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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

While cotton has gone down TO The low
est price it has sold for in forty years.
with the single exception Of 1894. food,
grains and wool have gone up and
hourished. 1t is singular phenomenon
that cotton alone should decline in value.
while all the contributing forces have
gone up in price. A report covering
ninety-one Of the 126 cotton producing
counties in Texas indicates an aggcgate
increase in the crop yield of this state of
2,6OO,OOO bales, and the whole southern
movement of cotton up to date is 225, 900
bales smaller in total than last year This
means that 100000 bales more must
come in sight than last year in order to
make a yield of 100000 bales. Mr..
Harry Gunther of Memphis makes the
following estimate of the probable yield
as low as 9,63S,95G bales as follows:
Alabama, 1,O69,95O; Arkansas. $4,000;
Florida. 63,0OG; Georgia, 1,4O4, 900;
Louisiana. 644,0OO; Mississippi, 200.
600; North Carolina, $4,000; South
Carolina, $4,000; Tennessee, ,325,OOO;
Texas and Indian Territory, $685.. 900.
and Missouri, Virginia and other states,
$4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

Mr.. Henry Norman processes in the pa
per to which he is attached. the London
Chronicle, to love Greece, but the analy-
sis of its people by him is exceedingly Sc
vere-not as much so as the analysis of
his body would be if the citizens of Ath-
ems get their hands on him. They ac-
cuse him of taking up his residence in
Athens Just previous TO the Greek war
with Turkey, and holding out false hopes
TO them in regard to the assistance that
Great Britain would give Greece in n
war with Turkey.
lie did not call himself a London cor
respondent while in Athens but assumed
the much more high sounding title of
commissioner The citizens of Athens
now accuse him of stirring up the war
feeling, promising the assistance of
England. and if they could get hold of
him now his classic figure in all proba
bilty would adorn lamp post in Ath.
ems.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

One of the injunctions that has been
called outrageous has been issued by a
federal judge in Kansas. The Kansas
law forfeits the right of foreign in
surance company to do business in Kan
sas on the neglect to pay loss to any
person for three months after final iudg-
ment.' The Metropolitan Life Insur-
ance company, having a legal defense,
refused to pay a claim, whercupon the
superintendent of insurance in that state
forthwith and without waiting for the
three months after Judgment to expire
and without the claimant obtaining such
Il Judgment. revoked the license of the
company 10 do business in that state.
The company appealed to federal Judge,
and he enjoined the state superintendent
from interfering with the company. This
injunction, which was perfectly fair and
JUST belongs to that class of injunctions
which is denounced by certain newspa-
pers as Outrageous and oppressive"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Liberal RELIGIONlSTs.
Several Speakers Talked In Li"-
era. Vein.


Nashville, Oct 24.-The last meeting OF
the liberal congress of religion was heiu
this afternoon in the Vine street YEN
President Hiram Thomas opened the
meeting with prayer. Rev. W. ID. SIM
monds of Madison, Wis, then spoke
He dwelt upon the objects Of the con-
eress. explaining that its purposes Were W.,
70 bnild M and not to tear down. lhls
vas his theme and he proceeded u
make MS he said, ian explanation, not q
defense, of the work they were ensaseu
in" :, u ot n,ucb
"The church." he said, "can not much
longer hide her weakness Den,hu ~;
tiful rituals and eloquence IN the p uipi'.'
and the book itself is proving lu;,in,,
before the searchlight OF lnves.esIp5, rnr;.
Professor Garland Spencer OF fro'i-
dence r. l.. spoke of religion at some
Length holding there are as many roaus
IN Cod as there are souls to aspire.
Rev r. A. White of Chicago addressed
tho meeting and said he was glad OF tne
onnortunity to say that he believed III
tba liberal congress of religion and that
;ts coming is inevitable. What is need nee,
cd is a mobilization of religion ana I'D
eralism is sure to grow. -, .,
Mrs. Sarah Farmer OF Name tolu " =,
her work at Greenacre, niue to"ii ~
Maine: how she and her father nao
striven to bring all men together TO con
fer together to bring about the unity Oh
man. .o,,o of the
Miss Susan B. Anthony spoke or .l, d
cause of liberty of women. mor" H., "m a
right of suffrage to women ana the ~
enlistment of political equality OF th'
mon and women of this nation. -,
DR.. Jenkin Lloyd Jones SPOKE, OF tl'
events and scenes in and around Nasn
vile during the war. relating many pa
thetic incidents. n.;,o,,,
After brief remarks by Presldcn'
Thomas and Rabbi Lowenthal the con
prpSs closed,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

