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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1884-12-06


in Fayette county last week. Andrew
Sukie, Hungarian miner, was beat
en- to death by VIM. Santemeyer in a
drunken quarrel. The weapon used
was an old-fashioned wash-board
Two or three other people we're in
jured in the general row. This is
fourth murder in Fayette during the
the last few weeks.
In the miners conspiracy cases at
Washington, Pa. Pres. Costello, with
forty two others, were sentenced to
pay nominal fines, and the other in
dictments were held open for future
action, should the offense be repeated
The judge warned the miners not to
come again, as leniency was now ex
hausted, and certain and severe pun.
ishment should follow the next ofiense
and that bench warrants would be
issued should the camp be again es
tablish ed.- Waynesburg Republican
In THE notice Of the finely decorated
aud illuminated houses at the late
Democratic ratification here a few
houses were Internationally omitted
Dir. McLane's residence was hand
somely decorated and was one of the
finest in town. From Chancery Hill
brilliant and beautiful lights shone
out from the residence Of Hon. j. J.
Brown and that Of R. L. Domain
They attracted a good deal of atten-
tion from town and made the dark
spots between them very conspicuous
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
OF GENERAL INTEREST.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, March 13.-The Baum
habeas corpus hearing is postponed
until tomorrow.
Postmaster Garrison's enemies have
started bitter war for his removal.
and are working harder than ever be,
fore. The recent removal of the post
office 20 the eastern part of the city is
the real cause. Garrison is making
as good postmaster as Dallas ever
had.
Both the Dallas military Co.'s are
drilling nightly at armories and in the
streets for the interstate dill at
Houston in May.
John Hedry, a stranger, died at the
hospital to-day; about 40 years of age.
Maud Miller arrived here from Lam
pasas to-day searching for 2-year-old
child of hers, she claims should have
been left here at a hotel by Joe Coul-
ter, of Kansas City, Neither Coulter
or child can be found.
Two cattlemen had a shooting
match at 2 a. m. One of them
rented a room at Maud Dunbar's
bagnio two weeks ago to occupy dur
ing the convention. The room was
to be taken last night. When he
called at a. m. he found it occupied
and the door locked. The occupant
refused to vacate or open the doo.,
and the original lessee opened fire.
They emptied their six-shooters
through the door, running it, but
themselves escaped unhurt. They fled
and no arrests have been made. The
police officers claim to be unable to
learn their names.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
kYLE.
Matrimony and other Matters.


Special telegram to the Statesman.
KYLE, March 18.-At the brides
home in this place, at half past one
o'clock this afternoon, Mr.. w. G.
Weatherford was united in the sacred
bonds of Inatrimony, to Mrs. Pattie
r. King. The affair was quiet one,
only a few interested friends being
present. The Gordian knot was tied
by the Rev. ]. J. II. Roach, and the
happy couple, after receiving the con-
gratuiations of friends departed for
San Antonio, Houston, Galveston and
other cities of interest on a bridal
tour.
The clouds have given way to the
pleasant sunshine, and everybody
seems happier.
KYLE takes the cake for mud, when
it rains, and the new sidewalks were
not constructed any too soon.
Mr.. Charles Hall returned from
Bolton this evening.
1t is currently believed that an inn
portant business move is soon to be
made by large syndicate that will
prove of much Importance to this
town.
Prof. Graves, who has charge of the
commercial department at the semi
merry, has moved his family from San
Antonio to this place.
1t was rumored that a railroad is
soon to be effected that will prove
highly beneficial to Kyle.
Mr.. w. E. Bondeveat, assistant au-
ditor of the l. & G. n. railroad, and
Mr.. A. III. Gardner, route agent of
the Pacific Express Company, are in
the CITY, The latter is here D aking
transfer of the Office of that COM
pany to Mr.. j. n. Whesnant.
1t is now general to see smiles from
the faces of our farmers since the re.
cent rain, and all express themselves
that should such seasons continue
there will be no end to the crops
raised.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
SquabbIing COngressmen.

