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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
American Tract Society.

New York, May 23.-The Seventy-sec-
ond anniversary of the establishment of
the American Tract society was cele-
brated today with religious exercises in
the Broadway tabernacle. Various or
CARNATIONS connected with the church
conducted separate exercises during the
day. A report was read in the evening
by Rev. q. l.. Shearer, showing the work
of the society for the year. The report
deals largely with the effects of "the in
creased financial stringency of the year"
Whlch. 1t is said, led to scrutinizing revi-
sion of the modes of work and various
reforms in the interest of economy. The
salaries, of all employees have been cut
down. the cost of running repositories re-
duced. The depository at Rochester has
been discontinued and the issue of new
publications has been greatly restricted.
The report says that most of all to be re-
GREETED has been the falling off of legacies
OF the year. the amount of over $40 600
as compared with the preceding year, and
then states that notwithstanding the hard
times the sales during the year have been
slightly larger than those of the preceding
year. and the trust fund has been some
what increased. 1t is said that the rental
of the new buildings added to the socie-
Ties during the years are seventy-eigbt
Cash grants to foreign missions of Evan
gelic churches for the year show total
OF less than $500. During the wear
eighteen colporteurs working in thirty,
two states and territories and Ontario
and Manitoba made 1906 family visits
and found $3.50 Protestant families with
out the Bible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
JOHN GRANT ON TOP.
a Letter That Shows He Holds the
Federal Patronage.

Federal Patronage.
The following letter received by The
| Statesman from Washington relative to
| the Hon. John Grants position relative
| to Texas appointments, will prove ex-
tremely interesting to many people of
| Texas:
Washington, d. c., May 10. 1897.
To The Austin Statesman:
There has been so mucn said of late
in the Texas newspapers regarding what
they are pleased to term the contest be-
tween Grant and Green in the control of
Texas patronage, | wish to cite one in
stance which came under my personal
observation. and for the truth of which
vouch, and which will give an idea of
the comparative influence of the two fac
tions in the dispensing of patronage.
1t occurred over the appointment of a
pension examining board for Austin, the
result of which plainly shows the inten-
ton of the administration.
The board, as endorsed by the chair
men of Travis county. Ninth congressional
and Twentieth senatorial districts. the
somewhat noted referee in postofiice mat
tiers, Judge MakemsOn, and Congressman
Hawley of the Galveston district. con-
Mckinney. and was approved by Commits
siOner of Pensions H. Clay Evans and
appointments ordered issued.
But the Grand Army of the Republic
ut Austin wanted and had endorsed Drs
Gasser Brenizer and Steiner
The question now was, who would win?
On May II the friends of the board
recommended by the Grand Army of the
Republic called to see the commissioner
in regard to their appointment. He was
not in, but they were informed by a sub
ordinate holding an important position
that the petition of the Grand Army of
the Republic must be endorsed by Green
as a condition precedent to success On
the 18th the commissioner was visited
and appealed to in vain to undo his an
proyal of the first mentioned board
All hope of success now being gone, I'M
less powerful influence could be secured.
John Grant was notified and his assist
ance asked. and today, true to his prom
Use to do battle for the old soldiers, like
a ''plumed knight" he entered the fray.
and with a word to the commissioner he
broke the slate made by the machine into
pieces, swept everything before him, Sc
cured the reversal of the commissioners
action in approving the first board, and
his approval of the board desired by the
Grand Army of the Republic.
Although a small matter, this was a
notify contested fight, and serves to show
who will control the patronage, when.
after the passage of the tariff bill. the
contest really opens. John Grant, the
peerless, the superb, is not only true
friend to the soldier, but he is also n
friend of the whole people; best of ali.
he is not a demagogue
T. NJ ODEIJ
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Residence Dynamited.

