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Kate Power's review., 1895-02-23

tired Of steady work, the boys longed
for frolic.
Il say, let's put mp snow man and
stick our valentine In his hand, said
Sam: At IL they went, and better
man, or rather boy, never was made.
An old jacket and hat Of Sans made
him 10 rclastic that. in the darkness,
you would say: That's Sam Phillips
standing ut the door. =
And 10 said Ann, ~ she came home,
feeling in better humor than usual;
for she had had good dinner.
Il declare that's sam Phillips, and
he's got my lantern' Lit, tooi' she
said to herself: well. he ain't the worst
Of the lot will say. What yon want,
sonny?' she called sam never moved.
She stepped up. aud, yeNed mt what she
thought his impertincnce, shook him.
lie was stiff For moment in the
dark, February night, Ann thought
the boy was frozen 10 the spot: but the
lantern showed her the suaw-face be-
meath the hat, and. with u grim smile,
she took the enyclop from tue sleeve
where III was pinned II suppose it's
hotrid old picture Il don't know but
deserve II OF 'em, she thought Light
ing her lamp. she decided to xindie the
II ire before opening the enyelop. She
stepped out to get the kindiings, and
started ~ her hand struck against
something hard in the darkness where
that morning there had been but emp
tineas lIurrying back for the lamp,
she looked about the little she'd
woodple, kindlings and II basket of
good things. She dragged this last in
1t was too heavy 10 lift--and sat down
by the stove. though tia her excitement
she had quite forgotten To- kiudle the
fire She looked the things over, went
back and forth looking at The woodpile,
and then suddenly remembering the
enyclop, she opened that, wondering
III H. would explain matters. A pretty
card, with text; Love Worbeth no I'LL
10 his ncighhor, therefore love IN the
of the law. lay I'm her hand.
Ann ait remem bering when that verse
had meant so much to her, thinking
with shame how long II was since she
had read text from the Bible, that
had once been 40 dear, and then the
card, slipping from her lap lay face
downward on the door, and she saw
writing on the other side "A valentine
offering from your boy friends Of L.
school.
That broke Ann AL up. She sat and
.rird IN she had not been able 10 for
years tear, that softened and re-.
1reshed her Ky and by She grew calm
enough 10 light her tire aud get her
hugs settled for the night, repeating
again and again. THE dear boys! the
tea boys
Morning came, warm, sunny day
! February thaw Ann stood mt her
loor as the boys, rather shy of passing
hc house, went by In group. Come
sere, she said. I've something to tell
.0u,h
They gathered about the door You
Iont know the good you've done mel
au't thank you properly; but | prayed
at night for the first time In years,
nd | want you to try to keep this boy
crr all winter" she said putting her
Kate Power's review., 1895-02-23

he was thoroughly at home, Hetty
said. And now for my scheme about
| Ann Brown.
oh, Miss Hetty. guess we don't
want to- after all, said Jim. She's
an awful cross old thing, but Wen let
her be y
Il never knew till yesterday all she
had suffered said IIetty Aunt sue
was here. and she lives In the town
Ann lived i'm before she came here
She says Ann was pleasant young
woman when she knew her. She had
not "a happy home. for her father
drank. but she taught school and was
to be married 10 "A bright young fellow
IA carpenter. Just two days before
the wedding he fell from the scaiFold-
Ing aud was picked up-dcad' Ann
kept right Oh teaching saying nothing;
hut soon fell III. Size Wah in the hos
pital for "a long time, and when she
came out she was too nervous to teach
she went ont sewing, and when tn
uncle died and left her the little house
she lives in she moved here; but she
has made no friends and seems very
nervous aud cross.
i don't wonder said jim; "'nur
to make her,
was thinking you might surprise
her by some kindness that would com.
fort her. suppose you boys slipped ia
her woodshrd while she's out sewing
you know she In often out for the day
and sawed and split her wood, or You .
might get together SOME things that .
would 10 nicely with that leg of nut.
ton sweet potatoes aud turnips, and .
perhaps Mother could spare "A glass of .
current jelly You might pile mp the
things against tho door and put card
on top with: "A valentine from the
school boys, on it--how would that
do4"
Prime exclaimed lIaray, and Jim
agreed Ia join tn the plan,
They had week to work In and
most of the boys were pursuadcd to
join them. Care was taken that Ann
had au engagement for February four.
teenth In was II sunny morning, and
a4 tho poor woman started out she
to herself: Those pcsky
boyn'll snowfall my door, thtnkin' I'm
inside.
Al noon recrs. and us quick As school
closed, beyy nf boys were ut work in
the little woodshrd.
She aiu't rot enough To last her Il
week of this weather, said Sam Phil !
lips; I'll run over home and bring
little from our woodptle. and an extra
saw. II you boysil gel right to work. +" !
"Go long. deacon, were wild you.
exclaimed Jim Hunt putting the largest
stick over the buck be- had brought ,
with him, Two boys went with sam,
md the others were wondering how tn i
srep warm when Harry proposed 4
shoveling paths, Soon clear way
yas made 80 thr road and we'll. Sam d
appeared with load that made Jim i
ANclatm That's valentine Oh itself. |
Father said IL vas all rjght-pitch /
N, hoys.h The bell rang In the midst ]
II their@Nvorie bat after school more
.xeH were brought, aud many hands Il
made such light work that by live 4
fs%E4.sl FEWt.taf y. tH fk4 y.n4I x.sea ~As.r. Il
Kate Power's review., 1895-02-23
sPlfFlRE ANN.

