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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
THE MERIT SYSTEM.

"Among other things says the. New
York Times, Mayor Strong in his an
nual speech said: No other department
has done greater work than the board
of civil service commissioners, and no
other board has made itself more unpop-
ular with the politicians. 1t started IN
early in the year by extending the civil
service to laborers, especially skilled Ia
borers. This prevented the machine
men from turning out several thousands
of competent men who earned their money
and putting in lot of new and untried
and in many cases incompetent men. 1t
also put peremptory halt to running
through the civil service board for special
purposes to oblige district leaders,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

The New York Commercial has car
toon representing President Kruger with
skates on, breaking through the ice of
the Transvaal. While this is not Il
typographical error it is certainly Il topo-
graphical error President Kruger has
not seen ice or skates since he left Penn
sylvania, of which State he is said to be
a native, since he left for the Transvaal.
Ice and skates are strangers to the
Transvaal; therefore, we say the cartoon
of the Advertiser is typographical. as
we'll as climatic error.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

It is idle for Kaiser Wilhelm to talk
about or influence his friends to talk
about his dispatch of congratulation to
President Kruger being misunderstood
rs reflection upon Great Britain's rights
to the Transvaal. His application to be
permitted to march German troops
across Portuguese territory into the
Transvaal defines clearly the animus of
that dispatch. He may since have re-
GREETED his haste, but there can be no
doubt about his original intentions to de-
fly Great Britain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
NJ AGREEMENT REACHED

Chicago, Jan. 14.-The advisory CONF
mittee of the emigrant clearing house of
the Western roads met today for the pur-
pose of inducing. if possible. the Southern
Pacific to become Il member of the clear
ing house. The matter was narrowed
down to question of percentage, the
Southern Pacific asking for more than
the other roads are disposed to allow it.
The original fight began on the charges
that the Southern Pacific was paying
large commissions to get the emigrant
business routed by way of New Orleans,
giving it the long haul to the Pacific
coast. The other roads have since the
commencement of the dispute been throw
ing traffic to the AtchiSon. No agree
ment was reached
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
ARBITRATION TREATY.

The New York Herald thinks: Twin
an arbitration treaty in force between
two nations, or an arbitration triDuhai
established between them, there would be
no danger of war between them and no
mischief caused by war scares or Jlngo
outbreaks. The sooner that time comes,
the better it will be for the peace OF the
world "
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
The only baking powder prepared by
a skilled physician, DR.. Prices.
WANTS BLOOD.

The New York Commercial advertiser
says: THE English editors have been
instructed by their government to stir up
the war spirit among the people They
have entered on the work with ardor and
the effect will be instant. This may be
a source of trouble. 1t is much easier
to arouse the war spirit than to allay it..
When the English are once made to be
lieve they ought to fight, nothing short
of fight will satisfy them. 1t looks
very much as though the long-postponed
war in Europe, which may involve every
power before it is over and make ire
mendous change in the balance of power,
is near at hand. 1t may mean the de
struction of United Germany or the over
throw of English greatness. a tirebrand
such as the young emperor of Germany
can involve the world in frightful war"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
FLEXIBLE CONSEQUENCES.

The Kansas City Star says: Those
congressman must have very flexible con
sciences who think they are performing
their duty to the people when they spend
day after day in the elaboration and dis
cussion of a measure which they know
can not possibly become law. The sill
yer senators know for certainty that
their free coinage measure can not pass
the house, and, even if it could, they know
that it would be vetoed by the president
What possible justification is there, then,
in wasting time on such Il measure--de-
laying action on other matters and block.
ing the entire machinery of legislation?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
THE SUPERNATURAL.


