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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
school Funds ApportiOnment,

The state board of education in adj
journed session yesterday apportioned
the state available school funds for the
next year, fixing the per capita at 81.
the same as for the current year, not
withstanding the fact that the scholas-
tic population has. during the year. in
creased 24,59S. The balance of the ap-
portionment for the current year was
paid on the first of this month. and the
available school fund is now on cash
basis, and if the receipts during the year
meet the expectations of the state board
of education there is possibility of a
small increase in the apportionment dur
ing the year. But no additional appor-
tionment will he made unless it is clear
to the board that it can he done and
leave the fund on a cash basis
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
New improvements.

City Clerk johnson yesterday issued the
following building permits:
Charles Wolf, for corrugated iron roof
on East avenue. between Sixth and Sew
enth, to cost $50.
Charles Corner, a two-story build
ing on Twenty-frst street and San An
tonic, on lot 49, division ID, to cost $1,000.
Mrs. Mary West Moore, addition to
building on Lavaca street, between Sew
enth and Eighth, on lots II and II, block
s, to cost $500.
Charles Wolf, repairs on iron roof of
brick building on. Fifth and Trinity, TO
cost $50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
HE DIED.
An Old Man Suicides by Taking
Morphine.

Yesterday noon IN aged white man,
apparently about - years of age, was
found in II semi-conscious condition in
Horst's pasture. 1t was soon learned
that he was suffering from dose of
morphine. undoubtedly taken with sui
cdal intent. He was taken to the city
hospital, where he was revived some,
but finally died ut o'clock last after
noon. His name was n. ii. Phelps, and
1t was learned that he had been work
Ing for Mr. Belvin, on Whitis avenue.
lie secured the dose of morphine late
Tuesday afternoon and probably took it
yesterday morning. Dependency was
presumed to have caused the rash deed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
THE RAILROAD PROJECT.
Men of Ability and Standing Behind
the Undertaking.

An object lesson is valuable for per-
son or community. We have most val
liable one in San Antonio. and in the per-
son of l.. C. Irvine. the efficient secre-
tary of the Business Mems club of that
city.
Since Irvine took charge of that organi-
cation, less than two years ago. he has
cemented the manufacturing and COM
mercial interests of that community so
they now present solid phalnx and are
in a position to secure anything they de
sire and undertake. The recent inter-
state drill was taken in charge at a time
that business was stagnant and the Their
mometer stood at about the 1OO-degree
mark. Nevertheless it was advertised
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
The Commission

The following was issued from This
office yesterday: 1855
~ Special Authority-Houston. Eass and
West Texas Railway Application No.
2S-Authority No. 16--In approval of
Joint application of the Tyler Southeast
t ern Railway. Houston. East and West
Texas Railway and Galveston, La Porte
and Houston Railway companies, sub
HInItted under No. 70 of the Houston.
n rnast ana West Texas Railway compa-
adoption of the rate of fifteen f5I cents
per 100 pounds for the transportation of
G p IRON water pipe, in carloads. from
Effective at once
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
New Cotton Received.

\ few bales of new cotton were brought
in yesterday and sold mt cents, the high
est market price. The market dropped
Il few points during the day. The mar
kct last year at this date opened at q II
cents. Farmers are informed that buy
erS here will pay them the highest mar
ket price for cotton. in cash. There is
no bartcring in the cotton market here.
You get your money and go where you
please to trade. and goods of all kinds
were never cheaper in Austin than they
are now. No country store. or store in
the small towns can possibly compete
with the Austin merchants. Try it and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Very Few Fires Here.

Austin has been especially free from
fires during the present summer. As
rule the yearly average of fires for Aus
tin is extremely light compared to other
cities in the state, but even in the case
of the fires that are reported here the
damage is as rule nominal. This is due
to the fact that we have one of the best
fire departments in the state, and they
never fail 20 do themselves proud when
cvHr The opportunity Offers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
WHOLESALE CHICKEN STEALING.
Over 100 Chickens Have Been Stolen
in the Past Three Days.

During the past three days quite a
large number of chickens have been
stolen, not only from the residence por-
ton of the city, but from the coops in
the rear of grocery stores in the city,
where the chickens are kept for sale.
The people in general are complaining of
a condition of affirs existing in the city
that jeopardizes the safety of their chick
ems in any such manner, and have ap-
pealed to the proper authorities to see
whether the thieves and the man who
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Officers Elected.

