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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21

the work assigned to them with great
zeal and intelligence, resulting in the col
lection of n mass Of information cmbod-
led in their report and its accompanying
exhibit which are of great value and in
trrcst as relating to the subject under cx-
animation.
"1'hc advantages Of direct and .unbro-
ken water transportation to the products
of our western states and territories from
convenient points Of shipment to our sea-
board ports are plainly palpablc. The
report Of the commissioners. contains,
in my opinion, demonstrations of the
feasibility of securing such transporta-
ton and gives ground for the anticipa-
ton that better and more uninterrupted
commerce can be had through the plan
suggested II will be observed that the
report Of the commissioners, though as
comprehensive az the time and facilities
of their disposal permit, does not definite
~ deal with the cost Of the work they
were called upon 10 consider and omits
some of the other details related to it.
Thus far they have labored without com
pcnsaton and part Of the small sum
appropriated for the payment Of their
expenses still remains uncXpcnded. |
recommend to the congress the necessity
of making such economical provisions for
the further prosecution Of their work as
will develop the work necessary to
full and complete understanding of this
and important subject.
"GROVER CLEVELAND"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
A TEXAS LAW KNOCKED OUT
THE SUPREME COURT or THE
United STATES DECIDED
ADVERSELY.
G. C2S.FR.R. CO. VS.. ". /. ELLIS
Railroad Company Deprived Of Property
Without Due Process Of Iaw-ArLi-
ration Treaty Correspondence
Furnished the SENATE

Washington Jan 1SThc United
States supreme court today declared a
Texas state law TO be- unconstitutional
The decision was rendered in the case Of
the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fc Railroad
company vs.. W. IT, Ellis. appealed from
Ihr supreme court Of Texas by the railroad
company. The ease involved claim
against the railway company, in which
claim was also made tor n judgment for
ownership fee under the state law of 1886
allowing so for such fees in cases against
railway companies where the litigation re-
suits against the company. The court
held that the law was in contraycntion of
the fourteenth amendment, in that il de-
privcs the railroad company of property
without due process Of law and denies to
them the same protection of the law grant
cd TO others. The chief Justice and
Justices Gray and White disScntcd.
Two ladies, Miss Caroline Il. Pier Of
Wisconsin and Miss Allie Minnick of Ne
hraska, were admitted to practice, in
orcasing the ladies who possess this privi-
lcgp TO fifteen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
FRANCIS CONFIRMED.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Secrctary Fran
sis nomination was confirmed by the sen
ate in executive session today. No OPP
position TO confirmation was made and
no vote was taken, Senator Vest
stated that he could add nothing 70 what
he had already said and that he had no
object in further delaying action on the
nomination. He added that he had not
made objection TO confirmation on any
personal grounds or because he enter
laincd any but the kindlicst personal feel,
ing towards Mr.. Francis, but that ne had
taken his position in opposition to con-
iirmation simply as matter of duty to
the democratic party, which Mr., Francis,
while processing to be II member of that
party, had opposed IL in the late election.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
THE ARBITRATION TREATY.
Correspondence Thereon Furnished the
Senate by President Cleveland

Washington, Jan. 1S.Thc president to-
day furnished the senate In response to a
resolution adopted in executive session
with the correspondence between our gov
eminent and Great Britain resulting in
The general arbitration treaty now await
ing the approval Of the senate. All of this
correspondence has been previously pub
llShcd in the newspapers, having been
originally given out either in answer to
congressional requests or in the request of
The British blue books. Briefly stated. il
consists OF seven notes covering period
from February TO July of last year, cX-
changed between the two governments
In Mr. Olncy's last note. dated June %,
The held OF controversy was much narrow
'd. but nm agreement had not been effect
I'D, and 1t IL apparent that the ultimate
coming together of the governments was
brought about by personal intervention
between Secretary Olncy and Sir Julian
I'aunccfOtc. No record exists at the state
department Of this phase of the ncgotia-
lions. but IL may be- that some future
British blue book will indicate its
character by making public Sir Juliuns
'ablcgrams to Lord Salisbury. Some of
the facts That appear in the corrcspon-
dcncc that was submitted today are that
the late Secretary Gresham, in the spring
uf 1895, initiated the correspondence with
Great Britain looking TO general arbi-
tation treaty. but for some reason its
consideration was dropped for II time. II
was revived rather unexpectedly year
later and this time by Lord Salisbury,
who, having been approached BY Mr. Bay
ard with request for Il settlement of the
Venezuelan boundary dispute, accepted
his suggestion, but accompanied his nc
ccptancc with an instruction TO Sir Julian
Paunccfotc to reopen negotiations in
Washington, for general arbitration
treaty. Indeed, the British premier went
80 far in his first note on the subject on
March u last ny to submit rough draft
Of treaty which formed the basis of the
document now before the senate. On
April II Sccrctay Olney, in behalf of the
president, welcomed these proposals of
her mnjcsty's prime minister with the
kccncst appreciation OF their value" and
from that point on the negotiations thus
started proceeded with an evident DISPOSE
lion on both sides 10 come together, the
difference being the extent of the powers
of the arbitrators, Secretary Oncy desir
ing 10 go much further to make their
finding conclusive than Lord Salisbury
deemed il prudent to undertake.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
FREE HOMESTEAD BILL.

