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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, SUNDAY. AUGUST 9, 1885
hud tfpn hitBfr on tlio outer walls of the new
biitli buildiDB of Kons'is & CampMI, on Elffl
street, approaching completion. Mr. J. G,
Johnson, contractor of the biick work h»d not
bun eonfulteci. nnd, in discovering the flig
he pulled it down nnrl throw it into the street.
A large crowd of blue nud gray yelled in pro-
test, rehoiated tbe mtional emblem and pro
reeded to the Market hall. A few
minutes later Johnsou again hauled
down and threw the 1lag Into the
street, A passing negro folded it up care-
fully, remarking: "Well, boss, if you don't
want dat flag, I'll take care of it." Ab^ut
thiB time things began to look bartons, and
trouble was only averted by Dr. Cochrane
and others, who mildly remonstrated with the
irate contractor, and the flag was allowed to
go up as a national emblem.
Jchr.eon, who is not an ex Confederate, and
who did not arrive in the United States until
after tbe war, explained that he meant no in-
tuit to tbe Gag, but he did not feel like honor-
ing General Grant, and believed that he did
nothing illegal in removing the emblem, as it
was hung on the building without his permis-
sion, and was a trespass. Considerable feel-
ing, amounting to bitterness, is felt at the act,
vnich is regarded as that of a foreigner with
cnlj individual responsibility.
At Marshall.
[Spkcul to The Njsws.1
Marshall, August 8.—In honor of General
Grant's funeral the shops of the Texas and Pa-
cific railway in this place were closed to day.
The poEtofllce was closed from 1 to 5 o'clock.
The only public demonstration was by the
colored people, who marched through the
streets, beaded by a brass band, to Union park
where a large crowd gathered. Speeches were
made by several colored orators, which were
eulogistic of the great soldier, and very ap-
propriate. The universal feeling of this peo-
ple is respect for the magnanimous soldier, re-
gret for his death, admiration for his endur-
ance of suffering and sympathy for his be-
reaved family.
At i\av«ffotn.
[Special to The Nkws.1
Navasota, August 8.—The day was appro-
priately observed by the tolling of bells and
firing of anvils. The Nav.asota Guards
marched, with mUBic, with a concourse of citi-
zens, to the Methodist church, where solemn
services were conducted by Rsv. C. C. Arm-
strong and Rev. J. M. Wesson, assisted by a
lurge congregation. The stores were closed
nnd business suspended from 10 a. m. to 12 m.
Everything was conducted with appropriate
feeling of respect and sympathy.
At Halneavtllc.
IBpscial to Th. News.!
Gainesville, August 8.—The Grant memo-
rial services were imposing to-day. The busi-
ness houses were draped, all the bells in the
city tolled and minute guns were fired. The
court-house was beautifully draped. The
speech of J. W. Baily was eloquent and bril-
liant Tbe house was thronged and all seemed
impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
A considerable sura was subscribed to the
monument fund. C. C. Hemming, au old con-
federate soldier, also paid a high tribute to
the dead soldier.
At Mclilnney.
ISpkctal to Th* Nirar.l
McICinney, August 8.—Pursuant to the
proclamation of the mayor, a large number
of citizens assembled at the court house to-
day and held memorial services in honor of
General Grant. Several short nnd appropri-
ate speeches, eulogistic of the dead hero,
■were delivered by both ex confederate and
federal soldiers. The services were closed by
an appropriate prayer by Rev. H. R. Ray-
mond, when the crowd adjourned with the in-
terat heavily prevailing.
Al Corpus Clirlstl.
[Special to Thb News.1
Corpus Christi, August 8.—To day was ob-
served by the citizens generally. A great
many business houses and residences were
draped, as was also the postoffice and custom-
house, the former having the pictures of Lee
and Grant side by side, decorated with the
words, At Peace, underneath. The bells of the
city were tolled for a quarter of au hour after
11 and a quarter to 1. All the business houses
were closed between the hours of 11 and 1.
At Laredo.
[Specialto Tub News.]
Laredo, August 8.—The burial day of Gen-
eral Grant was observed in Laredo, to-day, by
the closing of all public business house3. Flags
were raised at half-mast at Fort Mclntoah, at
the American consulate in Laredo, and also
from many of the public buildings in that
city. The Mexican consul in Laredo also had
his flag at half-mast.
At Paris.
ISfecial to Th* Nkw*.]
Paris, August 8.—Religious services ware
held to-day in the Methodist church in memory
of General Grant. None of the business houses
were eloBed, and everything went on as usual,
with the exceptiun of a few anvils that were
fired.
At Brenham.
[Special to The News.1
Brenham, August 8.—The bell in the CLpola
of tbe court-bouse was tolled from II a. m. till
1 p. m. to-day, in honor of the funeral obse-
quies of General Grant.
At Alvarado.
[Special to The News.1
Alvaraeo, August 8.—The doors of every
business house and saloon in our city were
closed to-day in honor of the man who was
great in war, great in peace and great in
affliction.
At Fort Worth.
[fi-tejai. to TBH NEWB.I
Fort Worth, August 8.—Old men wept like
babes, and every eye was moist at the ob3e-
sequies held here to-day in honor ot General
Grant.
