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MaddoKBros. Anderson.
AUSTIN
WEEKLY STATESMAN
LAUD DEALERS
CEN'L ACE NTS
AUSTIN TEXAS.
Buy and Sell Land Certificates.
Examine and .Perfect Titles.
Lands Examined and Divided
Lands Uought and Sold.
Patents Obtained. Taxes Paid.
Lands Iledeemed.
Investments Made.
Prompt attention to all business in
General Land Office and other State
Departments. Correspondence Sollo
ed.
trkaHoZtds.
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r" WONDER OF HEALING!
CTJRES CA7ASBK EIIEUl-IATISM NETJ-
BALGTA PILES WOUHES EURN HEH-
CHEHAGIS FE1IAL2 COMPLAINTS &c.
Used Infernally & Externally. Prices 50q.
$1 $1.75. toihl everywhere.
POND'S EZTBACT CO. 76 5th Ave. N. 7.
For Sale by Gr.o. B. Lucas & Co. Austin Tex .
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SITTERS
CURES '
AlLDISMSESOFTHt
LIVER
KIDNEYS
STOMACH
AND
BOWELS.
ALL DRUGGISTS
rRICElDOLL!?.
CVSES
Dyspepsia General Debility
Jaundice Habitual Constipa-
tion 4 Liver Complaint Sick
HeadaonefWIseaaed Kid
neya( Etc. Etc.
It contains only the Purest Drags among
Whloh may be enumerated PB1CXL7 AOS Bi22
AND 8IBSIZ3 IfAXSSAKX SUCETJ BUTSA Ito
It cleanses the system thoroughly and as i
PURIFIER OF THE BLOOD
Is Unequaled.
.' It Is not an Intoxicating beverage nor eai
It be used as suoh by reason of Its Cathartl
Properties.
PRICKLY ASH BITTERS CO.
Sole Proprietors
ST. LOUIS AND KANSAS CITY.
.OTHER
Used herbs in doctoring the family and
her simple remedies DID CUKE in
most cases. Without the use of herbs
medical science would be powerless ;
and yet the tendency of the times it to
neglect the best of allromediesfor those
powerful medioines that seriously in
jur tuu system. -
ISHL
is a combination of valuable herbs eare.
folly compounded from the formula of
a regular .rnysioian. wno used tnis pre
scription largely in his private practice
with great success. It is not a drink.but
a medicine iiRAd Tiv mnrnr iVrnrHwiinnH
lb is invaluable for DYSPEPSIA
KIDNEY and XIFCTi COMPLAINTS
NERVOUS EXHAUSTION WEAK-
NESS INDIGESTION tc; and while
curing wiu not nurt tne system.
Mr. C. J. Rhodes a well- no wn Iron
man of Safe Harbor Fa. writ es :
"My son was completely proetrat . by fever and
Btrue. Oninina aim harlrn riiri hit an orwvl T
then sent for Mishler'B Herb Bitters and in a snort I
nine uie Doy waa qmt well."
"E. A. Schellentrager Druggist 717
Lt. Clair Street. Cleveland. O.. writes :
"Your Bitters I cam bl nd do say are pre.
scribed by eoiae of the oldest and most prominent
MISHLEB HEBB BIWTEBS CO.
625 Commerce St. Philadelphia. .
Parker's Pleasant Worm Cyrns Never Fails
BAILEY'S SALIN : APERIENT
CuresAcld Stomach Sick Stomatht
Consb ration. Biliousness (jostrvn
ness Indigst.on'lfeartbvrs.
xieaaacne w aier-orasa.
Sold by all dealers for S cent
SENSIBLE T3UNG KAJU
A well known young gentleman
had been paying special attention
to the charms of a youngr 'ady wno
bad just emerged trom spell a
sickness made the folio g re-
mark: Gilt-edged Human Editions oi
female beauty bound in morpecot
can be oouuneo oy uie use a w
glish Female Bitten.
Ke had seen the wonderful efficacy
of;Enf;lisb Female Bitten in th
' Tnid cure of his sweetheart wbv
'lad been prostrated with a female
Complaint.
it laadaritedtothe wants ardne-
; cessities ot old and young married
- v sinirle females who suffer with
any form of acute or chronic female
troubles pains and obstnictions.nM -t
cries pains in the side and backj
extremities loss of energy etc. at
tended with loss of appetite ema-
nation and nrostration. It is spe-
H:lv adanted to those at the
Ti cn of Life" imparting strength
and renewed vitality topass through
this "critical Deriod.' As t sate
female regulator at all times it has
no equal. Large Nrttlas and sold
everywhere sena yaur aaaresa ior
as- dook iree. -
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VOL. XIII.
THE STATE-
DEATH OP HENRY SAMPSON-AT
GALVESTON FORMER GEAND
MASTER Of MASONS."
Doings of tlie Flood at Corsi-
cana A Fisli Association'
Comes to Grief.
Wealthy Farmer of Mon
tague Sentenced to Eight
Years for Incest.
"Waco Election John Henry
Drown Has Inside Track
at Dallas.
GALVESTON.
Death of a Fast Grand master of Texas
Masons.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Galveston April 6. At 10 o'cloek to-dav.
de;n h called Mr. Henry Sampson an old and
well known citizen add prominent Mason.from
the scenes of active life in the sixty-fourth
yar of his ace. Mr. Sampson was a native of
Charleston S. C and removed to Hous-
ton - in 1842 where . ho actively
entered upon commercial pursuits which he
followed until lMil when the civil war broke
out. During the period of hostilities ha serv-
ed the Confederate Government with signal fi-
delity as Its fiscal agent in Texas. At the
conclusion of hostilities he again resumed busi-
ness in Houston. In 1872 he removed to Galves
ton and engaged in the commission business.
which neconuuetea successiuiiy until elected
Secretary of the Iexas Mutual Life
Insurance Company which office
he held until stricken with paralysis which
removed him from the active walks ot life.
and tlnally resulted in his death. The deceas-
ed was a very prominent mason a nd began
his novitiale in Holland Lodge No. l. in Hous-
ton l i 1847 and was elected Worshipful
Master m isr.:i. He represented Hol
land L dge ?t the seventeeuth
annual commuiiie.'.wn of the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge v.ioii i convened at Busk in
laiuiary. 18.'4. and w.is appointed District
Deputy Grand Master of the seventh Masonic
district and served two years. He filled all
the subordinate offices of Ihe Grand Lodge
and was elected Its Grand Master in 1858.
In the deliberations of the Grand Lodge
he rendered important set vice.
WACO.
The Town on the Eve of an Exciting
Municipal Election.
Special Telegram to The Statesman
Waco. Apr.l b. To-niirht closes the most ex
citing and diligently worked city canvass ev. r
Known iu vvaco. -ine neiu is lull oi candi-
dates for all municipal offices and they have
put in their money freely. Every bar-r om
hotel corridor nd club-room Is crowded
with strikers wire-puliers and bummers and
everything is ready for the struggle to-morrow
'the chief interest centers in
the contest fi-r Mavor. There
are four candidates: W. W. Wilke. present
incumbent; E. A. Sturgis ex-Mayor and una
oi me weaimiest ciu.eus oi tne town: a.
HmchHian. merchant also a well-to do man.
and K. B. Pari ott a prominent insurance
manager. The only is.uo is as to whether
money for public improvements shall be raised
by issuiug and selling bonds of the city or by
direct taxation. Messrs. Sturgis ana Hincli-
man are violent anti-bond men; Wiikes favors
bonds after a while but nst now:
Farr tt is out and out for bonds. If the bond
vote could be concentrated on him he would
probably be elected. It is doubtful though if
this can be done and to-night Stnrgis seems to
lead the field In betting with Wilkes as second
choice lt is expected the largest vote ever
cast here will be polled to-morrow. A close
watch is being Kept on men who have beei.
brought from other towns preiumabiy to vote
nu ciiiiuiiaLLuu ui Luis Kiuu s wen as repeat-
ing can hardly be practiced at least not on a
large scale without detection.
