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The morning news., 1899-12-22
INCREASED RATES OPPOSED.
HEARING BEFORE THE INTER-
STATE COMMERCE. COMMISSION.

Charges Made That the Proposed
Rates Are UniustIy Discrlmina-
ting-C. E. gill, representing the
Rate Committee said More Ex-
pensive Equipment Made Advances
Necessnry-MOnnett Claims Favorm
Are shown the standard oil Co.
Washington, Dec. 21.--A hearing was be-
gun to-day by the Interstate Commerce
Commission in the matter of charges in
freight classification and advances In
freight rates by carriers using the offi-
cial classification.
Many complaints have been filed with
the commission alleging that discriminate
ing changes in freight classification by
carriers have been agreed upon TO take
effect on Jan. /, 1900. To determine this
question the hearing of to-day was held.
Az The opening of the hearing Mr.. c.
I0 GIN of New York, chairman of the
"Ohicial Classification Committee" said
the railroads were without knowledge OF
the persons who had requested the hear
ing, and asked that they be called upon
to state wherein the proposed changes were
unjust.
advance in freight rates were due TO the
increased cost of railroad plants ana
maintainence and the advance had been
applied to classes of freights that could
well pay them.
In the course of a long examination by
w. A. Day. attorney for the commission,
Mr.. Gin gave no reason for the proposed
advances upon special articles or classes
Of freight except the general reasons
which applied TO all freight.
How 1t Was In 1887.
Judge c. A. Prouty a member OF the
commission, Instituted a line OF inquiry,
the questions or the answers Indicating
that In 1887 the railroads paid more for
steel rails and other articles OF equipment
than they mad to pay now. In view OF
these facts, he desired 10 know why tina
Classification Committee deemed Il nec-
essary to Increase the rates. MIR. Gill re-
piled as he had previously, that In thal
Judgment OF the committee, articles on
which advances were made could we'll
stand them and that the railroads needed
the additional revenue which the advances.
would give them.
Mr.. i. s. Monnett, attorney general af
Ohio, questioned Mr.. Gill as 10 the cosc
Of shipping petroleum, endeavorinG tn
elicit from him some statement to the
effect that the Standard OIL Company was
favored by the railroads at the expense
Of the small shippers. Mr.. Monnett said
that on less than carload lots OF petrole-
um, the proposed classification increased
the rate 269 per cent. depending on the
distance. This, he said, was discrim-
milton which would break up the small
shipper Mr. Gin explained that his COM
mittee had nothing to do with the carload
rates on petroleum.
Without reaching any conclusion the
hearing was adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
AGAINST a NAN OF BULLETS.
british Pushed Across the River in
Face of BOer Fire.

British Pushed Across the River in
Face of BOer Fire.
London, Dec. 2L-Belated stories from
Chievely camp, Natal ali concur in say
ing the British did marvels in an impos-
slble situation.
The Oldest war correspondents say they
never saw anything comparable with the
bravery of the men and officers. The
naval contingent created an immense fu-
Iore' engaging the Beers single-handed,
euu mailing shrapnel and lyddite shells on
ue fortihcations north of the town, in a
,''n effort TO silence the murderous fire of
tne Boers, while the British forced the
passage of the river.
The advance of the second brigade along
ule road leading to the bridge, ia the face
., deadly fusillade, is described as mag
nlHcent The British forced their way
eCross the fire zone under a perfect Storm
ol bullets from the invisible Beers. The
ptier of the bullets on the dry plain, ii is
: aided raised the dust like heavy rain
drops on water.
=, ne Queen has been greatly annoyed by
me uniounded statements that she is in
A-Aeaith and perpetually weeping. par
ssiaph contradicting these stories appears
~ me papers. which adds that it has
never been Her Majesty's habit to dis
pay grief like a hysterical schoolgirl"
The morning news., 1899-12-22

Believes the Democrats VIII Win
the Fight in 1900.

