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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Weyler Easily HOnored,

Madrid. Dec. 3O.-Gen. Weyler, former
captain general of Cuba, in his memorial
to the queen regent on the subject of
President McKinley's message to con-
gress, says he is honored by the attacks
made on him and that his conduct as
governor general was that of n soldier
and maintained by honor and patriotism.
Such attacks, therefore, Gen. Wcyler
adds, will do him TO harm as they are
aimed at him, he asserts, simply because
he has done his duty. The protest of
the general is couched iii courteous Ian
guage.
The announcement or the intended de-
parture of the American correspondents
from Cuba, together with the change of
attitude of the United States, gives rise
to the opinion that the question is about
to be peacefully settled and that with
the granting of autonomy the war no
longer has n rason d'etre.
1t is alleged a majority of the insur-
gent chief have declared they desired
peace, but were opposed to the nomina-
ton of foreign officials having no interest
in Cuba.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06

Washington, Dee. 3O.-Assistant Sec
rotary Day has just received response
from the superintendent of the Ward
line steamers in New York in answer to
his inquiry ms to whc cher he could an
nounce that his line would convey sup
plies to Cuba for the relief of the suf-
fcring people free Of charge. The
prompt answer was:
"Will he pleased 20 accept supplies for
Cuban sufferers free If cost. Presume
they will be consigned to Gen. Lee"
The Anaconda, Mont, Standard telc-
graphcd last night chat he secretary
of state could draw on the National
Park bank of Ncw York for $500 already
subscribed and paid in 10y Montana pco-
pie for the benefit Of the Cuban suffer
source on January |. All of the money
is being distributed through Consul Gen
oral TO-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Safe COmpany's Doors Closed,

Hamilton. o., Dec Bottle large works
of the Herring, Hall-Marvin Safe COM
pany were closed today on orders from
Judge Neilan, who appointed s. ID. Fitton
receiver for the company last week. On
orders from the court Receiver Fitton Dor
rowed the money to pay all the employees,
and the announcement was made that the
large force would not be required. The
former order of the court to the receiver
to continue the business was rescinded nv
Judge Neilan, and inventory of the estab-
liShment was ordered. L. p Clawson, J.
X. Cullen and Charles Greaser were APP
pointed appraisers. This action was on the
application of the attorneys of William
and Moses Moslcr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Looking for Reciprocity.

Washington. Dec. 3O.-It is said that
one of the purposes Of the present visit
to Washington of the United States min
istcr to Venezuela, Mr. Loomis, is to
start negotiations for reciprocity
treaty between Venezuela and the
United States. This is rather an unex-
pccted step, as Venezuela was one of the
few South American countries which
did not make Il reciprocity treaty under
the former system. At that time, how
ever. Venezuela suffered by having her
coffee practically excluded from the
United States because Brazil and other
coffee producing countries had the re-
duccd duties under reciprocity treaties.
This experience makes Venezuela one
of the first southern republics TO con-
slider the question of reciprocity treaty
under the Dingley law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
TOBACCO WILL NE PLENTIFUL.
Seventy Thousand BnIes In Havana
Ready for ShiDmcnt

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 30.-A special to the
Constitution from Havana, via Key
West, says:
From strictly private and vet re-
sponsihlc source comes the information
that the port of Havana will he opened
To expectation within twenty-four hours.
The port was closed by WcylcrS edict
of May II, 1896, for the purpose of cut
ting off the tobacco industries of the
United States particularly those of Tam
lu and Kew West. off from their supply.
Wcylcr did this. he claimed, 10 insure
permanent employment tc the discomfort
ed cigar makers in Havana during the
troublesome times of war. hut it is known
that his sNccial aim was tO pHraly2c the
Cuban colonies of the United States
from which was coming the fostering
strength that made the insurgents for
midahlc.
There are about 10000 bales Of to-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
DIRECT FROM GOMEZ TENT.
Sylvester ScOvelI Returns From the
Insurgent Camp.

