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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
DENOUNCED THE GRAND JURY.
Mayor Callahan of San Antonio Fires Some
Hot Shot Into the Distinguished Jurors.

Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 11.-Bryan
Callahan, mayor of this CRY, de-
nounced the grand jury of the Thirty
seventh district court this morning as
prosecuting him for political reasons.
The city administration is Democratic.
The Thirty-seventh district court is
Republican. The late grand jury of
this court recommended an investiga-
ton of the affairs of the city govern
ment. The present grand jury has
been acting up to this
recommendation The city en-
gineer refused to leave his books
in the hands of the grand jury four
days ago, while before that body with
them for examination, and the books
were seized by them yesterday. The
mayor sued out a writ of sequestra-
ton in the 10th district court, under
which the sheriff of BeXar county
took possession of the books. This
morning when the grand jury de-
manded them he refused to give them
up, explaining to their demand that
he held them under orders from the
Il, rty-fifth district court. The grand
jury rep rted the sheriff to the Thirty
seventh district court in con-
tempt, and the bailiff was sent
down to the latter to bring him with
the books before the judge. He made
a point Of rank with the bailiff and
refused to appear until he had heard
from private attorney to do so,
when he did appear. The mayor beg
ged leave tospeak which was granted,
whereupon he said the grand jury, as
political enemies, were using their
authority for persecution. He said he
did not object to having the city af-
fairs Investigated by gentlemen, but
he proposed to see how much au-
thority certain political enemies ofhis,
one of them newspaper writer who
had been casting aspersions on him
for two years, had for prosecutions of
this kind. The city attorney begged
to be allowed to read statute con-
fining the inquisitorial authority of
the grand jury, but the judge refused
to allow the scene to continue longer
and declared court adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
The Terrible Drouth Unbroken

Special to The statesman
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. lire
ports from many of the southeastern
counties show continuance of the
distressing drouth. No rain has fallen
for weeks. The grass has dried up and
blown away and the ground in many
sections is as bare as billiard table
Provender is very high, cattle are in
poor condition and the winter is upon
them. There has been some loss al
ready and unless rain comes soon it
will be much heavier.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
BURGLARS AT BARTLETT.
Experts Blow Open Two Safes and Then
Make Good Their Escape.
Special to The Statesman.

MAKE uOOu 1uelr ESCdpG'
Special to The Statesman.
BARTLETT, Nov. 1.-THE safe at
the postof1ice and McCrary q PowelPs
lumber office were blown open this
morning about 4 o'clock, from all APP
pearances the job was done by eX-
perts. They went into the postotfice
first where they got about $4,000 in
stamps Of all denominations. Then
they drilled the other one and blew it
open with powder or dynamite, but it
made such loud explosion that it
was heard all over town. They be-
came scared and left without seeing
what they had done. 1t tore the
whole door off the safe and dam
aged the house up considerably.
Had they remained in the room it
would have torn them all to pieces, as
the debris lay scattered all over the
house, and pieces of iron were driven
into the wall. The safe had about $40
in it, which had not been touched.
The postmaster yesterday deposited
5000 in the bank or they would have
gotten that. The tools they used con-
sisted of pick, sledge hammer and
ratchet brace, which they got out of
f. Beyers' shop. No clue as to who
did it. A large posse is out trying to
catch them.
w. II. Wright, who has been black
smithing here for the last six or seven
years, sold his shop to r. V. Young,
of Bruce, and left for Amarillo last
night. Mr.. j. Curry also went with
him, where they will make their
future home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
AFTERNOON SESSION.

