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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
CPEAT EXCITEMENT.
CAUSED BY EX-PRIEST SLATTERY
IN SAVANNAH.
A Mob of 1000, Mostly Catholics, Sur
rounded the Hall in Which Slattery
Was Speaking-Bloodshed
Averted by Militia.

Savannah, Feb. 26.-This has been the
most exciting night in the history of
Savannah. For five hours the city has
trembled on the verge of a religious riot.
The entire white military force of the
city, except the artillery, has been on duty
and there are 10 infantry companies and
the Georgia Huzzars, the latter being dis
mounted. A mob estimated at from 5000
to 5000, the greater part being Catholics,
challenged their forbearance to the ex.
treme. But for the coolness of Mayor
Herman Myers and the officers command.
ing the troops, blood might have been the
result. Bayonet charges were made sew
eral times to clear the streets, but the
mob. which had gathered about the
Masonic temple, one of the most promi-
ment buildings of the city, and situated in
the heart of Savannah, stubbornly refused
to retire.
For three days it had been apparent
that grave trouble was brewing. The city
had been literally placarded with notices
that ex-Priest Slattery and his wife, de.
scribed as an eX-nun, would lecture here
on Catholicism. Members of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians at once took steps
to prevent their appearance here. Peti-
tions were circulated, asking Mayor
Myers to refuse to permit the eX-priest to
hold his lecture. The petition said that
if Slattery was allowed to speak there
would be disorder and riot. About 500
people signed the petition. When it was
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
MICHAEL CORRIGAN,
Archbishop of New York. 2"
MARBLE FALLS ITEMS.

Marble Falls, Tex, Feb. 26.-On last
Saturday evening Rube Livingston cut
Henry Edmondson across the abdomen
with knife, inhicting long and deep
cash to the hollow. The wound was con-
sidered as very dangerous, but today the
patient is doing very well, and DIR. J. X.
Yeti, who attended him, thinks he will be
all right soon. The difficulty occurred in
Thomas saloon, and too much whisky
was the cause.
The term of our public school closed last
Friday. The attendance this session has
been larger than ever before, and under
the able and experienced management of
Prof. W. ii. Bruce the best of progress
has been made and complete satisfaction
given. The school, by private subscription,
will be continued by Professor Bruce and
two or three assistants for three months
longer.
The play by the Marble Falls Dramatic
club on last Friday night was most excel
lently rendered. About $33 was raised,
which will be used in improving the road
to the cemetery and the cemetery grounds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
MARDI GRAS.
The Parade Of Rex Was a Grand Sue
cess-Brilliant Illuminations at Night.


cess-Brilliant Iluminations at Night.
New Orleans, Feb. 26.-New Orleans
had magnificent carnival, and although
the predictions for the day was for cloudy
weather the sunshine made q glorious
fight and scored triumph for which
thousands were grateful.
The Rex parade took place during the
day and devoted twenty gorgeous floats
to the illustration Of fairy tales. Outside
of the regular procession the number of
private floats and miscellaneous, the pa
rade was much larger than usual.
Some Of the unattached paraders made
an elaborate display, q burlesque on the
old volunteer fire department being es-
pecially noteworthy.
At night the Mystic Krew of Comus
gave one of their gorgeous parades. The
night before Protous illustrated Scandi-
navian mythology and by way of contrast
Comus took up the themes of olden times
and worked the themes to tableaux, the
subject giving the widest scope to design
ers and decorators.
The ball at night was especially brill
liant. The ball was given at the Wash
ington Artillery hall and the throne car
ried out the idea Of Olympia.
Frank L. Howard was the king and
Miss Fairchild the queen.
COmuS nelu court at Lne opera mousse,
where Miss Emily Portevent was made
the hueen. The Examinations of the
clubs and newspapers were exceptionally
good. The attendance was large, includ-
ing many prominent people, among whom
was Ex-Governor Hubbard of Texas;
Senator Stephen B. Elkins, Henry b.
Plant and the heads of q dozen railway
systems, besides number of excursion
lists on their way to and from Mexico
and California. There were more hand
some young ladies on the streets than
have been here before in a quarter of
century The visiting militia have had
delightful stay, and tonight the Cleveland
Grays serenaded the city hall in body,
while the Lasker Guards of Galveston
went on q general serenading tour.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
REPORT CONFIRMED.

