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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
LOWER COURT SAT UPON.

Denver, Feb. 4.-The state supreme
court has ordered that peremptOry writ
of prohibition issue commanding the dis
trict court of Lake county TO dismiss the
case against the officers of the Leadvile
Miners Union. indicted for murder upon
nolle PROSE-. Judge Overs of Lead
vile. who is accused of being unfriend-
~ to the strike. had refused to grant a
change of venue or to call in another
judge to try the case against the officers
of the union, and then, when the district
attorney entered a nolle PROSE-. the judge
refused to accept it and announced that
the trial must go on Immediately. By
the action of the supreme court he is
prohibited from proceeding with the
case
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
uANNA'S DEPOSITION
In the Political Libel CascS-Had- Ne
Agreement With Plaintiffs.

Pittsburg, Feb. when the libel
cases of State Senators Magee and Flynn
against the Commcrcial-Gazette and
Press of this city Were called in the Grim
inal court this afternoon Gen. Patterson.
attorney for the defense. asked for a con-
tinuancc on account of illness. The depo-
sition of National Chairman Mark Han
ma, who was present as Il witness, was
taken and the continuance granted
The deposition of Mr.. Hanna denied
that he had had at any time an agreement
with the plaintiffs, or any one for them,
by which they agreed TO give their sup
port to the nomination of William Nc
Kinley for the presidency of the United
States: that he never had any conversa-
ton with them as TO any reward for their
support of Mr.. Mckinley. and never in
the most remote way held out any money
inducements 10 them in return for their
support
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
SAT DOWN UPON AGAIN.
\ Former Preacher Gets Left on Sec
Ond Libel Suit.

London. Feb. I'm the libel suit
brought by the Rev. George Brooks, a
former Methodist preacher, against the
81. James Gazette asking Cor $4,000
damages on grounds similar to the recent
action which he brought against Mr.
Henry IAbouchcrc, editor of Truth, a
verdict was rendered today in favor of
the St. James Gazette with costs. The
Rev. Mr.. Brooks has been known for
years as ''The King of the Letter Writ
crs." For years week after week he was
denounced as an impostor in the columns
Of Truth. and he finally brought suit in
December last against Mr.. Henry La
bouchere, resulting in the latter's acquit-
tai II was shown that Brooks. within
five years, had secured about $4,000 by
using begging letters and claiming to be
a deserving man Of letters in great dis
trcss. In reality Brooks had country
house with servants. horses and car
riages. 1t is said Mr.. Labouchcrc has
spent 100000 of recent years in expos
ing impostors Of this description.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11

,,.,,ond senator implied a threat that
y 1t;n h;ll was not shaped to suit him,
II .n's s,; I'm would be resorted to.
F Tbis was an extraordinary sta asa s1.
The The is netfsd S pSF9 Politics ties into the n
m Mr' Garter (rep.) of Montana .. criticised
,h mi drastic provisions against the immi-
' r1eti Sa' Of Canadians across the border
and said the provisions if e asaeat out ~.
would warrant retaliation as snrsa 'f l.,
lS ,Oin Amf in British Columbia.
'n The ul'1 motion to disagree to the confer
on dae ranort was then adopted without
division. a. >;ooro,ron oon.,
M Mr. Villas had not concluded when, at
5.15 D. m, the senate went into execu
five session and soon after adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
THE BUSINESS SITUATION

Chicago, Feb. 1.-The Wholesale Gro
Ger tomorrow will publish an inquiry into
the present business situation and the
prospects for this year. 1t will say that
% per cent of the grocery jobbcrs of the
country show an increase during .Janu-
airy over III" same month last year: ~
per cent see no material change either
for the better or the worse. while 30 per
cent report an actual falling off. The
eastern. southern and western states nrc
contributors in the - per cent class
showing an increase of business. They
speak very hopefully of the future. sixty
per cent. while unable to see any actual
increase, are hopeful of good business
in the near future.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
MOVING UPON CUARJESTDN

Washington, Feb. Admiral Bunce's
squadron sailed from Hampton Roads TO-
DAY to begin new set Of maneuyres, the
most interesting feature Of which win he
u blockade of the port Of Charleston, s.
~ reproducing in some measure the con
dltlons which existed .t@-e in the lat.
war. The vessels =t5s1 followed th.
Iagsnlp out today TEre the Indiana
A5mphrite; the ec--l:=r Columbia and III.
dispatch boat F.,r. '-'- 'No
Inc admi:z. :+,4grlphed the fact of
MS uepaFlI:~ 10 Tie HWY department
anu adce-- III; Tie MM'hirnrad, which il
s som :: h,;= 3.-1ide, v1nld he arierp,f +.
Ian II liz: L iiGhred The dnnhie tur.
ae.e'l t;.--,'.ra Puritan and Terror ar.
eSpec,@-- L. .Gll lie 3nua1r1n az
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
THATCHER NOT SATISFIED.

