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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-11-24
THE SILVER QUES1YON.

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paign, the tariff, has been decided
the silver question or bimetalism
looms up in gigantic proportions. Ii
was agreed early in the summer thai
the silver question should remain II
allegiance until fight to a finish
could be made and settled before the
grand Jury of public opinion on the
tariff.
Notwithstanding this agreement
this canvass has been to some extent
one of education on silver. The
West, where the silver is
mined, has made the radical demand
that a silver dollar worth third less
than gold dollar be made of equal
value by an act of congress, or in
popular phrasoology the West has
demanded fiat money or bimetalism,
''fiat money" meaning made money
by act of congress and not by the in
trinsic value of the metal as of gold.
The East has declared thai under
the Sherman bill providing for the
purchase and coin of a large
amount of silver monthly we were
permitting the silver kings OF the
west to unload upon US at an enorm-
GUS profit, without securing for us a
bimetalism with which we could pur-
chase abroad.
The South, for time, in its anxiety
for more money, backed up this de-
mand of the West but the national
Democratic platform was very en-
phatic on this subject in denouncing
the silver dollar containing only
two.thirds of the metal, lacking one
third uf making it as valuable as thu
gold dollar and although the discus
sion has to a great extent been
intermitted the South has
learned that the dollar in silver I'M
der the present coinage law was dis
honest dollar and only endorsed by
faction of the Democratic party in
Texas.
The South is now fully in accord
with the East in demanding an hon
est dollar in silver and not one made
of equal value in this country with
the gold dollar by act of congress.
The Democrats of the South recognize
that silver dollar under the
present law would not pass abroad,
and if coined would be used only in
this country, and if abroad by large
increase in the price of goods, with
the additional misfortune that we
would at any rate be drainedFof gold.
The result would be that while our
Importers purchased with a depre-
ciated currency at a corresponding
high price abroad, we would be COM
PEELED to purchase from them in old
at par with deprecated fiat money.
The East and the South compre-
aending these facts have not only re-
Dudiated the dishonest dollar, but
with the Republicans have demanded
\ repeal of the Sherman bill by which
his country has been flooded with
silver dollars, worth only IS cents on
he hundred.
1t would be difficult, even with the
lid of the Latin league, t" s,tablish
from the simple Is,ct that
ilver mining is becoming SO prolific
hat the price of silver is constantly
and tiuctuating currency
8 the most embarrassing and danger
us of all others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-11-24

The STATESMAN is pleased to no.
tice that Hon. Ben F. Rog ers of An
derson and Hon. J. w. Truit of Shell
by will help build the laws of Texas in
the Twenty-third legislature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-11-24

The Chicago Herald, which was
edited with ability during the cam
paign, is insisting upon an extra ses-
sion of congress. The Herald in this
does not display the wisdom and pru-
dence tor which it is noted.
There is considerable danger
just now that unless Mr.. Cleve.
land calls an extra session of
congress.there will be factious criti-
cism of his administration that will
have a bad effect. Mr.. Cleveland
thoroughly understands the situation
and the condition of affairs. Let us
leave that matter to the considera-
ton and conclusion of his best judy
ment, which he is sure to give it. His
position is difficult one; give him
time, trust to his intelligence and pa.
triotism and by all means let us avoid
contrary purposes to the Democratic
party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-11-24

The Republican papers are giving
currency to a report that at a dinner
at the Victoria hotel in New York in
the last week of September at which
Richard Croker, Edward Murphy, Jr.,
and VIM. F. Shehan, the Tammany
bosses, and Mr.. Cleveland were pres
ent, that he gave pledges to these rep
resentatives of Tammany that
amounted to a sale of himself, body
and soul, to the Tiger.
Mr.. Croker has been interviewed by
the New York Herald, and emphatic
ally denies that any pledges of any
nature were either asked of Mr..
Cleveland or given by him.
Any one who knows anything about
the independence of Grover Cleveland
knows that he would not pledge a
messenger boys position, if it amount
ed to compromise of his independ-
ence, for the presidency. He is not
built that way.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-11-24

me four Hs-health, happy homes and hos
m m, oturers DR.. ]. G. B. Siegert & Sons. At
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-11-24
TYTON BROWN, A. L. TEAGARDEN,
cfeSident and Gen. Manager Vice-PresidenI
HENRY W. Brown, Secretary.
once 122 West Sixth st. Hancock Butldingo

E tered at the postofie in Austin, Texas as
secO ld-class matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-11-24

GOOD natured, level-headed George
L. Jester of Navarro will occupy a
seat in the senate chamber next win
tnr
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
THE KANGAROO BALLOT.
A San Francisco Man Going
to Knock It Out.
He Says 1t Deprives Him of
Enjoying Secrecy.
The Official Canvass of the Vote
Temporarily Enjoined.
A Messenger Boys Confession as to
Fraudulent Election Returns.
The Montana Legislature
Democratic.

