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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
A ROBBERS FATE.
In n Fight With Passengers He Was
Hurled From a Train.

st. Louis, Jan. 6.-Charles Dayton, who
is supposed to have lived at 115 Fourth
avenue, New York, was found dead under
a railway trestle across Cachokia creek,
in East st. Louis, ILL.,, today. He is sup
posed to be one of two robbers who were
thrown from an Illinois Central train last
night after attempting to rob passenger
in the smoking car. The two men got on
the train at East st. Louis just as it
was pulling out from the relay depot, and
took a seat at the back end of the smoking
car. After the train had passed the via
duct and was going at considerable speed,
the men arose and approaching prosper
Gus looking man, who sat about the mid
die of the car asked him to change bill.
and when he drew roll of money from
his pocket for that purpose, one of the
robbers grabbed it. In the fight that fol-
lowed between the robbers and pass
engers, one of the former jumped from
the train and the other was hurled to
the ground. The conductor was informed
of the robbery, but did not stop the train.
Only $12 was secured by the robbers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
HORRIBLE AND sHO
An Old Army Captain Nun
Wife and Daughter.

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. Ga spec.
from Greenville. Tenn, says:
The most horrible and shocking crime
this little city has ever seen was the ex-
termination of the entire family of Capt
A. w. Carter, an ex-federal officer last
night, the hour not being known. Capt.
Carter, while temporarily insane, BRAIN
ed his aged wife with an axe, and then
with the same weapon inflicted wounds
upon his daughter which caused her
death today. After committing this ter
rible deed, Capt. Carter, with an old re-
volver, shot himself The only other
inmate of the house was Walter Cass,
aged IA years. The boy was asleep up
stairs, but about o'clock this morning
was awakened by groans, and upon in
vestigation found the terrible state of
affairs as above related. The young lady
was in dying condition and never re-
yived. The boy gave the alarm and to-
day the town has been wild.
Capt. Carriers mind has for the past
three years been unbalanced, caused by
the death of daughter. He was con-
sidered one of the best citizens of
Green county.
At the time of his death he was COM
mander of Burnside Post No. g. Grand
Army of the Republic. He was captain
of company Of cavalry in the First
Tennessee volunteers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Executive Session,

Washington. Jan. 5.-The senate to-
day confirmed the following nomina-
tons:
To be United States consul general
Constantinople; Hezekiah A. Gudger of
North Carolina. at Panama, Columbia.
To be consuls, Church Howe of Ne
braska, at Palermo Sicily; P. G. Hanna
of Iowa, at San Juan, Puerto Rica; Jno.
Jenkins of Nebraska, at San Salvador;
James w. Ragsdale of California, at
Tien Tsin, China; William X. Herzog
of Illinois, at Zitta, Germany; George B.
Petit of Pennsylvania, at Dusseldorf,
Germany. Edward A. Schiker. Of Texar-
kama, Ark, to be receiver of public
moneys at Camden. Ark.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Prominent Officials,

Houston, Tex. Jan. 5.-(Special.)-
President ]. J. Valentine of the Wells
Fargo Express company, headquarters
mt San Francisco. came in today from
the west. accompanied by his wife and
Il party of division officials of the COM
pany, on an inspection trip. The party
left for New Orleans tonight and will
return through here, en- route to Next
co, in few days.
General Manager Van Week and a
party of Sunset officials left here today
to attend the annual meeting of the Sa-
bine and East Texas Railroad at Beau
mont and the Louisiana Western extern
sion at Orange
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
Split In Their Ranks Has Caused
Trouble in Organizing the House.

Annapolis, Nd, Jan. 5-The split in
the rank of the republican members of
the house of delegates which developed
at last nights caucus continued today
with the result that the house was COM
PEELED to adjourn until tomorrow without
having organized, and there seems to be
no immediate prospect of settlement
of the difficulty. The trouble arises
from the position assumed by eleven of
the members of the Baltimore city dele
CATION, who say they are in rebellion
against the rule of United States Sen
atOr Wellington, Governor Lowndes and
other party leaders. Without the aid
of the seven seceders the republican ma
jority can not elect a speaker, and with
four of them the democrats would have
the number necessary under the consti-
tuition to effect an Organization The
controversy is having a serious effect
upon the fight for the senatorship.
United States Senator Wellington and
Governor Lowndes have both declared
for Judge McComas for that office, while
Maj Alexander Shaw, Gen. Thomas
Shryder and Congressman Mudd are
making an active canvass in order to
see how the land lies. The balloting
for successor to United States Sena-
tor German will begin next Wednesday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE LATIN "V."
That Letter Must Now BE Pro
nOunced Like the English "W."