Salt Lake. Utah. Feb. 4.-MOses
Thatcher and his friends say the senate
rial battle was not ended by the ballot
which gave Senator Rawlins 81 votes.
The warning was given by Senator Rode
out, in the joint assembly, yesterday, and
was followed last night by the announce
ment that an appeal would be taken to
the United States senate and a contest
in due form will be filed within the re-
qured time. The contest will be based
on charges of coercion of Legislators by
the Mormon church. The contest will be
preceded by petition to the United States
senate. which is now being signed by
Thatcher's friends in the legislature ask
ing for an investigation committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11

gree on all past chancellors who apply
for it and are entitled to il. Afterwards
special school Of instruction will be
given for the benefit of all .nights who
attend. The district embraces every
thing north of Dallas and Fort Worth,
and q large attendance il looked for.
About fifty will attend from this city.
and arrangements are being made TO
have the Katy train held over until the
conclusion Of .he work at night. The
emergency grand lodge. for the purpose
Of comforting degrees, will open at D
O'Clock in--thc afternoon and close at
$50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
PORTER SAYS IT'S TRUE.

Cleveland. Feb. 4.-Col. j. Addison
Porter, editor of the Hartford, Conn,
Post, confirmed the report today that ne
had been chosen by Mr.. Mckinley as ms
private secretary. He came west at MT
McKinley's request. and yesterday had
long conference with him at Canton, the
matter then being definitely settled.
Mr.. Porter is a personal friend of Mr.;
and Mrs. Mckinley of long standing, ana
has had the experience necessary to ut
him for the post he has accepted.
Mr.. Porter is nephew of William
Walter Phelps. Besides an extensive
newspaper experience he served in the
Connecticut legislature was Senator
Platt's secretary during one congress,
and in another session was clerk of
congressional committee. He once was
the republican candidate for governor of
Connecticut.
Mr.. Porter was an active Mckinley
lieutenant at the St. Louis convention,
and had charge of the Mckinley cam
paign in Connecticut.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
PURROY'S NEW MOVEMENT

New. York, Feb. 4-Henry d. Purroy
and his associates. who have organized
an opposition to Tammany Hall under the
name of ''Tammany Home Rule Club"
began their work organizing the different
districts tonight. In most of the districts
the primaries were well attended. but
III some not much show was made and in
more than one instance no one appeared
at the advertised meeting place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
PORTER ACCEP rs

Washington, Feb 4.-The Connecticut
delegation this afternoon received a tele-
gram from j. Addison Porter of Hart
ford, Conn, dated at Canton. formally
advising them that he had been offered
the position of private secretary by Mai.
Mckinley and had accepted it, The del
egation is highly gratfed over Mr.. Por-
ters selection for this important place,
ana predict that he will make an ideal
private secretary to the incoming presi-
dent.
Mr.. Thurber, President Cleveland's
secretary, wrote TO Mr.. Porter today of
fering his services in inducing his sue
ccSsor into office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
\ LULL IN RUBBER BUSINESS

Woons0cket, K. l.. Feb IA general
suspension of the rubber industry similar
to that of last year seems probable. The
Millinyillc mill of the Woonsockct Rubber
company vii shut down Saturday next
500 employees will be- affected. The
Candec Rubber company has closed it's
big factory at New Haven: part of the
Goodyear plant at Naugtuckct has al
ready been closed by order of the United
States Rubber company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
MISSIONARY MEETING

New York. Feb. 4.-Thc tenth annual
session of the Missionary Society OF the
Episcopal church began here today and
will continue three days
Among those present were representa-
tives of divinity schools and colleges all
through the country. The services AT the
opening of the session today were follow.
cd by II reception of the visitors and dele
gates in the rooms of Dean Hoffmsu.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
MAINTAINS HIS EoTANlMIry.