At AiiRtln.
[Special to Th* News.1
Austin, August 8.—The programme of the
Grant obsequies was carried out.
AT THE C1TV OF MEXICO.
Tfcs Great Memorial Bervlees, and How they
were Observed.
[By Mexican Cable Direct to Galveston.l
City of Mexico, August 8.—The American
colony here observed the day of General
Giant's funeral by memorial services at th#
Methodist-Episcopal church, Rev. John W.
Butler, presiding, assisted by all the American
clergymen in the city. An eloquent eulogy
was pronounced by General Jackson, of Geor-
gia, United States minister.
Among the many distinguished Mexicans
present were President Diaz and members of
his cabinet, and forty officers of the army,
wearing bands of crape on their arm3, and tbe
famous Xapadorea military band. The diplo
matic corps were also present. The attend
ance was so large that the church could not
contain the crowd which came to show respect
and sympathy with the American p3ople on
General Grant's funeral day.
All over the city flags were at half-mast,
and the president ordered the national stand-
ard at half-mast at the palace.
Many of the offices and houses of American
residents were decorated in mourning symbols.
All circles of Mexican society sincerely mourn
the death of the American hero.
At Little Boch, ArK.
[Special to Thx News.1
Little Rock, Ark,, August 8.—A salut9 of
artillery at sunrise this morning announced
the beginning of the funeral services in me-
mory of General Grant. At 10 o'clock a pro-
cession, composed of federal and confederate
soldiers and leading citizens, marched to the
Southern Methodist church, where impressive
services were held. This aftornoon a grand
parade of soldiors and citizens took place. The
final ceremonies were held at the state-house
grounds, in the presence of a vast concourse of
people, and Attorney general Jones and Hon.
Logan l?9Ct? mad? addresses, There were
praters and music. Business generally sus-
pended.
Memorial Barvlefs at Parla.
Paris, August 8.—The memorial services in
honor of General Grant wero held in the
American chapel here to-day. Many French
officials and the representatives of foreign
powers attended the ceremonies; all the mem-
ters of the American legation were present,
also those of tho consult te. Many members of
the American coluny were in attendance,
liuring tho services a message from President
Cleveland was read.
Observing the Day
London. August 8.—The American legation
and edices of the American consul-general are
closed to-day out of respect to the meraor.v of
General Grant. The American exchange build-
ing is draped in black, and Americans gener-
ally are observing the dey.
L010K CABLE LETTER.
IMPOKTANT POLITICAL AND
EWOIENT NEWS.
GOV-
The Liberal Leader* Fall to Agree-Gladatone'a
Health I id prove»—The Lion Want* the
^p)ilnx- A<idrrM lo the Fall Mall (Ja-
mie by Ihe Women of Eng-
land—The Cholera Cnuxea
a Default In tipanMi
Ilondff, Ete.
London, August 5.—The negotiations be-
tween tho Liberal leaders in relation to the
formation of an eleotoral programme for unit-
ing all sections of the party have been de-
cisively ruptured. Tho meotinga which have
taken place between Mr. Gladstone, Marquis
of HartingtoB and Mr. Chamberlain have
shown no common platform possiblo, and Mr.
Chamberlain declined to abandon the Radical
propaganda of the taxation of property for
freo education, laborers' allotments at low
rents, or tbo scheme of home rule. The decla-
rations mado by him in his speech at Hull wero
followed by his rupture with the other Liberal
leaders and were taken as an open manifesto,
that he had unfurled the flag of leadership of
the Radicals and that henceforth he would ba
fre) from the control of Mr. Gladstone or th9
Whig party.
The anxiety of moderate Liberals for the
return of Gladstone to active political leader-
ship becomes more intense. There is confusion
worse confounded without him. Herbert
Gladstone's Information to inquiries after his
father's health, is that he has recovered full
use of his voice. Gladstone tells his friends he
has undertaken a yachting cruise for the pur-
pose of establishing his vocal strength so that
he may bs fitted to perform prolonged plat-
form work. In the meantime,ho says any strain
affects his voice, and he declines even to hold
conversation except of short duration. The
unbiased opinion prevails that the ex premier,
notwithstanding the efforts he is making to
add to his strength, will be unable to take a
prominent part in the campaign.
The reported alliance between England and
China proves to be a rehash of a story of a
similar agreement which was currant duriug
the late war crisis—that Lord Granville,
through Marauis Tseng, sounded the Pekin
government as to the attitude of China in the
event of war between England and Russia, the
interchange of views ending with an intima-
tion frcm Pekin that China would maintain a
friendly neutrality. Since the appointment
of Sir Robert Hart as the British minister at
Pekin, the Marquis of Salisbury has made no
overtures for an alliance. The statemaat
made by the Republique Francaise that an
alliance between England and China has been
formed is merely sensational, and arose from
a desire to justify Ferry's colonial expansion
folicy, wtmh included an increase of tho
rench force in Hindoo China.
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, British envoy
to Egypt, has arrived in Paris. It is reported
he has been asked by DeFreyclnet, the Pranch
minister of foreign affairs, to explain Lord
Salisbury's statement that British troopj would
remain in Egypt until order has been secured.