That Letter Must Now BE Pro-
nOunced Like the English "w."
If you have occasion to mention the
title of Sienkiewicz's most widely read
novel and desire to be esteemed as per-
son of correct pronunciation, says the
Rochester On. " Democrat and Chron-
icle, You must be very careful to say
Quo Wadis," not "Quo Vadis." The
Chronicler is aware that this informa-
ton is superfuous to all late Latinists,
but to old fOgies like the Chronicler, who
for many years have been forgetting the
Latin they were taught in their youth,
the hint may be of value, or, more prop
erly, perhaps, of value. For there seems
to be no question that "yaleo' and 'vir-
go" and 'vir" and "Virgilius" and so on
are out of date. and that "waleo" and
Virgo" and "wir" and "Wirgilus" are
of the latest pathological fashion.
The Chronicler was surprise and in
credulous when he was first informed, a
few days ago, that Cicero talked like
Tony Weller; he was inclined to ridicule
quo Wadis," but, fortunately, be-
thought him of the expediency of seeking
the fertilization of an acknowledged
authority for his views before commit
ting himself And the acknowledged
authority spake thus: "All Latin schol-
ars at present, so far as know, certainly
all Of any prominence. teach that the
Latin W had sound nearly or quite
identical with that Of the English W."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE MEMPHIS CAMPAIGN.
Marching Club of Democrats From
the Windy City Help Close 1t.

the Windy City Help Close 1t.
Memphis, Tenn. Jan. Bone of the
most exciting municipal campaigns in the
history of Memphis was brought to Il
close tonight at the Auditorium, where
a grand rally of the regular democracy
was held.
When the present campaign began
there were five candidates for mayor.
Two of these withdrew from the race
before the primary election and in the
primaries Hon. Lucas Clapp, the present
incumbent, defeated Richard Odlum.
The contest which will be decided at
the polls tomorrow has narrowed down
between Mr.. Clapp and Joseph j. Will
liams, who is running on an Independent
ticket
The Cook county democratic marching
club of Chicago, by invitation of the reg
ular democracy, arrived in Memphis 200
strong this morning to participate in to-
nights final rally.
The visitors were received with en-
thusiasm everywhere and in Il parade to-
night prior to the meeting the streets
were lined with spectators, despite the
inclement weather, cheering the march
ers. The visiting clubs famous band
was feature of the procession.
TOnight's meeting was addressed by
Mayor Clapp, George Muller, secretary
of the board of health of Chicago; Hon.
James ODonnel of Chicago, Hon.
Walker Mills of Chicago and several local
orators.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Determinations.
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
After Interstate Commerce
Com nm ssiOn.

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. Glowing to
the failure of the interstate COM
merce commission to hand down its de-
cision in the hearing of the Milwaukee
Chamber of Commerce against several
railroads in which alleged determinations
were charged, the Chamber of Commerce
threatens to appeal to congress and have
an investigation of the interstate COM
merce commission The trouble arose
some four years ago. The issues were
discussed at great length and were pre-
scented to the interstate commerce com
mission in detail. The railways denied
any discrimination. but it was shown to
the satisfaction of many that the Mil
waukec grain dealers had not been
treated equitably by the roads.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul,
the Chicago and Northwestern, the Hi
nois Central and other railroads figured
in the hearing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
ST. LOUIS BROWNS.

st. Louis, Jan. 5.-The Post Dispatch
in its last edition this afternoon, says:
''The st. Louis Browns have been sold
Brush, the indianapolis baseball
magnate, Messrs. Talbot and Schmidt of
that city and Frank de Hass Robinson,
president of the Cleveland club The
price paid was $4,000 of which 100000
is in cash and the remainder notes.
This announcement was sent down
from room in the Southern hotel late
this afternoon by President Won der Abe
of the Browns, who had been in confer
ence II great part of the day with the
gentlemen mentioned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Minister to Turkey.

