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The evening times., 1896-12-24
AGAINST NEW LIQUOR BILL.
Brewers Say 1t VIII Be a Starting
Point for Prohibition.

The opposition to the bill passed recently
by the House to amend the District liquor
law is active, and will lose no chance to
secure its defeat in the Senate.
Chairman Mcmillan of the District Com
mittee, now in charge of the measure,
today receiyedf from Senator Brice a pro-
test sent from Cincinnati. 1t is signed by
II. Muhlha, user, of the windisch Muhlhauser
Brewing Company. 1t runs as follows:
Dear Sir-Having seen n the papers that
H. r. No.. 1888, for the regulation of the
liquor traffic in the District of Columbia,
was rushed through the House without op-
portunity having been given the parties
interested therein or affected thereby to
state their objections, we beg leave to re-
quest you to use all your influence in the
Senate or with the honorable members OF
the same for the defeat of said bill in that
body. The hemeaSure emanates from the Anti
Saloon League, and its enactment would
not only be the forcrunDer for prohibition
laws all over the country, but also its eff
feet would thus be highly detrimental to
several industries legalized by the United
States government, and contribute to
very large extent to its financial support
BESIDES, the bill is a sample of the
same narrow SPIRIT which, wherever it
could become dominant in the shape Of
prohibition legislation, has wrought havoc
to State treasures and proved highly in
furious to a great number of people en-
gagged in honest labor for the support OF
their families. For these reasons we hope
that you will kindly contribute to its de-
feat OF legislation, that will, If enacted,
prove neither beneficial to the material
nor moral welfare of the people,
On the other hand, there have been
received in the past ten days, memorials
from temperance sc cieties and others, ask
ing that the bill be passed by the Senate
The evening times., 1896-12-24
The President,s Christmas.

At the White House tomorrow there will
be the customary Christmas celebration
confined to the members of the Presidents
immediate family, Of which the chief
feature will be an elaborate tree for the
three little girls, Ruth, Esther and Marion,
to whom the patron saint of the season has
been most generous. A number of packages
will be sent by Mrs. Cleveland to the little
ones in several Cabinet homes and to Mr.
Thurber's boys. There are no guests at
the White House this year.
The evening times., 1896-12-24

James c. Williams and Herbert Berger
were fellow passengers on a Seventh street
cable car last night
Whether the cold weather or the tolting
of the car nerved them. history sayeth not,
but at all events, when the men alighted
from the car at T street they fell on each
others neck with more or less affection.
So demonstrative were their efforts to-
ward impressing upon each other the fact
that thought can be turned into action that
Officer Foley, perhaps mistaken as to the
character of the tokens OF mutual regard
exhibited, formed barrier between the
men, and then, acting in the capacity Of a
connecting link, turned his face and theirs
toward the Eighth precinct. In court this
morning the case was dismissed.
The evening times., 1896-12-24

The sun and the earth are coldly distant
to each other at present. and that fact led
Henry Hall to form a warm friendship yes
terday for an overcOat belonging to a men,
ber of the family of Lena Carter
Lena doesn't mind the relations of the
planets. but the connection of Henry with
the ovcrcoat was a source of dissatis-
faction on her part. She told police
man Of her dsapproval OF Henry's attach
ment to the coat, and the officer brought
the offender before the bar of Justice this
morning. Case dismissed.
The evening times., 1896-12-24
NEWS FROM THE FORCE.

sergt. E. N. Burgess, of the Fifth. is ill
at his home.
Patrolmen Bruce and Kennedy, the giant
partners Of the Fourth, are on leave.
Policemen R. C. Yates. of the Ninth. and
N. L. Raedy, Of the Third, are on the sick
list.
Patrolman R. Passeno, of the George
town station. has secured leave during the
holidays.
Patrolnen G. r. F. Smith and Ed Stahl
have been added to the ION leave list at
Lieut.. NcCathran's station,
The evening times., 1896-12-24
as appropriations are not always discon-
nected, in the shape of five dollars fine.

Joseph Kemp is like other men in the
fact that he is not averse to the gentle,
the elevating and revered half OF our
population, but one member OF the other
sex was yesterday the object Of his wrath.
Eliza. the sharer OF his joys, was the SUBJ
ject of numerous adverse comments on
his part and the object of few blows.
She is not unmindful of the worth of her
lord in general, but she could not tolerate
his actions on this occasion. Therefore,
Joseph will languish in a cell for thirty
days.
The evening times., 1896-12-24
Naval Contract Awarded.

