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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS.
Ferguson Elected Temporary Chairman.
Details of the Convention.


Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 9.-(Special.)-
Today was John Grants day in the sad
die, and he rode the horse WELL For two
days past mudslingers have been using
him as their shining mark, but today he
made an open and shut fight with ali
his opponents and won with hands down.
Grant said last night that he would
convene the convention at 10 o'clock thfJ
morning, and that its proceedings would
be harmonious. Both assertions came
true. He raped the convention to order
at 1905, and after assuring his hearers
that he wanted harmony, the secretary
read the call of the convention, after
which Mayor Pro TEN Spoonts Of Fort
WORTH who has had welcoming speech
bottled up since yesterday morning, was
introduced and given an opportunity to
unload himself. which he did in a pleas
ing manner. Web Flanagan responded
to him, and then Chairman Grant made
his opening speech lie said he did not
want to be misquoted and would accord
ingly read his speech, which was as fol-
lows:
Fellow Republicans and Countrymen-
In obedience to the will of the people con-
stituting the republican party of the state
of Texas, we are assembled as their legal
ly authorized agents and representatives,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
CUNEY'S DOWNFALL.

incidentally / might add that the ru-
bicon was crossed today and political
corpse is the result. Quincy was given II
fair opportunity TO save himself last
night and this morning, but he was full
of joy or something else and hurled de-
fance at all propositions of adjusting the
Craftsmanship race. Ferguson, backed
by Grant, met him in the middle of the
road this morning, and they crossed the
rubicon together. The conflict was ter
rife. The voice of the people arose as
each successive county was called for on
the roll call and smote Quincy in the face.
He had stated that he only wanted the
position to vindicate himself. Instead of
giving him the position the republicans
hurled him still further in chasms of de-
feat He went down with a crash too.
He said only this morning that he had
the situation grabbed. He went on the
stand at the beginning of the roll call
with every confidence. He lost. He took
it hard too. Soon after the convention
adjourned for noon he was in the hotel
lobby beefng like n baby with the collie,
though he was fair enough to say his OPP
ponents were great fighters. There were
not many mourncrs / noticed few
mud-slinging politicians and a few me-
groes sitting around his political bier
| for awhile this afternoon, but many of
| his followers have left him like they
would sinking ship. The populist steer
ing committee were also occupying the
same bed with Quincy last night, but |
do not notice them with him this morn
ing. He still has his honest friends, of
course but he is no longer an idol. He
| is shattered. He went down in igno-
rlinious defeat this morning. Quincy is
no more. / will bid him goodbye for
time at least. He gained some prestige
yesterday from the fact that Huston and
Hedges, who were reporting themselves
as being direct from Hanna, were back
ing him. but when it became known this
morning that Huston was selling republi-
can political data at 80 cents pamphlet
and had gone into the general book ped
ding business the crowd of boodle-hunt-
ers experienced some disgust.
A touching scene today was the ova-
ton rendered Grant when the convention
swept upon the stand and carried him
away on their shoulders. felt the crush
because it came directly over our writing
table, but being good, jolly crowd, the
press gang were able to get out of the
way. 1t showed, however, that the
crowd had not forgotten how to storm
the battlements.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
j. NJ. MALLETT,
HARRY TRACY,
NJ. NJ. WILLIAMS,
Campaign Committee,
cOrRTESIES APPRECIATED.

COURTESIES APPRECIATED.
Fort Worth. Tex, Sept. 10.-(Special)
The following is self-eXplanatory:
Mr.. John Champ, Night Manager,
Western Union Office, Fort Worth-Sir:
During the recent democratic and re-
publican conventions you handled for the
press approximately 100000 words.
Every special filed by us has been
promptly and accurately transmitted.
You have shown us every courtesy in
your power during our stay, and we wish
to assure you that we will not soon
forget you. In all our experience we
have never had better telegraphic ser
vice than upon this occasion. Here $
to YOU.
(Signed NANDERHURST,
WATSON,
DIXON,
PETIT.
SHOOT.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17