Havana, Dec. 3O.-Sylvester Scoyell,
correspondent of the New York World,
and Mrs. Scovell returned tonight from
their visit to Gen. Gomez on the Dema-
jagua estate, Slncti Spiritus. They
were two days and nights with the in
surgents, who dined and serenaded them.
Mrs. Scovcll expressed herself as very
much pleased with the trip. 1t is the
tied the camp Gen. Gomez.
Mr.. Scovell says Senior Rafael Madri-
gal. carried communication from the
United States government and as he
himself had none he went through the
Spanish lines with permit from Gen.
Blanco, who gave it on the understand
ing he was to talk autonomy to Gen.
Gomez, which he did.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
To Print Postage stamps.

Washington. Dee. 3O.-Thc poStoffcc
department has prepared advertisements
which will soon he issued inviting pro-
posals for furnishing adhesive postage
stamps for the government for the four
wears beginning July | next The issues
advertised TO- include the ordinary
stamps. news and periodical stamps,
hostage due stamps aud those for special
delivery. The number required per year
rial arrangement made nearly -four years
ngo, the work of furnishing stamps is
Yuw done 10y the bureau of engraving and
printing, the bids received 10y the post
ntiice department nj that time for fur
fishing stamps having been repeated.
The agreement terminates July |, when
he new contract which will result from
The advertisements about to be issued
will become effective.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
PANAMA CANAL CASES,
All the French Deputies and Others
Have Been Acquitted.

Paris, Dec: 30.-All the deputies and
Others who have been on trial on the
charge of participating in the Panama
canal intrigues have been acquitted. On
Monday last the public prosecutor an
nounced the abandonment OF the charges
against NM. Gaillard, Rigaud, Laisant
and Boyer, and asked that an adequate
sentence be imposed upon Mn. Arton,
Saint Martin, Maret and Planteau. NJ.
racquet, who was not present and was
alleged to have ahsconded. was charged
with having received 100000 francs.
Nj. Arton, who was extradited from
England, had previously testified that he
undertook parliamentary campaign for
the canal company and dispersed 2,0O0.-
COO francs among those in the senate and
chamber. of deputies who were opposed
to certain canal projects. Arton, how
ever. denied having bribed anybody.
claiming that he merely gave acknowl-
edgment for services rendered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
The Truce Extended.

York, Eng, Dec. 30.-A largely at
tended meeting of the members of the
Employers Federation today unanimous
ly passed Il resolution endorsing, the ac-
ton of its representative at the. recent
conference with the delegates of the
striking engineers, reiterating, the opinion
that it is impracticabie to shorten the
hours of labor, maintaining that in the
proposed arrangements for the manage
ment that it was in no way to interfere
with the function of trades unions and
acknowledging the receipt of the engi-
neers' vote. The employers conference
will write to the engineers committee
that the truce is, therefore, extended"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
A TOWN BURNING.
At 2,BO This Morning Lebanon, Tenn,
Was Ablaze.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 31.-2 a. ma
telephone message from Lebanon just re-
ceived says ten business houses have al
ready burned and two are now on fire.
All on one side of the public square will
be destroyed All the contents of the
buildings, which were retail stores, were
totally destroyed. Loss so far as esti-
mated, 100000. The fire started at mid
night and has been burning steadily. A
fierce gale, amounting almost to n storm,
is raging. Aid has been asked from this
city and an engine and fire company will
soon leave on a special train.
Lebanon is fOurishing country town
twenty-five miles east of Nashville.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06

New York, Dec. 3O.-Tom O'Rourkc
has wired to the Associated Press from
Fort Wayne, Ind. as follows:
"Julian and Fitzsimmons have named
Zoe Wnlcott rs the middle weight limit
to meet Mccoy AMI Peter Mnhcr to meet
rorhctt If Meow and Corbctt win
from Walcott and Mahcr. Fitzsimmons
will meet both of them aftcrward. These
are the only conditions Fit2simmons will
make with Mccoy ana Cvrhctt."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
New Method of Torture.

Brussels. Dec. 30.-The Independence
Beige reports that Belgian agent at
Bona, Congo Free State, has been SEN
fenced to two years Imprisonment for
the murder of his black mistress in the
Aruwimi district. He tied his victim to
a tree, smcared her with honey and SUI
gar, and left her to the attacks of bees.
She died after three days of horrible
torture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Resolutions of Thanks.

