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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
CIVIL SERVICE BILL.
1t Makes Sweeping Changes in the
Political System.

! 1t Makes SweeDinE changes the
| Political System.
| WASHINGTON Ian 5-Tbe hill for tbe
reform Of tba civil service law which has
been drafted Inv special committee of
rennblicnn members of the honsp of rem
resentotives onnosed 70 tbe system in its
nrosnnt form makes sweeninS changes in
he noiiticaI svstem The most imnertont
Of which ;s rho esto biisbment If n fve
Veors tennre Of Office for those govarn-
ment emnloyes who are brought within
| Tho forms The measure limits the m.
nlications of the civil service 70 the de-
nortments in Washington and to such
localities whore tbe total nnmhor of em.
Moves who are brought within the terms
| Tbe measure limits tbe annlica tions Of
tba civil service to tbn Gannrtments in
WASHINGTON and to snch Localities where
tbe total number of emnloves exceed
! twentvefve Ali onnointees ore commits.
stoned for five vears with the mower of
rnm,ov,i alaarIr 'omd r"r,,io Nv, poti W y;
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Another story.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. IA special
from Fordyce to the Gazette says:
A negro named NevOe, Il rape iiend,
has been lynched by a mob of citizens at
point between Bearden and Harlow
Mill ranch, three miles north of Bearden.
1t is not definitely known when the hang
ing occurred. but it was some time be-
tween Wednesday morning and this
morning. Devoe was last seen at
Bearden Wednesday, when he was in
the hands of an armed posse of men.
They placed him in n wagon and started
to Harlow Mill ranch, where the crime
was committed. The posse has returned
and given out the report that Devoe es-
capped.
About year ago two negroes. Devoe
and Huntlcy, attempted a criminal as
sault on the person of MrS Paine at
Bearden. The negroes flcG nut n few
days ago Devoe returned and was ar
rested. He was Intercepted rs to the
whereabouts of his partner. but refused
to give any information pertaining to
Huntley. A rope was placed around his
neck and he was drawn up to Il limb of
a tree He then told the posse that
Huntley was at Anderson's mills and II
posse went after him, but returned and
said that he had escaped. There is no
doubt that both negroes were lynched.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
A New Marshal for the Western Dis
trict Os Texas.

A New Marshal for the, Western Dis
trict Os Texas.
Washington, Jan. 5.-The president to-
day sent the following nominations to
the senate:
Justice-Francis G. Lowell to be
United States district judge for the dis
trict of Massachusetts; Henry l.. Bur
nett, United States attorney for the
southern district of New York. To be
United States marshal, George Louis
Siebricht, for the western district of
Texas: James e.. Stowe of Missouri, con-
sui general of the United States at Cape
Town, Cape of Good Hope; Herbert e..
Suuies of New York, secretary of lega-
ton of United States ut Pekin, China.
TO Be Consuls of the United States
Adolph l.. Frankenthal of Massachu
sets at Berne, Switzerland; Neil Nc
MILAN of Michigan, at Port Sarnia, Ont;
y. Myers of Wyoming, at Rosario, Ar
gentinc repGblic; Edmond u. BrOdOwski
of Illinois, now consul at Breslau, Ger
many, at FurtR, Bavaria; Charles w.
Erdman of Kentucky, now consul at
Furth, Bavaria, at Breslau. Germany.
Treasury-Leander J. Mitchell of In
diana, to be assistant comptroller of the
treasury.
To BE Receivers of Public Moneys
Felix s. Baker, at Harrison, Ark; John
+. Bush, at Little Rock, Ark.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
SECRETARY SHERMAN.
He Ventilates Himself on the Civil
Service Question.