The Chicago News says: There have
been many instances of men reading in
public print of their own deaths, but we
recall but one case where live dead men
met and discussed the interment of a third
dead. This strange and grewsome con-
ference was held in Chicago Wednesday
between the late Hon. John =. Hopkins
and the late Hon. Ben Gable. The third
dead, and whose interment brought the
two specters together, was the free silver
craze, beloved offspring of the Illinois
Democracy.
"The Hon. John p. Hopkins departed
life some time ago, and unless all signs
go into failure, he will stay departed.
"'The Hon. Ben Gable never did exist
except for n brief, transitory period in
the year of our Lord 1892. During that
momentary hitch in the law of nature he
was born, matured and passed on to his
reward.
"The free silver craze died from the
effect of cold caught by standing in
front of its godfathers mouths. The
Hon. Buck Hinrichsen still wears mourn
ing for it, otherwise the little thing is gone
from memory. That he late Hopkins
and the late Gable should come back to
earth to inter something that is already
returned to dust is probably only Il man
Hesitation of the Immortality of man. 1t
can have no other significance.
But were the free silver craze alive
and kicking, what could two apparitons
do toward killing it off and placing it I'M
der ground? Or does the late Hopkins
imagine that because he killed the local
Democratic party for awhile he can go
ahead eternally and everlastingly depopu-
lating things generally? And does the
sometime Gable believe that having been
aided in separating the members of the
political body he can come back here in
his ghost robes and act as funeral di-
rector for everything in sight? Let the
late Hopkins and the late Cable be taken
back to the vault"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

1t is pity Schomburgk is dead; his
lines were so laid in pleasant places,
taking in valuable mining property, that
If he was alive would entitle him to
head the roll of English pensioners, but
being dead he yet speaketh through the
landmark posts that he drove into Ven
ezuelan soil in line with English policy
to get more land, get 1t honestly if posi-
bic, but get it any way possible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

rroro are few points about tne land iand
g tha Roers: Gold was discovere oss 'here
OF t9 4ss Ro' Finished or in progress are are
IN 1o1 miles of telegraph. Country mas las
5 ,,ooU a s its independence since
lsSs o1; 20 the republic. Tw9,thlrSds OF
t rec christians belong to the wutcm ne
f TO- nross the yaal" or the country north !:
~ ec tbe Vaal river. The largest town is
G2fdb rnt with population ar OF iS,
9 9of,''N Pretoria has 5000. I5ete . are
o obout 10000 farms, wheat ana 10 TOBACCO aS
h heinr the chief crops. 1t is there tnat
t p1an famed tsetse fly, whose bite is ueatn
70 tne oven ru and horses, is most prevalent.
% pSon Mat is $40. 200; the whites num-
he upi119 liz. 12S, and about half OF tneSe are
o per n 1 descent The area OF Trans
o. e,ao pi is i21,S54 square miles, or about
t taat Of illinois, Iowa and MASSACHUSETTS
eennmb in In parts of the country the
c cIimote resembles that of Colorado and
G q ragorded as healthful for consump-
Is tive res"Th The legislature consists Of two
t hodies Of "a members each, one-halt re-
FIRING every two years. The presidents
term is five years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
M'KINLEY DELEGATES CHOSEN

Fort Worth, Tex, Jan. 14.-(Special.)
The Republicans of Tarrant county
and Fort Worth held primaries>today for
the selection of delegates to the county
convention, which meets in this city next
Saturday. G. C. Drake was Endorsed
for county chairman and Mckinley dele
gates were chosen. This action gives
Tarrant county and the Eighth con-
gressiOnal district to the Mckinley men.
Chairman l.. 2. Goodell of the Repub-
lican State executive committee issued
letter depOsing Whit. Dryden, chair
man Tarrant county Republican COM
mittee, alleging lack of enthusiasm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is fa-
nous for its cures of bad colds. 1t opens
the secretions, relieves the lungs and aids
nature in restoring the system to Il
healthy condition. If freely used as soon
as the cold has been contracted, and be-
fore it has become settled in the system,
it greatly lessons the severity of the at
tack and has often cured in single day
what would have been severe cold For
sale by &. o. Yates druggist.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
RI1CKLEN,S ARNICA SAVE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands chilblains,
corns and skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t IS
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded PRICE 70 cents pei
box. For sale by q. y. Yates. the drug
OF
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
WILL pIrSu II ALONG.

