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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
SIDEWALK NOTES.

There was little of anything doing in
court circles yesterday.
The state departments, the banks and
some business houses were closed yester-
day.
The festive bill collector will be
abroad in the land this morning, and he
should be given most cordial greeting
by one and all.
Yesterday Manager Shadbolt of the
Driskill served his guests with an ele-
CANT New Years dinner, gotten up in his
best possible shape. The travelling public
eulogize Mr.. ShadbOlt very highly as a
hotel man.
Don't fail to get some of the good
things in the Balm bankrupt stock be-
fore it is too late. l Stein & Co.
Nos. 3001, 1927. 1907 will find inter.
esting news by calling at Won Boeck-
mann's.
w. B. Hamilton and wife of San
Antonio have apartments at the Avenue
q. p. Smith of Tyler is registered al
the Avenue.
C. r. Bowlin of Fort Worth is reg
istered at the Avenue.
j. d. Mays of Elgin is stopping al
the Avenue.
The wet weather man got in his work
again yesterday and did so in good shape
dur;''- the early morning hours.
Another suicide in Austin to open the
next. year with. 1t seems that we arc
fated.
The banks and all business houses
will have their accounts in shape to open
a new year with now.
The police report everything quiet in
all sections of the city just at present.
The coming of the legislature will be
hailed with delight by the able boarding.
house keepers.
The author of the very excellent
Carrier Boys" address for The States
man yesterday was Mr.. J. c. Cochran
editor of the Texas Odd Fellows.
Now is the time to buy a frst-class
bicycle at actual cost, big stock or
hand. l. Stein & Co.
The Balm bankrupt stock is being
sold at actual cost by l. Stein & Co.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07

to no purpose. They then went down to
Mr.. Tom Doxie's and told him that a
drunken man was up on the grandstand.
Mr.. DoXie did not believe them at first,
thinking that it was only some drunk"
and paid little attention to their talk.
Finally, however, he came to the conclu-
sion from what the boys said that there
much be something in the whole bust
ness and went up the grandstand. Going
up into the tower he soon ascertained
exactly what was the status of affairs
and messenger was sent post haste to
town.
Upon the undertakers arriving at the
grounds, the remains were brought back
to the city as soon as possible and placed
in Weed & Rosengren's undertaking es-
Enlistment.
Mr.. Bell is an unmarried man, but he
has II sister living at Columbia, Tex,
the wife of Rev. DR.. Normis, and she
was wired last afternoon about the sui
eide.
Mr.. Bell is widely known in this city.
For some years he has been in the drug
business here as clerk in Tobins and
other places and was generally liked by
one and all. He was never of a very
moody disposition, though he was not at
all times cheerful, and it is presumed that
the present rash act was brought on by
spell of dependency.
When last seen by Mr.. Prowse on
Christmas night he said that he noticed
nothing out of the usual with him and he
was seen Sunday and still nothing was
noticed that would lead any one to think
that he was contemplating any such rash
deed.
When discovered yesterday morning he
had nothing ON his person save the key
to his trunk and his room key and %
cents that was in his pocket. Last even
ing Justice Johnson and Mr.. Prowse ex-
amined his trunk in his room, but found
nothing there save some private letters
and some clothing. There was not the
slightest clue that would lead to any ex-
PLANTATION of why he committed the rash
deed.
When his remains were brought into
the city last afternoon quite a number
of his friends called at the undertaking
establishment to see them and they were
permitted to do so.
The funeral services will be conducted
from Mr.. G. II. Prowse's residence on
State street in Gypsy Grove this after,
noon at 2 o'clock. All friends and ac'
quaintances are invited to attend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
dad" JERNIGAN'S BOOKS FULLY
CORROBORATE HIS ANTE
NORTEM STATEMENT.
SLICK WORK OF SHARPER BR|DGERS
unfairly Approached Andrew George.
An Itemized Statement of Money
Advanced Him.