Big Springs, Tex, May 24.-(Special)
About II o'clock last night an attempt
was made to blow up with dynamite the
residence of ]. l. Mcdowell, president of
the First National bank at this place.
Blood hounds were teegraphed for and
reached here from Abilene this morning,
but failed 10 take the trail. SO far there
is no clew to the identity of the culprits.
The explosion shattered the windows and
one wall of the kitchen, under which the
charge was placed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

together placing the six spans over as
many creeks on the county roads?
Gracious! The very thought is terri
bic to contemplate.
There is one consolation, however, the
city can put an old time ferry boat at
the foot Of the Avenue, where one was
operated in the good old days.
1t is also consOling to know that the
old ferryman is still living to take charge
of the boat
Knowing that the old fcrryman is still
living, and that ferry boats and cables
are cheap. the tall Sycamore from the
Second ward, whose hind coat tail pockets
are full of rabbits feet. is wholly unruf-
fled over anything the commissioners
NAV do
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
A Record Breaker.

Quiet in Austin? Nit
Over a million yards was the quantity
of fire damaged calico-at 1 IL cents
sold in the Friday and Saturday sale at
the Raatz Bargain Magazine.
Talk of a bee hive in honeying time;
the scene of business and hustle at this
popular resort on yesterday beggars de-
scription. The crush was tremendous,
and while with jealous anxiety desira-
bic piece was occasionally grabbed by
more than one aspiring purchaser, moth
ing but good humOr was anywhere visi-
bic. En- PEASANT, we might mention that
sixteen cases and three bales of the dam
aged calcoes due to arrive on Wednes-
day never put in an appearance until
yesterday morning. Yet, on Friday
rather than disappOint their numerous
faithful patrons, the management threw
over eight thousand yards of sound, regu-
lar calico that cost them in the neighbOr-
hood of ID cents on the l - cent
table of sacrifice, and, without murmur,
let her 90 at that.
Not a single patron of the Raatz pro-
gressive establishment but will admit
that nothing possible is being left undone
to make their advertisement their bond.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
A HnnpX Wedding.

Thursday, May 20, 1897. at the resi-
dence of the grooms brother. Mayor O..
h. Griesenbeck, the holy bonds of matri-
mony were sOemnized, uniting in marri-
age Charles A. Griesenbeck of Bastrop
and Miss Matilda r.. Brass of Austin
Judge J. b. Price officiating.
The groom is Il clever young Bastrop
gentleman, and the bride the charming
daughter of Mr.. G. Nj. Brass of Austin.
Well, Charlie, you have done well. NAV
every blessing attend you and your lovely
bride through life is the wish of the Adj
yertiser and many warm friends -Bas-
trop Advertiser
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism

From the Fairbaven On. " Register.
Mr.. James Rowland Of this village
states that for twenty five years his wife
has been a sufferer from rheumatism. A
She was nearly crazy. She sent Mr.. Row.
land for the doctor, but he had read of
Chamberlains Pain Balm and instead o.
going for the physician he went to tile
store and secured bottle of it, His wife
did not approve of Mr.. Rowand's pur-
chase at first, but nevertheless applied the
Balm thoroughly and in an hours time
was able to 20 to sleep. She now applies
it whenever she feels an ache or a pain
and finds that it always gives relief. He
says that no medicine that she had used
ever did her as much good. The 20 and
50-cent sizes for sale by Chiles' drug
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.
Met With With a Serious Accide1

Met With With n SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Mr.. ]. II. Ireland, prominent citizen
of Webberville. while returning from
Austin Saturday night, was thrown from
his horse few miles from Webberville
He was badly stunned and while in that
condition hogs attacked him and very
seriously wounded him about the body.
He was discovered yesterday morning in
II pitiful condition and was taken to his
home, where medical aid was summoned
at once. The doctors say he may recover
but that his condition is very bad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
OF OINTMENTS FOR CA.
TARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCI1RY

whole sytem when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tons from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by
+. j. Cheney Il Co.. Toledo o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure that you get
the genuine. 1t is taken internally, and
made in Toledo Ohio. by Il. J. Cheney
x Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. price 75c per bottle
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND IN.
CORPORATION

