The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 122, Ed. 1 Friday, August 22, 1884 Page: 1 of 8
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FOR SALE.
One eight-ltorte powar Hamter Engine and
boiler. Tits engine and boiler is in good run-
ning o> drr, with everything complete.. It ran
tie seen at 7 he Aeuts Office, and is to be, sol'I
because it is not lai ye enough for our purposes,
the engine untl BtiVec will be sold for $8">n,
i ash or city aoceptanoe.
Apply at The News Counting-room.
V. II. IIELO A <<>.
u
TBB BEACH HATH CHARMS
PETIT 8 BEACH HOTEL BAND
AND THE
Beach Theater Tyrolean Singers
Plfl> in front of the Beach Hotel,
FKIDAY, AUGUST 22, AT 7 P. M.
PRO( i B A M M E—PA liT i-ByBand.
1. Wan r-—In DuU:io JuWilo Koni rslovo
JJ. Ovwtui e—Franz JSchub«-rt Buppe
3. W'hIIzi 8-Cttsiuo Tanze »uu* 1
4 Potpourri llToli'.to Donizetti
C. Fe*i—]V1( r^rn RfiViille, iMoreeau 31111-
luiie Loew
PART J I- By Tyroleans.
1. Liedeinminh Chorus.
2. lAiet by I ran Tb. Curl and Frl. Mattis.
8. Koppler Aim Chorus.
PART III—By B ind.
6. Grand Triumph March Schrverin
Z. Solo for C oriiet— Hair* de Nelle Rossini
(Sio.no it Lavazib )
H Musical Sittings from Gal*e-t »n News. Graves
Carmen; Littl»* Duke: GaineKboro Hat: Only
for Tbec; Jeremiati. Blow the Fire, Puff, PuIT,
Puff; Haty Min»*; Cbllp-ric; Where was Mose*
vben ihe Wht went Out; Pinafore; Sorcerer;
Cui'iiien; Babies iu the Woods; Finale.
9. Spring Song Mendelssohn
10. Polka • Humoristic, Jolly Bears. .. .SchleiiTarth
PART iV By Tyroiems.
4. IHe Lustl^e Saugeiin Chorus.
6. Zither Solo Herr R saler.
6. Jodler Solo (with chorus) Frl. Strobl.
PART V By Band.
11. Overturt—Don Juan Mozart
12. Selectiou—Robert le Di ible Meyerbeer
38. Chinese Patrol Meyrelle#
14. Gavotie, Forget Me Not M Mbig
15. Finale—The VMM Hunter Hermann
PART VI—By Tyroleans.
7. Nationaliicd —Chorus.
8. Echo in Gehrig Solo and Chorus.
Have ibe little ones seen the two Large Mexican
Lions at the Beach Hotel Menagerie, just received
from Mexico?
There will be a Special Programme by Petit1*
. Band, dedicated to the Ladies of Galveston, ftlon*
^ day evening next, to which ail are invited.
GROfl^iES, LIQUOBS,
TOBACCO, CIGARS,
&
(OIHMIKSION IMKRCIIAWS.
FIRST BILLS.
Far ties just starting in business, ma
■wishing to purchase their pi st bill oj
goods, should see and price, >>y stock
iefore buying elsewhere.
/ hare made it a specialty for several ye irs
fast to supply new beginners, and 1
hare no; yet heat a of a single case
ichere the result was mt satisfactory
to them.
Beside, after careiul comparison, my stock
fit G'ccetia vi'l be found the freshest
j ai, d 1/ est compleU in Tex ts this seison.
Km,D.CLEVELAND
HOUSTON.
SAFES
AND
VAULT DOOR-S
FOR SALE.
Oue Nt*n Khc-i»ro«f Vault lloor.
>«<• Rfw Fire ami linnrlat-pr>of Sale.
Han the latest improved fturtrlar-proof Client, wilt,
rane fringe. and f1rst-c)ua« I'.auk Lock.
JS?\y Fireproof Sale.
Thene Article* are of rtrst-claxs manufaoture, ju«i
•ront the factory, and for s«je ci*eap.
Addr«*H, for Particulars.
I n. 31. Nteim- iV (Jo.,
y: smon and nr> \{\ mewhaMTh.
3SV -r KTfju.r - • » »ralvo^toa»
I. LOVENBERG,
AGENT F OR THE
IapraFireIis.ee.,
OF NEW VORK, AND
Crescent Insurance Co..
OF NML ORLEANS
FDR IIEliT-DiLlllt'S GARDEN.
