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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-14
REPRESENTATIVE MLEMORE IN
PRODUCES AN INTERESTING
RESOLUTION.
THAT is CALCULATED TO RAISE
SOME EXCITEMENT IN GER
TAIN QUARTERS.
The Libel Bill Passes the Senate Yester-
day With Some Amendments Which
Are Noted Below-The Galveston
Excursion.

The coming week in legislative circles
1t will be interesting in that it will be
attendant upon an effort to do something
in the way of carrying out party promises
The Goss land bill will occupy the atten-
tion of the house today and possibly to-
morrow, and then the COlqutt tax bill
will come up. The house anticipates dis
posing Of both Of these bills as well as the
bill chosen by the house caucus (Which
are administration and platform meas
ures) by Thursday, and then they want to
take up the general appropriation bill and
hurry it through rs fast as possible. The
hurrying of this appropriation bill is
always n case af making haste slowly,
as il has never yet taken less than -
and sometimes % days to get this bill
through both houses and down to the
governor.
While a number of the house members
seem to think that they will get through
with the bills considered in the caucus by
Thursday. there are others who believe
that not more than two ut least out of
the six measures chosen will get through
by Thursday, and if the house adhercs
80 its original proposition of taking up
the appropriation bill on that day the
remaining caucus bills will have TO 90
over for a while. AS soon as these meas
ures are disposed of, however, it is the
intention of the house to have another
caucus and decide on further advisable
legislation and such procedure will mark
all future legislation of the house this
session.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-14

With reference to our libel bill in the
Legislature, the following from the Chi
cago Mail will be Of interest:
THE proposed bill for amending the
statutes in regard to libel which is now
before the Illinois legislature is so reason
able that there should be no doubt of it's
passage. Its provisions are clear, and
under it no person whose character is I'M
warranty assailcd in the newspapers
would lack means of redress. The gist
Of the measure is that where correction
or rctractiOn is not made the newspaper
publishing the offensive matter is left
without defense, and no reputable news
paper will object to this. The substance
of the bill is contained in the following
provision: That in any action brought
for the publication Of libel in any news
paper in this state the plaintiff shall
recover only actual damages, if it shall
appear at the trial of such action that
such publication was made in good faith
and that there were reasonable grounds
for believing that the statements set
forth in such publication was true. and
that its falsity was due to mistake or
of the facts and that in
the next two regular issues of said news
paper after such mistake or misappre-
hension was brought to the knowledge
of the publisher or publishers of such
newspaper, correction or retraction
was published in as conspicuous n manner
and place in said newspaper as was the
libel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-14

The committee on revenue ana TAXA
ton will, by the latter part OF mex! week,
have another knOtty proposition Tor the
legislature to crack in the shape of the
taxation bill The committee will begin
work on the bill the latter part of this
week and they are of the opinion that they
can finish their work by the middle or
latter part of next week. Inquiry rs to
what the rate of taxation will probably
be develops the fact that the members
of the committee are wholly at sea on
that proposition. When they first ar
rived in Austin in January they were OPP
posed to increasing the taxation over the
15-cent mark. They argued that they
could curtail expenses sufficiently else
where to avoid any increase III taxation
in compliance with Governor Culbers0n
promise to that effect After they had
cut clerks salaries and introduced II
thousand and one retrenchment measures
they decided that the appropriation bill
would do the balance of the cutting. That
cutting has been done in the appropriation
bill and vet the painful fact starcs them
in the face that the taxation must be
increased. The opinions as to what 1t
must be increased to are as varied as
Texas weather. Some say 20 cents,
others say %. while others place it att
30 cents. This is the proposition that the
committee on revenue and taxation VIII
have to decide While it is not known
definitely that they will. it is believed
that il is the intention of the committee
TO fix the taxation at 30 cents for the
first wear and - cents for the second. lt|
is anticipated that this bill will likewise
raise wrangle in the house when 1t
shows up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-14

The members have about resigned them
selves to at least 40 more days in their
present occupation and the question nat
urally arises, what on earth are they
going to do with the thousand and one
bills now pending before them if they do
not make the 40 days ut least 60. There
il already enough work in sight TO keep
them hustling for the next 40 days and
vet in that time they will not have dis
posed of n third of the bills now up for
consideration. The redistricting bill will
bob up shortly in both ends OF the legls,
lature and it is anticipated that it will
not have smooth sailing in all quarters.
Some of the members are of the opinion
that the bill will pass without much
trouble, inasmuch as the governor has
brought the thumb screws to work on
the legislature to good purpose on this
redistricting question at least. There are
other members, however, who say that
Culberson's wishes are going to kill the
bill. That hcnceforth any request of the
governors means defeat of the measure
that he desires passed. In view of these
various assertions. time alone can cor
rectly develop the future results.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-14

