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KING & FORDTRAN,
STRAND AND TRBMONT,
Importers and Wholes lie Dealers la
WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS
STATE AGENTS FOR
Griffith'* World-rcnotraod Billiard anil
I'ool Tables.
Several second-hand Tallies at a sacrifice.
I
JUST RECEIVED
Another carload of the
CeleW California Wines
And wo take pleasure In notifying our
customers and tbe trade in general that
our stock is now complete iu every re-
spect, and we are ready to fill orders
for the following:
Port, Angelica,
Claret, Ztmfandel,
llork, ItetMltng,
Sherry, llrandles,
Btc Etc.
at the lowest rates, the duality of which
we guarantee. Bend for quotations. Give
us a trial order.
Focke, Wilkens I Langs,
Wholesale
GK0CERS& IMPORTERS
Strand, Galveston.
SUGAR and
MOLASSES.
J am receiving large co ■xsignments
almost daily. My warehouses
are full, and the goods must It
sold.
Bend for samples and prices before
buying elsewhere. Special in-
ducements in ccurloai lots. Com
supply wholesa'e dealers through-
out the State cheaper than they
have figured before.
Vfn. D. OLEYEL AND
HOUSTON".
THE PERFECTED
Type-Writer
WILL PRlf T THREE TIMES AS FAST AS THE
pen can ifrite. Will print three or more copies
at the same time. Is durable and perfect in con-
struction,costing less to keep In working order than
pens and ink. Saves from one-half to three fourths
of your stationery bill. Converts your burdensome
correspondence Into a pastime. Is so simple It can
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and gives better satisfaction.
BECAUSE
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8reps and duplicate copies are much superior to
lose obtained from ink. Write or^sond for pam-
phlets and price lists.
J. II. UAWLEY & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS,
GALVESTON, TU.
SAFES
AND
Vault Doors
FORJSALE.
One New Fire - proof Vault Door.
One New Fire and Burglar-proof Safr.
Has the latast Improved Burr.lar-proof Chetf,
with Crane Hinge, and flrst-olass Bank Look.
One New Fire-Proof Safe.
These articles are of first-class manufacture, jufl'
from the factory, and for sale cheap.
ADDRESS FOB PARTICULARS,
GEO. M. STEISEB i GO.
Commission and Grain Merchants,
873 Strand. - - Galveston.
Commencing February 1, 1885,
THE TREMONT HOTEL,
AT G- A.LVE8TON,
THE GRAND WINDSOR,
AT DALLAS,
WILL BE UNDER MY MANAGEMENT.
C. McCINLEY Prop'r
THE CAPITOL HOTEL,
AT HOUSTON TEXAS.
I. LGVENBERC,
AGENT I OB THE
Niagara Fire Ins. Co.
OF NEW YORK, AND ^
Crescent Insurance Co.,
OF NEW ORLEANS.
OmoB op Publication : Nos. 184 and 186 Mechanic Htiieet, Galveston. Entered at the Postoffice at Ga%veston as Second-class Matter
RICKER& LEE
IMPORTERS, JOBBERS
AND
VOL. XL 111-NO. 302 GALVESTON. TEXAS. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1885. KSTABL1SH.U±> lW£
Boasters of Coffee
CRINDERS OF SPICE,
MANUFA0TUREH8 UF
MCSTARP, BAKU G PuWDER 4 GRIMMS' SEKDRISS,
'jstu wniSuoojoqn GALVESTON. TKX.
ROYAL _
■OluftLY
POWDER
Absolutely J?ure?
This Powder never varies. A marvel of purity,
strength and wbolesomeness. More economical
than the ordinary kinds. Sold only in cans.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 106 Wall it., N. Y.
COAL!
A large stock of best quality
RED ASH COAL,
ALL BIZES, AT LOWEST MARKET PRICE.
We guarantee full weight, clean coal and prompt
delivery.
GALVESTON COAL CO.,
10th ST. AND STRAND.
F. C. JEFFEKY, Manager.
I
BACON.
We offer to day, subject to the fluctua-
tions of the market, from the West:
Long Clear. Short Clear.
March shipment... 8
April shipment 7H 8%
KAUFFMAN & BDNGE
TO THE TRADE—Preventing overstocking, I of-
fer goods in small quantities, at large lot prices.
Order sample box, stipulate price goods wanted.
Mcnoy refunded for unsatisfactory goods returned.
