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Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

allel to the exhibition. When grand jury finds time hanging heavily on its hands some resourceful grand juror suggests, Lets take a crack at the bucket shops," and it is so ordered. There is the usual hulla!baloo in the newspapers, the board of trade people shake hands with themselves. the Civic Federation shouts. "Hosanna,' y the bucket shop keepers furnish bonds and that is the end of it until another grand jury suffers from ennui, when the performance is repeated. How free and enlightened Americans do en- joy being humbuggedi
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

It is not a wholesome sight, in a country noted for it's fine horses to see dozens of handsome rigs lining the outside of a race course, their own CTS taking advantage of the absence of a high fence to see the racing with out paying an admission fee. How season if people who enjoy the sport decline to pay for it?
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Robert Barr, the novelist, who was arrested at Swediah, a port of Asiatic Turkey, has arrived in London and made formal complaint at the foreign office
 Lieutenant Olofsen, the Danish ex- plorer, will next year fit out a new expedition to the Pamir regions in order to make geographical and eth nological investigations. A collection of 276 letters by and to Sir Philip Francis, after being offered in one block for 500 guineas in Lon don, was sold at auction, the separ- ate lots bringing total of $2,150. Dr. Marie Louise Benoit, who has just been appointed medical interne ir the New York state Craig colony fol epileptics, at Sonyfa, is the first wo- man called to that service in thai state.
 1 Prince Oscar of Sweden, who some l time ago gave up his royal rank tc marry Miss Ebba Munck and is now known as Count of Wisborg, has de 1 cided to go to Africa as a missionary together with his wife.
 H. s. Townsend, who fought in tn, l Black Hawk war when he was 1! years old, and was a lifelong and in innate friend of Lincoln and Grant is living at Maryville, Mo-, hale anl l hearty at the age of S3 years.
 Elizabeth Rider Wheaton, the vel known prison evangelist, has visited every prison in every important cit, in the world. She has become know, to most railroad men and receives an
 nual passes over all the large lines il 1 this country.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

The criticism by Justice Patterson of New York against the lawyers has stirred up the bar of that city and pro voked some uncomplimentary refer ences to the bench The row will probably eventuate in strengthening the popular conviction that there is room all around for improvement.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

Governor Mount has not thus far succeeded in bringing to justice any of the fall crop of Indiana lynchers and whitecaps but he manffests his relentless spirit by firing proclama- tions at them in semi-weekly install meutS-
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

According to Macaulay there is nothing so ludicrous as the spectacle of the British public in one of its periodical fits of morality. Perhaps so, but the sporadic volleys of indict- ments that are fired at the bucket shops in Chicago furnish close par
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

Prohibition sentiment in Maine IS said to be on the decline. The Maine taste has now been sufficiently cult1- vated under prohibition to crave better article than the blind tiger brand
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

Young Letter is now credited with working up an oats corner. If this young man does not watch his points closely the veterans of the exchange will give him more squeezing than he bargained for. Sky rockets in the grain pit have been seen before, and have generally come down like a stick.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

The Spaniards appear to be hopping mad again, simply because General Woodford disproves the Spanish charge that we have not been watch ing filibusters closely enough. Spain will never be satisfied until this coun- try licks her in the latest approved fashion.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

When it comes to naval displays, John Bull can give them all cards and spades and beat them. If a naval mix-up should occur in the east, it would not take long to discover whose flag was left floating.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

That German physician who has suc- ceeded in demonstrating that people can live without stomachs could make his everlasting fortune in Alaska just now
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

Consumption, before it has reached the third stage, if properly treated, can be cured, asserts Dr. Swetnam, and he is good authority.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

Don't TobaccO Spit and Smoke Tour Life Away.
 To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag netic 1.il Of life. nerve aud vigor, take No-To- Bac. the wonder worker. thai makes weak men strong. All druggists, soc or Sl. Cure guaran- teed- Booklet anf: sample free. Address Sterling Remedy Co. CbicaSo Ne~ ork
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31
To Cure ConstipatIon Forever.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25c If c. 2. c. fail to cure. druggists refund morex
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

oanNxx.DEcEMBEK. 31. 1897.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31

The Official City Paper
Arizona republican., 1897-12-31
The Arizona Republican.

