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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
A CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.

LITTLE ALLIANCE JUDGE WHO
ovER-RULEs THE SUPREME BENCH.
KANSAS CITY, Kas., July ia
special from Topeka, Kansas, says G.
w. Mckay, Alliance judge in the
Twenty fourth district, has taken
another turn at the supreme court.
Yesterday he placed warrant in the
hand OF the coroner of Harper county
for the arrest of the sheriff, who had
obeyed the orlers of the supreme
court instead of his own. b. A. Burr,
who had twice been arrested before,
once while the supreme court had the
case pending before it, was for the
third time arrested yesterday on an
order from Mckay.
The bench and bar are waiting with
breathless anxiety the next move of
the jurist who presides over the
Twenty.fourth district and laughs at
plutocratic judges in Topeka WHO
think they can dictate to him because
they are called supreme judges. This
morning the attorney for Burr sub
mitted TO the supreme court the nee.
essary papers for having Mckay ar
rested for contempt of court. Judge
Valentine is the only judge now 10
the city. This case has become his
tOrip
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MRS. CRAMER'S SUICIDE.
ANOTHER FIGURE IN THE FAMOUS
sAVIN ROCK CASE DEAD.

ANOTHER FIGURE IN THE FAMOUS
sAvIN ROCK CASE DEAD.
New HAVEN, Conn.,, July 19.-The
dead body of Mrs. Christian Cramer
was found hanging by piece of
clothes line to closet door in her bed
room this evening. Before commit
ting suicide she had wrapped O. towel
about her neck so that the rope could
not cut her. She left message to be
sent to her son Edward, who is a tele-
graph operator in the employ of the
Postal Telegraph company at 1877
Broadway, New York.
Mrs. Cramer was the mother of
Jennie Cramer, whose dead body was
found on the beach at Savin Rock.
July 3, 1881, Among those who gath
cred about the house tonight when
the fact that Mrs. Cramer had killed
herself became known was Walter
Malley, the merchant of this CITY, and
one OF the Malley boys who were tried
for Jennies murder. The Jury dis.
agreed and Walter was released on
$50, 600 bonds. His cousin. James
also charged with Jennie's murder is
now in the West Indies.
Mrs. Cramer's husband committed
suicide soon after Jennie's death,
Blanche Douglass of New York, who
was connected with the murder case,
died in hospital near Chicago about
two years ago, Asa Curtis. who found
Jennie's body, died a year or more
ago. None of the leading witnesses in
the famous trial are living.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
FOREIGN FLASHES.
Jews OF THE OLD WORLD
CAUGHT ON THE CABLES.
A BIG BANK BURSTS.
natal Collision at Seattle French War
Minister Threatens to Resign-
The French Extremists
Famine in Russia.

LONDON, July 1s-The Enc isl bank
If the River Plata suspended on
5cconnt of failure to receive asslsl ance.
arhe difficulties of the bank are due to
the locking up Of South American
.ecurities. The capital of the bank is
fI,5O0,O00, half of which is paid in. The
other half Of the capital is only appli
able in the event Of the banks liquid
.a.tion and can not be applied to pur-
ehases. The business institution has
a. reserve of $9,1O0,0OO. During tie
1ast three years the bank has paid a
yearly dividend of 10 per cent.
The difficulty in which the bank
low finds itself arose from the impos-
utility of collecting debts it has in the
argentine Republic in consequence of
"a decree recently issued by Argentine
B3epublic. The directors say that
3 hey find it impossible to carry on
business without assistance, which in
ehe present financial condition pre-
failing in the Argentine Republic
aey are unable to obtain
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
A Brace of Dead Lovers.

ST. LOUIS, July 1S.-A special from
Carthage, Mo-, says: Last right at II
o'clock cries were heard issuing from q
house at the corner of Oak and Ornea
streets and occupied by Mrs. Smith
Investigation disclosed the dead bodies
of woman and a man named jeff
Gilbert, lying side by side in bed. In
the head of each were bullet holes,
telling the story of the deaths. A lit
tie child was sleeping peacefully in a
crib on the other side of the room
Who caused the deaths has not been
ascertained, but it is supposed thai
Gilbert first shot the woman and then
himself, being actuated by jealousy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23