Tirxah Chapter. No. 1874. q. f.. s.,
elected the following officers on Friday
night:
Mrs i. ii. Stein. worthy matron; Mrs.
r. l.. Patterson. worthy patron. Mrs.
+. q. Morris. associate matron; Mrs. j.
ii. Warmoth, conductress; Mrs. A. j.
Eilers. associate conductress; Mrs. Tom
Murrah, treasurer; Miss Florence
Brooke, secretary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12

i ,nsrI ipr '" Iso7 oS renorteJ far Thc
Stains,,or nv. Rorrcr nnnirI e. Grncy.
,nnI nst"tn ~ ,yont,:
'''' '''"'>
Mrs. f. Covert to 4. c. Mar
CONNER. | acre outlot I, di-
vision u: warranty deed. 81. 900 90
I r. Shinmnn to Edward r.
Clark ( acres outlot 20. di-
vision r: warranty deed. 80 90
Ponl Rcichow to- August
Vopelti 11O acres survey
AK. deed II 90
sheriff Travis Co. to CITY of
Austin jot & block e. Geo.
W smear League: tax deed. - Ga
y /, 1loud and wife TO !. G..
E;tyhuch Of nj lot :. VIM.
Cannon lcoruc. warranty
Jcnd " 1000 90
nttiti, Soldiers ia Victoria
smith > ncros q w Smear
innm,i". warranty deed 300 90
,mr,,St | ind and wife 70 John
anderson, > ncrcs -
smrynv. warranty deed so 90
NJ r. 'Gr,nherrv To NJ. Van
Alf,onn lois 81 and 20 block
-, r um,,N dooi 40 OO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
MADE 4 DOUBLE HAUL.
Sheriff White Gets Ned Bradley and
n Horse Thief He Wanted.

Sheriff White returned yesterday
morning from Gonzales with Ned Brad
ley. wanted here for assisting in the
murder of Jerry Allen near Manor some
time back. Ned was II very much dis
gusted man and would not hold gentle
and confidential converse with Sheriff
White. and the ride from Gonzales hack
home was dun and meventful.
Sheriff White also secured the person
of the thief who stole Il horse from
Rube Hornsby some time ago. He was
Il deputy sheriff of Gonzales county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
TRUSTEES MEETING.
An important Meeting for Them
Called for August Is.

4 meeting of the trustees of the public
schools of Travis county is called for
August %, at the county Schooi supe.ln-
following program will be discussed:
"How Can We Assist Each Other in
Securing Good Teachers"-Discussion
opened by u. Y. Fillmore, ID. \. Todd:
The Work of the Trustees Associa-
ion''-Superntenden j. Vi. Carlisle.
How Can We Arrange Our Districts
So There viii Be No Conflict in the
Boundaries T.. Shelton, K. h.
Lee.
All trustees in the county, and city
also. are requested to he present. Let
every member attend, as no school board
can afford to miss these meetings.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Held to AnSwer

Cashier %. NJ. Reynolds of the defunct
Mason National bank, charged with en-
bezzlement of over $4,000, was arrsigned
before United States Commissioner Little
Yesterday and he was bound over to the
United States court in the sum of S7500
which he gave.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Probate Court,

In the probate court yesterday the in
ycntory, appraiscment and list Of claims
against the estate OF j. =. Ricch, adj
judged insane and now in the Asylum,
were filed and approved. Bond Of guar
dian, Mr.. II. ii. Davis, approved.
Application for allowance for Mary
Duff, n minor, was granted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12

The alley crossing to the west of the
Driskill hotel needs the attention of the
city authorities. The drainage is bad
there and will not permit the water to
run off, and it forms a mud puddle that
is not only offensive to the sight, but ex-
tremely so to the smell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
ADDITIONAL ELECTION RETURNS.
More Solid shots In the Country at
the Amendments.

The following additional rcturncs were
received from the country yesterday:
Travis Peak-A solid shot of p votes
against all three of the amendments.
Sylvcstcr's Gin-Ten votes against the
irrigation and railroad bond amendments.
8 for the validating amendment and
against it.
Old Wallace Place-A solid shot of :
votes against all of the amendments.
Pfugervillc-For the irrigation amend
mcnt, |: against, %. For the railroad
bond amendment. |; against, %. For
the validating amendment, ,: against %.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Sin Killer Griffin.