There (ire indications that Lord Salisbury is
preparing for tho permanent occupation of
Egypt. The war office has been ordered to
strengthen the Egyptian army, Increasing the
number. English officers in Egypt from the
Indian service are receiving permanent ap-
pointments in the place of the temporary ap-
pointments they hitherto held. Classes have
been formed for non commissioned offloers and
privates for the study of the Arabic language.
Arrangements have been made to send out the
families of privates when desired. All fur-
loughs for the officers will cease October 1.
General Stephenson, commander of troopB
in Egypt, has been instructed to prepare a plan
for the relief of Kassala.
An address has been got up by the women
of England thanking the Pall Mall Gazette
for its recent articles on London vice, and
praising the paper's course as a service in the
cause of morality and social purity. The ad-
dress has 450 signatures, including those of
Lady Asbburton, Lady MountTomple and the
Countess of Portsmouth. All the names are
those of persons in good position. The Pall
Mall Gazette has weakened Its position by an
article deprecating the raising of the ago of
consent in girls to eighteen on the ground that
such a law would destroy the means of liveli-
hood of hOBts of young girls already launched
into immoral life. The article says the pro-
posal is as forcible an interference with vested
interests as can be contemplated, as it would
abolish the present means of subsistence of a
large number of girls without compensating
them for tho legislative confiscation of their
income. The Spectator decla.-es it impossible
to attribute noble motives to the Pall Mall Ga-
zette on reading this grossly cynical and atro-
cious palliation of prostitution.
The queen will go to Balmoral this month.
Princess Beatrice and her husband will ac-
company her majesty.
Overtures are being made for the betrothal
of the Princess Louise of Wales to the Duchess
of Connaught's brother, successor to Prince
Charles of Prussia, tbe Red Prince. The
duchess's brother has an immense fortune.
A default is expected In the payment of the
interest on the Spanish 4 ptr cent bonds, as it
bes been impossible to collect taxes since the
outbreak of the cholera. The deficit in the
revenue to the end of July approaches 2,000,-
C00 francs.
Tbo French government continues to with-
hold its assent to the issue of $24,000,000 Pan
oma canal lottery bonds. The shares of the
company, which were selling two months ago
at 4.81 francs, have fallen to 4 41 foncs. De
Leeteps maintains his confidence that the pub-
lic will subscribe to the new issue of bonds.
FOIIBIGIV NEWS.
The Assertion Denied.
London, August 8.—Sir Frederick George
Milner, member of the House of Commons,
sends to the Times letters from the Marquis of
Salisbury, Lord Randolph Churchill, Mr.
Winn, of the House of Commons, and Mr.
Parnell, denying the assertion that Herbert
Gladstone is" arranging an alliance between
Conservatives and Parnellites.
Divorce Proceedings Instituted.
London, August 8.—A petition in divorce
proceedings, instituted by Mr. Donald Craw-
ford against his wife, in which Sir Charles
Dilke, president of the local government hoard
in Mr. Gladstone's cabinet, Is made co-respond-
ent, was filed on Wednesday last. Sir Charles
Dilke has retained ex-Attorney-general James
to de'fecd him. Mr. Crawford is a barrister,
and many years older than his wife. He held
n subordinate but important official position
in tbe office of the lord advocate for Scotland,
in Whitehall. Mrs. Crawford is but 30 years
of age, Is a daughter of Mr. Thomas Eustace
Smith, Radical member of Parliament for
Tycemoutb. Her sister is a widow of Ashton
Dilke.
Political Services Rewarded.
London, August 8.--Herbert Gladstone, son
of tho ex-premier, in bis assertion that an ol
liance had been made between tho Conserva-
tives and Parnellites, hiuted that Baron S. T.
Oswald, of Nostell (Mr. Rowland Wynn), was
promoted to tbe House of Lords in return for
bis services in arranging the contract between
the two parties.
Affairs In Dongo State.
Fariw, August 8.—The Matin says that per-
sons entering the service of Congo State are
obliged to sign an agreement to maintain
strict silence regarding the state of affairs in
that country, 'the hostility of tbe natives
prevent, stores from reaching their destlns
tlon. The climate in deadly, and there ia only
one doctor in a territory 800 by 600 miles lo
extent.
A Peaceful Settlement Indlcatod.
London, August 8.—The Post says the latest
dispatches received at the foreign office frotn
M. I)e Giers are so pacific in tone as to indi-
cate a speedy and poaceful settloment of the
Afghan frontier question.
Uone to the Hiiltiiu.
London, August 8.—Sir Henry Drummond
Wolff, special envoy to the sultan, left Loudon
to day for Brussels en route to Constantinople.
The Loyal Erlsh Legion.
Belfast, August 8.—The Marquis of Ham-
ilton has inaugurated an organization known
as the Loyal Irish legion.
CASUALTIES.
shocking accident at ennis.
A M hlshy liarrel Explodes, Instantly Killing
Two Young Ladles—Other Mtshnps.
IBpbcial to Tbe nkits.i
Ennis, August 8,—At the residence of Mr.