a London writer to Paris fashion
journal, in speaking of the increased ap-
pearance of gaudy jewelry in society,
says: But the best place to study real
handsome gems is at certain rich we'd
dings or even parties at the east end.
An additional element of interest here is
the human setting of precious stones.
which. for purposes of comparison, is
vastly more striking than the Ethiop's
ear. Across Il fat dirty wrist may blaze
row of fiery rubies, each as big as the
top of ones thumb. Diamonds the size
of of hazlenuts flash from between shay
~ masses of hair. Greasy fingers are
covered with hriliants almost to the
black strcaks under the nails that mark
their limits, and there is equal magnifi-
ccnce in necklaces. hairpnS combs and
brooches, whose sights make you won
der whether the contents of a pawnShop
have been taken out for an airing. The
wearerS of this splendor, as Il rule. are
old or middlc-agcd and globular."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

DIR. Grant and Mr.. Green may inject
a slight personal interest in their affairs
by abusing each other, but they will
never in that way, at least, give suf-
fcient life to the republican party in
Texas for it to be regarded as other than
a factor of but small Importance in poll
tics. There may once in hundred
years be occasions like last fall, when
on account of dissensions in the demo-
cratic party in Texas, the republican
party will receive some temporary atten-
ton, but it is that kind of thing that
comes so seldom and lasts such short
time that the party can not hope for any
permanent augmentation to its ranks,
and DR.. Grants and Mr.. Green's
diatribes against each other can only
effect federal appointments in this state
and amuse their readers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

Our exports have largely increased
while our imports have been rapidly
falling off. That IL an ideal condition
for political economists, but it is not
very encouraging to our revenue under
the Dingley tariff law. The export of
wheat ran closely in September up to
the famine month" of September, 1879,
but in September, 1891, our exports over
imports were less by $36, 100000 than
they were in September, 1897. In Sep
TENDER last we imported from abroad
less merchandise. by SO, 100000, than in
1896. when trade was partially para
lyzed by the panic, and while the rcve-
nue. will suffer on account of the want
of sagacity and foresight of makers of
the Dingley tariff, it gives us a promise
of general prosperity from these condi-
tons that political economists not only
regard as ideal, but as foreshadowing the
most permanent prosperity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

The new phase in Cuban politics is said
to be a desire on the part Of the Cuban
patriots to be annexed to the United
States and be protected from all foes by
the stars and stripes floating over Moro
castle. That, perhaps, is the easiest and
plainest solution of the Cuban question.
We are not in favor of annexation Of
foreign territory on general principles, but
if any additional country by location and
trade should become a part of this Union,
1t il the Gem of the Antilles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
\ Dep1Orable Accident.

Cuero, Tex. Oct. 24.-(Special)-NIar.
tin Abel, second son of Mr.. Randolph
Abel. while hunting with his brother
Festus this morning. was accidently
shot and killed. The two young men
were driving along in the buggy, about
eight miles from home. when the acct
dent happened. The vehicle droppcd
into rut, one of the guns was dicharg-
cd and the young man, shot through
the heart. fell into his brothers Ian,
lifeless. never speaking after the acct
dent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28

has been corruptly acquired or used 10
crush competition, as they nave IL nsso
in their hands to increase the dement's
that flow from corporate wealth.
Whatever dangers may come from cap,
tal or from any source whatsoever. WIN
be solved in the best interests of the ne
country. TO hold otherwise would De
TO imply a doubt of the capacity OF the
naonle for self
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
A Singular COincident.

Bradford, Ark, Oct. 25.-Stephen
Scroggins, young man who lived four
miles in the interior. was killed, with
three others, near Weiner Ark, Satur-
day by boiler explosion. His remains
were brought here for interment. A
strange feature of the explosion was that
eight men were working in the mill, four
with families and four single. The four
unmarried men were killed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-10-28
Mcleod Is Champion Wrestler.

indianapolis, Oct 26.-Dan Mcleod
won the championship of the world to-
night at heavy weight catch-as-catch-can
wrestling from Farmer" Burns. before
an audience of 1900 people at the Grand
opera house. He took the first and third
falls in 23 and II IL minutes respective
ly. Burns winning the second in 81 min
utes. The match was for $1,000. a side
bet and 10 per cent of the receipts.
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Mrs. Mary Franks Dead.

