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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
nnsroEEICE REPORT.

WA Washington Oct. 13.-John II. inonlus
Assists Mt attorney general OF tne pos,,
soffce department, has made ms a am tha
rnDorl 10 the postmaster general " :iie
Operations of his ONCE ne says tna' ; %sr
sfbe veor 21S fraud" orders were issued;
1nrobihiting the delivery of reglstereu
noclagns and the payment OF money Or
S6ers 10 certain companies ana partles
Named OF these, however, 80 were
SduplicaJc orders. rr ,o+
'SN i;he ordars were issued against 90 lot
Y n rirs u lotteries of miscellaneous char-
\ acter and 100 schemes devised to de-
( fraud the public. Seventy OF these OF,
slers we're revoked upon it being maze
I'd appear that the parties operating .nt
schemes had abandoned them. 20 x us asd lee
4 n force at the end of the year l4S orders
nriainal and duplicate. Twenty-elght Oh
ne orders issued during the previous
vesr which were also revoked upon inc
proper showing. sc AIorcb
mi Thomas says that the act OF March
III 1905. further amending the lotter9
IA has been most successful, and mas
virtually closed the mails to lottery coiii-
panies. He adds. s.h;ds
seThis act goes still further anu not f nlu,
international and interstate carriers from
trsnsnort;ng lottery matter from foreign
cS,,lntries into this country and from one
State TO another. This department mas
II M jurisdiction, however, to enforce 1ha e
1art of the law, and cannot state oell-
1,itelv the extent to which the lottery cur
inc business has been checked by tha'
IA. Int | am informed that the most;
If not all the express companies !i tha
Incidence to it by refusing TO carry ' he
prohibited lottery matter. ~ hiuS ,, o of
confdently stated that the ueatn n Hmr bo o 6
no ovowed lotteries in this country mas
haen sonnded and their business has Deen
Va stly crippled, if not ruined, BUT ! an,
sorry TO note the fact that many business
sroen think they must, i'll order 10 SUI ~
raod resort TO schemes that appear 10
tbo gambling spirit of the people, ana
{bev accordingly sugar coat thelr leElel-
mate enterprises with lottery aeNersiS Is
rnents and thus create desire Lal iif for
pernicious of obtaining solnelhihHS r oSa
nothing by hazard or cnance' ;nnnnent
schemes reach the boys and girls OF tne
land and tend to make them gamblers;
The number of claims of losses allowed
nv burglary, fire, etc, were loOo, amount
ing to S136GS6." NJ. ,h
Flo again urges law compelling SUD
ordinates in postofiices to give security
for the handling of money or maklns
the postmasters responsible Tor the loss
es incurred by suDordlnates. -,
Mr. Thomas calls attention to an I'M
portant subject as follows: 49,. LOO.
called My to o't dangerous matter deposited in
them the mails. and upon investigation it was vas
discovered that there was no penaii; =,
prescribed for depositing such matter sto IN !
the mails; and, indeed, there Is no saat-
ute forbidding its being mailed, Many H.,
substances such as poisons;; matcnesh anu
other articles liable to explode ny sno nS
or jar, live and poisonous or rs Germs &C" of
copta gious diseases, oils, fatty sub
stances, liquids and sharp pointed instru-
mentS."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17

the hands of the French people or perish
in foreign prison by virtue of hasty
conviction rendered by u court martini in
the heat of excitement under these cir
American people, in whose action and
righteous judgment / have most implicit
confidence
"That it is the desire or intention of the
French as government to do me an
injustice / do not for moment believe.
i am also convinced of the fact that the
American people, true now as always to
their established creed, touching the pro-
lection of Americans abroad, will not
permit any injustice to be inflicted upon
one of their citizens by foreign nation,
no matter how humble be that citizen
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
A SERIOUS WRECK.
A $4,000 Horse Killed-Threc Men Ii
jured, One Fatally.