There were some new and interesting
developments yesterday morning in re-
gard to the hidden treasure and the mat
ter leading up to the death of County
Treasurer dad" Jernigan.
Andrew George, the old colored porter,
has from the first maintained that he
never approached Treasurer Jernigan
and never opened his mouth to him about
the hidden money.
Treasurer Jernigan was the first to
speak. He approached Andrew George
and was the first to mention the hidden
money and the men who were engaged
in the work of unearthing it.
1t is plain that that king bee of smooth,
glib, diplomatic stool-pigeons, Jim Bridg-
ers, first, preached the matter to Treas
urer Jernigan and played with his i'm
agination until he could do as he pleased
with him. Bridgers, possibly fearing
Dad" might not have confidence enough
in him to make advances, evidently told
plot and suggested to Dad" that he see
and talk to George
Diplomatic Jim knew that Dad" had
confidence in George.
Enthusiastically Dad" first approached
George and of course George confirmed
all the stories told by Jim.
All this tended to strengthen Dads
belief in the hidden treasure, and as he
said shortly before dying, Il had conf
dence in it,
HIS ADVANCES.
The county commissioners yesterday
morning made q partial examination OF
the book in which dad" said would be
found an itemized statement of his short
age.
They only went into the matter of ad
vances to Andrew George, which Dad
had taken the trouble to post. They
filed nearly a whole page and covered
a period from October II last to Decem
Der II last, the total amount giver
George footing up exactly $4514.
The items are as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07

The above are the largest items and
they foot up $4010. Many small items
shown swell the total, as stated, to S4ol4.
These figures exactly coincide with
statements of Andrew George as to the
money he received from dad"
WANTS TO SAVE HIM.
At the time the grand jury appointed
a committee to examine the books OF the
treasurer's office, Andrew George became
alarmed for the safety of Dad" and
wrote a letter to Parker. one OF the men
Bridgers claimed to be giving the money
to be used in securing the "chist" of
gold from Col. Burke and others. The
letter bears evidence that Dad init
mated to George that he would
kill himself if exposure came. At
least it shows that George believed
he would do so. The letter is as follows:
Austin, Dec. Z, 1896.
Mr.. Parker: Dear Sir-If you felt as
| feel this morning, you would certainly
come to my relief.
Jim says you all talk like you are
mad.
You must remember the old man who
loaned us the money. He says if he does
not get it, before he will be exposed to
this county, he will kill himself. He is
now in q perfect rage. If / can get two
of these debts paid off this morning |
had rather start out in the world as
first did.
If he was to kill himself we would
have to appear at a moments warning.
Now, you may think am just talking.
But if you don't believe it, you or Mr..
Smith can come and see. Now, some one
may have told terrible tales to you about
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
PERSONAL

Hill Logan, proprietor of Algona ho-
tel of Llano, is in the city on business.
H. A. Wroe has returned from Tyler,
Tex.
ID. Nj. Hankins of Dallas is in the
city, stopping at the Hotel Salge.
r. H. Moseley of Llano is among the
late Hotel Salge arrivals.
Judge John L. Booty of Marshall was
in The city yesterday, stopping at the
Hotel Salge.
j. d. Roberts of New York regis
teled at the Hotel Salge yesterday.
Homer Eads of San Antonio regis
tered at the Hotel Salge yesterday.
- Secretary of State Mayfed and fam,
ily left yesterday on a visit to their old
home in Sherman.
Frank B. Knight, Jr., after spending
the holidays in the city with his parents,
yesterday returned to school in Omaha.
Miss Fanny Ottley returned yester..
day from a brief visit to Mrs. billiard
in Kyle.
Professor Halstead returned yester-
day from San Antonio, where he attend
ed the meeting of the Academy of
Science.
Mrs. Kirby returned yesterday from
visit to relatives in San Antonio
Mr.. Albert Vance of Kyle was in the
city Yesterday on private business.
Governor Hogc yeft Yesterday noon
on visit to Tyler.
Mr. A DeGraffenreid. brother of the
was in the city yester.
dov on business
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
HENSHAW AND TEN BROCK
In ''The Nabobs" at the Hancock Opera
House Tonight Only.

Henshaw and May Ten Brock again
make their bow this season to the pub
lie they have so long amused with an
elaborate production of that sterling old
friend, The Nabob," dressed up in new
trimmings, bedecked with new .humor and
bespangled with new ideas. 1t is said to
eclipse all former efforts of this funny
team as laughing otter. Edgar Smith,
author of The Merry World" was en-
gagged this summer to rewrite and recon-
struct the piece and he has entirely
changed it and made new roles for all
the people. Mr.. Henshaw has a fitting
vehicle for his fun in the character of
Howell l. Dodge, the president of a Mos
Quitoville, n. j., bank, while entertaining
Miss May Ten Brock will be seen as
Zenoba Dodge, an amateur stage man
agrees of operetta. A number of pretty
girls and funny comedians will indulge
in the merry making, and altogether it
may be said that THE Nabobs" will
prove more enticing as a laugh provOker
than ever Among the novelties will be
seen two from abroad. Taken altogether,
there will be more laughter than ever,
if that is possible, in THE Nabobs."
No matinee Company does not arrive
in time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
THE BOOKS

