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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION
Senator Cullom's Bill Amending the
Existing Act.

A comprehensive bill for the amendment
of the law creating the interstate commerce
commission has been introduced in the
Senate The bill is in most respects
similar to the Cullom bill of the last Con-
gress for the same purpose, but it has been
changed in several minor particulars. The
main features of the proposed measure are
as follows:
The commission is authorized after hear
ing case to make an order directing the
carrier to desiSt from the violation found
and to also prescribe in such order the
thing which the carrier is required to do
or not to do for the future to bring itself
into conformity with the act" and in so
doing the commission is given power TO
fix the maximum rates: to fix both a max
imum and minimum rate or diferential in
rates when necessary to prevent dscrimf-
nation; to determine the divisions of a
joint rate between connecting carriers and
the terms and conditions under which bus
mess shall be interchanged when necessary
to the enforcement of the act: II. make
changes in classification, and to amend the
rules and regulations under which traffic is
moved. The commission now has no power
in any case to fix rates for future obsery-
ance by railroad companies.
The bill makes the order of the commits
sion effective within the time specified
which shall ordinarily not be less than
thirty days. Any carrier may within thirty
days begin proceedings in the United States
circuit court for review of the order
Either party may appeal directly to the
Supreme Court, and the case is to have
precedence in the courts. If the court up-
holds the order, or if the order becomes
effective otherwise, the carriers must obey
1t. or be subject to a forfeiture of S. 600
Tor each offense, and for every day it con-
tlnueS in default. If additional evidence is
found necessary in court the court must
direct the commission to take it and make
supplemental report. The orders of the
commission now are not effective until IL
brings suit in the court to enforce them
and the delays involved frequently extend
over periods of years.
Inc bill also further provides that the
commission shall make and establish a uni
form classification. The long and short
haul clause is made an absolute prohibf-
ton, except upon leave granted by the
commission. Large penalties are provided
against carriers in case of departure from
the published rate. The imprisonment fea-
ture is eliminated from the act, and shin
pers are not liable for any offense except
false billing or other fraudulent practice a
forfeiture is imposed upon carriers for fail
ure to file annual reports before Sentem
Der 80 of each year. The commission Is
authorized to prescribe the forms of ac-
counts and to inspect the books of carriers
and 1t may employ special agents or ex
aminers. who shall have authority under
the order of the commission to insnect and
examine such accounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
Mr.. Suffers Opposition.

Mr.. Sulzer On. " in opposing the bin
protested vigorously against the haste with
which II was being considered. He said
he favored sound money, hard money. gold
and silver, and declared that it was dis
honest to change the contracts made by
the government with the bondholders by
substituting gold for coin" He an
nounced himself uneqUivocaIIy for the Chi
caGo platform, which he said was the best
party. Democratic appause) The bill,
Mr.. SulZer said, would create a national
bank trust.
Mr.. Cowherd CMoD argued that the bill
would inevitably result in the sale of mil
lions of bonds TO secure gold.
After some further remarks against the
bill by Mr.. Otey Na) and Mr.. Gaines
Tenn) Mr.. Hill Comm concluded the days
debate with an elaborate argument in IA
Vor of the gold standard. The gold supply,
he said, rapidly approaching, If 1t had
met all the demands. Within six years
S963, Upu-Doo in gold coin had been added to
the worlds supply. He declared that he
was in favor of the International banking
system.
Mr.. Moody (Mass.) asked unanimous con-
sent that a committee of five members be
appointed from the House to join a COM
mittee of three from the Senate to be pres
ent at the unveiling, January Is. of the
statue of Daniel Webster presented to the
city of Washington by Stilson Hutchins.
Mr.. Bailey asked why the rules should be
suspended to do honor to an illustrious
American when the House had refused to
do honor to George Washington, the CEN
tenary of whose death was to be made the
occasion of memorial exercises.
He objected. Thereupon. at 5 o'clock the
House recessed until o'clock.
The Night Session.
At the night session the feature was a
characteristic speech by Mr.. Linney On. c.,
+ba owl, rrb tod por ha rral
Ter resolution in the Fifty-fourth Congress-
in explanation of his change of position
in favor of the gold standard. The
gold standard has stood the test of expert
ence, he claimed, and had proved Itself the
ideal standard.
son GndD. kleberg CTex.), Rixey tVa)
Coonic (lioD. Zenor und), Kitchen On. Co
and Henry tTeXasD. all against the bill.
Al 1899 the House adjourned until IL
E,LlLn tL.Li.LN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
COAL IN GERMANY.
Importation of the English Product
Has Largely Increased.