Waterbury, Conn, Oct. 13.-A serious
freight wreck occurred here tonight when
two parts of broken train came to-
gether. Ten cars loaded with trotting
horses, live stock and other exhibits from
the Danbury fair, which closed last week,
were crushed and thrown down forty
foot embankment. Mazeppa, the fa-
nous champion trick horse of the world,
valued at $4,000 was instantly killed,
one man fatally injured and two serious
ly hurt.
The injured are:
George w. Lusgro, groom both legs
broken; will die.
Henry Thompson, Boston; cut about
head
James Carron, Boston; cut about head
and arms.
The train, which was long one, was
made up in Danbury. When about a
mile from this city it parted in the mid
die and the two sections came together
again with Il tremendous crash. Cars
were splintered and piled up in every di-
rection. Traffic was Suspended the entire
evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17

White House. His state papers, particu-
arly someof the foreign dispatches which
Mr.. Blaine was supposed to have written,
1ut which were really prepared by Pres
lent Harrison and Secretary of the
navy Tracy, will be admired hundred
gears hence. His speeches to the people
re Justly celebrated. The fact, not
generally known, that they were all care
ully prepared in advance and memoriz-
d, In no way detracts from their merit
'robably the judgment of posterity will
Ne that in their estimates of Mr.. Harri-
on's rank as man, Mr.. Clarkson was
learer right than Senator Sherman.
At dinner in Lexington soon after the
var, General Lee said that he had fixed
lpon Malone as his successor in COM
nand of the Confederate forces. IF l
,ad been killed." Lee is reported to have
aid, General Malone would have sue
'eeded me in command" This Incl
lent is related in an autograph letter
rom j. Horace Lacey, reproduced in
Ben Buffers autobiography. The truth
# the statement has been questioned
~ General Mahone's enemies in Vir-
sinia, but no one has ever produced a
reasonable denial, while every one, even
The severest of his enemies, has acknowl-
'dgeel the high esteem in which Malone
Was uclu ny Lee.
Malone was n civil engineer by pro-
tession. lie brought into use in every
engagement the skill he had gained in
this calling at the Virginia military in
Stltute, from which he had been gradu-
ated in 1S47. He was an organizer of
men,, Those who fought by his side
say. he conducted himself in battle just
as if he. were going about an important
piece OF engineering. He was always
calm and self-possessed, and the decis-
ion and deliberation which he employed
were ever successful agencies in his ca
reer.
When he first entered the Southern
army he was almost hopelessly dyspeptic.
he had suffered for many years the I'M
certain and untimely effects of that ex-
asperating malady. He thought he
should have fresh milk every day in the
field, for it had formed part of his
daily diet at home, so he took COW
into the army and carried the beast with
him all through the war.
General Malone often related the an
noyances the COW caused him, One
time General Lee came to him after
the cow had been in the way and said:
General, you will have to leave that
cow behind"
cannot do 1t, sir" Malone replied.
IF we canot get along with the COW l
will have to resign"
So the COW remained, and she was ac-
tually at General Mahone's camp on that
memorable April day when Lee surren-
dered to Grant at Appomattox. Gen
eral Malone took the animal home to
Petersburg afterward.
The general was noted also in the
army for the complete household outfit
he carried. With cooking utensils he
afterward often boosted that he lived
just as we'll in the army as he lived later
in Washington. He had supplied his
camp wagons with full outfit of bed
ding and household contrivances, and,
though the war was perpetual 'mov-
ing day" for him, he often said that if
he had another war to go through he
would do the same way.-Walter Well
man in Chicago Times Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
ALL is NOT LOVELY.
Good Government Executive COMMITTEE
of New York Wants No Fusion.

New York, Oct. 13.-The executive
committee of the good government club
issued a circular today setting forth
their reasons for opposing the fusion
ticket They say that if the committee
of fifty had entered Il union on non
partisan platform in support of non
political candidates it would have been
acceptable to them. The address con-
tinues:
The committee of fifty, disregarding
the resolution under which it was APP
pointed, bought from the leaders of the
Republicans and the State Democracy.
by promises of money and moral sup
port, certain admirable judicial nominal
tions. The other places on the ticket
they conceded to he party spOils. So
long as the honorable and wealthy men
of this city are willing to lend the weight
of their names and the power of their
resources in such traffic in an attempt
to purchase government from the poll
ticians we shall have corrupt govern
ment, by whatever party name it may
be called.
The argument for the fusion ticket is
said to be the "choicc of evils" one
which was used in 1890 to gain support
for the Peoples Municipal league, and
because of which $4,000 votes stayed
away HUN lHC DOliS. says lHc tttluIcSS.
"The people of this city cannot close
their eyes to the fact that the committee
of fifty has made an alliance with Plat.
They remember that last winter Platt's
machine refused to grant police reform,
defeated all efforts to improve the public
schools, derided and repudiated the very
priciple of civil service reform which
Republican representatives had embodied
in the constitution of the State. and re-
iecting a simple and effective ballot law,
imposed upon you law framed to dis
franchise Independent voters and facili-
tate the bribery at the polls"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17