The order of his service at the camp
meeting on the Austin dam and suburban
electric railroad today is as follows: IL a..
M. preaching; ) p. m, covenant praise
meeting and handshaking; 6 p. M, grove
meeting; s p. m.. lecture and sermon. All
services will be conducted by the eyangel-
isl
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12

and Sick Headache. For Malaria and
Liver troubles they have been proved m IN
valuable. They are guarantees TO De
perfectly free from every deleterious sub
stance and to be purely vegetable, They
do not weaken by their action, but by
giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly
invigorate the system. Regular SIZE, 20
cents per box. Sold by c. O. Yates, drug
pist 90 East Sixth street. Austin, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Tax Rolls,

The following counties yesterday sent
in their tax rolls for 1897 to the comp
troller:
Rockwell county, S2,0iO,4I3, a decrease
of 500, 707 from the 1896 assessment.
Titus county, Sl,i31 ,0iG, decrease of
$4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Charters Filled.

The following charters were filed with
the secretary of state yesterday:
The Orange Steam Laundry company
of Orange. Tex: capital stock. Siuoo: IN
corporators-Fred Holland, V. IL. N'ark
and Jno. Link
Permission to do business in the state
was granted the Panhandle Cattle con-
pany of Missouri; capital stock, SlOo,ooo'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12

Send your address to III. e. Bucklen &
Co.. Chicago. and get free sample box
of DR.. Kings New Life Pills. A trial
will convince YOU of their merits. These
pills are easy in action and are Darticu-
larry effective in the cure of Constipation
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Refused Admission.

The Fraternal Order of the Golden.
Rule, hailing from Wichita. Kau., was
yesterday refused admission into this
state by the insurance department as Il
fraternal and benevolent order on the
ground that it was an insurance com
pany organized and conducted fer profit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
FROM WEDNESDAYS DATI,i
The state Departments.

Governor Culberson yesterday appoint
ed the following persons pilot commits
sioners for the port of Sabine Pass:
II. a. Reynolds. J. f. Keith Il. J.
Johnson. w. Ii. Turner, Charles Miller
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
The Stnte Depnrtmcnts.

The general laws passed by the regular
and called sessions of the Twcnty-iifth
legislature will be ready for distribution
within the next few days. The secretary of
state will have some advanced copies ere
the end of the week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Tax Rolls Sent I'm.

The following counties yesterday sent
their tax rolls for 1897 to the comp
troller:
Lubbock county. $736. go. a decrease
of S1634 from last year.
Colorado county, S5,43a O2O. 4 de
crease of S11S,03l,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
4 Charter Filed.

The Leona club of Uvalde, Tex, filed
yesterday. Capital stock, none. Incor-
porators: j. +. Robinson, Jr.. Hy. j..
Bowles and Gustur Mueller.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12

;s incitipc them to the thefts can not \
brought to a speedy trial and appreheif
sion. Something like 100 chickens IN
three nights is rather a strong, pull, but
about that number are said TO have been
srnnned in since Thursday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
4 Manor Improvement.

Mr.. A. s. BlOor of Manor is going to
erect fine and handsome residence to
cost about $4,000. and the contract has
been let to Mr.. Charles Lcdbcttcr. well
known and skilled mechanic of this city.
He will bCgin work ut nncc
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Paid Taxes.

- The San Antonio and Aransas Pass
hailroad Yesterday paid the comptroller
Nol2.a, the same being the l per cent
taN due June 80 on it's gross passenger
earnings of SS1 ,22O.21.
The Texas Pacific also paid S1373. 81
TAX on its gross earnings of 1881, 3S4.OS!.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
FROM SUNDAYS DAILY.
Down Life Together.

For the week ending yesterday County
Clerk Hornsby issued the following mar
riage permits:
John 5. King and Olivia f. Rodcckcr.
John Bright and Carrie Tucker.
j. A. y. Wolf and NJ. Eunice Darling
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Gamblers Arrested.

City Recorder Carlton will have plenty
of work before him this morning, mas
much as the city police force on Satur-
day night and yesterday arrested a lot of
ing today and settle their little differ
encc as rapidly as possible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Charters Filed.

The Dcnison Cumberland Presbyterian
Missionary association of Denison, Tex,
filed its charter with the secretary of state
yesterday. Capital stock, 5000. Incor-
porators: j. V Maddox, Jennie Alcxan-
der and Ella L. Stewart.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
Confederate Home Improvements.

