The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 47, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 8, 1883 Page: 1 of 4
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GUARANTEED MADE WITH
Pure Cresylic Acid,
put up in H and ^-ponnd glass, 1, 8 and 5-pound tin
,-ans. Trade supplied by wholesale druggists of
Galveston. St. Louis. New Orleans. Houston, San
Antonio. Austin, Dallas, Waco and Fort Worth.
B. B. BLEWETT. Agf., JAMES P. HARNETT.
Galveston. Texas. 235 Pearl St., N. Y.
She
Office of Publication : Nos. 113 and 115 Market Street, Galvkstox, Texas. Entered at the Postoffice: at Galveston as Second Class Matter.
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w?:i saaJiiuo^ |o qi^J
W# are expecting he.Ty skipmMta of
Tobacco & Cigars
by the lbth inst., and all oar friends and
customers will please be patient until
that time, when all their orders will be
promptly filled.
LeGierse & Co.
ESTABLISHED 1842.
galveston. texas. tuesday, may 8. isss-pricb 5 cents.
vol. xlii-no. 47.
ROSE
the photographeb,
Is prepared to furnish PHOTOGRAPHS In all sizes. His well-known and State-wide reputation is such
*'fwTrrlndr;^r^tlsfacVoa lo alK • , Studio, 159 and 161 Market Street.
Copying and enlarging pictures a specialty.
ready thursday morning.
We have now in transit
the largest shipment of this
"well-known "brand of "brig-lit
Navy Tobacco ever "brought
to the State. Can have any
styles made to order. Full
reduction of tax in price.
Send along- your orders. Af-
ter the 15th instant there
will "be no more delay in
BURDITT MINERAL WELLS. | shipments
mi niuumo ur iimn
or THE SUNDAY OPERA GLASS,
Containing portraits of Supreme Officers and Supreme Representatives, Grand Officers and Past
Dictators of Texas. Mailed to any address for ten cents per copy. Address/
ARTHUR T. WILSON. Secretary. Galveston, Texas.
GHROMO.
THE WEST TEXAS HEALTH RESORT, NEAR LULING, TEXAS.
Cures Liver, Kidney and Female Diseases,
Dropsy, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion. Constipation,
Chronic Diarrhea, Diabetes,
Brlght's Disease, Scrofula,
Rheumatism aud all Malarial Diseases.
It contains Sulphuric,
Carbonic. Silicic, Boracic,
Hydrochloric and Posphoric
Acids; Iron. Potassium,
Sodium, Manganese.
Calcium, Magnesia. Strontium and Aluminium.
Address J. K. MOORE, Luling.
Cotton Factors and 'Wholesale Grocers
SOLE AGENTS.
THIRD WEEK OF THE
As our stock is now getting low, we are prepared to sell the balance at STILL
FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Come as early as you can to secure bargains.
SONNENTHEIL & LION", Tremont St., Galveston.
Help Wanted—Male.
WAN TED—Boy, about 14 years old, to drive
i
wagon. Apply
G. & C. FOX.
"TT7"ANTED—Two traveling salesmen forwliole-
\ V sale boots and shoes; must ha 5 e had expe-
rience; also, have some acquaintance with the trade
canvassed from Dallas, either in Middle or Western
territory. The HOWELL BROTHERS Boot anr
Shoe Company, Dallas, Texas.
WANTED—A faithful and honest young man,
thoroughly acquainted with retail grocers*
business and city trade. Must command some in-
fluence, be very active and williug to work. Give
references and state salary wanted to A B C, News
office.
i)
RUMMER WANTED—
First class man to represent
New York Clothing Manufacturers in the State.
Must be experienced and have some trade. Ad-
dress. at once, Box 46, Calvert, Texas.
<2*^7 A DAY GUARANTEED—A salesman wanted
tZ) I in each county in Texas. W. A. N. WILL-
CuTT & CO., 34 Commerce street, San Antonio,
Texas.
Help Wanted—Female.
1T(txNwD--
V V A white girl to cook, wash and iron for small
family, southwest corner 28th and I.
Situations Wanted.
AN OLD TRAVELER, OF SIX YEARS Ex-
perience in Texas, wants situation. Gilt-
edged references. Box H, News office.
A SHOE MAN wants a position. Well acquainted
with city and country trade. Can slrow good
Heal Estate.
FOR SALE—Quarter block with three elegant
2-story residences, containing modern improve-
ments. fronting east, on Bath avenue, south of P^;
all at $11,000, being a great bargain.
G. A. MEYER,
Real Estate Agent.
"ODR SALE—Dr. Paine's residence, on avenue M,
F between 35th and 3Gth streets, with four and a
half lots of ground. Improvements in perfect
order. Location and neighborhood good.
H. M. TRUEHEART & CO.,
Real Estate Agents and Stock Brokers.
"TTNOR SALE—Three lots, with large residence,
_l? containing all modern improvements, and neat
cottage, east of above, situated on northeast cor-
ner of Postoffice and 10th streets.
G. A. MEYER,
Real Estate Agent.
STOCK RANCHES FOR SALE— 4
46.000 acres on Devil's river, Crockett county.
'3.000 acres on Nueces river. Crockett county.
M^squit grass, permanent water and perfect titles,
address BRANCH T. MASTERSON,
Galveston. Texas.
TANTED FOR RANCH PURPOSES.
Twenty to 40,000 acres land. Must have running
water and good title. Give lowest cash price.
Address BOX 203,
Galveston.
"OU1LDING LOTS OF SMALL AND LARGE
-O dimensions, east and west;some with cottages
thereon. For sale or lease. SAM M A AS.
recommendation.
BOX R, News.
~YX TANTED—A situation in a fancy dry goods
VY store, in city or country; good reference
given. Address letter B. News office. Galveston.
Miscellaneous Wants.
7"ANTED—Second-hand billiard table, in good
condition. ' * *
Real Estate Agents.
' { "E. MOORE! ~~~~ J?L. GRAY^
-J . ' MOORE & GRAY,
Land Agents. Temple Texas.
STEWART CLEVELAND
J
Attorney at Law and Land Agent,
Brown wood, Brown county, Texas.
Land business attended to in all its branches.
Ou receipt of tax funds, tax receipts will go for-
ward to owner by return mail.
References—Pecan Valley Bank, Brownwood,
Texas; H. M. Trr.eheart & Co., Galveston, Texas.
T\~ - „
YV condition. Address, stating price and.terms, j — - - ■ ■ - ■ ■■ - -
G. F. LAWRENCE, Lampasas, Texas. All St ill Real Estate AgentS.
FOR MILL MEN—A responsible party who is
thoroughly posted in the wheat trade, with
©very facility for furnishing wheat direct from
farmers, would like to correspond with responsible
mills in Texas, with a view to supply them with
wheat. Address, for one week, WHEAT, Box L,
News office, Galveston.
WANTED—The people to know that my Patent
Dry Air Refrigerator, with water-cooler at-
tached, commands the attention of experts, who
Bay. at last I have found it. Examine them at fac-
tory, 1GC Postoffice st., bet. 21st and 22d sts.
___ J. LEE BURTON.
"TXTANTED—To buy a house and ground, uot
> V more than eight blocks from Tremont St Mar-
ket. Address, with price. Box A, News office.
W ANTED—At the Galveston Bone Mills, 1000
tons dry bones. Address BAUGH & SONS,
622 Strand. Fertilizers for sale.
Educational.
~T AWRENCE & EDWARDS, Austin, Tex., dealers
-1 J in Land and Land Scrip. Will attend to land
business in all branches, pay taxes, locate, buy and
sell, examine and report on titles, etc.
"13 M. THOMSON. Austin, Texas, Dealer in
JTV. Land and Land Scrip. Large bodies suitable
for ranches for sale. Correspondence solicited.
t1 "VEXAS STATE AGENCY—Attends to land and
JL other business anywhere in State. Johns £
Spence, Austin, Tex. C. II. Johns, former Comptrol-
ler. J. Spence, former Commissioner Gen. Land O.
rp W. FOLTS. Austin. Texas, Dealer in Ex-
JL • change and Texas Lands and Land Scrip.
Business with State departments transacted and
prompt returns made. Correspondents: Ball,
Hutcliings &. Co., Galv.; S. M. Swenson & Co., N. Y.;
Loc kwood & K a m p m a 11. S a n Ant'o: lstNat.B'k.Ho'n
WVON ROSENBERG, AUSTIN, TEXAS,
. L
_ Land Agent, formerly principal draughts-
man in the general land office, has twenty-six
years experience in land office business, and offers
to examine and report on land titles, as shown in
the archives of the general land office.
A GRADUATE OF PHILLIP'S EXETER
.Academy and Dartmouth Colleges, desires pri- ;
v te pupils in mathematics and classics. Gives | js0. k. DOSNAN, Austin, Texas, dealer in
t lorough preparation for Harvard, \ale, Vassar - - I ,v. . •
' • • ■ '• — — — .mr... ! .
a id other American colleges. Box F, News office.
TSLAND- CITY BIJSI N ESS COLLEGE, Joss &
_1 Benish. Proprietors, Galveston. Apply for our
82-page illustrated catalogue.
Lands and Land Scrip.
Correspondence solicited.
Personal.
ON ACCOUNT OF CHANGE OF BUSINESS,
a well established grocery business for sale.
Address Box U, News office.
"FUST RECEIVED—The largest and best assorted
tJ stock of Imported and Domestic Cigars, Cigar-
ettes, Papers aud Tobaccos. We invite exami-
nation before purchasing elsewhere: for quality
und price we defy competition. A.W.SAMUELS
& CO., cor. Strand and 22d, and under Opera house.
OtlCCS, iitC. O FOOT RULES, 10c, Yard Stick 10c, Gauges 10c,
• Saw and Plane Handles 10c, Stub File 10c, Nick-
TpIRST BOX RIPE PEACHES shipped to us we I tied Brace. Si, Jack Plane 50c. LABADIE.
i QHELLS. SHELLS-For sale, 5000 to 10.000 bbls.
For Sale.
jpX)R SALE—Two new 3-room houses with 5
years ground lease. Address, A. K. News office.
TpOR SALE—The furniture and lease of the City
J-1 Hotel, Postoffice street, bet. 25th and 26th sts.
House doing a good business.
OTICE to Families and Consumers of Coal Oil.
through
* Eupion From this date
will not deliver oil to families, assuring them that
they will be supplied with it in any quantities by
their grocers, at the above prices. Should any con-
sumer have cause to complain of either the quality
or prices, and will notify us, we will see that it is
made right. Respectfully,
TEXAS LAMP AND OIL COMPANY.
Tj^UPION OIL "
JJj is the safest and best of all the illuminating
oils. It furnishes a clear, bright light, is crystal
TjX>R SALE OR REMOVAL—Saw Mill, Stern's
_1 lat^t patent, 35-horse power engine; all com-
plete and ready for use: located on bank of Brazos
river, 0 miles above Columbia. Address C. Davis,
Columbia, Brazoria county, or
H. M TRUEHEART & CO., Galveston.
QECOND-HAND PIANOS, from $25 00 to $150 00.