The most favorably situated undivided block of
ground on the beautiful l*each. Terms most fa-
voiable. Apply to CHAs. DALIAN, Galveston,Tx
W. L. MOODY & CO.,
kwoj»wOtton Factors,
Officii ok Publication i Vos. 184 ani> 186 Mkchanio Stueet, Galveston. Entered at tiis PobtofWcb at Galveston as Second-class Matter.
VOL XLII1.—NO 122
GALVESTON. TEXAS. FRIDAY, AUGUST 22- 1884.
ESTABLISH Kl) IH42.
fltll.VILIEIS & LIKE.
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
IMFOHTER3,
Cotton Factors,
AND
Commission Merchants.
State Agents for tha Finest Brands of
Wines, Liquors, Tobaccos, Cigars,
STRAND, - - GALVESTON.
Leo Mt k Holm,
WHOLESALE GB0SES8,
25, 27 and 29 Strand, Galveston.
We name Rock Bottom Prices at all tim.is.
Send us your orders or ask for quotations, and
you will be convinced.
W We guarantee all our goods to give satis-
faction.
LEO ZANDER i HENDER'OI.
AGENTS WANTED.
We want to get an agent in everv court-house town
in the State to handle the
eEMISGTOI TTPE-fftnEJ.
I.ibt mi cornmlRBionn paid. Address
J. H. HAWLEY & CO.,
General Ajrenta for Texna.
TjXJYING DIliECl' FROM THE MANUFATuiT-
J- ' ers, and Belli g at a living profit, I claim it i.n-
poatiWe to be undersold. A 4-liich all Havana to-
tmeco cigar to conaumers at $6 25 per 10-.1 Other
Roods equally as low. A. W. SAMUELS,
Strand and 23d.
PALESTINE.
Political—City Improving—Men Church Build-
ing—No iluorum, Etc.
[SPECIAL TO THK NEWS.1
I'alkstink, A"gU9t 31.—It Is now almost
certain that Kicks will be in the second race
for asbetsor with Horace Word as his oppo-
nent. The latter led in the first primary by
quite a number of votes. The exact amount
is not yet known. The other county offices
teem to go (egging.
This city continues to improve despite the
general stagnation of business and the poor
crop prospects. The work on the gin and mill
factory is being rapidly pushed forward and
the company expect to be ready for work in
January.
The new Methodist church is nearing com-
pletion and will be decidedly the handsomest
frame structure in the city.
1 he Christian church is also building a new
house of woivhip. Sufficient progress has not
yet been made, to indicate what manner of
liGUfe it will be.
T he City Council is without a quorum. Al-
deinjan Hand has resigned, Alderman Amson
lms not yet returned from his visit to Ger-
n any, P. A. Kolstad is sick, and A. \V. Gregg
is vititing at San Antonio. The "city dads"
wn to have abandoned their "child" and
Paltstine is ulmo!.t an orphan and sadly needs
the attention of her several parents.
The Mople are aroused on the subject of the
mw lailioadund are feeling good over the
f respect.
Farmers have censed to croak about the
drouth. Pome say English is too barren and
its words too tame for the occasion. Mush of
the cotton is ruined.
WACO HIRELINGS.
Supplemental Inventory Filed -Recoverlng-
In Need of Rain, Ktc.
ISpkcial. To The News.j
Waco, August 21.—D. Domeau, assignee of
Pauui & Hawvicharot, has filed a supple-
mental inventory of the liabilities of the firm,
also a stattment of the i ssets. Tiie total lia-
bilities amount to $5547 37; assets, *2439 64.
Charles Eichelherger, who was stabbed by
a negro last Monday night, is rapidiv recov-
ering.
The present water supply of the Waco
Water company is daily showing the effects
(t the drouth, and unless LVaco has good rains
in the near future the water supply question
i f the city will agaiu tie a serious one.
General G« ige Clarke returned from Pales-
tine this morning.
I)r. J. Ii. Cianfell, of the Gatesville Advance,
is in the city.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This Powder never vanes. A marvel of purity
stiength and wholenomenen. More economical
than the ordinary kinds. Sold only in cans.
ROYAL MAKING POwriKH CO.. i06 Wall *f„ N. Y.
LORE FROM LAREDO.
FIRING INTO A TRAIN AT BUSTA-
MENTE STATION.
Import! from Mexico-Something Novel for the
M orld'n Pair—City Conaell and Assess-
ment Rolls, Elf.
