The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 122, Ed. 1 Sunday, July 22, 1883 Page: 4 of 4
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rock Now in Store, Galveston-
Sunday. July 22. 1SS3.
Spccial Weather Report from Galves-
ton Cotton Belt.
Galveston. July 21.— Observations
highest and lowest temperature and rainfall, for
the past twenty-four liours, taken daily, at s
o'clock p. m.:
Locality
Galveston...>...
Houston
Hempstead
Rearne
Waco
Corsicana
Dallas
Palestine
Tyler
Longriew
Austin
Huntsville
Luling.
"Weiiner
Sour Lake
Beaumont
Oranpre
' "Weatherford
Belton f,. .
Cuero
Mean Maximum
- 96. C
Maximum
Minimum
Rain-
Temu^rature.
Temperature.
fall.
.. . 92 ....
82
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.'...*..97 .*
71
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100
75
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94
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106
74
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fall.
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International I St. Irita I. El.
h TIME BETWEEN
st. louis
HOL'liS.
galveston
only 3s
k
4:40 p. m.
1 :iH) a. in.
Leave Galveston
Arrive St. Louis
HO CHANGE OF CARS OF ANY DESCRIPTION.
J". S. 2^ac3WA2=JAIiA, Ticket ^.gent.
G-, O. iz S. P. K. H.
THREE TRAINS DAILY
Each way between Galveston ami Houston.
Leave. GALVESTON. Arrive.
8:40 a.m. # 8:30 p.m. i 10:UJ a.m. 4:15 p. m,
*G:00 p. m. ! 8:30 p. m.
Leave HOUSTON. Arrive.
8 a. m.. 2:15 p. ui. | 10:40 a. m.. 5:30p. m.,
(3:20 p. m. *S:00 p. m.
♦Daily except Sunday. Sunday last train for Hous-
ton leave Galvestou 10 p.m. jir. liou^ton midnijrht.
Passengers for New Orleans and points East aud
North take the 3:20 p. in. train.
OSCAR G. MURRAY. J. H MILLER.
Gen. Pass
Passenger Ajjent.
Ticket Agent.
THE CITY.
25eath of a Former Galvestonian.
Mrs. Eddie Campbell Williams, daughter of Mrs.
Ann W. Campbell, and wife of W. II. Williams, for-
merly of this city, died on the 15th instant, after a
lingering illness, at Cincinnati, O.
Willing to Wed.
The following marriacre licenses were issued by
County Clerk Wren durinp last week:
Frank |>urton and Alice Chapel.
Charles E. Sample and Henrietta Johnson.
Frederick C. Wiclilept and Jennie E. Russell.
Prentice II. Pond and Lucille Cross.
Lawrence Flynn and Paulino 13oody.
flonel Den-
ovejoy, Mercer,
^board having been
sident, on motion of
Teading of the minutes of last
ased with.
6 Denson said: Gentlemen, I have called
''together for the purpose of hearing the
Report of Judge Austin with reference to
his advancement in the performance of
the duty imposed upon him by the resolu-
tion of the board at its last meeting, and I
will ask Judge Austin to make report of his pro-
gress. I do that because of a statement made to
me by him which indicated that he would not pro-
ceed further with the business, or with the duty
imposed upon him. in consequence of the condition
of things. And 1 will ask Judge Austin to make
his report now as to what lias been done in ac
cordance with the resolution passed by the board
at its last meeting.
Judge Austin—I have no report to make in refer-
ence to the investigytion, as nothing whatever has
been done so far, toward an investigation of the
charges referred to me, or proposed to be referred
to me for investigation at the last meeting. My
understanding of what was to be done by me in
conducting this investigation was that Colonel
Finlay was to prepare charges against Mr. Gwyn;
they wer» to be submitted to me, and I should then
submit them to Mr. Gwyn, and when he should
present to me his reply to the charges,
I should appoint a time and place to
hear evidence, which. 1 supposed, was to be
presented there by the respective parties on
behalf of each side of the case. Colonel Finlay to
present his evidence and conduct the examination
of it, Mr. Gwyn to present his evidence, and each
side to examine the witnesses. It seems, however,
that Colonel Finlay"s understanding of the manner
in which the investigation was to be conducted was
different from my own. and I received from him
yesterday a letter in reference to this matter,which
i wiil read to the board, and which was the reason
of my calling on Colonel Denson, as president of
the board, to call this meeting. The letter is as
follows:
•Galveston, July 20,1893.—Hon. W. T. Austin-
Dear Sir: At the"last meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the public free schools of the city of
Galveston, the following resolutions were adopted,
viz: * Resolved, that the president of this board
appoint a committee of one to take written testi-
mony concerning the charges brought against Su-
perintendent Gwyn, and report such testimony to
the board; and it is understood that the testimony
taken in this investigation shall in no event be
given to the public or go beyond the members of
the board, unless by unanimous consent.' Under
this resolution you were appointed to conduct the
investigation. While there is nothing ambiguous
in the resolutions, iu order that you may under-
stand it as I understand it. I beg to submit the fol-
lowing remarks submitted by myself when it was
under discussion, which is taken verbatim from
The Galveston News, which is conceded to be cor-
rect:
'Mr. Finlay said—In this investigation the char-
acter of ladies will be involved, perhaps to ruin. I
propose to add to the specifications another charge
of grossly immoral conduct. I shall not name the
ladies toward whom this grossly immoral conduct,
or with whom, it occurred, and I decline positively
to enter into this investigation unless the members
of this board will take it upon themselves, who
vote for this resolution, the responsibility of the
exposure, and absolve me absolutely from it. This
harge of grossly immoral conduct, as I have
stated before, involves the ruin of some ladies.
If you will appoint a member in whom I confide to
perform this duty, I will point him to the wit-
nesses that will "prove the charges against him
completely. 1 will give you the names, and where
they live: and if there is any exposure of women
in this matter, you are the parties upon whom shall
rest the blame.'
•Whenever you are ready to proceed with the
investigation, in accordance witli the resolution
and the remarks made by me as herein quoted, if
will call at my office I will furnish you with
t tiie board is pleased to style charges, and
with a list of the names of the witnesses who will
prove every charge. 1 shall do this, and no more.
•• Yours, George P. Finlay."
Judge Austin continued—As indicated in that let-
terand from the remarks of Colouel Finlay as
quoted i'i reference to the manner in which the in-
vestigation was to be conducted, it seems that he
was simply to give me the names of the witnesses,
and 1 was to go and see them and lake their sfate-
ntswithout him being present, or Professor
• .ti, or any one else than myself. That the ex-
amination wa< to 1 a conducted by myself, and the
estimony reported t-> 'he board without the pre-
er.ee of 'any one. I did not so understand the mat-
ter myself, and I thought proper, in view of that
fact, to bring the matter back to the board for fur-
ther instruction, or such action as thej' may see tit
to take in tin' matter.
President Denson—Gentlemen, the report of
Judge Austin is now before vou. It is open fordis-
ion and suggestions on such further action as
the Hoard may see fit to adopt.
Judge Austin- As I understand it. Mr. President.
Colonel Finlay declines to present any matter or
witnesses unless the matter is kept strictly secret
and between the members of the board. But if
tli.it is to be the manner in which the examination
is kobecond'u ted. 1 would not myself want to take
the responsibility of conducting the investigation in
that way. I would like to hear from the members
of the "board as to what their understanding in
reference to this matter was. 1 have stat.'d my
own; if I am not correct, I would like, to be cor-
rected. It is simply my understanding of the way
the examination was to be conducted. If I am
wron: about it, and the board proposes to have the
examination conducted in that way, I would like to
know ir.
Mr. Gareissen—Mr. President, at our last meet-
ing, if I recollect correctly, and the minutes will
show, or the stenographic report in The News will
show it, when I hesitated about accepting the
amendment to the resolution 3Ir. Lovejoy stated
particularly that of course Mr. Gwyn would get the
charges not only, but also the names
Changes of Railroad Time Cards.
Both the Saqtg. Fe ami the Missouri Pacific make
nges in tlTeir time cards to-day. The Santa Fe
wil| from to-aay and until another change is made,
their Houston excursion train so that It will
lea^e Galveston at 10 instead of 8 p. m. The new
timle card of the Missouri Pacific sends trains out
of (Sal vest on at 4:50 and 10:20 a. m. anl 4:40 p. m.
Trains arrive at Galveston at 9:23 aud 11:10 a. m.
and 8:15 p. m.
The Strike.
The only developments that can be announce*!
regarding the strike of the telegraph operators in
this city is that the strikers are keeping quiet and
are holding out firmly. Mr. Hall, manatrer of the
Western Union office, furnished the following in-
formation to The News last night:
▼We-noar have twenty-one operators ready for
duty, most ottlrera first rate men. Several more
ore en route. We will organize separate night and
day forces to-morrow, and resume our usual busi-
ness on Monday morning. There will be ro fur
ther delay or interruption to the telegraph service
ar. this point on account of the
trike
List of Unclaimed Packag-es
Remaining in the office of the Texas Express
company and Wells, Fargo & Co.'s office, cor-
ner Tremont and avenue A, for ttie week ending
July 21. 1883:
J. Colin, Dr. A. W. Fly. C. Irvine. John T. Owens.
J. H. Smith, Mr. II. A. Wood. N. I). McDonald A
Co., Wallis, L. & Co.. Geo. P. Finlay. Labatt &
Koble. a. B. Burtell, Miss Emma Hodge, P. B. Had
ford, Ed Zimmerman. J. M. Blarden, Gray Michals,
31. Obermiar, A. L. James, F. Dan, Miss Ida Pop
Sing, Geo. K. Noweil, W. T. Finks, D. Jones, A. S.
ewsoxn, F. Beauman, Galveston.
fphe Business Outlook.
An employe in one or the wholesale houses here
[informed a News man yesterday, that never before
is there been such a business done at this season
I the year as is now being done by his house. The
arne may be said of other establishments, and
Jthat all have found it necessary to increase their
Ipreaiises this season is a most excellent indication.
F There is no doubt business is good in almost every
I line. The crowds of straugers that are continually
seen upon the streets, the numerous drays anil
floats that are seen transferring goods from depot
to store as \yell as from store to depot, and the
large amount of building that is going on. all indi-
cates a most prosperous state of trade. When the
cotton crop begins to roll in the city will be like a
large bee-hive—all busy, all engaged'in something,
and but small chance for drones.
A Railroad Club.
A railroad club is in course of formation, with
tvery assurance of success. It is modeled after
those which have proved so advantageous to the
Railroad men of the North, as to receive the com-
nendatiou and moneyed support of the railroad
pmpanies. They have all the elements of a first-
»social club, such as pleasant reception and
;ing rooms, social games, etc.. to allur®the
i from the pernicious companionship of bar-
ns and demoralizing resorts. Files of news*
rs. general and technical, are to be kept on
^,nd a library of railroad aud general litera-
f to be maintained, from which the members
niliarize themseives with theoretical rail-
Copies of all railroad patents are to be
[ and kept, so that the members may keep
,th the advance of railroad appliances.
[ discussions on railroad topics, is proposed
re of the association. It is to be main-
j all associations of a similar character—
fent on the members. A large number
)ad men of the city are already on the
pership. The membership is not re-
py road, but all men, either in the city
country, vrill be received.
7he Election for School Trustees.
One week from to-morrow an election is to be
held for three school trustees. As yet no names
lave been publicly presented, ami while there is a
ooddeal of interest manifested on the subject, no
ie seems to care to present himself. As showing
e feeling among the people, the following ex-
isions can be cited:
. Leopold Weis—A good ticket ought to be put
and vigorously supported.