local dealer and manufacturer vas
frst-class. There were some splendid
specimens of horsehesh put on exhi-
bition this afternoon, and the Jersey
cattle industry was represented by
some beautiful cows and calves.
Col. Copeland lectured this morning
on Seeing the Elephant" He even
surpassed himself, and his old friends
here are more in love with him than
ever. He will preach tomorrow at
II a. m.
DR.. Nourse will preach at p. m,
and Sam Jones at $50 p. III. DR..
Nourse, of Washington, d. c., who is
now with us, is magnificent lecturer.
His lecture last night on John and
Jonathan" is pronounced by compe.
tent critics one of the best efforts of
the season.
Col. Copeland will lecture on Mon
day on Handsome People" DR..
DuBose still holds in reserve his lee
ture on THE Ship Of Fools" Chau
tauquans are anxious to hear the
lecture, but all are truly in hopes that
our honored perintendent does not
expect us to take passage on his mystic
craft.
A great many people, are expected
during the last day of the season as
the programme is so very fine.
1t is confidently stated that Rev.
Sam Jones will remain here for several
days and will engage in, a revival
me citing.
A number of people came down from
Blanco yesterday and to-day to hear
Sam Jones and Col. Copeland.
Kyle and Lockhart will send over
large delegations tomorrow morning
The weather is blazing hot with |
some promise of another shower.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
CENSUS BUREAU.
SOME STARTLING CHARGES AFLoAT
AND TO BE INVESTIGATED.

AND TO BE INVESTIGATED.
WASHINGTON, July 17.-The house
of representatives which is to NEE
next December will be an investigating
house and the census office will be one
of the first points of attack. There
have been so many rumors about cor
ruption in this office that the house is
sure to feel called upon to dig under
the surface, no matter how many
heads are made to ache nor how many
regulations are ruined thereby. 1t is
declared by those in position to
know that in some of the departments
of the census office most scandalous
system of appointment and promotion
has prevailed. The "queen of the
census some time ago resigned her
place and went to New York, but plens
ty of queens" so called, remain Ac-
cording to all reports a large number
of her successors could not justly be
let off with so lienent judgment. 1t
is alleged that several of the officials
ia this Office have revived the system
which twenty years ago made the Trea
sury hotbed of corruption. In the
old "buccaneering days" respectable
women would not take places, in the
Treasury il they could find employ
ment elsewhere, as positions there were
too frequently given as reward for i'm
proper conduct. Some of the old time
queens of the Treasury, who secur-
red places by means of a vicious sys-
TEN of favoritism, still hang on,
though their patrons were long ago
put in their graves or retired to
private life. Now it is the census office
which revels in queens and favorites.
Those who have been inquiring into
the matter say that if Congress will in
vestigate this Office, showing no
mercy either to accused or witness,
practices disgraceful to civilized
government will be exposed. 1t is
claimed the investigating committee
will find that in some
departments of the office ap-
pointments and promotions have been
given to comedy, reckless girls and
women without regard to their useful
ness or fitness for the work placed in
their charge. A number of democratic
members of Congress and others act
ing for them have been quietly inquir-
ing intothese reports and are said to
be ready to proceed with all investiga.
ton as Soon as Congress shall have
assembled. The city is full of gossip
and rumors as to the corruption pre-
vailing in the census office, and it will
be matter of justice to all concerned
either to have the charges refuted by
competent tribunal or to have the
blame fastened upOn the guilty nersnn-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
SAN MARCOS SETTINGS.
LECTURES AND SERMONS OF DISTIN
.GUISHED MEN DRAWING CROWDS.

LECTURES AND SERMONS OF DISTIN-
GUIsHED MEN DRAWING CROWDS.
SAN MARCOS, Tex, July 1S.-Yes-
aerday and today were Farmers Days
on Chautuaqua hill. The display gave
evidence of the fact that the farmers
and their wives and daughters are
wide awake and their aspirations
are praiseworthy. The display con
sisted of farm products, vegetables,
a'uits, bread, cakes, jellies, etc. After
the premiums were awarded the ex.
hibitors had their exhibits sold at
auction for the benefit of the Chautau.
qua. Today the display consisted OF
fine stock, farm implements and vehi
oles. There were six conveyanees OF
Grst-jlass make and finish on exhibit
20 hat were manufactured 10 San
..a os. Each one was taken home
rated With blue ribbon. The
lay Of saddler harness, etc, by oui
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
Expenses per mile.
Ratio of expenses to
earnings.