[Special to The News,]
Lapkdo, August 21.—When the regular
passenger train from Laredo to Saltillo, with
the pay-car attached to the rear end of the
train, had reached a point near the celebrated
Buetarnente station, a merciless fire was
opened on the train, several ihots being fired
into and through the flrst-ciass passenger
coach, which was occupied by ladies and gen-
tlemen. The only perceptible effect on the
train was a sudden jerk in response to the
engineer pulling his thr. ttle-valve wide open.
Ko leason is known for the attack further
than the bel'ef that it was a foolish attempt
to stop the train in order to rob the pay-car.
Two carloads of ixtie and tivo of lima are
among the items of imports from Mexico this
evening.
There is en route from Mexico to attend the
New Orleans exposition, a celebrated Mexican
company, who propose to represent lifo in
Mexico by means of automaton figures, where-
in bull fights will be represented in the mi-
nutest detail, almost as natural as life, basides
the customs, dress and manners of the people
will be repreiduced in miniature form. Tha
crowning act of the perform? tioe will bo a
duel between two Mexican raneberos, with
butcher knives, showing the minutest details,
even to the inimitable curve given the knife,
which invariably disembowels the unfortuuate
antagonist who permits the weapon of his an-
tagonist to pass his guard.
There was no meeting of the City Council
nt its regular session this evening, owing to
the absence from town of a majority of the
aldermen. This will delay still further the
completion of the assessment rolls by the city
assessor, who is waiting to have the valuations
approved by the City Council before complet-
ing the rolls. »
The superintendent of the Laredo schools
says bis advertisement for a teacher in yester
day's News should have read: "A male
teacher wanted at $75 per month "
A refreshing shower fell here this afternoon,
but as yet no rains have fallen iu the suffering
stock range.
TIIE STATE CAPITAL.
Deportment Notes—Personal The Governor
nnd the Francois Case
[8i ecial To The News.]
Austin, August 21.—Acting Comptroller
McCall deposited $35,000 of drafts in bank, for
colle'ction for the general revenue.
Rolls of Williamson county show $766,000
increased values.
Comptroller Swain and Commissioner
Walsh have returned from the Houston con-
vention.
Superintendent Baker went from Houston
to Panola county, and will probably be absent
one week from Austin.
It is believed here that the proceedings
against Governor Ireland, in the Francois
case, will be dropped, or await instructions
from Washington.
The governor is reported here to have gone
from Houston to Galve. ton.
Very little of interest has transpired in the
state offices during the convention, and news
centers ure generally dull.
No rain has fallen in Austin since June 20.
The Frontier Telegraph Company (Brecken-
ridge's) of Texas has arranged with the Srie
Telegraph and Telephone company for the
latter to use the frontier line from San Antonio
to Belton for telephone purposes. There are
also negotiations pending with the Baltimore
and Ohio Telegraph company for the pur-
chase of the line from San Antonio to Belton.
The nature of the lease to the Erie eiompany is
such as not to prevent Breckenridge sailing his
line at any time.
HIS DACK FILLED WITH BDCKSIIOT.
A Convict Mnkco a Break for Liberty and Is
Shot by the Guards.
ISpecial to The Ntws.i
Palestine, August 21.—To day, just after
12 o'cloi k, while the guards were marching a
convict gang through the open space between
t he round-house and the mechanic shops of the
International railroad, for the purpose of feed-
ing them, a convict named Wullace attempted
to escape. 1 wo guards, Walston and Cotting-
ham ti ied to halt him, but he continued to run,
ana, as he turned the corner, the two guards
fired almost simultaneously, filling his back
with buckshot.
Walston aud Cottingham were arrested and
taken to jail by Deputy Sheriff Hughes and
Policeman Gleaves. An examining trial will
beheld tomorrow at !l o'clock. The defend-
ants will spend the night in jail by the advice
of tbeir attorney.
'1 he feeling among the shop and yar 1 men is
ver\ bitter against the guards, and iminedi
atefy alter the shooting oce'urred the crowd
was ripe for a riot.
Public sentiment here is against working
convicts outside the walls.
THE LAST DAY
Wnsh Jones on Ireland n Renomination.
[Special to The News.]
Lampasas. August 21.—The renomination
of Governor Ireland creates no enthusiasm
here. Hon. George W. Jones was in the city
on business when the news was received, and
i ^pressed it as his opinion that the Democrats,
by renominating Ireland, have offered the op-
positio.i an opportunity that is acceptable, an 1
il a suitable candidate to lead was agreed
upon it assured a Waterloo defeat to the De
ii ocnicy in the State. He returned, this
morning, to his ranch east of this place.
