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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

Sunset Cox has music in his soul
In a recent lecture on music he ut
tered the following beautiful thought:
Mature is a song. The spheres sing
together. When the sun gives pris-
matte beauty to the dewdrop, or when
in the doves neck or the humming
birds wing, or the opal of the sea
shell nature paints its glories, light is
music. 1t is a palette full of sound.
It combines concord. When gay
plamaged birds fly over the lochs and
hills OF Scotland, when the wind walls
wildly at night, or in the loftiest An
dean elevations, when the eagle
screams at the sun, or when the sea
surges tremendously over the shingles
at Kent as King Lear heard it from
lofty cliffs, there is, everywhere, music
in nature. Even the meteors which
break upon our upper air are musical.
In the grand drama of the universe,
light is the orchestral overture. The
universe is but the grand mise en-
scene. The harmony Of it is ike the
attuning ofa great harp OF organ. We
love, as Men elssohn 10 ed, nature for
its melodious maryels."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
WOman,s CrnSadp.

NEW ToRlS, De-. i3.--The National Woman's
c. Iristian temperance Union has ISSUED a call
81 each state III the Union, asking every local
society. OF which there are about Je18. TO cele-
hrafe the tenth anniversary of the woman's
crissade-the 23d of December. Pastors of
churches are invited 10 preach temperance
sermons in the morning; ehildrens meetings
IN s. meetings. at which collections arc TO be
taken n for the National W0maa's Christian
Ffelnoerance Union.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
A Bad CITY.

ST.. LOUIS. Dec. 13--The Board of Police
commissioners this afternoon declared st.
/. MS the worst polieed city in the Union in
regard TO pay OF men. number OF officers and
Territory covered, and adopted a reso ution APP
pointing a committees TO DRAFT an ordinance
and urge its passage by the municipal assem-
b y. asking authority to add 100 men 10 the
force This action is said to be absolutely ne
s.a;sary 10 protect citizens and property from
4 nreantions of thieves and robbers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Lnnfher TeMkshnrx.

ROCHESTER,. N. Y, Dee. 1.-THE report of
the investigation committee of the board of
Juvenile delinquents shows the most cruel and
inhumaa treatment of the boys by the officers
and their subordinateS. The bosrd was dis.
missed, together with three oyerscers and
6thpF sllhOrdinafeS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Large Cattle Sale.

DENVER. Dee 13--One of the largest cattle
sales on record was consummT'cd here to-day.
ID. s. 81 j. W. Snyder y Co., OF u snver, bought
of Snyder Bros. of Georgetown, Texas, over
29Dl0 heat of cattle and 700 horses. ~ consid-
Grafton of S60O,0uO cash. The former firm now
own nearly $1,000 head of cattle and 1900
horses. During the present year about 1900
hnad of cattle wore b. minded In both herds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
MStraigllt to HeaYen.v

SHELBY, n. c., Dec. 14.--Burt Ellis. q negro,
was hanged to-day for the murder of Mrs. "
Logan October 10. Ellis made the usual adj
dress to 5000 people at the execution. He was
eoniidenthis sins were forgiven and he would
90 TO heaven. He warned all to beware of
whisky. Willets Davis was sentenced to be
hanged to-day, but his sentence was committed
To ten wears in the peniten6ary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
LYnching.

YANKToN, d. T., Dee. 12.-Inforlnaiinn was
received to-day from Niobra Valley that vigi-
lants had made way with five horse and cattle
thieves within the past ten days. Wade, Muir
ply and Weatherwax we've hung, and Herit
and Teedman WeatherWax were shot. Gull
bertsol, s ewart, Morris and Cline are in Gus
ody under Indictment
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
\ pnininI Death.

Rock CITY, Nd, Dec. 14.-John DOnners, a
drunkard living near here, locked his wife out
of doors because she refused him money. She
went to the woods with her children and while
building fire her clothing ignited and she was
burned to death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
The Way others Thin
brennan Banner.l


Let us have manufactures saws
TIE AUSTIN STATESMAN. The Col
Orado river at Austin can be made to
afford unlimited water power and ar
ter all it is probably only question
of time when Austin will become a
manufacturing city,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

Clinics and free dispensaries are
taking SO many patients away from
young doctors, that in many places it
has become more difficult than ever
for medical beginner to get a start.
The New York Medical Record thinks
that practitioners may yet be forced
TO set apart spare hours in their
offices for the treatment of the poor,
and thus leave the dispensaries cut
in fha cold
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

If you want to be healthy. How can
you if your teeth refuse to do their
work? Get them put in order by
skilful dentists, and use SOZODONT
TO keep them right. SOZODONT is
the best preparation for the teeth.
e0d&W
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Hanging.