Washington, Jan. 4.--Secretary Sher-
man today replied to the resolution of
the senate requesting of the heads of de-
partments information regarding the civil
service. The secretary's report is as fol-
lows:
Il found" he says in his statement.
upon entering my duties as secretary
of state. that the entire clerical force
of the department, including the chief
clerk at $500, and six chiefs of bureaus
at $21O0 each were under the civil SER
vice law under a presidential order eX-
tending its operations so as to embrace
those officials.
"My opinion" he continues, sis that
these seven positions should be exempted
from the operations of the laws govern
ing civil service, and | so recommend,
should any changes of the civil service
law be contemplated. These officers.
should either be appointed by the presi-
dent by and with the advice and consent
of the senate or the secretary of state
should be as formerly, acting for the,
president, empowered to appoint them.
All these officers bear a close personal
relation to the secretary of state in the
conduct of the department official bust
ness, and they should he in sympathy with
the head of the department to insure CO.
operation and harmony of action"
The secretary concludes with the state
mcnt that he makes no comlaint against
the present occupants of these offices,
but he thinks that upon general principles
the secretary's hands should not be tied.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Taylor, Tex, Jan. 7.-(Special.)-
Sheriff II. G: Purl is in the city today
summoning the jury of seventy-fve citi-
zens for January 2S to try the High
smith murder case. About two months
ago John Highsmith of this county shot
and killed Thomas A. Evans. Yester-
day the grand jury indicted John High
smith and ii. a. Highsmith, charging
them with the murder of Evans Their
bonds were fixed at $1,000 and $500 re-
spectivel,, which they gave, and Judge
Brooks set the case for January %. The
Highsmiths are old citizens and promi-
nently connected in the county, and the
dead man. Thomas A. Evans, was n
member of the present grand jury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
II VII. re Called Up in Executive.
Session Next Monday.


Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Davis,
chairman of the senate committee on for
eign relations, gave notice in the senate
today that he would call up the Hawaiian
annexation treaty in executive session
on Monday next and ask the senate to
consider it each day thereafter until the
treaty should be disposed Of
Senator Davis announcement was pre-
ceded by some active work on the part
of the friends of the treaty prior to the
opening of the senate and also on the
floor after the senate convened. They
do not feel absolutely sure of securing
Mt present votes necessary to satisfy the
treaty, but are today very hopeful of
getting that number. 1t was positively
announced that the republican side of
the chamber would be a unit on the vote.
Senator Morrill,, Hoar and two or three
other republican senators who were
cassed in the opposition before the holi
day recess, are now considered as COM
mittcd to the treaty. The supporters of
the agreement also expect to have the
aid of the silver republicans with the
exception of Senator Pettigrew.
The democrats, however, have given up
any idea that they may have had of max
ing the annexation question a party issue.
The advocates of the treaty announce
their intention to make few speeches,
but they expect stubborn resistance from
Senators White, SPettigrew, Gray and
nfbars 4
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
STARVATION IN CUBA.


New York. Jan. THE central Cuban
relief committee, appointed by President
Mckinley and acting under directions of
the department of state, has issued an
appeal for aid for the sufferin people of
Cuba. of whom there are estimated to
be 100000 in actual danger of death
from starvation. All moneys and mate
rial will be Immediately forwarded to
United States Consul General Lee in Ha-
vana. under whose supervision the distri-
button will be made. Checks and drafts
for Cuban relief should be made payable
and addressed to Treasurer central Gu
ban relief committee, Temple court,
New York City"
The appeal is signed by Stephen T..
Barton. chairman of the American Ma
tional Red Cross society; Charles A.
Schieren, treasurer of the chamber of
commerce, New York. and Louis
Klopsch of the Christian Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
MURDER AND ROBBERY.
The body of "a Well Dressed Man
Found in Il BOx Car.


Little Rock. Jan. THE police are
investigating the mysterious death of
n well dressed man whose body was
found in an empty box car in north Lit
tie Rock, where it had evidently been
placed, after being robbed. The only
clue is that the mans name is ludlow
The cor0ner's jury returned verdict
to the effect that ludlow came to his
death from blows with some blunt in
strumcnt at the hands of some person
or persons unknown. and that the mo-
tive was robbery. A conductors ticket
was found in Hudlow's hat having five
punch marks in it, showing that the pas
senger had not reached his destination
when assaulted. His hat shows evil
dences of having been struck with Il
bludgcon. being covered with blood. The
theory of the police is that he was as
saulted, robbed, and his body thrown
into the empty car some time Tuesday
night There is no clue to the murder
ers. Hudlow's father lived at More
land, Ark. The story that the murdered
man is George Roselle. the noted coun-
terfeiter and was murdered by his pals,
is clumsy invention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Embargo Raised.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The following
telegram has been received by the Sec
rotary of state from the minister to
Spain, announcing the revocation of the
embargo on exports of tobacco from
Cuba
Tobacco embargo revoked and leaf to-
bacco can be exported on paying tax of
II pesos per 100 kios. All manufac-
tured tobacco except picardua is free of
export duty. Santiago de Cuba exempt
ed from the new order.
Importation of tobacco from United
States ports into Cuba is prohibited.
New order takes effect january Is.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
CAUSED A SENSATION.
Gen. Lee and Capt. B2IncO to Confer
With Gen. Gomez.