A. W. SAMUELS, wholesale and retail one-price
tobacconist, Strand and 2£d street.
JOEL & 17 F. WOLFE,
Sole Agents, Galveston, for the
B. F. AVERY & SONS'
PLOWS AND CULTIVATING IMPLEMENTS.
Stock on Hand. No. 217 and 219 Strand.
GALVESTON COTTON RECEIPTS.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1SS5.
Bales.
Gnlf Colorado and Banc* Fe railroad
and connections
Mseouri Pa.'ltlc railroad aad conneo*
tion& 138
Houston Navigation company and con-
nections .... 71
Various;
Total ... 20!>
Bzoorts this day 1911
8tock on hand 29,89-1
POLITICAL POINTS.
Tailed on Cleveland,
Albany, February 19.-—The first visitor
Mr. Cleveland received yesterday morning
whs Wm. H. Whitney, of New York. Mr.
TV bitney spent some time with the president-
elect, and from the Wiilet street residence
proceeded to the Commercial bank, where he
engaged Daniel Manning in conversation.
Tbe surmised object of his visit is In reference
to the representation of New York State in
the cabinet.
A. C. Hessing, of the Chicago Stoats Zoi-
tung, also called yesterday morning, but his
visit, he said, was ouly one of a friendly na-
ture.
Senator Lamar, of Mississippi, is expected
from Washington.
The Democrats Urged to Vote for Mitchell.
Portland, Or., February 19.—Specials from
Salem to-night state that cypher dispatches
were received from Hubert O. Thomson and
Colonel Vilas urging the Democratic legisla-
tors to vote for John H. Mitchell for United
States senator, provided he can get eight Re-
publican votes. The Democrats claim that
Mitchell will vote with the Democratic sena-
tors on President Cleveland's appointments,
and will be practically in tune with the domi-
nant party; and the Republicans maintain
that whatever is tbe result of tbe present long-
continued contest no one except a straightout
Republican will be elected Uulted States sena-
tor from Oregon. The legislature will proba-
bly adjourn on Friday, the 20th instant.
The Illinois Senatorial Contest,
f SriUNGFiKLD, 111., February 19.—At noon a
vote for United States senator was taken in
joint ballot, resulting as follows: John A. Lo-
gan (Republican(, 100; W. R. Morrison (Demo-
crat), 94; E. M. Haines (Democrat), 4; scatter-
ing, 6; total, 204. The House then proceeded
to take another ba'lot.
Representative O'Shea (Dem.), of Cook, said
he wished to explain his voto. Coming from a
corstituency largely interested in iron manu-
facture, his cor""- ' 'tat Mr. Morri-
son's policy was •. u i imcum! ■ their interests,
and he must vote Iw while he person-
ally felt very kindly toward Morrison.
Mr. Lilling, of Ccok county, in recording
his vote, said he could not vote for Logan un-
der existing circumstances, and in a lengthy
speech explained his position. He voted for
Shumack.
OBITUARY NOTES.
Frank Cleveland.
[Special to Thb Nkws.1
Orange, February 19.—With regret The
News reporter chronicles the death of another
old citizen and county surveyor, in Mr. Frank
Cleveland, who died to day of pneumonia.
Mrs O. C. McCasUett.
ibi'kcial to The news.]
San Saba, February 19.—Mrs. O. C. Mo-
Caskett, who came here a few weeks ago with
her husband from Hood county for her health,
died Tuesday of consumption.
Mrs. dnmes ltasscll Lowell.
London, February 19.—Mrs. James Russell
Lowell died at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
THE CRIMINAL EECOBD,
A NLCiltO WOUNDS A WOMAN AND
THEN SUICIDES.
Broke .foil—Shot His Wire—Train Wrecked—
Sent to the Pcn-Ile.ult of a Sacri-
legious llow—Tragedy la
Kentucky, Ktc.
[Spsoial toThkNsws.1
Colorado. February 19.—Frank Bond, a
t egro, shot a negress this morning, Indicting a
severe wound. He then fired a bullet into his
own breast, producing doath. The cause of
of the tragedy is not known.
Who Ouns the Horses! g
ISraciAL to The Newb.1
Coleman, February 19.—Yesterday evening
a stranger camo into town with two horses,
one a sorrel, branded circle with a bar over
it on the left hip and " Z " on the left shoulder;
the other an iron gray, branded "Six" with
half circle on the left shoulder. He offered
one horse for sale, but being a stranger, he
could not sell. Afterward it was reported that
he bad a pistol, and the sheriff, on searching
him, found he had disposed of it. To parties
try ing to buy one of the horses he admitted
that they were not right, and before the sheriff
could bo found he had made his escape. The
horees aro held by the sheriff for the owners.