O THOS. GOGGAN & BRO.,
corner 22d and Market street. Galveston.
TEXAS LAMP AND OIL CO.
rpo ARRIVE—3500 barrels Rosendale Cement.
_L at reduced price on the wharf: in store all kinds
j Building Materials, Stoneware, Flower-pots. Fire-
brick, Tile-drain pipe, etc.. at very low prices, by
car-load lots. W. H. POLLARD & CO., Importers
and Dealers, Mechanic St., bet 23th and 26th, Galv.
| °~ntt,u wharf-in storea" ^
and is absolutely safe. 1 ^
We recommend it above all other oils for use in
oil stoves.
Business Notices.
PEACH AND~ FRUIT BOX MATERIAL—Few
carkads Box Material en hand: also, suitable
Nails. Will cheerfully correspond with growers
and shippers as to best mode of shipping, freight
rates being*a big item.
LANG, .JULIA & WEINBERGER,
Fruit Commission Merchants. Center Wharf.
IF YOU WANTTHEOR1GINALMcCLOSKEYS
Mead, go to
SWEENEY'S.
TTARDWARE GOES BEGGING-Jack and
JL_L Smooth Planes, Braces, any kind of Hammer !
cr Hatchet. Saw Set, Saws, Grass Scythes, Hones, I
Stones. Levels, Squares, Bevels, Mallets. Chisels; j
"" " LABADIE. !
DISSTON'S SAWS, BAILEY S PLANES. BAR-
ton and Butcher (Chisels. Bits and Gauges—tine
tools, at J. P. Lalor & Co.'s. Market, bet. 24th & 35th.
]jX)R SALE—A line lot of shelving:, tables, coun-
ters and gas-fixtures, at M. SCHRAM'S, 111 and
113 Tremont street,
"TpOR SALE — Pure (unregistered) Jersey cows
J_' and heifers. All due to calves soon. "This is
the chance to secure a family cow that will vield
cream. Call on or address A. M. SHANNON, Galv n.
CAWED AND SPLIT WOOD—Delivered, loads
O of $1 50, $2 00 and £4, or at $.S per cord.
J. J. LEWIS & CO.
THRESH GRITS. CREAM MEAL, HOMINY,
J bolted meal, cracked corn, feed meal and coc.i
bran, always on hand, at
GALVESTON HOMINY MILLS.
JN STORE AND TO ARRIVE
&;c Plane Bits 25 cents.
I UST RECEIVED—A full assortment of side | n 10 iioo hv.«« "Y'T, ^~
brackets, chromos. engravings, albums, pocket | A (>W Fh-^ C>PT011t'
cases, cb. aud walnut tables, birthday cards, fancy i w* re AiarSe !aV? iipe' feTone"
basket* etc by N S. SABELL manufacturer^and | Sand, Cedar Bayou
dealer in picture frames, window cornices, ^anc
photograph frames of all kinds, 69 Market street.
J. L. Wii.mavs Hroo Sachs.
I L. WILLIAMS «£ CO., Globe Planing Mill,
f J . Beaumont, Texas. Manufacturers of dressed
lumber, mouldings, counters, shelving, etc. Large |
assortment of sash, doors and blinds. Office, bar, J
counters and all kinds of cabinet work a specialty. \
AMES JUST COME OUT. viz.: Laun Pool, or j
vJ a game of improved Croquet, Grace Hoops,
Rattle Down, Feather Wheels, Foot Balls. Also
Lone Star. American and German Flags, and a full
line of new toys, at
ornk'es *"nd ! liri<'kT.' 1' "" st<>ik of allki"i<is ofbuildintr matf.rials,
arket street i GEO- H. HENCHMAN. Importer and Pe.nlt.T
TT1LECTJUC RED ANT EXTERMINATOR—Guar
JJJ anteed to do the work quickly and effectively
County rights for sale. For particulars, address
TUCKER & WILLIS. Druggists
Sole Agents for Texas. Waco.
For Rent.
TT2? RF',NT.r,Nice cottase- S rooms, oTHTbe't'
.J_ 0th and 10th streets: also cottage, corner 3th
and K. Apply to G. A. MEYER or T. DIGNAN.
I. C. LE\ V. S. ; XPOK RENT—New cottage, 4 rooms and kitchen
" plastered, on North side of N, west of Center
G. A. MEYER.
- TTOR
. . all j
street, $^5.
KEFRESHMENTS—The Board of Trade, patron- ;
ized by the elite of traveling public. Billiards, !
etc. Purdy & Randell, cor. Main and Austin, Dallas, j
WEST STRAND IRON, BOLT AND NUT
orks, manufacturers of lag screws, bridge,
car and key bolts, nuts, washers, etc., and dealer
in iron pipe, fittings, steam pumps, svphons and
cast-iron bridge washers. Estimates promptly fur- 1
Dished. JESSE AST ALL, Galveston, Texas. i
1)LESSING, the Photographer^ 1T0 Tremont st.~ I
> makes negatives instantaneously, there fore ex- TpOR
uuisite portraits.the best ex].rr-si- n. I-ramescheap F two gentlemen. Inquire at 126 Broadway, bet.
FOR RENT—Two-Story house, with cottage at-
tached, thoroughly renovated, in all eleven
rooms and kitchen, on east side of Tremont street,
north of Kaanwski's bakery, between Church and
Winuie streets. Q. A MEYER
Rooms and Board.
7^OR RENT-One fine furnished room foTonc. or
Millinery.
2".'d and 23d streets.
Tj^EATHERS, TIPS. PLUMES—Why wear soiled
X1 plumes, when you can have them dyed any
color or cleaned like new at MARIAN LALOR'S?
T APIES ~
JLU who could not be waited on during the rush of
the last two weeks are especially invited to call on
v*s now and select their Bonnets.
MARIAN LALOR,
Postoffice, between 21st and 22d.
"T710R RENT—
i"1 Fine furnished south rooms, Winnie, between
21st aud 22d, No. 164.
j/'OR RENT—
V A FURNISHED SOUTH ROOM,
Northeast corner 15th and Winnie sts.
\ FEW GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOM MO-
dated with good day board at 129 Broadway.
between 22d and 23d.
( ^ OOD BOARD, with or without lodging, gentle-
UrE HAVE A FULL STOCK of New Millinery, i "!,en preferred. Apply to JlRs. THOMPSON,
aud expect Novelties on Tuesday. nurch street, second door west of 2Gth.
MARIAN LALOR.
Plants, Seeds, Etc.
"rpLOWERS FOR SALE—Geraniums, Heliotropes,
Ivy-leaf Geraniums. Palms. Ferns, etc.; cut flow-
ers made up to order. 412 Winnie, bet. 16th and l?th.
"Tj^RUlT TRICES, EVERGREENS", Etc.—We have
J" now planted and growing on our grounds $100,-
()00 worth of young nursery sroeii for next fall de-
livery. Agents and planters are invited to inspect
or correspond. WILLIAM WATSON, Rosedale ;
Nurseries. Brenham, Washington county, Texas.
VLOR. ; "P^URISHED KOOMS TO RENT. WITH
— | -1' without board. 51 WINNIE ST.,
U OR
corner 24th st.
Horses, Carriages, Etc.
JL^OR SALE—A first-class
SADDLE PONY,
in good condition, and sound in every pnrticular.
Can be seen at GREGORY & SON'S Stables.
Sportsmen's Supplies. i
"lj^OR SALE—A second haad Phaeton, in splendid
JJ order, cheap, at
LEVY BROS/& OWENS' Stables.
PISHING TACKLE-
FOR
Our new stock of I i.sliinf? Tackle has arrived and
we are prepared to fill all order .
Call or write for prices.
W. J. HUGHES & CO.
A CHANCE ..... vr.j lv
jLX. Open buggies, $40; top buggies, $50, at
1 <3 pprnrv B. r
EVERY ONE TO RIDE.
. „.j0, at
J. S. BROWN & CO.'S.
Musical iust.ruments.
Hotels.
VENUE HOTEL—Bolton, Texas. Just opened.
Special attention to travelers. Good sample-
rooms; new furniture. A.M. WALKER, Prop.
BEATTY'S Organs, 27 stops, $135; pianos,
$207 50. Factory running day and night. C'ata-
| logue free. Ad. Dan'lF. Bsatty. Washington. N. J.
Brenliam Advertisements.
Fish, Oysters, Etc.
G.B" DEAL£RS&IN FlSH AND OYSTERS,
Orders solicite<i from the country.
/CENTRAL HOUSE, Brenham—Mrs. L. Biesen-
I KJ bach. Proprietress. Rates. $2 per day. Largest
j and best hotel in city. Large, airy sample rooms.
? I TRAVELERS—When at Brenham don't fail to
JL visit the SANTA FE REFRESHMENT SALOON,
at depot. Lunches and refreshments of all kinds.
Machinery.
Rubber Stamps.
NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED1THAT
a persou calling himself M. C. Reed, of Chicago,
and claiming to represent the Geo. W. m, Reed
Bitter Company, of New Haven, Connecticut, is
now traveling in Texas: and has been lately oper-
ating along the line of the International and Great
Northern Railrord. A9 our Mr. M. C. Reed has not
been in the State since the 1st of January, 1883, we
hereby warn the public that no such person has
authority to represent "The Geo. W. M. Reed
BitterCompany, Manufacturers of Reed's Gilt Edge
Tonic."
J. H. HAWLEY A CO.,
Sole Agents for the State of Texas, for the Geo. W.
M. Reed Bitter Company.
CLE VELAND'S Celebrated 7 oz. Twist.
SPRING NA VY, 15 oz., 7 1-2 and Ss.
CINDERELLA, 9-irtch, 4s.
PUCK, 9-inch, 4 l-2s
CALHOUN'S SAILOR KNOT, 6lb.
and 10lb. Caddies.
HONEYSUCKLE, 12-inch, 4s.
All who have tried these brands of
Tobacco will admit that they can not be
surpassed in their respective lines. I am
Prepared to fill all orders or make con-
bads for shipments after May 1. Leaf
Tobacco is cheaper now than it will ever
be again this season.
Wm. D.CLEVELAND
HOUSTON.
I X X. 8AH8APASILL A,
THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
It has no equal. Never fails. Try one bottle for $1.
J. J. SCHOTT Sl CO., Galveston.
M.D.CONKLIN & CO.,WholesaleDruggists.Houston
BEST CHEW:
Silver Bell Tobacco.
BEST SMOKE;
John Ireland Cigar.
BEST DEIN3;
Sam Houston Whisky.
C1IAS. HEIDENHEJMER & CO.
STATE AGENTS.
C. C. C.ASWELL,
Manufacturer of all kinds of ROUGH AND
DRESSED YELLOW PINE
lumber & shintgles.
Railroad Timbers a Specialty.
BEAUMONT TEXAS.
Send for prices.
Lake Charles Lumber Company,
CALCASIEU, LA.
(Successors to Plat/. & Moss.)
We are prepared to furnish rough aud dressed
"Water-Seasoned Calcasieu Yellow Pine.
In quality, material and workmanship we can
not be surpassed.
