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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Terrell Escorted Miles,

Constantinople, May 21.-United States
Minister Terrell escorted Gen. Miles to
the ceremony of the Solamlik today, after
which Gen. Miles was received by the
sultan, who gave him special audience,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

LlanG, Tex, May 19.-(Special)- DIR.
T. j.. Raze, a prominent druggist of Ma
son, Tex, today made general assign
men for the benefit of creditors AS
sets and Liabilities not known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

mother This morning, but aside from that
he appears to know no one. His room
mate, Collector Chapman, was asleep at
the time of THE accident, but heard the
fall
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Mexican Killed.

Ozona, Tex, May 19.-(Speeial)-;AA
Mexican in the employ of w. j. Grinnell,
while out riding was thrown from horse
and killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Attempted to Down the DYNASTY

London. May 21.-The Vienna cor.
respondent of the Daily Chronicle saws
! learn from a reliable source that he
fate of the dynasty of King Georre
trembled in the balance last week. Sar;.
Gus attempts to depose him were fms.
1rated by the direct action of the powers
The Russian government warned NJ
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Father kneipn Dead.

London, May pa dispatch to tn,
Chronicle from Paris says that Fathe|
sebastian knepp, well known through
is dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Cambridge Hostile tn wor

Cambridge, Eng, May 21.-Cambridge
university today, by vote of 1713 to
Co., rejected the proposal to confer de-,
grees upon women.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
A Duel Promised.

Madrid, May 21.-1 a. m.-The Duke of
Tetuan and Senior Comas have selected
seconds as preliminary to a duel.
2 a. m.-The seconds of the Duck of
Tetuan and Senior Comas have decided
that as the aggressions were reciprocal
q duel is not necessary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

Rail- in the plainest terms that the pow.
ers were doing more for the sake of the
dynasty than for the nation itself.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
WALKED IN HIS SLEEP.
Prabably Fatal Step of sulphur
Springs Somnambulist.

Sulphur Springs. Tex, May 19.-(Spe-
cial)-Deputy Sheriff A. ID. Mclaughlin
had a fearful accident last night about II
O'clock that is thought will prove fatal.
He roamed in the second story of the
Henderson building and evidently was
asleep and stepped out OF the window,
striking the brick pavement some
eighteen feet below. He recognized his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20
CADDIES HERE AND ABROAD.
IRREGULARITIES OF THESE NECESSARY
ADJUNCTS TO THE GAME; OF GOLF.
THE INDEPENDENT AMERICAN. THE sKIIFJI
INDIAN AND THE PICTURESQUE LIT

THE INDEPENDENT AMERICAN. THE sKII.FJI.
INDIAN AND THE PICTURESQUE LIT
TIE FRENCH PEASANT.
statement that much Of the pleasure OF the game
OF the boy who carries the clubs If the caddie
understands his work, the match runs smoothly.
If he does not. if his constitutional laziness
prevents him from applying what knowledge he
may have. then DalIs lost. the proper clubs
are never Forthcoming when called for, and the
generally unpleasant state Of affairs induces
and indeed excuses. Understanding comments
from the players. American caddies improv-
ing as time goes on but the recent strike of the
youngsters employed at the ST. Andrews Golf
Club. Of York illu strates perfectly the
tial difference between the caddcs abroad and
those in this country
On the other side Of the water the youthful
club carriers receive as payment for their work
sums which are trifiing in compariso with the
money earned by the boys here Complaints
there are unheard Of and the Scotch or Eng
lish lads are almost invariably respectful and
oDedient. Here. al the contrary. where. at the
usual rate of II cents for a round of nine holes
the caddies often able to pick up more
money In n few hours than many a man can
earn 10y days hard labor. the spirit of aCgres-
sive Independence has already shown itself
True. the strike at st. Andrews was speedily dis
posed OF by the arrival of OF couple of Yonbers
policemen, and its sudden collapse may prevent
similar uprisings at the other clubs
But 1t was precisely this attitude OF
)aunty indifference to employment and n ten
dency to make incoavenent dC&nands which led
the ShinnecOck Hills Golf Club two or three
years ago. to replace all its American caddies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20