The Secretary of the Navy has awarded
o contract to the Lombard Iron Works and
Supply Company, of Augusta, Ga, for a
steel water tower and tank at the Port
Royal. g. C.. naval station for $25, 5,496,
and for the storehouse at the same place to
LIP. Hazen s Co. OF Cincinnati, for Sc, ,693.
The evening times., 1896-12-24

Lucy Lomax's optical department is not
as strong asher belief that Joseph Harris
is responsible for pair Of eyeglasses that
she is entitled by law to call her own.
Not the least significant expression OF her
opinion in this connection was her betrayal
of Joseph to the police. This morning he
was given the tip that such raisdemeanor
The evening times., 1896-12-24

On the charge Of obtaining money under
false pretenses from John F. Costello in
June, s95, E. Brooke sligh, a former candi-
date for Congress from South Carolina, and
n delegate to the st. Louis convention, was
brought up before Judge Miller this morn
ing. Costellocashedawo q worthless check made
out by Sigh. In court this morning Costello
Informed his honor that he did not desire
to prosecute Sligh, and the case was nolle
pressed.
The evening times., 1896-12-24
Bay City Blaze.

Bay City, Mich. Dec. 24.-The Norrfng-
ton Block, on the corner of Water and Fifth
streets, two stories high, and containing
six stores, was guttcd by fire this morning
Ali of the building, except one store, was
occupied by the Mcdonnell Hardware Com
pany. Loss, $40 600.
The evening times., 1896-12-24
Tnden Trusts Are Invalid.

New York, Dec. 24.-Justice Beekman,
in the supreme court, has handed down
decision arising out Of an action brought by
the executors OF the will of the late Samuel
j. Tlden. for construction OF certain
clauses in the will, in which he holds that
further trusts created by the estate are
invalid;
The evening times., 1896-12-24

William Mcdonald, on the 7th of this
month. relieved George Mcdonald of Sill,
and two days later secured 80 cents from
Obie Thomas.
The victims combined forces and forced
the delinquent William to appear in court
this morning. His case was continued
The evening times., 1896-12-24

Not that there is too much currency in
circulation, but because money is a good
thing intrinsically, Daniel Shields Tues
day added to his personal effects So from
the reserve fund of Rosina Mackey.
Ninety days.
The evening times., 1896-12-24

Edward spinks and Lambkins Wilson
tested the strength of the bonds OF friend
ship last Tuesday by straining their rela-
tons beyond the danger point.
The case was dismissed
The evening times., 1896-12-24
BECKY VICTORIOUS AGAIN
Brought Into Court on a Second
Charge Of Vagrancy.
JUDGE KIMBALL PLEASED
She Was Arrested on the Same Old
AIlegatiOn-One PickpOcket Was
Sent 10 the WOrkhouse, and the
Court Is Sorry 1t Was Not the
Penitentiary.
gain Rebecca Smith wins out.

Again Rebecca Smith wins out.
| After her release yesterday with the
money given her at the court she wa shop
| ping on Seventh street and met an oldcoun-
| tryman who knew her when Becky was
| foreign to the workhousc and ignorant OF
the vicissitudes of "A dissipated life.
Inmemory o fuhe old times he bought Beck J
a basketful of provisions and fruit.
Policeman J. II. Gibson saw this and in
| sisted on arresting Becky as a vagrant
carrying her and the basket to the station
| house, where she spent the night, comm g
| to court this morning looking fresher than
She has for many a day.
There was no bloat in her face or bloodshot
in her eye as she stepped from the van and
| met Policeman Michael Joseph Flynn, who
regarded her severely until he learned OF
her innocence.
John Moss, of Hillsdale. volunteered his
services as counsel, to whom Becky swore
she was innocent
''John,' said Becky, with a lanruishing
glance, do you remember your b. Syhood
days?"
Indeed, do" said John: what has
that got to do with this case:''
'.Only this" responded Becky: ''Sammie,
Mister Kendigses, you know, told me that
never looked like sich baby before; amt
he nice?"
Mister Kendigses,' as you call him.
said Moss, lis "a very romantic young per-
son. and thinks about as legendary thoughts
as Rasselas."
Il knew him well.'' cried Becky; "he
used To sell coal to my popper.''
Becky, you are not veracious today"
and Moss helped himself to a luxurious
chew of navy plug
Indeed 1 amt of any sich polticks,"
said Becky, sweetly. I'm for pore Mister
Bryine, with Mister Flynn as me garjeen"
Tut, tut" said Kendig. 1.-The officer ap-
proaches," and he escorted Gibson to the
stand.
This woman," said Gibson, waving his
hand at Becky, who was supremely satis-
fled in having a lawyer, was going up
Seventh street last night with an old man,
who bought her lot OF groceries,
WAS she drinking?'' asked the court,
shooting rather cold glance at Gibson.
'.No, sir, she was not''
His honor seemed rejoiced at the reply.
us that all you have aga gainst herr" he
said.
Several merchants complained against
her." added Gibson, heavily
Your HONOR said Moss, springing up;
this charge of vagrancy is not made
OUT
Il should think not declared Judge
Kimball. Becky is dismissed" and his
honor seemed pleased.
The evening times., 1896-12-24