A Train Wrecked.
[SrxcUL to Thi Nkws.1
Round Rock, February 19.—The George-
town train was wrecked this morning about
half way between here and Georgetown by
some villain placing an obstruction on the
track. The engine and coach wero derailed,
but fortunately no damage resulted beyond a
severe shaking up. It is to be hoped that tbe
perpetrators of the dastardly deed will be ap-
prehended, and if so, the penalty of death, it
is said here, would be none too severe, as mur-
der was intended when the crime was com-
mitted, even if tbe attempt failed.
Result of . Sacrilegious Row.
i Special to Thb Nkws.1
Dallas, February 19.—The sacrilegious
row at tbe colored Baptist church, in which
Viola Jackson and her two prospective brides-
maids assaulted Mary Ross, cutting her cloak
with a razor and pulling out her spring fleece,
for laying siege to Viola's intended, was tried
in Justice Kendall's Court this morning, and
Viola was sent to the poor farm. The brides-
maids are wanted, but can not be found.
Kiicaped froui Jail.
[Bpecial to Tbb News.]
Pan Saba,February 19.—Harkey.a prisoner,
escaped from jail yesterday. He stepped oat
by the jailer as he went in to give the prison-
ers their dinner. Tbe jailer ran him to the
bottoms, about half a mile distant, but failed
to overtake him. Tho sheriff was absent at the
time.
A Jealous Negro Shoot. His Wife.
ISpecial to The Newb.1
Dbnisoh, February 19.—Early this morning
a negro named Williams, living four miles east
of this city, shot his wife and then himself.
Jealousy was the catiee. The woman was shot
through the neck. The man had his lower j»w
shot off. Neither of the.wounds is dangerous.
Spring Fights Opened.
[Special to Thi Nkws.|
Elgin, February 19.—The town was very
lively to-day as the spring fights opened be-
tween a party named O'Connor and Gus Craig,
O'Connor calling Craig a Mar. Both were
badly bruised. The officers soon parted tham
and bad them under arrest.
Sent to the Penitentiary.
I Special to The News.)
Atlakta, February 19.—Wm. Foster, who
killed Bill PorterUeld at Queen City, on
ChriBtiras day, was sentenced to two years in
the penitentiary by Judge McLean, in the
District Court, to-day.
Surrendered by HI. Bondsmen.
[Special to The News.]
Waco, February 19.—Jim Ma thi son, under
bond, charged with swindling, was surren-
dered to Sheriff Harris by his bondsmen to-
day.
Fearful Domestic Tragedy iu Kentucky.
Louisville, February 19.—W. S. Heck-
man, o farmer, brought information to-day
of a domestic tragedy in Hardin county, near
Hodgenville, Ky. Ben Coombs and Jake
Mason bavo been at outs for some time, Jeal-
ousy being the cause. Yesterday Co jmbs told
bis wife be was going to Elizabethtown, and
would not return until next day. Ho sus-
pected Mason with intimacy with his wife,
and hid in t'ae vicinity. Mason came to the
house in tho afternoon, when Coombs's
suspicions were confirmed. Getting a
gun, Coombs fired both barrels at the
guilty pair, filling their heads and necks
and faces with large squirrel shot. Mason
was killed almost instantly. Mrs. Coombs
was badly injured. After the shooting
Coombs went to Mason's house, told the dead
man's wife what had happened, and the two
then packed up a few things and went to the
railroad station, where they took the train for
Nashville or Memphis. The wounded woman
dragged herself a mile to one Heckman's
house, where medical treatment was given,
but it is thought she will die of her wounds.
Gone to Extradite Bauin.
St. Louis, February 19.—Thos. Furlong,
chief of tbe secret service of the Missouri
Pacific railway, accompanied by M. T. Mc
Donald, on attorney of this city, and several
witnesses, left here to-night for Chatham, Out,
to effect, if possible, the extradition o( Frau-
ds Baum, one of the Texas cotton swindlers,
«lm is now under arrest at that place
and will have a hearing Satuday.