Kyle, Tex, Oct. 24.-(Special.)-M
Mary Franks. one of the pioneers of this
section. died here today at the advanced
age of 81 years. She came to Texas in
1850.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, Oct. 28.-FOr Eastern
Texns-Rainj clearing Wednesday
afternoon, variable winds becoming
north.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

Noah left overseeing and shipped as a
sail on the United States Erigate Con-
stitution This was in 1903, and he
declares that he was then sc years old.
After a few years before the mast he
Obtained a shift TO the Norfolk navy
yards. Raby then went to the Brook
lyn navy yard, and later drlfted into
New Jersey. He worked on farms
until 80 years ago, when he became an
inmate Of the pOorhOuse. A grave has
been found in Virginia where Sarah
Raby is buried, and this is believed to
be NOah's mother. The old tombstone
bears the date 1900. Raby is an en-
thusiastic free will Baptist. He was
& democrat up to the time Of Hayes'6
election, and then became a republican.
His last vote was cast for Blaine, and
when Blaine was defeated he swore
Tt Yer to vote again. He has been a
user of whiskey with regularity and
consistency that would bring joy to the
heart of a Kentucky colonel" Raby
has recollection of a speech he heard
George Washington deliver at Norfolk.
When he was at his best the old man
weighed $50 pounds, but now he weighs
less than 100
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

regarded as a money maker, but new
ertneless he earns considerable IN
the year. As the minister Of the
richest congregation in New York he
receives a salary of $780, 900 4 year, but
his does not represent all Of his
earnings. Whenever he ties the nup-
tial knot for any of his Pensioners
he receives a handsome fee, varying
fIom $50 to $1,000. Then ttcre are
christenings galore, and these add
considerable to the ministerial in
come. This total income has been
estimated to be between $40, 900 and
$4,000 year.
Joseph H. Choate cannot be strictly
called salaried man, yet he entered
the law firm of which he is now the
leading active member as clerk and
gradually rose step by step to part
nership. Mr.. Choate's earnings are
probably greater than any other mans
in the country. 1t is said that he re-
ceives $250,000 a year, which is as
great as the income Of the five-time
millionaire. Yet he was willing to
relinquish this to go to Washington
as United States senator at a salary of
about one-fiftieth of that sum.
Fred Tarai, the jockey, like all
other jockeys, will, when he becomes
too heavy to ride, become the owner
of racing stable and follow the turf
on his own hook. This is the ambi-
ton of most jockeys, yet it will be
something short of a miracle if Taral
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

president" be submitted for govern
ment," both Of which amendments were
accepted by Mr.. Allen. Then Mr.
HOar proposed that the information
come to the senate be submitted for
''it is reported" Mr.. Allen remarked
that he saw no difference, but Mr..
Hoar contended that there was a great
difference and Mr.. Allen said 'I'Tl ac-
cept anything to save this mans life"
The resolution was then adopted with
cut a dissenting vote and with the fol-
lowing A senators voting for it: Messrs.
Allen, Bacon, Baker. Bate, Berry, Butler
Cannon, Carter, Chandler, Chiffon,
clark, Clay, *Cockerell, Cull0m, Davis,
Fairbanks, Frye, Gallinger, Gear, Gray,
Harris (Kas) Heitfeld, Kyle, Lindsay,
Mcmillan, Mantle, Martin, Mason,
Mitchell Morgan, Nelson, Pettigrew,
Pettus, Pritchard, Rawlins, Roach,
Sewell, Stewart, Thurston. Tillman,
Turpie, Vest, Warren, Wellingston.
The bankruptcy bill was then taken
up as unfinished business, and Mr..
Lindsay spoke in support Of it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08
FUN FOR GREEK KING
ENJOYS THE EMBARRASSMENT
OF THE POWERS.