4 sronY von ~. yAtss1lSE's DAY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
CROP CONDITIONS

Washington. May 21.-The weather bu-
reau in its review of crop conditions for
the week ending May 20. during which
there have been frequent freezes, says:
The exceptionally cool weather of the
past week has been very favorable for
most crops and widespread injury has
been done by the frost which have been
general throughout the northern and CEN
tral portions of Georgia. Alabama and
Mississippi. The damage to the grape
crop from frost has been essentially heavy
in New York and Pennsylvania and fruits
generally suffered seriously. Much replant-
ing will be necessary and where not iniur-
ed by frOsts its growth has been check
ed and the plant yellOwed.
Cotton has also suffered much from the
unreasonable cold weather throughout
the cotton region, its growth has been
retarded and cold nights have killed part
of the crop in the CarOlnas and Georgia.
Spring wheat is reported in excellent
condition in Minnesota and has not been
unfavorably affected in North Dakota.
Winter wheat has suffered injury from
frosts in Indiana and Missouri. in
Illinois the crop is less promising than
heretofore and no improvement has been
experienced in Kansas and Nebraska
More satisfactory reports are, however
received from Arkansas, Tennessee and
Michigan. Some tobacco has been plant.
ed in Kentucky and Tennessee. In Mary.
land plants are small but plentiful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
MEETING AT PITTsBuRG

Pittsburg, May 16--At IL o'clock this
morning the 107th general assembly of the
Presbyterian church opened in the Third
Presbyterian church in this city with near
by 800 members present. The preliminary
services were begun by prayer by DR..
Robt. n. Adams of Minneapolis, followed
by Scripture reading by Dr. William N.
Page of Leavenworth, Kan. The retir-
ing moderator DR.. Samuel M. Mutchmore,
then delivered his sermon. The sermon
was closely listened to by the large audi
ence. After the sermon the delegates
went to the Fouth Avenue Baptist church
where lunch was served.
The first business session of the assem-
bly, opened at o'clock. A call was made
for nomination Of a moderator. Gen.
James A. Beaver, ex-governor of Pennsyl-
vania, nominated DIR. Robt. Russell Booth
of New York; Dr. Samuel s. Cryer of Al
bert Lea, Mimi, nominated Gen. Robert
n. Adams of Minneapolis, and DR.. G. w.
Backuss of Kansas City placed in nomina-
tion DIR. VIM. III. Page of Leavenworth.
The first ballot resulted as follows: Booth,
300; Page, 165; Adams, SO; total 54S.
On motion the election of DR.. Booth was
made unanimous, and the new moderator
was called TO the platform and made a
pleasing address. DR.. l.. l.. w. McEwen
resented the moderator with handsome
gavel made of wood from Jerusalem.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
rOCKHART LOCALS.

