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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
THE LEE MEMORIAL TODAY.

We think it most commendab!e and
patriotic thing that the citizens of Aus
tin, through the John Il. Hood Camp
and the Daughters of the COnfederacy,
should today begin the custom of annu-
ally celebrating the birthday Of that
great southern chicftain, Gen. Robert H..
Lee When great men have lived,
gloriously wrought and passed away
from the field Of earthly action, it is
not only meet and proper, but our
boundcn duty to keep their memories
green in the hearts Of later generations.
And whom can the south, with such
credit to itself, so highly canonze as
Robert Il. Lee? OF him it can be justly
written in this century, as it was Of an
other in the last century, that in the
south he was first in war, first in peace
and first in the hearts of his country
men,"
Let the opera house then, this morning
at II o'clock. be crowded to its utmost
capacity to do honor to this great and
good man. Let our people show their
reverence for his genius, his greatness
and for the work he tried to accomplish
with 50 much heroism and love Of his
Switzerland. Let the Inauguration of
this memorial service on Lees birthday,
this morning, prove such a distinguished
success that there can be no doubt Of
its annual observance. The public is
cordially invited to attend the exercises
this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
thUM InE NATIONS CAPITAL
PRESIDENT DOLE OF HAWAII TO DE
CONSIDERED THE NATIONS
GUEST.
REPRESENTATIVES, OF GOVERNMENT
VIII Meet the Royal Visitor in Chi
cago-EyerythinG Quiet in Hn-
yana-TeIIer Resolution Will
he Reported Fnvorably.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Arrangements
are making for the entertainment OF
President Dole of Hawaii on a scale be-
fitting his rank as the chief magistrate
of a friendly nation. 1t has been decided
that he shall be regarded as the nations
guest, and that our government shall
bear the expense of his entertainment
while in Washington. The formal visi,
paid to President Dole yesterday by
Gen. Shafter at San Francisco, was not
by direction from Washington, but it is
said the call was required by the army
regulations, although in making it, the
general displayed a faculty of remember
ance that is well regarded by the Of
ficials here, who had had no opportunity
to provide for a reception.
President Mckinley has decided to
have the tour of the Hawaiian official
begin at Chicago, and at that point IN
his overland tour he will be met by the
representatives of the president and o.
the United States government. ms
was brought about by the fact that the
representatives will not have time to
reach San Francisco before the departure
of President Dole for the east. The
personal representative of the president
will be Third Assistant Secretary Of
State Thomas Cridler, and the army, will
be represented by Maj. II. o. Heisland,
assistant adjutant general, and the navy
probably by Lieut.. II. 5. Phelps, now i'll
this city on leave of absence.
The last named being personally ac-
quanted with the distinguished visitor.
The three representatives of the presi-
dent and of the government viii 90 to
Chicago as soon as they receive notice
of the probable arrival of President Dole,
and escort him to Washington. He, will
be quartered at the Arlington here,
where Ii Hung Chang, Princess Eulalie
| and other national guests have been e.
tertained, and his comfort will be closely
looked after by the government rerrn-
scntatiyes. 1t is expected that his sta.'
will not be long and while the exact
nature of the powers repOsed by the
Hawaiian government in President Dole
is not known ut the state department,
| there is reason to believe that he may
not be authorized to act for his govern
| ment in the matter of annexation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Civil Service IMNcstigntiOn.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Civil Service
Commissioner John b. Harlow was he.
fore the senate civil service investigating
committee today and presented some in.
teresting statements and suggestions in
reply. mainly to questions on the subject
submitted by Senator Elkins of the com,
mittee. He says if all the government
employees in this city were required tC
work the full seven hours a day as re-
quired by law, it would mean gain
of 1900 extra hours a day with saving
approximately of over 100000 ycal
for clerk hire. At present the great
bulk of employees work six and hall
hours. The gain outside of Washington
would not be in this proportion.
Commissioner Harlow believed many
millions of dollars would he saved il
the departments were managed like the
average business house or corporation.
THE nearest government approaches
to the eight-hour law for employees, eX
ccpt where great mental eXcrtion is re-
quired. the less reason will people il
private have for being dissa tisted witt
their own condition." he said.
Chief Examiner Server of the commits
sion testified that up to date 3OO,23l
people had been examined and 800
appointed to Office. not including rein
statements. The entire expense of the
examinations was $2.14 each, and the
cost of examining and certifying thesC
appointments to office was Milo each
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Out of the Mouths of the Babes.