state ticket headed by that peerless
champion of human rights, jerome c.
Kearby. And we, as representatives of
the peoples party, would he false to
every trust contided to us were we to
submit to, or become party to any
scheme by which our people would be be-
trayed and the sacred principles for
which we have SO earnestly contended
during all these years sacrificed.
No, fellow citizens. we. the members
of your campaign committee, cherish the
sacred principles of our grand party too
highly, and love our people too well to
engage in any such work. We are true
to our principles. true to our people, and
true to our party, and by all the powers
that he we will never forfeit the trust
conhded in us, nor betray the confidence
reposed in us. We want it distinctly
understood that we have no confidence in
the democratic party, and we believe TIC
again place them in power will only re-
suit in career of unfultilled pledges and
broken promises. and we pledge you that
under no condition, and under no circum-
stances will we ever again east our
votes to put the democratic party in pow
err in this state or nation.
We are with you in this fight until vic
tory crowns our efforts. or our tongues
and hands are still in death.
(Signed) -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
THE PLENARY COMMITTEE.
Chairman Green Appointed Grant and
Ogden to Act With Himself.

Fort Worth. Tex. Sept. 10.-(Special.)
The Hon. Il. II. Il. Green the newly
elected chairman of the republican state
executive committee of Texas, appointed
this evening the special committee to di-
rect the campaign as per the resolution
passed by the state convention, which
committee has plenary powers. The
committee is composed of Hon. r. II.
II. Green. chairman eX-officio; DR.. John
Grant and Hon. G. w. Ogden.
A campaign committee of some eight
or ten members will be appointed, and
such other subcommittee as may be
found necessary. The list of members
of the campaign committee has not yet
been prepared.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
RED MEN.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. 10.-The
great sun council Improved Order of Red
Men spent most of the day in secret con-
sideration of new ritual. A committee
reported that it be. not printed in any
language but English, which was carried.
Houston. Tex. this morning withdrew as
a candidate for the next council and
Nashville took its place. The vote was
again postponed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
ENECUTED IN HAVANA

Havana, Sept. 10-Luis PaOrul Mar
tinez a member of an expedition landed
by the schooner Three Friends, was exc
cuted today. He died as Christian.
Martinez was nephew Of the deceased
Spanish general, Dolphin.
The steamers Buenos Ayres and San
Fernando have arrived here with another
detachment Of troops for Cuba, consist
ing of 5000 men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
ONLY A FEW PRESENT.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 1O.-(Special.) y
There were only a few members of the
East Texas Press association present
when the meeting was called to order
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Presi-
dent Chas. Culmorc. Owing to the
small number present no business was
transacted and an adjournment was
taken till tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
FROZEN AFTER-DINNER COFFEE

In these sultry days the after-dnncr
coffee is most acceptable frozen and scrv-
ed as Il sweet course. -Four ounces of
powdered coffee is required to every quart
of water. AS soon as the water boils
put the coffee in double boiler and put
over the fire eight minutes. Strain until
perfectly clear. add eight ounces of SUI
gar. stir until it is dissolved, and set
aside to cool Then add the white Of an
egg and half a pint of sweet cream. both
unbeaten. Freeze, and serve in punch
glasses
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
BAILEY-NELAIS DEBATE.

Taylor. Tex. Sept. 10.-(Special.)-
Congressman Joe Bailey of Cooke county
and Hon. WV. helms of Williamson
county. candidate for railroad commits
sioner on the state populist ticket, will
have joint debate on the political is
sues of the day at the Taylor opera house
tonight
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
FREE SILVER VICTORY.

Springfield Mass, Sept. 1.-THE result
of the democratic caucuses in the several
cities and towns in western Massachu-
sets tonight was decided victory for
the free silver men. The caucuses were
generally poorly attended and the con-
tests were confined principally to the
CITIES
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17

