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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
GRANT REFUSED.
The Proffered Aid of Millionafres, But
Accented n Humble Farmers.

Accepted Humble Farmers.
1.-THE Grant 6 Ward failure, which
crushed the old general and made him
long for the grave, had but one COM
pensating feature that made life endur-
able to him." said Col. Randolph Arm
strong, of Chicago, recently. II got
the story from Col. Fred Grant, and
therefore consider it entirely true. I
don't think it has ever been in print.
You know that every dollar that Gen.
Grant had was swept away by the fail
ure, and he was left almost penniless.
According to his son, he had only about
$50 in his pocket when he, learned that
he was bankrupt.
"Millionaires, brokers, railroad mag
mates and money-makers of every kind
rushed to him with offers of assist
ance. Some of them wanted him to go
in business with them and pictured
glorious future for him. He received
them all courteously, but declined every
offer. His experience with the ras-
cally Ward opened his eyes for the first
time to the dangers of lending his
powerful name for the promotion of
business enterprises, and he regarded
all propositions with grave suspicion.
kilograms and letters proffering aid
poured in on him from every part of
the country for days after the col
lapse.
ITO all these he replied in the same
spirit. He thanked the authors cour-
teously for their kind offers, but firm
ly declined to accept assistance of any
sort. He had made up his mind to coin
his autobiography into cash for the safe
ty of his family. He knew he had not
long to live and was ready to die as soon
as his book was finished. q,
about week after the failure
received letter from farmer up thu
Hudson river, written in poor hand,
but containing words and sentiments
that touched the old hero's heart deep
ly. The farmer set forth in his crude
way the gratitude he felt for Grant and
how the writer, though only private
soldier, had suffered the hardships and
dangers of war to help the general
save the union for the benefit of gen.
erations yet unborn. Then the farm
er told Grant that since the war he
had been able 10 buy a farm and lay
aside $1,000. He did not know anyone
to whom he would rather loan half his
savings than to the man he had never
seen, but for whom he had named his
only son. If Grant needed $500, the let
ter went on to say, he would please sig
nifty it by making out his promissory
note for that amount and forwarding
it to the writer, with the assurance that
that the money would be forwarded to
him by the return mail.
CT know you are honest, and will
pay some time declared the farmer,
and would rather you would get the
money from me than from somebody
who cares for you only as he can use
you The upshot of the business was
that Gen. Grant accepted the farmers
offer without a moments hesitation,
while declining the aid of millionaires.
who insisted upon giving him unlimited
amounts of money without scratch
of pen to show that he owed cent"
st. Louis Republic
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
THE GERMAN CRISIS.
1t Is Feared an Era of Outright Pro-
lection Is mt Hand.

lection Is mt manu-.
Berlin, June 29.-The local press teens
with comment upon the changes in the
cabinet. which are regarded as a triumph
for Prince Bismarck and the agrarians.
The liberal and moderate papers view
the situation with misgivings and only
dare to hope that Prince Hohenlohe, who
has hitherto successfully resisted the
agrarian bimetallists, will, while he re.
mains in office, prevent the adoption OF
an extreme agrarian policy.
No one expects Prince Hohenlohe to
remain in office six months. 1t is feared
an era of outright protection is coming
and the last of Baron Marschall Won
Bieberstein, who, although a protection
list, was Il sober one at a time when the
sugar question in America is still occu-
plying the attention of the German for
eign office, and the agrarians are prepar-
ing to attack the Russo-German CONNER
cial treaty. in connection with the im-
port of Russian cattle and are proposing
new maximum tariff with a view of
exacting more favorable terms with the
commercial treaties soon to be renewed
is much regretted in all but the most ex-
IRENE reactionist circles.
The Vissische Zeitung adds that
Prince Bismarck is revenged, but doubts
whether he will risk his popularity by
placing it at the service of the new re-
gime.
The Krouz Zeitung, the organ of the
East Elbian landed interests, does not
conceal its delight.
The financial papers take gloomy
view
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Arkansas Republican League.

Little Rock, June 29.-The Arkansas
state League of Republican clubs met here
today and elected III. +. Auten president
and full set Of delegates to the national
convention, which meets in Detroit The
meeting was harmonious throughout. Ii
was the largest league convention that
ever met in Arkansas. about 600 dele
gates, representing 200 clubs, being pres
ent Resolutions were adopted endors-
ing President Mckinley, the recognition
of Cuban belligerency and the annexation
of Hawaii; condemning the Cleveland ad-
minstratiOn's civil service policy and con-
dcmnng the election laws of Arkansas.
The delegates listened TO speeches made by
leading party men from all over the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Sparks Acquitted.