Have both rail and water transportation. Solicit
orders for railroad timbers and dealers' supplies.
t. bancroft & sons,
Manufacturers of
Q T A If 3 A It D
O H I li C- L E S ,
STANDARD
Ohingles,
Sailroad Timbers, Cross-Ties, Etc.,
CKAIT GE TESAS.
Dealers will please write for prices.
Bt. C O HK L I K & CO.
WHOLESALE DRUGOISTS, HOUSTON,
offer all goods in the
DRUG LINE AT BOTTOM PRICES.
Try them, and save time and freight.
House Furnishing Goods.
AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENT Window
'./V /Shades, Best Quality; complete with fixtures
ready for hanging, at the Galveston Art Gallery,
2^1 Postoffice Street.
J. H. FLETT, Proprietor.
Remember the Old Stand.
"IVMNE CORK SCREWS. Dog-Chaius, Floral Sets,
-f Spades. Rake iIops, Ice Cream Freezers, Water
Coolers. Ice Chisels. 11 A^chets, Tacks. LABADIE.
I NSUfctANCE OIL, ~oe. A GALLON; KEROSENE,
J. 16c. a gallon, delivered free. J. P. LALOR <£
CO., Market street, between 24th and 25th.
^TOVES—STOVES—We are selling Cooking
O Stoves at from $0 50 to $45 00. Also, a full line
of House Furnishing Goods, which we will sell
cheap. D. A. KEARNEY. Opp. Tremont House.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This Powder never varies. A marvel of purity,
strength and wholesomenes3. More economical
than the ordinary kinds. Sold only in cans.
ROYAL BAK1N6 POWDER CO.. 106 Wall St., N. Y.
Fine Summer Drink.
Vigo rine!
A Non-Alcoholic Exhilarating
CHAMPAGNE.
2 Dozen Pints, in case, at - $8 OO
1 Dozen Quarts, in case, at - 7 50
SEND US A TRIAL ORDER.
JAKE DAVIS & CO.
Sole Agents for Texas.
FOK COTTON,
y KAUFFMAN & RUNGE \
FOB GROCERIES,
Kauffman & Runge.
For Rectified and Compounded
Xaiauors,
SOUR MASH & RYE WHISKIES,
TOBACCO, CIOABS, ETC.,
\UUFflM S HUNGER
HANDLE
STACHELBERG'S
CSLEBEATEB
Havana Cigars.
XjeGXERSS & CO.,
Sole Agents for Texas,
D. Freeman,
Galveston.
Wm. Parr,
Liverpool Eng.
William Parr & Co.,
importers of
liverpool salt.
Large stocks of Liverpool coarse and fine salt
always on hand.
Also Pocket Salt in all sizes.
Cbe C^iilbcstottfletos
The selection of Galveston as the meeting
place of so distinguished a body as the Su-
preme Lodge of the Order of Knights of
Honor, is a high compliment, not only to this
city, but to the State of Texas as 'welL The
order, powerful in the strength of its numbers
and united by the closest bonds of fraternal
feeling, is a magnificent engine for the
intelligent dispensation of aid in dis-
tress, and a great teacher of the sub-
lime lesson of brotherhood in human
ity. Combining the benevolent and
social features of olden secret societies with
the later and practical idea of benefits to
widows and orphans, it serves the two-fold
aim of sustaining, upholding and elevating
the member in life and leaving a heritage to
his family at death. To the practical exem-
plifications of its great mission, thus briefly
outlined, may be justly attributed the im-
mense growth of its numbers and spread of
its influence throughout the country. The
delegates in attendance upon the present ses-
sion are an eminently representative body
of men, and as such are welcomed
to the Island City by Tbs News, in its own
quiet way, and in advance of the more formal
and extended bidding of good cheer which will
be presented during the week. The distin-
guished names that crowd the list of repre-
sentatives who are present—names prominent
in the political, religious and educational his-
tory of nearly every State in the Union—will
attract general attention throughout the coun-
try to the assembling of such a body in this
faraway corner of the Union; and that the
honor should have fallen upon Galveston is a
mark of distinction not lightly to be regarded.
NEW YeRX.
REGULAR DAILY COSXBiailCXAX.
DISPATCH.
OVER THE- STATE.
transmitted by wire by special correspondents.
Proiessional.
HC. THOMPSON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
406 E. Houstou street, San Antonio, Texas.
Collections a Specialty.
TARLTON, JORDAN & TARLTON, LAND
Lawyers and Real Estate Agents, Hillsboro,
n ex as, have a complete abstract of all surveys in
Hill couaty. Special attention given to buring
and selling Lands, Perfecting Titles, etc.
Cb as. 1. Evans. s p UiRTiiffTr'* p*
"T.^VANS & HARDWIOKE, ' ' liAIiDWICa-E-
JLli ATTORNEY S AT LAW
and
LAND AGENTS,
ABILENE, TEXAS.
j,
M. PEARSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
„ .. . McKINNKY, TEXAS.
Particular attention given to collections and real
estate.
TAMES M. RICHARDS ATTORNEY AT LAW
Weatherford, Texas, will practice in Parker
and adjoining counties, and give prompt personal
attention to the payment of taxes and collection of
claims.
Correspondence solicited.
Texas Hailway Securities—Gould's
Opinion — Governments Declined—
Railroad 2Totes—Coffee, Sug-ar and
Cotton.
[Special Telegram to The News.]
New Yoke, May 7.—Santa Fe, 312^ bid. Sales:
$5,000 Texas Central tlrst at 307; $30,000 Texas and
Pacific Rios, averaging 8-1J4; 3000 shares of stock
at
Gould telegraphs that he sees no reason why the
alteration of the Vanderbilt directors should de-
press the general market, which to-day was
steadier, but dull.
Governments ijurthef declined on the Albany
legislation.
Mexican Central bonds were depressed in con-
sequeuce of unfounded reports about the stopping
of the subsidy.
A further reduction of freight rates east from
Chicago is probable.
Sterling dull. Cotton bills scarce at 4.81^@4.82.
Coffee quiet; cargoes nominally 0~£c.
Sugar quoted at l#£c. for granulated: 8 15-l6c. for
powdered; 9 3 10c. for crushed; S 5-lCc. for stand-
ard A.
Cotton declined on liquidation of the short inter-
est of last week, closing uncertain.
NSW OHXiU-SLlTS.
j Important Bond Bacision—Small-pox
—Cotton Exposition Xaocation*
[Special Telegram to Tha News.]
New Orleans, May 7.- The Supreme Court to-
day rendered a decisiou that created some excite-
ment on change. A few weeks ago Judge Righter
decided tfcat city bonds were taxable both by the
State and city and upheld the assessors in placing
them on the assessment rolls. The decision had a
marked effect upon city securities which rapidly
declined. The decision of the Supreme Court re-
verses Judge Righter's decision and requires the
assessors to strike city bonds from the roils. There
was a \narkad appreciation in values as soon as the
decision was made known.
There were 773 cases of small-pox reported to the
Board of Health during April—-341 whites. 432 col-
ored: 374 adults, 3i*9 children; 402 males. 371 fe-
males. The disease is now rapidly dying out. Dur-
ing the past week there . were thirty-four deaths
from .ho disease—f«.urleen whites and twenty
blacks. Three weeks ago the number of deaths
was over eighty.
A proposition was mads* to the Cotton Exposi-
tion Committee to-day by Messrs. Walker Snyder,
managers of the City and Spanish Fort railroads,
looking to the location of the exposition at the*
lower City park. They pledge their respective
companies to subscribe $75,000 each in the event
h.
W. PATTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Masonic Block,
CLEBURNE -
Collections promptly made.
TEXAS.
"XTEW Improved Cotton-Gin Machinery. E. Carj i T3UBBER STAMPS FOR NOTARIES AND MER-
iN ver & Brown gins. See card in another column. J_ V chants' use. Headquarters for notary and
JOEL & B. F. WOLFE. General Agents. Galveston, j lodge avals. FRED. A. SMITH.
HORTON BOBO & GEO. HARRIS,
Attorneys, Wharton, Texas.
Will practice in all courts in Eighteenth Judicial
and First federal Districts of the State.
Charles Miller. John Kennedy.
J^-ENNEDY Si MILLER,
REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND GENERAL
' AGENCY BUSINESS,
Houston. Texas.
-Dressmaking-.
MRS, E. MOORE, Fashionable Dressmaker. 67
Church street, between >J3d and 24th streets,
opposite Tremont Hotel. Ciaiveswa*
this was done.
[Associated Press.]
Taxing- XVEunicipal Bonds-
New Orleans, May 7.—The Supremo Court re-
versed the decision of the lower court, and decicies
that municipal bonds can not be taxed.
The Governor's Order.
New Orleans, May 7.—The Times-Democrat
Baton Rouge special says: The governor has is-
sued an order recittnsr, as all citizens of Louisiana
are vitally interested in maintaining the repairing;
and building of the levees, the inauguration of at
practical system to prevent and close the crevassea,.
and the adoption of a plan to prevent the cutting
of the levees and the use of them as highways, and
to consider the means to be employed for the im-
provement of the navigation of the Mississippi;
therefore, the governor has thought proper to call
a convention composed of delegates elected by the>
police juries of the several parishes and by the-
City Council of New Orleans, to assemble at the
State capital June 16th a**t.
HOUSTON.
Cotton Market and Receipts—City
Council Meeting—Houston and Texas
Central Railway -Meeting, Z3tc.
[Special Telegranvx> The News.l
Houston, May 7. — The cotton market closed
quiet. Sales, 34 bales. Quotations: Low ordinary.
He; ordinary, 8c: crood ordioarj*, 9c: low middling,
S^-gc; middling, 10>4c; good middling, 105£c: mid-
dling fair, l\%c.
Receipts—-Per Houston and Texas Central railwav
-439 bales; Houston. SO; New Orleans, 50; Gal-
veston. 353.
Per Missouri Pacific—97 bales for Houston.
Per Houston East and West Texas—31 bales;
Houston. 10; Galveston. 21.
Total for Houston. 143; for Galveston, 374; total
gross receipts. 567 bales.
Visited the Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade:
C. G. Vogel, Keudalie.
city council meeting.
City Council met in regular session thi3 after-
noon. Present—Hon. W. R. Baker, mayor: Alder-
men J. F. Meyer, S. O'FIviul W. D. Cleveland, T.
W. House, W. N. Shaw and J. C Thomas.
A petition was read from Peter Floeck. asking
that some city bonds which matured in 1871 be re-
cognized and made exchangeable for new bonds;
referred to Finance Committee. A petition was
read from the Houston Plating-mill and Lumber
company, asking permissifn to construct a switch
from their mill in the Fii<n ward to a connect ion
with the Texas and New Orleans road east of Mc-
Kee street. Alderman Thomas stated that he saw-
no objection to granting the petition as the switch
would not interfere with anybody, being mostly on
the property owned by the company. On motion,
the petition w-as granted.
The Finance Committee reported a number of
bills for March, amounting to f!74-> 19, which"they
had examined and found correct and recom-
mended their payment. Report adopted.
