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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-16
THE DUPONT ELECTION CASE
WILL COME UP TODAY IN
THE SENATE.
A SPIRITED FINANCIAL DEBATE.
Will Be Caused By PETERS Bond In
curry esolution-Everything Points
to an Unusually Early Adjourn
ment-Other Items.

Washington, April 12.-The Dupont
election case will be reviewed in the
senate tomorrow when Senator Chandler
will make a speech in support of the
committee report favorable to seating
Mr.. Dupont. He probably will be fol-
lowed by Senator Gray in opposition to
the report. This matter will probably
consume the greater part of the day.
If there is any time left the consideration
of the Indian bill will proceed and an
effort made to continue with this bill
until it shall be disposed of.
There is unanimous agreement to
take up Senator PETERS resolution for
the investigation of the bond issues of
the past two years, on Tuesday. If
not set aside, the question will probably
give rise to spirited financial debate
of uncertain duration.
The bill to reduce the cases in which
the death penalty may be imposed in
the United States court is Il special order
for Wednesday.
Senators Lodge and Nelson have given
notice for speeches on Thursday on the
immigration bill reported by Mr.. Lodge.
The sectarian school question is still
undisposed of and the debate on it may
require a day.
Either Senator Platt or Senator Jones
will propose the amendment agreed upon
by the committee on Indian affairs, look
ing to condition of the land situation
and the breaking of tribal relations of
the Indians in the Indian Territory.
A disagreement of the conferees of the
two houses on the legislative and judi
cial appropriation bill probably will re-
port Monday on the portion of the bill
relating to salaries of United States mar
shals and district attorneys and of SEN
ate employees and the consideration of
the report, if made, will consume some
time. With these questions out of the
way, the naval appropriation bill will
be taken up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-16
DEcInENcE DIrp>-nn

IEOIDTNOE DUNINTII.
Montgomery, Tex, April 12.-The mag
nificent country residence of Mrs. p. NJ.
Yell, ST., three miles from here, with its
furniture and 500 in currency, burned
yesterday. Loss S15,000 no insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-16

A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
Mr.. Kirk Munroe of Florida was a
visitor in Austin yesterday. Mr.. Munroe
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-16
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE..

Washington, April 13.-The senate
committee on commerce has been consid-
ering the river and harbor bill for sew
eral days. 1t is understood considerable
opposition developed to the many con-
tracts provided for in the bill and that
there is quite a struggle over that par
ticular feature. 1t is claimed that more
contracts are authorized than one bill
ought to carry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-16

CUBAN CONSUL FITZHUGH LEE.
Washington, April 13.-The president
today sent TO the senate the nomination
of Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia to be con-
sui general of the United States in Ha-
vana, Cuba, vice Ramon U. Williams
resigned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-16
CONFEREES DISAGREE.

Washington, April 13.-The house and
senate conferees on the executive and
judiciary appropriation bill have held sew
eral meetings, but have not yet agreed
upon a complete compromise and dis
agreement has been reported on several
of the most important points of difference.
The house conferees have refused to ac-
cept the senate amendments to raise the
salaries of district attorneys and mar
shals, but the house proposition, that the
commissions of all commissioners of the
United States court terminate on the list
of July, has been abandoned.
There was a somewhat bitter discus
sion over the senate amendment to in
crease the salary of any clerks to sena-
ators from $1,000 to $500, while the
house conferees took stand against what
they termed the extravaganza Of the SEN
ate in providing for itself. Representa-
tives are allowed clerks whose salaries
are limited to 500 per month during
the session of congress, and some do not
avail themselves of this allowance, while
each senator has clerk at an annual
salary Of $1,000.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

when he was chosen commanding Of
fcer Of a company Of home guards or
ganized at the capitol. His first-lieu-
tenant was Arthur Pue German, at
present the senior senator from Mary
land, and who has been connected with
the senate ever since he started as q
page, like Capt. Bassett.
1t was in 1881 that Capt. Bassett first
attracted the attention of Daniel Web
ster who took great fancy to the lad.
At that time the elder Bassett was one
OF the doorkeepers Of the senate and
little Isaac used to come to the build
ing with his father.
There was only one page in the
United States senate those days.. p.
Hanscom, who afterwards became one
of the editors of the National Republic
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
an, published here until it's absorb
ton into the Washington Post