9 w uansra- ,-;,. ,,,,.,,, ,-,.,,, .
Er,,,,.eu, - al a
i"iihi'i' 1erhiailS' writes TO th8 State
department:
Australian coal is used by but few
gas companies in Germany. owing 10 if.
HIGH r,.ica ,,b;,l, :, e,l 80,
:, 10, -, &C Pei 'i'I 'oil VI
-'-'f Pouiius- II furnishes TWO or three
times as much gas as the English coal.
The English coal is more extensively used
the nrica ,-ar,.i,,s, e., ~ - ,o -
,s5 80 60 -,, -. ma n
S''' " "''''-'' d'cot"lls 10 quaillE. wv
ing to the scarcity of German coal its ad-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
1912 F ST.

The greatest assortment at the
lowest prices, consisting of Dia-
monds, IA and 18k. gold jewelry,
Watches, Silverware, Toilet Sets
in gold, silver and black ebony,
Opera Glasses, Gold-head Canes,
Gilt Clock, Carving Sets, Shay
ing Sets. A great variety of
Sterling Silver Novelties, and
other imaginary articles appro-
pirate for Nmas gifts, etc.
We are selling only the very
best quality, and still we are the
lowest price Jewelry House and
mig"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14

Ihe interstate commerce commission yes
terday, In an opinion by Commissioner
1eomans, announced its decision in the
case OF spillers & Co. against the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad Company. The
railroad company had instructed its agents
TO disregard the regular published tariff
rates to and from Nashville; and it also
mad this rule Of applying combination rates
when less than tariff rates in force at other
stations on its line. Instructions to that
erect were issued in separate printed cir
GUAR, and did not appear. nor were they
referred to in any way, upon the carrier 8
regular published tariffs. The commission
neid that this practice is unlawful and
that, to be in compliance with the act any
rule which operates to alter, modify or
change established rates must be fully and
clearly set forth upon the published tar
ms or rates and charges to be affected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14

United States Minister Hunter at Guate-
mala has reported to the State Department
that the disturbances at Jutiapa on the
border of Salvador. on the I'd instant, at
first supposed to (be a revolutionary out
break, was nothing more than an invas sion
by q few outlawa The minister says the
troubles have been completely suppressed,
and the troops sent against the invaders
have returned to the capital According to
the minister the entire republic Of Guate-
mala Is In state Of tranquility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
HELD A NIGHT SESSION
Debated the Currency Reform Bill Until
1890.
Discussion in the House of Represent
tatives-Eight New York Demo-
Gratis for the Measure.

The currency debate in the House yester-
day lasted from II o'clock in the morning
until 1879 last night, with a recess of three
hours for dinner. The pressure for time to
speak continues as most of the members
desire to make contributions to the litera-
ture OF the occasio II. Much of 1t. however,
seems to be for home consumption. There
has been very little cress-firing thus far
and no exciting or dramatic incidents. So
far as known twelve democrats, eight from
New York, two from Pennsylvania and one
each from Maryland and Massachusetts,
will vote for the bill. The speakers before
the recess yesterday We're Messrs. Fowler
of New Jersey, Lacy of Iowa, Cushman of
Washington, Hamilton of Michigan and
Burton of Ohio. republicans, for the bill,
and Messsr. Brundidge of Arkansas,
Wheeler of Kentucky Benton of Missouri,
Fox of Mississippi, Pierce of Tennessee
SulZer of New York, Cowherd of Missouri,
Otey of Virginia, Gains of Texas, demo-
Gratis, and Mr.. Bell of Colorado, populist,
against it.
The House adopted resolution for a hol-
iday recess from Wednesday, December ~,
to Wednesday, January 3.
Mr.. Burton (Ohio) in support of the bill
declared that the adoption of the gold
standard by the progressive nations of the
earth was inevitable. That was the logic
of events.
Mr.. Hamilton tMich) said that the argu-
ment in favor of the pending bill was an
argument after the fact The people in
1875 had returned a verdict against the
legislation of value into dollar and in
favor Of dollar that could cross the ocean
without shrinking when 1t came in contact
with salt water.
Mr.. Cushman tWashD said that in voting
for the pending bill he would voice the
sentiment of his people. He was for the
gold standard. Remembering the promises
and prophecies OF the democrats In 1892
and 1895, if he We're democrat he said,
he would be keeping still in six. different
languages. Since the inauguration of Mr.
labor humanity and the flag. had risen. ex-
cept the democratic party. That had been
steadily going down hill. daughter and
applause.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14

