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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. FRIDAY. APRIL 10, 1885.
RECORD OF CRIME.
A VIKAMJKK EMIS HIS LIFE AT
INDIANOLA.
Clflnrrd hy Olllcere-De*peradoe* Run Down-
llfluitlirru'i Declaration- Bound Over—
l'i(i|ioi'kviH nt Work — Won't
Mral tor Some llmr, Etc.
[Special to The Nkwb.1
Indianola, April 0.—A stranger by tha
Dame of H. W. Brown, claiming to ball from
Cincinnati, 0 , committed suicide yestorday at
S'.HO p. m., at the Sheppard house, by shooting
himself through the head with a thirty-two-
caliber revolver. His remains were interred
this afternoon in the Indianola cemetery.
Pecuniary losses, ill health, and a woman are
thonght to have caused the rash act.
captured u\ officers.
Mortli Hardy. while Looking After Certain
fool*, In Shot and Jailed.
ISpecial to The Nnws.l
La Grange, April 9.—For the last three
months our merchants have been depredated
cn by a gang of burglars, who were successful
in a goid many Instances. Night before last
burglars' tools were found uuder M. Wilier'*
upholstery shop. They were left there and
guarded at night by City Marshal Sample,
Constable Burns and a posse of citizens. Ab.mt
midnight Morris Hardy, a negro, made his
appearance to get the tools, lie was hailed
ai d halted, but tried to escape, when ho was
shot in the thigh.
When he «as incarcerated be admitted to the
c ilieers to have participated in three burglaries,
and gave the names of John Davis, an ex cou
vict; Horry Brown, who had been punished
for petty larcenies on several occasions; Urich
Foster, a notorious vagabond and gambler,and
Bugh Johnson, a small lad of about fifteen
jeais of age. The latter had been selected on
account of his smalluess and had to open the
doors for them from the idslde of tho houses
after they had cut small openings.
AH the parties have been arrested by the
a be ve officers and our efficient sheriff's depu-
ti«e. At the house of Hardy, four miles from
ton n, a good many of the stolen goods were
found. The officers have been watching all of
the prisoners, except Hard}, for somo time,
but failed so far to get sufficient evidence to
convict then). It is doubtful now whether
they can be convicted, as only the evidence of
an accomplice will not warrant a conviction
It is to be hoped, however, that our vigilant
cfficers will work up good cases against them.
DOUGHERTY'S UEULlHATION.
IT Iff Had to Die, lie Wanted to Die Uamr-lliH
A Dualism It cleaned on $.100 Bond.
[Spixial to The News.]
Laiiei.o, April (),—Marcellus Dougherty,
shot by the negro, White, last night, is pro-
nounced out of danger to day by his attending
physicians. It seems that, notwithstanding
the ball struck him fairly over the heart, it
glanced around the ribs, and was cut out just
beneath the skin on tho opposite side of the
body. Up to the time the doctor examined
the wound last night, Dougherty insisted that
be waB a dead man, but as soon as the nature
of his hurt was explained to him he boldly de-
clared that If he bad to die ho wanted to die
game.
At the preliminary examination of the negro
this evenlDg who did the shooting, he was re-
leased on a $500 bond, which was readily given
by Colonel Fowzer and W. H. Mowrey.
ri'GMAUUt'« drummers.
Hnlglit* of the tirlp I'utnmel Each Other at
the Waco Races.
[Special to The News.]
Waco, April 9 — During the races at the
Driving park, this afternoon, two drummers,
W. T. Gillespie and W. J. Daniels, both of St.
Louis, got into a dispute over a small bet, and
after exchanging compliments agreed to settle
their difference by an appeal to muscle.
Mr. James Ray, of Colorado, a mutual
friend, was chosen referee, and a secluded
spot, a short distance from the grand stand,
was selected as the battlefield. While the com-
batants were stripping, the referee put the
ground in readiness for the fray.
Time vras colled by the gent from Colorado,
and both parties promptly responded.
Gillespie led off with a right hander, which
took effect under Daniels's left eye. After two
or three blows they clinched and came to
mother earth, with Daniels on top. A short
struggle ensued in which both received
bruises.
The referee interfered and separated them;
apologies were made and the parties returned
to the grand stand as though nothing had hap-
pened.
DeHperadoe* Run Down.
ISpecial to The News.]
Kio Grande City, April 9.—Late last
night Sheriff Shely, in company with Custom
Inspectors Hinojosa and Garza, arrested and
lodged in jail two Mexicans, whom they found
hiding in a thicket on the Rio Grande, about
ten miles below town. They also captured
their horses and saddles, which were smuggled.
To-day one of these men was identified as
Pedro Recina, who is, it is alleged, a noted
thief, robber and murderer. From the other
information was obtained that last Tuesday
these two men killed a man in Mexico in cold
blood and then cut off his ears. It is hoped
they will be extradited and the villains re-
ceive the punishment they so rickly deserve.
lie Won't Steal for Home 'lime.
(Special to The News.]
Bichmond, April 9.—The District Court is
still in session. The most noted case was that
of one Black, tried for horse-stealing. The
case was tried once before, which resulted in
a sentence of Ave years, but the court gave a
new trial. ThiB time the jury gave him seven
years. The defence was kleptomania. The
defense said, in effect, to the jury: " The de-
fendant stole the horse and will steal every-
thing he can get hold of, from a Bteammill to
a fish-hook, and the jury believed it and
thought he was a fit subject to be put where he
could steal no more. Hence the verdict.