Bombay, Dec. 30.-Thc Indian national
congress came to conclusion today
amid much enthusiasm and cheers for
the queen empress. Resolutions were
adopted thanking the people of the
United Kingdom, the British colonies and
the United States for generous aid dur
ing the famine. 1t was decided to erect
at the cost of thousand pounds ($5OOO)
a memorial of gratitude in Londo1.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06

New York, Dec. 3O.-Henry Bell & Son
company, manufacturers of knit goods,
eiderdown garments and smoking jackets,
today assigned for the benefit of creditors
to NJ. Marley Platzek. At the Office of
the attorneys for the company it was said
that the liabilities would amount to $780,
coo. The assets consist of a large stock
outstanding, net receipts and real estate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06

Indianapolis Dec. 30.-Tonight meet
ing was held of attorneys representing all
the creditors of the Krag Reynolds COM
pany. which recently went into voluntary
assignment. and the Union Trust compa-
ny was agreed upon as receiver.
Tomorrow morning the suit of the First
National bank of Chicago for the removal
of the trustee will be discussed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
The President VIII Attend.

New York. Dec. 30.-Prcsident Nc
Kinlcy has accepted the invitation of the
attend its banquet at Waldorf-Astor on
January y. Senator Frye of Maine will
be one of the principal speakers. Covers
are to be laid for 800 guests. The pres
ident will discuss the economic features
of the tariff.
The committee which went to Wash
ington and obtained the presidents con
sent to attend, included William Brook
field. Charles A. Shiarencr and Warner
Miller
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
On His Feet Again,

New York, Dec. 30.-Stcphen V. White,
the well known financier and daring spec
ulator. who failed in the financial panic
of 1898, was reinstated to full member
ship in the New York Stock Exchange
today by the unanimous vote of the COM
mittee of admittance.
deacon" White has settled all his OBJ
legations
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
BANK QUITS BUSINESS.
Notifies It's DepOsitOrs of Its Ability
to Pay Out in Full.

Oskaloosa. Ia, Dec. 30.-The Farmers
and Traders State bank closed its doors
today. The following card from the di-
rcctors was displayed: This bank will
receive no more deposits but will at once
pay its dcpositors in full rs fast as their
claims may be presented"
The bank has found business unprofita-
BILE. and it was the sentiment of the great
majority of the stockholders to go out of
business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
remarks made by Smythe about Dur
rant, whom he accused of being a NOR
al
Famine Comes High.

Calcutta. Dec 30-It is officially an
nounced that the recent famine cost the
treasury fS00000 while loans to agri-
culturists and suspensions of taxes.
mainly repayable, absorbed another
f4,0O0O00, irrespective of charitable con-
tribution, approaching FL, 10000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06

Washington, Dee. 3O.-Acting Secretary
Roosevelt was today in consultation with
the officers of the ordnance. navigation
and engineering bureaus respecting the
subject of gun firing on shipbonrd. 1t is
the intention to make n set of experiments
on large scale to ascertain whether it is
not possible to greatly improve the pres
mt methods of gun firing practically in
he points of accuracy and rnpidity of
fro
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
ScminOlcs Have Ratified.

Washington, Dec. 30.-A dispatch re-
ccived nj the interior department an
nounccs that the government of the Sem
mole Indians has ratified the agreement
recently entered into between the Dawes
Indian commission and similar body
representing the Scminolcs. The agree.
to become effective
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
WILL BE PROSECUTED.
Papers That Published Weyler's Pro-
test Against McKinIey's Message.

Madrid. Dec. 30.-El Correon, Espan-
ola, La Nacional, Ell Epoca and cther pa
pers which have published Gen. Weyler's
protest against President Mckinley
message. will be prosecuted. The publ
cation has been prohibited on information
al grounds.
1t is rumored that Gen. Weyler will be
prosecuted. The authorities refuse to
transmit the protest to the queen regent
through the war office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06

tons along the border and at the coast,
where goods ale received by one country
for transportation to the other country.
1t was the mutual feeling that an i'm
provcment to the system could be made,
and negotiations are in progress which
are hoped to effect changes advantageous
ly to both sides.
Mr.. Sifton left for Ottawa at p. IN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Ex-Juror smythe Sued for slander.