$35O3. >"'
The question as to the average rate
per ton per mile by steamer and rail
road for ocean transportation was not
answered except to show that il is
practically impossible to get at the
information wanted.
Inc ocean rate per ton by steamer
and rail- from New York to Texas was
also unattainable.
In the course of his remarks Mr..
Lord replied TO various verbal Queries,
stating to Mr.. Foster that the rates
from Chicago, st. Louis and Kansas
City are the same that hold from
Paris to Houston, and are changed
only after the Texas line is reached.
10 MIR. Gresham he stated that the
important question to railroads is not
the wealth of the road, but the VOL
ume OF trade for transportation as af-
fected by differing density of ponuIa-
ton and other similar causes.
To Mr.. Reagan he stated that the
volume of business could not he ey-
pected from sparsely settled territory
such as Texas affords, as is Welded TO
such roads as Chicago and St Louis
boast. Equal service was being done
for North Texas towns at greater ex1
pense than is the case With those
roads. He held that the roads recoe-
nized the advantages coming to them
from the people, and they worked
for the benefit of the roads in return.
Various others of the gentlemen re-
presenting the railroad Too6 the floor,
touching on the probable question of
reduction OF rates, one ana all under
taking To show that the extent Of bust.
ness done would not warrant any re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
So to Sneak.

Woman is wcnderfr iy made! Such
beauty, grace, delicacy and purity are
alone her possessions. So has SD
weaknesses, irregularities, functional
arrangements, peculiar only to her
self. To correct theso and restore to
health, her wonderful organism re,
ouires a restorative especially adapted
to that purpose. Sch a one is Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prascription-pos-.
sessing curative and regulating prop
critics to a remarkable degree. Made
for this purpose alone recommended
for no other! Contin 1aliy growiugin
favor, and numberin~ as It's stauuch
friends thousands of ne most intelli
gent and refined ladi Of the land. 3
positive guarantee ompanies each
bottle-at your drug Us, Sold on
trial
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
United TypOthetR,

CINCINNATI, o., July 1S.-The exec
utive committee of the United Typo
theta of America ended its session q;
the Gibson house today. Every mem
Der of the committee was present. it
was unanimously agreed that the
United Typothete of America advise
most determined opposition to any
attempt at this time TO shorten hours
of labor. 1t was also the unanimous
opinion of the committee that it was
necessary to change the annual meet
ing to be held in this city in October
next
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23

upon the scene and invited
the young lady to tax, . seat in his
buggy, which invitatiou was promptly
accepted. The young man who was
received lame eXplau2r
ton, and was shortl, afterward in
formed by the young married lady Of
her cousins bad fai b. The Tilted
lover began to raise Ca d, and the fact
that she had been sc ealed on soon
reached Miss Moorn u's ears. She
rushed down two bloc to where her
married cousin lived, and jumped on
her with blood in her ayo aud lid con
siderable damage, tear ny out her hair
by handfuls, and us 'ny her finger
nails on her person wit telling effect
A local paper publi,hed The occur
renee, giving the full details, and to-
day Miss Norman, WI is exceedingly
angry, twice visited that papers
sanctum armed with IN ugly looking
cowhide. The naughty reporter how.
ever, was out on both these occa-
sions, and the irate young woman
after making dire threats and eG-
pressing her feelings unstintedly, left
q message for the offending quill
driver and swept out q the Office say
ing with cleuched tis and grating
teeth: "I'll find the dirty rascal yet,
and when do III whip him until he
can't stand up"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
A DIAMOND ROBBERY.
HOW A SLICK COUPLE WORKED h
NEW YORK JEWELER.