Washington. Jan. lS.-Thc free home
stead bill, which was passed by the SEN
ate, will be- considered by the house com
mittcc on public lands tomorrow. and
Chairman Lacey thinks it probable it will
be reported to- the house amended to make
il conform to the free public land bill.
now on the calendar The amendment
will protect the government from loss
on lands it now holds in trust. The bill,
after being reported, will go under the
rules to the union calendar of the house,
to take its chances with other legislation.
Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma, and Mr..
Lacey. who have been leaders in the fight
TO give free homcstcads to settlers, will
do their best to bring the bill up. Mr..
Flynn confines his efforts to lands in
Oklahoma, while Mr.. Lacey thinks its
benefits should be extended to other lands
also, both of which propositions have
been favorably acted upon by the com
mittec. so that the substitute will prob
ably be accepted by the committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
DID N0E EXrnn

t hlS Electric Bitters as a remedy for vour
sot pes If not, get a bottla now nU, and
f fonra deilef This medicine e'e b nv" b @
i o9u on 70 be peculiarly adanted TO fbe 70.
ny va ana cure of all Female Co W ,h
g gyinn wonderful direct in Flpi in
IF f', HHs strength and tone TO t Ihe organs
ti Il you u have Loss of Appetite Co Usn
N Non, Headache Faintiha SneilS So us are
cb vLlSo JUS sleeplcss. Eycitahln Nolan
f trio R or troubled with DiZzy Smells Flee.
Ho c tb5ltters is the medicine "p na n m
it's ea nun and strength are sU Otood e nv
Yates esy' arn Fifty cents and 81 90 at G. 8.
Austin Tex. -l' East Sixth street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
DEEP WATERWAY COMMISSION
\ Letter From the President Acrompa
MED the Report To Congress.

Washington. Jan, lS,-rhc report Of
the deep waterway commission was laid
before the senate and house of repre-
scntativcs today. with the following let
ter from the president;
10 the Senate and House of Repre-
,cntativcs: | transmit herewith the re
port of McssrS ]. Il. Engcl of Michigan.
Bochnc Russell of Massachusetts and
Lyman T.. Cooley of Illinois, who were
appointed commissioners under the au-
1hority Of law passed March >, 1880,
TO make inquiry and report. after IN
uuiry and conference with such commits
sioncrs Ms might he appointed by Great
Britain or the Dominion Of Canada, con
corning the feasibility of construction of
such canals MS will enable occan-gong
vessels to pass between the great lakes
and the Atlantic ocean and the most con
venicnt locations and probable cost of
such canals. together with facts and in
formation in regard to such acts, eSpc-
vially referring to their construction and
tiSc.
The commissioners have prosecuted
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
TILLMAN PLEASED FOR ONCE.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Tillman
is greatly pleased with the opinion of
the United States court on the South
Carolina dispcnsary law. He, as COVER
nor of the state, was responsible for the
dispcnsary law, and has been much in
tcrestcd in the result of the litigation
over the law. He declares the opinion
delivered does not affect the merits of the
law as whole and that the part covered,
applying as il does only to the interstate
commerce feature of the law. really
makes the law in its application to the
state stronger than it was before.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
PRITCHARD AGAINST THE F1pr n