were domieiled in Madagascar and in
rightful possession of valuable lane
srant bestowed upon him by the Lawful
government of Madagascar, he wa
wrougfully and forcibly arrested by c
BODY of soldiers commanded by an ofiic,
Of the republic Of France and summaril!
sentenced by 4 pretended court marti,
to be confined in prison for twenty years
and that he was denied hearing befor
any tribunal and that he is now wrong
fully imprisoned and deprived of his lii
erty and property. Your memorialist
respectfully pray congress to institute
investigation of the case of the impris
onment Of John l.. Waller and that
ne protected in his personal right an
property as al American citizen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
LETTER FROM WALLER.
He Looks to America to Bring About His
Liberation.

Cleveland. o., Oct. 13.--Charles T.
Maxwell, n colored medical student in
this city, has received letter from ex-
Consul John r. Waller. The letter is
dated Maison Centrale Du Clairyaux.
France, September 8.
After thanking DIR. Maxwell for eX-
pressions of sympathy contained in let
ter he had written TO the imprisoned man,
Mr.. Vale, says:
at gives me great pleasure to know
that have the sympathy and support Of
the American people who are using every
honorable means to secure my liberty.
which, to an American, is dearer than
life. | am victim of circumstances and
whether shall finally receive justice at
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
TWO PRESIDENTIAL TICKETS.
Cleveland to Head One Ticket and a
Silverite the Other.


In talking with some of the State poll
ticians it is learned that they are of the
opinion that here will be two Demo
cratic candidates for president next year.
They base their assertion on the ground
of the silver faction wanting distinct rec
ognition. They claim that there will be
Cleveland Democratic party and sill
we'd Democratic party as well, thus maxi
ing two distinct tickets in the National
Democratic field. They also argue that
this move on the part of Democracy
means u Republican victory. That the
situation now is parallel one to that
existing in 1860 and the result will in
all probability be the same. They con-
own success the Republicans are push
ing this splitting business on as rapidly
as possible and feel assured that IL they
can make falling out between Deinoc-
racy it will assure their own success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
IN WALJER,S BEHALF.

New York, Oct. 13-EX-Goyernor t.
A. Osborne, John Guthrie, A. NJ. Thorn,
as and others who have been interested
in behalf of John L. Waller, are hopeful
that the petition and circular letter
which were sent broadcast through San
sas will bear good fruit and will obtain
the release of eX-COnsul Waller from
the prison in which he is confined. The
petition is addressed to congress and
asks that an investigation be made of
the case of Walters arrest and impris-
onment by France. After presenting
the case of the ex-consul the petition
says in part:
Your memorialists are informed that,
while John L. Waller and his family
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
cIrDDENIE COIRT

Washington, Oct. 13.-ln accordance
of the October term, the United States
supreme court will hear no motions to-
morrow when it assemblies except those
for admission to the bar, but will sit on
Tuesday to hear general motions. The
ma iority of these usually take the forms
Of motions to advance special cases. ana
tbe indications are that the present term
will prove no exception.
The government will hear about 10
such motions, including one in the Judge
Long pension case 1t is possible that
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
NON CALLS THE TURN.

Washington, Oct. 13.-Don NJ. DlcK ~
son is in Washington to look OTTER the
interests of Michigan in securing more
-Tnpid mail service. Mr.. Dickinson $
'hame is thought now to be the one VINO
gas mentioned by Lord SackVllie as the
lmemhcr of the presidents CABINET re-
sponsible for his summary return: ,.rou,
8anything about the matter, but ne
thougbt now, as he had always, that
/ ord sackyille was an internal ass,
"a IN Congressman Weadock is with the
AIicbicen party accompanying Mr.. DICK
.fnSun,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
ELECTRICIAN KILLED.