There is bill now before the house
which will he called up shortly that is
liable TO raise considerable discussion.
The full text of said bill is as follows:
Section /. BE it enacted by the lcgis-
lature of Texas: That any person or
officer of this state, who shall contract
with any person for his services or labor,
or for any property of any kind. with the
intent to charge the state of Texas with
the same, and to do which. such person
or officer has no authority by law, such
person or officer shall I've deemed guilty of
misdemeanor, and on conviction by any
court of competent jurisdiction, shall be
fined in any sum not less than 500 and
not more than S2OOO.
Sec. .. No officer or cmploye OF the
state shall receive any warrant, or draw
any part of his salary from the treasury
in advance of the performance of the ser
vice, and where certain amount is APP
propriated for the salaries and expenses
of any department of the state govern
ment and the amount, estimating the
cost Of the present clerical force i'll such
department, will not be sufficient TO pay
the salaries of the clerks for the entire
year, the head of such department is
hereby required TO discharge a sufficient
number of such clerks and so retrench the
expenses as TO make the amount appro-
priating sufficient to defray the salaries
and the expenses of such department
for the entire year; and it is further pro
vided that the state will not be RESPONSE
BILE for the pay or service OF any person
who is not by law authorized TO be EN-
ployed, or for any work, labor, materials
or supplies not authorized by law. Any
person or persons who shall disobey any
part of this section shall be guilty of
misdemeanor, and on conviction by any
court having competent jurisdiction,
shall be fined in any sum not less than
500 and not more than $1,000.
The reason why the legislators are so
anxious to have this bill passed is that
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-14

When the Goss bill is called up in the
house this morning for further cOnsidcra-
ton, it will find formidable force OPP
posing it. The enemies of the bill! have
had caucus in which they decided that
they would fight the bill through thick
and thin.
Representative Ward will in all prob
ability call up his railroad consolidation
bill in the house Wednesday and push if
as rapidly as possible to n successful
passage. The bill is well thought of by
the members in general and will doubt
less 20 through humming.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-14

The reason why the legislators are so
anxious to have this bill passed is that
every two years they are called upon
to pass deficiency bill to meet out
standing debts, incurred by state officials
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-03-14

But no matter what light is thrown up
on the spasnlodic wickedness of the Turk,
or upon the desperate methods of the rev
olutionary conspirators, we find that it is
still the innocent who suffer most. The
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-14

skeleton stalks out 81 its closet and plays
the mischief with them. lie won't 50 20
church He VIII prDsl all over and talk
60 her ABOUT sermons lu stones she is
absolutely sure that b. is "a doomed man,
and she let's him see % once every week.
''On every other day IN the Weed she is
content 20 be leland o. the best wife in
the world. Usually some women are so
irOnbOuud that they cannot convert a
mans one day Of rest into q period Of I'M
him so much and want him 10 De happy
In their way, but not in his own
The life Of Farmer 1lillsap's wife was
over like a head Of wheat fully ripe she
was about 10 be gathered In by the grim
harvester. OBADIAH she sail- IN fee
bic voice. as the end drew near peacefully
and paiulessly, you have been good
husband 20 me-"
II have tried TO be. Lucindy." replied
Farmer Millsap.
You have laid yourself out 10 make
things as easy and comfortable like for
me-"
4 have always tried 10 do my sheer.
Luciudy."
Obadiah" she went on. we've lived
togg,th9r ntty-hve years. hain't wet
And ever since we were married you've
eat an the bread crusts, haint your
Il don deny H. Lucindy, I have"
You've eat the bread crusts FOR fifty
I'VE years, SOS / wouldn't have 70 eat
en-, haint YOU, Obadiah
don't deny 10, Lucindy."
obadiah" said Farmer Millsap's Wife
arter a pause, 1T was very kind OF you.
ana now you won't mind my telling you
one thing. viii you2''
no. What Is II, Lucindy2"
obadiah. and there was a world OF
selt-abuegation IN her voice-"I always
was iond Of crusts."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-14

