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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
RAILROAD MATTERS.
ITEMS PICKED UP FROM BETWEEN
THE RAILS AND CROSS TIES.
The Throbbing PulsationS Of Commerce Felt
az It IL Whirlsd From North to
South Over the Endless Stretch
Of Shining Steel.
Graat Markham Strike.

ST.. PAUL, April 1.-THE end OF the
fourth day since the American Rail
way union declared strike on the
Great Northern, finds the strike ex'
tended over all the lines of the COM
pany. Except short distance from
this civ and out, q ,495 miles OF the
svstem. not to exceed 200 miles, is In
operation tonight. 4his mas Deen
accomplished thus far without any
thing like threatening OF bloodshed
and the men say there is no danger OF
any trouble. They are determined,
however, and will elbow no trains to
he made up or to be moved. me last
mart of the system to be affected by
the strike is Eastern Minnesota. The
men of this branch are restless and
want to strike. The COmpany's OIL
GERS tonight thought likely they
wauld not run tomorrow, because OF
trouble along on the line. In that
way this branch IS affected. There is
an unconfirmed report that the COM
many has made Overtures to the men
looking to a conference for setting
the trouble, hut the officers deny such
a report.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
KELLY'S ARMY.
The Boys Have a Hard Time Sleeping
in a Beating Storm.

The BOYS Have a Hard Time Sleeping
in a Beating Storm
OMAHA, Neb., April 17-The ram
did as much as the militia could have
Jone-scattered Kelly's army. Bare
bouohs offered but little shelter from
n Missouri valley rainstorm, and the
army now knows how much water
comes from cloud when all of it
comes at once, During the entire day
the men cluug to their camp in the
timber near Parkes mill. Ram lell
in torrents The militia occupied the
only buildings in the vicinity and
would not allow a Kellyite to enter.
AS result the entire crowd was
drenched. The shower ended. the sun
came out again. the army gathered
again General Kelly was in Omaha,
where he had been all day, and his re-
turn to the camp at nightfall was aux
iou,ly awaited for by tGe men, When
Kelly went back to camp he TOOK with
MIN S1GO in cash and three wagons
loaded with provisions Ey the citizens
of Omaha. Shortly after KelIey's re-
turn the rain began failing steadily
and it looked like the shower would
continue all night.
Quite a sentiment has been aroused
in Council Bluffs against Governor
jackson for his action in calling out
the militia. The citizens greatly pro-
test that they have been put to unnec-
essary expense. SO far there has been
no clash between the militia and the
Kelley men. Today papers were pre-
pared for an application for an order
restraining the governor and militia
from further interfering with the
army. The papers however, were
not filed, as the eXpediency of such a
move was doubted.
one mother, whose son is ii member
Of military company, came to the
Bee Office to Guire if she could not
get her boy back, "He has been sleep
ing on the gruuld these nights, aud |
know he will he sick In an inter
view Governor Jackson denied that
the troops were called out on his mo-
ton. He said the request came from
Sheriff Hazen of Pottawotamie
county who said he would need the
militia to maintain order during the
stay of the army in his county. Gov
ernor jackson says he was not re-
quested by the railroad company to
protect their property.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
THE TEXAS DRUMMERs.
WACO Is royalty ENTERTAINING
THE FESTIVE GENTLEMEN.
The City Turned Over to Them Durins
tn ir say - oficials Preparing
Reports For Organizing the
Convention Today.
ssne nial to The Statesman.

