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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
AMES INTERVIEWED.
He eSuggests a Scheme for the Relief Of the
AtchisOn BOndhOlders.

HeSuggests Scheme for the Relief OF the
AtchisOn BOndholders.
BosToN, October Ex-Governor Oliver
Ames was interviewed by the Herald last
night on the Atchison reorganization plan.
He said:
This is not fair to the bondholders. As
long as the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
is good it must pay its interest. The bond
holders will not stand by and let themselves
be robbed. The plan might be a grand
thing for the stockholders but it would be
at the expense of the bondholders. We
bought the bonds as a source of revenue,
trying to keep outside of speculation, and
we expect fairer settlement than that now
proposed"
The governor said that five 5 per cent
bonds of the Chicago, Kansas and Western
we're bought at par, and now the holders
are offered 55 for them in per cents. For
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe $1,000 per
cent bonds holders are offered $500 4 per
cents. To this he thought the bondholders
would not consent. In place of these prop
Ositions he would suggest cutting Off from
each bond of five years the coupon, giving
in place of them coupons emitting each
bondholder to receive 30 per cent in cash
and so per cent in interest
bearing. scrip. The governor detailed
the workings of this plan at
length and said that by it every interest
would be protected. The Honorable Geo.
o. Shattuck was also seen. He thought il
would be satisfactory TO the stockholders
and would go through al! right. As be-
tween the holders of the mortgages having
short time TO run and the stockholders
scheme, greatly favored the latter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
FOREIGN ITEMS.
THE ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER
MAKES A SPEECH AT A
BANQUET.
His Subject the Temporal Power OF the Pope
The EmperOrs Of Russia and Ger
many Hunting Deer.

ROME, October ia banquet was given
to Prime Minister Crispi at Palermo last
night. Forty-nine senators and 140 men,
bers of the chamber of deputies were pres
ent. Sgnor Crispi delivered an address, in
which he touched upon reforms necessary
in the educational system, and promised
measures for relief of the poor. He declared
it was necessary to combat all persons,
high or low, who were seeking to under
mine the political edifice of Italy. The
temporal power of the pope, although it
had existed for centuries, had been only a
transition period. Rome existed before il
and would continue to exist without
it. Complaints or threats either
from home or abroad would
have no effect. He declared unassailable
the utterance of King Humbert that Rome
forms an integral part of Italy, just as law
forms part of the modern world. After
asserting that the pope possessed perfect
religious liberty and was only restricted,
and less harshly than in other states, from
encroaching upon the sphere of national
right which is the right of reason, Signor
Crlspi exclaimed:
"Let the church, now free, now endeavor
to frighten Prometheus with the thunder
bolt of heaven. Our task Is to fight in the
cause of reason"
He next touched upon the sub
ject of anarchism, which he said
church. He appealed to all men of ad-
vanced but reasonable ideas to separate
openly from the creators of disorder, ma
tional discord and social disorganization,
who were pretending to represent the ideas
of Mazzini and Garibaldi.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
CHICKAsAw SUPREME COURT.
A Decision DISTINGUISHING the White Men in
the Nation.