HALIFAX, n. s.. Dec. l4.-EnOch Brown, a
der of his wife in August, 1873. The hanging
took place in a heavy rain storm. Brown
made Il full confession. A great crowd of ne
groes had gathered outside the jail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-Unknown parties en-
tered the Jewish synagogue, corner Clinton
and Judd streets, last night, and destroyed the
interior ornaments, wrenched of the gas fix
lures, tors the gowns and curtains, and utterly
wrecked the furniture. The cause of the van
&;lism is unknown, but ascribed to some ire
sp0nsible person.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
FerrYh0at Burned.
Gut and In.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.--The ferryboat Garden
City, of the East River Ferry company, caught
fire and burned at noon to-day, at the foot of
James Slip. Several horses were burned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Moro G-a,ryard Insurance.

JERSEY CITY, n. J., Dec. 13.-Dr. Rufus w.
Peacock and Elan w. Carey were arrested on
the charge OF conspiracy. Carey's son joined
n council OF the order of American Legion o.
Honor in June last and insured for 5000, He
died very soon thereafter and Carey and the
doctor divided the insurance money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

NEW York, Dec. ls.-The schedule of as.
Signments of Folk j. Rosenberg and
Emanuel Stern, manufacturers of cloth
ing show liabilities OF $4,000; a"tual as
sets 81, coo. tx Postmaster General James has
been appointed assignee of the firm of L.
Mayer 4 Co.. c'OthieTs. James was required
10 file a bond of $500, coo.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE saddlery hard
ware manufacturers asso iation has agreed
upon a full list of weights, so that all finished
goods, at uniform prices, may be OF full weight.
The October prices have not been disturbed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Less Whisky.

Lex GroN KY, Dec. 13.-Seyenty-fye o.
Kentuch $ lie lding distillers have organized
an associ, on for The purpose of reducing the
production whisky, upon the basis t 81 a pool
formed in \ emDef, lSs2: an cAecilllte Gull LII.
mittee was al. son ted, with power to act. The
reduction is expected to he general.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
ore Gold.

OTTAWA, Dee 13-Advices received here
report a large gold find dicovered in the Rocky
Mountains, mile north of Padmore. The
find is reported an immense bonanza. The
surface of the find is copper. assaying 100
pounds per ten, and under that is the gold.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Blown at the Heels.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 13.-Frank James was
released on 5000 bail this afternoon, and I'M
mediate Y rearrested. charged with killing
Cashier Sheets at Gallatin in 1868
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Sentenced.

WLIMISGToN, Del, Dec. l4.-Legis +. List,
convicted of murder in the first degree, for
killing Geo. y. Taylor, aud his father, Lewis
List. convicted Of murder in the second degree
as accessory, were sentenced this afternoon.
Young List will be hanged March Il, next the
elder List 10 pay 5000 and imprisonment Tor
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Hard nn Snlnon Keenprs.

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio, Dec. t4.-In the common
pleas court. yesterday, Judge Frazier SEN
fenced twelve saloon keepers to fines aggregat-
ing S4400, and imprisonment in the county Jail
aggregating 100 days. for violation of the Scott
law. Seventy cases are yet TO be tried.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
The Time For II.

Il9dlI rHDa NeNs.I
There is one power alone which can
quiet fence troubles. The sentiment
oil the people is higher law than the
enactment of legislatures or guberna-
toFial proclamations. This is fitting
time for it to find expression.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

SAN Francisco, Dec. 13.-Percie Jacobus,
secretary OF the Eureka Consolidated Mining
company, was arrested to-day on sixteen
charges of enlightenment, amounting To
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