OP HIE DEMOCRATIC STATE CON-
VENTION.
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS PLACED
IN TIIE FIELD.
The New State Ccmmlltee—Bryan T. Parry Made
Chairman.
Reioluliona and Memorials— Cloalng fece.'ies and
Pinal Adjournme nt.
ISpecial to Thk Nkws.i
Houston, August 21.—The late session of the
convention last night pretty effectually tired
out the delegates, and, as was apprehen led,
mai y of them left for their homes by the early
trail s this morning, not remaining for tha
ooi eli ding work of the conventi n—the elec-
tion (f presidential electors and a state execu-
tive committee. This was suggested la-d night
by those who were opposed to adjourning,
even at the late hour of 1 a. m., but the num-
ber that remained to wind up the entire busi-
ness was larger than many expected. When
tbe convention was called this morning it was
found that tbe great body of Texas politicians
had been thinned out to at least one-fourth of
tfce general attendance through the session.
The concluding work, however, was not
allowed to go by default, and those remaining
were earnest in their desire to see the tag end
work of the convention well and thoroughly
done.
SELECTION OP PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
The convention was calleel to ordor at 9:30
o'clock; Hon. W. F. Upton in the chair.
Tbe first business before the meeting was
stated to be the election of two presidential
electors for the state at large.
Randall, of Fannin, placed in nomination
the name of Hon. Silas Hare, of Grayson
county.
Kittrell, of Leon, placed in nomination the
name of Hon. J. H. McLeary, of Bexar.
Matlock, of Montague; Houston, of Wheeler,
and Hobb, of Aood, seconded the nomination
of McLeary.
i?berrill, of Hunt, seconded the nomination
of Hare, and Colonel Murray, of Collin, also
seconded that nomination, and then moved
that the two gentlemen named be electad by
acclamation. Carried and Hon. J. H. McLeary
of IlexHr, and Hon. Silas Hare, of Grayson
county, were declared tho presidential electors
for tbe State at large.
Secretary Both stated the next business be-
fore the convention was (he selection of two
alternates.
Major Goree, of Walker, nominated tbe Hon.
F. L. Johnson, of Shelby.
Reibinson, of Williamson, seconded the nom-
ination of Johnson.
Slierrill, of Jlunt, placed before the conven-
tion the name of J. 11. Peteet. of Camp. On
motion, Messrs. Johnson and Peteet were elect-
ed alternates by acclamation.
Tbe next business in order was the naming
of congressional electors. As the districts
were called the following were named:
First Congressional District—J. E. McComb,
of Montgomery; S. B. Cooper, of Tyler, alter-
nate.
Second District—Peyton F. Edwards, of Na-
cogdoches ;-®arle Adams, of Houston, alter-
nate.
'1 bird District—N. W. Finley, of Smith; W,
C. Jones, of Hunt, alternate.
Fourth District—H. C. Hynson, of Bowie
Charles D. Grace, alternate.
Filth District—A. L. Matlock, of Montague
W. B. Flemmons, of Clay, alternate
Sixth Disirict—W. F. Hamsav, of Johnson
Cbnrles K. Gibson, of Ellis, alternate.
Seventh District—J. B. Wells, of Cameron
J. B. Stubbs, of Galveston, alternate.
Eiybth District—It. H Phelps, of Fayette
C. B. Collins, of Caldwell, alternate.
Ninth District—George W. Tyler, of Bell
W. W. Searcy, of Washington, alternate.
Tenth District—John T. Breckenridge, of
Travis; W. W. Martio, of Blanco, alternate.
Eleventh District—Iv. K. Legett, of Taylor;
W. It. Robinson, of Roaves, alternate.
On motion of tbe gentlemen named were
elected by acclamation.
Bayers, of Gonzales, offered a resolution re-
quiring the congressional electors to canvass
tbeir respective (listricts and the electors for
the state at large to make a thorough canvass
of the State. Adopted.
chairman op state executive committee.
The next and concluding business of the con
venticn being the selection of a state execu-
tive committee the chair announced that
nominations for the chairman of that com-
mittee were in order.
Morgan, of Dallas, placed in nomination for
that position the Hon. Thomas F. West, of
Jack county, as a gentleman eminently quali-
fied for tbe duties of the position and a candi
elate particularly acceptable to that great sec
tion known as Northwest Texas.