Georgetown, Feb, ,26.-(Spcial. i'm.
formation reached here this morning
that smallpox has broken out at Jonah
a small town eight miles from here. The
teacher of the public school of Jonah
has developed an unmistakable case
of smallpox, and every pupil has been ex.
posed to the disease. Quarantine meas
ures here will be more rigid than ever
The guards on all public roads leading
into Georgetown Mere doubled this
morning. City Marshal Brady goes to
Round Rock on every train and inspects
all parties who attempt to come to
Georgetown. Vaccination proceeds rap.
idly, and every precaution will be taken
to keep Georgetown as it is at present,
entirely free from smallpox.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Archbishop Corrigan's Letter to the
Priests of the New York Diocese.
New York, Feb. 24.-Archbishop Cor
rigan today sent to every priest in the
diocese of New York the following letter:
"Reverened Dear Sir: A recent de-
cree of the Holy Office confirmed by the
sovereign pontiff instructs the bishops of
the United States to advise the faithful
committed to their charge against affilia-
tion with societies known as the Odd Eel
lows, the Sons of Temperance and the
knights of Pythias, with the further in
junction that if Catholics, after such
admonition, persist in their connection
with any of these societies and will not
give up membership therein, they can
not receive sacraments. The general
reasons on account of which it is unlaw-
full for Catholics to join societies forbid
den by the church will be found in the
Third plenary council of Baltimore.
am, reverned dear sir, very faithfully
yours,
MICHAEL CORRIGAN,
Archbishop Of New York"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28

presented to the mayor by committee
of 12 Catholics, including the presidents
of two divisions of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, he handed them a written
statement from the corporation attorney
that he had no right to stop the lecture.
In his opinion the city attorney stated
there would be no disorde or trouble if
those who would be offended by Slattery's
remarks would stay away from his lee
ture. He urged all to do so, also asking
the committee to advise all Catholics
] to keep away from the lecture. Il cannot
stop this man from lecturing," said the
mayor, who is Hebrew, but L can pre-
vent disorder and will do so. If the
police are not sufficient to enforce order
the militia will be appealed to-" The
committee stated that it was their de-
sire to avoid trouble and they would use
their influence in that direction. They
did so, but their efforts failed.
| All day it was rumored that mobs would
come from different sections and that
Slattery would be killed. The fact that
he was to put on the garb of a priest in
the course of his lecture spread like wild
fire and raised intense feeling among
Catholics.
Mayor Meyers issued instructions to
Chief McDermott to have the entire
police force on hand at Masonic temple.
Fifteen policemen were stationed in
side the hall and 80 others were massed
in front
When Slattery arrived the mob was not
large enough to cope with the police. By
8 O'Clock bowling mob of over 1900
surrounded Masonic hall. In the hall
was an audience of about 1000, including
number of ladies. The lecturer had
hardly begun before brickbats and cobble-
stones began to rain in the windows. The
police had closed all the heavy inside shut
tiers, thus saving the audience from in
jury, only two or three being hurt. The
rest of the police force was called out and
80 men were soon in front of the hall
The mob made rushes to secure an en-
trance, but were driven back time after
time. By 8 o'clock the mob had grown
to probably 5000 or 1000 people, Window
after window in the Masonic Temple was
crashed. Cries of "Kill himp' Down
with Sattery" death to the rene
gader' were heard. Chief McDermott
summoned the mayor.
The lecture closed at $3.50 and it was
apparent that it meant the loss Of many
lives for the lecturer and his audience
to leave the hall. Up stairs a number
of members of secret organizations, who
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
N. j., which place has been

Someryille, N. j., which place has been
his residence ever since.
The petitioner claims that in 1887,
while temporarily sojourning in London,
England, he deserted her and moved to
New York, being moved thereto as the
defendant believes by cruel and unjust
suspicion of marital infidelity.
out just cause deserted her. The petition
concludes with the prayer that she may
be divorced from her husband and have
such further relief as may be equitable
and just.
Attached to the petition is the custom,
ary affidavit of the defendant certifying
that the petition has been made without
purpose of dissolving the marriage, but in
good faith for the causes set forth in the
petition
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
LUMBER MANUFACTURERS.

nuaI IRS meetpp Of % tbe MIssissni eG VALLEY Ium m
ber Manufacture Association opened al
the Lumber Exchange hall today. The
principle matters discussed were a system
of uniform grading, and an attempt tc
get reduction in railroad rates. The as
sociation claims it is Disseminated against
in the matter, in favor of the Southern OF
Yellow Pine association. A motion was
introduced by w. S. Hill of Minneapolis
recommending a general raise of so cents
per 1000. This was laid on the table fol
further discussion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
BENBROOK ROBBERY CASE

