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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05
4 DESERT BATTLE.
ny DAN GUM.

0G a z Ou was mentionin'
NJ the sapiency Of
VI Bill HoslSins' rae
COON" observed
the old cattleman
M,9W us we lighted pipes
~E>.ss& &y|M and lapsed into
>Se% yAWS desultory conver-
AsQ2sNsSSS1&'E sation; "that rae
coon Olson plots
t;nuod 80, ag'in. well," con.
h,. ,'c o'u gentleman, stretching
sas @ somprero on his knee and nutIin9
iehectively, Ezekiel for a raccopn s ,.'ns
'0ne ..n deep an thoughtful for a fact
x.,.., nu', after oil, you're Jest amazed Mt
sA'ei because l calls your attention 70
Mni q whole lot. If you was to 90 into
!. camp with 'em an set down an' 49,. IN
sm, you'd shorely be s'prised to note
~" . ievel-headed all anamiles be.
vow II thar's any creatures in Ari-
iona Tor whose Judgment ] don't bovs
espect nacheral, it's birds. Arizono
80, seen folks as you an me, an coyotes
"n Jack.rabbits, is good game. sech
as "e-aiis sort O. fits into the general
pay an gets action for our stacks
nut Whatever bird could find entrance
IN In some of them soutbwester,,
ueserts was always too many for me.
90 Us l sgests, ] formally holds
lowis who Of free choice continues n
residence In Arizona as imbeciles nm,
orivelin' idiots. Yet now an then I oh
serves things that makes me uncertain
n I'm onto a birds system correct:
an II after all Arizona is sech dead
card for birds.
You see it's possible gent might he
way OIL on birds an the views they
"oios OF life. He might watch the play
an be erroneous to the extent that he
esteems 'em loser, when from birds
pint OF view they're maxim KILN
an even callin' the turn every deal.
What he'ps to open my eyes lot ON
oirds is two road runners Doc Peets an
me meets up with one afternoon comm
down from Casa Grande. These we're
road runners is n lanlsy kind of propo
sltlon, jest a shade off from spring
chickens for size. His arrangements as
10 neck an legs is unrestricted an lib
erai, an his long suit is runnin' up.an'
down the sun-baked trails of Arizona,
with no apparent object.
| Where he's particular strong, this
yere road runner, is waitin' ontil some
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05
water Absorbs Smell Of smoke.

II a tin Of water is placed at night
In the room where gentlemen have been
smoking all smell will be gone ip the
morning.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-02-05
Quibbling.

~ will write you good recommends.
ton as to your working ability" said
Rrstus' employer, who had been forced
to part with him because Of the mys-
terious disappearance of supdry small
articles, "but ! am afraid can't say
much for your honesty"
"Tell you, Mr.. BLACKWELL" said 'Ras-
tus, after a moments thought; "yo'
might put in de words dat Ia as honest
us kin be, wain't you ?"-Cincinnasl
Enquirer.
"A fool finally hangs himself, If given
enough rope, but he makes a lot Of
trouble for others before he doesit
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
FROM THE NATIONS Capital
A BULLETIN COMPARING DOMESTIC
EXPORTS FOR 1896 WITH
THOSE OF 1897.
REMOVALS FROM CLASSIFIED SERVICE
The Secretary of the Treasury Is
sues a Circular on the Subject.
The EmpIOye Will Have
Chance to Defend Himself.