Chicago, Dec. Ex-senator James X.
Jones, chairman of the Democratic Ma
uonal Committee, looked into party af-
fairs at headquarters in the Unity build
ing to-day
He assured everybody that the prospects
for Democratic success next year are
brighter than they were in 1896 He said
only William Jennings Bryan would be
mentioned as candidate for President in
the convention. The Senator would not
say when or where he thought the con-
Nontion should be held
with reference to next years contest,
the Senator said:
No doubt the convention will reaflirm
the Chicago platform. 1t will declare
against Imperialism, and in favor of reg
ulating trusts | think, too, that 1t will
condemn the efforts which have become
TOO common, to control elections by the
use Of money. In my opinion the passage
of the bill establishing the gold standard
viii aid us greatly"
The Senator said he never saw such a
diversity OF opinion as to where the nom
inee for Vice President should come from
Regarding the currency bill, Senator
Jones said:
II think the adoption OF a gold standard
bill by the present Congress would have
an enormous effect In shaping the money
issue. 1t Is a declaration on the part Of
the Republican party for which 1t Will
have TO answer. A gold bill, IL adopted
by the Senate-and there is no doubt in
my mind that the present bill substantial
~ will be accepted by the Senate-will
force the Republicans 10 explain what is
on its face a stroke of treason against the
pronouncement Of the St Louis platform. -
The Senator figures that the currency
bill could command fifty and possibly
ffty-two votes IN the Senate.
The morning news., 1899-12-22

His Brother Indebted TO Him in the
Sum of Nearly $2OO.OOO.

Washington, Dec. 2f.-Patrlck Calhoun
to-day filed the papers in a suit in the su-
preme Court Of the district against John
C. Calhoun to recover $l97, S3, alleged
to be due him as the result of several bus
mess transactions.
In 1897 these brothers agreed to leave the
differences between them to be settled by
Gen. M. c. Butler as referee and the result
of this arbitration Is found in the follow
ing statement set forth in the papers filed
to-day:
THAT the defendant, John c. Calhoun. is
Indebted to Patrick Calhoun upon general
cash account, in the sum Of $127, ,2f26S, ana
further. on account OF the Kentucky coal
and iron stock, $l7411.65; also in the sum
of S,S0l on the preferred and common
stock of the company; also in the sum OF
I2,O90.99 on account Of stock In the Rail-
way Realty Company; also for one-half in
terest in stock valued at $1,000 also
$S747.2S on account of the Port Royal Com
pany stock. and $3,49056 in Roger Ameri-
can Mocha nical Carriage Company stock"
The summary, after allowances made to
the defendant, shows that the latter Is al
legged 10 be indebted to the plaintiff in the
amount claimed.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
FUNERAL of GEN. LAwToN.
Ceremonies VIII Take Place When
the Transport Sails.


Manila, Dec. 2L--Gen. Lawton's body
will be removed from his late residence
10 the cemetery tomorrow. In accordance
with Mrs. Lawton's wish there VIII be no
ceremonial, but simply a prayer. The late
generals staff and Lieut.. Stewards troop
of the Fourth Cavalry, which accompa-
MED Gen. Lawton through the campaign,
will compose the escort.
The actual funeral ceremonies will take
place in about ten days, when the trans
port sails, under the direction of Gen.
Schwan and with military honors, The
civil organizations, including the Supreme
Court will participate, and Senor Calderon
Will lead the Filipinos who Were assoclat-
ed with Gen, Lawton IN the organza ton
of the municipalities. Senor Calderon
said it was the saddest day to the Fill
pino nation to. see lost not only the fore
most advocate of peace, but their best
friend"
Mrs. Lawton bears her grief bravely.
President McKinley's and Secretary
Roots messages to Mat. Gen Otis have
been posted at the palace where the flags
are at half mast
The morning news., 1899-12-22
LAwTON's DEATH ANNOUNCED.
Appropriate Observance to be Had
at All Military Posts.