Boston, Jan. 14.-Mrs. NJ. l.. y. Ste
vens. president at large, and Mrs. kather-
inc. Lente Stevenson, corresponding sec
rotary of the National Women's Christian
Temperance union, have been in cor
rcspor dence here during the past week,
announce that the special work of or
ganization in the South is to be pushed
Mt an early date.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
BY MAIL.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertising rates will be made known
on application.
Eastern business office, 4S tribune
Building. New York. Western business
office. 469 "The Rookery," Chicago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
HARRITY SCORED VICTORY.

Philadelphia, Jan. Hat the Demo-
cratic convention held here tonight to
elect delegates to the State convention
the friends of National Chairman Har-
rity scored an overwhelming victory. 1t
is believed that Mr.. Harrty's wishes will
prevail in the selection of National dele
gates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
KNEEBES CINCHED.
The American Horseman Gets a Heavy
Fine and Imprisonment in Germany.

Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE trial of r. f.
Kneebes, the American horseman, who
is charged with fraudulently entering the
mare Bethel in races under the name of
Nelly Kneebes, resulted today in YER
dict of guilty.
Kneebes was sentenced to nine months
Imprisonment, to pay a fine of 1000 marks
and to three years loss of his civil rights
In addition to this, the mare was con-
fScatcd
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

Some time ago Mr.. Simon Goldbaum of
San Luis Rey, Cal, was troubled with
lame back and rheumatism. He used
Chamberain's Pain Balm and a prompt
cure was affected. He says he has since
advised many of his friends to try it and
all who have done so have spoken highly
of it. 1t is for sale by G. o. Yates, drug
..,|
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

1t was very reckless thing In the
United States senate in permitting Sena-
tor Stewart to start his windmill to
grinding There is no telling when he
begins to talk whether even the horn
of Gabriel will stop him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

t,nd itself would be liberated ,t, i t TF
serve tgna and improved banking sop awi
would giyfi Usper currency adapting
in in f ErIi To the flexible demands OF eoi'
mercc."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
TRAVELLING AGENTS.

Mai. j. S. Crawford,
Mr.. j. @. Crawford.
The above gentlemen are our only au-
horized travelling agents. The public is
cautioned not to pay money to any one
who may represent him or themselves as
travelling agents for this paper as all
authority heretofore issued to any other
person il hereby revoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

The Washington Post says that it is
reported among Judge Culbcrson's
friends that he will soon retire from po-
litical life and accept n position of United
States judge by presidential appointment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
GOLD WITHDRAWAL.

New York, Jan. 14.-Muller, Schall &
Co. will withdraw 100000 in gold coin
to be forwarded to South America to.
morrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

The world has been enjoying peace
80 long that it has gone to the other eX-
treme and betrays an insane desire to
rush into war at the cost of progress in
NIL the arts Of peace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

The New Orleans Daily States still
comes to us without any marks of powder
or bullet holes. What has become of
the contemplated duel between the ed
itor and n congressman?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

1t is no wonder that General Campos
does not catch the Cuban rebels ION the
fly" Gomez has clipped both wings of
the Spanish army.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

Emperor William repudatcs the idea
of any intention on his part to teach his
grandmother how to settle the hash of
n few English filibusterers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-The Republican
primary election was held from Is to s
o'clock tonight The contest was prob
ably the most bitter in the political his
ator Quay claim to have 20 of the, 81
wards
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
UP-TO-DATE EDITORIALS AND
COMMENTS OF THE GREAT
NEWSPAPERS.
70 PUT IN END 70 GOLD RAIDS.
The Government Should Go Out OF the
Banking Business-English Editors
and Wharf.-The Merit System and
Other Interesting Topics.

The New York Press says: IRON
the published portraits of President hru,
ger it looks as if Emperor William couiu
perform a graceful act by sending nm
new suit of clothes and a razor"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
Political Pointers.
FORAKER CHOSEN SENATOR.