-. 10y 1ts paused reporter Cd
n mace n desperate effort TO see the conncc-
pon and Follow the thread OF the discourse. 1t
appeared presently, however. that Dir. Isaacsen
was merely INDUCING In one OF the SMILES with
which he is fond of ornament;ng his converse
ton.
yes, and the DInishments Of tho law arc Sc
we're. he continued but before the penalty can
be inflicted the criminal must first be caught
Ihat IS not always easy So it is with the ferret
and the rat The latter has the start and you
know the provorD about Il stern chase being
long chase. Well-there is the answer to your
question. But il the ferret should catch his vic
TIM (AIr Isaacsen became dramatic) HE
SEXES the rat by the back of the neck gives the
dead bite until his sharp teeth meet with
crunch in the rodents spine and then begins to
suck the blood If sufficient time is given to him.
the ferret will cat the entire carcass OF the rat
and not leave a particle to distress the soul of
the ncatost housekeeper."
While on the subject OF rat hunting, it may be
said that the ferrcts work much more success
fully in the night than at any other time, be-
cause they are able to better in the dark. 1t
is advisable to le' them have free range of the
house little while before their actual work be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20

"Davy. youngster not more than three feet
high. who carries clubs for Dr. Leslie at Biarritz,
is an infant phenomenon of this Sort whose per-
formances delight all the members of the club
there.
When carrying for the contestants In a match
OF Importance the boys enter into the rivalry
heart and soul. Bets of a few centmcs ere cen
tinually made between them, and not infre-
Quently a youthful gambler will back his man"
as n winner to the reckless extent Of half q
franc.
1t is no wonder. considering his many at
tractive qualities that the French caddie should
have won an international reputation Every
American who played golf at Cannes or at Pan
last winter has come back full OF praises for tho
way in which the Juvenile Gallo mind grasps at
the principles OF the Scotch sport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20
with boys from the tribe of Shinnecoclx Indian
in the neiShborhood.
THE CLEVER INDIAN CADDIE.

These lads are really half-breeds. being partly
OF Indian and partly of colored descent. They
have proved the most efficient caddies that have
ever been known at Shinnecock. and their COM
petence was observed by all the members of
visiting clubs who were present at the cham
pionshp tournament held there last July. Willie
Damn says that these Indian caddies. are the
best in the country. and, since ne has visited
nearly all the links of Importance here he is in
position To know. They are older. on the aver
age. than the boys at the other clubs and this
gives them an advantage in point OF judgmen;
and also of endurance. They have learned the
game with surprising readiness. and two of them
John Shipper and Oscar Bunn-have already
given up 'Caddying" for positions full fledged
professionals. The ShinneCock members have
done much to create this high standard among
the caddies by offeriaS inducemert fer them to
play against each other and thus acquire the
desired skill.
Other clubs have adopted the Sasnc practice.
and. generally speaking. the older the golf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20

neck and forcfect- hs> has ta,x.n 1,o,C
or an object nc hangs on with the persiste
OF Il bulldog. Vie Is not viciously inclined how
ever. TO any but the natural objects OF his prey,
and seldom bites his master or any OF his human
visitors Just how much OF Il pct the ferret may
be made depends upon his intelligence and dis
position. and these differ. in other animals. in
Individual cases. The proper way TO handle
ferrets is by the back Of their necks. and-thoush
1t does not sound CONFERENCE.-The scientific
method Of lifting them is by their tails.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20