CHARLES c. RANDOLPH,
 EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
TAYLOR TOPICS.

Taylor, Tex. March 3.-(Spccal( The
Taylor Electric ligni company is en-
tending its wires 10 the residence of Col.
G.. H. Booth. vice president of the Tay-
lor National bark, and other residences
one and Il half miles vest of the city.
w. l.. Darlington Yesterday sold for
John Burns and j. l.. Patterson of Rice
Crossing, 30 head of | and 2-year-old
steers To +. w. McDoldld of San Angelo
at fancy prices. They are exceptionally
fine cattle and were shipped from Taylor
today To San Angelo.
Having extended the Ion distance telc-
phone service from Taylor to the lloNit
San Gabriel ranch. seven miles north of
Taylor. and to Commissioner Sol. c.
Yakey's ranch. five miles west of Taylor
the Southwestern Telegraph and Telc'
phone company has begun the construc-
ton of n long-distance line between this
point and Ioakum. via Smithvilc
Rev Father j. l.. q Nell of New York
City and editor of the Holy Rosary Mag
azine. delivered lecture last night to 4
large audience at st. Mary's Catholic
church. His subject was e Influence OF
Good Literature in the Home" which was
delivered in an eloquent, logical and con-
vincing manner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
A Washington Sensation.
.
CHIEF OF STAMP DIVISION OF
THE POSTOFFJCE INDEFI-
NITELY SUSPENDED.
TOOK STAMPS WITHOUT AUTHORITY
Sweeping Investigation l. 10 BE Made
Jnto the Practice The Suspended
Man is High in Washington
Social Circles.

Washington. March 3.-cnpt. Thomas
the postoHicc department and one of the
best known officials IN Washington. was
suspended from office indefinitely today
10y Postmaster General Wilson. on the
charge of taking stamps from the depart
mcnt without authority, and other en-
.l0ycs are under supicion.
The suspension X the outgrowth of the
investigation into the Colman stamp case,
which recently figured conspcuously in
New York. and an oruer promulgated to-
lay by Postmaster General Wilson is the
jrst intinaton Of formal charges against
rapt. Muncc. These charges state that
Muncc. without authority. took from the
Dliice in which they were deposited GER
tain United States stamps. gummed and
ungummcd, perforated and unpcrforated,
and subsequently that thirty or more sets
were passed by member Of Capt.
Mnnces family to certain stamp dealers.
with or without considerations One Of
them. C0lman. was subsequently arrested
with the stamps in his possession. Mr..
Wilson says there can he no doubt of
Munccs indiscrction II not of his criInl-
nality. He. however, found the papers
incomplete for ful! disposition of the
case. and has directed such thorough
and sweeping investigation ms 10 the prac-
ticcs for years past of saving out stamps
from the department as is necessary to
break up the practice and correct tn"
methods and to award due punishment
~ the same time for Ill who may he
proved guilty.
The order directs. ;hc fourth assistant
postmaster general through the inspect
ing force and others, 10 investigate the
rumors and charges Ia connection with
the employees of the department of the
unlawful taking or 'raiiic in stamps. and
report to the postmaster general Final
action in Muncc's case is to be- taken
early. when all other cases are ready for
action.
The action created sensation from IFS
uncxpcctedness and from Mllncc's oiliclhl
and social high standing. Capt Mnncc
came here from Louisiana at the begin
ming of the administration.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11

HAD A LIVELY TILT IN The SENATE
Senator Quay Intimatcd That Senator
Hoar Was Either Lunatic or Liar.
Both Houses Were in Session at
a Late Hour.

Washington. March 3.-ThS was prac
iically the last working day OF the sen
ate. and there was the usual hurry tc
carry various measures to their iina
legislative stage. Reports were received
from time to time on the pending con
fercnccs on appreciation bills.
Seven of the bills are still III the b!
ancc. The postotiice and fortiicatlonS
bills were cleared out of the way early
in the day, but five remained uncomplc;rd
at q o'clock. A number of minor bills
were passed during the day.
Late in the day Mr.. Chandler made ah
Intellectual effort to refer to the commit
tee on credentials the credentials OF
Henry Hetfcldt, the new senator from
Idaho. This fOrcshad0wcd n contest aud
had the credentials been referred some
question might have arisen as t" Mr.
lIcitfcldt being sworn in tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
CONGRESSMEN vOCALIIE.
Stirring. Patriotic Songs. Including
Dixie" Were Sung During Recess.

