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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

The idea that freezing DESTROYED the
germs I'm water has long since been cx-
ploded. Chicago has now an ordinance
iorbiddinE the cutting of ice within
three miles OF any town or city of over
10000 inhabitants.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

Unpleasant gossip about DIR. Nanscn
ls circulating i'm Stockholm. 1t Is said
mat his experiences in the North have
ruined his temper, sourcd his disposition
ana turned him into a moody misan-
thiope, whose only desire Is for solitude
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-09

The suit Of clothes In which Major
Mckinley will he inauguratcd President
OF the United States on March next is
to lie made of cloth woven for the oc-
caSion by New York company from
American grown wool
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
N THE EIGHTH DISTRICT.

Knickcrbocker Lodge No. 642 held public install
lation ard reception at Lyric Hail. Monday last.
which was voted by all present TO be one OF the
greatest Masonic events Of the season. A very
largo proportion OF the members OF the lodge were
present with the lady members Of their families.
A goody number Of Masters and Past Masters of
the Eighth and other Masonic districts of the
metropoitan Jurisdiction were present and as
sisted the members of Knickerbockcf Lodge To
make the evening long 10 be remembered.
There were also in attendance several present and
past grand officers. among them NJ. W. William
Sherc- Past Grand Master. who MADE q brief but
very delightful and instructive address at the close
OF the installation ceremonies. The officers were
Installed nv r. W Matthew Taylor -. ID. @. VI.
OF the Eighth Masonic District. and X. w. j. stow
art Wilson Past d. ID. c. NJ. OF the same district
After the address by NJ w. Shercr. who was in
trcfuced in "a very able manner by the Master
~ BRO Coil the floor Of the ballroom WAS cleared
Of seats and the members and their many lady and
gentleman friends participated In the more delight
ful norton Of the evenings enjoyment Among the
guests Uoo numerous to mention In deiaiD were
r " and MS William 5. Thompson Mrs. D.. stew
ART Wilson Mr.. Matthew Taylor. Mr.. ana Mrs
ceorpe l. Weber f. VI. tombstone, Mr.: and MIS-
con Robert Num- and Miss u. Lowe: William Is
Eerfig Mr. and Mrs Fielding. Mr.. and Mrs. W H.
irving " Morris with Mrs. llaggerty. w: L.
Jiardng with his sister. Mrs Seaman ana MISS
Marine Mr. and Mrs William l.. Mott, X. w.
Anthony Youman and his daughters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

Mason. And such brother we have In the per-
son Of worshpfu. Excellent and Thrice Illustrious
John r. Gardner who is now known In this city
the only brother who carries three charters.
for he is Master OF Excelsior Lodge No. 19o; High
Priest Of Jerusalem Chapter No. g. and Thrice
lllusrlous Master OF Adelphi Council No. be-
sides being president Of the influential Trowe Clup,
the Masonic organization IN the Fifth Masonic Dis
trict
Brother John r. Gardner born in Newark
~ j.. October o. 1852 where he received an excel
lent education preparatory 10 entering the UNI
cded 10 choose business rather than professional
career, and connected himself with one OF the
leading chemical and drug houses In this city
which business he has now followed for nearly
twenty years
Worship: John r. Gardner raised in EX-
seIsior Lodge February (. 1892. serving as senior
Dedcon and Warden. and is now serving the Iodge
N The third year as Master. He exalted IN
Sefus lem Chapter and served in various positions
N mat body. and elected its High Priest on
december X. 1896 Is also serving in the East OF
AaeIphic Council No. Z. Royal and Select Masters
IN iemDiarism ne was regularly advanced in Occur
Ge Lion COmmandery No. 70. until last spring
Waeh ne was elected Generassimo, but positively
oeciined this additional honor on account OF the
great pressure Of other Masonic duties The Trow-
e Club. which is the Masters and Past Masters
organization Of the Fifth Masonic District. recOS
work elected him their president. 1t will be seen
oy the above short and incomplete sketch that this
brother pTesiccs over four Masonic bodies and
may truly be called an active Mason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
THE FANATIC IN MASONRY.

