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AUSTIN DAILY STATESMAN, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1902. Summer Suits THAT ALWAYS WIN All Wool Crash $6.75 Fancy Outing Flannels $6.75 Reliable Navy Blue Serges, $10.00 and $15.00 Attractive Homespun Suits, $11.50 and $4.75 All nobby, stylish, taking, effective, well made, perfect fitting, serviceable and comfortable. Newest weaves and latest designs, including )military shapes. 9. A 9 A Scarbrough Hicks TREASURY INVESTIGATED CHIEF CLERK ROBERDEAU WAS A WITNESS--TO EXAMINE BANK'S BOOKS.

GOV. HOGG IS TO BE A WITNESS He Was Cited to Appear Before the Committee- Also Dr. R. J. Brackenridge- Yesterday's Doings.

0- When the legislative investigating committee met yesterday morning some minor matters pertaining to the future work of the committee were briefly discussed. No evidence was taken at the morning session relative to the treasury investigation. The committee yesterday addressed the following letter to Mr. A. S.

Vandervoort, cashier of the First National bank of Austin, relative to the investigation at hand: you please bring before us the books of your bank prior to August 3, 1901. We desire only to examine same in connection with those affairs and to obtain such information counts and matters concerning as only affects matters of vital interest. If you wish you can furnish a man to witness such examination by our accountant, Mr. Wiggins. The committee is willing allow compensation to such a man for the time he would necessarily be engaged thereon.

If you prefe our accountant will come to the bank and make the examination." The letter is signed by Chairman Trav. Henderson of the committee. Chief Clerk Roger Roberdeau of the treasury department testified yesterday afternoon before the committee. No new points were elicited from Mr. Roberdeau.

The examination was conducted by Mr. Wiggins, the committee's expert. Mr. Roberdeau's testimony was along the same lines as that given by Treasurer Robbins Wednesday. A.

S. Vandervoort, cashier of First National bank, was before the committee. In reply to the letter addressed him by the committee, he said that he would gladly render all the assistance in his power to the committee. He granted the request to inspect the books, the committee to send its expert to the bank to make the investigation. The committee was also granted permission to inspect the books of the defunct bank of James H.

Raymond to secure any information which may be of value in the course of the investigation. Ex-Gov. J. S. Hogg, was yesterday cited to appear before the committee relative to the treasury investigation, he being chief executive when Col.

W. B. Wortham was treasurer. Dr. R.

J. Brackenridge was also subpoenaed to appear before the committee, he at one time being connected with the bank. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. Of the A. M.

College to Hold Reunion on June 9th. The seventeenth annual reunion of the Alumni association of the Agricultural and Mechanical college, will be held at that institution June 9th. An interesting program has been prepared for the occasion, which is as follows: Overture, Welcome Address -Dr. David F. Hunter, president of the college.

Music. Welcome address on behalf of the First Class Cadet T. R. Batte, Jr. Response by the president of the association, P.

S. Tilson, '88, College Station. Alumni Address--R. C. Watkins, '95, Houston.

Music. Orator- -Hon. Rosser Thomas, Bonham. Music. The Ira O.

Wyse Oil Co. sells dry oak and cedar wood. Phone 436. A BOLD The highwayman is out again, and he operated in this city yesterday morning about 2 o'clock, but failed to secure any money. The victim was Earl Mayhew, the 14 year old son of C.

H. Mayhew of the old Tenth ward. The boy had been sent up town by his father after a bottle of whiskey for medical purposes and was returning home when the reported holdup occurred. According to the story of the boy's father, the youngster was held up on East Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets and robbed of the whiskey. Mr.

Mayhew says that when his boy returned home he reported to him what had occurred, and declared that the robber a negro. The boy's pockets were thoroughly searched, but the robber failed to find anything of value, except the booze. The boy says the man after searching his trousers, offered him a drink and told him to hurry off home and tell his father what had happened, IN THE SUPREME COURT SOME IMPORTANT CASES WERE DISPOSED OF AT YESTERDAY'S SESSION. 'The following proceedings were had in the supreme court: Certified Questions Answered Screwmen's Benevolent Association vS. R.