Rear Admiral Farquhar, commanding the
North Atlantic station, has notified the
Navy Department that he will leave New
York on the flagship New York on the 18th
instant for cruise of the West Indies and
the Caribbean sea and will return to Hamp-
ton Roads March g. All mail Intended
for the New York should be addressed
care Of POSTMASTER, New York city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14

The Evening star ts the
only afternoon paper I'm
Washington that receives
the dispatches of the Assoc
ctated Press. IL is there
Tore the only one I'm which
the reader can find the
complete news of the
world. directly trau.mit-
ted by telegraph. ur to
the moment of going to
press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14

Sidney Conyers of No. 1905 Half street
southwest, today found in front of the
Police Court building a handsome gold
medal, present to the owner from Spring
Hill College. June p, 1893 The trinket was
turned over to Special Attorney James Z,
Pugh, jr., for safe keeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-14
District Seal.

At his request, the District Commission
ers have transmitted to Mr.. Ferdinand
Peck, commissioner general of the United
States to the Paris exposition, three copies
of the seal of the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Peck desired irnprints of the coat of
arms of the District, but the Commission
ers have informed him that there is none.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16
MRS. BROWNS FUNERAL.
Hundreds OF People Gathered 10 Pay
Their Last Sad Honors at halleck on
Suuday.

Hundreds of friends attended the
funeral OF Mrs Sailie hin6aii Brow II,
at Halleck, fourteen miles from this
city, yesterday morning A number
of families from Morgantown, and
delegation from the officers of the
Methodist Episcopal church, at
tended the services. Many roses and
crysanthemums adorned the casket
being sent by the church as a trib-
ute of love and esteem tor the noble
young wife and mother BY special
request of the family her pastor, and
warm personal friend. DR. S. V.
Leech, conducted services first at
the residence of Mr. G. H. Duncan,
father OF the deceased lady, and
then at the Halleck Methodist Epis-
copal church Not hal! of the i'm
mense concourse could secure seats
in the church; but all Of the win
dows and doors Wee opened, enab.
ling all to hear. The discourse was
preached from the words II heard
voice from heaven saying unto me
write, blessed are the dead that die
in the Lord, for they rest from their
labors and their works do follow
them. !" Her pastor portrayed her
many graees of character and told of
his frequent interviews with her
during her long illness. The great
audience wept when he said that
after he had last prayed with her
she said, at is very kind OF you to
cheer me with the hope that / may
be well again. / will never be better
in physical health, but tbs all right
| have no fear as to the future
This lovely lady was but twenty
nine years of age. For twelve years
she has been member Of the Meth
odist Episcopal chnach She leaves
two beautiful children. Nellie six
years old and Ross two years old.
DR.. Leeeh said that during his long
ministry he had met with very few
young mothers of sweet dispositions
and more conspicuous christian vir-
tues. The interment took place in
the church yard in sight of her
childhood home and but few yards
from the altar where. she dedicated
her heart and life to God The fun
eral was one of the largest and most
impressive ever held at Halleck.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16
RACES AT FAIRMONT
.tn Friday and Saturday, October 20
and I'll.