Senator Randolph, of Madison, nominated
J. N. Stagner, of Caldwell, as a representative
of the old and tried Democracy.
Senator Pope, of Harrison, and Lawthner,
of Washington, each seconded the nomination
of West.
Armistead, of Marion, seconded the nomina-
tion of Stagner.
A. L. Matlock, Of Montague, placed in nomi-
nation B. F. Barry, of Navasota, as represent-
ing the young and progressive wing of the
Democracy.
A delegate from Hunt county seconded the
nomination of Barry; and Story, of Caldwell,
seconded the nomination of Stagner.
J. E McComb, of Montgomery, placed in
nomination Jos. E Dwyer, of Bexar.
S. A. Starks, of Jack county, seconded the
nomination of West_;_ Sfiivy, of Rusk, that of
Barry; and James fi. Robeson, of Williams,
seconded the nomination of Dwyer.
No further nominations, the ballot was
called, and during the early part of the roll-
call J. N. Stagner withdrew-, leaviug the race
between West, Barry and Dwyer.
The first ballot resulted as follows:
West 145 votes
Barry 1Q5 votes
Dwyer 133 votes
J. E. McComb, of Montgomery, withdrew
the name of Jos. E. Dwyer.
The second ballot resulted as follows:
West 196 votes
Barry 285 votes
Upon the announcement of this ballot, Mr.
West withdrew his name aud moved that Mr.
Barry be elected by acclamation, which mo-
tion prevailed. [Loud calls for Barry.]
Mr. John M. Claiborne, of Galveston, the
retiring chairman of the statu executive com
niittee, introduced Mr. Barry, sayiug that it
was like one dead man prou >unciug for an-
other, for there was no position in which a
man could more effectually die his own grave
tl an that of chairman of the state Democratic
xeeutive committee.
Mr. Barry briefly thanked the conveutiou.
He considered it an honor to have led in the
ace some of the most distinguished Dam >
iats in the State; he took no pride in defeat-
ing them, but considered it all the more
In nor to himself. He attributed his sucoe<s
to its being another compliment to th»
Young Democracy of tbe State. [t had been
said that the office was one in which a man
could readily dig his own grave; if such bo
tbe case, he knew no cause in which he had
rather die than serving the Democracy. H i
requested the new committee to be appointed
to meet him at tbe parlors of the Hutohius
house at 12 o'clock (noon), to begin work at
once.
the state executive committee.
The following were then nauie 1 by th 'ir re
Elective districts, as meuib-rs of the Demo
cratic executive e-ommittee, and on motion of
Gibson, of Waxahachie, they were unanimous-
ly elected:
First Senatorial District—S. B. Tackaberry,
Moscow, Tolk county; 2d—R. T. Milner, Hen-
di son, Kusk county :3 I—W. H. Pm», VI ir-
sliall; 4th—L. A. Whatley, Cu-^'ta, a •
county; C li—J S. Shet rill, .re vilie, Hit
ci unty: Otb—Robert M Staff ir i.Mlneoli; Tt'i
—John Yoing Hooch, falesiine; 8th—
Bmjnmin Franklin Frymier, e'rick-o.
7ih—Henry Scberffius, Houston; 10th—Joe
A. Owens, Galveston; 11th—T. l'\ llir-
woed, Gonzales; R. R. Lawth r. Brenhan;
13th—Ed It. Sinks, Giddiiigs; 14th—Leonard
Isaacs, Rockdale; I5ih—L. D. Lilian!, Kair-
fleld; 16th—Jeff Word, Jr., Dillas 17th —
Tbos. H Murray. McKinu^y; ISth—Jot Guu-
ter, Sherman; lllth —K. J. Bro.vning, Sey-
m ur; 2>th— L. C. Spa/jijmau, Deo^'.ur; 31st —
Anson Rninev, Waxatmchie; 2'J I -Ito'wt H
Rogers, Waco; £3d—J. A. Eid-on, Hamilton;
24th--Dr. John Ihreadgi l, Taylor; 25r,h—Ed
R. Kone. San Marcos; 2(ith—S F. Grimes,
Cuero; 27th—Solon Stewart, Brackett; 28th—
bany; SOt
J. W. Dunn, Bonham
L. Lockett, Meridian; 81st—
W. Crosby, El I'aso; 29th—J. M. Moore, Al-
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concluding resolutions
The following was offereel by Mr. Randolph,
of Madison
RpBiived,lhat the thanks of the convention of the
Democratic party of Texas is due John M. Clai-
borne for ihe honest, bold, able and feirless
course he bus pursued as chairman of tile Deino-
crullc party of Texas, and in Ills retirement from
this position he carrier with him the respe-l and
confidence of all true Democrats at hom? and
abroad.