. R. G. Street -The schools should not be al-
to suffer. Some one must sacrifice time to
public interest, and surely three good men can be
found who will be willing to serve on the board.
Mr Julius Runge—The people ought to move.
The schools should not be allowed" to suffer. I
would like to see three good men put up for school
trustees
Mr. E: S. Flint—It is the duty of the people to
turn out at the election and pat tiiree good men
in the board. Too much is at stake to have this
wretched wrangling continue.
Mr. J. H. Wilson—Why don't a half dozen good
men get together and" fix upon three men to be
school trustees:' Then by presenting the case in
its proper light they can be brought forward aud
elected. .
Mr:_^^fiky> ^fs-TBy all means let the ticket be
Jet any three good men aud they will
_ hearty support.
George Sealy—Get three good men to run
they will be elected.
Sylvain Blum—There ought to be good men
id, and surely three such can be found.
Rencounter.
During the meeting of the Board of School
Trustees yesterday afternoon, it appears that some
Jll-feeling was engendered. After the board had
adjourned, Colonel Denson spoke to Mr. Lovejoy,
saying substantially "You did not treat me right
this evening." Mr Lovejoy said in response that
he was responsible for what he said, then or at any
other time. Some further words passed between
thern, which could not be understood, and the next
heard was from Mr. Lovejoy, who said: "Well,
settle it here," at the same time making some other
remark that could not be caught. Colonel
Denson then slapped Mr. Lovejoy in the fat*,
and the latter gentleman responded bv a blow from
an umbrella which he had in his hand. The par-
ties, after passing two or tiiree blows, came into
close quarters, the range of the struggle leading to-
ward the door of the room. Colonel Denson pressed
Mr. Lovejoy closely, and just as they reached tlie
door Mr. Lovejoy drew a pistol, or what was by tlie
eye-witnesses pronounced to be a pistol, from his
hip pocket, and with it struck Colonel Denson twice
over the head. About this time there was a lively
scattering of lookers-on, but Colonel Finlay. wiio
had been down stairs, came up and separated tlie
combatants. It is said by parties who were
present that Mr. Lovejoy at once went
into an adjoining room for a moment,
and on returning asked to be searched
for weapons. No one searched him or took cogni-
zance of his statement. No arrests have as yet
been made. Colonel Denson has a scalp cut which
he says was inflicted by the blows from Mr. Love-
joy's pistol. The extent of the latter gentleman's
injuries, if he has any, could not be learned last
night. A News reporter soueht him to obtain in-
formation about the difficulty, but was unable to
tlxiu UiUA,
of the w it-
's and the testimony given by them Under
that condition 1 accepted the amendment, and I
can not see how we can recede from that decision.
If a man is accused, he must certainly know of
what liegis accused and who accuses him; he must
get the testimony or he will not know how to re-
fute it. And 1 thought we made it sufficiently
clear and simple here in regard to this investiga-
tion, and I do not se^ how we can make it more
simple or proceed further.
Mr. Lovejoy—I did not state that at all. and the
minutes will not show it; the report in The News
will not show it.
President Denson—My understanding of the dis-
cussion of that matter further, with reference to
Mr. Lovejoy"s statement, when the amendment
was offered, was that Mr. Gwyn. with his counsel,
wa.-v to be present at the taking of the testimony.
31 r. Lovejoy—I did not. state anything of that
kind. I stated he would know what the evidence
was, it would be presented to him. and he would
have an opportunity of rebutting it: and I might
have stated that he would have an opportunity
himself of cross-examining the witnesses. If I
'stated that I was in error, because now 1 see that
resolution, under the position taker, by Colonel
Finlay, 1 was mistaken in stating that much. He
stated that he would give the names of
the witnesses, where they reside and
what they would prove. On the con-
trary, I never did apprehend that his
counsel cotil 1 be present, because 1 knew that the
very minute that you published the fact that he
could have his counsel there and cross-examine
and pick the witnesses, that they would not volun-
tarily conn-up and testify. And that was the ob-
ject of having ic secret and keeping their examina-
tion from the public, so that they would come aud
testify and prove these charges.
President Denson- Do 1 understand you
Mr. Lovejoy—Wait a minute. I say that was the
object. Now, Judge Austin, as a committee from
this board, has no power to compel witnesses to
come before him, and they will not come before
him when they know they are to be cross-examined
and picked by lawyers, and their names are to
come before the public. And I never myself in-
tended to be present.
President Denson—Gentlemen, it was my under
standing—of course I am,speaking only as a mem-
ber of the board -as I understand the case, that
Mr. Lovejoy represented —
Mr. Lovejoy—I object to your calling my testi
mony in that connection, because Colonel Finlay's
remarks are there, and they will show for them
selves. What 1 said does not show Colonel Fin
lay's position.
President Denson—I am making my statement,
and you have no right to interrupt me.
Mr. Lovejoy—I have aright to correct your state-
ment.
President Denson—Well, wait till T get through.
Mr. Lovejoy—Now go on with your statement,
an 1 wliea you get through I will correct any erro-
neous statement you make.
President Denson—You can make any statement
you pi ease.
Mr. Lovejoy—When you are through, if you
make any erroneous statement in regard to me
personally. I shall then undertake to correct it.
President Denson—My understandiag of the
resolution as passed by us. in the discussion that
was made in regard to the resolution, was that
Judge Austin was to take the testimony, and that
both parties would be present; that Mr. Gwyn
would be present with his counsel, and 1 thought
that Colonel Fiulay was to examine the witnesses
representing the board. And I uon't know that I
heard any word whien I can repeat, or which I
shall undertake to repeat, leading me to
that conclusion. but that was my un-
derstanding, that he would represent the board
in the examination of witnesses, and
that Mr. Gwyn would be present with his counsel
tohearand to cross examine the witnesses. Now
it seems to me that Judge Austin was of the same
opinion that I was. And I know other members of
the board that were: and It is a matter in which it
seems the retolution does not bear us out. but it is a
question that is for the board now to determine,
whether they understood each other, and whether
the resolution of the board can be carried out under
the understanding of the different members of the
board.
Mr. Lovejoy—If you want an investigation of this
matter, and you want to arrive at the truth, what
objection can there be to following out the resolu-
tion and the remarks made by Colonel Finlay at
the last meeting? Why can not Judge Austin go
to the witnesses and get their statements? They
are known to be respectable people. Then get
Mr. Gwyn's statement, and refer the matter to the
board, and let us decide it. What objection can
there be to that course? Anybody who stops to
consider for one second will'know that no lady,
and no man, and no other person, w ill voluntarily
place themselves before Judge Austin or anybody
else to be cross-examined or picked by counsel, or
Mr. Gwyn, or anybody else. Now. if you
had process of court to compel them to
come up, it would be different. Then they would
have to come. But this is a voluntary* thing, and
it is the only way you can arrive at the truth. And
as this is the object, to arrive at the truth, why not
let him go and do it? What objection can there be
if we are after the truth and the facts in this case
I understand that we are trying to arrive at these
facts in order tnat we may discharge our duty to
the public: our duty as trustees of the public
schools, and to vote for another superintendent of
schools: to say whether we ought to re-elect Mr
Gwyn. From that fact, the miuute that it was
named in the papers that lie had counsel, the wit-
nesses were scared off, and said they wouldn't go
before the committee to testify.
Judge Austin—All I have to say in reply to that
is that Mr. Austin is unwilling to trot around this
town and hunt up any 'witnesses to get their testi-
mony tojlay before the board. I am williner, for
my own satisfaction, to go and see any of these
parties, but to institute an investigation for the
board, and Professor Gwyn, as I understand it. I
do not think any such proceeding as that was con
templated; but I am not willing, on my own re-
sponsibility, to take any such proceeding. If the
board, for their own satisfaction, without reference
to Mr. Gwyn, want to get these charges, then they
can appoint a committee to go and call upon these
people that Colonel Finlay names, and interrogate
them as they see proper. But I do not understand
that I, as a committee of this board, was to under
take to prove all these charges. I will not under-
take to do it in that way. In fact, I have not got
time, in the first place, to do it; and if I had, I
would not be willing to do it. 1 am willing to ap-
point a time and place, and let tiie parties bring
their witnesses there and question them, and that
is as much as I thought I was authorized to
do. It seems that the attitude that the thin;
has got into, it would be impracticable to
have any such thing as a public examination, or
even an examination with Professor Gwyn or any-
body representing him present. And it seems to
me the only thing, if tiie board want to know any-
thing further about these charges, would be that
individually or through a committee appointed for
that purpose, go ahd get such information as they
can, and report it back to tiiis board, and they then
act accordingly.
Dr. Mercer—Mr. President. I do not know that I
can throw any light upon the subject, because 1
am very much in the dark about it thyself, but it
seems to me that a secret investigation will not ac
compiish an;' good results, any how. If we can
not have a thorough investigation on both sides,
there is no use to go into it at ail. I move that the
whole subject be indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Lovejoy—1 shall not vote for that motion, for
an investi-
Lion here is that
' these witness** and
Tves and satisfy themselves
charges, with a view of
here when it comes to select-
men dent. I think that is the object,
know how to vote in electing a superin-
Now, let each member who is not fa-
liar with the facts get the names of the witnesses
and where they reside, and let them go and ialk to
them and find out for themselves.
Doctor Mercer—I am like Judge Austin—I can
not go around and inquire into this matter in this
way.
Mr. Gareissen—If the charges had been made
here in the board, the way proposed by Mr. Love-
joy would be easy; but the charges have all been
preferred through the public press. The public has
taken charge of that, and we can not individually
go now and satisfy ourselves. The public want
to know now something, too. of that investigation.
We get opinions, but we come to no conclusion
about the matter. 1 say. under the circumstances,
this individual investigation is impossible.
Judge Austin—What would you do with a public
examination? You might appoint me, or anybodj-
else, to conduct a public examination, but when the
time came there would oe no witnesses there.
Doctor Mercer—I do not think a public examina-
tion is practicable. I only say that no examination
now is practicable, and therefore -I move that the
investigation be indefinitely postponed.
Judge Austin—For my part, I would like to know
the truth of these charges. Not for the matter of
the public or for the vindication of Mr. Gwyn or
anybody else, but that I may act intelligently. It
seems to me that enough has been said to throw a
doubt upon everything connected with this matter,
and I do not want to be acting in this board with-
out knowing what the facts ai*e. And I would like
the facts to be got at in some way. I do not see
how it it is practicable for us to conduct an exami-
nation that would be altogether satisfactory, be-
cause the witnesses might come up or they might
not come up—it is a voluntary thing altogether. And
I do not know what would be the proper course to
pursue.
President Denson—Gentlemen, I want to com-
municate to you a request that Professor Gwyn
made to me a few minutes ago. He came into my
olfic® and stated that he demanded of us any
charges of conduct unbecoming him as a gentle-
man or as an officer of the public schools during
his term of service here, and that he would regard
it as a very great outrage if we refused to give him
a copy of the charges.
Mr.'Lovejoy—He has got counsel, why didn't he
send that up here by his counsel? 31 cLemore &
Jones represent him. and whv don't he send any
communication by them ? Speaking for myself,
I'd like to have any further communications
directed to us through his counsel. I do not think
that any members of this board should be bringing
communications of this kind.
President Denson—Whatever I see fit to bring to
the board I shall certainly do it.
Mr Lovejoy—And whenever I see fit to criticise
your action I shall do it.
President Denson—You will be held responsible
for anything vou say.
Mr. Lovejoy—I am responsible for anything I
say. outside of the board, and 1 dare say that re-
sponsibility will not be properly met on your part.
President Deuson—We will see.