Special to The statesman
WACO, April 1.-THE Texas traE
cling men, the drummer8, nave pos
session OF the city today and every
thing is theirs. The fifth ahhua'
stafe convention convened tonight al
the city hall, and fully 300 menloeis
of the organization were On hSnu al
that hour. All day long groups o'
travelling men paraded around the
CITY. greeted their friends, sat in the
hotel corridors, told anecdotes anu
formed improvlsed quarters ana
humme away the hours pleasantly
The badges prepared by the local
most were worn by everybody, ana
Ittg doubtful II any convention
bsg ever been held IN lne
civ in which ii more general iflehuIy
interest was taken. Inc ulHeIeh'
committees on the various entertain
n euts embrace WacO's pest society
and the ladies are enthuslasllcaily AT
work TO make the visit OF the drum
mers one OF delight.
Tha hoarn ot directors and officers
were ed during the morning III
examining reports and preparing ior
die uresentatlon of their slewardshlps
to the convention. Az o'cloCk the
oflj GERS and board of directors held
meeting to complete their WORK re
q. Benson, san ANTONIO, PRESIDENT
j. Knight, Dallas, ilrst VIC
president; j. q. Booth, austin;
second vice presidet; Glenn Flttgei
Galveston, third vice president; VIII
iism payson, San Antonio, secretary
and treasurer; Robert ID. speed, IT,
Worth: George A. Hill, Corsicana; ID
II. Fetlerman, Mike Goggau ana b.
r. McNulty, San Antonio; vernon
Lehman, Marion; GeC.Nillian, Dallas;
Henry Harrison, Austion; IL. w.
%oolston, Galveston, and OilVer LIP
plncott, Jr,, Waco, compose the board
The meeting lasted tw) hours, una
large amount of unfinished business
wac cleared up aud disposed of.
The convention proper was caIlen
90 order at the city nall at O'Clock
tonight by President Benson, IN are"
brief and appropriate words. Secre-
tary Payson acted as secretary. The
convention then adjourned until to-
morrow at 10 o'clock, when the regu
lar order of business will be taken up
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Cars Uncoupled.

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, April LEX
element is growing rapidly as also is
the American railway union member"
ship. Contrary to expectations the
train from the west at $3.50 this after
noon was cut by the strikers, but
under protection the brakemen
promptly recoupled the cars and the
train went through the yards withou!
further disturbance. This expert
ence, however, was very bitterly de-,
nounced and they decided not 10 lou IL
occur again.
The mail and baggage cars were
untouched. The dispatchers in the
office here have joined the strike. 1t
is reported that the engineers fire.
men and conductors will also go out
Another report says government pro-
lection will be placed on the night
train. There is some little talk OF the
possibility of bloodshed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Wabash Trainmen.

ST. LOUIS, April 17.-Representa'
tives of the Brotherhood of Railwa
Engineers and the Brotherhood OF
Railway Firmen employed on the
eastern, western and middle divisions
of the Wabash system, arrived in
the city today to confer with General
Manager Hayes on the question OF the
proposed reduction III wages, effective
May l, applying to engineers, tiremen,
couduc ors and bagg agemen. During
the entire day the men we're busy pre-
pairing a revised schedule, which will
be submitted to General Manager
Hayes some time tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
FARwELL-sTUGIs ARBITRATION
The Petuent Millionaire Has Another
Spat With Plaintiffs Attorney.