The fanatic in Masonry Is a nuisance even al
ss is fanatica about the order. The very hbres or
our fabric. every brick in our structure repei
,hs idea Of fanaticism The very name is re-
nrcnant 10 our ears when heard or mentioned
IN connection with Masonry. and yet we haV"
,,ose among us who cannot divest themselves
If the prejudces Of the outer world. and VINO
often try to employ means not in accordance
r,,h our rules to administer the affairs of the
craft The Masonic politician employs the wie5
~ his party and thinks .ie can run the lodge
&C he runs the primary of his ward. True he usu-
.,,v fails: still he thinks Masonry is wrong and
,,s urinary is right and will try again. He is the
ro,tical fanatic in Masonry and should be
sbunned by good brethren. Our good clergy
man is usually mildly fanatical upon some. topic
ard will bring his hobby before the brethren OF
h,s lodge He means we'll and tries his best TO
,rVs all tend toward the narrow ana limited
u,,Ie lane Of his creed and he seldom realizes
thu, Masonry is a wide, broad highway OF uni
rsrsal tolerance where all are alike. where al.
meet upon the square part upon the level, and
.hould always act by the plumb line OF Iecti.ude
MASONRY is a broad institution and has no room
Or fanatics of whatever stripe. il has its OWN
rres and regulations, hallOwed by time M
smorial II has its own creed. the creed of &C
,ion of doing. and helping those that need us
"a The fanatic is entirely out Of place in our
aft we need men of wide expanded views TO
~ in accord with the tenet3 and teachings OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
POyiL 1RCH ITEMS.

Crescent Chapter at lis convocation last Iuesiay
degrees There a good attendance, ana great
interest was evinced in the work which was rem
dered with dignity and ability.
Union Chapter conferred the master degree IN fuli
form and I'm the presence of full mouse OF cnthus-
as,ic companions f.. Robert II. Clark presided, as
listed bv r. E's William Hall. a. MueEsam, Albert
Naxfcld and David Mckelsey. also E.s Thomson
Kelly OF Metropoltan Getty and Fitch.
pboonix (.hapfer No neli a very pleasant
vocation. The new High Priest r. Dana Hub
hard presided assisted by Past II. P.'s Postley,
Revnolds and Andrews. Much routine business was
,rsns,cfed and plans were perfected to make good
and prosncrous year for Phoenix Chapter
corinthian Chapter 40 $50 held its regular con-
vocation Thursday afternoon f. James H. Curtin
pr sided. assisted by his fun corps OF efficient OIL
field and McKelsey and +, iieSsenberg. Of Metro
poliian Chapter. and q. II; Anderson. OF NO. lo'
rhe Mark Degree was conferred in good form.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
AN ACTIVE MASON.

T, has often been asked what constitutes an
ssc,iye Mason" and often as the question IS
answered a different version is given. In strict
accordance with the Law, the brother who pays MS
dues regularly and remains in good standing IN MS
losre Is an active Mason, although he may not
v,s,, mis- lodge in ten years. But common-sense and
-. sense If gratitude toward the "actve' worker
IN our ouarres repel this idea and grant that
brother may be in good standing" by paying his
dues but cannot possibly be called an active
Mason unless his works his attentions and his
Masonic labors show more than the mere paying
Of few dollars per annum into 'he general iund
n. his lodge The brother who devotes his time
and his energy toward the active and live interest
OF his lodge. he who makes personal sacrifice for
the best interest OF the craft. is the real active
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