The work of building additions to The
Confederate Home began yesterday. and
when completed there will he roon, for
thirty-two men. making accommodations
for Il total of 80. The Home is now NOV
ing along well and everything is Satisfac-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12

Borden county yesterday sent its fax
rolls for 1897 TO the comptroller. showing
n total valuation of S64S.9lO. or, Il de-
crease of S13.065 for the 1896 rolls.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
4 RECEPTION.
\ Reception to BE rendered Judge
Terrell Tomorrow Night.

Tomorrow night there will be an elegant
reception rendered Judge Terrell at the
Driskill hotel by the citizens of Austin
The committee having the arrangement of
the affair in charge say that they have
about perfected all the details. and the af-
fair promises to be quite a brilliant one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
A MAYORALTY POSSIBILITY
\ Number of Citizens Want Mai. Nall,
to Run,

Anent the consideration of mayoralty
timber for the coming December election.
it is learned that quite large number Of
our citizens are urging consolidation of
forces to make Maj. Joe Nallie enter the
race. Maj Male is large property owner
in the city and they argue that he would
be an excellent man for the position.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12

McClure's
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.
Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the real estate trans
frrs for the week ending Saturday.
August I. 1897. as reported for The
Statesman by Bergen, Daniel N Crazy,
real estate agents:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-12
4 Pnd Alley Crossing.

= and other considerations.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-12-10
PRESIDENT AT THE CAPITAL.


+ 3 n shf
Washington, Dec. g. q President Nc
hinley, accompanied by Assistant Secre-
tary Day, has arrived in Washington
from the bedside of his mother. who Is
dying at Canton, Ohio, suffering from par
alysis.
lie was met by. Secretary Alger, Secre-
tary Bliss and Private Secretary Porter.
and drove to the White house. The pres
ldent has received two kilograms en-
route from Canton to Washington re-
porting the condition of his mother at
Canton, but he was anxious for later
news, SO Secretary Porter stopped at the
telegraph office on the way home from
the station to inquire for any dispatches
that might be waiting. There was none,
however, SO the party proceeded to the
White house, where breakfast was had.
In the middle of the forenoon a message
was received from Abner Mckinley at
Canton saying that the presidents moth
er was renting in about the same condi-
ton as when he left, sleeping and un
conscious. She might last through the
day, or even one or two days longer, but
was liable to die at any moment.
Arrangements have been made for the
return trip to Canton this evening. The
president, Mrs. Mckinley and party OF
half dozen close friends and relatives
will leave Washington at 1920 o'clock by
a special car attached to the regular Penn
sylvania train and arriving in Canton at
10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-12-10
1R>IjIy|I|h,tlpSSSsr
2 Ar.Il,N,! l.l1lSA,l,
ELECTRICITY.

Battery jars are to be made of pega-
mold, the new patent compound, as
they are impermeable, insulating, not
affected by grease or acid and cannot
be broken.
The three big cities of the south of
Ireland-Dublin, Cork and Limerick
have for the first time just been con-
nected by telephone This distance of
225 miles is quite long one for such
a compact kingdom.
At Ruhrort, the coal and iron center
in Germany, scheme is being hoated
to erect central station and distribute
electrical energy for lighting and pow
err to the many surrounding manufac-
turing establishments.
The use of alternating current power
in German central stations has increas-
ed more than $50 per cent. in the past
two years, while the continuous cur
rent installations have only increased
In the same time about "a per cent
A portion of one of the claimed first
blStCuS VI thlt III
England by Cooke in September, 1887,
has recently been dug up. 1t consists
of plank of wood having five grooves
in it, into which five wires were placed
and the grooves then filled up with a
piece of wood.
Chemical analysis by means of a tel
ephone seems incredible, but this has
actually been achieved by Erdmann in
Germany. The underlying principle Is
that the resistance of alkaline salts is
approximately in the ratio OF their
molecular weight, SO that when such
solutions are used as the arms of an
electrical balance or bridge and tele-
phone used in place of the galvanom-
eter data can be obtained which will
indicate their chemical composition.
A recent English patent endeavors to
provide a method for the carbonization
of neat. SO that it may be used more
effectively as a fuel Tor commercial
purposes, by applying electric heat in
a special furnace, ~ means of heated
wires imbedded In an electrically in
sulating mass, which is also bad con-
ductor of heat. The operation by this
method may be reduced to twenty min
utes.
Music is rather more difficult to
transmit than articulate speech, SO that
the recent experiments of transmitting
music 500 miles is unique. This was be-
tween San Diego and San Francisco
the San Diego State Guard band play
ing to a San Francisco audience. 1t Is
stated that the transmission was re-
markably fine, the music being very
n,oinIv heard at the end of the line.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-12-10
THE cARETAkER.