One cold morning 4-ycar-old Fannie's
mamma began washing her hands in cold
water, but she drew back eXclaiming:
THAT waters too cold, mamma; please
cook it some"
Little Edgar. aged s. was very fond of
lemon drops, and one day while he was
out on the porch II sudden and violent
hailstorm came up. "Oh! oh!' he eX-
claimed, with delight ''it's wainen'
tandy."
A 5-ycar-old city miss was visiting in
the country for the first time, and she
happened to notice the cattle enjoying
their cud. Say grandpa" she cX-
claimed, docs you have to buy gum for
all them cows to chew"
Little Mamie had heard her Sunday
school teachers speak of backslders, and
one rainy Sunday morning, when her
mother thought it best for her not to at
tend Sunday school. she said: I've just
got to go, for teacher says if we don't
come every Sunday our backs will slide"
You may spell smallpox. Tommy"
said the teacher to one of the juvenile
class. Tommy made several attempts
but failed. Well" said the teacher,
what do you think boy ought to get
who fails on simple word like small
poX I" "He ought to get vaccinated,"
answered Tommy.
Little Johnny was saying his prayers at
his mothers knee, and she was helping
him out with her suggestions. BLESS
and take care of the little lambs of the
tlOck,' said mamma. Johnnie knew
that he was included among the lambs
and he reasoned that parents should not
be forgotten. BLESS and take care of
the little lambs of the flock" he repeated !:
then added: Il guess You had better look
after the old sheep, too"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Teller Silver Resolution.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The senate COM
mittee on finance voted today to report
the Teller resolution declaring for the
payment of the national bonds in silver
as well as gold. The vote stood 8 to ).
The resolution is practically the same
rs the Stanley Matthews resolution
adopted some years ago. Those voting
for the resolution were Messrs. Vest.
Jones of Arkansas, White, Walthall,
Turpie, Daniel, democrats. Jones of Ne
vada, silver republican, and Wolcott, re-
publican.
Those against: Morrill,, Allison. AID
rich. Platt of Connecticut and Burrows.
Senator Jones of Nevada was not
present, but his vote was, by his request.
recorded in favor of the resolution.
The vote of the senate committee on
finance on the Teller resolution was pre-
coded by discussion which was gener-
ally participated in by the members of
the committee. The general tenor of the
discussion was along the same lines as
that of Il week ago, the republicans con-
tending that the resolution was useless
and would be devoid of results, the dem
ocrats and their allies taking the oppo-
site position. The republicans especially
deprecated the agitation of the financial
question at the present time, saying there
was no effort. and likely to be none, to
pass Il general financial measure through
the senate committing the country more
definitely to the gold standard. To this
the democrats replied by citing the eff
forts of Secretary Gage and ex-senator
Edmunds to have congress take up the
question in Il way which looked to
placing the country definitely on a gold
basis. They contended that it was the
evident purpose of the administ to
secure legislation in the interest of the
single standard whenever opportunity af-
forded, and avowcd their purpose of Sc
curing n declaration in favor of a double
standard such as was proposed in this
resolution. if possible to do so, in order
to show that there had been no change
in sentiment. If, they said, business in
terests were to be injured by the agita.
ton of the financial question ut this
time. the blame should be placed on the
republican administration and not upon
themselves. When some of the republi
can senators were reminded that they
had voted for the resolution when pre-
scented b. Hon. Stanley Matthews TWEEN
ty years ago, they admitted such to be
fact, but said in explanation of theil
present attitude that conditions haC
changed. Senator Wolcott did not vote
with his republican friends, but heartily
supported the resolution, saying h,
| would vote for it every time it came up
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