HOW A SLICK COUPLE WORKED h
NEW YORK JEWELHR.
NEW YORK., July 10. Robert Howe
a young bookmaker's k has been
arrested on a charge Of stealing $40
900 case of diamonds from thejewelry
establishment of Warwick, - West
Twenty-eighth street. Tho robbery
occurred on Februry as. and the po-.
lice have been working on the case
constantly, On that date Howe ora
man who very closely resembles him,
called at the jewelry store with hand
somely dressed women who said she
wanted to purchase some diamonds
The couple had visited the store
twice before and had made few pur-
chases, so that every attention was
paid them. While the woman was eA'
aiming some rings the man walked
about the store, and ,iaailY Went OUT
for cigar. He returned in i've mn
utes and the woman, who had decided
to make no purchases went oat with
him. A tray of diamonds was missed
and Warwick remembered that IN"
mans overcoat bulged at the breast
when he went out for his cisnr,
The couple had said their names
were Beford, but this was found to be
false, and the detective traced them
to the Hotel Maropole, where he had
been living with the woman under V1i55
name of Howell. Be fore they could
make the arrest the parties cleared
out, and it was not until Friday night
that they came upon Howell Oh
Broadway. He answered the descrip-
ton of the thief and they took him n
and he was remandeo to the custody
of Inspector Byrne.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
Ten Thousand aCIaS
Fine Farming Lands
In Southwest Texas

In tracts to suit purchasers from
SO to $40 per acre. sdjoAuing
the town of ekidmore, OF me san antonio
and Arkansas Pass railvay, which is Ae5-
tined to be the great r. road center of
southwest Texas. These lands are Of
rich, black, sandy loan tnlJ need 10 grab,
bling or clearing; suitable lr truck farming,
grapes, pears, peaches, pIums cotton.
corn, etc. These lands n "a situated in the
center of the rain belt, derived from the.
gulf clouds which render .r1ps certainty.
Rus ~ s. kEssLR.
StldmoIe, IeHsE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
What the Times Thinks.

LONDON, July 1S.-The Times today
is severe in its criticism of Weybot,
French minister of foreign affairs, say
ing among other things, Never did
man invested with such responsible
ties use so poor arguments 10 ward OF
a ridiculous storm. He has not won
for France a siugle friend but he viii
leave here more located and misun
derstopd than ever.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
ON HER MUSCLE.
MISS NORMAN TEARS OUT HAIR AND
THREATENS REPORTERS.

TEXARKANA, Ark, July 19.-Fair-
View' a north suburb, had its sensation
yesterday in a fight to the finish be-
tween two women. Miss Flora Moor
man. ayoung lady of beautiful face
and form, but possessing the temper
OF wild cat, and a cousin, Mrs. Della
DAVIS, being the participants. Miss
Moorman was popular in social circles,
and recently made an engagement
with one Of her s1iters. p Door ne
c4Dnlc, TO take an afternoon ride.
Just before the hour for the drive
however, another sutton with long
purse and peEfectly lovely mustaehe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23
ducTlon. inns was the burden Of their

ducTlOn. TINS was the burden OF thelr
remarks.
A recess was taken until o'clock
and the afternoon was devoted to list
ening to detailed showings of various
roads, the SUN and substance of which
may be boiled down into the brief
statement that they are all apprehen
sive that any material reduction will
be a material injury.
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FRANCE.
WILL HOLD HIS JOB,

PARIS, July 18.-Members of the
juncil of ministers have persuaded
&. De Freycinet not to tender his
esignation. The cabinet ministers
ave represented to M. De Freycinet
mat the rejection 10y the chamber of
deputies of the credit asked for in his
capacity as minister of war for poly
technique did not imply want of con-
fdence in the government. When
me ministers returned to the chamber
OF deputies the session was resumed,
but was Immediately afterward closed.
A LITTLE TARIFF REFORM.
The Chamber of Deputies today ap-
proved the remaining clauses of tariff
relating to temporary free admission
cf certain imports. The entire new
tariff measure was then passed by a
vote of 3S7 to 115. The Chamber
then rejected the proposal
made by M. DeFreycinet, minister of
var, to grant the sum of $4,000 for
polytechncis. AS result of the reso
luton the chamber was suspended and
the cabinet council was summoned to
consider the situation. 1t is reported
That M. De Freycinet has decided to
tender his resignation.
LIKE A REPUBLICAN CONGRESS.
PARIS, July 1S.-The vote of the
chamber of deputies yesterday ex-
~ essing confidence in the government
Ia not satisfied the Extremists who
are continuing the agitation in regard
90 Alsace- Lorraine passport regula-
lions, and vino have not ceased at
teIapts to incite feelings against the
government. AT a meeting of the Ex-
tr mist party held last night it was
resolved to call a public meeting to
protest against what they term 'the
treachery and cowardice of the gov
ernment." During the last night the
Strassburg statue on Place De LaCon-
corde was by some parties unknown
enveloped in large Grape veil. The
police removed the veil and are hunt
ing for the perpetrators of the out
rage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-23