Charles Page Bryan will be made
minister to Turkey in the absence of
DR.. James b. Angel of Michigan, who
will be sent to China.
This is the upshot of the opposition
that has been offered in the senate to
Mr.. Bryan's confirmation as minister to
the latter country.
'Mr. Bryan has been consulted and has
agreed to accept the change"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Savannah, Ga. Jan. ga special to
the News from Townsville. Ga, says
DR.. Mcintosh reports Mr.. Butter
worth's condition improved today. He
recovered consciousness this morning
for the first time since he was attacked
with uremic commissions on Monday and
has been conscious all day.
Mr.. Butterworth's wife and son Frank
lrrived in this city today from Washing
ton. ID. c., and another son, William
and his wife from Illinois.
Mrfl Hams condition is also better
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

London, Jan. 6.-According to dis
patch from Shanghai, Russia is endeav-
oring to obtain terms similar to Ger
many':s, 81, the occupation of Port Arthur
and the Kiao /, ,ula from a
point north of Talien Wan. 1t is be
lieved the attitude of England and Japan
will Illustrate her designs. The Hong
Kong correspondent of the Daily Chron-
icle says:
THE Russian occupation of Port Ar
thur completely blocks the entrance to
Pekin and it is imperative that the coal
ing station should be transferred to Nam
kin"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Fort Worth, Tex. Jan. 6.-(Special)-
A 5-year-Old orphan boy named Frank
Willis was run over by a hackman named
j. A. Wagy tonight and the doctors re-
port that the victim is injured so badly
that he can not live. The entire left side
scented sickening sight. Wagy stopped
the team as soon as possible and aided in
taking the injured child away, and is to-
night doing all he can to save his life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
ANTI-SCALPERS BILL.
A Warm Discussion With CONNER
cinl Men Claiming the Bill Is
Unjust.

Washington Jan. 6.-Tbe interstate
commerce commission TODAY resumed its
hearing on the anti-scalpers bill. Mr..
McKenzie. the nresident of the Ameri.
can Ticket Brokers' association. said that
he received affidavits from a number of
ticket brokers confirming his statement
that the brokers secured 95 ner cent of
the tickets sold by them from the railroad
companies. When Senator Cullom ask
ed for names. Mr.. Mckenzie replied that
to answer would be a breach of conf
dence.
While he considered the question proper
he should decline to name the companies,
except under summons. In that case
he would respond, but he did not want to
break faith.
Il. j. Thiels of the Illinois Commercial
Mems association opposed the bill as un-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

London, Jan THE Times says this
morning that it understands the terms
of Germany's lease of Kiao Chau to be
ninety-nine years instead of fifty.
A dispatch to the Times from Pekin,
dated Thursday, says:
Under the agreement with Baron
Heyking, German ambassador to China,
and Prince Kung, president of the tsung
Ii yamen, Germany will pay a nominal
annual rental for Kao Chau. She ac-
quires the right to begin forthwith the
construction of dock and fortified
eoaling station. The belief in an early
French occupation of Hal Nan island Is
great here"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
MEMPHIS ELECTION.
The Independents Won Out. to the
Disgust of ChicagO's Contingent
of Heelers.

Memphis, Jan. 6.-Joscph ]. Williams,
independent democrat was today elected
mayor of Memphis over Hon. Lucas
Clnpp the present incumbent. bv ma
iority of about 800 votes. The entire
independent ticket also carried by re-
duccd mnjortics.
The campaign has been an exciting one
and both sides claimed the victory up to
the last hour. The election was quiet
and orderly and heavy vote was pollcd.
A feature of the contest was the ar
rival in Memphis yesterday of the Cook
County Marching club of Chicago. in the
interest of Clapp. or the regular ticket.
The visitors returned to Chicago to-
night in special train of eight Pullman
slccpcrs
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

women and 1884 children who have
been attended by the various charitable
associations. in addition to ITO families,
including 675 persons, who have had re-
lief through other channels.
Senior Bruzon, governor of Havana,
and Consul General Lee have appointed
committee of well known men, Seniors
Guzman, Portilla and Vildozola, to dis
tribute the provisions and other relief
received from the United States con-
sulate.
The Marquis Estaban has been APP
Dointed MAYOR of Havana
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