A Decision DISTINGUISHING the White Men In
the Nation.
TIsHoMINGo, October 15.-The Chickasaw
Nation is greatly excited over the decision
of the supreme court of the Chickasaw
Nation confirming the legality of the
seventh amendment to the tribal constitu-
ton passed last winter by the National
council, which disfranchises every white
man who holds his citizenship through the
marriage with an Indian woman. A
thousands of these men, and hundreds of
Indians belonging to the Guy party which
opposed the disfranchisement, are now here
preparing to appeal to congress for relief
The white men will demand that the land
saw and Choctaw Nations, and all land
west of the ninety-sixth meridian
be thrown open for settlement
The supreme court is composed of
two full blood Indians and one half
breed--the:l dissenting from the opin-
ion. For twenty-five years it has been an
unwritten law that white mans marriage
to an Indian woman made him a citizen.
The decision is in opposition to the treaty
of 1866 between the United States and the
Choctaw and Chickasaw nations. The re-
suit Of the decision will be disastrous to the
cattle interests of the Territory, which is
largely in the hands of the whites. 1t is
now held that in view ofthe decision which
violates congressional treaty, congress is
no longer bound to observe the treaty and
can open the country to settlement or make
such laws as will fit the situation. The
Chickasew legislature opened an extra ses-
sion yesterday and many members lost
their seats on account of the dicision.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
Railway Brakemen.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, October 15.-The Broth
erhood of Railway Brakemen settled down
to business promptly at the appointed hour
this morning and entered into executive
business in the hall of the house Of repre-
sentatives at the capitol. The most i'm
portant feature of the session, which vii
probably cover period of about ten days,
will be the thorough revision of the consti-
tuition, which has become necessity. lnits
present imperfect state it is a
source of annoyance and tends
to hamper rather than benefit
the order. The clauses referring to trans
fer and withdrawal cards" will receive at
tention. New provisions must be made for
various classes of membership. TIE order
is constantly in receipt of applications for
honorary beneficiary membership
from those who are ineligible to regular
communication. Also from operators, sta
ton agents and others who once twisted
the brake wheel few times. 1t is thought
that these matters can be easily disposed of
with credit and benefit to the Brotherhood.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
LETTER FROM CLEVELAND
Read Before the Convention Of Democratic
Societies in Pennsylvania.

Read Before the Convention Of Democratic
Societies in Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October 15.-The first
general assembly of the Democratic Socie-
ties of Pennsylvania began today in Thalia
theatcr, in this city. Over 800 delegates,
representing Democratic clubs in all parts
of the state, were in attendance. Mr..
Chauncey f. Black called the convention
to order, after which Letter from ex Presi-
dent Cleveland was read. After ex-
pressing regret at not being able to attend
the meeting, Mr.. Cleveland says:
MY estimate of these democratic meet
ings as agents for the instruction
of the people upon political topics and
for the accomplishment of legitimate
political work, is well known
and there never was a time when in the
interest of good government and national
prosperity they were moie needed The
condition of political affairs is such that the
attention of all the Democrats should be
directed to the enforcement of the distinct
i've principles of the party and in my
opinion this is no time for search after
make-shifts and temporary expedients.
We, as party are fully enlisted in the
cause of the people, and patriotic duty
ana party success require that we
should be consistent and steadfast.
All personal and selfish aims should be
subordinated. | confidently expect that
in the work we have in hand our Demo-
cratic societies will exhibit an efficiency
which will be gratefully acknowledged by
all who have at heart the welfare and pros
perity of the American people.
Yours very sincerely,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
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madly on, with tremendous power that
drew it on the ironwork pierced
deep into the wooden flooring
and still the cable trigged. Finally, with a
grating noise, the cable slipped from the
brass clamps that held them. The bolts
that secured them opened and the car was
free. The passengers, unconscious of the
doom impending, were about to step from
the vehicle as it shot downward upon its
mission of death. The passengers who had
arisen fell together upon the flooring of the
car. Down the plane of several hundred
feet it sped and plunged fiercely upon the
railing at the bottom and dashed it into
pieces like cordwood. The car struck, shot
far out upon Main street and was shivered
into thousand fragments.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
MEXICAN MATTERS.

Statements Concerning the Negro Emigra-
tion Scheme Denied-Land of the Aztecs.
Cry OF MEXICO, October 15.-The negro
emigration movement is again attracting
public attention, due to the interview
copied from the Texas papers with w. III.
Ellis, which contains number of lies
compromising the authorities and promi-
nent persons here with reference to the
negro colonists. II is the intention of the
government to first make a trial of col
onixing 200 families on the coast, and If
they are successful more will be established
on the coast country, which, although very
fertile, is sckly
Guerrero is the first state which, through
its legislature yesterday, pctitioned con-
gress to amend the act restricting the presi-
dental office to one term or making It ad
libitum. This action will be followed by
other legislatures, according to an arranged
plan.
H H. Bass, general freight and passen-
ger agent of the Mexican National Railway
co mpany, has resigned.
The military prison at Santiago, Tlalte-
loles, contains fourteen prisoners who are
condemned to death.
Count st. Folk, the French minister. de-
nies the report that he notified the Mexican
government that the French govern
ment would not support the
claims of the French syndicate
as published yesterday by El Nacional,
the semi-official newspaper, though he
says he believes his government will not
act in violation of the treaties.
Four counterfeiters of silver dollars were
arrested yesterday. The country is flooded
with counterfeit silver. The government
has decided TO prosecute a vigorous cam
paign against the Yaqui Indians, and local
troops or rangers will be employed.
The electoral excitement in Yucatan has
died out. Tracoms will have a walk-over
for the governorship, as Pasado and Canis-
tello, the other candidates, have with
drawn. Several important military changes
are about TO take place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
A Surprise in Waco.
Special to the Statesman.