V NcENNEs. Ind, Dec. IA week ago Vic
tor Josephs and other boys pelted Jas. Hughes,
ar ,therb boy, with eggs. Yesterday, at Annap
o. Ills, Hughes met Josephs ana shot him
d. ad without warning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Millions In It,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-The postmaster.
general called ON the Encouragement for an
Interpretation of the act of March 8, 1888, pro
viding areadjustment of salaries of postmas
tiers in accordance with the act of June 18th
1865. A large number of poStmasterS clam
tack pay aggregating from s., 100000 ,00O,-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Railroad era

NIL AUKE AT ne washington
street crossing of the ST, Paul road to-day the
Chicago train crashed int" the Madison train.
y coach, containing half dozen people, was
split in two but, marvellous, II =" was ser
i0usly injured. The accident was -s. q by a
mi Misunderstanding regarding the sio ni!.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
GROEsBECK.

Especial to The Statesman.l
GRoEs3gcK, Dec. 13.-A libel suit for s25OOo
damages has been filed in this court by ;.
Br mhall and wife, for stating that Mrs Nate
Br inhall had elop,d with man below tliS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

Rnsiness Failures.

LOWELL, MASS, Dec 14-Harris mill
was burned to-day, Loss, $4,000. Nlhe IRE
men seriously injured,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Bow Murdered.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 14.--tieorge w. Lilley, ap
pointed traffic manager of the Texas 4 st.
Louis railroad, will continue to act as general
passenger and freight agent for the present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Killed with 2 Hammer.

NEW YORK, Dee 14.-John began, who re-
Gently finished a twenty Years sentence for the
bamne u NV w Roam WS ea ia' aleSeG that
Degcn was too intimate with Sears wife.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
" q Navajo 8 Sc I.nnis

KANSAS CITY, Dec. A.-Frank James was
taken TO Gallatin this evening to answer the
Charge OF urder of CASHIER Sheets i'll the Gal
Ia obbery in 1869.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Josiah Daris's Trouble.

Josiah Davis, of Middleton Ken
lucky, writes: am now using a box
of your HENRY'S CARBOLIC
SALVE upon an ulcer, which for the
past ten days, has given me great pain.
This salve is the only remedy L have
found that has given me any ease.
My ulcer was causedby verbose veins
and was pronounced incurable by my
medical doctors. find, however, that
HENRY'S CARBOLIC SALVE is
affecting a cure. Beware of counter
feitS. eod&W
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
A .JealouS Man.

Ne. YORK. Dec. 1.-THE business failures
in the United states and Canada for th ? last
seven days were 325 against 307 last week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
AtRest.

CINCINNATI. Dec. FTP. Sullivan, manu-
faeturcr Of ladies' 81 oes. ASSIGNED to j. 3.
ManniS. Liabilities estimated at S35, 900; as
sets, no statement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. I4.-Florence Vincent,
4 Spanish arcti. whaler. shot and wounded his
wife and then blew out hi own b aims. Jeal-
ousy the caltse.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

The sick, worn ana detected should
read the advertisement of COLDEN's
LIQUID BEEF TONIC. ty11-tf
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
HUTT0.

Especial 10 the Statesman
urT-ro. TEN, Dec. Il.-Mr. d. w. Chiffon
and Miss l.. b. Taylor we're married in
MAGE to day by Rev. Geo. r. Lyle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

An IcmhAZZler,

PHIt.ApEIPHIA, Dee. 13.-The schOoners Joe
Kilton, Earl Ii Potter. and banks Protector
and Fannie IL. LoriDg are given up for lost
with their crews.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

Some one has wisely said the reason
there is no such word as "faiI' is be-
cause assignment" is 50 agreeable a
substitute.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20
Biggest Your Food

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-The divorced wife of
ex-senator Cbristiancy is dead, victim of
choral habit. She has been Insane fer some
time mast
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

ROME. Dec.-A review of 10000 troops ha
been ordered by the king, i'll honor OF tn
crown prince of Germany.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-12-20

DR.. A. Page, Rushmore, o.. says:
81 have prescribed Browns Iron Bit
tiers in general instances, and in each
case obtained good results" cod
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-05