NH1tlEh, y. G, Jam. lS.-The hottoct
senatorial fight that has ever occurred in
North Carolina is drawing to a close and ID
the balloting will begin at noon tomorrou '
The contest has narrowed down 10 SON.
ator lritchard against the field, Ar MID
night 1t does not look as if either side viii
nave three votes to spare. Prtchord is
being supported by a solid republican Uoto
and balloting pOpulist faction, II tsE Ios
hfteen of the latter to elect him, Tic
Trends claim eighteen, but the opposition
comedies only ten. DR.. Cyrus ThomnivsiOOnn
is the populist nominee. '''''S"h
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
THERE IS NOTHING 50 coon

-,
There is nothing just as good as Or.
Kings New Discovery for CONSUMPTION.
coughs 20 and Colds, so demand it and do
substitute. He will not claim there i.
anything better, but in order to make
more profit he may claim something else
to be Just as good. You want DR.. Kings
New Discovery because you know II 10
De safe and reliable and guaranteed to
40 good or money refunded. For Coughs.
Colds, Consumption and for all affections
or Throat, Chest and Lungs, there is
nothing SO good as is DR.. Kings New
discovery. Trial bottle free at C. o.
! ates' drug store, 210 East Sixth street
as,u so Tex. Regular size, so cents and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21

Eo UtlcG OF Collector of Customs. Port A.
hereby , aSs, lSX, Jan. 4. 1S91.--Notice is
property was seized for voIati opSo Of the
United States customs laws viz IT, 90
t comm,S, ~ hunting knives. 81 violin string
GSo oup Of ! at Austin, Texas, on the Oh
say ao;Ed OF July 1896 Any person claiming
s s, property, or any nortion o thnrnnf
i IN t,,. ME with Inc his claim to same with.
Fitch, Collector. '''' icr'or' w. a.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21

the state of Texas of the sum of ten thou
sand five hundred and twenty-five and
5000 $50, .SW dollars, being the sum-
of money paid by me to the state of Te30
as during the years 1886, 1887 and IS
for patents for capitol lands earned b.
me- as contractor, for erecting the stattJ
capitol building This the Goth day of
December, 1896 Abner Taylor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
CONFIRMED.

Washington. Jan. 1S.-Thc senate to-
day confirmed the following:
Postmastcrs, Tcxas-Myra Johnson,
Mount Pleasant; ID. Il. Houston. Hal
lcttsyillc.
David Il. Francis of Missouri, to be
secretary of the interior, was also con
frmcd Also large number of promo
tions in the navy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SAI.vE

The best saye in the world fon ga.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbo az, C4.s'
h hsr sores S letter Ghapped Hands, Chi.
D DlitS, Tor n and all Skin Eruptions and
PEts;i n cures Piles or no pay required TI
~ IS guaranteed to give perfect satis feo
n rlon OK money refunded. Price. d cents
Fer per! p9 OK For sale by c. o. Yates 'e DO
East Pecan street. Austin. Toy avs -io
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
NO OBSTACLE THE WAY

Washington, Jan. 1S-It is under
stood that the nomination of Judge
Howcy to Il place on the bench of the
court of claims is held up by the Judi
ciary committee only because of the alb
scncc of some OF the members Of the
committee. The charge of man
slaughter made against Judge IIowey
has been investigated by a sub-commit-
tee, which has reported that there is
nothing connected with the charge to
delay confirmation, as. in their opinion,
il was done in absolute sclf-defenSc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
CONSIDERED BRIEFLY.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Thc senate jul
dietary committee this afternoon briefly
considered the nominations before it.
among which are Judge IIowcy, to bc
judge of the court of claims. and Judge
McIIughes, for the district of Nebraska,
but they Wore all sent over one week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
PREPARING FOR EMERGENCY