Washington. Aug. ia bulletin is
sued by the bureau of statistics of the
treasury department today concerning the
principal articles of domestic export for
July. 1897, shows that the total value of
the months exports was S3G94J, 2SS, as
against $50 64J.S49 for the same month
in 1896 and $50, 445,340 for the same
month Of 1895.
The value of breadstuff exported during
the month was $13,914, 4S7; cotton, 81
43S.J1S mineral oils, S5,136,S1J; provis-
ions, including cattle and hogs, S1j,419,-
$50.
A heavy increase in the export of corn
is shown, S2,4O5.4G6 bushels for last
month. an increase of almost SI,OOO,OOO
bushels over July, 1896, while the increase
for the seven months ending July ] Is from
SG4 .O56.612 bushels in 1896 to 11J,6OO,-
80 bushels for the same period in 1897
Another heavy increase is shown in the
expectation Of rye, which for the seven
months period ending July, 1886, amount
cd to .2j1 .1j9 bushels, and for the same
period this year to 4,S90,ID bushels.
There has been a decrease in the number
of bushels of wheat exported during the
first seven months of 1897 compared with
the same period of 1896 from IA. 40, Dl9
bushels to 2S12S,395 bushels. This de-
crease is more tnall onset, however. w w
increased value of wheat exports for ms
year. The expectation of wheat during
July. 1896. Amounted to 6,O6GO26 bushels,
of the value of 81. S24 OBJ. and during July:
1897. to 1897 ,427 bushels, of the value, OF
So. lis. sos. 1t will be noted that the vaine
of the same quantity of wheat exported
during July of this year is almost ~ per
cent greater than of July, 1896.
The cotton statistics for the eleven
months ending July 81, 1896, show the
cyportation of 2,3334 ,G10,0S7 pounds and
for the same period of this year OF $685.
&c. 291 pounds. The increase in the value
of export being from S10O,431,03O to
Soo6 O24S4l. The average price per
bound for cotton during July. 1877, was
1.Sc. as against 7.4c for July, 1876
The average price per pound during NE
cotton year ending August, 1876, was sic
and of 1893. J.Ic. III
Exports of cotton have increased to al
countries except Spain and Mexico, There
is a growing demand for the product III
Jopon. the increase for that country nay
ing been from 19,S5J,202 pounds IN looo'
eleven months ending in July, to ol,6-f'-
S1S pounds in 1897.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19

ore far in excess of the means to re-
snond. Around the Bunota mine and
along the Wheeling division of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad the suffering
seems to be worst. In many homes
there is nothing but dry bread to eat,
and some cases not even this.
Arrangements are being made for
bip labor meeting in McKeesport. Sat
urday evening, which all the strikers,
in the Turtle creek and Monongahela
valleys are expected to attend. The
sneakers engaged are Samuel Gompers,
nresident of the American Federation
of Labor: A. =. Ratchford, president of
the United Mine Workers, and NJ. NJ.
Garland. president of the Amalgamated
association.
4 large meeting was held at Cannons-
burg today. whereby the Boone aud ALI
son miners have resumed opera lions in
full.
task for resumng. because they had
nromised to keep their mines closed if
the De Armitt miners We're out. Dolan
claims the Cannonsburg operators have
broken the agreement. On the other.
hand the operators say De Armitt's
men are working and they intend to-
work as usual. In order to get the men
ont again the strikers will make daily
marches from Camp Victory until they
regain the lost ground.
In spite of the announcement by the
company that 2SJ men were at work in
the Plum creek mine, only tifty-five pit
wagons of coal were brought out for
half days work. where the usual out
nut has been $50 wagons per day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
WHOLESALE GROCERS.
An Organization of North Texas
Dealers Completed.

Fort Worth Tex. Aug. 12.-(Special.)-
The north Texas wholesale grOcers met
this afternoon to consider the ACCESSIBILITY
of forming an organization along the lines
similar to that of the Southern GrOcers'
association. After an executive session
organization was determined upon. The
rules and bylaws for the government Of
the association We're adopted, after which
an election of permanent officers to serve
one year was held. resulting as follows:
Ed Want. Fort Worth. president; II. IL.
Shear. Waco. first vice presinedt: ;. A.
Pace of Corsicana. second vice president:
+. Q. Tyler of Gainesville secretary and
treasurer.
An executive committee consisting of T..
s. Stinett of Wichita Falls, s. f. VIII
liams of Paris, H. A. Stewart OF Dallas,
J. NJ. RadfOrd of Abilene and A. IL: Smith
of Temple was chosen, said committee 10
hold at least four meetings year.
The president was empowered TO AT ms
pleasure name grievance committee OF
three members.
1t was announced that the wholesale
grocers of south Texas would meet IN
San Antonio and organize at once: On
motion Messrs. Paul NAPLES OF Fort worth
and Cameron of Weatherford were CHOSEN
delegates TO be ON hand from TINS oodF
at such organization.
The object of this organization Is 10 al
vance the interests of both wnoiesaie anu
retail grocers of north Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
GLUCOSE TRUST FORMED.
A Big Deal Contaminated I'm Chicago
Yesterday.

