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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-27
HOUCK ON TOP.
KerfOot Knocked Out.
The United states Circuit Court
Hands Down Il Decision RestOr-
ing the kenHett Railroad 20
Its HightfuI Owner.

The United States Circait Court for
the Eastern District oi Missouri. in
'he case of y. J. ke-fcot ". Louis
/ Hourk and others. decided in favor
OF Louis Houca ana hi ST. Louis.
kcnuetc Y SOu'herE railroad this.
Tuesday morning. Judge uAdams de-
livered an elaborate opinion. going
over the whole case ana rendered Il
decision on ALI points against kcr-
foot. and came near dismissin" the
suit on the grounds of citizenship.
This ease was brought by kerfoot
after he was defeated in TN Supreme
Court of the State. Our readers will
remember that the State Supreme
Court gave its opinion on the 2RG of
June and that on the. 9TH of June ker-
foot filed the same suit iii the Federal
Court that he had just lost in the Su
preme Court. and in this way for
about two weeks Col. FordTce. who
is the real complainant. using kertoot
merely a. d tool. managed 10 hold
the property for two weeks longer.
But the end has come Ii ought To be
clear to some people by this time that
Louis HOuck j. not the man 10 be
plunLered oi his property without Il
fight and that the courts vii! not sus-
tain robberies. even if it i only Il
railroad that Is attempted 10 ne taken
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-27

The member, oi just Post No. li3.
G. \. T.. are requested TO reporJ:for
duty Tomorrow evening Jane nth at
30 o'clock. ior the purpose o. par
taking OF an old fashioned camp ire
supper prepared ana donated by the
daughter OF an old coIurade who fell
al ne from.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-27
FINAL VICTORY
In the Supreme Court.
The -. Louis. Cape Gfrardcau ~ Fort
smith railroad Case Decided in
Favor of iIouck.


Favor of iIouck.
The supreme Court of Missouri in
the case of Merriam ". the St Louis
Cape GiradcaU y Fl Smith Railway.
and which was appealed from the Iron
County Circuit Court on the question
whether or not Judge Green had the
right to appoint Eli Klotz or any one
else "a receiver Of the read a. against
the appointment made by Judge Riley
OF Louis Houck. to-day decided
against Judge Grccn' action ana re-
versed his ruling. thus vaceting and
annnlling the appointment of klotZ
This decision finally settles the status
ton and leaves Judge Riley in undis-
puted control in finally winding up
and administering the affairs of this
railroad. This will be good news to
our citizens and we feel assured that
in very short time now the affairs
of the Cape Gira"deau road will be
finally wound up. the property re-or-
ganized and placed on secure and
firm foundation. All that has stood
in the way heretofore has been the
fact that it was not certain what court
would finally wind up the company
and whether or not Louis H0Uck would
be able to maintain his position as
\
have been disposed of and all parties
in interest will undoubtedly be able 10
come to some practical understanding.
This Litigation has been one OF the
most protracted in the ANNALS Of the
law OF the State. Since the 3rd of
March. 1893. this case has been before
the supreme Court in one shape or
another by madamus. prohibition.
writs Of coGtempt, appeals and other
extraordinary proceedings. During
all this complicated litigation Hon.
Madison Il. Smith of Pennington has
been IN charge of the litigation ana by
his final triumphant and pronounced
success has placed himself among the
most distinguished and brilliant law
yers OF the State. When il is rcmem-
bered that Nr. Houck has been strug-
gling with the Missouri Pacific system
single handed ior years to maintain
the integrity ol his property and save
it fG" lis owners the magnitHdc of the
ny "a
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-27
Eyes Tested.

aPee:acics f.;ed 20 every peculiarly
o. vision. No iancy prices. oa;is-
ia...ol guaranteed. Gail on Prof.
Foss, OpGcian. riverside Hotel.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-27

HOUCK SERENADED.
The Roar of Il Cannon and the Music
OF II Brass Band Woke up
the Natives.