Fort Worth, Feb. 26.-(Special. )-Johr
Ward, who is jointly indicted with Geo
Sullivan and John Phillips for the rob
berry of the Texas and Pacific train al
BenbrOOk, near this city, on the 9th OF
last December, is on trial in the Forty.
eighth district court. The testimony is
voluminous, there being about sixty wit.
nesses in the case. All of the TESTIMONY
so far introduced is circumstanciaI and
it is probable that most of the states
testimony will be of this character. Great
interest is manifested in the trial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
WOODRUFF FOUND GUILTY.
Arkansas Ex-Treasurer Gets One Year
In Prison.

Arkansas Ex-Treasurer Gets One Year
In Prison.
Little Rock, Ark, Feb. N.-After de.
liberating two and one-half hours, the
jury in the Woodruff case at Perryville
late yesterday evening returned a YER
dict of guilty and fixed the punishment
at one years Imprisonment. This is the
fourth trial Of the famous case, and has
cost the state nearly $4,000. He was
tried in 1891 on q charge of embezzle-
ment, the jury failing to reach a verdict.
He was next tried in 1892 on the same
charge and the trial again resulted in a
hung jury, standing 10 to for conviction.
In 1893 he was tried on the charge of
misappropriation of state funds and was
acquitted. The present specific charge
was false pretenses in obtaining the sig
nature of the state debt board to an or
der to sell certain scrip to one Johnson l..
Jones. Woodruff's bondsmen have paid
into the state treasury 100000 on ac-
count of his defalcation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
JAS. {. PATTON Go.
READY MIXED
PAL N TS
GUARANTEED STRICTLY PUREl
--AT-
GEO. C. BENGENER &.BRO,
HARDWARE DEALERS.

Cincinnati chamber of commerce will
resume its efforts for relief.
At Buckingham the miners during the
last year have had 6S days work. The
mines shut down last September and have
not run since. Since the commissarv has
opened up they have received the follow
ing average to each person: Flour. 1900
pounds; meat, 4 pounds; meal, 9 pounds:
beans, | pound; sugar, 1 Is pounds; cof-
zee, IL pound; potatoes, 1 Is pounds:
hominy, 1-2 pounds; crackers, IA pound.
divide this by 80 days and the actual daily
allowance can be had. The other stations
remain about the same. The committee
are satisfied the provisions that are being
received are not near enough to supply
the demand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
DRAYTON DIVORCE CASE.
Mrs. Drayton Files a Counter Petition,
Charging Desertion.

Trenton, N. j., Feb. 26.-Mrs. Charles
Augusta Drayton, whose husband, Cole.
man Drayton, is suing her in the courts
of this state for divorce on the grounds
of adultery, through her counsel, r. V.
IIindaberry, filed counter petition in
the court of chancery today, asking for a
decree of divorce from her husband on
cites that the petitioner Mrs. Drayton
and her husband, were married in New
York, in October, 1879, from that time I'M
til in 1886 they resided in New York.
During 1886 they removed to Bernard
township, Somerset county, N. j., and
upon their removal there the husband
bought tract of land in Bernard town
ship, upon which he erected a residence
for himself and family: that in October,
1856, he sold that property and removed to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
BOLD ROBBERY.
A Railroad Man Knocked Down and Re
lieyed of q Snug Sum.

'IS'C'I VI tI EJIIu5 EJUIII'
Greenville, Tex, Feb. 26.-(Special.)- y
This morning about 2 O'clock, John Muir
ply, a railroad man, was in the Corner
saloon at the Missouri, Kansas and Tex
as depot, and showed a roll of bills in
making change. He went out, when O
man sprang on him, threw him down into
the back door of the saloon, and before
the barkeeper could interfere the robbel
thrust his hand into Murphy's inside
coat pocket and ran off with full pocket
book. Murphy at once reported to the
officers his loss of $50 in cash, two
checks on the Louisville National bank
for 500 and $3.50, with two pay checks
on the Cotton Belt for $10.40 and $14.
The depots were watched and a man
was caught this morning with the checks
but no money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
DESTITUTE MINERS.

