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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-01-10
The Long Island Tragedy.

OYSTER BAY, L, l., Jan. 9.-The excite
ment over the attempt to murder and rob
James G. Townsend and wife Monday night
becomes more intense as the news spreads
through the surrounding villages, and
early this morning, notwithstanding the
storm and almost impasssble conditions of
tina roads. wagons and sleighs were pouring
into town. The condition of the victims Is
less favorable. Townsend is still uncon-
scious, while his wife is occasionally con-
scious. Another arrest was made last night
William Appleford, white man living in
Pine Hollow, cold settlement, near Tn,
village was seen the day Of the
outrage wearing y pair Of over
alls similar to those found with
blood stains on them near the Townsend
house. He was also drunk IN the neighbor-
hood ia company with a strange crOss-eyed
man, who left the village yesterday moru-
ing. ApplefOrd denies knowledge Of the
affair except what he has heard. The fact
however, that Mrs. Townsend has been "a
remarkably clear-headed woman and her
repeated statements that Simon Rapalya
did IL is taken ss being the truth. A god
watch was taken from To owusend's pocket
and all the money in the house was gone.
The different rooms appear TO have been
thoroughly Tansacked. Bertha Rapalyia,
wife of the colored prisoner, says her hus.
band did not leave the house after coming
home AT p. m. Monday until he was ar
rested
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Gotham Gossin.

New YoRK, Jan. &C. d. Gilmore, law
yer of Washington, has begun suit against
Carl Schruz, ex- secretary OF the interior,
tor the recovery OF 10000 damages for
dsbarring him from practice. The ofiense
which resulted In his disbarrment was the
alleged payment of money to a clerk IN the
general land office in 4 case in which Gil
more was interested.
The trial OF the suit Of Bridget Cronin
against Rev. Father Mccarthy, OF BROOK.
lyn, to recover $4,000 damages
for alleged attempted assault in
the parlors OF the parsonage,
has been resumed. Father Mccarthy tts-
tilted that he had heard Mrs. Cronin's
statement on the witness stand; thst there
was not word Of truth in IL; he had known
her seven or eight years she had been or
eanist of his church for eight months; he
dismissed her April 22d; she made no COM
plant then Of an assault: witness was or.
dained a clergyman fifteen years ago; he
had been assistant pastor and pastor Of 81.
Cecelia's church during that period wit
ness denied that he was giving evidence
uEder any moral or mental reservation.
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HoUsr5E, Jan. 9.-Ispeoial.l The prssi-
dent and secretary Of the Gulf City Street
railway came from Galveston to-day aud
ordered'a supply OF iron from the now roll
ing mills This settles it tor a fact that the
opposition street railway is 10 be started ia
Galveston.
A petition TO congress is being circulated
here and generally signed, asking that the
supreme court OF Texas hereafter convene
a. Palestine instead OF Tyler, as vt present.
The pror ostion meats with general fave
among lawyers.
The Texas Game Breeding association is
holding cooking main hero over
Sternes saloon. Several fights are taking
place daily. No interest is being taken in
the main. however, except by local lights.
The weather has moderated, ana shirt
sleeves can again he seen.
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Sad Eate of q nrnre bInn.

New YORK, Jan. 9.-Lieutenant John j.
Anger, of the United States navy, escaped
from tho Bloomingdale luuatic asylum .ast
night during the terrible storm. This
morning his body was found IN tho road
way. Death was due 10 coid and exposure.
The father OF the dead Lieutenant is @ sner-
al Anger, Of the United States army, in
charge Of the military post az Fo,t Leaven-
worth. Lieutenant Anger had been 10 the
navy since 1s70 and was one OF the officers
sent out upon the expedition for the Arctic
exploring steamer Jearuefte. The hard
ship then affected bis mind. he had been
Of duty since last summer and YVES placed
in the asylum Decem Der 2i'h last.
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AInINT pIrAsANr.

MoUNr PLEASANT Jan. 8. Especial. ] -
Yesterday morning about . O'Clock FIRE
was discovered in Or. Hains' drug store
aud spread, burning the Smith hotel, W,
G. Miller's grocery, ard Carr h Morris
furniture store where 70 was stopped by
the brick building of Carr & Morris, and
had II not been for the recent snow still on
the house tops, the business portion OF the
whole town would now be in ashes Loss
and damage are es imated at Sl5 600; some
insnrancp.
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power. Of corporations to hold lands.

poNtIn W NoiPoA"hoh9 '" HS'" ""
ierred.
by Moore, OF fMoLennan--A resolution de.
olaring that as the discussion indicates that
the fence question cannot be determ mes
before the regular session, the extra session
adIourn on the 18th inst. Lies over.
A resolution was adopted for the COM
mittee on education 10 prepare u better
school system,
Bills 10 amend the road laws were offered
by Robertson OF Williamson aud Foster OF
Limestone.
Foster, OF Grayson, called mp the message
from the senate. The section Ia the asylum
bill, he said, had not been enrolled as the
bill passed and was contrary TO the interest
OF the legislature. II required = three
years residence In ssch asylums when only
proper experience was necessary, thus sA'
olnding other competent persons.
Pending tho discussion the houss ad'
iournel,
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GII.NIt.Is,

GiLaER, Jan. 9.-TSpecial.l-Sam Wheel
er, the man who was to be hanged here
next Friday, has been respited Y the gov
ernor for thirty days to allow time tor a
commissioner OF lunacy TO inquire into the
question OF his sanity, Il being claimed by
his friends that he is a lunsiic.
The weather Is moderating.
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To nnIn,rsiirnich.

