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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26

modified or corrected as specified in the
order so that when the commission has
determined what is unlawful it shall be
its duty to prescribe what is lawful III
respect to such rates, facilities or prac-
tees
Third-That uniform classifcations, of
freight articles should be established
without delay and the commissioners re-
CURED to conform to such classihcatlons;;
Fourth-That the commission should
have power to require connecting lines TO
establish through routes for continuous
carriage of freights and make reasonable
through rates ON shipments over such
routes, and in case of disagreement be-
tween such commissioners in regard to
the division of such rates between them
the commission shall have power to de-
termine the apportionment of through
rates between the several carriers,
Fifth-That the commission shall de-
termne and prescribe the form, CON
tents and arrangement of the schedules
and joint tariff of rates regarded by the
act to be published and filed and from
time to time change such prescribed
form, etc. as may be found expedient.
Sixth-That the charging of higher
rates on domestic traffic than for like
service for thrsugh export or import
traffic should be distinctly prohibited.
Seventh-That the commission should
have authority to refer the prompt filing
of annual and monthly reports by car
riers.
The committee commends the discus
sion of transportation matters generally,
and particularly those arising from time
to time in various localities in the local
oranges and that our senators and rep
resentatives in congress be asked, il oc-
casion may demand, to take necessary
action for removal of transportation
abuses by suitable legislation.
The reciprocity resolution discussed
yesterday was tabled because it trenched
on politics.
The report of the committee on agricul-
ture recited that the conditions confront
ing the farmers had not materially chang
ed during the year. and that I'VE believe
the policy which will stimulate home con-
sumption to the extent of affOrding an
opportunity to every one to earn fair
wages. and thereby become a liberal con-
sumner, to be the true American policy"
Recent events, the report held, left no
room for doubt that protection is to be
the policy of the incoming administra-
ton and demanded that in revision of the
customs duties farm products shall be
as fully protected as those of the factory.
1t also expressed the belief that the true
American policy was to build our own
ships and man them with our own men.
The legislative committee adopted resO-
luton favoring construction by the gov
eminent of the Nicaraguan canal.
Worthy Master ]. H. Brigham. \. j.
Bachelor and John Trimble were ap-
pointed the executive committee for the
ensuing year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
w. @. r. U.
The Executive Committee Attending to
the Unfinished Business.

st. Louis, Nov. 19.-The executive COM
mittee of the national WOmans Christian
Temperance Union met in one of the par
lors of the Lindell hotel today to transact
business left over by the convention.
Mrs. Burrows of Indian Territory asked
that Woman's Christian Temperance
Union missionary be sent to work among
the Indians in her jurisdiction.
Mrs. Lucy Thurman, superintendent of
work among colored people, made re-
quest for large appropriation.
Mrs. Marion b. Baxter, financial agent
to collect for the national organization
for work in destitute fields recommended
that financial agent be appointed by
each state.
Mrs. Grub, superintendent of work
among foreigners, requested help for the
support of missionary on Ellis island.
These and other requests of less note
with the committee and recommendations
were referred to the general officers, who
will meet Friday. 1t is expected that
place for the next convention will be
selected by the general officers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
pAN-AMERICAN MEDICOS.

Mexico City, Nov. 19.-The closing SEES
sion of the Pan-American Medical Con
gress took place tonight in the chamber
of deputies, Il large audience being pres
ent.
The discussions today in the different
sections were animated and tomorrow at
Regina hospital Il notable operation Will
be performed on girl of . years, af,,
ficted with cataracts on both eyes and
who is also deaf and dumb. The cata-
racts will be removed and later DIR. La
vista will operate to cure the enid OF
deafness. 1t is believed the operations
will he among the most brilliant on
record.
President Diaz and Mrs. Daz received
the delegates and their ladies at the cas-
tie of Chapultepec today, where tables
for the, collation. were set among the trees
in the celebrated hanging gardens, con
structed by the Empress Carlotta. me
views were superb from the terraces OF
the castle and the guests were charmed
with the cordial and most friendly re-
ception accorded them by the chief magis-
trate and his wife.
Mrs. Diaz speaks English and was able
to converse with the ladies of the party
without the intervention OF an interprc-
tor
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
NATIONAL GRANGE.
REPORTS Recommending Amendments to
Interstate Commerce Law.