Great Darlington, Mass, Oct. 10
Franklin L. Pope, an electrician, formerly
connected with the Bell Telephone com
pany, and a scientific writer of some
note. was tonight killed by shock of
an electric lighting apparatus in the cell
lar of his house. Three thousand volts
entered his body.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
A DRAWN RATTLE.

Tampa. Fla, Oct. 13-Passcngers ar
irving from Cuba tonight report that a
band of 800 men at De Lasur went out
Friday under one BetancOurt. General
Surez Valdez with 1900 men on Thursday
engaged 1900 insurgents under Layas
and Nunez, near Santa Clara. The con-
fIict resulted in drawn battle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17

besides hearing motions for admission on
Monday, the court may announce a few
decisions; IT the president should ar.
rye IN Washington before the conyeninp
OF tne court there will be an early nd
gournLpent IN order to permit the usua
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
NO OFFICIAL ITTTEpAvcp

Washington, Oct. 13.-No official utter.
ance could be obtained today regardin,
the statement contained in the Washing
ton dispatch to the New York Worl,
that Secretary Olney had minated +,
the Spanish government that Spain wi.
be held responsible for anything that mpF
occur through the failure of authorize
at Havana to recognize Consul Williams
as diplomatic agent.
secretary Olney declined to discuss the
subject. The Spanish minister. Senior de-
LONE, is out of the city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
BASEBALIi.

Yesterday afternoon there was a very
interesting game of ball played near
Horsts pasture between Bickler's sec
ond nine and East Austin second nine.
The game resulted in score of 30 to 20
after eleven innings, in favor of the
Bickler nine. Batteries: Kempen and
Bickler; Freeman and Smith
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
DEED OLE TRITST.

Mt. Pleasant, Tex, Oct. 13.-(SpecialD
II. c.. Morris made deed of trust yes
terday evening. naming G. G. Carr as
trustee. Preferred creditors are named
for the amount of his assets.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
RASTROP BURGLARY.

Bastrop, Tex, Oct. 13.-(Special) 1.-The
dry goods store of Meyer Bros, or the
Green Flag store, was broken into last
night and robbed of $500; no clue.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
STRONG POLITICAL, ARGUMENTS

STRONG POLITICAL ARGUMENTS.
Lexington, Oct. 13-News has reached
here that desperate fight occurred in
Knott county. KY. Mt Il political meeting
at which winchesters, revolvers and
knives were freely used.
Tom Howard and Henry Patton. Dem
ocrats. and Josiah Combs, Republican,
Mnrc killed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-10-17
4eyHRYTHING is IN READINESS
TO BRING THE VENEZUELAN
SUBJECT BEFORE CONGRESS.
COMMITTEE WILL BE APPOINTED
TO CONSIDER THE QUESTION.
Cleveland Makes Mysterious Visit to
New York-Attorney General for
Postoffice Department Makes His
Report-Supreme Court.

Washington, Oct. 13.-The manner in
which the Venezuelan question is to be
brought before congress has been out
lined in general way by those who have
been most interested in the subject. This
will be by means of a resolution to be
day of the session. 1t will provide for
the appointment of committee of six
three from the senate and three from
! the house, to consider the entire question
land to report as to the rights and obliga-
tions of the United States and the course
desirable for this government to take.
HrThis resolution, it is said, will not delay
Ia speedy determination of the attitude
of the United States. The purpose is to
y have all the necessary material in the
way of historical data ready for the
committee as soon as it is appointed
and it is expected that a report will be
made to both branches of congress before
the recess.
q GROWERS MYSTERIOUS MOVE.
New York, Oct. 13.-The yacht Oneida,
having on board President Cleveland,
dropped anchor this morning at 10 o'clock
at the New York Yacht clubs anchor
age ground at the foot of East Twenty
sixth street.
Mr. Cleveland got in small boat and
was rowed to the pier Mr.. e. G. Bene-
dict steered the boat as it was rowed
over. At the pier a cab was in waiting.
He then entered carriage which
stood waiting and was rapidly ,whirled
to the residence of his family physician,
Or. Joseph Bryant of No; 81 West Inlrty-
sixth street. The president took dinner
with the doctor and his family and spent
an hour -, 70 chatting with Dr.. Bryant.
The president then re-entered his car
Ariage and was taken back to the Vast
Twenty sixth street pier, where he alight-
ed at $3.50 pm. and at once Went on
mits she will probably start for, the Ches-
apeake this morning, though. there were
few indications of calm tonight.
The herald., 1895-06-25
THE EGYPTIAN LEAVES
The Correspondent of Al-Ahran and
Al.Moyayyad,
Who viii Leave for San Francisco This Morn
Ing, Says Goodbye His Views on
Southern California

