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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-01
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS,

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS,
Commissioners: John II, Reagan, Chair
man; l.. J. storey, Allison Mayheld; j, j.
Arthur, Secretary,
Governor Joseph u. sayers. Executive
Office
Austin, Texas, January aT.--rear Gov
ernor: The allowance OF rebates and the
making OF cut rates. aud other discrim-
nations IN freight rates, and the making
of excessive charges OF freight rates, is
fruitful source Of wrong to the people,
and when INDUCED In, in addition to It's
being grievous wrong TO the patrons OF
the road, Is also a means of depicting the
revenue OF the railrcnd. and wrcng to
the holders OF their securities and means
which enables the officials OF the railroads,
through these fraudulent devices. TO he
come rich at the expense Of their employees
and by wrongs doue to their patrons.
We do not believe that mere peeuniary
penalties will successfully arrest these
evils, and we suggest to your cSccllcncy
that the only way IN which the public
interests can be protected IN these respects
would be TO provide by law that persons
found guilty of these practices should be
punished by confinement TO hard labor IN
the State penitentiaries, and that the doing
OF these things should be made cause for
the forfeiture of the charters Of the rail-
roads on which they may be done.
II this penalty should be limited to the
officers and employees OF the railroads, they
might be induced to run the risk OF such
penalty rather than disobilge their eu-
pcriors. But II the charters of these cor
porations should be endangered by such
practices. this would give double Sc.
'curity against the violation OF such n law.
This purpose could be accomplished by
an amendment TO h-division 1. OF article
4514. of the Revised Statutes OF this State,
II your excellency should approve this
view, we would be obliged II you would
call tho attention Of the legislabire, now
in session. to st. Very respectfully,
John II. Reagan, Chairman.
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The House.

Austin, Texas, January S1.---When the
house convened this morning, message
from the governor was read and referred to
the committee on penitentiaries and inter-
nal revenues.
The bill of Smith OF Grayson, making
appropriation to secure proper defense OF
suits pending in the United States circuit
court for the Western district OF Texas,
known as the railroad commission injunc-
ton suits, with a majority favorable and
minority unfayorable report, the latter be-
ing signed by Morrow and Lloyd. It sets
aside $4,000 TO pay special counsel ana S4VV0
for the taking OF testimony ana payment
OF other expenses, no one attorney 10 Dc
paid more than $500,
Morrow spoke for the minority report and
Powell for the majority. The mater lnsn
went over until tomorrow.
fuckers bill providing for the location
and building of a branch asylum Tor me
care and treatment of epileptic insane, Mas
laid before the house as special order. Inc
bill had favorable report from inc coin-
niittee, which amended 1t by locating ,he
branch asylum at Abilene, provided that
town gives bonus OF go acres OF land.
Also an amendment relating 10 Ine WoIN
and pay Of the board OF COMMISSIONERS
TIE committee report vas adopted.
Grogan spoke for tie original BIZ and
enumerated Abilene's sSTanteEes lie OPP
posed the amendment requiring the bonus
roniendins that aside from black wassy;
dpe forming land, $40 acres Of Lard could
not he found within three miles OF .own.
Palmer wanted TO amend the amendment
by inscrtiay Dublin In lieu OF Abilene.
weoten advocated Abilene and scurry
did Likewise. ~
Taryer sent I'D a substitute for the
E,nendment TO the amendment, providing
for the striking out Of Abilene ana Duplih
and giving the location TO the poipt oher-
ing the greatest inducements.
A motion to table the SUBSTITUTE p'o
vailed by an overwhelming vote,
The matter then went over until tomor-
row a motion to adjourn having been
ndoDted
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THE REroRMAToRY.

