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beofened
FOR THEl RECEPTION OF
Permanent and Traneil Gassts.
SAMPLE KOOM8 In business portion of the
els\'EOI At. RATES to Commercial Men, Theatri-
cal Companies anil to Families.
No cliuige tor fires; licuae heated throughout
by steam.
TREMONT OPERA-HOUSE.
LAST TWO PERFORMANCES.
TO-DAY AT 2 1". M. TO NIGHT AT 8 P. M.
BARLOW, WILSON & RANKIN'S
MINSTRELS.
TOMORROW. WEDNESDAY, AT 'j A. M.,
Box-sheet will bo open tor
KISS CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG.
MONDAY, APRIL 5, Glorious Dramatic and
Military Pageant,
MICHAEL SXROGtOFF
The Grandest and Most Realistic of Spectacu-
lar Plays. A cast of unprecedented excel-
lence. embracing all the members of tlio great
Ne# York production." Twagraiul Bullets and1
.three Premiers.
Cotton Again.
I understand then is stM la good deal o/'
Cotton in producers' hands that will'
seek a market during the next sixty
days.
Permit me to tugges that there is no
better cotton market in the State to-
day than Houston, and that surprising-
ly good figures have been realized here in
January, notwithstanding the bad con-
dition of the general market for
cotton.
1 would suggest that you ship me your
cotton or correspond with me about it,
and you will find that you will do
better than in any other direction.
-EEOTT STOHsT.
CIIA1UOTEEUS—Long filler, 5-lnch Cigars, $25
per M; can't be beat. Other goods at lowest
market prices. Order sample box and be con-
vinced. Stipulate price goods wanted. Money
refunded for unsatisfactory goods returned. A.
W. Samuels, one-price dealer, cor. Strand &22tl.
IN THE WHEAT PIT.
A Good Deal o! Uncertainty in the Chicago
Speculative Markets.
(Special to The News.
Chicago, March 29.—Wheat on 'change,
dui ing the last week, has been an active and
excited deal. The volume of business trans-
acted has been large—larger than at any
time within the past six months, and fluctu-
ations in values have been sharp and wide.
Free dumping of long wheat continued on
the early days, a great deal of stuff coming
out which had been bought for investment
■when the May option was around 90c and
statisticians were talking short crop and a
probable wheat famine. Pillsbury, Holmes,
Barnes and other dealers, who represent
the northwestern wheat-grinding interest,
threw over some big; blocks, on which
the loss must have been fully 5®
10c per bushel. The bears, encour-
aged by continued success, were
anxious to get " short" of the entire crop,
and raided the market continually. They
were aided by the- general labor troubles;
throughout the country, the railroad strike
in the Southwest and the riots at St. Louis.
Foreign markets, too, were depressed and.
stocks in sight showed a very light de-
crease, while the wearther was warm and
spring-like. Hence the conviction soon be-
came general that with a mountain of
wheat in sight which nobody would take -off
our haads and, another, harvest scarcely,
three- months, distant, prices must get
lower.
The Ream-Jones party aa usual led the
selling, aud on Wednesday quotations
touched the lowest-point of the crop vewr,
May being offered at 79 « -cents; From this
figure there was ai speedy rally on news
that the amount of wheat afloat for the
united kingdom and continent showed a
net decrease of aboutl,000v000 bushels. The
bears declared this shrinkage to be due to
a scarcity of ocean, tonnage and free de-
liveries on the other* side. Cables, how-
ever, improved, and the fact was reason-
ably well established- that foreigners and
their representatives had been buying on
the break quite liberally for May and June
delivery. It was considered significant,
also, that English markets, while not sym-
pathing with our break, had firmed ur> on
the first sign of returning confidence here.
Still, the crowd took hold only in a half-
hearted sort of way, and.prices did not ad-
vance with any show of vigor, Shorts cov-
ered extensively, and the trade evidently
desired a boom, but was sadly laoking
in the faith necessary to bring one
about. Some foreign, houses say that the
market is now on an export basis, while
others declare their orders are limited at
fully 5c below current figures.
In the flour market shippers have with-
drawn their previous bids, and concessions
of 10(S>25c would now have to be allowed to
effect sales. Estimates on the visible sup-
ply next Tuesday put the decrease at about
1,000,000 bushels, and this may be the enter-
ing wedge of a rapid shrinkage, as receipts
lave fallen to a minimum. Still the feel-
ing is very nervous, and until) general busi-
ness becomes more settled sharp turns are
likely to be the rule.