Doctor Mercer—I don't wish to be understood as
wishing to deny to 31 r, Gwyn this investigation, if
it could be brought about—if there was any practi-
cable way of investigating this matter, free from
objections, in short, if we could do it in any satis-
factory or proper way, I should like to have it
done. At present I do not see how it can be done-
And that is the reason I moved that it be indefinite,
ly postponed, but I will withdraw tne word
"indefinitely," if we can see any way out of the
dilemma. I would move its reference to a com-
mittee—no, I won't make that motion; it is hardly
practicable. We had better finish it now at this meet-
ing. I think if there is any investigation, it ought
to be by the whole board. I think that everythiner
we do ought to be by the whole board. I don't see
any other way. It will require a sacrifice of time,
but we are all willing to give that.
President Denson—I would be pleased to submit
any motion to the board in regard to the disposi-
tion of this matter.
Judge Austin—I don't see how we can take any
steps unless we know what Colonel Finlay would
be williug to do about it. He wishes to go a cer-
tain course in this matter, and if we ordered an in-
vestigation and he declines to go into it, it will be
no investigation: and, on the other hand, ir we
propose to have Mr. Gwyn go into it, he refuses to
go into- into it.
Mr. Lovejoy—It is a thing unprecedented in the
history of this country that a defeated candidate
for office should demand the reasons and an in-
vestigation as to whv he was not re-elected.
President Deuson—Gentlemen, the question is
open for a motion as to some disposition of this
matter. We are at a standstill.
Judge Austin -I move that we take a recess of
ten minutes, My. President, to see if we, in our con-
sultation together, can devise a way.
Mr. Gareissen I second the motion.
Mr. Lovejoy—I second the motion.
Dr. Mercer—Mr. President. I gave you notice
when I met you that I had an engagement at 6:30;
and it is almost that time now. If I can finish this
matter before I go I would like to do so, but I must
leave then.
Mr. Lovejoy—I think Judge Austin's proposition,
for each member to go and see these parties in a
quiet way, is proper. If each member will go aud
o it, he will satisfy himself quickly; and since we
an not get such an investigation as would compel
the witnesses to appear here and testify, let each
uember get the names of the witnesses from
'olonel Fiulay. aud go and rind out the facts. That
the way to do these things. There can be no ob-
jection tS it. I am satisfied myself, in my own
mind, aud as long as I have any respect for the
trust I have undertaken to execute as a member of
this board, under no combination of circumstances
could I ever vote for Mr. Gwyn,
Dr. Mercer—We might vote against Mr. Gwyn
for other reasons.
President Denson—The motion is that we ad-
journ for ten miuutes.
I)r. Mercer—Make It five minutes.
The motion was amended to five minutes, and
the b^ard took a recess for that time. At the end
of that time President Denson said: Have you any-
thing to propose now, gentlemen, in regard to this
question:'
Judge Austin—I have nothing to propose. I un-
derstand that Colonel Finlay would be unwilling to
liter into an examination except as heretofore de-
termined.
Mr. Gareissen—1 do not understand now which
manner of investigation is proposed.
Judge Austin—As indicated in his letter to me,
that I. as a committee of one, should take the
names of these witnesses and go and find them,
ind let them make their statements to me private-
ly and to report their statements back to the board.
Dr. Mercer—Then I move again that we postpone
indefinitely.
Mr. Lovejoy—I don't see why you all, who are
familiar with the facts, do not agree to my propo-
sition to go and see the witnesses and satisfy your-
selves. Do that, so you can vote properly on this
question of superintendent. Do it for the public
good.
Dr. Mercer—An investigation which is no investi-
gation is not worth having.
President Denson— As a member of the board. I
would be unwilling to go into auy investigation
unless the defendant, or the accused, is represent
ed, and that the examination should be made on
both sides.
Dr. Mercer—I certainly would not. I wouldn't
) around taking testimony against his know
ledge.
Mr. Lovejoy—I tell you the witnesses will not
come up and testify when they know that they aro
to be cross-examined and picked
Dr. Mercer—I would like to ask if my motion
meets with a second ?
Mr. Lovejoy—I insist on you all going and find
ingout the facts. That is what you wanted. If you
decline to do that. I move we adjourn.
Judge Austin—If there is nothing to be brought
before the board I do not know" what effect it
would have on our sitting here. It seems to me im
practicable to treat auy further.
Mr. Lovejoy—What is your motion. Dr. Mercer?
Dr. Mercer—'That the investigation be indefinitely
postooued. 1 think it is not necessary for me to
explain why I make this motion. There is no other
course left. Colonel Finlaj- declines to go into an
investigation except in one way. Then if we go
into it in that way. we request judge Austin to do
something that he is unwilling to do.
Mr. Lovejoy—Could he do any more by a public
investigation thau by a private one?
Doctor Mercer—The names of the witnesses
would not be furnished for a public investigation.
What is the use of this board ordering a public
investigation when we know beforehand that the
names of the witnesses will not be furnished?
Besides, we have pledged ourselves by our vote of
last meeting not to go into a public investigation.
Mr. Lovejoy—Certainly.
Mr. Gareissen—Did I understand you to say that
you would not serve any longer as a committee of
one? LTo Judge Austin.J
Judge Austin--I said 1 would not conduct an
examination iu that way.
Dr. Mercer—Aud it is impossible to deny that
there are other objections to a public examination
Mr. Gariessen—If a wrong has been committed. I
cant see how, no matter to whom it may be
jurious. persons who are cognizant of that wrong
can hesitate about coming forward and testifying.
No personal harm could conic to them. But from
the investigation proposed, one in which we went
to certain persons named, aud heard from them pri-
vately what they have to say—why, people will say
you listen to gossip. Certainly he must have
chance to defend himself. If he never can learn
what the charges are that are brought against him,
what is the testimony brought against him, how is
he going to refute it?
Judge Austin—As I said before, i understood that
the examination was to be conducted by both
parties being present and presenting their witnesses,
and I was to take down the testimony aud present
to the board.
Colonel Fiulay—You didn't understand that
from anything I said.
Judge Austin—No, it was from what was said
back aud forth, I suppose, among the members.
Colonel Finlay—Do 1 understand that we are to
do nothing more with this matter at ally
President Denson—It seems so. Judge Austin
declines t j proceed with the matter in tl\p manner
indicated. It was agreed that Judge Austin would
be acceptable to every body to perform this duty,
and he declines to do it.
Judge Austin—I don't want to be misunderstood.
Mr. President.
President Denson—You decline to do it for the
reason that your understanding of what your du
ties were, under the resolution, are not understood
by Colonel Fiulay, who is to present charges
you understand them.
Judge Austin—Aud if I misunderstand the reso
lution, the board can correct{thatmisundrstandiuj
Personal.
Mr. N. B. Sllgh returned yesterday morning from
his trip to the North.
Mrs. A. Rosenwald has returned from a visit to
friends in Columbus.
Mr. Vance Allen is back again after a trip
through the State.
Mr. George Seeligson returned yesterday from
the North.
Miss Madie Johnson has returned home from
Fort Worth, where she spent several weeks visit-
ing friends.
Rev. Mr. Scott, pastor of the Presbyterian church,
has returned, and will occupy his pulpit to-day.
Mr. Morgan Jones, president of the Fort Worth
Waterworks company, is in the city. Mr. Jones is
one of the leading business men of North Texas.
Mr. Jerome LeBlanc, of Liberty county, is a
guest of the Washington.
P. Han nan, of Taylor, is stopping at the Wash-
ington .
F. A. Heilman, of Houston, is registered at the
Washington.
J. H. Pietzer, of Trinity, is stopping at the Wash-
ington hotel.
Louis J. Botts, of Dallas, is among the late ar-
rivals at the Washington.
G. C. Duncan. Wharton county, Texas, is stop-
ping at the Beach hotel
C. L. Shepherd, Palestine, Texas, is at th* Beach
hotel.
G. E. Dilley of Palestine, is at the Beach hotel.
J. O. Chance, Waco, Texas, is at the Beach hotel.
J. S. Downhard, Bryan, Texas, is registered at
the Beach hotel.
T. W. House and family, of Houston, are regis-
tered at the Beach hotel.
Mr. White and family, of Houston, are at the
Beach hotel. *
F. M. Nelson, Memphis, Tenn., is stopping at the
Beach hotel.
R. J. Hancock, Lynchburg, Va., is registered at
the Beach hotel -
A. M. Wood, St. Louis, is stopping at the Beach
hotel.
A. C. Herndon and wife, Richmond. Texas, are
registered at the Beach hotel.
W. H. Boyd. St. Louis, is at the Beach hotel.
W. II. Junker and wife, Sabine Pass, are at the
Beach hotel.
E. C. Ogden. Beaumont, Texas, is at the Beach
hotel.
Mrs. Wm. Speer and child, Houston, are at the
Beach hotel.
A. B.Wright and wife, Jacksonville, Texas, are
registered at the Beach hotel.
Mr. Louis Kopf, Palestine, Texas, is stopping at
Beach hotel.
Allen Irvin, Texarkana, is at the Beach hotel.
W. II. Hallett, Little Rock, is registered at Beach
hotel.
C. Haite, Jr., Palestine, Texas, is at Beach hotel.
G. Street, Houston, is stopping at Beach hotel.
J. D. Harby, of New York, has returned to the
Beach hotel.
Mr. C-. L. Hay ward, New York, is stopping at
Beach hotel.
James Philips, Sealy, Texas, is at Beach hotel
P. R. Rogers, of the Memphis and Charleston
road, is in the city a guest of the Tremont.
John Howard, of the Bee line, is in town and
holds forth at the Tremont.
Judge J T. Cartwright and family, of San Anto-
nio, iire in the city. Judge Cartwright has accept-
ed a;: editorial position ou the Evening Print.
Among the departures by the Santa Fe yesterday
were: W. P. Curtis. LouisvilleKy.; It . Marxs,
New Orleans: Chas. Moore. San Francisco, Cal.; J.
S. Mitchell, John Stowe, Sour Lake.
Among the departures by the Missouri-Pacific
yesterday were Elani Johnson, St. Paul; W. H.
Harding, St. Louis; E. P. Rogers, Cincinnati; R.
M. Powers, Niagara Falls; O. P. Morris, E. Morris,
Cleveland; A. Ferris and wife, Buffalo; C. Crowe,
New York.
Church Notices.
Services will be held in the churches to-day.
The following announcements are made:
First Baptist Church—corner avenue I and Twen-
ty-second. A. T. Spalding, pastor. Services at 11
a. m. and 8 p. in. Sunday-school 9:15 a. m. Mr. J.
B. Boone, superintendent.
Grace Church—Thirty-sixth and L. Services
J.uly and August: 11a. m. and C p. m.; Friday, G
. m. Chas. M. Park man. rector.
St. John Church—Corner Broadway and Bath
a^fenue. Rev. G. W. Briggs, pastor. Services at 11
ih.,Rev. I. G. John in the pulpit. Sabbath-school
prompt at 9.30., a. m. N. B. Sligh, superintendent.
Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church—Services
at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. by the pastor. Sunday-
school at 9.45 a. m. Prayer-meeting and Sunday
hool teachers meeting on Weduesday evening at
8 o'clock. Strangers and visitors to the city are
invited to worship at this church. Seats free.
Trinity Church—Holy communion, 7a. m.; inorn-
igservice, 11 o'clock; even song and sermon, 8 p.*
i.; baptism of children. 4 p. in.
St. Mary Catnedrai—First mass at C a. m.
second mass, 8 a. in ; high mass and sermon, id
m.: Sundav-scliool. "I p. m.; vespers, 7:15 p.m.
St. Patrick Cnureh—First mass at 7: high mass
and sermon at 10 o'clock; evening service and ser-
mon at 4 o'clock.