WASHINGTON, March 18.-In the
house to-day there was pretty sharp
war of words between Townshend,
of Illinois, and Reid, of Main =. Town
shend charged Reid with being in
league with railroad schemes and jobs
of all kinds and charged him with be-
ing an obstructor of every beneficial
measure introduced in the house.
Reid retorted by saying that it was
fortunate his opponent made use of
such language under the protecting
wing of the speaker, and said there
were only two parties whose good
opinions he desired to retain, one was
his constituents in Maine, who knew
him well, and the other was the mem
bers of the house, who knew Town
shend sufficiently well to pay little at
tention to his charges Qaughter) The
debate for time threatened to result
in personal trouble, but was eventu-
ally quelled without any unpleasant
results.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
SAN SABA.
The County Seat.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN SABA, March 18.-The county
Judge has ordered an election to be
held on the 18th day of April next,
for the purpose of determining the
location of the county seat for this
county. AS / understand it, there
will be but one other place in nomin-
alton besides San Saba, It's present
location. The point where the effort
will be made to move the county seat
is about nine miles up the river, and
four or five miles from the center of
the county, while It's present location
is about six miles from the
center. There is a good
deal of feeling upon the subject, and
a pretty strong vote will be polled. l
don't think the effort to move the
county seat will be successful, and l
believe that two-thirds of the county
will endorse this opinion at the polls.
San Saba is as pretty a place for a
town as any location in the state,
while the proposed location is quite
inferior and subject to overflow at
high tide.
The farming interests of the county
need rain, or oats and other grain will
not come up evenly without it. Fruit
trees are in full bloom, and no frost as
yet.
The town is very quiet since court
Farmers are getting along finely, but
are needing rain badly.
Court opened at Brady, yesterday,
and everything is getting along
smoothly so far. Will report Brady
proceedings Thursday night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
No Private Expedition.

WASHINGTON, March 18.-The Pres
ident to-day transmitted to the house
letter from secretaries Lincoln and
Chandler opposing the proposition to
offer a reward for the discovery and
relief of Lieutenant Greely's party by
private enterprise. They think it
would be inadvisable to offer an en-
centive to private parties when the
government expedition is thoroughly
equipped. Another reason urged
against the proposition is that the
government, by inviting such cooper
alton, will assume a certain response
bility towards those whom it thus
induces to enter on a hazardous enter
prise, and its offers of to-day may
lead to the necessity of further expe-
ditions for the relief or rescue of those
whom government rewards might
induce to enter in the dangerous un-
dertaking. HG
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
CANADA.

BATCH OF SILLY CONSPIRATORS.
TORONTO. March 18.-The conspira-
cy against the Ontario government
has created a sensation. The matter
has been referred to the committee on
privileges and elections for investiga-
tion. At the police court to-day Will
kerson and Kirkland were charged
under warrant, and G. w. Bunting,
managing editor of the Mail, and Ed
ward Meek, local lawyer, were charged
under summons, for unlawfully con-
spring to corrupt and frustrate the
constitutional procedure and acts OF
the legislature of the province OF
Ontario. No evidence was taken, and
the prisoners were not asked to plead,
but the case was remanded till Fri
day. Wilkerson and Kirkland were
taken to Jail in default of $4,000 bail
The penalty is said to be two years
imprisonment and $2,500 fine. Kirk
land is resident of Nilesville, Wis
consin, and a lawyer by profession,
but is also concerned in the timber
limits in the boundary between the
United States and Ontario, and desir
ed to change the government in order
to further his interests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
EGYPT.
OUTLINES OF THE SITUATION.

OUTLINES OF THE SITUATION.
SUAKIM, March 18.-The spirit of
Osman Digna and some Of his fanati-
cal adherentS is far from broken. He
has returned with as many as 1000
followers to the neighborhood of his
former encampment. He adopts the
same tone in his intercourse with his
people as before his last disaster, and
is exhorting them to religions war.
He assures them that in the third
battle success will be theirs, but the
tribes are much demoralized as they
reflect upon the full significance of
their crushing defe,t, OSman does
not hesitate to make use of stern
measures towards any followers who
show signs of disaffection. Two
sheiks, who attempted to leave camp,
have been placed in chains.
Admiral Hewitt's proclamation, Of
fering a reward for Osman's head,
reached the hands of the sheiks.
With him they read it, and spurned it
with supreme contempt.
Osman's scouts, to the number OF
$50, are watching closely about Han
doub. They are under orders to kill
all stragglers, whether English or of
friendly tribes. rg
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
LAMPASAS.