R. Whitridge, from Galveston. Reversed and Rendered Executor and Heirs of William Cameron vs. State of Texas, from Travis. Motion to Postpone Hearing of Application Overruled--Ed Keller vs.

Chas. Kettner, from Mason. Applications Granted--L. B. Black vs.

T. C. Black from Bastrop; Mrs. C. C.

Crowles vs. Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas, from Trinity; C. P. Alexander vs. I.

A. Lovitt et from Bell; Beverly Hunter et al. vs. Mrs. Delha Eastham et Walker.

Applications Refused--Gulf, Colorado and Santa Railway Company vs. Clyde L. Darby, from Harris; Drayton Hillyer et al. vs. W.

H. Westfall Co. et from Burnet; Leonard T. Tucker vs. International and Great Northern Railroad Company, from Travis; Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas vs.

P. C. Edwards, from Denton; Ed Keller VS. Chas. Kettner, from Mason; Galveston, Harrisburg and San tonio Railway Company vs.

H. Sherwood, from Medina; Union Mutual Life Insurance Company vs. H. L. Crowl et from Tarrant: H.

C. Chamberlin vs. J. W. Baker et from McLennan; W.

M. Sisk vs. S. B. Joyce, from Fisher; Western Union A COMPLIMENTARY LETTER DEPUTY SHERIFF GEORGE MATTHEWS HEARS FROM DEPUTY SHERIFF MINOR.

MUCH TIMELY ASSISTANCE Rendered in Effecting the Arrest of the Old Soldier G. G. Gardenhier -The Letter Given in Full. The following letter has been received by Deputy Sheriff Geo. Matthews from M.

W. Minor, the deputy sheriff of Montague county, who was in this city a short while ago with the assistance of Officer Matthews, placed G. G. Gardenhier, the Confederate soldier under arrest on a charge of murder, alleged to have been committed in 1861 "Montague, Texas, May 26th '02. "Capt.

Geo. S. Matthews, Deputy Sheriff, Texas. "My DeArsin: I write to inform you that I arrived with my prisoner all right, and desire to thank you for your kindness and, assistance rendered me while there, and desire to say the relatives of the killed were party had been brought jnstice. If rejoiced when they, found the all officers in Texas would render others the aid and assistance you rendered me in capturing this man, justice would be swifter and sooner, and I beg to say that I trust the good people of Travis county will honor you with the nomination for sheriff at your coming A NEW STREET CAR COMPANY FORMED.

THE CASE WAS REVERSED CAMERON WON CASE INVOLVING 10,476 ACRES OF LAND IN LYNN COUNTY. In the supreme court yesterday the case of the executors and heirs of Wm. Cameron. deceased, vs. the State of Texas from Travis, was reversed and rendered.

This case involves 10,476 acres of school land which situated in Green county, when it was part of the state of Texas and is now a part of Linn county. Wm. Cameron purchased the land in good faith when Greer county was part of Texas and when the United States supreme court decided that Greer county was part of the territory of Oklahoma, the state sued Wm. Cameron recover the land. The lower court decided the case in favor of the state and also the court of civil appeals.

The case was then taken to the supreme court and yesterday it reversed the decision of the lower courts. The supreme court held that the Cameron heirs were entitled to the land as when it was purchased it was done in good faith, as Greer county was then considered a part of Texas, sent representatives to the legislature and took part in all the privileges of a county of the state: that the certificates under which the land became the possession of Cameron, were valid. FIRST-CLASS MEALS. Those desiring meals should not fail to visit the Elite cafe at No. 911 Congress avenue.

The meals are cooked like mother used to cook An important change is soon to take place in the affairs of the Austin Rapid Transit Railway company. It will be remembered that during the early part of this month the road was sold to Mr. F. H. Watriss of New York, president of the company, by the receiver, Major Ira H.

Evans, and now the company is to be absorbed by the Austin Electric Railway company, which was chartered yesterday morning. Articles incorporation of the Austin Electric Railway company were filed in the secretary of state's department yesterday. The capital stock is $200,000. The purpose is to acquire and maintain a system of street cars and suburban lines within and near the city of Austin. The board of directors are as follows: F.