Cincinnati, Feb. 24.-The committe in
vestigating under the direction of Gov
ernor Mckinley the condition Of the un-
employed in Hooking Valley and other
Ohio coal regions will report to the gov
ernor this week and also to the CONNER
cial bodies which they represent in differ
ent cities. They found much suffering
existing and that outside help is neces-
sary until the mines open and enable the
miners to become self supporting. The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28

for whom he has been bookkeeeper. He
came to Greenyille about ten days ago
and has been spending money quite free
ly about town since that time He is a
tall, well dressed Hebrew, and has made
many acquaintance during his stay here.
He intended to leave the city this morn
ing, but was little too late. 1t is stated
$500 is offered for his capture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
DEED OF TRJTST

Brennan, Tex, Feb. 26.-(Special.)-
M. Cohn, dealer in dry goods, filed
deed of trust, naming j. s. Newbouer as
trustee. The total preferred liabilities
amount to $14,370. Notes and accounts
of assets.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28

ARRESTED FOR EMBEzZLEMENT.
Greenville, Feb. 26.-(Special.)-Her-
man Watelesky of Detroit, Mich, was
arrested by Sheriff Mason on a dispatch
sent from the Pinkerton Agency of Chi
cago. He is wanted in Detroit for the
alleged embezzlement of $4,000 from the
Home Insurance company of Detroit,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
DIED OF HIS WOUNDS

Geneva, Tex, Feb. 26-(Special.)- Geo.
Garrett, the young man who was cut by
John Stacy last Saturday, is dead. No
ante-mortem statement was taken. Stacy
is in jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28
DECATUR WINS.

Decatur, Tex, Feb. 26.-(Special.)--
Enough returns of the county seat elec-
ton are in to show that Decatur has a
majority of ali the votes cast, and viii re-
main the county seat.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28

Sixty-eight out of 20 German doctors
censured the giving of liquors to children.
American doctors warn against alum
baking powders as injurious, and advise
use Of DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28

DR.. Prices Baking Powder is not a new
leavening force. For 40 years it has
never been equaled either in purity or
strength.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28

Paderewski will not visit America this
season. This will be a disappointment
to lovers of music Lovers of good cheer
will still be dependent on Prices Cream
Baking Powder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-02-28

The three abest men in Europe are said
to be Gladstone, Bismarck and Pope
Leo. The best baking powder here or
abroad is DR.. Prices.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-11-11

For this occasion at Houston, Tex.
Nov. 9Th TO 3Oth inclusive the g c x
= r Santa Fe' Route will sell on
No..G7 and tickets limited TO Nov.
IA and Is respectively; Nov. l3,
and u, limited TO Nov. %, p and
Nov %, p and p limited 10 Nov
> as and ~: Nov. -, p and %
mited to Dec. !. Round trip tickets
Ardmore to Houston at one fare.
lslS.S5. For further information call
upon or address.
/. r. MASON, Agent.
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R,hI.tIed ForaLIrIna.

Some years ago a little district mes
sage boy in one OF the Offices at Hol-
yoke, Mass. whistled in, and around
the Office 50 much that he was called
the "whistling Nuisance" and the
manager Of the Office, one Of these
nervous operators, would continual
IL eject him from the Office and final
IL discharged him because OF his
whistling propensities. Last year Ad
Sheriff. on his return from Europe
played in Holyoke, Mass. In the
afternoon while lettering around the
lobby of the theatre be saw his old
friend, the nereous OPERATOR, buy
eight tickets for himself and family.
After the performance the nervous
operator was heard to say, "How ]
would like to be the manager Of that
man and making all that money"
Sheriff. happened 10 Overhear him,
stepped up TO him and said, And so
YOU might have been had you not dis
liked whistling 80 much that you
kicked me out OF the Office. THE nerv-
Gus operator hires none but boys who
can whistle. lie is hunting another
Sheriff, but like Adelina Patti they
are hard TO find. Sheriff. the ac-
knowledged great whistler Of two
continents is now whistling two notes
NJ once in "a Fatted Calf'f Co. who
will be here Thursday, Nov 18th.
For SAIE-At a bargain, a course
l., t,.,uFv,...s s.oTfaera ~ won want n
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FOR PLAINTIFF.
Is the Verdict In the Katie Turner-Hsrds-
msn case-A BIR Pasture Case
on TRIAL.