The county commissioners Yesterday
determined to have the books of the
treasurer's Office thoroughly overhauled
and two experts will be employed. They
selected Messrs. j. X. Donnan and A
f. Robbins, but they could not undertake
the work. Two men will be selected to-
day, and after the true condition of the
books, is ascertained the commissioners
will elect county treasurer from vast
mass of material they have on hand. In
deed, the blessed commissioners are.
about to be everlastingly overwhelmed.
with the material. There is no lack of it
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
WAGES CIT

Waltham, Mass. Jan. IA general
cut in wages in the iron foundry of
Davis & Earnum, of this city, went into
effect today. The cut ranges from 2 IL
to cents, and affects over 5000 men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07

want every man and woman in the United States
Interested in the Opium and Whisky habits to have
one of my books these diseases. Address
u. NJ. WOOLI.EY, Atlanta, Ga, BOX $50, arc onf
viii be sent Won free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07

Alcoholic contents reduced TO a mini
mum, nutrition without intoxication, abb
solutely no headache, is the reputation
of the San Antonio Brewing AsssOcia-
tons beer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-07
A NEW YEAR EXECUTION

Wilmington. Del, Jan. 1.-NIurderer
Edward Wright was hanged at 10 o'clock
this morning.
On the night of July 30, 1896, Wright
shot and killed Ida Krummel, colored,
of whom he was jealous, for refusing to
listen to his conversation and walking
from him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-15
A BABY UNDER Y RAYS.

Abraham Sultan. a Jewish baby was the subject
OF an X-ray experiment at the Hudson Street Hos
pital yesterday. Little Ably" as his father Solo
mon calls him, is only In his first year and Is yet
In the crawling stage. 1t In one OF his crawl.
ing expeditions around the floor OF his parents
home ut No. 12l Delancey-st.. that some foreign
body got into the calf Of the little fellows right
leg Later "Aby' began to complain. baby fashion.
of the pain in his leg and the parents took him to
the hospital about a week ago. 1t was finally de-
cided 10 use the microscope and the father was
told to bring the child OH Sunday. Tho thld was
subsequently placed under the rays. and nee
die or rather. about three-Quarters OF an inch Of
an ordinary sewing needle, was found lodged In
could be plainly seen there while the boy still
under the microscope.
An operation was then performed by, Dr. NJ A.
6tiyers, and the needle was extracted. In taking
the photograph Superintendent Knoll had some
trouble In keeping the youngster quiet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-15
TIE BERMUDA IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
DETAINED AT PHILADELPHIA UNDER SUSPICION
OF BEING ABOUT TO ENGAGE IN ANOTHER
FIILBUSTERING EXPEDITION

DETAINED AT PHILADELPHIA UNDER SUSPICION
OF BEING ABOUT TO ENGAGE IN ANOTHER
FIIIBUsTERING EXPEDITION.
Philadelphia. Feb H-Acting upon instructions
from the Treasury Department, John r. Read. Col
lector Of the Port, yesterday withdrew the clear
ance papers which had been granted the steamer
Bermuda earlier in the day. The order from
Washington. 1t is understood. is the result of a
communication from the Secretary Of State setting
forth that there were allegations which required
investigation. that the steamer was about to en-
gage In another unlawful expedition.
The Collector sent for Captain Murphy and sub
jected him to a rigorous examination The captain
assured him that he proposed to sail direct from
this port for ST. Georges. Bermuda. and that he
had no intention or expectation of taking on board
any men additional cargo after leaving Phiade-
phia. These statements were communicated by
Collector Read to the Treasury Department, with
the statement that he would withhold clearance
Of the vessel until further instructions were re-
ceived from the Secretary Of the Treasury.
1t has been limited here for few days past that
the Bermuda about to take to Cuba an armed
military expedition. dynamite and contraband Of
According to the story the men to be
taken on board at various points along the coast.
and the war material was to be brought off from
somewhere in the vicinity Of Jacksonville
1t is generally understood that protest was
filed with the Government officials by Sefor Con-
gcsto. the Spanish Consul here. against the grant
ing Of clearance papers to the Bermuda.
1t is alleged that General Carlos Rooff, the in
surgent Minister OF War; was to have been In
charge of an expedition the Bermuda. He has
recently 1t is said. mysterousy disappeared from
New-York, where he Is under bail on charges OF
violating the neutrality laws: While the crew OF
the Bermuda have been shipped able-bodied
seamen they are alleged to be In reality insurgents
in sailors garb. who came here from Boston, and
knew nothing about the sea. Some Of them, in
fact are said to be officers OF rank who are to
gent army These. however, would, II Is declared,
form only a small part Of the expedition which II
OF Cuba.
which have ,rocently left New-York mainly
nade M of Soldiers who to sail for Cuba
the Bermuda after her arrival out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-15
ANOTHER TRUST TOTTERING.
AN OPEN MARKET FOR WINDOW GLASS PRE-.
DIcTED IF PRICES CONTINUE HIGH

