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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
MEXICAN NEWS ITEMS.

Mexico City, Nov. ga sharp shock
of earthquake occurred here early this
morning. Water pipes were broken and
few small houses came down.
The custom house receipts for October
are $2,0SS, GG3 the largest on record, and
another proof of prosperous conditions
of trade. The internal revenue receipts
are heavy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
A CHAT WITH A CUBAN.

New York, Nov. pa special to the
World from Tamna, Fla, says:
The feedom Of Cuba, said Revolution
airy Treasurer Guerra to the World cor
respondent, means the establishment of
probably the richest republic on earth in
proportion to size.
II fully expect the United States will
recognize us at the coming session of
congress. Brazil. Chill and the Argen-
named and l believe that by next summer
we will be treating for peace with Spain
upon the basis of absolute Independence
for the island. This must be the basis
for any proposition.
THE Cubans would pledge themselves
to pay $200,000,000 of SPANS present
debt if she would give us independence,
but the offer would have to come within
the next 80 days.
1.-THE Spanish government has already
spent more than 100000 exclusive of
spent more than 100000. The impress
sion that the members of the junta are
well paid is erroneous; none of us receive
a cent for our work for the cause.
of course we shall pay every man who
takes an active part in the campaign
when we accomplish our end, but were
we to fail it is thoroughly understood that
they are entitled to no pay. Our success
means the formation of republic with
out any debt, except that which we will
owe our army.
Our success will also determine the
freedom of Porto Rico. 1t also means,
in my opinion, the overthrow of monarchy
in Spain.
Annexation to the United States is out
of the question. The independence of
Cuba is as good as assured"
TO WORK ON THE CANAL.
New York, Nov. PA special to the
World from Colon, Colombia says: Five
hundred laborers have arrived from
Carthagena. Work on the canal will be
pushed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
AN INFANT FATALLY BURNED.

Hanger, Tex, Nov. 23.-(SpeciaD.-
Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fox.
who live six miles south of town, had
their little 2-year-old child burned to
death. The little children were left
alone in the house for few minutes.
and the little boy fell in the fire, burn
ing his clothing off and his flesh to
crisp. Death came to his relief in few
minutes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28

LIBERTY-LOVING STUDENTS.
Rio Janeiro, Nov. 23.-The students of
this city and vicinity are agitating in
favor of having the Brazilian govern
ment recognize the Cuban insurgents as
belligcrents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28

San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 23.-(Special.)
-rThe West Texas Methodist conference.
} session here today, received reports
rom the various conference boards and
pmmittees. Rev. J. w. Stovall. San
Ingelo. and Rev. A. e. Rector OF juno
IN CITY were given an honorable loca-
lpn at their own request.
A resolution denouncing intemperance
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
RECEIVER APPOINTED.

Chicago, Nov. 23.-A receiver was to-
day appointed for the United States Tow
ing company, one of the best tug lines do
ing business on Lake Michigan. Liabili-
ties are $55,000 and assets at little be-
low $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
F0IR EoOZE PLANTS SOLD.

Chicago. Noy. 23.--Reccver McNulta
has disposed of four moro Of the old plants
OF the old whisky trust. Those sold arc
Orange Valley, Cincinnati; the Peters
burg. Petersburg, Ky; the BOssyillc and
GlrnWOud, Iawrrnceburg, Ind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
A FALSE ALARM

Lewis, Della, Nov. 23.--The collector
of customs who searched the schooner
John w. Foster, which is reported to
have had on board arms and ammuni
ton for Cuba, says he saw nothing to in
dicate flibustering.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
MINNEAPOLIS MOVEMENTS.

