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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
The O'Neil jug Case.
1t VIII BE Heard Mt the January Term
OF the Supreme Court.

In the supreme court at Montpelier last
week the case of the state against O'Neil,
the famous jug case, was continued to the
January term. O'Neil was found guilty of
violation of the Vermont prohibitory law
in sending jugs of liquor to Rutland from
Whitehall. The verdict in the case was a
fine of about 5000 and Imprisonment in
the workhouse for something like $4,000
days. O'Neil's lawyer, Joel c. Baker of
Rutland, asks the court to set aside the
verdict on the ground that the punishment
was unusual and severe, and therefore un-
constitutional. Mr.. Baker also takes is
sue on the fact that 400 offences were in
cluded in the indictment. 1t is believed
that if the counsel for O'Neil be success
full in his contention the case will be event
ually carried to the United States supreme
court on the question as to the validity of
the prohibitory law of Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
$4,000 Fire at Essex Junction.
A Large Block Burned---It Contained
Several Stores.

A Large Block Burned---It Contained
Several Stores.
Essex junction had a 49, 900 fire Sun
day morning when Brownells large block,
containing Reed d Posts meat market,
Warner Nichols's drug store, f. A. Beack's
clothing store, Eugene Prevost's barber
shop, NJ. A. Bingham's law office, the
Grand Army hall and a tenement occupied
ed by George Stoughton, was burned. The
flame spread rapidly and at one time the
whole village seemed doomed. The fire
was finally stopped by tearing down a small
building at the west end of the block and
by covering the remaining adjoining build
ings with carpets and bedding and keeping
them wet. Aid was summoned from Bur
lington, but the machines brought from
that city were not used on account of a
lack of water. The total insurance is &c.
900 to $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
Fell from the Bridge
At MiddIebury and Was Drowned i'm
otter Creek.

George Manor fell while crossing the
new stone bridge at Middlebury Saturday
evening, and went down between the stone
work and the trestle. He caught on some
of the timbers. Frank Winch climbed
down on the beam in the darkness and
touched Manor's clothes just as the latter
fell to the water and was carried under the
bridge toward the falls Manor's cries for
help were heart-rending, An alarm was
given and big fires were lighted each side
of the falls. During the night and the
following day dynamite and grapples were
used in searching for the body. Manor
was go years old. He leaves a widow and
three adult daughters. In spite of posted
notices forbidding people to cross on the
bridge it has been used by the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
r...,.ont Officers. ReunIon.

The 18th annual reunion of Vermont
officers will be held at Burlington Nov 10,
and members of the society, officers ana ana
on-commissioned officers of the army ana
novv with ladies, are cordially invited
The president of the association is Jos Josiah a
Grout of Derby, and the secretary, Fred H. y;
smith of Montpelier, The railroads n,E %' A.
sell round-trip tickets at half price, ana a
large attendance is expected. Addi'iohai
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
Ask Your Friends

Who have taken Hoods Barsaparilla what they
think of it and the replies will be positive in It's
favor. Simply what Hoods Sarsaparila does
that tells the story of its merit One has been
cured of indigestion or dyspepsia, another finds
it indispensable for sick hsadache or biliousness
while others report remaIl a. NJ aerof''ia
catarrh rheumatism, saltl
Hoods Pills are purely
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10

interest centres in the reunion because the
First Vermont calvary association will hold
Its reunion at the same place and hour the
day before, and the members will stay over
till next day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
A Gold Medal Morgan.
A Notable Award for $. II. SOule's
Meteor 80 -4field.

Meteor 90 -4field.
The light harness class at Chicago was
exhibited during the last week OF the
Worlds Fair. Meteor, owned by Sias IL.
Soule of Fairfield, was awarded first premi-
um and a special gold medal from the
United States government in the merito-
rious class. This is the highest possible
award, and places Meteor in the front
rank of Morgan stations. This makes
four premiums Meteor has won at the
Worlds Fair, getting two in the August
and September classes for Morgans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
Swept the Boards.
Fairbanks q Co. Received 20 Awards on
Scales at the Worlds Fair.