Christian Church—avenue K. between Tenth
and Eleventh streets. Sunday-school at 9:30 a. m.,
followed by communion services.
Trinity Church Mission—East end L and Fif-
teenth streets. A. T. de Jersey, superintendent.
Sunday instructions at 5 p. m.
Evangelical Association Church, corner Nine-
teenth street and avenue H—German —Rev. J. M.
Gomer, pastor. Services at 10:45 a. m. and 7:30
p. m.
St. Paul German Presbyterian Church—Service
at 11 a. m; sermon by the pastor, Rev. Sir. Young.
Sabbath-school at 9 a. m.
\Vest Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, cor-
ner Thirty-sixth and 1—Sabbath-school at i) a
m. Deacon M. Turner, superintendent. Preaching
at -i p. in. by Rev. W. L. Wormley. of Brazoria, as-
sisted by Rev. J. M. Taylor, of Calvert, Texas,
and at S p. m. by Elder C Augustus,•of Gainesville,
Texas. The public are cordially invited. Rev. E.
M. Wright, pastor. P. S.—The pastor is expected
to assist in the S p. m. sermon.
West Point Free Mission Baptist Church, (col. A av.
R and Twenty-ninth street. Rev. G. R. Cushen-
berry, pastor, in charge. Covenant meeting at 11
a. in. Services at s p. m. Prayer meeting Tues-
day night. Preaching Wednesday nisrht at 8.
There will be services at Mount Pilgrim Baptist
Church. Sabbath-school at 9 a. m. Preaching at 11
in., conducted by Elder L. M. Leonard, of Bur-
ton.Texas. and also Elder C. Augustus will conduct
services at 3 p. m.
Philip George, drunk and 4own. dismissed.
Prince Price, assaulting ard striking Dolly High-
tewer; continued to 23d.
Magnus Liustrum. bathing in a nude state in the
city limits; fined $5 or teu davs.
state c4ses.
Thos. Kirbv. cursing aud iwearing in a public
place; fined i:0 and costs.
Thos. Kir by, aggravated assault and battery :
fined $5 and costs for simple assault.
Thos. Cochrane, assault vith intent to murder;
fined $10 and costs for simpje assault.
Mrs. Alice Bailley, assaultwith intent to murder;
dismissed
J as. Mullen, theft of property of less value than
$:J0; held in the suiii of $50 to appear before the
Criminal Court.
Marion Edmonson, assault with intent to murder
Louis E. Edmonson; continued to ^3d.
Twenty Years.
In the Criminal Court yesterday morning the
case of T. F. Wood was promptly resumed and a
number of witnesses were examined. The evidence
adduced was substantially the same that was pre-
sented at the coroner's inquest, the proceedings of
which were published in full in The News at the
time. Upon the close of the evidence Mr. Labatt,
of council for the prisoner, addressed the jury at
length, reviewing the testimony* aud presenting
such points as it afforded with force and earnest-
ness. Mr. Stubbs followed with an admirable dis-
cussion of the case, presenting the theory of the
defense fully and elaborately. Major Spencer
closed the argument for the State.
The charge of Judge Cook was broad and com-
prehensive. treating of the crimes of murder, mur-
der in the second degree, and manslaughter. The
charge yvas given about 3 o'clock, and the jury at
once retired." They were out about two hours, and
when they returned presented a verdict of guilty
of murder in the second degree, fixing the punish-
ment at confinement in the penitentiary for twenty
years.
The accused during the trial maintained the
same look of despair that yvas noticed the previous
day. When the verdict yvas reudered he received
it without flinching, the far-away look upon his
countenance becoming, if anything, only a little
more intense.
It is understood that when the jury retired one
man was for life sentence, while the others were
inclined to lower the scale materially. A discussion
followed which consumed some time, and at length
a ballot was taken with the following result: Two
jurors were for five years, four were for fifteen
years, and six were for twenty-five years. Another
discussion took place, lasting a considerable w hile,
and then, without a second ballot, the term of pun-
ishment yvas fixed as given in the verdict.
Nautical Notes.
The Trial in Hungary.
LTo The Xews.l
Galveston, July 21, 1883.—In your editorial
headed The Trial in Hungary, in this morning's
issue, you print " the prosecution hold that tlie
object in the killing of the girl was to carry out
a Jewish rite, which is alleged to demand christian
blood." As a convert from Judaism to the HolyRo-
mau Catholic Apostolic fairh;of the Aaronitic priest-
hood by birth.an Asmonean by family descent,who
now most firmly believe "all the sacred truths the
Holy Catholic church believes aud teaches." I beg
to say there is but one Jewish rite still practiced
which demands not christian but Jewish blood;
that of an eight--day-old tender Jewboy. I allude
to the rite of circumcision. Besides this there is
none in the Jewish synagogue demanding either
Jewish. Christian. Mohammedon. Pagan, or any
other human, or even animal blood. As the Jewish
prophets foretold with the advent of life, death,
resurrei<iou and ascension of Christ, (2 Hebrew
Mesheeach) the destruction of the temple (He-
brew Beth Ha-mikdosh) and the dispersiou of
Jewish priest, Levite and people among the
heathern (Hebrew Gojim) all bloody animal Jewish
sacrifices ceased. Human sacrifices are Pagan
not Jewish. The third book of Moses, Leviticus,
and the Talmondical tract Korbonos, treat of
these. They are op«n books, snbject to fee study
and perusal of all.who wish to make themselves
familiar with the Jewish rite of animal sacrifice.
Gad forbade unto the Jewish ]>eople to offer, at
any time, sacrifices outside of the Temple at Jeru-
salem. The Mosaic law forbids to the Jews the
eating of any blood, even that of clean animals.
How. then, can Jews be charged of using human,
christian blood with their Passover—i. e., unleav-
ened bread, which latter can consist of naught but
pure flour and water, quickly kneaded, rolled and
baked, to prevent leavening? Read the Mosaic law
in the five books of Moses, and the Talmudic tracts,
Shechitoh. Join To v. Pesach, who treat of clean
and unclean animals for food, the mode of prepar-
ing animal food for the lawful use of the people
aud of the Passover rites. The charge is maliciously
false as to its being a Jewish religious rite. And as
those who. in the Roman Catholic Church, wil-
fully, maliciously and knowingly impugn the
known truth, mortally sin against the Holy Ghost
(and in thus grossly effltiuiuiatiug the Jewish faith
and synagogue, the on«- the foundation, the other
the ancient mother, of the Holy Roman Catholic
Church, befoul these sources of our christian hope
and faith), I have exercised my freedom as a Ro-
man Catholic, and appealed, through our Rt. Rev.
Bishop Gallagher, to the bssly office at Rome, com-
monly known as the Icquisfrf^i, for a thorough
investigation of the whole matter, having full con-
fidence that they will sift the matter thoroughly in
favor of eternal truth, but hoping that they will
publish the result, and forever, by a solemn de-
cree, set at rest this calumny agaiust the Jewish
synagogue and faith. I also hope that they will lie
able to account to the civilized world, satisfactorily,
about the disappearance of the christian girl.
Adolphus Carper.
JL Correction.
I To The News.l
In your court report of Friday an entry appears
which I thins: is not calculated to create a right im-
pression, which you can see for yourself by com-
paring with the following correct copy of the entry
made by Judge Austin on the County Court docket.
By the decision I get my claim there are no costs
on me except the simple citation in the Justice s
Court, and no interest whatever. D. A. Kearney.
The following is the copy of the order as furnish-
ed by 31 r. Kearney:
3195. Joseph Labadie vs. D. A. Kearney; defend-
ant's appeal from Justice's Court; July 19. judg-
ment for plaintiff against defendant for $*.'7 ;>0, the
amount tendered by defendant, and now iu the re-
gistry of the court. The costs incurred up to the
date of tender of said amount, to wit: June 0, 1SS3,
are adjudged agaiust the defendant, and all costs
subsequent to that date are adjudged agaiust the
plaintiff.
"The Shce Pinches Thorn."
An advertisement with the above caption ap
peared iu last Sunday's News. It bills for
patronage by the vulgar trick of arraigning
other dealers in shoes in the city as extortion
ers and monopolists, who have taken ad-
vantage of circumstances to exact exorbitant
prices for their goods, and intimates that these
vicious practices shall now have an eud, since
" they " are in the role of public benefactors,
offering better goods at lower prices.
As we have for sixteen years past been the
leading retailers in the city of fine boots and
shoes, we can not doubt that this peculiarly
graceful (?) assault upon fellow-tradesmen,
long established in the public confidence, is
aimed chiefly at us. Not having ourselves
learned that rule of advancement which rests
upon the slanderous detraction of others, we
will not, even under justifying circumstances,
seek to promote our own business by imitating
the example of our competitors. We will only
ay to our <4(1 friends, the public, that the
kind of "monopoly" we have heretofore en-
joyed is precisely the one we expect to per-
petuate—a monopoly founded on the honest
sale of honest goods at honest prices. Come
aud see us at the old stand.
Flatto &
All Are Surprised
at the low prices we have put on our choice
and desirable grades of Summer Shoes and
Slippers for ladies, gents and children ? Call
and get our figures. Hahn & Co.'s
- Reliable Shoe House.
Important Change of Time Card,
taking effect Sunday, July 22. Missouri-
Pacific trains will leave Galveston as follows:
4:50 a. m. daily for all points on the Interna-
tional and Great Northern and Houston and
Texas Central railways. 10:20 a. m. daily,
Houston accommodation. 4:40 p. m. daily,
fast express for St. Louis and Eastern cities.
Solid train, with Pullman sleeping cars, be-
tween Galveston and San Antonio and inter-
mediate points, without change. Arrive in
San Antonio at 8:30 a. m.
j. S. Macnamaea, Ticket Agent.
The Biggest Safe.
The biggest safe that ever came to Galves-
ton was put in the office of G. A. Meyer a few
days since. This safe weighs seven tons, and
has a double cash vault. It was shipped on a
flat car from Cincinnati, Ohio, by Mosler.
Bahmann & Co., makers, having been ordered
for Mr. Me\*er by R. P. Sargent & Co., gen-
eral ageutsl and is a model of beauty as well as
being first class, fire proof, and having all the
late improvements that have been made in
safes, and stauds_ahead of anything in the
United States.
Important to JVIotliers.
Mrs. Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup is the only thing
th Smothers can rely upon for their children. It cor*
rects acidity of the stomach, cures wind colic,
regulates tiie boyvels, and gives rest, health and
comfort to mother and child. During the process
of teething, its value is incalculable. It softens the
gums, reduces inflammation and allays ail pain,
thereby giving rest to the child and comfort to the
mother. Twenty-live cents a bottle.
Merit wins.
When a man has* grown fat by reascn of
having no competition in trade he beccmes
arrogaut and insolent. It does not take long,
however, for legitimate effort, applied in a
legitimate manner, to prick the bubble of arro-
gance and show the bloyv-liard in his true
colors. The Reliable Shoe House has done
this, and the "galled jade" may wince, but it
will do no good. Merit wins every time.
Hau.v & Co.'s Reliable Shoe House.
100 Tremont.
(CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE/,
ing. Minor M. Davis was elected chairman and A.
A. Orfuth secretary. After a canvass of the sub-
ject from all its standpoints, it was decided to pre-
pare some systematic and regular method of pro-
cedure. and to this end the following committees
were appointed:
On Finances and Relief—A. H. Seymour, P- J-
Morrison, S. A. Coleman, Alfred Wilson and Wm.
Taylor.
On Intelligeirce—Clarence A. Stimpson, Charles
M. Jansen. A. J. Vayer.
On Law and Order—Charles Matthias, Frank
Reynolds.