Havana, Jan. 1T has been rumOred
since Yesterday that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee,
the United States consul general, will ac-
company Capt. Blanco when the latter
takes the field. 1t is further reported
that Senior Estrada Palma, the delegate
surgents, will arrive here shortly and
accompany the captain general and Gen.
Lee to the field and that II conference
with Gen. Maxine Gomez will follow
The reports have caused a sensation in
this city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Washington, Jan. 5.-Although the
treasury officials are reticent on the
belief that Mr.. Cages letter in response
TO the senate's resolution, sent up today,
is practically in substantial accord with
the views of the president, and it is al
together probable that in the absence of
the congressional action on the subject
ne will issue new rules which will carry
into effect the changes suggested by the
Sncrptnry
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
SILVER RESOLUTION,
Senator Teller Wants the Bonds Paid
in silver Dollars

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Teller
today instroduced a concurrent resou-
ton declaring the bonds of the United
States TO he payable in silver dollars and
asserting that such is not violative of
the public faith nor in derogation of the
rights of the public creditors.
The resolution is in the language of
the resolution introduced by Hon. Stan
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
CABINET MEETING.
The Eastern Question Not 40 Grave,
and Uncle Sans Interests Safe.


Washington, Jan. THE cabinet
meeting today was attended by all the
members except Secretary Alger, who is
still confined to his room by illness. The
most important matter considered was the
eastern question, which was discussed at
some length. 1t appeared to be the opin-
ion of the secretary of state and the men,
bers generally that the gravity of the sit
uation was over, and it was thought
Germany had no Interior designs on
Chinese territory. The opinion was en-
pressed that the interests of the United
States in China were not in any sense in
volyed, nor were they likely to be.
The proposed relief expedition to the
Klondikc was also touched upon. 1t is
believed that some doubt has arisen as
to the need of supplies in the new gold
field, and it is not likely that financial re-
lief steps will he taken until it is fully
established that aid is required.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

New York. Jan. Ex-senator Thomas II.
Carter of Montana, formerly chairman
of the republican national committee. who
was i'll the city yesterday, said that an
attempt to pass n measure through the
senate based on the plan proposed by the
monetary commission would be like
squirting water against the wind. The
senator said there was no possibility of
the passage of such plans.
Senator Lee Mantle, the republican free
silverite Of Montana. who also was in
the city today. said that he believed no
currency legislation would be enacted this
session.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Patriots Made Happy.

Washington, Jan. THE president to-
day sent the following nominations to the
senate:
Treasury-Henry X. Boyer of Ponnsyl-
vania. to be superintendent of the mint
at Philadelphia.
Stack. X. Kennedy of Mississippi,
to be consul of the United States at
Para, Brazil.
Postmasters, Arkansas-William L.
Jeffries, Carcndo; Francis NJ. Reeves,
Mena
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
A MADMAN'S DEED.
Murdered His Wife and Daughter and
Killed Himself,

Bristol. Tenn. Jan. Elm fit of in
sanity, at 3 o'clock this morning, Alex
ander Carter, wealthy citizen Of Green
Vile. killed his wife and 19-year-old
daughter, Monte, while they slept, then
shot and killed himself. Carter Drained
his wife and daughter with an axe He
is said to have been mentally unbalanced
for some time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Albert and John Highsmith Indict-
ed end High bonds Fixed.

Georgetown, Tex, Jan. 7--(Special)-
The grand jury now in session, yesterday
indicted jointly Albert Highsmith and
John Highsmith for the murder of Thos.
a. Evans of Hutto in December last.
Both gentlemen were admitted to bail in
the sum of $500 and $500 respectively.
Makemson Il Fisher and Hon. X. \.
John have been employed as their attor-
Eeys, and the case set for January %.
Judge Brooks has ordered summoned a
special venire for that date.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
lev Matthews in the

ley Matthews in the
gress and which pass
Senator Teller's purpose
vote on the resolution, W.
an almost two-thirds mai
previously considered: II
was referred to the finance
but as q majority of the
the committee are friendly T..
Teller anticipates that it VII
ably reported.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
FOREIGN FLASHES.
China Rejected the Russian Lonn
and England VIII Make an Offer.