Tbe following by Lawther, of Brenham, was
adopted by a rising vote and with cheers:
Kesolved, that the thanks of this convention bs
tendered to the good citizens of Houston for tha
very comn'ete arrangements they have made p r
taining to our cotnfort, and that Jlajor K. W. Cave,
chairman of the committee on arrangements; Ma-
jor J. Waldo, chairman of the committee on recep-
tion, aud Judge J. F. Crosby, chairman of the
executive commiltee, be request d to express our
gratitude to tbe various committees for their ef-
forts in our behalf.
By Armistead, of Marion:
Resolved, that Ihe Democratic executive com
mlttee of Texas be authorized to fill all vacancies
i hat may occur oil the state electoral ticket.
Adopted.
By Spivey, of Rusk:
Resolved, th«t we indorse the course of our sen-
ators and Pemocratlc representatives In Congress,
and especially do we commend their course with
reference to the tariff issue. Adopted.
By Scbulter, of Marion:
Resolved, that this convention recommend to the
Nineteenth Legislature of the State of Texas the
ft rmulating of a law providing for tho organiz i-
llon of district criminal eiourts whenever necesstry
throughout the respective judicial districts of the
State.
Adopted.
A resolution was adopted thanking the
various clerks for tbe efficient mauner in
which they performed their duties.
At this juncture a delegate arose and
wanted to pass a vote of thanks to the mob
present at last night's session, who were con-
spicuous by theirabsence this morning.
On motion of Gibson, of Ellis, tbe labors for
which it was called being ended, the conven-
tion adjourned sine die.
Wind-ups.
Tbe convention ball presents now the ap
pearance of a banquet ball deserted.
The fixtures of the City hall, seats, plat
forms, etc., will be left there iiermaneutly as
tbe property of the city.
M asters Hubert W ilson, Rishy Bearms and
Tl:on>as Burton were tbe pagos of the conven
tion, and did their duty well in carryiug reso-
lutions, etc., to the different committees.
A large nnniber of the remaining delegates
left for Galveston this evening before return-
ing home.
George Hooper, a popular coloied tonsorlal
artist of the city was iu attendance upon the
convention, employed by the local committee
to v ait upon the delegates.
Mrs. C. M. Winkler, editress of the Texas
Prairie Flower, bus l een a constant attendant
upon ibe convention in company with several
lady friends of this city.
Tbe speech of young E. P. Hill, of Cook
county, made last night iu indorsing Mr.
Richardson for superintendent of education,
was one of tho features of the convention.
Mr. Hill, a nephew of the late Ben Hill, of
Georgia, has not more than attained his
majority, yet bis speech was an able ona an 1
would have reflected credit upein many of
more mature years.
The new state executive committee met this
evening after the adjournment of the conven-
tion, and bad a conference. A resolution was
passed empowering the chairman of the com-
mittee with authority to appoint chairmen of
different representative districts in the State,
w here vacancies may occur, and where more
i ban one county comprises a representative or
floatorial district.
The young Democracy came in, for its full
share of recognition during the convention.
The delegates from Collin county say that
that county is arranging for a big Dem icratic
barbecue on September 2, at which Governor
Ireland, R. B. Hubbard, and other prominent
politicians, are booked to speak.
Votes of thanks were tendered to the differ-
ent committees having charge of the hall ar-
rangements and to the different otlicers of the
convention. The delegates did not have time
to thank the press of the State for irs fine re-
Eorts, but will probably do so two years
ence.
Ibe selection of Hon. Bryan T. Barry, of
Corsicana, as chairman of the Democratic
slate executive committee, gives general satis-
faction. Though comparatively young in
years he is a man of fine ability, a splendid
lawyer and has had considerable political ex-
perience. When a member of the legislature
some years since he made an enviable reputa-
tion for himself. The election can be consid-
ered a compliment to the young Democracy to
Bryan and to Corsicana.
A prominent delegate says he does not an-
ticipate a change iu tbe office of secretary of
state, but if one is made that the Right Hon
orable Benjamin Franklin Frymier will be the
chrsen one.
The delegate from Wheeler county, Hon.
Temple Houston, is a candidate for the state
Senate without opposition.