They also reported having examined
the reports of the secretary and treasurer
for February and March, which were found cor-
rect. The recommendation that the account of
M. C. Wellborn be referred to the city attorney for
instructions as to right of council to approve an ac-
count which was barred by limitation, was adopted.
The Market Committee returned the market su-
perintendent's report for February approved. Re-
port adopted. They also returned the petition of
A. D. Sadler, asking permission to place an ice
chest in a fish stall in the market, recommending
the same be granted. Adopted. Alderman Thomas
reported for the Street and Bridge Committee, that
fc icy had placed a foot bridge across the bridge on
Preston street at a cost of $3.
The special committee appointed to investigate
the werk done by Jonathan Harris, made the fol-
lowing report:
Houston, May 7. 18S3.—To the Hon. Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Houston—Gentlemen: The
committee appointed by your honorable body to
examine the work done for the city by Mr. Jona-
than Harris and his gang, beg leave to report as
follows: We visited the Second, Third and Fourth
wards, and saw where work had been done in each
ward at various times during the past twelve
monjhs, and it appeared to us that it had been per-
formed with judgment, was well preserved and nad
very much benefited the surroundings. In several
localities the work was suspended before getting a
sufficient outlet of the water, which necessarily has
done injury to the immediate neighborhood, and
at these places work should be resumed until thev
are thoroughly drained. It appears that no work
of any importauce has been done in the Second
ward east of Magnolia street and south of Chene-
rert street, in the Third ward west of Polk street
and south of La Branch street, and in the Fourth
ward north of Brazos street and west of
Clay street. Water was standing on all
parts of the ground in these localit ies above men-
tioned, particularly in the Third ward, and the
streets and cross'ways wore impassable. Work
snould be done in these wards at any cost during
the present mouth iu order to prevent serious sick-
ness the coming summer. We did not visit the
Fifth ward because the principal part of the work
in that ward had been done under the supervision
of our worthy alderman Judge Thomas, and hav-
ing heard him express entire satisfaction with it wo
were contented with his opinions without exami-
nation.
Your committee had a difficult task to perform
in ascertaining if the city had got value received
for the money expended on the streets during the
past year. The pay-roil was very large during the
tall and winter, considering the unusual cold and
rainy wreather, and while we would dislike to be-
lieve that the money has been paid for services not
rendered, we are inclined to the opinion that the
work has been left too much to the discretion and
judgment of Mr. Harris, and the interests of the
city would be better served by making a change.
In order that we may be better protected, permit
us to suggest to your honorable body that all future
work done upon the streets be under the direction
and supervision of the engineer, and all pay-rolls
be approved by him. Respectfully submitted,
Stephen O'Flynn,
Chairman for Committee.
On motion the report was adopted
The special committee appointed to confer with
the Commissioners Court regarding the completion
of the San Jacinto street bridge, made the follow-
ing report:
To the Honorable the Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of Houston — Gentlemen: Your special
committee respectfully ask leave to submit the
following report, viz: We have conferred with the
Honorable Commissioners Court in relation to the
completion of the San Jacinto bridge without any
very satisfactory result. The honorable court as-
sumes that the county has already completed their
part of the structure, and that the abutments
siiould be placed at ends of the bridge as the same
now stands, while the city contends that it was
never so understood, but that the abutment on the
south side of the bayou should necessarily be built
at a different place. During the conference dif-
ferent propositions were submitted and declined.
Among other propositions your committee pro-
posed that the city should complete and furnish
the bridge, provided the county would turn the
same over to the city. This proposition was de-
clined, and in turn the honorable court pro-
posed that the county should finish the bridge,
provided the city would secure to them the right
of way to and from the bridge and agree that the
county should have the right to levy toll for cross-
ing. This being the only proposition to which this
committee could reasonably assent we agreed £to
report the facts to your honorable body for such
action as you may think proper in the premises. It
makes but little difference in our opinion who
finishes the bridge or who controls it after it is
finished. It appears to us that this vexed question
should be met and adjusted in a proper spirit of
compromise. The bridge in its present condition
has cost over S52.000, about seven tenths of which
have been paid by the citizens of the city
of Houston. It is conceded that the people who
pay the money have a right to complain, and
we believe that they will not only complain, but
that at the proper time they will speak in a way
not to be misunderstood. In conclusion your
committee respectfully conclude that while they
are opposed to a toll bridge at any point within the
corporate limits of the city, yet we believe the
proposition of the honorable court herein re-
ported, is the best that could be done. We are
therefore inclined to favor their proposition, under
proper restrictions, in relation to charges for
crossing, as well as keeping the bridge in good
coudition and properly attended to. All of which is
respectfully submitted for such action as your
honorable body may think proper in thft premises.
J. C. Thomas,
Jos. F. Meyer,
Committee.
On motion the report was adopted, and the mayor
was appointed a committee or one to advise -he
court of the action of the council and that the city
accepts the proposition of the commissioners, and
that the right of way on the north side of the
bayou had been secur ed.
Mayor Baker stated that the right of way afore-
said had been obtained at a cost of $1000.
The specifications for grave! pavement on Travis
street, from piank roadway oh Commerce street to
Texas avenua. were read and adopted, and bids
were ordered to Vie advertised for. to be handed iu
by U p. m. on Saturday, May 12, 1833.
"The Mayor then submitted the following com-
mucisatieii:
To tho Common Council of the City of Horston
As you are about to order the paving of some of
the streets of the city, it has occurred to me to
suggest and recommend the reduction of the
width ot the roadwav of those which you may con-
template paving. Tho members of the council are
no doubt aware that many, if not most, of the
vaved streets and thorough fires of nearly all tho
IkVTje cities of the world are much narrower thai
ouTH. not averaging thirty fVet. and but few reacb-
jng forty f^et. Forty feet is wide enough feu*
Main street, and other business streets need not
exceed thirty feer. If tt:o roadway is thus re-
duced. the best paving will be an easy
charge to the property-owners aud they
will with alacrity encounter the expanse;
whereas, lo pave the present width of fifty-five to
sixty-five feet subjects them to such serious ex-
pense that many are. not able, and ;\ll hesitate, to
meet it. Drainage for narrow roadways can be
much easier effected and-repairs maintained than
for wide ones. Sidewalks can be extended so as to
include all tbn streets uot- in roadway, and bsin
wide, they can be beautified by shade trees and
grass plots, which would add so much to the geri
eral healthfulness and sightliness of our city. !
hope the matter will be tak»n iato. consideration
bv the council. W. R. Bakxr, Mayor*
"Referred to Street and Bridge Committee.
Mr. Shaw grvra notice of his intention to intro-
duce au ordinance to regulate the width of streets
and sidewalks and to compel ai! property-owners
within a certain radius o' iho court-house to place
sidewalks in front of their property.
The mayor appointed as Board of School Ex-
aminers for the ensuing year Rabbi Voon>ai!g^r,
Colenel J. *V\ Jones, and Dr. R. T, i'lewelleu. They
were confirmed unanimously.
The mayor also appointed the following T.oard of
School Trustse*: E. Taylor, L>. C. Simpson and
John Reich man. They were also unanimously
confirmed.
'i hs secretary and treasurer read his report for
April which went to the Finance Co-uittoe.
J. 31. Trvon. city assessor and collector, re-
ported the following collections from April l: :hto
April 30th: General bond tax S1701 'JO, ad valorem
tztx %4L20 OS, occupation taxss $1470 40. poll tax
The market superintendent reported the collec
tiou of *519 ou rent account. $19J on gas-light ac-
count and §177 50 on repair fund.
The mayor reported t:i^ trial of fourteen cares in
his court during April, an I the city marshal re-
ported toe collection of "5■ for liii*"*.
The chief of the tire department, W. H. Coylc,
presented a. communication re-pissting that the
citv purchase 1^> i'eet of additional hu*e and six
new m'/zles. Refei r^d to Fire Committee.
The fallowing resolution was read :
Resolved, that Main street be paved from Pres-
tov t" Capitol street, and that Congress, Preston
aud Prairie, streets be paved from Travis to I'an-
nin direst, and that the Street, and Bridge Commit-
tee bo directed to at outre consult thtj property-
owner s in i elation to the kind of pavement pre-
ferred bv then., ar.d if tlis property-owners can
not a-'ry;e in the premises that I hey be noticed that
the paviv-g will ba done at the discretion of the city,
under th*- provisions of the city charter, aud that
the committee make, report to this council at au
adjourned meeting or at their next regular meet-
iug. and th.v i this resolution take effect and be in
full force fr<ym and after its passage.
Under a sua pension of the rules the resolution
was read a sec'»nd time, and, on motion, unani-
mously adoptee".
A Merman The. mas moved that tho railroad cotn-
Dantes be iustrucied to remove the obstructions
across the streets and supply bridges across their
tracks, aud that in /-he event of their failure to com-
ply, tue city marshal be instructed to remove same.
Adopted. ,
Alderman Thomas moved that a fire hydrant be
placed near the Pies* warehouse. Alderman
Meyer amended bv moving that a hydrant be also
placed near the Central railroad depot, near to
Mitchell's mill. Adopted.
Aidftrman Shaw moved that the Fire Committee
report why the Waterworks company had failed
to comply* wiili their contract in placing hydrants
at points designated by the committee. Carried.
Alderman Thomas moved that W. H. Smith,
health inspector, spend his idle time in repairing
bridges and filling up holes.
Alderman Cleveland opposed the motion, and
said that if Mr. Smith attended to his duties
as health inspector properly he would have no idle
time.
Alderman Thomas said that the city was in good
sanitary condition and that there was very little if
anything for the healthf inspector to do and that
there was no use for the present number of carts
and that two carts were sufficient for the city's
needs; that the scavenger was to blame for
anything which was left undone.
Alderman Cleveland took issue with Alderman
Thomas. He did not think that the health inspec-
tor did his duty. The scavenger had resigned be-
cause the health inspector had failed to give him
anything to do. He did not think the four carts
employed at the present time were sufficient. The
city had never been clean, and he did not agree
with Alderman Thomas when he said that the
health inspector had nothing to do. This move was
made for the purpose of taking the inspector
away from the health officer aud the object
of the present motion was for that
purpose, and preventing the health office rom
carrying out his sanitary measures.
The motion of Alderman Thomas receiving no
second, there was nothing before the council, and
it adjourned until Saturdav next.
annual meeting of houston and texas
central railway.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Houston and Texas Central railwav was held in
this city to-u^y. The old Board of Directors and
officers were re-elected. They are as follows:
President, A. C. Hutchinson; vice-president aud
traffic manager, J. Waldo: general transportation
manager, A H. Swacson, secretary. A. S. Richard-
son: treasurer. E. W. Cave. Directors-A. C.
manager,
Swacson, secretary, A. S. Richard-
Hutchioson. John J. Cisco. R. J. Morgan, Charles
Fowler. A. Groesbeeck, J. Waldo, A. H. Swansou,
A. S. Richardson and E. W. Cave.
Colouel T. W. Peirce, president of the Galveston,
Harrisburg and San Antonio railway, arrived here
from New Orleans this morning. He was accom-
panied by Mr. A. C. Hutchinson. Colonel Peirce
stated to you& correspondent that Mr. Huntington
could not coinfe to Texas at the present time iu con-
sequence of the illness of Mrs. ifnutingtou, but
that he might come South later in the season. Mr.