Sherman rin Tex Tex June 3 r. tbo h,
case of A. B. Sparks, charged with the
murder of Robb Jones, colored, last
March. returned verdict of not guilty.
Scarcely had the clerk finished the read
ing of the verdict when a round of APP
plause, principally stamping of feet, re-
sounded through the court room. The
court ordered the doors locked and made
a thorough investigation. but no light
was thrown on who applauded. Sparks
was a guard of the work house convict
force. Two negro prisoners ran and he
gave pursuit. He fired four shots. one
fugitive. Jones, being killed. and Jack
SOL. another. wounded. The verdict
meets popular approval.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Not Yet Identified.

New York, June 2S-There were six
more callers at the morgue today, people
who thought it possible that they might
be, able to identify the two portions of
human body found, one in East river
on Saturday and the other in the bushes
neal, High bridge on Sunday. The only
result was that it was established with
fair degree of certainty that the muir
dered, man was not Max G. Weinecke.
Who has been missing for several days.
There is a bare possibility that he may
be an Italian named Adzari. an important
witness in one of the Malta cases last
March. The district attorneys office has
been searching for the missing witness
for some time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
National Lead Company,s Casc

Trenton, n. j., June 2S.-District At
torney Rice made application before Jus.
ment of a special day for the trial of tbe
case of the United States against the
National Lead company. The motion
was denied because there is no iury. tba
late jury having been discharged because
there is no fund available with which ia
pay them. "
The district attorney then moved n
strike out an item of $4,000 which the
Lead company puts as an offset 70 n
claim of about 100000 for duties. '
The, decision on the motion was re-
served WIS "
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
A Wealthy Woman Arrested.

Kansas City, June 29.-Mrs. f. Jack
son, who is wealthy and owns a big
Independence avenue was arrested to-
day, charged with completely in the muir
der of her husband, Fred ]. Jackson, who
was shot to death several months ago
in Mrs. Jackson's apartments at the
Woodland hotel by DR.. ]. ID. Goddard,
who is manager of Mrs. Jackskon's drug
store. The warrant was sworn TO by Il
brother of the dead man. Mrs. Jackson
was promptly released under $4,000
bond.
DIR. Goddard, who has been in Jail since
the shooting and who is under indictment
for murder in the first degree, was also
released today under $4,000 bonds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
War on Ticket Scalpers.

Nashville, June 29-For several weeks
a fierce war has been waged between
ticket scalpers and the railroads. The
city council has enacted several ordi-
nances which the courts have set aside
and in regard to which suits are pending.
Yesterday, however, the Nashville. Chat
tanooga and st. Louis Railroad filed a
bill in chancery against all the ticket
scalpers and brokers in the city, asking
an injunction against the purchase and
resale of non-transferrable tickets and
an accounting against the brokers for all
such tickets bought and sold by them.
A temporary injunction was granted, re-
straining the sale of non-transferrable
tickets or tickets upon which the name
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
A DcpIOrabIe Accident.

Gilmer. Tex, June 29.-(Special.) J.
News has just reached here of an acct
dental killing about nine miles south from
Gilmer. The facts as learned are:
a 2O-year-old son of MIR. McHenry
started from the house with gun to
shoot hawk, and while passing the door
the lock struck the door fastening and
fired. the entire load passing through his
sisters body. killing her instantly. She
was about % years old. Mr.. McHenry
is well-to-dO farmer of this county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Fort Worth Newspaper Meeting

Fort Worth, Tex, June 2S.-(Special.)-
The newspaper meeting tonight was well
attended by some 200. Judge S. O..
Noodle was called upon to preside. Rev.
Homer L. Wilson, pastor of the First
Christian church, Rev. Horace Bishop,
pastor of the First NJ. E. currch, South.
and Acting Mayor ]. T. Nicks addressed
the body.
No propositions were submitted. and
after the adoption of resolutions strongly
favoring a first-class morning paper for
the city and expressing willingness TO
cooperate along that line, the meeting
adjourned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
In Honor of Americans.