At All muI1Nufy IOSfS.
Washington, Dec. 21.--A general order
was issued from the war department to-
day announcing to the army the death of
Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton. After re-
counting Gen. Lawton's military services,
the order goes on to say:
THE swift and r,ssistless movement Of
his column on the Ilio Grande and across
the northern bounda ~ Of the plain of CEN
trail Luzon, which h nd just been complet-
ed was the chief factor in the destruction
of the insurgent power, and was the
crowning achievement of his arduous life
He fell in the fullness of his powers
in the joy of conflict, in the consciousness
of assured victory. He leaves to his COM
rades and country the memory and the
example Of dauntless courage, Of unspar-
ing devotion to duty, of cleanly character
and of high qualities Of command which
inspired his troops with his own indomit-
able spirit.
The flag will be placed at half-mast and
thirteen minute guns viii be fired at every
military post and station on the day after
the receipt of this order, and the usual
badges of mourning win be worn for
thirty days"
The morning news., 1899-12-22
DEMOCRATS or LOUISIANA.
Chicago Platform Was IndOrsed ana
Trusts Denounced.

Trusts Denounced.
Baton Rouge, La, Dec. 21.-At the Dem
ocratic State Convention to-day Senator
Estopinal OF st. Bernard parish, was nom-
mated for lieutenant governor and John
r. Michael of New Orleans was nominated
to succeed himself as Secretary of State.
The resolutions adopted by the conven-
tion support the Chicago platform; de-
nounce trusts; favor the federal control
Of levees and the building of the Isthmian
canal and the deepening Of the passes OF
the mouth of the river. and indorse the
administration Of Gov. Foster.
The platform concludes:
I'VE congratulate the people that the or
ganlc laws of the state have without un-
due political excitement or upheaval been
so amended as to insure the supremacy OF
the white race ana the salvation of Cau-
casan civilization in louisiana at the
same time that the best interests OF oil
the people of the state, both white and
black, have been carefully protected"
An attempt was made to provide that
future nominations be made by white pri-
maries throughout the state, but Il failed
to get quarter Of the votes in the con-
vention.
The result Of the convention Is consld-
cred as an administration victory with the
single exception of Judge GQion. as at
torney general, in which the argument that
his opponent was corporation attorney
was used with telling effect.
The result practically insures the elec-
ton OF Gov. Murphy j. Foster to the SEN
ale TO succeed Senator Caffery. 1t had
been conceded that Senator $. ID. Nc
Emery would be reelected, and the sugar
parishes viii make a strong fight for him,
but his attitude In this campaign was re-
garded as anti-administration, and there
was talk Of ex-senator Blanchard enter
ing the lists against him..
The morning news., 1899-12-22
ENGLAND TO SEND MORE MEN
ALL INTEREST CENTERS IN GATH
ERING VOLUNTEERS.