Washington, Nov 19.-The National
Grange. after being in session for ten
days, completed its work today. a very
elaborate report from the committee on
transportation was presented and adopt
ed. 1t detailed many of the complaints
against carriers, among them elevator
charges, manipulation of rates through
milling in transit privileges, cutting OF
export rates so that the middeman ships
from the interior to the seaboard cheaper
than the producer: the unintelligibility of
rate sheets posted at railway stations,
etc"
The reports recommended several
amendments to the interstate commerce
law.
First-So that the order. of the COM
mission should be enforced unless the
court shall find in such proceedings some
material error prejudicial to the carrier,
which furnishes sufficient reason for re-
curing to enforce it. :,
Second-That the commissioners shall
have power to enforce, after investiga-
ton. that the rates, facilities or practices
involved in the case shall be changed,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
CUNEY'S OPINION.
Says 1t is Nonsense to Think of Texan
in the Cabinet.

Galveston. Tex, Nov. 19.-(Spccial)-
Il believe in giving a decent interment
to the corpse before administering upon
the estate of the deceased said \: w.
Quincy. the chieftain of the republicans
of Texas. today. He used the expression
in conversation with a reporter who had
asked what portion of the spOils he ex-
pected to get and what would fall to
others who had worked against Bryan.
1T is nonsense for anybody to think of
Texas being honored with a place in the
cabinet" said he. THE republicans are
not looking this way for cabinet mate
rial. and, if they were, they would net
look to either Grant or myself as the
proper timber,
"As a republican and citizen of Texas,
| would not oppose any movement look
ing to the honor of grand old Texas by
the elevation of any one worthy and ca
pable of filling Il cabinet position, but it
is nonsense to think of it. The cabinet
is the presidents official household, and
the suggestion as to whom he should or
should not call to the household is an
unwarranted piece of impertinence, I'M
less requested by him."
why did you not attend the confer
encc at Dallas today?"
81 was not invited. Presumably the
failure to extend me an invitation was
an oversight. Perhaps the promoters of
the movement regarded me as persona
non grata."
What is at the bottom of this meet
ingT' was asked.
"Well, | am not making any fight on
Grant, and he is not publicly fighting me,
but the truth of the matter is, that this
little stir and talk of Il cabinet position
is simply to create an impression with
the administration. He is surrounded by
a lot of fellows who want something and
who believe that by making it appear
that the people of the state love him and
want to elevate him to the highest po-
sition in the gift of the administration,
he will he given the patronage and that
they will get large, juicy slices of the
pie.
"rhe Hon. j. NJ. Mccormick who
makes the statement in Grants behalf,
we have always known AS Marson Me
| Cormick. He is the son of Judge A. Il.
| Mccormick, and he wants to succeed
| Rector as judge of the northern district.
| Rector is Il sick man and will probably
| resign. Mack knows this and wants to
| fill his shoes Well, that's natural"
| Mr.. Quincy was asked what he wanted
in the distribution Of spois, and gave
the answer recorded ut the beginning of
| this article.
He said he had letters every day AS
well as callers from all over the state
asking for this and for that. lie had
been asked by wire to he guest of honor
at banquet TO De given at Fort Worth
on Thanksgiving, but as yet has not nc
ccptcd the inyi,ntlon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
THE LUTHER LEAGUE.

Chicago, Nov. 19.-The annual election
of officers was the first thing of import
ance on the program ut the session of the
Luther league today. The following
were elected:
President, +. +. Eilert, New York; gen
eral secretary, NJ. c. Oleen, of Chicago;
recording secretary, w. G. Slower, Phlla-
delphia; assistant recording secretary,
Miss NJ. Meister Lancaster, Pa: treasur-
er. Cornelius Eckhardt, Washington,
ID. C..
Executive Committee-Rev. w. L.
Eek. Milwaukee; Leander Trautman,
Pittsburgh; Rev. l.. J. Murphy. Rock
Island, Ills; Rev. l.. NJ. Kunns, Omaha;
T.. A. Hartreft, Philadelphia.
Devotional services followed.
August Miller of Philadelphia after.
wards addressed the meeting on social
topics pertaining to league work and or
ganization.
Rev. ]. A. w. Haas of New York spoke
on social duty and its position in league
work"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
DECLARED CONTUMACIOUs.