iiiA Rk-h Oh
After most careful consideration OF
the reports from this institution for the
past eight years, and also from tnforma-
ton derived from sources that are entirely
disinterested and trustworthy. am led
to believe that It has been, and is now,
altogether failure. The purpose OF It's
establishment was not only to punish but
also to reform; moral and educational in
fuenees to the fullest extent possible
should be brought to bear upon the con-
vict, and he should have the opportunity
for learning a trade that would be BEN
eticial TO him aud to society after he SHALL
nave been discharged. The administration
heretofore of the institution does not
show that the inmates have enjoyed sufn-
Client advantages for the betterment OF
their moral and intellectual natures, nor
does it appear that they have been trained
to any kind of labor other than that which
pertains strictly to agriculture.
II occurs to me that the method OF
administration. as now conducted, Is
fatally defective, If the purpose of the law
creating the reformatory is to be accom-
plished, and radical change is absolutely
necessary.
! would therefore recommend that the
local board Of trustees be abolished. and
that the institution be put under the con-
troll of the pcnitcntlary board. with power
to make such rules and regulations ae
may be proper and necessary to execute
the purpose of the law. Tho office Of su-
perintcudent should also be abolished and
that OF assistant superintendent created.
with the same salary. powers and duties
as now given to the superintendent to be
subordinate, however. to and under the
general control of the penitentiary board
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more than 25 cents for city or county pur-
noses and not 10 exceed 10 cents for roads
md bridges On the 500 valuation; except
Tor the payment OF debts incurred prior TO
Inc adoptioll Of the amendment, September
Ell A. d. 1853; aud for the erection OF pan,
III huildIncs. streets. seweTr, water works
and other permanent improve msnts, NOT =
exceed ~ cents on the slop valuation ~
any ono year; and except az In fhis consu-
tuition otherwise provided
an sddItisnai annual az aI,rem tsx 70
be LEVIED ana collected fer the further
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wan Prepare minority REPORT,

Austin. Texas january Sf--A favorable
report on Taryer's second bill providing
that guaranty and surety companies may
be accepted on The bonds OF county officials
having during the absence OF Mr.. Master
son boon secured from house Judiciary
committed No, , the gentleman from Bra
zoria viii proceed to prepare an upfavor>s
able minority report on said bill and feels
confident that majority OF tho commit
tee viii sign Il. And when the bill is
called up 10 the house the warmcst kind
OF a llght VIII be ma1a lhereon.
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PROCEEDINGS.

Austin, Texas. January 31.--The senate
met at 10 o'clock aud after prayer by the
chaplain, message from the governor
was received ard read.
The first order of business vas Pottcr's
bill slightly increasing tho fees of sheriffs
in felony cases.
Potter secured the adoption OF an amend
ment providing that fee of 81 be allowed
for serving warrant in all felony cases;
he also secured the adoption q an amend.
mcnt allowing cents per mile enc way in
making arrests. His amendment was also
adopted. allowing 80 for summoning jury
IN each case where Jury Is actually sworn
in. Turney secured the adoption OF an
amendment allowing $50 per day for con-
yeying witness attached by him, Miller
secured the adoption of the following
amendment;
Sheriffs shall receive for the follow
ing services the following fees: Sery-
ing each original citation in a civil
suit, 81: levying and returning writ
of attachment or seuuestration, 81,
levying each execution, 81; return Of
execution, so cents; serving each writ
of garnishment or other process not
ing each writ of injunction, 81 col
lecting money on an execution or an
order OF sale when the same is made
by sale for the first 800 or less,
per cent; for the second $500, 3 per
cent; for all sums over 5000, 2 per cent
The caption Of the bill was amended so
ss to conform with Miller's amendment.
Burns. Greer and Cough commended that
the Miller amendment made the bin I'LL
constitutional, being IN violation OF Sec
tcn 30, article 8, of the Constitution, which
provides that no bill shall be so amended
as to change its original purpose and they
commended that the original purpose of the
bill was to change fees in criminal cases
and that the amendment changes fees in
civil cases. The Miller amendment was
then reconsidered and defeated, as were
several amendments conforming to the
Miller amendment.
Sebastian secured adoption Of an amend
ment allowing a fee OF 80 cents for sum-
, moning or attaching each witness. The
bill was ordered cngrossed.
The senate then went into executive ses-
sion.
After remaining in executive session for
an hour, the doors were thrown open and
the confirmation of I. b. Cochran as a
member OF the beard of managers Of the
Austin asylum was announced. The other
appointments were deferred.
Adjourned
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Austin, Texas, January 81. Governor
sayers today sent In the following message
TO the two houses:
To tho Senate and House OF Represent
ativos.
anu requested by the railroad COM
mission in a communication, of which q
copy is hereto attached. to invite the at
,ention OF the legislature TO the allowance
of rebates, the making OF cut rates and
other determinations in freight rates by
railway companies III this State As stated
by the commission, the practice, whenever
indulged In, is fruitful source Of wrong
to the people. 1t Is palpable and willful
violation of the law upon the subject and
should be repressed, The evils resulting
from 1t arc many and great. The penalties
suggested are mono too severe and can not
be Justly considered rs evidencing hostile
spirit toward these companies.
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TO REORGANIxE THE MILITIA.
II IL Thought II Will Require About
100000,
Austin Statesman.