Corn was held pretty steady, the strike
having caused a big falling off in receipts.
Shorts covered actively on the early days,
but as (he outlook seemed to favor a settle-
ment the reflection that when traffic was re-
sumed they would get three weeks supplies,
at once quieted their fears.
1 Provisions have ruled pretty dull, but
light receipts of hogs have kept the feeling
strong. Even now the price of product is
relatively much bQlow the price of live ani-
mals.
Offick of Publication -. Nos. 184 aud 186 Mechanic Street, Galveston.
Entered at the Postofpice at Galveston as Second-class Matter.
VOL. XLIY.-NO. 347.
GALYESTON. TEXAS. TUESDAY. MARCH 30, 1886.
ESTABLISHED 1842.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure;
This powder never varies. A marvel of parity,
i strength and wholwomeness. More economi-
cal than this ordinary kinds, sold only In cans.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER OO. 106 Wall at.,K.Y
Now is the time to purchase.
We have a large stock and will
make low prices.
KAPJTM AN & RUNGE.
BLOODSHED ON THE BORDER,
A LAREDO ALDt RMANSHOT IN A SALOON.
Fatal Termination of a Game of Pool—One
Man Shot at and Another In-
stantly Killed.
A Murderer Sentenced,
Special to The News.
Waxahachie, March 29.—Sentence was
passed to-day in the District Court on Geo.
Young, the negro wife murderer. He will
be hanged on Saturday, May 8. The Henry
Tickle murder case, which was set for to-
day, was put off until April 13.
Special toTlie News.
Laredo, March 29.—The whole city was
shocked, early this morning, when the re-
port was spread that Mr. H. Douglas, alder-
man from the Fourth K'nrd, had been shot
and instantly killed at the Commercial bar-
room. The News representative was on
band at once, and found that Mr. Douglas
had been shot through the heart, and died
without a struggle.
the evidence adduced
before the coroner's jury to-day was sub-
stantially this: That a young man by the
name of Alex. Menly, from Corpus Christi,
had been playing a game of pin-pool with
H. A. Burbank, at the Commercial saloon,
the score of which was kept by a compan-
ion of Menley named Biverton. During the
game, which lasted for some time, Mr.
ouglas was a looker-on. At 5 o'clock
this morning these four parties came into
the bar room, when Burbank asked them to
take a drink, at the same time asking the
barkeeper to hand him his pistol that he
had left with him, which he put into his
pocket.
menly declined to drink
with Burbank, but bought a cigar at his own
expense. Burbank then reminded Menly
that he owed him $60 on the pool game,
uppn which Menly asked his companion,
Biverton, to go up io his room, in the Com-
mercial hoteir and bring him that amount
of tnoney. Biverton started and was fol-
lowed outside the door by Menly, who soon
returned, and a few moments afterward
Biverton appeared at the saloon door, where
he was met by Menly, who received a pis-
tol from him, when Menly at once advanced
to the right side; of Burbank; upon whose
left side Douglass was standing with his
left elbow on tne counter, Menly exclaim-
ing, " God d n you, you are armed; de-
fend yourself '1" firing at the same instant.
The ball misse* Burbank and
west through douolas,
who fell to the floor a corpse. Menly then
drew his pistol on Burbank, at the same
.time grasping Bttrbaak's pistol with: his left
hand, getting possession of it. Burbank:
during this time had catight Menly's pistol
by) the muzzle and prevented him from
shooting. Burbank finally escaped oat of
the; door of the saloon, after which Menly
left the saloon with a pistol in each hand
and went np to his room in the Commercial
hotel, where City Marshal Bayard found
him a few minutes afterward, preparing to
go to bed.
menly surrendered
without (resistance, and was lodged in jail,
together with his companion Biverton. thb
News reporter visited. Menly in his cell this
evening, and found him in a calm state of
mind. He declined, on the advice of his
lawyer, to make any statement at this time
for publication, but claimed that he had a
good defense, and was not afraid of the re-
sult of the trial.
mr. douglas
was a native of -Pennsylvania, and came to
Laredo in 1881, as the' agent and manager
of the big railroad contractors Cowen,
Knowlton & Co. After grading was aban-
doned on the International extension from
Laredo to the Citv of Mexico, he settled in
Laredo, and in 1884 was elected as an alder-
man from the Fourth ward. His term
would have expired next week. He was
buried from the Episcopal church at f>
o'clock this evening, his remains being ac-
companied to the grave by one of the
largest processions ever witnessed in the
city. Serious threats are heard to-night of
lynching Menly, but it is hoped calmer
counsel will prevail.