Colonel Robt. Cowarl, an attorney of Dallas,
Tex., passed'tbroughhere to-day en route for
Chatham to look after the interest of Baum,
and it is expected that Messrs. Wright and
Crawford, also of Dallas, will be there to as
eist in his defense. Furlong also has a number
of depositions in his possession, and has stroDg
hopes of being able to extradite Baum.
TIIK DAY'S MISHAP8.
A Young Lady Fatally Burned.
i8pbjialto the news.1
Texarkana, Ark., February 19.—A mo3t
shocking accident occurred last night, two
miles west of he re, whereby Miss Emma How-
ard, a most estimabie young lady, lost her life.
She was standing with her back to the fire
warming herself, when her clothing became
ignited, and, despite all efforts to extinguish
it, lesulted as above.
Dropped Dead.
ISpecial to The Nbtws.1
McDade, February 19.—Felix English, a ne-
gro, dropped dead this morning while sharp-
ening his ax preparatory to going to work.
He bad just eaten his breakfast and was in
apparent good health. Au inquest was held
ai d a verdict returned that he died from un-
known causes, supposed to ba apoplexy.
A Little Boy Badly Burned.
[Special to Tms News.I
McDade, February 19.—Little Willie Sto ap-
art, Eon of oar postmaster, was badly burned
end scalded to day by falllDg into a flro and
upsetting a pot of water while playing In the
yaid. At the present wilting he is resting
eabilyt iml is out of danger.
Downed hy Waco's Wicked ('Jw.
[Special to The Nrws.1
Waco, February 19.—John Youngguest, the
court-house ianitor, was attacked by a vi-
cious cow, last night, and was severely iu jurod
by leing run over and otherwise bruised up.
FOREIGN NEWS.
WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE OLD
WORLD.
Revolt In Eastern Siberia.
Londow, February 19.—Advloes just re-
ceived from the government of Irkutsk, in
eastern Siberia, are to the effect that a large
number of Russian exiles there revolted, but
weie subdued after a desperate contest with
the authorities. Nine soldiers and thirty exiles
were killed. Many were wounded on both
sides. Great excitement prevailed, but affairs
are now quiet, although a number of the un-
ruly fear swift punishment.
A Reception at Court Awaits Tliem.
Rome, February 19.—Don Ferdinand Colon-
na, prince of (Jalatla, and bride, nee Miss
Maekey, will sojourn in Florence for ten days,
and then come to Rome, where they will be
tendered a reception at court.
'Torpedo Boats Preparing for Service.
Rome, February 19.—Torpedo boats are pra-
parirg for service in the Red sea. Materials
for the torpedo service, and fixed torp3does
for submarine defenses, will also be transport-
ed >oi y soon.
Cardinal Jarohlnl and Hla Successor.
Rome, February 19.—It is reported Cardi-
nal Jacobini, papal secretary of state; has re-
signed. Cardinal Laurenzl. a favorite of the
pope, is named for the succession.
Gladstone Will Speak.
London, February 19.—Gladstone, upon the
assembling of Parliament, will speak iu de-
fence of- the government, more especially in
regard to the boudan campaign.
The P«pc Suffering from an Old Complaint.
Rome, Februnry 19.—The pope is suffering
from a terewal 'of the intestinal complaint
that recently gave him much trouble.
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Two Immense Failures In the Cotton Business.
[i>ii£ialto The News. i
New Orleans, February 19.— Gidiere, Day
& Co., a large cotton factorage firm, made a
cess'ii.^ of Ibeir property to their creditors, to-
day, as a firm and individually. The assets of
the frm are placed at {494,800 60; the liabili-
ties at {712,328 64. Tbe individual assets of
John M. Baldwin ars small; liabilities noth-
ing. Robert S. Day's individual assets are
also small; liabilities, $8244 19. J. J. Gidiere's
assets aro {99,042 84; liabilities, $79,960 49.
B»L-y Sfaldwin's assets are $41,068 20; liabili-
ties, {51,607 K6. A meeting of ^creditors is or-
dered for March 23.
Chaffee & Powell, another large cotton fac-
torage, also announced their suspension. They
say that the failure of John Chaffe & Son,
yesterday, precipitated such a demand upon
them that they were forced to suspend in or-
der to protect all their creditors. Tbey claim
that their assets are ample to meet all de-
mands, and ask a respite of three, ten, twelve,
twenty-two and twenty four months. Their
assets are placed at $632,663 58, and their
liabilities at $370,718 33. A meeting of credit-
ors is called for March 27.
