The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-06-07
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

WELCOME RAIN AT GALVESTON-TRUE TO HIS
PRoMlsE-THAT JOURNAL MIDDLE AGAIN.
Galveston, June 6.-Early this morning it
began raining, and has continued throughout
the day with scarcely any intermission. 1t
could not have come at a more acceptable
time, as the water supply had become very
short, and large number were entirely out,
and had either to depend upon their more for
tunate neighbors, or purchase their supply. In
consequence OF the rain business was virtually
at stand-Still
the Objectionable policemen reelected by the
council last night.
An effort was made to compromise the mat
ter between George H. Sweet and the Journal
OF commerce publishing company, upon terms
equitable to both parties; but as Sweet wanted
to name the arbitrators, the effort was not sue
cessful. There is now talk of a new evening
daily being started.
Mulcahey, the greenbacker fired the first
gun in the gubernatorial race tonight by de-
livering speech in favor of the Hon. G.. w.
Jones for governor.
THE STAND OF THE PRINTERS.
St. Louis, June 6.-The International Typo-
graphical Union met here Yesterday, and or
gained. At its session to-day, the reports of
the president and other officers were read.
They show the union to be prosperous and
full OF vigor. The presidents report states
that there are too many printers outside of the
union, and makes suggestion looking to the
adoption of this, and to lessen the facilities
now existing for obtaining labor without regard
| to regulation or price. Resolutions were in
troduced and referred, endorsing the action of
the iron and steel workers in inauguratng their
strike, and declaring it the duty of all typo
graphical unions, and wage workers of all
classes, to lend their material and support in
maintaining said strikers until their objects
are obtained.
RESULT OF THE ELECTION, OREGON
Portland June 6.--The state election occur
red to-day. The democrats generally con-
cede the election of NJ. George, republican, to
| congress. The republican majority to Multi
nomap county, in which Portland is situated,
was I,I57 two years ago. The republican es-
innate this year is 1900, and an impartial es-
| innate this evening gives the republicans a
majority in the state of from 500 to I,2oo.
There is a bare possibility that Shattuck, DEM
ocrat, has been elected Judge of the supreme
court. The Chinese restriction bill was not
made an issue of the election.
GUITEAU'S FAITHFUL COUNSEL.
Washington, June 6.-Charles Reed,
Gulteau's counsel, to-day made another effort
to secure correction of the record in the
the Guiteau trial, but failed His object is to
bring about such an amendment of the record
as will enable him to apply to the supreme
court for writ of habeas corpus. After his
failure to-day he had another conference with
Guiteau and determined upon some further
step, the nature of which he does not disclose
He announces his intention not to cease his
| efforts as long as his client lives.
MOSES SENTENCED.
New York, June 6.-Franklin T. Moses, ex-
governor Of South Carolina, pleaded guilty in
the court of general sessions to petit larceny.
which was accepted by the district attorney,
and Judge Gildersleeve sentenced him to six
months in the penitentiary. Moses, who is
forty years of age, and claims to reside on
West 24th street, was indicted for obtaining,
by fraudulent representations, th;rty-two dol
lars from DR.. Nathan Boseman, of 5th avenue,
on the 10th of February.
STATE OF THE STRIKE.
Cleveland, June 6.-The situation amonp
the strikers at Newburgh is unchanged. Only
about 900 are at work to-day, the strikers
having dissuaded others from working again.
No disturbances are reported. The strikers
were on hand in force, but the company is de-
termned to continue running, even at a large
loss, before they will give in to the union men.
At PlttSburg the situation is unchanged. Both
parties are determined
MOVEMENTS TO OBTAIN CALIFORNIA GRAIN.
New Orleans, June Active preparations
are being made for the shipment of grain from
California, via New Orleans, for Europe.
George Hart and John A. McNal, of Stock
ton, CAL, have been here for some DAYS ex-
aiming the terminal facilities, and completing
arrangements for through shipments, to COM
mence as soon as the railroads can furnish the
necessary transportation from the Pacific
slope.
THE OREGON INDICATIONS.
Washington, June 6.-Dispatches from Port
land, Oregon, indicate the reelection of Con-
gresham M. c. George, republican, by about
1000 majority. The democrats claim ma
jority of the state Legislature.
IT is JUDGE TARVER-CoUNTY poLTr1cs-
Laredo, June 6.-The county criminal court
met and adjourned yesterday on account of
the absence of Judge Rodriguez. To-day the
bar elected f. X. Tarver as special Judge.
The county convention will assemble Satur-
day, the 10th, and in consequence of which a
great deal of political wire pulling and mani
pulaton is in progress.
TOWN BURNED.
Washington, June 6.-Private DISPATCHES
received at Memphis announce almost total
burning of the town OF Pocahontas, Arkansas.