The Skirmishing Committee, as appointed, con-
sists of E. T. Barbiere and E. F. Welch, of the
Western Union, and P. J. Smith, of the Fire Alarm
service. After the duties of the several commit-
tees, collectively and individually, were specified,
they repaired to Caledonia hall, where, at 11 a. m.,
there were nearly 1200 strikers assembled.
The duty of the Finance and Relief committees
will be to secure all subscriptions, investigate all
applications for relief, and audit all accounts of all
sub-committees.
The Committee on Intelligence will attend to the
transmission and reception of all telegraphic com-
munications, which will continue in cipher. The
duty of the skirmishers will consist of personally
visiting the operators now at work, and trying to
induce them to join the secret order of the Brother-
hood. No dishonorable means, it is promised, will
be employed to this end.
JLt Chicago.
Chicago, July 21.—Public interest manifested
in the strike is pronounced in this city, and which
extends to a class of people who are affected very
remotely at the b^st. Striking operators have
been in better feather to-day than at anv former
time, and contend that the company will
have to consent to a compromise
' gallons, wine measure, and containing spirits of a
temperature which has been artificially changed
until the spirits have either reached a point varying
not more than ten degrees, Fahrenheit.from sLanct-
ard temperature of sixtv degrees. Fahrenheit, a
point varyiug not more than five degree* f~*m the
existing temperature of the open air.
domestic dispatches.
ITEMS or HEWS FROM DIF-
FERENT DIRECTIONS.
MARITIME INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived, Sailed. Etc.
New York. July SI.-Arrived : Steamships
General Werder, from Bremen; City of Montreal
and Celtic, from Liverpool.
Naw Orleans. July 21.-Cleared Steamships
Hutchmson. for New York; Merchant, for Liver-
pool; City of Dallas, for Livingstone: ship lie Mar-
tha. for Havre; barks America, for Barcelona;
Nannie T. Bell, for Solerno.
Zron Firm Reorganization.
Chicago. July 21.—A plan for the reorganization
of the Union Iron and Steel company has been
formulated for the consideration of the stockhold-
ers. The company owns large mills at bouth Chi-
cago. iron mines in Menominee range, and other
property, valued at $3,000,000. The plan for reor-
ganization contemplates the issue of seven pe
cent, cumulative capital stock amounting to»
000-S3.000.000 of it being preferred and 9Lwwjw
common preferred—the issue to be used in wipmg
out the indebtedness, bonded and otherwise, of tne
old company, aggregating $2.$0i>.000. If
tors assent to the plan by August 1, it wdl be put
in operation at once. From negotiations alrfar£
carried on, it appears likely the plau will oe
adopted.
Humor Denied.
Philaoelphia. July 21.—Officials of both the Le-
high Valley and Pannsylvania Railroad companies
give an emphatic denial to the report that has been
revived in regard to the purchase of the Packer in-
terest in the stock o? the former company by either
the Vanderbilt or Gowan interest in the Pennsylva
nia railroad. Secretary Fanishame, of the Lehigh
~ , Valley, strongly expresses his disbelief in the re-
in a few days at least. They base their claim on | port that there has oeen a conference on the sub-
additions to their ranks and upon reports received 1 iect for the Durcbase between Gowan and Packer.
IVIorphine, "Whisky, Nervous Debility,
Cured with Keeley's Gold Remedies. Prof. H.
C. Gowdey. Paris. Tex., sole State and general
agent. Having examined testimonials and in-
dorsements (full P. G. address), we recommend
Prof. Gowdey <K: the 3 remedies. Write him for
particulars. Correspondence confidential.
♦—__
Galveston Art G-allery
Has just received a compete stock of Artists,
material, Windsor and Neuton oil colors and
brushes, and a tine selection of French studies
aud novelties for painting decorating'. No. 221
P. o. St., bet. 20th <Sz 21st. j. H. fjlett, Prop.
Arrived, ex steamships Harlan and Clinton,
tlie largest lot of lemons of the season, which
we offer to the trade at low figures. Have also
a large stock of tha celebrated Mott's cider.
Laxg, Julia & wtixeeroer.
u Mf.no sana in compore sano: " " A sound mind
In a sound body" is the trade mark of Allen's
Brain Food, and we assure our readers that, if dis-
satisfied with either weakness of brain or bodily
powers, this remedy will permanently strengthen
both. Si—at druggists.
Do not forget to add to your Lemonade or Soda
10 drops of Augosiura Kit (era. It imparts a
delicious flavor and prevents all Summer Diseases.
Be sure to get the genuine Ang:osSura, manu-
factured by Dr. J. G. B. SIEGEKT jL SONS.
Starch grows sticky, and common powders
have a vulgar glare. Pozzoni's is the only
powder fit for ladies1 use. Sold by druggists.
Wanted, 10,000 bushels oats, by the G. C.
R. R. company. Tenders solicited.
IT. T. Shields, Dentist,
No. ICS Market st., (Dr^ J. O. Dyer's office.
The barge Rusk, from Buffalo bayou, arrived
with 1115 sacks of oil cake.
The steamship Clinton, from Morgan
Mr. Lovejoy—1 understood you to state just now,
from an examination of the resolution aud Colonel
Finlay's remarks, that his interpretation of it is
correct?
Judge Austin—I say it admits of that construc-
tion.
Colonel Finlay—I want the board to know that
came up here thinking that there would be no
quorum, in order that this board might take such
action as they desired in this matter. Whenever
you arc ready to adjourn, I have a word to say.
President Denson —We would be glad to hear
from you.
Colonel Finlay—I say if you are through—
Mr. Gareissen—Mr. President, I will make a mo-
tion, and would like to make a suggestion, that in
place of the committee of one a committee of
three, to consist of Colonel Denson. Colonel Finlay
and Judge Austin be appointed to make this in-
vestigation. I make the motion because it would
be easier for three to arrive at an understanding
of the resolution and carry out the investigation.
Colonel Fiulay—I positively decliuo to have any-
thing to do with it except what I proposed at tne
last meeting, and that is to draw up my charges
against Professor Gwyn, and name the witnesses
to prove his misconduct toward ladies. I adhere
to that, and. as I said in my letter, no other course
will be satisfactory to me. Aud it is perfectly use-
less to adopt the resolution. I have one word
more, and that is this : If auy member
of this board who desires information upon
this subject, that he may vote correctly
in the selection of a superintendent, if he will
come to my oftice, I will put him in possession, of
the facts and the names of the witnesses, so that
he may get that inCormation himself and vote un-
dcrstaudly upon this subject. Further than this
I will not go. That is all I have to saj*.
Dr. Mercer—I can understand tne reluctance
that members of the board have in voting not to
investigate, because that looks like a refusal to do
a man justice. But the matter is now so fully
understood that an investigation has become ab-
solutely impossible. Colonel Finlay will h ive it
one way, and no other way. That way Judge
Austin refuses to go. And Colonel b inlay refuses
to accept anybody else than Judge Austin. And
then, we are not the only tribunal.
Judge Austin—Do I understand that it is the
wish of the board that the investigation be con-
ducted iu the way as suggested by Colonel Finlay?
Mr. Gareissen—It would be no investigation.
We have resolved to have an investigation, and if
each member goes and gets privately facts about
him, that is not an investigation by the board.
We have another way—that is. tf> take those
charges as published, aud investigate them pub-
licly.
Mr. Lovejoy—That would be a whitewashing
scheme, and would not suit the public.
Mr. Gariessen—We do not intend to w hitewash
anybody. That is the only way to go at it, so that
we might know what we iiave to investigate.
3Ir. Lovejoy—Wnat we ought to do is to elect a
superintendent. If Mr. Gwyn has got a grievance,
let him go before the courts.
Judge Austin—I move we adjourn.
Mr. Lovejoy—I second the motion.
The motion was carried and the board ad-
journed.
City ar-
P r
diauola. She had a general cargo for this port.
The barge Dixie arrived from Houston with 50
bales of tlat cotton and sundries.
The brig llohl arrived from Bordeaux and is
moored at Brick wharf, where she will discharge
her cargo of 3415 packages of general merchandise,
including wine and cognac. Her cargo is in transit
for Mexico, and will be shipped over the bonded
line to Laredo. The Rohl w as forty-nine days on
the voyage, and in her course ran down through
the Caribbean sea, but made no port in those lati-
tudes. The Rohl is a neat and nice-appearing
vessel.
The Swedish bark Cygnus, from Liverpool, ar-
rived off the bar, and will lighter outside. The
Cygnus has a cargo of 275 tons of salt, 2S0 bundles
of empty bags aud S789 bundles of cotton ties.
The schooner Tilla Ida arrived from Brazos San-
tiago. She came up light, aud is moored in East
slip.
The bark Svanen, which has so long lain at quar-
antine anchorage, was towed outside yesterday, to
complete her cargo, which is about finished.
The fruit cargo of the schooner Rebecca was
brought up yesterday from the State quarantine
warehouse.
The schooner Millie Williams arrived from
Brashear with 82.000 feet of lumber aud timbers
for the street paving. She is discharging at Kuhn
wharf.
The schooner Mary E. Clark arrived in quaran
tine from Morgan City. The Clark left Tampico
June 20, lay ten days in quarantine at Morgan
City, where she shipped a cargo of 127.000 feet of
lumber for this port. It is said the cargo will be
lightered. Dr. Blunt reports Tampico healthy
The barkentine Edward Cushiug, towed over the
bar a day or two ago to complete her cargo, sailed
yesterday. _
Real Estate Transfers
The following deeds of transfer were filed for
record in the county clerk's ofiice during the past
week:
Ole C. Tellefsen and wife to Nicholas A. Galla-
gher, northeast quarter block 94 and improve
ments, for $6500.
P. G. Brooks and U. S. Brooks to I. Lovenberg,
lot 10, block 01, $1900.
Charles L. Beissner. Jr.. to Henry Greenrood,
west half lot 12, block 372, §1000.
J. C. League to Katie Gambella, lots 13 and 11,
southeast block outlot 140, ""
Citizens' Loan company to J. T. Huffmaster,
part of lot 4, block 142, $3390 80.
Adolph Flake to John D. Rogers and John Sealy,
244 acres of land, more or less, fourteen miles from
the city of Galveston, on the south side of High-
land bayou, $2500.
The Gulf Loan and Homestead company to A. S.
Exline, lot 4, block 435, $1750. j
J. C. League to Arsene, Tauquet, lots 8 and 9, in
the southwest block of outlot 40. $000.
E. E. Seixas to Mrs. Matilda Kendall, lot 1, north-
west quarter of northwest block of outlot 48, $400.
T. W. Pierce to H. M. Truebeart & Co., lot in
block 273, $500.
Max Maas to William Leifert, lot 8, east half of
lot 9. block 281, $700.
John Sealy to William Grothgar, southwest quar-
ter of southwest block of outlot 11G, $850.
Patrick Tier nan to Mrs. Mary H. Arbuckle, lot
500, section 1. $''.00.
Albert S. Exline and wife to Henry 31. Lang, lot
4, block 435, $2875.
£. M. Dunham to S. D. Morre, 8G0 acres of land,
more or less, in Galveston county, $1000.
StraytNotes.
The street cars are now running on Twenty-
second street to Strand. The return to the old ar-
rangement was made yesterday.
The banking house of H. Rosenburg was closed
yesterday after midday, in respect to the memory
of Mr. Joe Blum.
It is understood that all the bar-rooms and places
of resort in the city will be closed to-day.
It is reported that the pumping work on the bar
is very nearly completed.
The Painters union is reported to have broken
up. Many of the painters have gone back to work
at the old prices.