H. Watriss, New York; Oliver C. Fuller, Milwaukee; Ira H. Evans, Austin; E. P.

Wilmot, Austin; T. B. Cochran, Austin. In speaking of the new company Major Evans stated that the new company would absorb Austin Rapid Transit company, and that he would turn over the property to Mr. Watriss on May 31.

Many improvements are in contemplation by the new company. THEY ELECTED A CAPTAIN WM. VON ROSENBERG ELECTED CAPTAIN OF TROOP CAVALRY SQUADRON. Col. William von Rosenburg was last Wednesday night elected captain of troop cayalry squadron, and a committee appointed to wait on him von Rosenburg an excellent miliand request his, acceptance.

Colonel tary record and has filled all positions from private to colonel, hence his acceptance could only be based upon the highest patriotic motives and out of deference to the courtesy of the troop unanimously requesting his services. His record is as follows: Cadet to lieutenant at Texas Military Institute from 1874 to 1877, in which later year he joined the Austin Greys in which he soon secured a second lieutenancy. He organized the Manning Rifles on August 30, 1879, serving 1881, when he resigned. The cavalry arm of the service next engaged his attention and he organized the Capital Ciy Cavalry company, September 6, 1887. The governor commissioned him heutenantcolonel and a on October 1, 1889, but at the unanimous request of his troop he sacrificed his preferment and remained with them until June 25, 1891, when he was elected major of the cavalry battalion.

On July 19, 1892, he was elected colonel of cavalry, that arm having been recruited to a full regiment and served until the promotion of J. R. Waitis. IS YOUR LIFE WORTH 50 CENTS? We defy the world to produce a medleine for the cure of all forms of kidney and bladder troubles, piles and all diseases peculiar to women that will equal Smith's Sure Kidney Cure. Ninety-eight per cent of the cases treated with Smith's Sure Kidney Cure that have come under our observation have been cured.

We sell our medicine on a positive guarantee, if directions are followed, and money will be refunded if cure is not effected. Price 50 cents and $1.00. For sale by M. C. CORNWELL.

Telegraph Company VS. Bouchell, from Wichita; Wm. Seymour et al. vs. Edwin Chambelain et from Montgomery; Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company vs.

John F. Haden et from Dallas; Aransas Pass Harbor Company vs. First National Bank of Aransas Pass, from Aransas: Angier vs. J. B.

Jones, from Walker; International and Great Northern Railroad Company vs. Otto Locke, from Comal. Applications Dismissed for Want of Jurisdiction- -Nathan Stell VS. Houston, East and West Texas Railway Company, from Liberty; R. E.

Morris et al. vs. C. H. Gibson et from Shelby.

Set for June 9-Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company any vs. Thos. L. Wade, from Grayson. A DISAPPOINTED BRIDE.

GROOM-TO-BE. A young couple from Williamson county with grave disappointment the hands of met, County Clerk John Hornsby yesterday morning. The bridegroom-to-be called at the office and asked for a marriage license, but when the usual questions were propounded to it was discovered that his that sweetheart he had was failed to under age and get the consent of her father, and consequently the much coveted license was not granted. Phone 436 for dry oak wood. Ira O.

Wyse Oil Co. THE JUDICIAL CONVENTION DATE WAS CHANGED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON FROM JULY 14 TO JULY 1. Chairman R. C. Walker of the democratic executive committee of the Third supreme judicial district, yesterday afternoon issued a changing the date for calling the judicial convention from July 14 to July 1.

In the call Chairman Walker says: "Conditions having so changed as to make it probable that the convention will be in session longer than was contemplated when the original call was made, the executive committee deems it advisable to change the time of holding the convention from July 14 to July 1. "Therefore. by virtue of the authority vested in me as chairman of the democratic executive committee of the district and upon the advice of the members of said committee, I hereby a democratic convention to meet in the city of Austin, Texas, at 10 o'clock a. m. on the first day of July, 1902, for the purpose of nominating two candidates for associate justice of the court of civil appeals of the Third supreme judicial district of Texas, and to elect an executive committee for said district for the next, ensuing, two years and to transact busimay properly come before said convention." STATE HOUSE HAPPENINGS The comptroller's department has registered an issue of $2000 city of Fort Worth refunding sue of $5000 Mabank independent school district bonds were also registered by the comptroller.