To All Whom 1t May Concern.
Notice is hereby given that the partner
ship heretofore existing between the I'M
dersigned under the firm name of Rob.
erts, Hardwicke Il Taylor Co. is dissolv-
ed by mutual consent, and a corporation
has been created and chartered under
the name of the "The Roberts. Hard
wicke Il Taylor Company in which the
undersigned are stockholders. The prin-
cipal office and place of business of said
corporation is in Sherman. Grayson
couny, Texas. Authorized capital, $780,
600: Paid up capital. $4,000.
This the 18th day of May, 1897.
G.. n. ROBERTS.
G. Il. HARDWICKE,
NJ. l.. TAYLOR.
y. l.. SANFORD,
j. l.. TAYLOR,
U. w. TAYLOR,
J. +. ETTER.
W. T.. BECKHAM.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

"You frequently met the noble red men
of the plains, did you not and traded
colored beads for their blankets and
Eyes. sir. / frequently met the lousy
thieving scoundrels and cheerfully
pumped cold lead into 'em, hacked off
their TOP knots and wore 'em in my
shoes to keep my feet warm. ! never
met any noble red men, and don't want
to meet 'em. A woman in boomers on
a wheel is all | can stand now And
with this crushing remark Uncle Dick
slid out for home. while the reporter went
in search of Sheriff White to get his
private and wholly unbiased opinion on
rho foo hill
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Inspecting Cincinnati

CINCINNATI. o.. Nal pa delegation
of New Orleans municipal officials in.
spected Cincinnati today. They consist
of delegates from the standing commit.
tees of the city council and one member
of the, board of public works. They
viewed the city and suburbs from trolley
cars today. Tomorrow they will visit
the offices in the city buildings and
leave for home tomorrow night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
An Austin Wheat Man.

The following from the Quanah will
barger county, Tribune shows what a
well known Austin man is doing in the
way of raising wheat this year:
"R. II. Kirby loaded big wagon loads
of lumber at the Chillicothe Lumber
company's yard today. Mr. Kirby is
going 10 build him another S0O0-bushel
granary and it is doubtful whether the
two buildings will hold his present CROP
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.
THE CASE NOT DECIDED.
An Important Austin Case mt WASH
ingtOn still in the Balance.

Yesterday Judge Sam Fisher who went
to Washington several weeks ago to
argue the case of the Pen Mutual Life
Insurance Company VS.. The City of Aus
tin, received telegram reading as fol-
lows:
Court adjourned today without decid-
ing case of Pennsylvania Mutual Life In
surance Company VS.. City of Austin"
The court meets next in October. end
therefore there will be no opinion render
ed in the case until that time, and maybe
not until late in that term, rs there are
fifty-One cases ahead of this case. The
citizens of Austin were anxious to have
the case decided at this term of the court
as it is very interesting matter to us,
but as it could not be we will have to
wait.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
SCADS OF MONEY,
hut No Demand-Banks Talk Of
CONSOLIDATING.

New York. May 23.-The Tribune saws.
Money lies in abundance at this center
but there is no demand for it: at len ST
the demand is too small to have an an.
probable influence upon holdings. and the
constantly increasing deposits and stapno-
ton in loans have led bankers to discuss
the question of further bank consolido-
ton on lines similar to those entered mon
by the Third National bank and the IN.
tional City bank. Under the eyistino
conditions many banks serve only ms store
houses for money without enough loans to
make the business profitable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Fired by Lightning,

At $50 last afternoon the residence of
Mr.. VIM. lsbell in Hyde Park was struck
by lightning during the heavy electric
storm and one corner of the house was
badly injured by being set on fire. There
were several persons in the house at the
time and they were all shocked by the
conclusion. North Austin Fire company
responded to 4 call for assistance. but not
until some slight damage had resulted
from the fire
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Small Boy Painfully Injured.