Admiralty VIII Dispatch Another
Naval Brigade to South Africa.
Militia VIII BE Called on in Mo-
bilizins Eighth Division-BuIIer's
Casualty List Much larger Than
First ThOught-SOme Royal Vol
unteers-COmment ON Lord Rob-
crts' Address.
London, Dec. %, 4:45 a. m.-There is still
no definite news regarding the military
operations in South Africa. Probably this
is because the only cable that is now
working is choked with official dispatches.
Gen. Buffers casualty list at Colenso.
just published, shows that 146 were killed
and i46 wounded. Two hundred and twen-
ty-seven are described as missing. and of
these about forty are known to be pris-
oners in the hands of the Beers. This
makes a total larger than Gen. Buffers
original estimate.
Royal letters, sigued by the Queen, are
being circulated by the Archbishop to the
bishops Of the various dioceses, authoriz-
iug a collection in the churches through
out England on Jan. Z, in aid of the fund
.or sick and wounded soldiers and their
families.
Interest centers for the moment in the
Preparations to send out reinforcements.
The various city guilds have given an
additional $4,000 for the expenses of the
imperial volunteers, besides gifts Of
horses, ambulances and other parapherna-
la. The latest notable volunteers include
two nephews of Lord Roberts. Maj.
Charles Sherston and Mai. Maxwell Shers-
ton. Their brother was killed at Glencoe
The admiralty has decided to dispatch
another naval brigade of 700 men to South
Africa.
It is believed that in mobilizing the
Eighth Division the war Office will have
recourse to some extent to the militia
il being deemed inadvisable to depude the
home garrisons Over-much of regulars.
The Chancellor Of the Exchequer Sir
Michael Hicks Beach, has issued a formal
denial mat any differences exist in the cab
met regarding war expenditures.
According TO dispatch from Cape Town
there is good deal of distress in the
Orange Free State, owing TO a scarcity of
grain.
Lord Roberts Address.
The morning papers give prominence to
Lord Roberts message and most of them
comment editorially upon 1t.
The Times says:
I'm an admirable message to America
and Canada, Lord Roberts has given an
adequate welcome expression to our ma
tional sentiments"
The Daily Telegraph says:
wv g feel sure the message will be well
coined in both the United States and Cam
ada. Lord Roberts describes in apt words
what all EngAshmen feel There is moth
ing ike adversely to test the value of our
trends and the sympathy of the United
states and the magnificent devotion of our
copnes stand Qua in strong contrast with
tbe cold carDing and envy of some CONT
mental nations"
The Standard says: "The British empire
IS On its mettle and giving the world a
h.ni as 70 the extent of its latest re-
sources in fighting material. Nowhere is
me demonstration watched with more in
terest, and we believe, with more satis-
Iac'lon than among our k.nsmen in the
Onled states, whose sympathy will BE-
sun further aroused by Lord Roberts ad-
mlrable message"
The morning news., 1899-12-22
DELAY OF FOREIGN MAILS.

Withdrawal of Transatlantic
Steamships WIN oause IT.
New York Dec. 21.-The withdrawal of
the three White Star liners, Majestic.
Cymric and Brittanic, and the Cunard
liner Umbria all royal mail steamships.
from such service for the purpose of being
turned into British army transports, has
upset the plans of the postal authorities
for the prompt delivery of Christmas let
ters from European countries. The with
drawal of these four steamships necessi-
tates the use of slower travelling steam
ships running to Boston and most likely
Philadelphia This change will cause con-
siderable delay in the handling of thous-
ands of mail bags
The morning news., 1899-12-22
WITH II ron THIRTY YEARS.
Absorption by PuIIman's Affected
TayIOr's Condition.

New York. Dec. 2i.-Mr. Taylor had
been connected with the Wagner Palace
Car Company for thirty years, serving as
secretary and treasurer. An intimate
friend Of Mr.. Taylor said tonight:
'The arrangement for The absorption of
the Wagner Palace Car Company by the
Pullman company undoubtedly aggravated
Mr.. Taylor's condition. For more than
thirty years his whole time was devoted
to the Wagner company. He naturally
was deeply concerned In the growth Of
the company, and Of course the plan to
absorb his company had serious effect
on his condition"
The morning news., 1899-12-22
SEIZURE or AMERICAN FLOUR.
state Department OmciaIs VIII Ex-
press No Opinion.

Washington, Dec. 21.-In the absence Of
a formal complaint. the state departm MT
officials do not care 10 express a specific
opinion in the case Of the reported SELF
ures Of American flour by British cruisers
off the South African coast, under sus-
vaal.
But under the general rule adopted by
our government and adhered 20 by most
of the other civilized governments, mer-
ohandise of this description sent by one
neutral nation 10 another. as in the Gao
Of the United States and Portugal, is abb
soiutelY exempt from seizure.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
EXPERT STILL ON THE STAND.
TyrreII Explained TechnicaHities of
MoIIneux's writing.

