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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Arrested for Smuggling.

New York, May 22.-Richard A.
Scruggs, st. Louis millionaire, and E.G.
Langhorne of the same city, were arrest
ed by custom house inspectors as they step
ped off the steamer st. Paul ON its arrival
from Southampton today. Warning had
evidently been telegraphed when they left
Southampton. The charge is smuggling.
When the inspectors searched Langhorne
they found belt containing diamonds,
jewelry and watches. Similar articles
were found in Mr.. Scruggs' pockets.
Mr.. Scruggs threatened and then plead
ed, but the search was made. The two
men waived examination before Commits
sioner Shields and were held in $2500
bonds. 1t was learned that Scruggs and
Langhorne went to England to sell the pat
ent on a calculating machine, and got
100000 for it.
Scruggs' explanation is that he bought
the jewelry for the ST. Louis Sunday
school union, of which he is president, and
that he was told in England that they
were not dutiable. Mr. Langhorne is his
secretary. Scruggs says that it was
Langhorne that declared for the two, and
that it was not more than $25 worth of
dutiable goods. Scruggs is the head of a
big st. Louis dry goods house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Baptists at Pittsburg.

: Pittsburg, Pa, May 22.-The first SEES
sion of the commission on systematic
Christian beneficence of the Baptist
church was called to order by the chair
man, Il. B. Barbour, this morning, the
business session being preceded by prayer.
The first business was the reading of the
report of the secretary, b. +. Dennison OF
Philadelphia. The commission was ap.
pointed May 10, 1885, and is made up of
members of all the Baptist societies The
aim is to promote systematic and proper
tional contributions of money from the
churches and members. Chairman Bar
bour stated that the work of the year had
been heavy, but good results had already
been attained.
After a number of ten-minute addresses,
Rev. H. G. Mable, ID. D., read the report
of the money pledge to make available the
gift of $250,0OO of John D. Rockefeller.
In the list of contributions thirty-nine
states are represented, and the AMOUNTS
named are actually pledged or paid, and
the total is $199,99SO5.
The entire afternoon session OF the COM
mission on systematic Christian benef-
cence was turned over to the Baptist
Young Peoples Union of America.
At the evening session addresses were
made by Rev. II. L. MoorehOuse. ID. d.,
and Rev. II. G. Mable. d. ID.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The Commercial Travellers.

Galveston, Tex, May 22.-(SpeciaL)-
The United Commercial Travellers Of
Texas completed their business tonight
and adjourned to meet in Waco in May
The following officers were elected:
w. V. McMaster, Waco, grand coun
cillor.
A. Il. Deckman, San Antonio, grand
junior councillor.
b. u. Cartman, Fort Worth, grand past
councillor.
j. B. Sieger, Galveston, treasurer.
Louis Schneider, Galveston, treasurer
J, b. Ludlow, Dallas, conductor.
vern Lemon, Houston, page.
w. A. HONEY, Stedman, sentinel.
Il. Price Cross of Dallas, l.. S. McKin-
ney of Galveston, j. Il. Fickler of Waco,
j. b. Eidt of Houston, grand executive
committee.
Representatives to Supreme Council
b. 70. hartman, Fort Worth; q. Price
Cross, Dallas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
international boundary Commission

San Antonio, Tex, May 22.-(Special)
The International boundary commits
mission, composed of Col. Arson Mills,
United States army, and John A. Hop
pie of Eel Paso representing the United
States, and Senior f. j. Osonora and
Senior G. e. Coulla, representing the re-
public of Mexico, are in executive SEES
sion in this city. They are engaged in
considering complaint of property own
ers on the Mexican side of the Rio
Grande to the San Touras coal mine
above Laredo. The mouth of the mine
is on the bank of the river, and in the
ten years the mines have been in opera
ton the refuse which has been dumped
into the river has accumulated to an ex-
tent that threatens to change the course
of the river, involving immense property
interests near Laredo.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Baptists Mt pittsburg.

Pittsburg Pa. May 23.-The Baptist
ministers attending the anniversary
filled the pulpits of the different denomi-
nations in the city today, and n large
number of special meetings were held.
The regular program of the Baptist
missions for the day was carried out in
full and consisted of forenoon, afternoon
and evening religious services, conducted
respectively by President Henry G, Wes-
ton, LII. D.; President Augustus III.
Strong, LII. D., and Professor G. w.
Anderson, ID. ID.
Rev. II. G. Mabie. d. d., of Boston.
and Rev. r. l.. MoorhOnse, ID. d. of
Brooklyn, secretaries Of the American
Baptist Missionary union and the Ameri-
can Baptist Home Mission society, re-
spectively, announce tonight that $25, 900
has been secured in cash and pledges for
payment of the debts of these societies,
leaving $31 900 yet to be secured Of the
amount necessary to comply with the con-
ditions of the offer of John ID. Rookie
Teller of $250,000 to meet the balance of
the debt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Reformed Presbyterians.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 22.-When the
general synod of the Reformed Presby-
terrain church resumed its session today
the subject of foreign missions was
spoke again on work in India.
The committee on finance, appointed to
raise an ammount sufficient to defray the
expenses of the general synod, advised
that each congregation be assessed to
pay the expenses of the delegates, and
that special tax be made pro rata upon
the membership of the churches.
The report of the treasurer of the
board of education showed receipts of
$5246. Of this $4,000 was the Gibson
bequest for the college at Cedar Mills,
Ohio.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
TOOK. 1T BACK.

The Duke of Tetuan Will Continue
to Act as Foreign Minister.
Madrid, May 22.-The Duke of Tetuan,
the minister for foreign affairs, who ten
dered his resignation yesterday after box
ing the ears of Senior Comas, a liberal
senator has withdrawn his resignation on
the advice of the premier, Senior Canovas
del Castillo, who, the personal question
of the dispute having been closed by the
seconds of the two parties deciding that
duel was not necessary, and in view
of the tendency of important interna-
tional questions, thinks the ministry
should not be disorganized. The law stu
dents have made manifestation in front
of the house of Senior Comas, hooting
the Duke of Tetuan. They were dis
persed by the police.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
A New Steamship Line.

San Francisco, CAL, May 22.-Arrange-
ments are being made for the establish
ment of a new line of steamers to ply be-
tween this city and South American ports.
1t is proposed to bring hither from the
east for the service fleet of large
ocean liners. J. s. Kimball & Co., ship
pers and commission merchants of this
city, have the project in hand and are
said to represent certain stockholders of
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway company. They say their
venture is not in opposition to the
Pacific Mail, but is primarily designed to
develop trade between California, Mex
leo, Central America and South America.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The Cumberland Assembly.

Chicago, May 22.-At the third DAYS
session of the Cumberland Presbyterian
general assembly resolutions were adopted
expressing sympathy with the American
Bible society, and promising the co-opera-
ton of the Cumberland church.
Rev. Il. b. Smith, superintendent of the
Bible society, addressed the assembly on
the work of the organization, of which he
is the head.
Rev. J. NJ. Scott, general manager of the
committee of publication, submitted the
report of that committee. 1t showed that
the balance to the credit of the committee
up to the present time is $215. The bal
ance up to the first of the year was $15O2.
The receipts during the past year, includ-
ing the balance on hand, $2966. and the
expenses, including the cash on hand, just
equal this amount. This afternoon con-
ference heard the reports of the committee
on ministers and the organization of Chris
tian Endeavor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

Jail at Tyler last night by body Of
armed nen, was brought here ON the
International and Great Northern road
this morning and will be buried here to-
morrow viii Jones is the man who
was charged with having hired negro.
Etiie Jones, to murder Riley Stewart at
Lindale. Il is also alleged that Win
Jones carried policy in the Mutual Ser
vice Fund Life association of New York
for $4,000 on the life of Mr.. Riley Stew
art. Mn. Stewards wife and Will Jones
are first cousins.
Will Jones leaves four sisters, all Of
whom are wives of prominent men in
this and other towns in Texas. Much
sympathy is felt here for them, where
they are all well known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
RELIGIOUS CONVOCAT|ONS.
DELIBERATIONS OF THE GENERAL.
PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD AT
EAGLE LAKE, IND.
~
ADDRESSED BY JOHN WANAMAkER.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
bly, mt Charlotte-CumberI and
Presbyterians Mt Chica-
gO-Other Gatherings.

Eagle Lake, Ind, May 22.-The Pres
byterian general assembly today opened
with devotional exercises led by DR.. Sam
uel Il. Steddiford of Trenton, N. j.
Among the papers referred to appropri-
ate committees were four on organization
of Presbyterian churches north and south.
The regular order of the morning was
the report of the board of ministerial re-
lief.
Consideration of the report on the Pres
bterian building in New York occupied
the remainder of the morning session, and
the sole speech was made by Hon. John
Wanamaker. After speaking of the rea
sons leading to the appointment of the
committee he went on to give the results
reached. These were that there was no
evidence that the board should do anything
beyond the authority given by a former
general assembly; that the men in charge
of the boards were men successful in great
business enterprises IN New York: that
these men were full of love and loyalty to
the church; that there was no reason to
expect "a miracle for the benefit of the
Presbyterian church TO relieve it from diff
ficulties which befell the whole business
world. The committee recognized the
good business ability and sagacity of those
in charge, and the assembly expressed the
conviction that the boards ought to have
moved five years ago, and asserted that
the building is one worthy of the Presby
terrain church. The remainder of the
speech was directed against the minority
report, stating that it dealt with a question
settled by previous assemblies, and that
they can not now be reopened. At the
close of the session unsuccessful attempts
were made to close the debate and take
vote Immediately. Notice was given
that many commissioners wished to be
heard, and appeals were made against gag
rule.
The assembly was declared adjodrned
till afternoon.
The afternoon session was opened by
the appointment of a commission to try the
judicial case of the synod of Missouri
against Rev. w. j. Leeve, a suspended
member of the Presbyterian church of st.
Louis, and it was decided to continue the
discussion of the question of the building
in New York on Monday afternoon next.
Numerous speeches were made on the sub.
ject this afternoon, and great variety OF
views were brought out.
Rev. James Il. Knowles of Mount Car
mel, ILL.,, caused q sensation by charging
that one of the secretaries of the home
mission board in New York was receiving
two salaries-one from the board and one
from friend. This was explicitly denied
by DR.. Phraner, a member of the board
of hoyAe missions in New York, and 9th
ers. The assembly then adjourned until
Monday morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Not a Henlthy SHOWING.

Fall River, Mass, May 24.-The quar-
terly dividend statement of the Fail River
mills does not show that there has been
ket. The average amount paid out in
dividends is S7-100 of 1 per cent, which
is the lowest in years. On total CAPT.
tai of 500, $4,000, twenty-five corpora
tons have paid to their stockholders
$102,950. Fifteen companies have passed
without declaring dividends, against
twelve the last quarter. The latest to
pass are the Barnard, Granite and
Laurel Lake, which have allowed the
usual time to pass without n dividend
for the first time In years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

The communication from the prohibi-
ton party of North Carolina in reference
to some utterances of the assembly
along this line provoked heated argument.
The committee ON bills and overtures, to
which it had been referred, reported as
follows:
THAT his assembly is forbidden to
intermeddle with. political parties and
questions, and that the constant and
scriptural attitude of our beloved church
on temperance and intemperance, as
shown in past deliverances, is ON record"
The report of the committee was, after
much debate, adopted.
Or. Dabney addressed the assembly
this afternoon on ministerial education,
and the assembly then adjourned until
Monday morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The Law Doesn,t proyide II.

Frankfort, KY, May 22.-The indict-
ment against DIR. Hunter, ex-Congress-
man Wilson and e. l.. Franks were
argued on demurrer before Circuit Judge
Cantrill ct Georgetown and the motion
to quash was taken under ADJUSTMENT by
the court. .35 d.
The attorneys for the defense, base
their demurrers on the grounds that
while there is a statutory penalty in this
state for bribery or attempt to bride,
there is none for "conspiring to bribe,"
the offense charged in the indictments.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

1t is possible to do this even in regions
of country where miasma is most rife
and where the periodic fevers which, it
causes assume their most formidable
types. The immense popularity of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters is very largely
attributable. to the fact of its efficacy as
a remedy for chills and fever, bilious re-
mittents, and as a preventive of the vari-
GUS forms of malarial disease. In those
portions Of tine west and south where
complaints of this nature prevail, and in
the tropics, it is particularly esteemed
for the protective influence which 1t ex
erts, and 1t has been very widely adopted
as n substitute for the dangerous and
comparatively inefficient alkaloid, sui
plate of 1uinine. Physicians have not
been among the last to concede its merits,
and the emphatic professional indorse-
ments which it has received have added
to the reputation it has obtained at home
and abroad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Excitement mt MiIIsap.

Weatherford, Tex, May 22.-(Special.)
News reached here today that there was
much excitement at Millsap last night,
caused by the killing of Joe Brown, al
legged to have been done by ]. NJ. Mer
rett, at that place yesterday. Brown
was prominent and influential man, and
the report says that about 300 men had
gathered. Sheriff Isbell caught wind of
it and had the Jail here, where Merrett
is confined, guarded all night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Gave n Banquet to Clayton.

Mexico City, May 22.-The American
residents of this city this afternoon gave
a banquet in honor of Gen. Powell
Clayton. Among other guests were the
ministers of war and department of
communications, the president of the city
government, the Spanish minister Duke
of ARGOS, and representatives of Japan
and Venezuela. Gen. Clayton addressed
the party briefly, but in eloquent Ian
guage, and made an excellent impression
and his mention of President McKinley's
name was received with hearty applause
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
An Old Church Burned.

Savannah, Ga, May 22.-Christ
church.. the oldest church in Georgia,
founded by John Wesley before he pro-
mulgated the Methodist faith, was
burned almost to the ground shortly
after midnight. The building contained
all the records of Savannah and prac-
tically of Georgia since 1925, most of
which are total loss.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIANS.
Question OF Allowing Women to
Sneak in the Pulpit Discussed.


Charlotte. n. c., May 22-The assem-
bly, today, after the usual devotional ex-
efcises, referred various communications.
The committee on bills made partial
report. They recommended that women
be forbidden the use Of the pulpit for
public addresses to mixed audiences, and
that it be pronounced improper to give
notices of such meetings. This precipi-
tated lively. debate.
DR.. Pilzer held the position that while
the Bible absolutely forbade female ordi-
nation it did not forbid all kinds of pub
!, lie testimony by women.
IA DIR. Walden and DR.. Smoot strongly
lJadvocated the adoption of the report.
The order of the day put an end to
the debate.
DR.. Mclean of the American Bible
society made a stirring appeal in behalf
of that institution whose labors, he said,
were essential to the doctrine and activi-
ties of the church in America and abroad.
Daniel on policy and worship in connec-
ton with the Westminster celebration.
The weather is charming, and crowds
of people are attending the services,
which are deeply interesting. Ten ex-
moderators are present as commissioners
or visitors, adding much to the general
interest The assembly is strongly con-
sentative.
At the afternoon session the discussion
on the question whether or not women
shall lecture from the pulpits to mixed
audiences was resumed. DR.. Smoot' de-
livered strong and witty address in
opposition. He regarded woman lectur-
ing from the pulpits as unscriptural and
degrading and as wedge toward the
church slough-off. 1t was not, he said,
a question of courtesy, refinement or cul-
ture, but a scriptural question; it was a
departure from the Bible, and such
women Christ did not need in his work.
Drs. Walden, Malloy, Sherer and others
followed in the same line.
DIR. Pilzer of Washington could see no
improperly in female missionaries testi-
flying on their return from foreign lands.
The discussion occupied greater part of
the day. DR.. Beatty, from whose pres
bytery West Lexington, Ky..) the ques-
ton came up, offered substitute that
the assembly refer the overture to former
clear deliverances which settle the prin-,
ciples and which should guide us in all
our churches and in all procedure"
The substitute was carried by vote
of II to g
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

Waco, Tex, May 22.-(Special.) 1.-The
officers of the grand lodge B'nai Birth of
the Seventh district and quite number
of members arrived this afternoon, and
the grand lodge will be opened tomorrow
morning. Maennerchoir music hall and
the hall of the Young Mems Christian
association, which occupy the same
floor, have been rendered and accepted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The School Destroyed.

Montgomery, Ala, May 22.-The Ba-
Der memorial school for negro girls, To-
Gated at Admission, Ala, the gift of a
lady from the north as memorial to
her dead husband, was destroyed by fire
this morning. The loss is about $45, 000
with insurance of about $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
demanded Without Bail.

Hillsboro,. Tex, May 22.-(Special)-
George Hedrick, charged with killing
Elem Pauley's 17-year-old boy the night
Of the 9th inst, while stealing meat from
Pauley's fathers smoke house, had an
examining trial at Aquilla yesterday.
The state made out so strong case that
he was remanded to Jail without bail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
He VIII Sell the Franchise.

Cleveland, O., May 22.-President Rob.
inson today telegraphed indianapolis par
ties who asked for terms that he would
sell the National League franchise of the
Cleveland club, and that there was no OBJ
stacle to the transfer of the club to In
dianapolis if the price could be agreed
uDOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Trial Continued.

Tyler, Tex, May 22.-(Special) 1.-The
examining trial of Bill and Efiie Jones
for the killing of Mr. Rily Stewart, on
last Tuesday night, and which was set
for today, was continued until next
Thursday on account of sickness of one
of defendants attorneys
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
An Inauest Held.

Bryan, Tex, May 22.-(Special.) THE
inquest on the body of Peter Zapelach,
found hanging to tree on the Brazos
mysterious death. Tom Bianski, charged
with the crime, was released on $50 bond
and Peter Zalskis was discharged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Attachment Run.

Denison, Tex, May 22-(Special.)-
An attachment for $169.10 rent due was
run on the fixtures and stock of John
Seigle of the White House saloon, in adj
dition to a distress warrant. The at
tachment was run by A.. Cuff, and the
stock and fixtures were taken In charge
by Constable Lee French.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
A Ramon. swimmer Dead.

Stockton, CAL, May 22.-Charles
Caville, the Australian champion swim
mer, who recently swan around the seal
rocks at the cliff house and cross the
Golden Gate, was drowned tonight while
swimming in Jackson's baths here. He
was trying to beat his record of five
minutes and five seconds under water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

killed at Nlillsap. He was shot through
and through with Winchester. The ball
entered under one arm. coming out ON
the other side. He fell, and exclaimed:
Pm shot--hOld me up" Merrett was ar
rested and carried to Weatherford and
Jailed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The Monumental Dedication

New York, May 22.-The monument
given by Charles Broadway Rouss, the
millionaire New York merchant, to the
Confederate Veterans camp was dedica-
ted this afternoon in Mount Hope ceme-
terry in Westchester county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Father Kneipp still Lives.

Woerishoffen, Bavaria, May 22-There
is no truth in the report which originated
in dispatch from Paris to the Daily
Chronicle of London today saying that
Father Kneipp, famous throughout the
world for his water cure, is dead. Father
Kneipp is still alive and somewhat bet
for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

Chicago, May 22.-Albert Luetgert, the
rich sausage manufacturer, who is accused
of the murder of his wife. was today ar
raigned in court. The case was contin-
ued until Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
They Demand His Resignation.

Madrid, May 22.-Senor Sagasta, the
liberal leader, has informed Premier Ca
novas del Castillo that the liberal sena-
tors and deputies will not attend the sit
tings of either house till they obtain sat
the Duke of Tetuan on Senior Comas.
They also demand the resignation of the
duke.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The New Tunnel Opened.

London, May 22.-The new tunnel I'M
der the Thames at Blackwell was for
mally opened by the Prince of Wales
today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Shipment of steers.

Abilene, Tex, May 22-(Special) y
G. j. Hysham is shipping 5000 head of
steers from Iaton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
The MiIlsap KfIIing.

Mineral Wells, Tex. May 22.-(Spe-
cial.) yesterday morning Joe Brown was
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Remains Taken to MineoIa.

Mineola, Tex, May 23-(Special.) y
The body of Will Jones, the man who
was shot to death in cell in the county