The fire alarm yesterday morning was occasion
ed by tiie partial burning of a woodshed on Post
ofiice street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets. The flames were easily extinguished and
but small damage was done.
There will be a meeting of the Press club at
noon to-day.
There will be a concert at the Pavilion by Boos's
band, also an exhihition on the tight rope to-night.
Death of W. H. Prowse.
Win. H. Prowse, for many years connected with
the shipping interests of Galveston, and who was
generally aud favorably known, died at half-past 7
o'clock last night, aged fifty-five years. Mr. Prowse
was born in Devonshire, England. He came to
Galveston in 1H48, aud for a great portion of the
time since has lived in this city. His funeral will
take place at 10:30 this morning.
TH2 COURTS.
Recorder's Court.
O. Shaughnessv, allowing his animals to run at
large iu the city limits; dismissed.
E. W. Sealy and Chas. Wilson, fighting; fined $5
or five days each.
John S. Johnson and Susan Johnson, disorderly
conduct. J. S. Johnson fined $60 or sixty day*
Susan fined $30 or fifty days.
Wm. Weiman, abusing and cureing Chas. Clark
dismissed.
The New Lino to San Antonio-
This liue, comprising the Galveston, Houston
and Heuderson, Houston and Texas Central
and International and Great Northern rail-
ways, places in effect July 22 a new time card,
which renders it the most convenient and com-
fortable route for travel between Galveston
and San Antonio and intermediate points.
First-class passenger coaches and Pullman
sleeping cars are run between Galveston and
San Antonio without change. Passengers
leaving Galveston at 4:50 p. m. arrive in San
Antonio at 8:40 next morning—ahead of any
other line. Passengers for points on and via
the Houston and Tex#ts Central railway will
note change of time in advertisement of that
company., taking effect 22d instant.
Sour Xjake Kotel Register.
July 1—Dr. J. W. Lockhart, Miss J. Lock-
hart, Chappell Hill; H. A. Landes and wife,
Galveston.
July 2—W. A. Fletcher and daughter, Beau-
mont.
July 3—Jos. Stritting, Rockdale;.!. Rivesia,
Liberty; Frank Beck and wife, Jas. Wood,
Mrs. Wood, Misses Gonzales, Master Gonzales,
H. M. Trueheart, Miss Sallie Trueheart, A.
Arnold, Galveston; H. T. Smith, Mrs. Pressler,
Hockly: John Cowley, W. J. Montgomery,
Mrs. J. Focke with five children, Galveston.
July 4—R. R. Halton, Henderson; Jas. R.
Davis, Miss A. J. Davis, Montgomery ; Mrs.
Wm. Gleaves, Galveston.
July 5—O. Van Benthuyseu, New Orleans;
T. I). Wills, Asia. Texas; Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. A.
G. Brown, Galveston; Mrs. Fannie Noland,
Houston.
July (V—A. C. Jones, Bellville; Misses Fenu,
Miss Williams, Miss Scott, Ed. C. Mitchell. J.
M. Brooks, Houston: John Gal, Liberty; Miss
Smidt, Miss Max, Galveston.
July 7—J. G. Mitchell, wife aud daughter,
Miss E. S. Caden, F. P. Wood, Galveston.
July 8—A. M. Truchard, Boyer Gonzales, C.
W. Kester, W. Benison, L. Joske, Minnie
Henry, Galveston.
July 9—F. O. Graves, San Antonio; L. Bock,
Navasota: D. Cavitt, Miss Annie Cavitt, Miss
Holborn, Peter Obonor, Mrs. A. Levy, Mrs. A.
Dreyfus, Miss Rosa Halff, Galveston.
July 10—O. Lelan, C. Clere, L. P. Surett,
Opelousas, La.; J. Forge, Vermilionville, La.;
Rev. J. Anthromizer. T. Vator, Grand Coteau,
La.; W. P. H. McFaddin, Beaumont;. Colonel
A. C. Baker and wife, Mrs. W. B. King, Gal-
veston.
July 11—B. F. Marshall, Austin; M. Cannoy,
Barbeck plantation; Buck Jacobs, Houston.
July 1«—Ralph Walker, Alexandria; S.
Pacurtet, Leonard True, St. Marys, La.; C.
F. Duggan, Seguin; J. P. Davie and wife, Mrs.
M. Crawford, Miss A. Griffin, Mrs. Rogers,
Galveston,
July 13—M. A. Robertson and wife, H. L.
Garland, J. T. Strother, C. Mayou, Opelousas,
La,: Judge J. Clegg, A. LeBlanc aud wife,
Vermilionville, La.; Mrs. N. E. Cary, Miss
Thompson, St. Marys, La.
July 14—John F. Stunkle, Beaumont; J. G.
Markham, Misses Briggs, M. F. Mott, E. S.
Levy, Galveston; F. Tejean, Liberty; J. J.
Hunter, J. G. Mitchell, Galveston.
July 15—J. L. Williams, Beaumont; B. Rit-
tor, Orange; Mrs. M. A. Bateman, Miss M. A.
Batemau. Morgan City, La.; Felix C. Murphy,
Miss Murphy, J. G. Simmonds and wife, G.
Colmesniel, Houston: Miss Mary Cavitt, Gal-
veston; Mi's. Lucas, Orange.
Our C-roat Xtlark-down
sales in all Summer Goods'is progressing fine-
ly. Come iu time and receive bargains.
Haixn & Co.'s Reliable Shoe House,
100 Tremont.
Rose and the Pavilion.
Announcement is made iu advertising col-
umns on firat page that this evening at 6 o'clock
Mr. P. H. Rose will take the photograph of
Professor Baldwin while walking the rope at
the Pavilion, as well as those in attendance.
Professor Baldwin will stand on his head while
having his photo taken.
A variety of Ladies' Fine Alligator Slip-
pers at The Reliable Shoe Hocse.
41 can't eat that." How many make themselves
and those about them unhappy through their com-
plaints of food. Dyspepsia is a terrible torture,
but Gastrine will surely cure it.
Heat from the Sun.
iHarper's Magazine.]
The Moimt Whitney observations show the
sun to be hotter than was supposed. The heat
received at the earth's surface is probably
more by one half than was estimated by Her
schel aud Pouillet, aud even materially exceeds
the values assigned by more recent investiga-
tors. It would in one year melt a crust of ice
over the whole sunward half of the earth GOO
feet thick. This is, of course, a statement in
very round numbers. The scientific phrase
would be that the sun's vertical energy could
raise the temperature of one gram of distilled
water three degrees centigrade per minute for
each centimeter of the earth's surface nomi-
nally exposed.
Having supplied us with an increased amount
of heat, the Mount Whitney experiments also
favor us with new figures of intenser cold. The
estimates of Herschel and Pouillet made the
temperature ot' space 224 degrees below the
zero of Fahrenheit. The new results carry it
down nearly to the calculations for the abso-
lute zero, the absence of all heat, say minus
450degrees F. To the non-scientific mind the'
distinction between such far down tempera-
tures is not unlike that between the pains of
rheumatism and those of gout—fifae first being
as from a thumbscrew twisted to the last point
of human endurance, the gout giving one turn
more.
Further, it appears that the direct heating
power of the suu can not raise a thermometer
quite 50 degrees Fahrenheit above its surround-
ings, whatever they may be. If we suppose
the whole globe a thermometer, and without
an atmosphe®5, the sun could only heat it 50
degrees above the cold of space, leaving it
about minus 400 degrees Fahrenheit under full
sunshine. The internal heat of the earth may
be disregarded in these calculations. It
seems paradoxical to say that if the atmos-
phere were removed from the earth, the sur-
face would receive more heat, aud yet be much
colder. But this is a fact of the same kind as
our experience iu ascending a mountain. The
atmosphere does indeed cut off a great deal of
heat, but, on the other hand, it keeps a great
deal of that which it permits to pass through.
When the air is heated up to its retaining ca-
pacity an equilibrium is established.
To illustrate, let us imagine a large, empty,
wiudowless hall, with two doors partially ob-
structed by centennial turnstiles, one for entry
and one for exit. A procession of 100 persons
enters per minute. At first there is abundant
room; few want to come out. At the end of
the second or third minute perhaps only three
people are leaving for 100 arriving. Af-
ter a longer interval the number of
departing guests is much greater.
At last the hall is crowded to its utmost
capacity, aud if we still suppose one hundred
per minute entering, it is absolutely certain
that oue hundred per minute must be getting
out. This final condition is one which we may
call equilibrium. It' the turnstiles or centen-
nial pattern record their turnings, we can as-
certain exactly how many people are in the
hall at any moment. Now to apply the illus-
tration to heat-bearing rays entering our at-
mosphere, we may suppose that nearly all
reach the soil through radiation; that
ninety per cent, go out through the regular
exit of 4 'convection;" nine per cent, squeeze back
through the turnstile by which they entered—
" radiation;" and one per cent climbs out
through the chimney of conduction." It fol-
lows that by merely regulating the turnstiles,
by modifying this capacity for selecting and
holding rays of ce-tain wave lengths, atmos-
pheres could be constructed which would keep
the planet Mercury cool, or the far-off Neptuue
comfortably warm. Here is a hint for ro-
mancers who wish to plant their dramatis per-
sonam in some other world.
The Alleghany and Mount Whitney observa-
tions firmly establish the fact that the sun is
blue. The particular shade of color which it
has, if viewed without intervening atmos-
phere, may be laid down as that on the
border of the blue near the green, about where
the line F appears in the spectrum. Sad to
say, this is not an esthetic hue; it is more like
that referred to in one of Southey's poems:
44 You could almost smell brimstone, their
breath was so blue, for he painted the devils
so well."
from other cities. Thef held a largely attended
meeting this afternoon aud were enthusiastic over
the defection of the operators of the Gould and
Stock Telegraph, who joined the ranks to-day. and
the action of the messenger boys in deserting their
>sts during the afternoon. The action of the
suld and Stock operators served to confuse mat-
ters on change during the day aud prevented, in a
large degree, tlie disDatcliing of market quota-
tions.
In addition to the gold and stock operators, the
reporters in the employ of the same company who
compile quotations on the floor of the exchange,
also quit, and four substitutes placed there were
denied the privilege of the floor by the secretary of
the Board of Trade on the ground that they were
obtaining quotations for the use of bucket-shops.
Shortly after the messenger boys filed out of the
Western Union, the clerks in the delivery depart
ment of the same company also marched out, with
out giving notice to the management. The
Western Union announces its ability to fill the
places vacant by the defections shortly. In addi-
tion, the company officials have displayed no dis-
couragement, and assert that their working force
is improving daily, and that all business is being
dispatched.
The strikers have placed bulletin boards in front
of their hall, and chronicle all matters that come
to their knowledge and which thev deem favorable
to their success. They have perfected their or-
ganization in other ways. The papers give all
phases of the situation at length, and particularly
matters ot local origin. Various rumors have
been given publicity intimating that the rail-
road operators also contemplated going out,
but nothing has transpired thus far to indicate
that such a move is meditated. The afternoon pa-
pers declare that speculative business on 'change is
practically at a standstill by reason of the uncer-
tainty engendered by the strike and the delay in re-
ceiving quotations and ordinary messages.
The Baltimore and Ohio.
Baltimore, July 21.—The Baltimore and Ohio
Telegraph company at 2 o'clock stated their posi-
tion in regard to the strike of telegraph operators
as follows: They are willing and ready at any mo-
ment to hear and treat with the men in their own
employ and to concede the most liberal terms; but
they positively decine and under no circumstances
will they treat with a committee of the Brother-
hood. nor any person not in their employ.