He had the balls on the rail- twice, but
did not care to keep them long. Bot
as he passed 100 he took the
intention OF making o great run and
he did 1t In magnificent fashion. From
this time forth every shot was made
with extreme care and while he did .
small proportion of the close running
his long drives for position were phe.
nominally accurate, and as a oonse-
quence he had very few difficult shots
to make. Whenever the balls were
separated no collected them
quickly with one or two well
judged strokes and completed the
run which made him the game with
perfect ease. He closed with the
balls still In position for many more.
Score: Vignaux 600, AVERAGE
81 lilo, highest run 246; Morris 1877
average 10 Z 10, highest run 60
Tomorrow Schsefer and Dion play
In the afternoon and Sexton and DAILY
In the evening
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-05

enteenth army corps. He was bre.
vetted maj general for distinguished
gsllsutry. After January, 1864, he
commanded the Fourth division of the
Seventeenth army corp, until July,
same year, when he was severely
wounded In the action before Atlanta.
He was mustered out Of service on the
18th of April, 1866, and as soon as
his strength and health were fully
restored, he entered into partnership
with Judge Butler, at New Albany,
Ind, and resumed the practice of law
Ia that city.
During the war General Greshams 8
relatous with General Grant were very
friendly and cordial. When the latter
became president for the first term in
1869, he appointed Gresham district
judge for Indiana This position he
still holds. In 1881 he strongly urged
for place In the cabinet of President
Garfield and there is re ason to believe
the representations of his friends In his
behalf were regarded with much favor.
Judge Gresham was serenaded at
the St. George hotel at IL o'clock to.
night. A large crowd of citizens was
present. He was introduced from the
balcony, and briefly thanked the peo.
plefor the compliment. After speeches
an informal reception was held in the
parlors Of the hotel.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-05
a WHEAT RIVAL.
,ecial Dispatch TO TIE BER.
SOME INTERESTING FACTS.

SOME INTERESTING FACTS.
WWAsHINGToN, April As India Is
q growing rival of the Ualted States
In the supply of wheat for the British
market. American shippers will be In
terested In the report on Indian wheat
productions by H. Mataon, consul
general at Calcutta, In the February
issue of consular reports, which Is Just
out. Mstson's conclusions are as fol-
lows: That India can produce an av-
erage quality of wheat at as low cost
to producer as the most favora
Bile locality in the United States;
that she can now supply the Euopean
market with about 40, 600, 600 bushels
annually, and possesses facilities for
increasing the supply to sn almost un-
limi ed extent, owing to the great elias
ITCHY of home consumption and to the
vast amount of land awaiting cultlva.
tion; that in quality, chespness, trans,
portation facilities for handlirg, safety
against damage during transit, and the
stability of money exchange, American
wheat, and especially that from the
new northwest, has such advsn.
tages that there need be no
serious apprehension an account
of Indian competition at legitimate
prices, but that In order to maintain
this advantage 1t is absolutely neces-
sary that America should keep zoe
with India In her efforts to reduce
and maintain freights at the lowest
possible minimum. On the other
hand 1t Is an indisputable fact that
Indian wheat has already become and
vii, continue to be a vary ,mpos.dnt
factor In the grain markets Of Europe,
anda check against high prices brought
about either by speculation or
any. other unnecessary or arti ticlal
means; finally, that on this basis of
fair average crop throughout the
world the American farmer will have
to prepare himself to reduce the cost
of production to the lowest minimum
and be content with small profits or
else wheat growing In India will be
stimulated to such an extent that sub
sequent competition may become OK.
tremely formidable.
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a Preachers Play.

opecrRr DI5parCn 70 IHB DkB.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April a. The
town Is greatly excited over the fight
of the Rev Adirondack" Murray,
who has been getting deeply In debt
for some time. His creditors, after
having been long put off, at last de-
msnded settlement, and Murray
agreed tn meet them and make some
proposition. A young woman with
whom Murray Is reported to have been
intimate left town, after Muir
ray wrote his creditors, and the
ex.clergymsn having packed his goods
set out q day later. He has been
traced as far as New Orleans only.
Bis indebtedness amounts to about
$4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-05