AN OPEN MARKET FOR WINDOW GLASS PRE-
DIcTED IF PRICES CONTINUE HIGH.
Chicago Feb 1.-THE Times Herald" says IAN
open market for window glass and the collapse Of
the Trust controlling 1t predicted conference
between the National Executive Committee Of the
Trust and the Eastern importers and jobbers has
been called for next Wednesday. at the Hotel I'M
perial In New-York and the fate OF the combina-
ton hinges the result. II the mission Of the
Trust representatives Is unsuccessful, the window
glass trade may a collapse in prices similar TO
that which the steel-rail men have experienced as
values are now 40 per cent higher than when the
combina ton took control Of the markets.
III the Trust It's organization II only be
by lowering Of prices to the Eastern trade. 1t Is
estimate that there will be In the hands Of the
manufacturers and unsold March at least 100000
boxes OF glass. AS the consumptive demand since
the factories put in blast has been practically
nothing the jobbers also well supplied as the
immediate trade prospects warrant For these rea-
sons dealers generally are disregardng the notice
OF an advance Of 2ls per cent. and say the Trust
will do well II reasonably expect IL II
maintains prices In view OF the prevailing trade con-
ditions Foreign manufacturers stand ready to sup
ply all wants at the announced advance and this
robs 1t Of It's terrors with those who are expecting
active spring trade"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-15
RED CROSS WORK IN CUBA.

Washington. Feb 1.-THE Washington Times"
referring TO the contemplated expedition OF the Red
Cross Society TO Cuba. mentions the circumstance
Of OF money received by the officials OF that
society being returned to the sender on account Of
the fact that its tender was made with the injunc
ton that no POI Of It should be used for the re-
lief of the Spaniards Such contribution Is In no
wise consistent with the meanings and rules OF the
Red Cross Society. which. In its ministrations to
the suffering makes no distinction whatever as to
any creed or nationality. and gifts rendered TO the
society coupled with requests that they be only
used in one direction. cannot meet the phian-
thronic purposes of the organization.
II win require about 1900 to start the society's
.xnedtion into Cuba, and only a small part OF that
Mani has vet been subscribed. AS early posi-
be, however despite all difficulties Of travel and
g. e. Ifs new mission OF succorng the distressed OF
Whatever side in the island OF Cuba; 1t Is probable
no,a,v can owing to the nearness OF the locality.
rent 70 cuba and subscriptions that received
oe Ne sent 10 them while they are on the field OF
dnf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-15
LITTLE CHANGE FOR THE TREATY.

BELIEF THAT ACTION on THE ARBITRATION
AGREEMENT Will. BE POSTPONED UNTIL
AFTER MARCIA
Washington. Feb H-when the Senate adjourned
yesterday after another afternoon OF useless dis.
cussion the general arbitration treaty the i'm.
preston held by many Senators was that Mr. sher.
man had become convinced that there was little
II any. chance OF getting any action during this Sea.
sion OF the Senate. The belief appears to be that
he will make one or two more efforts to press A
vote after devoting afternoon TO discussion IND
that then. without formally announcing his deter
mination ne VIII permt the treaty to remain on
the calendar without seeking to press II for cons6
Grafton.
fed II a vote could be had but this Is denied Nv
others. who. however appear to be better satisfied
to have action postponed than TO permit the vote to
be taken now. 1t IL evident that a Determined
effort L. being made by few Senators to prevent
rauncaton. For this reason IL Is Thought tina
treaty will 60 over until after March when thers
Will be abundant time for the Senate to discuss IL
new President may send In NV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-15
To OPEN UP RICH MEXICAN MINES.