San Francisco, Dec. 30.-Mrs. Isa-
belle Durrant and William a. Durrant,
mother and father of Theodore Durrant,
have brought suit for Islander against
eN-''uror Smythe. demanding $4,000
damages from him. The complaint was
sworn to by Mr.. Durrant. Hon. ]. H.
Dickinson and w. w. Foote are the at
torneys representing the Durrants in
the litigation. The suit grows out of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
The Gn.ea Continue.

London. Dec. 30.-The gales continue
about the British coasts and the anchor
ages are full of vessels, which have
sought shelter. Channel service between
Dover and Calais, Folkstone, Bolougne
and Sur-Mere was suspended this morn
ing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
A New Chicago Bnnk.

Washington. Dec. 30.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency has authorized the
Corn Exchange National bank of Chi
caGo, with Il capital of $1,0O0,000, to
begin business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Struck by Rebel Bullets.

Havana, Dec 30.-Accorfing to IL spe-
cial from Spanish sources at Esperanto,
province Of Santa Clara. 4 party of in
surgcnts fired into that town on Sunday
night. Bullets struck number of resi-
dences, ard one bullet went through the
sleeve of Senorita Gnldcs, daughter of
the mayor of the town.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06

Vienna. Dec 81 An imperial decree
has been gazctted. directing that the
respective contributions of Austria and
Hungary for revcp,le be the same for
1898 MS those of 1867.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Small Export Surplus.

Sydney, n. s. w.. Dec. 3O.-The official
estimate of the wheat yield is 9,740,0O0
bushels. There will be n small surplus
available for export.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Refused hY the PoYyers.

Constantinoplc. Dec. Bottle repre-
sentatives of the powers have refused to
permit the Turkish government to re-
place 1900 time expired troops on the
island of Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-06
Collectors of Customs Notified.

Washington. Dec 30. The treasury
department today issued instructions to
collectors of customs under the act
signed yesterday to prohibit prlnSic
sealing by American citizens and inhibit,
ing the importation into he United
States the product of prligic sealing
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
Weighed the Baby.

The story is of young devoted
father. The baby was his first and
he wanted to weigh it.
Its bumpcr.' he exclaimed
Where are the ScaleS?"
The domestic hunted up an old
fashioned pair. and the proud Young
father assumed charge of the opera
ton.
iii try it ut eight pounds. he
said. sliding the weight along the
beam at that figure.
1t won't do. She weighs ever so
much more than that"
He slid the weight along several
notcheS farther.
by george he said. she weighs
more than 10 poundS-l1-12-
IL,
He set the baby and the scales
down and rested himself Il moment
Biggest baby | ever saw" he
painted, rcSuming the weighing pro-
cess. Fifteen and Il haif-l6, This
thing won't weigh her. See. sixteen
is the last notch. and she Jerks it up
like a feather, Go and get a big
pair of scales at some neighhor'S.
I'll bet Il tenner that she weighs over
twenty pounds .Millie." he shouted.
rushing into the next room. she's the
biggest baby in the this country
weighs over sixteen pounds
What did You weigh her on?" in
quired the young mother.
ION the old scales in the kitch en-.
The figures on those are only
ounces" She replied quietly. Bring
me the baby, John. "-PtdrSon'
Weekly.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
A Famous Expression.
(Richmond DISPATCH

