sent instantly, it is
stated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
FROM THE NATIONS CAPITOL
ABSOLUTELY NO DISTURBANCE OR
EXCITEMENT ALONG THE SEMI
MOLE BORDER.
some PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
The Monetary Commission and the
Currency and Banking Commit
tee-Senate Confrmat ions-An-
other u. s. Judge for Texas.

Washington, Jan. 14.--As result of
conferences held recently between the
silver leaders of the various parties,
it is understood Chairman Jones of the
national democratic committee. Chairman
Butler of the populist national commit
tee and Chairman Towns, chairman of
the silver national republican committee,
will issue joint manifesto the early part
of next week with view to securing
common action by the organizations in
the political contest of 1896. The draft
of the document is now in the course of
preparation. 1t will appear to all those
interested in the cause of silver to work
in union and to avoid rival organizations
by which their common strength will be
dissipated.
The talks among the silver men CO.
tinued today. but they did not take the
shape of n formal conference. Chair
man Towne had returned from the con-
test at Columbus, where he assisted in
the opposition to Hanna. He was about
the house of representatives talking
yer opponents. The feeling developed
was generally in favor of common action
among all the silver elements. Messrs.
Jones, Butler and Towne will confer
further during the next few days and
the address will then be made public.
On the 18th instant the American BIZ
metallic union holds its meeting here,
and this is expected to give further CO.
hesion to the joint silver movement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
A JUNTA OPINION.
The RiOtipg the Direct Result of the
Affemnf to Give Autonomy.

New York, Jan. 13.-The rioting in
Havana and the wrecking of several
liberal newspaper Offices by army Off
GERS and conservatives opposed to the
plan of autonomy, excites much more
satisfaction than surprise among sym
pathizers with the cause of Cuba in this
city. The opinion is general that the
time has arrived for the United States
to interfere. Gen. Palma. head of the
Cuban junta here, said today:
"1'he rioting in Havana is the direct
result of the attempt to give autonomy,
so-called, to the island. The Spaniards
in Cuba will not have it at any cost IL
they can help it. You must know that
every Spaniard regards a Cuban as the
enemy of Spain. Even those who have
been appointed to Office under the plan Of
autonomy are distrusted by the Span
iards. believe that the present attacks
on newspapers are only the beginning
of what may be more serious"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
LONDON TRADES UNION.
Prospect of m Early Ending of the
Labor Dispute.


London, Jan. 14.-The committee of
the allied trades unions on the initiative
of the Amalgamated Engineers, has de-
cided to withdraw the demand for forty
eight hours of labor per week, and the
work men's officials on the part of the
employers will withdraw their lockout
notice, and thus ends the labor dispute.
The decision of the committee of al
lied unions means the withdrawal of the
strikers principal demand. and the i'm
mediate or early end of the struggle.
The statements of the strikers repre-
sentatives, however, are conflicting, as
while the decision mentioned above was
announced emphatically at Glasgow and
Manchester, where the employers were
advised to that effect, Secretary Barnes
OF the London branch of the Amalga-
mated Society of Engineers declares the
announcement is untrue.
=, The manifesto of the Amalgamated
Society of Engineers ignores the decis-
ion. 1t merely rccites the engineers con-
tentions and says that they are willing to
arbifrate the question of hours of work
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
German Warships.

Perrin, Jan. 1.-THE British steamer
Dunera, from Southampton on Deem
Der 20 for Bombay, reports having seen
Il German warship in disabled condi-
ton. The German warships Deutsch-
land and Cotton, under the command
of Prince Henry of Prussia, are now
on their way to China. They were last
heard from at Port Said. where they
arrived January last.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
TODplinR Wallis,

Baltimore, Jan. 14.-The walls of two
houses being erected on Twenty second
street fell in this afternoon and twelve
men were injured, two probably fatally.
Following is list of the injured: Lorenzo
William Adams, William N. Montague,
William A. Forsythe, William A.
Widener.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
The Very Latest.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The last news of
the day from Gen. Lee came to the state
department about 2 o'clock, and was Mt
once sent to the White House. 1t went
to confirm the previous reports, and was a
simple statement by Gen. Lee that up to
noon all was quiet in Havana.
One of the dispatches received today
stated that there would be no objection to
the presence of Miss Clara Barton in Ha-
vana, the authorities being ready to ex-
tend to her the same privileges as those
given to any other citizen of the United
States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Key West, Fla, Jan. 14.-The cruiser
Detroit has arrived from Port Au Prince
and reports all quiet there. The cruiser
is short of coal and is taking on large
quantities.
The Marblehead has been awaiting in
structions expected by tomorrow's mail
today with barge in tow to coal the
battleships. The Maine, the torpedo
beats and other warships are under full
steam awaiting orders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Butte, Mont, Jan. 13.-Two explosions
in the tunnel near the upper smelling
works in Anaconda destroyed the timber
ing and entombed five workmen. they
are: Andrew Usher. Mile Cozina, Mat
Patritz, May Cozina, Joe Mcleod, all of
Butte. Miners and timbermen are row
Mt work driving three foot drift near
the side of the tunnel. When this can
be completed ii is hard to say. There
are no hopes of the men being alive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

st. Michael shouting "Down with
Zola." "Down with the Jews" The po-
lice dispersed the students and blows
were exchanged between them and the
rioters.
Later the students assembled across
the river Seine and descended the boule-
Yards. The people on the omnibuses
joined in the cries of the students. The
police finally dispersed the students on
the Avenue de L'Opera.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
End of the Strike,