Special to the Statesman.
WACO, October 15.-The citizens Of the
Central City were surprised to-day to learn
that Lessing, Solomon & Rosenthal had
sold out. This firm is the largest wholesale
dry goods house in central Texas and were
also extensive cotton dealers. H. B. Claflin
d Co., of New York, were purchasers of
the wholesale business of the firm and all
real estate in the county; also, the interest
of Lessing, Soloman & Rosenthal in the
firm of Lewis Bros, d Co., Gainesville,
Tex. Isaac Heidenheimer, of Galveston,
was the purchaser of the interest of Less
ing, Solomon d Rosenthal in the firm
of Lessing, Solomon & Rosenthal and
Co., retail dry goods, in this city. The in
terest of j. A. Solomon and NJ. n Rosen-
thai in the firm of w. S. Blackshear e. Co.,
was sold out to JAS l. Moore. The whole
sale will net $450,0O0. The notes and ac-
counts of the firm have been turned over
to Leo Frank as trustee, for the benefit of
certain creditors to the amount of 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
LOUISIANA LOTTERY.
List Of the Luck y Numbers Officially Reported
from New Orleans.

List Of the Luck y Numbers Officially Reported
from New Orleans.
Special to the Statesman.
New ORLEANS, La, October 15.-No. 63,-
1856, capital prize, sold in New York. New
Orleans Washington, D. c.. San Francisco,
Oakland and Santa Barbara, CAL; Mem
phis and Bigbyville, Tenn. Sharon Valley,
Conn.,; Danville, ,!Va.; Forest City, Ark. !;
Walla Walla and Spokane Falls, Wash.
No. 1923, second prize, sold in New Or
leans, New York, San Francisco, Detroit,
Mich; Milwaukee, Wis. Memphis, Tenn. !;
South Bend, Ind; Greenville, s. c.; Bar
mum, Tex, Helena, Mont, and Walla
Walla, Wash.
No. $500, third prize, sold inBoston, Mass.
New Orleans, La, st. Louis, Mo-, Cincin-
natl, Houston, Texas, Leavenworth, Kans.
and Oakland, Cal.
No. 81, ,454, fourth prize, sold in Washing
ton, D. c., Chicago, ILL.,, Buffalo, N. Y,
Memphis and Chattanooga, Tenn, Peoria,
ILL.,, and Concordia, Kans.
No. 1897, II, ,22S each ten thousand dollars.
Nos. .l9, ,233, 45 72S So 1877, 81, ,544 81, 1858 each
five housand dollars.
NJ. A. DAUPHIN.
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My conception of the duties of the commits
sioner of pensions is entirely different.
have always considered that he should
see entire justice is done to all pensioners.
If he should discovera case where injustice
is being done to pensioner he should
right the wrong, and / am of that opinion
still, Secretary Noble to the contrary not
withstanding.n
Speaking further on the subject the COM
missioner said it recalled to his mind the
case of General William II. Powell, who
was pensioned just four days prior to his
(ranner's) appointment. General Powell,
he said, had received gunshot wound in
the shoulder and was receiving PEN
sion of $3.50 per month. When Mr..
Noble was made secretary, General Powell
went to Commissioner Black with note
from Secretary Noble in which the latter
asked the commissioner to do all he could
for General Powell. General Powell de-
clined to submit to medical examination,
but, notwithstanding this fact, had his PEN
sion increased to $50 per month and dated
back to 1885, and this said Mr.. Tanner with
emphasis, was done at the instigation of
Secretary Noble four days before received
my appointment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
Meeting to Settle Land Titles.