Charged with Arsou.
Special to The News.
Denison, March 29.—The sheriff to-day
arrested Phil Leadrick aud Charley Buckle
on a charge of arson under indictment from
the grand jury. They were taken to Sher-
man, where they will be brought before the
district judge for the setting of their bond
for appearance. The charge is that they
were accomplices in the burning of the
Leadrick & Co. furniture store. Leadriok
aud Buckle comprised the firm of Leadrick
& Co. who were Durned out in December.
THE STRIKE AT A STAND.
ARBITRATION NOT YET ARRIVED AT.
Another Conference to be Held To-day—St.
Louis Men Still Out—The Situa-
tion in Texas.
Sensible Candidates.
Special to The News.
Dallas, March 29.—The candidates for
city offices met to-night and agreed not to
hire hacks nor incur other expenses iu the
contest bevond printing a ticket, the po-
sition of the candidates on which was
drawn by ballot.
POWDERLY PLEASED.
NtwYore, March 29.—" This is rather a
pleasant surprise, is it not? " asked a re-
porter of M*. Powderly, late last night.
" It 1s a pleasant ending. I don't like the
wor# surprise there. As to the result, that'
is always sure to tome when the heads of
the institutions at variance can be brought
together. I hare no doubt some settlement
might hare been effected three days ago, if
I could ha.ve had an interview. A commit-
tee of arbitration will be appointed; as at
first proposed, and I presame that Its mem-
bers will he selected to-morrow. My Inter*
views with Mr. Gould to-day were most
pleasant. We hardly understood one an-
other's views until we met, a nd we agreed
better than I had anticipated. We had a
general talk on the situation, and went;
over the. ground very thoroughly, Ouv
agreement had been practically effected
before I left; and the letter only embodied
our ideas. I am satisfied that the develop-
ments of to-day will not only put an end to
the trouble now, but that Gould will be
ready to have all future differences settled
by arbitration."
Mr. McDowell went to the Astor house for
a second time and took Messrs. Hayes and
Bailey with him to Ml'. Gould's office, where
they are now discussing the situation. Mr.
Gould delayed sending the letter to Mr.
Powderly which he has prepared, as it is
now .thought that a personal , interview be-
tween the two gentlemen can be arranged
for this afternoon.
mr. gould's statement.
New York, March 29.—In an interview,
this morning, Mr. Gould said: "My tele-
gram to Mr. Hoxie was prepared before my
conference with Mr. Powderly yesterday,
and was not the result of anything Mr.
Powderly said. In it is expressed the stand
which the Missouri-Pacific has taken from
the beginning, that is that the company is
always ready to arbitrate any differences it
may have with its own employes. Mr. Pow-
derly seems to have assumed from that
telegram that I have agreed to the plan
submitted by the executive board
of the Knights of Labor, Satur-
day, providing for the appointment
of nn arbitration committee, three mem-
bers of which are to be appointed by myself
and three by the Knights of Lalior, and
these to jointly choose a seventh member.
Now I most emphatically deny there was
anything in my telegram to Mr. Hoxie. or
that there was anything said in the confer-
ence yesterday to warrant any one to be-
lieve that I for a moment assented to any
such plan. I will appoint no members of
any arbitration committee. The whole
matter rests in the hands of Mr. Hoxie, aud
if lie can arrange a basis for arbitration
which will include both sides of the ques-
tion I will make no objection, but the whole
matter will have to be arranged with him.
I am now preparing a letter to Mr. Powder-
ly which will clearly set forth my position
as outlined above.
the knights crowing.
St. Louis, March 29.—The joint executive
committee of District Assemblies 101,93 and
17, which has been in session here this
morning, has just issued the following brief
address:
" iSt. Louis, March 29.—To the Knights of
Labor of the Great Southwest — Fellow
Workmen: We congratulate you, one and
all, on your manhood and fortitude during
our late great fight for recognition and
right. Now that the battle is fought and
the victory won, let us wear our laurels as
men of dignity and moderation. Every
man to his post and to his duty with quiet
and sobriety. Let us exhibit the same zeal
for the upbuilding of the business of the
West that we have just done in proving
that labor is king.
"By order of the executive board of Dis-
trict Assemblies Nos. 101,93 and 17."