an, published here until it's absorp-
ton into the Washington Post.
Hanscom was principally occupied
| on the democratic side of the senate
and it occurred to Webster one day that
the wings were being Disseminated
against in the matter Of page. Ac-
cordingly he made fight for the ap-
pOintment Of Isaac Bassett, then about
IL years old. After considerable op-
position the additional page was or
dered. This marked the only stormy
passage in the Official career of Capt.
Bassett. Since the '30sshis lines have
been cast in pleasant places among
dignitaries who have seemed tireless in
their efforts to do him honor. When
he had completed his fiftieth year in
their service magnificent silver salver
was prepared and presented to him.
This ne priced the most of all his earth
ly possessions. At another time a
magnificent gold snuff box was pre-
sented him because of his efforts in
behalf Of the snuff-takers of the senate.
This recalls the fact that Capt. Bassett's
principal duty during the latter days
of The nineteenth century came through
his custodianship of the two black snuff
boxes in the recesses at the right and
left of the presiding officer of the SEN
ate. 1t is one of the traditions Of the
senate that these boxes were estab-
lished because of the persstency with
which senators used to borrow snuff
from one OF the early Presidents
of the United States. Finally patience
ceased to be virtue, and calling Capt.
Bassett to his ala the presiding officer
directed that boxes Of snuff be main
tanned at the public expense for the use
of senator's who like to take a little up
their noses to make them feel easy.
Capt. Bassett was for years the only
snuff-taker left. but about SO is annual
iy invested in this tickling article SO
that supply Is always on hand in case
1t is demanded.
Capt Bassett was never known to
divulge a secret of the executive ses-
sions, which he always attended. He
was more like a Sphinx than anybody
around the capitol. and when he passed
away many secrets died with him.
Particularly is this true Of the location
in the senate chamber Of chairs and
desks formerly occupied by distin-
guished Americans. among whom may
be included jeff Davis. Nobody was
ever able to learn from Capt. Bassett
where the head of the southern con-
federacy sat when he was United States
senator from Mississippi. although many
attempts have been made by those who
wanted the JEFF Davis chair and desk.
Persons who visited the senate cham
Ter as spectators always noticed the
pleasant-visaged old gentleman with
white hair and beard, the former curled
carefully in roll, who sat usually at
the left Of the presiding officer Of the
senate. Whenever a message was re-
ceiyed from the President of the United
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

Great Britain's Commander In Ashantec.
Sir Francis Scott. commander of the
Ashantee expedition, has a thorough
knowledge of the country as we'll as
undoubted ability to perform the i'm
portant duties which will devolve on
him. While the government has abso-
lutte faith in his judgment, it was never
theless determined to give him larger
force than was first contemplated, and
it is possible that at least two regiments
of British infantry will be dispatched
with the West India regiment, which
will bear the brunt of the work. This
regiment is probably the best of the
colonial forces taking part in the ex-
petition. The men comprising 1t were
recruited in the West Indies and ia
maica and are armed with Lee Milford
magazine rifles. They are a fearless
lot of men, Injured to har lship, as evil
denced by the services rendered by
them in the recent Sofia expedition.
Sir Francis is greatly encouraged by
the reputation which these sturdy war;
riors have acquired, for the Housa Field
For of which he is inspector general,
did not figure very creditably when
fighting the Sofas, being entirely too
fond of maneuvering under cover. The
war officer is giving much attention to
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