New York, Dec. a.--John +. Tyrren. the
Milwaukee expert on handwriting, was on
the stand nearly all day in the trial OF
Roland -. Molincux.
The testimony Of Tyrreil was entirely
technical and dealt la opinions concerning
the pen haDlts' and mental conccpiion'
noticed in the admitted h8ndwfitiigs OF
the defendant ard Ia the address o. the
poison package,
The morning news., 1899-12-22

Close Watch Now Kept Mt the DocIa
Yard mt VictorEa,

Victoria, B. c., Dec. 21.-Whether or not
there was an attempt TO blow up the
cruiser Leander, as reported few nights
ago. the Esqulmalt authorities have be-
come more strict. Where there was ona
officer In charge of the dock yard at night,
there are now two, and twelve additional
marine sentries patrol the naval yard.
Visitors are refused admission, and the
big gun commanding the port is now
manned by a crew of gunners night and
day
The officers disclalm all knowledge os
the reported plot against the cruiser Leans
der.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
Would Divert Mertern Grnin.

Chicago, Dec. 21.-Executive officers OF
the Western lines held a meeting to-day
TO consider the contemplated action OF the
Eastern roads IN billing all through freight
via Chicago at a rate TO be the sum of the
locals. They say the immediate effect of
the system would be to divert the West
ern grain to the North Atlantic coast and
Gulf ports The committee will be ap-
polnted 70 confer with the Eastern lines
The morning news., 1899-12-22
CHAPPELLE HAS RETIRED.
He Is No Longer vice President OF
Chicago and Alton.

Chicago, Dec. 21-vice President ami
General Manager c. H. Chappelle of the
Chicago and Alton road to-day retired
from that office. No successor will be ap-
pointed, President FELTON, assuming the
work OF the general managers $ Office In adj
dition TO his own. Mr.. Chappele will con-
tinue as a member of the board Of direc-
tors of the Alton company and as presl-
dent Of the St. Louis, Jacksonville and
Chicago road and Of the Mississippi Bridge
Company. auxiliaries Of the Alton ccm-
panY.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
SAILORS our or FARMERS.
Interesting Experiment Being Made
on Cruiser Dixie.

New York, Dec. 2i-The converted
cruiser Dixie arrived from Philadelphia
to-day. having on board 800 landsmen
from the Mississippi valley. who are to be
converted into sailors.
The Dixie viii remain IN dry dock until
after Christmas when she viii go 10 Nor
fox. thence 10 fne West indies and later
10 Eur0De-prCbabiy 10 France first of aii.
Az 10 other government has ever tried 20
make faiiOra ouf Of farmers. the experl-
neni viii ~ watched with Interest BY the
nasai covers ~ tlle world,
The morning news., 1899-12-22

ne says Lieut.. Chandos POIe-GeII Is
Regarded AS IA Spy.
London, Dec. p, 4:SO p. m.-The war
ohce has received the following from Gen.
fofestier-W Walker, the British commander
at Cape Town:
=, ape Town, Wednesday, Dec. %
-is.huen wires that he has received rude
i.py from Gen. Cronje respecting his
presentations as to Lieut.. Chandos Pole
o,.' saying that this officer is regarded
spy. Gen. CrOnje also states he will
u, ,,9I no further communication with
Aeinucn."
The morning news., 1899-12-22
ATTORNEYS DEADLY QUARREL.
HarreII shot and Killed at Dallas,
Tex. by Etherldge.

Dallas, Tex, Dec H.-F. M. Etheridge,
one of the most prominent lawyers in the
city, to-day shot Attorney Edwin o. Har-
rell, who is equally well known, four times.
in crowded elevator in the North Texas
building. Harrel died later at his home.
Harreu had a pistol half cooked in his
hand as he fell in the lobby IN front Of
the elevator shaft. Etheridge is in Gus
tody.
The men were employed as counsel on
opposite sides IN litigation involving cot
ton mill property and quarreled concern
Ing professional affairs.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
JAMAICA's MILITARY FORCES.

