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ESTABLISHED—1842.
GALVESTON, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1879.—PRICE 5 CENTS.
ss
XXXYII-NO. 278.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE TO CON-
SIDER.
About half of the first regular session of
the sixteenth legislature has been con-
sumed. As yet no important bill has been
passed, no grave question has been con-
clusively discussed, no budget of legisla-
tive policy is even faintly defined. The
legislature is at the crisis of its existence.
Et is on trial before a vigilant and intelli-
gent public opinion. Very soon it must do
something of a positive and practical
nature to prove that it is equal to the exi-
gencies of the situation, or it must fall
under condemnation. Public confidence
ln its ability to deal successfully with the
problems upon its hands once lost could
scarcely bo retrieved. The loss would
be a public calamity. The legislature has
invited scrutiny and accumulated responsi"
bility by the silent indifference with
which thus far it has treated the
recommendations and suggestions submit"
ted to it in special messages of the gov-
ernor. With trivial exception, to not
one of these communications has it ac-
corded the ceremonious respect of a for-
mal reading. One of them refers ela-
borately to the financial condition of the
state, and to the necessity of providing
without delay for a deficiency of $300,uOO.
Of this sum $200,000 may be taken up,
in conformity with the constitution, with
bonds or interest-bearing waiTants. The
governor is satisfied that the balance of
$100,000 can not be paid out of the revenue
now in sight for the fiscal year ending the
Slst of August next, without a reduction
of expenses to that extent. Yet, as i*
doubting the practicability of such a
remedv, he recommends another ex"
pedient. " Now," says the governor, "in
order to help out the tax assessed last
year to pay the expenses of this year, so as,
if possible, to have no deficiency at the end
of August next (if that remains the end
of the fiscal year), I respectfully recom-
mend that a law be passed at once, upon
the emergency arising upon the facts that
I have here arrayed, imposing an occupa-
tion tax upon the retailers of spirits,
vinous and malt liquors, to be collected
monthly, and to be determined as to its
amount by the number of drinks or other
quantities sold, and a like occupation be
imposed upon all common carriers of* pas-
sengers for travel upon railroads, the pub-
lic highways and waters within the state,
the amount of which to be determined by
the number of persons carried, irrespective
of their residence or citizenship. A very
small tax thus imposed and promptly col-
lected will produce a large amount of rev-
enue during the present fiscal year.'?
The legislature may be excused if it
toes not implicitly concur with the gover-
nor's views and leap with blind alacrity
to the performance of his recommenda"
tions. It has no right to impute infalli-
bility to the governor or to any other au-
thority on the subject of tho finances or
on any other subject. As a representa-
tive and responsible body it is expected to
think and to act for itself upon all ques-
tions that may come before it. But, on
the other hand, the legislature may not be
excused if, while disregarding the views
and recommendations specially and ur-
gently submitted by the governor, it is
not prepared to meet the emergency with
ideas and a policy of its own. However
members may doubt as to the financial
plans of tho governor, the emergency is
present, real, imperative. It will
aot with impunity be contradicted, or
put off with frivolous evasion aid
iilly-dallying procrastination. The finan-
cial problem stands first in order of im_
portance. The first step should be to
sweep away that chronic nuisance of a
deficiency. If this is delayed, a miscella-
neous floating debt will accumulate, war-
rants will be depreciated, the state's
own creditors and employes, its own
citizens, will lose a large part of what was
justly due them, and nobody will be bene-
fited but a few speculators in financial mis-
management and disordered credit. We
supnwse timthe legislature desires
to take thir*Sj)oriabiiity of a policy fraught
•roth such results. Nor is there any neces-
sity that it should take the risk of incurring
any public odium in this connection. The
<*ase is urgent indeed, but it requires noth-
ing that is impracticable. There is no
state in the union which is at bottom bet-
ter situated with respect to finances than
Texas. Her present debt of about $5,000,000
is comparatively trifling. Her present rate
af taxation is comparatively by no means
onerous. There can be no question that
tho two houses, if they chose, could in
twenty-four hours make good $200,000 of
the deficiency by funding as provided for
in the constitution. Nor can there be auy
question that they could, if they chose,
devise some adequate expedient for taking
up without hardship either to creditors or
tax-payers the remaining $100,000. The
responsibility is upon the legislature. Let
it not be said that the financial problem of
the state, comparatively simple and easy
as it is, is still an overwhelming task for
the legislature. Let it not be said that
Texas is falling hopelessly into the disas-
ter of having outgrown the statesmanship
of her rulers.;
Gov. Roberts sent in a message yester-
day recommending the maintenance of a
force of rangers, and appointment of a
commissioner to represent the state at
Washington, in prosecuting claims for
money spent in protection of the frontier.
Also a message inclosing information and
memorials in regard to the public schooj
system. The house discussed the penal
code, without making much progress. The
senate passed bill making appropriations
tfor January and February.
Cotton was scarce and sought for yes
fcerday. Buyers paid % higher for all
grades. Hides are >£c. lower and weak at
the decline.
Not Quite an Embargo.
London, Feb. 10.—The report printed in
New \ ork that the British government
have issued an order forbidding live cattifc-
from the United States to land at ports of*
the kingdom after the 28th inst., is incor-
rect. The government issued no such or-
der; on the contrary they have intimated
that unless future arrivals prove the exist-
ence of the disease they have no intention
of taking steps towards interference with
the cattle trade.
Liverpool, Feb. 10.—The Mersey dock
board have agreed to erect a lairage, and
work has already been commenced.
Boston, Feb . 10.—a private dispatch
from Liverpool states there will be no in-
terference by the English government with
regard to cattle unless further disease be
discovered. The steamer lstrian arrived
there yesterday with a cargo of cattle,
■which were landed safely and admitted
without trouble. _
The Strikers in Gncland.
London, Feb. 11.—The Liverpool labor-
ers have appointed a deputation to learn
the views of the steamship owners' asso-
ciation, but the deputation is prohibited
from making any compromise. Not a sin-
gle vessel sailed from Liverpool for a for-
eign port on Monday. Several hundred
sailors have formed a union.
The boiler makers of London have
struct. The bolt makers, pattern makers
and a hundred other trades intend to
follow.
Sentenced for Political Crimes.
Pittsburg, Feb. 10.—A dispatch to the
Evening Chronicle from Kittaning says
sheriff CJ. A. Williams. who was convicted
at the December term of perjury and using
tnoney for election purposes, was sentenced
to-day by judde Boggs to 25 months im-
prisonment in the penitentiary and pay a
fine of $300. Williams has been in office
since January, 1877.
France and the United States.
Paris, Feb. 10.—Mr. Noyes, American
minister, accompanied by his staff of le-
gation and consul general Fairchild, to-day
visited the committee on proposed treaty
of commerce between France and the
United States. Gov. Noyos expressed an
ardent desire for development of commer-
cial relations between the two repvblics.
mistrial of a Cotton Tax Suit.
New York, Feb. 10.—In the suit of
G L and John Kouns, of ¥ew Orleans,
against United States purchasing agent,
OT N. Cutter, to recover $80,000 taxes
paid on cotton in New Orleans, in June,
1865, has been on trial several days before
iudge Wallace, of the U. S. circuit court.
The jury failed to agree and were dis-
charged.
BUDGET FROM AUSTIN.
CURRENT NEWS AND COMMENTS
AT THE CAPITAL.
The Governor Declines to Offer a
Reward for Hollamou's Murderer
—Tlie House Pottering: Over the
Criminal Code—The New State-
House BUI—Rangers Arrive with
a Prisoner.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Austin, Feb. 10.—The governor, in re-
sponse to a numerously signed petition
from Guadalupe county, asking him to
offer a reward for the arrest of the mur-
derer of 'Hollamon, declines. He holds
that the county is populous, and the offi-
cers and citizens are thoroughly aroused
and require no such incentive to do
their duty, and that it would be estab-
lishing a precedent he does not in"
tend to follow; also, that the request that
he employ a detective in the case can not
be granted, because there is no law author-
izing him to employ detectives. If he could
offer the reward and employ tho detective
in this case, under existing circumstances
it wouid not be permissible, be says, be-
cause the appropriation for rewards is ex-
hausted. Evidently the old custom of
sj>otting criminals and then getting a re"
ward offered for the arrest is not to be
tolerated.
The action of the house to-day in con-
suming the greater part of the morning
over two unimportant amendments to the
penal code indicates danger, especially to
the code of revised civil law.
Bill introduced to-day by senator Ferrel,
relating to the state capitol, provides the
method of letting the contract and pro-
; tecting the in :erest of the state in its con-
struction. The bill, which passed the sen-
ate by an unanimous vote a few days since,
looked only to providing a fund from lands
I to build it. The present bill gives the board
1 of construction, consisting of the govern-
or and heads of departments, authority
to convey the lands directly to a contractor
after a survey has determined their value,
or to appropriate the proceeds, if no con-
contractor will take the land and construct
the building. It also provides that a valu-
ation should be placed on the lands by the
board after the report of the commission
of survey which shall determine the cost
of the building.
Sergeant Jones and a squad of Pat. Do-
Inn's company of state troops arrived to-
day with one Lockwood, charged with
murder and robbing a stage in Uvalde
county. They come from the Nueces
TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
Proceeding* of the Senate.
Austin,JFeb. 10.—Mr. Lair presented the
petition of citizens of Collin county, ask
ing for a law limiting charges of physi-
cians. and that physicians be allowed
t » practice with or without diplomas.
Also, petition asking repeal of occupation
and produce taxes.
By Mr. Stewart: Memorial of Harris
county, asking laws to prevent adulteration
of liquors, providing for examining same,
asking penal laws against selling liquor on
ejection days, andjproviaing that no person
intoxicated shall approach the polls.
Mr. »S to wart: Memorial of board of
trade and cotton exchange of Houston
against imposing restrictions upon the
tariff rates of the different railroads of
Texas, particularly as provided in the
house bill known as the " Merritt bill,"
and praying against making tlie restric-
tions applicable alone to railroads.
reports of committees.
Favorably bill to incorporate A., F. and
A. M. under name of Grand Lodge of
Texas, and adversely on bill to amend
penal code, as the new cede provides the
amendment contemplated.
Adversely on bill to assist private en-
terprise in publication of opinions of the
supreme and appellate courts.
Favorably on bill to extend lien in favor
of land bonds.
Favorably on resolution favoring com-
mercial relations with Mexico.
Favorably on and with substitute for
amendment to act to provide for support
of public schools.
Favorably on house bill with amend-
ment to appropriate f unds for support dur-
ing January and February of the state
government.
Adversely on petitions of certain coun-
ties, asking repeal of occupation tax, hold- i
ing that under the present financial stress
of the state, the relief asked tor can not
safely l>e granted.
tills and resolutions referred.
By Mr. Gooch: To amend section 10,
article 13, of the constitution, so as to pro-
vide for trials of criminals, though they
are not in court and have evaded arrest.
By Mr. Houston: Bill to encourage bor-
ing of artesian wells.
By Mr. Tillson: Bill to provide for
change of location of courthouse of Mari-
on county."
By Mr. Duncan: Bill to authorize coun-
ties "to issue new bonds at a lower rate of
interest, m place of high interest bearing
now.
By Mr. Terrell: Bill to provide for
building state house.
By same: Bill to punish trespassers.
By Mr. McCormick: Bill to provide for
payment for school apparatus furnished
under school laws.
By Mr. Buchanan: Bill to provide for
collection of back school taxes due from
railways.
By hlr. Benton: Bill to provide for
change of jurisdiction of justices of the
peace and to conform county courts to the
same.
On motion of Mr. McCormick the senate
went into executive session on the nomi-
nation of T. J. Goree. The nomination
was confirmed.
miscellaneous.
Bill to make an appropriation for the
state government in all departments for
January and February passed. The pro-
vision for the insane asylum was left out,
to be provided for by a special bill.
Messages from the governor were read.
On the message from the governor on
public schools considerable time was con-
sumed in discussion of motions to print
10U0 copies, 500 copies and 100 copies of the
governor's messages. Mr. Terrel, being
accused of partiality to the governor in
view of his expressed desire to have the
messages disseminated among the people
in reasonably large numbers, made a few-
remarks in supuort of this necessity of
the time-honored and beneficial practice of
publishing the messages of the chief ex-
ecutive.
Five hundred copies of message on fron-
tier matters were ordered printed.
By leave Mr. Storey offered a bill to pro-
vide for support of the lunatic as}*lum for
Jauuary and February.
Resolution by Mr. Edwards that the
senate have printed in pamphlet form 000
copies of all acts of the 10th legislature
that take effect from and after passage,
was adopted.
Beading discussion of bill to elect district
attorneys in certain districts the senate ad-
journed. _
House of Representatives.
The vote adopting senate amendment to
bill repealing the dog tax, which was viva
voce, was to-day reconsidered and a vote
taken by ayes and noes. The bill passed
and the speaker signed the same.
The vote by which the bill to exempt
citizens of a portion of Lamar county
from taxes for one year was lost, and was
reconsidered and the bill passed.
petitions and memorials.
By Mr. Estes: For relief of the sheriff of
Bosque county.
By Mr. Reeves: Petition of citizens of
Grayson county in favor of barbed wire
fence as lawful fence.
By Mr. Merritt: From citizens of the
town of McKinney, asking repeal of their
city charter and the surrender of corporate
government.
By Mr. Mills: For the formation of a
new* countv from Falls, Bell, McLennan
and Coryell, and petition from McLennan
protesting against the new county.
bills and resolutions referred.
By Mr. Cochrane: Bill to reduce the
number of working days on public roads
from ten to six.
By Mr. Cochrane: To protect timber. It
provides that sawlogs in rafts on rivers
shall be branded.
By Mr. Finlay: To provide for surren-
der of chartersof cities and towns by vote
of a majority of voters. It provides that
the county commissioners court succeed to
the assets of the city, with authority to
pay debts and levy tajt on property in the
city for such purpose, and to regulate the
police and government of the same.
By Mr. English: To repeal the act to
pun ish dru: .kenness.
By Mr. Frost: Bill to regulate rates of
freight on Texas railroads, nxing the max-
imum rates for freight, from one hundred
pounds up to one car load, for one mile to
375 miles.
By Mr. Taylor (of Marion): To prevent
discriminations in payment of claims
against counties.
By the Speaker: To protect church and
school houses, masons, odd fellows and
grange halls from trespassers.
By Mr. Daniel: To create the office of
county supervisor of roads and bridges.
miscellaneous.
By Mr. Dougherty: Resolution to hold
night sessions on and after to-morrow.
Laid over.
Mr. Fin lay's bell-punch bill was made
special order for Thursday next.
The speaker signed the resolution grant-
ing leave of absence to judge Blocker.
two messages from the governor
on public schools and frontier protection
were received. Not read. The message
on frontier protection describes the condi-
tion of the exposed frontier and from what
sources endangered; thinks it the duty of
the general jKoverameni to protect it, but
that under the existing state of affairs it
is necessary for the state to have a ranger
force, which is deemed essential by Gen.
Ord. He suggests that a commissioner be
appointed to assist our congressmen in
prosecuting the claims before congress for
money expended in frontier protection.
On public schools the governor gives a
statement of the permanent school fund,
the condition of "public schools, and in-
closes the proposition of Dr. Sears to give
$6000 per annum for a state normal schooL
The governor holds the legislature has
authority to establish such a school, and
proposes a plan. The message also sub-
mits for consideration the report of the
secretary of the board of education, pro-
posing various amendments to the school
law and the memorial of the teachers'con-
vention, recently held here.
reports of committees.
Mr. McCoomb, for judiciary No. 1, fa-
vorably bill for relief of Whitfield Chalp
and Thomas Jefferson. The committee
holds that the pension acts of 1S70 and
1874 entitle Mier prisoners to pensions
whether confined in castle Perote or not.
Mr. Reeves, for committee on state af-
fairs. unfavorably bill to provide a more
stringent Sunday law, and favorably on
Loe's bill to protect and enforce lien of
mechanics, artisans and laborers, with
adverse minority report, ordered printed.
Mr. Douglass, for committee on lands
and land office, unfavorably bill to permit
land certificates located by mistake or
patented lands to be floated, with minority
report.
Mr. f'arrison, for committee on private
land claims, favorably claim of Mrs. M.
A. C. Wilson.
special order.
The penal code, senate bill and amend-
ments of senate and house committees,
was taken under consideration. A few
amendmenos of minor importance were
adopted. The amendment of the senate
in relation to miscegenation was discussed
and action stricken out. An amendment
adopted striking out clause making it an
offense to carry fire-arms on a plantation
or premises of another, without the con-
sent of the owner. The clause makign in-
dictment prima facie evidence of guilt in
the case the possessor of stolen animal
has no bill of sale, with senate amendments
to exempt certain counties from opera-
tions of the law, was elaborately discussed.
Motion of Coleman to strike out the
whole clause was lost. Pending discussion
of senate amendment above mentioned, in
which sectional feeling was displayed, the
house anfourned.
WACO.
A Blooey Deed in the Conn try—Local
Items.
• [Special Telegram to the News.l
Waco, Feb. 10.—Mr. Hodge Rayburn, a
farmer living about 15 miles from Waco,
retired to his bed a few nights ago. his
little son accompanying him—his daugh-
ters occupying a room adioining. About
midnight they awakened to find their
father standing with his throat cut. He
said he awoke, finding himself on the floor
with blood spouting from the wound; saw
no person in or out of the room. The
doors of the room were always left un-
locked. Mr. Rayburn was under five
thousand dollar bond for killing Wm.
Kunckles about a year ago. Vict Wright,
a sister-in-law of Rayburn, has been ar-
rested and is now in jail. She lived with
Rayburn; he states that twice in the night
he awoke and found his sister-in-law sit-
ting on his bed. He asked why she was
there. She replied she could not sleep.
She says Rayburn had sent his nephew and
another young man up the country to kill
her brother and brother-in-law. He re-
plied, " 1 sent no one to kill them, but you
tried to kill me." There seems to be some
other strong evidence against _ her. An
apron was found with blood on it, belong-
ing to her. She was also sister-in-law to
Wm. Kunckles, who was killed by Ray-
bum. Rayburn is reported better, and
there is a prospect of his recovery. She
remains in jail until he gets well or dies.
Louise Pomeroy plays to a large house
here to-night.
Preparations are going ahead to enter-
tain the grand oommandery knights tem-
piar. A banquet will be given them.
SAX ANTONIO.
Death of Mr. F. Guilbcan.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
San Antonio, Feb. 10.—F. Guilbeau. Sr..
died suddenly of apoplexy in this city at
12 M. yesterday. He was one of the oldest
and wealthiest citizens; was born it Brit-
tany, France, in 1813; came to San An-
tonio in 1839 and engaged in mercantile
pursuits, and soon acquired wealth. He
leaves two sons and four daughters. The
funeral takes place from the cathedral of
San Fernando at three o'clock this after-
noon.
A Dying Ulan Confesses a Murder—
Death of a Nasiivillian.
An inmate of the catholic hospital, in
a dying condition, requested that a magis-
trate be sent for, as he wished to make
confession of a murder committed near
San Antcnio years ago, in which another
man and a woman are implicated. He
also promised to reveal where a large
sum of money is buried. His deposition
has not yet been taken.
Great excitement was created this even-
ing by a false alarm of fire.
Mr." J. Elliott, formerly of Nashville,
died this afternoon.
The funeral of the late F. Gilbeau was
very largely attended.
BEEN HASl.
Scrip Received lor Taxes—Ten Fresh
Convicts.
[Special Telegram to the News, j
Brenham, Feb. 10.—Our county com-
missioners court to-day passed an order
making all county scrip receivable for
all countv taxes. This includes all back
taxes. The court had intended including
occupation taxes also, but the law would
not allow this, as they must be paid in
currency or coin. County judge McAdoo
is working hard in the interests of the
county, and proving one of the best incum-
bents the office has ever had.
Ten recruits for Huntsville, with tickets
from judge Turner, of the district court,
are now ready to take up the line ,of
march.
RETURNED TO THEIR RESERVA-
TION.
A Large Band ol Indians Taken to
Ft. Sill.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
Ft. Sill. Fob. 10.—Major Wilcox ar-
rived with nis command from a scout after
the renegade Indians from Ft. Sill reser-
vation. He brought in 450, consisting of
Kiowas, Comancnes and Apaches. He
states tne only depredations he heard of
by the Indians was the appropriating of
eighteen of Belcher's cattle on Pease river
to keep them from starving. One stray
Indian was killed by a party of Texas
rangers. There are 200 Indians out yet.
They are in charge of Capt. Nolan and are
peaceably disposed.
THE WAX AHA C'HIE SCANDAL.
Veal Expelled from the Church.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
Waxah achie, Feb. 10, via En nis.—The
church trial of W. G. Veal was concluded
on the 8th inst., at 3 o'clock p. m. The bell
tapped and everybody went to hear the
verdict. Silence reigned as the chairman
of the committee, read the verdict of
guilty and declared W. G. Veal expelled
from the M. E. church south and silenced
from the ministry. Veal was not present,
as he had gone home to Dallas sick.
Acquitted of Murder.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
Henderson, Tex., Feb. 10.—In the case
of the State vs. J. Shank les, charged with
the killing of old man Phillips, the jury
found a verdict of not guilty. Two other
indictments for the killing of the young
Phillips and at the same time, are still to
be tried. This was a very bad murder. It
was committed many years ago. Shankles
was a very young man at the time. He
had yellow fever in Memphis last summer,
which was the cause of nis apprehension.
Of the seven men accused of the killing all
have met with violent deaths except Snan-
kles. This case has elicited a gTeat deal of
interest in our county.
Homicide at Taylorsville.
[Special Telegram to the News.1
Taylorsville, Feb. 10.—Jeff. Cain, son
of Neil Cain, shot and killed Ed. Mitchell
about six o'clock this evening at this place.
They had been intimate friends, but to-
day quarreled about a game of cards.
Both were sporting characters. Deceased
was not over 20 years of age and
Cain was about 18. Mitchell was un-
armed. Cain has fled. No one is in pur-
suit.
Weather pleasant and spring-like.
Farmers are making good progress.
Escaped and Rearrested.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
Decatur, Feb. 9.—Four of the prisoners
confined in our county jail made their es-
cape this evening and succeeded in gettffeg
half a mile from town, but were over-
hauled and arrested and safely lodged in
jail again.
Arrested for Murder.
[Special Telegram to the News.]
Willis, Feb. 10.—John Talbert was ar-
rested at Groesbeeck on a chargt of killing
Geo. W. Norris at this place a short time
ago. Sheriff Ashe arrived with the pris-
oner on Saturday evening's train. Dunn
and Ashe are both acting as sheriff. J udge
Masterson recognizes A sue until the ques-
tion is adjudicated.
Typhus Fever.
London, Feb. 10.—The Austrian Ambas-
sador at Constantinople telegraps to V ien-
na that typhus fever, not the plague, is
prevalent near Xanthia, in Thessaly.
HOUSTON.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
Houston, Feb. 10.—The county commis-
sioners court met to-day and received the
report of the county treasurer, showing a
balance in the treasury of $14,116 78, be-
sides notes and bonds to the credit of the
school fund of $5792. George Ellis was
appointed constable at Hockley, vice Mr.
Koile, elected in November but who failed
to Qualify.
x oung oak trees were being set out to-
day on Market square.
W. A. Ellis, of Dallas, recent! v charged
with some crookedness in the uide busi-
ness, sends the following dispatch to a
Houston law firm:
New York. Feb. 9.—An officer arrived
here with a requisition, which, being in-
sufficient, the governor refused to sign. I
waived informalities, being anxious to re-
turn to Texas to meet a charge of which I
am innocent. • Have wanted to return
ever since my arrest, which was the first
knowledge I had of this bulldozing busi-
ness. W. A. Ellis.
Street laborers receiving $2 50 per day
in scrip struck for higher pay. Scrip is
worth 35 cents on the dollar. They start
to work to-morrow at the same rate.
Louisa Sulzberger, who lost her mind
some weeks ago, died Saturday at the hos-
pital.
Quite a sensation was created on the
streets to-day by alderman Dooiey accept-
ing a banter ancl working on the streets at
one dollar per hour. Two negroes, com-
monly known in police circles as Jim Crow
and Possum John, were arrested, charged
with stealing $45 from Albright's saloon
Sunday night. The case is before the
grand jury.
Criminal court meets to-morrow.
Rev. R. T. Nabore lectured to-night on
"ideal man," at Lyceum hall, to a good
audience.
DALLAS.
Meeting to Protest Against the
Tramp Act— Arre&t of a Female
Detective lor Letter* breaking —A
Deserted Wife's Woe—Finding a
Wail — Juvenile Doctoring, with
Fatal Result.
[Special Telegram to the News.!
Dallas, Feb. 10.—A large meeting con-
demnatory of passage of the tramp act
was held at the city nail. Addresses were
made bv judge Thurman, Carl Murray and
Melvin W ade, and resolutions denouncing
the act as unjust, tyrannical and infamous
were adopted.
Mrs. Dr. Cole, who for the past year has
figured here as a detective, was arrested by
a deputy U. S. marshal for calling for at
the postofflce, receiving and breaking open
other people's letters. In default of bail she
was placed under guard in her apartment
at the National hotel
Mary Carter, deserted by her husband in
California, en route to kindred near Round
Rock, was put off at union depot, sick and
penniless, and was taken to the cala-
boose. Upon her release to-day
she sought the banks of the Trinity
to suicide, but was discovered and taken
to the city hospitaL She is a cripple by
rheumatism, Using crutches.
A boy baby was left on the steps of T.
Rossa s residence. Main street. Upon
Iiossa's refusal to take charge of the waif.
S. F. Boyd, a grocer, living vis a vis, took
charge and will raise it as hfe own. The
waif weighs 11K pounds, and was costly
and tastefully dressed.
The eldest child of George Patrick, of
Denton, playing doctor, administered a
dose of acid to his brother Will^a who
died in intense pain.
SHERMAN.
The Alleged Burglars Remanded in
Default of Bail.
[Special Telegram to tne News.l
Sherman, Feb. 10.—The three men
Clark, Harrington and Rodgers, arrested
the other day for robbing the postofflce at
Osage Mission, Kansas, January 22d. were
tried before commissioner Williams.
Howard, the postmaster whose safe was
blown open, and Beck, the jeweler, whose
store they robbed, arrived here Saturday
and identified the men and the stolen
articles found in their valises, as well as
the jewelry pawned in Sherman and
Denison pawnshops, and testified against
them to-day. Clark's real name is Ultey
and he is an old one at the Dusiness.
Harrington was examined first and dis-
charged, as it was simply proved that he
had fallen in with them after the perpe-
tration of the crime. Clark and Rodgers
were bound over in one thousand each, to
appear before United States court at
Topeka. Kansas, on the second Monday in
April, and in default of bail were remand-
ed to jail.
Oountry Residence Destroyed.
[Special Telegram to the News.1
Pilot Point. <via Denison,) Feb. 10.—
A large residence, situated on Mr. E. R.
Stiff's farm, about one mile from town,
valued at $2500, was entirely consumed
by lire, the result of incendiarism. In-
surance $1500.
American Print Works Suspended.
Fall River, Mass., Feb. 30.—The
American print works, one of the largest
in the United States, has been compelled
to ask for extension on its notes. Capital
stock is *1.000;0:K); liabilities. $1,300,000.
The last return of assets made placed the
figure at $3,000,000. The notes have not
been protested, but outside banks and
creditors have recently called in loans,
and Thomas J. Borden, treasurer, received
notice yesterday that loans maturing next
week would not be renewed. This caused
a temporary suspension of payments.
The American print works have not
failed, but owing to pressure from outside
parties it was deemed advisable to ask for
extension of two years. Indebtedness is
about $1,300,000, of which a large amount
is owed to the various mills in this city for
cloth. The corporation has touch valuable
property and its creditors here have
granted an extension. Business will un-
doubtedly be continued as usual. No notes
have gone to protest.
Turkish A flairs.
Constantinople, Feb. 10. — Ruchdi
Pasha, grand vizier, has been exiled.
The definitive treaty between Russia
and Turkey provides that all the San
Stefano stipulations, which were modified
by the treaty of Berlin, shall remain as
modified. The remaining stipulations are
abandoned in favor of the present treaty,
by which the war indemnity is fixed at
300 millions paper roubles, and settlement
is deferred. The payment for mainten-
ance of Turkish prisoners will be by 21
installments, but is not to begin imme-
diately. The examination of accounts is
expected to last two or three years.
Russian evacuation of Turkish territory
v.-ill be completed forty days after ratifi-
cation of treaty.
St. Louis Jockey Clnb.
St. Louis. Feb. 10.—The St. Louis
jockey club announces 172 entries for six
stake and cup races, to be run at the spring
meeting in June. These represent sixty-
seven stables, from Missouri, Kentucky,
Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisi
ana, Mississippi, jUabama, Iowa, Minne-
sota, Colorado, \\ isconsin and Tennessee,
and embrace the best horses on the turf.
The club will offer several handsome
purses in addition to those already adver-
tised, and it is expected that nearly 300
horses will be here to compete for them
and for the stakes previously offered.
Serious Trouble at Liverpool.
London. Feb. 10.—The police suppressed
an attempted riot at Liverpool Saturday
by promptly attacking a band of 200 men
who were marching toward Queen's dock;
4500 laborers joined the strike in Liverpool
and Birkenhead on Saturday, many ef
them through fear, and 1500 are expected
to join to-day. The sailors on strike have
been joined by foreign sailors and the fire-
men on the ocean steamers. The mayor
in a proclamation calls on all well dis-
posed inhabitants to assist in the mainte-
nance of peace.
Liverpool, Feb. 10.—No disturbance
here to-day. An additional force of 300
infantry and 80 cavalry have arrived.
Capt. Bojrton's Swim.
Pittsburgh, Feb. 10.—Capt. Paul Boy-
ton, who entered the Allegheny river at
Oil City, on Thursday morning, arrived
here thi9 morning, and was enthusiastic-
ally greeted by nearly 50,000 people who
lined both sides of the river from the
mouth of the Allegheny to the eastern city
limits. The weather was unfavorable,
being bitter cold, with occasional snow
storms and ice. He experienced great
rouble and danger.
Embezzlement in France.
Bordeaux, Feb. 10.—M. Delbeque, di
rector of the mint, has been sentenced to
6 years imprisonment and 125,000 francs
fine for embezzling^,400,000 francs bullion,
which has been lodged in the mint by the
Rothschilds. Delbeque substituted gal-
vanized copper and brass for the bullion,
which he embezzled.
Death from Starvation.
New York, Feb. 10.—A three-year-old
child of Mrs. Stewart died this morning of
starvation in a fire less room. Stewart and
wife hail from Harper's Ferry, Va., and
came lately from the wast to tms city in
search of work. They have been in a ter-
rible state of destitution for some time.
Explosion of the Thunderer.
London, Feb. 10.—The committee ap-
pointed to investigate the disaster on the
Thunderer have discovered that the gun
which exploded had already been loaded
with an extra charge, which missed fire,
when a full charge was inserted and fired,
and the explosion occurred.
Little Rock. Feb. 10.—'Thos. S. Drew,
elected governor of Arkansas in 1844 and
again in 1850, died recently in Texas.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
PROVISIONS OF THE FORTH-
COMING RIVER AND HAR-
BOR BILL.
Proposition of the Bayou Ship
Channel Company to Surrender
Their Charter to the Govern-
ment—Action of the Democratic
Caucus Regarding: the Appropria-
tion Bills—Current News of the
Capital.
[Special Telegram to the News.1
Washington, Feb. 10.—The Democratic
caucus have united for putting the repeal
of the juror's test oath and of laws creat-
ing supervisors for elections on the execu-
tive and legislative appropriation bill.
A conflict between the two houses and an
extra session is very probable.
the river and harbor bill
Will prebably contain the following ap-
propriations for Texas:
Channel at Sabine Pass and Blue Buck
bar. $25,000: Galveston harbor, $100,000.
Snip channel, Galveston, $£0,000; the
government to accept propositionon of the
Bayou Ship channel company to turn over
the" work at Morgan's Point, and to sur-
render their charter and rights accruing
therunder to the United States, which
proposition is now on file in the war de-
partment and accepted, in which case the
government hereb y aaopts the line sur-
veyed from the cut in Red-fish bar to the
cut in Morgan's point; provided that no
part of said sum shall be expended until
the said committee accepts the provisions
of the act.
Sabine pass, above Orange, Texas,
$6000.
Trinity river, $2500.
Mouth of Neches river, $5000.
Passo Cavallo and Matagorda bay,
$25,000.
Cypress bayou, $6000.
River bank. Fort Brown, Texas, $7000.
Aransas pass and bay, up to Rockport
and Corpus Christ is past channel, $35,000.
[Associated Press. 1
Washington, Feb. 10.—The house has
made the sugar bill special order for
Thursday the 13th.
The committee of conference on the navy
appropriation bill agreed upon a report
this afternoon. The amount of the differ-
ence between the two houses was $85,000.
The senate surrendered $75,000. The disa-
greement was thus compromised.
At a meeting of the house census com-
mittee to-day it was agreed to report fa-
vorably the senate bill with amendments in
sections where it differs from representative
Cox's bill. The two bilk are substantially
alike in all particulars excepting as to the
appointment of supervisors, the senate
bill fixing same under the jurisdiction of
the interior department and Cox's bill
placing it in the same department, but
authorizing the governors of the several
states to nominate said officers. The in-
dications are that the bill as originally
offered by Cox, will become a law, except
as to the source of appointments, which
may be settled by conference.
The senate committee on judiciary
reached no vote on the Geneva award dis-
tribution bill to-day; will resume consid-
eration at next meeting, probably to-mor-
row.
The Teller committee held a meeting to-
day, when a general conversation took
place as to the future action of the com-
mittee.
Senator Hoar offered a resolution, which
was not acted upon, providing for the ap-
pointment of a sub-committee to report to
rull committee to what extent the investi-
gation should be pursued; the matter of
elections in South Carolina and Louisiana
only having so far been investigated.
{Senate committee on appropriations
agreed to add $400,QUO to the amount
granted by the house railway mail trans-
portation, the additional amount to be
used by the postmaster general in his dis-
cretion. to secure special facilities for
postal service, the purpose being to pro-
vide for continuance of what is known as
the fast mail service, by railroads. The
committee devote another session to the
post office appropriation bill to-morrow,
and will then vote upon the amendment
which provides for Brazilian ocean mail
service.
James B. Campbell and William Henry
Trescot, representing a committee of
South Carolina taxpayers, Gov. Aiken,
William C. Lee and Robert Adger, also
representing the state under a concurrent
resolution of the general assembly, accom-
: -.allied by Hon. Robert Smalls, member
from Beaufort district, had an interview
this morning with the secretary of the
treasury and the commissioner of internal
revenue in reference to the surplus of
direct tax levied in that state now In the
treasury. A resolution was introduced by
Mr. Smalls and passed by the house on
Saturday calling for such information
as would supply the basis for
some equitable legislation. The whe!e
direct tax of South Carolina was
collected from a very small section of the
seacoast, while the act provided that each
piece of property should be taxed only ac-
cording to its comparative value to the
whole property of the state. It is claimed
'hat the surplus should be returned to
those who have been overassessed. It is
also urged that the large surplus resulting
from sale of lands of St. Helena and St.
Luke's should not be retained by the gov-
ernment, but refunded to those whose
lands were thus forfeited by sale. A bill
to that effect has been introduced by
Smalls.
The Potter committee will meet{to-mor-
row, when judge South wood will be called
to testify to certain acts of bribery in
Louisiana. At a meeting of democratic
members on Saturday it was proposed to
subpoena Swayse, who it was alleged re-
ceived $450 for his testimony before the
sub committee at New Orleans. This was
overruled, however, on the ground that
his statement had already received suffi-
cient contradiction, and if Swayse was
called it would necessitate the hear-
ing of a number of other witnesses,
and take much time. After judge
Southwood has been examined, Hon. Ran-
dolph Tu<*k©r, whose name has been men-
tioned in connection with the disappear-
ance of Certain cipher telegrams from one
of the committee-rooms here, will be al-
lowed to make an explanation, and then
the investigation of the cipher telegrams
will be resumed. Wooley will be sum-
moned from Cincinnati, and two or three
other witnesses will be heard, whose names
have not yet transpired. Exertion will be
made to conclude the investigation this
week, so as to give time for preparation
of reports, each side, it is understood,
having decided ta lay one before the
house.
Senate.
Mr. Spencer presented joint resolutions
of the Alabama legislature favoring an
appropriation for removal of obstructions
from Mobile bay and for the improvement
of navigation of various fivers in Ala-
bama. Referred to committee on com-
merce.
Mr. Withers, of Virginia, presented the
petition of catholic voung men's national
union, protesting against the discrimina-
tion made by the United States govern-
ment in the appointment of chaplains in
the army and navy, by which catholic
soldiers and seamen are deprived of the
benefit of their religion, and in the ap-
pointment of Indian agents, whereby vast
numbers of Indians who are catholics are
placed in charge of denominations in
which they have no interest or confidence.
Referred to committee on privileges and
elections. He also presented the petition
of Beverly H. Robertson for removal of
political disabilities.
Hi- i e bill authorizing issue of certifi-
cates of deposit in aid of refunding the
public debt, was taken up, and after be-
ing amended so as to make the rate of in-
terest 4 per cent., was passed. The bill
directs the treasurer to issue, in exchange
for lawful money of the United States,
certificates of deposit of the denomina-
tions of $10.
The army appropriation bill was re-
ceived from the house, and referred to the
committee on appropriations.
Senator McCreery addressed the senate
in favor of transfer of the Indian office
from the interior to the war department, j
The senate and galleries were crowded to
excess during the delivery of his speech.
Mr. Garland gave notice for Saturday
next that he would move to take up the
Texas and Pacific railroad bill.
The senate confirmed Goodson M. Rob-
erts as postmaster at Ashville, N. C.
House.
The house was principally engaged in
discussing the legislative, executive and
judiciary appropriation bills.
mismanagement of Naval Affairs.
Washington. Feb. 10.—The report of
the majority of the house naval commit-
tee, signed by all the democratic members,
cites numerous alleged violations of law
by ex-secretary Robeson and some of his
official associates. The information fur-
nished to the committee by the present
secretary in regard to the manner in which
contracts have been made since 1870. the
manner in which indebtedness has oeen
decreased, and the manner in which p ub-
lic property has been disposed of, shows a
constant and almost ceaseless disregard
and violation of law. The report arraigns
as guiltv of acts which should receive pun-
ishment ex-secretary Robeson, W. W.
Wood, ex-chief of bureau steam engineer-
ing, Isaac H. Hanscom, ex-chief of bureau
of construction, and pay-officers John O.
Bradford and J. H. Watmough.
Notes.
President Green, of the Western Union
Telegraph company, has written to the
Potter committee, with request that it be
entered of record, a statement of the facts
in regard to delivery of telegrams to inves-
tigating committees, acquitting the tele-
graph company or its officers or agents of
responsibility for the loss of telearrania.
BRITISH FORCES BUTCHERED.
A Terrible Disaster Inflicted Janua-
ry 21 by the South African lulus—
Reinforcements Demanded from
England.
Cape Town, Jam 27, (via St Vincent).—
On the 21st inst. a British column, consist-
ing of a portion of the 24th regiment, a
battery of artillery and 600 native auxil-
iaries, were utterly annihilated near Tu-
gela river by 20,000 Zulus, who captured a
valuable convoy of 102 wagons, 1000 oxen,
2 cannon, 400 shot and steel, 1000 rifles,
35,000 pounds of ammunition, 60,000 pounds
weight of provisions and colors of the 34th
regiment. It is estimated 500 Zulus were
killed and wounded in the battle.
pt- Among the killed on the British side are
two majors, four captains, twelve lieuten-
ants and the quartermaster of the 24th regi-
ment; two captains of royal artillery, a
colonel, four lieutenants and surgeon
major of engineers, besides twenty-one
other British officers commanding native
levies. Seven attacks subsequently made
by Zulus have been repulsed and the
colony-is now somewhat recovering from
the utter consternation which at first pre-
vailed. Natal, however, is in great dan-
gerand disturbances are feared in Pongo-
Lord Chelmsford, commander of the
expedition, has been forced to retire in
consequence of the defeat. It is estimated
that 500 soldiers were kilied, besides the
officers enumerated above.
Governor sir Bartle Trere has sent ap-
peals to England and the Mauritius for
reinforcements. The mail steamer for
England was dispatched a day earlier
than usual, with a request for six regi-
ments of infantry and a brigade of cav-
alry.
London, Feb. 11.—Details of the disaster
to the British force show that the guns
were spiked before they were captured.
The Times says editorially that the gov-
ernment is bound to send ample reinforce-
ments without an hour's delay, and spare
no expense or effort.
The Standard's dispatch from Capetown
says the British force was compelled to re-
cross the border. The force which was
annihilated was attacked while guarding
the camp of the headquarters of the column
at Insandusana during the absence of lord
Chelmsford, with a strong force, recon-
noitering.
Foreign miscellany.
Constantinople, Feb. 10.—France wil
advise Greece not to insist upon the ces
sion of Janinas. Prince Dandendorff Ker-
sautoff, Russian governor of Bulgaria, and
the consuls of the great powers have left
Sofia to be present at the inauguration of
the Bulgarian government. It is believed
there are differences in the cabinet which
must cause the retirement of either Kheir-
reddin Pasha, grand vizier, or Said Pasha,
minister of justice.
The Russian army in the Balkan penin-
sula is suffering much from spotted
typhus.
The Times dispatch from Calcutta says
advices from all parts of scene of active
operations are highly satisfactory, both as
regards political and military situation,
and condition of forts and supplies. Rain
still holds off in northwest provinces and
Punjaub harvest prospects are most
gloomy.
London, Feb. 10.—An outbreak of
pleuro-pneumonia has occurred among
cattle at Wigan thorp, near Mai ton, county
of York.
Paris, Feb. 10.—Pere Hyacinthe Lay-
son's old catholic church was opened yes-
terday in a building formerly a theater.
The bishop of Moray and two other pro-
testant bishops were expected to assist at
the dedication, but circumstances pre-
vented their attendance.
La Prance newspaper says: M. de
Lesseps, constructor of the Suez canal, is
a prominent and acceptable candidate for
governorship of Algeria.
Vienna, Feb. 10.—Count Taafe has
failed to form a cabinet.
London, Feb. 10.—The appointment of
general Chanzy as French minsster to
Russia appears finally decided upon.
Malta has established quarantine against
Tripoli because of the outbreak of sick-
ness amongst the troops recently arrived
from Constantinople.
Berne, Feb. 10.—The village of Myrin-
gen, great tourist resort, has been almost
totally destroyed by fire.
Petersburg, Feb. 10.—The Russian
government have instructed Gen. Todle-
ben and prince Labanoff to prevent the
Roumelian deputation from, proceeding to
Timova to protest to the assembly of
notables against separation of Roumelia
from Bulgaria.
Berlin, Feb. 10.—It is officially stated
that the Greek government has received a
report of the consul at Kavala on the
jEgean sea, confirming riimors of an out-
break of the plague there.
London, Feb. 10.—The Times corre-
spondent at Constantinople say« it is an-
nounced from Adrianople that the evacu-
ation by the Russians has already com-
menced.
A Paris dispatch to the Times reports
that the English and French governments
strongly support the scheme for an exami-
nation of Turkish finances bv an interna
tional commission, which shall superinten 1
the collection of revenue.
Paris, Feb. 10.—Paul Gervair, natural-
ist, is dead.
MARINE MATTERS.
New York, Feb. 10.—Arrived out:
Gellert. Arrived# Mercator, Cassini, Bri-
tannic.
Queenstown, Feb. 10.—The Celtic, be-
fore reported disabled, arrived here safely
last night.
Halifax, Feb. 10.—Arrived: Polyne-
sian ; very rough weather last four days.
New York, Feb. 10.—Arrived out: State
of Indiana, Richmond, Flared, Maid of
Orleans. Flora, Barney Bros., Ancio and
Kalliope.
Queenstown, Feb. 10.—Arrived: City
of Montreal.
New York, Feb. 10.—Arrived out:
Crown, Boaddici, Caledonia, Glamorgan,
Mayaguez, LordClive, Vaderland.
London, Feb. 10.—The Swedish bark
Gauthrod, Capt. Lunugren, New Orleans
for Rouen, before reported ashore at Hon-
fleur, has floated ana jettisoned part of the
cargo.
New York, Feb. 10.—Arrived: Ger-
manic. Homeward bound: Sorriderin,
Vrede, Southern Rights. Arrived out:
Fruen, Hanne, Australia. Adione, Diana,
Belle Alliance, Forest Belle, Wm. McGil-
very, A. E. Botsford, Alkor, Emanuel
Virbruder, Will W. Case, Attiva, Garden
Island, Marie, Sophie, Agnes, Agur.
Savannah, Fen. *10.—Arrived: Semi-
nole.
New York, Feb. 10.—Arrived: The
Queen.
News From the Indian Border.
Omaha, Feb. 10.—A dispatch received at
department headauarters from Fort
Robinson states that the Ihdians who mur-
dered Moorehead and three others on Jan-
uary 20, and Little Wolf's band of Chey-
ennes, in all about one hundred bucks,
well armed with guns and pistols, and
having plenty of ammunition, recently sur-
rounded a wagon train and took all pro-
visions, but killed no one. They gave one
of the men of the train a silver watch they
bad taken from Moorehead. There were
no squaws or children with the party.
Capt. Ferris telegraphs from camp on
Snake river that he has discovered a large
trail, ten days or two weeks old, leading
southwest from Boardman's fork. There
were evidently between 300 and 400 head
of stock and many squaws and children in
the part j'. Capt. Ferris will follow the
trail.
The Cheyenne prisoners from fort Rob-
inson, en route for Leavenworth—twenty-
two in number, including Wild Hog and
Old Crow—arrived to-day and left for
their destination to-night.
An Educational Seat Burned.
Terre Haute, Ind., Feb. 10.—The As-
burv university building at Greencastle,
occupied by preparatory departments of
college, museum and Whitcomb library;
also as the armory of the As bury cadets,
was burned this evening. The building
co-t $28,000 in 182S; total loss. Also mu-
seum, valued at $5000; Whitcomb library,
valued at $10,000, was damaged to one-half
that amount. The fire originated in the
bell tower from a defective flue.
Heavy Robbery.
Button, Ohio, Feb. 10.—Last night the
hotise of a farmer by the name of Daniel
Franz was broken into by masked robbers,
who bound the family, and, by threats
of shooting, forced Franz's wife to reveal
where money, amounting to $25,000, was
hid. They then escaped with their booty
A U. S. Receiver for Hemphh.
Memphis. Feb. 10.—An argument on
general creditors bill, representing city
bonds to the amount of $2,500,000, was
heard this morning by judge Baxter, of
the United States district court. The
judge announced his determination to ap-
point a receiver to-morrow.
Jnte Factories to Stop.
London, Feb. 10.—Three of the largest
jute factories in Forfarshire, Scotland,
_i»ve closed, owing to depression of trade.
It is reported that four factories in Dundee
will stop.
Blocked by the Sunday Law.
Cincinnati, Feb. 10.—A telegram says
that all the trains on the Ohio and Missis-
sippi railroad were detained at Flora, IU.,
from 6o'clock ax. to 6 o'clock p. m. yes-
terday by the enforcement of vigorous
Sunday law.
malting Way for Chandler.
Detroit, Feb. 10.—The resignation of
Christiancy as senator from Michigan has
been placed in the hands of the governor,
to take effect at noon to-day.
Charleston, Feb. 10.—The races are
Still postponed on account of tha weather.
NEW YORK SUMMARY.
Railway Securities Gaining on V. S.
4 Per Cents—Quotations of Telss
Securities. Silver, Sterling and
Cotton.
ISpecial Telegram to the News.l
New York. Feb. 10.—Texas seven per
cent, bonds sold at 113 and are firm. Hous-
ton and Texas Central railroad first mort-
gage bonds are 104 bid. Seconds 96. In-
ternational convertibles are 21 bid, 25
asked.
Silver is quoted at 1G8 cents per os., at
London, 49%a.
# Galveston bank sterling 4?4>£: commer-
cial 483J<. Bills continue scarce.
Cotton closed firm with a large business,
chiefly on southern account. Receipts for
the week are estimated at 140,000.
The Rio Grande sailed Saturday with
fifteen passengers and a full cargo.
Missouri, Kansas and Texas first mort-
gage bonds 9old at 52%. Seconds 17.
The senate judiciary committee is dis-
posed to amend the Geneva award bill to
include insurance compani s.
Germany is buving freely in this mar-
ket of the best American railway bonds
and shares in preference to U. S. four per
cents.
THE RAVAGING PESTILENCE.
Distressing Reports from Russia.
London, Feb. 10.—Reports from Russian
villages continue to give alarming state-
ments of the prevalence of the plague and
other epidemic diseases.
а. Hayes Appointee Comes to Grief*
Charleston, S. C.. Feb. 10.—At Sum-
ter to-day Sam Lee, tne colored republican
leader, recently appointed postmaster at
that place, was tried and found guilty of
official misconduct while judge of probate.
Lee could not be found, but was represent-
ed by counsel.
A Juvenile's Homicide.
New York, Feb. 10.—Thos. Hallisey>
under 12 years, who struck his stepmother
Bridget Hallisey with a knife, causing
death, pleaded guilty to-day and judge
Gildersleeve sentenced him to the city
prison for thirty days.
A Family's Catastrophe.
Troy, N. Y.. Feb. 10.—G. T. Simmons,
crazed by the elopement of his wife, poison-
ed his three children and cut his throat
two o'clock this morning. The children
will recover but Simmons will probably
die.
Death of a Centennarian.
Montreal, Feb. 10.—Mrs. McEllis, a
native of Ireland, died here to-day, aged
108 years and 10 months. She leaves two
daughters, aged 78 and 83 years respect-
ively.
Defeating Daly.
New York Feb. 10.—The billiard touna"
ment terminated to-night. Sexton defeat-
ing Daly for the third prize. Score 600 to
368.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Foreign markets.
Havana, Feb. 10.—Su^ar—The business done
was unimportant, being chiefly limited to cen-
trifugals. Prices were irregular, closing firmer
since tt is believed that duties in the United
States will remain unaltered. Nos. 10 to 12, d.
s , 5reals gold par a robe; Nos. 15 to 12,
■d. s., reais; centrifugal sugars, Nos.
11 to 13, in boxes and hhds., v/^di/iya reals;
stocks in warehouse at Havana and Matanzas,
35,4000 box^s, 40,700 bags and 49,400 hhds. Re-
ceipts of tl.e week, 76,000 boxes, 13,000 bags and
16,700 hhds.: exports during the week, 6iJ00
boxes, 6000 ba^rs and 830 hbds., including 830
boxes and all bags an 1 hhds. to the United
States. Spanish gold 207<g,2c7^. Exchange
firm: on the United States, 60 days gold 7
premium, short sight do premium'; on
London. 18^(&19>$ premium; on Paris, 5©53^
premium.
Liverpool, Feb. 10.—Cotton on the spot in
goo* demand at an advance of l l6d. Uplands
quoted as follows: Ordinary 4j<,d; goof ordi-
nary 5 8-16d; low middling 5 5-k5d middling
5 7-it5d; middling Orleans 5 9-tfd. Sales 10,000
bales, of which moo were American and 1000 for
export and speculation. Imports 16,3u) bales, of
wh ch 16,30u bales were American. Arrivals
opened l-32d up, ruled quiel, but closed flat, at
a lo-is of the advance during the forenoon.
Basis, middling uplands, low middling clause.
Deliveries: February-March 5 7-l6d: March-
April 5 7-l6d; April-May 5 15-32d; May-June
5 l.-32d; June-July 5 9-16d. Shipments: Feb-
ruary 5^d: Fel ruary-March 5 17-3^d.
Domestic Markets.
New York., Feb. 10.—Money 2,V£. Exchange
4.85u®4.86. Governments steady; new fives
104J4. State bonds dull,
Nev Toeuc. Feb. 10.—Stocks irregular; New
York Central 115^; Erie 25^-. Lake Shore
71^; Illinois. Central 88: Cleveland and Pitts-
burgh 94: Chicago and Northwestern 61^6;
Chicago and Northwester!!, preferred.
Rook Island 130v£; Western Union Telegraph
100v6. Suo-treasuTy balance: Coin $115,697,503;
cu> repi y .$£0.314,021.
nrw Orleans, Feb. 10.—Sight par. Sterling
bank 4.86. Consols 59$6«g.60 Cotton strong but
poorly s- pplied. Sales ."500 bales. Ordinary
>yxc: good ordinary 8%c: low middling- w^c;
middling 9%c: good middling 10%c; middling
fair hv40. Receipts—net 15,9ul hales; gross 19,-
02': Exports—Great Britain 20.5. 7; continent
15.712: coastwise 3,] b9. Stock 388,883
ENew York, Feb. 10.—Cotton on the spot
mm*-- at 1-I6c advance. Sales—to exporters 13
bales; to spinners 483 bales; to speculators 45
bales; in transit 100 bal»-s; total 631 bales.
Gulf quoted as follows: Ordinary 7?^c; good
ordinary 8 13 l' e; low middling 9^jc; mid
dling 9k4c; good middling 10^c. Futures
ruled firm and advancing. Sales 87,"00 bales.
February. 9.75; March. 9.82; April, 10.00; May,
10.1g; June, 10.29; July. 10.39: August, 10.49;
September. 10.26: October, 10.10; November,
9 94.
Sr. Lons. Feb. 10.—Cotton firm. Sales 507
hales: quotations unchanged. Good ordinary,
; low middling, ^c: middling. 9^c.
St. Lons, Feb. K>.—Flour moderately ac-
tive and higher; XX fullv £3 60@3 80; xxx
$3 4 15; family $4 30^4 50; choice $4 55
i<&4 65. Wheat higher: No. 2 red fall 95&-®
96c cash; 96fe96uc February; 9^^4(2".96f„c
March: closing 96^c April; No. 3 red fall 91c:
No. 2 spring 82.- bid. Corn in active demand
and higuer: No. 2 mixed 31}$<2&31%c cash;
31$$<^3134c February; 32<&32^c Maroh; 33<£
33v*ie April; 34&34l£c May Oats higher: No.
2. 23^k®24^c canh: 2?>&6c March: 24^c May.
Whisky steady at $1 04. Pork higher; $10 00
casil and February. Lard higher and in good
demand at 6.67v^@6.7Cc. Fulk meats hipher
and strong; good demand; shoulders vMq,
3.6Cc; short ribs 4 70<^4.75c cash: 4.so^4.34$6c
March; clear rib 4 s5<g£4 90c. Bacon higher;
short rib 5.b5(^5.i5c cash: 5.25c March; clear
rib 5j4- cash; 5.82jai March.
New ORlkjlns, Feb. 10.—Flour strong and
higher; superfine $3 25; double extra s3 75;
treble extra $4 00@4 ti+ft: higher grades $4 75@
5 50. Corn active ana firm; white 4j@44v£c;
yellow 47i£t50c. Oats quiet, Sl<fn32^£e. Corn
meal dull: $1 85<g;l 90. Hay quiet but firm;
prime $13 *0; choice £16. Pork active and firm;
higher to arrive: old 9?4<§»916c: new lov^c.
Laid scarce and firm; tierce 6v4@g%c; keg
(&7c. Dry salt meats—demand good and tend-
ing upward, shoulders held stronely; loose and
packed 4c; clear rib -l^c: clear sides 5c. Bacon
stronger; shoulders held at 3j^c: clear rib 5v4c;
ci«ar sides 6f£c. Hams scarce and firm: choice
sugar-cured 7<^,9^c. as in size; uncanvased 8c.
Wnisky steady; western rectified $1 05<fal 10.
Coflfee firm; cargoes, ordinary to pritre 11®
16^c. Sugar in good demand: common to good
common 43£@5c; fair to fully fair 5u@4$c;
prime to choice 5^&0c; yellow clarified ~6^<&
7^4. Molasses quiet but fiim: common 19tf^
21c; fair 2j^23c: prime to choice 25@3lc. Rice
quiet; ordinary to choice Louisiana 5fc<®7c.
Bran irregular at 67^(5*72^:. Wheat—nothing
doing.
Chicago. February 10—Flour in good demand
at full prices. Wheat fairly active and higher;
No. 2 red winter 92c; No. 2 Chicago spring 88@
88^ccash: 8891c March; 89*<(^9cc April; 94@
94t^may: No. 3 do 74j4@74>^c. Corn active,
frm ana higher: sl^gc cash; oljtfp.ssc March;
c2^©32tfe April; 356^c May. Oats strong and
higher; 21(^1^0 casn: 2l^c m;irch-,' fil9£c
April; 244#c May. Pork strong and higher:
$9^0 cash; $10 00<&10 02u March: flo 15®
10 1 rij April; *1080® 10 22h May. Lard strong
and higher: 16 80 cash: $6 85(3:6 87^ March;
$6 95(g,6 April. Bulk meats strong and
higher: shoulders8.70; clear rib 4.85; clear sides
5.<fe. At the close—Wheat in fair demand and
higher: 8t^@r8s^c February; 88^6<^89c March;
90£t90^c April. Corn fairly active, a shade
higher and advanced Oats fairly active
and shade higher, 21c Februarv; 2l^c March;
24-vic May. Pork strong and higher; $10 10©
10 i2^c. March; $10 25 April Lard in good de-
mand: prices a shade higher; $6 87^6 March;
$6 9th April.
New Yore, Feb. 10.—Flour—winter wheat
extras rather more steady; other kinds with-
out decided change: southern flour about
steady: common to fair extra $3 .* 85: good
to choice extra $5 0- 25. Wheat
better: ungraded winter red $1 ootf^l 03: No. 3
winter red $! 05® 1 09. Corn—new '-j<3»9ic bet-
ter, and fairly active; old steady: ungraded 47
(ft47^c. No. 3 42}£c. Oats—30c for No. 3.
Coffee moderately active and steady. Sugar
quiet and unchanged: refined quiet;'standard
a 8^@8\^c; granulated uc; powdered
crushed 9<&9t6c. Molasses quiet
end nominally unchanged. Rice in moderate
demand and steady. eos n firm at si 40® 1
42»^. Spirits of turpentine firm at 30c. Pork
higher and strong; mess, spot, $9 00 for old:
$10 75 for new; Februarv. new. $10 ^0: March
$10 55&10 co: April $10 60: May $10 7c®10 75.
Middles firmer; westarn and city long clear
5wc: short clear '^c; long and short clra^
5.ft^c. Lard active and higher; steam, spot,
б.00&7.07wc. Whisky firm at $1 07 bid; $1 08
asked. Freights dull.
Providence. Feb. 10.—The pr'nt cloth mar-
ket this week was unusual y *.ul., but closes
firm. Sales for the week 15*250 pieces.
Kansas City, Feb. 10.—Wheat, No. 2 spot.
8;^c No. 3 spot, 79^c bid; 80c asked. Bacon
—clear 5fc»c: nb and long 54^c. Corn-fed Texas
steers $3 00©3 50. No grass-wintered in mar-
ket
St. Lons. Feb. 10.—Cattle strong: demand
exceeds the supply: export steers $5 00®5 25;
good to choice heavy (4 70®5 00; fair $4 10
®4 50: native butchers'steers $3 00®4 25;cow3
and heiiers $3 00®4 co; feeding steers $3 50®
3 85: corn-fed Texans $3 00®3 90; Colorados
$3 50®4 75; receipts 1300; shipments 600.
Hogs— live easier for light grades; heavy
grades strong: Yorkers and Baltimores $3 50®
3 75; packing slow at $3 50®3 75; butchers to
fancy heavy j3 90®4 15; receipts 12,800: ship-
ments 4200. Sheep strong, scarce and wantea;
common to good $8 gc®3 75; choice to fancy
$3 87j4®4 25: exyot giadite $4 50®4 75; re-
ceipts 10o; shipments none.
New Yore, Feb. 10.—Hides dull but un-
changed.
Chicago, Feb. 10.—The Drovers1 Journal re-
ports: Hogs, all grades. 10c higher;
choice heavy $3 85<a4 15; mixed $3 60®3 80;
light $3 80tia,3 95. Cattle—receipts 4000; ship-
ments 2000; there was good rim and mar
CINBORN * WARNER, MANrFACTURFR'S SOLE AGENTS FOR THE
State of Texas for
Glldden's Patent Steel Barb Fence Wire. Galvanized or Japannca
It is the Lightest. Strongest ana Most EiTectual Wire licensed to be made or use.-. G;:aran
teed tensile strength 1496 pounds. Marie from two No. 12 steel wires. Ite sales are five :imes
greater than those of all inferior wires combined. Beware of imitations, made of No. 14 wire.
Experience has taught us that, it will not answer the purpose when constructed ifi fence. In-
auirt-for the Glidden wire, descriptive circulars and latest prices. So d throughout the State
by the Best Merchants.
I fell Sm lp]
SANBORN & WARNER. Houston.
FOR MARDI GRAS.
For the Consideration of Adver-
tisers.
As usual on occasions wheii'strangers are
to be expected in the city, ephemeral ad-
vertising schemes will bapresented to mer-
chants and traders of Galveston, and not
a few persons, wh$ have given but a
casual attention to the subject will, per-
haps, be handsomely victimized, since all
experienced advertisers know and acknow-
ledge that the only description of advertis-
*ng that brings profitable returns to the
advertisers, is that made through the col-
umns of a reliable newspaper—one of gen-
eral circulation, good repute, and which
makes no distinction in rates, but serves
every one precisely alike. Such papers
know the value of their space, and in ad-
justing their charges make them just and
equitable to all.
That it will be to the advantage of those
who have goods to dispose of to make their
facilities known during Mardi Gras week
to the thousands of strangers who will be
present, is a self-evident proposition, and
that the Ntws affords the cheapest and
best, if not in fact the only, means of
insuring the desired result, must be equal-
ly clear to those who make it a part of
their business to understand the science of
advertising. From now until tho day of
the celebration particular attention will
be given to a variety of interesting preli-
minaries. Then full descriptions will be
given of the Mardi Gras ceremonies, of
spectacles, costumes, themes, ball, and all
other noteworthy incidents. Those who
may furnish advertising matter without
delay will be allowed the advantage of
monthly rates.
By using the advertising columns of the
News, merchants will reach the identical
persons they desire to see, and the wares
and merchandise in which they propose to
deal will be made known in the most direct
way possible to thousands who would
otherwise remain ignorant of the advan-
tages offered.
Tlie Russo-Turkisb Treaty of
Peace.
London, Feb. 10.—A Rueter's Constan-
tinople dispatch says: The definitive
treaty letween Russia and Turkey de-
clares pe ice and cordial relations to be re-
establishep between Russia and Tur-
key; provides that ti-.e articles of
the San Stefano treaty which
were not moderated by the treaty
of Berlin shall remain in force. Mode of
payment of war indemnity and compen-
sation to Russian residents of Turkey,
who suffered through the war, is left for
future agreement. All prosecutions for
aiding either side through the war have
been abandoned, and persons implicated
in the Roumelian disturbances
pardoned. The protocol declares
that recognition of the present
treaty of Berlin changes neither the char-
acter nor range of the latter. As Servia,
Montenegro and Roumania are independ-
ent, Russia leaves them free to come to an
understanding for themselves with the
porte relative to their claims for war in-
demnity.
A Prudent Youth.
He was from the country and went to
have a tooth stopped. The dentist ad-
vised him to have the tooth taken out, and
assured him that he would feel no pain if
he inhaled laughing-gas. " But what is
the effect of tlie gasf" asked the youth.
" It simply makes you totally insensible,
answered the dentist; "you don't know
anything that takes place." The rustic as-
sented, but just previous to the gas being
administered he put his hand into his
pocket and pulled out his money. " Oh,
don't trouble about that now!" said the
dentist, thinking that he was going to be
paid his fee. " Not at all," replied the
patient: "I was simply going to see how
much I had before the gas took effect."
AMUSEMENTS.
Tremont Opera House
J. P. EVANS - - - - manager.
The Fashionable Event of the Seasoi J
Enthusiastic Success
of America's Unrivaled Prima Donna,
EMMA ABBOTT
And the Celebrated
HESS GRAND OPERA CO.
EMMA ABBOTT. ZELDA SEGUIN,
ANNIS MONTAGUE, ADELAIDE RANDALL
WILLIAM CASTLE, C. H. TURNER,
HENRY PEAKES, EDWARD SEGUIN,
ELLIS RVSE, GUSTAVUS HALL,
WM. H. TtLLA. HENRY WARREN.
GRAND CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA.
This (Tuesday) Evening
Auber's Sparkling: Opera
FRA DIAVOLO.
Wednesday Matinee and Saturday Night—
CHIMES OF NORMANDY.
Wednesday Night—BOHEMIAN GIRL.
Thursday—IL TROVATORE.
Friday Night-FAUST. BENEFIT OE EMMA
ABBOTT.
Saturday Matinee—MARTHA.
ADMISSION—Parquette and Parquette Cir-
cle, $1 50; Dress Circle, $1; Gallery, 50c.; Mati-
nees, 50 and 75c.
Cheap Advertising Cohimn.
REAL ESTATE.
A FINE PLACE FOR SALE ON GALYES-
Jr\. ton LJay, with good frame house and
stocked with oxen, cattle, etc.; 40 feet above
ordinary tide. Term- easy.
H. M. TRUEAEART & CO.,
fe9 Real Estate Agents.
l?OR SALE—Or exchange for city property,
XT 100 acres of timber land, 3 mues from
Dickinson station. JAOOB F. WEITZEL & CO:
Land locators and surveyors,
ATTENTION 1
We are offering r. r. Alternate Land Certifi-
cates in lots to suit, very cheap.
WM. B. KING A CO.*
js30 tf Stock and Bond Broker*
N~ otice to lumbermen—-for sals
cheap.
1500 acres of finely timbered land, situated
miles northeast of the town of Montgomery.
For particulars apply to .KAUFMAN &KUNGI2,
Agents, Galve9ton. jalO tf
J7*OR SALE OR RENT—THE TWO-SJORY
Frame Dwelling and lots—residence of the
late John W. Lang, cor. Ave. P and 22d st.
nol? tf
Apply to
tHEO. O.
vogel.
FOR SALE.
MILCH COWS—A choice lot of extra milk-
ers and Durham Calves. For sale by A.
J. McLouth- at Poole & Co.'s. fe3 20t*
FOR SALE—
Gup D~ INVESTMENT.
Parker county, for sale cheap—the right to
manufacture orick with the Improved Kenne-
dy Machine in Parker county; also, a machine
now at Weatherford. Payments easy. Ad-
dress, R. M. JOHNSON,
fes 6t Barnes House, Houston.
E^ARM MULES FOR SALE—
15 Large Mules very low.
fe7 I9t* A. L. ARNOLD & CO.
F)R SALE—Pure Jersey CATTLE, YEAR-
LINGS, male and female. Also choice
Durhi*m COWS and CALVES. Stable A v. O,
near lbth street, [d&w] A. M. SHANNON.
HEAD WELL GRADED SHEEP
OUUU for sale by
ja25 lm*
ED. BUCKLEY,
Corpus Christi, Texas.
I FLEETWOOD AND SIX OTHER FAVORr
ite Scroll Saw Machines for foot power.
delO FRED. A. SMITH. 114 Tremont St.
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT—A fine two-story house, corner
Twelfth and Market streets. Forjparticu-
lars apply on premises. C. G. BUSH.
IjX)R RENT—The Brick Building, corner of
Postofflce and Center streets, now occupied
by Petro Devoti. Store down stairs and six
rooms up stairs. Suitable for a dwelling. Ad-
ply to Mrs. McKENZIE, next door. ie<3 tf
IpOR RENT—A fine residence, next to north-
east corner Church and 14th sts. Apply to
Mrs. Strauss, 215 Postofflce st. fe5 lw
IpOR RENT—One two-story house, seven
rooms, cheap to good tenant. Inquire L.
DkNAIVE, with P. J. Willis & Bro. fo2 tf
1jV)R RENT—Part of our Brick Building on
Market, between 20th and 21st streets, oecu-
: pied by Mr. M. Woolf as a shoe store, from
February 1. Apply to J. J. Schott & Co. ja26tf
1 OOOMS (FURNISHED) retired location, four
I XV squares from opera house; No. 21 Winnie
street, next west of Lutheran church, cor. 24th.
JUST RECEIVED.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
AN AMERICAN WIDOW who has had 15
years experience, housekeeper, wishes to
ake charge of a house. Matron oi a Lome or in-
stitution. Has fine executive ability. Address
box M News office.
BY an old woman to do housework and mind
Children in private famfly where can find
a good home. Box O, this office. fell it*
SITUATION wanted by two white women-
One to cook: other to wash, iron and do gen-
eral work. Address Box P. News office.
A FULL LINE OF
SAMPLES
FOR DRESS AND BUSINESS
SUITS, MADE TO ORDER.
ON HAND,
DRESS AND PARTY
SUITS.
C. E. BROUSSARD,
119 STRAND 119
DRUGGIST'S NOTICE—Situation wanted
by young man. A competent druggist. 14
years experience in Phila. and New York cities
Geo. Cuhen, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas.
"I^rANTED-»-Tra*reiing Salesman, having a
▼ V thorough acquaintance with the South-, rn
Paint and I>ru< Trade preferred. Answer only
by letter, stating full particulars and nnmes t f
references. F.W. Devoe& Co.,P.O. box 4ttO,N. V .
WJANTED IMMEDIATELY—A GIRL TO
▼ ▼ nurse. Apply S. W. corner
fell It* BROADWAY and TREMONT.
WANTED —A SITUATION IN A DRV
Goods, Shoe or Gr« >cery store, by a young
man accustomed to either work. Audreys
fe9 3t* R. News o.'lice.
HURCH ORGANIST WISHES POSITION—
Eight years practical experience. Address
box B. this office. fe7 4t
HELP WANTED]
want
a NO. 1 cake baker,
immediately,
fell 3t
CLAY JONES,
Austin Texas.
SEED POTATOES
JUST ARRIVED
Fer Schooner W.O.Lewis,
FROM BOSTON.
500 bbls. Early Goodrich Potatoes.
500 bbls. Jackson Whites Potatoes.
300 bbls. Early Rose Potatoes*
300 bbls. Peerless Potatoes.
300 bbls. Chilli Red Potatoes*
WHICH WE OFFER AT
Reduced Figures {9 the Trade.
They are going off rapidly. Send in your
orders in time. *
XIEIDEIVHEirTTER BROS.
"ITTANTED—A SMART LAD. with some edu-
▼ ▼ cation. Apply at Gatreston Broom F*o-
tory, corner 18th and Mechanic sts. fell It*
W
ANTED—A GOOD COOK.
Apply to MRS. A. H. BELO,
fell tf Av. K, Let. 25th and 26!h sts.
I. LOVENBERG,
Notary Pxitolic
COMMISSIONED OF DEEDS,
Corner ot Strand and 22d Streets.
sel su w f 6m lp
MOODY & JEMISON,
Cotton Factors, Etc.,
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
E. S. JEMISON 8 CO.,
Barters aid Commission Merchants,
123 Pearl St., N.w Vork.
ket
strong
shipping sold at *4 30^5 55; light, half fat.
$3 ?5<g.4 Mh butchers firm; feeders ana
stockere dull and lower. Sheep—receipts 70/;
shipments 4C0; market steady at $2 80^4 75
for common to choice.
Potatoes! Hay!
\17K HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR
VY sale a full line of
SEED POTATOES.
Have also a limited quantity of
PRIME TEXAS HAT,
at low prices. MARX & KFJIP\'ER,
Sole Agents lor Theo. Rolerer l*h im:> » ;ne
NERVOUS DEBILIT
Weakness, etc., and all disorders brought on b
indiscretions,excesses or overwork of the Brain an
Nervous System, speedily and radically cured b
! WINCHESTER'S SPECIFIC PILLS
\\TANTED—A GOOD COOK, English or
V T German. Apply 216 Church
20th and 21st.
St., between
fe« St^
117"ANTED—A first class dining room ser-
tt vant (man1. No other need apply. Mrs.
HOWaRIL l'A> east Church. f< 8 3t
MISCELLANEQjLS WANTS.
ANTED—To Purchase a Lot or Half Lot
▼ V in the Episcopal Cemetery. Address Box
60, stating position, price, etc. fell It*
W ANTED—To purchase for cash a family
▼ ▼ horse and conveyance. Address post-
office box 295. giving tulJ particulars. fe5 tf
OEWING MACHINE MEN—The Wheeier A
lO Wilson Manufacturing Co. want agenta
and dealers, in towns ana territory not occu-
pied, to sell their New No. 8. For terms ad-
dress the company at their head office, Austin,
Texas. jalO lm
JLOST^
IOST—A Bunch of Keys, supposed at P. O-
J Finder will be suitably rewarded by re"
turning them to [It] SHAW & BLaYLOCK,
LOST—THE LADY WHO TOOK THROUGH
mistake the Large Double
BLACK CAtoHMERE SHAWL,
from Artillery Hall, on night of the T. C. Mas-
querade Ball, will please leave it at Mason's
Iwok store. fe9 3t*
MISCELLANEOUS.
EN^L1SH"KITCHEN,'corn STWTBTAND
Market sts. Board and Lodging at the
lowest rates consistent with good 11.mg. neat-
ness and cleanliness. Beard pf-r week, $3 50;
with lodging, $4 50; single meals, 25c; night's
lodging, ~5c. fell lm
Buck s brilliant stoves—just re-
ceived a large invoice. m. p. hennessy,
Sole ag^nt for Galveston, 117 Tremont St.
LAWYERS' BRIEFS BRIEFLY PRINTED
BY RObT. CLAKKE
fe61w AT PREVAILING PRICE.
The acoustic speaking telephone
—only cost $10—put up reidy for use. Call
at 165Tremont st.; see them before renting
high-priced machines. These new Telephones
are the latest and best.
te6 lm l. e. CURTIS, Agent.
Blank BOOKS—The largest stock and low
est prices in the State. william terry
& CO., 133 Strand, Galveston. fel 3m
Strawberries. <*rapes, sweet 10wa
Cider (50 gallons); Messina Oranges and Le-
mons. Orders taken for Strawberry Plants at
75c. per I'.W. Rooted Grape Vines, (3 white and
4 black varieties, 1 purple ), at 5c. P. A. LANG,
Produce Depot, Central Wharf. fel
Minnesota built more miles of railway
in 18?b than aax other state.
s purely vegetable preparation, a
most sflcceiisful remedy known.
Boxes are usually sufficient. F01
>n, and the best and
awn. Tw» to Si*
Boxes are usually sufficient. For further inior
mation. Send fsr Circular. ^>nco
Box-. Six iioxes, $5. by mail, securely sealed. wiJ
fall directions for use. Prepared only by
WINCHESTER & CO., Chemist*.
.is .iofan Ba..Kew*«rH
JUST RECEIVED—A Fine Selection of
FILAGREE SILVER JEWELRY,
Call early and make your selection before
the stock is bioken.
Ja*i M. W. SHAW & BRO.
Paper shells now $1 per hundred.
Agent Parker's B. L. Shot Guns. B. L. lm
plements of all kinds on hand. Jos. Labadie.
\\7ATCHES, Clocks, Jewelry, Spectacles.
▼ t Repairing carefully done by a Practical
Watchmaker. L. E. CUkTIS, 16oTremont st.
\VTIT!iIN TH^ REACH OF ALL—ONE
▼ ▼ Dollar for six months. Delay not. Keep
posted as to the markets. Full and accurate
retorts in each issue of the W&sjexy Nsws.
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