San Francisco. Feb. 4.-Murderer But.
Ter maintains his eQuanimity and told n
former associate today that rs sssa as
he reached Melbourne he would turn
queens evidence and testify against Wei
ler's murderer.
The police and the Australian detec-
tives are not impressed by these deciara
tons. which they pronounce schesae Of
Butler to enlist public sympathy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
GROWERS FTN4r nr>,,-.,,,

os W,ta VA Feb. 4.-The last Eaonuet
lana tIe , term By President and Mrs. CIev..
r Inh ''ok place at the White Hoase to-
hand dDuflng the dinner the Marin,
'" Ara rendered appropriate music. saw
vont 'ons NOS present besides the nres.
in ett anq Mrs. CleTeland were the chief
vic VI !he supreme court, Fuller and
Rrewo1r u ETC Brown and wife, Jnstic.
HH How and ana wife, Senator and Mrs.
. .aOar senator and Mrs. LINDSAY Rcnrs s.
sentStiy ve henderson and wife. Repre.
Mrs '' s.ar hloatnsr, Mr. and Mrs, Conrad
1hrS, STANLEY Matthews, Mr. and on Mra
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
FOR MINISTER TO MEXICo.

Little Rock. ARR. Feb. 4.-HOn. K. F..
Kennel of this city. late republican can
didatc for governor OF Arkansas, will. it
is said. be- the next United States minister
to Mexico. succeeding Mr.. Ransom. Mr..
Remmcl had conference with Maj Me
Kincy last week and said the president
elect was surprised at Gen. Powell Clay
tons modcsty. The appointment will he
made a short time after the 4th of March
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
RESIDENCE RERNEn

Palestine, Tex, Feb. 4.-(Special)-
The residence of Henry Meyers burned
this morning. All the wearing apparel.
kitchen furniture and most of the house
hold furniture are a total loss The
house was almost totally burned. 1t APP
pears 10 have caught from cooking
stove. The loss can not be definitely
stated Insurance on building. $1,000:
insurance on furniture, $3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
BANKRUPTCY RIIJ. SURsTITJTrrE,

Washington, Feb. 4-Senator Nelson
today introduced a substitute for the
bankruptcy bill, now before the senate.
1t provides for voluntary bankruptcy on
the part of persons owing $500 or more.
ana gives preference to debts due to the
United States or the state in which the
borers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
X. c. POLICE INVESTIGATION.
\ Witness for the Defense Gives Nalua.
bic Evidence for the State

Kansas City. Feb. 4.-Dctectivc John
Hayes. tcstifying for the defense in the
police investigation today, proved n valu-
n question he said that on the instruc-
tions Of late Chief Irwin he had notified
half n dozen gambling houses to close.
They had been running right along up to
that time. Some of the houses continued
to run, Notwithstanding the notice
Police commissioners, attorneys and
the committee bent forward eagerly as
Hayes said this. and a suppressed sensa-
ton was caused moment later when
lie added:
Yes, they are probably running now
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
r 1'EN1ED BY TARlFF OrF,c,.,,

the " rcoGs Peb THE traffic otica1. s oe
ass Assay .4Gre is danger of the ,o Jnin Chicago
tr;I nm breaking m V no Solht Traffic
been been Is so, IN perfect harmony w ~, associa-
~ e n some discussion nyc, lhere has
the Iup.nli the power of the Ipr"posltioI
that ne Officials officials declared almost
from I%I'ihh ily all the grain tbat i 10 ma.
tron rams omlcago to New York t''a IL Is carrled
'""'i'or'ed on basis Of "a Is now being
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT.

San Antonio. Tex. Feb. 4.-(Special.I-
At meeting Of the board Of managers of
the southwestern insane asylum today
DR.. John :. Turner of Granbury, Hood
county, Texas, was elected assistant SUI
pcrintcndcnt 10 succeed DR. T. +. Jack
son, who has resigned to move to Gal
weston. Joe Lee jameson vas rc-clect-
ed bookkccper and steward for the fourth
time
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The considera
ton of the senate bill for an international
monetary conference was postponed to-
day by the house committee on coinage
until Saturday. On that day several
members who have different plans for
bringing about conference will be
heard
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
\ BEJEWELED SKELETON.
Supposed Remains of an Indian Found
Near Quanah