New -FuneraI-HOtel, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
LAMPAsAs, March 18.-The COM
mittee have adopted the plans and
specifications Of G. w. Thompson, of
Springfield, Mo-, for the Centennial Col
Iege. and awarded him the $500 prize
tor furnishing the most desirable
plan,
Captain Walter Acker has recov-
cred from his late illness and
is up and about again.
The remains'of James Lincecum ar
rived from west Las Amnos, Colora-
do, last night and were injured this
afternoon at o'clock. He was the
son Of our esteemed townsman, DIR.
Lincecum.
M.Lacker is registered at the Globe.
Mrs. L. A. Burgis, formerly of
Georgetown, is very i'll.
H. Sina, Of Luling. has bought out
J. d. Harris, of the Globe hotel.
Some people are looking for another
Calamity in Lampasas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Bandits or Refugees =?

VINEYARD HAVEN, March 49,
The brig Screamer. from Cuba for
Portland arrived last night and had
aboard % Cuban women and children
claiming to be refugees, and alleged
in dispatches from Cuba to be ban
dts. The revenue steamer, Samuel
Dexter, Captain Gabrielson) was on
watch for the Screamer. and fell in
with her at one o'clock this morning.
The brig anchored in the harbor un-
der the surveillance of the Dexter,
which was anchored near by. Capt.
Gabrielson has telegraphed to Wash
lngton for instructions. Capt. Robin
son, master of the Screamer, is an
noyed at the detention, and claims
his passengers are only innocent refu-
gees, not banditti.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
THE WAR AT DALLAS.
Let 1t Rip.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, March 18,-The telegraph
ic rate war between the Western Un-
ion and the Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe railroad company is getting more
interesting. The Western Union has
made one cut and the Santa Fe two.
The Western Union cut was on an
average of thirty-three and half per
cent. TO points beyond Texas, and an
average of from Is to 20 per cent with
in the state. The Santa Fe does not
reach any points out of Texas. 1t had
been maintaining Western Union
rates, but met the cut. Now the Santa
Fe cuts again, going below Western
Union at many points, making as high
as 90 per cent. reduction. Points serY-
ed with 10 words by Western Union
for % cents are served by the Santa
Fe for 10 cents. This war within
Texas, it is predicted, will soon extend
beyond the state, as the Santa Fe lines
are quietly working to reach New Or
leans from Houston and Galveston,
and put their wires north from Dallas
ard Fort Worth to Kansas City and
St. Louis, and connect with the Balti-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
THE WIFE OF A DALLAS HOTEL.
KEEPER FADES AWAY WITH
ANOTHER FELLOW.
And Her Husband Mourns Her Only
For the Lucre She FOndly
CIung to.
THE TELEGRAPH WAR BECOMES
ANIMATED, WITH PROSPECTS
OF A CHEAP TARIFF.
Kyle Talks Railroad, Lampasas
Swells With University, and San
Saba Shouts County Seat.
DALLAS.

Au ElOpemenJ and Robbery, Etc.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, March I8.-The wife of B.
Creft, hotel keeper, eloped with an
unknown man last night. Mr.. Creft
does not seem to care for his wife's
unfaithfulness, but mourns the loss of
about 500 cash.
The application of j. c. O'Connor,
for an injunction restraining some of
the late directors of the City National
bank Of Dallas, rect ntly organized,
from opening rival institution known
as the American National bank, or
putting the City National out of the
Slaughter building, was to-day grant
ed by Judge Mccormack, of the fed
eral court at Graham, and the inter-
locutory Judgment holds until the
June federal term at Dallas, unless
sooner brought before circuit judge
and dissolved, or Mr.. Slaughter brings
suit for forcible entry and detainer,
which he will probably do.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