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Thc European
panic on account of the bubonic plague
which is raging in India. has induced
the marine hospital officials to provide
for any emergency that may arise in the
United States and to protect any intro
ducton Of the plague into the United
States.
The surgeon general has communicated
with the officers of the service and the
United States representatives abroad,
urging them to take all precautions
against it's reaching the United States.
CALLERS AT CANTON.
Canton. o., Jan. lS.-Maj. Mckinley
has had very busy day and has been
called upon 10 consult with prominent
men from many different states and sec
tionS Of the country. Some of the call
crs arrived on the early morning trains,
while number came on the afternoon
trains Among the first visitors came
Charles Pilshury of Minnesota. Mr..
Pillshury said to the Associated Press
reporter just after his talk with the pres
idcnt-clcct that his mission to Canton
was to. in general way, talk over the
situation in his state.
Hon. James :. Robertson. the repuOh-
can state chairman. came on Il visit to
his parents. and called on Mai McKin-
ley. He said his visit had no political
significance.
Another visitor was Hon g.. :.
Matthews of the Buffalo Express Mr..
Matthews is an old acquaintance of the
preSidcnt-clcct
Among other distinguished visitors to-
day were ex-senator Higgins of Dele
ware. and Mr. Morrison Bird Of the same
state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that 7 sbou,
to the Twenty.fftb' ial Ina make
tnre OF the state of Texas 70 t onso, le,glsla,
austin on on the second TucSdSaTyS ' IN at
,GaIy. 1877, for the passage gys1 az . IN Jan,
la Law. the subStanceand object Of F' whi special
vii. he to direct the refnn oI ot winch law
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
kESInENCE RIlRNLn

ros MgNla, Tex, Jan. 1S.-(Special.)-Tbe
residence resi- owned by Mrs. NJ. n Jovner
t tdtau occupied by Hugh l.. Gibbs. was
s SU.ally destroyed by fire last night. In
niture, 1890. ''''' anu oh i"r-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
ARM YPROMOTION-

Washington, Jan. 1S.-rhc president to-
day sent tn the senate the following nomi-
nations Col Thomas G. Sullivan, as
sistant commissary general of subsistence
10 be- brigadier general and commssary
general of subsistence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
FIRE AT WUJTESpopn

Whitoshorn H. T.NDONO.
This " mnrn;, Tex, Jan. 1S.-(Special. J.
coyard nd,o rll about 2:15, fire was dis
in III" on tn the north side of Main street.
work IIe ,S Soot &C. OF A. Mckinney. BY lard
without V m mrG was gotten under control
and wato ln"ch loss. except from smoke
N WATER fulIy covered by insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
COMPLIMENT 10 VOOpt11,,,,,

Indianapolis, Jan. 1S.-Thc dam ,co
OF the general assembly mot 'ii III ;.s
caucus tonight and unanimonSI,. u JOINT
to render 10 Daniel w. VOORHEES, tb Needed a1'
plmehtary vote of the minor ine com
senator. minority for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
UNCONSTITUTIONAL IN PART

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Thc supreme
court of the United States has decided
that portion of the South Carolina dis
pensary law providing for the inspection
Of liquors imported into the state TO be
unconstitutional
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
ELLERREE IvsT,1-

,,,, oi,umhla, ). c., Jan. 1S.-W;ilion ?,
i,l, was inauguratcd gor n,.anl IL:
south Carolina today. The ino y,vrnoT OF
oreSS dealt entirely with STATE o Stai ad-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
POSITIVELY DENIED

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Hawlcy
Of Connecticut today positively denied II
rumor connecting his name with the ac-
ceptancc of the war portfolio under Pres
idcni Mckinley
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
SNrrI ENlENT IN SIGur-

Lcadvillc, Col, Jan. lS.-As the result
of Governor Adams visit. counter propo-
sitions have been submitted by the
miners and owners and conferences look
ing to settlement of the troubles are
still in progress
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
NglruE'e


want every man aud woman In the United Statas
Interested in the Opium and WHISKY habits to HAYS
,ac OF my books on these diseases Address
Wiz be- sent yOu free
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
MAI. MKINLEY's RESPONSE.