gins, so that they may famarize themselves
with their surroundings. They hunt downward.
ana Al they are put on one of the upper floors in
the evening they will work their way gradually
to the cellar during The night. driving the rats
ahead of them Rats are instinctively terrified
at the presence OF ferrets. which they are BILE TO
detect by their acute sense of smell The fcrrcts
should be kept rather hungry, in order that they
may lie keener at their hunting 1t is seldom
that rats will turn upon a ferret unless they are
swarninS in great numbers and have their
piucky little pursuer at an obvious disadvantage.
In England ferrets largely used for rabbit
hunting but in this country little attention is
paid 10 that sport that the of the ferret has
never become common.
THE FERRETS FAMILY AND ANTECEDENTS
4 member of the weasel family the ferret
strongly resembles the mink. the marten the
polccat and other animals of the kind In fact
the brown and gray f"rrets crosses between
the pure white ferret and the polecat. The white
variety seems to be kind OF albino. with its
bright pink eyes which cannot bear strong light.
Its fur, when the animal is healthy. is soft and
glossy and of creamy tint Ferrets-both the
white and colored species-vary greatly in size
some being no larger than ordinary rat, while
others attain almost the Proportions of the house
cat AS climber or long jumper the ferret is
not success because of the extreme shortness
of his legs. but he is wonderfully 1.-the in his
movements and covers the ground rapidly. Sev-
eral ferrctS together are usually friSky and
playful and their Queerly shaped little bodies
cause their antics to appear grotcSque and anus
ing in the extreme. Their long. sinuous backs
twist and hump themselves into the oldest con-
tortioEs the ferrets tumble over one another
or scamper toward an inviting morsel of food.
Besides the rats which the ferrets catch the
best food for them consists of bread or crackers
and milk. with occasional variation in the
way OF raw meat or fish. The cage or box in
which they are kept should be large well-venti-
Lated and kept constantly filled with a good sup
ply OF fresh clean sawdust hay one of the
ferrets peculiarit'es is his capability for sound
sleep. After good cal he will lie as if in a
stupor You can take him up and shake him
without producing the slightest effect
NOT DEAD. BUT SLEEPING
AS Mr.. Isaacscn says:
If you are Inexperienced in the ways of the
ferret. you will imagine you have corpse on your
hands. But the corpse will in a short time open
its eyes, shake itself. was its tail and then trot
around with the others" ferret taking one of
these characteristic little maps of his will let his
comrades jump and tumble all over him without
betraying the slightest consciousness that they
are there.
The ferrets strength - chiefly In his teeth,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20

cocr~~ thc bct:cr mo mr..
'"o'es L" &c found there. At Lakewood ana =
nc" othcr clubs the boys uniformed. Il pre-
caodihs which gives them trim look and makes
it e~sy for tic players to distinguish the cad
dies from any other urchins who may lie ling,
ing near as mere spectators. But here agai
the troublesome .nsuborS,nate spiri; has stood
in the way OF = general adoption of this idea
At most OF the links the caddies are strongly OF
posed to n uniform, and Il they can be persuade
to wear badges bearing numbers 1t is the beA
that can be done with them.
The golf club at Shelter Island enjoys the un
usual distinction Of numbering several girls
upon its list Of caddies. and the members there
say that the girls are better at the work than
any boys they have been able TO get They
the little daughters OF the country people in the
neighborhood, who have shrewdly seized upon
this new vacation employment q
earning many welcome dollar
IN BLOUSE AND sABoT
One Of tie picturesque features of golf in
France is the diminutive and enterprisins
French caddie. Whether he is attached 10 the
club at Cannes at Biarritz at Pau he is
precisely the same tiny, bright-eyed. enthusi.
astic youngster. who displays an aptitude 10,
his work which outshines even that OF thl
small Scotchman, born and bred to the game
Dressed in his queer little blouse, his head
crowned by the "beret" which French caddieS
wear. he scampers over the course with unfaii-
maintaining the strictest watch over the rigit
or the ball The clumsy wooden sabots with
which his feet are burdened soon weary him and
they are kicked off in some convenient spot soon
after the round begins. Then he is shod ONLY in
sort canvas slippers. which are admirably suited
for running over the grass Only when he
comes to wet swampy stretch does he
think OF resuminS the sabots which are then
frequently a mile two in the rear
Most of the caddies at these clubs in the
south OF France are Basques. from the villages
IN the Pyrenees. They speak the Basque patois
and talk fairly well III French. and the rapility
with which they pick UP the English words
used in golf is astonishing. They learn TO be-
come players themselves in a remarkably si.trt
time, and 1t is amusing to hear them announce
with great preciseness and n fascinating &C
cent: 'l-ain-onc-up" or ''You-play-the-
like They display mechanical genius in
fashioninS clubs out of the crudest materials
when they cannot obtain the genuine artc.os.
With n stick cut from hedge and n block OF
wood set on for head they play golf which
Is the envy or better-equipped competitors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20