Editor Herald:- came to Southern
California only month and half ago,
and have spent that time lecturing in the
different cities ia this part of the state
on oriental subjects. Now that am going
to leave for San Francisco 1 would like
to express through your valuable paper
my feelings of thanks and gratitude to
the people of Southern California.
l think that no one can perfectly realize
the fact that California is the country of
Sunshine, of fruits and Towers" unles SIS
he visits this part of the state. There is
a special inspiration in its Mills and val
leys and shores that characterzes few, il
any, other countries in the world. To its
natural beauty the enterprisIng hands of
its inhabitants have added great deal
to make them still more beautiful and
grand.
l have enjoyed to the full the kindness
and hospitality of the people, tc whom
offer many and sincere thanks. | wish
also TO express my thanks to your val
liable paper and other papers of Southern
California for the courtesy shown in rec.
ognizing my lectures. Finally, can say
now that fully agree with the great
man who said that the Pacific coast will
be the scene of the highest civilization
in this country, for wonderfully beauti-
full land, energetic and enterprising in
haDitants cannot but make IL so. Very
respectfully,
SHEHADI A. SHEHADI,
The herald., 1895-06-25
FOURTH OF JULY FEATURES
Preparations to Celebrate the
Nations Birthday
MARCHING AMERICAN FLAG
II Promises to Be the Fourth OF July
Feature
The Young Lady Who VIII Represent coIum.
bia Has Been Selected-A Compliment
to the Old Soldiers

At meeting of the executive commit
tee held yesterday afternoon a committee
was appointed to secure carriages for th e
transportation of disabled veterans over
the line of march on the Fourth of July,
with instructions to place the same in
charge of commanders of the several posts
or them TO use to best advantage.
very interesting meeting of the young
ladies who will participate IN the march
ing American flag was had at the dane
ing parlors of Professor Kramer. One
hundred and five were present. Another
meeting will take place this afternoon.
and it is expected that $50 will respond
to the invitation to participate.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will hold forth
at the headquarters Wednesday from a.
to p. M, for the express purpose of
making up the suits and caps to be worn
by the young girls taking part IN the
flag. and all patriotic laaies are requested
to come and lend aid in this work with
out any further invitation.
The chairmen and members of the va
rious subcommittee are requested to
meet with the executive committee at
headquarters Friday evening at 8 O. clock.
and be prepared to make final reports
A committee was appointed to secure
contract for furnishing lemonade for the
school children who will take part in the
parade, to be dispensed at Central park
before and after the march.
The executive committee as whole
will attend the rehearsal of the Ellis and
Treble Clef clubs tonight for the purpose
of inducing the members to assist in the
matter of presenting the cantata.
The committee appointed by the Los
Angeles High School Alum nj association
to select the young lady who is to repre-
seLt Columb bia in the Fourth OF July cell
ebration has finally decided upon Miss
Lillian Whelpley, and the selection will
undoubtedly meet with universal ap-
proval. The young lady is exceedingly
popular, patriotic and exceedingly we'll
known among the G. A. R.. aid the
alumni committee deserves great credit
for this delicate compliment to the old
soldiers.
Arrangements were completed fol a
grandstand for the judges, to be placed
on Spring street, between Third and
First.
Mrs. Lulu T. Ellis was added to the
judges on best decorated bicycle. her as
sociates being Mrs. Bradner W. Lee and
G. J. Walters.
Captain G. G. Simms and Mr.. John A.
Smith were added to the judges on prize
banner, etc.