CORSICANA.
How a Bis 'Ish Tattle Was Bra ken
. Up
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Corsicana. April 6. The heavy rain of Ihn
night so increased the volume of water in t it
Corsicana Fish Tank Association's lake thativ
broke the dam this morning letting out neurit
an tue water ana losiug tneir stock oi nsa. a
is tne most serious mistoriune that coul
havo happened to the association as they have
been five years ttettinjr the lake in fine condi
tion and an excellent stock of line game fish
and had during this spring strengthened the
dam and made many improvements on the
grounds. The tank was the finest In the state
covering aoout acres wonc will De com-
menced at once to repair the damage as far as
possible. -
Sentenced for Incest.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Montague. April 6. In the District
Court to-day J. W. Allen a wealthy farmer
was convicted ot incest with his step-dauchter.
and his seuience fixed at eight years in the
penitentiary.
D.AL.LAS.
Brown and urowdns.
Special Telegram to The Statesman
Dallas. April 6. ine city
election
to-morroHr is Ihe all absorbing tonic.
Ihe city
has been alive all day and to-night with work
ers lor jsrown ana uiowuus tne opposing can-
didates for mayor. Among the betting frater-
miyurown is tue iavorite at two to one out
'Iks Crowdus meu are spending their cash lav-
ishly particular y on tne colored element.
KYLE.
Cans $ the Late Railway Accident.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
KTLK. April 6. Saturday night's 10: 10 pas
senger tram was aeiiyea some nve nours on
account of the 9:30 freight train being wrecked
four miles this siae oiBtida. three cars were
completely smashed. The accident was caus-
ed by a horse that disputed the right-of-way
witn tue locomotive.
A heavy rain feu all day yesterday and this
morning aggregating at least a six inch fall.
Plum creek is np ana several wire iences were
broken oy ami wooa.
Election Matters at Belton.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Belton. April 6. A primary election was
held to-day in Temperance Hall between the
saunoers ana. west men ior Mayor an jToin-
ismg that whichever proven the strongest man
the whole body would cast their votes for snd
unite in supporting him against the present in-
cumbent D. A. Chamberlain. The vote being
by acclamation tne saunaers men on one siae
of the house and the West men on the other.
A count was then taken. Saunders having a
majority. A tight race Is expected between
Cuamueriam anu saunuers. .
ANegrro Preacker's Daughter.
Spet ial Telegram to The Statesman.
T ongvtkw. Anril A sensational arrest
was made lastnight by Sheriff KellingwortU
and Dosse. near here at tne instance oi ev.
Butler. fcolored of Smith County. An ex-con-
vlct named Lawrence Campbell (c dored) ab
ducted Lena Butler a negro girl a out fifteen
vears old . and cnmnelling ner to swear sne
was over eighteen years old pro ured a li-
cense and married the girl here wo weeks
aao. To make matters worse Cami ell has a
wife Jiving in Taylor Texas.. Rev. Butler re-
turned to Overt n taking with hin his daugh
ter. Campbell is now in jail here.
After tlie Printing1 liureau.
Snecial Telegram to The Statesman.
Marshall April 6. Major Herndon Kritz
panms1er of the Gould southwestern system
of railways returned to-dy from Washington.
His na me has been prominently mentioned In
connection with the hed of the Bureau of
Printing and Engraving for which his friends
are pressing him vigorously and they assert
nopeiuiiy.
Death of Judge Fowler
Special Telegram to Tbe Statesman.
Palkstinr. ADril 6. News is received here
of the death at Lindale Texas of the well-
keown Texas veteran. Judge A. J. f owler.
He was a member of the Texas Congress of
1S41. was an ex-Confederate soldier ex Dis
trict Judge of the State of Texas and the last
but two of the survivors of those who organized
tne nrst masonic Louge in raiestine iorty-one
.. .. . . . v . . .... ... . -.
years ago.
FliOYD'S CARD.
3f ore Light on J. M. Tryon's Inram-
ons Black-mailing Helieme.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Galveston. April 1. S. S. Flovd. proprie
tor of the Bucket-sliOD. Is out in a card in re- I
I butt alto a statement made by Mr. Jno. Love-
joy in the Interview a few days ago relative to I
Mr. Flovrt savs-I
asked bis ad- I
vice regarding mv action In the
matter of paying black-mailing to J. M. Try-
on. I did not solicit Mr. Lovejoy's advice but
hd tendered lt himself. He advised me that it
would be in the line of wisdom to respond to
Tryon'-. demands promptly. Said he in effect
' what is I50o to you if you save
lyour Texas business by payu.g it.
ITryon Is likely to push
this matter through and it would be the best
thing you co .Id do to choke him off . This is
the meat of Mr. Lovejoy's aavice to me. He
sought me instead of my seeking him. I did
discuss tnis matter with several brokers mem-
bers of the Cotton Exchange and we decided
not to be black-mailed for a cent.
GREER COUNTY.
Question of Its Belonging to Texas
in Litigation.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Gkaham April 1. Important litigation has
beeu inuagurated in the United States Circuit
Court here by Hon. Temple Houston attorney
iur me r raiiKiiu uiuu sua uattie company.
Senator Houston has presented to Judge A. P.
McCormick. of the United States Court aneri.
tion setting out that the cattle and horses of
uie r raiiK.uu company are locatea m wiiat is
designated Greer County; that these cattle
have been assessed by the assessor of Wheeler
County at some $373000 and that the Collector
of Wheeler County G. W. Arringt&n was now
seeking to enforce the collection cf $4015 taxes
alleged to be due tnereon; and for this purpose
had levied on three hundred head of cows and
calves which he had advertised to sell ou April
7. The petition further alleges that the State
of Tqxas has no title to this territory called
GreeT County but the United States is sole
owner thereof; that Texas does not afford pro-
tection to the occupants thereof but that the
said occupants pay the Indians for using the
territory. The petition closes with a prayer to
the judge for an injunction to restrain Collector
Arnngton from selling the cattle levied upon
and also to enjein him from ever in the future
attempting to collect taxes for the Ktate
in Greer County. Judge Mccormick's
fiat on this petition directs the clerk to
issue a temDorarv order resrralnina thn f!ol
lector from making the sale mentioned upon
th petitioner's execution bond in $1000"' and
sets the 22nd of April at Waco for a hearing
of the questions involved. This as will be
seen goes at once to the question of the title
to this disputes territory and Senator Hous-
ton expects to appeal the matter to ihe United
States Supreme Court should the lower courts
render decisions adverse to his cllen's. A
great deal of interest is manifested in this case
and it will attract considerable attention.
A Xegxo Villian Deliberately Shoot
U In Unfaithful Mistress Bead.
Special Telegram to The Statesman .
GALVESTOM". ADril 3. Felix Jones a nower-
ful negro murdered Mollie Turner alias Lote.
this evening. They had been living tog- ther
as mau and wife and their domestic bliss was
in-eispersed with frequent ioleiit quar-
rels which were occasioned by the
infidelity of the woman. During one of these
quarrels the woman exasoerated beyond for-
bearance plunged a knife into Jones inflict-
ing a painful wound. The breach however
was neaieu only to be re-opened a few
months hence when -Jones attempted to
commit suicide but was frustrated
by tbe timely use of a stomach
pump. This evening enraged at the fickle
conduct of his mistress he called at her house
on 27th street and remonstrated with her upon
her conduct. She laughingly reol ed when
quick as a flash. Jones "drew a revolver shoot-
ing her twice through the head and
once through: the heart and she fell a life
less corpse at nis leer lie turned the revolver
intending to send a ball crushing through his
braiu.but it flattened on his skull and on his
arrest and conveyance to the station-house.
was removed the' wound not being 'regarded
dangerous. Jones was carried to jail. He ad-
mits the killing and all circumstances show it
was deliberate. The murdered woman was
splendidly developed and regarded as one of
the handsomest quadroons in tlie city.