Indicted for Murder In the First Degree.
[Bpeciaj. to The News.]
Cleburne, April 9.—The grand jury to-day
brought in an indictment for murder in the
firBt degree against Vincent Witcher, who
killed Charles F. Hall about two weeks ago.
Witcher's bond was placed at $10,000, which
he was unable to give, and haa been in jail
ever since. His counsel have applied for a
■writ of habeas corpus in his favor, and it will
be argued on Saturday night. They hope to
reduce the amount of the bail.
In the Sherltl'M Urlp.
[Special to The News. i
Bryan, April 9.—Nathan Smiley, a colored
school-teacher, was indicted at the March term
of our District Court for forging school
vouchers, but Nathan, hearing that he was
wanted, took to the woods. Sheriff Dawson,
hearing he was in the county, laid a trap for
him, and successfully took him in late last
night.
A Youth Hound Over.
i Special to The News. i
Belton, April 9.—George Fowler, a youth
cf seventeen years, was arrested and bound
over by Justice Estel! in a 4300 bond, to await
the action of the grand jury. He is charged
with placing obstructions on the Missouri-Pa-
cific railway track, between Belton and Echo
Junction.
£ell*confeaaed Hone-thief in Jail.
[Special to The News.]
Fort Worth, April 9.—John O'Brien, a
felf-?cnfessed horse-thief, was brought from
Dallas to day by Sheriff Maddox and lodged
in jail. He was caught in Dallas while trying
to tell the stolen animal.
He Made Mattrm Lively,
ISpecial to the Nsws.t
Belton, April 9.—A man named Winfrey,
living in the country, was brought into town
last night in an excited condition and placed
in a room of the jail. He was raving and
noisy thioughout the night and thin morning
rucceedt d in breaking tne water-pipe in the
jail, flooding his room with water, but the
dieriff arrived in time to turn the water off
bt fore serious damage was done.
Pickpocket* at Work.
(Special to The News.1
Waco, April 9.—Pickpocket* anil sncak-
tblevea are doing the town since the races
have opened. Several parties havo been
robbed at the railroad depot within the past
twenty-four hours.
Ulven three \ ear* to Reflect.
(Special to The News.]
Fort Worth, April 9.—In the District
Court, to-clay, Stuart lirockman, a negro,
was convicted of stealing a revolver, and was
given three years.
( hlneae A Harked and One Family Injured
Han Francisco, April 9.—Last Sunday
there was an anti-Chinese procession here
headed by tho city coroner. Every Chinaman
wbo happened to cross its route was maltreat-
ed. Little was thought of it, as none of them
were supposed to bo seriously hurt. The Chi-
ne ee consul tays to-day that twenty were bully
injured, many of them being cut about the
bead, one fatally.
A Striker hilled by n Detective.
Chicago, April 9—Just before noon one of
theetrikeis a1, the MoCortniok Re tpur factory
attempted to stop one of the company's busies
on its way to the wotks. A Pinkertou detect-
ive inside the buss shot the man dead. Trouble
is feared.
RAILROAD NEWS.
Service* no Longer Needed.
ibreciai. to The News.)
Marshall, April 9.—Personal notices have
been sent by H. Howard, superintendent of
the car department of the Texas and Pacific
shops to eight employes notifying tbem that
because of a necessary reduction of the force
their services are no longer needed. This has
caused much commotion among employes in
all departments, for the others look for simi-
lar notice.
Meeting of the Passenger and Ticket Agent*.
St. Louis, April 9.—An adjourned meeting
of general passenger and ticket agents of Che
Central belt roads was held here to day to
Lear the report of a committee appointed at a
previous rut cling to prepare or BUggest a plan
under which rate cutting could be stopped.
The meeting was the largest that has been
held for a long time. The committee sub-
mitted a plan, which was freely discussed at
two sessions, and, after some modifica-
tions, adopted, though the concur-
rence of some roads not represented
at the meeting is necessary before it can be
put in actual effect. The plan proposes to
govern the sale of tickets is the imposition of
a fine of $50 on any ticket ageut found cutting
rates, and bis prompt discharge for a second
offense. A provision is also made to govern
lines and ticket agents outside of this territory.
During the afternoon session a recommenda-
tion was received from the rate-clerks, who
are still in session, that second-class rates In
the basing sheet will be fixed at — per cent,
less than first-class class rates, and that round-
trip rates to land points in the west be 20 per
cent less than first-class rates both ways.
1 bis was adopted and referred back to the
rate-clerks meeting.
Faat Time Celebration.
New York, April 9.—The local officials of
the Pennsylvania railroad company, and Its
many attaches, clc-brated last night the success
of the new fast schedule. The trains west and
cast have been on time in every instance Tho
train via the Panhandle route, which leaves
New York at 9 a. m , arrives in Cincinnati at
10:30 a. m. the next day, and in St. Louis at
7:30 p. m. The fast line via the Pittsburgh,
Fort Wayne and Chicago railway, which
leaves Ne-.s York at 9 a. m,, arrives at Chicago
at Op. iu. the following day. The time over
the Pennsylvania road was declared to be the
fastest made by any railroad in the world.
Meeting to Revise Time Table*.
St. Louis, April 9.—The general managers
and other officers of roads running between
the seaboard and the West met here yesterday
to i evise time tables. Resolutions were adopt-
ed that all new local time cards should go lot}
effect on Sunday, May 10. Some other rou-
tine business was transacted and the meeting
adjourned. During the meeting the repre-
sentative of the Pennsylvania railroad was
asked if it was the intention of that road to
continue the new fast time, and the reply was
made that if any change at all was made it
would be to quicken the time.