Chicago. Aug. 12.-The consolida ton
of the glucose trust was consummated
in Chicago late this afternoon. Deeds
We're made out. transferring ut least
four large plants to the trust. and it is
reported that the transactions involved
exceed Sl2,O0,OOO.
The dissolution of the injunction that
had prevented the sale of the Peoria
plant of the American Glucose company
to the trust left the way clear for the
power behind the trust.
William Hamlin, president of the
American Glucose company, ana Cicero
Hamlin. both of Buffalo. \. V. and the
heaviest stockholders in the company,
were on hand. Behind the closed doors
were exchanged the equivalent of S3.-
WWOUU. thus passing to the trust the
two large glucose factories at Peoria
and Buffalo owned by the American Gm-
cose company.
There also was signed the articles of
surrender by the Hamlins. by which
they, as representing the American Glu-
cose company. agreed not again to EN-
gage in the manufacture of glucose with
in 1000 miles of Chicago. which, if they
keep, will effectually shut them out of
the corn belt.
1t is understood, also. that at the same
time final arrangements We're made for
the transfer of at least two other large
glucose plants to the trust. These are
the Peoria Grape Sugar company of Pc
oria and the Chicago Sugar Refinery com.
pany's plant of Chicago. The latter is
the largest glucose plant in the world
and was transferred to the trust by two
deeds filed in the recorders Office today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
4 visit Was Made to the Grave Of
John Brown.

Plattsburg. n. V. Aug. 1.-THE early
morning indications today We're that the
presidential party would have anything
hut II pleasant day for their trip over to
Chauteauay and John Browns grave,
but before the special train, on which
were the president and Mrs. Mckinley,
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart. Mrs.
Algcr, Frederick Algcr. c. b. Pike and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Weed. arrived at Lake
Placid mt l: 40 the weather had cleared
up. Every station on the road was hand
somely decorated. and at each a large
crowd was in waiting to greet the pres.
ident. Short stops were made at each
place and an opportunity given to The
multitude to shake hands with the presi-
dent. At Saranac lake at least 200 per-
sons We're at the lake. Placid lake was
reached at lao and the presidential par
ty was driven to Stevens. where dinner
was served, after which the trip to John
Browns grave three miles away, was
made. After Il short inspection of the
tomb the party returned to the train
and were soon en- route to Hotel Cham
plain, where they arrived at S:45.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
An Alderman In Trouble.

Chicago. H.. Aug. 11.-Alderman Will
liam Mangler was sentenced today by
Judge Dunn to pay Il fine of 500 and
serve ninety days in the county Jail. 1t
is said that the charge is contempt of
court. Mangler Il few weeks ago pub
licly stated that he had been approached
by prominent business man with an
offer of $1,000 to vote for The general
electric street car franchise ordinance.
On being summoned by the grand jury
to testify to the name of the alleged
business man. Alderman Mangler re-
fused, claiming that in telling his story
he would incriminate himself. His per-
sistent refusal to testify. although prom
Used immunity for himself. led to the
tanned n motion of Mangler's attorney
for an appeal and ruled that the alder
man could he released on bond. Bail
was at once furnished.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19

r..a.,a oeco today They held n long
n,' so,'o,on IN reference to the articles
IS aaraanan, which each received by
VI I'll fram, the Knickerbocker Athletic
n maj, &c Gan Erancisco, where the big
ea aID are to meet in the ring NEXT DC.
toher
The articles were signed Inv President
Erank w Under and Manager Tack
,hrabome Of the Knickerbocker club.
The cInh offers a tropby to be of the
vaiue Of 500 WU and Stimulates that
Waher and Shnrkev shall meet in n
scientific snar ring eyhibition of twenty
ronnds ar more. in San Francisco. be-
tween noon and midnight of October II
nevt
The c,ub will most , forfeit of $1,000
nc soon nc the articles ore signed and
the contestants are to mn mn 5000 MS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
DRILL OF PRIZE WINNERS.
The Morton Cadets to Repeat tie
San Antonio Maneuvers.