This address was sent to the different
halls where the strikers were holding meet-
ings, where the men received it joyously
and started for their homes, there to pre-
. pare to go to work. It is stated that this
address has been telegraphed to all points
on the Southwest system..
another communication from powderly.
St. Louis, March 29.—Between 9 and 10
o'clock to-nigfyt, while, the executive com-
mittee was in session, the following dis-
patch was reeeivedfrom New York:M Com-
plications have arisen since moraine as to
methods of arbitration* Another conference
will be held to-morrow. By order, of .the
board. T. V. Powderly."
When this telegram was received the
committee was diseasein^ the question of
ordering! the men to return to work to-mor-
row morning, but their plans were now ar-
rested and the committer adjourned for
the night. Shortly afterward Mr. Cooper,
one of the committee, said to a reporter
that, owing to the condition of affairs
in New York, nothing could be
done by the executive committee
in the way of ordering the men back
to work until further instructions were re-
ceived from Mr. Powderly, No order will
now be issued. Nothin&can be dene, while
there is no certainty that arbitration will
be agreed to.
Mr. Irons, chairman of the committee, is
expected back; from SedaJiain the morning
and he will then sit with the committee.
perfectly quiet.
St. Louis,March 29.—The situation in the
Missouri Pacific yards this morning was
one of quietness and order. The crowd
present was small and undemonstrative,
and no interference was offered to the run-
ning of trains. One freight train started
out soon after 10 o'clock, and another fol-
lowed about an hour later; Neither of
them excited any particular interest. Up
to noon none of the strikers had presented
themselves at the shops or yards to resume
work, and probably none will to-day. It is
stated, however, on authority of one of the
committeemen, that the men will return to
work to-morrow, and that they are under,
or will be placed under, instructions to that
effect this afternoon.
annoyed by the strikers.
St. Louis, March 21.—The situation in
the East St. Louis railroad yards this morn-
ing was one of disorder and at times it
looked as though there would bo serious
trouble. Large crowds congregated at the
relay depot and in the various yards and
when an effort was made to start a freight
train in the Vandalia yard the crowd
swarmed around it, drew the coupling-pins
and otherwise obstructed its movements to
such a degree that the train was abandoned.
In the Indianapolis and St. Louis and
Louisville and Nashville yards efforts
were made to make up trains, but
as fast as the cars were
brought into position thev were uncoupled
by the strikers and finally the attempt to
move them was abandoned. In the Wabash
yards deputy marshals are making up a
train and it will be sent out some time this
afternoon. No efforts were made iu other
yards to move trains and probably none
will be made until adequate protection is
afforded by the state authorities. Sheriff
Baprequet, of St. Clair county, was present
this morning and was totally unable to con-
trol tUe fctukers. He Has appealed, t9 tiw
governor of Illinois for protection, but this
has not been answered.
more engine j killed.
St. Louis, March 29.-—About 2 o'clock
this afternoon three crowds of strikers left
the railway depot and went to the yards of
the Onio and Mississippi aud Chicago, Bur-
lington and Qttiucy roads and to the Na-
tional Stock yards and killed an engine at
eacli plaoe. The Wabash road started out
a train of fifteen cars at 2.30 p. in.
warrants sworn out.
St. Louis, March 29.—The strikers have
received no specific instructions as yet in
; regard to resuming work, but they say it
; will be impossible for them to roturn to
work before Wednesday morning. War-
rants were sworn out tlris morning, at the
instance of the special attorney of tne Mis-
feourl-I'ncific road, against J. J. MCGarrv,
ljudge-advocate of District Assembly 101, C.
M. Chase and a man named Bttrdette. under
a general charge of felony, but for the spe-
cific offenses of obstructing trains and tres-
passing upon the property of the company.
not returned to work.
St. Louis, March 29^-The striking
Knights of Labor on the Missouri-Pacific
road have not yet returned to work as
' directed by Mr. Powderly, and there is no
''likelihood that they will until they are
ordered to do so by Mr. Irons, chairman of
the executive committee, District Assembly
' No. 101, who originally ordered the strike.
Mr. Irons left here for Bedalia last night,
.' but he has been telegraphed to return at
'once and it Is said will come down ou the
first train.
tbainb moving.
Sedalia, Mo., March 29.—Master Work-
; man Irons arrived here this morning. He
Is perfectly non committal, and refuses to
talk. He sent word to Superintendent Sib-
ley not to ran any trains until the settle-
ment of the strike was confirmed. Of course
his request was ignored, and up to 10
o'clock four freights had been sent out.
strikers still out.