Special to the Statesman.
AMARILLO, Tex, October IA meeting
of business men was held here yesterday
to consider the unsettled condition Of land
titles caused by the threatened suits of the
attorney general against the Houston and
Texas Central railway. Delegates were ap-
pointed to attend a northwest Texas con-
vention, to be held at Vernon, to take ac-
ton in regard to the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
MISSISSIPPI POLITICS.
Gen. Chalmers Allegations Denounced by the
Citizens.

Gen. Chalmers Allegations Denounced by the
Citizens.
COLUMBUS, October 12-The following
resolutions were adopted to-day at largely
attended meeting of citizens at the city
hall:
Whereas, Gen. James r. Chalmers, the
republican nominee for governor of the
state of Mississippi, in his letter of with
drawal, published in the Memphis Appeal,
and perhaps in other newspapers, used the
following, to wit, from Columbus: Il re-
ceived message from colored leaders beg
ging me not to speak there, as they would
be the sufferers, and letters from personal
friends who were democrats, urging me not
to come. On the appeal from the negroes
| decided not to go, though | had before
that written to my democratic friends that
| would come.
II afterward learned from Mr.. Abram S.
Humphries, young lawyer of good family
who brought the message to me from the
negroes, that when he returned an excited
mob was waiting for me at the depot and
that he believed if had gone | would have
been openly shot on the streets or secretly
aSsasSinated."
And Whereas, We, representing the citi-
zens of Columbus in meeting assembled,
with full knowledge of the temper, feel
ing and opinion of our people, therefore,
we do hereby resolve and declare that the
charge or intination of premeditated yiio-
lence toward him, as conveyed by the
words above quoted, tO-wit:
That an excited mob was waiting for me
at the depot, and that he believed that if
had gone | would have been openly shot on
the streets or secretly assassinated," is
without foundation and false in fact and
feeling.
Be it further resolved, That a copy Of
these proceedings be furnished our city
newspapers and the correspondents of
others outside of the city for publication.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
Death of a Defaulter.
Special to the Statesman.

ppeCldl W tne SldleSHldn.
PALESTINE, Tex, October 15.-Ex- County
Treasurer ]. w. Richardson died at his
residence today. Mr.. Richardson was
stricken with paralysis in one side early in
the spring, and yesterday fell from his bed
and broke his left hip. Mr.. Richardson
was indicted at the last term of the
district court for defaulting to the county
for $1,000. Before his arrest he had
made over to his bondsmen all of his
property sufficient to cover the amount of
the defalcatlon, and the amount due the
Mr.. Richardson was treasurer for this COM
pany for four years and died at an ad-
yanced age.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
Declined to Interfere.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, October 15.-The board
of pardons at Harrisburg have decided not
to interfere in the case of Pietro Ravonoski,
sentenced to be hanged on Wednesday,
October %, for the murder of two women.
1t is certain that his execution will take
place on that date. Ravonoski, when in
formed today of his impending fate, mani
tested utter Indifference.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
ENGLAND.
ISLAND OF DEMARARA.

LONDON, October l5.--Advices from Bris-
bane, Queensland, state that Sir William
MacGregor, administrator of New Guinea
accompanied by a party of twenty-five
men, recently landed on the island of Dem.
arara. A force Of 50lnatives made an at
tack upon the party, but after hard fighting
they were repulsed. When the natives re.
treated they lefteleven of their number dead
or wounded behind them. Several whites
were wounded. Sir William then set fire to
and burned the village of the natives.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
A Big Scheme.

ATLANTA, Ga, October 15.-The Alliance
committee of the location of the Georgia
exchange met here yesterday and selected
Atlanta as the city in which the exchange
will build large warehouse through which
supplies of the entire Alliance will be
handled. This means that the trading for
$4,000 farmers will be done through At
lanta. The design of the Alliance is to do
away with the middle men, thus cutting
the cost down to a minimum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
GERMANY.
IMPERIAL HUNTERS.