Special Dispatch TO tbs BRs.
New YORK, April 4. Peter Cooper
died of pneumonia at $3.50 this morn
Ing, aged "a.
THE PARTICULARS.
Peter Cooper celebrated his ninety
second birthday on February IL. He
had been ailing some time with q
slight cold, and Last Sunday was com
PEELED to remain In bed. The family
physician was summoned and he at
once discovered that the patient was
suffering severe attack of
pneumonia. Cooper's advanced years
was great drawback to his recovery.
About o'clock this morning he called
his son, ex-Mayor Cooper, and Mrs.
Abram S. Hewitt, his daughter, and
her family to the bedside, saying to
them that he knew he had not long to
live, and they must become reconciled
to the fact of his death, which oc.
at exactly 3 a. m. He remained con-
scious up to the time of his demise,
and made several remarks in regard to
family affairr. Many friends OF the
family and prominent citizens called
at the house this morning to express
their sympathy with the bereaved fam.
lily.
THE FUNERAL.
New YORK, April The funeral
OF Peter Cooper will take place from
All Souls church Saturday. Rev. DR..
Oollyer, assisted by Rev. Howard
Crosby, will conduct the services. The
following are the pail bearers: Ham,
ilton Fish, Wilson G. Hunt, Chief
Justice DAILY, John T. Agnew, Gen.
Alex. s. Webb, Postmaster Pierson,
jackson s. Schultz, W. H. Appleton,
A. A. Low, Cyrus W. Field, John e.
Parsons and III. M. Shieffelln.
The funeral will be as private as
possible under the circumstances.
Many learned and charitable societies
and the various exchanges have signi-
fled their Intention of sending dele
cations. Toe interment will be In
Greenwood cemetery, where the re-
mains of the philanthopist's wife rest.
Many callers expressed sympathy and
many kilograms of coincidence were
received, one from England.
DR.. Hull has issued a corrected
statement Of Cooper's illness. He
says Cooper has been troubled with
sore throat some weeks, but otherwise
was in fair health. Sunday revealed
pneumonia and yesterday the symp.
toms became worse, leaving no hope
of recovery. = -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-05
Billiard Tournament.


CHICAGO, April 4 The game be-
tween Sexton and Wallace in the balk
line tournament this afternoon wss
one.sided and uninteresting, Score
Sexton 600, average 10 20 5S, higheat
run SO; Wallace, 407, average 7 8 81,
highest run 73. Time 2:50.
Vignaux and Morris played the
great event Of the evening and of the
tournament. In the 10Th inning Wig
naux ran the game out with 246,
beating the best record over made and
the highest average. He seemed Il
have little notion Of accomplishing thu
big result when he began the inning
and until he had reached 100 playes
q rather reckless and quite open game
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A Powerful Monopoly.
Special Dispatch to THs BRB.

New YORK, April 4.-The struggle
which has continued many years for
control of the traffic of New York bay
terminated yesterday in resolution
ia the administration of Staten Islaud
railway company, Of which Jacob II,
Vanderbilt. formerly president, and
Erastus Wlman, president of the
Staten Island Rapid Transit railroad
company, were elected president Of
the former company, and has chosen
his own board Of directors. President
Wiman also made an alliance with the
Iron Steamboat company by which al
most the entire passenger and excur'
sion traffic Of New York bay is CON
trolled.
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Three Months OF Ratlroading.
Special Dispatch TO TIE BEE.


CHICAGO, April The Railway
Age publishes statement of the
railway construction for the first
quarter Of the year, 1888, showing the
latter part of the winter extremely
unfavorable to road building on &C.
count of the severity of the weather,
heavy snow storms, floods and the
iron trade causing the tlmid hold off.
Reports are to the effect that the
construction of main track for that
time was 766 miles against l 200 for
the same period of 1882, when the
weather was very mild and all condi
tlops favorable. The mileage for the
year Is estimated at 5000. Among
the leading amounts by states are the
following: New York ia, Arkansas
81, Arizona 62, Pennsylvania 73,
Montana 40, Florida 43, Missouri 40,
Illinois 81, Idaho %, New Mexico 8,
Utah %.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-04-05
Barn Burners BaRged.
Special Dispatch to THR BKH.

ST.. JOSEPH. Mo-, April 4. During
the past three weeks eighteen barns In
certain portions of the city were burn
ed. The fires uniformly occurred at
4 o'clock In the morning. The matter
has been great mystery and a reward
of $500 was offered by the underwrit-
ers. This afternoon two boys. aged
ID, went hunting a short distancs
from the city. They were refused ad
mission to the field by the farmer, and
few moments afterwards the farmers q
barn was In flames. The boys were
arrested and confessed to firing the
barn. 1t is believed they are the In
cendiaries In the other instances.