London, Jan. THE Madrid cores
pondent of the Times says:
Although the supreme council has de-
cided not to prosecute Gen. Weyler, it
is not expected that the government will
allow the matter to end there.
1t is the general belief that the decision
not to prosecute Gen. Weyler will lead
to the resignation of the minister of
war. Gen. Correa,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
WICKED DEMOCRATS.
They CheerfuIly Spring the Liquor
Question Upon UnsOphisticated
PODuIists,

Topeka, Jan. 5.-The democrats tonight
sprung sensation on the populist con-
ference which is being held here and will
force them to go on record on the liquor
question, thing the populists have
never done yet. The democratic lead
ers have offered to foregO representa-
ton on the state ticket in the next cam
paign if the populists will insert re-
submission plank in their platform.
The populist committee refused tonight
to make any statement regarding the
proposal of the democrats and will de-
eide the matter tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE TEXARKANA PRINTERS.
The General Situation In Their Strike
Remains UNCHANGED.

Texarkana, Tex, Jan. 6.-(Special)4
The situation in ,e printers strike in
volving all the newspapers in town ~
mains unchanged. The strikers are hole
ing a bold front and the editors seem
equally determined. All of the daily
papers are making their regular issues
and appear to contain the usual complete
ment of news. The printers have opened
an improvised Office and will issue paper
championing their cause and laying before
the public the. full exposition of their
grievances. The report sent out from
here to the effect that other labor organi-
cations were likely to join the strike is
unwarranted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
UNITED STATES MARSHAL.
Chairman Green Appears to BE Very
Much in Evidence,

La Grange, Tex, Jan. 5.-(Special)-
George Siebricht of this place has been
appointed United States marshal for the
western district of Texas. and the presi-
dent has sent the appointment to the
senate to be confirmed. Mr.. Siebricht
was postmaster here for four years under
President Harrison. He had the en-
dorsement of Chairman Green and Con-
gresham Hawley.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
PEER GARDEN TINE.
The Deadlock Over the SpcnLership
OF the MARYLAND House.

annapolis. Md. Jan. 6.--The deadlock
over the speakership of the Maryland
house of delegates was not broken today,
and there are indications that il will not
he settled for some time to come In the
senate today nothing was done except
to send n message to the house announc-
ing the organization of the senate. In the
house n beer garden time wns had with
no result. A motion to adjourn to tomor-
row was carried by strict party vote.
The holters" for the first time acted
with the majority of their party. They
assert. however. that this is no Indication
that they are giving away and insist that
they will not yield IN inch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Waco Paper Deal.

Waco, Tex. Jan. CDR. J. b. Canfill
sold half interest in the Baptist Stand
ard, hitherto published at Waco, to Col
G. G. Slaughter, and after the first prox
the paper will be moved from Waco to
Dallas. Hon. Dudley G.. Wooten and
Rev. George w. Truett, will be associated
with DR.. Cranfill in the editorial depart
mpnt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Washington, Jan. Cat the meeting of
the senate committee on Indian affairs q
favorable report was ordered on the bill
prohibiting railroad companies whose
lines traverse Indian Territory from
charging more than 3 cents mile on
passenger traffic. 1t was stated that some
of the railroads now exact cents per
mile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Vienna, Jan. The Deutsche Zeitung,
echoing the German feeling, says:
England has suffered a crushing de-
feat, but there is no fear of war. The
British lion roars, but he does not bite.
All civilized nations ought to be CRATE
full to Emperor William for having de-
stroyed the myth of Great Britains uni
yersal domination
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
DefaIcation Trouble.

Richmond, Ind, Jan. 6.-The Richmond
Grain and Stock Exchange, controlled
by Odell G. Co. of Cincinnati, is in trou-
BILE. Hubbard, the local manager, is alb
sent and behind about $500 in his &C.
counts with his employers, while local
investors are pressing claims for $1,000,
which Odell & Co. refuse to pay until
Hibbard makes good his defalcation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Hack Driver Punished.