have even made bold to assume Sure
Pops" very name. In self-defencc. he has now
hung over his door in Fulton st. a sign which
sets forth that he is the only original Isaacsen.
All others came after"
When approached on the subject Of fcrrets MT
Lsaacsen is very willing to talk. but he inn
presses the inquirer at the outset with the mag
nitude Of the undertaking. After Sure Pop
has explained how far he has raised his profess
sion above that OF the ordinary prctender to
raj determination and how much he has learned
about ii in thirty years. the seeker after knowl-
edge begins To feel small and ignorant. and to
put all his subsequent questions in the most
humble possible form.
NOT \ UNIVERSITY STUDY.
~ is a profession which you cannot study in
. university" said Mr.. Isaacsen. with a de-
predatory Of his hand. 1T requires years
OF practical experience such as / have given to
It Ferrcts are only tools with which work,
but they are most valuable tools and to put
them To the proper use must understand
them thoroughly. I will show you one Of our
best hunting ferrets; she is past her prime
now. but she is still very valuable. Joe, bring
The Old Lady,"
A powerful good -naturcd looking young man,
whom Mr.. Isaacscn referred to as a Thoroughly
practical rat-catcher,'' at once appeared in
Swcr to the call. In his arms reclined The
Old Lady Il white ferret. whose snappy little
eyes staring lnqulSltiVcly about her, seemed
indicate that even at the advanced age of seven
years she still taking active interest in
life. The only particular in which she appeared
to differ from two or three younger ferrets near
by was in the condition Of her coat This was
rough and rather scanty while the hair OF the
others was thick. smooth and glistenng. The
Old Lady was perfectly tame and evidently
enjoyed being fondled. Her master stroked her
proudly. but the visitor. prcjudced by the I'M
denable resemblance in form which the ferret
bears to the snake family. could not be per
suaded to handle the limp. squirting body.
when TIE ratcatcher goes to work." said
Sure Pop" 'he has a good dog with him be-
sides the ferret But there places where a
dog cannot so. and the ferret. account of its
slender head and flexible body. squeeze itself
In wherever rat can. SO when the rat has run
Into one hole the ferret is put in after him, and
the dog is stationed at the hole which forms the
other outlet OF the rats domain The ferret
works quickly. and in moment two he rat
PUSHES out OF the second hole only TO be pounced
upon by the waiting dog"
but doesn't the ferret ever catch the rat in
the hole? And what happens then?" asked the
reporter with interest
MI lsaacsen half closed his eyes and then Be-
gan slowly: In Russia. you know. The Lava
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20
RAT-CATCHINGN NOT SO EASY
-SUKE Pop" ESAACSEE. IIS THEORIES
AND HIS FrRRETS.
4 PAST MASTER EXPLAINS TIE ART AND EX
HBITS TIE KEEN LITTLE ANIMALS
WITH WHICH is PRACTISED

IF there is any one in New York entitled to
pose an authority upon matters relating to
tint comparatively unknown but interesting
rtt1e animal, the ferret. that person is "Sure
Pop" Isaacsen. Having been engaged for thirty
years in the business OF rat determination Mr.
Is;,acsen has had plenty OF opportunity to study
the way& Of ferrets. for those sharp-eyed active
sniaky lttle creatures nothing if not rat
e&'er1lnators. That is their natural occupation
and their chief pleasure in life
But TO return to Mr. Isaacsen He has not
been without the usual annOyances which befall
one who stands high in any profession He has
had rivals who have made hin, feel the truth.
even though he could have dispensed with the
compliment, OF the proverb that Limitation is
Inc sinccrest Gattery" Not only have others
Sauhted their abilities as at-kers. but they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-20
AN AFRICAN MENU.
From Answers.

Attendant-What would your iilustrous emiS
nence he pleased to eat for dinner to-day?
African Chieftain-l think q hump would ba
very nice.
Attendant-Pardon me, sire. but do you mean
from q dromedary . blcycle-riderf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-03-08

F. Z Harris left today for
Quincy 10 attend the tobacco
growers convention.
Judge w. A. Hooker has re-
turned from kissimmse where he
was holding court for Judge
Broome.
Rev. J. E. Oates left today fer
Ci,ra where be will assist Rev.
Murray in revival meeting at the
Baptist church Of that place.
DR.. F. a. Taylor, of Mintor-
vile, Ky, Mrs. J. c. Porter's
brother, who is spending few
weeks at Lake Weir, came up to.
day ior look at the Brick City.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-03-08
Candjl aios Endorsed.

The Marion county republican
executive committee held a spe-
cal meeting 10 the court house on
Saturday afternoon tor the pur-
pose OF endorsing certain candi-
dates foc federal appointments.
For postmaster Of Ocala, Mr.. I.
T. Monroe received maj3rity Of
the votes and WIS d &C sr-d the car
didate Of the committee. Nj. ].
w. Alexaude-, secretary of the
Peoples Eut!dlng and Loan Asso
citation, was erd,r.e e | for co?iecto,
of customs Ct OcAia. ald Il. W
Chandler vas ea l,rs Il fs,r rzc-lv-
er OF land eff: vi b Tea q1ar
ters at Gainesville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-03-08
Ranenyi Tonight.