Lockhart, Tex. May 16.-(Special,)-
Yesterday a grand Sunday school union
picnic took place. Cars We're chartered
for the occasion for 800 people and the
stores closed.
Last night witnessed the nuptials of
NIsss Buelah Cardwell, daughter of John
Cardwell of this county, and Mr.. A. A.
Storey of this city, youngest son of Com
missioner J. ]. Storey of Austin. The
ceremony was performed at the Methodist
church, which was elaborately decorated;
The altar was covered and surrounded
by growing plants, and hanging over
them were two gentle doves. Garlands
of frosted pine and cedar hung in festoons
from the ceiling and corridor and a gate
of flowers tied with white ribbons and
bearing ON its high arch the monogram, OF
the bridal pair swung open after the
ceremony, that the bridal trail of numer-
out attendants might pass down the
central aisle to the carriages waiting to
hear them to the brides country home and
the elegant collation. awaiting them. =.
commissioner Storey and family left
this morning for Austin, their present
home
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
ARMENIAN REFORMS.

Contsantinople, May 16.-The note pre-
sented to the Sultan by the
representatives of the powers
comprises % closely written quarto pages.
Among the measures preliminary to the
reforms the note demands the appointment
of high commissioner, release of all
political prisoners, the revision of GER
tain judgments and the appointment of
commission to sit at COnstantinople
charged with the surveillance and APP
plication of reforms and working in coIfa
nection with the high commissioner pre-
viOusly referred to.
The principal reforms demanded are that
the governors and vice governors Of
Van ErzrOum, silva, Bittlis, Kharput and
Trebivode be Christians or Mussulmans,
according to how the population of these
places be divided. In any case the gov
ernOr or the vice governor is to be n
Christian. The note also suggests that
such officials should first be approved by
the powers.
In regard to the finances, all the taxes
are to be collected by local and not by
State officials and enough is to be retained
before the money is forwarded to the capi-
tai to defray the cost of local administra-
ton. This IS tine eAHcJ opposite W Tue
present system by which all the taxes are
first sent to Constantinople, from which
city but little money returns to Armenia.
The judicial reforms proposed by the
powers make radical changes in the pre-,
sent system and insure proper treatment
for prisoners and the total abolition OF
torture. The gendarme or police Is to be
composed equally of Turks and Christians.
Kruds may be still retained, but they are
not to be allowed to have arms except
during drill. Finally the government Is
to strictly enforce the law against compul'
sorry conversion to Mohammedanism.
In many circles here it is contended that
the foregoing reforms are quite inadequate
and that the abuses complained OF by tht
Armenians will soon recOmmence.
The sultan read the note attentively anc
his reception of it was not unfavorable
1t is understood he recognized that The
powers do not compromise his sovereignty
or dignity. He has had several conferen
ces with the various ambassadors and il
an audience with Baron Calice, the
Australian ambassador, the latter strong
ly urged the sultan to acquiesce with th'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
AN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
A RESOLUTION FAvORING IT
PASSES UPPER HOUSE OF
PRUSSIAN DIET.
REtORMS DEMANDED FOR
ARMENIA.
Commission Demands That Christian
Governors be Appointed Over Chris
tan Population-All Such Ap-
pointments to be Submitted
to the Powers.

Berlin, May 16.-In spite of the fact
that the chancellor, Prince Hohenlohe,
deprecated the matter, the upper house
of the Prussian diet today, by vote of
y to 3S, adopted the resolution of Count
Won Merbach in favor of steps being taken
for the prompt settlement of the currency
question by an agreement as to inter-
national bimetallism. During the course
of the debate in the reichstag he strongly
opposed the motion and warned the Fed
eral government that they would thereby
spread disaster and confusion, Prince
Hohenlohe said that the Prussian ministry
had not yet decided what course to take in
respect to the motion. But he adhered to
his statement in the reichstag that the
government would submit the silver ques-
ton to further examination in concert
with the Federal government and was will
ling ultimately to meet the other powers
and discuss common measures to be taken.
But first of all the basis of the discussion,
he insisted, must be definitely settled
upon. Continuing, the chancellor said
that so soon as the answers to the govern
ors which had been consulted had been
received renewed attempts would be
made to continue an international eX-
change of views on the subject. There
fore he advised the house. if it did not
wish to support the affair to adopt Herr
Becker's amendment. which demanded
that Germany take the initiative. Prince
HohenlOhe's advice, however, was ig-
nored and the amendment was rejected,
and Count Won Merbach's resolution in
favor of steps being taken upon the part
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
,,urvTrNG OF THE PRESS ASSO-
CATION CALLED TO ORDER
IN WACO.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PHAR-
MACISTS ASSOCIATION.
s,hiocts to be Discussed at Their Next
NIeeting-The Members of the Bank
er. Convention at Galveston
Visit the Jetties.