Hutchiusou returned to New Orleans to-nigbt.
Mr. Walter Gresham is in the city to-day in con-
ference with the Texas Western people regarding
facilities for crossing Buffalo bayou.
General Parke came up from Galveston on the
noon train to-day and was met at the depot by
President McAshan and Vice-President Garrow of
the Cotton Exchange. His engagements were such
that he could not remain over here and accept the
hospitality of the exchange. »
fire department election.
Delegates of the fire department held their an-
nual meeting to-night to elect a board of engineers
for the ensuing year. W. H. Coyie was re-elected
chief of the department and A. Levy first assistant.
Mr. Dave McNaily, late foreman of Stonewall No.
3, was elected second assistant chief. Mr. II. Cook
was elected secretary of the board.
AUSTIN.
Official Decisions upon Important Land
Questions—Governor Ireland to Visit
Galveston—Other Notes of Interest.
[Special Telegram to The News.]
Austin, May 7.—The comptroller, in reply to in-
quiries submitted to the attorney-general, Sattir-
dayv by the latter, referred to him as to taxing
school lands sold but not finally paid for, says ar-
ticle 4074 of the Revised Statutes, provides that all
lands purchased under the provisions of chapter 3
relating to university public school and asylum
lands or any former law, shall be subject to tax-
ation from the date of purchase. Article 4G91 also
provides that property held under contract for the'
purchase thereof, belonging to this State, shall be
considered for all purposes of taxation as the
property of the person so holding the same, except
as otherwise specially provided by law. The
liability of school lauds purchased from the State
to taxation having been established by articles re-
ferred to, articles 4405 to 4720 of the Revised
Statutes prescribe the manner in which lands
shall be assessed; and chapter 50. page 46. of the
Genereal Laws or the Sixteenth Legislature reads
follows: That all real and personal nro
perty had or owned by any person in this
State shall be liable for all State and county taxes
due by the owner thereof, including taxes on real
estate, personal property and poll tax, and the col-
lector shall levy on anjr personal or real estate
property to be found in his county to satisfy all
delinquent taxes, etc. In view of all the facts as
stated in the articles referred to, the tax collector
has no alternative but to levy, upon as required by
article 1746, State school lands purchased
from the State or held under contract
for purchase on which the owners or holders
fail or refuse to pay the taxes imposed by law,
and sell the same for unpaid taxes. Wnile the
sale of such lands would be clearly in compliance
with the law, this department will not undertake to
decide what rights purchasers of such lands at tax
sale would obtain by virtue of such purchases.
The second aud third questions in regard to pay-
ments of balance of purchase money aud receiving
certificates of payment should be presented to the
commissioner of the general land office, as they
pertain exclusively to that office. The commis-
sioner of the land office expresses his opinion
upon the subject to be that payments
will be received upon school lands sold for taxes,
but the receipts will be issued in the name of the
original purchaser, aud upon full payment of the
purchase money he will issue patents to the origi
ual purchaser, and not to the purchaser at tax sale,
unless he has a transfer from tho original pur-
chaser. He also states that in case a tract of land
pre-empted is sold for taxes, the purchaser at tax
sale gets no, title; but the pre-emptor can, by prov-
ing ne has occupied the land two years, get
his title from the land office, though he
fails to pay taxes. Consequently %Commissioner
Walsh has advised the comptroller to have such
lands stricken from the tax rolls, and it seems a
like order with reference to school lands would be
appropriate, as the chief land officer and title-
maker of the State seems to have no faith in the
tax titles.
miscellaneous notes.
The adjutant-general has advices from Uvalde
county of the capture of outlaws and recovery of
some fifty head of stock by State troops.
Applications for positious are flowing into the
Penitentiary Board: also proposals to hire convicts
and sell the State farms for penitentiary use.
The governor left to-day, ostensibly for Seguin,
but in fact for Galveston.
At a scrimmage at the Colored Methodist church
last night a brother's arm was fractured and a pis-
tol was accidentally fired, adjourning the session
some hours earlier than usual.
The comptroller to-day replied to an argument
of Hume Sc Shepard; of Galveston, on the tax
question between the City company and their
clients. Mr. Swain seems to think the City com-
pany had secured preference iu payment of the
tax."
Dr. Swearingen has a telegram from the mayor
of Brownsville, stating that he is unable to make
arrangements with Matamoros for a joint quaran-
tine at Bagdag, owing to the faot that festivities in
the town occupy the attention of the authorities
exclusively. He states that the fever in Vera Cruz
is increasing and communication between that
place and Matamoros renders quarantine by Texas
authorities absolutely necessary. The governor is
absent, but it is likely that quarantine will be de
clared at once against the Mexican side.
The secretary of state sends out notaries' com-
missions to-morrow to county clerks for delivery
and collection of fees of the state department
thereon.
The advertisement of the constitutional amend-
ments is prepared, and will be sent to the newspa-
pers this week.
The Fort Worth Live Stock and Land association
and Belton Compress company filed charters to
day.
The veteran land board had a session to-day, and
passed favorably eight applications for veteran
land grants.
Professor Roberts was in town to-day, arranging
preliminaries for th« law department of the uni
versity. He will probably be chairman of the
faculty.
Messrs. Goree and Brahan. penitentiary superin
tendent aud financial agent, telegraphed the board
to-day to hold advertisement inviting bids for hir-
ing convicts within the walls. A letter has been
forwarded in explanation.
The ETig-hor Courts.
Austin. May 7.—The Commission of Appeals dis-
posed of the following cases to-day, and submitted
them to the supreme Court:
Reversed and remanded: Houston and Texas
Central Railway company vs. Chaffin, from Gray
son county; Kauffman vs. Alexander et al., from
I.ee county; Calvert vs. Roche et al., from Karues
county.
Dismissed at cost of appellants: Reisman &
Freeman vs. James, from Tarrant county.
Reversed and reformed: Douglass et al. vs.
Moore & Partain. fretn Guadalupe county.
Reversed and dismissed: Mullen & Co. vs. Ram-
say. from Karnes county.
Affirmed: Connor vs. Holland, from Travis
county; Shultz vs. Bennet, from Bexar county
Rupard vs. Coombes et al.. from Dallas county
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio railway vs
Hinchman & Lemon, from Guadalupe county
White vs. Barren et at., from Travis county; Beg
gess vs. Browson, admimlnistrator, from Montague
county: Shannon vs. Leemacs et al., from Grayson
county.
SAN ANTONIO.
Stock Shipments—Ren Over By
Car—Court Notes — 2*rospectu!
Baptist Delegates—Almost a Row—
Uffilitary Orders—Arkansas Editorial
Excursion.
rSpecial Telegram to The News.l
San Antonio, May 7.—It is stated in railroad
circles that 175,000 head of stock will be shipped
from this and intermediate points west daring the
next fortnighL From to-day on two cattle trains will
be run daily. The stock business heretofore was
done by daily train. The shipments go North.
miscellaneous notes.
Mrs. Johanna Snelling's application for a land
''?cate' baRed on the ground that her husband
had been in the Dawson massacre, was granted
this morning by the county judge.
Mrs. Paschal, mother of United States Commis-
sioner Paschal. sliDped and fell on the street yes-
terday, breaking the wrist of her right hand. She
wa% running from a vicious dog.
Red Stone, who was watching some ladies shoot-
ing turtles with a revolver fn San Antonio river,
was struck on the ankle by a glancing bali, inflict-
ing a painful wound. All atteiupts to extract the
ball have thus far proved futile.
E. G. Price, a brakeman ou »the Sunset railway,
was thrown from a car and passed under the
wneels. Both legs are so mashed that amputation
will be necessary. The extent of his internal in-
juries is not yet ascertained. The accident oc-
curred west of here. The unfortunate man will be
brought here for medical treatment.
The cases before the Recorder's Court this morn -
^*re principally Mexican and Hibernian, the
drunk and downs preponderating. William Blaek-
well was fined $25 for disturbing the congregation
of the coloreel Baptist church during service of
Saturday night He had an old pistol in his hand,
but was quieted before any shooting was dene.
There were twenty-eight cases, of which five were
dismissed. Total amount of fines. $140.
The anniversary of the victory at Pueblo over
the French. 5th of May, was not celebrated Satur-
day, according to programme. The grounds and
dancing Dlatform at ban Pedro Spriugs being oc-
cupied, it was postponed till last evening. At the
height of the merriment the lights were blown out
and the ball abruptly closed, owing to an impend-
ing war oetween the Mexican and American
swains. Jealousy, mean whisky and rowdyism were
on the eve of holding carnival.
There are some twenty-five prospectors in the
city, in parties of twos and threes, en route to
Mexico to invest in agricultural grazing and min-
ing lands. They claim to represent large capital,
raid come highly recommended bv real estate
agencies in Philadelphia and New York, and bank-
ers in Baltimore.
religious matters.
The Salvation Army held outdoor service at the
Sunset depot last evening, and quite a largj3 aud
attentive audience was present The army includes
several members of the late Sanctincation band.
Rev. Dr. Pennington, the missionary from the
Carmelite church, who has been working among
the believers, finds some forty members of his faith
in this city, who are to be organized into a church.
Application was made for the use of the Commis-
sioners Court room for religious services of this
church. It has been refused by the councy judge
who says he has no power to grant the application.
baptist convention delegatus.
The following delegates from this city to the Bap-
tist State convention at Waco leave here to-morrow
morning: Rev. Dr. Dodson, Mr. John Maurer, Mr.
E. C. Everett, Mr. G. B. Davis and wife and Miss
Ida Elliott. Rev. Mr. Flourney and Rev. Mr. Tre-
vinio, Mexican Baptist ministers, are in the city
also, ou their way to Waco. The delegates and
visitors will be absent about a week.
MILITARY NOTES.
Under the provisions of paragraph 3913, army
regulaliens, Ca*ptain G. F. Foote, Eighth cavalry,
is authorized to purchase two cavalry horses 'at
the invoice price, to be ascertained from the chief
quartermaster of the department, provided the
horses are not required for assignment to or ser-
vice with a troop.
Authority is hereby granted for tlie employment
at McKavitt, Texas, for a period of two months or
so much thereof as may be necessary for tho pur-
pose of repairing, transportation and packing
stores for shipment of one wheelwright at
S60 per month and one ration per diem. Under
the provisions of paragraph 1913, of the army regu-
lations, First Lieutenant C. E Nordstrom, of the
Tenth cavalry, is authorized to purchase one
cavalry horse at the invoice price, to be ascer-
tained from the chief quartermaster of the depart-
ment, provided the horse is not required for assign-
ment to or service with a troop. Iu compliance
with paragraph four, special orders No. 91. cur-
rent series from the adjutant-general's office. Pri-
vate Johu Harrington. provost guard,
general service United States army,
now at the post of San Antonio,will proceed to Fort
Leavenworth. Kansas, and report to the governor
of the military prison for duty. The quarter-
master's department will furnish the necessarj-
transportation by rail and the subsistence depart-
ment commutation of rations at the rate of §150
per diem.
arkansas editors.