The Marion County Fair Associa-
tion has listed about thirty-fiye en-
tries already for the above event and
several Others are expected A few
Of those events are as follows:
$3.50 TRoT.
Prince p, Jas. Dulaney; Rockwell
Girl, G. w. Lemley; Darkwood, e. l..
Denny; Kate, Jack Harrison.
2:35 TRoT.
Prince p, Jas. Dulaney; Rockwell
Girl, G. W. Lemley; Mike Riley, A.
J. Maple.
2:20 TRoT.
Quilp, |. g. Landerhaus; Cincin-
natl, Jesse p. Ross; Make, A. J.
Maple.
2:l9 PACE.
Billie S., r. j. Reynolds, Judge
Black, Jesse l.. Ross; Alice Minis, w.
M. Long: Bright Bell, j. III. Willis.
2-3 MILE RUN.
Merit, Dennis Wade: Efiinger,
Frank Burris; Frank Fisher, T. w.
Sharpneck; Nellie, W. NJ. Wier.
MILE RUN.
Capple, Frank Hickman; Blue Rib
bon, Jas. CLANCY: West Hampton,
L. w. Sayers.
Excellent racing is insured The
public is cordially invited Excur-
sion rates on all railroads. General
admission, 25c. II. NJ. HUFFMAN,
Secretary.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16

stunted growth of brush or has sprin-
killed. the land with starved coarse
grass for which the title of the
Devils Goose Pasture is not inapt.
Near the head of the valley is Ayles-
ford, near which is Aldershot, the
camping ground Of the military forces
of the province. We saw some thous-
ands of the Red coats in camp as we
passed. To the right we leave the
vast chain of wilderness waters called
Aylesford Lakes. Further to the
south is the chain called Liverpool
Lakes. The province Of Nova Scotia
may be crossed in a canoe by making
a few short portages by way of these
chains of lakes. Every mile of these
lakes is exhaustless fishing water.
From the Annapolis we cross to the
CORVALLIS Valley and then through
the Valley of the Gaspereaux, and we
are in the midst of the district where
Longfellow has thrown veil of ro-
nance and sentiment under the title
of S'Evangeline" over the historic
truth respecting the deportation of
the Acadians. Here we are at Grand
Pre-, which now, as in the romantic
days of Eyangeline, LAY in the fruit
full valley r. Z. FAST.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16
Thanks From Capt. Chadwick.
The following letter from Capt
Chadwick explains itself:
Nv Dear Commander Rrowu

The following letter from Capt.
Chadwick explains itself:
Nv Dear Commander Brown:
/ want to express my heartfelt
thanks to yourself and all OF you; to
Mr.. Moreland Judge Hagans, Mr..
Sturgiss and the rest for all you
have done to make the great and
browning pleasure of my life. 1t is
the summit of all had ever hoped
or cared for, as it comes from the
people among whom | was born and
reared. 1t has beenea satisfaction
beyond anything | can express in
ordinary limits.
To you my obligation is especially
deep and believe me, | feel it fully.
We had very pleasant run back.
The ladies were greatly pleased to
see the mountains; they were very
fine. You were right as to the time
as in everything else
/ will go down with Farquhar to
to Roads tonight. Sampson went
to Boston yesterday.
Sincerely Yours,
F. f. CHADWICK.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16
NAVAL PROMOTIONS.
Schley and Sampson Go Up Through
H0wisOns Retirement.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-The re-
tirement of Rear Admiral Henry L.
Howison has resulted in the promo
tion of the following officers; Cap
tain A. S. Barker, Commandment Of
the Norfolk Navy Yard, to be Rear
Admiral; Commander Edward z.
Strong, to be Captain; Lieutenant
Commander S B. Briggs, to BIO
Commander; Lieutenant r. +. Null
ligan, to be Lieutenant Commander;
Lieutenant (junior grade) ]. H..
Rowen. to be Lieutenant.
Admiral Howison, stood number
three in the list of Rear Admiral.
His retirement advances Rear AID
miral Schley from number nine to
number eight, and Rear Admirals
Sampson from eleven to number ten,
placing the latter at the head Of the
list of Junior Rear Admirals.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16
OFFICERS.
The Gentleman Who Win Preside Over
the Sessions of the X. of 2. Grand
Lodge When 1t Meets Here.