Columbus, O.. Jan. III. B. Foraker
was today chosen United States senator.
He received 30 votes in the senate and 81
in the house. while Senator Brice re-
ceived 6 votes in the senate and q in
the house. The two houses will vote in
Joint ballot tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

The Austin Statesman Sound money
mouthpiece) warns the political chame-
Icons now in congress from Texas that
they had better look out or they will be
KNITTED at the ballot box" As the most
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEVELAND t,N! W1 NOT A CANDIDATE.

pro,e g., T'TI' If.-A SPECIAL to the
T W from Washington says:
a. W th mas been received by the leaders
~ .i ne headquarters of the cities contend
i n5d IG u .ne convention that Grover Cleve-
torm 10 T Trot 10 be candidate for third
feIt tbon ms was obtained by those who
aasuments as to the respective advant,
ages of the West and East for convnn tn
purposes. 'en'iop
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
MONEY STILL LEADS

jackson, Miss, Jan. 14.-The sena-
I 1r deadlock still continues. The joint
Democratic caucus met again tonight
ana took further ballot, the last sixth
resulting l aG Money, "A; Lowry, A.:
AaiiWen, 81 II; Hooker 10 II; McLaurin.
+, nerger, l; Campbell, 1. An adjourn
night. Until 'oiiiorro"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
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All subscriptions in the city not paid
In advance will invariably be charged at
the rate Of $1.00 per month.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
AUSTIN STATESMAN.
BY The STATESMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY.

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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CANNON AND BROWN

SAT- Lake, Jan. 14.-Frank ]. Cannon
ana Arthur Brown were nominated f",.
e on senate tonight by the Republican,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

The use of DR.. Seigert's AngoIstura
Bitters excites the appetlte anu Keeps
The digestive organs in order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
80, o+ The ore is the richest taken ,1
guessed a al hill assaying $40 ton IN gold
Nm or THE BOERS.

wonld YOU patronize eeon p,ISa;s Use
Woul t hsa Gn powder, DR.. Prices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
BADLY'KNOCKED OUT.

Cincinnati Jan. 14-In 10-round fight
tonight Joe Brucns was badly knocked
out by Dave Richards.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24
Fire

Last Tuesday afternoon tile fire alarm
was turned in and our fire Iaddies given
All opportunity to show their skill in
their line. The fire when first discovered
was confined to the dwelling house
owned by Ghas Slattery, located in
DishaW's addition to the village, but
owing to ths distance from the last
hydrant to the burning building, consjd-
sarabIe time was lost and the fire spread
and soon the L. w. Mcintyre dwelling
was enveloped III flames. Soon il stream
#cf water was plying on the burning
buildings and the advance of the flames
was checked.
Fortunately neither OF the buildings
were occupied ut the time The loss
amounts to between five and six hundred
dollars
III responding to the alarm freman
McGill, who was riding on one Of he
hose carts which was htched to Lam
gill's dray, the cart i'll crossing the
bridge, under full headway, struck one Of
the bridge timbers and broke the axle,
throwing McGill to the ground under
meath the cart. Roy was dazed for
lew moments but succeeded III extracting
himself without serious injury, but now
carries few black and blue spots in
memory or ms eventFul ride
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24
-Chas Mueller, mayor, H. D. Schevin,

-Chas Mueller, mayor, H. D. Schevin,
postmaster and &. Baterman, brewer,
OF Port Washington, accompanied by
their wives, spent last week i'll the CITY.
They belong to club composed OF thirty
sportsmen from their city, who pur-
chased steam yacht and shipped it here
last week The yacht is a graceful rum
ming boat and will accommodate between
fifteen and twenty persons. They keep
the yacht for their exclusive use and will,
next summer, erect club house on the
chain of lakes should they be we'll satls-
fed with these waters
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24
NEVER AGAIN.