Kansas City, Mo., March 29.—The Mis-
. soun Pacific strikers are still out, having
received no orders to resume work. Tile
company is running freight trains, how-
ever. under police protection. Three were
sent out this morning.
the delay explained.
New York, March 29.—It was reported
this morning that the strikers in St. Louis
would not go to work until they received
positive official notice from Mr. Irons, chair-
man of the executive committee, District
Assembly No. 101. Mr. Powderly was called
upon this morning and found to be in bed.
When asked about it, he said: "I have re-
ceived no word that the men wili not obey
orders. If they have not heard from Mr.
Irons it is because there lias been delay in
delivering the telegram which we sent last
night. The men will certainly go to work,
aud Mr. Irons will positively give them the
order."
all quiet.
Little Bock, March 29.—A Gazette Tex-
arkana special says: Three freight trains
departed northward in charge of militia to-
ri ay. A11 the yard engines are in operation.
Military rules are still prevailing about the
premises. The strike is practically ended,
but the strikers still hold aloof. Freight
trains are moving in Little Bock, but the
strikers have received no orders to resume
work. All quiet.
will ask for troops.
St. Louis, March 29.—A committee com-
posed of representatives of the railroad s
centering in East St. Louis, went up to
Springfield, 111., tills afternoon, and were
in conference with Governor Oglesby till a
late hour to-night on the situation in East
St. Louis. They will give him full
particulars of the condition at
that point, and will ask him
for military aid to quell disorder, preserve
peace and protect them in operating their
roads. The result of the conference is not
known at midnight. Amemborof the execu-
tive committee of District Assembly 101 is
authority for tlie statement that
the short address printed in this
afternoon papers, claiming a vic-
tory for the strikers and ordering
the men to resume work, and purporting to
have been issued by them was not adopted
by the committee at all. It was their de-
sign, however, to take some such action
and a paper was drawn up, but it was not
acted upon and it is now repudiated by the
committee.
did not consult 1iih.
Washington, March 29.—A statement was
published here this afternoon to the effect
that President Cleveland had been in tele-
graphic correspondence with Jay Gould
concerning labor troubles in the Southwest,
charging him not to stand in the way of ar-
bitration. It can be stated on authority
that the president had no communication
with Mr.Gould.or any one. else concerned in
relation to the strike.
becoming serious)
Piedmont, W. Va., March 29.—The miners
strike in the surrounding bituminous coal
field is assuming a serious aspect. All the
mines are being boarded up,andto-mprrow
the men will be paid off and discharged.
Beeides tire -thousands of miners idle, sev-
eral hundred railroad men here are idle.
The loss in this immediate vicinity in.wases
is $10,000 a day. Foreign labor will proba-
bly be introduced by the mine owners.
THBOU6HOUT TEXAS.
recognized to appear in april.
Jeefebson, March 29.—[Special]—'" I am
not disposed to do anything to prolong an
excitement which now seems happily ended,
and with your honor's permission, I move
to dismiss the case against these men."
So said United States District-attorney Mc.-
Cc-mb, to-day, before United States Com-
niltsioner Singleton. The case was that of
the seven men who, after having a free ride
from New Orleans, refused to work for the
railroad company, and were arrested by
Marshal Beagan. The men had been im-
prisoned four days. The charge of obstruc-
tion and resistance having been dismissed, a
hearing was had over the question whether
the commissioner had jurisdiction to try
the charge of contempt of Judge Pardee's
court. The district attorney held that he
had not, and wanted the men bound over
for trial by Judge Pardee. He was dis-
posed to be lenient, and suggested that the
bail be fixed at $100 each. He held that the
only power the commissioner possessed
was the power to fix bail. Major Turner
thought this view novel; that the commis-
sioner has no power to investigate and has
power to imprison and also to fix bail,
which is but an incident to the
right to investigate. The men are
strangers and poor. They may not be able
to lurnish even $100 bonds and may have to
wait in jail till September. Sugar-coated
as it is with talk about bail the proposal is
to imprison them six months without a
hearing. Other eloquent appeals for a
bearing were made by McKay and Camp.
The district attorney argued in favor of his
first position and thought it strange that
counsel for the prisoners should object to
giving them the benefit of bail. " It is I," he
said, who am pleading for these men. If it is
bad law you can not complain, for it in-
ures lo your benefit." The commissioner
seemed "about to deny the hearing, when
Major Turner said: " I want it understood,
and I hope the reporters will publish to
the world, that this writ was issued by Mr.