Fairbanks g. Co. of St. Johnsbury
swept the boards at the Worlds FAR On
their scale exhibit, having received the
largest number of awards ever ever gwen
this or any other company. Inc expert
Judges announced 20 awards, when was
practically the whole range from deiicaIe
scales up to the heavy railway
track scales.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
ST. JOhnsbury's Postmaster Not Con-
hrmed.

hrmeds
The failure of the Senate to confirm the
appointment of Arthur G.. Randall as post
master at st. Johnsbury has caused much
comment in that town. Petitions were
circulated to have N. p. Bowman. post
master through President Cleveand's first
term, appointed to succeed Randall. Ran
dalPs reappointment, however, was anneun-
ced Monday, and it is probable that he will
be confirmed when Congress reissembles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure.
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable.
Safe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10
Domestic Animals need
HARVELL'S CONDITION POWDERS

Mediocrity always copies
superiority. Dobbins' Electric
Soap, first made in 1869, has
been initiated more than any
other soap made, because it is
better than any other. If every
woman in the land knew for
herself the actual quality of this
soap, no other washing soap
could be sold. Millions do use
it. Other millions have tried
it. Have your If the>millions
that use it are right, you ought
to use it. If they are all wrong
one trial only will demonstrate
it to you, and you will go back
to the use of some strong soda
and rosin soap, that costs you
a cent or two less.
nEMnN For your self, in your own own
CT0ITC wants, the great economy
SlRA Z Of using Do6bins' Electric
SUap. You don't have TO take our word
for it, But be sure, in making this test,
that you have the genuine. see dR5V
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-10

Sold by F. J. BOHRMAN, Agent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
HAWAIIAN COMMISSIONER
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION RENDERED
MR.. BLOUNT ON HIS ARRIVAL.
Honolulu Turned Out to Welcome Him and
the Town Was Decorated With Bunting.
Annexation Meetings Of Daily 0c-
currence-All Glasses Heard.


HONOLULU, March 29.-The United
States revenue cutter Rush arrived
here this morning, nine days from
San Francisco. having on board Elk
Congressman Blount of Georgia, APP
pointed commissioner to investigate
the condition existing in Hawaii and
report as to the expediency of anneXa-
ton of the Islands with the United
States. AS soon as the cutter was
sighted off Kok head at "a. M. the
business men went to work and in a
short time the streets and buildings
were covered with flags and bunting
the town people turned out en- masse'
BY II o'clock when the Rush anchored
in naval row, docks and streets were
crowded. The mail steamer Australia
was scheduled to leave at noon, but
held back, and from her dock the band
of the provisional government well
coined the new arrivals with strains
of the "Star Spangled Banner" A
delegation from the Annexation club
welcomed the commissioner at the
boat landing.
During the two weeks proceeding
the arrival of Mr.. Blount the lethargy
of the Hawaiians has given way to ac'
ton. The Civil Rights league and
Hawaiian Patriotic league have held
frequent mass meetings, at which
either annexation or Acknowledgement
were the respective subjects of de-
nunciation. On the evening of
March 81, the day before the
arrival of the steamship Aus
tralia with news that the
annexation treaty had been shelved,
\ a meeting of white residents number
/. ing fully 1900 was held at the large
drill shed adjoining the armory of the
provisional government, at which an
annexation club was formed which
has 1900 members, and speeches were
made by some of the most prominent
men in Honolulu.
The escape of Imaca Yask the Jap
anese minister, to the Japanese
cruiser Nanwai on March Is, and the
refusal of Captain Toga of the Nanwai
to give him up on request OF the pro-
visional government, caused consid-
cradle excitement for the time,
especially when the rumor
was circulated that the United States
warship Boston's guns would enforce
the demands of the provisional govern
ment. However, the American naval
forces did not contemplate any inter-
ference, and the provisional govern
ment recognizing the fact that it has
no extradition treaty with Japan and
must, therefore, rely on international
courtesy to turn over the convicted
criminal, did not unduly press the
matter. Captain Toga has referred it
to his government, aud will act in
accordance with the instructions he
may receive.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
RATHER PECULIAR.
Two Galveston Saloon Keepers Decamp,
Leaving Their Young Wives.