London, Jan. 14.-It is admitted on
good authorities that the end of the en-
gineers' strike is not far off, though to-
days rumors caused rise in Scotch Sc
curities were premature. 1t appears
that the London engineers have con-
scented to abandon the forty-eight hour
demand, but so far the north of Eng
land engineers have not consented, which
justified Mr.. Barnes, secretary of the
Amalgamated Society of Engineers, in
refusing to join the committees that have
yielded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE house COM
mittee on interstate and foreign COM
merce had the anti-scalping bill under
discussion today. Two important amend
ments were made, one. imposing pen
atty on railroads refusing to redeem I'M
used portions of tickets. This provision
= lacking in the original bill, and the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Washington, Jan. 14.-The house com;
mittee on public lands has made a favor
able report ON the Arkansas claims set
tlment bill that is known as the Nickel
john amendment. This is long pending
source of litigation and compromise
negotiations involved compensation to
the United States for large quantities of
land throughout the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Senate Combinations.

Washington, Jan. 14.-The senate to-
day confirmed the following nominations:
ii. King of Michigan to be minister to
Siam.
To be secretaries of legation-J. G.
McNally of Pennsylvania, secretary and
consul general at Bogoto, Colombia; A.
NJ. Beaupre, secretary of Guatemala and
Honduras.
To be consuls-H. X. Kennedy of Mis-
sissippi. Para, Brazil; G.. Donaldson, at
Managua, Nicaragua; @. w. Kindrick of
Louisiana, Cirudad Jurez, Mex; l.. w.
Livingston of Florida, Cape Hal Tien;
II. w. Furness Of Indiana, at Bahia,
Brazil.
To be attorneys of the United States
w. b. johnson, Southern district Of
Indian Territory; Robert j. Tracewell of
Indiana to be comptroller of the treasury.
Leander Z. Mitchell of Indiana, to be
assistant comptroller of the treasury; III.
l.. Cheat of Indiana, to be assistant
register of the treasury.
Felix s. Baker to the receiver of pub
lie money at Harrison, Ark; ex-senator
Tabor to be postmaster Mt Denver.
Mark S. Brewer of Michigan, to be
civil service commissioner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Ch.n~e Of venue Denied.

( Galveston. Tex, Jan. 13.-(Special.)-
Judge Gavin today overruled the appli-
cation for a change of venue In the case
of Yirgie A. Gallagher, charged with
matracide. Tomorrow it Is understood
No one was allowed in the court room
today except tbosr who had business
there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Paris. Jan. IA number of law stu
dents after leaving lecture marched
in procession to the office of the Aurore,
shouting denunciations of NJ. lola. The
tons in front of the Aurore and were
dispersed by the police.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Heart Failure.

Ledbetter, Tex, Jan 10 --(Special.,--
A negro woman known as Aunt Martha.
aged 60 years, fell dead in her cowpen
yesterday morning and was not discov.
cred until night. The coroner rendered
n verdict Of death from heart failure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Washington, Jan. 14.-Secretary Bliss
is in receipt of the following telegram
Of yesterdays date from Governor
Barnes of Oklahoma regarding the re-
ported Seminole uprising:
Absolutely no disturbance or excite
ment along the Seminole border"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

railroad interests representatives favor
it as an earnest of good faith. An
also was adopted providing
that passengers applying for redemption
of tickets should not be given the bene-
fit Of the through tariff, but only the
regular rates to the point where the
journey ceased.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
A MANIFESTO.


Chief o. Stnn Has SURRENDERED.
Havana. Jan. AN. Molina, the chief
of the staff of the insurgent general,
Mojoria Rodriguez has, it is announced,
surrendered to the Spanish authorities.
Gen. Parade has issued a manifesto
announcing his willingness to do any
thing possible to bring about peace in
the district of Sancti Spiritus, province
of Santa Clara.
1t is announced from Spanish sources
that Lieut.. Col. Felix Lagoon of the in
surgent army has been killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
brakeman Killed,

Iredell, Tex, Jan. 14.-(Special.)- Fired
Bartlett, a brakeman, was found dead on
top of n freight train this evening. 1t
is supposed he was killed by the East
Bosque bridge as the train passed through.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
whittier Bound.

Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. IA special
to the Times-Union and Citizen from
Key West, Fla, says: The Marblehead
sailed tonight at 10:45. The Maine re-
ceived telegraphic instructions previous
to the sailing of the Marblehead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
A sons Crime.

Calvert, Tex, Jan. 13.-(Special.)7-
Willis Rogers, the old negro who was
struck on the head with an axe Mon
day night, died last night. His son,
Bud Rogers. is in jail, charged with the
crime ...,.t
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Madrid. Jan. 1.-THE police precau-
tons have been redoubled In the vicinity
of the United States legation and around
lister.