Salt Lake. Utah. Nov. 19.-Apostle
Moses Thatcher has been declared con
tumacious' and dropped from the rolls
of the Mormon church. This was the
day fixed by the church authorities for
the trial of Mr.. Thacher for his failure
to take counsel before taking part in po-
litical matters year ago when he was
a candidate for United States senator.
Mr.. Thacher refused to appear, claim
ing that he had been publicly accused be
fore the people and that he was entitled
to a public trial. In his absence he was
unanimously declared ''contumacious."
Mr.. Thatcher is being pushed by some
of his friends for the United States SEN
ate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
GOSPEL MISSION UNION.

Chicago. Nov. 19.-At today's session
of the National Gospel Mission Union
the delegates were addressed by speakers
representing different missions in the
United States on work done in their re-
spective localities.
Rev. ]. Z. Nelson of the West Supe
rior mission was the first speaker.
Charles +. Robel, representing the
Bethesda association of Duluth; A. +.
Hines, Peoples Rescue mission of Roch-
ester, n. Y: Il. s. Curtis. Union mission
of st. Louis. and John d. Hartsick of
the Union Gospel mission of Evansville.
Ind. also spoke.
H., Utica. Ill.,. and Quincy, ILL.,, told the
members of the convention of the good
work done in their respective cities by
the mission.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
NEWS FROM FOREIGN LANDS
ANOTHER EXCITING DISCUSSION
OF THE BREUSOWITZ INCL
DENT IN REICHSTAG.
GDSSLER'S APOL0GET|C attitude.
The Minister of War Plainly Sympa-
thizes With the Brutal Bruesowitz.
Reported the French Cabinet
Had Hair Breadth Escape.

Berlin Nov. 19.-In the reichstag to-
day the debate on duellng in the army
and the Bruesowitz incident was re-
sumed.
Herr Reikart, liberal, urged the ncces-
sity of prompt reform in the civil law,
Baron Won Hodenburg expressing the
opinion that the authoritative declaration
of the emperor had effcctually set the
matter ut rest.
Herr Lengmann asked how long the
German Michael" was to wait now
that he had begun to assert his most
sacred rights.
Continuing, Herr Lengmann said:
After Gen. Won Gossler's speech little
is TO be expected from the proposed re-
form in court martial procedure. No one
has the right to call the officers class the
first of the social scale and | regret that
the reserve officers have lost their former
pride in the burgher class, to which they
belong"
Herr Lingmann concluded with a
warning against "too frequent allusion
10 self defense, since there is no such
thing as self defense for the people" a
sentiment which was warmly applauded
by the leftists.
The minister for war. Gen. Won Gossler,
then said he had accepted the bill of his
predecessor, Gen. Bronsart Won Schellen-
dorff, to reform the military courts. Con-
tinuing the war minister said:
"The utterances of the press in the
Bruesowitz affair has compelled me to
send to the proper quarters whole
series of complaints against civilians for
Tncnltin,r tho n and If tho
tinues in this strain it will have to reckon
with the silent but ever growing cXas-
perations of the army"
In conclusion Gen. Won Gossler remark
ed that the military code expressly for
babe military men from arrogating the
superiority of other classes.
The minister of justice, DR.. Schoensdl,
said it was most difficult to draft new
statutes against duelling, adding that the
sentiment underlying the practice of
,lueling was stronger than kings or laws.
Religion alone, he continued, could over
come duelling.
Count Won Mirbach. the agrarian lead
or, declared there were cases where it
was impossible to follow religion, and he
was convinced that Lieut.. Brueswoitz
had met with the Judgment he deserved
The subject was then dropped.
London, Nov. ia Berlin dispatch to
1he Daily Mail says:
The proceedings in the reichstag were
more dramatic than yesterday.
Herr Lenzmann, in an impressive
speech, quoted documents that Brueso-
Wits victim was an honorable, peacea-
Dle man, unlikely to give provocaton. In
passionate tones he declared that after
Tuesdays villifcation of Siehmanns
character he owed it to the dead mans
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
SANTA FE RECEIVERSHIP.
Federal Restraining Order Put Tenn
porary Stop to Proceedings.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 19.-By iron bound
restraining orders from both the federal
and state courts, both sides to the con
troversy in the Santa Fee reccivcrship
case are now powcrless to move, and 1t
is thought there will not be any new
developments until the case comes up for
hearing before Judge Foster in the fed
eral court here next Monday.
Attorneys Keller and Fite were tins
morning served with the restraining or.
ders issued yesterday by Judge Foster.
They say they will obey the injunction
and will take no further steps until Judge
Foster decides upon the question of .ju-
risdiction. If he decides his court has
jurisdiction, they will at once, 1t is stated,
carry the case to the United States su'
preme court on this point alone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
NINE CATASTROPHE.