MIN ~ NH VI1IIO Mo ' I'M IIIN i -.
Washington, Nov. 23.-Thc Minneapo-
lis dropped down from Norfolk to New
port News today, where she will take on
the remainder of her COAL about 1000
tons, and it is expected she will be ready
to sail for Smyrna about Wednesday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
THE POPE JNnISpOSED

Rome, Nov. 23.--The pope is suffering
from throat trouble, and as u matter of
precaution he has postponed the secret
and public consistories until November %
and December ., respectively.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28

ATTACHED BY CREDITORS.
San Francisco, Nov. 23.-Bueyer &
Reech, wholesale dealers in fancy goods,
were attached by creditors whose claims
aggregate $31, 900. The total indebted
ness is said to be about $120,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28

Angostura Bitters, pure vegetable
tonic, makes health, and health makes
bright. rosy cheeks and happiness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
PERUVIAN TROUBLES.

If it's made with Prices Cream Baking
Powder, it's the best.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
WEST TEXAS METHODIST

Light biscuit without shortening with
Prices Cream Baking Powder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28

Incomparably the best leavening agent,
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-11-28
A PROFNSSOR 1,YNCHED

Intelligent housewives insist ON having
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

Mr.. Cleveland is quite right in recon-
mending that United States representa-
tives abroad should be provided with
official residences. Republican simplicity
Is all very well within proper limits. but
when its practice makes 1t difficult for
the representatives TO secure proper
recognition for themselves and their
country the case is altered. 1t is not
HecessaTy that our ambassadors and
ministers should be established, in the
most costly and luxurious quarters. but
they should at least be surrounded with
sufficient official elegance to insure re-
spectful treatment. of them by people
who are accustomed to judge Of coun-
try's Importance by the manner in which
II serves it's representatives. When the
republic was young and poor, simplicity
was in order. Now that 1t Is old. and
powerful, and wealthy 1t is only right
that 1t show some sign OF the changed
conditions, and at the same time mani
fest respect to foreign governments by
putting it's ministers on an equality.
In form as well as reality. with the OFF,
Gals they meet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
APAISM IN MASSACHUSETTS,.
Results of the Municipal Elections
Throughout the Bay State.

BOSTON, Dec. 3.-New city governments
were chosen in nineteen of the thirty-one
cities of the Commonwealth to-day. and in
three-quarters of them there was practically
no enthusiasm whatever. In many places
party lines were not drawn, and in Spring
field, Somerville, Gloucester. Brockton and
other cities the battle was fought on the
A. p. A issue. The contest in Springfield
was one of the warmest in the history OF
that city, and resulted in the overthrow or
candidates Endorsed by the A. p. A. In
Somerville, where the organization has had
control, it's candidate for Mayor was de-
feated after bitter fight. They, however.
retained control of the Board of Aldermen.
The secret organization was triumphant In
Gloucester and Brockton. Republicans
showed unexpected strength in Fail River,
and carried it by nearly 1,500 plurality.
They also carried Lawrence, former DEM
ocratic stronghold, by over 800. Marlboro,
Maiden Brockton and Newton again elect
ed Republican Mayors. The Democrats won
a victory in Haverhill, Mayor Jewett, meet
ing defeat by over 600 plurality.
Among the cities which voted in favor OF
license were Lawrence, Fall River, Haver-
hill, Marlboro, Woburn and New Bedford.
The cities that remain in the no-license co..
umn are Brockton, Taunton, Newton, Som
ervi.le. Fitchburg, Waltham, Maiden and
Gloucester.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
TO BE DEPoRTED.
Five Expert Swiss Who Came Here 70
Put Up Imported Decorations.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-One OF the most
interesting contract labor cases investigated
at Ellis island was made public by Commits
sioner Senner to-day. Some time ago Mrs.
Richard Gambrilla. who owns beautiful
home on Park avenue. went TO Switzerland.
and there left an order with fashionable
decorator named Schulthess for several
thousand dollars worth OF material to be
shipped to New York and used In COM
pleting the appointments. equipment and
decoration OF her home. She also requested
that five artisans accompany the material
to put IL I'D and touch it of with their
dexterous hands. The Ellis island officials
are convinced that in asking these men 10
be sent over for three months the lady was
unaware that she was violating the law.
The men and material arrived Sunday on
La Normandie. Inspector James Mckinnon
learned the mission of the laborers and hello
them at Ellis island. To-day they were tried
O'Brien, of the Board OF Walking Dele
gates. accompanied by delegates from as
many trades by the material imported,
went to Ellis island and demanded
that the FIVE men be deported.
Evidence produced showed that the wages
of American mechanics In the lines or
trade interested are from s. TO $50 per
day, while. according TO their own admis.
sions, the five men were TO receive Dut
Swiss rates OF $l.20 to s.. 40 per day. They
were also to work longer hours than Is Gus
tomary with workmen Of their class In this
country. The men will be deported.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