Edward Nugent has thief marked in
every line and crease OF his leering, sneak
ish countenance, and 1t required Judge
kimball jus:five minutes to probe his char
acter and give him the full extent of the
law as a fragrant.
He was seen in the Boston Variety Store
Wednesday afternoon with his hand In a
woman's pocket, and secured her purse.
You should have gotten that lady as n
witness by all means,' said the court,
after Policeman Miller and Mr.. Charles S.
Adams, the floor walker, who detected
Nugent, had testified. This man should
go to the penitentiary.''
Nugent-is of medium build. with ragged
whiskers, smoky eyes. and deep lines groov-
ing his sinister checks.
Detective Hartigan told the court how
he had shadowed the prisoner, and of his
shady associates, a statement Nugent
feebly denied.
I'll give you the limit said the court;
"six months in the workhouse, and Nugent
sullenly retired to the cells.
The evening times., 1896-12-24
Closed all day tomorrow.
@ OPEN late tonigAt.
There's:
much more pleasure and SATISFACTION both to tht

much pleasure and satisfaction both to the
gver and recipient selecting gifts practical nature For
the folks selling Dress and Business Suts-Bi-
cycle Suits and Sweaters-Overcoa!s and Understanding
Jackets Robes = Suspenders- -Goves-Muffers-
Handk erchefs Neckwear Canes and Umbrellas Fancy
-Mackintoshes-Shoes and Sppers-Silk Hats-and
all which articles appropriate and acceptable
Holiday Gfs-and you buy them of at ONE-THIRD
less than heir value.
Robinson, Cherry 4 Co.,
Twelfth and Streets N. w.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23

bersOn administration was fearful. lie
charged that figures from the cOmptrol-
ler's Office showed Culberson's admins
tration up to date had cost the people of
Texas S4,5Sj,2 He charged that the
ring and the machine" had concealed
the true condition of the state from the
people. and that CulbersOn had said in
his speeches. the deficiency was only
$500. OPT. when, in fact, it was S1SS,OOO.
II defy any man to deny these figures"
He claimed that taxes had been in
creased from 10 cents under Governor
Roberts to - cents under Governor Cul-
berson.
He charged that Governor Culberson
had Jumped off the Democratic platform
and that in his Garland speech he boldly
advocated the Populist idea as to office
fees.
Speaking of the railroad commission,
he said:
Il say to you. no grander, no more
damnable fraud has ever been perpetrat--
ed on our people than your railroad
commission"
He compared present rates of freight
with the rates in force previous to the
commission era and during its temporary
suspension by the federal court ana
cOntcnded that commission rates were
near 100 per cent in excess of rates
when there was no commission.
He turned his battery upon eX-Gov-
crnOr Hogg, saying:
"GOvcrnOr Hogg went around over the
state several years ago den1nucing the
railroads and he promised if the people
would give him constitutional amend
ment and give him commission he
would divide the cost of transportation
with the producer; he woIld regulate
the railroads in the interests of the peo-
pie or he would have Jay Gould in
stripes. You gave him the constitu-
siontional amendment, you gave him the
commission, you even gave him the
power of appointing his own commits
sion, and now what have you got? Your
rates are higher, your commission is
robbing you and Hogg now poses as the
attorney of the sons of the man he said
ought to be wearing stripes in the pcni-
Tertiary" loud applause).
The judges closing remarks were de-
cidedly on the AltgeldTillman line of
confiscation Of railroads that they may be
under government ownership.
He advocated absolute fiat money and
showed by apt illustrations that the free
silver Democrats were with him on that
line.
The address was well received, and at
its close the judge was rOundly APP
plaudcd.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23
seems to be disposition to arrange a
joint conference of the silver and Popu-
list leaders.
HE VISITED BRYAN.
Populist Delegate Washburn Returns
From Lincoln Strong Bryan Man.