1
Taylor .Elgin at.d Bastrop
lsailway.
Special Telegram to Ihe Statesman.
Bastbop. Atril 1. J. D. Savers and A. W
Moore of this place left for Austin this morn-
ing in attendance upon a meeting of delegates
from Bastrop Elgin and Taylor at the Avenue
Hotel t-mght tv.r the purpose of preparing a
proposition ana statement oi iacts wi n regara
10 the proposed extension of the Missouri Pa
cific Bailw-iy from Taylor to th s point to be
forwarded to the railroad authorities at St.
Louis.
Blew Out His Brains.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
San Antonio. April 1. Louis Einstein a
young farmer living on the Sa'ado. blew out
his brains with a Distol. Cause.lll-health. De-
ceased was a member of the Laut f amily not-
ea lor its lenaency to suiciae.
Racing1 at Ban Antonio.
Special Telegram to The Statesman
San Antonio April 3 The last day of the
races had four contestants this afternoon.
before a remarkably small audience
The nrst trot had two entries rnyins ana
leenv Joe: won by Phyllis in three straight
heats time 2:414 2:41 and 2:39.
Second trot had two entries: Magxie Knott
and Golden Rule. Maggie Knott 1 1 2 andi
Golde Kule22 1 and 2. Time2:374 2:35
2:41 and 2:36.
Mile dash f Dr all aces was won bv Black
fellow Lady Morton second and Eva Britton
third; time 1:47
xnree-ouarter mue aasn ior tnree-year oias:
won by Cook Carlysle Heritage second; time
l:-7.
Zach Foster Surrendered.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Palestine. Anril 3. Zach Foster the
slayer of Nichols at a dance near
here on the night oi April l.
has surrendered to the authorities twalved ex
amination ana given bona in tne sum oi s.ooo.
Price the young man accidentally wounded in
the affray is doing well at his home three
miles in tne country un tne aay oi tne aeatn
of Nichols he had received a letter from bis
motner in Asniana m.. ana inciosea was a
newspaper chpinng headed "Where Are My
Boys To-Night?" Major Penn read this slip
at his revival meeting the night after the fatal
difficulty and based unon tne recurrence an
appeal to all sinners. Loyd one of the Insti-
gators ot the trouble was present and went
ana sat upon tue mourners oencn.
' GREEN YIL.L.E.
jSeo. Thompson a Gambler Shot and
- Killed. .
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Gkeenvillk. April 4. A terrible tragedy
occurrea last nignt between 11 ana i o'clock.
Jim Foster killed George Thompson a well-
known gambler. Trouble has long existed be
tween tne men. xnursaay nignt tney met.
passed words and drew pistols but were separ-
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atea wituoui uiuuusueu ims uigiit rosier
who Is a bar-keeper in Anderson's saloon was
in Hart's s iloon standing before tlie counter
when Thompson entered. Thompson ap-
proached Foster accusing blm of something
.which he acknowledged. Both men drew
their pistols at once. Foster lired six . shots
two balls taking effect in Thompson's breast
two in ihe abdomen one in the leg and one
in the hand. ThoniDSon died immediately.
Foster was not hurt. Two chambers of Thomp-
son's pistol were empty. Foster gave himself
up to the officers and is to have an examina
tion uonaay..
AUSTIN PRESJBYTERY.
List of Member Present and. Char
acter of Business Transacted.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Taylob. April 4. The Austin Presbytery.
whicn nas oeen in session nere since xnurs
dav last will probably get through their busi
ness Monday next. The different pulpits of
the city churches will be oc upied by visiting
members to-morrow.
There are present at this session : Rever
ends B. B. Wright. D. D.. of Austin:
John Gifnn of Lampasas; B. F. McClel
land el Brownwood: w. a. B-lgg of
Brenbam; W. B. Blays Coleman; W. B. Kank-
ln ot Ausun ; vv. a. uucna-ian ot can Ange.'a;
W. F. Gillespie of Eagle Pass: H. 8. Little of
Denison: J. P. Lyle. of Taylor: John McMur-
ray of Tayl r. Elders C. A. D. Clamp of
ueorgeiown ; vr. xayior oi Austin ; ueorge ti.
Craig of San Antonio: J. 8. Beattie. of Tavlor.
inese composea tue Austin iresbytery at
tnis meeting.
Elder E. J. Manon. of the Christian Church.
and Rev. R. E. Shorrll both of Taylor were
invited to visit as corresponding members.
Rev. W. S. Wright of Pearsali. after a thor
ough examination was enrolled as a member of
this Presbytery. -
A large . part oi yesieraay was occuotea in
hearing the reuorts of committees. .
The devotional meetings were very interest-
ing. The discussion of temperance was raised.
and a general Interest was taken in the sub-
ject. The reports "of the churches were en-
couraging showing good progress. The most
marke J interest was snown trom tue cnurcn at
Brewnwood. where fifty-nine members have
professed Christ and a beautiful bouse of wor-
suip inmost cuuicieteu uuxiiis tue past. year.
X AO new churches have been organized in
this Presbytery and three young men study-
Ins for the ministry.
inei-resDytery nave cause to do toamaui-ior
the progress their church has made in the
State 9lnce last meeting. .
A NEW PROJECT.
Building aRuUway From Lullng to San
Marcos.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
San Marcos. April 4. There was a meet
ing held here last night to consider the bulld-
the blackmailing scheme.
"Mr. Loveioy says I
AUSTIN TEXAS THURSDAY APRIL 9 1885.
iner of a railroad from Lullng here. Mai. Con-
verse has expressed his willingness to bulla
fh rnaii nmvtilPri t.hArlfrht nt WHV anu ETOUUU3
for depot were grauted him. Maj. B.c.Koy-
nolds. Col. George McGeiiee duage woous
.Tiwl.ro Konn Krl Nnrtlmrafr.. Mai. Hutcherson
and one or two others were appointed to confer
with railroad parties with tne aoove ooject iu
view
Farmers are all wearing pleasant faces and
the young people begin to talk about May
p cnics.
HEARD FROM.
Two of Fort Worth's Darlings Fifthting
Under Barrios' Banner.
Special .Telegram to The Statesman.
Dallas April 4. A letter was received
here to-day from Jim Courtri?ht formerly a
Deputy United States Marsh d and who last
summer and fall became notorious through-
out the country as the Fort Worth outlaw on
acctUD of murders committed by hlmseif Mc-
Intyre and their gar-g in New Mexico in con-
nection with the lands of two
Frenchmen adjoining the Gen. John
A. Logan ranch' and who defied the State
Rangers; civil authorities and United States
officers in efforts to capture him and who af-
ter being captured made his sensational e
cape aidedby hundreds of Fort Worth citizens
The letter is dated Guatemala March 14 is
all full of braggadocio and . says he and Mc-
Iotyre are now Lieutenants under Gen. Bar-
rios ; that they have nearly loo American ad-
venturers undeer them who have like them-
selves seen rouah life in the Far West ot the
Unit' d States. He says Barrios can command
more men and means in Guatemala and Hon-
duras than can be combined against him by
N icaragua Costi Uica and San Salvador and
that he will ultimately .succeed in conquering
them. Courtwright says Central America is
just tne country for the next few year for such
adventurers as himself and that their services
are iu great demand and preferred. He advis-
es his old friends te strike out via "San Fran-
cisco Vera Cruz El Paso and the City of Mex-
ico in small parties and work their way by
degrees into the Barrios couatry
San Antonio Election.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
San Antonio April 4. In the city election
to day PanlT from the Fourth and Corbett
from the First Wards were elected aldermen.