The decision of the supreme court of
the United States To the effect that the
heirs of man who in sound mind COM
mits suicide can not recover the insur-
ancc upon his life, seems cmincntly
equitable and just, For, while it is
hard upon his family for them to he de-
privcd of such insurance as doubtless
he may have made them incur some
deprivations during his life in order that
he might meet the payments of his pre-
miums, yet he might also have caused
other priyations through cNtravaganccs
in living which they could not control,
and for which his death would be no
PREPARATION. And the equity comes in IN
this, that he made Il certain contract
with the life insurance company which
death by his own hands rendered him
wilfully unable To fulfill. In this the
life insurance company, through no fault
of its own, is wrongcl, and the man SO
wronging it and his ncjrS should not he
allowed to profit Ivy that wrong. But
the difficult question in all such eases
ofsuicidcw will always be to prove the man
was of sound mind VIXEN he committed
the deed of self slaughter, For it is
held by many that no sane man can or
would commit suicide, and that though
he may appear to be sane, yet that just
before the moment If committing the
deed his mind is thrown off its balanc,
and he is not at himself At the fatal mo,
ment. But this feature of the case, how
ever, will remain a question for the
iuries. while the supreme court decision
will stand, that if the man was SAINT
his heirs can not recover The inSurauc,
money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
A NASTY CONDITION OF AFFAIRS

The city fathers do not seem to relish
the financial condition that confronts
them. but what is worse than all, is the
possibility that Uncle Sam, through his
federal court, may get after them for
that crime of all crime laches. The
city sOlons, above all things, would very
much hate to have a respite from daily
labor spent in the county Jail because
Of contempt of the federal court. And
they are right about it. AS the city re-
joiccs over the federal court decision rem
dcrcd ut Washington in favor of our
city, so also should the city be willing
TO submit to Il final decree by a federal
court against the city. The city has by
the federal court been declared to be
indebted to the old water company in the
sum of II first judgment of $4,000, and
has been ordered by that court to pay
that sum. We can not see how the obi
cation can be neglected, except with
peril to the city, the aldermen and the
mayor. The city has been, declared as
bound by this debt, and as an honest
debtor she should pay it. Already the
matter has been delayed until some
thing like $500 of interest has been
added TO the amount, and it should he
retired before any more of such pen
atty for delay shall accrue. If the city
has not present funds to make the pay
mcnt, something should he done as sug-
gcstcd, at the council meeting last Mon
day night, in the way of lcvying an extra
tax This is not ut all pleasant thing
to contemplate, but if it is necessity
it must be done, and the sooner the
thing is over and done with the better
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Providence. II. l.. Jan. 16.-The. cut
down in the cotton mills throughout the
state will go into effect tomorrow. The
reduction will affect to greater or less
degree 10000 operatives in this state
and those of Knight and Goddard in Mas
sachusetts. Between 10000 and $4,000
more employed in the Connecticut mill
enrolled by Providence agents will be af-
fected also A statement of the aggre-
gate earnings of this army of operatives
will approximate S900O,000 annually,
The loss in wages and purchasing power
in consequence of the reduction to opera
tives and business men in the communi-
ties where they spend their money will
be nearly II round million.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
WHAT OUR CITY NEEDS.

MIR, Brush, in his communication yes
tcrday to the "citizens Of AUSTIN" scored
some very strong points. |. is ridiculous
for Austin to do either )nc of two things.
either TO let power run 10 waste night
and day Cor 1865 days in the year; or,
secondly, 10 fix such Il price upon the
power as to make it 1rohibiloty, higher,
in fact, than the power could he de-
vclOpcd with cOll. 1t is understood,
however, that Austin is doing both of
these things at this time. Mr.. Brush
in his communication, points out not
only the advantage to the incOme to the
water and light rentals, but the advan-
tage TO the merchants and others of
age after factories have been established
here. And there can be no question
that he is entirely right about it. What
Austin needs is Il larger population, more
people to become customers of our mer
chants and to dot our hills with homes
What thing 1000 tin bucket brigade
would be for our city! We could have
it with ease if we only reused ourselves
and went about it in busincss-likc way
II, however, depends upon an intelligent
use of our water power now going to
waste or being disputed about. oh, for
an absolutely busineSs-like and progress
sivc regime in Austin. What wakcn-
Ing up there would be in our city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Cyclist Com hg south.

New York, Jan. 16.-There will be a
great emigration of cyclists to the
south tomorrow. The cream of the for.
eign and American racing talent will
sail for Florida. and there will be merry
times on the new third of mile track
at Bellair. August Lehreth: the Ger
some time and in the party will be
Gougoltz, Lamberjack and Taylor, the
Frenchmen; Fulford and Wheelock, the
Englishmen, and all the available Ameri-
can stars,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
ConfirmatOry News.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Such informa-
ton as the state department has re.
ceived as to the situation in Havana is
confirmatory of the dispatches received
by the Spanish minister, and it shows
that quiet reigns in the city and the inn
preston here is that the riotous spirit
has either exhausted itself for the time
by the strong hand of authority. The
situation was briefly alluded to in the
cabinet meeting today and was not re-
gartled as serious enough to make any
change in the attitude of our govern
ment. Minister de LONE has written to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
A MSther,S Woe,

Prescott, Ark, Jan. 1S.-While the
dreds of people, Mrs. Bell wife of a
mining man, entered with a babe in her
arms, and placing it on the bar, left, with
this farewell:
THE father of this child deserted me
and my babe, caring more for whisky
than for either of us. | wish to tender
now his child so that his appetite may be
gratified to the extent of the deposit
There was wild rush for the young
ster dozen men coming forward tc
ask for the waif The pr bate judge
was called in to settle e controversy
and has taken charge he child.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Sneely Justice i'm Indiann,

There was none of the claw $ delay"
in the case of John p. Thoma. who broke
into store in Clayport, Ind last week
The crime was committed early in the
morning. The criminal had had his trial
and been sentenced before 10 O'Clock in
the forenoon and before 7 in the evening
he had begun series of years within the
walls of the Jcfiersonville reformatory
Would that legal justice could oftencr
be dispensed with such alacrity. -ClevG-
land Plain Dealer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

the state department denying the truth
of the report that custom officers of Ha-
vana have thrown obstacles in the way
of landing tie supplies sent from the
United States for the Cuban sufferers.
The state department is satisfied that.
regardless of any difficulty that may
have been experienced, there will be no
trouble from now on in promptly plac-
ing in Gen. Lees possession for imme-
date distribution any supplies that
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

1t seems the campiign for governor
has opened up in earnest. For, when
the friends of one candidate rush into
print abusing the friends of another can
didatc it may bc concluded things will
soon get hot to the simmering stage. 1t
is certainly to be hoped things will be
pitched on the high plane indicated by
Mr. l.. L. Foster, and that personalities
will be cschewed. Nothing can be gain
cd by them, while, after all, one of the
candidates must be the next governor
of Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
ALL QUIET IN HAVANA.
Conditions Have Settled and Daily
Reports Have Been Discontinued.

Conditions Have Settled and Daily
Reports Have Been Discontinued.
Washington, Jan. 1S.-SenGr Dupuy
de LONE has received the following
cabalegram:
Eight D. M, Sunday passed without
any alteration. | had the forces con-
vcniently disposed. Today all is quiet
and no danger/of disturbance being ap-
pretended. Ihave ordered the troops to
their Guaraters.
(SigDeD "BLANCO."
"lIabana Jan. 1910 a. M, public or
der heing rc-establiashed and the city in
its normal condition without the slight
est fear of any alteration. l will dis
continue my daily reports.
(Signed "CONGOSTO."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