rule. observed though II he. In think observed in
such manner that the bylaws signed a:e some OF
them as old as the rule. and have been displaced
by others which not signed
Being but young me nber OF the institution ana
not being In n high place from whence all can De
seen DO not know whether your cry Tor REFORM
II based on any facts which makes II seemingly
necessary. But judge that you are not witnouts
facts or you would not have uttered your cry OF
alarm. Perhaps however. there Ia no occasion TOT
alarm. Perhaps the orga citation OF the numerous
benefit societies with their secret rituals hal
performed. has but whetted the appetite OF their
members for something better In that line: FOR
a while. perhaps. the death and sick Dement'S at
tracted members who would have gone into some
Masonic lodge, and that now, snrfeted with an
element Of dollars and cents. they have desire for
change to society with fraternity pure ana
simple Fraternally yours J. T. $.
New-York. january 2 1891
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
GUIDING STAR LODGE no. SOS.

Inis solid and conservative uptown lodge held
us installation last Tuesday evening. not in public,
out within It's own lodge ROOM and behind its
own closely tiled door; but 10 make up for the
missing glare Of the public eye, the Grand Master
himself and the Grand Marshal Of the Grand
hodee were the installing officers. NJ. w. John
stewart conducted the ceremony in the quiet sim
pie and impressive manner eminently fitting for
,ust That function. assisted by Il. w. Henry b.
s'user. There were also present the ID. d. OF the
seventh District. II. w. Allan Williams, r. w,
Aoolph g. Gutzsell VS. Malone, OF Charter Oak;
weeks Of Delaware; Stevens, of Montgomery;
osssoyer, Of Excelsior Miller, Of Bergen and Os-
0ofn. OF Guiding Star
!" ". John Stewart spoke In encouraging and
approving words 10 each OF the new officers as
ivy were placed in their several stations. The
,sufing Master. Dr. e. F. Hurd addressed the
s'e'hren, also w. Charles l.. Starbuck the newly
''sned Master. who thanked the Grand Master
~. o' AIS presence and the Brethren OF Guiding Star
~ D'c honor conferred in eleciing him their Mas
N.al. promising to use every effort 10 maintain the
Ess ~ u standing and position now occupied by No
sposa me fraternity. X. w. Allan Williams also
Ike eh "a praise Of Guiding Star and the Seventh,
chsnlas"nei district Rev. and Brother Nixon.
prssrrh OF the lodge, I'm behalf OF the brethren,
base, ~ the Grand Master with handsome
thy. sssns and princes or great parsonage visited
cSs,s pain WAS strewn with flowers We have
this s 's ms tonight and desire you to accept
saecdy G iowlGr s'H b, Of ne BE- win the
nr in re .'ar Lodge Is nOurish!pg lodge meet
and H. iemont in a building owneX by the lodge.
scrupulonaiE,. len have the cnviabc nHme OF being
it is ern as to v the admSpes q " s
The end S~ f lodge bur Guiding Star il he sainfr
stands high III fs' sS S@ ' oSasn Of s1
S!sn. - >
sSiso s IN Passwords nay he used 10 prove mem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
EUuM4NUEHY NIIrN-

Occur de Lion commandery held fine conclave.
comforting the order of Red Cross upon several
ROYAL Arch Ma~on-. There forty Sir
knights present. every nbfr Of No. q.
feiniv an excellent showing for this prosperous an:
very live conmanicry. Eminent Sir G. Victor Tw.ss
presided.
Morton Commanrely 10. conferred the order
Of the Red cross Monday evening upon several
ncopnyies Eminent SIR Eugene Brown presided
assisted Iy the iTri'fc r.. 81 Thomas n. Bight:
Past comma udcrs john Iittlc and Charles iouf'cy
Wilson q FOX. 81 YoIl and Aaron " BRADLEY. OF
Constantine No - Among he visitors Emf
nent Sir knight Cross. OF Monument commandery.
OF Baltimore. Nd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
DEPARTMENT

CONDUCTED BY THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE
GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF NETWORK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

'rshlp IN passwords r.ay he used 10 PROVE men,
.ao!emisbed .harrnSl society. but The best sign ls
1ks. character ard an abundance n COCO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