The Arkansas State Press Association on their
eleventh annual excursion tendered them by vice-
president H. M. Hoxie, of the Gould railway sys-
tem, arrived at noon on the International railway,
took dinner and rooms at the Hoard Hotel. The
party is made up as follows: H. P. Hughes, gen-
eral passenger agent of the Texas division of
the Gould system, who has charge of
the party: Wm. Kinnan, manager Pullman Car
company; Colonel Ed. Wan-en, editor of the Dis-
patch. Prescott, Ark., president of the association,
and Miss Jennie Steele: Thos. Mays, vice-president
and editor of tho Sentinel, Hot Springs: R. W.
Leigh, the historian of the association and the edi-
tor of the Headlight, Morriliton. and lady; F. Den-
ton, acting secretary and editor of the Guard,
Batesville; L. C. Lincoln*, of the Ledger, Arkansas
City; G. S. Dickinson, of the Journal. Arkansas
City; M. M. McGuire, ex-president of the associa-
TG11T WORTH.
Estray Sale—Court Notes—Cattle
Purchase, Etc.
[Special Telegram to The News,]
Fort Worth, May 7.—At the regular monthly
estray sale to-day nine horses brought $254.
The County Court began its session to-day, and
will continue during the week. Nine misdemeanor
cases were disposed of.
In Justice Ziun's court to-day an attachment
was issued, levied and money obtained in fifteen
minutes.
In the District Court to-day J. W. Perry vs. L
Perry et al.. to substitute lo^t deed; judgment for
plaintiff. Same cause. R. Toombs vs. Wm. Robin
vjd: judgment for plaintiff. M s. J. M. Maan vs
J. B. Mann, suit for divorce fad«d. Several suits
were dismissed ou account of non-attendance of
attorneys. The jury docket will be taken up next
Thursday. Since court- convened thirty-six ca^&s
have taken juries which, with seventy-seven, make
113, more than over known here. James C res well
was sentenced for life to the penitentiary at this
term of court, and appe*Ied the case. A mandate
was received to-day confirming his sentence; also
a mandate confirming the sentence of Chas. Bul-
lard to the penitentiary for six years.
The Investment company to-day bought 194 cat-
tle from Alabama at $17 50.
Dr. C. L. Hey wood, a humanitarian of Boston,
has just returned from the West, where he has
been examining the branding of cattle. He thinks
that tlie animals are tortured with more brands
than are necessary.
N. S. Marshal has just returned from taking
Wm. McEwing to El Paso. McEwen was trietl
there on the 3d inst. before United States Com
missioner Boone, and in default of §1000 bond, was
taken to the San Antonio jail.
The grand jury having found a true bill against
J. N. Patillo for "assault with intent to kill, b« was
arrested to-day.
SREMGND.
Knights of Honor Xjodg-e.
[Special Telegram te The News.]
Bremond, May 7.—A lodge of the Knights of
Honor was qrganized here to-night by S, W. Stuve,
Deputy Grand Directorjof Texas. The following
officers were elected: McB. Hearne, past dictator;
J. M. Joiner, dictator; V. J. Chester, vice-dictator;
Max Stillbaugh, assistant dictator; O. C. George,
reporter; E. H. Hayes, financial reporter; R. I.
Holbert. treasurer; Silas More head, guide; J. W.
White, chaplain: A. 11. Averght, guardian; W. H.
Hust, sentinel; Dr. W. E. Baser, medical exam-
iner; A. L. Sheppard, A. H. Levy and Wm. Bicker,
trustees.
SIcSINNEY.
Fcnnd Bead—City Ordinance.
[Special Telegram to The News.l
McKinney, May 7.—Bud Graham, a young man,
was found dead beside the road near Farmersville,
this morning. He was bleeding at the mouth.
Cause of death unknown.
The City Council of McKinney have made it a
penal offense to sell fire-crackers, etc., or to ex-
plode them within the corporation limits*
consigned to Winamac. Ind.. by Cmgin was al»o
taken from the agent of the Pacific Express by the
olRcers, and found to be filled with stolen
goods. The prisoners were jailed in default
of $2fHX) bond. The testimony against them is vfcrv
conclusive thus far. A further investigation will
be had next Monday, whe^fhe railroad attorney
will be present.
S. R. Crook will comnenp a walk of 150 miles in
twenty eight hours, next * ndav.
R. E. Richards, who has been under heavy bonds
for nearly three moaths, for assault with intent to
kill A. C. Banks, was to-dav fined $30 and costs, iu
the County Court. So ends a very exciting case.
Both gentlemen iive at Kilgore.
DALLAS.
Details of Nichol's Death—Commis-
sioner Walsh's Demurrer—Election
Contest—Organized Thieving—B'nai
Brith Grand Xiodge Proceedings, Etc.
[Special Telegram to The News.]
Dallas, May 7.—Frank Cockuell, who was going
north on the same train on which Wm. Nichol
was shot, writes a friend that Nichol and Adams
went into the smoking-car to smoke, and there
Nichol was shot through the neck by Adams, who
(so witnesses state) had words with the deceased,
accusing him of insulting hiin in Dallas and Car-
rollton. Nichol was buried in Clinton, Mo., and
Adams was jailed in the same plrce.
IMPORTANT SUIT.
In the case of the New York and Texas Land
company vs. Land Commissioner Walsh, in chan-
cery. Mr. Walsh has just submitted another paper
adding to the already voluminous matter pertain-
ing to this important suit. He demands, alleging
that as he is sued, not as Walsh an individual, but
as a State officer, the action can not lie. becausc
consent to sue the State must be obtained, and
this has not been done. Examination of papers in
the suit shows the following names of defendants:
W. C. Walsh. State land commissioner; C. B. Pat-
terson. W. M. Locke, J. O. B. Street. J. W. Huprbes,
C. P. Benson. Z. L. McLenan, A. M. Carter, J. A.
Carroll. W. G. Eustis. A. Deveraux. R. E. Cars well,
B. M. Baker. J. Halsell. Daniel Wagoner.
the spelman-oreenlaw contest.
The City Council to-day finished hearing testi-
mony and argument on the Spelman-Greenlaw
election contest, and adjourned to meet to morrow
and render a decision which, it is regarded as Cer-
tain. will be in favor of unseating Greenlaw. Thirty
disputed votes have been unearthed, of which
twenty-two are in favor of Greenlaw. The argu-
ment is that in view of the fact that Greenlaw was
elected by only two majority, original count by
election judges, and it is now found by the City
Council's count that of thirty disputed or illegal
votes, twenty-two are against Greenlaw, therefore
Spelman is duly elected representative of the Sec-
ond ward.
much stock-stealing.
Sheriff Smith has six complaints on his records,
filed by parties the last few dajrs, stating loss of
horses"and mules. Charles Scripture, living four
miles from town on the west side of Trinity
river, lost six mules and one liorse. Other cases
of theft of stock have Jbeen reported on the streets.
Inquiry into the matter suggests a systematized
scheme by which hoises are carried «away, so
far from the territory generally searched in case
of such losses, that the poiut or points of such
rendezvous can not be short of the Indian Territory.
The lively thievery in this line is in some measure
attributable to tlie scarcity, aud consequently the
higher prices, of cow ponies.
the b nai brith convention.
The session of the B'nai Brith to-day was devoted
to reading reports, communications and proposi-
tions amending laws. The Board of Directors of
the Jewish Widows and Orphans home, of New Or-
leans. report $2<>,269expended during the past year
on 122 boys, girls and widows, and in erecting a
new three-story brick wing. Receipts of the Touro
infirmary, of New Orleans. $25,050; expenditures.
$23,064. Three hundred people were treated in the
infirmary and 200 ou the outside.
Committees appointed for enduing year:
On Laws—Simeon Block, I. Lorenberg, J. Haas,
E. M. Kahn. Lazarus Levy.
On President's Message—M. Bein, B. Gardiner,
Simon Jacobs, Louis Levy, E. M. Kahn.
General Committee—David Freidtnau, L.Dreyfus,
L. Lipman, Martin Holland, M. Sterne.
On Finance—A. Harris, L. Levy, L. Aransou, I.
Jacob, E. Hernstadt.
On Asylums—Isadore Haas, Louis Rosenbaura.
Jchn Hart. Henry Cohen, M. Joel.
On Lodges—Ben Landman, Isaac Summatch, J.
H. Wise, J. Meyer, P. Goldstein.
On Endowment—J. L. Herriman, I. Lovenberg,
31. Israelson, J. Reis. L. Phflripson.
On Science and Art-*A. S. Myers, I. Lovenberg. L.
Eevy, H. 31. Bein, A. Harris.
On Resolutions—J. L. Herrmann, J. Reis, J.
IMevers, S. Block, L. Lipman.
The lodge was entertained to-night by a dramatic
entertainment at Jewish hall.
miscellaneous notes.
The Baptist congregation of Rev. S. A. Kayden
lias resolved to adopt the name of the Liveouk
street church.
Detectives returned from working up the case of
the robbery of Paymaster Wasson report no
grounds for the serious charges that liave been cir-
culated against his private character.
Simeon Wilson, tried for the murder cf Ander-
son Thomas on March 22 and offered tho privilege
•of pleading guilty of murder in the seco nd degree
ana declining, against the advice of his: counsel,
was to-day convicted of murder iu the rst degree
and his punishment fixed at sixtv-seve n years in
the penitentiary.
Some little stir was created to-day ovrtr a report
that two of Jay Gould's party had 'switched off at
Fort Worth, and were in Dallas. Upon investiga-
tion such was ascertained to be the fact. And they
•{J. R. and S. H. Ransom, of Albany, N. 3".,) were
found to be at the Windsor hotel, resting from their
. rapid and exciting trip. They are gentlemen of
capital, and fritnds of Vice President Hayes*.and
are not associated with Gould m any of his great
railway schemes. They may locate in Dallas in
mercantile pursuits, and In this might come in
"f th* f -contact with" railways iu the matter of supplies
wife andcluld, L. A. foh^ot the D-wojt. Th are favo„b^im_d with Te*as,We
Ozark; F. Livingston, of the Log Cabin, Conway;
W. F. Banfield, of tlie Hornet, Hot Springs;
Colonel John Carnal 1, of the Elevator, Fort Smith,
and 3Iiss Anna Carnall; J. R. Newton, of the Times,
Harrison; P. D. Scott, of the Press, Van Buren; E.
E. White, of the Picayune, Miss Ida White, Pres-
cott: S. F. Linde, mayor of Hot Springs and editor
of the Excursionist; F. J. Dean, of the ISadical,
Hope; Adam Clark, of the Standard. Arkadelphia;
C. Flournoy, of the Commercial. Pine Bluff;"B. B.
Ayres, of the Review, Benton; H Simpkius. James
Porter, of the Mansion. Little Rock; E. C. Johnson,
of the True Democrat, Little Rock; H. T. Hamp-
ton, of the Express, Paris; John G Holland, of the
Beacon. Searcy: J. P. Jobe, of the D&mocrat. 31iss
3Iattie Harris, Russellville: A. E. Newman, of the
Independent, Huntsville, Ala. ; J.3I. R. Ezell. R. W.