Receiver Woodward'* He*ignatlou Accepted.
St. Louis, April 9,—The resignation of W.
R. Woodward, as receiver of the Texas and
St. Louis Narrow gauge railroad, tendered
some weeks ago, has been formally accepted,
and Judge Treat, of the United States Court,
has appointed S. W. Fordyce, of Hot Springs,
Ark., formerly vice-president of the road, to
fill the vacancy.
Woodward Change* Bate.
St. Louis. April 9 —W. R. Woodward, re-
ceiver of the Texas and St. Louis Narrow-
gauge railroad, has accepted the superintend-
ency of the Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago road, and will leave for Chicago and
assume the duties of his new position as soon
as Colonel Fordyce, his successor on the Texas
and St. Louis, files his bond, which will be in a
day or two.
Merlin;: of Rale Clerk*
St. Louis, April 9.—A meeting of rate
clerks of roads in the Western association was
held yesterday, at which the basing sheets
were revised and other routine work done.
CASUALTIES.
A Worthy Lady Run Over and Killed at Dallas.
[Special to The News.]
Dallas, April 9.—Mrs. Barbara Deubler,
an aged and much respected lady of this city,
came by her death this morning under the
following distressing circumstances:
While walking on the Texas and Pacific
track leading from her house to the business
part of town, two hand-cars, manned by track-
men, and only separated by a short distance,
came up behind her. She stepped off tho
track to let the first car pass, and then,
not knowing that the other followed
close behind, resumed her journey on
the railroad. The men on the second
car, now swiftly approaching and beyond
their control, shouted to her to jump off, but
the unfortunate lady becoming bewildered,
fell across the track, and a second later the
wheels passed over her head and neck, dislo-
cating the latter and causing instant death.
The car was derailed, and the crew, who had
done their utmost to avert the accident, re
moved the body to the side of the road, where
a large crowd of spectators soon arrived, the
news of the disaster having spread through the
city like wildfire.
'1 ho remains were soon afterward removed
to the residence of Mr. August Deubler, a son
of the deceased.
At the inquest held by Justice Schulte,
Thomas Murray, foremen of the hand-car,
testified that when he first saw the lady she
was only sixty feet ahead of the car, which
was going down grade at between four to five
miles an hour.
The jury rendered a verdict in accordance
with the facts, and without censuring any-
body. There is no sidewalk, and the railway
track is much used by pedestrians.
The Raven Run Catastrophe.
Shenandoah, April 9.—Another heavy fall
of rock is threatened in the Raven Run mine
and the recovery of the bodies of the ten men
overwhelmed by the first fall is now despair-
ed of.
To Extirpate Plettro-Paemnonin.
Kansas City, Mo., April 9.—The Journal's
Jefferson City special says; About forty Btock-
men, representing seven counties in tho State,
beld a conference yesterday with Governor
Marmaduke and N. J. Coleman, United States
commissioner of agriculture, regarding the
treatment of pleuro pneumonia, now existing
among cattle in Calloway county. The cattle-
men w ere unanimously in favor of calling a
special session of the legislature. The govern-
or, however, has not yet decided to do so,
feeling it best to avoid that expanse and de-
lay if sufficient funds can be raised "oy sub-
scription to secure the extirpation of tha d.s-
eate.
TEE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
AN INDIAN MISSIONARY AND HIS
OBJECT.
What the lie*. H. H. Hlntnnn Wl*lte* Comtnli-
■loner Atkln* to Do In the Way of
Allotlug Farm* to Head* of Fain.
Iltea — A Mrnaure that
Would Ulalir the
Snntce* Howl.
[Special to The News.]
Washington, April 9.—The Rev. S. B. Hln-
man, an Indian missionary from Niabrara,
Neb., is here with an object. He will be re-
membered as tho reverend gentleman who
caused a sensation a year or two ago by suing
Bishop Hare for defamation of character; and
be recovered a judgment, too, of $10,000,
against the pious but careless bishop. The
enso comes up on appeal next October.
For many years Hinman has dealt out the
gospel to tho Indians, and now he la assisting
the white brother. It seems that President
Arthur, among his last official acts, Issued an
executive order opening for settlement the
Santee Sioux Indian reservation In Ne-
biaaka, and Coinmissiouei-of-Iniilan-Affairs
Price, in bis Instructions accompanying
the order, decided that the allotment
should bo 160 acres of land to each
bead of a family among the Sautee Sioux and
eighty acres to each chiltl. After this allot-
ment there will remain only about 20,000 acres
of this reservation, mostly of a poor quality of
land, for the white settlers. This is deein l
not enough for the people out there; hence
they have sent on Rev. Hinman to induce
Commissioner Atkins to so amend his prede-
cessor's instructions as to allot farms to the
heeds of families only, thus cutting off the
I appootes of the tribe. This would bo a very
popular measure among the whites, but the
San ties would howl, if Hinman can accom-
rltsh Ibis bo will lie a bigger man than ex-
Ct ngrcssman Valeutine, who Is fairly wor-
shiped all over the Black Hills of northern
Nebraska.
Rev. Hinman states that in IStiS theae same
Santee Sioux ceded to the government all
tbeir land rights except the privilege of taking
up bemeEteads like white people, on any uuoc-
enpied land, or, in consideration therefor,
were made participants in the annuities and
benefits of the Sioux treaty of that year and
are now receiving goods to the value of #100,-
000 annually. He further saysthat the assign-
ing cf eighty acres to each child, by the recent
executive crder, was entirely a gratuity, uu
authorized by existing laws, and, as no title
can be given with these lahds, the erroneous
allotment, in effect, perpetuates the reserva
tion, which should be thrown open In the In-
terest of civilization. Rev. Hinman has seen
the president and other officials in reference to
the matter. There are 800 Santee Sioux on a
reservation of about 115,000 acres.
INCIDENT AT THE WHITE-HOUSE.
" I Never Wart *o Flattened Out In Sly Life,"
Replied the Senator.
Washington, April 9.—The following is
told as one of the incidents at the White-housj
to-day.
A western Democratic senator called to
press the appointment of one of his constitu-
ents to an assistant commlssionership.
" When I was practicing law," said the pre-
sident, "I found that an instrument in
writing usually outweighod an oral statement.
You senators seem to have a habit of signing
petitions for candidates, and then you ask ver-
bally for the appointment of others to the
very positions. I can not afford to waste time
considering such requests. Half the Demo-
cratic senators have signed a petition asking
for the retention of the incumbent of this
place, and your name is on the list. I don't
know the man, but he is certainly well in-
dorsed."
" Ob, no," said the senator, " I bavej not
signed such a paper."
Thereupon tho president is said to have
produced a petition bearing the sen .tor's
signature as stated.
" I never was so flattened out in my life,"
remarked the senator wben narrating this.
Van Wyekon Cleveland
IBpscial to The News.1
Washington, April 9.—" President Cleve-
land is proceeding with his appointments with
commendable care," remarked Senator Van
Wyck this morning. " In reference to the dis-
tribution ef the New York patronage, I did
not expect to be quoted in the matter, aud it
wos merely a supposition that a gentleman in
Omaha would have the control of the patron-
age. I have no knowledge of the matter,
whatever." It may be stated that it is not ne-
cessary for Republican congressmen to dis-
claim any knowledge of the inner workings of
a bran-new Democratic administration. They
are not likely to know much about it, for hun-
dreds of good and true Democrats are unable
to gain any Information in that direction.
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Petition* the I Ircult Court for a Writ of Habeas
Corpti*.
Washington, April 9.—Dr. Phillip C.
Walls, ex chief of the bureau of medicine and
surgery of the navy department, and ex-sur-
geon, tc-day petitioned Judge Cox, of the
Circuit Court, for a writ of habeas corpus, di-
rected to Hon. H. C. Whitney, secretary of
the navy, asking that petitioner be discharged
from the illegal custody of the latter. Justice
Cox directed the writ to issue, returnable
Saturday.
After Many Years.
Washington, April 9.—In 1848 Congress
passed an act allowing all officers who had
served in the Mexican war three months extra
pay, which was then decided by accounting
officers of the treasury to apply only to
cfficers of the volunteer service aud not
to officers of the regular army, who
were supposed to go wherever
ordered without additional compensation. The
question has been agitated ever since, and in
1819 Congress passed an act defining the act
of 1848 to include both regular and volunteer
officers, which was again disputed by treasury
cflicials. The parties interested have since,
through legal decision, established their
claim, and before commencing pay-
ment the treasury department has
furnished the secretary of war with
a list of claimants to ascertain if they are in
any way indebted to the government. This
list comprises many names prominent in mili-
tary history, such as Generals Winfield Scott,
Robert E. Lee, P. Smith, David E. Twiggs,
Albert Sydney Johnson, Gideon J. Pillow, Jas.
Longstreet, and others. Payment is to be
made to the survifprs or established heirs.
The New* from Bogotn.
Washington. April 9. — Benor Becorra,
minister from the United States of Colombia
to this government, has received an official dis-
patch from his government, dated at
Bogota, the 8th instant, stating that
tranquillity prevails throughout the re-
public, except at Panama, Sabanilla
and Santa Marta, which it says are in the
hands of the rebels. The dispatch also states
that the government is organizing in the state
of Cauca, adjoining Panama, an expedition of
15,000 troops, which will be sent to Panama as
soon as possible to suppress the revolt in that
state.
Barrio* Is Certainty Dead.
Washington, April 9,—Secretan' Whitney,
to-day, received a dispatch from Commander
Mahone, of the Wachusett, dated La Libertad,
Salvador, which says Barrios is certainly
dead.
The Nicaraguan troops entered Honduras,
routing the enemy, who retreated in disorder
to Guatemala.
A telegram from Zoldavar to the authorities
here says Mexico will make a format alliauce
with Zoldavar at the capital. Thi3 will end
the trouble without another shot. Probably
both armies will march on Guatemala city.
Had no Effect on It.
Washingpon, April 9. — While a heavy
storm was passing over the city late yesterday
afternoon, the Washington monument was
struck three times by lightning without caus
icg the least damage Colonel Casey examined
the aluminum tip this morning with a power
fill telescope and found it sharp and bright as
>hen i laced on the summit, some months agi.
1M11 It It IS * I.AHT CHARGE.
Particular* of Ibe Deatli of lite Uuatamalna
Leader at the Battle or Chalehaapa.
|By Mexican Cable Direct to Qalvecton.]
La Libkrtad, Sao Salvador, April 0.—Par-
ticulars regarding the death of President Bar-
rios and the battle of Chalchuapa are slowly
coming In. Tha battle was fought on the 3d
of April. The troops were under tho Immediate
command of General Venancio Barrios, the
eldest sou of the president. While leading his
troops in a desperate charge,General Venancio
Barrios fell, mortally wounded. Upon the fall
of their leader tho attacking soldiers
hesitated and appeared uncertain. Seeing
that the confidence of his soldiers was shakou,
President Barrios, who bad been dlreotlng the
battle, rode to the very front of the line, took
command in his son's place, and led the charge.
As tho front line of the Guatemalan troops
reached the fortifications of Casa Blanco,
situated at the entrance of Chal-
chuepa, they were greetod with a
deadly tire from Salvadorian cannon
behind the fortification. Under tho inspira-
tion Imparted by their brave leader th j Gua-
temalans stormed the fortifications almost to
the very cannon's mouth, when dismay and
confusion _ overtook them by the death of
tbeir ge nerul. A shell from tho fortification
struck President Barrios in the breast, killing
him almost instantly. This decided the bat-
tle, and the forces of Guatemala immediately
withdrew and disbanded.
As soon us the news of the president's death
reacted the city of Guatemala Congress im-
mediately revoked the decreo of President
Hairios, issued February 28, and the Gu vte-
ii.a inn minister of foreign affairs sollcltel au
uimistlce of one month, Tbh request was re-
fused by the government of San Salvador aud
ber allies, who replied to Guatemala,charging
ber with bad faith and only seeking an armis-
tice for the purpose of securing time to
re estahlith ber army, and that nothing would
satisfy Salvador ancl ber allios except a com-
plete change of ministry in Guatemala, ia or-
der to establish a positive and durable peace
Ibe forces of Salvador are now advancing on
Guatemala city, both from the west an 1
south. It is expected an amicable arrange-
ment will soon be reached with Honduras. Ne-
gotiations to this end are now going on.
It is probable that President Brogran will
now unite with the three allied republics
against Guatemala, be consielering that the
deatb of General llarrioB has annulled the
alliance between Honduras and Guatemala.
General Venancio Barrios, the president's son,
did not survive his battle wounds.
POLITICAL POIN M.
Tammany Indorse* the AdmlnlNlratlon.
New York, April 9.—Tho Tammany com-
mittee on organization last night adopted a re]
solution indorsing the prompt action taken by
the administration to protect the interests an ]
rights of American citizens on the isthmus of
Panama.
Ballot-box Stolen at Chicago.
Chicago, April 9.—The situation growing
out of the close municipal election contest in
Chicago has been complicated by the theft of
the ballot-box of the Third precinct of the
Third ward. The box was stored in a livery
stable on Twenty-second street, where tho
balloting occurred, but the store room was
broken open and the box carried off. The
precinct returned 575 for Smith and 206 for
Harrison, and the theft is supposed to
have been for the purpose of concealing soma
li regularities. The matter has been in the
hards of detectives, and it is rumored that
s»me of the guilty parties are known. The
Republicans havo decided to contest Mr. Har-
rison's election, and Mr. Harrison declares that
he wishes a recount, and says he believes a re-
count will increase bis majority.
The fact of the robbery of a ballot box
naturally occasloneel great excitement in po-
litical circles, in view of the recent exposure
of the Eighteenth ward frauds. Detectives
have been upon tho case all day, and the fol-
lowing facts appear to have been disclosed:
A coupe was engaged by a saloon-keeper
named Connelly about 4 o'clock this morning,
the driver being ordered to go to the corner of
State and Twenty-second streets and wait for
a passenger. She rely afterward a man bear-
ing what was undoubtedly the ballot-box ap-
peared and entered the coupe. He was
driven to the comer of Halstead and Forty-
first streets, where he entered a salooa and
disappeared. No arrests have yet been made.
The loss of the ballots seriously affects the re-
sult cn the mayoralty and South Chicago as-
ssbsoes.
Result of the Election at St. Loul*.
St Louis, April 9—Official returns of tho
city election on Tuesday last show that the en-
tire Democratic city ticket, with two excep-
tions, w as elected. The exceptions are General
A. J. Smith, Republican, for auditor, who
was re elected over John G. Martin by a ma-
jority of 380, and Henry Flad, Republican,
wbo was re-elected over Joseph Brown by a
plurality of 390. David R. Francis, Demo-
crat, for mayor, has a plurality over Wm. L
Swing of 1527, and a majority over E wing
and Filley of 744.
OBirilAIlY.
Mr*. Uernand.
IBpeculto The News.1
Sealy, April 9.—After a lingering illness,
Mrs. Gernond died at San Felipe yesterday
evening. Mrs. Gernand was a highly esteemed
lady and well respected. The remains were
taken to Richmond on the south bound passen-
ger train to-night for burial. The family and
relatives are joined by many warm friends in
mourning the sad loss.
Mr*. Stuart.
[Special to The News.1
Bryan, April 9.—Mrs. Sruart, widow of
the late Dr. Rodney Stuart, died yesterday,
at her home, about twelve miles north of
Bryan. She was one of the early settlers of
this county. She came to this county over
thirty years ago
Loula Klnher.
[Special to The News.1
Marshall,, April 9.—Louis Fisher, an old
and respected citizen of this county, died to-
day from a carbuncle on the back of his neck,
aged about fifty-four years.
Richard Grant White.
New York, April 9.—Mr. Richard Grant
White died of gastritis at his homo in this city
to-day. He had been ill all winter.
Board of Foreign Missions.
New York, April 9.—The opening session
of the fifteenth annual meeting of the
Women's Board of Foreign Missions of the
Presbyterian church took place yesterday.
Devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs.
Clemence Beebe. Mrs. O. P. Hubbard, presi-
elent of the board, then read her annual
address. It gave an encouraging account of
the work for the past year. Remarks were
made by many ladies present and Miss Mary
L. Cort gave a brief history of her ten years
life in Siam.
At the afternoon session annual reports were
read and showed that during the year the
board received from all sources $43,219, and
paid out for missionary work $41,305. During
the year the board had in all about forty mis-
sionaries in Japan, China, Siam, Persia, India
aud Syria. School-houses, missions and other
christian institutions have been located in all
these places, resulting in the conversion of
hundreds of heathen women.
Woman'* Board of Foreign Mission*.
New York. April 9.—The Woman's Board
of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian
church continued its session to-day. The
officers elected for the ensuing year were;
President, Mrs. O. B. Hubbard; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. W. E. Dodge ana seventeen other
ladies; treasurer, Mrs. C. P. Hartt; home
secretaries, Miss H. W. Hubbard, Mrs. H. W.
Humphrey and Mrs. F. A. Both; foreign sec-
retaries, Mrs. James P. Corning and Miss M.
L. Post, and corresponding secretary, Mrs. W.
B. Waller. _
The World's Fair.
New Orleans, April 9.—The Western
Waterways convention reassembled in Music
ball eif the exposition yesterday. Betweeu 700
and 800 delegates were in attendance.
Governor Lowry, of Mississippi, was chosen
permanent chairman, and a vice president
from each State represented in the convention.
A long preamble and a series of resolutions
of some general character and scope, as those
passed by similar conventions heretofore, were
uiuv Liimcuaiy adopted.
THB ITATB CAPITAL.
Department Notes— Wamplnr Caae-On Trial
for Libel, Eto.
[Special tci The News 1
Austin, April 9.—Tha comptroller, replying
to Inqulrlea with regard to the transfer of
cccupatlon tax receipts or licenses, writes that
the law doea not go Into effect until ninety
clays after the legislature adjonrnod, and that
any one ^conducting business licensed under
the law, in case of change of ownership before
the law goes into effect, must procure
new license. It Ib generally estimated
that tho revenue from occupation taxes will
be reduced lotno $20,000 a year from the law
authorizing transfer of licenses, but the oomp
troller does not think there will be so much
reduction.
Land Commissioner Walsh is very decidedly
of the opinion the nsw land law ought not to go
Into effect, and, It Is stated, will communicate
his views on the subject to the public He
makes a strong Bhowlng of the defects <>C the
bill; that it fritters away the watered 1 til ls,
and will prevent the sale aud lease of all tho
lest.
A change of some sort Is expccted in the
capitoljcontract from the fact that it is cur-
rency reported the. capital symlicate is about
to throw up the contract. About once a year
such reports are given out and they generally
materialize in some' alteration of the speclflca-
t on» or terms of the contract.
General G. M. Dodge anel W. H. Blodgett,
Seneral attorney for the Wabash line, aud
udge Blodgett, of the United States Court,
arrived last evening from Chicago with their
families in special cars. General Dodge went
over to San Antonio to day. With tho party
aro two or three e'attle kings and railroad meu
interested in the Fort Worth and Denver road.
In the Wampler land forgery case the jury
is still out—11 being for acquittal and 1 for
conviction.
Colonel W. Y. Leader, of the Dally Dis-
patch, Is on trial to-day in the court on charge
of libeling Dr. Stoddard. The defense is e i-
deavoi ing to prove the truth of the charges of
looseness made by Leader in his paper, which
constitute the ground of the criminal lib si.
Some hard cases have been summoned as wit-
nesses, and racy developments are promised
by the defense.
Land agents interested in legitimate laud
business, and not in the special interest of the
land Bnd cattle syndicates, are generally anx-
ious that the land bill be vetoed.
DALLAS.
Directory Elected—Lawyer Fined In the County
Court—Ball, Etc.
ISpecial to The News.1
Dallas, April 9.—The Merchants exchange,
at tbeir annual meeting, elected the following
directory for the coming year: J. 8. Daugher-
ty, Jules Schneider, W. White, T. F. McEunis,
J. H. Jones, J. T. Trc-zevant, Jr., J. Ranch,
Wade Hill and B. H. Blankensbip. The fol-
lowing committees were chosen: On appsals,
F. C. Collier, C. F. Carter and T. L Marsalis;
on arbitration, R. D. Berry, S. T. Stratton
and B. Meyer.
The Frohsinn society met last night at
Mayer's hall and elected tha following officers:
President, H. Misselhor; vice-president, J. G.
Boyerhoffer; secretary, H. Schneider; first
treasurer, D. Ankele; second treasurer, G
Bettner; librarian, S. Zanibra; standard-
bearer, G. Meyer.
In the County Court, this forenoon, Henry
Miller (colored,) pleaded guilty to the theft of
whisky from a saloon, and was sentenced to
five days imprisonment and a hundred ail
fifty dollar fine. Thereupon his lawyer, Mr.
Strange, demanded a poll of the jury, at the
conclusion of which he remarked, with em-
phasis: " Gentlemen, I am ashamed of you."
Judge Bower fined the lawyer $25, and a
check was immediately drawn and accepted
by the court.
The annual ball of Engine company No. 2,
nt the Merchants exchange, proved to ba
among the most brilliant of the social enter-
tainments of the season.
KINGSBl'UY.
Crops In Splendid Conditlem—Bu*lnei* GooJ.
ibphclal tc The NEW8.1
Kingsbury, Aprilil —Wehavebeen favored
so far this spring with plenty of rain, and can
report crops in splendid condition. Tna News
reporter, to-day, mado a trip to the Capota
farm, which is some fourteen miles south of
ibis place, and was highly pleased with tha
farming prospects along the route.
About six miles south is Mr. Ewal's farm,
which is in a high state of cultivation, being
planted in both corn and cotton; also attache 1
to the farm is a nice vineyard, which bids fair
to render a bountiful yield. Next he
passed Colonel French Smith's farm, which
also bids fair to produce a splendid
crop. Next in order is Rev. Illsley's farm,
whic h is surpassed by none in all the products
of this country. Then the farm of Goss <fc
Franks was reached, which has now about 100
acres of volunteer oats, which are equal to
any ever Been in this vicinity. Next the Ca-
pote farm, which in point of cultivation is
equul to any in the State.
This fine body of land, which comprises
about 20,000 acres, is owned by Messrs. Pierce,
Stone & Moore, and is situated on the Guada-
lupe river, and at present is ably managed by
Colonel E. L. Vandike, who received your re-
porter warmly, and kindly showed him over
the farm.
Business in town is very good, considering
the season. There aro a few stock-buyers in
the county, but sales are slow owing to the
very low price. ^
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
At Texarkana.
ISpecial to The News.1
Texarkana, April 9.—The municipal elec-
tion here was attended with greater interest
on both sides than ever before. For mayor on
the Arkansas side the contestants were Martin
Foreter, defeated by a majority of one vote
last year, and C. C. Dorrain, at present a
member of the city council. A hard fight was
made between the friends of both sides, re-
sulting in the election of Dorrain by ten ma-
jority. While the many friends of Forster
feel great disappointment at hia defeat, all ac-
knowledge that the city has not fallen into bad
bands, Mr. Dorrain being a staunch Democrat
and by far the best qualified business man in
Miller county, having come here a poor young
man ten years ago, and now being the wealth-
iest man in the city. Pat Lonergan was re-
elected marshal; H. L. Grigsby, city attorney
and W. H. Arnold, recorder.
On the Texas side George Edwards was
elected marshal; Dan Lary, city attorney, and
Willis Wbitaker, treasurer. Peace reignsd
during the balloting on both sides.
At Hearne.
[Special to The News.1
Hearne, April 9.—At the city election yes-
terday only a light vote was polled. The fol-
lowing candidates were elected: Captain Geo.
Henninger for mayor, Jamea Brady for mar-
shal and W. T. Watt, John Sailors and H. B.
Easterwood for aldermen in the First, Second
and Third wards. Very little interest was
manifested.
At La tirange.
[Special to the News.1
La Grange, April 9.—The annual city
election passed off very quietly, though a full
vote was polled. Hon. Wm. M. Chandler was
re-elected by a unanimous vote; so were the
outgoing aldermen. Our last administration
has done a vast amount of permanent work
on our streets and built substantial bridges
wherever necessary.
At Corpu* Christ!.
ISpecial to The NewsJ
Corpus Christi, April 9.—All the election
excitement has abated, but the defeated can-
didates still feel sore over the result.
Fund Raised to Stamp Out the Cattle Dl*ea*e.
Kansas City, April 9.—The Journal's Jef-
ferson City (SIo.) special says: A canvass
among stockmen, made by telegraph to-day,
indicates that a sufficient fund will be raised
by subscription to stamp out the cattle disease
existing in Calloway county. Governor Mar-
maduke consequently considers it unnecessary
to call a special session of the legislature.
MALICIOUS VANDALISM.
Oaa of tha Prettleat DUplaya at the World'*
Pair Knocked to Plecea.
tUPEClAL to TBI Niwa.1
New ORLEANS, April 9.—A case of malicious
vandalism waa committed at the exposition
to-day, which hat created great exoltement
there. One of the prettiest displays of the
exposition was that of Colorado, representing
a scene in a noted region of that State, with
the Mountains of the Holy Cross In tho di*-
tauce. It was a perfect ivinlature reproduction
of Colorado scenery, with railroads, bridges,
trestles, farms, orchards and forests— a good
piece of painting and carpenter work—and has
been admired by thousands. The work was
mainly done by D. J3. Grimes, who o»ma hero
from Denver with Mr. Sickles, the Colorado
commissioner.
The understanding was that Grimes was to
bo paid for his work in case the state of Colo-
rado made nn appropriation in aid of the ex-
Sosltion. No such appropriation beiug made,
Ir. Grimes received only halt his money ami
waxed wrath, and to day gratified bis rage by
completely destroying the exhibit.
Appearing at tho exposition at midnight ho
ir.foimed the policeman on duty there that he
bad been instructed to alter the tableau. No
objection being made thereto he proceeds! to
knoc k It all to pieces, and In a few hours n vl
eiamaged it so that it will lie impossible t>
restore It. After accomplishing this feat ha
left atd has rot jet been found, but orders
have bren issiiee! to arrest him as soon as
found for malicious mischief.
Mr. Sickles, commissioner from Colorado, is
absent on a visit to the jetties and cm not h*
seen. It is not possible, however, to rnmedy
tho injury done and t'jia exhibit—probably tho
most popular In the government building—
will never be seen again.
HEARNE.
Heavy Rain—frkatlng Carnival— Revival Meet-
ing*, Etc.
[Special to The News.1
Hearne, April 9.—One of the heaviest
rains of tho season fell last Monday. All the
horseback mail routes from this postotllce were
lnteriupted on account of high water. It has
cleared off beautifully now and everybody is
cbeerful.
The skating rink has fairly captivated the
town. A mile race was run last night by sev-
eral local skaters for a prize and waa won by
Burg Wiggins. Time—H. 31.
A grand skating carnival and ball coma off
on the 10th which promise to be a brilliant
a fi'air.
The matrimonial fever has broken out ia
town. Several contemplated weddings are Oil
the tapis.
Mr. W. P. Ferguson leaves in a few days
for the New Orleans exposition, to be absent
about a month.
The Rev. Mr. Ward, of Calvert, has bean
conducting a series of revival meetings here
for the past week, and much good has thus
far been accomplished. Mr. Ward is a very
eloquent and forcible expounder of religious
dcctrines. He will be assisted to night by
the Kev. Dr. Borland, of Georgetown, the
great revivalist.
A. Marks, of Calvert, has bought out the
late businetsof H. Lipshltz, recently assigned.
THE TURF,
Waco Race*—A Oood Day's Sport.
ISpecial to The News.1
Waco, April 9.—The woather to day was
unusually fine for the racos, and some fine
sport was the result.
The first race was called promptly at 2
o'clock, which was the unfinished pacing race
from jesterday, and was won by Blac* Jug,
General Lee second. Time—2 43.
Second Race—Two twenty-six trot; purse,
$200. Won by May H„ Grand Duke second.
Time—2.33, 2,:i(i, 3.86.
Third Race—Trottiug, for home horses. Won
by Lady Clifton. Time—2.47.
Fourth Race—Mile dash. Won by Kraa-
mer, Gold Dollar seconel. Time—1.51.
Fifth Race—One and a quarter mile dash.
Won by Lady Morton, Black Fellow se;j,id.
Time—2.19.
Spring Meeting or the New Louisiana Jocksy
Club.
New Orleans, April 9.—There was a good
attendance at the fourth day's spriog meetii^
of the new Louisiana Jockey club to-day. Toe
weather was clear and warm and track dry
bnt slow. •
First Race—Purse ?250. Windsaii won.
Belle B. second, Gallaxy third. Time—1 48.
Second Race—Purse $250, seven Furlongs.
Lord Clifton and Edith Brown started. Lord
Clifton came under the wire the wiuner by
half a length. Time—1.35.
Third Race—Boston club stakes for 2 year
olds, five eighths of a mile. Mattle Corbett
won; Alfaretta second, Pat Sheedy, third.
Time—1.C6
Fourth race—Handicap steeplechase. Ascoli
won, Aureiean second, Theresa third. Time—
3.18. _
Postal Matter*.
ISpecial to The News.I
Washington, April 8. — The following
changes have been made in the postal service
in Texas:
Special service established: Ingleside, Pa-
nola county, fi«m Grand Bluff. Yauti*,
Wood county, from Stormville.
Letter from Mllltcan.
ITo The News.I
Millican, Tex., April 7, 1885.—The con-
tinuous wet weather has been very discour-
aging to our farmers. Ab yet they are some-
what behind in planting cotton, but all, with
few exceptions, have good stands of coro. In
our cotton growing section there will be an
increase of acreage of about 20 per cent. This
is new land, cleared last fall, and if we have
good seasons will yield abundantly.
Colonel John D. Rogers, with his 125 con-
victs, and Captain T. C. Clay, with 100, sup-
plies our other numerous plantations with the
ohocost of labor, and the trifling political negro
must go.
Grass is putting forth, beautifying our prai-
ries with its velvet appearance, and but for
the severe winter the cattle would look well.
Rev. B. B. Saunders, of Bryan, of th9
Campbellite persuasion, is now holding a
series of meetings here. His subject is Predes-
tination and Election.
The roller-skating craze is about to impose
itself on our now quiet little town.
Letter from Stephenvllle.
[To The News.I
Stephenville, April 7, 1885.—Yesterday
evening Mr. Mart. L. Keith, of this place,
died very suddenly. He was walking in his
garden when he was taken with bleeding of
the lungs, and died within half an hour after
the bleeding commenced.
The District Court is in session, but owing
to high water, Judge Nugent did not reach
town yesterday morning, and did not open
court until yesterday evening. The criminal
docket has been taken up this week, next
Monday the non jury civil docket will be taken
up, anel Monday week the civil jury docket
will be called. The fourth and fifth wosks will
not be confined to any special class of cases.
The following attorneys from other counties
are in attendance on the court, namely. Colo-
nel Cicero Jenkins, of Waco; Captain Miller,
district attorney, and Major J. Jenkins, of
Meridian.
And Still There la Another.
LTo The Newa. I
Winsboro, April 6, 1885.—Mention has been
made in The News of Mr. Dalton, Judge Au-
gustus Jones and Josiah Graston as being tho
only survivors in Texas of the war of 1813.
But still there is another. Mr. Leonard Ray
of Wood county, was born in September, 1793.
and stood amid the smoke of battles during tho
war of 1812. He is our oldest citizen, and one
of the best. ^ -aa
As a rather singular coincidence the re-
cent session of the Arizona legislature was or-
ganized on the 13th day of January for tho
thirteenth time in Arizona. It adjourned on
the 13th and had during its session thtrteen
fights. There was a tie politically In each
broncb, as well as in matrimony and bachelor-
hood.
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