.'MilliOns for defense. but not a
cent for tributc.' has been often
quoted since the Lee incident. but
perhaps few persons know the occa-
sion on wEich it was used, and who
was the author of it. Charles Cottes-
worth Pinckney, of South Carolina,
was the father of the phrase, and he
used it to Talleyrand Pincknev,
who was a most interesting charac-
ter. was appointed in 1896 minister
to France The directory refused to
receive him, treated him with
marked disreSpect and finally ordered
him to leave the country.
Subsequently. with John Marshall
and Elbridgc Gerry, as his associate
ENJOYS, he went back to France The
Joint ENJOYS We're no more successful
in establishing diplomatic relations
with France than mad been Pincknev
by himself and in reply to Tallyrand' ;
suggestion that an understanding
might he reached through the pay,
ment of money Pinckney made use OF
the now historic phrase.
When Tallyrand submitted the sug-
gestion To the envovs or commission,
ers. he intimated that the penalty Of
refusal to be guided by it might b,
war, and Pinckney's full reply is
quoted As follows: War be it then
sir; millions for defense. but not 4
cent for tribute" Later the last
clause became very familiar by rea
son of being stamped on political
token
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
Discovered by q Woman.

Another great discovery has been made
aud thit to-, bv lady in this county
disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven wears she withstood its Severe>t
tests, but her vital organs were undermine
ed and death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and could
not sleep She finally discovered wav 10
recovery by purchasing of us a bottle OF Dir.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
and was SO much relieved on taking first
dose. that she alept all night and with
two bottles has been absolutely cured. Her
name is Mrs. Luther Lutz" Thus writes
W. C. Hamnic 4 Co., of Shelby. n. C..
Trial bottles free at NJ. Dorsey's drug store.
Regular size soc and SlOO; every bottle
guaranteed.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1898-03-31
THE SOUTH AND.THE WAR CLOUD.
The People of the Southland Not Anx-
ious For War, but Cool and Deter
mined and None Would Support the
Old Flag nore Loyalty Than They.

In the New York Sun Of the 10th
is an exceeding pleasing editorial
under the heading, The Union
Restored and Indomit able''-an ed
itoral all the more pleasing because
the Sun is now an avowedly Republic
can paper. 1t discusses the unanimitv
of the sentiment in Congress in the
present emergency; the fine bearing
of Consul General Fitzhugh Lee in a
trying situation and the pride that
the South feels in him: and the
revised edition of General Wade
HamptOn's interview-substan
that the South is vet too near the
horrors Of the civil war to be eager
for new war Remarking specially
upon the last matter, the Sun says:
..Fortunately for the whole country,
the South maintains special ca mness
at this time Of strained relations
with Spain. AS Ex-senator ingalls,
found during a recent tour through
the Southern States, the people are
resolved to stand by the government.
whatever the event, but they are not
losing their heads in bellicose excite
ment They are waiting coolly and
in a judicial frame of mind and
taking no snap judgments. But this
reserve is only an indication of reso-
Lutte strength. ready for the defense
of the republic if OCCASION shall de-
mand its expenditure. No one who
visits the South can fail to be i'm
pressed by the splendid material for
an army which there appears on all
sides. 1t is distinctively fighting
population: everywhere are the evil
dences of physical vigor which
refutes utterly the notion once en-
tertained by people ignorant of the
actual Southerners that it lacks the
strength required in a ruggeder
climate. Nowhere in the world are
there finer examples of physical man
hood. The Southern grasp in the
handshake alone furnishes indubita-
bic evidence Of peculiar muscular
vigor.
1T is, therefore, not for the def
cheney of the military spirit that the
South refrains from the war buster.
1t is the calm reserve of people con-
tident in their power and courage.
If the need came for national defense
there would arise an army in the
Southern States which would rival
the matchless Army of Northern
Virginia, led by General Lee.'
This tribute to Southern manhood
and Southern courage is very hand
some and very well deserved. We
do not think there are any considera-
BILE number of Southern people who
personally want to 90 to war. and
though we are supposed to be hot
headed mercurial people, there is no
section of the country in which less
idle buster is being indulged at
present But certain it is that this
furry has revealed the Southern
people in new character to even
themselves-has revealed them as
keenlv Jealous of national honor and
as resentful as the people Of any
section of any possible indignity to
the United States. This is what we
meant when writing yesterday of the
American spirit. 1t has been shown
by recent developments to be strong
in the South. 1t is well-it is a
spirit to be Observation-Disclosures Oh
Serrer.