is it probable that three such great
events can be witnessed at the same time
as from August 3lst to Sept. 18Th. The
National g. A. r. Encampment-The
Minnesota State Fair-The National Re
Union Knights OF Pythias. For these
occasions the 500 Line Will make very
low rates to St Paul and Minneapolis.
x complete program Of attractions can
be had Oh application 10 nearest 500"
Line Agent Free" or address w r..
Galloway, g. r. A., Minneaoiis
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24
TT VIII BE ALONG TIME

before there will be another such com
bination OF great events as will occur in
ST. Paul and Minneapolis during week
August 3lst to Sept. 9Th. The National
G. A. r. Encampment-The Minnesota
State Fair-The National Re-Union
Knights OF Pythias. The 500" Line
will make very low rates for these occa-
ions. Free a complete program OF
attractions Apply TO nearest 500,
Line Agent or write W Il. Galloway, q.
z A., Minneapolis, Mimi,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24

Henry O'Connor, Of this city, who is
Ii student at the Pennsylvania University,
has received marty fattering inducements
from the manager Of the foot bail team
OF that college, to try for Il posting on
their team for the coming YEAR The
team goes III training on Long Island,
on the 31st inst, and Henry has receiv-
ed word from them that they wished he
would report at their Headquarters on
that date He is us yet undecided what
course to pursue, but looks with little
disfavor on the proposition.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24
CErTJRG E-EllS-

ATHoLIc CHURCH,, =. ParHi IS
~% 2nd Sunday OF each }:-Iiigh
Mass aud SERMON at 10 a. M.--Catechism at
2P. M.-yespers Sermon and Benediction Ut
"a tst Sunday each mnth.-On lily
DAYS: High Mass, sermon and BeneGiction
at 7:45 A. M.-Mass on weekdays ~ {
o o'clock in SUMMER, az = IN winter. 9tatlohs
nf The cross every Friday evening during
Lent at 7.30-t'atecasm every Saturday
after Mass REV i'8OsPTR G0EPFEltT,
PaStr.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

A three days Institute for the bene-
fit Of the teachers Of Forest and Villas
counties will be Held in the High
School Building. at Eagle River, On
Sept LIST, Bud and 3rd, 1896. Prof 4.
w. Walker, of the West Superior Nor
NAL. will have charge Of the work
Every person contemplation teach
ing in these counties this year or in
the uture should be on hand promp5-
ly at o'clock OH the first day.
Good work done at the Institute will
receive recognition by relieving the
teachers from REORGANIZATION, provid
ng their regular school work is salts
factory.
A very cordial invitation is extend
ed to members Of School Boards, and
friends Of Education.
The following is an outline Of the
work 10 be carried out at the lnsti-
tute.
Arithmetic, Factors and Fractions.
Special Drill in Men tai Work.
Geography What to do 81 First.
The Tracing and Sketching Meth
Od
The Relation Of Geography to His
tory,
History;-Rise, Fall and Growth o
Political Parties.
History Stories,
Relation Of History to Civics.
Grammar,-First Steps.
Case and Case Form.
Theory and Art,-Qualification Of the
Teachers.
The Recitation.
It's Purposes.
Its Mechanism.
It's Methods.
Reading, Songs of Hiawatha.
Reading material will be furnished
attendants
Hoping that the work will be boil
pleasant and profitable, we remain,
Sincerely Yours,
A. j. MOE, | County Supt,s.
ALEX. HIGGINS, of Schools
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24
AT the Democratic caucus held at The

At the Democratic caucus held at the
town hail, last Thursday evening, 7. ,.
Walsh was elected chairman and Geo.
Darling secretary. The ACCESSIBILITY Of
organizing Bryan Club was discussed.
The sentiment Of the meeting was in
favor OF organizing such a club. The
following delegates We're elected to the
county convention. held at the court
house this afternoon: T. B. Walsh, Jas.
White, W. Roderick. S. ". Smith, Thos.
Butler, W. II. Knox, w j. Walsh and
G. T. Colman
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-08-24

Never, in any OF the preceding sum
mers, has their been us many camping
parties enjoying the Injuries OF our lakes
as there has i'll the past three or four
weeks. Hardly a day passes but What
parties leave here fora few days or
weeks outing on some OF the surround
ing lakes. The hotels are also receiving
large patronage from tourists this
summer. Muscallonge are biting better
no q, in the chain OF lakes than at any
time this summer. This is accounted tor
by the cold nights in the past week and
the low water.