This statement is made on authority of officials
of the telegraph company. Mr. Stewart, superin-
tendent of the company, states they have eighteen
operators at the tables in the main office to-day, of
whom six are accomplished and efficient men, and
all others can handle messages satisfactorily; that
the force in Chicago, Cincinnati and New York has
been increased to-day at each office, and their busi-
ness is being handled efficiently.
A public meeting, to discuss the telegraph strike,
has been called by the Committee of the Brother-
hood «>f Telegraphers at Ford's operaliouse to-night.
Prominent speakers will address the meeting. So
tar the men who have eoue out in this city have
conducted themselves in the most orderly and quiet
manner aud unquestionably have the sympathy of
the public.
At Cleveland.
Cleveland, July 21.—The Western Union force
was somewhat increased to-day. Affairs in other
offices are unchanged. Three operators have come
here to work for the Western Union but joined the
Brotherhood.
A meeting of strikers this afternoon was ad-
dressed by James Lamriner, Democratic candidate
for attorney-general of Ohio, and A. J. Williams.
The strikers express more confidence than ever
that the company will be forced to yield. On the
other hand, local officials of the company claim
they will be in as good condition next week as be J
fore the strike. Messages of sympathy and con-
gratulations have been received by the strikers
to-day from various parts of the country.
Another Strike.
Chicago, Juiy 21.—The officials of the Western
Union, in this city, report continued satisfactorv
conditions of affairs this morning. A good work-
ing force reported for day duty, and all messages
are being worked off expeditiously. Colonel Clowry
reports an improved condition or affairs throngli-
out the entire Western district. Some difficulty is
being experienced throughout the Northwestern
circuit, growing out of atmospheric interruptions.
Much local difficulty was occasioned this morn-
ing by the failure of employes of the Gold and
Stock company to report for dut£. This service is
one of importance to the commercial world in the
transmission of market quotations. The entire
office force receiving reports on 'change quitted
their posts, and no quotations are being sent in
consequence. This company is a branch of the
Western Union, and officials of the latter company
report the difllculty will soon be overcome.
Additional Strikes.
Providence, July 21.—Six of the operators
employed by the Western Union company in this
city, struck to-day leaving the force insufficient to
handle the business. Three of the operators which
compose nearly the entire force of the American
Rapid company in this city, also struck at noon.
Ready for Negotiations.
Baltimore. July 21.—A high official of the Bal
timore and Ohio Telegraph company stated most
positively that the Baltimore and Ohio company
would not treat with Campbell nor with any man
not in their own emDloy. That they were ready,
willing and anxious to meet anl talk with their
own men and offer most liberal terms, but were
resolved not to treat with men r.otr in their service.
Just Received,
the latest Bazar glova-titting Patterns, and
have a well selected stock of Linen Lawns,
Union Lawns, Dotted Swiss, Piques, etc., etc.:
and a fine lot of Artificial Flowers, which I
offer very cheap. I have the latest patterns
of the New Braunfels Cassimere, which is the
best in the market. I am also agent for the
world-renowned Wilson Sewing Machines.
G. W. Nordholtz,
173 and 175 Center street.
Gluttony in a Prog
[American Naturalist.]
a rather interesting incident occurred while
I was a student in the Sheffield Scientific school
of Y&le college. In the Peabodv museum we
had a large wire cage containing numerous
reptiles, and among these was a frog of un-
usual size.
Oa one of our excursions I brought in a num
ber of frogs and other animals, aud going to
the cage, dropped the contents of the jar, frogs
and all, down among the animals at the
bottom. The large frog, which had
been confined there for some time, caught
one of the small ones before it reached
the bottom of the cage, and swallowed it
with as great ease as he would have
captured a lly. This quickly done, he sat and
looked about with an air of satisfaction for a
moment, then sprang upon another of medium
size, caught and swallowed it as quickly as the
first. This doue, there was another pause of a
couple of minutes, and then, with another
quick bound he seized and swallowed a third
frog, equal in size to the second; this accom-
plish jd, there was another pause of about five
minutes, and then another quick, savage bound
for the fourth victim, this time for a frog
two-thirds the size of himself. Each of the
three was seized and swallowed head first, but
the fourth was not so successful as the
others, for this he only managed to get into
his mouth as far as its hind legs, when there
was a pause aud a struggle. The un-
fortunate frog in the mouth of the large
one persisted in holding its hind legs out side-
wise, at right angles to its body, as if conscious
that these tactics would prevent the other
from swallowing it; and at the same time the
large oue used its front feet, at times one, and
again both, to straighten out the hind legs of
his victim so that he might be able to swallow
it; and while this struggle was going ou, he
made frequent efforts to use the sides and bot-
tom of the cage as an object against which to
press the other frog, so-as to aid his efforts to
swallow it. The struggle, however, after last- .
ing a number of minutes, terminated in favor
of the smaller frog, for by desperate .efforts it
managed to elude the grasp or its assailant;
but while the battle did last it used both its
muscular and vocal powers to their utmost to
thwart the murderous designs of its enemy.
The Only Xaithographic ZSstablishment
in Galveston is that of
M. Strickland & Co.,
who have also a well-equipped printing office
and bindery. Their work in the different
branches is equal to any in the country, and
prices reasonable. Send for estimates and
samples, and give them a trial before purchas
ing elsewhere. They carry a large stock of
stationery, paper, etc., to be sold atlowfig.ures
Cotton Crins9 Presses and J&ills.
Complete stock; all sizes. Celebrated Im-
proved E. Carver and New Improved Brown
Cotton Gins, with feeders and condensers;
Reynolds Presses, Straub Mills,Cotton Cleaners,
with feeders; Buckeye Cultivators, and Cider
Mill?. Send for prices aud terms to
Joel & B. F. Wolfe,
•217 and 219 Strand, Galveston.
M. P- Hennessy,
Sole agent for the Charter Oak, Buck's Brilliant,
Buck's Patent and Pride of Texas Cook Stoves.
Send for prices.
ject for the purchase between Gowan and Packer.
The Hig'h License Bill.
St. Locis, July 21.—Daniel Derwin, vice-presi
dent of the Board of Police commissioners of this
city, received a letter from Governor Crittenden,
which is understood to call the attention of the
board to the Sunday clause of the Downing high
license law, and to either order or reouest enforce-
ment of it. The letter will be laid before the board
at its regular meeting, next Tuesday, when it will
be determined what action the board will take iu
reference to the Sunday law.
Cholera, Yellow Pever and Small-pox.
Washington. July 21.—The surgeon-general of
the Marine Hospital service has oeen informed that
a vessel from Vera Cruz has appeared off Apala
chicola. The collector of that port has beeiiiu
structed to send the vessel to Shin island. ■■
The surgeon-general has also been IiWormed that
smalt-pox and yellow fever have appeared in
Matanzas and Cieufugas. Cuba, and that cholera
exists in Campeachy and Oaxaca, Mexico.
Siberian Judge Dead.
Washington, July 21.—The department of state
has received the announcement of the death of
Hon. James. Priest, justice of the Supreme Court
of Liberia. Judge Priest was born in Paris. Ky..
aud went to Liberia in 1835, In which republic he
has held important and responsible positions, be-
ing at differen times the vice-president, senator,
judge of quarterly and common pleas court, and
as stated, associate justice,
Assisted Emigrants.
New York, July 21.—A French pauper was sent
back to England to-day on the steamer England,
and a Swedish pauper was returned on the City of
Chester to-day by the emigration commissioner,
who also shipped a man, his wife and four children
by the steamer England because they were assisted
emigrants and had uo means of support.
. A $40,000 Blaze.
Williamsport, Pa., July-21.—A tire at Montgom
ery this morning destroyed the planing mill of
Barber & Henderson and the store of Hendersou A
Scully. Loss on planing mill, $35,000; Henderson
& Scully's loss, $*^000. Other buildings were dam
aged to some extent, making the loss about $40 ujO.
Weekly Bank Statement.
New York, July 21.—Loans decrease, $1,483,200
specie decrease, $170,500; legal tender increase,
$961,500: deposits decrease, $1,171,000; circulation
increase, $56,200: reserve increase, $1,071,400.
Banks now hold $9,589,305 in excess ot inj'ii re-
quirements.
Base Ball.
Chicago, July 21.—Chicago 2, Boston 3.
Cleveland, July 21. — Cleveland »
York 2. j
Buffalo, July 21.—Bnffalo 7, Philadelphia - '
Detroit. July 21.—Detroit 5, Providence 7.
Columbus, July 21.—Columbus 6. Cincinnati 1.
Suspended.
Boston. July 21.—Gunn. Cords & Co., report-
ed suspended," with $120,000 liabilities, have been
granted au extension by their debtors, and their
works are running as usual
Rolling Mill Strike.
Birmingham, Ala., July 21.—Four or five hundred
employes of the Birmingham rolling mills struck
to day agaiust a reduction made to Pittsburg rates.
They also induced a strike of puddlers at the Birn-
lield ironworks. _
FOREIGN DISPATCHES.
Bodies Recovered.
London, July 21.—Five more corpses of the vic-
tims of the steamer Daphne disaster, at Glasgow,
have been recovered, making the number of bodies
so far found 123. According to the eorrected list
of victims, only one body is now missing.
Civil Rights of the Jews.
St. Peterscurg, J uly 21.—A member of the com-
mission of inquiry has been sent to Germany,
France and England for the pumose of having an
exact report concerning the civil rights of Jews in
those countries.
The Qneen's Inquiry.
London, July 21.—Queen Victoria telegraphed to
Cairo to-day for information in regard to
British troops. She has received an answer that
all are well. There are several cases of cholera at
lslamal.
Suez Canal Agreement
Paris. July 21.—Sir Charles Rivers Wilson has
left here for London. He had an audience with
De Lesseps last evening relative to the Suez canal
ajrreement, which, it is understood, has been modi-
fied.
A Divine's Sentence.
London, July 21.—Lord Penzance, dean of the
court of arches, has sentenced the Rev. Maconochi,
a well-known ritualist, to deprivation of his ecclesi-
astical preferment, with costs.
Peruvian Affairs.
Lima, via Galveston, July 21.—Ex-President Vien-
timilla. of Ecuador, arrived at Callao this morning
and proceeded at r»nce to Lima. General Lynch
is about to loave for the North in the Chilian trans-
port Amazon.
Twenty-four Cars Wrecked.
Elizabeth, N. J , July 21.—Twenty-four loaded
cars, on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad,
this morning, were pushed off a iiigh trestle, at
Ehzabethport docks, a distance of thirty feet, into
Staten Island sound and totally wrecked.
Chill £ Fever
ANTIDOTE.
OVER 200 GROSS
SOLD LAST SEASON.
Head the Testimonials belew indorsing
it as the
BEST AS WELL AS THE
Chill aud Fever Remedy Known:
Leesville, Texas, June 27,1SS1.
Messrs. Thompson.George £ Co., Galveston, Texas:
Gentlemen—Your Schott's Chill Tonic has almost
superseded all other chill medicines before the
public in this section. When given according to
directions it rarely fails to break the most obsti-
nate case of chills. I consider it an excellent Tonic
and one of the best Anti-periodics. The price
should recommend It to the public, as ic is the
cheapest and most effectual in the market.
Yours, respectfully,
JOHN M. FLY, M. D.
Morgan City, La., May 9, 13SL
Messrs. Thompson. Georga & Co., Galveston, Texas:
Dear Sirs—Last September I took hold of Schott's
Chill Tonic, and up to uresent writing have sold at
retail two gross. All through this country it is the
Chill Tonic, and has never failed to cure the worst
case of Chills and Fever in this section.
To-day lean not do without it. Seud me one gross
by return steamer.