Waco, Tex, May 16-(Special.) 1.-The
Press association was called to order at
ti;SO and officers reports We're read.
Papers by several members followed this
. AT s o'clock tonight President Holland
called The might session of the Texas Press
association to order and delivered his an
nua address, which was appropriate and
very short, but to the point and quite in
teresting. The annual oration, which is
TO be delivered by Bill Shaw, was set fol
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in order
T. give the city press time to advocate
4he attraction and secure a house for the
3istineuished speaker. This discussion
"a "rhe Patent Side" was begun by
Hditor Adair of the Marshall Messenger
h,llowed by a general debate in which all
members participated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23

when you asked the attorney general for
an explanation of the proceeding he replied
that the cabinet had determined to de-
port the men, in the exercise of the ar
bitrary power suffered by martial law.
"As this was the only explanation he
gave, it is assumed it was all he had to
offer and he gave it without suggesting
any question as to Mr.. Cranstun's nation
ality. If the position thus assumed is
sound, every proclamation of martial law
in Hawaii renders all foreigners there,
including Americans, liable to arrest and
deportation without cause and without
any reason other than the fact that the
executive power wills it. They NAV be
taken from their homes and deprived of
their liberty and baniShed; they may be
denied the ordinary as well as the special
treaty rights of residence without offense
or misconduct on their part, simply in the
exercise of arbitrary powers
"Truly viewed says an eminent au-
thority, martial law can only change the
administration of the laws, give them
a rapid force and make their penalties
certain and efectual; not abrogate what
was the justice of the community be-
fore. The civil courts are in part fully
suspended, but in reason the new sum-
mary tribunal should govern themselves
in their proceedings as far as possible
10y establishing principles of Justice
Bishops criminal law, 1861
In view of what has been stated your
course in protesting against the position
assumed by the attorney general of
Hawaii is approved. am, sir, your
obedient servant,
(Signed.) w. Q. GRESHAM"
The second letter relates to the Bowles
case, and is as follows:
Department of State, Washington,
April 25.-Albert S. Willis, Eeq.,
Honolulu, Sir: 1t appears from
your communication of Febru-
ary 22nd of that month, ]. w.
Bowles was convicted before Il military
commission sitting at Honolulu for par
ticipation or completely in the disturbance
or uprising in Hawaii in January and
sentenced to Imprisonment at hard labor
for five years and to pay fine of $4,000
that he now claims protection as an
American citizen and that the Hawaiian
authorities assert that he is not entitled
to such protection because he is "a natural
lied citizen of that country. When Mr..
Bolwes left this country and went to
Hawaii, does not appear, but ON March
8, 1885, he voluntarily took an oath to
supports the constitution and laws of the
Hawaiian Islands and bear true a'llegi-
ance to the king, without expressly re-
nouncing his allegiance to the United
States. Section 432 of the Statute pres
cribing this oath compiled laws of
Hawaii, 1884, provides that every for
eigner so naturalized shall be deemed for
all purposes native of the islands, sub
ject only to their laws and entitled to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
CATTLE SEJZJTRE CASE

San Antonio, May 16.-(Special.) I'm
the federal court the jury returned YER
dict for the claimant in the famous Block.
er seizure case. This case is known as
the United States government VS.. Eleven
hundred head of cattle, and grew out of
the seizure by J. R. Barrister, special
agent of the treasury department, of 100
head of cattle on the ground that they
had been smuggled over from Mexico.
The cattle were seized as the property of
Blocker & Shaw and were claimed by
}. Il: Vaughan as purchaser from Blocker
~ Shaw, Vaughn gave bond and the
trial, which ended yesterday, was trial
of the right to property.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
LIABLE TO QUIT BUSINESS.