The Statesman very highly applauds
the action of the Commercial club in get
ting down to practical results. In its
proposal to endorse and help build can
ming factory of $4,000 capital stock it
is getting down to something tangible
and something that will show mmc-
date results to our farmers and all in
tcrcstcd in the upbuildmg of Austin
Let the farmers once be convinced of
how really intimate their connection is
with the city of Austin and they will
he more inclined to add their capital to
that of our citizens in the building of cot
ton factories. So we say this beginning
in a small way is an excellent thing for
all hands, both farmers and our city peo-
pie. We hope the mass meeting. called
for next Saturday, on the canning fac
tory proposition, will prove Il marked
success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

And President Dole If Hawaii was
not received in California with the
honors expected to 9e showcred upon
him. But the pleasing bait is held out
that when he arrives in Washington he
guished courtesy that is shown the rulers
or emperors of all foreign countries. This
should b. balm to his wounded pride il
he felt "cut up by his treatment on the
golden shores Of California.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The president
today sent these nominations to the
senate: Thomas Soleros, assistant APP
praiser of merchandise, district of New
Orleans.
Mexico, to be chief justice of the su-
preme court of the territory of New
Mexico. - ------
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Mai ]. s. Crawford
ized travelling agent. The public Is caution
ed not to pay money to any one who may
represent him or themselves as travelling
tofore issued to any other person Is hereby
revoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
PECULIAR FEATURE OF CITY LIFE.
why liz IL That Dwellers in Flats
Don't Know Their Neighbors.

Anyone who is welded to the theory
that women can not get along without
chattcring or gOssping or occupying each
others household for large fraction
of the twenty four hours should direct
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
Public Opinion.

Civil service reform has come to stay.
The only fault we have to find with 1t IS
that il has not gone as far as it should;
But it will advance, and any political
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
President Dole.

San Francisco. Jan. 1S-Presidcnt
Sanford Is. Dole of the Hawaiian island
republic has decided to resume his jour
ncy to Washington tomorrow afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20

Last 3D. lSf
Next term Rev Dorset Pres dent September H. 1897 al
Llano, the building "Algona."
,,, PREPARES FOR ANY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY c,,
College In
Schools employing such assistants needed make all Academic work
Rooms for $50 Cadets All nd halls cape and furnished Moth
lacking the comfort required
GYMNASIUM AND ARMORY IN SEPARATE BUILDING.
above
till
Climate unknown.
a
Uniforms SIS, including
to C. P DORSET,
Texas
Or CAPT. A. NJ LE1TNAKER Urea surer Austin Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
DR.. j. j. MCKanna'S
SANITARIUM.

River Avenue San Antonio.
and LIQUOR MORPHINE
HABITS NEURASTHENIA LIVER AND
Paralys successfully
Mrs
soaium day and night for the reception of patients CO.
hours ~ m and to m. Address all letters
M'KANNA,
Tex
InnpD
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-20
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
ADVERTISING
TRAyEING AGENTS.

Advertising rates will be made known on
application.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
CHAPTERS ARE BARRED.
Disreputable Attorneys Not Allowed
 to Enter the City Prison.

Captain of Police Seymour is deter mined to check the outrages which have been perpetrated on the unfortunate in- mates of the City Prison by disreputable attorneys. Yesterday, on learning that an old man had been robbed of $125 by one of the gang of human vultures, he promptly issued an order forbiddng them from entering the prison.
 Shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday aft ernoon the gang surrounded the prison gate awaiting an opportunity to get in- side to ply their graft They were met by Acting Sergeant Shaw, who, in a few words, informed them of the order is- sued by Captain Seymour.
 This is tough,' lugubriously remarked the chief rustler of the gang, as he re- traced his steps to a McAllister-street saloon. No more cold bots and warm birds"
 Beer and sandwiches will have to do,' piped "Long-Shot" Rattigan, the driver of the patrol wagon. "YouSe fellers have had a regular Klondike around here"
 You are the cause of it, answered one of them If you hadn't shot off your mouth when you and Willie Rose came together Captain Seymour would not have interfered."
 You're on the wrong horse,' retaliated Rattigan. What are you going to do now that the tax on beer has been in creased?'
 Without further replying the chief rustler walked away to join the gang ir a neighboring saloon.