Paris, June 29.-The minister of foreign
affairs, NJ. Hanotaux. gave a luncheon.
day in honor of the United States moneta-
ry commission, Senator Edward o. Vol
colt of Colorado, eX-Viee President Steven
son and Gen. Payne. The United States
ambassador. Horace J. Porter; the secre-
tary of the United States embassy, Henry
Vignaud; the premier, II. Moline, and the
minister of finance, NJ. COchey, Senator
Fougeron. vice president of the Bimetalic
League of France, and III. Kratz, reporter
of the Budget. were present.
Mr.. Stevenson attended the sitting of the
French senate this afternoon. A high
official received him at the entrance of the
house and conducted him to seat in the
box Of the president
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Greek Letter Fraternity.

Nashville June pa large number OF
delegates representing many chapters OF
the Phi Damma Delta fraternity have ar
rived, and when the convention meets to-
morrow Mt the capitol it is expected that
more than 100 delegates, representing
thirty five chapters, will be in attendance
An address of welcome will be the feature
of the opening session. the afternoon ses
sion will be business session. and tomor'
row Governor Taylor will give the dele
gates and ladies with them reception Al
the Maxwell House. The convention vii
he in session three days. Gen. Lew Wal.
lace was expected, but has sent letter OF
regret. Many social functions will be par
tcipated in by the delegates while here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
THE JURY DISAGREED.
The Tobacco Trust Jury Failed TO
Reach n Verdict.

New York. June 29.-The jury in the
conspiracy case of the American Tobacco
compony. which has been on trial before
Judge Fitzgerald in the court of general
verdict for the prosecution was rendered,
disagreement is nevertheless regarded
by District Attorny Olcott as victory
for the people. The jury was out fifteen
hours. when they came in and informed
the court that they were unable to agree.
1t was decided that it would be useless
to lock them up again, and they We're dis
charged.
1t was learned that eighteen ballots had
been taken during the last twelve hours,
and the vote stood ten for conviction and
two for acquittal The jurors who held
out for acQuittal were Hobart G. Fash
and Foster Milliken
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Insurance Case Nfrdict.

Galveston. Tex, June 29-(Special)-
The counsel in the case of f. Cannon Il
Co., vs.. The Virginia Fire and Marine
Insurance Company We're engaged this
morning summing up. and this after
noon the jury got action. This is an
other of the insurance claims growing
out of the burning of great lot of bag
ging belonging to +. Cannon & Co.,
which was destroyed in fire on the
Morgan wharf last summer. The jury
rendered verdict for $4,000, the full
amount sued for, with interest at per
cent,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
To Re-EstabIish Military Post.

Fort Gibson, l. T., June 29.-The re.
cent trouble between freedmen and
United States marshals, and the general
unsettled conditions have induced the
Dawes commission to request the secre-
established here, and Il telegram from
Gen. Merrill to Capt. Galbraith for in
formation in regard to the condition and
capacity of the old barracks leads to the
belief that definite steps are being taken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
superintendent and Principals.

Waco. Tex, June 29.-(Special)-At
the midsummer session of superintend-
ents and PRINCIPALS officers were elected
as follows for the ensuing year.
w. +. Rogers of Comanche, president;
w. a. Palmer of Calvert vice president;
Miss Florence Brook of Austin, secrc-
tary; G. w. Roach of Abilene, treasurer.
The association adjourned to meet III
midwinter session at Temple.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Young Girl Fatally Burned.

San Augustine, Tex. June 29-(Spe-
cialD-The residence of Mr.. G. w. AL
vice, who resides two miles east of town,
was destroyed, with all the contents, by
fire yesterday about , o'clock, and his
daughter, about 13 years old, was fatally
burned She was starting fire in the
stove with can of OIL which ignited
and in short time the whole building
was wrapped in flames. Mr.. Alvice
could have saved good many house
hold goods, but was trying to save his
daughter. whose clothes were on fire.
Later-His daughter. Miss Renie, died
ut o'clock tonight from the effects of
the burns.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Cotton Ginners' Meeting.

Waco. Tex, June 2S.-(Special THE
Cotton Ginners association met today 1t
is the first convention since the organiza-
ton of the cotton ginners of Texas into
an association, which took place last
spring in this city. At the meeting today
in the absence of President McKinnon
of Schulenberg, Tex, Mr.. Charles Ban
mister of Waco presided. There were
many of the leading ginners of Texas
present. They discussed uniform bale
insurance and other matters of interest
to ginners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
A Tacoma Bank Suspends.