The following charter was filed in the secretary of state's department: Ragley Lumber company of Ragley, Panola county. Capital stock, $200,000. The incorporators are W. G. Ragley, M.

J. Ragley and J. B. Wilson. Austin to Electric Railway company, Austin, capital stock $200,000.

Directors: F. Watriss. Oliver C. Fuller, Ira H. Evans and others.

The state departments will be closed today, on account of it being Decoration Day and a legal holiday. The day will be generally observed here and preparations are being made to decorate the graves of the Federal and Confederate soldiers here. TO THE PEOPLE WHO PURCHASE GROCERIES. We are equipped up-to-date. We carry a line of standard, first-class goods, and sell on a straight, legitimate margin.

We do not put out a few or resort to other methods others than straight, any legitimate transactions. We are located at 301 and 303 East Sixth street, have conducted a grocery business on this past seventeen years, and respectfully solicit your patronage. Our solicitor will call as often as you wish, or ring up phones old or new No. 23 and you will receive the best of attention. FRANK O.

BABCOCK. BARBECUE. On June 10 a big free barbecue will be given at Moore's crossing on Onion creek, to which everybody is given a cordial invitation, especially the ladies. R. H.

TROGDON, Manager. Do you wish to stop at the best hotel in the city? If so, go to "The Hancock." Fresh roasted coffees, all grades, at all times, at Frank O. Babcock's. He does his own roasting. Tell us your wood troubles, and we will tell you how to avoid them.

Ira 0. Wyse Oil phone 436. Oxfords of Exceptional Value 3 3 Only $1.50 For this stylish looking Oxford; low heel, patent tip, plump kid; its the $2.00 kind at other stores. BURT Shoe 612 CONGRESS AVENUE. Bring this ad today, MAY 30TH and you can get one pound of the best Leaf Lard and one.

pound of Onions for 10 cents. NONE SOLD TO BOYS. F. W. Warren: THE GROCER.

1602 Lavaca St. RAILROAD TO ISSUE STOCK COMMISSION GRANTED APPLICATION OF DENISON, BONHAM NEW ORLEANS RAILWAY. The railroad commission yesterday granted the application of the DeniBonham and New Orleans Railway company for authority to register stock on 26 2-3 miles of completed road from a point near Denison to the town of Bonham, at the rate of $20,000 per mile. The same company also filed an appilcation for authority to issue and 000 on the same 26 2-3 miles of road. register bonds a to the amount of No action has been by the commission on this application.

ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY'S RACES AT THE DRIVING PARK. First Race-3-Minute Pace Henry Nolan. Ida. Dewey. Ed.

R. Second Pace or. Trot. Edna M. Alice.

J. B. Pumphrey, Billy Churchill. Third Race-3-8 Mile Dash. Red Girl.

Cassie. Dolly Scotland. Fourth Race-1-2 Mile Dash. Maude. Glee Girl.

May Do. Fifth Race Firemen's Hose 4 Race. 1. South Austin. 2.

Colorado. 3. East Austin. 4. Protection.

5. North Austin. Admission Fee 25 Cents. Come Everybody. JOHN B.

MOORE FOR SHERIFF. The friends of John B. Moore are confident of his nomination for sheriff, but are not resting on their oars by any means, as they desire to make his election as decisive as possible. Mr. Moore and his friends are receiving many voluntary promises of support from voters all over the county, and are very enthusiastic over his prospects.

The pupils of the Blind Institute will give "Caste," a comedy, in the institute chapel Saturday night, May 31. Admission, 50 cents. Only those having tickets can be admitted. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS INVITED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE GIRLS' INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. AT A MEETING HELD YESTERDAY Structure to Cost $45,000 and Will Accommodate 150 Interesting Report Submitted.

The board of regents of the Industrial School met yesterday. The board held its meeting at the University and was in session from 11 o'clock until 6 o'clock last evening. After mature consideration the board decided to invite bids for plans and specifications for a building to cost about $45,000. The building is to be three stories high and basement, and will contain eight or ten lecture rooms, 20x30 feet each, one lecture 30x75 feet, one laboratory 30x50 feet, and three or four office rooms. The bids are to be submitted at Denton and opened at that place on July 1st.