PROJECTED RAILROADS TO COPPER MOUNTAINS
AND GOLD FIELDS OF OLD MEXICO.
Guadala1ara. Mexico Feb. 9 (SpeciaD-The COP
per market Of the world will undoubtedly be af-
1ected by the completion Of two new railroad
projects. which have just been made public In
Mexico Construction was begun this week on a
line which will run seventy miles over a rough
mountainous country from saltillo. on the Mexican
National Railroad. to the Mazapil copper mines
Ihese mines are so rich in quantity and quality
OF the ore that the owners decided to build the
road IN order to get access TO- market. William
purcell, q wealthy banker of Saltillo is at the
h head OF Of the company While the road is being
eventually become branch Of the National
have h long been one Of the wonders Of Mexico. on
ore In them. the mountains being apparently com.
Poseo en1aely OF TINS ore. The Mexican National
began the location Of line from It's present ter
minus at Patzcuar to Oruacan Construction will
begin by March l. and the road will be completed
by January, 1885. This extension will put the Ma
tonal over the divide to the Pacific Slope, and Will
give an outlet to some Of the most wonderful gold
mines In the world. These mines are so rich that
they have paid large dividends, even when the
ore had to be carried 200 miles the backs of men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-15
YALE AND HARVARD At PEACE
THE ATHLETIC AGREEMENT SIGNED BY
CAMP AND BROOKS.
1T COVERS PERIOD OF FIVE YEARs-ALL con-
TESTS EXCEPT ROWING TO BE PLAYED ON
COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS OF
SETTLING DISPUTES.


SETTLING DISPUTES
Cambridge Mass, Feb H-Haryard and Yale are
recpnciled. After wearisome period of secret ne
EQUATIONS the two universities have reached a
definite understa nding and for five years at least
the crimson and the Blue will contend water.
track and field, Just they did In the good old
days before the breach made in the summer
or 1875. The final agreement resulted from the
visit Of Walter Camp. of Yale. TO DIR. William A.
Brooks, 5r., of Harvard. Saturday evening. After
several hours conference. these two delegates Of
the athletic interests Of the universities signed the
following agreement:
i Is hereby agreed by and between the Harvard
ment that there shall be annual In rowing
football. baseball and track athletics between the
beginning March l. 1884, and ending March 1902 the
details OF these contests to be left to the managers
1t is also agreed that all contests. with the excep-
grounds. and that the net gate receipts shall Be
equally divided between the two contesting organi-
This agreement Is conditional upon the appoint
ment on or before April I. 1887. OF committee
snail be referred all dsagreements in any
Tbn ns ds to athletics s and all questions Of eligibility
case OF a disagreement between the members Of
dispute. ''"' fN>''''" ~
Owing to Harvard's present boating agreement,
Yale Is willing to make third party in the Har-
ward so arranges. Yale is to be definitely Informed
OF the decision regarding the date Of the race on
or before March !. 1897. If the for 1897 is ar
ranged. Yale Is to have the privilege of naming
eldnei Poughkeepsie or NewLondon for the race of
1895 the of succeeding years to be governed nv
,sH, main body OF this agreement II the for
1877 IS not arranged that failure shall in no wise
anect the general agreement, and the place for the
race OF 1883 shall then be governed by the terms OF
the general agreement Wv "
=, Inc announcement Of a fve-year agreement with
iaie mas nlled Harvard with Joy. Graduates and
mdergraduates at Harvard Square are delighted
Inc captains OF the Harvard teams are especially
peaseo. Inc GATE for the track games Is already
Prracucaliy decided upon June IL at New Haven
se baseball a schedule Of games nearly completed
eHcepi lot the Yale dates. Two Yale games Will he
played. one in Cambridge on the day before class
cay ana one IN New-Haven on the day before Yaies
played on neutral grounds e "' no
Inc noteworthy features Of the agreement are It's
germ OF iVe years its clause that all contests must
Se on college grounds, which shuts out any future
Sprngned football games: and its provision for a
committee or arbitration. Dr. Brooks and Mr. Camn
VIII probably be appointed this committee