In the case Of Katie Turner against
Hardeman Bros the jury today
gave a verdict in favor OF the plain
till, awarding her the lot on which
stands the Commercial hotel, giving
her rental value Of same for three
years at SIS per year and placing
value on the improvements before
filing the suit at $500
As the case now stands Mrs. Tur-
ner is entitled 10 the possession Of
the lot and improvements on the
payment TO the Hardeman brothers
the value Of the improvements, less
the accumulated rental money, or
the latter can clear title BY payment
to Mrs. Turner the rental money and
the value of the lot at the time Of
fling suit.
IL Is understood the case viii be
appealed.
The court is engaged today in
hearing the case OF ]. W. Jones vs..
J.J. Barry, for rent on a pasture,
which also involves a large corn con-
tract. The testimony is voluminous
and il will require all Of tomorrow 70
get through with IL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1895-11-11
wIsNOR HOTEL ARRIVALS.


Stanley \ Crawford, Marietta;
Fletcher Sharp, Purcell; T f Gerrin,
J w Sims, 5 5 Perry, \ L Conwell,
L Norvel, Fort Worth; l. D Brand,
w Wilmington, F p Seiglitz, \ G
Baker, f Williams, n Crossman,
Moran Scott, city; & VI Carp, Shaw
nee; a VI Fulton, Chicago; NJ Mess
ner, Giddings; II b Clancy, - b Nc
Cau, Dallas; VI G Clark, Kansas City:
W + Simpson, St Louis; J ID Tenn
pleton, Sam Davidson, w II Feather
s.one, Henr;ett; w O Davis, Max
Heiman. VI Levin, Gainesville; F ID
" lard, Milwaukee; John McAles-
New York: W " Elliott, Texas.
Gold Band meats. Picked Tripe,
. ckled Pigs Feet, Picked Salmon.
o. any thing YOU want in ca ned
meats at Brady Bros. l0-2t
Born, yesterday morning to MI.
aud Mrs. y. b. Austin a girl. All
palt ties doing nicely. Congratu-
lations.
Those fat mackerel at +. Y. Nor
gan's is the finest in the city. Three
for twenty-five cents. 7-4t
Deputy W. &. Everheart formerly
stationed at Davis has been trans
ferred to Pauls Valley.
Money to loan at Sharp's barber
shop, but you must pay for your
work.
Joe Kline the Berwin Advertiser
man was in the city today and while
here gave the ARDAIoREITE a most
pleasant fraternal call.
Never out! Groceries, Staple and
Fancy, and YOU will be surprised at
the prices. Try US. Brady Bros. 1912
Attorney Sharp, leading member
of the Purcell bar, is attending court
in this city.
Envelopes and letter heads at this
office.
Young Frost and family returned
to their home at Dougherty today.
shelled almonds at the Star Gro
Gerry. lO-St
Stanley a. Crawford, of Marietta,
spent yesterday in the city.
Just received a full line of Huck-
ins and Snider's soaps at the Star
Grocery. lO-3t
Blank mortgages of the best form
for sale at this office.
Hon. Lee Cruce had professional
business at Berwyn today.
For SALE-A heating stove almost
new of nice design and in first class
repair. Apply To f. +. Wilson at
ARDMOREITE office.
Capt. Dan J. Kendall returned to
the City today.
Blank mortgages for sale at this
Office.
Jim Wise returned today from
Gainesville.
The ARDMoREITE job department
turns out only first class work.
James McCracken returned "a
Dougherty on the noon train.
Houston Races.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
A Nouaa Lady Seeks en- Ead 20 Hsr
Earthly TroubIes b. Meas Of
Self Destruction - Failed.

The ARDNORETTE learns that on
Saturday night a young lady residing
on North Caddo street, attempted to
end her earthly troubles BY the sui
cidal route.
As our information goes, she would
have succeeded but for prompt and
vigorous medical attention.
For reasons sufficient to ourselves
we forbear from giving the name Of
the rash would-be suicide, but we
cannot refrain from expressing the
hope she may not repeat the effort.
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J. ID. Templeton, Sam Davidson
and W. II. Featherstone, three prom
inent citizens of Henrietta, are In the
city and are registered at the Wis
nor.
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DoA1 BE- SWINDLED BY TRAVELLING AGENTS.

THERE IS canvasSing for books which
he sells the ntlment plan, and for which he charges
price The print and the binding cheap;
the illustrations old style. The books offer
II printed from plates handsomely bound in cloth and
to date. will sell them the for
lessm money. OF the following prices cash.
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Here TO stay, and with your help to
do business. We know we can make
Il TO your advantage in buying your
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