Quanah, Tex, Feb. 4.-(Special.J- -
Steve Roberts. living eleven miles south
east of Quanah. brought to town n skele-
ton found in a cave near his farm. On
each arm were several large rings. and
with 1t were found n number of silver
rings, beads and other small articles. 1t
is supposed TO be- the skeleton of one of
the Indians killed thirty-six years ago.
as 1t was near the place where Cynthia
Ann Parker, the mother of Chief
Quanah Parker, was recapturcd. as sev-
eral Indians were killed at that time. The
skeleton is in Il fine state of preservation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
CAVALRY pRONOTJONS

Washington, Feb. 4.-By the retire
ment of Col. Crofton of the Fifteenth
Cavalry, today, the following promotions
have resulted: Lieut.. Col. Morel, to be
colonel; Maj. Lacey, to be lieutenant col
onel; Capt. W. +. Cortiss, to be major.
and Lieut.. Edward Puebert, to be cap
tain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11

To the question whether the defend
ants had asked for control Of patronage
in return for their support of Mckinney,
either before or after election, Mr.. Hanna
replied:
They never did"
On the day the alleged 'ibels were
published Mr.. Hanna said he was AZ
home and had been constantly for seVeral
DAYS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
CONSCIENCE MONEY.

Ennis, Tex, Feb. ESPECIAL Mrs.
j. NJ. Scott of this city has just received
4 letter written and posted ut Hubbard
City, but no name is signed TO it. With
the letter came Il postoffice order for 81.
The letter informed Mrs. Scott that about
six years ago the writer had wronged her
out of $3.50. and now restores the III
gotten money with interest
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
MYSTIC CIRCLE MEETING

Iorslcana, Tex, Feb. 4.-(Specioll
The grand ruling of the Mystic Circle of
Texas will meet here on the 18th inst
and the local ruling is making extensive
preparations TO entertain the visiting del
egates, some sixty or seventy in number.
There viii be grand ball and banquet
given them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
Army lELIlLp nI,An

Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. Mai. uaas.
Bcndcria, United States army. died in
ms city today of Bright's disease. aged
Go. ic came TO Florida for his health
arriving here last Saturday. The re-
mans Will be taken to Washington for
intcrmcnt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
HARRIS CONDITION cp,r,c,

asnec ctsii ~, st, FEB. Am unfovorahl.
todav IN the condition Of Senator Harpi
law "as ms being dciirious most go ~ th -
Ioniph, Al the consultation Of phvs Gr an
hat wbi Ine conclusion arrived NJ wns
rritica T" ne thG senator's condition was was
unless su .hat there was nothing se,; WAS
Mould S set T., and unfavorablc Conditions us
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11

W. ", - ! i.N.NlLh.
"sA--..-Er..E- Fen, 4.-Srrrc,ary Ia.
s styL( s-'- tlaHer tonight at mia resi-
80. - --As7A 1eing the vice nresi.
IN IN, ~ r.: a=e,t Senator's Sherman
Ne W., C-z.-.@r. Lodge, Hoar. GraI
a nddfPhy, H'2.:a and Hricp. Gen Nh,
anu Representative McNulin
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
WILL REPORT FAyORABLY.

Washington, Feb 4.-The senate COM
mittee on foreign affairs decided unani-
mously today to report favorably on the
nomination of Col. John Wilson to be
chief of the engineers of the army.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
RETURNING TO WASHINGTON.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 4.-The house
committee on rivers and harbOrs en-
route for Washington from New Orleans
and Texas, where the ACCESSIBILITY of har-
Dor improvements was looked into, ar
rived here this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
X. OF Z. EMERGENCY MEETING.
1t VIII Be Held at Sherman for the Pur-
pose of Comforting Degrees.

Denison, Tex. Feb. 4.-(Special.) -On
The 18th inst. the grand lodge Of Knights
If Pythias of Texas will hold an emer-
gency meeting at Sherman for the pur-
posc OF comforting the grand lodge de-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
BRYAN AT PEI TON

Belton. Tex. Feb. 4.-(Special. - Bryan
arrived here this afternoon and was ten
dGered public reception at the opera
mousse tonight. He delivered a short ad-
dress in line with his other discussions of
free silver.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
JONES RETICE\T.