Two Galveston Saloon Keepers Decamp,
Leaving Their Young Wives.
Special to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, April 5.-Victor Villas,
proprietor of the Sunny South saloon,
with his brother, has skipped out
leaving host of creditors to reg ret
their sudden departure. Villas left
here last Saturday morning telling
his young wife he was going to Hous.
ton on business connected with the
coming Maifest, and would return in
the evening. Saturday night he sent
his wife telegram that be had
been detained but would be
down Sunday. Mrs. Villas did not
suspect anything wrong until Sunday
night, when she learned that her
husbands brother had lett Saturday
evening after relieving the cash
drawer of its contents. Inquiry Mon
day at Houston showed that Villas
and his brother had purchased tickets
and left for New Orleans Saturday
night. Since then nothing has been
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
DECORATION DAY.
Members Of Camp Magruder Decorate the
Graves Of Dead Comrades.

Members OF camp magruder decorate the
Graves Of Dead Comrades.
GALVESTON, April 7.-Confederate
Camp Maruder of this city observed
the beautiful ceremony today of deco
rating the graves of our fallen heroes
and in the national exercises the
ladies played a conspicuous part. The
members of Camp Magruder assem-
bled at their hall at o'clock and from
there marched to the grave of the
gallant Maruder where the exercises
were opened with prayer by Chaplain
Scott, followed by an eloquent and
feeling ovation by Maj. f. Charles
Hume, after which the graves of the
departed comrades were crowned
with flowers. Special committees
were appointed to decorate the graves
of Father Chamboduct In st. ,Mary's
cathedral and the Mother Superior in
the convent grounds, both of whom
were staunch friends ofthe soldiers in
the CORY past and are held in grateful
remembrance by their surviving
comrades.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
STATE health OFFICERS.
All is Not Harmony in the Conference and
Broad Resolutions Adopted.

brOdc n6SOluLlOub huUpL6u,
NEW YORK, April Tt has been
evident from the beginning that all
was not harmony among the delegates
to the national conference of state
boards of health. The discontinued
eliminated this morning in the sani-
tary council of the Mississippi valley.
The meeting grew out of the feeling
that the national conference had at
tempted to unite interests too varied
and to harmonic too many conflicting
authorities. The territory within the
jurisdiction of the council includes the
fifteen states between Minnesota and
Louisiana, and Iowa and Eastern
Pennsylvania.
Resolstions passed were of a
sweeping character. The first
resolution requests the surgeon
general of the marine hospital service
to make thorough investigation of
cholera in Russia, and If the facts seem
to justify it, the president is to be
asked to prohibit immigration either
in whole or part. Another calls upon
the marine hospital service to insti-
tute system of sanitary inspection OF
trade and traffic in states represented
in the council. Still another calls on
the marine hospital service to insti-
tute system of immigration inspec-
tion on the lines of similar services In
1882, and in the provisions of section
three of the new quarantine law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
Manor Mention.
Special to The Statesma an.

Special to The Statesman
MANOR, Tex, April 7,-Congress'
man Joseph D. Sayers paid us visit
yesterday and settled the postof1ice
appointment by persuading both ap.
plicants, Messrs. Giles and Bell, to
withdraw and name man on whom
all could agree. There had gotten to
be considerable feeling between the
friends and supporters of the two can
didates, and while either would have
made all excellent postmaster, for the
sake Of harmony and the good of the
community, it was the best thing that
could have been done and speaks
we'll for the two aspirants that they
should sacrifice their own interests for
the towns good. Mr.. A. G. Norwood
who was selected for the place, is
liked by all and will make good
postmaster.
The ball at Fireman's hall last
night was a very enjoyable affair.
Misses Belle and Bette Kopperl and
James Goldbaum and Miss Edna
Ransom of Giddings attended.
Messrs. Beizel d Estelle of Austin
have established branch shop at
Manor.
Real estate is still a lively com.
modify and there is considerable
building in progress.
The new road overseer is talking of
having the streets Strengthened out
and fences that are in them moved,
which will help the looks of the town
materially.
Mrs. w. LIedecke and Miss Bette
Cooley were among the visitors to
Austin today.
DR.. D. B. Fields returned from New
Orleans today. He has been there at
tending the medical college and re-
turns full-pledged M. D., gradual
ing with high honors.
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on guarantee. 1t
cures consumption. AT Cornwell &
Chile6
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