Washingtonians will be granted IN
opportunity Saturday at Marshall hill
to witness an exact reproduction, so fir
as the Morton Cadets are concerned. bt
the San Antonio interstate drill. CAT.
Shilling and his team will endeayor to
equal. both Saturday afternoon ald
evening, the magnificent exhibition thft.
in the opinion of the vast majority of
spectators, should have won first pre-
and the Galveston Semi-C Centennial
championship cup in the Texas compel
ton. For several days past the con
pany has been at work in order that tie.
boys shall be in good condition for tie
exhibitions. The local public has ut
vet seen the San Antonio drill team t
work. and therefore the appearances
Saturday are of more than passing l.
terest and will doubtless attract thou
ands of spectators.
There is another consideration tht
should not be overlooked. In their lali-
able ambition to participate in the Sn
Antonio contest and retain the chal-
pionship within the District Nation
Guard. the Morton Cadets were put
Il heavy expense. The second prize
$1,000 awarded the company by the dr
association did not cover the cost (
the trip by half. The Mortons. theG
fore, are rather heavily in debt, and Il
proceeds of the excursion and drills 81
urday will be devoted to placing Il
young company on the road to fnanci
freedom. AS the Washington people IL
thoroughly satisfied that the drill of t..
cadets at San Antonio was easily a fir
prize winner. the boys anticipate &c
erous patronage Washingte
Star
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Mail Collecting Experiment.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE postoticc
department has received report from
Des Moines, Ia, where an experiment IS
being tried Of having street letter boxes
attached to all the street cars of the city
and large share of mail collections
taken up by them. The cars in Des
Moines all run past the postofiice. They
stop at all places to receive Il letter or
other mail matter. and as they come by
the postofiice carrier takes the mail
from the boxes. During the month of
July there were collected by this means
in Des Moines 20,237 letters, GOJS cards
and III pieces of second, third and
fourth class mail matter. 1t shows an
increase of 1900 pieces over June, and
the postmaster is of the opinion that Ow-
ing to many ears being open and no box
es attached there was not so much col
lected by this means as there would be if
all the cars were closed. If the expert
mpnt is successful it will be tried in
other cities where similar conditions
prevail
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
A BLOW FROM THE SHOULDER,
Morgan Line Announces a Rate ,
Cotton That Will Paralyze
Competition.

Galveston. Tex, Aug. 11.-(Special.l
The Morgan line and Southern Pacif
today announced a rate of 9 cents ne
100 pounds on cotton from Houston [
New York. The rate has been 10 cent
from Galveston, plus wharfage of | X
cents; and the Houston rate has bee
the differential higher. or II 1.2 Gems
in all. The Morgan line does not ct
It's Galveston rate. The Mallory al
Lone Star lines have thus far failed |,
meet the cut. but as the basis made /
the Southern Pacific will apply on shil
inents from all points in the state. tn
business will move through Houstd
ana New Orleans unless Galyestd
steamship lines reduce to | ID cent
per l00 pounds. AS cotton will const
tute the principal northbound tomas
aI Ioii now ON, the Southern Pacifi
strikes its competitors a severe hlo,
by this cut. W.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Mexican Matters.

Mexico City. Aug. 11,-Plaepr gold has
Geen discovered in the state of Ooyoca NJ
I'm, 1me headquarters of Coatzacoalcos river
ne exact location is still undisclosed and
"9 OH Will not begin until winter.
me London and Amsterdam stock nx-
cnange have listed Mexican 3 per cent
SILVER ;l,! bonds, which is regarded here rs an
indication that the future of silver is not t
regarded as altogether gloomy in Eurone
;,liver bonds of this government have been
r III ac'lve demand in Europe for several
ss'; ;s., ana nave been sent abroad as fast
TboS nsu n me demand being continuous.
small ei ire now held all over Europe by
3-4@12S. N 'oo"s was III
~ is rumored that some Italian anar-
rested by the police. anu "''' W az
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
THE PACING KINGS.
John II. Gentry and Robert J. At
tempt Records.

Poughkccpsic. y. V, Aug. 11.--Thrce
thousand people gathered mt the Hudson
River Driving park to witness the attempt
Of Robert j. and John II. Gentry to lower
their own records in an exhibition mile.
Robert j.. made his appearance first
along with his new running mate. The
start was made after two attempts and
the first quarter was reached in II 81.
Here the famous gcding increased his
speed and fairly flew down the back
stretch and it looked as if he would equal
Gentry's record. but when near the half
mile post he lost II boot and almost came
to a standstill. Under this disadvantage
the hest he could do was 2:11 81.
Now the spectators were 10 he treated
to n more inspiring expedition. when the
champion PAGER of the world. John L..
Gentry. appeared on the track. When
the mile was finished the official card
registered 2:0J. Driver Bovine said he
was not acquainted with the track and
asked TO he given another trial. His re-
quest was granted and the second at
tempt was more successful. After at
tcmpts to start, Bovine was told to Co.
and the king of PAGERS shot past the
grand stand like a whirlwind. with his
runner close at his right wheel. The
first quarter was made i'll 81 IL and the
last quarter in 20 "a. the fastest quarter
of the season. The mile was made in
2:02 ~. All the noted borsemen agree
that this was one of the prctticSt per-
formances in Gentry's history and that
he could have lowered his record had the
track been in perfect condition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Hide Schedule Ruling.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Assistant Sec
rotary Howell has decided that hides OF
American cattle slaughtered abroad are
dutiable on being returned to the United
States at the rate of - per cent ad va
loren. under section 437 of the new tar
if. 1t is held as to hides from the cat
tie that sailing and drying them mate
rally changes and improves their condi-
ton as an article of commerce. SO that
the article imported is different from that
pXDOrtpl.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
The Kelly Murder Case.