Taylor, Tex, May 24.-(Special.)-
Master Sloan Doak. the 10-year-old son
of DR.. and Mrs. A. V. Doak, met with Il
painful and serious accident late Satur-
day evening. While feeding and caring
for Shetland pony, the vicious animal
attacked the lad, kicking him and shat
tering the bones of his left thigh, and
afterwards jumping upon the boy and
paving him severely about the face and
forehead before being rescued by an
older brother. His wounds are painful
and may result in Gripping him for life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
CaDtured IL Fugitive.

Dallas, Tex, May 24.-(Special)-J. NJ.
Blackwell, wanted here for using the
mails to defraud. was arrested. Marshal
Love is in receipt of letter from a dep
uty, stating that the prisoner escaped
from the guard, but did not say who the
guard was, but added that it would be no
trouble to recapture the fugitive. 1t APP
pears that the guard had Blackwell in
irons on the train, and that the prisoner
slipped his bracelets, and "balling' him
self, sailed out the window.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
On the Death of Gen. Sayles.

Abilene, Tex, May 24.-(Special)-
Taylor County Bar association met this
evening and passed resolutions relative to
the death of Gen. John Sayles. kilograms
and letters expressing sympathy and con-
dolence are being received by the family
from prominent people in all parts of the
state
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
A Chance for Salt Lake City.

Mayor Hancock has the appointment
of six delegates to the Transmissssippi
Commercial congress that will meet in
Salt Lake City, Utah. July If. He is
anxious to appoint only those who will
go. If you can represent Austin there,
call on him and he will gladly supply you
with credentials.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
An Overdose of Morphine.

Ladonia, Tex, May 24.-(Special)-
Mrs. e. Early, wife of Col. e. Early, one
of the oldest citizens of this county died
about noon today from an overdose of
morphine, taken through mistake. She
was 20 years old and she and her hus-
band. who is 90, are well known and be-
loved throughout the entire county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Peel Murder Case Verdict.

Llano. Tex. May 24.-(Special.)-Today
the jury in the Peel murder case, which
has been on trial at this place for the
past week, returned verdict of not
guilty. The trial of this case at last ses-
sion of the district court resulted in
miStrinl.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Contracts Let.

The board of managers of the Confed
crate Home have let the contracts for
supplies for maintenance of the institu-
ton for the next three months. The
Home is now in excellent shape, and
everything out there is moving along
smoothly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Knocked EN- Out.

The East Austin boys crossed bats yes
terday at the City park with the Junior
Y. NJ. G. A., and the latter were knocked
clean ont by score of l3 to o.
Batteries-For East Austin, Grass and
Gaathoff; for Y. NJ. G. A., Samples, Hill,
Shcehan and Allen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

If THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH
Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie and is the best remedy
for diarrhOea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
A SDIeudII building.

The Koppel building, one of the largest
and most handsome business houses. at
the corner of the Avenue and Fourth
street. is being thoroughly ovcrhauled,
and will soon present beautiful appear
ance inside and out.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
A Logical Brief.

District Attorney Burleson was an in
terested auditor yesterday in the court of
criminal appeals. Referring to the brief
in the case of Eugene Burt by Assistant
Attorney General Trice. he said it was
about perfect. and to his mind was abso-
lutcly unanswerable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY,
II 4. Perfectfu,Iy Awful.

Some time back the blessed city coun-
ell reared back and threatened TO nail
up the Avenue bridge.
Now. the astute county commissioners
have the matter in hand. and what if
they nail up the bridge, or remove it al
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Killed for Alleged Perfidy.

Little Rock, May 24.-At Weldon, Ark,
this morning, Carrie Johnson, aged II,
shot and almost instantly killed Walter
DonsOn. Donson was married on Sunday
and the Johnson girl says that he had
promised to marry her.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

To exchange for 32O-acre farm. $50 in
cultivation. 1-2 miles fro railroad town
of 1000. Will make about 5000 bushels
grain this year. Good house and other
improvements. Address 5. J. Martin,
Iowa Park, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Did His Duty.

