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The Weather To-Day: FAIR. The News and Observer. VOL. XLVII. NO. 87. LEADS Ull NORTH CAROUNA DAILIES IN NEWS AID CIRCULATO" A NOBLE TRIBUTE TO GEN, LAWTON General Order Issued by the War Department. HONORS TO HIS MEMORY MOURNING BADGES WILL BE WORN THIRTY DAYS. FUNDS TO BE RAISED FOR HIS FAMILY Lieut. Co'. Redwards Will Accompany His Re mains to This Counby. The Question of General Lawton's Successor. Three Names Mentioned. Washington, Doc. 21. —A general order r was issued from the War Departmenit today announcing to the army the death of Major General Henry W. Lawton. After recounting General Lawton’s mil itary services, the order goes on to say: “The swift ami resistless movement of his column up the Rio Grande and across the northern boundary of the plain of Central Luzon, "which had just been cap tured, "was the chief factor in the destruc tion of the insurgent power, and was the crowning ehievement of his arduous life. “He fell in the fullness of his pow ers, in the joy of conflict, in the con sciousness of assured victory. He leaves to his comrades and country tiie mem ory and the example of dauntless cour age, of unsparing devotion to duty, of tmanly character and of high qualities of command, which inspired his troops with his own indomitable spirit. “Tho flag will be placed at half staff and 13 minute-guns mil lie tired at every military post and statical on the day ni ter the receipt of this order, ami the usual badges of mourning will be worn for thirty days.” RESPONSE WILL BE GENEROUS. Washington, Dec. 21.—Adjutant Gen eral Corbin, the head of the committee charged with the collection .of imids for the benefit of the family of tli» late Gen eral Lawton, is an receipt of expressions of sympathy and of willingness to »o operate from all quarters of the country. Some of these are accompanied by contri butions of money, and altogether ihero is promise of a generous response to the committee's appeal issued yesterday. The committee aim is to collect at least $25,- 000. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Redwards, who was temporarily acting as General Lawton’s chief of staff, has been instruct ed by the Secretary of War to superin tend the transportation of General Law ton’s remains and accompany iliem to this country. WHO WILL SUCCEED HIM? Washington, Dec. 21. —It is said at tire War Department that the vacancy in the list of (Major Generals of volun teers caused by the death of General Lawton will not Ik- filled until after the funeral services over lus remains at Ma nila, prior to their traiu-qiort alien to the United States. It is said among well informed officers of the army in this city, that the appointment will go to either General John G. Bates, General S. (B. M. Young, or General Lloyd Wheaton. It is also understood that Brigadier General A. R. Chaffee who has been chief of staff to General Brooke, commanding the division of Cuba, is likely to Ih> relieved of duty in that divi sion in 'a short time and given an im- IKvrtant command with the army in the Philippines. GENERAL LAWTON’S BODY. It Will be Removed to the Cemetery Today. Manila, Due. 21. —{5:05 p m.) —Gener- al Lawton's body will be l(moved from liis late re: ideuce to the cemetery to morrow. In accordance with Mrs. Law ton's wish there will be no ceremonial, only a prayer. The late general's staff and Lieutenant Stewart's troop of the Fourth cavalry, which aeeompa'i'e 1 Gen eral Lawton through tho cafnp lign will compose the escort. Tho aim tl l uncial ceremonies will take place i l about ten days, when the transport sails, under the direction of General Sehwau and with military honors. The civil organ izations, including tin* Supreme court will participate, and Senor Calderon will lead the Filipinos who were associated with General Lawton in the organization of the municipalities. Sen or Calderon said it was "the saddest day to the Filipino nation to see lost not only tile foremost advocate of peace, but t heir best friend.” CUBA’S NEW GOVERNOR. Wood Accepts the Resignation of Brooke’s Cabinet. Havana, Dec. 21.—-Major General Ixaniard Wood formally took charge of the Governor General's office tit nine o’clock Ibis morning. 11 is first act was to accept flu* resignation of the mem bers of tin- advisory calumet of General Brooke. 1 hose officials, after consider ing the question over night, had decided to insist upon retiring. Their decision meets with public approval. Almost without exception they had rendered themselves particularly obnoxious to a majority of the Cubans. CHANGES IN FREIGHT RATES. Discrimination Changed. Hearing by Inter-State Commission. Washington, Dec. 21. —A hearing was begun today by the Inter-State ■Com merce Commission in the matter of changes in freight classification and ad vances in freight rates by carriers using the official classification. At the opening of the hearing Mr. C. E. Gill, of New York, chairman of the "Official 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. Mr. Gill m'aintamed that the -proposed advances in freight rates were due to the increased cost of rail road plants and maintenance and the advances had been applied to classes of freights that could well pay them. Judge C. A. Trinity, a member of tlu comimissdon, instituted a lime of inquiry, the questions and answers indicating that in 18S7 the railroads paid more for steel rails and other articles of equip ment than they have to pay now. In view of these facts, ho desired to know why the elasAitieation committee deemed it necessary to increase the rates. Mr. Gill replied, as lie had previously, that in the judgment of the committee arti cles on which advances were made could well stand them and that the railroads needed the additional revenue which the advances would give them. Mr. F. S. Monmett, Attorney General Ohio, questioned Mr. Gill as to tne cost of shipping petroleum, endeavoring to elicit from him some statement to the effect that the 'Standard Oil Company was favored by the railroads at the ex pense of the small shippers. Mr. Mon nett said that on loss than carload lots of petroleum the proposed classification increased the rate 2(59 per cent, depend ing on the distance. This, lie said, was a discrimination which would break up the small shipper. Mr. Gill explained that liis committee had nothing to do with the car-load rates on jietroleum. Without reaching any conclusion the hearing was adjourned until tomorrow morning. MARRIAGE BELLS CHIME. Three Couples Are United in Wedlock at Greensboro. Greensboro, N. C.. Dec. 21. —(Special.) —jThe marriage of Mr. W. F. Harding and Miss Lillian 1 sang occurred in the parlor of Greensboro Female College this morning at 10:30 o'clock. The cere mony was performed by Rev. N. M. Watson, rector of the Episcopal church in Greenville, N. C. The attendants were: Misses Ava L. Fleming. of Ridgeway: Miss Catherine F. Ha skill, of Knoxville, Tenn.; Miss Rachel Sims, of Durham; Mr. Alto B. Cozart. of Winston: Miss Mary Black, of Little ton; Miss Minnie Moore, of Greenville, S. C. Mr. A. W. Long, of Laurence ville, X. J., gave liis sister, the bride, away. Miss Bertha Shelton, of Win ston. acted as maid of honor, and Mr. Harry Harding, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride was for sev eral years a beloved member of the Greensboro Female College faculty. The groom is a successful lawyer of Green ville. The happy couple after tin* beau tiful ceremony left for their future home in Greenville. Mi ss Mary llosche, of Jamestown, N. j C., was united in marriage last night to Mr. Maurice Teague, of Asheboro, X. C. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. L. Gressom. of this city. Mr. M. W. Murchison, of this city, was married to Miss Agnes Lewis, also of this place, last night, the ceremony being performed by Rev. T. E. Wogg. A GIFT TO THE VETERANS. Mrs. Jefferson Davis Writes to Gov ernor Tyler. Richmond, Ya„ Dec. 21. —Governor Tyler today received the following from Mrs. Jefferson Davis: "The Girard, W. 4-1 1 li Street, New York. "To the Governor of Virginia: “Dear Sir: I send today a communion service, with the linen proper for its use, and beg you to present it to (Ik; veterans of the Home in the name of a few Confederates who honor their stead fast valor, the proud memory of which time cannot efface. “We had hoped to offer it on the birth day anniversary of General Harry Ileth, but failing to receive it in time we make it a Christmas offering to the veterans and ask God’s blessing upon each and every one of them. "Believe me, honored sir, "Very respectfully and cordially yours, (Signed) "VAKINA JEFFERSON DAVIS. "December 19th, 1899.” \ Mormons’ Remarkable Success. Charleston. S. ('.. Dec. 21. —Mormon elders, two at a time, seven years ago began to visit the great swamp section of 'Hampton county near the seaeoast of this State and made many converts among the Baptist backwoodsmen near Ridgeland. They now have so large a following that they have established a church fit which eight Mormon elders were at work several weeks ago. The delegation to the State Legislature has been asked by the othodox people of Hampton county to work for a law to extirpate the elders and say that "prompt legislation may save lliein from having the mob violence that some sister Stales have lately had in trying to rid themselves of these disgraceful par asites.” Big Ice and Fish Company. • Puntil (lorda, Fla.. Dec. 21. —Work < u the buildings of the big fish and ice com iiany capitalized at $1,000,900 has begun here. ; „ RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 22, 189 m. UP PROSPERITY’S HIIGME GOES Monroe’s Industries in Fine Financial Condition. SHE’S FULLY UP TO DATE ELECTRIC LIGHTS WITHIN THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS. PIPES HAVE BEEN LAID FOR WATER WORKS Oil Mill Running Night and Day. Work on an Ice Fact ry, Funiture Factory and An other Cotlon Mill in View. Bill Arp Lectures. Monroe, X. C., Dec. 20.—(Staff special) —A criminal term of court began here 'Monday morning, Judge McNeill pre siding. There are about twenty pris oners in jail; no case of special import ance to be tried. Standing on the court given looking either north, east, smith or west, the vis itor to this live, pushing little city is favorably impressed with the good hard firm well kept streets. Monroe is one of the best situated towns in this section of the State; surrounded as she is with ■a beautiful rolling country, a soil that will produce most any kind of crops, as fine a climate as any section can boast of, she is bound to grow rapidly. One of the most, energetic business men of tne town said today that there was not an industry of the town but was in a good financial condition. The oil mill is miming day and night, with a capacity of 40 tons per day, this is an up-to-date mill with best improved machinery. In answer to tin* question what is the general financial condition of the farm ers in Union comity, 1 was told that that there was less indebtedness, than ever before, and there was more hog and hominy throughout the comity than there lias been for some time, and M :t more grain seed had been sowed this fall than for some years past. This is one of tin* finest grain sections in the State. Up to this time <5.500 •bales of cotton have Ihvii sold here; last year about 9,500, were sold. Monroe will have electric lights, they will be turned on within the next thirty days, the pipes arc laid for the water works. The town lias recently voted almost unanimously for a graded school tax, and she will soon have as good graded schools as any town in the State. The Monroe Oil Fertilizer Company will by next spring have completed an up-to-date ice factory with a capacity sufficient to furnish the town and all surrounding points with all the ice need ed. It is believed that another cotton mill will be built here with northern capital, mostly. 'Tis said that it will be a first class mill throughout, and the output will be a very fine class of goods. A furniture factory is also talked of and I am told that it is almost certain that a stock company composed of home capital will soon be organized to carry on this business. I am told that there is any quantity of all kinds of timber needed for this industry very accessible to 'Monroe. On Friday night the Monrot* High School will give an instrumental and vocal concert in tie* opera house, under t he management of Miss Kate Rud'ge and Miss Josephine Adams. This school has so far enjoyed a very prosperous session with an enrollment of 175 pupils; Prof. Plummer Stewart is the superintendent. There is one mild case of varioloid out at the pest house, one and a be r miles from town. (Monroo lnts quarantined against Portsmouth, and all other in fected towns, and the strictest vigilance is kept, to prevent any cases of small pox getting into tin* town. I called today on Brother Ashcroft, of tho Enquirer. lie is giving tin* citi zens of Monroe and the surrounding country one of the best local papers in tin* State. A gentleman who is in a position to know told tin* that Union county with a few exception® is solid for tin* Chicago platform and Bryan, and will give a rousing majority for tho Constitutional Amendment. Major Charles Smith. (Bill Arp.) the Georgia humorist, philosopher and well known writer, lectured hero nisr night to a good house in the opera lionso. which by the way, is one of the best and most convenient, balls of the kind I know of in tin* State.. The audience were de lighted for over one hour with his wit. humor and good common, every day sense, liis subject was tin* Cracker and tin* Cavalier. The Raleigh people may have an opportunity of hearing him this winter. 11. B. HARDY. Congressman Boutelle 111. Boston. Mass.. Dee. 21. —Congressman C. A. Boutelle, of Maine, who is at Young's Hotel, has been taken seriously ill. lie is suffering from congestion <>;• the brain, induced by a severe attack of indigestion. It was the opinion of the physicians that the malady is only tem porary. Actions speak louder than words, but various constructions may be placed on them. ENDORSE CHICAGO PLATFORM. Senator Estopinal Named for Lieuten ant Governor of Louisiana. Baton Rogue. La., Doc*. 21.—At the Democratic State Convention today Sen ator Estopinal, of St. Bernard Parish, was nominated for Lieutenant Governor and John T. Michel was nominated to succeed liimsclf as Secretary of State. The resolutions adopted by the con vention support tin* Chicago platform, denounce trusts, favor the Federal con trol of levees and the building of the Isthmian Canal and the deepening of the passes of the mouth of the river and endorse the Administration of Governor Foster. The platform concludes: “We congratulate the people that the public laws of the State without undue political excitement or upheaval have been so amended as to insure the supre macy of the white race and the salva tion of Caucasian civilization in Louisiana, at file same time the best interests of all it'lie jieople of the ;State, lmth white and black, have been care fully protected.” An attempt was made to provide that future nomination be made by white pri maries throughout tile State, but it failed t frige t a quarter of the votes in the con vention. The election of Governor Mur phy J. Foster to the Senate to succeed Senator Cutlery is practically assured. A CORPSE ON THE TRAIN. Sad Death on the Way Home of One Vainly Seeking Health. Charlotte, X. Dee. 21. —(Special.)— The northbound Southern Vestibule train pulled into Charlotte this morning at 9:30, with a corpse on board the Pullman. Nobody know the man, and he was accompanied by no friends. The porter said be boarded the train at El Paso. Texas, Sunday, and hail been quite fee ble all the way, and that at Grover, X. C., While the train was standing after a few fasps for breath, he fell back dead. A search in liis pockets showed that liis name was C. I. Crandall, of Maiden, Mass. Strange, but tender bands lam* the body from the train. Undertaker Hor ry was notified. and promptly took charge of the body. He embalmed it nicely and telegraphed the family. It lies now awaiting their orders. Besides letters found on his person a glance would show that death resulted from consumption. From letters directed to various points it is supposed that the de ceased had been travelling through the South and Vest fur liis health and real izing himself beyond hope was on his way home. A BATTLE WITH NEGROE3. One White Man Mortally Wounded. Dispute Over Right of Way. Meridian. Miss., Doe. 21.—Word has reached this city of a fight between a party of whites and blacks on the Kem per county overland road about six miles north. One white man, Oseai Ford, was mortally wounded and two others more or less seriously injured. It appears that the whites were without arms, while each of the nine negroes was armed with a revolver. The two parties met on the highway and a dis pute over which was entitled to the right of the way precipitated the difti eulty. A jhjsso consisting of the sheriff and twenty-five deputies is being organ ized to go in search of the murderous blacks. There is much excitement. Debate on the Amendment. New too, N. C.. I*ce. 21.—(Special.)— There was a very exciting debate in tine college chapel last night. The sub ject was, “Resolved, That the proposed Amendment to the Constitution of North Carolina should be adopted.” The affirmative side was represented by Mr. 11. S. T. Peek*, of the Athenean Society and Mr. Paul P. Brown. <ri the i Phdlomatheaii Society; the negative by It. T. Cecil, of the Phikmiathean Society and Mr. J. C. Havnaer, of the Athenean Society. The committee composed of Mr. W. B. Gaither, attorney and mayor of the town: Rev. W. A. Long, i>. 1»., pastor of the Reformed church; and Mr. J. Yates Killian, former county surveyor, rendered their decision in favor of the affirmative. It is thought that tin* debate will do much good in the county, as the argu ments in favor of the amendment wire clearly and forcibly presente 1 and will cause the people to think on the subject, Kitchener’s Train Derailed. Cairo, Dee. 21. —The train conveying General Lord Kitchener, now on liis way from the Soudan to South Africa, via this city, was derailed north of Luxor. General Kitchener subsequently arri ved ia this city and was given an ova tion by Lord Cromer, the British Con sul General iu Egypt, ami others. He immediately boarded a train bound for Alexandria. HE SAILS FOIi MALTA. Alexandra, Dee. 21.—Lord Kitchener arrived this evening from Cairo and went: on board the British second class cruiser Iris, which immediately sailed for Malta. $15,000,000 For National Banks. Washrington, Dee. 21. —Up to noon to day the Secretary of the Treasury mid approved applications of national banks for deposit of public funds under bis recent offer to the amount of about $15,- 000,000. So far no applications have been considered from banks which do not own or control the bonds which they propose to deposit as security, THE REASONS FOR GOEBEL'S CONTEST Address Issued by the Demo cratic Committees. THE GROUNDS FOR ACTION PROTEST AGAINST THE USE OF TISSUE BALLOTS. THE CALL NG OUT OF THE MILITARY Interference With Election Holders by Eedera ( and State Judges, and the Use of an Immense Corruption Fund by the Republicans. Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 21.—The address of the Democracy of the State, indors ing the contest instituted by Goebel amt other candidates of the defeated Demo cratic ticket, and giving the reasons therefor, was issued tonight. It is signed by former Senator Blackburn, chairman of the State Campaign Com mittee; Chairman Young, of the State Central and Executive C-om mi trees and all of the members of those committees. It says, in part: • "The Democratic party of Kentucky, through its several State committees, has unanimously declared that the best in terests of the party, as well as justice, demands that contests shall lx* made by ail candidates on tin- Democratic ticket for the respective offices for which they were nominated. The committee fi*el that it si porper that they should, in a concise form state the ground upon whic h they base their action. "The State Board of Election Com missioners, jet its recent session, issued certificates of election to all of the Re publican candidates for the State offices, but the 1 coat'd expressly declared iu the ■■opinion that it rendered that it acted simply as a canvassing board without power or authority, as it construed the law. to inquire into tin* legality or validity of any congested votes. Tin* board expressed the opinion that if clothed wih the authority to go behind the returns and determine the matters in contention, the certificates of election would not have been issued to the parties who received them. "We feel that in the light of the ac tion of this board, the Democratic party can not do less than to carry its contention to the tribunals created by law for its determination. The grounds upon, which this contest is based con sist of the protest against the use of tissue ballots in any of the overwhelm ingly Republican counties of the State. The use of these ballots is not only in violation of the letter of the law, but is in utter and open defiance of the spirit of the law, and the use of these ballots furnish not only prim a facie, but also conclusive evidence of purposed fraud. “Another ground of contest is be cause of the plain violation and defiance of law by the late Republican Governor of the State, who, whilst actively en gaged iu the making of stump speeches and the prosecution of a partisan politi cal canvass, ordered out the military and, in violation of both law and precedent, assumed personal command of troops in the metropolis of the State, parading the streets of Louisville on the day of the election with his soldiers and Gat ling guns,invading the voting booths and forcing into them.against the protest of the lawfully appointed election officials, pretended inspectors and challengers who. the highest court of the State has de cided, had no lawful right to be present. "Tin* issuance of the certificates of election to the Republican candidates is contested upon the further ground that a Federal and also a State judge with out warrant of law and in defiance of every prompting of fair dealing anil de cency, interfered with the holders of the State (“lection; the one by |tenacing charges to a grand jury, and by the employment of deputy United States maishiails and the other by issuing every mandamus and injunction asked for by tin* Republican party, which latter ju dicial acts have been declared by the Supreme Judicial tribunal of the State and have been unlawful. "Another ground is the use in the in terest of the Republican party of immense corruption fund, contributed by the most powerful railroad'corpora tion of the commonwealth, whereby many thousands of votes were brought against the Democratic* party and its candidates, because that party, in tin* platform adopted in its State convention, dared to advocate measures of relief de manded by tin* people ot' the common wealth.” Prominent Lawyer Shot. Dallas, Texas, Dec. 21.—F. M. Ether idge. one of tin* most prominent lawyers in the city, today shot Attorney Edwin O. Harrell, who is equally well known, four times, iu a crowded elevator in flu* North Texas building. Ilarrel died later at bis home. Harrell had a pistol hall' cocked iu hand as bo fell in tin* lobby in from of the elevator shaft. Etheridge is in custody. The men were employed as counsel on opposite sides in litigation involving cotton mill property, and quarrelled con cerning professional affairs. PRICE FIVE CENTS ENGLr °\^LUNTEER. Croje Breath Off All Communication With Methuen. London, Dec. 21.