-cafr TRANSFORMATION irgW pCris 81
one UnaU rests enulreiy Will Lhe ocean
carriers. As an indication of the de-
sire on the part of the Texas roads TO
control the traffic within the radius
referred to their efforts in the
past to place the surplus
products of Texas lumber. III
the territory described, is indicative OF
what will be their probable actor, III
the future in connection with otuer
traffic either north or south bound.
To Q. Il. We think that our reply
to questions 8 and 10 will TO greaI
extent answer this one. We VIII add
however. that the lack OF tacllitles at
ports in Texas, has, in the past, pre-,
vented any large movement OF any OF
the products originating Wlthln Ine
radius referred to, via such ports.
What the future may bring torth is
entirely problematical, but selt-lnter-
est would naturally draw the lines 10
make the best possible arrangements
with such of their connections as orlSl-
nate such business with view OF en-
deavoring to turn the shipments
through the gulf ports of Texas.
To @. 70. Excepting to Texas juno
follows an interstate business:
g., H. e. s. A., Il. & n. 0. and L..
W. Gin Texas estimate average re-
turns on through and interstate traffic
10 be about Is per cent less than ON
local.
Texas and Pacific has no STATISTICS
at this time from which an intelligent
answer can be derived.
40 10
hauls of 100 miles and less receives
local tariff and in some cases move
on interstate business. On longer
hauis, estimates 10 per cent. less ON
interstate than on local.
Fort Worth and Denver City on
short hauls, receives full local rates on
interstate business. On longer hauls,
receives estimate II 1-2 per cent. less
on interstate than on local.
Houston and Texas Central on hauls
of 100 miles and less, receives full local
on interstate business, and in many |
cases more. On longer hauls estimates
on Interstate business at III to
Is per cent. less than local. This COM
parison is between local traffic on its
own line and interstate traffic. On
business moved over two or more lines
within the state carriage will average
about the same on state and inter-
state.
Missouri, Kansas and Texas has
lines in Kansas, Missouri, Indian Ter
ritory and Texas, treats the whole
system as one line and does not sepa-
rate earnings in Texas. Cannot give
reliable estimate.
Fort Worth and Rio Grande and
East Line aud Red River roads receive
he same on interstate as on local bus
ness, except that large quantities of
certain commodities moving entirely
within the state of Texas are hauled
It very much lower rates than are re-
,eived on any class of interstate bust.
less This is also the case with all
,ther roads in the state.
International and Great Northern
las not kept any such statistics as will
nable it to file a complete answer
within the time required. AS com
pared with earnings on strictly local
raffic the proportions earned on in
;erstate traffic are less, but the proper
lions carried on interstate traffic are
rs great if not greater than the pro-
portions carried on state traffic. Ex-
changes with other roads.
Railroad Mileage Inhabitants Pop to the
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Statement of earnings expenses and
tonnage per mile OF railroad in states
named, also in the United States dur
ing the year 1899:
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THE RAILROAD COMMISSION AND TIE
RAILROAD REPRESENTATIVE
IN CONFERENCE.

Eession at the Capitol Yester.
day-Answers to the Questions
Propounded by the Com
mission Some Time
Since.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-02-11
BRieING THE GUARD.
How Travellers on English Railwa
Trains Secure IrIvacy.

How Travellers on English Railway
Trains Secure irivacy.
There are all sorts OF tricks TO learn
about railroad riding in England, and
some OF them give third-ciass passen-
ger greater privacy than 6rst-class
one secures For instance, having met
two friends at Liverpool for the purpose
Of journeying back to London with
them, was told by shrewd English
man to take a third-class com mpartment
and make 1t right with the guard" so
as TO have tho box all to ourselves. We
purchased three third-class tickets, and
promised tho guard who showed us TO
our seats four shillings. or one dollar
II we were not disturbed by strangers
on tho journey to London. lie entered
into the spirit OF the unjust arrange
ment heartily.
1.-TWO OF you be lookin' out Of the
windows, as IL it was crowded" said he;
"and ono OF you stand before the door
on the platform"
We did so, and he ran of, TO return In
q minute with a long, narrow strip H
paper dripping with paste. This be
put upon one window OF our compart-
ment. It was a printed form that he
had filled up with writing in pencil,
and 1t read as follows: