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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
THE COMMISSION LAW.
sherman Lawyer Claims to Have
Found % vital Defect.

~
Sherman, Texas. September 23.-Durng
discussion today OF the merits OF GER
tain railroad cases that have and are likely
TO arise on account OF indictments recently
returned by the United States grand jury
at New Orleans, The Post correspondent
informant quoted Hon. e. c. McClain, a
prominent attorney OF this city as hav
ing said that the railroad commerce law,
both State and Interstate, was very falla-
clous. The Post correspondent at once
called on Mr.. Mccain and informed that
gentleman OF what he had heard. Mr. Nc
CLAIM said: yes; some time since a party
representing himself to be United States
commission agent came here and demanded
the privilege of examining the books Of
certain business men tmy clients, and
promptly told them not to comply with
The demands. But to reassure myself that
l was correct as regards the duties and
privileges OF witnesses under existing cir
cumstances | made careful review Of
the laws under which railroad commissions
operate This review settled, in my mind,
according to my Interpretation of the law
any DOUBT as to It's inadequacy to cover
certain cases, Regarding the instance
Just mentioned, | hold that no STATE or
United States official holds the authority
to investigate any individuals books. mode
or methods of carrying ON his or their bus
mess, for the purpose OF becoming a wit
ness. The only way to obtain such informa-
ton is to have the books produced in court
or through witness under proper deputa-
ton. Now, my recent investigation OF the
railroad law further convinced me of the
fact OF it's weakness In certain cases |
hold, that, under the law, in its present
condition, railroads can LAY money to any
shipper on his shipment. ana when brought
ii time in the courts for violating the COM
mission law have all witnesses make
clean breast of the minutest details OF
facts In the transaction, and in the final
absolutely nullify the law, or. in other
words, the law viii b. totally inadequate
and fail to In any manner cover the case,
and not by avoiding or in any way shun-
ming the law"
When asked for an example Of such a
case as would allow the railroads to "nul-
lily the law" Mr.. McCa!n further said:
81 desire TO see the law corrected. ana for
this reason do not care TO state wherein
so great n weakness lies. Ii Is my inten-
ton to correspond with Governor Sayers
before the converting Of the next leglsla-
ture and call his attention to the present
condition of this law and ask thai in his
message to that body he point out the fall
lacy ard ask that II be remedied.
When asked ii he thought the trouble
could be corrected, he said that he had
some doubts rs to It's being done without
conflicting with the State constitution. and
that he believed Judge Reagan had dlscov-
cred the defect. and knew that its cor
rect!on would be unconstitutional.
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est news gatberers, the dissemiuator5 OF
truth and great LIVING principles, gathered
during the day and Ia the Kient witches
Of the night from the four quarters OF the
earth and furnished US In the early morh-
ing dawn for trifling sum, boh as 4
protection and education. For these have
the greatest respect ana as FAR as ] can,
In my humble way, I will always be ready
TO protect and defend them. and to TINS
end. In my opinion. we should have d
OWL libel statute enacted aad embodied
In the Revised Statutes OF our State en-
rapport with the organic law enuneiated in
our constitution, 80 as TO afford ample
protection TO the press as well as respect
the rights OF the citizen. one that il JUS.
alike to both the press and the people. so
that the rights OF each will be so clearly
defined as not to be dependent Oh the an :
clent traditions of the common law or the
contradictory decisions OF the courts OF the
different States upon subject which can
clearly be defined by statutory law, so that
the rights OF all will be amply protected.
and the searcher for truth will not be ham
pered. but as free In his efforts as God
irtended him to be- that the social worlI
viii not sleep on us rights, but kesp
abreast of the times freely guided by the
conservative and responsible press OF our
country. For Of the necessity for reform
In our laws on this subject there can be
no mistake. Let US have a well defined
rule of action laid down by statute so that
every one may know and read the law
without having to dig through many musty
volumes OF forgotten lore from the old
common law books, as we'll as the deci-
sions OF the courts running back through
the ages.
Let us no longer emulate the Roman
tyrant who had the laws written on tables
OF brass in small letters, and hung 80 high
THAT the people could not read them. Let
us put an end to this kind of law, OF which
the most learned can only have scant
knowledge, and have well defined statute
so simple that the newsgatherers may know
the law and obey it, aud feel secure under
It's protection, and thus be abreast OF the
other States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
A BRENNAN BUDGET.
REV LLOYD Is TO GO TO ENGLAND
IN A SHORT TIME.
verdict of MansInughter I'm IN.
N"se-Wnter Company Now
Has Plenty of Water,

Brenham. Texas, September 24-Rev
George &. Lloyd leaves next Tuesday ~,
i'o'hfoh to accept district secretarvsh;r
w the Colonial Church society of London
he goes via Canada. his former homs
~ "''eua a meeting of his old alumni asso.
citation
r'io@y evening at Music hall. the senior
"Iu '~dior guild of st. Peters church. of
"nien ne has boen rector, rendered him a
farewell reception, and the large attend.
""'e ana the warm expressions of regret
az MS departure was full attest Of thu
ms sojourn in our midst.
a, refreshments were served and everv-
1nlng possible was done to make Mr.
Lloyd's last evening out in Breahlm long r.
b Ss 'sunemoenei by him and his estlm bic
o or halt prior to their departure FROM
Brenham. i'oin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
HAWLEY QUESTIONED
by JUDGE ROBSON on IMPORTANT
MATTERS.
several Pertinent Inquiries Adj
dressed 10 the Republican Con-
gresham on Live Issues.

Rock Island. Texas September "a -
Judge Robson democratic nominee for con
gress, came in from Sinner by private con-
veyanoe and addressed our citizens this af-
ternoon, In his psning remarks the speak
er said: II shall not attempt to discuss
all the issues of this campaign In the short
space OF time at my command. Your time
Is valuable, this being Saturday evening.
and must get through in time to catch
the train"
Judge Robson said Mr.. Hawley had
charged him with having accused Mr..
Hawley OF being n member OF the Sugar
Trust, ana said: ~ have never so stated
but have said Mr.. Hawley was in the sugar
business The trust is A secret organiza-
tion ana ] have no means Of knowing who
are members OF it, In this connection |
was Informed Il few days ago that the lar
gest sugar planter in Texas remarked that
MS 5000 acres In sugar cane would produce
ms year $500 900 gross. This | take IL Is
genuine Mckinley prosperity and some por-
non Of 1t is being paid by the "A cent cot
ton ralsers.
Upon the question of expansion ! call
attention to tho facts that Speaker Reed.
George +, Edmonds, John Sherman and
numerous other republican leaders are in
question. and that the republican commit
tee OF Maine, as we'll az that OF th- presl-
dents own State of Ohio, rccently held
fnlled TO indorse HIS views upon that ques-
ton. Mr.. Hawlcy has asked in his speech
now | would vote on n bill for the free
coinage OF silver If such bill was intro
auced, as an honest mocrat. running upon
= platform Of principles favorlng such
measure ! answer | should vote for H.
now ask him " he will vote 10 destroy Tim
greenbocks now in circulation and issue in
their place interest bearing bonds Thus
replacing this non interest bearing money
OF the people by interest bearing bonds for
tho money syudcates. Would he vote to
extend this country 10 the Philippine
Islands? Would ho vote for increase in tho
standing army TO 100000 men in times of
peace And, in view of his State platform,
ask him for whom does he expect to vote
for governor"
In illustrating that the republican party
Is the ever ready defender OF aggregated
wealth. tho speaker referred to the fact
that In passing the war revenue measure
the republicans voted against and defeated
tho Income tax, tho most equitable of all
taxes Thot they voted against tho tax on
insurance premiums and while they COM
PEELED tho express companies to pay
stamp tax they failed 10 place the same
burden upon tho wealthy telegraph com
panea. This discrimination IL made more
slgnhcant when Wa understand that con-
gressmsn are usually provided with tele-
graphic frnnkng privileges
Mr.. Hawlcy can tell the people whether
he was provided with such or not
The speaker called attention to a dis
tnctlon between the republican party as 1t
existed In tho North and In the South.
Judge Robson went from here to Eagle
Lake.
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GOV. SAVERS At HOUSTON
H. viii Address the Hay Associa
tion on October 5.
or LEE COUNTY FINISHED.
A. Result OF the Bur1eson - ones
Debate the County II sure 10
Go Democratic.

Fort Worth. Texas. September H.--It
was stated at democratic headquarters to-
day that Major Sayers will rest after his
engagement at the Dallas fair on Democrat
Day October y until October 4. when he
will be the principal speaker at the big
barbecue at Grapevine in Tarrant county.
Major Sayers will address the South
Texas Hay association at Houston on Oc-
tober 8 at 2:30 p. m.
Congressman Sam Lanham will do some
campaigning in behalf OF Judge w. s. Rob-
son In the Tenth district. Colonel Lam
ham will speak at a picnic at Moulton
Layaca county, on Thursday, September
20. and at Galveston on Saturday evening,
October 1.
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An Attempted Assns.inn,Ion.

Granger, Texas, September eS-one
night this week Constable S. e. MeLaugh-
I'm went over near Bartlett 10 serve SONS
papers. The night was very dark ana It
Was msting rain. When two miles soutu
OF eartlett someone rode up close to The
buggy and called out. Us that YOU Mac"
,Wheh informed that IL was. the stranger
Desan ,ilns' one ball passing through
.HN1-susnllh hat Mr.. Mclaughlin fired
o. the would-be asea5sin. hut as far az
known without effect; there IS no clew as
10 who the person is ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
RURLEsON AND JONES.
Lee County sOlidly Democratic lie
cnusc OF the Joint Debate.


Gid9ngB, Texas, September 24.-Hon. A.
S. Burleson and Colonel G. w. Jones, can
didates for congress. have concluded their
canvass OF Leo county. They held Joint
discussions at Giddings, Lincoln, Tangle-
wood and Lexington, concluding their can
yass at the latter place yesterday after
noon.
Colonel Jones, In all the discussions.
urge1 party Disqualification and disin-
0egration and In his characteristic style
attacked and condemned party organization
and was particularly scathing in his de-
nunciation OF the democratic party, de-
ciartng that the democratic party was
jointly responsible with the republican
party for the decentralization OF silver He
mtssed no opportuultg Ia defend his hobby.
TINS grcenback theory. In none OF his ut
tea ahcus d1d he so much as touch the is
sues arising out OF the late war with Spain
Cc.onel Jones in none of his speeches in
this county declared what State ticket he
wouiG support. However IL is generally
krowG here that he is supporting GIBBS.
Mr.. BUrleson In every discussion clearly
announced his position upon each aud
esvl9 question OF National Importance
having no perBon In doubt as to hls exact
position upon all questions and declared
thai II he were not understood By all that
Ne stoo. ready to answer any question that
might be propounded. touching his position
upon National questions. He ably defended
l-,y organization, and conclusi ~
demonstrated that organization was neces-
sary to contend against growing evils Mr..
Burleson contendad and demonstrated that
tho depocratic party was not responsible
ard should not have to share the odium OF
the decentralization OF silver and asserted
that tho bill demonetizing silver was
l'-ssed secretly AMI surreptltio,isly and In
troduoed the testimony OF Alien G.. Thur
man. Roscoe Conktng, John r. Jones.
james Beck and VIM. NJ. Stewart to sustain
hin contention.
Mr.. Burheson has lost nothing by his
canvass In this county but on the CON
trary has very markedly increased his
Strength Many of Colonel Jones old com
rades in arms openly declare that they
Wan support democracy young champion.
Mr. Burleson left tho county greatly
pleased with the situation and his friends
are eri'hused and 1t will take a mighty ef
Tort to keep Lee county from going for
Burleson by a big majority.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
JOncs md Nnricsnn.

Lexington, Texas, September q "A Joint
debate took place here yesterday between
Colonel Wash Jones and Hon. Albert Bur
leson candidates for congress. Colonel
Jones opened In very lengthy address.
While Colonel Jones has few political par
tisana here his personal friends are num-
orous, and he was listened to with marked
attention. MIR, BurlGson's speech was a
superb effort. He expressed great regard
for Colonel Jones' age, and past distinction,
and paid glowing tribute TO his talents and
his private character
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
WATER PLENTIFUL.

The Brenham Water work, s,a,. conn,
'o' a mole ID the ground 7O5 feet last
year but could get but httle water.
., Not bong since they bought a 5000 a,r
M and superintendent 1. n. Dettisnn
mas j'ast finished putting 1t In,
:, me Post man saw it work Friday and =,
t t.lus stream from the deep well with a
force that would shoot il for,y -, "'.n
but for the fact that a cram nsc,, ~ ~, n,s1 !,
ihree-quar'ter- bach pipe Turns n mo az az
other Pipe that leads to one of the bjs
I. lifts about $4,000 gallons per dav aud
WI add materially to the clty's water
supply. water
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
INELIGIBLE TO OFFICE.
Al soiuiers Are Prohibited fro,
H0ldlnE Office.