Berlin, Nov. ia fredamp explosion
has occurred in colliery at Recklen-
hansen, Westphalia. Twenty-Five bodies
have been recovered and forty or fifty
are known to be still entombed.
Later-Eventually all but five of the
entombed men were rescued. The total
number of persons killed is about thirty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
INFORMATION WANTED

Sucre, Bolivia, Nov. 19.-The chamber
of deputies has asked the government
for information on the project to recog-
nize the Cuban insurgents as belligerents
in accordance with resolution adopted
by the congress. 1t is believed that the
government is adverse to the project.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
THE DREIFUS CASE.

Paris. Nov. 19.-The Journal today
saws it understands that in consequence
of the debate on the Dreifus casc, IN the
chambers of deputies yesterday. the MN,
lister of justice, NJ. Darlan, has instructed
the public prosecutor to set open the In
quiry into the affair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
FOR UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE.

Paris, Nov. 19.-In the senate today,
the president, NJ. Loubet, submitted to
that body the proposition of NJ. Gullemet,
adopted in the chamber of deputies on
Wednesday last, to substitute universal
suffrage for the municipal councils in the
election of delegates who elect senator's.
A motion of urgency was rejected by a
vote of 212 to 329.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
APPEAL DISMISSED

London. Nov. 19.-The house of lords
mas dismissed with costs the appeal of
Sir Edward Clarke from the decision of
the court of appeals, awarding Lord
Dunraven $4,000 for the loss of the
yacht Valkyrie III. which was sunk in
collision with the Samantha at the open
ing of the yachting season on the Firth
of CLYDE in 1894.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
WILL CLOSE TODAY.
Lima, Peru, Nov 19.-The Peruvian
congress will close its session tomorrow.
A ERENCH DIrEI.

Paris, Nov. ia duel has been fought
between Nj. Pierre La Grande, mem
senting the Third district of Lille, and
NJ. Henry Turot, editor of the Petite
RepublQue Franchise. The latter was
wounded in the arm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
AND THE CREW IS MISSING.

Brest, France, Nov. 19.-Thc torpedo
boats known by the numbers 50 and 81
of the French navy came into collision
during the maneuvers off Cape de
tachevre. The former boat sank, and
It's crew is missing. No. 81 was also
badly damaged and was towed here.
No. SO was one of series of thirty-hve
boats. and whose complement of men
was sixteen. Her length was "A 1-fO
feet and she had a speed of twenty knols.
No. CT is slightly smaller.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
IT RESULTED FATALLY.

Athens, Nov. 19-The socialist who
killed the rich merchant FRANCO Poulo
in the open street of Patras last Sunday
has committed suicide by exploding Il
dynamite cartridge in his mouth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
WHEN WEYLER WAS LAST SEEN

Tampa, Fla, Nov. 19.-Advices. of an
official nature received by today,s boat
from Havana say that on last sunday
night Weyler was encamped on ESTRADA
cattle pasture, three miles from oar Eva
nroyince of Pinar del Rio. He had 3D.
600 men with him. Nothing had been
heard from him since. About htty
refugees came over today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
ROTOysKY'S SUCCESSOR.

Paris, Nov. ia dispatch to the
Figaro from st. Petersburg says that NJ
Shishkne, the acting minister of foreign
affairs, has been appointed minister Tor
foreign affairs in succession to the late
Prince RobanOff Rotoysky.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
A CABINET POSSIBILITY.