WASHINGTC-g,- ID. o., March H.
The following circular has been sent
to all United States attorneys and
marshals:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
WASHINGTON, March 13, 1S84.-To
district attorneys and marshals of the
United States: By direction of the
president / have to inform you, it is
reported that certain persons are aid
ing in the prosecution Of heinous
crimes, by shipping to foreign ports
explosives dangerous in the highest
degree to life and property. No proof
has been adduced that this rumor
is founded upon facts, and the
president cannot believe its truth.
The honor of this nation, how
ever, requires it should not be
open to imputation, unfounded tho
| it may be, of the slightest appearance
of tolerating such crimes, whether
| they are intended to be committed
against our own people or those of
other countries. Your attention is,
therefore, called to sections 1858. 1854,
1856, 4278. and 4279, of the revised
statutes of the United States, which
regulate the shipment of explosives.
and the punishment of those who in
| fringe their provisions. and you are
instructed to be diligent in your efforts
to prevent the offenses described, and
to detect and prosecute those who
have, or may commit them.
Very respectfully,
lTsigned,1 BENZ. HARRIS BREWSTER.
Attorney-G General,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

PETERSBURG, VA, March ia
PERSONAL encounter took place to-day
at the custom house between r. A.
Young, prominent coalition republi-
can and deputy United States internal
collector here, and G. B. Raine, a
proment straight-out republican.
Young was struck on the head and
badly injured. During the fracas
Young attempted to shoot Raine, but
was prevented by bYstanders. A few
days ago Raine published card in
reference to Col. J. d. BIady, chair
man of the late executive committee,
accusing Brady of taking what funds
the republicans had during the last
presidential election and opening the
Hancock and English headquarters
here. This information Raine claimed
he had gotten from Young. Young
denounced Raine as liar, which led
to the difficulty. Raine was taken
before magistrate and admitted to
hoiI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

more and Ohio and other rival lines of
the Western Union, which arrange
ment they expect to fully accomplish
within the next sixty days, and reach
Chicago, New York and all other
northern and eastern points of COM
mercial Importance. The war, it is
said, will be waged in earnest. 1t is
said arrangements will also be per-
fected by which daily papers in Texas
now deprived of western associated
press reports, will be served by rival
association, and also with a cheaper
rate of specials.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
A PIt1less Saerllege.

WASHINGTON, March 18.-Secretary
Chandler has written letter to rep
resentative Cox, chairman of commit
tee on naval affairs. strongly opposing
a second investigation of the Jeanette
Arctic expedition. He says the
friends of Jerome Collins had every
opportunity before the court of in
quiry to ascertain the facts in the
case, and that, in his opinion, the pro-
posed reopening of the case is highly
inexpedient, and it would be pitiless
sacrilege to again tear open the graves
of the dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Pocketed a Good Stake.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-THE
rowing match, one mile and half, for
$500 and the championship of the Pa
cific coast, between Peterson and Lee,
occurred to-day, and won by the for
mer by fifteen lengths. Thomas Flynn,
prominent amateur oarsman of this
city, has arranged a match between
Peterson and Hanlan, prior to latter's
departure for Australia, for $1,000 a
side and the championship of the
world, to be rowed east; date to be
fixed on Hanlan's return.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
The Worlds Fair

CINCINNATI, March 18.-At the
national assembly of passenger agents
here to-day Chas. F. Fitch, chief of
the bureau of transportation for the
Worlds exposition at New Orleans.
presented the merits of that enter
prise. The association adopted reso-
lutions recognizing the Importance of
the exposition, and appointed a COM
mittee to make arrangements to &C
commodate travel to New Orleans at
that time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
POPULAR EDUCATION.
National Aid for Common Schools.

National Aid for Common Schools.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-In the
senate to-day the bill to aid in the
establishment and temporary support
of common schools was taken up. 1t
appropriates the first year $15,0O0,OO0,
second year $14,OOO.0OO, third year
$13O0O,OO0, and so on for ten years,
decreasing 100000 yearly. 1t is
proposed that these vast sums shall
be expended in common school educa-
tion, the expenditure in each state to
be on the basis OF or in proportion to
its illiteracY. =.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
A Foolish Enterprise.

ALBANY, March 18.-W. j. Arkill
to-day assumed control of the Albany
Evening Journal, and places the edi-
torial and general management in the
hands of John A. Slicker. An edito-
rial says the paper will return to the
victorious principles OF the republican
party, will favor protection, civil
service reform, and the abolition of
internal revenue taxes. except on
whiskey and tobacco, and will oppose
the continued coinage of silver.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
High Court Decisions.