By the Associated Press,l
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 23.-Judge Law
Ter tonight granted temporary injunc.
ton restraining the election commits
sioners from proceeding with the official
canvass of the vote cast in this city at
the last election. The suit is
brought by James Welsh, who
alleges that the Australian ballot law
prevented him from enjoying secrecy of
the ballot as guaranteed by the consti-
tuition, and that, therefore, the law is
unconstitutional. Welsh AYERS that be
is partially blind, and he could not vote
under the Australian system without
assistance in marking his ballot.
A few days before the election Welsh
attacked the validity of the Australian
lsw by demanding of the registrar of
voters and secretary of the state that he
be furnished with an official ballot to
prepare at home. The request was re-
fused and the matter was taken before
the supreme court, but owing to the
shortness of the time before the election
the suit was dismissed without prejudice,
by mutual consent.
Welsh's attorney says the result of
the national election will not be affected
by the suit, but that the legislative and
municipal ticket will be knocked out if
the suit is decided in his clients favor.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
THE PINKERToN INQUIRY.
FL. G. Frick Testifies Before tho Senator
tal Committee.

FL. G. Frick Tcstifies Before tho Senator
ial Committee.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 23.-The een-
atorial Pinkerton investigation COM
mittee began its session here this
morning.
Chief Martin OF the Carneg labor
bureau thought that the effects of the
employment of an armed force of de-
tectives were as bad ae the workingmen
who had violently opposed them.
H. G. Frick thought that his company
had right to employ armed men to
protect the property. He said the firm
is now treating with the men as indi-
viduals, but it had no prejudice against
them if they belonged to the union. He
denied that the firm had black list and
said they employed over 10000
men, about 35 per cent of
whom were native Americans. Speak
ing of the effects of the strike, Frick
said that the men had probably lost
about 81 10000 in wages. The firms
loss he could not estimate. They had
forfeited good many contracts, but in
no case were they held for damage
n. D. Gambls Of the United States
circuit court, being examined, stated
that in his opinion extraordinary means
were required in such affairs as that at
Homestead. The laws were inefficient
and the sheriff, by reason of having no
money, was almost poweyless.
The committee adjourned until to-
morrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
A SIGNIFICANT PURCHASE.

Evidence That the Santa Fe Is Going to
San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. GA deed has
just been recorded in Contra Costa
county, from I. R. Wilbur to Frank Z.
Peabody, of 1900 acres of land at An
tioch. The land stretches for about
three miles along the waterfront at and
from Antioch, and it is believed to be
extremely valuable for railroad terminal
purposes. Peabody is member OF the
firm of Kidder, Peabody & Co., the
Boston bankers. Among railroad men
this transfer is believed to point to
a renewal of the great railroad pro-
ject which was so much talked of about
two years ago. Peabody is not only a
member of the Boston banking firm, but
he is also a director OF the Santa Fe.
These facts all taken together, the tacit
admission of the interest of the Santa
Fe in the San Francisco and San Joaquin
Valley road, and the fact that one of
the formers directors has bought
large tract of neceesa land for railroad
purposes, tend to snow that the plan
OF building line down the valley, or in
other words, from the Santa Fe up to
the bay of San Francisco, is being
actively considered.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
A SAN DIEGO SENSATION,
Serious Charges Against Two
Federal Officers.
Chinese kidnapped and Dragged
Across the Border.
The Coolies Then Prosecuted Under
the Exclusion Act.
Deputy United States Marshals Marsh
and Smallcomb Said to Be En-
gagged in This Unlawful
Business.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 23.-The Union will
tomorrow publish statement to the
effect that Cinnamon have been kid.
naped in Lower California and turned
over to the federal authorities OF this
country on the pretext that they have
been arrested for violation of the ex-
clusion law. The Unions informant
Gays that United States Deputy Mar
shals Marsh and Smallcomb have had
contract with one Hyde, who lives 40
miles below the line, to gather up
Chinese and bring them to the AMI
gillos ranch, three miles below the line,
where they are turned over to the Amer
ican officers. The Union says Hyde not
having received his pro rata has turned
informant, and affidavits are now in
Washington showing the facts of the
conspiracy. The Cinnamon are said to
have been plundered and held under
guard on short rations until sufficient
number had been collected to make
their arrest an object. A bunch OF them
is said now to be held below the line
ready for turning over to Marsh and
Smallcomb as soon as the money for the
last two lots is forthcoming. Smallcomb
is said to have no money, and is waiting
for the arrival of Marsh from Los An
geles with funds. The paper says the
Mexican officials are cognizant of the
practice, but for personal considerations
do not interfere.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
A CORRUPT JURY.
Four of the Members Accused of Solicit.
ing Bribes.