At the afternoon session the COM
mittee on resolutions presented for
adoption the following preamble and
resolution which were adopted:
Whereas, the government of the
United States has established in the
cabinet dictatorship of agriculture,
which action we heartily approve of,
and
Whereas, Hon. j. NJ. Rusk occupies
that distinguished position in the
present administration and has been
faithful, cautious and diligent in con-
sulting the best interests Of the
farmers, therefore be it
Resolved, That he is entitled to and
has the approval and thanks of this
eleventh session of the National Farm
er's congress of the United States, in
convention assembled, in the city of
Sedalia, Mo.
The committee also submitted its
formal report through its chairman,
Col. Daniel Needham, of Boston, the
report being read by Captain d. 5.
Purse, of Georgia. The report recon-
mended the adoption of resolutions
pledging the organization to MAIN
tain its non-partisan character, re-
questing the national congress to
improve the rivers and har-
bors of Savannah, Georgia,
demanding the passage of laws dis
tributing equally upon all classes the
burdens of taxation which should be
limited to the wants of the govern
ment, economically and honestly adj
ministered, requesting the secretary
of agriculture to increase the number
of representative in foreign countries
to push the work of introducing
American corn as food, believing
that the marked success i'll that di-
rection attained already is Il warrant
for such a request and requesting
congress to appropriate sufficient
money to cover the expense
of this increased representation
abroad, demanding systematic and
thorough Improvement by the Federal
government of the water ways and
harbors of the United States; re-
ouesting the extension of the free de-
livery of mails among the farmers:
demanding the control of all trusts
and combinations and monOpolies so
that they shall work no harm to the
people: recommending that the preSi-
dent of the United States and the
United States senators be elected by
direct and popular vote; demanding
Xtension of the signal service re-
issued by the agricultural de.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
Over Three Hundred Delegates in Session in
New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, La, Nov. 1.-THE
American Bankers association began
its seventeenth annual convention to-
day. There are about 800 delegates in
attendance, including large number
from the southern country. Rev. DR..
w. ). Snively, of Trinity church
opened with prayer. Senator f. D
White was prevented by illness from
delivering the address of welcome
and Senator Randall d. Gibson took
his place. After the presidenta n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
DEATH PENALTY ASSESSED.
lobe Cook the Ravisher and Murderer Of
Miss Moore Found Guilty,

Special to The Statesman.
BAsTRoP, Nov. 1.-THE jury in the
case of The State of Texas VS.. lobe
Cook for the murder Of Miss Belle
Moore, rendered verdict of guilty
and assessed the death penalty. Miss
Belle Moore, n beautiful girl, Is years
of age, was ravished and murdered at
Upton last June while returning home
from a neighbours in day time. lobe
Cook was arrested and carried to Aus
tin to keep him from the hands Of an
outraged people. Hundreds of people
thronged the court house during the
trial. He was found guilty and will
hang.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
The Belt Men Strike,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 11.-As pre-
dicted in these dispatches last night
between fifty and sixty engineers and
tiremen on the Belt line struck work
at noon today, and although the road
is not tied up, there being some non
union men in the company's employ,
very little is being done. At the con-
ference between Messrs. Sargent and
Arthur and Superintendent Sparman
of the Belt line the former offered to
to waive the point at issue, provided
extra pay would be made for work
done during dinner hour, and provid-
ed the company re'nstated the seven
teen men discharged last week. This
matter is now under the consideration
of the officials of the company, and
the probabilities are that the strike
will be short lived.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
SHE sMUGGLED MEsCAL.
A Slick Way of Evading Duties on the Mexi-
can Border.


Special to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 11.-Juan
Cardeuas is Mexican who though
now past 60 years of age is still
possessed Of much of the amorous dis
position and liking for mescal that
characterizes natives of the sister re-
public. For many years past he has
been constable of precinct No. 3, in
Webb county, Tex, and performed
his duties faithfully. Although
the recipient of many to-
kens of admiration from the
pretty Mexican senoritas of the Rio
GIande district. Cardenas never
married nor fell a victim to Cupid
darts until few months ago, when
he met Miss Jesusa Gonzales, the
belle Of Webb county. He made vio-
lent love to her, and his affection was
evidently returned on her part. A
few nights agOCardenas and his sweet
heart made trip to Piedras Negras,
and as they were returning at
> O'Clock in the morning
they were arrested by the bridge in
spector and searched. Around the
body of Miss Gonzales, under her
outer clothing, was found several
yards of sheep entrails in which were
four gallons Of mescal. Both were
jailed upon the charge of smuggling
and were placed on trial in the federal
court here today. The testimony was
received but sentenced was reserved
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
THE STRIKE OFF.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-THE strike,
begun by the engineers and firemen,
on the Belt line, at noon today, was
short lived. 1t was declared off this
evening under the following condi-
tions: The engineers are to receive
1926, firemen S1.9O, eleven hours will
constitute a days work. no time being
allowed for the noon hour. All the
recently dismissed employees will be
reinstated and the non-union men will
be dismissed. The outcome of the
strike is a victory for the men, all
theri demands having been conceded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
OR SALE

1850 acres in Howard county Mt g.. - per acre
rs $50 ares in Val Verde county at $40 per
ncrC.
G2sl ,es in Schcicher county at 500 per
ere.
1910 lr.cs in PecoS county at s. cts per acre,
1900 UCUCS in FL Plso county ut S2.26 per acre.
1850 fr cs in FriO county at 81 per acre.
1900 Hc.eS in AtascOla county at Sl25 per acre.
800 .'-eS in Kaufman county ut 500 per acre.
$50 res in BeXar county ut $1,000 per acre.
90 res in BeXar county at So per acre
.Gri ..I1S in Wilson county ut S625 per acre
5OI acres in Uvaldc county at Sl00pcr acre
so nc IS in Prcsidio county at Sl0O per acre.
4 lS0 acres in Frio county ut Si0O per acre.
We also have for sale numerous small tracts
RON lJaa. IS up. For particulars addsess
IVES 4 LARkEN,
Snr Antonio TeXnS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19

DR.. Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial is
a ure cure for all bowel troubles. For
lse by all dealers
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19
PeCU I lar

70 itself in many important particulars M.
Sarsaparilla is different from and superior j. =
other medicine.
Peculiar in combination, proportion and -.
lration of ingredients, Hoods sarsaparB,
esses the full curative value OF the beat k,s,
emedies of the vegetable Kingdom.
Peculiar in its medicinal merit Hoods Say,..
lila accomplishes cures hitherto unknown
Peculiar in strength and Economy eel Hood, q.
'aparilla is the only medicine OF which can -,
be said, d" 100 doses one dollar Medicines l,,s
and smaller bottles require larger Guscs ana 4
aot produce as good results as Hood Sarsoparr
Peculiar in its "good name AT home r. tbe,s
more of Hoods Sarsaparil = sold iu Lowell. VIII. /,
t is made, than of all othor Mood uurRers y
Peculiar in its phenouo ual record OF :.
abroad, no other prepare on has ever E.
such popularity in so shor 'une ponos NJ
duced to take any other pr para ion. Beaureto,
Hoods SarS 2pariIIa
soldby all druggists. 81; six iors5. Preparedot.
by c. 1. HOOD & CO., Apo ecaries, Lowell, Ne,
100 Doses Cne Dollar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-19

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-13
Rails That Travel,

A st. Louis civil engineer, says the
Giobe-Democrat, says the rails Of the
st, Louis bridge were never station
airy, but constantly crept to the east
that is, in the direction of the heaviest
travel. The rate of progress, he said
was about $50 feet in the year, or
would be Il the rails were permitted to
creep rs they pleased, which, of course,
they are not permitted TO do.
1t reminded him OF hill in south
west Missouri, over which turnpike
road was constructed, and, do what
they would, the people could not keep
the road up and down the sides OF
that hill in good condition. The
stones would creep TO the bottom,
and in six months the road would be
rs bad as ever. They finally had to
take up the gravel and macadam and
replace them with good-sized blocks
OF rough stone.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-13