London, April "a prominent Off
cial of the British foreign office whose
name must be omitted, in an interview
with a representative of the Associated
Press said: Il have not heard of any
hitch in the powers arrangements.
They are fully determined to follow the
course that they agreed upon. !
thought fortnight ago that the matter
would blow over but l must admit that
the situation now is so grave that an
explosion is possible at any moment.
1t is the opinion of the military author
tiles that the Turkish position on the
frontier is impregnable and any attempt
of the Greeks to carry it will result
in disaster to them. I believe this
opinion is shared by members of the
Greek cabinet; but the king seems to
enjoy the difficult position in which
Greek action places the powers.
Rather Indefinite.
Rome, April 6.-King Humbert in a
speech from the throne at the opening
Of parliament yesterday, said that the
accord of the powers on the eastern
question tended to preserve peace and
to prevent massacres.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

floor, addressing himself frequently to
Mr.. Hoar in person. Il wish l had
the power to land United States soldiers
on the island of Cuba and send our
fleets there" said Allen, "and the
Spanish forces would be ground to in
hnitely small pieces or this barbarity
would end" The senators closed with
further sarcastic references to Mr..
Hoar, saying that the Massachusetts
senator might be mistaken in his belief
that the care of the senate was in his
keeping.
Mr.. Hale moved the reference of the
resolution to the committee on foreign
relations. Mr.. Gallinger said: ut
was time to terminate the state of bar
barity on that island such as curdles
the blood of every American heart. 1t
was time that Spain should be given
to understand that this was the nine
teenth century. Every uttennce
which had come to him in opposition
had come from commercial interests
which was opposed to action by the
United States. The motion to refer
the resolution to the committee was
lost, p to 81. Then Mr.. Bacon sug-
gested that it be amended so as to,
read IF such report is found to be.
true" and Mr.. Gray that the word.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

came the comforting Of degrees to a
class Of rs, and the presidents quarter
ly statement.
The University of Chicago created
something Of stir in the educational
world by inviting Lady Aberdeen, wife
of the governor general of Carada, to
deliver the convOcation GRAFTON. Lady
Aberdeen accepted and now enjoys the
distinction of being the first woman
chosen for such an occasion in this
country. Her address was given to A
brilliant assemblage which seemed
greatly interested. Lady Aberdeen is
an experienced and able orator, and
made political speeches in behalf of
her husband who was at one time vice
roy of Ireland. She is very popular in
Ireland and Canada.
Lady Aberdeen came to Chicago yes
terday ate n COZ al q is tn, guest of
President Harper of Chicago university
during her stay in the city. She will
leave for hel Ger ada home tonight.
1hi. mClnirg she will spend at tae
Irish store and in the afternoon Presi-
dent Harper will give her a farewell
entertainment.
The selection of Lady Aberdeen to
speak was merely intended as a gra-
cious tribute to very accomplished
woman and especially as an expression
Of appreciation of her efforts in get
ting up the Irish village and the fine
exhibit of Irish wOIren'S h9ndiUorly AZ
the worlds fair. Lady Aberdeen is
interested in temperance work and
charitable enterprises.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-08

boy who is just beginning to face the
chilliness of cold world on a salary
of 81 per week. Quite naturally he
doesn't see much of the luxuries in
salaried job, and he regards the ad-
vice of the millionaire as nuggets OF
golden wisdom.
Yet glance at some Of the salaried
men of New York throws a halo OF
fiction about these alleged nuggets.
Many Of them have never done any
thing but work On a salary, yet they
live in Fifth avenue; they maintain
extremely magnificent country
homes; they go sailing about in steam
yachts; Keep fine horses and box at
the opera; the diamonds of their
wives dazzle the sun in brilliancy;
they eat $40 lunches in the middle
of the day and smoke cigars that
cost SIZE each; they invest a neat
pile each year in gilt-edge6 Wall
street securities, and each one of
them could buy and sell a hundred
ordinary men who are in business for
EdSAAoNAN CO. w AdI 10 uO1S, LuSSS
business owners truckle to these sal
aried men financially, socially and
commercially.
Yet the millionaire says: GO into
business for yourself
Recently considerable attention was
given by the public to John E. Par
sons by reason of the legislative in
vestigation of the sugar trust. Mr..
Parsons is a lawyer, but instead of
looking UP miscellaneous clients he
gives all Of his time to the sugar trust
for a certain salary, said TO be $50, 1000
year. When the sugar trust was in
process of formation Mr. Parsons did
the work Of merging the different re-
fineries into one big concern, and for
this he received a fee of $250,00O.
This, by the way, is credited with be-
ing the largest sum ever paid to a
lawyer for single piece of legal
work. If Mr.. Parsons had refused
to enter the service of the sugar trust
it is a question whether his earnings
would be as much as the salary he
draws.
Another shining example Of the
beauty Of the salary system is that
very notable gentleman, Chauncey
Mitchell Depew. As pretty nearly
every one knows Mr.. Depew is cred