OF all the popular American
airs, the /favorites of Edouard
Remenyi, the grea: violiaist, are
"Suvanee River" and "D;xey." 1t
recently came to the notice of Mr.
Renenyi that the ausher Of
"Dixey," Mr.. Dan Emmett, was
living in poverty il an obscure
town in Ohio. The fact so
touched the heart of the genial
genius t1at he Immediately set
.bout to raise fund for his relief,
and started It himself with a con-
.5i5ution cf> $50. That a man
who cou. d com pase "Dixey" should
ive. in pcvertY IN enlighte IL d
America Is SOM ething unacco ant.
4h,n.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-03-08
Ha! for the S. B. Convention

The annual convention of South
ern Baptists will be held in Will
ming N. c, from May Oh to
18th inclusive. Rates for one
limited fi,st-class fare for the round
trip have been authorized. Tick
cts to be sold May 3 a. 5, 6 and 7,
good for return within fifteen days
from the date of the sale.
The great Plant System of rail
ways has superior advantages for
handling this business. Our dele
gates and all visitors can leave
Ocala at I:3o p. m. and arrive in
Wilmington at 1915 p. m. next
day Fast time, polite officials, el-
esant Pullman and day coaches are
am1ng the m any excellent charac-
teristics OF ta= Plant System. We
commend this route to our Gee
get AID fee, sure they Will b.
pl1ased with it Any persoDs wish
Jog further Information can obtain
1t by communicating with +. M.
Jolly, division passenger agent,
Tampa. Fla, nr C,l. j. w. Wrenr,
passenger traffic manager, Savan.
nah, G..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-03-08
Taken to Colu1Ijas, 0iio.

Mr.. Z w. Agaew bade coed
bye ID his friends in the city yes
terday morni1g and left for Jack-
sonv.lIe on the noon train in the
castsdy Of u. S. Marshal Jas.
Clar4, From there they left on
the night trim for Columbus.
Ohio. ah-re be will b,gin his five
year sentence in the Ohio state
penitentiary. lie was sccompan-
led to the +. {. & Z. depot by q
large crowd Ct sympathetic
friends.
The change II the pace Of con-
finement from Brookiyo, n. Y, to
Columbus, Onio, was m1de on
Saturday by Judge Locke. Presi-
dent Cleveland did not deem it
expedient to take up the matter Of
a pardon and it will BE- held for
consideration by the new admin
jstration. The many friends Of
the unfortunate banker Still hope
for parcoa.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-03-08
A Yaluab.s Prescription.

Editor Morrison of Worthing-
ton, Ind, "Sun," writes: "You
have a valuable prescription In
Electric Bitters, ard / can cheer
fully recommend it for constipa-
tion and sick h .adache, and as a
general system tonic it has no
equal" Mrs. Annie Steh.e, z625
Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, was
all run dowr, could not cat nor d.
gest food, bad a hackache which
never ltfI her and felt tired and
weary. but six hatt'cs of Electric
Bittsrs rest red her health and re-
newed her strength. Prices soc
and S1.oo. Get tottle at drug
store. F. G. Alworth & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-03-08
A Destructive Fire.

Just as the first appearance of
day was visible this morning the
fire boys were startled from their
s!umbers by the ringing Of the
fire bell and tumb,ed out to see
the heavens it up from the glare
Of big fire up On the heights Of
the third ward. The boys, with
their customary quick movements,
we're soon on their way to the fire.
TIE house was situated in the rear
Of CoI. Martins On the corner of
Orange and South 3th streets,
and the fremen had a long drive
70 reach it. Wnen they arrived
on the scene the house was almost
consumed and though manfuI
fight was made the house was en-
tire]y destroyed. The house was
owned by Carpenter Dave Bur
nett, was unoccupied and a nice
piece of property.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-03-08
March April May.

Are the months in which to give
special attention to the condition
of your physical health. If you
pass safely through thes. months
and find yourself strong and vigor-
Gus, on the arrival of warmer
weather, you may reasonably ex-
pect that you will be we'll in sum-
mer. Now is the time to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla, because now
is the time when the blood must
be purified, enriched and vitalized,
and because Hoods Sarsaparil'a
is the only true blood purifier
prominently in the public eye to
day. Hoods Sarsaparilla has power
to make you healthy and guard
your system against disease.