WV II THOMAS " r. T. sTtYNEsANT : W.
N 4 PATTI R<oN 7 ". AND. PATTERSON Treas
wM " MAYER Secretary. i0i walker-s;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

pr,rr iaa fret ard third Thursdsys
UAZFrTON SPENCER. NJ VI. Y. ROSF\THA1, = ".
'w ;rs sP s.eHs,a. South s,a. s~ broosi,a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

PYRAMID and third Fridayr.
,,,trS II ENSEDy NJ THOMAS WATT :.
n,v, ~ PRATT y ". VIM J. NJ DONALD. Treas
" CHARLES H. BALDWIN Secretary. ia1 9TH ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

poIAn STAR "a. nrst and third Mondays
FRANK I. HAMILTON. 81. CHAs T. OLPF. :. ".
g A GOBFL. J. $500 GUY 'tlL.IN: Treas
* " WILLIAMSON. Secretary 225 East Goth 81,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
nlasonir Dircrtorr.

Secretaries will kindly examine the names
OF the respective officers In the cards and
send corrections. II required, to the Ma
sonic Department of The Tribune. The Ma
sonic Directory IN published every Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

PACIFIC 2aa first ard third Thursdays.
sor'THRICK HEBPERD NJ. EDW. p. SWEENEY. s. "
WN I BROWER. j. ". 8. y. RICHARDSON. Treas
NV RORcRT BETTY. Secretary 2fG Thrd-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17
COUNCILS.

uriays.
JOHN r. GARDNERTI.M. J. r. BAISTON, l. n. n
BENNO LOEWY. r. &. W. ALFRED n. PRICE. TreoR
JOHN w cOBl'PN. Recorder 800 West ii6h ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

NAIMoEIDE: 745 second and fourth Wednesdays.
MCMILLAN SALMON. NJ. CHAS. l. WHITE :. w.
MAURICE BETTE. j. W. BENZ. sAiDEt-: irsas
HENRY H. GUTTMAN. Secretary. l.ts4 Sec nd-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

TRIT'NE 241, fourth NJ ndsy
ELIAS WHITNEY, n. r. q. y. DANA s.
s. c. BEDETL. X. f. N. AYERS. Treas.
FREDK w HERRING. secretary. - Park Paoo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-17

NEPTUNE si7. second and fourth Fridays
L HALE NJ e. W. SIBERT. T. W.
:, "a RATES J. ". GEO. BLACKBURN. Urea
H. ioJJS r. WALTZ Secretary. $50 west 55th-s,.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
THE EX-QUEEN MADE A PURELY
SOCIAL CALL AT THE WHITE
HOUSE.
arbitration treaty CONSIDERED
The Foreign Relations Committee Dis
cussed Its Probable Effect on the
Nicaraguan Canal Bill-Ameri-
can Citizens Arrested in Cuba