Tacoma. Wash, June o9.-The Union
Trust and Savings bank suspended today
and the court appointed Charles Richard
son as receiver. No statement has yet
been filed
1t is stated that the cause of the trouble
is recent decision of the state supreme
court, invaldating half million dollars
worth of city warrants, of which the bank
holds S250.O0
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Nashville, June 29.-NeXt Thursday
morning the annual convention of the Sig
ma Alpha Epsilon fraternity will be held in
this city. The local chapter has made
great preparations for the entertainment OF
the delegates. Already about forty dele,
gates have arrived. The convention VIII
he in session three days, and on Saturday
the delegates will participate in the Fourth
of July parade, and celebrate their day at
the exposition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Two Cinnamon Arrested.

Galveston. Tex, June 29.-(Special.)-
Deputy United States Marshal Dor
rough, assisted by city police today,
rounded up the various Chinese houses
in Galveston, finding two Celestials,
Quon Lock and Ngaw Coon Fat, who
had no papers showing their right to re-
main in the country. They were given
morrow.
Chinese have been entering the United
States recently via Mexico.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Boy and His Heroic Sister Drowned.

Richmond. Tex, June 29-(Special.)-
Cora and Arthur Priddy, aged IL and 8,
respectively. children of George b. Prid-
dy, were drowned in the river here at
$3.50 The boy was bathing and his Sis
When the little fellow got in deep water
and sank. his sister, in trying to save
him. was also drowned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
schweinfurt's Purchase.

Monette, Mo-, June 29.-Schweinfurt, the
so-called Messiah of Rockford. has return
eed from Benton county. Ark, where it is
reported he has contracted for the pur-
chase of 1000 acres of land of Senator
Blackburn with a view of removing his
proteges from Illinois and establishing one
of his heavens" there. People in this
section are worked up over the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Received Painful Injuries.

Taylor. Tex. June 29-(Special.l y
$. NJ. Goodwin, timer Of this city, sus-
injuries yesterday evening by falling
from the roof of two-story building. a
distance of over thirty feet. While re-
pairing the tin guttering on the Hoxie-
Mumford residence. east of the city. he
lost his footing and was precipitated TO
the ground beneath. No bones were
broken. but it is feared he is injured in
formally
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Mexican Duel With Knives.

Taylor, Tex, June 29.-(Special.)-
Two Mexicans. living on the Stole farm,
near Beyersville. nine miles east of Tay-
lor. fought a duel with knives yesterday.
and one of them was severely stabbed in
a number of places on his body. His an
tagonist escaped.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Negro principaIs Meet.

Waco, Tex. June 29-(Special.) 1.-The
fourth annual session of the principals
division of the State Colored Teachers
association was held today in the city
hall. Professor III. Y. Walker and DR..
|. VI. Burgan delivered the addresses of
welcome, and responses were made by
Professors |. NJ. Terrell of Fort Worth,
w, II. Taylor of Dallas, w. ii. Passon
of Austin. and W J, Mccain of Whar-
ton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
A Rich silver Strike.

ASPEN. Col, June 29.-At depth OF
1000 feet body of metallic ore that runs
"a ounces Of silver has been struck in the
Mollie Gibson mine. It is believed that
the lost ore chute has been recovered: Ihis
discovery is what caused Mollie Gibson
stock TO advance 20 cents a share yester-
day
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
4 Serious Accident.

Taylor. Tex, June 29-(Special.)-
Near Beyersville. Sunday afternoon, the
6-year-old daughter of farmer named
Nicholson fell from a wagon in which a
number of people were seated, one of the
rear wheels of the wagon passing over
her breast and breaking an arm and
three ribs. The child is seriously in
iurpd
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Strike Declared OF.

Hollidaysburg, Pa, June 2S.-The
striking employees of the Eleanor Iron
works of Hollidaysburg held a meeting
last night and decided to resume work
The men had been receiving So per ton
for pudding. and the company sought n
reduction to $3.50. A compromise was eff,
fected on the basis of 1919 per ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
An Aged Mans Serious Fail

Taylor, Tex, June 2S.-(Special.)-
While walking upon Il defective sidewalk
in this city yesterday, Mr.. W. B. Gregg
ry.. the aged grandfather of Mr.. s. r.
STILES, lost his footing and fell, dislocating
his hip joint. Being 50 years old. it is
feared that the accident may result seri.
ously.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01

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 bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
Scientist Dead.

New York, June 27-Devolson Wood of
Stevens Institute. Hoboken, y. j., died in
that city last night, aged 65 years. He
was an authority on mechanical engineer
ing and the author of number of books on
that science.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
NOcifcrOus Annacci.