—The Duke of Marl borough, who is a lieutenant in the Ox fordshire Yeomanry, and who lias vol unteered for service in South Africa, will take with him 150 men and horses of liis troop. He will personally furnish the equipment for these men. The Earl of Warwick, the Ivarl of Dudley, tin* Earl of Londsdale, and Vis count Galway, are among the other mem bers of the aristocracy who have volun teered for service in the campaign against the Boers. BREAKS WITH METHUEN. London, Dec. 21. —(4:30 p. m.) —The War Office has received the following from General Forestier-Walker, the British commander at Gape Town: "Cape Town, Wednesday, Dec. 20th. “Methuen wires that he lias received a rude reply from General dronje respect ing his representations as to Lieutenant Chandos-Pole-Gell, saying that this offi cer is regarded as a spy. General C ninja also states he will hold no further com munication with Methuen.” LADYSMITH WELL SUPPLIED. London, Dec. 22. —(Friday)—The Daily Mail says: "We understand that news has arrived from General White to the effect that Ladysmith is well supplied with food and ammunition and can hold out much longer than has been estimated. The troops are described as iu good spirits and anxious to fight.” IT WILL AID THE DEMOCRATS. If the Gold Standard Measure Passes, Says Chairman Jones. Chicago, Dee. 21.—Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic Na tional Committee, looked into party af fairs at headquarters in the Unity Build ing today. He assured everybody that the prospects for Democratic success next year arc brighter than they were in 189(5. 'He said only William Jennings Bryan would lie mentioned as candidate for President iu the convention. With reference to next year’s contest the Sen ator said: "Xo doubt the convention will reaf firm the Chicago platform. It will declare against imperialism anil iu favor of regu lating trusts. 1 think too that it will eoneletnn the efforts, which have; become too common to control elections by the use of money. "I think the addition of a gold stand ard bill by the present Congress would have an enormous effect in shaping the money issue*. It is a declaration, on the part of the Republican party fen* which |it will have to answer. A gold bill, if adopted by the Senate —and there is no doubt in my mind that the present bill substantially will lie accepted by the Sen ate —will force the Republicans to ex ph*in what is on its face a stroke of t, usun against, the pronouncement of the St. Louis platform.” Receiver For the Globe National. Washington. Dee. 21. —Comptroller Dawes this evening appointed Special Examiner Daniel (J. Wing temporary re i eeiver of the Globe National bank of 1 Boston. Mass. j The* bank's resources are as follows: Loan® and discounts, $5,573,104: Uni ted States brand® to secure circulation, $1,000,000; United State*® bonds to se : cure United States deposits, $190,000: premiums on bonds, $139,350; stock and securities, $1,092,202: cash on band and due from banks, $2,535,297; total, $lO,- 529,953. “The condition: of the bank." sa d Comptroller Dawes, “was discovered by Special Examiner Wing in time t<> se cure such action on the part of the diree , tors as will probably prevent tile failure from inflicting heavy losses upon the de positors, but the directors and stoekhold : era "will lose heavily. A considerable I cash dividend can be paid to creditor® at once.” Negro Bishop Refused a Berth. Atlanta. Dec. 21.—A special from Sa vannah says: “Bishop Henry M. Turner, of Geor gia. was refused a berth on a sleeping ear today by the officers of the Central ! Railroad in this city. "The Bishop, who is ill, having been ! paralyzed a few days ago, desired to i return to Atlanta tomorrow. He asked to secure a berth in a sleeper but was told that berths were not sold to col ored person®. "The sleepers are owned by the Cen tral Railroad, and the road lias an arbi trary rule that no colored persons shall ride in the sleeping ears between. Atlanta and Savannah or on any branch lines of the company.” In Compliment of Mrs. Vance. Washington, Dec. 21. —The North Car olina Association has inaugurated u movement looking to the erection of a monument to the memory of the late General Robert E. Lee. The Association will give a ball and banquet in this city on January 12th, for the purpose of rais ing funds for the monument. The North Carolina Association has taken the mat ter up out of compliment to Mrs. Vance, widow of Senator Vance, who is presi dent of the Lee Monument Association. Safety Appliances on Freight Cars. Washington, Dice. 21. —Tho Inter- State Commerce Commission has estend | ed to August Ist, 1900, the period within which common carriers must comply with the requirements of the safety npp 'aiieo law in using brakes on u eight cars. ' A man’s strength is estimated by liis ability to fight against odds.