Smith, of the Mail, Arkansas City; J. H. Wilkins,
of the National News. Paris: *F. C. Lee. of the
Times, El Dorado: C. W. Smith, of the Herald,
Blanchard Springs; J. E. England, of the Demo-
crat. wife and son. Lone Oak: "T. F. Kimball. J. H.
Boicourt, of the Horseshoe. Hot Springs; Geo. W.
McCauley, of the Record, Searcy; B. P. Renfro, of
the Farmer. Alma; J. R. Colborn, of the Monticel-
lonian, Monticello: H. L. Remmell, of the News,
ar.d wife, Newport: Dr. M. McClure, of the Times,
and daughter, Batesville; Mrs. Potter, of the Ad-
vance. Judsonia.
Honorary members and guests: B. W. Goode, of
Hot Springs; Hon. J. B. Baxter, of Brinkly; J. P.
Mellard. of Hot Springs; E. W. Parker, a bankfer
of Little Rock; . D. G. Fones and wife,
of Little Rock; Geo. F. Hicks and wife, of Hope;
R. G. Douts and wife, of Hot Springs; Mrs. J. 31.
Loughborough and 31issJenty Loughborough, of
Little Rock: T. G. McLeod and Hon. J. B. Woods,
of Hot Springs; 3Irs. H. G. Anderson, of Littl«
Rock; Mrs. W. T. Blow, St. Louis; Dr. P. N. Har-
vey. of Benton; Dr. A. J. Harbely, of Hot Springs;
D. B. Nance, of Tennessee.
Guests: Colonel John M. Harrell, wife and son;
C. N, Rix. of Hot Spriugs: J. M. Pittman, of Pres-
cott; W. A. Yarnell, of Searcy. The Dardanelle
cornet band, ten pieces, accompany the party in
full uniform. The party spent the afternoon" vis-
iting the Alamo and other historic buildings, taking
in San Pedro Springs and other places of interest.
The excursionists leave to-morrow morning at 9
o'clock, takiug breakfast at Laredo. They return
to San Antonio after a two days' sojourn at 3Ionte-
rey, and from thence to Galveston via Palestine.
HENDERSON.
Important Railway Movements-
Crop Notes.
[Special Telegram to Tlie News.]
Henderson, May 7.—Our town has a prospective
railway boom. Messrs. Rartsill and Lloyd, presi-
dent and treasurer of the Marshall and Northwest-
ern Narrow-gauge Railway company, came to
Henderson. Saturday, to confer with our citizens
about building a read from Marshall to Henderson.
The scheme has been devised by the Texas and St.
Louis Railway company for the purpose of reach-
ing Houston and Galveston by counecting with
the Bremond road. The parties propose to
begin work at Henderson in ten days
after the citizens subscribe $50,000 in stock.
4J4 per cent, to be paid on the completion of
each mil# of grading. 31uch enthusiasm is being
manifested in the project, and the outlook for
the building of the road is favorable. Your re-
porter has reliable information that arrangements
are being made with the Gould syndicate through
Colonel Hoxie to extend the Henderson and Over-
ton road toward the gulf. If this scheme is carried
o\* it will open up a spiendid country.
The weather is tine, and crops are in excellent
condition. Cotton is late. The plant is small but
vigorous. The acreage in cotton is 25 per cent,
short as compared with iasf. year. Corn and oats
acreage is in excess 25 per cent. Farmers are con
verting cotton-fields into pastures for stock.
VtfJLGOm
Personal 2£ention—Corectiona Etc.
[Special Telegram to The News.]
Waco, May 7.—Dr. P. H. Mell. president of the
Southern Baptist convention, accompanied by his
wife and daughter, have arrived. Dr. J. L. M.
Curry and wife are also here. The doctor will de-
liver his famous lecture ou Gladstone to-night at
the Baptist church. This will be the first time that
services were ever held in the auditorium of the
church. Delegations reaching the city during the
day. and who know Dot where to go. will find po-
lite and attentive youug men at the trains who will
escort them to the Baptist church, where the sec-
retary, Mr. A. 31. Harris, will assign them to their
homes.
The money drawer of R. P. Sturgis was emptied
of quite an amount of silver late last night. A
large amount of greenbacks remained untouched.
Furniture dealers were kept quite busy during
the day delivering bedsteads and mattresses.
Au unusual amount of cotton was brought into
East Waco and sold to-day. bringing good prices.
Your reporter was misinformed about Charley
Patterson, of Temple, being jailed. It seems that
after his bondsmen had given him in charge of the
sheriff he remained with the guard over night and
was not locked up. When he left the jail it was
thought he intended to. escape, but he went to the
Pacific depot to send a telegram, and while the
officers were looking for him he returned to the
CLEBURNE.
Special Judge—Telephone Exchange*
[Special Telegram to The News.2
Cleburne, 3Iay 7.—Tho Cleburne bar to-day
elected D. T. Bledsoe as special judge to sit in the
District Court during Judge Abbott's temporary
abscnce.
The telephone exchange opens for business to-
morrow. ^
LONG VIEW.
Arrested for Theft—Small Fire*
[Special Telegram to The News.]
Longview, May 7.—C. Y. Cragin and Wm. Her-
zog, the first a baggage master and the second a
brakeman on the passenger run between here and
Taylor, were arrested here last night by Detectives
Herbert and Taylor. A valise was seized contain-
ing over $1000 worth of property, consisting of
stolen diamonds, jewelry, an engineer's level and
transit, a gold-mounted pearl field-glass, gentle-
l men's silk underwear, broadcloth suits, etc. A box
.great energy, and greater undeveloped energy.
Three private boxes are b»iug mcst elab-
orately furnished in the Saeugerfest building,
and are to be sold at auction to the highest
bidder on a day to be desiguated. Whis-
perings of a lively contest in leading Dallas social
circles will doubtless be echoed in other cities of
the State. Out of this competition the shrewd
business managers of the festival expect to reap a
handsome sum toward expenses.
TERRELL.
Destructive Fire at Forney, with List
of Sufferers.
[Special Telegram to The News.]
Terrell, May 7.—Information has been received
of a destructive fire at Forney, in this countj*,
which broke out at two o'clock this moimiug and
destroyed the greater part of the business district
on the north side of the railroad. The fire origi-
nated in the store of Ridgell & Son, spread to the
others and, all of which being of wood, wen» soon
destroyed. The following is a list of the suffferers
with insurance carried by each: John Webb, dry
goods, no insurance; Turner & Lewis, greet rs,
$2000; S. N. Adams, drugs, $1000: B. O. RidgWI,
grocer, SI500; J. R. Dougherty & Company, gro-
cers, $1000; Wren, grocer, $400; J. W. Pa. is, restau-
rant, John Daugherty, furniture, no insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
FRANKLIN.
Shot "While Asleep—A EEorrible 2>eed-
[Special Telegram to The News.]
Franxlin, 3Iay 7.—On last Friday night Tom
Dallas, a colored man about forty years old, was
sleeping on the gallery of the house of Mr. Vale,
who resides on Bald prairie, sixteen miles north-
east of here in this county. During the night some
person shot him iu the head with a shot-gun, blow-
ing his brains out.. Two young white men are sus-
pected as the guilty parties and one is under
arrest. Y'our reporter has not learned their names.
The deceased had been working on the farm of the
father of one of the young men and hat! a disagree-
ment with them a few days ago and left the place,
going over to Vale's and setting to work for him.
Tom Dallas had the reputation of being a peace-
able and hard-working negro. County Attorney
Curtis is working up the case and will have the ex-
amining trial of the arrested party soon.
FARMERSVILLI!.
Bud Graham Found Bead.
[Special Telegram to The News.l
Farmersville, May 7.—Bud Graham was foirid
dead this morning a half mile from town. Tj ue
coroner's verdict was that death ensued from € x-
cessive drinking. _
TS2AEKANA.
A Fatal Shooting Affray.
[Special Telegram to Tho News.l
Texarxana, May 7.—Hon. W. W. Dillard, < n
Saturday, the 5tli instant, at De Kalb, shot an i
killed Harry Simms, a young planter. Both o f
the men were residents of the vicinity, and i
killing is regarded as a most unfortunate thing, es-
pecially so with 31r. Dillard. who is a briiltaiit
young lawyer of wealth and much future promise.
Dillard has been held to answer iu tho sum of
$5000.
STARTLING SENSATION.
Lieutonant - Governor Archibald
Warned Against Conspirators.
Halifax, May 7.—Rumors are current that a
startling letter has been received by Lieutenan t-
Governor Archibald warning him of the expecte d
visit to Halifax of two suspicious American ve 6-
se!s. and cautioning him to have precautions, takt ai
to protect life and property in the city. T1 e
lieutenant-governor admitted receiving the lette r,
but declined to state the contents or nature of th e
measures taken by the military and naval author -
ties. From otlier'partiesin a position to know. th. »
contents of the letter were learned. Colonel
Clarke on Sunday communicated to officers in-
formation, said to be from Sir John 3IacDonald,
that two suspicious vessels, manned, it is believed,
bv Fenians, and carrying a quantity cf torpedoes
and other dangerous explosives htd sailed from
Boston a few days ago, aud it was thought intended
making Halifax the destination. On arriving here it
was ascertained that the torpedoes with which the
vessel was laden would be. as soon as an oppor-
tunity offered, placed beneath the water of the
harbor, with the intention of blowing up the ship-
ping entering or leaving. The line of torpedoes
was to be stretched up the harbor as close to the
ciiy as possible* aud when the time arrived all
would be fired. Particular mention was made
that extraordinary watch be kept on the 14th in-
stant. the day upon which Brady, the Phrpuix park
murderer, will be executed, and it was also recom-
mended that the guard of various barracks, pow-
der magazines, dock yards and ships be strength-
ened. It could not be learned whether guards on
imperial property all over the c»ty had beeu in-
creased, but on her majesty's steamer Tc-nond(s,
in port, this has been done.
FROBX MEXICO.
The Guests of General Diaz.
"Mexico May 7.—Thomas Nickerson, president*of
the Mexican Central Railroad company, is tl ie
guest of General Diaz. Both visited Tampico c a
the way to Vera Cruz.
Newspaper Comment.
CrrY of Mexico, May 7 —The Official Journal ol >-
serves that General Diaz was received with tfc e
warmest tokens of regard by all ciasscs in the U a i-
t0TheaCoionie Francais asks when will Europe3 a
powers, and particularly France, realize what a
vast field Mcxico offers for all kinds of enterprise .?
Will they allow Americans to monopolize this fie; d
and become sole masters of great enterprises i in
Mexico? It urges the French government to neg o-
tiate a commercial treaty in view of the Germi .n
and American treaties aud the probability th it
England will promptly strive to renew diplomat ic
relations. It advocates a treaty which would pla ^e
WASHINGTON.
No Decision in the Slercer Colony
Case.
[Special Telegram to The News.]
Washington, May 7.—The Supreme Court of the
United States to-day adjourned till October next.