Washington. Jan. 25.-President
from ex-Queen Lilioukalani, at the
White House. The reception was ar
ranged for earlier in the day.
Mr.. Palmer. accompanied by Joseph
Helehue, the secretary and agent of II.
VI. Liluakalani, as her card states, called
to see Private Secretary Thurber and
presented note from the ex-queen, di-
rected to the president, requesting the
privilege of making an unofficial and in
formal visit. The president assented and
rnamed p. IN. as the hour. Accordingly,
lat the hour named, Il carriage drove UP
TO the White House, and from it alight-
ed the queen, Mr. Palmer, Joseph Hele-
hue and Miss Kia Naihaoeno. the latter
being lady companion TO her majesty,
Liluokalani
The ey-queen was assisted from her car
riage to the door by Mr.. Palmer, but at
that point her attendants dropped in the
rear and she led the way alone across the
lobby and through the doors, which were
thrown open by the ushers to the blue
room, where the president soon joined
pltsiuChI SiCStNU VIC IuNNh IA
the most kindly manner, expressing pleas
ure at her call and stating that he should
have felt disappointed had she refrained
from making a visit while she was in
Washington. He caused her to be seated,
and while the others stood in the back
ground the president and the ex-queen
chatted with evident interest on both
sides for twenty minutes. The ex-queen
asked for Mrs. Cleveland and the prcsi-
dent responded that she would be glad to
see his visitor, but messenger sent to
Mrs. Cleveland 20 summon her to the
blue room returned with the news that
Mrs. Cleveland had gone out walking.
In all the talk there was no reference
to politics, save an expression of thanks
by Liluskalani in behalf of the Hawaiian
race for his action in withdrawing the
annexation treaty, which was pending
before the senate when the president as
Sumed his office four years ago. Not one
word was said about "rcstoration," either
present or future. The ex-queen referred
in feeling terms to the death of Mr.. Willis
and the president responded by an eulogy
on the late minister, whom he dominated
n man of sterling honesty, never afraid to
do his full duty.
With a little further talk of this kind
the interview terminated and Liluokalani
returned to the hotel with her attend
ants and Mr.. Palmer, greatly pleased at
Sher reception.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
THE ARBITRATION TREATY.
It's Bearing on the Proposed Nicaraguan
Canal Discussed in Committee

Washington. Jan. 25.-The senate com
mittee on foreign relations today had the
arbitration treaty under discussion, but
the discussion was almost wholly upon
it's bearing on the Nicaraguan canal.
The committee had read the Clayton.
Bulwer treaty; also all treaties and
greements between the United States and
Costa Rica relating to the canal. The
letter of Mr.. Rodriguez, sent to the SEN
ate on Friday, in which the Nicaraguan
minister protested against the. present
canal bill before the senate. formed the
basis of discussion. This led to talk of
what the real situation was in regard to
the concession and the canal rights of
the Maritime Canal company, as well as
to the rights of the United States.
Several senators seemed to be of the
opinion that the Nicaraguan canal might
he seriously affected by the treaty, and
the determination of the committee
seemed to be to go to the bottom of the
question before taking up other sections.
Senator Morgan took an active part in
the discussion. Being chairman of the
Nicaraguan canal committee and being in
charge of the bill before the senate. his
views were listened to attentively. The
Alabama senator said the question must
be settled before the treaty could be ratl-
fed .
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
Mr.. TURP|E'S CUBAN SPEECH
IT WAS A scATHING ARRAIGN-
MENT OF WEYLER-THE
RIGHT TO RECOGNIZE,
.EUL0G|STC OF GENERAL MAcW.
A Bill Preliminary to Deep Water at
Houston Passed--Progress on In
dian Bill-Immigration Bill Con-
ference Report Presented.

Washington, Jan 25-In the senate to-
day Mr.. Turpie of Indiana, characterized
Capt. Gen. Weyier as the Herod Of
Havana, the murderer Of women and
children and as an "indescrbably dimnu-
tive reptile The bitter words were in
cident to Mr.. Turpie's speech Of two
hours on the Cameron resolution. The
speech did not develop the criticism of
the SECRETARY of state which had been
foreshadowed by Mr.. Turpie's remarks
to a careful analysis of the constitutional
rights of congress, his conclusion being
that congress as representing the people
had the primary and paramount authority
Turpie frequently turned aside from his
argument and paid glowing tributes to
the insurgent government and its leaders.
Gen. Maceo was eulogized as hero
whose memory would be honored by the
people of Cuba libre as the people of
America honored the heroes of revolu-
tionary days. In connection with Gen.
Maceo's death the senator referred with
bitter denunciation to Gen. Weyler. Mr..
Turpie did not conclude his speech and
expects to proceed tomorrow.
After , o'clock, the day was devoted TO
eulogies OIL the late ex-Speaker Crisp.
Early in the day memorials wero present
ed from the presidential electors of Della
ware. asking for q congressional inyesti-
CATION of alleged fraud and political ire
glllariticS In that state
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
INQUIRlNG INTO A TREATY,
Resolution Looking into the Abolition of
War Vessels on the Great Lakes.