States or from the house Of repre-
sentatives 1t was the duty Of Capt. Bas-
sett to announce the fact to the senate
Although In the performance of this
duty for years. whenever he was COM
PEELED to make the customary an
nouncement Capt. Bassett Invariably
made as much fuss over 1t as though 1t
was his first offense. His face would
turn scarlet, and as he ducked his head
at the presiding officer there was a
culver in his voice as he spoke the
stereotyped formula. This was gener-
ally accompanied by hesitancy OF
speech, as II uncertain whether his re-
marks would fall upon appreciative and
listening ears.
No matter how hot the day might
be Capt. Bassett never appeared in
the senate chamber unless he was
dressed with scrupulous neatness and
care in a suit of black broadcloth.
Even his necktie was Of the same SOM
Der hue. with just a glimpse of white
shirt and collar visible above the
closely buttoned double breasted frock
coat
Despite the fact that he had been as
ISOLATED with senators the greater part
OF his life Capt. Bassett has never been
accused Of presumption. but was always
deferential and unassuming In his de-
meanor. Ever since he has been about
the senate he has born In mind that
speech is silver. but silence Is golden.
and was apparently deaf. dumb and
blind to all that took place about him.
Although often importuned to write
a volume embodying his recollections,
ii wac the invariable reply of the good
old man that such project must await
his convenience. when he could spare
time away from the capitol.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

tee on campaign literature. After the
Inauguration of Cleveland in 1898 Mr.,
Quincy was rendered the position Of as
sistant secretary Of state. which he at
first declined. but when It was shown
10 him that his acceptance would graft
~ the president and serve the party
he yielded SO far as to enter tho ONCE
temporarily for the purpose of re-or-
ganizing the consular service ON the
line Of ideas entertained In common by
President Cleveland and himself. The
object having been achieved at the end
of six months he resigned and turned
his attention to business and profess
sional interests. He Is largely inter-
ested in two important suburban cleo
trio railways, to the management OF
which he gives personal attention. He
Is unmarried. He was the democratic
candidate for mayor year ago. and
was then defeated by Mr.. Curtis, the
unsuccessful candidate this year.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

The Rev. John Wharton of Stanmorc.
Westmorland. is vicar OF one OF the
smallest and most elevated churches
of England. The Church OF st. Stephen
nestles in the mountains 953 feet above
sea level. In summer the church is
often well filled by tourists, but in win
ter. when great drifts lie in the valleys,
the vicar Is gratified when he has a
congregation OF three or four. One
Sunday morning. after severe snow
storm, the vicar. feeling assured that
the church would be buried In snow,
rose before dawn. and started out for
the church with a spade on his shout
der. His expectations were fully real
lied. The church was hidden under an
immense drift. He set to work, and,
after three hours steady labor, man
aged to find the door of the edifice. Mr..
Wharton not only tides up the church,
but rings his own service bell, plays
his own harmonium, and. when occa-
occasion requires 1t. lights the church
fires.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
THE NEW CHAPLAIN.
Man Who Is Doing tho Praying for the
Fifty-FOurth Concresa.

MN" "ho - DOihS tho pfaytDg for the
Ftfty-FOurth Congress.
Rev. II. H. Couden. of Port Huron.
Mich. chaplain of the new congress,
lost his eyesight in the service of the
union. He enlisted at the age Of IS,
when the first call for volunteers was
made, serving in the Sixth Ohio in
fantry, and re-enlisted for three years
when his term was out. He was with
Mcclellan in the West Virginia cam
paign. and took part in the battle OF
Shiloh. In February. 1868. he was
transferred to the First Mississippi ma
rine brigade. Near Austin, Miss. he
received a charge of small shot in his
eyes, causing total blindness. After
honorable discharge, Mr.. Couden found
there was no hope of recovering his
eyesight and entered the blind school
at Columbus, Ohio, taking a course of
seven years. Afterward he entered the
theological seminary at Canton, N. Y.
His first pastorate was at Madrid, N.
Y. Later he preached at Willoughby,
Ohio, Chatham, Mass. and four years
ago he moved to Port Huron, Mich. Mr..
Couden's passionate work there was
highly successful, the church member.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
Ought to XIII.

Observation-Disclosures is the
name of new antiseptic discovered in
Germany. but as 1t IL intended to be
used generally it is also called anti
nounin. One part Of the substance ia
from $500 to 1000 parts of soapsuds. ia
destructive to all the common parasites
injurious to plants. Yeast used in
brewing remains fresh for long time
when treated with 1t: it destroys all
bacteria, and yeast can endure solu-
ton as strong as per cent OF the SUBJ
stance. 1t is odorless and very cheap.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
Empress Frederick "a n Sculptures.