The proposition to borrow $75ouo to build a
new city hall and jail was defeated by n nety-
ttiree majority.
PALESTINE.
A Rowdy Sbot and Killed at a Dance.
S'pecial Telegram to The Statesman.
Palestine. Aoril 2. At a dance at the resi
dence of Allen Sex' er.three miles west of town
at 2 o'clock last nignt Zack Coster shot and
k'lled Al. Nicho'a and dangerously wounded
Sidney Price. Nichols and a man named
I lovd. both of Palestine declared their inten
tion yest-rday of going to that dance and
raising h 1" .Nichols raised a row with Fos
ter about money to pay the fldler which Fos-
ter finally paid borrowing It from a friend
Then Nichols stenned or ifostsr's feet and he
and Lloyd lushed upon Foster who shot Nich-
ols through the left breast and lired at Lloyd
missed mm ana struck price in tne snouiaer.
Nichols aied in a wago.i half way to town. All
parti' s in the affray moved in the best Pales-
tine society. Foster is at large.
1AYLOK.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Tatlok. April 2. Tom Brown of Erie Coun
ty a id J. B. Lockwood of Buffalo N. Y. have
been spending a nay in Taylor looking over
seme of our stock farmers and fine stock. They
have been the guests of W. W. Mumford (who
has charge of John R. Hoxie's fine farm) and
formerly an Erie County man.
Mr. Lockwood is the man that nominated
Cleveland for all the offices he has filled rnd
was formerly his law partner.
It is believed they are traveling over he
country in the iuterest of the Administration
and qualification of the Federal office-holders.
v e haven't heard whether he put Cleveland's
mark and brand on any of our citizens or no
but no doubt some of them will keep a close
watch on the postoftice expecting a letter of-
fering the Consulship to the Panhandle or
somewhere else.
The public sheep shearing of the Williamson
County Wool Grower'sAssociation takes place
at H.J. Mendel's farm one mile west of Tay
lor next Wednesday April tn. ine siock
men expect to make an exhibit at the same
time; of other fine stock.
"Farmers are well advanced with their crops
at least 25 per cent more and m cultivation
than ever before. Garden sass looking fine.
. attle buyers for spring drive haven't put in
an appearance yet. A ood many cars of crn-fe-t
cattle have been shipped mostly to New
uneans.
John R. Hoxie's family from Chicago have
come down to spend their usual summer vaca-
tion on his fine larm the old man ma be ex-
pected slipping in soon.
The citv candidates are getting red-hot for
the city election next Tuesday torch light
processions ana street speecnes are tne orair
of thti night from now until the votes are
countea.
VERNON VENDETTA.
WUolesale Indictments Two Armed
"Jlobk" Paradins the Town.
Special Telegram to The Statesman:
Wichita Falls. Anrll 2. The grand 1urv
at v union uas luuivieu joim uaviusou ior me
murder of Heile Grison and Billy Bell: Newt
Gibson. Tom Gibson. James Wilson. A. L. Ro
gers Paul Hoefle and John Davidson In four
cases each for conspiring to murder P. C.
Spencer C. M. Byars George Mills
and Scott Hays. All the indicted were among
tue twenty-tnree recently arrestea in ver-
non. Judge Williams has ordered the rangers
to summon a rjosse and disarm all narties on
eacn side in tne recent trouble iney nave
been parading the town in groups heavily
armed each party seemingly waiting for the
other to make a brak. Serious trouble is
looked for daily. The court is in session and
the trials are expected to begin at the present
term.
WICHITA FAIiLS.
Fort "Worth and Denver Railway
Tiiwii of Hsrold.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Wichita Falls. April 2. The Fort Worth
and Denver track is laid twelve miles west of
here.andwill reach the second siding eighteen
miles from here about next Wednesday when
ti e road will be ready to handle the trail
cattle as tney win men oe west oi ail tne pas
tures on the line of the road and in open
range.
It is reported here that a prominent Gaines
ville banker will open a bank in the new town
of Harold as soon as the road reaches there.
Nearlv all lines oi business wui be renresented
in Harold by the time the auction sale of lots
takes place. A number f parties have let
contracts to nave buildings erected at once.
The Big Land Lease.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Henrietta. April 2. A convention oi cat
tlemen has been in session here two days for
the purpose ot dividing up land recently leased
in the Indian Territory. A large number of
them are interested and they have leased about
l 000000 acres. Tney naa tneir lease approvea
at Washington a. short time before Cleveland
was inaugurated it is understood tne legality
of the leas' will be brought before the new
Secretary of the Interior. .
Dreadful Wife Murder.
Special Telegrasata The Statesman.
Palmer. Ara: li The town is all excite
ment to-night. George Young shot his wife at
8 o'clock to-night just abw the ear with a
forty-four calibre pistol caeSs&ig instant death.
Cause unknown. It is supposed he escaped oil
the north bound train at 8:20. xoung sus-
pected bis wife of lntimjtty with a Houston
and Texas Central freight conductor.
Struck by a Storm.
Special Teiegram to Tne statesman.
Marlin. ADril 2. A terrific winrt ana nau
storm struck the town late this afternoon due-
molishlng two Baptist Churches white and
African unroofing the court boose and injur-
ing other buildings. No lives were lost' or
person fatally injured a heavy rata and ball
fell In the country and damage to crops and
farm property Is feared.
THE WWNEPEU WAK.
Murder of Citizens and Barn lug of
Jtattleford.
Winnrpeq. April 1. The latest dispatch re
ceived irom Battleford last night ws a brief
announcement of the killing of ten citizens
and the burning of the town.
situation growing WORSE.
Winnipeg. ADril l. Advices from Battle
ford show the situat Ion is growing worse. Mc-
Kay agent of the Hudson jlay Company wires:
"Tie balf-breeds and Indians are plundering
our stores : With the Indian agent! ventured
out of the barr-cks to remonstrate with them
and was fired upon by boin Indians and balf-
breeds who tried to - cut us off on
our way bask but we succeeded
in getting inside under fire. A subseauent dis
patch ays the Indians have killed four in
structors a later uipaicu says a'l liaii-
breeds joined the malecqntent sand are rifling
all the store buildings outside the barracks.
In tbe barracks they have arms and ammuni-
tion aad supplies to hold out until relieved.
The half-breeds are soon expected there
from Duck Lake. The Stoney Indians have
joined the rest and have killed
several men. The buildings on the south
side including the Hudson Bay Company's
bas been burned: also the Government build
ings 1 he stoney Indians on the stoney Re-
serve nearest to Battleford bad been quiet up
to yesterday morning when they went upon
the war-path. Their rising makes the situa-
tion verv critical. Col. Herscbmer has le:-
KeginaforBatnleford via Swift Current with
seventy mounted police and one cannon. It is
supposed he can reach there in six
days if not interrupted. Fears are entertained
that the half-breeds from Duck Lake will go to
Winipeg and cut off all communication and
intercept the advance of the Herschmer. The
Indians on the fort reserve between Battle-
ford and Edmonton are likely to join those at
Battleford. The wires still broken between
Battleford and Edmonton. It is not known
whether they are cut by half-breeds or not.
Baptiste just returnet from Carlton to
Quapelle was made prisoner by
Kiel and was kept by nira
sometime. He says Kiel has fuly a thousand
men under his command many of whom are
Indians and are all well armed. When Irvine
and Crozier retired on Prince Albert he says
Kiel folllowed and he is quite certain another
engagement has or will take place.
Fisner another of Kiel's captives lost the
contents of his store at Baterich Crossing. He
says that Kiel is being joined by the Indians
wno are all flocking to him.
- A family named tiorvell from Duck Lake
arrived at Quapelle this morning having bro-
ken through the rebel liaes and made a road
across the prairie. They report the rebels re-
fuse to let the mail go out and threaten to
shoot the couriers. They say they will not
molest settlers if they remain quiet in their
houses. They are pillaging stores and have
captured George and John Kerr the latter
a store-keeper Thompson operator and
Michael. Postmaster at Duck Lake.