The following officers were elected
by the Grand Lodge Knights of
Pythias before they adjourned
There was some evidence of conflict
over this ticket which was the slate
but those who were behind the move
ment sent it through all right. They
were elected by reason of the rule of
rotation that has been in force in
the grand lodge for some time. The
officers are as follows
Grand Chancellor-Charles Y.
Benedum, of Sistersville.
Grand Vice Chancellor-Charles
H. Volts, of Martinsburg.
Grand Prelate-B. f. Sayres, of
Grafton.
Grand Keeper of Records and
Seals-Maner Jenkins, of Piedmont.
Grand Master atArms-W. l..
Mansfield, OF Charleston,
Grand Inner Guard-Oscar c.
Wilt, of Carmel.
Grand Master of Exchequer-Mr
II. Smith, of Keyser.
Grand Outer Guard. II. Thorn
burg, Huntington.
Supreme Representative-Cyrus
W. Hall, Charleston.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16
Good Words fol- Swisher.
Farmers Advocate.

Mr.. Howard L. Swisher, of Nor
gantown has commenced his canvas
for the Democratic nomination for
State Superintendent of Public
Schools. Mr.. Swisher is young
man, well qualified for the duties
and responsibilities Of the office, and
if it is the pleasure of the party to
nominate him he will not only make
an energetic canvass, but If elected
will make an up to date State SUI
perintendent In the race. the pres
ent incumbent. will have to break
his record as a Trotter to beat
Swisher.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16
Commendable Pr0mptness.

Dr. Il. M. Turner haspaid over to
Mr.. George G. Hayes the administra-
tor Of the estate OF the late Wilfred
Hayes the sum Of five thousand dol
lars that being the amount carried by
the latter in the Northwestern Insur-
ance company OF which DR.. Turner is
agent. The claims were sent in on
the fourth Of this. month and the
money received on the thirteenth.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-10-16
INDICTMENTS RETURNED.

Before their adjournment the
grand jury returned the following
bills.
A. III. Voigt to 81 unlawful re-
failing. l.. ! Peabody g to Ia same,
Henry Tenant and 4 same, Will
liam Tenant disturbing religious
worship, Sylvester Wilson carrying
revolver, Rod Tenant disturbing re
ligious worship, William Shanes,
assault with intent TO kill, felony,
Same for same, Lee Darrah assault
and battery, Clark Darrah giving
liquor to minor, Claude Dillon car
rying revolver, Howard Black unlaw-
full retailing No. | to 10, John Smith
and Lemley Tenant tresspass to
real estate, William Shanes assault
and battery No. ,, Overton Walker
the same, James Mayiield same, Syl-
vester Wilson giving liquor to minor
No. to Z, John Smith assault and
battery No 2, George Carney the
same, Samantha Bowers the same,
John Bowers the same, George Bow
ers, the same, Frank Roby same,
Joseph McGrew unlawful retailing
Nos. to /, Bejamin Deyers same
No. | to 4, Robert Bloom assault and
battery, Chris Carraco same No. 3,
e. G. Gribble forgery, felony No. 3
and 4, Benjamin Devers unlawful re
failing No ) to 8, Same adultery,
m'd'm'r No 10, Benjamin Deyers
and Jos. McGfew unlawful retailing,
L. J. Peabody same No l5 TO 1S,
Jos. McGrew same No 5 TO 7, Eliza
Turner same, G. l.. st. Clair same, Jno.
Blaney same, Arthur Murray assault
and battery, Same adultery No. 2,
Anna Cronsher same, Walter Smith
same. Doss Grousher same, John
Pool cruelty to animals, Thomas
Newbraugh assault and battery,
James Mayfield assault with intent
to kill, felony.
The number is an unusually large
one. There are several felonies among
the number and this makes it very
interesting. Several very revolving
circumstances came out and one OF
them in particular is so disgusting
that it will not admit Of being put
into print
William Shanes who is indicted
several times for assault and for as
SAUL with intent to kill will not get
to serve any of this time very soon
as he has been sent up for couple
of years from the United States
Court at Glarksburg. When he gets
back there will be warm welcome
waiting for him and he will get the
benefit of his actions for sometime
in THIS county.
PRISONER LIBERATED.
David Morrow, of Clarion county,
Pa, who has been confined in the
county Jail for the past eight months
under sentence Of the court for cut
ting fcllew oil man has been liber-
ated. He was turned out on Mon
day morning and at once went home.
He was imposed upon by James
Noel and be cut the latter severely.
While Morrow was in Jail his
daughter died and it will be sad
home coming for him. He was d
model prisoner ard the authorities
part with him with the best wishes.
Sampson Retires.