The best likeness in marble OF the
late Emperor Frederick of Germany is
said to have received it's most life!ikc
touches from the hands of his wife.
The empress commissioned Herr Up
hues. the. sculptor, to model a colossal
bust of her late husband. One day
while the sculptor was at work the en-
press honored him with visit and
asked to be allowed to make a few sug-
gestions. To his surprise he saw the
clay assume a most natural likeness
under her skillful hands. When the
sculptor expressed his admiration for
her great talent she admitted having
studied and practiced most diligently.
She commissioned Uphues to do the
bust in marble and in this way was Gre
ated the most lifelike bust of "Unser
Fritz. New York Herald.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
Tho Largest Vessel.

One of the largest vessels ever placed
In the cotton trade between this country
and Europe Is the American, recently
launched in Belfast. Her total cubic
capacity Ia 5S7,220 feet. making her cas-
lily the biggest ship ever coming to New
Orleans. She is $500 gross tonnage,
AS feet long between perpendiculars.
fifty-fve feet beam and depth Of hole
thirty-nine feet six inches. There are
nine engines on her and she Is loaded
through six matches. Her water ballast
is 1.500 tons. She can carry $4,000
bales of cotton,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

tage to the people, and In l845 his
father. Josiah Quincy. was chosen to
the Office, and reelected for three con-
secutive terms. The present mayor
was born In Quincy In 1859. in
heriting little besides good health and
an honored name. He graduated from
Harvard college in 1880, and immedi-
ately began teaching In tho Adams
academy Of his native town. OF which
DIR. William Everett was at the time
the head. A year later he went to Eu-
rope. and spent some time In travel,
after which he took law course at
Harvard and was admitted to practice
IN 1884. His first active participation
IN politics was as a member of the CON-
mittee OF one hundred. which led t.lc
independent movement for Cleveland
against Blaine in 1884 In 1885 he was
elected to the lower house of the Massa-
chusetts legislature az democrat and
served for three years, declining the
fourth nomination in order to make an
unsuccessful fight for congress against
Elijah A. Morse in strong republican
district. In 1889 he was again sent to
the legislature and was reelected In
1890. That year he became secretary
OF the democratic state committee, the
next year chairman of the executive
committee. and In 1892 he served as
chairman OF the full state committee.
conducting a canvass OF exceptional
strength. In 1892 he was delegate to
the democratic national convention,
and was chosen by his colleagues torep-
resent the state on the national commit
tee. He was subsequently made a
member Of the executive committee Of
that body and chairman Of the commit
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
SIR FRANCIS sc

Michael Farrelly of Perry county,
Indiana, has pair of buckskin
breeches and a waistcoat of the same
material which he brought from Ire
land nearly fifty years ago. They had
been worn by his grandfather, and they
are altogether too large for any Of the
descendants of the original owner. The
brooches buckle at the knee and mea-
sure forty-six inches at the waist. The
waist-coat is square cut affair, reach
ing below the hips and buttoning 10
the throat. 1t measures fifty-three
inches around the breast. All the but
tons are of horn, hand made.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

May Said was summarily dismissed
from the premiership. The sultan felt
that he had baen restricted By the In
dependence OF Judgment and decision
OF character Of the nrst minister. H
easily persuaded himself. when eaid's
nrmness In defending tho interests AZ
Turkey brought him Into collision With
the cabinets Of Europe. that Hi ylgor-
GUS but simple minister WA larking u
the right qualities. and that No conl6
guide the foreign policy moro ably him
SELF The succeeding nrst minister,
Abdurrahman Pasha. was known = n
efficient and honest provincial governor
In Asia, but without experiences III
European diplomacy. During his brief
tenure Of once the intercourse was on-
tirely between the embassies and the
palace through the roundabout chan
neis to which Said Pasha had skillfully,
accommodated himself without allow.
Ing his functions to be superseded.
When. after . few weeks, Abdurrahman
asked to be relieved. the stAtesman To-
whom the sultan turned insisted upoM
the cessation Of palace interference. ana
he was finally constrained to recall
Said Pasha, who was reappointed grAnd
vixier In the second week Of July. His
FIRST step on resuming once was 70 a..
Wise cooperation with Europe for the
purpose Of securing the settlement Of
the Egyptian difaculties In tho hands
Of Turkey. The sultan. under the In
fuence Of the palace party. failed 70
follow the advice. but altar It was to
late endeav0red to repair hid blundsr.
At the end OF November : conspiracy
to kill or depose Abdul Hamid was re-
ported to him. and In the panic which
ensued the ministry was dismisssd. and
for several days al the members 81 it
were held under suspicion. Achmet
vefyk. former grand visiM. whom
Said Pasha had = few weeks before dis
missed from tho governorship Of Brous-
~ for disobedience, was appointed to
succeed him ~ premier. But two days
afterward Said was again recalled, and
the former ministers. including NAH
mud Nedim. minister Of tho interior.
said's enemy. whose intrigues caused
his dismissal both times, was reap.
pointed.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
CHIEF PETER CONLIN.