Some magnificent oratorical efforts were
made during tbe convention, but the effect of
many of them was ruined by the disciples of
Cicero not knowing when to stop.
The title of Comanche Chief given to Dele
gate Groom, of Comanche, will probably stick
to him. He is a dandy.
CONGRESSIONAL, CONVENTION.
Tlut Congressional Convention of the First
District Meets and Renominates tho Hon.
Charles Stewart by Acclamation.
ISpkcul To The News.]
Houston, August 21.—The Congressional
convention of tbe First district met here to-
day, just before tbe adjournment of the State
convention, for the purpose of nominating a
congiessntnn from this district, or rather, for
the purpose of renominating the Hon. Charles
Stewart, as no other candidate has made his
appearance in the district. Hon. W. L. Doug-
las, of Jefferson county, the chairman of this
district, called the convention to order. T.
W. Ford, of Jasper, was made permanent
chairman, and J. H. Kirby, of Tyler, secre-
ary.
J. E. McComb moved that the formality of
(vtiii'ijtials be dispensed «ith, and that the
l"slntss lor which the convention was called
be proceeded with. Carried.
On roll call the following delegates were
found to be present:
Angelina County—Represented by T. J.
Goree, of W alker.
Brazos County—W. B. Cavitt,and J. E. Tur-
ner.
C hambers County—Z. T. Winfree
Grimes Count)—J P. K. Thompson.
Hnrdin County—Not represented.
Hanis Comity—N. P. Dolan, Frank Mc-
Gowan and J»s. Shauirue-sey
Jasper County—T. W. Ford and D, J. Hen-
derson.
Jefferson County—J. F. Lanier, L. L. Mil-
ler and T. C. McRaynolds
CALVESTON.
I Ibe ty Coun —B F Cameron, C. h\
Sle\ei"- an.. Sam R. Ferryman.
IL'a ison C< un y—N G. Randolph.
Montgomery Conntv—N A. Cravens, C, B.
Stewart and J E. McComb.
fewion ( ounty—A. Iluboise.
Oinnge County—IJ. Call
Sap Jacinto County—R S Levitt.
Pi lk County—C. to. M tKinuon.
Trinity County—S. T. K bb.
T\ lei County—T. D. Rock, A. G. Crotnwe.l,
J. II. Kirb\.
V alio r County—T. .T. Oe>ree.
Wa'ler County—G. H. Hammon and T D.
Pirkney.
Nominations I eiug in order, J. E McComb,
of Montgomery, unminated the Hon Charlns
Stewart, of Houston in a neat address. Col-
onel Stewart, had F'-rved bis coustittle icy
faithfully and well. He was not only known
in bis onn district, but throughout the State,
and was rapidly making for himself a na-
tional reputation. He was a chieftain who
I.ad tied to his Democratic war b?lt more Re-
publican scalps than any other nun in
Texas. When the Republican party was
a lion in this Stale, and timid men
were afraid to grapple with it, Charles
Stewart seized it by the throat and grappled
with it till it was downed. He was a mm
with no supeiiors In the States and few equals.
Thompson, of Grimes; Cromwell, of Tvler;
Cavitt, of Brazos, and Goree, of Walker,
seconded the nomination.
On motion oi Goree, of Walker, tbe nomina-
tion was made by ue'clamation, nnd a i itninit-
tee was appointed to notify Colonel Stewart
of bis nomination and escort him to the hall.
A motion by N. P. Dolan, of Harris, pre-
vailed, that tbe convention now elect a chair-
man for the First Congressional district to
serve for the ensuing two years. He nomi-
nated T. J. Goree for the petition and he waa
elected by acclamation.
On motion of R. 8. Levitt, of San Jacinto,
the chairmen of tbe different county executive
committees were matte the congressional ex-
ecutive committee
During tbe wait for the arrival of Colonel
Stewart, Major Frank M. bpeucer. who wag
in the hall, was lnvit«d to address tha conven-
tion, which he did in his usual eloquent style.
Colcnel Stewart appeared before Major
Spencer bad conclueled, and he gracefully
yielded the floor.
