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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
THE GENERAL HAS ACCEPTED A
PORTFOLIO IN THE MAJORS
CABINET
CONFERRED WITH PRES|DtNT-ELECT
A Sketch of His CareeI-Judge Carter
of Chicago Answers Altgeld's Allie
cations of Fraud in Illinois.
Other Political News.

Canton. o., Jan. 29.-'I have been ten
dered and accepted the war portfolio"
Thus spoke Gen. Russell A. Alger of
Michigan to the Associated Press repre-
sentative this morning. The general had
Just returned from conference with
Mai Mckinley. He would say nothing
more on the subject.
At 4:15 he left for Cleveland to confer
with Chairman Hanna, and he will then
90 to his home in Detroit.
The Associated Press representative
saw him again at the station, anu he said
that the announcements of the appoint
ments had not yet been decided on and
it would be some time before any action
was taken in that direction. The policy
of the administration would not be given
out in regard to the soldiers yet. he said.
BIOGRAPHICAL
Gen. Russell A. Alger was born i'll La
fayettc township, Nelson county. o., Feb
ruary Is. 1886. His grandfather served
in the revolutionary war and claimed to
have been a descendant of William the
Conqueror When he was II years of
age both his parents died. For the next
seven years he worked on the farm, earn
ing money to defray his expenses at the
Richfield. o.. academy. during the win
tiers. He subsequently taught school,
and in March, 1857, entered a law office
in Akron. Two years later he was adj
mittcd to the bar and entered the law
office of Otis and Cotfnberry. but aban-
Il . la, of In thn fpl1OIy inc
autumn on account of failing health and
moved to Grand Rapids, Mich, where he
engaged in the lumber business and
where, in 1861, he was married to An
nctte Il. Jannettee Henry. In 1861 Gen.
Alger enlisted in the Second Michigan
Cavalry and was made captain OF Com
pany c. He was wounded in the battle
of Bonneville. Owing to his part in this
engagement he was promoted to rank
of ma jOr.
In 1862 he became lieutenant colonel
of the Sixth Michigan Cavalry. and in
1868 was made colonel of the Fifth Mich
igan Cavalry: his regiment was i'll Gus
tcr's famous brigade. In 1864 his health
induced him to retire from the service.
He was breveted brigadier and major
general for gallant and mcritorious ser
vice" and received orders personally from
President Lincoln. In 1860 he moved to
Detroit. where he has since been extern
sively engaged i'll lumber and pine land
business. He was n member of the firm
of Moore & Alger, which became the firm
of II. A. Algcr & Co.. which owns and
operates extensive tracts and mills in
Michigan and Canada. Gen. Alger was
elected governor of Michigan in 1884, re-
ceivinS Il plurality of 6154 votes over
Belgol, fusionist. In 1888 he was can
didatc for the republican nomination for
nrasi1pnt crinony batwpap tho ppn-
erals followers and those of Senator
Sherman. who was also Il candidate, was
intense and the ill-fccling between the
general and senator caused thereby is be-
lieved to have only recently been healed.
Gen. Alger is especially beloved by the
veterans and his friends i'll Michigan. He
has three sons and two daughters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
ACCEPTED AS SETTLED.

San Francisco, Jan. 29.-Now that
Governor Sadler of Nevada has signed
the glove contest bill, it is accepted as
settled fact there that Fitzsimmons
and Corbett will fight in Reno or Carson.
Both are bidding for ii, but until Dan
Stuart gets the bids no one will know
which is to get it. Reno is on the main
line of the Atchison. while Carson is only
Il few miles distant on Il branch line.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

London, Jan. 29.-The house of COM
mons today resumed consideration of Mr..
Chamberlain's motion of, yesterday for
the reappointment of Il parliamentary
committee to inquire into the administra-
ton of South Africa and incidentally
into the Transvaal raid.
Mr.. Chamberlain made statement in
which he declared the situation in South
Africa had undoubtedly become most
critical during the last few months.
There had been, he explained, rccru-
descence of unrest. Legislation of the
Transvaal was partly contrary to the
convention of London, and President
Kruger had not kept his promise to give
full and fair consideration to the griev-
ances of the uitlandcrs Mr.. Chamber
lain said he did not blame President
Kruger personally; he only wished the
presidents hands to be strengthened in
his policy.
The government, he said, had no reason
to fear an inquiry. Mr. Chamberlain
then remarked:
IAN inquiry into the origin of the raid
would be n sham unless il carefully in
quires into the uitIanders' grievances and
this opens up pitfalls of difficulties.
Nevertheless the government will press
the reappointment of the committee
with an increase in its numbers to seven
teen in order to allow the Irish members
to be represented"
Mr.. Chamberlain, later in the proceed
ings, confirmed the report that all the
colonial premiers throughout the empire
had been invited to visit the queen on
the occasion of her diamond jubilee. In
each case the wife of the premier, his
personal staff and detachment of troops
from the colony he represents are in
Guided in the invitation. The premiers
of Canada, Cape Colony and Natal have
already accented.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
N'KINLEY'S NATAL DAY.