Thompson was instructed that no al
legged prior acts of students are to ef.
feet the rights of this government in
the premises. Thompson Is charged
to give renewed attention to the mat
ter and dispatch several messengers
If necessary to Consul Jewett and see
to the inviobability of the official
correspondence. The minister Is
to act promptly and advise the
department by cable. No effort Is to
be relaxed in securing the legal rights
of our citizens in Turkey. Tits under
stood to be the policy of the United
States to make this Marsovari Incl
dent test case in our relations with
Turkey. There are at present more
than 200 American citizens residing
in the Turkish empire who have the
management of property valued over
$2,000,000. Further advices from
Thompson are looked for very
shortly.
TREASURY GOLD.
The treasury department Is in easier
condition than for several months
past, due largely to increased receipts
from customs. With this condition
the tightness in gold has somewhat
disappeared and where no gold lie Ie-
ceived in the payment of customs dn-
ties on gold in considerable quantities
are now paid. Net gold in the treas
ury today Ia S. 1902 0l2and is being re-
ceived daily in exchange for small
notes, for which the demand is still
good.
THE PERUVIAN OUTRAGE.
Ne additional facts relating to the
assault upon the United States con-
sulate in Peru are in the possession Of
this state department officials today.
COMBINATIONS.
The senate has confirmed Jas. +.
Moline of the District of Column bia, as.
sistant treasurer of the United States;
Il. Stobe Farrow of South Carolina.
second auditor of the treasury; Jas. ].
Willie of Florida, deputy fifth auditor
of the treasury.
Postmastels d. w. Nash,
Cuero.
Fourth ssistant Postmaster Gen.
eral Maxwell today appointed III
fourth class postmasters. OF this num-
Der thirty-three fill vacancies caused
by designations and deaths, and
thirty-four by removals.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
VERY SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE.
Developed in the Murder Trial Of Major
Randle Yesterday at Dallas.

Developed in the Murder Trial Of Major
Randle Yesterday at Dallas.
Special to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April 7.-Major 1. G. Ran
die took the stand in his own behalf
today. He testified that he killed E.
S. Randall in self-defense; that he re-
GREETED the killing as Randall was his
friend, but he was forced to do iG. He
declared that Randall came into the
wine room of the Palace saloon on the
morning Of the killing and cursed
him. In the evening they met
again and he was forced
to kill Randall in self-defense.
The defense rested and at 2o'clock G..
C. Moss was called by the state. Moss
sWore that E. S. Randall when he
opened the wine room door made no
reference to Major Randle. He was
told by Wyatt that 1t was private
room and walked away without say
ing word. He was positive that E.
S. Randall did not curse or abuse in
any way Major Randle.
Charles e. Herring, a defense wit
ness who had testified that he heard
e. S. Randall threaten the life of the
major, was called by the defense.
Herring denied that he told friends
in Fort Worth that, "there was SlO,.
900 in it if he saved Randle's neck"
Then came a ombshell-Edward
Mason, who works for the Martin
Brown dry goods company of Fort
Worth, was sworn. He stated that
ON the previous Sunday to the habeas
corpus trial he was at the depot at
Fort Worth when the Texas and Pa
cific train came in from Dallas, and
Charles E. Henning alighted. He'll
ming said to him: ~ have had big
time with my friends (giving the
names of prominent attorneys at
Dallas. My friends told me: YOU'RE
the only man that can save
the neck of L. G. Randle, and
you must do it, and said there
was $4,000 in it," Mason said he ad-
vised Henning to be careful what he
was doing and to tell the truth. Wit
ness and Herring, who are not en-
employed by the same firm, had sew
eral conversations concerning the case.
Finally one morning Henning begged
witness to say nothing of what he
had communicated to him on that
evening at the union depot, saying cit
will ruin me if you do" Witness
testified that he had impaired his in
formation to several of his fellow
clerks.
Col. w. S. Crawford cross examined
Mason, who stated that he was from
4 l. in
Texas for thirteen years and that j.
B. Taylor, prominent merchant of
Dallas, is his brother-in law. The
evidence of witness created great
sensation. AT O'Clock court adjourn
ell until tomorrow Morning. Tonight
it is rumored that the state has sew
eral bomb shells in reserve that will
be exploded at the proper tine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