A Failure la the Cotton Trade.
New Orleans, February 19.—John Chaffee
& Sons, cotton factors, yesterday, filed a pe-
tition praying for a respite from their credit-
ore, asserting that they are unable at the mo-
ment to pay their debts, and asking for an ex-
tension of from two to three years iu which to
make their payments. They propose to pay
their liabilities in three equal installments-
one third each year—with interest at 5 per
cent. Their statement shows their assets to be
$1,763,644, their liabilities $683,816, and the
surplus {1,079,828. A meeting of creditors has
been ordered for March 25. The firm is an
old established one, and has been quite
prominent in their line of business
for many years. The senior partner is
also interested in the firm of Love & Chaffee at
Mir den, La. The firm attribute their in-
ability to meet liabilities as thay mature to
the fact that they have been compelled to take
so,many plantations on which they can not
realize immediately without too great a sacri-
fice of their interest and that of their credit-
ors, and to the expenditure of money which
bos been necessary to maintain said planta-
tions, together with the shrinkage in value of
stocks and bonds held by them. They feel
confident of tbeir ability to pay all their debts
within the time named, and save the excess of
assets for themselves. The assets exceed the
liabilities more than $1,000,090, and they feel
confident vhat their valuation is a fair and
reasonable one.
Failure of 11. Cavaroc, Sons & Co.
Chicago, February 19.—C. Cavaroc, Sons &
Co., importers of wines and fancy liquors,
were closed by the sheriff this afternoon on
preferred claims amounting to $53,000. The
stock is estimated to be worth $30,000. The
firm began business here seven years ago,
and has had a fashionable patronage,
supplying the wealthy families and
clubs. Charles Cavaroc, Jr., and Hampton
Story, rich southern planters, were tho part-
ners. Cbas. Cavaroc, Sr., has been for many
jenis a heavy dealer in liquor iu New Or-
leans. Tbe sheriff took possession to-day on
three judgment notes to local parties, dated
February 14. The firm is understood to have
other liabilities to the amount of $30,000, mak-
ing a total of $80,000.
Attached at Abilene.
[Special to The Niws.1
Abilene, February 19.—Martin & Jones,
gents' furnishing goods, were attached this
morning by Fechheimer Bros., of Cincinnati,
and Gauss, Huncke & Co., of St. Loui3. The
claims of the two attaching ere iitors amouut
to $2900. The firm's liabilities aro $5600; as-
sets, $8590. _
SOUTH AMERICA.
Items from Valparaiso.
[By Mexican Cable Direct to Qalreston.l
Valparaiso, February 19.—The commander
of tbe Chilian transport, Guyamos, has been
placed under arrest pending the court of in-
quiry.
It is proposed to start a naval scientific cir-
cle. with the object of holding periodical con-
ferences, and publishing a paper, to be callod
the Marino Review.
Death of Seuor Nunez,
Santiago, Chili, February 19.—Senor Ja-
cinto Dumz died last night. The deceased was
proprietor of the printing office of La Repub-
lica, and was highly esteemed and respected.
The World's Exposition.
New Orleans, February 19 —Over 200 citi-
zens of Illinois met at the headquarters of tha
State in tbe government building at the
World's exposition yesterday and passed a
resolution declaring the exposition the largest
and finest ever held, and recommending it to
tbe patronage of the people. All voted thit
the general assembly of Illinois grant
to amplify and extend the State exhibit.
Fully B5.UOO people yesterday enterel ths
gates of the exposition.
TEE WIN IN THE SOUDAN.
EL MAHDI'S HORDES MENACING
METEMNEII.
The Coldstresm (iur.rda Sail Tor Sunk Ira—Little
Hope Tor General Stewart—Plan of the Cam-
paign ('hanged-ltebels In strong Force
at Abu flamed, Etc.
London, February 19.—The first battalion
Cold Stream Guards, 840 in number, started
today for Suakim. They left Wellington
barracks amid pathetic scenes of leave-taking.
Relatives and friends assembled in force to
bid the parting soldiers farewell. Many af-
fecting episodes occurred. Mothers hung
round the necks of sons, wives clung to their
husbands, and children said good by to their
fathers between their sobs. Many men
brushed tenrs away as they baio sons or
brothers a hearty farewell. Th# guards
marched with difficulty through tho throng i
of weme-n, children and friends to tbe West-
minster bridge, where they took steamer for
Gravesend.