Canton, Jan. 29.-Today MAJ. McNm-
lev is 80 years of age. He was the re-
cipient of many congratulatory letters
and kilograms. He spent the day quietly
with friends. No special demonstration
on account of the day was made. Mrs.
Mckinley who is in Chicago, congratu-
lated her husband by telephone.
EX-Congrcssman Wilson of Iowa had
Il conference with the major this after
noon. He would not talk of his mission
but it is expected be will shortly an
nounce his acceptance of the agricutu-
raj portfolio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
CUBAN REFORM RUMOR

London, Jan. 30.-The Rome cores.
pendent of the. Telegraph claims to be
in possession of indisputable facts which
indicate speedy cessation of hostilities
IN Cuba as result of the application By
colony.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
quoted as saying she has received q let
ter from the princess urging her to agree
to divorce in order that the princess
child may not be born out Of wedlOck.
RAIL REFUSED.

London, Jan. 29.-Latimer Ridley
Jones, the New York horseman, whs
was arrested mt Scarborough yesterday
on the charge of extensive forgeries in
the United States three years ago, wac
arraigned in the Bow Street police court
today and, bail being refused, was re-
manded for future hearing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
WAR MINISTER'S CONFER

Paris, Jan. 29.-Count Muravieff. Rvs
sian minister of foreign affairs, who Is
on special mission to this city, had y
long conference today with NJ. Hanitoux,
minister of foreign affairs. The latter
minister at which the cabinet ministers
and the Diplomatic corps were present
M. Hanitoux made speech, during
which he culogized Count Muravieff, and
the latter thanked his host. In doin 50
the Russian minister dwelt on the peace
full conditions of France and Russia.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
THE WORK INITIATED.

Dallas. Tex, Jan. 20.-(Special. The
Santa I'e today took the first steps in
the building of the $4,000 depot here
by letting the contract for the masonry
for the culverts in the new yards.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
DEED OF TRUST.

Houston. Tex. Jan 29.-(Special.) -
Geo. w. Schultz. boot and shoe merchant,
filed deed of trust. conveying all his
stock and real ertntc to J. ID. Norwood
and George Penny for the benefit OF
nineteen preferred creditors. Liabilities
aggregate $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
rOJNVAJJnATE A WILL.

st. Louis. Jan. 29.-Mrs. Nellie o..
Cane of Auburn. y. Y. widow of the
late Capt. James o. Cane, who died
some time ago. is in the city for the pur-
pose, it is said. of beginning a suit to
set aside the will of her late husband
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
DESPERATE LEAP FOR LIBERTY

DESPERATE IEAT' FUR IIBEK y.
Dallas. Tex. Jan. 29.-(Special.)- John
Cox. in trying to escape from Deputy
passenger train going Mt the rate of
thirty miles an hour, taking header out
of the window. He was not recaptured.
1t occurred on the Santa Fee. between Dali
las and Cleburne.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
MOONsHINE STILL DESTROYED.

Dallas. Tex. Jan. G9.-(Special.)-
ID. Y. Chastian, Ed Armstrong and
Tom Longacc are in Jail here. charged
with illicit dstiling Thursday morn
ing United States marshals seized a still
four miles south of Bluffdalc in Erath
county. and destroyed quantity OF
SniritS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
STEEL POOL DISSOLVED.

Pittsburg, Jan. 29.-The steel billet
pool is dissolved, but will be organized
ON firmer and better business. This
action was decided on today at meet
ing of manufacturers in this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
EATAI. TO unRSES

Marshall. Tex. Jan. 29.-Thcre is Il
fatal disease among horses just now in
this city. All the horses afflicted have
it meningitis.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
TURNER ELECTED.