Big Bear and Beardy have 1 fO0 Indians Hovell
thinks Keil is encouraging the rebels with the
promise of help from Montana and Pembina.
Gen. Terry telegraphs here there is no move
ment to cross the border.
A Fargo Dak. dis atch says: All repeating
rifles and ammunition have been sent from
here to- Winnipeg on orders from authorities
there.
Of rrTTTT TftTTTTVfTTS! I
J- xwj . Aiiu vJ yj I
SECRETARY WHITNEY'S INSTRUC
TIONS TO REAR ADMIRAL '
JOUETT.
Free Transit to be Restored by
Force and American Cit-
izens Protected.
Washington. Abril S. Senor Becorra. rep
resenting the Uniti States of Colombia at
wasnmeten. sent tne nuiowing aisp-tcn mis
afternoon to Gen. Gouima at Panama: "The
United Stetes forces rf going to co-o- erate in
securing free transit nd i r -lection of Ameri-
-an in-' ana property it tney nua taat ins
Colomb'an forces are able of themselves
to attain that object they wiU withdraw.
1 have perfect confidence m the good faith and
upright intentions of the American Govern-
ment Public opinion here is deeply irritated at
the excesses at Colon. We have need to exer-
cise enerty. represdan and exemplary justice
so tnat we may not be neia responsible ior tne
af resaid excesses. Report frequently."
He also sent the following to the authorities
at. Buena Ventura : "it ts important that moie
forces be sent to Panama to restore order and
prevent the nation from being held respon
sible."
Secretary Whitney this afternoon tele-
raphed as follows to Kear Admiral James C.
ouett who sailed to-day from New Orleans
on the steamship Tennessee: "In addition to
the t..rce under your command in tne steam-
snips Tennessee nwatara. Alliance ana
iena an i wnicn snoma be in Aspinwau upon
your arrival you will be reinforced by
about 200 mariners dispatched to-day
from New York by the steamship
city of Para with tents and cauip equipage to
provide ior contingencies. Further supplies
will be sent at once. The duty you are called
on to perform calls for the exercise of great
aiseretion. The object of the expedition is the
performance by the United States of their en-
gagements to preserve the neutrality of
ana Keep open tue transit irom joion to
Panama and furthsr to protect the
lives and property of American citizens.
The circumstances as understood from which
ne necessity ior tne expeaition has arisen are
j generai.tnat a steamship belonging to Amer
icans has been seized at Colon bv an armed
force and goods in transit taken from her. tier
officers and the American Consul imprisoned.
ana tne transit across the isthmus interrupted
with the oonsequences as involved In these
past acts you are not concerned. Your sole
duty is confined to seeing that a free and
uninterrupted transit across the Isthmus is
restorea ana mamtainea ana tne lives ana
nronertv Jt Americrn citizens are Drot-cted.
If .on your arrival at the Isthmus order shall
nave oeeiwestorea ana tne uoiumoian autuor-
lties are aaeauate to tne protection ot
life property . and the main'aiuance
oi tne -- iree. transit you wn
interfere in no respect with con-tituted au
thorities but reoort and await orders You
nave no part to penorm in tne political or
social disorders of Columbia and it will be
your duty to see that no irritation or unfriend
liness snan arise trom your presence at tne
Isthmus. The Incidental exercise of humanity
toward Americans in exigent distress must ba
leu to your souua discretion.'
THE ISTMUS.
Aspinwall Kxpedjtton trenath of
sj. b. i vrces jr urwarucu.
Washington. April 5. The Secretary of
the Navy in view of late dispatches regarding
the troubles -at Panama and especially one
from Commander nane or the Galena has de
cided to send further force to the Isthmus by
the Acapuico. ine ioiiowingis commanaer
Kane's diSDatch. referred to above:
"COLON April . to ine secretary oi tne
Navy Washington: Th vessels now on the
wavtn Asniiiwa.ll together with tho force on
the Para will be sufficient to open and guard
transit if supported by two ships at Panama.
Without such support an ' extra force of 500
men will be required. Everything is quiet at
Aspinwall and all American property Is as
wen protected as my iorces win permit i
have 112 officers and men on shore. Mv com
mand is safe and well. One foreigner has
been killed so far. mere a e about 100 of the
.Columbia government troops here holding
a large number of prisoners and rendering no
assistance in nreserving order. The railroad
comDanv is affording all possible re 'let to refu
gees ana sent many out on tne line ot tne
road. Transit remains closed. One reli f
reached Panama last night at great risk hav
ing been stopped by insurgents and one person
was ioreiuiy riiioveu. wires w axe
continually being cut
Xj. tvANK. commanding.
Secretary Whitney has sent the following
uispatcn to rresiaeni Houston oi tne jracinc
SteamshiD Company :
"Later dispatches indicate such a condition
ot things that . i nave concluded to send 25?
more men to-moirow. Can you take them?"
The Secretary of the Navy ordered 250 ma-
rines and 100 blue jackets to sail on the Aca-
puico from New York to Asp n wall. When
these men arrive at their destination the
v nitea states wiu nave a iorce 01 l'oo
men. and 100 officers on the Isth
mus. The marines are armed
with Springfield rifles and sailors with Hotch-
kiff rifles four Gatun guns and two three-Inch
nnes witn iouuu reunas ot ammunition wni-
be sent with the men leaving New York. The
entire force is to be under the command ot
Admiral Joui't.whois expected to arrive at
Aspinwall with the Tennessee Wednesday.
Captain B. H. McColla and Lieutenant M. B.
Moser. who left Washington for New York Fri
day last have been ordered to Aspinwall
to-day. Capt. McCalla will be in command of
a supplementary torce of marines subject to
the order of Admiral Jouett. Lieutenant
Mason will b command of the artillery with
arrival of the Tennessee at AsDlnwall. The
fleet will consist of five vessels Including .the
Tennessee nagsnip 01 ine jNortn Atlantic sta
tion with 22 guns theTtanttc with four gu s
the Ga ena with 8 gun. the Bwatara with
Btuis.aud the Alliance 6 guns. -
THK PEOPLE REASSURED
Panama. April The American man-of-
war Shenandoah and the British ship Hero-
iue.arrived to-day. Their presence imparts
greater confidence to the public who have
been greatly alarmed by threats and rumors
of the wildest character. The Fiench ship.
Beineblanche. positively refused to land men
unless the consuls of other nations would
unite in the requisition l.a'est advices from
Colon report everything c.iuet.
' PANAMA RAILWAY.
New York. Abril 6. At the Mills building.
this afternoon the annnal meeting of tbe Pan-
ama Railroad Company was held. The old
board of directors was re-elected. The annual
report for 1884 showed the gross earnings to be
f 3497776 " an increase over the previous
year of $082792. The gross
expenses amounted to $231895 an increees
over 1883 ef i658.760.The net earnings amount
to $1175823 showing an increase over the pre-
vious year of $24632. Theassets of the Corn-
pan v on December 31st were $4319979 and
uauiutiee iuiox.
Looting: Up the Rascals.
Washington April 1. Commissioner
Black to-day Issued the fol'owing circular to
Pension agents : "Investigations now in pro-
gress show that in some instances very gross
frauds have been perpetrated on the Govern-
ment through the instrumentality of the clerks
employed in the Pension agencies. You must
exercise the greatest care in the selection of
your subordinates. The Government it is
true may be re-imbursed from your bond
for such losses as are above referred to but
this does not prevent the resulting scandal to
the service. This message of earnest caution
Is sent you to call your attention particularly
to your own riss and duty in the nremlses.
investigate your agencies thoroughly take all
possible precaution to cleanse the service of
every suspicious or nnwortny person.
(Signed) Jno. C. Black Conunissioner.
TAMAI TAKEN.
BRITISH OOOTJPY AND BURN THE
VILLAGE WITH LITTLE RE-
SISTANCE. Graham Marches on Tamanleb
and Encounters Osman -Beyond
TamaL
Sensational Rumor of a Con
spiracy to Assassinate
King Alfonso.
Official Report of the French
. Attack on Phang- Hoo
and its Capture.
ENGLAND.
GHAHAM OCCUPIES TAMAI.
London. AdHI s. Dispatches received from
Suakim this morning give the following ac-
count of the progress of events at the front:
Gen. Graham occupied with bis forces all the
hights abeve Tamal last evening. During the
of their shots took effect. One soldier was
ic'iied. outright and two others wounded.
Early this morning Gen Graham advanced
to Tantai. and at
o'clock took
possession of the Springs.
Another dispatch
is as 10 uows:
Hill abovb Tamai. 7 o'clock a. m. The
guards Benzoleze troops marines Berkshire
regiment and the Siks regimen will occupy
Tamai on Monday. Tbe remainder of forces
will follow when tne water supply has been secured-
A dispatch from General Graham Is as fol
lows:
Teselah Hill. -.30 a. m. The bills around
the zereba wre occupied last night by a chain
of pickets supported ova strong reserve force.
The enemy 's fire was silenced at 1 this merning
uy a vouey rrem tne aavance picKet 01 grena-
diers and a shell from a thirteen-pounder. The
rest of the night was quiet. The troops are in
good condition. Only seven fell out of the
ranks yesterday.au ing a niteen nours' marcn.
we aa not expect to meet witu serious rrsist
ance.
Another dispatch from G-n. Graham gives
the following:
t amai springs. April s. noen. uur iorces
advanced at s this morning aud occupied the
village of Khor. We eneuunte- ed slight oppo-
sition on the part ff the ene.oy we found
very little water and wha there was of very
bad quality. Am going to return with my
whole force to the first zereba. Four soldiers
were wounded in occupying the village.
Tiieaispatcu niea at suakim ac a o ciocx tnis
afternoon says: " Tamai is in flames. The Brit-
ish loss In occupying the place was one killed
and six wounded.
KMBABKKD FOR INDIA.
Brtndis r. April 6. SIxtv-flve British officers
have embarked here for India having received
orders to rejoin their regiment in that country.
the rothchilds."
TvwnoN. Anril 6 It is believed that the
Rothchilds will advance a temporary loan to
Kgypt pending the .issuing ox tue loan oi
igaoo' 00 recently agreed upon.
UNSATISFACTOBT.
L ndon. Anril 6. The mornlni papers gen
erally declare the Russian answer regarding
Afghan frontier dispute ti be ellusive and un-
statistactoi y.
RUSSIANS AND PRUSIANS.
London. ADril 6. The Russian and Pru-
sian Governments have agreed upon a frontier
between their respective territories near aieto
and have appointed a commission to fix the
boundary stones.
ARMINtt THE STEAM
London. Anrll . The Government will
arm the fast ocean stea-uers. They will re-
ceive ten guns each and each will have trans
portation facilities for leoo men. two tnous-
ar.d men will immediately b 3 drafted for regi
ments srving in India.
GRAHAMS TELEGRAM.
London. A Dril 6. Geifc-Slr Gerald firaham
telegraphs from Suakim to the Government as
iouows: "uur marcn to inmai ana our ue-
struction of that place after usraan ' Digna's
boast to drive us into the sea must greatly
discourage the rebels."
PEACE PROPOSALS.
London. Ami! e.-The Chinese legation
here ha forwarded to tbe Chlnee agent at
Paris renewed peace proposals the basis of
which are that the blockade of Pelchlli and
Formosa shall be immediately raised chat
Tonauin shall be ceaea to cnina. ana tnat no
indemnity shall be exacted by France.
VAMBERS'S OPINION.
London. Aorll 6. Prof.' Armmus Vamberg.
the distinguished traveler is of the epinion
that war between ttngiana ana uassia is inevi
table. He says that the Rawu'pindi meeting
will perhaps delay the outbreak but if the
Ameer of Afghanistan consents to an English
railway to Herat hostilities wilt commence
within a few weeks. He believes
that Russia only awaits the
cunp'etlon of a railway te PuUkhater and
that if she had been able to get soldiers se-
cretly across the Caspian 8ea war might be-
gin directly. The Naval Vremya (newspaper)
of St. Petersburg demands that Russia shall
withdrawfrom ine Paris declaration regarding
the fitting out of privateers. Prof.'Vamberg
. 11... l' . : I 1 . . t . 1.n Ibknn .
iiUUS 111 1113 lUbciTicn. tiiaii uie Aiguau ques-
tion is mainly who. is willing to give the rich-
est subsidy to the Ameer whose friendship
will go the highest bidder.
RUSSIA'S REPLY TO ENGLAND
London. AnrU 4. The Pall Mall Gazette.
this afternoon states tnat the reply of Russia
f England's propo als concerning the Afghan
frontier line dispute is most conciliatory.
The Russians earnestly wish a Joint commis
sion would commence the work of settling the
frontier as soon as possible. They acoept the
pruv'ipie oi tne aeanition oi a zone oi survey
but Instead ot drawing the Southern boundary
of the Zone at what ifiey consider the north
line frontier of Afghanistan which is an imag-
inary line drawn across a desert steppe
tney propose tnat tne line oi me
Zone of survey shah be carried . up
to the only natural line of demarcation exist
ing-. na-meiT ma Horxua aniir oi me rnraiBiu-
sus. The difference between tbe English and
Russian proposals the ran Mail Gazette s'-tys
is tnat tne zone Droposea oy inussia wouiu in
clude a triangular piece of the steppe twenty
to fifty miles wiae wnicn wouia oe exciuaea
from the znrte of survey within which the Eag-
1 sh propose to confine tbe work of the bound
ary commission. -
THE GRAND TURK TERT MAD.
London April 4. It Is stated at Berlin and
Vienna that negotiations between England
and Turkey for au understanding on the fci
tian Question have fallen through England be
lieving the Afghan crises to be
over haying withdrawn tlie concessions
which she offered when sne desired the alli
ance of Turkey against Russia it is reportea
that the Sultan is incensed at England's act en
to oetain his signature to the Egyptian Con-
vention and at Fehml Pasha's course In sub
mitting to sucn treatment wimout a protest.
Fehmi Pasha has it is said been recalled by
the sultan.
EARL DUFFERIN AND TBB AMBER.
r AvnAV A nil A "Ronnia waIymI frYim t.ha
Earl of Dufferin Viceroy of India indicate that
the negotiations in progress at aawul Pindi
between bim for Great Britain and Abdur-
rrhman the Ameer of Afghanistan are satis-
8 lory to th fPPt? ?
British; and they also indicate that the nego-
Nations tend so stroma v toward a Joint mill
t.n.rv alliance between England and the
Ameer mat tneir very success uiaj no
accepted by Russia as a menace. The Earl of
Dufferin for instance to-day reports that the
a mfifir has obtained from India a special (-ud-
sldyforthe maintenance of an Afghan garrison
at neratoi sumcieut strengtu to uia ireiiiie m-
leeritv of that extire district. In addition to
this it has been decided to give
Aburrahmau the services of an English
officer 1 3 superintend the work of constructing
a series of fortresses which have been decided
on as a defense along the frontier. Of course
it is stipulated that these fortresses are to be
garrisoned and defended by Afghans exclu-
sively but Russia may find cause for irritation
in thrt scientific and professlmal military
openly aim officially given oy Eiigiana.
DELIBERATING ON THE AFGHAIT BOUND ART
T-nvnoN . ADril 4. The Cabinet at tbe conn
ell to-day approved the agreement mado be
tween tne Ameer ot Aignanistan naa tne r.ari
Dufferin. Aoaur-annian's expression oi !
desire to visit England having been reported
by Lord imfferin to the home Government
Viceroy nai oueu lastructeu. ii iimie toe
Ameer te come to London as a goest of the
Crown. .
The cabinet at its session mis aiternoon.naa
under consideration the acceptance ot English
firoposals concerning the Afghan boundary
Ine. as sent te Earl Granville by Prime Minis
ter De Giers tor itnssia. me nussian response
cannot be deemed a complete acceptance or
anything more than a provisional acceptances
n. .ami in . nuv.F n V i 1 1 ' J nmnm.l
that Russia shall agree to confine the
dispute between tne two powers to a
Z ue including all the debatable points and
to be canea -v.one oi survey as uei-neatea oy
England in tne proposal agrees 10 ao so pro-
vided the Zone be extended southward to the
foot of the Parapamison range of mountains.
This request on the part of Russia will if con-
reded limn tne uiscu-is on to a
Zone rontainlng all the points
admitted by England to be debatable - ovl-
NO. 30.
ded this zone Is so extended as to include all
the territory vthich Russia des res to make
debatable. Baron De Stal the Russian Em-
bassador to England has sent a separate com-
munication to Granville. The contents have
not yet been made public.
GENERAL BARRIOS.
Movements aad Compllcatiens In Cen-
Central America Sketch of Barrios.
Newokic April 3.-Gen. S. B. Bunting of
this city who some years ago held a pronji-
neiit position in tne army oi uuatameia has
just received the following leUsj from an
American residing in GuatanicS which
throws much light on the present .complica-
tions :
"Guatamella March 12. To Gen. S. R.
Bunting Dear General : This mail I send you
a paper containing a proclamation and decree
of Gen. J. R. Barrios whereby he makes one
Republic of the five and lloat to
the breeze the flag of the
Republic of Central America pledging his
talents his fortune and life to aefend it de-
claring all traitors who oppose the common
csuse and threatening destruction to those
Governments who fail to join in the regener-
ating movement. Honduras enters heart and
soul into the Idea Salvador vacillates Nica-
ragua defends herself to the last drop of her
blood and Costo Rica is not yet beard from. It
is a daring step of Barrios and worthy
of s bold a man. as Savador
now sends l(soon to arrive) embassadors to
discuss ana perhaps to arrange matters io
make common cause Barrios has deferred
offensive operations. Still not to be taken
unawares he has dispatched as they say
10.000 troops to the frontier I think the num-
ber may be exaggerated but troops are leav-
ing every day. A gentleman told me to-day
as near as hecouldcount 2500 men marched
te the frontier this morning I saw a battery
of foioy field cannon start oft yesterday and
mules following loaded with judging from the
boxes at least $ioo0o0. I also noticed ihe
saddlea and equipments were all new and
everything seemed In good fighting trim. Vol-
unteers came pouring in from all quarters
without tlie necessity of "return ing the ropes"
for this man has as he alone ean do. Imparted
his magnetism to the people. Many foreigners
are offering their servic. s aad things are be-
ing pushed with a vigor and energy that leave
no doubt for a speedy and glorious termination
of the conflict.
Barrios sers all understands all orders all.
With a memory that staggers at nothing a
perception as quick as lightning a mental
scope taking in every: hing at a glance a per-
sonal bravery amounting to tinierity a cool
head that never loses its ludgment. and an en
ergy that knows no fateriog he compels suc-
cess and will before many months roll around
make this weak disintegrated country a solid
strong prosperous republic."
CE5TRAL AMERICA.
SITUATION ON TH R ISTHMUS.
Panama April 4. -Gen. Arizourn. Chief of
the Revolutionists stil holds Panama and ia
orga izmg a government witn excellent men
In the'priucipal positions. It is however un-
certain how leng h will be able to maintain
power as Kuena venatura's forces are ex-
Eected to attack him. The Isthmus is the
attle ground for Lhe Government the Revolu
tionist and Anarchist and peace is probably
yet remote.
The news received yesterday of the action of
mo umwu oites in sculling iorces to tue lstn-
mus hi s caused much excitement as it is un-
known here whether its for conquest or pro-
tection of American Interests. The latter is
approved but the former will encounter re-
sistance fr m all parties wh threaten that If
the object is conquest they will burn Panama
and murder her citizens as they did at Colon.
Ihe situation is critical.
BURNING OP ASPINWALL.
Washington April l. lhe following dis
ment troops. Tli3 Pacific Mail Dock and Pan
ama riiwy pr.-perty on the north end of the
Island and canal property at Crlspal are
tne ocly buildings saved. The shipping is
safe. I have all my force on shore protec.lng
property. My ship Is crowded with refugees.
Thousands are destitute and without shelter."
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Panama April i.-Communication with Co-
ion is re-openea. ine ioice dispatched fiorn
here attacked Preston on the evening of the
3 ith and drove In the small outuosts. On the
morning ef the 31st. a fight in the town of Co
lon began and heavy firing witli artillery
ensued. In the midst of the combat a
fire broke out from some unknown cause.
Gen. Preston finding defeat inevitable fled.
while his men were captured and killed. The
town was entirely consumed except a few
buildings of the Panama Railway Company on
the north beach. All their Diers are burned.
save those of the Pacific Mail Company. The
books of the railway company are lost. The
Panama canal Compaty saved their books
and S160.000 in specie. The new town
of Christopher Columbus is untouched. Xhe
misery ana suffering among the people are
intense. All the cars on the track are burned
and there is no water no food. Three cars
are loaded with provisions for relief of the suf-
ferers ot Colon leave here to-night . Much ex-
citement exists on many are utterlvYevlved.
All quiet at Panama. Gen. Aizpurn wi.l dis-
patcn troops to noia colon an prevent ex-
pected pillage.
FRANCE.
FRENCH AFFAIRS.
Paris. April 6. La Steele the organ of M.
Brisson. says that the cabinet has been form
ed including M. Defreycinet and Gen. Com-
pignon. Tne new canines will meet to-day at
Elqusee to draft a programme to submit to
rariiament to-morrow n. urisson ana De-
frevcinet had a cenference with M. Ferry yes-
terday in reference to the Touquln dimcalties'
THE FRENCH RETREAT.
PARIS. Abril 6 When Gen. Negrier was
wounded in the battle of Langson there had
already been killed and wounded 297 of the
French troons. Gen. Herblnger. seeing that
every man falling into the hands of tbe Chi
nese would oe junea inrew nis artillery and a
portion ef the treasure and stores into the
river utilizing the mules to carry the wounded
In the hasty retreat. It is reported that the
-'hlnaciA itt 'lltti at- Rarlin nthn . . . n n i 1 .1 . n i
coming to Paris to conclude peace negotiations
nas teiegrapnea tnat ne is not coming here
and that he has no mission to treat for
peace.
THE NEW CABINET.
Paris. Anril 6. M. Busson has eomnleterl
Cabinet and although names of members have
not yes oeen maae puonc it appears certain
that the ministi y will be composed as follows:
M. Busson president of the Council and
Minister of Public Instructions;
M. De Frevcinet Minister for Foreign
Affairs; M. Allain Targe. Minister of the in
terior: m. uiamagran. Minister 01 finance:
on. Minister of War; M. Sadl Carnot Mlnist -r
oi ruoiic works; at. rerre juegrana Minister
of Agriculture: M. Herve Mangon. Minister of
Commerce; M. Curinot Minister of Posts and
leiegrapns.ana Aamirai Gaiiber probaly Min
isteroi ftianue ana tne colonies.
INDIA.
GRAND REVIEW IN INDIA.
Rawul Pindi. April 6. A grand review of
all British and native troops here took place
to-day in tbe preence of Abdnrrabman.