Washington. March 3.-During the re-
cess Of the house tonight the throngs IN
the galleries were treated to an unusual
scene. Nearly one hundred of the mem,
hers had gathered in the lobby back OF
the house and whilcd away the time sing
ing patriotic songs. After time they
marched upon the floor, and standing III
front of the speakers desk. sang MY
Country. "ris of Thee with fine eff
feet. Gen Henderson of Iowa beating
time with his cane and Mr.. Footc of New
York officiating rs leader.
The galleries applaudcd every song cN
nberantly. Gen. Henderson attempted
columbia. the Gem of the Ocean hut
unsucccssfully. Then The Suzanne,
River" and "ln the Sweet Bye and Bye.
were given. and finally the galleries arose
with shrek when "Diyic" was warblcd
with more enthusiasm than melody, and
southern members led 10y Gen. Wheeler
of Alabama. the lannon's confederate cay
airy leader. gave n piercing rebel yell
Hats and sticks were waved in the air
when Marching Through Georgia" was
given. and the legislators We're striking
the first bar of I'VE Won't Go Home Till
Morning" when Speaker Reeds gavcl
.'lit the concert short.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
THE HOUSE

Washington, March 3.-Thc weary leg
islators of the house, after snatching Il
few mours sleep after the recess t !
a. M. met at 10 o'clock and continued The
WORK. All day and night they continued.
while obliyious to the sightseers who
swarmed through the rotunda and cor
ridors. making communication betwe.fa
the two houses almost impossible. The
crowds packed the galleries until the oc-
cunants were hardly able to breathe
The dreary grind of routine business was
almost unintelligible to most of them
Yet they held their places tenaciously fol
hours. The hall was filed with the in
describable hum of their conversation
which made dull background for he
high pitched voices of the representa-
tives. Occasionally the monotony was
relieved by sharp skirmish, but the
chairmen of the committees in charge OF
the bills held their own. and step l.!
step advanced their bills to the ina
stage.
Mr.. Cannon fought like Trojan dur
i'm the day. By tremendous majority
the house voted 1872 to 81 to override
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11

United States should not enter upon thu
field of private enterprise, saying i
would result in the government payint
100 per cent more for armor than 1t dc
now. -,
Mr.. T'illman dissented from this. Th'
government could conduct business u
economically as the private concerns, ant
the 'rottenncss Of politics could be KEEP
out of il.
Already the government had its owl
docks and was making its own steel guns
The conference report was then agreed
to, the remaining items of disagreement
going back to conference.
House bills were passed as follows:
Defining the jurisdiction of the United
States circuit courts in cases brought FOL
the infringement of letters patent; au
thOriZing the Galveston and Great North
ern Railway to build Il railway through
the Indian Territory.
The final conference of the fortiflcatioI
appropriation bill was presented anc
agreed to.
A message from the house reported the
passage of the immigration bill over the
presidents veto The veto message was
read. and without comment was referred
to the immigration committee.
Mr.. Chandler created something of Il
stir by moving that the credentials of Mr.
Heitfcldt IT'S scnatOr-elect from Idaho be
referred to the committee on elections
together with the memorials.
Mr. Stewart objected. and Mr. Cham
dlcr did not press his motion.
Mr.. Cullom endeavored to bring up the
ticket scalpers' bill, and said he would
cndcavor TO test the sense of the senate
on this question.
Mr.. Chandler responded that action on
this bill could not be reached during the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
BOARDING. UOUSC FIRE

Wheeling, w. Va, March 3.-Early
this morning the inmates Of Mrs Mary
Ifarrclrs boarding mouse were aroused
by screams from the room occupied by
John Henderson, Potter, his 13-ycar-old
son, and Percy and James Brady. The
house was filled with smoke Brady
burst through the door and ragged the
boy and Henderson out Henderson and
the boy were terribly burned and both
died. Brady is seriously sc):cl"I AMI II
is feared he will die also An examination
showed the fire was the work of IN i'll
ccnliary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
RESERVATIONS GALORE.