Olympia, Wash. Jan. 29.-Georgc A.
Turner, who last night received the eau
Gus nomination for senator, was today
elected in joint session, receiving 6S votes,
II more than enough to elect.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
UTAu SENATORSHIp

Salt lake. Jan. 29.-Thc result of the
senatorial ballot today was Il loss Of ono
each for Thatcher and Rawlins and a
gain for Henderson. Senator II. NJ. Can
lot.
Last ballot Thatcher, 10: Henderson.
10; Rawlins. IS; Anderson, 3; Niship. J:
Harris .; Powers, /; Chambers. /.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS.

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 20.-rhe
woman suffrage convention today closed
with a celebration of the victory of equal
suffrage in idaho.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
THE CowLEY DIVORCE SUIT.

London, Jan. 20.-When the hearing of
the divorce. suit of Countess Cowley
was resumed this morning counsel for
prosecution asked leave TO amend the
petition to include the charges of adul-
terry, which were admitted yesterday dur
ing the earl's testimony. The court
agreed to this and Sir Edward Clark,
Q. c., for the defense, announced that
he would not contest the case any further.
Mrs. Charrington was recalled and de-
MED having committed adultery with
the earl.
will be heard on Monday and will not be
defended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04
CHIMAY-RIGO RUMOR DENIED.

london, Jan. "a special dispatch
from Monte Carlo, published today, de-
merly Miss Clara Ward of Detroit, and
her gypsy lover, Janos Rigo, have quar-
relied. An interview is published from
RIGGS wife in which the latter is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-04

CONTINUED on Second Page.)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
NEWS OF CITY HALL COURTS.
Many Judgments in Behalf of the
Commemorative Shit


In the Circuit Court yesterday judg-
ments were rendered for the plaintiffs
in the following cases: ]. S. Sullivan e.
Sons VS.. H. T. Miller, $2l; First National
Bank VS.. 7. NJ. Hitzhimer and George
Med. Blake, $123.
There were also a number of judg-
ments rendered in cases of the Common
wealth against taxpayers who had paid
their assessments in coupons. They were
as follows: Commonwealth VS.. n. c.
Bentley. $2745; Commonwealth VS.. e. A.
Carrington's Trustees, $50; Common
wealth VS.. Kate Callahan 1.-TWO cases.,
one for $63.2S and the other for $685..
In the Law and Equity Court the trial
Of the suit for damages by Eva c.
Fowlkes VS.. the Southern Railway Com
pany was commenced. This is an action
for 5000 damages, the plaintiff alleging
that while in delicate health she sus-
tanned serious injury on account Of not
making a connection on the Southern
road, and, therefore, having TO drive
across the country.
In this court judgment for $10275 was
rendered in the case Of c. II. Hagan VS.
w. b. Waldron.
The following marriage licenses were
issued yesterday: William A. Jones and
Lille Robertson; Withe p. Hobson and
Emma 4. Johnson; George S. King and
Matte Darlington.
The Grounds and Buildings Committee
will meet tonight at o'clock to in
vestigate charges OF intoxication pre-
ferred against Mr.. A. c. Calder. a City
Hall employee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
CHARLIE WHITE IN THE TOLLS.
The Boy Who Was Released rom
the Reformatory Turns Up Again'

The Boy Who Was Released rom
the Reformatory Turns Up Ag'un'
Charlie White. a youngster about IL
years Of age, has added another chapter
to his police record. The lad was In the
Police Court yesterday morning, charged
with being a vagrant. and was sent 10
jail until the 24th TO await developments.
The boy Is well known in police circles
here. where he has caused no httie
trouble. He is the child OF blind parents,
and once lived in Greensboro, N. c., but
where his people are now is not known.
The lad drifted into a station-house q
little over a year ago, and was sent 10
the reformatory OF Justice Crutcnneid'
and was liberated soon after at the re-
quest of his mother. who said the BOY
had run away from home. A short time
after this the boy showed up again. and
asked TO be sent to Laurel. He sald ne
was badly treated at home, and could
get along better under Mr.. Samson
management at the Reform School. Jus
tice Crutchheld sent him back TO Laurel,
and then the mother. accompanied by
another child. appeared and begged that
the boy be released. Her request was
refused by Justice Crutchfeld, Governor
OFerrall, and the officers Of the Prison
Association of Virginia.
Then the blind father Of the boy APP
peared. and an attorney was employed
and the case taken into the courts. on a
writ of habeas corpus. Judge Wexford
remanded the boy to the association, and
Judge Hughes. Of the United States Dis
trict Court, discharged Charlie, on the
grounds that an infant could not be
vagrant.
Charlie told Dispatch man that he
came here from Danville with band OF
gypsies. and that he did not know where
his parents were. He said he did not care
whether he was sent to laurel or not.
The boy is comfortably clad. and has
with him a nice fur-trimmed overcoat
and & little satchel full of clothes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
The Assistant Inspcctor-GeneraI
Elected.