Tyler. Tex, Jan. 6.-(Special.) HAY
wood IIcndly, hack driver was convicted
of swindling and sentenced to thirty days
in Jail and fine of 500. 1t was shown
that he took an old country man and his
wife away from II depot to which they
asked him to drive them, to another part
of the city and charged them q dollar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
CHICAGO POLICE.

A Lexow Committee of Seven Will
Probably Investigate the Force.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. Ga caucus of
the republican members of the senate to-
day decided upon an investigation of the
Chicago police. A resolution providing
that the president of the senate appoint
adopted,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Petter Come south,

Northbrdge, Mass. Jan. 5.-The Paul
Written Cotton Manufacturing company
of this city announced today that in con-
junction with the other cotton mills in
the Blackstone valley cut of about 10
per cent of the wages of the operatives
would be made on January II. The
company employs 600 hands.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Queer Prosperity.

Woonsocket, r. l., Jan. 5.-Notices of
reduction to conform with the recent
reduction of wages in Woonsocket cot
ton mills were posted today in the Ham
let cotton mills. The reduction went
into effect on Monday last.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Washington, Jan. 6.-The senate today
confirmed the following nominations:
TO be United States consuls-Edward
D. Winslow of Illinois, at Stockholm,
Sweden; Louis II. Ayme of Illinois, at
Guadalupe, West Indies; Daniel e. Nc
Ginley of Wisconsin, at Athens, Greece.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

New York, Jan. Cd. Pierpont Nor.
gan has purchased the majority of the
stock of the Susquehanna and Western
Railroad. 1t is understood that the pur-
chase has been made in the interest of
the Erie. 1t was learned today that a
majority of the stock has been turned
into the company's Office for transfer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
FATAL RESISTANCE.
James Quinn Shot Through til
Heart by m Officer

Jelico, Tenn, Jan. 6.-Last night Tim
Ross policeman, attempted TO arrest
the two Quinn brothers of Proctor coal
miEes, who We're drinking. James Quinn
drew pistol and fired at him. The Off
Ger then shot Quinn through the heart
killing him instantly, and then arrested
his brother.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE GREENFIELD MONSTER.
Led to n Murder and a Hanging Is
Booked for Today.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 6.-Tom Cyrus, the
negro convicted of the murder of Annie
Johnson, servant of Georgia's chief
executive, will die on the gallows tomor-
row at noon. He is Respondent today,
but has. since the crime was committed,
held up with the hope that executive
clemency would save his life. He has
never denied the crime. and Immediately
after it was committed gave himself up
to the officers.
Jealousy was the cause of the murder,
and in fit of anger because his mistress
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Sing Sing, n. v, Jan. 6.-Fire was
discovered early today in the mess room
of the state prison. Instead of taking
advantage of the incident to make an at
tempt to escape the prisoners set to work
and eNtinguished the flames.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
ROWING DEsPER ATE.
Republican state Executive Commit
tee Has Called n Mass Meeting,

Columbus, Jan. Ga call was issued
tonight by the republican state executive
committee for mass convention of re-
publicans to be held in this city next
Monday afternoon to protest against the
attempt to defeat Senator Hanna.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
FEARS ENGLISH MONEY.
Sees Bug Under the British Loan I,
China.

Berlin, Jan. 6.-The North German Ga
zette, in a semi-official article, says:
THE development of affairs in eastern
Asia is becoming more tranquil. Tension
was caused by the political antagonism
of Great Britain and Russia, but behind
the political antagonism now appears an
economic one. which, however, should be
arranged with little difficulty. There is
no reason why one state should exclu-
sively undertake the Chinese loan. Pru-
dent considerations suggest the advisable
ity of an international loan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Chicago Murder.

Chicago. Jan. 5.-Edward NJ. Huntvan.
cX-dcputy sheriff. was shot and killed this
afternoon by w. Ray Smith, bailiff.
The men quarrcled over money matters.
Smith was shot in the hand and leg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Prominent Man Dead,

New York, Jan. 5.-The death of Louis
Ranger, a prominent member of the Cot
ton Exchange, was announced today.
Mr.. Ranger was also member of the
Coffee. Produce and Corn exchanges. He
was Is years old.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Another Reduction.

Attleboro, VT, Jan. 6.-Notices of a
reduction of 10 per cent in all depart
ments were posted in the mills at He
bornville and Hodgeville today. About
1000 operatives are affected.