--Margareta of Italy Is said to be not
only the most beautiful but the best elm
Gated OF all European queens. She speaks
English, French. German and Spanish
reads Latin and Greek, knows the great
poets thoroughly, reads Darwin Rusltin.
ana much theological literature. IL a
botanist and geologist. and devotes much
time 10 charitable projects.
The difference between "r1eddlfne,
ana investigation" Is that you always IN
NesLgate, while Il Us the other person
VINO NEEDLES. Household Words.
The Usual Consequence. A eslstar,t .
That actress ought 10 BE- "a great sf,rree.
She has "a European reputation
Manager, yes. and now fhe wants an
American stlary. PUCK.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-14

Tell me all" he urged. kindly
she faltered. WA
lie smiled.
he asked ND4e you
no, she answered, Il put in the wrong
button and broke "A Set. ana / vvo1,td MS
70 % exchange it, II you pleas. "-Detroif
-lmp-That wave Of reform which -
t,e@,eep!ne over America has been a bad
satan-Ihat's all right, my bovf Won
soon he ourselves again J see bv the n,+
pefs mat there VIII Doc biz revival al -
T9iigf shaung craze this spring -Brookivn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-14

What, are you going to ask your en-
ployer for his daughters hand? Suppose
he should kick you out?"
ooh, ] have already secured another
place. "-Fliegende Batter
Wife (to unhappy husband: 7
wouldn't worry John; II doesn't do anv
good to borrow trouble
Husband: Borrow trouble? Great Gaze
sar, my dear l amt borrowing trouble
I've got it TO lend.-Colorado Sun.
1t is rumored that John Jacob Aston
who has made a beginning as an author. is
ambitious to become a playwright.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-14

Victory
Men came and knelt around her
Sought with Jewels rare to crown her
With yellow gold
And sweet love told
Thought to warm her heart grown cold,
But sadly she turned from them apart
And nursed thorned grief close to her
heart.
Maids came and lowered Ger her,
Spread life's duty plain before her;
But mothers tears
Nor sisters prayers
Could thrust hope in future years.
For dropping her head upon her breast
Ciasped grief closer there to rest
A baby came and smiling found her,
Put MS chubby arms around her;
true charm tries
For rare wealth lies
In love light caught from his fathers
eyes.
While fondly she nursed the golden head
Forgotten grief dethroned. fell dead
New Orleans Picayune
A saul de it, Is an indispensable adj
lunct nowadays Of a fashionable woman's
wardrobe, says the New York Tribune,
ana nothing can be daintler and alto
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-14

POTTER DRUG a CHEMICAL CORP
SOLE fRoPRlEroEs. BOSTON, .. ) A
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-14

In q company OF bright men and women
the other day says Jeanette Walworth
in the Mail and Express, / heard a man
referred TO as having the best wife in
the world" a bachelor present asked for
a definition of the best wife in the world
II was amazing what a diversity of opinion
the question started. Many men, many
minds" was eNemplified as never before
One man was OF the opinion that the
best wife in the world was one who re-
spected her husbands foibles while com
batting his sins. Another that the best
wife in the world was she who was uncon-
scious of his shortcomings.
4 know g woman, said benedict of
many years standing, who is so awfuliv
good that she would no more miss going
to church than 70 bed at the proper gea,
SON She Is a saint. At least people saw
she is Her horses and her coachman
suffer for IL. but what are a few hours az
frozen discomfort 10 them when she n
busy praying for their souls
Her husband Is the best Of fellows
Splendid proVider. unexacting-tol
There IS "A skeleton in that beautiful home
II Is "A Sunday skeleton. n does NOT exist
on any other day of the week Ask him
the question Just asked u.s. on any other
day Of tho week but Sunday. ANA he VIII
describe his owa wife. But on Sunday ne
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
PERSONAL.