A mistake was made in announcing
that the office OF Assistant Inspector
General was appointed by the Governor.
The officer. like other field officers. is
elected for an unlimited term. under
section si5 OF the Code. which reads as
follows:
Assistant Inspector-General; his duties
There shall be elected by the
generals Of divisions and brigades
and commandments of regiments an As
sistant Insrector-General. who shall be
attached TO the stan Of the senior officer
OF volunteers. and subject 10 his orders
when not acting under the orders OF the
commander-in-chief. and whose duty
II shall be 10 make such inspections as
the regulations require.
Under this law. Northumberland 10
Lane Stern. the popular and efficient
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
John stewart Received Two Years.

John Stewart, the negro who was
charged with cutting the throat of his
brother Joe, was tried in the County
Court yesterday and given two years in
the penltentiary.
A fine two-story barn on the estate
of the late John y. Davis. about two
miles east OF this city, was destroyed by
fire Tuesday night about 8 O'Clock The
loss was total, as the barn was out Of
the reach of water, and will amount to
$1,000 or $500. The amount OF insurance
could not be learned.
Squire Thomas disposed OF the fol-
lowing cases yesterday morning: Flem-
ing Banks, with assaulting Cora knight,
fined $3.50 and costs; Cora Knight, with
cursing and abusing Henrietta Banks,
fined $3.50 and costs. All Of the parties
were colored.
Rev. d. c. Babcock qualified yesterday
morning in the Henrico County Court as
administrator Of the "Seventh-Day Ad-
ventists." He gave a bond Of $500, with
o. F. Day as surety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
COMMON COUNCIL TO MEET.
President CnsI<ie Calls n Meeting to
Consider School Appropriation.

In accordance with the request made
by five members of the City Council
Tuesday, Mr.. James Caskie yesterday
called special meeting Of that body
for tomorrow night, when the school
appropriation matter will be taken up
for consideration
There is still good deal Of talk going
on in connection with this question, and
the sentiment among the people Of Rich
mond seems TO be Overwhelmingly in
favor Of the appropriation being made.
This will. no doubt, be done tomorrow
night. and while the friends Of the mea-
sure are not fearful Of its defeat, yet
they realize that there will not be any
votes to spare and are determined not
TO relax the vigorous efforts they have
been making in behalf Of the school
children Of Richmond, and the cause OF
education, until they have accomplished
the desired objects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
MEMORIAL LITERARY sOC'Y MEETS
Many Matters of Interest Discussed
Mt the Session Held Yesterday.

A called meeting of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society took place at
IL o'clock yesterday. A large amount
of routine business was attend
ed to, and matters to be brought
up at the next meeting, on De-
cember 9Th, were discussed. A motion
was made TO have a portrait committee
formed, as the ladies expect gradually
to collect the portraits OF Confederate
not.bles.
The portrait of Mr.. Davis, It Is said
would be the first procured This ar
ranging for the committee was postponed
to another day. Another discussion
was about the ACCESSIBILITY Of having
monthly. instead OF quarterly, meetings.
on account OF the bulk Of business which
accumulates from quarter to quarter.
1t was further decided that the 9Th OF
December be the date for all members
of the association to send In their dues
and for the receiving OF applicants for
membership. The ladies presiding at the
meeting were Mrs. L. c. Minor In the
place OF Mrs. Joseph Bryan. and Mrs.
Stephen Putney. as secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
an SOUTHERN
c1K RAILWAY.
Schedule Effective October 3, 1891.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, VA.