The alleged newly-discovered evidence
IN the Hinshaw case will probably prove
TO be no evidence at all. and per-
haps a fraudulent attempt to manu-
facture some 1t Is incredible that "a
warm friend Of Mr.. Hinshaw." as Asher
Is said to be. should not only have failed
TO come forward at the trial with i'm
portant evidence for the defense, but
should have refused to talk after Hin
shaw's conviction, when a new trial
might have been obtained If Asher's
story Is true. The statement that Asher
kept still through fear of his life is, in
common parlance, too thin" The whole
story has flavor Of countryside gossip.
Ar Hinshaw is not guilty the Journal
would rejoice to see him indicated, but
the deliberate verdict of twelve honest
and intelligent men is not to be set aside
on the strength of old women's talk.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

Dispatches from different quarters con-
cur in stating that the British minister
at Constantinople has notified the Sultan
that IL an official permit Is not granted
by next Saturday for British war ves-
sci to pass through the Dardanelies. one
will come through without permission.
This is In the nature Of an ultimatum,
and means that, with or without the
action Of other powers, Great Britain is
determined to adopt measures for the
protection Of British subjects and prop
erty. The passage of a war ship
through the Dardanelles would not nee
essarily imply hostilities. Indeed, the MS
sion Of the vessel would be peaceable,
as 1t would go simply as a guard ship.
But II its passage. after being once de-
termined upon, should be resisted, or If
tie vessel should be fired upon, HOSTILE
ties would almost certainly ensue. This
latest step adds materially to the criti-
cal condition OF the situation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
BETTER FIRE PROTECTION.

Another fire, with an aggregate loss Of
at least half a million dollars. empha-
sizes anew the inadequacy Of the Indi-
annapolis fire service. 1t Is not the part
OF the Journal at this time to point out
where the fault lies-whether with the
management, the apparatus or the water
company. Critics Of each and all Of these
departments are numerous, but in the
excitement incident to such a conflagra-
ton spectators, interested or disinterest-
ed, are not qualified to fix the blame un-
erringiy That must be done by careful
investigation and by competent judges.
Few who watched the progress and man
agement OF the fire on Washington street
In September and that Of yesterday on
South Meridian street but will agree
that grave defects in the service do exist.
The Eastman, Schleicher & Lee building
was Ave stories in height. the bank
building adjoining four stories. but no
water could be thrown upon either ex-
cept from hose carried to the roofs of
adjoining blocks, and the streams then
lacked force and volume. The building
In which the fire of yesterday, originated
was less than four full stories and should
have been drenched with watet at once.
but with the strength Of the entire de-
partment concentrated on IL the flames
were allowed to spread until buildings
covering an acre Of ground were de-
stroyed AT no time during the day,
according to the testimony Of witnesses.
were streams Of water thrown above the
-. -x~-.- ~, 49,. The t,,d;xfdua1 fira-
men worked hard and faithfully, but
with inadequate results Something Is
radically wrong with the department,
It Is the duty of the city authorities L
md the defect without delay and. to APP
ply remedy. The commercial interests
of the city demand IL. Business men
must not be called upon 10 pay the cost
of municipal negligence in increased in
surance risks Owners of blocks have a
both for its own sake and for the sense
OF security afforded their tenants. Under
present conditions neither proprietors
nor occupants can feel secure. and the
result will inevitably be TO retard i'm
portant downtown improvements. Citi-
zens feel. rightfully enough, that their
taxes are sufficiently high to justify
them In demanding the very best fire
service possible. and the disaster OF yes
terday. following so close upon that of
September. will cause them to insist
upon their rights.
Investigation should be prompt and
thorough. II the management was at
fault, let no favoritism shield ineffi-
cheney; II new apparatus Is needed. pur-
chase the best; II the water works are
unequal TO requirements. bring the COM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04