The Petulent Millionaire Has Another
Spat With Plaintiffs Attorney.
CHICAGO, April l7.-There vas a
warm passage between Millionaire
John V Farwell and the plaintiffs
New York attorney Mccarthy to-day
in the Texas capitol litigation. Nc
Carthy asked Mr. Farwell In regard
Go remark Thursday that Mr.. ROg.
ers, now deceased, was II Gail bird, "
"Do you think it il proper to say
that man was "A jail bird >" dramatl'
caliy querled Attorney Mccarthy.
"No, it was not proper. Ii was a
slip of the tongue and | am now sorry
for 1t 1t should not tie dragged in
here again but the facts are true" re.
piled Mr., Farwell.
care you willing to ewear that Mr..
Rogers was Il jail bird, Mr.. Farwell y
No am not willing to swear to
it, he replied
"rhis lhen, is one of the specimens
OF your Christian charity is NJ"
at you will allow me to explain all
OF the connection Wi II Mr.. Rogers,
can show you that be ought to have
been in Jail dozen timesh was The
pertulent answer of Mr.. Farwell
~ will allow you to explain nothing
of the sort | should have been
ashamed of myself if | had allowed
this cross examination to close with
out recalling the subject" retortod
attorney.
The mention OF the supposed disap.
paarance of E5l 900 of the first cl0O, 900
OF debentures, in letter from Stur-
gle was the basis of question by Mr. &.
Mccarthy in which he ask d whether
these bonds were gotten out OF the
way by FarwelI IL Co
''The question is ridiculous, for /
fnfers we had stolen the bonds an.
wered Mr.. Farwel!. "lf We had sto-
len any of the bonds we should have
been arrested before this.n
hardly think So" Mr.. Mccarthy
retOrted. "You seem to have been
pretty fortunate thus far"
70 finish the cross examination OF
Mr. tarwell required the time of the
afternoon session. The inquiry be
came little breezy when Attorney
Mccarthy asked about the suits which
Sturgis had instituted and received
an answer not to his liking.
How many suits had Sturgis cOm-
menced in 1917 was the opening
question.
Five - replied Mr.. Farwell.
Name one,n challenged the at
tOrney.
The defendant thought n moment
and then admitted he could not. They
may have been in 1892 he explained
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
GRAIN CONGRESS.
Large Delegations From the South and
West at Wichita.

Large Delegations From the South and
West at Wichita.
WICHITA, Kas., A pril 1.-THE Ma
ton Grain congress, which opened
here today, is largely attended by
grain men from all over southern
Kansas and Oklahoma, Louisiana,
Texas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Colorado,
Florida, Alabama, South Carolina,
Iowa and Minnesota. The object of
the congress is to formulate plans to
secure an outlet for Southern and
South western products on the Gulf
OF Mexico.
The New Orleans delegation is a
strong one and they are working hard
for the Crescent City. Colonel Day
of the New Orleans Picayune made a
remarkable speech in favor of COM
mercial and social relations between
the West and the South. 1t is com.
pared by all here to the famous speech
of Henry Grady at the New England
dinner.
Governor Lewelling of Kansas and
many southern commercial organiza'
tons sent kilograms of hearty con-
gratulations. Many valuable papers
outlining the necessity for CONNER.
Cial alliance between the West and
South were read.
A permanent organization was
effected as follows: President. Ex-
Mayor G w. Clement of Wichita:
vice presidents, s. A. Jones of Florida,
H. AvstilI of Alabama, J. f. Hall of
Louisiana, Mr.. Grimes of Oklahoma,
{. E. Potts of Kansas, Geo. E. Souler,
w. G. Imboden of Texas, j. H. An
derson of Minnesota and David May
of Iowa; secretaries, Colonel West OF
Alabama and A, c. Jones of Kansas;
treasurer, A. W. Oliver of Kansas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
MANOR MENTION.
Special to The Statesman:

Speclai 10 Inc statesman:
MANOR, TEX, April l7.-Manor
Lodge 2lO, Knights OF Pythias, was in.
stituted last night. The following
were the instituting officers, all from
Austin: Abe Frank, G. c.; Georgs
Calhoun, g V.C.;J. w. Mathis, G.
P; A. J. Thorp, 6. NJ. OF W.: j. H.
Raymond, &. K. of R. 5 IF. M. Kahn,
g. Nj. of F.; John Cooper, G. M. of E
OF Mount Bonnell No. 81. J. s. Harris,
G. M. of A., of Lake City Lodge No.
172; J. w. Davis, 6. l. w, and Joe
Koen, G. o. g., of Mount Bonnell
Lodge No. "a The following visiting
knights were in attendance: J. K.
Henderson. W. &. SEeet, P. p. Bar
bour, c. S. Taylor, a Sapinton, C. F.
Craner, Paul Campbell, II. E, Baster,
6. H. Birch, of Lake City Lodge 172;
A. 5. W alker. Jr., A. ID. Edgar, Sam
Rubenstein, G. H. Hearn, A. w. Ed.
borg, Tom Lynch, Mount Bonuell
Lodge No 1874; A. l. Wheeler, n. P.
Hart, George H. Jacobs, G, Brady, A.
Shiffiette, p. ;, Clarke, Jr., II Ben
son, j. G. stevenson, w. R. Doran,
Hampstead Lodge No. ITS; s. w.
Moore, Colorado No. 1, Denver, Col;
G. w. Gentry, Lone bud No. 12l,
Beeville, Tex, ". g. Hillsman, Bren.
ham. The officers Of the new lodge
are Dr.. J. f. Hill, Z. c.; w. B. Raney,
V. e. c.; l., F. Smith, prelate; DR..
McCaleb, NJ. of w ; D. B. Fields, NJ.
of A; Guy p. Bittle, X, of S; r. w.
Biting, M. OF E.; J. w. Davis, NJ. of
+ John A. Hill, [, L.; }. c. Harris,
Jr., o. G; J. B, Darlington, w. d.
Edwards and R. c. Burleson, truss
tees. A supper had been prepared for
the occasion and the visitors spoke
highly of their reception.
The Baldridge Drug company will
soon open up large stock in the
Wheeler brick block. The firm is
composed of G. w. Baldridge, H. E..
Lancaster and j. G. Wheeler. Mr..
Baldridge left today for st. Louis to
buy the stock.
Arrangements are being made for a
grand picnic on the Goth inst. Several
OF the secret organizations will take
part and the school children will be
especially provided for.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Suicide at Georgetown.

Special TO The Statesman.
GEORGETOWN, April 17.-Charles
H. Bean of Lampasas is at this hour
supposed to be dying in this city. He
was found in an unconscious condition
and an empty laudanum bottle by his
side told the sad story. Bean came to
this morning and called
to see his wife, who is working in Pro-
fessor Leveretfs family. She gave him
his dinner, after which he went out to
the barn, where he was found in an
condition as above stated.
The couple are said to have separated
some time ago Bean was carried to a
hotel and physicians summoned, but
his case is pronounced hopeless.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
General Slocum's Funeral.

BROOKLYN, April 1.-THE funeral
services over the remains Of Gen. H.
w. Slocum were held at 2 o'clock this
afternoon in the Church of the Mes
siah. There was large military and
escort composed of the twenty-third
regiment New York N. G. S. n. Y;
the first artillery of the United States
army, for Fort Hamilton, which was
General Siocum's first command after
graduating from West Point, and
whose present commander, General
Lapgdon, was member of the school
at the same time; Grand Army veter-
ans and of the army of the Potomac,
members of the legislature, boaru OF
aldermen, board of supervisors, and
various members of financial and So
cial institutions, Of which the dead
commander was interested. The ser
vices were conducted by the Rev. Dr..
R. S. Storers, who delivered the fu-
neral eulogy.
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Snecimen Cases.

S. H. Clifford, New Castle, Wis. ,
was troubled with neuralgia and
rheumatism, his stomach was dis
ordered, his liver was affected to an
alarming degree, appetite fell away
and he was terribly reduced in flesh
and strength. Three bottles of Elec-
trio bitters cured him.
Edward shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill,
had a running sore on his leg of eight
wears standing. Used three bottles
Of Electric Bitters and seven boxes OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg
il sound and well. John Speaker,
CatawLa, o. had five large fever sores
on his leg, doctors said he was incur.
able. One bottle Electric Bitters and
one box Bucblen'3 Arnica Sslve cured
him entirely Sold by Jno. H. ChiIes
drugstore.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
President Debs Talks.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, April H.
President e. V. Debs, of the Ameri-
can railway union, arrived home
today and left tonight for st. Paul.
"From advices received from points
on the Great Northern" said Mr..
Debs, 81 am very hopeful as to the
result of the strike. The men are
conducting themselves admirably
The trouble has been brewing for some
time and the strike is a spontaneous
uprising not only of The American
Railway union members, but of mem
bers of the other blotherhoods. We
have so per cent of the men in the
United States" He said he antici-
pated no antagouism from the chiefs
of other brOtherhOods.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Hill and Geary Condemned