Mrand Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux returned from their eastern trip last night. MT. T. H. Vaughan and family have gene to Mississippi to visit relatives.
 Capt. Reuben r. Kolb and son, How ard. returned last night from an eastern trip.
 Miss Flora Solomon, who is visiting rel atives in Columbus, Miss, will arrive home toda-s.
 Mir and IS. o. l.. Chalifoux returned last night from New York and other eastern points.
 Miss Reed of Bessener is the guest of the Misses Woods, Thirteenth avenue and Sixteenth street South Highlands.
 Secretary II. F. Thompson of the Corl- nt rcial club and Architect George Vince lock go to Atlanta today 10 meet Hon. Hecso, D. Lane and soc ahnu- the Als- Lama Nlildms.
 Ladies, 1 am five times overstocked in black and tan Oxfords. Price, 50 cents to s3. Brand new and stylish. I am going to sell them cheap, cheap, cheap cheap. A sacrifice. T. C. King, POPS First ave-
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
Wait for our sale of fifty horses Monday, August 19.
 SI7at J. M. Ncill & Son.

Cheap Trlr to Atlanta-Only S2 Round Trip.
 There will bc an excursion from Bir- mingham to Atlanta via ;he Southern railway Saturday. August 2f, at the ra te of S2 for tile round trip. The regular rate from Birmingham to Atlanta and return is S;0 So you can realize what a cheap trip we offer. Train will leave the union depot at 50 p. m. Saturday, August 24, and returnig leave Atlanta at o'clock D. n. August c6. allowing you two whole days in the metropolis of tho south in which to visit Inc exposition grounds and see the grand preparations for the expo- sition without charge. Special coaches will be provided for both white and col- ored people and perfect order maintained throughout the trip. S-15-td
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
LABOR DAY.
Extensive Preparations Looking to Making it the Greatest Success of Its Kind Ever
 Undertaken Here.

The topic of conversation among the several trades unions at present is the coming Labor Day and its due celebra- tion. Others, too, are discussing the event, and from the drift of conversation it is safe to predict one of the grandest parades of it's kind ever undertaken here or in Alabama.
 The leading topic of discussion at yes 'terday's meeting of the Birmingham Trades council was Labor Day. and the interest manifested was encouraging to marked degree.
 It is intended to have every trade and profession represented in the parade with floats appropriately decorated rner- chants will display their wares on wag- ons and floats; the city officials and fire department and military will be invited to participate. and the aftcrmath-the grand picnic and athletic tournament, with able speeches by Hon. Thomas Wis dom and others-wll no doubt crown the efforts of those who have the arrange ments in hand with all the success hoped for.
 The different railroads centering here will be asked to make low excursion rates for the occasion. and, if done. will be the means of drawing thousands here for that day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
HOTEL ST. STEVENS.

A quiet, home-like hotel, most centrally located. Prices very reasonable. Special inducements to tourists during summer months. Correspondence invited. New management.
 LOUIS FRENKEL. 6-S-eod~
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
THINGS DRAMATIC

The latest notable offering in the way of lively farce comedy is "McFadGen's s Elopement," which was written by Frank Dumont and Is produced by Man agers Davis and Keogh with a remark ably strong company of farce players and speciality people It's engagement in this city is a matter in which all local fun lovers may felicitate themselves. I a. wis and Keogh's rule is never to off 1T the public any entertainment that they d not deem equal to the very hest in it's line. Hence we may look for aa ex- ceptionally b. ght fun show in Me Faddens Flop, nent" The part of Me Fadden himself. 'is ntniag rod agen.. II. stailment collec :. +9mo ostone hro-e' pretended Englisl D. and matrimc 7ial adVenturer, is f5lleC " John Kernan. enc of the most gifted o -~;sh dialect Ia-.g,a makers. The compa. --,ada I'D oe people eminent in the far,, comedy ona variety worlds. It includes "ae'aae W~ kernell, such able and well-.l4o,.. --.- tertainers as Phil W. Peters, Ed ]. Hae- fernan, Harry F. Winsman. Daniel aud Patrick Fenton. Nettie Peters, Urine sisters Emily Vivian, Jessie Herwo-th and Robert Delius.
 This side-splitting farce comedy will open the season at O'Brlens on Wednes- day evening, and promises much in the way of amusement and pleasantly . thcater-goers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
The Daily .Age-Herald (ex- cept Sunday six days in the week, delivered by carrier or by mail, at soc per month.
Ex-IusTICE STRONG

Suffering From Stroke of Paralysis-His
 Condition Is Critical.
 Lake Minnewaska. N. r., Aug. 1S-Ex- Justice William Strong of the supreme court of the United States, who has been critically i'll here, has suffered from stroke of paralysis affecting the left side of the body. The ex-justice has also had a relapse of catarrhal fever, which has rendered his condition alarming. He is at present unconscious.
 T,,e;1 o< Esaef airo o ,f
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
TUSKEGEE.
The Week Was Lively in Social Way.
 Personals.