I can send you a hundred certificates from —
able and retponsibie parties, if you wish.
Kespectfully,
C. S. PEA5LIE,
Morgan City Drug Store.
ARCHITECT HILL.
Another Day's Proceedings of the In-
vestigation.
Washington, July 21.—Mr. Coleman opened pro-
ceedings to-day before the Hill investigating eom-
miitee by reading an affidavit complaining that the
papers called for by the prosecution were first in-
spected by the defense, who had ample opnortuni-
ty to suppress and destroy auy papers calculated
to damage the defense.
Mr. Totten empnatlcally denied that he had ex-
amined any papers called for by Mr. Coleman,with
the single exception of tlie unimportant letter uut
in evidence yesterday. He also denied that aliy
papers had been suppressed or destroyed, and
characterized Mr. Coleman's method of procedure
as extraordinary.
Coleman replied that it was a matter of jest in
the office of the supervising architect that the
prosecution had not been smart enough to secure
essential papers. He said the fact that Hill re-
mained in charge of the official records made the
investigation a perfect farce in the eyes of the
country. He asked for his suspension.
The chairman said the committee would take the
matter under consideration, and submit it to the
secretary. The committee had no power to sus-
pend Hill.
Totten announced he was prepared to begin the
defense iu the Philadelphia case, as he understood
it had been closed for the prosecution.
Coleman declared he had no Philadelphia case,,
or Chicago case or Cincinnati case. They were all
parts of one charge, and he should refuse to re-
gard the case as closed.
The ch^rman said it was not necessary to re-
peat the testimony given in the Philadelphia case.
In the case of the Chicago and Cincinnati build
ings the committee wculd concede that the same
condition ot" affairs existed in these cases.
Mr. Coleman replied that the frauds were of a
different character.
The chairman said the committee would hear
anv testimony of a character different from that
already given in the Philadelphia case, but he did
not wish to spend weeks in hearing that testimony
repeated. It would be a work of supererogation.
Mr. Coleman—But the defense deny that it is the
same. »
The Chairman—I don't so understand it.
Mr. Coleman—I do, and I am going to offer the
proof and let you reject it.
The Chairman—Offer it, then.
Mr. Coleman—We take up but one case at a
time.
Mr. Alexander moved that Hill be required to
put in his testimony when Coleman had none to
offer, and this order was finally made He also
gave notice he would move at the proper time to
rule out all evidence touching the 15 per cent, con-
tracts. Adjourned.
TO CLEANSE THE
Skin, Scalp and Blood
of Itching, Scaly, Pimply,
Scrofulous. Inherited and
Contagious Humors,Blood
Poisons. Ulcers, Abscesses
and Infantile Skin Tor-
tures, the CcncuaA Reme-
dies are infallible. Cdti-
clra Resolvent, the new
Blood Purifier, expels
disease germs from the
blood and perspiration,
^ _ b ^ t xand thus removes the
cause. CutTcura, the great Skin Cure, instantly
allays itching and inllammation,clears tlie skin and
| Scalp, heals Ulcers and Sores, restores the Com-
plexion. Cuticttra Soap, an exquisite Skin Beauti-
fler aud Toilet Requisite, is indispensable in treat-
ing skin diseases, and for rough.chapped or greasy
skin, blackheads, blotches and baby humors. Cuti
cura Remedies are the only infallible blood puri
tiers and skin beautifies.
Clias. Houghton, Esq., lawyer, 23 State
street. Boston, reports a case of Salt Rheum under
his observation for ten years, which covered the
patient's body and limbs, and to wnich all known
methods of treatment had been applied without
benefit, which was completely cured solely by the
Cuticura Remedies, leaving a clean and healthy
skin.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Stebbins, Belcher-
town, Mass., write: Our little boy was terribly
afflicted with Scrofula, Salt Rheum and Erysipelas
ever since he was born, and nothing we could give
him helped him until we tried Cuticura Remedies,
which gradually cured him, until now he is as fair
as any child.
H. E. Carpenter, Henderson, N. Y., cured of
Psoriasis or Leprosy of twenty years' standing, by
Cuticura Remedies. The most wonderful cure on
record. A dustpan full of scales fell from him
daily. Physicians and his friends thought he must
die. Cure sworn to before a justice of the peace
and Henderson's most prominent citizens.
Hon. William Taylor, Health Commis
sioner, Boston, says: After three months' use of
the Cuticura Remedies, and twelve years of as
constant suffering from Scrofulous Humor of the
face, neck and scalp as was ever endured, I can
say that I am cured, and pronounce my oase the
most remarkable on recory. •
Sold by all druggists. Cuticura, 50 cents; Resol-
vent, Si; Soap, 25 cents.
Potter Drug* and Chemical Co.,
Boston, Mass.
INTERN AIj
Letter
Millions of Paupers in England.
[St. Louis Post-Dispatch.l
According to the most recent statistical in-
formation there are in England between 1,000,-
000 and 2,000,000 ot paupers, who persist in
living and who manifest the usual desire for
food, clothing, warmth and shelter in spite of
the obvious reasons which make the more
prosperous Englishmen prefer their room to
their company. Poor law reform and the
question of pauperism have been vital issues in
English politics ever since the days of the good
Queen Bess, but uo solution of the question had
dawned upon the British mind until the re-
duced rates for steerage passage across the
ocean developed the beautiful idea of assisted
immigration.
Hanlan and Courtney.
Montreal, July 21.—Hanlan and Courtney are
expected here to make a match for $5000, to be
rowed over the Lachine course in September next.
Baltimore, Md.—Rev. W. H. Chapman says: "I
deem Brown's Iron Bitters a most valuable tonic
for general ill-health."
REVENUE.
from the Secretary of the
Treasury — Exported Whisky --
Gauging Spirits.
Washington, July 21.—The secretary of the
treasury has addressed a letter to the comptroller
of customs at New York in regard to the exporta-
tion of bonded whisky. The following is a copy:
A Boston firm has addressed a letter to this de-
partment, in which they state their house in Bos-
ton exported, some months since, in bond, to
Hamilton, Bermuda, a quantity of whisky of do-
mestic manufacture, which was returned to your
port in January last, where it now is. They have
agreed with the holder to buy 25 barrels of
this whisky, delivered in Boston in bond, and they
ask what course may be lawfully taken in the
premises.
Guided by the opinion of the United States at-
torney-general this department holds that articles
of growth and production, manufactured in the
United States, when exported and reimported
under section 2500, United States Revised Statutes,
are not within the provisions of our customhouse
system, and that they can not lawfully be stored
under the laws creating that system. This will ap-
ply to distilled spirits, manufactured in the United
States, once exported and reimported under the
section above cited. Upon landing such
spirits, collectors of customs will exact payment of
duty equal to the tax imposed by the internal reve-
nue laws, and they will not permit them to be ob-
tained for storage in bonded warehouses, and on
failure of other means to obtain duty they w ill
seize and hold them for the same, and the legal ex-
penses of their action in the case now before the
department.
Under the section spoken of in the beginning of
this letter, a warehouse bond has sometimes been
taken in good faith, and under the mistaken but
innoceut belief in the legality and regularity there>
of. Because of that, spirits to wbich that bond ap-
plies may be dealt with as an exceptional case, in
accordance with the conditions of the bond.
. . Charles J. Folger, Secretary.
The commissioner of internal revenue*has issued
a circular in regard to gauging spirits iu sjp.all
packages and at an abnormal temperatura, w>uich
prov.des as follows: Hereafter, when casV.s or
packages, having a capacity not exceeding r wenty
gallons, wine measure, are gauged for ent ry into
the distillery warehouse or fruit distilleries, and a
wastage of one-half a gallon shall not be allowed,
except when wastage reaches one full half a
gallon; that it is, unless there is actually one full
half gallon out of a package, the same rule will
apply as to the allowing wantage. Out» gallon that
is no wastage in excess of one half gallon will be
allowed, unless the actual wastage reaches a full
gallon.
When, however, packages of this class are so
constructed that their capacity is ascertained from
their dimension contains fraction of; gallon other
thau one-half an actual wastage shall be required,
such package being equal to such fraction. If it
be less than one-half gallon, or if it exceeds om>
half. actual wantage shall be required equal to the
excess of the fraction above one-kalf gallon betore
such package shall be gauged in addition to the
wastage required in auch cases. A further
wantage of one half a gallon will be allowe d wher,
desired. It is proved that additional wastage fuV v
equals one-half gallon. When the pack^ ees are
used, the capaeity which can not be ascertain* d bv
the ordinary method but by use only of th' • rule
proper to determine the dimensions. The causer
must ascertain the precise thickness of Tnaterial
composing package, so as to arrive v. ith * utire ac-
the in3*de measurements and f-f0m these,
when obtained, he must compute* the cubic con-
tents of packages in gallons.
The gaugers will decline to gauge casks or pack-
age^ having a capacity of.not m<",re thau twenty
Sanlord's Radical
Cure instantly relieves and
permanently cures every
form of Catarrh, from _
head cold to catarrhal con
sumption. Complete treat
ment, with Inhaler, $1.
the1 contrast!
1 While other Baking Powders are largely
adulterated with Alum and other hurtful
drugt,
has been kept unchanged in all its original
purity and strength. The best evidence of
its safety and effectiveness is the fact of
its having received the highest testimoni-
als from the most eminent chemists in the
United States, who have analyzed it, from
its introduction to the present time. 3 No
other powders show so good results by tha
true test—the TEST OF THE OVEN.
it is a pure fruit acid baking powder
—MADE BY—
steele & price,
Chicago, HI., and St. X<ouis, Mo.,
■aaafacturers of Lnpotln Yeast Gems, Dr. Price's Spitfll
Flavoring Extracts, and Price's Unique Perfume*.
FOR SALE BY
M. P. HENNESSY
IN GALVESTON,
And Stove Dealers generally throughout Texas.
ROCKBRIDGE, VA.,
alum water!
CURES
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver, Chronic Diar-
:.liea aud Dysentery, Scrofula,
Clironic Skin Diseases, Chronic
Pneumonia, Diseases Pecu-
liar to Females. Etc.
Ask our agent for a pamplilet, and reaa the cer-
tificates from some of the most eminent physicians
in the land. These waters are bottled direct from
the springs, which are beautifully located In Koclc-
bridge county. Va., aud are open tor reception ol
visitors from June X to October 1 of eaoh year. Ca-
pacity, 1000 guests. Two distinct hotels and sepa-
rate dining-rooms. Charges graded.
For sale by the glass, bottle or case by J. J.
SCHOTT & CO., Galveston. Texas.
FOR SALE BV
leading book, stationery
.AND JEWELRY HOUSES.
NOTICE——NOTICE.
We liave on liand tlie largest and most varied assort-
ment of china matting- in tliis city. Price "by tlie
roll at exceedingly Low Fig-ures.
SIMONS & SHAW,
Flor de A. C. Rodriguez
The Finest KEY WEST CIGARS in all Popular Shapes.
BOUQUETS, ELEGANTES,
CONCHAS N0N PLUS ULTRA.
N0N PLUS ULTRA, PANETELAS,
CONCHAS (le REGALO^
Send Orders to
ULLMANN.
A
J
LEWIS & CO.,
State Agents,
GALVESTON.
TO OUR
If any one offers you a wlaislcy equal in flavor, taste,
age and quality to Oi
)ur Celebrated
ST. JACOBS
At tlie same price tliat we sell tliat "brand, we autlioTize
tliem to refer sucli party to us, and if his statement be
substantiated on proof, we are prepared to forfeit th.©
sum of
(\
JAKE DAVIS & CO.
PROPRIETORS OF THE ST. JACOBS WHISKY.
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