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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
THE MILLIONAIRE ACQUITTED,
SUGAR KING SEARLES HAD A VER-
DICT MADE TO ORDER BY
JUDGE BRADLEY.
SENATE COMMITTEE 100 0FHC|OUS
The Judge Rules That the Senator'S
Had No Business Inquiring Into.
the Private Affairs of the Su-
gar Trust for Any Cause.

Washington, June LIN the case of
John E. Searles, the sugar trust wit
ness. Judge Bradley this morning ordered
the jury to bring in a verdict of acquit-
tai. holding that the questions asked the
witness by the senate committe were
not pertinent, and if so, were not within
their jurisdiction.
The decision is quite lengthy. He
pointed out that Mr.. Searles had testi-
fed specifically that no money had been
contributed by the sugar trust to the
national campaign or for the purpose of
influencing legislation or the election of
United States senators. AS to the local
contributions, Mr.. Searles had testified
that he did not know how the contribu-
tons had been used, by whom or for
what purpose. The questions put to the
defendant were claimed to be pertinent
to the second and third divisions of the
senatorial inquiry, namely, as to WHETHER
the sugar trust had contributed sumSEo
campaign funds with the purpose 81 ~
tiuencing the election OF United States
senator and whether any senator had
Deen appointed 10 compact WIFI ~Tsle
sugar trust. Certainly, the judge said,
Il simple investigation as to whether the
sugar trust had contributed to cam
paign fund would be an unwarranted
search into the private affairs of the
company, and plainly beyond the power
of the senate. The senate committee
had reported that no testimony had been
produced to show that the sugar trust
had made any contributions to any ma
tional fund or for the purpose of affect
ing legislation. If money had gone for
the purpose of electing members of state
legislatures who would in time elect
United States senators it was beyond the
power of the senate to 60 behind the cleo
ton of legislative members. If this
were true as to the state matters, how
much more true was it of local elections?
1t would be the widest conjecture to as
sumo that the money 50 contributed in
any way had gone to make up the sugar
schedule.
1t appeared from this that they were
not in the possession of any facts upon
which to base the remotest hope of show
ing an ultimate conviction between SUI
gar trust combinations and the sugar
schedule.
Under these circumstances it must be
held that the questions asked were not
pertinent, and if construed to be peril
nent. that they were an unwarranted
prying into the private affairs of the
company, and therefore beyond the jul
risdiction of the senate.
Judge Bradley therefore, sustained
the motion and the jury returned YER
dict of acquittal, and Mr. Seares was
free.
The. cases of E. J. Edwards and John
5. Schriver, the newspaper correspond
ents. were postponed until next Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Sensational Arrest.

Cleburne, Tex, June 1.-(Special)-
Deputy Sheriff Long returned from Dali
las this morning, having in custody III. b.
Lowenjelm, whom he and Sheriff Stewart
arrested last night, and the arrest created
quite sensation here today. On arrival
this morning, in custody of the deputy
sheriff, the prisoner was taken before
Justice o. j. Logan, and after being
question by Attorney Abel, said he was
not prepared to waive u preliminary
trial, or to say that he would want one in
the future, consequently he was COM
mitted to Jail in default of bond, $1,000 in
the one case that had been filed against
him. The prisoner refused to talk for
publication. He said that everything
would be satisfactorily arranged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Tillman's Resolution,

Washington, May Ex-senator Jones,
chairman of the committee which controls
the contingent expenses of the senate. to
which was referred the Tillman resolution
for an investigation of the report of specu-
lation in sugar stock by senators, said to-
day, that he thought the resolution would
be favorably reported by the committee
He stated, however. that it was his indi.
vidual opinion and not the result of any
conference with the other members of the
committee.
Later in the day Senator Jones con-
ferred informally with his colleagues on
the committee, and an agreement was
made to report the resolution back to the
senate. Senator Tillman says that if il
is reported he will insist on prompt con-
sideration and that if it is not reported
soon he will move the discharge of the
committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Signeu Reid's Commission