Washington, May 21.-The affairs OF
the American Investment and Loan com.
pany of New Orleans are again being
considered by the postoffice department.
Some time ago the company was debarred
the use of the mails on the ground that
they were conducting an illegal bond in
vestment scheme. On a promise from
the attorney of the company that the OBJ
jectionable features would be changed
the post Office department revoked the or
der. Recently the president of the COM
pany has advertised that the postofice
department had confessed it had made
a mistake in issuing the order and had
therefore revoked it and that all the for
mer business of the company had heen
adjudged legal. Assistant Attorney Gen
eral Thomas is indignant over this mis-
representation and if it is found the COM
pany has gone back to its illegal process
the order will be Immediately renewed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
KALNOKY'S RESIGNATION

Vienna, May 16.-Count Koinoi,v +ho
imperial minister of foreign affairs hns ,ae
again rendered his resignation. The from.
pie grows out of utterances of Mrr. AZ
iaidia, the papal nuncio, who denonnced
the ecclesiastical ministers. The matter
was taken up by Baron Banffy, the Hun
garan premier, who communicated ON the
subject with Count Kaloky. The latter
expressed surprise at the action of the
nuncio ana intlmated that representa-
tons would be made on the subject TO tbe
vatican. Count Kalnoky intended this
to be private communication to Baron
Banffy, but the latter made it public in a
speech in the lower house of the Hum
garan district. This caused further trou-
Bile and eventually led to the acceptance Of
Count Kalnoky's resignation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
STATH PHARMACISTS.

Houston, May 16.-(Special.) 1.-THE
State Pharmaceutical association
adjourned today, after three days ses-
sion. The following subjects will be
discussed at the next meeting: 1.-THE
Best Method of Preparing the Solution
of Arsenic and Gold;" "The Indiscnmi-
nate Sale of Cocaine and Morphine;"
"The Best Method to Promote the Inter
ests of the School of Pharmacy" Does
the Cut Rate Business PayT The sec
retary read a communication from Chas.
Gee, ESD, secretary of the American
Pharmaceutical association, which asked
the aid of the Texas Pharmaceutical as
sociation in securing better rank and
pay for the pharmacists of the United
States army and navy. The letter was
referred to the legislative committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23
CAMPos SUGGESTS REFORM.

Washington, May 16.-Unofficial re-
ports reaching here are to the effect that
General Campos has advised the Spanish
government to allow him to institute a
series of reforms in Cuba as q means
of bringing the rebellion to an end. 1t
is stated that the Spanish minister of
colonial affairs has approved the plan
and that it will be put in execution at an
early date. 1t was by such means that
General Campos brought the fromer
rebellion to an end. Spain was slow, how
ever, in carrying out the promised plan
of reform, and it is claimed that some of
the promises never were kept. That has
stimulated the present outbreak. 1t is
said that an offer of settlement at the
present time, in order to be acceptable
to the leaders of the rebellion, would have
to include autonomy or home rule for
Cuba, expenditure of income from Cuban
taxes on internal improvements instead
of for Spanish war and naval expenses
and amnesty to all engaged in the pres
ent uprising.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-23

their protection, and no longer amanable
to his native sovereignty while residing in
the kingdom, nor entitled to protection
or intervention of his native county;
that for Lvery such resort he shall be
subject to the penalties annexed to re-
rebellion and that having thus natureliz-
ed, he shall be entitled to all the rights
and immunities Of an Hawaiian subject.
/ am informed that the supreme court
of Hawaii has held that the taking of tLis
oath operates to naturaliZe and admit him
to full citizenship. 1t is not claimed that
since 1885 Mr.. Bowles ever returned to
the United States or resided elsewhere
than on the islands. This government
has never held to the doctrine of per-
petual allegiance. On the contrary, from
its organization, it has maintained that
the right to throw off ones allegiance
and assume another is inalenable.
'EXpatriation,' said Attorney General
Black, in 1859, includes not only emf
grafton out of ones native country, but
naturalization in the country adopted as
further residence The effect of natu,
ralzatiOn is to place the adopted citizen
native citizens or subjects. The right
of the Hawaiian government, with his
consent, to adopt Mr. Bowles is as fully
as if he had been born upon its soil. is as
clear as his right to eXpatriate himself
He manifested his intention of abandoning
his American citizenship by taking the
oath to support the constitution and laws
of Hawaii and bear true allegiance to
the king, and so far as known he mani
Tested no contrary intention before his
arrest. That oath is inconsistent with his
allegiance to the United States. BY tax
ing it he obligated himself to support the
government of his adoption, even to the
extent Of fighting its battles in the event
of war between it and the country of his
origin. He could not bear true allegiance
to both governments at the same time.
The president desires that you inform Mr..
Bowies he is not entitled to the protec-
ton of the United Staes; that in similar
cases it will be guided by the view herein
expressed and that you furnish the min.
lister of foreign affairs with a copy OF
this instruction. / am sir, your obedient
servant. ,,,
(Signed) w. y. GRESHAM.'