N. B. Rankin, an old and honored citizen of
Ellis county, a heart-rending tragedy occurred
Thursday night. He is an elderly man, in fee-
ble health. Just before supper he requosted
two of his daughters, aged respectively nine-
teen and seventeen years, to go up stairs and
draw a small quantity of spirits from a bar-
rel. This they did by candle-light. The bar-
rel being nearly empty, nnd the candle being
held close to the faucet, exploded, blowing the
roof from tbe building and setting it on fire.
One of the young ladies was instantly killed.
The other died this morning from injuries re-
ceived. The dwelling, a large and costly one,
and its entire contents, were consumed, to-
gether with the body of the daughter who was
killed outright. Mr. Rankin aud bis wife are
barely alive, being overcome with prostration
from their great calamity.
A A arrow Escape.
IBrsoiAL to The Nets.1
Longview, August 8 —An infuriated cow
chased Mrs. Gus Jones through the streets,
tearing her dress with her horns, and frighten-
ing her badly. The lady had an infant in her
arms.
Fatal liallroad fcmasli np.
Cincinnati, August 8.—The passsnger tralu
on the Cincinnati and Eastern railroad, which
left here nt 10 o'clock this morning, fell
through a trestle over Nine-mile creek, about
twenty miles from this city, with fatal results.
The distance to the creek was forty feet, and
tbe entire train, consisting of an engine, one
passenger coach and two coal cars, crashed
down. Mrs. Donaldson, wife of the master
mechanic, was killed outright, and her two
children dangerously hurt. Conductor Dur
ham had an arm and two ribs broken. Harry
Moore, of New Richmond, and J. Suttou, ot
Batavia, sustained grave injuries, and nine
other passengers were seriously hurt.
BAHBKCDB AT BKEMOAD.
An Educational and Harvest Jollification — k
Feast or Reason, with Barbecued
Moots Thrown In.
[Special to The News.1
Bremond, August 8.—Tho most agreeable
affair for years came off at Bremond on tho
7th in a gracd barbecue, tournament and bise-
bail match, consuming the entire day ia
pleasure aud profit.
A few weeks ago the people of Bremond
and vicinity, feeling jublilant over the flue
crop prospects, agreed on the 7th of August as
the day for a grand barbecue, etc. There be-
ing no political issue, it was determined to
celebrato the day in the interest of the Bra-
mend Educational institute and harvest jollifi-
cation. One thing only retarded the full en-
joyment of the occasion—the failure of some
of the speakers to reach us, caused from siek-
ness and other causes.
The audience was entertained in tho morn-
ing by the Rev. Dr. Conner, of Waco, in an
able manner; in the evening by Professor
Cohron, of Franklin, who, though a young
man, is made up in a great degree of talk, as
he said many good things, aud is destined to
make a mark. Other impromptu spaakers
followed from the audience, who did wel1.
The audience was estimated at 3000, and the
utmost order prevailed throughout.
Dinner was ready at 11:30, consisting of
bread, mutton, kid, pork and beef. After all
had fully satisfied themselves, the remnant
reminded an observer of the " loaves and
fishes," as there were still numoers of un-
touched carcasses of mutton, porkers, etc., ly-
ing in the pit, inviting eaters, which was di-
vided, and sent to the old, the sick and
poor, who could not attend, and the crowds
dispersed in the evening, leaving barrrls of ice
water on the grounds. Our surrounding towns
were represented as well as a few scattering
from abroad, and all through the grove the
Bremond Educational institute posters indi-
cated that the people of this community were
thoroughly iu earnest on the subject of educa-
tion.
Professor Stovall, our principal, and Miss
E!a Biown. first assistant, were thoroughly
mixed with the people. Strangers and all
agree that such an affair can not be excelled,
and the general mixing of the people indicates
a united effort to build up a school second to
cone in Texas.
There is considerable sickness in the coun-
try- D
FRANKLIN.
W hat the Tax Rills »how—" Pulling" Drum
inrrs—Went to the Barbecue, Etc.
IBpscial to Thb News.!
Fiianklis, August 8.—Tax assessor Fred T.
Wet den has just finished the tax-rolls, which
show tho total taxable property of this coun-
ty to be $4,029,537, which is $350,000 less than
last year. The reason of this reduction Is
caused by a correction in the assessment of
lands that for years past have been erroneous-
ly assessed; also, a great reduction in capital
subject to assessment, and tho great docline in
the value of animals and the very small stocks
held by merchants on January 1. Tho re-
turns, however, show that Robertson county is
still progressing In a very satisfactory way
and keeping step in the march of improve-
ment.
Sheriff T. B. Jones has been pulling drum-
mers here for their occupation licenses, pur-
suant to instructions from the comptroller.
Sheriff Jones, in company with his brother,
Jack Jones, has just left for a western trip, to
be gone several weeks.
Quite a number of our ladies and gentlemen
attended a grand barbecue at Bremond yester-
day and a grand ball at Wootan Wells last
night. They come back with many compli-
ments for the splendid occasion. County
Judge Crawford was invited to deliver an ad-
dress on the occasion, but press of business
and sickness prevented his attendance.
F. H. Prendergast, Esq., has just returned
from Jefferson, where he has a suit involving
title to about 18,000 acres of land.
RAILROAD NEWS.