Four of the Members Accused of Solicit
ing Bribes.
CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-William G. Lin
coin, an ex-member of the board of
trade, who is juror in a special assess
ment suit for building large sewer to
cost nearly a million dollars, was
charged in open court this morning with
attempting to secure bribes from both
property owners and the city. The
matter caused q sensation.
Attorney Walker stated to the court
that he had reliable information
that some sewer contractors who had
the promise of the contract, had suc-
ceeded in getting four men on the jury.
Attorney Kellogg said in riding down
the elevator with Juror Edward Wood,
the latter said: "You attorneys are
getting big money out OF this case, and
we jurors are only getting two dollars
per day."
The court ordered the members of the
jury before him one by one. In the in.
vestigation that ensued, T. H. Andrews,
juror. admitted that he tried to raise
money and said Juror Van Allen had
also. Van Allen denied the truth of the
statement.
Lincoln was sentenced to one years
imprisonment in the county Jail for con-
tempt of court. The jurors contempt
lay in che fact that he made no less
than half dozen attempts to obtain a
bribe from the attorneys on both sides OF
the case. The court also discharged the
remainder of the jury from further duty.
Lincoln admitted having tried to borrow
money. but said he had no suspicion OF
doing anything wrong.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
AN lMPROMPTU DUEL.
Two Prominent Citizens Fight to the
Death in Alabama

Deatn In Alabama.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. 23.-Two of
the foremost citizens of Union Springs,
40 miles east of here, fought an i'm
promptu duel today, snd it is probable
one will die from the wounds received.
They were J. A. Ely, the principal
stockholder in the Bullock county bank,
aud F. M. Mosely, one of the largest
merchants in the county. The fight
was the result of long-standing feud,
The men met on the street today. Ely
stopped and eaid he wished to talk
with Mosely. The latter refused,
and started rapidly away. Ely
called upon him to stop. Mosely
turned and fred three shots in rapid
succession. Ely fell. Moseiy again
started to walk away. Ely rose to his
feet. picked up brick, and with rapid,
staggering gait ran after Mosely, whom
he struck over the head. Again Mosely
fired. Ely clinched with him, and
wounded as he was, be threw him to the
ground. With swift motion be drew
knife and presented its keen edge at
Mosely's throat. Just as the steel
touched the ekin, two men jerked
Ely away, saving Mosely's life. Two
bullets took effect in Ely's body at the
frat fire; one passed through the
bowels. This will very likely prove
fatal.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
COwARDLY ASSAULT.
a Mississippi Editor BrutalIy Beaten by
Newspaper Rival.

a Mississippi Editor Brutality Beaten by
Newspaper Rival.
MERIDIAN, Miss, Nov. 23.-Eric
Gambrill, editor of the Meridian
Tribune, editorially criticised the
alleged journalistic discourtesy OF
the Meridian News, in failing
to give the retiring editor, Col.
H. s. King, ''send off," Business
Manager Price of the News, in card
this morning denounced the Tribune
editor. To this Gambrill replied by
giving the lie direct. Price and Gam
brill met in the street today. Price drew
pistol and struck Gambrill on the head,
kicking him as he fell, and striking him
on the head after he was down. Friends
then interfered. Gambrill's friends say
he was unarmed. Gambrill was fright
fully bruised about the face and is in a
serious condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
Reiss's Account Squared.