The structure is to be of with stone foundations. This building is to be but one wing of one which is ultimately to be constructed three times as large. The building contemplated at present will contain about 150 students. An interesting feature of the meeting was a report submitted by Regent Rosser Thomas. Mr.

Thomas has inspected almost every institution of its kind in the United States and his report proved a veritable store house of information for the use of the board. The question of electing teachers discussed informally, but no teachers will be engaged for at least one year, with the election possibly of a president for the institution. All the members of the board were present with the exception of Mrs. Cone Johnson of Tyler. The following are those who were in attendance: A.

P. Woolridge, Austin: Fort. president: Mrs. Helen M. Stoddard, Worth, secretary; Rosser ThomFannin county; Miss Mary Eleanor Brackinridge, San Antonio; Clarence Ousley, Houston; Peter Denton.

Hann, FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS. primaries. Thanking you again for your kindness and wishing you success, I am truly your friend, W. MINOR." There is much truth in Mr. Minor's letter in regard to assistance given one officer by a fellow officer.

During Geo. Matthew's years of experience as a deputy sheriff he has always given his fellow peace officers all the assistance in running down criminals in his power and this, as one reason, connected with his undisputed qualifications to fill the office to which he aspires, the citizens of Travis county have decided to elect him sheriff. HE THINKS THEY WILL HANG THE NEGROES CHARGED WITH MURDER OF JIM JONES--CONDITION OF THE CROPS. Sheriff Davis of Bastrop county was in the city yesterday and he reports the crop in his county in a very bad condition for want of rain. "The corn crop especially in a bad said Sheriff Davis.

"In fact the corn is almost burned to death. There are a few fields that are fair condition, but they are very scarce. If we don't get a rain within the next few days our The corn crop will be a total failure. cotton will last a while longer. "You see didn't get any rain to amount to anything during your rain storms in this county and other parts of the state.

We have not had a real good rain in some Sheriff Davis also stated that they had a good case against the three negroes, who are in jail at Bastrop, with murdering old Jim Jones, colored. below Webberville. In his opinion, the negroes will hang. IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH. Be sure and use that old and well tried remedy, Mrs.

Winslow's Soothing all for children teething. It lays Syrup, pain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twentyfive cents a bottle. Fresh vegetables daily at Frank 0. Babcock's.

An application for permission filed file a yesterday writ of in the mandamus was supreme court by W. P. Kidd against J. J. H.

Truett, county attorney of Grayson county, et al. The petitioners are seeking by a writ of mandamus to compel the court of civil appeals at Dallas to certify certain questions to the supreme court. Visitors to New York will find the Hotel Empire, Broadway and 63d street, a quiet and select hotel at moderate rates. AN OLD SOLDIER IS DEAD J. J.

MAHER PASSED AWAY AT CONFEDERATE HOME FROM GENERAL DEBILITY. of tine Confederate Home, died Maher, aged 75 years, an inmate at the Home about midnight last Wednesday night from general debility. The deceased had been at the Home for the past eleven years. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock and the remains were interred in the State cemetery. The funeral ceremonies were performed by.

Dr. W. D. Bradfield. The deceased was a member of Hampton's Legions.

INCREASE IN COLLECTION OF TAXES IN BEXAR COUNTY. Recently the state revenue agent sent an inquiry to the tax lector of Bexar county asking for a comparative colthe amount of taxes statement showing collected in Bexar county during the three years. The incorporation has been received, and it past is as follows: Total amount of taxes collected from 30, 1900, May 1, 1899, to April and $40,550 $178,836.71, of which $50,375.73 was for occupation taxes, for whisky and beer taxes. Total amount of taxes collected from May 1, 1900, to April 30, 1901, $169,214.25, 330.50 of which was for occupation tax, and $39,100 for whisky and beer Total amount taxes collected from May 1, 1901, $181 28.19, to April 30, 1902. of which $54,943.80 was for occupation tax, and $41,000 Chisky and beer tax.

The statement shows quite an increase for 1901-1902..