The report of Coroner Castor published
on Tuesday shows that of twenty-six rail-
way accidents in Marion county last year
twenty Of the people were killed on the
tracks and six on the trains. A report for
the State OF Pennsylvania shows that out OF
a total Of 1883 persons killed by the rail-
ways during the year nearly three-fourths
came to their death while walking on the
tracks. These figures seem to indicate tina:
the perils OF travel surround the pedestrian
rather than the man who travels IN the
cars and is commonly supposed to be there
by taking his life in his hands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
UNAPPRECIATED GREATNESS AND
CANCELLED DATES.

Among the most conspicuous posters
that now decorate the bill boards and
dead walls in this city is one that strikes
the eye by it's fiaring yellow color and
big, black letters. 1t does not present
the likeness Of the latest theatrical star,
the classic posing of some ballet girl or
the striking features of a negro minstrel,
but with all the emphasis that can be
crowded into about six feet by eight of
space Ii announces that David B. Hill.
the Noted Orator and Greatest States
man of America" will lecture in Indi-
annapolis on the evening Of Dec. 5.
Whether Mr.. Hill superintended the
printing of the poster himself, or
whether he authorized his agent
to state that he was a noted ora
tor and the greatest statesman of Amer
lea, the public should feel grateful for
the information. If it had not been con-
veyed in the manner and form aforesaid
the public might have remained forever
ignorant that Senator Hill was what
the poster says he is. Reading and
thinking people who keep in touch with
current history and form their opinions
for themselves have not regarded Sena-
tor Hill as either an eloquent orator OF
q great statesman, but the statement of
the poster is so positive that II is calcu-
lated to make the public think 1t has
been mistaken.
The public knows now that the main
announcement of the poster is not true
Senator Hill will not lecture here on the
evening of Dec. 5. nor. so far as known
IN any other evening. In theatrical par
lance, the date is cancelled. In conveying
this sad information to an expectant
public it was announced that the noted
orator and great statesman had con-
tracted a severe cold. which compelled
his immediate retirement from the lect-
ure field and return to New York. He
did indeed encounter killing frost In
Minnesota, but his cold was not of the
kind that settlos on the lungs or OBJ
structs the speech. 1t was simply dis
covery on the part OF Senator Hill tina,
a large portion of the United States lies
west OF New York and that ne is no,
nearly as noted an orator or great a
statesman west OF the Alleghenies as he
is beneath the shadow of Tanlmany
The fact that the Tammany standard
OF greatness did not prevail in the Yves,
was made so painfully apparent by the
ridiculously small number of person:
who attended his lectures that II chilled
his blood and froze the genial current OF
his soul. II was a spiritual freeze. 9
moral cold that made 1t impossible 70,
him to continue his lecture tour. There
fore he Cancelled all his dates and re
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
FRAUD ALLEGED.


TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. IA sensation was
caused in the United States Circuit Court
to-day by the filing by bondholders Of the
ST. Louis & San Francisco railroad OF an
intervening petition I'm the big foreclosure
suit under which the Santa Fe properties
are TO be sold on Dec. 10. The petitioners
'recite that the Santa Fe acquired a control
ling interest in the Frisco road through
fraud. and ask for an order OF court setting
aside the contract under which such contros
was secured and also for an order declaring
void all bonds issued against the Frisco
road under this contract. They also petition
that the consolidated mortgage bonds or
the Frisco road now held by the santa re
receivers as security for what they ailege TO
be a fictitious Indebtedness against the
Frisco road in favor OF the Santa re be de-
livered up for cancellation. Such alleged m
debtedness is charged TO be the result or
fraud on the part Of the Santa Fe Claims
which they make for reimbursement or the
Frisco road they ask TO have made prlor
liens on the Santa Fe properties: The enect
of this petition would seem TO be 10 tie up
the coming sales of the Santa re properties,
but the officers of the latter roads profess
to believe that nothing will come OF me Pc
titlon. They claim IL is but repetition Q.
claims previously made by certain frisco
bondholders, and profess TO believe tnat
Judge Foster will refuse 10 give the petition
status in the courts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
RUFUS w. pECKHAM NAMED.
New Associate Justice OF Suprem
Court-OIney and Harmon Confirmed

New Associate Justice OF supreme
Court-OIney and Harmon Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The President
to-day nominated Rufus w. Peckham. of
New York, to be Associate Justice OF the
United States Supreme Court. to succeed
the late Howell L. Jackson. OF Tennessee.
He also nominated Richard Olney to be Sec
rotary of State and Judson Harmon TO be
Encouragement The nominations OF OIL
ney and Harmon were at once confirmed.
Rufus Peckham Is a resident Of Albany.
and Judge Of the Court OF Appeals of New
York. His name has been mentioned fire.
quently for the Office to which he was nom-
mated to-day. II Is believed his nomina-
ton win be satisfactory to Senator Hin.
whose opposition was successful In prevent
Ing the confirmation Of Mcssrs. Hornblower
and Wheeler H. Peckham. the two New
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-04
coMMTTALs TO REFORM SCHOOLS

In the city columns of Tuesdays Jour-
nal mention was made of the bringing
into the Circuit Court of little orphan
girl. ten years old. whose temporary
custodians asked that she be committed
to the Girls Reformatory. She was
progressing child in appearance, and
inquiry by the judge elected the fact
that she was in no way vicious and not
even obnoxious to the vague and much
abused charge of incorrigibility. The
Judge very properly declined to commit
the child to the reformatory, and instead
sent her to another institution where she
will be cared for until she can be provid
ed with home.
The incident illustrates the erroneous
idea which many persons have. and
which even some judges seem to enter
tain, in regard to the scope and object
of reformatory institutions Many seem
to think that a reform school Is sort
of orphans home or charitable institu-
ton for the reception of children whose
parents cannot conveniently take care
Of them, or who are in somebody's way
at home. There is reason to believe that
under this loose and erroneous idea
many children of both sexes, and espe-
cially many girls of tender years,
are committed to the reform school
who never should be sent there.
The managers of these institutions
know that not a few Of the COM
initials are uncalled-for. If not IL
legal, but they have no discretion
but to receive all who are sent. Many
judges seem to forget that the reform
school is really a penal institution and
that none should be committed to it
except criminal, vicious or incorrigible
girls. The best place for any child until
1t is past the hope of reform is its own
home. If it has one. The next best place
is in a good home with others than its
parents. 1t should only be committed to
public institution as a last resort, and
to a penal institution last of all. Some
are already vicious. while others only
await an opportunity to become so. 1t
is a shame and outrage to force inno-
cent little girls into such company and
place upon them a stigma which they
have done nothing to deserve, and which
may handicap them all their lives. For,
admitting all that Is claimed for reform
schools in the way of beneficial results,
the fact remains that committal to such
an institution carries with 1t a stigma
which is hard to get rid of. and a contin-
uing humiliation. For these and other
obvious reasons judges should exercise
great care in making committals to
such institutions that they be made only
for strictly legal grounds and on clear
evidence.