NEW York, Jan. 9.-Presiient Coolidge
Of the Oregon Navigation company, has
ann fnfed G.. s Morrison o. investigate the
alriira Of The company on tine Paciec coast.
Norfiron leaves for the West tomorrow.
TIE cfic'asof fhe Oregon rragscontineutal
cour'ny s.afe ihat ihet. is nothing in the
lion and hali additional liabilities
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h'kINNEY.

MoKISEEY, Jan. 0. Especial The
stockholders of the Collin County National
bank elected the following directors: q. A.
Foots. II. NJ. Markham, W. l.. Boyd, s. d.
Nevsome, Thomas II. Murray. W. A.
Rhss, J. A, Acton. q. A. Foote was elected
president; II. M. Markham, vice-presidsnt,
and W l.. Boyd cashier.
The Emma Goodrich company played
before good audience at the Shain opera
house last night.
The district court has been in session
this week and has disposed of all cases on
the trial docket in which the Judge was not
disuualified
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TosoSro, Jan. 9.-The inquest on the
railroad accident at Humber has adjourned
until Tuesday next. The Investigation 90
lar shows that Barber, the conductor Of the
freight train. disobeyed orders by not stop
ding at Mimico station, whore be vas 10
cross the suburban train. Barker dess noi
attempt 70 excuse his neglect. He cnlT
SAYS "he forgot"
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Imnortnnt Dscision. .

CHcAso, Jan. 0.--The Daily Eews' Keo-
kuk, Iowa. spooisI says Judge McCrsry has
announced that befor. March Isi he would
enter finai dseree In the Two barb wire
esses Of the Washburn 4 Moen msnuiac-
turing compsny against Walter Rhodes and
o. hers, which will declare the reissue Of the
Gliddsn q Kelly patents invalid.
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ST LOUIS

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 9.-[S1ecial, I-spot cot
ton was firm; 1000 bales sold at nm
changed quotations.
Cash wheat was strong; prices advanced
the milers buying freely; No. > red,
SlO2 3 4.
Cash corn was strong; No. mixed sold
a. 4S 10 IS l.2.
Hide aud wool markets were steady and
unchanged prices hrm.
The cattle market was well supplied and
trading was brisk. Some good stock wal
offered, but o majority was inferior stuff
The reports from eastern markets were un-
favorable, causing shippers to hold off,
Steps have been taken 70 establish new
bank here, with English capital.
Captain X. b. Wade, OF the 81. Louis firm
Of Budd & Wade, died at Chicago to-day.
lie was West Point graduate, and served
with distinction in the late war.
The movement has well progressed FOR
holding the national convention OF cattle.
men OF the west and south in st. Lsus.
Ii is reported that frank James, the
famous bandit, is very low with pneumonia
Mt the home OF his father-in.law. Colorel
Rslston, near Independence, Missouri. His
friends say there is no room Tor hope.
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TROUPE.

TROUPE, Jan. Especial. Mrs. Ayrss.
wife of Mr.. J. A. Ayres, one OF our leading
merchants, who died about 10 O'Clock Mon
day night, was buried yesterday. Her
death is lamented by great many friends
who also syn pAthI45 with .As OelsaVsa
husband and relatives
We have had very cold weather since last
Saturday. Had slight snow on Sunday
night, which is still on the ground
Cotton 10 nearly all in.
There is some talk OF building brick store
houses on the burnt district. Good basi-
ness men would do well to invest here.
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CoRsIUANA.

CoRsIcANA, Jan. 9.-TSpecial. l-At eleven
o'clock last night an alarm of fire was
sounded. Several small buildings on the
square were destroyed. The fire originated
in small frame building used asa mat
tress factory. The combusiible nature Of
the stock caused the flame 10 gsin strong
headwgy before assistance arrived. I. W.
Bright's grocery adjoining the mattres
factory was next des royec. Most Of the
stock was saved In a damaged condition
Croft e. Blaudine's law Office next sue
cumbed 30 the flames. Their library aud
papers were removed however, before the
flames reached their buiding. The resi-
dence OF Wm. Ta'urn was partially torn
d0wn and the flames kept spreading further
bY the un' ID eh1rts Of our Two newly or.
gRnizsd hre companirs, who formed them.
se.ves into a. bucket brigade and d q
noble work; saving thousands Of doliars
worth of property by holding the flames in
check. Simpkius & Simpkins we're dam
aged 10 the OK ent Of several hundred dol
lars hy removal Of library ami partial des-
truciion OF their Office. The residence ol
VIM raiurn was insured for 500 in Pink.
ston agency. The origin Of the FIRE is sup
posed % have been ths work Of an incen-
afrrV.
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TTLrR, Jan. 9.-TSpecial.l-A marriage
II high life occurred here tonight, the con
tarting part g being Mr. W. 7. Quinn snd
Ms. Laura Cameron, both OF Rusk. The
c remony YES performed 81 the residence
oi Alien Cameron. brother OF the bride
Rev. D.. Boone Of Rusk ofiiciated.
Mms beS0lm was acquitted today in
the county court on Q charge of slander.
Judge NcCord has heard nothing from
the governor ss to the respite asked fpF
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Kaysis CRY. Jan. All the railroads
this morning made reduction cf - on
New York tickets of the fret class. S8 en-
the second Class. No other points us yet
are Affected
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SAN ANTONIO,