Alh"~--'hc' = a. last beginning to
smile q. l.. 80.
John-Well, 1 don't blame her
Everybody else laughs at it. - Twin
kles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01
IN A CONCILIATORY VEIN.
Premier LRurier Speaks of the Re-
latiops of England md America.

London, June 29.-Three hundred and
fifty guests Were present at the banquet
given this evening at the Hotel Cecil in
honor of Dominion day. Sir Donald
Smith, the Canadian high commissioner,
presided. After the usual loyal toasts Sir
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-01

This is all the platform that Mclean
wanted in the state convention last year
and it is all he wanted at Chicago.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1897-10-06
3tpeierIet 5iterret@if@e @atier ,tttS
G1teU.

Safer Sran3SOfepb II. bat feinem
Miniiter 8abeni ausbridli9 g%eitattet, BAT
bieIer ii9 nit einem &ei9stagsmitsliet'
buellirte, unb als bic @ert9te Mtene ma9ten
ben Ouelanten pegen ue6ertretung bes bag
Ouea Derbietenben 9eiebes CUR &e9enf9aft
gu aieben, ieBte Der &aiier i'm auBer @erfo!=
gung.
Wie oa4te unb Oerfubr bagegen Der grDBtf
unb ebelfte &aifer aus benz 9aule Oeiterrei4,
So ep + II. betreffs bes OueQs? Mebrere
Sabre bOr ieinem i'm Sebruar 1890 erfolgtsn
Sobe ri3tete er nit eigener 9anb an einen
Ieiner @enerale fOlgenbes S9reiben:
rSerr General! Den Grafen bon g..
unb ben 9auptmunn W... Ihiden sic To-
glei3 in Arreft. Ser @raf lit aufbrauIenD
unb BON fali6en @brbeeriffen, Der Sauptz
mann lit Elm alter &riegstne9t, pel9er ie6e
Sadie nit Oegen ober piitolsn beri9tigen
min unb bas 8artel beg iungen @rafen fos
glet9 nit 2etben19aft be6anbelte. Sd min
unb bulbe aber tetnen 3neifampf, bera9te
Die 9runbfGbe 9~erienigen, tpeI9e i'm gu
re3tfertigen fu9en unb ibren @egner nit
faltem 8lute Our9bo6ren. Wenn t3 Diff
5iere babe, peI9e ft@ nit 8rabour ie6er
feinblt9en 9efabr blosgeben, Bel iebem
Safe Muth, Sapferteit unb gnt19loHen6eit
5eigen, 10 i3Gbe i1 ite bO9; ibre @let4gil>
tigteit gegen ben Sob bent ibrem @aterlanb
unb ihrer @bre 3u9lei9. @enn aber barunz
ter Mdnner finb, tpel9e Nles benz 9af1e unb
Der Ru9e a%uf5uppfern bereit finb, 10 bera9te
i4 biefelben. Sd 6alte einen iol9en Men=
f4en fir nt9ts 8eferes, als einen r0miiden
Gladiator. @erantalten Sic Elm &riegsgez
ri9t iiber Diefe 8pei Sfft3iere, unterfu9en
Sic nit Der l1nparteili9tett, nel9c ib BON
iebem &i9ter forbere, ben @egenitanb hires
Streites, unb per fbuGbtragenb 1T, Der
perbe Elm Spfer ieines S4idiaIs unb Der
@eiebe! Cine fOl4e barbarif9e Sc
%pObntpeit, pel9e benz S~a6rbunbert Der 9az
merlan unb 8aia5et angemeRen 1T, min ID
unteroriidt unb beitraft pifen, fonte es mir
aud bic 9dlfte meiner Sffiaiers rauben!
No4 9iebt es Menf9en, peI@e nit benz
@baratter bon 9eGbenmut9 benienigen zines
guten l1n~tertbunen Oereinbaren: unb bus tann
nur Der fem, pel6er bic S~taatsgeiebs unb
Die &eligion berebrt. -Spfepb."
8ie tpiirbe Der &aifer SoIep6 H., Der
i4On gegen bus Sffi5iersbueQ 10 ftreng mar,
erit nit einem boben Staatsbeamten lmge=
%iprungen iein, Der fi4 auf Elm OueG einge>
laf1en bdtte unb babel gar, tpie 8abeni, Der
9erausforoernbe setpefen pGre!