austin otdtenuaH.
Adjutant General scurry will try ana got
the present legislature TO appropriate suf-
Acient money to rcorganize the Texas vol
upteer guard This almost perfect organ
izstion was entirely abandoned by the fur
nishing Of troops for the Spaninh war, and
General scurry nov desires to have the
Texas guard thoroughly recognized for
future use. lie estimates In bis report 70
the subcommittee OF tho house hnsneS
Il viii take an appropriation Of si06.o0V 70
do this, AZ II Is necessary TO stnrt from
the ground up IN the matter OF securing
tents. equipwents and the liks. II y fei
lievcd by al those who are Ia potlt1nr
10 know that this approximation y exceed
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SENATE PUBLIC LANDS AND LAND
OFFICE

Favorahly on Potter's Joint resolution
empowering the governor, together with
the commissioner OF the general land office
TO employ four additional clerks, to tabu-
late the account in the general land office
between the State OF Texas aud the per-
manent school fund.- and providing for the
ascertalnnent of the amount OF public do
main In the State OF Texas at the time OF
the adoption of tho constitution of 1876 aud
what had been done with same, and show
ing the present condition of tho account
between the State OF Texas end the pernia-
nent school fund growing out OF their joint
landed interests, and making an arpro'
priatiop OF $500 therefor.
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COMMITTEE REPORT.

Hon, ]. S. Sheriff.. Speaker OF the House
Committee Room, Austin. Texas, Ianu-
AIRY. rs. 1893. Sir. Your committee on
constitutional amendments, TO whom was
referred house Joint resolution No. =, to
amend section .. article S, OF the conetttu-
tion Of the state OF Texas, have had tho
same under consideration. and avn In
strticted TO report Il back TO the house
with the recommendation that it be ndopt-
ed with the following amendment
Amcud by striking out the words "or
other pest wherever 1t occurs IN the reao-
tuition, Powell, Chairman.
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rencherr AIyoeate Normal..


To the Editor Of The Post,
Denton. Texas, January A.--At the an
nual meeting OF tho North Texas Teachers
association. held at Mckinney. Texas. Mo-
vemher end (, lses the following rcsoh,,
ton was unanimously carried;
Moved that tho North Texas Tcacners
association request tho State legislature
Of Texas tn make an appropriation OF not
lees than $4,000 annually for the support
Of tho summer normal schools CT Texas,
and, further, that the secretary OF this
association BIO Instructed TO send u copy
superintendent In tho State With the re
quest that the matter be brought before
the several county and city Institutes FOR
action, 10 The leading newspapers. and to
each member OF The legislature"
Minnie NJ. Marsh.
Secretary North Texas Teachers Associa-
fipfl.
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Asked for by the Railway Commission Is
Recommended by the Governor.
IN THE PEN WITH HARD LABOR
For the Officials the Charter of the Guilty Road
Reformatory Should Be Put Under the Jurisdiction
the Pcuitentiary Board

and Of the superintendent Of the penitea.
tiaries
The jurisdiction OF the financial agent
Of the penitentiaries should also be ex-
tended to It, aud the institution should DO
operated in direct connection with the
penitentiary system, and as part Of 1t.
tho reform OF the convict and his prepare.
ton for future usefulness being the prin-
cipal object In View.
III my criticism OF this institution. I
wish It TO be understood as applying only
10 its organism and not as a reflection
upon those charged with It's administration.
Against them have no charge TO bring.
JOSEPH n. Savers, Governor,
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THE DEFICIENCY BILL.
The Senate Finance Committee Has Completed Its
Work Thereon