Singleton, and under it these men were
brought before him and he refuses to hear
them." A telegram from Judge Pardee
was shown, as follows: " The commissioner
should admit to bail in reasonable amounts
all parties adjudged by him in contempt or
charged with intimidation." This seemed
to settle the question of jurisdiction, and
tbe district attorney made no further ob-
jection to tiie tearing, gojauiissioaer Siu-
gleton relented and the trial is now down
fin- April 12. The men were released on
their own recognizance.
at waco.
Waco, March 29.—[Special)—There was
general gratification this morning over the
, announced end of the strike. Agent J. A.
Smith, of the Missouri-Pacific, was called
upon for confirmation of the news, and in
answer to inquiries replied that the freight
blockade was undoubtedly ended. He had
received telegrams from division head-
quarters that the strike was over, and that
traffic in all departments would be at once
resumed. He had not yet received instruc-
tions to re-employ his former force, but ex-
pected such orders at any moment. Con-
firmation of the news was also In the
possession of local Knights of La-
bor, but they, like the agent
of the Missouri Pacific, were not
able to give details beyond the bare fact
thfat the grand master workman had de-
clared the strike over for the present. The
; basis on which the strikers were ordered to
return to work was not learned till The
Dallas News reached here at noon. It
was subsequently learned that trouble ex-
isted at Alvaraflo which would delay the
movement of frelgnt from Fort Worth
southward, but the character of the trouble
i was a matter of speculation. The engineer
of the passenger train which passed
through Alvarado this morning was disin-
clined to talk, but from passengers it was
learned that the round-house had been raided
by a party of masked men and the engines
disabled,'and that there was a manifest
disposition on the part of the strikers not
ta change the status of the strike at that
point until the terms of the conference be-
■ tween Gould and Powderly were more defi-
nitely known. The purpose of the strikers
at Alvarado to blockade freights was devel-
oped this afternoon by the uncoupling of
tlie engine from the first freight train south
by unknown parties, who, after overcoming
tlile occupants in the cab, ran the locomo-
tive to Grandview, side tracked and killed
iti The situation at that point remains un-
changed so far as known here when this re-
port closes. Engine No.12,which was revived
here yesterday, made the run to Taylor and
back without molestation. She is hauling
a freight train north, but was tied up here
for the night to resume her run with sun-
rise. The engineer, George H. Leonard,
lias been pulling the throttle for thirty-five
years, and is known to possess remarkable
courage. He says his engine will never be
killed as long as he can stand in the cab,
and that he has passed through greater
danger while at his post than he is likely to
be called upon to face now. His boast is
that lie was at the throttle of the engine
that pulled Abraham Lincoln through Bal-
timore to Washington, to be inaugurated
president.
The local strikers have not resumed work,
but are expected to to-morrow morning,
when trains will be made up and the move-
ment of freight begun in earnest. There
are only forty-six box cars and three flat
cars in the yards of the Missouri Pacific, all
but sixteen of which are empty. It will take
the section men some time to catch up with
the work.
moving trains at palestine.
Palestine, March 29.—[Special]—At 10
o'clock, this morning, Sheriff Davis, with
200 deputized citizens, including deputized
conductors, engineers and trainmen, took
possession of the railroad yards, and with
Yard-master Fanning and his assistants
began to make up trains. The whole force
of "strikers at this place lined Spring street,
from the postoffice clear to the Bailroad
hotel, but not the slightest attempt was
made to resist the work of making up or
running trains. Between 10 and 11 o'clock
three freight trains arrived from the south,
being guarded by citizens from Elkhart,
and Sheriff Bain, of Houston county. These
are the first trains that have come in here
for three weeks, except regular passenger
trains. At 12 o'clock the first freight train
to leave here in three weeks steamed out
for Houston, and at this writing eight
lengthy trains have gone north, south and
west. Except for trivial offenses, no ar-
rests have been made, and no violence is
anticipated, the strikers having con-
ducted themselves in a most orderly
and creditable manner. Trains are
still being made up, and by morning the
yards will be entirely cleared. All trains
leave under armed guards. It is not known
yet what effect theGould andPowderly agree
inent to arbitrate and the Powderly order
to the employes to resume work will have
here, but it is believed that all who are
wanted will resume work to-morrow or
nefct day. Superintendent Herrin and As-
sistant Master Mechanic Woods have re-
ceived about 200 applications for work,
mostly from men at other points. Ten
Knights of Labor are at work to-day, but
thdse have not been prominently connected
with the strike. Judge Williams will dis-
Soge of the cases of parties charged with
iftobeying the injunction to-morrow. Adju-
1 taut-general King, is here.
the arrested knights.