As tbey embarked the band struck up Auld
Lang Syne, and followed with Home, Sweet
Home. Tbe steamer moved away from the
pier em Id cheers.
At Gravesend the guards embarked for
Suakim. The entire route from the barracks
to the bridge and the Thames embankment
were crowded with people, who chaered iu au
tnthusiastic manner as the men passed by.
0 be men presented a splendid appearance anil
vt c-nt an ay iu the best of spirits.
The Canadian Voyageurs.
Queenstown, February 19.—The Canadians
speak disparagingly ol the boats used by Lord
Wolseley's expedition In tho journey up the
Nile, and declare they were decidedly too frail
for such service. In pulling them over cata-
racts it frequently happened tbeir sterns would
1 e torn out, atd during tbe ascent of the river
thirty boots were damaged so that they were
no louger fit for use. Ten voyageurs of the
party died on tbe Nile, two died of fever and
two were killed on a railway in Egypt. The
Canadians complain of the severe heat of tbe
climate of the Soudan, and say they suffered
n great deal with sore eyes and blisters. Tbey
speak in grateful terms of the manner iu which
tbey were treated by the British officers.
Anxiety for the Force at Uabat.
London, February 19.—Great anxiety is felt
at the war cfilce about Colonel Bailer's force
at Gabat.
El Mahdi's reinforcements sent to Metemneh
will increase the force there to 7500 man. The
rebels have ten long-range guns. Colonel Bul-
ler has no heavy guns.
Gordon*!* fetcaiiierx Rmdore.l I'mcIcs*.
London, February 19.—Reports from Abu-
klcs, dated the evening of tho 13th, state that
General Buller announced his intention to
evacuate bis position near Gubat and with-
draw bis whole force to Abuklea, which is a
better strategetic position. After rendering
Gordon's tvrt> steamers useless by removing
their machinery, the whole force started, on
tbe 14th instant, across the desert, and arrived
at Abuklea the next day, without firing a shot.
The men are cbeerful. They prefer walking
to camel riding.
Why Gnbat waa Abandoned.
London, February 19.—The reason for the
abandonment of Gubat was the Advance made
by El Mabdi with 9000 men from Omdurm9n
toward Gubat, and a retreat was ordered
when the main body of Arabs were twenty
miles off,; but an advance guard of 3000
men, with five cannons, was within seven
miles of the British lines. General Buller hid
less than 200 men all told.
To Protect the Trade Route.
Rome, February 19.—The Italian troops in
Egypt, after strengthening the fort work at
Uassowah, wiil occupy Bogoa plateau, with
tbe view of protecting the trade route from
the Red sea-coast to Kasaala.
Wounded Arrive at Makdul.
Korti, February 19.—A convoy of wound-
ed, in charge of General Talbot, which en-
countered a force of 5000 rebels, near Gubat,
yesterday, arrived at Gakdul.
Moving to Water.
Korti, February 19.—Howegatt wells be-
came exhausted, and the camp will move
fourteen miles south, where water is plenty.
Hassan Bey's Official Title. •
Korti, February 19.—Hassan Bey's official
title is high commissioner with General Wolse-
ley.
Hussars anil Stores for Egypt.
London, February 19.—A detachment of
bnssars left Aldershot to-day for Portsmouth,
where they embark for Egypt.
the steamer Tyne sailed to-day with rein-
forcements and stores for the Soudan.
Ueneral Wood Arrives at (Sakdul.
London, February 19.—Advices from Gak-
dul wells of tho 17th report the arrival of
General Wood and three companies ol ia-
fantry.
The Plan or the Campaign Changed.
London, February 19.—It is announced that
in view of tbe fall of Khartoum and death of
Genual Gordon, which have rendered the
main object of General Wolseley's campaign
impossible, the government deemed it expe-
dient to change tho plan of the whole cam-
paign in the Soudan.
General Brackenbury, who succeeded the
late General Earle, has been ordered to aban-
don bis advance on Berber and concentrate his
troops at Korti.
Colonel Sir Redvers Buller, who evacuated
Gubat on the 18th, and withdrew his forces to
Abuklea, has also been ordered to fall back on
Korti. All available troops in General Wolse-
ley's command will be concentrated at that
place and at Debbey, tbe main body being at
KortL
It is probable General Lord Wolseley may
evacuate Korti and retire to Debbey, where
the desert routes from Omdurman to El Obed
and Darfour converge on the Nile. General
Wolseley there will await help from England.