SAN FRANCISCO, April l7,-Tbree
thousand Democrats met i'll mass
meeting lant night and passed resolu-
tions as follows:
Resolved, That the utterances of
Senator Hill are tratorous in their
purpose, false in their assumptions,
absurd in their logic and excite the
Indignation and derision OF the DEM
ocracy of California.
Resolved, That the un-Democratic
cou se of Th0s, Geary in reference to
the Wilson bill is hereby condemned
and repudiated.
The resolutions are to be laid before
the seuate by Senator White.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
The Grand Lodge at Paris Has Cap
tured the Town.

The Grand Lodge at Paris Has Cap
tured the Town.
Special to The Statesman.
PARIS, Tex. April 1.-THE Twenty
first annual session of the knights OF
Pythias ofTexas convened here today
A large delegation was in attendance.
After calling the roll Grand Chancel-
lor P. F. Downs announced the names
of members of the committees for the
session. Fred b. Robinson, editor OF
the Huntsville Item and secretary OF
the Texas Press Association, wac apo
pointed official reporter. Inc louge
conferred the degree OF Past Chancel'
lor upon 1913 persons and then the
grand lodge was escorted to the court
house by the uniform rank, headed
by the Paris Military band, where
Hon. II. 2 Birmingham welcomed
them on behalf of the city. His speech
fairly set the great crowd wild and ne
was applauded tn the echo.
Hon. n. j. Nichols welcomed the
visiting knights IN behalf of the locaI
lodge. 1t was a great effort, replete
with dramatic incidents that sent a
thrill through the audience. When
he had concluded with a splendid
burst of eloquence the audience APP
plauded for several minutes. Hon. p.
l.. Downs responded i'll brief but
happy address that endearved him
for all time to every citizen of Paris,
The lodge will get down to business
tomorrow. The bicycle brigade, the
Phoenix fire department ard the Hay
seed band entertained the visitors
this evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Denver Police Board,

DENVER, April 1.-The decree of
the supreme court has been carried
into effect and Governor Waite's
police and fire board has taken peace-
able possession. Hamilton Armstrong
ia chief.Ot.pOlice and VIM. E Roberts
chief OF the fire department. The
position OF chief of the detective de.
partment has not yet been filled.
Immediately on learning the opinion
Of the supreme court Dennis Mullins
resigned from the state board OF par
dons, and Mrs. James B. Bedford is
the only person being considered for
the position
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19

Then why did you say in 1871.
th1ude1ed Mccarthy, aroused by the
carelessness OF Mr.. Fsrwell' are
YOU here to swear to thing by "hoie-
sale?" .oh Mr.
Farwell. I'll ,hora
"Don't you know very well there
ware no suits until 1922" went on
the lawyer. dotas -
in a compromising tone, "And l may
have been mistaken. 1t prooaoiy
was in 1892" III, ,b
Fix. senator c. B. FsrweIl Will proo-
ehlv ne ON the stand tomorrow.
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Henry 8. Ives Dead

AsHEvILLE, N. c., April IT,
Henry s. Ives of New York, the
Napoleon of Finance, died here at 1880
tonight. Ives reached Asheville
about two months ago from Florida in
an almost dying condition and has
hardly left his bed since. He leased
special residence in the suburbs and
lived quietly with his wife and few
servants. The cause of his death was
consumption.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Want to Consult.

ST. PAUL, April l7.-An Helena,
Montana, special says: A telegram
from General Manager Case OF the
Great Northern asks the men to send
representatives to st. Paul with full
authority to settle matters under the
laws OF the Railway Union. The
men replied this morning that EuN
gene Debs and George Howard, now
in LIT. Paul, are authorized to act for
The union.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
No Ereipht Moving.