MAI. M'KINLEY'S RESPONSE.
Maj. Mckinley, in responding to the
memorial read by the Texans, said:
"Gentlcmen-I feel altogether made
quate TO the task of making response
to the eloquent words spoken by your
chairman, CMr. kane.J | can only say
to you that | am both pleased and hor-
ored to have this large body of republ-
cans. representing so many interests Of
the great state Of Texas, give me this
call. | congratulate you all upon the
splendid progress which republicanism has
made in your state and in the other states
in the Union. | congratulate you all the
more because believe that republicanism
had this year the best and highest inter-
ests of our common country. north as well
as south Mr.. Chairman, it is a very high
tribute that you have paid the candidate
whom you present here today, both in the
words you have spoken and in this SPLEEN
did presence of his fellow republicans.
who have journeycd SO far to testify TO
his character, and assure you that will
give careful and due consideration to the
subject which you have brought to nv
attention. | shall be very glad TO moot
each and all these gentlemen CONSTITUTING
Your delegation. personally"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
ZONES HAS A CINCI

JUNES HAS 4 CINUH.
Carson, Nevada, Jan. 10. = The
eighteenth session of the legislature or
ganzed today. John p. Jones will be
returned to the United States senate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
FAILED TO MATERIALIZE

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 1S.-The meet
ing of the Southern Baseball League,
booked for Birmingham today, did not
occur, as none of the teams had shown
up at late hour tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21

Following Mr.. Kane, Maj. Il. VI. Grub
Der of Atoka. |. II. spoke in behalf of his
toric New Mexico.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21
ENDORSING rCI

n mn,iSns, Mich, Jan. e is1TSe house
cnJors silOasiy adopted a resolnt H TO-DAY
in M cKigg, Yen. R; A. Aleep f for . Mace
caplnet rt'91
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21

out entirely at the sacrifice of his own
time. business and money, and the repuh-
leans of Texas feel that to this man
alone is due the credit for the result OBJ
tanned in Texas in the recent election,
viz: the largely increased vote as shown
mittecman for Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-21

SCHOOL TAX SUSTAINED.
Jacksonville, Tex, Jan. 1S.-(Speciai.) -
An electon for abrogating the school tax
WI was mel held here today, but was defeated
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-04

ACCUSED OF iMFIoellTY

william =. 90blnses, Pfo0lnsnt Aealae
Aao, Sa.s He Wife.
Divorce proceedings. which viii
create . sensation in Moline society
circles, were started today In the
circuit court. the parties thereto be.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. William 81. Robin
son. Mr. Robinson 10 the complain
ant. He alleges infidelity.
Mrs. Rohinaon's maiden name was
Cornela Brewster. She was married
to Mr.. Robiosoo Is years ago. They
have two children. the custody OF
whom Mr.. Robinson seeks. Tho
Robin sons are we'll known and quite
prominent in Moline. Mr.. Robinson
being the head of the Chaunel Ice
company. They have . pretty homo
In Moline and lived together until .
few days ago. when Mrs Robinson
left on being informed that hee hus-
bsnd WAS to start suit for divorce
Jerry Sexes. Of Hampton, . cousin
OF Mss. Robinson. il pamed - eo-re
spoudent 3 W. Oiel4 10 counsel
for Nc. Robinson.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-04
Groom . Dovenp.rr rsR.

Henry Koehler, Jr.. q former Dav-
exporter. now president of the Amer
iaan Brewing company, Of St Louis.
and Mes Martha Msrgarst Craven.
OF San Francisco were. quietly mar
ried In the latter city 1t 10 o'ciuck
Wedne day morning. The ceremony
took place in the First Uoired Pres
byterian church. Mr.. Koehler is only
IS years old and the president of q
large brewery. He is . son of Henry
Koehler. Miss Craven WAS the hand :
some iDganus Who was for several
seasons with the Fcohman forces.
Recently. however. sh- has not been
nn the stage She frat met Mr.
koehler In Caiifornia several yesrs
ago; although their engagement hs.
been reP'rted many times. it,wss ..
often denied Her mnber ID dxht-
ing for q part Of the Fair estate on
the claim thst she 10 bis widow.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-09-04

The Augustsns Bu.iness college
opened Wednesday evening. Sept /.
The rooms are now In perfect order.
lighted with electricity and heated
with steam. Instruction will be
gwen In:
Course I-Bootkseping. asi,hns-
tic, PenmnnsbiP. letter writing.
Curse II-Shorthand and type
writing.
Course IIl-Drawing.
The cont for ench course will be
only 3. Remember. We furnish
books and all materials free with
each course. No extra fee. Time
Unlimited. You pay for the course
complete. But it will seldom take
more than four months to com eiete
the course The entire business COL
Iegs faculty will psrsake in the even
ing instruction. Apply to DR.. O.
OLSON. President. Telephone 1246.