heard of them. AS far as has been
astertained Villas liabilities will APP
proximate fully $4,000.
The Anheuser Busch Brewing COM
pany, under deed of trust, have
seized all the bar fistures, liquors,
etc., to secure the payment of claim
of $500, while the rest of the creditors
are left out in the cold. Both of the
absconders have left young wives who
are grief-stricken at the strange action
of their husbands.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
Head End Collision,

Special to The Statesman.
FORT WORTH, April IA head
end collision occurred on the Santa Fe
at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the
northern part of the city, between a
switch engine and q fast stock train
Both engines we're considerably dana
aged and one car of cattle was tele-
scoped by the engine tender, killing
five steers and injuring several more.
The engine crew, except the engineer
Of the cattle train, escaped by jump
ing. The engineer who was caught
was on the outside of the curve and
did not see the switch engine in time
to Jump He was bruised consider.
ably, but it is not thought his injuries
will prove fatal. The los5 to the COM
pany is about $500. 1t is not known
who is to blame,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

Group, whooping cough and bron-
chitis Immediately relieved by Shi-
loh's Cure. At Cornwell & Chiles,
219 East Sixth street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
charges in full witch the commissioner
of the general land office.
THE CHOCTAW WAR.

Secretary Smith today received a
telegram from Indian Agent Bennett
ia which he recommends the Choctaw
nation be placed under martial law.
This he believes to be the only way
in which peace would be maintained.
The secretary has as yet taken no
action.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
Gate CITY Bank Funds.

ATLANTA, April THE money in
the vaults of the Gate City bank, by
direction of the comptroller of the
currency, was today transferred to the
funds of the Atlanta National bank.
Depositors do not get their money yet,
but 5000, 900 or more actual cash now
in bank will he in another National
bank which can loan it out and re-
lieve the financial stringency. 1t has
also been decided to liquidate instead
of goi-g into receivers hands, de-
positors to be paid in full.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

Gro up, whooping cough and bro
chit Immediately relieved by Sh
loh's Cure. At Cornwell & Chill
10 East Sixth street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12
COMBINATIONS

The senate has confirmed the fol-
lowing: VIM. H. Seaman of Wiscon-
sin, United States district judge for
the eastern district of Wisconsin; Jas.
Blackburn, Kentucky, marshal of
Kentucky; Ezra w. Miller, South Da-
kota, attorney for South Dakota; Felix
A. Reeves, Tennessee. solicitor of the
treasury; Herman Stump, Marylsnd,
superintendent OF immigration; Robt
f. Wilson, Jackson, Miss, register of
land office at Jackson.
FOURTH CLASS PosTMAsTERs,
Fourth Assistant Postmaster. Gen.
eral Maxwell today appointed 1874
fourth class postmasters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

That hacking cough can be so
quickly cured by ShilOh's cure. We
guarantee it A. Cornwell & Chiles,
Sixth st.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

For lame back, side or chest use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 @
ae Cornwell a. Chiles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-04-12

Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on guarantee. 1t
cures consumption. AT Cornwell &
Chiles