Washington. March 3.-For some time
past the secretary OF state has been in
almost daily receipt of designations from
the heads of diplomatic services abroad,
and up to this time twelve. or nearly II
third of the whole number, are on file wait
ing the action of the rev president. This
course is the usual one and is strictly fol
lowed with view to relieving the ipcom-
ing president of high embarrassment
that might otherwise follow. There is,
however. no such precedent in the eases
of consuls. consul generals and nominal
officers of the government residing abroad,
and il is Altogether unusual for them Ia
anticipate a chance in their respective Of
fees by sending in their designations nj
the beginning of new administrator
l." Ia this time few designations from
this branch have rca, hcd here, and none
are expected
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
BAKERY BIIRGLARlIED.

Taylor, Tex. March = Especial The
safe in John Deckcrs bakery and CON
fcctioncry store in this city was robbed
Monday evening of 500 and some small
change. During Dcckcrs absence. the
store was left in charge of August
Mcinschcr. blind man. The thief
stcalthily entered the store. and finding
the safe unlocked, extracted the above
amount thcrcfrom. Officers were notified
and on yesterday morning Deputy Mar
shall !. +. Iwcrucman arrested Gus
Crause. who is charged with the robbery
and is now in Jail. Crause has since al,
mitted the theft and Sob. of the total
amount Mns found on his person.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
Robert Ellis Thompson of Philadelphia


Robert Ellis Thompson of Philadelphia
7. $. Hamlin of Washington; Charles
Cuthbcrt Hall, president of Union ThcO-
logical Seminary, this city. and Robert
Jeffrey, Jr., of this city, ms the only lay
member.
Following is the declaration of princi-
pies:
First-rhc church service society of the
Presbyterian church in the United States
of America stands on that basis Of the
doctrine of the church. the ministry and
sacramcnts, which is set forth in the
Westminster standards, including within
It's province all matters and things which
pertain TO public worship.
Second-Thc society proposes as its first
object an inquiry into the present con-
duct of public worship in the Presbyteri-
an church and the various orders of wor-
ship in actual use.
Thlrd-Thc society proposes to study
the modes of worship which have been in
use in the different branches of the
church and especially in the churches
known as Reformed of which we are one,
and thus TO recognize the branch of his
toricnl church is 10 make it clear TO the
mind of the church and strengthen in our
service the lines which binds us to histor
ic christianity.
FOurth-Thc society aims TO follow
the study of the present conduct and past
history of the worship of the churches by
doing such work in the preparation Of
forms of service in an orderly worship
as may help to guard against the contra
ry evils of confusion and ritualism and
promote reverence and beauty in the wor-
ship of God and His holy house. unity
and the spirit of common praise and pray
or among the people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
THE SUNDAY LAW CASE.
\ Further Effort Will Be Made to Down
the Druggists.

Waco. Tex. March 3.-lSpccal)-
County Attorney Cailon f. Thomas is
not satisfied with letting the recent sun
day law decision OF the district court
stand as the rule of action in Waco. and
therefore he will have another test case
in order to get the f,ndant fined. The
ease will be heard on habcas corpus before
Judge Gallagher. who is understood to
differ from Judge Sullatt as to the intent
and meaning of the law. Able counsel
have been engaged - the druggists and
the county attorney will push the ease
To n conclusion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
SUDDEN SENSATIONAL DEATH
\ Spanish Countess Was Too Many for
Il Frisco Broker.

San Francisco March 3.-'Chc sudden
death of John Nj. Oakley, II well known
Pittsburg broker. created sensation at
the Palace hotel. where he had been stay
ing for several days with II female com
panion. registered rs Countess EspanOla.
maid valet and cOulici." II was cX-
planned that he was the courier and that
the Countess Espanoa was really u Span
ish princess travelling llcognito The pair
became notorious on the train coming To
this city by drinking al! the champagne
to be had in the Pullmans besides guam
titles of il purchased It towns along the
line. The attending physician signed Il
death certificate alleging acute alcoholism
Ms the cause of death.
Oaklcy's belonging, included many vnl-
liable papers. drafts and bills of exchange
aggrcgating several thousand dollars. TIL,
woman who accompanied him said sh,
had known him over II year. but refused
To give her real name. She said she met
him in New Orleans week ago and they
started for China.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
SANITARY CONGRESS-