watched him carefully for five months
and he has proved himself efficient and
has done his duty we'll" The examina-
ton for the promotion was rigid one,
and though Mr.. Conlin had no COMPETE
tors for the position, he was required to
establish high standard to succeed.
The subjects of the examination were
police regulations, ordinances of the
city, laws of the state and military tao
ties. The questions were presented in
printed form and the answers given in
writing. After the examination, which
occupied five hours, the commissioners
held meeting and made up the rating.
1t was announced that he attained SO.
per cent, 60 per cent of which was al
lowed fer record and seniority and 33.03
per cent for the written answers. One
OF the answers has excited deal of
comment. Asked what disposition he
would make of troops called out to pre-
serve order in case of general street
car strike, supposing the center of the
disturbance was at a stated point, Mr.,
Conlin answered categorically all the
fo'S sshu ouuCu, Willy grape anu can
mister to be used" This is construed
as indicating very severe method of
dealing with strikers and Is variously
condemned and approved accordingly
as the people look upon the subject.
Mr.. Conlin was born in New York in
1911. In 1861 he enlisted in the Twelfth
regiment and with that command par
tlcipated in the battles of Williams
burg. Fair Oaks, Gains Mill, White Oak
Swamp and Malvern Hill. In that en-
sagement he was seriously wounded
ana subsequently honorably dis
charged. Upon recovery from his
wounds he re-entered the army as lieu
tenant in the Sixty-ninth regiment of
the illustrious Irish brigade, and served
until the close of host.lities. He is a
half-brother Of the late famous actor.
w. ]. Florence, popularity known among
his admirers as Billy" Florence.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

precinct. Dec. 2, 1872, he was promoted
to roundsman, and on July 10. 1876, was
advanced to the rank Of sergeant. He
became captain on Feb. %, 1884, and on
Aug. 8, 1887, was made inspector, and
though Inspector Williams was ap-
pointed on the same day. the courts
subsequently decided that Conlin was
the senior. He became chief inspector
on the retirement of Inspector Steers
Oct. l, 1892, and held that Office until it
was abolished in February, 1898. From
that time until May q of this year he
had charge of the third inspection dis
trict. Then he was detailed as acting
chief OF police. succeeding Chief Byrnes,
who was retired. He deserved the
promotion" observed President Rooso-
welt, Of the board Of police commission
ers, commenting on the event. Il have
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
Nine Lives Lasted Thlrtee Days.

No cat in Maine probably had more
need of her nine lives than did one in a
Monmouth store last week and week be-
fore. The large oat-bin in the rear of
the feed store, holding an even carload,
had just been filled. when the cat. chas-
ing mouse, went down head first be-
tween the partitions of the bin, eight
feet, to the floor beneath There she
remained on her head for thirteen dnys
or. until, the oats having been removed
she was discovered. Tabby is now
alive and well, and just as eager for
mice as ever.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

hfty-second and fifty-third congresses
and was defeated for the nomination
for the fiftieth congress by Newton w.
Nutting, Of Oswego. was born at Hamil-
ton. N. Y. June 26. 1S43, graduated from
the University at Rochester in 1864.
was admitted TO the bar in 1866. and
has since, except when occupied In Of
fetal duties, practiced law at Auburn.
of which city he was city clerk from
1868 to 1871. supervisor during 1871 and
1879, and president Of the hfprd OF
education from 1879 to 1882. In 1873
he was elected district attorney OF
Cayuga county and reelected In 1876.