ST. Louis, July 19.-AIr. George Z.
Washburn of Boston, chairman of the
eastern division of the Peoples party,
returned to the city tonight from Lin
coin, where he went to pay a visit to
Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Washburn declines to
reveal the purpose of his call upon the
Democratic candidate or to enter into
| the details of his interview with that
gentleman. There is no doubt, however,
that the object of the visit was, if pos
sible. to reach an understanding with
MIR. Bryan would render it consistent for
the Populist party to accept him as Its
candidate.
Mr.. Washburn returned with a very eX-
| cellent impression of the Democratic
| nominee and very anxious that his party
| should see its way clear to endorse
Bryan.
Discussing the general situation, Mr.
| Washburn said:
''This is the first opportunity that the
American people have had to render
their verdict upon the relative merits of
the single gold standard and bimetallsm
at the ratio of 16 to 1. We have long
urged this contest on the money ques-
ton. The two forces are preparing for
the greatest conflict since the war. The
advocates of the single standard are
united on one side and it will be a crime
for the silver forces to divide on the
| Otner. ne success or the principles we
espouse is of far greater Importance than
party advantage or individual advance
ment. We must meet the issue; it is a
patriotic duty. We must rise above
partisanship to a higher plane for our
cOuntry's good. For year we have adj
vocated Il union of the silver forces. l
still adhere to the plan. To unite
means success; to divide invites defeat.
Mr.. Bryan endorsed the Populsts in
Nebraska; it is our duty to stand by
him now. 1t is far better for us to
win on two or three of our principles
than TO suffer constant defeat on them
all.
'AIr. Bryan represents the highest
type of American citizenship. He is
man of the people, able. honest and sin
cere and true, and believes thoroughly
in the leading principles we advocate.
"The Chicago platform, while it does
not go as far as we should like, is
long stride in our direction and is so
radical Il departure that Democratic
gold bugs openly call it a Popuist plat
form and Mr.. Bryan Populst candi-
date. Now, if this be true, why should
we join these gold bugs in refusing to
support candidates and platforms our
way? When the whole country is crying
out for financial freedom, let us not
bubble on minor differences, but close in,
shoulder to shoulder, and march to vic
| tory"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23
BOND INVESTIGATION

washington. July I6.-SenatOr Harris,
chairman of the senate committee to in
vestigate recent bond issues, says he has
not yet determined whether the commit
tee will wait until fall before going on
with its investigation or will complete
the work, frame the report and make it
public this summer. The last meeting
adjourned subject to call of the chair
man, and the present purpose is to wait
until fall before continuing the inquiry.
but Senator Harris says that conditions
may. arise incident to the campaign that
would make it desirable to present all
the facts and report to the public at
once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23
ITEMS GATHERED YESTERDAY
ON A TOUR OF OBSERVATION
BY STATESMAN REPORTERS.
COTTON INSURANCE DEFFERENT|AL.
The Matter for the Time Being Settled
by the Railroad Commission-Procla-
nation by the Governor-Other
Items of Interest.
WEDNESDAYS HAPPENINGS.