Ameer of Afghanistan ana Ean Dufferin. .All
the native chiefs with tiieir brilliantly uni-
formed staffs marched past the point of re-
view and occupied two hours . T he troops pre-
sentea a spienaia appearance ana tne paraue
was one of the finest spectacles ever beheld in
inaia. Tne Ameer was orotounaiy impressed
by the ceremony with the power and glory of
England. Karl Dufferin gives a grand banquet
in honor Abdurrahman to-night. The com
pletion oFthe railroad to Guetta has been or
dered.
NEWS FROM KHARTOUM.
Songola April 5. Desertars from the rebel
army at Khartoum report a heavy fight be
tween El Mahdl and a portion of Ids army
which wishes the campaign concluded. El
Mahdl was severely handled and compelled to
retreat.
PREPARING FOR WAR.
Calcutta April 6. orders nave been re
ceived by the Indian Government from Lon-
Hn tn iiHul. on Hntija .... f 1
notwithstanding the pacific assurances of
Iinssia. This action has created a good im-
pression hi India and sustains the enthusiasm
oi tne uritisn ana nativj troops.
EGYPT.
SUMMONS FROM EL MAHDI.
Cairo April 6.-El Mahdi has summoned
the imlr of Berber to go with his army to
luiartoum to assist in queuing tbe revolt.
CLIMATE DOING ITS WORK.
suakim Apniu. ine neat grows worse
The sick list has increassed largely osman
Dignns' sou was snot in tne reectit engage
ment. -
1TEW8 FROM OSMAK
43UAKIM April 5. Arab deserters who have
come to General McNeil's zereba report that
Osman Digna has only 150 followers at Ekro-
hat together with the members of his house-
hold. They assert that if Gen Graham will
offer a sufficient reward the shieks are rsady
K.-gj'jciivCTsBiiiaB jLriguaa prisoner. .
PROTECTING THE RAILWAY. '
uakim April c ine present arrange-
ments appear to be to advance slowly and
troops are to protect tne railways as lt aa-
vances. The men of the Australian lontingent are
greatly praisea on an sides for their plucky
behavior In the recent skirmishes. They
sought to be placed in front. The whole ques-
tion now resolves itself into the completion of
the railway from Suakim f Berber and all
bands are working night and day. An armor-
elated engine is kept at the terminus of the
line in readiness to defend the rajlway from
LANDDLALERS
GEW'L AGENT
AUSTIN TEXAS.
Bay and Sell Land Certificates'
Examine and Perfect Titles.
Lands Examined and DividecL-
Lands Bought and aDd Sold -r
Patents Obtained. Taxes Paid.
Lands Iledeemed.
Investments Made.
Prompt attention to all business in
General Land office and other StateJDe-
partments. Correspondence solicited.
Absolutely Pure."
This Dowder never varies. A marvel of ra
rity strength and wbolesomeness. More eco-
nomical tlian the ordinary kinds and cannrt
be sold in competlon with the multitude of lew
test snort-weignt alum or pnospate powaers.
Sold only in cans. Royal Baking Fowdeh
0.. 601 Wall street New York.
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Senate l'roceedinjrs Confirmations
case or wen. liatvton.
Washington. April 2. In the Senate after
thereadingof the journal the morning bulle-
tins relating to Gen. Grant were read from the
clerk's de-k.
Mr. Morgan offered the following resolution
for which he asked consideration:
Resolvt d. That the Secretary ot the Interior
be and is hereby directed to furnish for infor-
mation of the Senate copies of all papers and
correspondence flled in his office since the 4th
aay oi Marcn. lssa relating to an appropria-
tion of 3 0000 for the Cherokee nation of Indi-
ans and alleged mis-appropriation cf a port on
thereof.
Mr. Ingalis objected to its present consider-
ation and it went over for a day.
On motion of Mr.Sherman the Senate.at 12:10
went into executive session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Senate in Execntive session to-day. con
firmed the nomination of Henry G. Pearson to
be Post-master at New York; Norman G. Cole-
man to be Commissioner of Agr.culture; Jo.
E Joh ison of Virginia Criimissioner of
Railroads: Edward Parke Curtis Lewis Minis
ter to Portugal ; Geo. W. Merrill Minister to
tue Hawaiian J siaiuu; Aiex jvieuue ooucuor
of the Treasury; Wm. B. Roberts Minister to
i-
Internai Revenue secona imirici oi iennes-
Finn District oi Norm tjaroiina.
lt is understood the President has sent tne
Penate a mess;ige asking suspension ot action
upon the nomination or Atex K. Lawton oj
Ga. to be Minister to Russia until papers in
connection with the removal of Ids disabilities
can be found. It is understood the suspension
will be only temporary.
CONFIRMATIONS. '
Washington. April 2. A. Leo Knott of
M iryland second assistant Poitmast-r-Gen-eral;
A. M. Kelly of Virginia Minister to
Italy; R. MaGee of Indiana Minister to Swe-
den; l . J. Jarvis North Carolina Minister to
Brazil: C. W. Bck. Kentucky Minister to
Peru; R. B. Hubbard Texas Minister to Jap-
an ; R. B. Anderson Wisconsin Minister to
the Netherlands; Win. Caldwell Surveyor of
the port of Cincinnati; U. settle aonu
Carolina United States Marshal
for Western District of North Carolina; Fred-
erick Raine of Maryland Consul-General at
Berlin Germany; t. m. wauer oi wuuwh-
cut Consm-General at London; Fdmond Jus-
sen. Chicago Consul-General at Vienna Aus-
tria. . - .
The nomination of E. fli. Moore to oe ywu-
master at FWsonton Kan was rejected by
the Senate to-day. s
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
A message was received by the Senate froiri
the President about 3:W. It Is rumored -that lt
was a withdrawal of the nominate! ot Aiex.
Lawson. to be Minister to Russia.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT.
At 4 o'clock the doors reopened and the Sen
ate resumed Legislative session. -
Mr. Saulsburv'sResolut on to suppress tne
spurious reDort from the - Committee
ot Post-offices and Post-roads was
called up and adopted.
At 4 :2 J p. m.. Air. Sherman moved that the
Sena e aajourn sine die. Carried.
In announcing the result the Vice-President
said : denators I desire to express to you my
obligations and thanks lor the kindness and
support l have received at your nanus iuo
Senate stands adjourned without day."
CONTENTS OF THE MESSAGE.
The last message received by the Senate
from the President was as follows :
To the Senate of the United States:
I hereby wlthd'aw tne nomination wnicu
was delivered to the Senate on March 30 188
. . -r . . . . n ... I?n iu. VvlmIF.
OI Aiexauuer it. lawtou. to uc uuj
dinary and Minister Plenipotentiary oi the
U nitea states to itussia.
UROVXH VLEVJHjAXIU.
Test Tour BaMiig Povaer To-Day i
Bni Is advertised aa absolutely pare
CONTAIN AMMONIAi
THE TEST I v
Mar it ean ton down on a hot oT putlt
l..nf..i HAn t'omnvA thA enveranri Kmell. A ehelll-
Irt will' not be required to detect the pretence ot
mmnntH
DOES EOT CONTAIN AMMONIA.
II. BtallhMMM II" NEVER Ben Qutac-!.
In a million home for a Quarter of acenturj
tor atood tue eommmer'B reliable teat.
THE TEST CF THE'OVEB.
Prico BaMng Powder ui
KASEEa or
Dr. Price's Special favoring Extec'.
(ctoHR and nntn ui
Dr. Price's Lur h Yeast 6er .:
For Light Healthy)
Tne Beat urj
vorld.
grocers
8T. LOUIS.
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FOR SALE L
CHICACO. -
Light healthy Brfj
ft
YEAST GEM
The beet dry hop veaet In the w -.'
Bread raised by this yeaat Is light wh
end wholesome like our grandmoth f
del icioyia broacU
GROCERS -SELL THEM.
THE
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