At Korti the general could be surrounded in
retirement and all available supplies be swept
up, while the ai-rny entrenched at Debbey
could hold its own, if necessary, until the ris-
ing of the Nile occurs.
Dongols, Hannek and various other points
on the river between Debbey and Haifa are
held by weak detachments of British troops.
There is a line of telegraph, which possibly
might be maintained until some sort of com-
munication is opened up. The moral effect of
this retirement will be serious, though it will
be, to a certain extent, neutralized by action
In the unmistakable strength from Suakim.
General Wolseley will probably return to
Cairo to consult with General Stephenson and
others in regard to the prosent situation of af-
fairs.
Sailed for Suakim.
London, February 19.—The engineer, tele-
grtph and commissary corps for the Suakim
expedition sailed for Suakim to-day.
To Relieve Colonel Frecranntle.
Cairo, Februaiy 19—Major-general Davis
goes to Suakim to relieve Colonel Froemautlo,
commanding the garrison there.
Little Hope for General Stewart.
London, February 19.—General Wolseley
telegraphs the government, to-day, that the
condition of General Sir Herbert Stewart is
less hopeful. The fever attending tho wound
in the groin has increased.
The Situation at Abu-klea—El Mahdi Bearing
Uonii on Metemoeh.
London, February 19.—The total force at
Abu-klea, including Egyptiansand Soudanese,
now amounts to 1900 men, with 1500 camels.
The water supplies aro not sufficient for th?
men and camels. It is believed that General
Buller is awaiting orders to know whether to
retire to Gakdul or advance to Berber and
join General Brackenbury'a forces.
It is said the Mahdi i) traveling in state,
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with 40,000 to 60,000 followers, toward Ma-
tt mnth
'ihe force General Talbot encoantcre l wm
en advanced detachment.
On (be 14th, El Mahdi, with his army, was
twenty miles from Gubat, and was marching;
slowly. It is estimated that the rebel* lost
eighty men, killed duriug tbe Talbot skirmish.
Navigation of the Kile Prevented.
Korti, February 19 —Natives report that
the dangerous cataract developed in the Nile
between Berber and Shendy will likely pre-
vent navigation of tbe tivtr until July.
Mementoes of general Gordon.
Korti, February IP.—Tbe Mahdi secured
oil of General Gordon's papers and paper
money, and is cashing the latter to obtain
needful funds to continue the warfare. British
cfilcers end men are buying up these note.,
and also leaden medals struck off at Khar-
toum, which fptch tbeir weight in gold as
mementoes of General Gordon.
Ko Troops to be Taken from Ireland.
London, February 19.—In consequence of-
news of seditious outbreaks in Irolaud, the
government will not luka any troops from
there for Soudan.
The Pall Mall Gazelle on lira Situation.
London, February 19.—Colonel Buller's re-
treat from Gubat before the approichof El
Mahdi and his army t» ill, says tbe Pall Mall
Gazette, change the whole plan of the Soudaa
camj algn end tho next movement of ths
British must now depend on tbe action of El
Mabdi. It also thinks that the British
forces should be coccentrated at Dabbeh
further down the Nile; that Koroskg
be held in force, and the contemplated advance
upon Berber he abandoned so far at least as it
is intended to mako it the bass of active
cpeiations. All but purely defensive opera-
tions, according to the Gazette, should be
abandoned along the Nile. In regard to Wolse-
ley himself, it believed he should be recalled
either to Cairo or London.
Rebel. In Strong Force at Abu-Hamed.
Korti, February 19.—General Dermer and
General Granfell have arrived here. Natives
around Gakdul wells assert that the rebels ara
in strong force at Abu-Hamel.
Deserted by the Bnemy
London, February 19.—General Brackon-
bury, commanding the troops under the late
Gereral Earle, has telegraphed from Ussi
island that the cavalry corps entered Salamit
tbe 15th instant, finding it deserted. The cav-
alry were then about live miles in advance of
tbe infantry, and the horses and camels had
fot safely through Shukook pass, which had
men prepared for defense, but was also aban-
doned by the enemy.
General Brackenbury hopes to reach Abu-
Hamed by the 25tb, but doubts if he can con-
centrate there berora tne 29tb, owing to tha
necessity he will be under of crossing tha
ucounted troops to the other side of the river.
Any ehtinate of time necessary to do this
Brackenbury says must be very uncertain be-
cause of the difficulties presented by night at-
tacks at the present stage.
MEXICO.
Challenged to Fight a Duel.
|By Mexican Cable Direct to Qalveston.l
City or Mexico, February 19.—Francisoo
J. Carrasco, editor of El Estuclianto, invited
Adrian de Garay, editor of Los Estncliantes,
to fight a duel, and settle once for all discus-
sions and mutual recriminations of Estucli-
antes, singular and plural.
Effect of Competition.
City op Mexico, February 19.—Tho effect
cf competition to ocean freights by the over-
land route is shown by receipts of duties at
Vera Cruz custom-house for January, which
sie only $445,000. Against the above there
were over $1,4CO,000 for the same month in
the previous year, and $1,230,000 in January,
1S£3.
A Priest Murdered
City op Mexico, February 19.—Rev, In-
fante, a priest, who went to say mass in a
town near Texcoco, was found Monday, mur-
dered—shot through the head. It is thjught
he was killed for his horse, which is missing.
Consul at Hamburg.
City op Mexico, February 19—Javior
Osoino sailed Tuesday for Get many, to serve
as Mexican consul at Hamburg.
MARITIME IVIELLIGK.VCE.
A Piopeller Locked In the Ice.
Chicago, February 19.—The Inter Ocean's
South Haven (Mich ) special says: " The pro-
peller Michican, which left Grand Haven a
week ago last Monday, is locked in ice twenty-
three miles west of here, unable to move. Sev-
enteen of her crew crossed the intervening ica
and reached shore some miles north of here,
last night. They hod a perilous and waori-
scme journey. One of the men gave out and
was carried five miles on tha back of another.
They say thirteen men remain on board of tha
propeller; that they have rations for twenty-
five days and ninety tons of coal; that ice ex-
tends westward as far as they eye can reach."
Loss of tbe Sftaooner K, V. Olive.
Mobile, February 19 —Schooner Olive,
Wm. Clark, master, with fruit from Ruatan
to Mobile, went ashore last night on Dixie
island, at the entrance of Mobile bay, and is a
total loss. The vessel had a crew of flv»men,
one of whom was taken from the rigging this
morning, but died shortly after. There is no
trace ot the others.
Arrived, Cleared, Etc.
New Orleans, February 19.—Cleared:
Steamships Yucatan, Boringuen, for Liver-
pool; R. F. Mathews, for Hamburg; barks
Orsoto, for Marseilles; Rota, for Bremen. Ar-
rived: Steamship Lone Star, frcm New York.
PALESTINE.
Business Outlook—The Mldlaxd Railroad Pro-
ject.
[Special to The News.I
Palestine February 19 — The prospects for
better times and a revival of business and
general prosperity in Palestine are better to-
day tban they have been at any time during
the past two years. Our business men are
fully alive to the situation and are determined
to restore to this good city her former glory.
It will be remembered that in the early
spring this city and county subscribed $30,000
to the Midland railroad, to run from Waco to
this point, and hence southeast to the Loui-
siana line, giving the projectors one
year to commence cjta'ruction. Late re-
ports not being very encouraging from
tbe management of the concern our business
men are determined not to wait for the man-
agement of the road nnv longer, and it is noir
proposed to donate funics to secure ths trunk
line connecting this city with two lines from
St. Louis—one at Lufkin and the other at
Sbreveport. Also securing tide-water connec-
tion at Lufkin by way of Houston and Galves-
ton. Tbe board of trade are discussing tha
matter, and will soon take definite action.
Suits 1-lled at Louisville.
Louisville, February 19.—Two suits ware
filed in tbe United States Court to-day against
Robert J. Breckenridge and the Suprema
I edge of the Knights of Honor of Kentucky
and tb© People's bank of Kentucky, The peti-
tioner iu one case is C. B. Duff, of Louisville,
who states he paid out death claims to tha
amount of $20,000 upon certificates, which
Breckenridge refused to pay, and he sues to
recover the amount.
The petitioner further says the books of tha
order show that Breckenridge should have
$152,479 in his hands as treasurer, while tha
statement of tbe People's bank shows only
$114,677 deposited there. Defendant asks that
the deficiency be explained.
Tbe other suit is filed by the Supreme Lodge
of Missouri to recover the amount of $18,009
paid out by them on death certificates. A
motion for the appointment of a receiver will
be made by the plaintiffs bsfore Judge Bax-
ter, on February 24.
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