At eight o'clock last night about
seventy people, lead by the Cape City
Band and Capt. Hume Light Artil,
cry went out To the country home of
Louis Houck. five miles west of this
city. The object of the visit was tu
show Mr.. Houck that the people of
/ this city and Southeast Missouri were
+ feeling good over the news of his vic
! tory in the railroad cases in the State
/ Supreme Court and the Federal Court
In front of Mr.. Houck's paiatial
home d salute was fired from the cam
non ana the band played. The roar
OF the cannon was heard for miles
around and it brought Mr.. Houck and
his family To the doors and windows.
y cannon in the country in time of
course its laundering peal startled
and even frightened those who were
not advised aS to what was going on.
After two shots from the cannon and
two pieces Of music by the band the
serenading party marched in at the
front gate and up to the house. They
We're met by Mr.. and Mrs Houck and
given hearty welcome. After another
splendid piece by the band Frank +.
Burrou%h. in Il short and good natured
speech. explained to Mr. Houck and
his family the object of the visit that
to congratulate him on his recent vie
tories in the courts. MIR. Houci re-
sp0nded Ia Mr.. BurrOugh. He thank
ed his friends for the interest they
manifested in him assured them that
his Interests We're also the interests of
the people of Cape GIrardeau and
Southeast Missouri. In concluding
his remarks he wanted to offer an
apology for not being prepared to fur
niSh his friends with refreshments for
the inner man, because of the visit of
his friends bein" Il surprise to him.
hnt in this he was Interrupted by Il
voice from the crowd. we brought the
refreshments along
All were invited into the nous, ana
it was not long till the young folks
were enjoying themselves dancing. 1t
was twelve o clock when the 9erenadcrs
turned heir faces hOmewaru ana even
then theE were neither sleepy nor
tired, for they had spent the evening
50 pleasantly that ;hcy knew uot now
they felt.
il. Is. Oliver Distinguished Himself.
in speaking of the victory gained
by Jhe Cape Gira"deau road yester.- /
terday we ommittcd Ia refer to Hon. |
K. B. Oliver. the attorney of Leo
Doyle, who has with >omucn zeal rep
resented ihc TrIstec IN this litigation /
with Merriam. Merriam in his suit /
attempted to sci aside the rights oI .
Doyle ana act. H. il were. for the f.
Mr.. Oliver. however. /.
brought his suit III Jackson to assert /
the night oi III" trustee Doyle 10 acr
for the bondhy!der-. irrespective of the /
Merriam sui ana this ~ui, Is the one
under which ne property will b. ad-
ministered. -,ir. Oliver also together.
with Mr.. Smith followed this litiga-
ion for his client with great ability.
'Ee understand from Mr.. Houck that
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
MT, Tarsney Unseated.

Washington, Feb. 1.-House committee on elections No. g. MT. Johnson, chair man, decided today the contested cleo tion case of Vanhorne against Tarsney, from the Fifth Missouri district, in fa- vor of MT. Vanhorne, republican, the contestant.
 MT Tarsney asked permission to re- open the case for the purpose of taking additional testimony. This proposition was rejected and by strict party vote MT. Vanhorne was decided to have been legally elected and entitled to the seat.
 Chairman Dingley will call the ways and means committee together on Tues day to consider the bond bill with the free coinage amendment that passed the senate today. It will be reported back to the house with recommendation that the house non-concur, and it will probab- ly be called up Wednesday. MT. Dingley says the subject is one that requires no undue haste, and he prefers that the ag- ricultural bill shall be disposed of before the bond bill is taken up. He does not doubt that the motion to non-concur on the latter measure will be adopted by a large majority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
The Battle Ground Located.

Fl Paso, Tex, Feb. Tt is now pretty well settled that the pugilistic contests will be pulled off immediately north of Fl Paso or near No Mans Land, said to be in dispute between Texas and New Mexico.
 Bill Bradbury of Chicago will be spe- cial referee for Dan Stuart at all the fights. He is to assist the official referee in matters under the control of the latter, but which are hard to watch by any one man-such, for instance, as watching sec onds, time-keepers and friends of con- testants, and keeping them from trans gressing any rules while the ring referee is busy elsewhere.
 Pullman sleepers have been assigned trackage here for parties from Los An geles, San Francisco, Denver. Prescott, Ariz.. Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit. Pittsburg, Cincinnati, New Or leans and St. Augustine, Fla. Orders for trackage are coming in daily from other points.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Colonel Colt Acquitted.

Columbus, O., Feb. 1.-The long trial of Col. A. R. Colt ended tonight in acquit- tai. The jury reported at 10:3O. There were few persons in the court room at the time and there was no excitement, but at the armory here many members of the regiment were waiting to hear the news, the announcement of the coloneIs acquit- tai being received with wild cheers. Col onel Colt will return to the city tomor- row, and arrangements are being made to give him a rousing reception. He ordered his troops to fire upon a body of intend- ing lynchers at Washington court house, and several of the mob were killed. A separate indictment for murder was found against him for each person killed. The prosecution announced that they would call up the other indictments at
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Read Elisa article on page 2.
 TERSELY TOLD.

