The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-15
STATE WIRELINGS.
Another Land Grabber Jniied-rha
Orc, n-eyed Mo0stc~ scores Ono
More yictim-GreNt Excitement nt
Brenhnm--fhs Indians.

AuOther Lana GrabDer Jniteu-Iha
Orc, n-eyed Mo0ster scores Ono
more yictim-GreNt Excitement rt
Brenhnni--fhs Indians.
synopsis OF specials TO the Galveston Nons
MESQUITE, May l3.-Last evening
the cotton gin Of j. M. Gross was dis
covered to be on fire, but by prompt
action of the citizens the fire was so0ii
under control, and tho l0ts sustained
will not he over Iitty dollars.
AUSTIN, May l3.--John Conner. u
citizen OF Austin, was arrested yestei-
day under three indictments for utter,
ing forged land titles, Is In Jail In do
fault OF $4,000.
There has been no petition for Brown
Bowen's reprieve or Communication Of
his sentence, except one sent by him-
self. He Is to be hanged on the nth
instant.
1t has been reported that Palo Pinto
county had instructed for Hubbard be-
fore Wise for Throckmorton, but
citizen Of that county thinks the COLI
vention has not yet been called.
The International railroad receivers
ship, re.transferred from Tyler to Aus.
tin, will be taken up next month when
Judge Bradley arrives.
Arrangements for keeping Halls
force in the field and paying expenses
IL again satisfactory,
Corporal Warren and u squad Of
state troops brought In to-day, from
Klmble county, Dell Dublin, charged
with murder, and five others charged
with theft, consigned to Travis Jail for
safe keeping.
CHAPpELL HILL, May l3.-On Sat-
urday, ubout 8 y. m a difficulty 90
Cured between Dennis Jones and Sam
Butler, both colored. Cause, too much
familiarity expressed by Jones towards
Butler's wife; which resulted In the
killing Of Butler. The weapon used
WAS a revolver, three shots being fired,
taking effect In his body. Much bit.
terness IL felt toward the deceased's
wife among the colored people.
Politics are at stapdstill. Not much
interest Is expressed as TO our future
governor; whether 1T be Hubbard or
Throckmorton or King seems indiffer.
ent.
Crop prospects are flattering.
SAN ANTONIO, May 10. The case OF
the state vs.. Marnock came up this
morning and was set for the 18th ~
Marnoc1 Is accused of having murder
ed German named Muller a few
months ago on the Helotes In this
county. The dispute was about rum
ming the division fences, Marnock
blowing Muller's brains out with
shotgun.
The Express mentions that Iieuten-
ant Turner challenged Mr.. Burns, for
mer government employc, but the
challenge was refused.
A reliable freighter from Fort Davis
accused United States officer OF re.
fusiDg to fight Indians when over.
taken.
The Lutheran pastor has returned
and an explanation is expected.
J, Esstland was sentenced to two
wears imprisonment for robbery. Ike
Robinson, the same, for attempting to
kill.
BRENNAN, May 13.-There has been
great excitement here for the past two
days, caused by AN outrage committed
ON Mr.. N. Kavanaugh, an old citizen.
| J q
ted of murder at Galveston several
years ago, and sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for life, and afterwards had
his sentence committed to few years
imprisonment by the then governor,
Davis, knocked Mr.. Kavsnaugh down
with his fist while passing through the
streets. He was convicted of horse
stealing at the last term OF our
district court, and sentenced to
ten years imprisonment He then
took his case to the appellate
court, and they gave him new trial
ON the ground OF his not being present
in the courtroom when the motion Tor
new trial was made prior to final
sentence. He was bonded out by one
of the prominent defeated candidatet
for city office at the late election
: and q former promiHentccunty official
and the negro jailer.
For awhile matters looked dangerous
: and the negro was glad to take refuge
, In the county jail. His bondsmeD only
surrendered him this afternoon, wber
| they learned the city marshal had war
, rants for his arrest. The excitement ]
! now subsiding aud the worst danger y
over.