Officer Sam Plat yesterday shot and
killed dog, supposed to be mad, on West
Sixth street. near Shoal creek. The town
is full of useless dogs, and IL few killings
Wnulln'l hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
EIDnI UniI Uostesscs,

Those ladies who have been selected ms
hostcsses for the final ball are requested
to meet this Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock in the parlors of the Driskill ho-
al
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Another New building.

City Clerk John o. Johnson yesterday
issued building permit TO Ms. Sallie
Wood for the erection of $500 resi-
dencc on East Twelfth street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Interesting Address.

Judge IT, II. Fillmore made n most in
teresting address TO the teachers and stud
cnts Of Stuart Seminary on "TeXas His
tory. =" Yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
InprOyed the Looks.

The International and Great Northern
Railroad company has reprinted all the
depot buildings. and their appearance has
been greatly improved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Deed of Trust.

Paris. Tex, May 24.-(Special)-R. L..
Smith. retail grocer. filed trust deed
today. J. NJ. Ballinger, trustee. Pre-
ferred creditors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Another Rise.

Another rise came down the river night
before last and it was up four or five
feet yesterday morning, with no drift
floating down. 1t all lodges up on the
lake.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

II. II. Schmidt, Houston, Tex. is sole
agent for Elmer & Amends Prescription
No. 2S5l, which is cure against rheu-
matsm. One bottle will prove it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Prominent Passengers.

New York, May 23.-Amonp the mas.
sengers who arrived today on the steam
er La Gascogne from Havre were Mes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

siers Bouchard, inspector of French tele-
graphs and |. G. Cassat, vice president
of the Pennsylvania Railway.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

DIR. Siegert's Angostura Bitters, the
world renowned South American appe-
tier and invigorator. cures dyspepsia,
diarrhoea, fever and ague.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.
THE GRIM REAPER.

Rob Grant, the Well Known Horse
man, Died Suddenly Yesterday.
r. :. Grant, the old and well known
liveryman and veterinary surgeon, died
suddenly at his home on East Eighteenth
street early yesterday morning.
A Statesman reporter has met him
daily for the past few days, and he was
hale and hearty, and up to very few
Evening star., 1897-05-31

Horseshoe Fall will recall how every now
and then a jet of water will burst out
1t falls to the gorge below. and this Mr..
Level says is caused by the compressed
air becoming so powerful that II bursts
through the falling body of water. Follow
ing the explosion the chamber is empty
and ready for another accumulation of air,
which comes almost instantaneousy.
But il these explosions caused the Horse.
shoe Fall to recede. why were not similar
explosions effective on the American Failf
Examination proved that there was q
passing over the American Fall than be-
tween the cliff and the water passing ovse
the Horseshoe Fall, while at each end
there was ample opening for the air to es
cape.
In the great and world-famous Cave of
the Winds Mr.. Level l-appesrs to have found
condition in support of his new theory.
All visitors to this strange and mighty
cavern beneath the ever-falling waters of
the Niagara know that there is a steady
current of air passing out of this vast
cavern, which has appalled, and mystified
them, and which has come to be looked up
a phenomenon never wholly ex-
plained. As strong as this current of air
is, ii must be remembered that the Center
Fall, under which the Cave OF the Winds
is located, is very small as compared with
the Horseshoe Fall; in fact. not the one
hundredth part of the water passing over
the Horseshoe Fall passes over the Center
Fall. Who, then. can estimate the terrific
force of the winds behind the Horseshoe?
The fall is gradually receding, and dur
ing the last half century its recession has
been quite rapid. 1t is predicted that in
time the ledge of rock over which the
water falls will gradually be eaten away.
and that the falls will disappear. but this
is not likely to be reanAed in the lifetime
of any person today living.