Colonel Stewart thanked t'ie convention for
tbe bonor. He had entered the Forty Vhth
Congress without any experience iu u<iota$l
legislation; therefore he fouu 1 Vhn
duties before him extremelj diflinlt
and had exercised his every energy to tfn
proper and faithful discharge of the trust
that, had been imposed upon him. How well
he bad succeeded was best attested by the ac-
tion of the present convention. lie had taken
for his guide in mapping out his course in the
national Congress, that tbe general govern-
ment bad no power to legislate, except upon
matters designated by the grand organic law
of the nation. Whether during this" cnvass
be should have opposition, or be without it,
he intended making a thorough canvass of his
district, giving to bis constituents a full
account of his stewardship. He would not
detain tbe couventiein at present with
a resume of bis labors during the last
C'ngress, but desired merely to al-
lude briefly to a few matters touching
particularly the interest of the First Congres-
sioi.al district. 1 he last Congress was pecu-
liarly an unpropitious one for securing appro-
priations for ports aud harbors, au 1 bain?
just upon the eve of a presidential canvass
the last river and harbor bill had been
vetoed. He had come back, however, with
Ihe very liberal appropriation of $290,000 for
the mouth of tbe Sabine, which place lie con-
sidered susceptible of being made one of the
best ltaibots iu the country. In securing aid
for the sbip channel nnd Buffalo bayou, he
had still further obstacles with which to con-
lend. The United Staters engineer had
r< I or ted that this work was imprac
tirable. und this report had been
indorsed by the secretary of war. It was no
easy matter to come iu conflict with one of
these great departments of government and
be successful; but he had secured a resolution
to prosecute tbe woi k, nnd tbe balance on
band of $120,000 for that purpose. He re-
ferred briefly to the tariff question. The de-
feat of the Morrison bill had left us just where
we were before tbe Fortv-eigbth Congriss.
He bad voteei against striking out the enact-
ment clause of this bill, not because he thought
it the best bill that could have been made, but
tbe most available one tkat could have passed
C'emgress.
Colonel Stewart concluded, anei the conven-
tion adjourned sine die.
SAN ANTONIO SIFTINUS.
Obi Soldier Gone—Political Predictions—A Calf
that Attracts Attention.
ISpkcial to The News.]
San Antonio, August 21.—The Commis-
sioners Court has appropriateel $500 toward
securing an exhibit from this county at tha
New Orleans exposition.
Peter Eldridge died at his home ou the Me-
dina. He was a soldier under General Jack-
son in tbe war of 1812, and was conspicuous
for gallantry at the battle of New Orleans.
He was well known throughout western Texas
as a warm hearted and worthy citizen.
There is not a particle of enthusiasm over
the nomination of Ireland, elue, doubtless, to
the fact that his nomination was anticipated
w eeks ago.
1 he Republicans are thoroughly organized
and are confident of carrying the city, with a
prospect for a majority vote in the county iu
the event an independent ticket is put in the
field. Tbe Democrats claim that they will
e'arry both city and county by an average ag-
gregate majority of 400.
A phenomenon in the shape of a fully form-
ed and well developed calf, without eyes, and
a tail like a Felon dog's, is on exhibition at the
stockyards. Tb^re is no place whatever for
eyes, except what looks like a small scar in
stockyards. Tb^re is no place whatever for
eves, except what looks like a small scar in
the forehead, and the tail is but a few inches
long and set far up on the vertebrae. The calf
is one year old and feeds like others of Its
kind, but has a peculiar constant motion, be-
ing never at rest, and goes about like a bear,
w ith a bidelong, shuffling gate. It is owned
by a Mr. Willeon.
MIDLOTHIAN.
Farmers Disheartened—Lota or drain—Local
Option—Minor Topics.
ISpkcial to The Nkws.1
Midlothian, August 21.—The hot, dry
weather still holds on, and everybody seems
disheartened. Farmers are unable to plow a
furrow, and wheat-sowing will be backward.
Tbe streets are daily crowded with grain,
the producers not being able to hold their
w heat and oats longer, owing to their pecu-
niary condition.
The first bale of cotton will be ginned here
this week.
A precinct and county election, to determine
bether or not this people want lt»cal option,
I as been ord< red for September 0.
A large camp-meeting is in progress at
Ovilla, a small village east of here, and large
umbers are in attendance nightly.
1 he next liresbytery of the Central Presby-
terian church for this district convenes here
September 1.
This town was in the contest for the next re-
union of Parsons's Texas brigade, but withdrew
in favor of Cleburne, with the understanding
that her claims would be honored two years
hence. _
Mineral Well Discovered.
.Special to The News.1
Thornton, August 21.—A mineral well has
been oiscovered one mile west of this place.
It is believed that the water contains wonder-
ful medicinal properties. The citizens have or-
ganized a joint stock company, and will pro-
ceed at once to fully develop the virtues of tha
water.
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