say that it was patriotism. The reader
can decide the matter. There are great
many white men here also and | am
really prepared to make statement not
before heraldcd and that is that the re-
publican party in Texas is growing very
respectable. 1t is growing as to its white
element, it is growing as to the intel
lectual standard of its negroes. OF
course, there are always some negroes
and white men, too, ever out for Doodle.
In the Nineteenth century that is not
looked upon as Il disgrace. That has
nothing to do with my statement that
the republican party is growing respecta-
BILE. If the propensities for Doodle are
to be any criterion | must refrain from
mentioning any political party under the
sun, for, individually and rs party, they
are all out for the Doodle. | presume
that some will howl about this, but deep
down in their hearts they will agree with
the truthfuness of the statement. While
yesterdays convention did little they
moved matters more satisfactorily today
as to speed, anyway.
When some of the delegates arrive at
their homes they will have to go through
Il regular course of training to get their
systems purged, but wish them all sue
cess. They have had their fun here and
should be willing to go on the repentance
seat for awhile while tired nature recov-
ers. One peculiar thing about this con-
vention is that you find no oiiiceseekers
here. The administration boosters who
We're here Sunday and Monday took
wings yesterday. They sounded the
water, worked hard and failed. They
could not even find delegate who had
n man in his mind even for any Office.
They were not thinking about getting out
any state ticket. They were welded to
Mckinley and Hobart and with such 10y
atty that they doubtless will reap their
reward.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17
JAILED IN GEORGETOWN.

Taylor, Tex, Sept. 10.-(Special.)-B.
+. Price of Williamson county, who was
arrested by Sheriff Henry G. Purl at
Paris. Tex, chargedwth embezzlement
of property over value of $50, was taken
from this city to the Georgetown Jail this
evening. Sheriff Puri held a warrant
for the arrest
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-17

CUNEY'S FINAL FALL.
While | hate to touch on the matter
Algain, because | object seriously to the
2Brattle of dead bones, l must again call
attention to the last and final blow given
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

Cancer
Gan be Cured.

II ID very often that the most insig.
nificant symptoms are forerunners Of
the most violent disease. There is
not a more destr uctive disease than
Cancer, and In majority Of cases 1t
is first indicated by a very small pim-
pie or sore, to which no attention IL
attracted, until II before long develops
into the most alarming conditions.
Here 10 another case where the first
symptoms of a most violent Cancer
were too small to receive much notice
until the disease had fully developed.
Mrs. Laura E. Minis has resided at
Smithville, Georgia, for years, andis
well known throughout the adjoining
country. In a recent letter she tells
Of a wonderful case.
She says: "A small pimple Of a
strawberry color appeared on my
cheek; II soon changed to purple, and
began to grow rapidly, notwithstand-
ing all efforts to check it, until 1t was
the size Of a partridge egg. My eye
became terribly infamed, and was 50
swollen, that for quite while could
not see. The DOCTORS said had Can.
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CREEDOS AND O'BRIEy HAVE A BOUT
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

Ger Of the most malignant type, and
after exhausting their efforts without
doing me any good, they gave up the
case a. hopeless. When informed that
my father had died from the same
disease, they said must die, as hered-
itary Cancer was incurable. was
terribly reduced in health, and felt as
II my life was wasting away.
i" At this crisis, was advised by q
friend to try s. s. S., and in short
while the Cancer seemed more in
famed than before. I was informed
that was favorable, however, as the
medicine acts by forcing out the
poison through the pores Of the skin.
Before long the Cancer began to
discharge and continued to do so for
three months; then 1t began to heal.
! continued the medicine a while
longer, until the Cancer disap-
peared entirely, and ! enjoyed better
health than ever before. This has
been several years ago and there has
NOT Deen sign OF return OF the
disease"
Cancer Is becoming alarrningly
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which does not readily heal up and
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
SUICIDES POLICIES VALID.
Self Destruction Does Not Render Life In.
surance Void.

Self-Destruction Does Not Render Life In.
surance Void.
MILWAUKEE, Dec.l2 In the supe.
rior court Judge Hustin rendered de.
cision in favor Of the plaintiff in the
case OF Bertha Ruggaber against the
supreme lodge, Knights Of Pylhias Of
the world This case was made the
test in the settlement Of nearly lO0,-
900 similar cases, pending in all parts
OF the United States. In the present
case the suit was brought to recover
$1,000 insurance upon the life Of
the plaintiffs husband who com.
mitted suicide In November, 1898,
while laboring under an attack of in
sanity. Payment Of the claim was re-
sisted on the ground that by the terms
Of a bylaw of the order 1t was pro.
vided that ''if member commits sui.
eide, whether he lie sane or insane. or
the act be voluntary or involuntary,
he shall forfeit all his rights under his
certificate Of membership."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
FOR A NEW KANSAS.


Western Counties.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Dec. ia special
to the Times from Topeka, Kan, says;
Plans have about been completed and
q bill drawn to be introduced in the
next Kansas legislature providing for
the DISCRIMINATION Of about 40 west
ern counties and the reorganization
into four big ones West Of the Goth me-
ridian In Kansas are the counties Of
Cheyenne, Sherman, Wallace, Greeley,
Hamilton, Stanton, Morton, Rawlins,
Thomas, Logan, Wichita, Kearney,
Grant, Stevens, Decatur, Sheridan,
Cove, Scott, Finney, Haskell, Seward,
Norton, Graham, Trego, Ness, Hodg-
man, Ford, Lane, Gray, Clark, Phil.
lips, Roolss, Ellis Rush. Pawnee, Ed.
wards, Kiowa and Comanche. These
50 counties comprise nearly one-hah
the area of the state, yet contain but IL
small fraction of its inhabitants. Little
of the land in this section of the state
is, In the opinion Of the promoters Of
the bill, desirable for farming, but all
OF 1t is as good as any on earth for
grazing. The friends Of the proposed
measure believe that the 80, 900 square
m lies of territory included in these
SO counties should be largely de-
voted to grazing, and that it will be
impossible to successfully bring about
the necessary changes to accomplish
this result with the county organiza-
tons as they now are 1t is asserted
that the burden Of supporting many of
the county organizations Is greater
than the Taxpayers can bear, and for
this reason assistance is expected from
some OF the representatives OF these
counties. All of the charges which |
have been made against Kansas are
based on the conditions In these
counties which it Is proposed to
'eorganize. Here the crop fail
Tres have occurred and in this region
he spectators and land sharks have
most persstently operated. If these
ands were devoted to stock grazing,
he promoters of the bill assert that
he state OF Kansas would take first
ank among the agricultural states of
he union. A special effort will there.
ore be made to induce eastern Kansas
o support the scheme.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

Topeka, Kan. Dec 10. Charles
Waters, II Young school pupl' is suffer-
ing intense pain as result of q Joke"
perpetratei by his sea'mate. The lat.
ter placed >harp-pointed pencil up
right in young Waters seat. and when
he sat down The pencil penetrated his
thigh for three nche,. The attending
physicians are AFRAID that blood POI.
son,ng will set in.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec low. NJ
Stout who Is engaged in the laundry
business at 59S East Seventeenth street,
was arrested yesterday on a charge OF
carrying concealed weapons. He and
his wife disagreed. and in order to con.
vince her that he was right, he pro.
duced two reviewers and flourished
them in a very threatening manner
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17
A light with an Eagle,

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Dec 10. Carl Holz.
hauser, u German farmer who lives
near Lake Contrary, aud his horse had
a fight Yesterday with an eagle. Holz-
hauser killed the eagle, but the horse
got the worst OF 1t aud was seriously
wounded. The farmer came to the
city and brought the wounded horse
and the dead eagle with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

LowvILLE, N, Y, Dec. lO-John
Hoch, the condemned murderer Of
Minnie Incersoll, was sentenced to be
electroculed at Auburn prison within
the week commencing January II. As
soon as the sentence had been pro.
nounced, lloch selzed heavy tumbler
from the Judges desk and hurled it
with great force at District Attorney
Jacat striking him over the left eve,
making Il bad bruise, but not seriously
injunng him,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec TO- "A requisi-
ton of the governor OF Nebraska was
honored by Gov. Morrill, for the arrest
OF John Mundon, wanted in Nuckolls
county, Neb, for larceny. Mundon
has been located in Kansas City, Kan.
A telegram from Kansas CITY says the
police of that city claim to have no
such man under arrest, nor 40 they
know of his whereabouts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

GALENA, Kan, Dec. 10. Robert Short
met death yesterday by falling IFS
feet into shaft on the Bunco lease,
two miles northeast Of this place. He
was being hauled out of the mine with
rope. When within two feet of the
top his strength failed him and he fell
10 his death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-17

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 10. = Among
other places the populists are talking
of abolishing is the state board of par
dons. They say that the board is of
little value, for the reason that its
work must all be reviewed by the gov.
ernor before 'any pardons are issued.
Their plan is to give the governor an
additional clerk to be known as a par
don clerk, whose duties it will be to
examine the applications and get them
in shape for the governor to review.