SAN Francisco, Nov. %. - In the
United States district court this morn
ing, nolle proseqni was ordered in the
case of Bernard Reiss, under instruc-
tione from Attorney-General Miller at
Washington. Reiss was jointly indicted
with Deputy Collector Cashin. some
months ago, for conspiracy to defraud
Of defrauding the government out Of
the duties on silks, satins and kid
gloves, which Reiss brought in under
false invoices as cotton goods. Reiss
compromised his case with the govern
ment by paying $40, 900 back duties and
$4,000 fine. Cashin left the city, and is
believed to be in British Columbia.
Further proceedings on the conspiracy
charge are now dropped.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
A FORGED ORDER.
How Election Returns We're DoctOred
in San Francisco.


in San Francisco.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 23.-During the
official canvass of the vote at the last
election it was discovered that the re-
turns from the Eighth precinct OF the
Thirty-seventh assembly district, in this
city, had been doctored in favor of Hoey,
Republican candidate for assembly. The
returns showed that he received 157
votes, while his opponent, Buckley,
DEM, received 10. The precinct
election officers swore that the
returns, as made out by them,
gave Hoey 100 votep. and Buck
ley 67. Contrary to law, after the
count was completed, they sent the re-
turns to the registrar by messenger
boy, on receipt of forged order from
the registrar. Tonight the messenger
boy, Peter J.. Manley, 16 years old, who
carried the returns from the election
booth to the registrar, stated to
the mayor that he was hired by two
men, unknown to him, to 60 to the poll
ing booth and deliver the letter. He
did 30, and the returns which were put
into sealed envelope, were given to
him and delivered by him to the regis
trar. The boy declared that the envel-
opes did not leave his hands, and that
no alterations were made while in his
hands.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
THE PANAMA CANAL INQUIRY.

Seven Members of the Right on the In
vestigating Committee.
PARIS, Nov. 49,. The Panama canal
investigating committee was completed
today by the election of seven more
members, six of whom were of the
Right. The Rightists accepted the con-
dition that the inquiry be limited to
matters bearing on the honor of parlia.
ment and not deal with such matters as
come within the regular scope of the
judiciary.
1t is rumored in the lobbies that the
Rightist members intend to demand
that Baron Reinach's body be exhumed
and an autopsy performed.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
DAvENPORT's BILLS.

Secretary of the Treasury Foster Will
Keep on Paying Them.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Secretary
Charles Foster has written Representa-
tive Fitch, chairman of the congressional
committee investigating election meth
DDS in New York, denying the latter's
request that payment be suspended on
the bills of Chief Supervisor Davenport
until the committee can verify such ac-
counts. The secretary says, however
any courtesy he can extend to the COM
mittee consistent with his duty will be
gladly done.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
THE FLOOD RECEDING.
Washington Rivers Get Back Within
Their Banks.

Washington Rivers Get Back Within
Their Banks.
SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. 23-The food
is practically over. The water in all the
rivers is generally within banks. The
Duwamish and Black rivers have fallen
five feet today. The Snohomish has
fallen about the same since last night.
The danger to the Duwamish county
bridge and the Snohomish railroad
bridge, from jams, is now over, and the
jams are being cleared out. The Great
Northern began to run trains this morn
ing on its coast lines, transferring at the
wrecked bridge near Sachist lake. Chief
Engineer Beckles eays the damage to
the Great Northern main line is not 30
serious as at first reported. The tenn
porary bridges over the north and south
forks of the Sky homish river were car-
ried out, and the banks waahed out in
several places between Snohomish and
Everett. where the track has been under
water. The damage is slight.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
CR1TCHLow ACQUITTED.

The Charge of Murder gainst a Home
stead Rioter' Disproved.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 23.-The trial of
Christopher Critcblow, charged with
murder in connection with the Home
stead riot, was brought to close this
evening with the jury bringing in YER
dict OF acquittal. The prisoner was not
released, he having yet to answer the
charge of riot, but will probably be
bailed tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
The Salvation Army Congress.

New YORK, Nov. % The Salvation
Army congress concluded its annual ses-
sion this evening by conversation exer-
cises. Commander Booth made an ad-
dress at the council of officers in
the afternoon, in which he said
he wished the public to understand that
the Salvation army was in no way hos
tile to the churches. 1t was not church
and he hoped it would never become
one; it was simply military body, or.
ganized with the object of reaching the
masses. The general council of officers
will remain in the city few days before
finally adiournipg.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
A THEATRICAL ELopEMENr.