All Soldiers Are Prohibited from.
Holding office.
Austin. Texas. September 24.---There be-
ING several candidates for the legislature
holding commissions In tho Texas volun-
tesr .rssiments. It has been suggested BY
parties who have Investigated the matter
that thev should take notice of the fact
that under the constitution they are in
eligible to office as long az they remain in
tne army. The constitution provides that
Candidates for the legislature must he
qualified electors and also denies the right
o. suffrage TO all persons in the United
stateA army or navy. hence It is clear thai
20 soldier can legally run for q seat In
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
SOCIALIST LABOR PARTY.
nominations for Governor nad yt,,
tenant Governor MnIn

Nominations for Goyeruor .n.Y,
tenant Governor Made.
San Antonio, Texas, September 24.-Ths
inst state convention of tha socialist la
Dor party OF Texas was held In this city
Frank Pietner was elected chairman md
HUGO Lleck OF Austin secretary. The Ma
1opai socialist platform was Endorsed and
sued "
Nominations were made for governor ana
heutonant governor, as follows; For gov,
erDor, q. II. Royal OF Lampasas; lleuten..
ant governor Edmund Bellinger of San
Antonio
The convention ordered the holding OF A
convention TO nominate y candidate for
congress In this. the Twelfth dstrict.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
AS TO CONVICT FARMS.

The attorney generals department, in
reply to the question as to whether peni-
Tertiary funds can be used for the pur-
chase of convict farms, this evening came
to the conclusion that balances on hand
OF money received for the labor OF CON
victs can be applied to that purchase, but
that $40 600 appropriated per year for the
penitentIdrien by the legislature can not be
so applied, as said sum Is to be used solely
Tor the purpose OF meeting deficiencies
that may occur or in cases OF emergency
where an extraordinary expenditure Of
money may be necessary for material
buildings etc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
RELIGIOUS.
C"i"rad" baptist Association,

Wharton. Texas. September .. Throrcs
the courtesy OF Rev. John Marc, Jr. OF tho
Baptist church, The Post correspondent
was FURNISHED with the proceedings OF the
o0'orado Baptist association, now holding
session here.
COLORADO Baptist association. This MS.
soo'S''oh' composed OF messengers from
nSp''sf churches in Dewitt. C,lhoun
maiasoraa' Jackson, Layaca. Colorado an,
wharton counties, convened with ,hs
naptist church here on Thursday n,,n,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
HAWLEY AT COLUMBIA.
He Eulogized the Administration,s
COnMmct of Ihc Wnr-


Columbia, Texas, September 2s--Hon
r. b. Hawley accompanied by General d.
X. stimson OF Galveston, were here today
and Congressman Hawley spoke to an au-
dier9e OF about flfty In the evening and
about ono hundred and firty at night. Mr.
iiawley discussed the monetary system.
tho Nicaragua canal scheme and the cues
ZION OF Philippine islands, Cuba and Porto
Rico. standing by principles enunelAtgd In
the republican platform. as the former fav-
oring the construction of the canal ana
control by the government OF the islands.
though he never committed himself on the
latter. awaiting the report OF the peace
commissions. Mr.. Hawhey eulogizod the
administration for Its war policy and
scored the democrats for their position on
war measures. as well as all other cues
tons presented during the last session Of
congress; discussed briefly the present
tarlm system and It's effect, but failed IN
producer '"'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
NnhsnM nj WeIninr

Wemar Texas. September "a Hon. w.
s. Robson, democratic nominee for con-
gress from this the Tenth district. spoke
here In the opera house to fair audience
last night. The notice OF his coming was
short, nevertheless the people of all par
Ties turned out to hear him, and il ia
thought he made good impression Roses
band dlscoursed good music and we had a
Jolly time Mr.. Hawley's name is pen
nis " "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
TAX ROLLS FILED

The following tax rolls were received by
the comptroller today.
Hunt county; Total valuations, s9,i57,-
loo' Increase over lns4 year, $li65
Tyler county; Total valuations. 81 gy7. =
f3i decrease. $50. see
coleman county: Total valuations.
$i6iL67l; increase, Size. lS5.
rloyd county: Total valuations, $96i. e.
$50, increase, $ll $50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
TIE BATTLE GROUND.