No decision was made iu the Mercer colony case.
LAssociated Press.)
Not "Set Decided.
Washington. May 7.—Judge Lawrence, first
comptroller of the treasury, has not yet decided
the important question whether earnings for gov-
ernment transportation on subsidized lines leased
by Pacific railroad* companies can be withheld, as
is now the practice of the treasury department, or
whether the amounts shall be paid the companies
in cash. The amounts withheld for such transpor-
tation on unaided lines of the Union Pacific, from
July 1, ItTS, (the date when the Thurman act went
into operation * to December 31. 18?*2. is $410,000,
and the sum withheld from unsubsidized branches
of the Central Pacific, from the date when the
Thurman act took effect. Jo December 31, 1881,
amounts to S97S.0-X). The figures have not been
made up beyond the dates specified.
The Kowgate Cases.
Washington. May 7.—The court in banc, through
Chief Justice Carter, delivered a decision in two
of the Howgate cases. In the first case, where
property had been attached bv the government,
which it was alleged had been sold by Howgate to
other parties, although the deed was not recorded,
the court decided adversely to the government,
and dismissed the atfachment. The second case
was an appeal from an adverse decision of a lower
court, where the defendant had resisted an attacn-
vnent of his property by the government because
action had been brought by special counsel instead
of the United States district attornev. The appeal
was dismissed, and tue decision holds the United
States has a legal "igh t employ such professional
aid as it may deem necessary.
The Architect Investigation.
Washington, Miy 7.—Congressman Murch had
an interview with Acting Secretary New to-day in
reference to the investigation of the affairs of the
supervising architect's office. He informed New
tliat he proposed to proceed with the investigation
so far as he was concerned, as soon as he could
get his papers iu shape and prepare the case for
presentation. He hoped, to be able to accomplish
this in about a week. New says the committee are
waiting solely on 3ir. Murch, and the investigation
will oe proceeded with as soon as that gentleman
is ready".
An Officer's Resignation.
Washington, May 7.—The resignation of Lieu-
tenant-Colonel Guido Ilges, of the Eighteenth in-
fantry, to take effect January next, has been re-
ceived at the war department, having been for-
warded from General Terry's headquarters. Secre-
tary Lincoln directed it to be returned with in-
structions if the resignation be rendered to take
effect immediately it will be accepted—that other-
wise a court-martial will be ordered to try him on a
charge of duplicating his pay accounts.
United States Supreme Court Decisions
Washington, May 7.—The United States Supreme
Court this afternoon denied petitions for hearing in
the Louisiana and Virginia bond cases.
A decision was also rendered by the court in tJbe
so-called Granger case of Nea! Ruggles against the
people of the State of Illinois, in which the ques-
tion is raised whether a change granted to the Cen-
t al 3Iilitary Tracx Railroad company, now the
Caicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad com-
pany, by the Illinois legislature, in 1852, or any
subsequent amendment therefor, contains such
contract between the State aud said company as
authorlzesjthe company to establish its own rates
of fare and freight beyond the interfer-
ence by the State. The court answer*
this question in the negative,and holds the directors
of the railroad company can not adopt any by-law
fixing rates of fare and-freight which are in con-
flict with the laws of the State relating to the same
subject. The judgment of the Supreme Court of
Illinois is affirmed.
After reading opinions in a large number of cases,
most of which, however,ginvolved only questions ot
local or private interest, the court adjourned fo*
the term. \
Civil Service Rules.
Washington, 3Iay 7.—So far as can be learned
to-night the civil service rules have not yet been
approved by the president, but Dorman B. Eaton
has furnished a statement showing that changes
made from the original copy given out for publica-
tion, while the rules were still under consideration
by the cabinet, are very few and of little Im-
portance.
SSNATCR FAIR.
He is Sued for Divorce—Immoral Con*
duct tho Charge.
San Francisco. May 7.—a complaint was filed
in the First Judicial District of Nevada last
Wednesday, by Therese Fair, against Jas. G. Fair.
The cause of action is adultery on the part of the
defendant. Tlie plaintiff states that she was mar-
ried to defendant, ir. Calaveras county, Cal., De-
cember, 18*52: came to Nevada with him la 1866; has
lived with hi ni until a few months
ago when she became cognizant of
certain acts of infidelity on the part of
defendant, sluee which time she has not lived with
him. The comrlaints say the defendant commit-
ted adultery with one Fannie Smith, at a house in
Jessie street, San Francisco, some time in Novem-
ber. 1681. The senator is also charged with com-
mitting the same crime with Meg Leonard, at a
house at the northwest corner of Dupont and Post
streets. San Francisco, on the 27th of April. I8>3.
Plaintiff states that the result of the marriage be-
tween plaintiff and defendant w?s four children—
James G. Jr., aged 20; Charles Lewis, aged 10;
Theresa Alice, aged 13, and Virginia, aged 8.
The rlaintiff says the defendant has possession
and control of a large amount of community prop*
ertv the particulars of which he can not state.
Mrs. Fair prays judgment as follows:
1. That a divorce be granted her. and that sha
be awarded the custody of the children.
2. That such portion of the community property
be allowed-and set apart as shall be equitable- anil
j mx.
3. That the defandant to required to pay into tbe
county a reasonable sum to defray expenses of ac-
tios and counsel's fees, aud that the defendant pjy
alimony in such an amount as the court, may deem
just ior the support of plaintiff and children during
tho pendency of action, and such further relief aj
may be deemed just.
3Irs. Fair is represented by R. Q. Mesick, of Ssu
Francisco, and the defendant by S. M. Wil-
son, of San Francisco, and M. N. Stone,
of Virginia. Tho senator was in
Comstock last Wednesday, the day the papers were
served on bim, but left for San Francisco the
same evening. The affair created quite a sensa-
tion in Virginia on account of the high standing iu
society of both the parties aud the great wealth of
Mr. Fair, who also represents Nevada in the
United States Senate.
The prevailing opinion on the Comstock is that
tlie Nevada statesman will not make a defense in
the suit, bat allow it to go by default and agree to
such statement of property as may be determined
on by counsel. Gossip also says that the amount
has been agreed du. as fcilows: Three million
dollars cash and ?1,500,000 in real estate—at all
events—in case of the divorce being granted. But
this is merely rumor. The case will come before
Judge Rising, and is looked forward to with con-
siderable curiosity by nearly everyone on the
coast.
STAR-ROUTE TRIAL.
2Gr. Bliss Still Continues His Argu-
ment.
Washington, 3Tay 7.—Bliss continued his argu-
ment in the Star-route trial this morning. He de-
J clared the official records showed that within three
mouths after the date upon which S. W. Borsejr
came into possession of his twelve routes, ten of
them had been increased or expedited, and most of
I be orders had been made while Dorsey was in this
i-ity, aud no one knew how far the thing would
bare -gone if the new administration had not come
i u and the two honest men—MacVeagh and James
- -stepped to the front. Yet. with incomparable
ii epudence. Dorsey had patched up Rerdetl's affi-
dawit addressed to the president, and had attempted
to defame the memory of Ca.-field by asserting
tht"\t up;jii that affidavit Ganield would have re-
mo ved two of his cabinet.
M r. Bliss was speaking of the J. B. B. check, ths
BeltV>rd chesk. when Wilson asked if that had any-
thing to do with mail business.
Mr. Bliss replied he did not know Dors *y had
told Rerdeli to charge it t > mail, and the defense
should have produced books to contradict Kerdeil
upon that point. If Dorsey had cheated his i»art-
uers bv charging that check to th'-m. it did uot con-
cern the prosecution. The important fact was,
Rerdeli had been corroborated iu his statement.
During his argument Mr. Bliss frequently taunted
thf defense with tbeir failure to call Bosler in con-
tradiction of Rerdeli. Bosler. he said, was one of
the confederates, not a conspirator, who had car-
ried on mail business and hau settled with Dorsey
in November last. He knew all about business and
could throw light upon many points, aud they «.the
defense) were afraid to call him.
3Ir. Bliss stated he would conclude his address
tomorrow, and the court adjourned.
A HADMAN;S DESD.
Details of the Shooting' cf Chief Wade.
Boston', May 7.—Shortly after uoou to-ilay Wade,
chief of the district police in Pemberton square,
was shot in the left arm and right shoulder by
Richard Brennan, a crank recently discharged from
the city correctional institution. Brennan was ar-
rested. Wade's wounds are severe but not dan-
gTheSexcitement over the shooting was tremen-
dous. Within a few minutes: a great crowd had
blocked the street in theneislibornoodof the chief s
office. 35 Pemberton square. The news spread rap^
idly through the city. Crowds gathered in front of
ti e newspaper ofiices. and no.-iliig else was talfceu
0- The wound in the arm is worse, and the sur-
geons did not deem it prudent to attempt to 01-
:tract the ball. There lias Deen great loss of blood,
and the bullet lies dangerously near the artery in
th5^ennan was a member of the Thirteenth Massa-
rtNisetts ">"iment. and is now on a three months
ie.'we of absence from the Soldiers home, at Tagua
Sif arefu|SIhiiluiiT develops the fact that Brennan
ha i in contemplation a number of tragedies. After
na.l 111 ccui" F . .. . „l„. hall in
he intended to *ui.
house "looking for some one else, but the intended
victims were absent in each case, aud Chief Wad©
was ta»e first man on tne list whom he found. The
first sa en of Brennan by the City hall detectives
was about a year and a half ago, when he
called to get police assistance in
one o£ his domestic troubles. Seeing he was un-
balanced. Inspector Gerraughty and Lynch hu-
mored. him by promising to put a large force at
work. Soon after Gerraughty received a lettei
from him mailed at Laun ton asylum. He wrote
that l>:s principal trouble there was a tele-
phone in hjs ear which was a great annoyance to
him. Early this morning Brennan visited the shop
where he was once employed. After reviewing his
faucied wrongs he said he was going up on the hill
to flx a man there. Although he did not speak bis
name he referred to Governor Butler. He went to
the State-house:
MARITIME INTELLIGENCE.
Foundered.
Halifax, May 7.—The ship Zambesi, from Sun-
derland, Eig^and, had hpr bows stove in by ice on
the 5th instant, and foundered. The crew took to
the boats and were picked up.
The Hapsburg in Fort.
London, May 7.—The steamer Hapsburg has been
Jtowed into Falmouth.
Arrived, Sailed, Etc.
New Orleans. May 7.—Cleared: Steamships
Architect, for Liverpool: Howick, for Rouen; bark
i^iornstjema Bjornson, for Cork.
New Yore. May 7.—Arrived: Main, from Bre-
men; Sardinian, from Liverpool.
Phii^adelphia, 3Iay 7.—Arrived: 1 ennsylvania,
from Liverpool. , A c, -
London,. May 7.—Airived at Glasgow. State of
Nebraska, from New York.
Ex-Treasurer Polk.
NASHvmi e. Tenn., May 7.—Ex Treasurer Marsh
_ T. Polk to-d. %y executed a bond of $35,000, as was
France on the same footing as the most of favor ed | required by ^udge Allen, and was released from
cations, I custody.
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