The Islireveport and Houston will In Com.
plettd.
[Special to Thk News.
Sbbbveport, August 8.—Judge Alex Bor-
man, of the United States court, to day signed
the decree ordering Captain Simon Levy, re-
ceiver of the Shreveport and Houston railway,
to complete the road to Sabine river, where it
connects with the Houston, East and West
Texas road.
Superintendent John R. Jones will commence
laying the roils Monday, which will be com-
pleted in thirty days.
Our people are jubilant, as the road will
bring back the large trade once enjoyed by
Shreveport. __
Weatherford.
IBpe'jial to thk Nkws.I
Weatherford, August 8.—The grand jury
returned a bill of indictment into court to-day
against James H. M. Miliiken and Fred Da
Smith for murder in the first degree, for kill-
ing James Lee, on June 15, iu Weatherford.
Professor S. A. Morrow, lata of JKotttucky,
has been appointed superintendent of tho
Weatherford gradod schools, with his wife as
assistant. They come highly recomaieadod.
TEE CRIMINAL RECORD.
A FRIGHTFUL TRAGEDY AT MUR-
FIIEESRORO, ARK.
Kepio Cuttlrx Hcrspe—Burglary at Waco—Tom
Pearson Recaptured—Shooting AITray at
a lYejjro Banco—Forger Went Up
—Other Crimes.
I Special to Tnx Nawfi.l
Littlk Rock, August 8.—Friday night,
MurfeeBboro, the county seat of Pike county,
was the scene of a frightful tragedy. Con-
fined In tbe county jail are two brothers,
named Henry and Sylvester Polt, who, some
months since, were tried and found guilty of
the murder and cremation of a peddler ot the
name of Ward, iu Howard county, in 1883.
Henry Folk was sentenced to twenty-one years
in the penitentiary, and his brother was sen-
tenced to be banged, tho date of execution
being not yet fixed. Recently the state Su-
preme Court reversed the decision of the lower
court, and granted the condemned man a now
tiial.
About IS o'clock Friday night, a mob of
thirty armed men broke into the jail, but could
not enter the iron cage in which the Polks
were kept. Tho mob bad a rope and Intended
to bang tho boys. BalHed iu getting them,
tbey began firing into tbe cell. The prisoners
ran from one end of it to another, crying for
mercy. A bullet entered the side of Sylvester,
and lie fell on the ground. Henry hid in
a reservoir. The mob then gathered
a lot ot blankets, poured coal oil
on them, threw them upon Henry, and. setting
fire to them, went away, believing they had
finished their victim. The yells of the burn-
ing man cnuBedhiB rescue, but he was burned
so badly that he will die. Sylvester is believed
to have received a fatal wound. No effort
has been made to arrest any of the mob.
Shocking Treatment of a Wife.
[Special to The News.]
San Antonio, August 8.—The wife of the
Italian Pietro De Gomo, who was kicked and
beaten by her brutal husband and otherwise
maltreated, has S regained her reason, and
charges him with an infamous and disgusting
ciime, almost without a precedent or a parallel
in the annals of crime.
Tbe gist of the statement made by her to
Dr. Chew, the county physician, and to the
justice, is that her husband caused her to bs
held by tbe bands of strong men while he
shaved her head with a razjr; that subse-
quently he kicked her in the abdomen, trampled
upon her body, bound her hands and feet in
such a way as to render her powerles?,divested
her of her clothing, blindfolded her and
placed her on the bed, and that
while she was in this helpless condition sev-
eral men had carnal knowledge of her in the
presence and with tho sanction of her hus-
band. Tbe barbarous treatment she received
from her husband temporarily unsettled her
reason, but since she was placed at the poor
house and properly cared for her mind has
become lucid.
De Gomo gave bail some days ago for an ag-
gravated assault upon his wife, and the Tioias
cf this evening advised him to goto jail vol-
untarily to escsp the consequences of popu-
lar indignation.
A Postmaster in I'rouble.
[Special to The News.1
Wicbita Falls, August S —Postmaster A.
D. Acers, of this place was suspended from
office this morning by Captain W. E. S nith,
postcfBce inspector for Texas, charged with
unlawfully opening the letters of others.
Charges bad been brought previously against
Mr. Acers, which it was believed would bo
sufficient for his removal, Several were ap-
plying for the appointment ia his stead. Com-
plaint had also been made that letters had
been tampered with. Captain Smith then
mailed decoy letters on the train,
just before reaching this place, ia
presence of w itnesses yesterday, which were
to-day received by tho party to whom sent,
with tbe seals mutilated, and Captain Smich
claims that they wero opened in tho office.
Mr. John McCanley has been placed In charge
of the office by the authorities during pendency
of the trial. Mr. Acers has not yet been ar-
rested, but will be as soon as a United State;
marshal arrives. Many, however, think Mr.
Acers innocent and that it is au attempt to
throw him out of office. What will develop,
time will determine.
Preparing to Break Jail.
iSpecial to The News.1
Fort Worth, August 8.—The Tarrant coun-
ty jail was searched to-day. Two saws of the
finest Damascus steel, about the s'ze of woodon
toothpicks, were found concealed, both in one
cigar. These are supposed to be two of th9
five saws which were passed into the jail some
three months ago, three of which were soon
afterward secured by tho authorities. Mme.
Biown and Blanche Williams are now under
bond charged with furnishing these Bame little
saws. Two razors and a pocket-knife, two
steel boot shanks, hammered out into saws,
and a knife mado from aflat, straight pleca of
steel four inchcs long, one end wrapped for a
handle and the other sharpened to a fine point,
were also found on the various inmates. Threa
parties, charged with murder, who are in jail
here for safe-keeping from Nolan and Taylor
counties, are supposed to be the leadors in in-
venting means to escape.
He Has Lodged In Jail.
ISpkcial to Tee News.1
San Antonio, August 8.—This morning at
an early hour a warrant was issued charging
R. T. Cannon, a middle-aged white man, with
an attempt last night to outrage a negro girl
alleged to be only 11 years old, and he was ar-
rested and lodged In jail. The only witness
that I estifled against him was tho negro girl,
who Eaid he knocked her down and placed his
band over her mouth, so as to prevent her
from screaming.
Mrs. Zumberg, with whom Cannon boards,
testified that she heard the negro girl ask Can-
non last night for a dollar, and saw the two
standing and talking together.
Mr3. HenEon, who live-i on tho adjoining lot,
testified that she believed that the parties had
be-: n intimate previous to last night. It is
thought that the negro girl needed no force
10 overcome her scruples.
Ten) Pearson Recaptnred.
[Special to Thb News.1
Austin, August 8.—Tom Pearson, who is
charged with the murder of Dr, Stovall, and
who escaped from the county jail hare on the
0th instant, was recaptured at daybreak this
morning by Deputy sheriff M. H. White, and
several companions, at a house occupied by
Mrs Rose, a relative of Pearson's, situated on
the old Tom McKinney place, which is on
Onion creek, some ten miles south of town.
Pearson was found iu an up stairs room, armed
with a Winchester. White, however, got the
drop on him before he could use it. He ap-
pears pretty badly broken up, and suffers con-
siderably with aBwollen leg, which he sprained
while making his escape.
Wonld-be Duelists Arrested.
[Special to The News. I
Eagle Pass, August 8.—Dr. S. B. Bidal, of
this place, and Mr. A. Ware, a prominent sa-
loonman, have been placed under a $!200 peace
bond to prevent them from fighting a duel.
There has been some trouble between the two
gentlemen, growing out of a quarrel that took
place in Mr. Ware's saloon, in which Bidal
was struck with a glass thrown by one of
Mr. Ware's clerks, and for which Dr. Bidal de-
manded his discharge. A challenge waB passed
to fight with shotguns at thirty paces, to-day,
but tbe authorities hearing of it placed them
under bond. Their cases will come up before
Justice Perry in the morning.
Kvpresti Ag«nt Holilied.
ISpecial to The News.!
Laiikdo, August 8—Mr. E. 8. Remington,
express agent, was robbed last night, while
asleep, of a fine gold watch and Chaiu. The
thief took both his vest and pants, which were
picked up in the back yard. Mr. Remington
values the watch highly, on account of its be-
ing a birthday present from his father, and
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Hentenced lo Death - Released.
JBpkcial to Thb Nbw3.1
Laredo, August 8.—Four of the Mexicans
accused of participating in tho celebrated
Mexican National train robbery, eighteen
miles out from New Laredo, in February, 1883,
have been condemned to death by the Mexi-
can courts.
At the pame time that this sentence waB pro-
nounced Pablo Guerlano and Santiago Beguln,
both ex mayors of New Laredo, Mexico, wero
released. The last-named gentlemen have
been confined as prisoners on this charge for
over two years.
Swore Out a Warrant Against Hlllt.
[Special to The News.I
Ban Antonio, August 8.—A German girl
aged about 18, and rather handsome, sworo
out a warrant this morning against a German
youDg man, charging him with outraging her
some months ago in the Mavorick park, in this
city, as they were returning from Jonas's gar-
den. As he has not yet been arrested tho
name of the party has not been made public.
The girl is plainly enclente, and admits tbo
alleged outrage occurred several months ago.
Shooting AITray at a Negro "fine
[Special to The News.1
Palestine, August 8.—A shooting affray
occurred at a negro dance, eight miles north-
east of this city, night before last, George
Taylor and Abe Cartright quarreled about a
set, and Taylor, drawing a small pistol, shot
Cartright through tho neck, inflicting a dan-
gerous wound. Taylor escaped. Ic is difficult
to learn particulars. The parties wero drinking.
Held la Default ol DonJ.
jSPECIAL to Thk NEWB.I
Waco, August 8.—James A. Hamilton, ex-
assistant postmaster at McGregor, is held in
default of $2000 bond for forging the signa-
tures of the sureties, and the signature of a
notary public to the jurat on tbe bond of D. P.
taker, postmaster, recently removed. He was
already under $2500 bond for embeazletnent of
money order funds, and #500 for making false
entrie's in the postoffice books.
Phot in the Shoulder.
IBPKCIAL to Thb News.1
San Antonio, August 8.—To-day, about
noon, while Pedro Esquibal was indulging in a
siesta, some one shot him in tho shoulder, and
upon his awakening and turning over the as-
sassin fired a second shot which took effect ia
the groin. It is believed that the wounded man
will die. Tbe assassin has not yet been ar-
rested.
Released on Bond.
[Special to Thb Haws.!
Waco, August 8.—James B. Robineon, in-
carcerated yesterday, charged with embezzling
United States money-order funds, was released
to day on $1000 bond.
J. B. Ivy, of Hill county, arrested yesterday,
charged with swindling the Mcllhenny com-
pany, of Houston, was released to-day on $500
bond. He rethrned home by the evening
I rain.
IVegro Culling Scrape.
[Special to The News.I
Marshall, Augusts.—a difficulty occurred
here, to-day, between two negro men, in which
the wife of one was tha provoking cause, end-
ing by Buck Powell, the enraged husband,
cutting Dick Lacy with a knife. Powell was
arrested and jailed. Lacy's wounds are not
considered dangerous.
Burglary at Waco.
[Special to The News.1
Waco, August 8.—The residence of George
Helm, roadmaster of the Texas and St, Louis,
was entered by a thief this afternoon and
robbed of several hundred dollars worth of
jewelry and valuables.
Attempted Outrage.
[Special to The News.1
Dallas, August 8.—George Mines, colored,
was pulled by Constable Yearout, on affl lavit
of Catharine Robinson, colored, charging him
with attempting to outrage Boll, her thirteen-
3 ear-old daughter.
Arrested for Taking a King.
[Special to The News.]
Weatherford, August 8 —Wm. Neigeman
was arrested to-day for taking a gold ring from
a room in the Carson & Lewis house last night.
He was, it is said, intoxicated at tho time.
Two Years for Kor^rry,
{Special to The Nsws.i
Marlin, August -To-day Emanuel Mar-
tinez was convicted in the District Court for
forging on order on B. Samuols for $15, and
given two years in the penitentiary.
Twelve Arrests.
[Special to The News.1
San Antonio, August 8.—The polios mad a
only twelve arrests to-day. Most of them
we; e for being drunk and for using insulting
language.
Arrested tor Theft.'
IBpscial to This Nirws.l
Dallas, August 8.—Lewis Volt wa3 arrest-
ed to-day, obarged with tho theft of a set o£
butcher's tools Irom a butcher in East Dallas.
OBITUARY.
EDUCATIONAL.
ST. El)WAKD'S COLLEGE
AUSTIN", TEX.;
I nder Ihe ilirecticn or the Fathers or Holy Cross,
Is beautifully situated In n most picturesque and
healthy part ot the outskirts of Austin, three mile*
south of the Slate Capitol.
The College oilers to young men every facility
£ji n tho:ouirh education. The study ofmjdern
hirguages receives spi cial attention. Th ■ next
sesf ii n opens Tuesday, September 1. Forcata-
logue of tills Institution, apply to
HiSV. lr HURTH, C, 8. 0„
St. Edward's College, Austin, Te*.
Ill other Sixtus connected with the College is at
St. Mdry's Calheilral, (ialveston, Tex.
Pror. N. T. Burks.
[Special to Thb Nswe.1
Wills Point, August 8.—Professor N. T.
Burks, o£ Galveston, who has had charge of
the summer normal school at this place, died
here this morning of typho-maiarial fever.
His body will bs embalmed and sent to Greens-
boro, G a., for burial. Professor Burks came
among us about two months ago, and had bo
endeared himself to the community that his
death is as much regretted as if ho were ono of
our oldest and most valued citizens.
Professor William Crow, of GaIvo3ton, ar-
rived to-day, called here by the illnoss of Pro-
fessor1 Burks. ,
San Antonio.
[Sfeoul to The News.!
San Antonio, August 8.—Colonel C. P.
Bailey, recently appointed collector of Carpus
Christi, is in the city.
Colonel H. B. Andrews, vice president of
the Sunset road, leaves to-morrow for Now
York for a visit of several weeks. Ho will
take bis family with him.
Mr. H. A. Moss, editor of the Seguln Times,
will lead to the altar Miss Florence Smith, of
this city.
Two suits for divorce were filed to-day. Mrs.
Serah White Beeks to get rid of her huabind,
end Carlos Martinez wants a divorce because
bis wife has deserted him.
So much opposition has recently been de-
veloped to ex Mayor J. H. French that it is
thought Congressman Bayers will feel it to be
a duty to withdraw his recommendation of
him for thepoetmasterehip of San Antonio.
Morgan Park. Cook County. 111. Send for Catalogue
FRIENDS SCHOOL Founded 1781. $160
per half year for bonrd and tuition. Firat term bs-
pins September 9, 1885. For circular address A.U-
QUST1NE JONEB, A. M., Prin , ProvldenQQ. 11. I.
KEMPER FAMILY SCHOOL.
BOONV1LLK. MO. Forty second year beziDS Bept.
3. A thorough training and home school for boys.
SpanisliJTrench and German taught. For catalogue
addressT. A JOIIRiHIOiV, Principal.
JACKSONVILLE,EEM ALE ACAOEMy
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Offering: to pupils o! each advantages of all.
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ITHfS UNIVERSITY.
Classes will be resumed on
Monday, September 7,1885.
For information apply to the President.
J. F. O'CONNOR, 8. J. '
GOLIAD COLLEGUE.
Over 200 Students Last Year
IHULI, COURSES IN COLLEGIATE, COH.MEB-
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for the yomiR gentlemen; calUthenlCB for the
young ladies. The records for the past 13 yeare
furnish best results as to health, discipline and
scholarship. Next Bession opens September 6,
1885. For catalogues, address
ALEX. A. 1SKOOKS, A. M. Ph. D,, President.
Waco University.
(male and female.>
2 llh Annual bession Open* Monday, geptember
21, 1885.
The faculty nnd facilities for board unsurpassed.
Board in Maggie Houston liall, $0 50 a month. For
paitlculare address,
RUFUS C. BURLESON. D. P.. LT,. D.
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA. The Twenty-First
Annual Session of this school for Boys begins tho
first Monday in October. Thorough preparations
for University of Virginia, leading Engineering
Schools and United States Military and Naval
Academies; highly recommended by Faculty o£
University of Virginia; full staff of instructors;
situation healthful. Early application advised,as
number of boarders is strictly limited. For catalogue
address w. Goanoy McCabk. Head Master.
WACO FSSQCAZiJS COJLIjEGS.
1. A complete and competent faculty, using the
latest and best methods. 2. A healthful and cen-
tral location. 3. A Texas sell ol, and exclusively
for females. 4. Commodious and comfortable
buildings. 5. Tho boarding circle a community
household. 0. The best advantages at tho lowest
prices. 7. All departments thorougly organized
and well sustained. H. Denominational, but not
sectarian. 'J. A successful past and a promising:
future. For catalogue apply to It. O. UOUN3A-
VALL, A. M.. President, Waco, Tex.
Fine advantages are offered at Hill's Business
College. Ranks higher than any Texas school.
Elegantly equipped with fine furniture. Four train-
ed teachers and a large attendance. Six students
from La. this year. Total cost, including tuition
and board, $90 to $100. Address R. H. HILL, Prest.,
Waco, Tex.
WARD'S SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES,
Nashville, Tenn. A. famous institution. The
Alumnae number 793. The attendance 1881-85, 350
for 10 States. The 41st session begins Sept. 1, 1885.
Patronize this college. Board, fuel, lights, laundry,
music and literary tuition, use of piano, contingent
fees, stationery, books and sheet music cost a year
from $<i00 to (350, payable in installments, if desired.
A coach for the students will leave Texas for Nash-
ville Sept. 1, in charge of the agent. For catalogue
and arrangements, address J. C. Patton, Prof, of
Mathematics and Gen. Agent, Dallas, Tex. Mail
will be forwarded to him on the road immediately.
LIBERAL OFFEB
TO
Texas, Mississippi and Louislans
YOUNG- LADIES.
The Montgomery Female College, located afi
Christiansburgh, Va., on the Alleghany Moun-
tains, affording the finest CLIMATIC INDUCE-
MENTS to nersens living in the MALARIAL DIS-
TRICTS of "the South; a College strongly indorsed
by leading men of the pulpit, press and bar, makes
the following liberal offer to Texas, Louisiana and
Mississippi young ladies:
FOR #230 will be given BOA.RD, furnished
room, fuel, lights and TUITION in full course ot*
English, Latin, French or German, Voice Culture
and Piano Lessons for the entire collegiate year,
beginning September 16,1885, and ending second
week in June, 1880.
TRAVELING E8CORT FURNISHED from
Houston, Tex., Monday, September 14, and from
New Orleans Tuesday, September 15.
For catalogue and further information address
Mrs. O. S. POLLOCK, Principal,
Christiansburgh, Va.
WESLEYAN
FEMALE
COLLEGE.
MACON,
Ca.
"The 48th Annual Session begins October 1st., 1885. Most
elegant buildings in the South with all modern improvements,
unsurpassed for comfort, health and safety. High elevation,
five hundred feet above sea level, with landscapes on cvery-
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in Literature, Music and Art at moderate cost. Apply for
catalogue to w. C. BASS, D. D> President.
PEACE INSTITUTE
Tho Fall Term commences 0
For Young Ladlea,
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on the 1st Wednesday
of September, 1885, and closes corresponding time
in June following. Advantages for Instruction in
all the branches usually taught in first-class Semi-
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heated by steam, and in every way as to equip-
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of First-Class Teachers engaged for Session com-
mencing in September. Terms as reasonable as
any other institution offering same advantages.
Correspondence solicited. For catalogue, con-
taining full particulars as to terms, &c., address
Rev. R. BURWELL & SON. Principals, Raleigh,N O.
&)2 West Hickory streeefc
Austin, Texas.
Offers unsurpassed advantages for the education
of girls. Location healthful and beautiful, sur-
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of society. Number limited 8end for catalogue.
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UNIVERSITY, Lexington, In.
Instruction in the usual academic studies, and In
the professional schools of LAW and ENGINERR.
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Session opens September 17. For catalogue, ad-
dress, " Clerk of the Faculty."
G. W. C. LEE, President.
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