Ere this, however, he had wheedled ont
of the old gipsy the story OF his birth. and
he boldly took upon himself his fatherb
name.
While Randolph Dimsey wasted his snb-
stance in riotous wing among the rich ana
great, Bardo ph Dimsey, his unrecognsed
son. developed into the scapeglaco OF tro
Hecate tribe.
He WIS dlrlng boy and a reckless man,
but he d done no hing more dariny IN n
his ia NJ in owe Wi h Vida Moore, and let
ting her know by his looks that he admired
her.
lie had done as much when she with Ruth
had visited the camp, and she wJmanllke.
had read his fac. but her pride would not
allow her 10 resent IT..
Sac simply ignor,d him as If he had been
adog.
lie felt the sting of her contempt, and fed
his passion by trJodng. lie toLG 10 haunt
ing her lvOr.te resorts, but never dared 10
speak 10 h r. At last she had LEARNT to look
upon his audlciou, love with amusement
But now it suddenly occurred 10 her that
he was manw ON cat be made useful,and
her o ject in going out early in tie mo- ming
was % meet him ard mOu d him TO her will.
EXperiCnc told her that he was watching
for her coming and ere she had trave'sed
the shrubbsry she heard a rusting behind
her that revealed his presence. She did not
go IN the village, but bent her way to an adj
20 ming WOOL and entered it by a narrow
path.
= ddenly she faced about.
He was within II ( W yards Of her, and
had no time 10 hide even ii he desired 70
escape detection. He met h'r gaze with
mingled audacity and abashCd humility.
This is not the ii st tins you have dog
ged my footsteps" she sd d.
NO, my lady," he answered in low
tone. lit isn't"
what do you mean by ito" she asked
How dare YOU subject me TO such an inn
p rtinence"
MY lady," said he. drawing deep breath,
sis it impertnence for your dog to follow
you?'
NO"
"rhen / ask no more than n be your dor.v
"rhere must be an end TO this folly" said
Vida. IF my uncle tolerates You gipsies-"
My lady" interposed Bariolph, drawing
himself up, II am not q gypsy"
What are you then%
Randolph Dimsey is my father"
The cold contempt in Nida's eyes mado
him SILVER and lie was as abject as dog
indeed With his hands clasped toge:hes
and his head hanging a little, he walked for
her u speak.
TO BE CONTINUED
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-13
THE SON OF Hrs FATHER.
The W.se Cadl ard &
tiOuS Hen
Ampi-

The Wse Cadl ard e Amni-
tious Hen
Many years ego rnen f'ri IN an
Eastern land man who was consid-
cred both prominent and rich. When
he died, however, it was found his
possessions We're very slight indeed.
I'm his will among some tri.ling leSacies
was the following;
'0f the three young men who con-
slider themselves my children | have
q just claim to one alone. The other
are not OF my blood, but adopted. |
will not say who the rightful heir is,
but have left the matter to the deci-
sion of the Cadi. In his possession is
1000 pieces of gold which will begiven
to my true child, after he has proved
his claim"
The three reputed sons at once re-
paired to 'he Cadi. lie thereupon
handed each of them q gold ring, say
ing:
"Take this ring, and GO about in
the world and seek your fortunes.
Use the Jewel as talisman; watch
over it, preserve it, and after three
years return TO me. ] will then an
nounce who is the true son OF his
father, and deliver to him the thou
sand pieces OF Gold.''
The boys at once withdrew and
disappeared in diiTereet directions
amid the crowded haunts of men
They never crossed each others path
nor heard OF one another, but Mt the
appointed time again made their APP
pearance before the Cadi for veal or
woe.
where is your ring?" he asked OF
the first and eldest.
The gold band was handed to the
Judge with the remark; 1T is here.
It has brought me luck. | have had
good worldly fortune and all goes we'll
with me-"
Then was questioned the second.
Here is my ring" lie opened his
cloak and showed it bound round his
neck by silk ribbon. Fortune has
followed my every footstep. 1t has
been a continual blessing"
At last the Cadi turned to the
youngest.
"Well, and whore is your ring"
The boy was silent, A blush stole
Ger his face and his eyes fell to the
earth. Then after a struggle he man
aged to say:
81 haven't got it. I've pawned it."
The Cadi, handing him over the
4. 4 s a 4.
1.-The money is yours. BY your
disposal of the ring | recognize that
you are really your fathers SON."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-13
FASHIONS PRESENT DRIFT.
II L. In the Direction of NaturaIness oil
Form and SIMPLICITY.