tered and estimated items olloYs:
Estinated.
justices of the
OF county, and on
trials ending February
attached witnesses the ending
expenses witnesses ending
Court Of Criminal Appeals 49, $500 ' = ~ -
felony for the ending February 49,
Clerks fees the ending
Contingent expenses
Under chapter OF
Court Of civil appeals district;
Postage 10
ending February 20 lss 9o
ending e. 1898
e. 1899 As 80 aes
off civil
ending February Y i ~ 20 90
sassss s year sas February February f. "a
ending February 2s 1893 100
Courof civil appeals Thrd district:
for ren .
fol year ending February Is, 1ss. Al 40 30 90
couro O. appeals Fifth district 49,,
Postage FOL reud February rs 1888 DO 90
ending February S 1893 ~ W
r nagOas 81 enperts for the year ending
Postage for ending February 49, 1888 800 90
For February s 1sss. $500 sss1 o.
year ending Fenriafy 20 ie'V DOW
:ssIs* E , 1888 sss s
Department Of III.
For printing ending February e. 1899 1So 90
Pay articles 4sil and tsi2 Revised Stat
paw udges commissioned the and
ray also elected by the bar for the two ,..,o =.
rsbua 2s 1879 ;,; ''.' ''' ~
For article lals Revised Statutes
issr oshs appropatons made
s sow
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IN COMMITTEE.
SENATE sTATE AFrAIRs.

fayorably on house bill by Kennels.
requiring the secretary OF state to give
$4,000 bond. Tavorabiy on Potter's bill
amending the duties OF the State revenue
agent, as recommended by the governor.
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rnxas INSURANCE AGENTS.
Discussed BilIs Now Before tho
LEGISLATURE.

Dallas, Texas January 3I,--About fifty
insurance agents, representing principal
cities of Texas, adjourned tonight after
II two days secret conference at the orien-
tai hotel Delegates refuse to give intor-
nation to the newspapers, but 1t is known
that some paramount Issue under discus
aion has been tina present. Legislature and
some statutes the members have been
threatening TO make. Plans TO avert any
burtful legislation and other matters of In
tercst TO insurance men have boon dis-
cussed Ut length.
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RELATION TO PRAIRIE DOGS.
uc,oIution Designed 10 submit
constitutional Amendment.

CoustitutioDai Amendment.
Austin, Texas, January u .-Following Is
t,o text OF a Joint resolution which seeks
% submit a constitutional amendment re-
Eating to special taxation, SO that certain
counties may exterminate the prairie dog
section /. That section ., article g. Of the
constItrtl5r oi the State, be amended 20
as 10 read as follows
sec .. The State tax on property eS-
el,,,,re Of .he tax necessary 10 pay tie
rubIio debt and OF the ta1ea provided for
ne benefit OF public tree schools shall
peYer exceed % csrts On the sivo yai1s'
"I Aha no county, city or term ahall lcay
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REV. Kcrbow Admitted TO HAIL
Paris, Texas, January 81 REV. Marshall
Kerbow. who shot George Shelton near
Roxtoil last Friday, has been admitted TO
bail in $500 Shelton In still alive and will
probably recover.
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Gratitude Is one Of the nohiest impulses Of
the human heart, and III few instances has
this fine quality been so conspicuously ex.
empliftcd as In the care of George d. wrsht
OF Marshall,
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SENATE AGRICul.TuRAI, AFrA1ns

Favorable ON Dayidson's bill to author
lie the employment of an expert entomolo>
gist at the Agricultural and Mechanical
college to devise means for destroying tho
Mexican boil weevil and other pests and
appropriating $4,000 TO carly out the proyi-
sions of the act.
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sENATE FINANCE.
sENATE FEpERAL RELATIONS.

Favorabiy on general deficiency bill,
which amounts TO about s2S7,ooo.
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ingly low. but Il Is thought that the
Texas volunteer guard may 10 abba TO
make start with this as nest egg
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imposition to Employing Extra Coun-
sci in the Injunction Suits.
!. III E REPORT ON TAX COMMISSION BILL
Met and Agreed That Legislation Affecting Them
|...d BE Injurious to the People--A Bill Providing
for Payment of State Debt.

tee ON education and the other from Judi.
ciary No. |.
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shall be commenced and prosecuted within
I'VE years after the right OF action accrucs
and not thereafter.
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Favorahly on house concurrent resoiu.
ton by schlutcr, petltIoniug the Texas
members In congress to secure an appro-
prjation TO make Cypress river navigable
for the purpose of lowering freight rates
IN that section.
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LEASING or coNvIoTs.