Columbus. Feb. 4.-Lieutenant Cover
nor Jones today had a conference with
Senator Foraker at Cincinnati and with
Governor Bushnell here, but would not
ratify or deny the senatorial story.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
CONTEST WITHDRAWN

savannah, Ga, Feb. flames DOYLE.
republican candidate for congress from
lhe flrst Georgia district, announces the
withdrawal of his contest against CON
gresham Rufus Lester.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
DELIBERATIONS CONCLUDED.

Constantinoplc. Feb. 4.-The ambassa-
doris of the powers have concluded their
deliberations on the eastern questions
and will submit their recommendations
to their respective governments tomor-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
nE DURI,-,t Apnp,

San Frona;noH ,,-.'I APPEAI.
court of 'S Caiiseo, FEB. 4.-The snnrem.
down "a d ESiiorna has not vet Sh bpndas
rant fou ptSciso sion in the appeal ~ fa mns
Blanche I',u guilty of the murder ID nu Of
Many attor lamont twenty-one months o 90 oi
grant Dnr 1rneys believe the eonrt I W;ii
y new trinl ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-02-11
ACT APPROVED

Washington, Feb 4.-The president has
approved the act relating to mortgages IN
the Indian Territory.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-20
Priceless Trophies of the Hunt.

W. A. Baillie- Grohman writes OF "Sports
In the Seventeenth Century" for The Cen
fury The author says:
The stag was altogether the most highly
priced animal of the chase and his ant
lers, If they were of great size or showed
any abnormity in their growth, were the
most treasured trophies of the hunt. When
potentates made one another presents,
these usually consisted Of some famous
deer head, for these nimrods not only We'd
with one another in the quantity of game
they laid low, but also regarding their
collections of antlers, upon which enor-
nous sums were spent For the famous &C
tined head killed in 1896 by the eleotor of
Brandenburg and which is still preserved
at the castle of Moritzburg, near Dresden,
it is said that the elector Of Saxony gave a
company Of the tallest grenadiers in his
army. For an abnormal SO point head
one of the dukes of Wurtemberg gave a
whole village, with its inhabitants, land,
houses and church, including even the
parsons prebend, as the chronicler does not
forget to mention. A duke of Pomerania
offered for a celebrated 80 tined head
which he was anxious to have for his col
lection q sum which would correspond to
$25, 900 Of our present money, and, what
Is more, his bid was refused. Upon the
spots where great stays were killed mon
uments were erected, and In more than
one instance monasteries and cloisters
were founded in such localities as well as
in those where some great ninrod had es.
capped mortal danger.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-20
A Healthy BODY and a Clear Head.


If indigestion, constipation and bilious
ness torment the body, the head cannot
be clear. These disorders react upon the
brain most hurtfully, and produce q
cloudiness in the organ of thought not
experienced by healthy man. Happily,
these brain. depressing maladies may be
entirely dispelled by that peerless altera-
tive, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
cheers, refreshes and invigorates the brain
and nerves, while it regulates the organs
of digestion, assimilation and bilious
secretion. 1t expels the morbid humors
which poison the system through the
bowels and urinary passages, and exerts
powerful invigorating influence as we'll.
It's cathartic action is never irritating,
violent or painful, bnt even, natural and
progressive. AS an appetizer and sleep
promoter, the Bitters is unrivaled; it
mltigates the infirmities of age, relieves
the ailments peculiar to the gentler sex,
arrests premature decay, and builds up an
enfeebled physique.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-20
North and South.

The traveller who journeys southwark
through William Penn Glow counties"
finds himself ON Mis- limo Of demarcation
between "the north" and "the south. ;"
Philadelphia, the last Of the northern
cities, lies behind him, and when Balti-
more is reached the traveller begins to feel
that he has passed into different atmos
phere. A certain unmistakable difference
In voice and speech and a softer manner
are, more than anything else, the first
southern characteristics to strike the
stranger. The colored folk become more
plentiful, and piokaninnies at the doors Of
whitewashed cabins form a not unfamiliar
foreground touch In the landscape south
Of the city Of Penn. From car window
one sees little Of the change that comes
over the face of nature in passing from one
region to another, but to him who fares by
the way, with keen instinct for things
afield, comes the knowledge Of just where
the subtle change takes place, for it Is by
the range Of. 'ountry that bird inhabits
or where some particular tree or wild flower
grows that nature maps out the boundary
lines Of regions. SpenOer Trottef in Popu.
lar Science Monthly.