Texarkanav Ark., March 2!),—[Special]—
The fourteen prisoners captured at Mamie-
ville switch yesterday, while attempting to
stop the north bound train on which was a
guard of a special military detachment
Were-locked in jail at this place yester-
day, where they have'been watched by a
strong guard of the Gate City Guards, who
are on duty day and night. The executive
board of the Knights of Labor have en-
gaged the services of attorneys to defend
the prisoners. The plea of the defense will
be • that they were there to protect
ani not to harm the railroad pro-
perty. The premises are still being
guarded by detachments of the militia, who
are keeping strict watch over everything.
Sirice 10 a. m. two freight trains, of twenty
cars each, under guara of forty men, have
departed. Everything is quiet. The militia
has been reduced to eighty men and are di-
vided into small squads. The report that
Jay Gould has conceded to Powderly's re-
quest reached here this morning, creating
considerable excitement and seemingly
satisfying everybody that the strike was
settles, but the Knights of Labor don't
much heed the intelligence. The railroad
authorities are still operating their system
in Texas without hindrance.
quiet at crockett.
Crockett, March 29.—[Special]—Three
freight trains going north and one south
passed here to day, the first regular freigtff
trains in three weeks. Sheriff Bayne went
as far as Palestine on thejflrst north-bound
train and reports that all three went into
Palestine without molestation. He came
baok on the engine bringing out the first
freight going south.
Our people and military are ready to re-
spond to a legal call made by the governor
to execute the laws anywhere, and if there
is any lack of force at Palestine it is due to
the vacillating Ipolicy of Governor Ireland
in not calling for assistance and in not re-
plying in the affirmative to the sheriff here
when asked if he must go to Palestine with
company K. Our merchants and business
men say move the trains.
the feeling at the fort. *
Fort Worth, March 29.—[Special]—The
news received here this morning that Gould
and Powderly had agreed to submit their
differences to arbitration, and that an order
had been issued for the strikers to return
to work, caused great joy to the public, but
it appears that the Knights of Labor are
not so well pleased with it. None of them
iiftVe reuuaetl tv wuik y«t. ;Uw}'iwYU Ivccii
TO TRAVELING MEN.
The Galveston News Map
or 1883,
8 iio w in o T 11 E
RAILWAY SYSTEM OF THE STATE,
giving distances between points auJ specify-
ing the population of the leadlnt! cltliM ;u,d
townsof tlie State, is for salo at It-i olilm in
GALVESTON, or at the ollica of I'liu Uu.la*
Mounino nktvz.
' 'R COPY.
Galveston or Dallas.
in session all day and to-night, but the re-
sult of their deliberations has not beau
made public. Four freight trains left for
the north on the Missouri Pacific to-day,
and were not interfered with bv any one.
One left for the south, but at Alvarado it
was taken possession of by the strikers uul
the engine killed on the track, the men
there not having learned of Powderly's
agreement with Gould. It is anticipated
that all the strikers will return to work to-
morrow. They claim to have received no
orders yet, and are waiting for them. A
number of the men who struck on the Texas
and Pacific have applied for reinstatement,
but have been refused. Dick Gordon, the
striker who assaulted one of the switchmen
Saturday night, and who was jailed, has
been granted a writ of habeas corpus-by
Judge Beckham, and will be tried April I.
matters at marshall.
Marshall, March 29.—[Special)—About
twenty old workmen, strikers, went to the
railroad shops this morning to return to
work. Colonel Wheelock, having gone to
Jefferson to answer a fine for failing to ap-
pear Saturday and to attend the trial of
persons previously arrested, had posted a
notice that no person be allowed to return
to work until he came back. Only one man
was restored, and that by special order of
Wheelock. All other applicants were in-
structed to report again Wednesday. The
oldest employes, skilled workmen, still re-
fuse to apply.
No dispatch has been received by the
Knights of Labor here, regarding the settle-
ment on the Missouri-Pacific system or
Powderly's order for the men to go to work.
The strikers on the Texas and Pacific can
not see that such an order for settlement,
if made, can affect the strike on this road,
gei
strike is ended, the Knights of Labor ex-
ress the-belief that it will be favorable to
While it is generally believed_ that the
pre
their order and prove a salutary benefit.
thanked by hoxie.