Personals.
 Tuskegee, Aug. 17.-(Special Corre- spondence)-On Wednesday evening last Miss Annie Thompson gave a Japanese tea" complimentary to several young ladies who are visiting friends in the city. Quite number of the young ladies present were attiied in Japanese cos- tune and were the recipients of many compliments for the elegant style in which they were gotten up.- At ll:30 o'clock refreshments Were served. after which the couples departed for home, feeling that the evening had been pleas antly and profitably spent.
 Several germans have been given by the young people this week. Monday and Tuesday evenings at the residence of Mrs. Laslieis and Thursday evening pronounced a very delightful one by all who attended.
 Messrs Jones and Rodgers of Mont gomery are here this week, making q survey for the electric line from this place to Chehaw. Many hope that the line will be built though it seems that it is not yet certainty, as the amount they ask for has not been raised. some have contributed literally, while others are taking very little interest in the mat ter. . The annual camp meeting will be held at Little Texas on the 23d and continue for several days A party of several families are making preparations to go out a few days before camp meeting be- gins and remain during the meeting.
 Mr. Alfred Russell, young man aged II years. who was living in tho country near here. died Saturday and was bur jed here Sunday morning.
 Heavy rains have fallen hi nearly every section of the county this week.
 Mir. Hines Reid, who shot MT. George Pearson at Warrior station q few days ago. has not been captured. Mr. Pearson is still living, but in a dangerous condi- ton. ,,,, Montgomery spent sunday here "hh relatives.
 MT. Ralph Solomon left this week for Ozark to accept a position in the drug business. He made many friends while in business here, who wish him much success.
 pr. Campbell and wife of Atlanta are here visiting relatives.
 MT. Lewis Massey and wife of Greens boro are here on a visit to relatives. MT. Jesse IIalen Thompson of Ever green is visiting relatives in the city.
 Misses Annie and Lucy Handle of un- ion Springs are the guests of Mrs. Lasile
 MT. James Wood of New Orleans is here on visit to his old home.
 Miss Maggie Smith left yesterday to visit relatives,in Montgomery and Pratt vile.
 Mir. and Mrs Sheldon of Mobile are wis iting the city, the guests of MT. and Mrs R. J. Wade.
 MT Ed Laslie left Thursday for Mont gomery to accept a position with Sellars X Arman.
 Mir G. w. Campbell Captain Wrigh and daus hter, Miss Lorraine. left Wednes day for Stafford Springs, Miss.
 Mrs. Pickett of Union Springs came III yesterday to visit her daughter, Mrs Dr. Johnson.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
TERSELY TOLD.
Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture

Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. sell furniture.
 Eastbound passenger train No. 37 of the Southern, due here at 1920 o'clock last night, was one hour and twenty minutes late, caused by wreck be- tween Atlanta and Washington.
 Ladies, I am five times overstocked in black and tan Oxfords. Price. 50 cents 10 s. Brand new and stylish. I am going to sell them cheap, cheap, cheap, cheap. sacrifice. T. c. King. 2026 First ave- nue.
 It is learned that Mrs. Tillman, the gracious hostess of the Eagle hotel. has rented the large residence of MT. William Norris on Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street, and will nov there with he.. boarders in the early fall MT. Morri is and his family will probably live on hi, fancy farm at East Lake.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19

For next thirty days we will sell gents tan shoes at the fol- lowing reduced prices: $500 gents' tan shoes re- duced to $3.9S.
 $4 % gents tan shoes re- duced to $3.OO.
 $3.5O gents tan shoes re- duced to $2.48.
 $2.OO gents tan shoes re- duced to $l.43.
 Birmingham Shoe Co.,,
 2l8 N. 18th street.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-19
We will sell horses cheap at auction Monday, August l9.
 8I7 st J. M. Neill & Son.
Music at East Lake. 5-7

TURKS HAUNT ARMENIANS. Hundreds. Are.Said to Be Dying of Starva-
 tiOn.
 London, Aug. 1S.-The Daily News Constantinople correspondent telegraphs that the embassies in that city have re- ceived news that the condition of the Armenians is now worse than ever. Hun dreds of them are dying of starvation The action of the powers causes the Turks to taunt the Armenians with the Yaluelessness of European support.