The regular monthly meeting of Camp Hardee will be held next Monday.
 This is a new month. Try J. Fox's Sons for your groceries this month.
 Rarid progress is being made on the new Cumberland church. The frame of the spire this Sunday morning is loom ing heavenward.
 Wednesday evening, February 5. 1895, being ladies night at the Phenix club, a musical programme has been arranged by the entertainment committee.
 All members of the Aid society of the Church of the Advent are earnestly re- quested to attend a meeting tomorrow (Monday) afternoon at the usual place. Business of importance.
 There will be meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernian division No. 2 at the hall, on Twentieth street. between Sec ond and Third avenues, on Monday night. President J. J. Curran requests all mem- bers to be present.
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except on Canister shoes, for thirty days I buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men. am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes TenneS- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at go cents on the dollar for shoes. T. c. King.
 MT. w. C. ADDOtt, the popular opticidhi on Second avenue, while the youngest looking business man in the city, is really one of the oldest in his line. He has been with Birmingham through evil as well as through good report, and his long list os customers is sufficient evidence not only of his success, but that his work and business have been satisfactory to the public He is the only speciality optician in the city, and when you need anything in that line it is always economy to pat ronize those who make their business not only a speciality, but study.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
COUNTY VIIAI STATISTICS.

County Health Officer Parke has pre- pared the following vital statistics for 1885,
 Whole number of deaths. 5S5: whites, BOA: colored. 2S1.
 Death rate per 1000 for whole, IA; whites, 1O.9; colored 20.3.
 The city of Birmingham-Whole num- Der of deaths, 516; whites, PA colored, 3O2 Death rate per 1000 for whole, 14.7; whites, 9.7; colored, 23.2.
 City of Bessemer-Whole number of deaths, 92; whites, 34; colored, 5S Death rate per 1000 for whole. 20; whites, 13.6; colored, 29.
 City of Avondale-Whole number of deaths, 26; whites, 17; colored, 9. Death rate per 1000 for whole, 15.7; whites, 15.5; colored, 16.3.
 City of Woodlawn-Whole number of deaths, "A; whites, 22; colored, 2. Death rate per 1000 for whole, 96; whites. II; colored, 4.
 Pratt mines prison-Average number of convicts. 1900; whole number of deaths. 127; whites, 5; colored, 122. Death rate per 1000 for whole, 105; whites, 30; col ored, IF.
 Coalburg prison-Average number of convicts, 675; whole number of deaths 66; whites, 8; colored. 63. Death rate per 1000 for whole, 97.7; whites, 35; colored, 105
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
PERSONAL.

MT. w. J. Taylor of Montgomery is in the city.
 Hon. Wilson R. Brown of Sheffield is registered at the Morris.
 E. D. Johnston, Esq, of Selma is a guest of the Florence hotel.
 Mrs. E. w. Brown of Selma is In the city, the guest of the Florence hotel.
 Mr. E. R. Rivers is circulating among his friends, after a spell of sickness.
 Messrs. G. o. Willis and F. M. Billing of Montgomery were in the city yester- day.
 If you have a good Sunday dinner to- day isn't it because you bought your tur- key and other delicac.es from J. Fox s Sons?
 Twenty-fve per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except on Banister shoes, for thirty days. l buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than our semi-annual assignee sale shoe men. I am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 90 cents on the dollar for shoes. T. C.. King.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals.-E. c. Culley, Boston; John Sinnot, Paducah, Ky; A. M. Huggins, Chattanooga; J. H. Ran dolph, H. E. Shropshire, Jr., New Or leans; S. E. Nelson Corinth, Miss; Thos. J. Maloney, Jr., F. w. Smartt, Chatta- nooga; w. E. May, Cincinnatl; '. A. Beesley, Nashville; J. J. Coudon, John R. Rogers, s. P. Callahan, George w. Callahan, Knoxville; Edward Donaho, Louisville; J. S. Doyle, Knoxville; w. H. Cooper, Oxford w. G. Roberts, Nash vile; Judson Davie. Speigner; John F. Opp, Cincinnati; William Latt, Balti- more; M. Cooper, city; John c. Long. St. Louis; o. J. Kroer, Fort Wayne, Ind. i; J. R. wiles, Hopkinsville, Ky; R. J.. Perryman, Baltimore; J. A. Daugherty, Nashville; H. M. Hollis, Louisville; Geo. H. Atkinson, Montgomery; J. w. Cray son, Gurley's; Ed Johnson. Selma; Mrs. E. w. Brown. Selma; Tom H. Everett, city; G. H. Ramp, Augusta, Ga.; c. A. Beasley, Nashville; Joe Marx. city; C.. w. Goodyear, Denver, Col; D. M. Me- Clurken. Memphis; Harry s. Orr, city.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The Turkish Government Has Forbidden the Circulation of the Report of the Sen
 ate Resolution.