Frank Richards Skips With Mrs. Jim
Corbett's Sister.
New YORK. Nov. 23.-Frank Richards,
known all over the country as an able
manager of theatrical concerns, has
eloped with Georgia Lake. the actress.
Richards leaves a wife and child in Bos-
ton, and Miss Lake leaves husband in
New York. Her husband is Julien
Mitchell, theatrical manager, and
nephew of Maggie Mitchell, the actress,
Miss Lake is sister Jim Corbett's wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
CLEvELAND's RETREAT.
The President Elect Shooting Ducks on
Bradwater Island.

The President Elect Shooting Ducks on
Bradwater Island.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23.-President-
elect Cleveland's destination has been
discovered. He has gone to Bradwater
island, near Exmore, Va, on Cape
Charles. The island is maintained as a
private hunting and fishing preserve by
club of leading Philadelphians. Game
is abundant, and Cleveland will have a
chance to indulge his love for sport, and
at the same time escape the importuni-
ties of office-seekers.
KELLER, Va, Nov. 23.-Grover Cleve-
land arrived at Exmore this morning,
and after breakfast took the steamer for
Hog island.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
THE FALL OF ABOMEY.

How General Dodds Captured the Da-
homeyan Capital.
PARIS, Nov. .23.--General Dodds tele-
graphs that negotiations with King Be-
hanzin were broken off on November
10Th, the king refusing to accede to the
demands of the French. The French,
therefore. on the following day, marched
on Abomey. King Behanzin being out
maneuvered. retreated, burning the
palaces and houses as he went and issu-
ing an order for all his subjects to follow
him. The French entered Abomey on
the morning of the 18th and prepared
for the formal occupation of Dahomey.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
Sugar Stock Assessed.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 23-The direct
ors of the Hawaiian Consolidated Com.
mercial company today levied an assess
ment of IS per share on the stock OF the
company, payable within 80 days from
date. This levy. which amounts to
nearly $500, 900, is designed to go toward
paying mortgage OF $500, 900 on the
present crop Of sugar from the Hawaiian
plantat tions, besides the interest on
5000 600 worth of outstanding bonds,
the liabilities having been incurred by
reason of poor crops and the tariff i'm
posed on sugar by this country.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
STRICTLY NoN-PARTIsAN.
Blow Struck at the Peoples Party in
GQnrpla

A Blow Struck at the Peoples Party in
Georgia.
ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 23.-The Hutton
county Alliance, one of the largest and
most influential in the state,
passed resolutions today that it
will hereafter be strictly nom
partisan; all political discussions
will be prohibited, and efforts will be
made by the order to educate the peo.
pie go they may become more proficient
in agriculture and the mechanical arts.
This is intended as a blow to the Peo-
ple's party, who control the Alliance.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
Mexicans Killed hv Ranpers.

GALVESTON, Tex, Nov. 23 News has
just been received Of double killing in
Live Oak county by two of Captain
Bourke's rangers. A troop of rangers
came upon two Mexican campers near
Spring creek. Two rangers stayed in
camp and cooked a meal, while the 9TH
ers looked for horses The rangers state
that one of the Mexicans reached Tor
Winchester, when firing began, and both
Mexicans were killed. The rangers sur
rendered.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
Quarrymen Crushed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23--While Ba-
silli Bassetti and o. Nelson, two labor
ers, were working in Gray Bros quarry
this afternoon, some 400 pounds of rock
that had been loosened by rain fell on
them from q height of about twenty
feet, and they were buriea under the
mass. Nelson was the worse injured of
the two. His right leg was broken, his
head and chest badly crushed, and it is
feared be has usfained fracture of the
skull. Baseetti was also hurt severely.
His left leg ia broken and his chest bad
ly crushed.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
GOOD FOR MONTANA.

A Democratic United States Senator
will Be Chosen.
ST.. PAUL, Minn., Nov. pa special
to the Pioneer Press from Helena,
Mont, says the official canvass OF Cho-
tesu county was completed yesterday,
by giving certificate to one Democratic
member of the legislature, making that
body Democratic on joint ballot, and in
suring the election of Democrat to the
United States senate.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-24
Meteoric Showers.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-Hundreds of
meteors shot across the sky tonight,
and the display was far ahead of any
thing of the kind seen here in many
years. At Kenwood observatory, Prof.
Hule declared the shower has nothing
to do with the comet. Reports come
from various points of great meteoric
displays.