Washington, May 29.-The president
today signed the commission of White
law Reid as special ambassador to rep
resent him at the approaching queens
jubilee celebration.
The details of the presidential trip to
the Nashville exposition have been prac-
tically completed, and they were an
nounced today at the White House. A
special train will be provided by the
Chesapeake and Ohio, consisting of a
private car for the president and Mrs.
Mckinley, one for the cabinet members
who attend and their families, car for
the newspaper men and dining and smok-
ing cars. The start will be made from
Washington at 8 o'clock on the morning
of Thursday, June 10, the first stop being
at Hot Springs, Va, about 4 o'clock the
same afternoon. There the party will re-
main over night. and at 10 o'clock the
next day the trip will be resumed via
Louisville for Nashville. which point will
be reached about o'clock Saturday
morning. Saturday will be spent in view
ing he exposition and Sunday in resting
and driving about the town. The return
journey will be begun early Monday
morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
SAM HOUSTON NORMAL.
Eighteenth Annual Commencement
Observation-Disclosures Presented.

Huntsville, Tex, June 1.-(Special.)-
The eighteenth annual commencement
exercises of the Sam Houston normal
were held today. The number of gradu-
ates this year is the second largest in
the schools history, being SO, out of an
enrolment Of $50.
The exercises began at $50, with an
elaborate program, and before II large
audience At 80 there was another
gathering, at which Superintendent
Pritchett presented the diplomas and GER
tificates.
Tonight was held the reunion, preceded
by the presentation of the Peabody
medals.
Rev. t. w. Barron, on behalf of Mrs.
Nettie Houston Bringhurst, youngest
daughter of Gen. Houston, presented
the normal miniature liberty bell, pre-
scented her at the worlds fair, as the
daughter Of Gen. Sam Houston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
STATE NEWS.
STORM AT FORT WORTH.
A Heavy Downpour Flooded the
streets-SidewaII<s Inundated.

Streets-SidewaIks Inundated.
Fort Worth, Tex, June 1.-(Special.)-
About o'clock this afternoon storm
cloud that had been gathering in the
north and west burst over the city with
a deluge of rain, rattle of heavy hail,
the clustering of high, but very erratic,
wind and an accompaniment of thunder
and lightning that reminded one of n
tropical downpour. For an hour the
rainfall was very great, and on some of
the streets the water from the oyerflowed
cutters extended from house line to
house line. In the lower part of town
the covering of the sidewalks was so
common that it might be described as
general For some time all street car
service was suspended.
Manager Henderson of the telephone
line says the storm did much damage to
the long distance system, but how seri-
GUS the damage may be he could not tell
until investigation was made. He could
not get either Arlingto nor Dallas on
the Dallas line. In the city there was
much damage to telephone wires, and
many instruments were slenced.
The water works gauge showed 1.6
inches Of rainfall in less than an hour.
There was n one-foot rise by o'clock,
with two or three feet more coming down
the Clear Fork.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Looks Like IA Case of Suicide.

San Antonio, Tex, May 29.-(Special.)
Louis o. Sennett, one of the best known
telegraph operators in Texas, was found
dead. shot through the head, in board
ing house on Chavez street this morning
The general impression is that he com.
mitted suicide. though some of the cir.
cumstances surrounding his death seem
inconsistent with this theory.
The deceased had accepted a lucrative
position with the Associated Press in the
City of Mexico, and had made all ar
rangements to leave for that city this
morning.
The people in the house where he was
found testified that he committed sui
eide. The case is being investigated by
the coroner.
children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
DURRANT BROKE DOWN.
Wept Like u Child When Informed
of the Governors Refusal to
Interfere In His Behalf.

San Francisco, June 1.-The main in
cident of the Durrant case yesterday was
a visit paid him by his mother who in
interfere with the sentence. Durrant
lost his self-control entirely and wept
like n little child. He was removed
from his cell yesterday and placed in
the chamber of death, as it is called,
where he will remain till the end The
announcement that Mrs. Durrant would
attend the execution has excited an ex-
traordinary amount of comment. She
still maintains her determination to be
near her son when the final moment ar
riyps
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Taylor County PopuIists.

Abilene, Tex, June 1.-(Special) y
About thirty or forty of the leading pop
ulsts of the county held meeting here
Saturday and elected delegates to the
congressional convention, which is to
send delegates to the Nashville confer
cnce. They unanimously passed reso-
luton favOring the Nashville conference,
opposing fusion, condemning proxy rep
resentation in conventions, and against
allowing office holders to have seats i'll
conventions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
A RACE WAR IN PROGRESS
POPE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Is THE
SCENE OF A VIOLENT
OUTBREAK.
SEVERAL KILLED OR FATALLY HURT
Negroes Resisting Arrest-A POSSE
Has Gone to the Scene, and Fur
Their BIoodshed Is Expect-
ed Every Moment.

Atkins. Ark. June Ia terrible race
war is in progress in Lee township
Pope county, five miles south OF Atkins,
in which two or three men have already
been killed or fatally wounded, and the
community is in n state of great excite
ment, with more serious outbreak liable
TO occur at any moment. The killed or
fatally injured, so far as can at present
be ascertained, are:
Will Gaylord, colored, whipped to death
by mob of white men.
Jesse Nickels, white terribly cut with
knives by negroes; will probably die.
White man, name unknown, fatally
shot by gang Of negroes.
Reason Eddgc, white, shot by deputy
constable, extent of injuries not known.
Constable G. w. Eddge, badly cut.
The trouble began Sunday night, when
a gang of three or four negroes attacked
two white men, Jesse Nickels and j. Il.
Hodge, with knives and pistols. A ter
rible fight took place, in which young
Nickels was cut by the negroes. Nickels
attempted to cut one of the negroes, but
his knife was too dull, and so the white
men defended themselves with fence
rails. The negroes then began firing
ard after one of the white men had been
shot the negroes fed.
Warrants were issued for the negroes
on Monday, but they declared that they
would not be arrested. Reason Eddge,
white, joined in with the negroes to
help them resist arrest, and when officers
went TO the scene Reason Eddge at
tackled Constable G. w. Eddge with Il
knife and inflicted dangerous injuries.
George Eddge, deputy constable, sue
ceeded in arresting Reason Eddge after
he had shot him in the arm.
Last night one Of the negroes, Will
liam Gaylord, who had participated in
the riots, was taken from his home by n
mob, supposed to have been composed of
white men, and after being stripped was
tied to n post and beaten into insensi-
billy. He was still alive, but unc0n-
scious, when found and has since died.
The whole county is stirred up over
the affair, and further outbreaks are
looked for at any moment
A posse of citizens from this place, in
Guiding Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Tom ID. Brooks. have gone to the scene
of the trouble, and further developments
are being anxiousy awaited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
The sabine valley Road.

Longview, Tex. June 1.--(Speciall-
The confirmation of the sale of the
Texas, Sabine Valley and Northwestern
Railroad, which runs from here south to
Carthage. has about settled all legal
difficulties under which the road has
attorney for Tuberville appeared before
now that our very best business men
have hold of it there is no doubt that the
road will flourish, as the last receiver,
Col. II. Il. Levy, ST., made the road pay
over all expenses $1,000 month. The
new company will take charge of the
road June 7.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Jealousy Caused n Double Tragedy.

Wis, switchman, A years old, stabbed
to death Miss Bertha johnson, aged 30,
this morning. at the home of John Nc
Lean. No. 314 Newton street, Algiers.
Jarvis then inflicted wounds on his stom-
ach and cut out his entrails. He will
die. Jarvis was jealous of the woman
and the killing was brought about by
the declaration of the woman that she
intended to quit Jarvis and live else
where
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Nominations,

Washington, May 29.-The senate TO-
day confirmed the following nominations
Max Bouchsein of Illinois. to he con.
sui at Bremen. Germany; Ferdinand "
Neumann sof Illinois, to be consul att
Cologne, Germany. ~
Postmasters-Texas: H. D. Bonnet ot
Del Rio. 1T
Following colonies to be brigadier gem
erals; j.. f. Wade, ]. n. Mosener. w.
NJ. Graham, Thaddeus w. Feeman of
Indiana to be chaplain in the navy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Luetgert Held without Bail.

Chicago, June 1.-Adolph Luetgert, the
rich sausage manufacturer, charged with
the murder of his wife, was today held
by the grand jury without bail. The
examining magistrate said that there
was strong circumstantial evidence that
crime had been committed and that it
pointed to the conclusion that the defend
ant was guilty of the crime with which
he was charged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Girl Killed by LIGHTNING,

Midlothian, Tex, June 1.-(Special.)-
During the storm here this afternoon
about 9 O'Clock the house of A. j.
Haynes, living in the north end of town,
was struck by lightning and his 5-year-
old daughter was instantly killed and
another daughter severely, but not dan
gerously, shocked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Died Of Hydrophobia.

Hubbard City, Tex, June 1.--(Special.)
Mr.. Jas. Meredith, a young man living
near here, was bitten on the hand by q
mad dog May II. Two madstones were
applied at once, but had no effect, and
about ten days later he was taken with
hydrophobia. at his fathers. near Mexia.
and is reported TO have died three days
later.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Shocked by Lightning.

Temple, Tex, June 1.-(Special Dur
ing the heavy electrical and rain storm
today the Park hotel was struck by
lightning and Mrs. Woodall and daugh-
ter were seriously shocked. They will
both recover.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Nominations.

Washington, June 1.-The president
sent the following nominations to the
senate today:
State-William Haywood of the Dis
trict of Columbia to be secretary of the
legation and consul general of the United
States at Honolulu, Hawaii; William T..
Pentield of Indiana to be solicitor for the
department of state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03

ed. charged with criminal assault upon
the person of colored girl Is years old,
in the eastern part of Cherokee county,
in the Muddy Creek neighbOrhood, on
Sunday last. He was jailed. An exam
lining trial will be held during the latter
mart of the week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Gold and Silver Production,

Washington, June 1.-NIr. Preston.
director of the mint, has about completed
his figures of the gold and silver produc-
ton in the United States during the cal
endar year 1896. He finds the produc-
ton of gold TO have been about $53, 0OO,-
0oV, an increase of over $6,250,O 900, as
compared with 1895. The production of
silver is given as 100000 fine ounces,
an increase of 1900, 900 ounces over 1895.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Texas Fruits and Vegetables.

Tyler, Tex, June 1.-(Special) THE
East Texas Horticultural society, which
was organized here last Saturday with
a capital stock of $1,000, made its first
shipment last night of mixed vegetables
and fruit. The car goes to Kansas
CITY. From now on cars will be
shipped daily.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03

Athens. June 1.-Maj. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles. United States army. returned here
today from Thermopylae, the headuuar-
ters of the Greek army. where he met
Crown Prince Constantine and was en-
abled to inspect the defenses of the
Greeks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
For United States Treasurer.

Washington, June lit is understood
that the president has fully decided upon
Ellis Roberts of New York for United
States treasurer, and that his nomina-
ton will be sent to the senate in day
or two. Mr.. Roberts was at one time.
treasurer of the United States at New
York,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Additional Collection.

Stephenvlle, Tex, June 1.-(Special.)
Executor j. G. George reports that he
last week collected $4,000 additional of
the John Tarleton school fund.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Assignment.

Kosse, Tex, June Especial IN. L.
Gaines retail grocer, made an assign
ment here today, without preference; ID.
Ii. Jones, assignee. Liabilities, about
$500; assets about the same.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Kicked ON the Head by n Horse.

Ennis. Tex, June 1.--(Special.) --Albert
Cayce, 10 years old, living fifteen miles
southeast of Ennis, was kicked on the
head by. horse Sunday, and his injuries
will probably result fatally.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Mahdists Defeated.

Brussels, June 1.-Official news was
received here today from the Congo Free
state. saving a Belgian force had de-
feated 1000 Mahdists in the northern
part of that territory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Vanderbilt Sworn In.