Constantinople, Feb. 1.-The govern ment has forbidden the circulation in Turkey of English newspapers of Jan uary 27, which contain dispatches from Washington giving the United States senate resolutions regarding the condi- tion of affairs in Armenia, and also the report of a speech delivered at Birming- ham on the night of January 27 by Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, secretary or state for the colonies, in which MT. Chamberlain declared that the condition of Armenia was a danger and disgrace to Europe. The Russian consul, who has reached Zeitoun, has reported that hundreds of Armenias, who are holding that town, are dying from disease and exposure to intense cold.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.

All pastors and Sunday school superin- tendents in Birmingham and vicinity are requested to announce that Prof. N. w. Hami1 of Illinois will hold 8 Sunday school institute in the First Methodist church in this city February and 2, be- ginning on the 9th at 330 D. m., and to one of the greatest Sunday school work CTS of this age. All schools in Jefferson county are requested to send represent atives to this meeting. s4' Af eH
 Programmes can be had by applying to any member of the committee of ar engagements, which is composed of J. H. Garner. l.. J. Haley. Jr.. and T. Henry Johnston EE
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
A beautiful llne of Dresden lamps, suitable for euchre and whist prizes.
 H. c. ABBOTT & BRO., l2l North 2Oth Street.
LIBERTY BELL AT HOME. It Was Received With Fitting Honors and
 Taken to Liberty Hall.

Philadelphia. Pa., Feb. 1.-The special train bearing the old Liberty bell, which has; been on exhibition at the Atlanta exposition, arrived at the Broad street station of the Pennsylvania railroad at 1:3D o'clock this morning. When the train reached the city Battery, A of the Pennsylvania National Guards fired a salute of forty-five guns in honor of the bells return. After a short stop the car which bore the bell was taken to the Thirty-second and Market street sta tion of the Pennsylvania railroad, where 1t was transferred to truck. Late this afternoon the bell was taken to its rest ing place in Independence hall and pa- ,rade was given. The procession, com posed principally of state troops, national guards and attachments from the police and fire departments, was reviewed from the Union League club house by Mayor King of Atlanta, Mayor Warwick of this city and members of the committees who escorted the bell from Atlanta. The weather was rainy and disagreeabie. An elaborate banquet was given tonight at the Union league to the Atlanta v1s-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
Benton McMillin Declines to Run.

Nashville, Feb. 1.-Congressman Ben ton McMillin tonight announced that he would not make the race for the demo- cratic gubernatorial nomination, but would stand for reelection as repre- sentative from the Fourth district. He has been in congress seventeen years and his declina ton declares that he Is for the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1. He has been pressed by large number of his friends in Tennessee to make the race and has been in the state for several days considering the matter. This leaves Comptroller Jim Harris the only avowed candidate, though there Is strong sen timent throughout the state favorable to Ex-Gov. Bob Taylor. He says he Is not a candidate, but if his party calls him his services are at their disposal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
RAILWAY NEWS AND GOSSIP
Agent Schryer's Successor-0ther Changes Officially Announced-0ther News
 Items.