Exigencies Seem to Demand a Large
Increase in the Number.
Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. Flowing to
the growing seriousness of the South Afri-
can war prospects and, particularly, the
probable withdrawal of the imperial gar
risons from the colonies, coincident with
the unprecedented drafting of French
troops to the West Indies, a proposal is
ahoat to augment the British West Indian
militia forces to the fullest possible extent
if necessary under special conscrlption.
1t is proposed to increase Jamaicas forces
from one regiment of 800 men to possibly
twenty-four regiments, as in 1886. the ex-
igencies of the present situation being re-
garded as of an exceptionally grave and
menacing Character
The morning news., 1899-12-22
QUITE A FIRE IN ATLANTA.
Losses TO Several Firms Aegregated
About $37, 900.

Atlanta, Dec. H.-Fire broke out tonight
In the warerocms Of the Cotton States
Betting and Supply Company, in the rear
OF the Maddox g. Rucker Bank, and for
a time it threatened to do very great
damage. The betting company lost $50, ,000
and the Rucker building was damaged $10.-
900. There were other minor losses that
footed up $1,000. all OF which were fully
covered by insurance.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
ChoynsIsi VS.. stccormicIs.

Milwaukee. Dec. A.--Joseph Choynskl
and Jack Mccormick have signed a con-
tract 70 meet in a slx-round bout before
the Milwaukee Athletic Club on Jan. 49,
The morning news., 1899-12-22
KITCHENER's Tram DERA1LED.
But He Reached Cairo All Right and
Was Given an Ovation.

Cairo Dec. 2l-The train conveying Gen
Lord Kitchener, now on his way from the
soudan TO South Africa. via this city. was
derailed north of Luxor.
Gen. Kitchener subsequently arrived in
this city and was given an ova.i-n bv
Lord Cromer the British consul general
IN Egypt and Others. He Immediately
boarded train bound for Alexandra.
The morning news., 1899-12-22

Pezin, Dec. 2l.-Li Hung chang has
been appointed acting viceroy Of Canton.
II IL believed this is preparatory 10 his
degradation 10 compliance with the French
demands.
The morning news., 1899-12-22

Had Beef Was United states Proper
~ when Condemned.

Washington. Dec. 2i.-lMr. Tracewell. the
controller Of the treasury, has passed upon
the claim Of Swift g. Co. OF Chicago for
the price OF $4,000 pounds OF fresh beef,
which, according TO contract was shipped
from Newport News. Va, on Aug g, 1898,
for use IN the army OF Porto Rico.
The Controller finds that at the time OF
It's condemnation the beef was the prop
eriy OF she United States. and directs that
the claim be settled accordingly.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
DISPUTE OVER RIGHT OF WAY.
White Man MOrtaIIy wounded ana
Two Injured by Negroes,


Two Injured by Negroes.
Meridian, Miss, Dec. 21.-Word has
reached this city of a fight between a
party of whites and blacks on the KEN
per county overland road about six miles
north. One white man, Oscar Ford, was
mortally wounded, and two others more
or less seriously injured
1t appears that the whites were with
out arms, while each of the nine negroes
were armed with a revolver.
The two parties met on the highway and
a dispute over which was entitled to the,
right of way precipitated the difficulty. A
posse, consisting of the sheriff and twenty
five deputies, is being organized to go
in search of the murderous blacks. There
is much excitement
The morning news., 1899-12-22

Maine Congressman Has Congestion
OF the Brain.

Boston. Dec. a.-Congressman C. A.
Boulelle of Maine, who Is at Young's Ho-
tel, has been taken seriously III. The ma
ture Of his trouble is not given out.
bulletin out this (Friday) morning,
stated that the Congressman was suffer-
ing from congestion OF the brain. induced
by a severe attack Of indigestion. IA was
the opinion OF the physicians that the
malady is only temporary.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
sEAnOAHD's CAPITALIZATION.
Total Is $4,000 n siiIe Against the
soufhern's S7I 900.

Baltimore. Dec. 2l.-when President
John Shelton Williams Of the seaboard
Air Line system heard a the action Of
Judge Purnel he said It was only what
be expected.
EVERY eiep which has been taken in
carrying through this consolidation" ne