Special committee reported a substitu'
for Millers city court bill.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-02
MINOR NEWS NOTES

The young people of the First Welsh
Baptist church will hold regular
meeting in the lecture room of the
church tomorrow evening, at which
time a reception will be rendered the
Rev. d. y. Hopkins, of Pont Arddulais,
South Wales, who is filing an eight
weeks engagement as supply pastor at
the church. y programme of musical
and literary merit will be intcrspersed
By an address of welcome and a re-
sponse by Rev. Hopkins. The young
people of the other churches are in
Vilod to be present.
Great bargains can be attained at 14o
North Main avenue. All goods will be
sold at auction to the highest bidder.
Davidow Bros.
\ social and entertainment will be
given by the Luther league of st.
Marks Lutheran church tomorrow
evening at the home Of MIS-. Milton
Hontz. 1910 Jackson street
Auction sale of fine watches unre-
deemed. 40 North Main avenue.
Thomas Ford, who was arrested ear
ly yesterday morning for acting sus-
piCiOusly around the premises of Henry
Greenwood, on North GARFIELD avenue,
was given II hearing before Alderman
John yesterday and fined 81.
Auction sale of unredeemed pledges
40 North Main avenue.
A committee meeting was held at st.
David's Episcopal church last evening
to make arrangements for holding a
social at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Elsinger, on North Main ave-
nue., on Feb. IA.
Everybody attend the great auction
sale. VIII be open this evening from
: to 10 O'Clock.
The funeral of Ethel Decker, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Decker, OF
| 1912 Price street, will be held this af.
| ternoOn al the family residence,
Auction sale of silverware of all
| kinds. 40 North Main avenue
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GREEN RIDGE.

Margery, the young daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. II. NJ. Cole, is very i'll.
Mr.. Erhardt, of Capouse avenue. has
moved his family into new house on
Delaware street.
Miss Stella Jeffries, of Union n. Y.
is spending few days with Miss Flora
Dony, of Monsey avenue.
The savings bank collections for the
week amounted to $10.3S.
A. l. Fowler, of New York street who
has been spending a few days in New
York, has returned home.
Rev. A. f. Chaffee is in Union, n.
Y, where he was called to assist at a
wedding ceremony of one of his former
parishiOners.
birthday party was rendered Rex
ford TrevertOn last evening at his home
on HOnesdale street, the occasion being
his thirteenth birthday.
one of the Green Ridge Suburban
street cars collided with a meat wagon
Of Cuddy Brothers, on Washington
avenue, yesterday, disabling the car
The wagon and driver escaped unhurt
Mrs. I. II. Stevens has returned from
four days visit to Prompton.
Miss Helen Hale, of .Elmhurst, is
staying with Mrs. Fred. Peck, of Ca.
pouse avenue.
Rev. James Hughes will deliver his
lecture on Africa, the Land of Cole
and Diamonds" at the Green Ridge
Baptist church Thursday evening. Sill.
yer offerings will be taken.
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OFFICERS CHOSEN.

The club of Fifteen held a meeting
last night at the quarters at Hotel
Best. Officers for the ensuing year
were elected. The result of the ballot
ing was rs appended: President. John
j. Gordon; vice president, Gus Ma
ghran; treasurer, Christian FiCkus:
secretary, Martin d. Flaherty: SER
geant at arms, Harry Saft; steward,
Philip Graf; trustees, Fred Huesner
Fred Phillips and Thomas Murray, who
will serve for eighteen, twelve and six
months respectively.
An invitation from the Junger Maen-
nerchOr requesting the club to attend
the sixth annual dance and concert of
the society, tn be held at Germania
hall Feb. II, was received and accept
ed. The club will assemble at the
rooms the night of the ball, and with
their wives, will attend the affai" In
q body. A contemplated social session
was postponed owing to the Dippre r"-
CentiOn, above noted.