Bockdale, March 29—[Special]—The fol-
lowing reply from Mr. Hoxie to the petition
from the citizens here has been received:
<Vt. Louis, Mo., March 24,188fi.—To the
Citizens of Bockdale, Tex.: In acknowledg-
ing the receipt of your telegram of the 19th,
giving expression of the Bockdale people as
to their position in the present labor trou-
bles, I desire to thank you for the declara-
tions contained therein, and the encourage-
ment you send in stating that our position
is correct and should be maintained. It is
a gratification to me personally to know
that the people of Texas, with whom I was
associated so long, are so heartily indorsing
the position of this company in ihe present
struggle. Very respectfully yours,
H. M. Hoxie, First Vice-president.
at longv1ew.
Longview, March 29.—[Special]—Smil-
ing faces and jubilant voices were seen and
heard in every direction this morniug upon
receipt of The News, that the strike was
over. Millions of feet of lumber for Kan
sag are here awaiting shipment, and our
millmen are, of course, joyous that tlio
trouble is ended. But three of the men who
walked out here have gone to work, and
every place is now filled with good and ca-
pable men. This is hard for the families
of those who lost their jobs, and much sym-
pathy Is manifested,
general king on the ground.
Austin, March 29.—[Special]—Governor
Ireland received the following telegram this
evening from Adjutant-general King:
Palestine, March 29.—To Governor John
Ireland: The district and county judges,
with the sheriff of this county and the
sheriff of Houston county, and a posse of
about 200 armed men, have been moving
trains to-day in connection with the railway
officials. I have been on the ground all
day. No interruption so far, though sev-
eral hundred strikers have beon in view.
practically ended.
Jefferson, March 29.—[Special] —The
strike is practically at an end in Marshall.
The men are all ready to go back to work,
but if the announced policy of the manage-
ment is adhered to, there will not be places
for more than half of them. No further
trouble is anticipated.
deputy sheriffs at denison.
Sherman, March 29.—[Special]—Several
deputy sheriffs went to Denison this even-
ing late, and, as they are acting under in-
structions, it is not thought here that the
railroad officials are so certain of the
talked-of tranquillity at Denison.
awaiting instructions.
Denison, March 29.—[Special]—The men
in the freight department of the Missouri-
Pacific at this place were put back to work
to-day. The strikers have not yet returned
to work. Thev will do nothing until they
receive official instructions from Mr. Irons
to resume work.
the boycot unauthorized.
Dallas, March 29.—[Special] — Mr. J.
Beinhart has returned from Philadelphia,
where he learned that .the boycot on the
Mallory line was not official, but had its
origin in Galveston, being therefore in-
cluded in Mr. Powderly's condemnation.
much rejoicing.
San Antonio, March 29. — [Special] —
There is much rejoicing here at the strike
on the Gould system being at an end. The
Knights of Labor generally indorse Pow-
derly's sentiment, and admit that the strike
was ill-timed and without just cause.
approve the circular.
Gainesville, March 29.—[Special]—The
Knights of Labor here generally approve
Powderly's secret circular, which was pub-
lished in The News on Saturday.
generally pleased.
Dallas, March 29.—[Special]—The ex-
pected adjustment of the strike is approved
by all the strikers except a few extremists.
POSTAL MATTEES.
Various Changes in the Service ol Interest
Throughout the State.
Special to The News.
Washington, March 29.—The following
changes have been made in the postal ser-
vice in Texas:
New Offices Established—Toledo, Newton
county: Special from Snell's, seven miles
west; Toledo, one and a half mile east.
Mail Messenger Service Established—
Boute 97,102: Nix, Lampasas county, from
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railway, for
all service required. From March 1(1, 1S-W.
Boute 97,104: Williams Kanch, Brown
county, from Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
railway, for all service required. From
March I, 1886.
Star Service Changed—Boute 31,810: Mar-
quez to Boggy. From April 1,1880, increase
service to three times a week.
Fourth-class Postmaster Commissioned—
Wm. C. Lenahan, at Toledo, Newton coun-
ty, Tex.
FIBE BECOKD.
steam mill destroyed.
Troupe, March 29.—[Special]—On the
night of the 27th instant, the steam mill aud
gin of S. J. Stevenson & Bro. was burnt—
the work of an incendiary. Loss, $2500;
!t 1000 insurance, in the East Texas company.
Won by Steinitz.
New Orleans, Mnrch a#.— Steiuitz won
the chess game this afternoon, thus winning
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