Washington. Jan. '25.7-The committee
on foreign affairs of the house today
voted unanimously in favor of the reso-
luton introduced by Representative
Smith of Michigan, calling on the secre-
tary of state as to the status of the
treaty by Which the United States and
Great britain are restrained from build
ing and liainiaining war vessels on the
great lake,. In support of the resolu-
tion Mr.. Smith read communication
from President Cleveland to Secretary
of the secretary of the navy to consider
the bids of the Detroit, Dry Docks COM
pany for building warships. In the let
ter the president says that while the
treaty imposes hardships on the United
States it must be strictly observed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
SENT TO THE SENATE.
Attorney Generals Answer to Inquiry
Concerning Pacific Roads Foreclosure.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The attorney
general today sent an answer to the SEN
ate, resolution of the 23d regarding the
Paste railways. The main facts have
been published heretofore. "A letter
from the president, under authority of
which the agreement with the commit
tee was made and foreclosure proceed
ings commenced, and copies of the cor
respondence which embodes the agree
ment, areE included in the report. The
presidents letter recites that the Pacific.
railway adjustment bill Has been defeat
ed in the house, says that in case of the
Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific roads
default in the payment of their indebt-
edness has occurred and suits have been
commenced for the foreclosure of the
lien, which is paramount to the lien and
security, and directs the attorney general
pursuant to the act of congress, after TAX
ing such precautions and perfecting such
arrangements as are possible to assure
as far as practicable the payment of the
government indebtedness as result of
the suits now pending or others to he
instituted, to take such proceedings in the
court as shall be needful to protect and
defend the rights and interests of the
United states in respect to such indebted
ness and to take steps to foreclose the
mortgages or liens of the United States
upon the property of these railway com
panleS. H.
In the ease of the other aided Pacific
railroads, as to which no foreclosure suits
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
INTERNAL REVENUE REPORT.

Washington. Jan. 2J.-The monthly re-
port of the collector of internal revenue
shows that during December the eollec-
tons from all sources amounted to $31,-
83S, 162, and for the six months of the
present fiscal year, S75.037.624. This is
an increase for the month of $50, ,059, and
for the six months of S239. 1872.
The collections from the several sources
of revenue and the increase or decrease
rs compared with December. 1895, is
given ms follows: ~
Spirits. SS.63S,541. increase, SS27 1856.
Tobacco. S2.42l.S74: increase SloS.S67
Fcrmcntcd liquors. S2,32S.199: dccrense,
S4O,6IS. Ohomargerine. S101 60; de
crease, S6S16. Filled cheese, Sti45 mis-
celaneons, S45.264: decrease SS0Se
For the six months the decrease in re
ccipts from cigars and manufactured to-
bacco is $10S9.075. A loss of S413 from
fermented liquors and increase of S1,S24,-
6S2 from spirits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
ArJ NOpTuEPN RIDDERS

Washington. Jan. 25.-Bids for fur
nishing the street mail collection boxes,
package hoyes and letter box posts IN
all of 429 free delivery cities in the
country for four years after July next,
were opened today. There were thirty
bids. all northern firms.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
AIAI DAVIS DEAD.

Washington.f Jan. 25.-The war DEPART
ment has been notified of the death, in
Oklahoma. Of Maj. Henry Davis, re-
tired, who was appointed to, the army
from Maine and bore the rank Of brevet
general Of volunteers. ~,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-28
SENATOR GEORGE BETTRR.

washington, Jan. 25.-Senator George
has had comparatively good day, with
stronger pulse and better respiration.
Tonight he is sleening easily, with pros
poets of good nights rest His condi-
ton now gives hope of at least tenn
porary recovery.