Washington. Aug. 11.-United States
Minister Clayton has reported to the
state department that an American
named George &. Kelly was murdered
in Durango. Mexico. July s. Two othar
Americans, NJ. Il. Rincs and James i.
Davidson. are accused of the murder.
Rnes is held mt Durango. Davidson
fled and was caught ut San Antonio.
Texas. where he is held in Jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Died % Hjs Wounds.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 11.-Lcc Bcas-
ley, alias jim Smiley, Il negro wanted in
Amitc county. Mississippi. for the murder
of Julia jenkins, Il negro woman. in 1894.
died in Jail yesterday form the effects of
wounds inflicted while resisting arrest.
Deputy Sheriff III. III. Peacock and his
son. Jesse. attempted to arrest Bcasley
at his cabin near Rives. Beasley resisted
and shot the deputy sheriff three times,
inilicting fatal wounds. and was in turn
shot by the dcputys son.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Thanks From Madrid.

Washington. Aug. 11.-Untcd States
Minister Taylor at San Sebastian cables
the state department under date of yes
terday as follows:
SHERMAN. ashingtOn-Spanish gov
eminent returns sincere thanks to the
president for his message of coincidence.
lSigncd( "TAILOR.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Want to Supply ArmOr.

Washington. Aug. 1.-The Union Iron
works of San Francisco has telegraphcd
the navy department asking permission
to supply the armor for the battlcship
Wisconsin. which they are building. as
the Cramps have done in the case of
the Alabama. In reply the firm has
been notified that the department viii
enter into correspondence with them on
the subject. The offer will be accept
ed if it is made in the same terms as
the Cramps offered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
African Bishop Dead.

Philadelphia. Aug. Thames Craw-
ford Embry. bishop of the African Meth
odist Episcopal church in South Caro-
lima. died at his home in this city today.
He had been in poor health for some
time past, and during recent visit to
his district in the south he contracted a
severe attack of malaria. He returned
to his home in this city, hut grew rap
idly worse until his death today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Increased Duties to Perform.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE president
has designated Frank Vanderbilt. assist
ant secretary of the treasury to perform
the duties OF register and assistant reg
lister of the treasury during the absence
of the register and assistant register.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Likely 10 Re SmOOtbed Over.

Washington. Aug. lit is intimatcl
that as result of correspondence which
has been had on the subject the state
department has so far succeeded in meet
ing the objections which were made by
the Greater Republic of Central Amer
lea to the newly appointed minister. w.
II. Morry. as to make it probable thar h.
will be received
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Fatal Giant Powder ExDlosiop

-, st. Louis, Aug 11.-Advices from Ronnt
Ierre, Mo-. state that about 300 pounds
or giant powder exploded in the st, Joe,
lead mine near that place last night. xiii.
ing William Il. Madden and TAYLOR Dad
son, seriously wounding Albert Morris and
Joseph Miller and painfully injuring Gal
Gibson and Ed Forshee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
SPANISH SPY HANGED.
e was n Professional Assassin
Sent Out by WevIer

10 'tahcks%oinly!ille, Fla, Aug. ia special
io U one 1ltlzen from Key West, with the
iSb GU tia ,y news, states that Span.
out trial by Beldemero Acosta' a nromi-
nent Guban leader. Besta had been en-
pioyed by .Weyler to visit Acosta's camp
anu assasslnatea him. News of his mis-
sloll preceded him. however. and on.
, d5eac1lhg the camp his execution was Or
u usae BeSta had bloody record as al
81 assassin, having been in
ni ;u,,ental lnsending many Cubans to.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
Gould Inspection Tour

Tyler Tex. Aug. 11.-(SpeciaI.) -TbS
Gould party. now on an inspection to,Ss
OF their property in Texas. passsy
through here today. The party was
Joined bv s. G. Warner. general passen1
ger gel agent of the Cotton Belt, and at
Iaies;lne by number of International,
and Great Northern Officials,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-19
No Sympathetic Strike.

Columbus. Aug. 1.-THE representa-
tiyes of the Associated Press have Il
statement from Il high and reliable au-
thority that there will not he any strike
in sympathy with the miners. If, says
this authority. the strike can not be
won OH the present plan. that will close
the incident so far as the labor orgaHi-
cations are concerned at present.