INT 17rFr7t1
BERLIN, October 15.-The czar, Grand
Duke Vladimir and Grand Duke George
took part in the hunt on the estate of the
grand duke of Mecklenberg at Ludwigs-
Lust this morning. A number of red deer
were shot by the kimperial visitors. The
czar and his party left Ludwigs-Lust at Q
O'Clock this evening EN- route TO Russia,
returning by way of Berlin and Dautzig.
The czar has repeatedly expressed his graft
fication with his reception in Germany.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
STATE BY WIRE.
ITIZENS' MEETING AT FORT WORTH
TO TOINAUGURATE A SCHEME FOR
ANOTHER RAILROAD.
Death Of an Unknown Man from Neglect
LaredO's BOem-News from Over
the State.
Special to the Statesman.

FoRT WORTH, October 15-A meeting of
citizens was held at o'clock today to con-
slider proposition to build railroad from
Fort Worth to Albuquerque, N NJ. The
proposition submitted was that for $4,000
subsidy the company would within fifteen
days begin work at Fort Worth on the road
When thirty miles are built
$25, 900 is to be paid and when 100 miles are
built the balance of $4,000 is to be paid.
The company binds itself to make Fort
Worth the main office of the road and main.
tain machine shops here. The meeting &C.
,cepted the proposition and appointed a
committee TO raise the $4,000. The old
company is to tarn its franchise and located
line over to the new company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
United States Circuit Court.

Special to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, October 15.-In the United
States circuit court today in the case of
Nelson S. Easton and James Rintoul VS..
the Houston and Texas Central Railway
company the special master in chancery
flied his report upon the receivers accounts
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
Weather Bulletin.

Special to the Statesman.
GALVESTON, October 15.-Following IL
the record of the temperature at various
points to-day:
Temperature-Gaves co. 62; Houston,
50. So; Hearne: ", GO; Waco, "a. 90; Corsi-
81 Tyler, 70. 81; Longview, IA. 81 Huntsville,
A.48 Columbia. -; Orange, =. - Bren-
ham, s2. 90; Cuero, so. So; Luling, -. =; San
Antonio, 7S. "a; Bolton, a. 90; Weatherford,
-: Abilene, 62. 90. Mean. 1915. bS.4.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WAsHrNGToN October 15.-The storm,
increasing in fury, has remained nearly
stationary Off the middle Atlantic coast.
wind of seventy-six miles is reported
from Block island The temperature has
fallen in the gulf and south Atlantic
states. II has generally risen elsewhere.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
The Marshall Failure.
Special to the Statesman.

DPOUIuI 10 UIIG DUdIVSIIUH
MARSHALL, Tex, October 15.-The in
ventory of I. Wolff, whose failure was
mentioned few days ago, foots up $4,000.
His liabilities are about $4,000. Several of
his eastern creditors are here looking after
their interests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
A Riot in Georgia.

BosToS, October 15.-A special from At
Ianta, Ca, says: The Alliance men have
taken possession of the town of Dothenala
to resist the license tax. A riot, in which
two leading men have been killed, is in
progress. Two town officers were mortally
wounded and dozen others seriously
hurf
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
A Small Failure.
Special to the Statesman.

Special 70 the statesman.
Fort WORTH, October 15.-Wealier Bros,
proprietors of a small drug store, made an
assignment this evening to George. H.
Mulkey for the benefit of creditors. Liza
bilities, $500; assets, $2,10O, besides ac-
counts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
Considered the Plan.

BosToS, October 15.-The Boston Marine
Insurance company considered the Atchi-
son plan Of reorganization at its directors
meeting today and voted TO adopt it and
deposit all securities under it held by the
company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
Schooner Upset.

NEW YORK, October 15.-The schooner
Laura, laden with iron, was upset in the
East river this afternoon and three of the
crew were drowned. Their names were
VIM. Jackson, James Hughes and Alex.
Christi
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17

from december s, 1888, to March 81, 1899.
These accounts show for the general fund
total receipts to the amount of 81 ,56S, 1885,
total disbursements, $95691S.20, leaving a
cash balance of $611, ,57446. In the account
of the proceeds of sales of land donated by
the state is shown total receipts of $275, ,5S2.-
As; total disbursements, S27,O37.37, leaving
balance of $24S, ,545.97. The special master
recommends that an order be entered ap-
proving the accounts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-10-17
Fatally Injured.

Special TO the Statesman.
WACO, Tex, October l5.-T. B. Hopgood,
night watchman at st. Louis, Arkansas and
Texas railroad yards, was fatally injured
while making q coupling here last night