GALVESTON, March 1.-THE court
of appeals to-day affirmed the follow
ing cases. Wallace VS.. City of Dali
las, from Dallas county; Selk1rk VS..
Herman, from Bexar county; Flana-
gan VS.. Pearson, from Rusk county
Atkinson ct. al. VS.. Ward et al, from
Gonzales county.
Reversed and remanded: McKeen
VS.. Sultonfuss ct. al, from Bexar
county; heirs of Mary Black VS.. De-
Gress, from Collin county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
BELTON.
Politics and Law,

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BELToN, March 18.-Captain H. E.
Bradford, chairman of the democratic
executive committee, has issued a call
to-day for the precinct meetings to be
held on March 18th to elect delegates
to the county convention, which is
called to meet on April 10Th to nomi-
nate delegates to the state, congress
sional and district conventions.
District court convenes next Mon
day, IA b in +, and the civil docket
will be trst disposed of.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Six Men Drowned.

LIVERPOOL, March 1s.-The British
steamer, General Roberts, from Gal
weston February 9Th, arrived. She
collided with an ice field, and had her
bows smashed, her fore compartment
filled with water, and she had to jetti-
son part of her cargo.
The bark Lucie, to Liverpool for
San Francisco, was sunk by collision
and six of the crew drowned. The
captain and three of its members
have arrived at Youghal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
SOUND DOCTRINE.
The Austin City Council should APP
MY 1t to the Police Trouble.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 17.-Gover
nor Cleveland has approved the Roos
veil bill, giving the mayor of New
York power of appointment without
confirmation by the board of alder
men. The governor says: 'If the
chief executive of a city is to be re-
sponsible for the order and good
government, he should not be hamper
ed by any interference with his selec-
tion of subordinate city officers,
nor should be permitted to find in d.
vided responsibility an excuse for any
neglect of the best interests of the peo-
pie. The plea should never be heard
that nomination had been made be-
cause it was the only one that could
make confirmation absolute and undi-
vided responsibility on the part of
the appointing power accords with
correct business principles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
1T is WAITED on THE WIRES
FROM ALL QUARTERS OF
THE COMPASS.
And Dished Up for Breakfast Table
Digestion TO the Readers OF
The Statesman.
THE NATIONAL CONGRESS- PRO-
POSES To DEVOTE MILLIONS
TO POPULAR EDUCATION.
Changes in the Texas Judicial Dis.
tricts-Bridging the Rio Grande
-Civl AerY'ce Reform, Etc.
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

Texas Judicial Bridging
the Rio Grande.
WASHINGTON, March 18.-The right
of X. Peters, from Kansas, to take his
seat in the house of representatives,
still hangs fire.
In the house to-day, Culberson, of
Texas, reported from committee on
judiciary, in favor of changing the
eastern and northern judicial districts
of Texas, and to attach to same a part
of the Indian Territory. Report was
ordered on the house calendar.
Reagan, of Texas, from committee
on commerce, submitted report au-
thoriZing the construction of a bridge
across the Rio Grande at Laredo and
Eagle Pass, and it was also placed on
the house calendar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

and supposed to be mouth and foot
disease. Five small herds within a
radius of four miles are affected.
Seven cows have lost one or
more feet, and over fifty head have
bad feet, and some of them blistered
lips and tongues. Several have died,
and none that have shown symptoms
of disease have recovered or even i'm
proved in condition. All these cattle
nave been well wintered, either in
houses or have had timber shelter and
good feed. Measures have been taken
favoring rigid quarintines, and every
exertion will be made to confine the
disease to its present limits.
IN ILLINOIS.
WASHINGTON, March IA tele-
gram received at the treasury depart
ment, to-day, from J. H. Saunders, of
the cattle commission, says: Experts
sent by the cattle commission pro-
nounce the alleged outbreak among
cattle in Illinois not foot and mouth
disease. DR.. Law, of the commission,
has gone to Kansas to investigate the
reported appearance of foot and
mouth disease there.