Hon. Tulley a. Fuller, first Office as
slstant attorney general has returned from
houston. where for several days he has
b'en engaged with the San Jncinio battle
neiu commission in examining the alb
stIucis OF title to the land to be purcha. cd
lie said site OF $50 acres had been select
ed OF which survey has been ordered
ana That satisfactory arrangements for the
acquisition thereof have been made. ex-
ctpt In one case, whore condemnation pro-
ceedings will be instituted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
NEW CORPORATIONS

Articles of incorporation OF the following
corporations were filed with the secretary
OF state today: San Angelo colored BEN
evolcnt association; value OF property 500
lheofporators; Henry Bacy, Smith Ellis
JEFF Lane and others.
Marshall Bean College, OF Howe, Gray
son county Capital stock $4,000. incurpor-
dIora w II. Bean s. w. Young I. W.
Burke and others.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
NOTES

city, but late OF Carmins. went I'm 70 Co.'S
mine Saturday to wind I'm his hnsIoas,
there with view of returning to BRENNAN
During the week Presiding Elder E. w.
solof,oh mas been holding an institute OF
year students for the ministry in rho A.
trine OF the church There were five in
attendance. -
Miss lone Childrsss entertained n Nun,
rsr OF her young friends Friday evening
the occasion being the celebration o. er
tourtecnth birthday. and g most ENJOYABLE
evening sped all too rapidly for tina at
PENDANTS >1 "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
Hunstscounty naptists.

Greenville. Texas, September -
Hunt County Baptist association ~
session at Lcns Oak. on request o. I,
dent Anderson and the trustees Of Y
son college, have decided to inccIfsl
ana take charge of the college, WAC
nave new charter. DR.. Anderson =, 4, \
as president on account OF i'll heslss
as soon IS the association can 40
place will be filled, This step
tnousht. will be an advantage 20
sntrl'on- nr. Anderson will suppf1
pulpit OF the Baptist church OF 49,
curing the absence OF the pastors
IL. Mitchell.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
PROSPECTIVE IMPROVEMENTS.

The old Peabody hotel is to be rsplacei
with substantial brick building by
Messrs Schmid Bros, who now occupy the
Zurcher building on West street.
Mr.. T. I. Jaeggli has purchased a lot
near Mr.. H. c. Hodda's residence AMI
will soon commence the erection OF hand
some two-stoTy residence.
The res .fence OF Mr.. j. B. williams on
West Main street is nearing completion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
PERSONAL

Hon. II. ID. Mcdonald of Paris ana
FRANK Andrews, Esq. OF Houston. were in
the city today. III
Hon. Jcm Johnson. commi ssionor OF In
surance Is expected home tomorrow from
tnree weeks trip Ito Cincinnati and other
Northern pointa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
TO SAVE KUGADT

Messrs' Mathis & league havs been en-
pioyed by DR., Schsnk OF Kenney to make A
tinal effort to save Charles Kugadt, who
is under sentence to hang Ocbober 10 from,
the galiows. They will endeavor TO gel the
sentence committed to life Imprisonment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
JURY SEcIrRrn

Out of the venire presen, al, d,v r.,
Gay summoAei In the case of the State VS..
hu}ah Waller charged with the killing
~ Se'sI i-o.l, July 10 last an effor, was
me ysniremen could 20 home hn, -
I'VE Jurors were secured. The paseI ~ ~,
eomole,oi Saturday morning and me ~, -
wen. 20 trsll, hut has not been copcmSa "A
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
SAVERS AT H1LIsBoRo.

Hillsboro. Texas. September 24.-Hon.
Joseph d. sayers spoke here today to .
good sized audience. His speech was well
received, and created an excellent impress
sion
He was followed by Hon. s. W. T. Ian
ham. who made very eloquent appeal in
behalf Of the democratic party. State
Chairman C. X. Bell was present during
the speaking.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
CATTLE DIPPING.
Young Feeders VIII lie Shipped
WI .hOMt quarantine.

Fort Worth, Texas, September 24.-Three
hundred head OF young cattle from Young
county were dipped at the Union stock
yards yesterday. The stock were loaded
Immediately and shipped direct to Illinois,
where they will be s1id to farmers as feed
erS without being subjected to quarantine.
the cattle We're purchased by DE-. Page.
assistant veterinarian OF Illinois, who will
watch developments resulting from the dip
ming 'f
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
Died of ulS Wnnnl.

Ennis, Texas, September 24.--Jim Gallo
way the young man who was shot even
ing before last d'ed last night OF his
wound John Mckinney was carried ~
WaNehachie ycsi,eriay afternoon and
paced in the county Jail to await trial