Cleveland, o., Nov, lD-IIorncc A.
Porter Of New York wna visitor Mt Mr..
IInnnn's Office todny. A long conference
was held between the national chairman
aud the New Yorker. There IN gossip
that Gen. Porter will DO appointed sec
RETRY OF war In the Mckinley admins.
trntioD.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

Dawson. Mimi, Nov. 19.-Sim Bloom
quist, farmer, shot his sister-in-law,
Mrs. John Bloomquist, today and then
killed himself. No cause is known for
the crime.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
pATJEJEn IN PERTJN

Berlin. Nov. 19.-The bundesrath to-
day ratified the treaty of trade and navi-
cation and the consular convention re-
Gently. arranged between Germany and
Nicaragua.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
YELLOW PINE PUSHED II

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 19.-The South.
in called session today, adopted price
list advancing yellow pine 80 cents per
1000 feet. A committee was appointed
to prepare resolutions memoralizing CON
gress to increase the tariff on Canadian
lumber.
At the afternoon session action was
taken looking to the establishment of a
lumber clearing house, members of which
are to make monthly reports of ship
ments.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
FRATERNAL CONGRESS

Louisville. Ky, Nov. 19.-The National
Frntcrnal Congress adjourned this after
noon to meet next year ut Port Huron,
Mich. Immediately before the adjourn
mcnt the new officers were installed and
the new committees were announced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
GOOD SIZED STEAL.

Colon. Colombia. via Galveston. Nov.
19.-The sum of $1,000 in specie was
stolen from the Carthagena railroad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
AT CANTON.

Canton, o., Nov. 19.-Mr. and Mrs
Mckinley did not go for the usual drive
this morning, owing to a sudden change
in the temperature, making out of door
recreation too uninvitag for Mrs. Nc.
Kinley.
Mrs. Charles Olbrook came last even.
ing and was among the visitors today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26

ministry had another hairbreadth escape
in the chamber of deputies when the
Dreifus matter was brought up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
DEMOCRATS WILL CONTEST.

Louisville, Ky. Nov. l0.-Sccrctary
Richardson, Of the state democratic com
miticc announces that his party has de-
Gntcly decided 10 contest the election of
the eleven Mckinley electors in Ken
lucky.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-11-26
HAIRBREADTH ESCAPE.

..ette this afternoon publishes dispatch
from Paris, which says that the Meline
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-09-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

IMRO FOX. the Magician, vows that
he will never again perform any tricks
with the aid OF a confederate. Every
one who has seen Fox will remember
his assistant. He was young man oil
unusual activity. with tight-htting
uniform and a smile that seemed to i'm
n,y that without his aid Magician Fox
could not successfully deceive the public.
But the young man has now disappeared,
and with him a $500 watch that Fox had
borrowed from a gentleman in the audi
ence. BY a dexterous moven ent FOX
passed the watch to the confederate,
and expected that he would as usual
take the watch behind the scenes and
carefully place it in box oil bon-oons
which was to be slyly placed on tapie
ON the stage. Then Fox pretended TO
load the real watch in big blunder-
buss ana fire il at the table and presto
il was to appear on the table. de hred,
but no watch appeared. Neither couio
he see the young man with the smiie.
he said a few funny things about "oc-
casioual malicious interference OF the
Evil One and looked nervously around,
but no young man Or watch appeared.
After a few moments. Fox went behind
the scenes. only to learn that both atten-
aort and watch had vanished.
He enquired the value OF the time
niece. and instead OF getting his watch
hack the gentleman pocketed cheque
for $500. signed. without any decep'
ton" by lmro Fox.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-09-19
In "Old Kentucky"

Imro Fox, who has made many sue
ceeeee both in America and Europe, is
now busy at work building three en-
tirely new and interesting Illusions
The Flight Of Mustapha." Rapid Tran
sit.- and The Queen Of Hearts.
@Clivette," the wonderful juggler and
Shadowgraphist. "Proto," the sensa-
tional dancer, and Madame Clotilde Or
toni. Monologuiste. will accompany Mr..
Fox on his tour, which is now being ar
ranged by Messers A. Q. Scammon and
A, E. Sheible.
The success attained the past three
years by Darkest Russia romatic
drama depicting life among the people
Of Russia. has been due to the strong
dramatic interest evolved. The charac-
tiers depicted are truthful prototypes OF
What rs seen in Russia today, and in
clude every type made familiar by the
recent interest in Russian affairs owing
10 the death Of the late Gar. and the
.uccession to the throne of his son.
The inner life OF the nobility, the peasan-
try. the police and the Siberian convict
are all shown truthfully and made real
;etic BY scenery and costumes that are
historically correct in every detail.
Scott Marbles latest and most pro
rounced success, the comedy drama
..T.nnessee's Pardner" will soon be seen
hare. The comedy is in four acts. The
.cepee being laid in the Rocky Noun