The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-06-29
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| Noble, from Harris county; motion for re-
hearing oyerruled Houston Il Texas Cen
tral railroad vs.. Barrage; motion for 70
hearing overruled. Franklin W. Herman,
from Galveston county; motion for rehear
ing overruled. Rogers vs.. Bradford, from
Victoria county; motion for hearing over
ruled. Wiley q Gngsby vs. Caruth 4 Bowlei
aud Peak & Caruth VS., Swindells( six cases.
from Dallas county; motion for rehearinl
overruled w. w. Poole vs.. Central rail
way; motion for rehearing transferred tt
Tyler.
This being the day provided by law fol
its adjournment, the court adjourned at {
o'clock D. nj. for the term after having been
in session eighty-one days, during which
time they have finally disposed of 237 cases
having examined and acted upon 100 cases
reported to them by the commissioners Of
appeals. During the term they have heard
200 oral arguments, and passed upon and
disl osed Of 1853 motions.
AUSTIN, June 26.-The grand jury to-day
indicted ex-Marshal Russell for the fifth
time, the charge being perjury. He imme-
diately went to Marshal Gosling's office and
gave bonds, and it is understood that the
first case against him will be taken up next
week. Ed. r. Pearce, ex-mail agent, ar.
rested few days ago, was also indicted and
it is understood that he will plead guilty.
There are thirty robberies charged to him,
but the government, it is understood, will
press only one case, if he makes restitution
of all the money, amounting to $500, which
he is trying to raise. He is the grandson of
Bishop Pearce, of New York.
The weather is very warm and dry, and
the farmers are needing rain.
The general impression created here by
Governor Roberts letter is that he desires
to be recognized among the cavalcade of
dark horses in the woods. He left tor San
Antonio this afternoon to attend the re-
union of Hoods Brigade.
Mayor Saylor is candidate for the state
senate on the independent ticket.
AUSTIN, June 27.-Mrs. Chew, of Hous-
ton, recent ly an inmate of the lunatic asy-
lunacy, She not being violent, the county
judge gave herths:.a lternatives.o OF going to
the lunatic asylum or to return to her
friends. She decided to go back to
Houston.
Charlie Spark, colored, was sentenced to-
day to five years, for assault. with attempt
to kill.
Judge Walker appointed Drs. Wooten,
Burtts and Med maid medical examiners
for this county.
Marshal Russell was notified to appear
this morning on trial, but the case was not
taken up.
General ]. B. Robertson is distributing
circulars through this district defending his
political position. He does not take any
issue with the democratic party.
Senator Swain, candidate for comptroller,
is here. -
Galveston.
Special to the Herald.
GALVESTON, June 2.-This morning Cap
tain Frank Fox, of the Santa Fe road, ap-
peared at the recorders court and swore
out an affidavit against William NJ. Ed
wardy, alveston representative of the
Houston Post and Austin Statesm an, who
was twice arrested yesterday for carrying a
pistol, charging him with aggravated as
sault and battery upon the person of his
step-daughter, Miss Annie Kells, and
second charge for assault with intent to
murder the same party. Captain Fox
charges that Edwardy, who was incensed
at Mrs. Fox's refusal to allow him to re-
m we from the house his furniture and
trunks, which were held for payment for
past due room rent, became very abusive,
and upon the interference of Miss Kells
struck her blow in the face with
his fist, knocking her senseless, the blood
gushing from nose and mouth; and that he
loaded pistol in their presence, threaten
ing to shoot Mrs. Fox upon further inter-
ference. Special Officer Rainey, who made
the first arrest, says when he reached the
house, attracted by the cries of murder, he
found the young, lady lying on the floor
Mr. Edwardy standing near, Mrs. Fox hav-
ing fled to her room. The pistol was found on
Edwardy's person at the time of his. arrest,
hence the charge first entered against him.
Upon the calling of the four cases entered
against him in the recorders court this
morning, continuance until Wednesday
was granted in each.
Edwardy is again out on bond. He de-
MES having struck the lady, and gives
almost an entirely different version OF the
affair. He is married man and his wife
aud two children were in the house at the
time of the occurrence. Ii is hoped by his
friends that his version is correct.
GALVESTON, June 26 William Budden-
dorf, auditor OF the Galveston, Houston d
Harrisburg railway, died this morning Of
hvmorrhage OF the lungs. The deceased
had been confined to his bed about one
week.
The complimentary concert given by Prof.
Black last week was repeated tonight at
the pavilion on the beech before small
but select and appreciatiye audience. The
music was of higher order and was finely
rendered.
The county democratic convention met
in Turner's hall tonight at 1880 o'clock, for
the purpose of electing delegates TO the
state and district conventions. The con-
yention was called to order by j. N. Fres-
bic, chairman OF the county democratic
executive committee. 3. May was elect
ed TEN porary chairman. J. holland, tempo
rary secretary, and Jno. Bailey ser
geant-at-arms. On motion committee
OF five on credentials were appointed by the
chair, who presented a majority and MI
nority report. After considerable dis
cussion, the majority report was
adopted. A committee on perma-
nent organization was then appointed,
who reported Walter g resham as permanent
chairman; John holland, secretary; John Il.
Bailey, sergeant-at-arms; and X. Weber,
assistant sergeant-at-arms. Hon. James Il.
Stubbs introduced resolution that no
member Of the convention be elected dele
gate 10 the state convention, which was
lost. A resolution was introduced that the
convention, not being able TO harm 0nizei
that the object OF the convention be referred
back to- the people, and that they
be instructed 10 elect delegates TO the state
convention. This was lost. A motion 10
adjourn ten minutes TO select delegates 10
the state convention was adopted.
When the convention was reassembled
the following gentlemen were elected
delegates 10 the state convention: Alex.
Sampson, n Martin, w. Gresham, II. T.
O. Goldwaithe. George A. Hnl, George
Murdoch. ID. ]. May, Ed. +. knowle and
n. X Jsques. The convention at this
hour Ql.3Oj are electing alternates 10 the
state convention.
GALVESTON, June H.-Deleeates elected
last night 20 the congresssi0nss convention
OF democrats 81 Corpus Christi, are solid for
Finlay. A majority Of the delegates 20 the
state convention favor Ireland for governor.
Colonel Giddfngs IL second choice.
Colonel John NJ. King, . prominent cot
ton broker and possessed Of considerable
political influence, vss the recipient Of a
challenge 20 mortal combat from Charles
Carr, Local politician, with
the statement that II be declined 20
accept IL he vas coward
Colonel King uromufir turned the doCu-