Caretaker Is word adopted into mod
ern use and means one who takes care
Of, and is very generally applied to those
employed to take care OF things commit
ted to their keeping. The way some peo-
pie have of taking care OF themselves is
very suggestive OF the need OF a care
taker. The human body to such is
mansion filled with precious things UNI
cared for, where thieves may break In
and rust doth corrupt. Pains and aches
are thieves and the body left uncared for
to their spoilage will be robbed OF all its
comforts and despoiled of its peace of
mind and happiness. 1t Is happy
thought to look upon St. Jacobs oil as a
caretaker. to employ 1t as Waterman
against intruders There is hardly an
ache, from toothache to toeache, that
1t can't take care of and effect cure,
and pains the most violent are conquered
by Its use. It's office as a caretaker is to
prevent the spread OF aches and pains
Into chronic stage. Keep a bottle Of 1t
In the handiest place and be assured OF
good care and comfort.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-12-10
SAW JOHN Brown HUNG

"iIiam Fellows, of cai,fn.,
Beside the Famous Ab o,;.sa.,,. stood
Yes, ! was at the s,ds y ~,
when he w:s.s i aneed ! 4 'ohn Brown
The speaker was ~, 1,,.,.
lows, an oranre-yrows. Wlelam Eel
Los Angeles Countv = q :. Dovina, in
fcrnia. He ID a. vaar sou'nern Cali
came from Pennsv,ysa,s y age. and
nine years ago a. ~. y oailiornia
VIVA for some ,,,na las Deen IN Co
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-12-10
MEDICAL LAW OF IDAHO.


Boise. Idaho Fac Tha s;., /,
il invalid and ~ boara u 49,. q !"
liners is = thing Of tba nast tn. s s.'Ass.
down in the supreme co,,,t ,,osta.as 49,
der Z dec;s;on banlad sas,., +; - ~ = ~.
Edward a Brown aca;nst ~ M 49, - q y
examiners The - a. Vas hror,h. = 49, Z 6
mel the exam;nors - ;ss,,s y ss'''.
license 70 nract;es ,nas;a;a ~ p :. !
brought n I,aw;ston M ,,,a;nt;g ~
resident ~ tha+ 49, IL, r ~. ps'I's !. ],
here during tba rrasa,,t 49,, ~, -
sion Il based apt;relv ,,,,a,, az ~ as !.
Of the hill bv Inc ssnata tn sa;s'as's
o,otes the senata raco,d fai,sn,s A ~
~Marcb 4 senate b;jl NJ 40 ,was y, !,
the third t;ma undar s,,s,,a,.;s,, ~ 49,
tx article of tha ,a.s;aIa 49, ~ ~ ~
rules hv nnan;mo,s eorsa,st J ''A 's''a'e
CONTINUING tba ,,ec;s,r,, 49,. ..x,,,.:,
the last antrv = a. sa;s ,'
not saw in exnress words he,n aa;a . soss
reading occurred ~ fron, az 81. snn \.
40 sanato aas,,,.' $500 !. ~ .ns ~. .ila'
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1897-12-10
|lHE english MUST SIEPOUI
SUPERINTENDENT THE FIRST 10 GO
Aassia y Ginning Ground in the Ar
Iairs Of Korea. and the surry
sears Evident Purpose i. to he
the Controlling influence.

n s.
Seattle, WASH. Dec. e-Tbe stea,ns,
hagoshima Maru. is DAYS from Yoke.
hama, brings Oriental adyiees IN to NJ.
vember 10. - 80
according to the Oriental papers Rms.
ga Is steadily gaining ground in the af.
ialrs q Korea. Her latest achievement
was 2 order Korea to dismiss Mr.. Brown
ner English superintendent general Of
nnance and customs, and to install in his
place Kmil AIexieff. The Korean povern.
ment demurred at first, stating that its
contract with Mr.. Brown had several
years to run. The Russian ambassador
pftsquely replied that Korea's contracts
with the citizens Of other nations was no
concern Of his, and followed up his de.
mand with an ultimatum. The Korean
government yielded and placed Alexieff n
charge Of the financial and customs sys-
TENS for an indefinite period.
The minister Of foreign affairs is report.
ed to have proposed the dismissal of all
foreign employees in the Korean service
save those Of Russian nativity.