FARGO, ~. D., April 17,-NOt a
wheel has turned on the Great North
eru here except the engine that placed
cars al the freight house so merchan-
disc could he unloaded. The train
which went north yesterday was
dropped aud side.tracked at Hills.
OOrO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Tennesses Democrats,

NASHVILLE, April l7.-IOmorrow
the state Democratic convention will
meet in this city to nominate five can.
5idates for the supreme court Of the
state. The city is filled with. promi-
uent lawyers and citizens from al
parts of the state. Ii IS oelleVed the
session of the convention will be brief.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Thn Yacht YigilAnt

NEW loQK, April l7-Prominent
Nachtsmeu say the Nigilaut is stiu
owned by MIR, Oliver and bis syndi.
cate, and that they are prepared to
send their boat to Europe for the cup
or for glory. The general sentiment
expressed today was not in sympathy
with Mr.. Chan. berlain's offer, so far as
it seemed to he directed at the Nigi.
liant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19

LOUISVILLE, April II "A special
to the Tunes from Lexington, Ky.
says: Hon. j. G. Bronston of this city
also announces that he has no inten-
ton of making the race for congress
against Breckinridge. The entries to
the congressional race are no doubt
all in, and Breckenridge, Owens and
Settle will be the starters. Breckin-
ridges friends are coming to his aid
with cards in the papers, one OF the
morning papers here containing six
cards for him and none against him.
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Threatened Strike.

LITTLE Book, April 1.-THE
threatened strike of trainmen on the
Central division of the Missouri
Pacific has no new developments to-
day. Superintendent Mckee says
that no committee has yet waited on
him and 80 far az the suspension of
traffic or delay of trains is concerned,
there is certainly misunderstanding
as there has been no trouble OF that
kind. Thirty-two trains were handled
over the Central division today and
Yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-04-19
Houston's Cotton Receipts.

special u The Statesman
HousroN, april 1.-THE Houston
and Texas Central which hauls the
milk Of tho cotton Houston receives
rennr,s Inc totalmovement from sept.
| 10 date as 3G5 l70 bales For the
ae, M time la.t year the movement
was 467 .279; showing dehclt LIE
season of lO2.llO 1t is claimed Ina'
although this year's crop is as laig 70
as last years, planters are hotul tas
back for higher prices. kecelpis IoI
April this year to date are greatly IN
.e,i,ess NJ Inc entire amount moved
during the entire month OF Aprl' t fi
vear This roads showing Is a 1alr
der onhe crop of the state.
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Democratic Rally at San Marcos

DGIIIOCIdlIC INdIIy at odII NIaINO0'
Special to The Statesman.
SAN MARCOS, April 1.-THE Demo-
Gratis held mass.meeting today and
determine to have grand Demo.
cratic rally and barbecue on the 18th
of May. 1t will be remem ed that
the Hays county Democracy was first
to move in the matter of reconcilia-
ton of the two wings of the party,
and she now leads of in a Democratic
rally. Hon. l.. II. Browne made a
stirring speech vibrating with senti-
ments of harmony and enthusiasm,
and necessary committees were ap.
nOinted,
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Mrs, Lease Lectures

FRANKLIN, Ind, April l7.-Mrs.
Mary Lease OF Kansas addressed an
audience of 400 men and women in the
court room this afternoon. Her theme
was the exposition of the Peoples
Party platform dealing directly with
subjects of monopoly, money and the
masses,
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FORT SMITH, Ark, April 15.-Rev-
enue officers here say that the recent
decision of the commissioner of inter.
nal revenue increasing the number Of
bushels of grain to be used in making
a gallon OF spirituouS liquor has al.
ready CEASED a boom in the moon.
shining business in this state. The
legitimate distillerS are no longer able
to operate at profit aud wildcat op-