New York, March "a special to the
Herald from Venice says:
The reports of professors Santoli and
Bedemo have been read. The tendency
on the French side is to accept the Eng
lish standard as to the land quarantine.
1t is pointed out that certain rules regard
iEg traffic could be made and the confer
ence: in conciiiatory spirit has agreed
10 give any country the power to abso-
lutely close its frontiers, thus avoiding
the land quarantine. There is a general
disposition not to say anything definite
until the printed reports have been ac.
cepted formally. A committee on ways
and means has been appointed and meets
at once
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
THE INDIAN BILL

Washington. March 3.--Anothcr par
tial agreement ON the Indian bill ha'
been reached. leaving in controversy The
contract school question and mincra
coded lands in Montana.
The amendment regarding the iv,
civilized tribes was agreed to by tn,
house. with the proviso that il SHOULD
20 into effect January /, 1898. Tho OLE
settlers Cherokee amendment was amend
cd so as to pay specific amounts to the
claimants.
The senate receded from its amend
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
1AMOREAUX SERIOUSLY ILL.

Washington. March Commissioner
of the General Land Office s, W. lamor-
caux has been in tii'lcal condition from
nervous exhaustion Tor more than week,
and today left for his home in Wisconsin
under physicians orders. lie may he
back In Washington hy the middle of the
month. but the office is likely to be filled
by the new administration in the mean
time. The commissioner illness and
sudden departure necessarily poStponcs
the PRONUNCIATION of ,hc Chicago lake
front order indefinitely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
\ LIBERAL VICTORY

London. March 3.-Ihe result Of the
election at Halifax 10 fill the vacancy
i'll parliament caused ty the resignation
of the liberal member. w. X. Shaw, is
that the liberals continue to hold the seat.
Mr.. Bilston, liberal candidate. received
3,lb4 votes us against 1924 for Mr.. Cros-
leight. conservative. and 1000 for Tom
Mann. labor candidate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11

Washington, March Ex-senator John
Sherman of Ohio has rendered his resig
nation TO Governor Bushnell, TO take Of.
feet March ,. The official appointment
by the governor of Mr.. Mark Hanna to
succeed Mr.. Sherman in the senate is on
the way here. and will be delivered To
Mr.. Hanna tomorrow, to take effect
March =
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
DTRRANT MIST HANG,

San Francisco. March 3.-The supreme
court this afternoon affirmed the decision
of the lower court in the case of Thco-
dore Durrant, found guilty of the murder
of Blanche Lamont in Emmanuel church
almost two years ago. The superior court
will now fix date fer Durrant's execu-
ton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
A FEW DOLLARS SHORT.

Washington, March 3.-An eNamina-
lion of the accounts of Navy PaymaS;cr
Corwin. stationed AT Newport X. l., is
said 10 show shortage of from $1,000
To $4,000. and as he cashed n check
last Saturday for 5000, his shortage
will amount TO nj least $4,000. and proc
ably more. Corwin was arrested in Chi
cago today. He has held the position
1wo wears
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
SPECIAL. SESSION ASSURED.

Washington, March 3.--'rhc Associated
Press IN able TO make dc finite though IN.
official announcement that congress Will
he convened in special session almost inn
medately after President Mckinlcy's as
sumption Of office, and that the date
named will be March ID. The new presi-
dent will send n message to congress call
ing attention to the state OF the govern
ment's revenue and urging the speedy on
.nctnent of general relief.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
SERIOUS FREICuT wpECh

Macon; Ga. March 3.-Through freight
On the Georgia Southern and Florida
halfway from Palatka to Macon, broke
~ W. TINS morning just after passing
three men, Morgan, a white flaeman. and
TWO unknown tramos were killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-11
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, March 3.-Thc presidrn.
has signed the following acts:
To amend the act authorizing the
Montgomery Bridge company to CON
struct n bridge across the Alabama liver
near Montgomery; to prevent the in
pOrtaiiOn Of impure or unwhocsomc tea {:
to prevent trcspassing upon national mil-
itary parks