Pekin, Jan. China has rejected the
Russian guaranteed loan.
kiao Chau has been leased to Ger
many for fifty years only, although Ger
many had demanded @-year term.
Tonight the Chinese ministers and the
members of the sung Ii yamen tboard
of foreign affairs paid New Year visits
To the foreign legations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE
Dyed-in-thc-WOol Republican Is
Elected Speaker of the House.

Annapolis, Md, Jan. THE republican
members of the lower house of Maryland,
after two months of deals and prom
Uses, failed TO agree upon II speaker for
the house of delegates. and today twelve
of their number, assisted by forty-one
democrats, elected Mr.. Louis Schaefer of
Baltimore to the position IF presid-
ing officer The thorough organization
of the minority was thus illustrated. All
phazcS and factions Of democracy is rep
resented in the minority. yet when the
time came there was not waver in their
rankS-cach member did rs he was direct
ed and cast his secret ballot for dyed
in-the-wool" republican.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
ARKANSAS HANGINGs.
Not Very Legal, but Decidedly I'm
comfortable and Very ERectunI.

comfortable and Very ERectunI.
Little Rock, Jan. IA special to the
Gazette from Pine Bluff says:
A report reaches here that the murder
ers of Bart Frederick have been cap
turcd at Little Bay and have been
lynChed this morning.
Frederick was murdered and robbed
several days ago while riding on Il hand
car on the Cotton Belt road near Kings
land. The watch which was-taken from
his pocket by the murdercrs was found
at Rizon, where it had been left by II
negro. On this clue the officers worked
and captured two negroes, but they, ac-
cording to reports, escaped. For two
days past runOrs have been in circulation
that double lynching had occurred near
Fordyce. but no confirmation was re-
ceived. Particulars of the lynching of the
murderers at Little Bay are unobtainable
ut this time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Overton, Tex, Jan. 7.-(Special)-Fir
tonight destroyed fuckers drug store and
irion's drug store. ]. A. Bealls two
business houses and ]. r. Irion's two
business establishments were considera-
bly, damaged Irion's loss is $4,000;
fuckers. $1,000; Beall. $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
Editors Made Happy.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 7.-(Special) -The
annual meeting of the executive officers
of Texas lines to regulate the issuance of
force during 1897 were adopted without
modification.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

London. Jan. THE Standard says
it is now rumored that Great Britain
will lend China 100000 pounds stcr.
ling direct. without the issue of guar
antcCd loan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

had been appointed under n democratic
administration, while Al per cent had
been appointed by II republican public
printer.
At 4.45 the house adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
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HORRIBLE DOUBLE KILLING.


Memphis. Tenn. Jan. DIR. Shep
Rogers, prominent physician and cX-
tonight 10y Mrs. Sandbrinkcr and is in n
dying condition. The woman then sent
a bullet through her brain, dying in
stantly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13

Marion Ind. Jan. The charter o
Marion Lodge of Elks was restored to
day. II was revoked because Bob Fitz
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-13
THE EVANS MURDER.

simmons was taken into membership
two or three months ago.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-28
R0SENWALD BROS.

the muster roll at the recruiting head
quarters on Gold avenue. WycOff IL IN.
miliar with Hawaii and the Philippines,
and he will make a good soldier over
there, II the New Mexico infantry Is sent
10 the assistance OF Dewey.
II Ia gratifying to know that among
the Santa Fe patriots who enlisted yes
terday the name OF Page b. OterO IL
found. Page IL a brother Gov. 0tero, and
tho son OF Hon. Miguel OterO, deceased,
who married a grand American lady
back In the east years ago The new e..
cruit is a fine specimen Ut physical man
had-a true.blue Spsni3h-American-and
the crack Of his rifle will be heard for
freedom either In Cuba or the Philip
pines.
] Frank Vaio, a driver for Bachehi &
I GiOmi. received a badly lacprated hand
Yesterday afternoon. The horse that
Naio vas driving ran away from a
house In the Highlands. The driver held
onto the reins until the corner oi
north First street and Copper ay.
enue was reached, when the wagon
turned over and was smashed. VaiC
caught his hand In the debris. DR.. Bur.
dick dressed the injured member.
Mr.. and Mrs MatrO IL Topper and
their bright little boy, who are from
Washington, ID. c., and for the past
month have been stopping at the Hotel
Highland, will on Friday take possession
Of a very pleasant suite Of rooms at 2OS
Broadway. Mrs. Jepper's condition has
improved TO that extent that they will be
pleased to see any OF their friends who
feel inclined TO call.
There was O rumOr In circulation this
morning that "Gunnysack Riley" had
enlisted, and a number Of citizens
started out TO congratulate the well
known and popular schooner" fighter,
but '~Gunnysack" assured them, owing Ia
a smash he received on the left shoulder
night before last, that he wOuld not en-
list.
Forrest Parker, son OF Mrs. II. g.
Whitcomb, rode In from Camp Whitc0mb
on his wheel thia morning and enlisted
In Capt. B%Orradaile's infantry. Forrest
IL n OF the best shots OF the Sandia
mountains, and, II IL said. can hit the
bulls eye every time he fires off a Win
chester.
Rev. Thomas HarwOOd, chaplain. and
Leyerett Clarke, senior vice department
commander, two local veterans, will
leave for Santa Fe this evening TO attend
the funeral OF Department Commander
Francis K. Downs, whose death was re-
ported In these columns yesterday after
noon.
The Degree OF Honor will give on july
o a Dewey Ice cream social, the ice cream
TO be favored with that most delicious OF
extracta-Manila. All whotcome can
have HobsOn's choice. During the even.
ing there will be many pleasant sur
prises.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-28
CITY NEWS.
work. Whitney Co.

Thu work. whitney Co.
Room moulding. whitney Co.
Fruit jars and Jelly glasses. whitney
company.
Novelties in our queensware depart
ment. Whitney Co.
White enameled bedsteads, dressers and
rockers, at kutrelle's.
Fire sale at "The Fair Store" See
their bargain counters.
Best concentrated lye, four eans for 25
eenta, at A. LOmbardO's.
Ladies' and children's silk parasols In
endless variety al the ECONOMIST.
Good evening. Have you seen the bar
gain counters al "lhe Fair StOreY"
Cross q Blackwell chow chow. 80
cents per pound, at A. LOmDardO's.
For granits-waTe tinware and stoves
see j. ". Harding, ZIP cold avenue.
White goods and wash goods sale this
week al Golden Rule Day Goods company
Old Manse maple syrup, per quart, 80
cents; per pint, ~ cents, at A. Lom0ardO's.
"TTuAx Rheumatic Cure" IL cures
every time. For sale by j. ii. O'Rielly
a 90.
Old papers are just the thing to put
under carpets. We have them for sale
at this office.
Read every line OF the new advertise.
ment on the fourth page, OF the Golden
Rule Dry Goods company. Ii will inter
est you.
The IRE department will meet in regu.
lar monthly session this evening al the
Ferguson Hook and Ladder cOmpany's
quarters.
Save money aud buy from the stock OF
drummers' samples at the EeOnOmist-a
little OF everything among the lot; one.
third of regular prices.
See u underwear at 81 aud $I.25 per
suit, they are genuine B%albFiggans and
worth more money. Simon stern, the
Railroad avenue elOthier.
The Sulphur hot springs Is the ideal
mountain resort within a days ride OF
this city. Call at W. l.. Trimble Il Co.'S,
on north Second street, for particulars.
Disinfect at once. | have but six left
OF Prof Schering's FOTmaldehyde lamps;
easy, convenient, cheap and effective; no
trouble. Is. kuppe, prescription drug
gist, Railroad avenue.
The Needles Eye says: A" DR.. j. p.
Booth has been %reappOinted by the board
OF supervisors as health officer at Needles
Tor the year ending July /, 1899" DR..
Booth II well known In this city. He Is
q hfst-elass gentleman Il rafting good
health officer.
Exclusive novelties 10 be had only AT
The Economist; The new" Dewey mill
tary belt The new patriotic band bow