The vacancy in the Alabama Great Southern division freight office caused by the resignation of MT. E. Schryver, has been filled by the appointment of Mr. A. G. Craig, as will be seen by the fol- lowing circular received here yesterday:
 Office of the Traffice Manager,
 Washington, Jan. 2S, 1896. General Order No. 2.
 Effective February 1, 1896, A. G. Craig is appointed division freight agent, with office at Birmingham, Ala, vice E. SchryVer, resigned. J. M. GULF,
 Traffic Manager. Approved:
 w. W. FINLEY,
 Third viee-President.
 Southern Railway Company
 Office of the Traffic Manager,
 Washington, Jan. 2S, 1896. General Order No. Il.
 Effective February 15, 1896, the posi- tions of northwestern agent at Kansas City, Mo-, and of soliciting agent at New Orleans. La, August, Ga., Ocala, Fla, and Washington, D. C.. are abolished. R. H. Jones is appointed soliciting agent with office at Montgomery, Ala, vice J. M. Wyly, resigned. Effective February 1, 1896, MT. w. c. Stephens is appointed soliciting agent with office at Knoxville, Tenn, vice J. G. Cantrell, resigned. J. M. GULF,
 Traffic Manager. Approved:
 w. W. FINLEY
 Third VicePresident. Other changes noted a few days ago in the State Herald are officially an- nounced, as will be seen by reading the above orders.
 MT. Craig, who succeeds MT. Schryver has been with the Southern for some time. and is said to be a first-rate rail- road man.
  Passenger Agent Charles Jones of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham is back from an extended eastern trip and has gone again to characteristic hustling for his road and for Birming- ham.
 n1lal lrar tr ic. he,l ,4x,l.r i..
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
FINANCIAL REVIEW.
The Banks Have Made Preparations to Meet
 the Bond Issue-They Now Hold 5 S35,O00,O00 Extra Gold.

New York, Feb. 1.-The New York fi- nancier says this week:
 There was less change in the state ment made by the associated banks of New York for the week ending Febru- ary than had been expected. The de- crease in loans was only nominal com- pared with the heavy liquidation which has been going on without interruption for weeks past. The loan item, however, may show an abnormal expansion dur ing the coming month, but 1t will not, as is generally the case, indicate a re- vival in business and an accompanying demand for money. It has been the cus tom among certain New York banks when they buy new issues of government bonds to enter them as loaDS-that is, loans to the government-and there is no reason to believe that this custom will be departed from after the allotment of the pending bond loan. An increase in the loan column is a feature that might be made at the present time, since the total has gradually fallen until it is much the smallest that has been since the late panic.
 The banks report gain of $2, 800 in cash during the week, although the in- terior movement must have increased their holdings not much less than $4,000,- 900. The increase in specie was only $6S5, 900. It would be interesting to know how much of this was in gold and what proportion in silver certificates. The statement, if it is to be accepted in general sense, means, more than any thing else, that the banks have made ample preparation to meet the new loan. They held at the close of the week an ex- cess cash reserve of 35,000.000, as com pared with about $19,O00,000 during the middle of December. They have re duced their loans over S45,O00,OOO, and they have $13,000,000 more in cash hold ings that at the time mentioned
 The coming week and it's incidents will greatly affect the next statement, but the full effect of the bond loan will be witnessed in variations in the state ment extending over two weeks.
 The averages show the following com pared with the last two years:
 Feb. 196 Feb 2.'95. Feb. g. 9t Loans . SAT 142 700 $490 345, 400 $419, 830 800 Specie .... 76 845 300 81, 535 800 129, ,55S. 300 Legal tender S5, 3S9 300 1.937 300 120. .916. 200 Net deposits 490 AT 200 546 965 200 551, ,808 4SS Circulation .. 13799000 II .371, 300 12,602, 900 Total reserve 1892 235,200 73592 800 PAS, ,575 100 Reserve re-
 quired .. . 122. ell, 800 1s6741, 300 1S7 1852, 100 Excess of re-
 serve .. .... 5623, 400 36.S51, 800 II, ,623. .000
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-02
JASPER.
Will Smith Seriously Shot by W. V. Hook
 er-Smith May Die.

Will Smith Seriously Shot by w. V. Hook
 er-Smith May Die.
 Jasper, Feb. 1.-(Special)-Last night at 1O.30 w. V. Hooker shot and, it is thought fatally wounded Will Smith. Hooker is section boss on the North Ala bama railway, and Smith a hand, who has been boarding with him. Hooker claims that Smith had slandered his wife, which, however Smith denied.
 The ball entered the stomach, and Dr. Goodwin thinks that Smiths chances to live are very small Hooker was arr rested, but made no effort to escape, and his friends think him justfiable. Hooker is held in default of 5000 bail, set this evening by Magistrate Duffee. All the parties are highly esteemed by those who know them. The shooting was not gen orally known until about noon today, when a hearing was had. The circum- stances so far developed look ugly for Hooker, as the information concerning Smiths alleged islander came from dis reputable women, and Smith was given no opportunity to defend himself; but was protesting his innocence when shot.