Washington, June 1.-Mr. Frank VAN
derlip of Illinois today took the prescribed
official oath as assistant secretary of
the treasury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Fifty Years for Wife Murder.

Gainesville, Tex, June 1.-(Special) -
Ambrose Smith, for killing his wife here
last fall, was today given fifty years in
the penitentiary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-06-03
Charged with Criminal Assault.

Rusk, Tex, June 1.-(Special)-A
negro boy about 10 years old was arrest
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-01-14
Railroad Incorporated.

The Albany, Lebanon, Sodaville and
Waterloo Railroad Co. has filed articles
of incorporation in the office of the
secretary of state. The company will
construct and operate railroad, tele-
graph and telephone line from Albany,
via Lebanon and Sodayille to Water
loo; and also line of steamboats, to
carry passengers and freight to ply the
Willamette river. The principal office
of the new company will be located at
Albany.
The capital stock is given at 800, 900
to be divided into 1000 shares of the
par value S25 each. M. W. Wilkins,
W. W. Parrish, P. Cheshire, 7. j.
Cheshire, J. H, Turpin, S. W. Gould,
]. S. Hughes are the incorporators of
record.
The grading of the road Is well ad-
vanced and the promoters of the enter
prise expect to have the road from
Lebanon to Waterloo and Sodaville
finished during the present year.
Herald.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-01-14
Educational Meeting.

A local teachers meeting will be
held in Lebanon Jan. 20 and 80, 1897,
The meeting will begin Friday even
ing, Jan. %. A good program, con-
sisting of address of welcome and
response, music, recitation and a
lecture by some prominent educator of
the state.
These educational meetings are of
inestimable value to teachers and may
he of great good to patrons and school
officers. The effect is also eIevating
morally and socially in the community
where they are held.
There is wholesome sentiment in
Lebanon for popular education. Let
everyone feel the responsibility of
making this meeting a success.
Following committees have been
appointed:
Committee on rrangements-Prof
Baker, M. A. Miller and Miss Griggs.
Committee on reception and enter
tainment-Mrs. f. M. Miller, Mrs. S.
P. Bach, Mrs. Jas. Boyle, Mrs. John
Reed, j. B. Thompson, DR.. Booth and
Joseph Elkins.
The committee on reception are re-
quested to meet in the parlor of the
st. Charles hotel, Monday, Jan. IS, at
2 p. m.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1897-01-14
Won't RAISE the Assessment.

In the matter of the raise of the
assessed values of property of Linn
county as returned by the state board
of equalization for the year of 1896:
The order having been presented to
the county court, by the secretary of
state, as authorized by the state board
of equalization, raising the assessed
valuation Of all city and town lots 10
per cent, merchandise and accounts 10
per cent, and cattle 25 per ceLt,. from
the assessed values as enumerated on
the assessment roll for 1896, as lawfully
made and returned by the county
assessor, and it appearing that this
arbitrary and unjust raise of assessed
values is not warranted by fact, justice,
equity or law, and 1t further being
shown conclusively to the court that
the property affected by said order is
assessed by the county assessor as by
law required at their cash value, also
realizing that it is the exception to
find net productive piece Of property
among the enumerated city and town
lots on the basis OF present assessment,
also having evidence that the cattle of
Linn county are assessed at fully
their cash value of today, and farther
believing that the legally elected and
qualified assessor of Linn county is a
man more competent to judge of the
true cash value of the property he
views and assesses, than the state
board Of asssesors, many of whom
never set foot in Linn county, and
also realizing that compliance with
this unwarranted and illegal order
from the state board of equalization,
would cause additional work on the
assessment roll to the cost of $500, all
of which would be wrung from the
already heavily taxed property owners
of Linn county, 1t is therefore order
ed that the county clerk of Linn
county, Oregon, be, and he is hereby
directed to make no changes in the
values of the property enumerated in
the assessment roll of Linn county for
the year of 1896, as was equalized by
-the county board of equalization and
the county court.
GEO, D. BARTON, J. M. WATERS,
Judge, D. L. CURL,
Commissioners.