1t Il In the Direction of NaturaIness Of
Form and Simplicity.
The present tendency Of fashion to-
ward naturalness in form and design may
be accepted, at least for the present, as
strong and absolute, nor does it seem
likely, with the taste for art and the
general knowledge which tie masses
are gaining OF correctness Of style and
outline, that the wheel of time will ever
in its ceasele3s revolutions bring back
the immense expansion of hoops or the
frishtful deformity of the hustle.
Where a fashion takes such hold of its
fol overs that it descends to the most
minute details, revolutionizing under
wear, and adapting every separate article
of costume to one idea, then we GER
tainly have reason to hope that it is des-
tined to a more or less continued exis-
tence For then the great business and
mercantile interests become involve IN
its permanent acceptance, machinery
employed in supplying great demands Is
modified in accordance with the new
regulations, and such pom ferrous DO lies
can only be moved at certain intervals.
The entire catalogue OF woman's gar
ments has gradually undergone this
transformation.
A few years ago yards and yards OF
muslin or linen were gathered and
tucked and gagged into clumsy articles
of IN lerwear watch efectually destroyed
all natural grace and outline. Now there
is little supe.tluous material to BE- found
among even the plaine,t and simplest OF
ordinary garme ats. They incase the
form very snuyly, hamperiny no limbs,
and yet they have almost tailor fit.
This chargs dil not take place in an in
slant or month. L. to ok many seasons
to accomplish it, and it is years since tie
first tempt was mad to b-ins aboJt
this re suit. When tide ia fashion as
well Is in other affairs sess strongly in
one direction it is useless to attemp: TO
turn it. 1t must reach lbs fool. Fash
ions may therefore be considered pretty
well settled for some time to Gomez.
New York p st.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-13
CONDUCTOR BRADLEY.

Conductor Bradley always may his uame
he said with reverence, "a the swift doom
Smitten to death, crushed and mangled
frame.
Sank with the brake he graspcd, jus. where
he stood
To do the utmost brave man could
And die, il need be, ~ q true man should
Men stooped-over him: women dropped
their tears
On that poor wreck beyond all hopes and
fears,
Lost in the strength and glory of his years.
What heard theyl Lol the gha,tly lips of
Dead to all thought save dutys, move
again,
"Put out the signal for the other train"
No nobler utterance since the world be-
gan
From lips Of saint or martyr ever ran
Electric through the sympathies of man.
All met how poor and noteless seem to this,
The sickbed dram a of seli-cun>ciou-neSS,
Our sensual fears of pain and hopes of bliss.
Oh, grand, supreme endeavor! not in vain
That la brave act of failing tongue and
Freighted with life the downward rushing
train.
Following the wrecked one, as wave fol-
lows wave,
Obeyed the warning which the dead lips
gave,
Others he saved, himself he could not save
Nay! thelost life was saved He is not dead
Who, i'm his record, still the earth shall tread,
With Gods clear aureole shining round his
head.
We bow in the dust with all our pride
OF virtue dwalcd the noble deed be-idc
God give Us grace 20 live a. Brady died.
j. q. Whittier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-13

Inoticed that the book was written
Yearly full, and that Mr.. Kerth's
visiting list"-if so it might be called
contained some ten or fifteen names.
Each letter was dated, and underneath
was entered the result achieved. The
latter was generally favorable.
whenever the machinery gets
rusty" said the scapepace, (which
happens every four or five years,
take trip East and Intricate things.
After that" he added, wit wink,
sit runs better"
| do not know whether / nave 4
wisely in making these facts publla
For there are many people ''N'
might easily sell their absence Mt n
good f5ure-if they only understood
the art.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-13
Africa the New World.

The British in Africa are very much
dissatisfied with their sphere, and SO are
the Germans with theirs, and the divid-
ing lines have not been accurately de-
fined, so that much bad feeling is grow
ing up among the African adventures
OF both nationalities. The situation is
getting to resemble str kinsly that OK
this country in the mid lie of the last
century, when the English and French
were contending for the Valley. of tlp
Mississippi. Each power has chartered
an African company, and if the accounts
of their disputes and jealousies be true,
they are almost ready to fly at each
others threats. People in England arc
already get ing alarmed about the mat
.er, and are calling on the government
to trace the frontier line Of the spheres
without further delay, and arrange with
the German government some modus
vivendi for the riva, companies. A touch
of grim humor is given to the affa by
the fact that neither Of them can colon
ize any portion worth mention of their
territ ry with white mel, or even hope
to explore it for years and ycars.-[N.
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