WEDNESDAYS HAPPENINGS.
The governor yesterday issued the fol-
lowing proclamation
Whereas, The live stock sanitary COM
mission of Texas, on the Sth day of July,
A. ID. 1896, recommended the adoption
of the following regulations:
'The live stock sanitary commission
of the state of Texas have been reliably
informed that some time between the
LIST of April and the LIST of May, 1896, Il
herd of cattle from that portion of the
state which is south and east of the pres
ent quarantine line against southern or
splenetic fever, fixed by The United
States department of agriculture on the
list day of February, 1896, and adopted
by this commission on the 10th day of
February, 1896; said herd of cattle were
driven across said quarantine line into
said counties of Knox, Ford and Baylor,
and put in pastures lying in said counties
and described as follows, towt Sections
6, I, 8, 8, 10, II, II, 50, 50, 81, SO, 80, 81,
in block c., C. & 7. 4. r. Co. survey;
and sections 81. 80. 40. Is. Al. 46. 40, A,
43, ~, H. 49, 49, 20. y, %, %, "a, >, &,
I, II, II. IL, II, 10, IL. Now, therefore,
from this time forth until the 10th day
of November, 1896, it will be a violation
of the rules and regulations of the Texas
sanitary commission to move cattle or
any part thereof out of the above de-
scribed pastures, and is punishable as
provided by the laws of the state of Tex
as i'll such cases; and most respectfully
ask your eXcellency to Issue your procla-
nation as the law provides"
Now. therefore, |. G. a. Culberson,
governor of the state of Texas, in con-
fOrmity with the provisions of chapter
56, page 40, of the general laws of 1893.
do hereby declare that the quarantine
lines. rules and regulations set forth
in the above recited orders of the live
stock sanitary commission of Texas shall
be in full force and effect from and after
this date.
In witness whereof, | have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
state TO be affixed at Austin. this 10Th
day of July, 1896.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23
SECRETARY OF STATE.

The following charters were filed yes
terday in the office of the secretary of
state:
stock. Object. teaching and learning
young men and ladies in the art of prac-
teal telegraphy. lncorporators: l.. G.
Robinson, w. B. Limerick and NJ. NJ.
Parks.
Independent Normal College, |. o. o.
+. Capital stock, $500 Incorporators
r. d. Holland, ID. A. Brewer and Levi
|. Mercer.
Corporations will have to pay their
tax and penalty before August 1 in or
der to hold their charter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23
THE COMMISSION.

The railroad commission met yesterday
morning to consider the insurance differ
entails on cotton for export from Texas
points, and TO take up the salt tariff, with
the following railroad and salt men pres
ent:
Judge Perkins and G. w. Barnhardt of
the Cotton Belt.
j. c. Gailbraith of the International
and Great Northern.
Il. III. Goodwin of the Gulf. Colorado
and Santa Fe. and Attorney Terry.
j. w. Allen of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas.
L. J. Martin of the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass.
Attorney r. s. Lovett. C. w. Bien. and
III. a. Jones of the Houston and Texas
Central. Galveston. Harrisburg and San
Antonio and associate lines.
ID. B. Keller of the Fort Worth and
Denver City.
J. c. McClabe of the Chicago, Rock Is
! land and Texas.
Attorney Lassiter and l.. b. Conner of
the Fort Worth and Rio Grande.
J. C. w. Fields of the Waco and North
western railway.
J. T.. I.icth of the Texas Midland rail
way.
Mr.. Balinger, j. b. Dunson. Mr.. Earn
| est. Il salt man from Dallas, and Mr..
| JOStpu NlilIh, II Sdll llull lIDll NrdlNc
\ telegram was read announcing the
| decision of the abtratOrs made in st.
Louis last May, which was printed at the
| time in full. The telegram said: ION
insurance differentals on cotton the
charge as agreed to is to increase the diff
ferentials on cotton valued at IL to
s ID cents to cents, the differentials on
| pther values to be increased iii same pro-
portion.
The traffic men present agreed to the
| differentials and the action of the board
| but wanted the matter kept open for Il
further hearing should it prove detrimen,
| tai to the roads.
This was agreed to by the commission
| and there the matter rests.
The salt tariff was then taken up, bu,
| ,fter some discussion nothing was done
AS existing conditions appeared to be yer!
| satisfactory to both the roads and the
salt men present.
The commission. however, is of the
opinion that there should be more uni
| formity in rates, and will undoubtedly
take up the question again.
| The following was issued:
In approval of application number IL
| of the Missouri. Kansas and Texas Rall
way company of Texas. authority is here
by granted for the adoption of the rat'
of I ID cents per 100 pounds for the
TRANSFORMATION of melons, in carloads
minimum weight 10000 pounds per car
from Sealy and stations east to Houston
| Effective ut once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23

DEAFNESS CAN NOT BE CURED
by local applications, as they can not
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to. cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedlSs'
Dnafness is caused by an intamed condi-
tion of the mucous lining of the Eus-
tachian tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or I'M
perfect hearing and when it is entirely
closed deafness is the result. and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out ana
This tube restored to its normal condi-
ton. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by ca.
tarrh. which is nothing but an intiamed
condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
f. ]. CHENEY x CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23

DR.. Siegert's Angostura Bitters, the
world renowned South American appeti-
ger and invigorator, cures dyspepsia,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-23
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