goo A. NJ, No. IL, Southern Express,
daily for Atlanta, Augusta, and
points South. Sleeper Richmond 10
Danyille, Greensboro, salisbury,
and Charlotte. Sleeper open at sS'
Connects at Danville, Salisbury.
and Charlotte with the Washington
and Southwestern Limited no. 30,
carrying sleepers New lork 70
ga, and Nashville; New York to
Memphis: New York TO New or.
leans New York 10 Tampa ana
frst-class day coach between
Washington and Memphis. Sonhee.
tons are made for all points ~
Texas and California. Sleeper open
for occupancy at $50 y. u.
1900 noon. No. 3. solid train dahy Tor
Charlotte. n. c.. connects al Nose
ley with Farmyille and PoEhaian
railroad. AT Keysyille for Clarks,
vile. oxford. Henderson. and Dur
ham. and at Greensboro for Dur
ham, Raleigh, and Winston-Saem:
at Danville with No. IS, United
states fast mail. solid tram dalr
for New orleans and points South.
which carries sleepers New York 70
New orleans, and New York -
Jacksonville. Through sleeper salis-
bury 10 Nashville via Chattanooga;
also, Pullman tourist sleeper every
wednesday Washington 10 San
Francisco. without change.
600 p NJ. No H. local. daily, except
Sunday, for Keysville and interme-
TRANS ANS ARRIVE AT RICHMOND.
S:2 2 p NJ. from Atlanta. Augusta,
Asheville. and Nashville.
$40 A. NJ, from Keysville,
LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS:
Nos. 81 and g. between Manchester ana
Neapolis. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18

q Il MM 7E2R -
NV NaIia!kSW ssis1n
$500 Schedule In Eject
LEAVE RICHMOND, BYRD-srRrrr
sTATION.

LEAVE RICHMOND, BYRD-sTRErr
sTATI0N.
300 A. NJ, Daily-kichmond and Nor.
folk VESTIBULE LIMIT.
ED. Second-class tickets no,
accepted Oh this train.
DOC A NJ, Daily. THE CHICAGO Ex.
PRENS." for Lynchburg,
Roanoke. Columbus. AMI
Chicago. Pullman Sleeper
Roanoke to Columbus; also
for Radforc, Bristol, Knox.
Vile. Chattanooga, and in.
termediate points
100 p. NJ Daily. for Norfolk. Surok
and intermediate stations
II 90 p. n. Daily, for Lynchburg ana
Roanoke. Connects al Roa-
ncke with washington ana
Chattanooga Limited. Pull.
man Sleepers Roanoke Ia
Memphis and New Orleans
PULLMAN SLEEPER between RICH.
MOND AND LYNCHBURsj ready for 90.
cupancy at p. NJ. also, Pullman Sleeos,
Petersburg TO Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from LYNCH
burg and the West daily s:i5 a Al
and ass p. NJ From Norfolk and ths
Fast ii. 90 A. NJ. and Vestibuled LimitSd
Up. M. once: SIS Main street.
r. w. COURTNEY.
District PASSENGER Agent;
w. y. BEvILL.
General Passenger Agent.
General Offices: Roanoke. Va. lei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-18
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
- OLD DOMINION
MN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
ETsX DAILY LINE
III FOR
Y NEW YORK.

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
via Chesapeake and OHIO railway at \ 80
A. NJ. or Richmond and Petersburg rail-
road Norfolk and Western route) % A.
NJ. connecting at Norfolk with Old Do
minion Line steamer. sailing same eve
ming for New York.
ALL-wATER ROUTE.
Steamship Old Dominion leaves Rtch-
mond every Monday at 8 Il. M. for Na.,
York via James river
Tickets on sale at Richmond Trars,or
Company's, 9O3 east Main street. Chess.
peake and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and Petersburg railroad depots ana ar
companys Office, 1912 east Main stroet
Richmond. Baggage checked through
FREIGHT
for New York and ali points beyond can
be shipped by direct steamers saiIins
from Richmond every MONDAY ANi5
ERIDAY az u. M. also by sfaan,a
leaving Richmond WEDNESDAY = =
NJ for Norfolk. connecting with steamer
Manifest closed one hour before sailing
Freight received and forwarded ana
through bills Of lading issued for All
northern. eastern. and foreign ports.
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengers can leave daily. excen, Ga.
day. TO Norfolk or Old Point Comyor,
connecting with Norfolk ana 49,.
railroad or Chesapeake and Ohio railway
Direct steamers VIA James-river ro,,fs,
leave every SATURDAY passenger ang
freight). and MONDAY freight oTlly,
Sailing from companys spler. ~ 10
North river, foot OF Beach street al !: -
M: Saturday. +. NJ.
Freight received and forwarded daily
except Sunday.
For further Information apply 10
JOHN +. MAYER. Agent.
1912 eaEt Main street
Richmond, Va.
w. L. Guillaudeu. Vice President ana
Traffic Manager. New York. oc n