SAL ANTONIO, JHu. o., Special l-Gensral
w. &. Huncock arrived at military head.
quarters this morning a. II O'Clock, accom-
panied by his staf, He was received with
a salute of fifteen guns and was escorted to
the residence OF General Vincent. The old
hero looks well and is almost entirely re-
covered from his recent surgical operation,
which was very painful. He 10 quite heshy
has o smile f0G every one, and is loud in hi.
recollection OF his treatment on the Pacific
coast. Ii 9 has vitality and honhommie suf-
ticient TO make another race for the prssl-
dency without losing his temper or closing
his ear to the Jokes that rained on him this
morning from old army comrades. A mar.
tal on ths field, he is the most approach
able of gentlemen IN private life. He de-
clined 10 say anything concerning the re.
cent California democratic pledge TO make
him take the van IN the next presidential
race. His stay here s-limited.
Big-foot Wallace, the celebrated pioneer,
veteran and Indian fighter, is dead. The
old man has been leading hermit life for
years past in the brushiest part OF AtasC0sa
county, and was found in bed a corpse. 1t
is thought he had been dead two or three
days when found. There is no heir TO the
few cattle he owned, and the contents Of the
cabin, his rife. knife, saddle and various
Indian trophies and souvenirs will probably
20 10 the slHLs.
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NHFENiAN.

snEnuAy. Jan. o.-rspecIal.l l-Muldoon's
Picnic will be played AZ the opera'houss
tonight by Yank Newcl's Comedy COM
pany.
The foundation for the new iron fence
around the courthouse IS about completed.
r. will be the finest In the state when COM
pleted.
Sidney Wilson, an old resident OF this
place, returned lew days ago from al ex-
tended trip east.
s, j. Bass Of Paris raised through our
city last night en- rOuse for Terrell 10 take
unto himself bride.
T. y. Harwood and @. II. Edwards, Of
Dallas, are guests At the Binkley.
IL. Z. Hughes, representing the Gould
system, ID at the Biukley.
Several brick stores have been put up IN
the past few weeks ard improvements in
general are gOlng on.
There is no complaint from merchants
about bpsiness.
Cotton receipts are light.
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ISDFfESDEScE, No, Jan. e.-Frank
Jsmes' condition IL growing worse. His
very fast friends have about given mp hopes
of h.s recovery.
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NEWS BY SPEClALS.
Hancock Receives an Ovation at San
Antonio.
A Negro at the fsrt Wanted for q MIS-.
sOurI Mnrder.
The 81. Louis Aarkcis-Death OF a
West Pointer.
Frank JAMES Reported TO be on His
Death Bed.
Corsieana Receives Costly Visit frs.
Fire flend.
+ Ter Excited Over q Wedding In High
Life.
other News BY Special Dispatehe.
Frank JAMES Reported TO be on Iii,
Death Bed.
Corsieana Receives Costly Visit frs.
Fire flend.
Tyler Excited Over q Wedding In High
Life.
Other News BY Special Dispatches
FORT woRmi


rolr Worm, Jan. 9.-lSpscial.l l-fG-
terday In the trlct court negro, Wsts
Jones, was found guilty OF sssault to muir
der mulatto, Fannie Robinson, and pun
ishment WAS assessed at seven years in the
penitenuary. To-day Newman, detsc-
tive with Pinksrton's agency, came here
with n warrant for Jones arrest, and a
rsquisition from Gov. Criltendsn, granted
BY Gov. Ireland, 10 take Jones 10 KIRK.
wood, No, where three years ago Jones
committed n horrible murder, killing u
man in saloon, breaking open
his skull, tearing out his brains
and washing his hands and face
in the gore, then assaulting and nearly
killing an old man named Williams, strik.
Ing him on The head with rail and cut.
ting his face TO pieces. As the state has
contract with the letsees OF the peuiton'
tiary 10 hire TO them all c0nyic.s, the dis
tricl Judge and county attorney doubted
whether, under the circumstances, the
sheriff could turn him over 10 the Missouri
Authorities. Governor Ireland has been
tsleEraphed for q decision IN the matter.
There is considerable indignation here
against Jones, owing to the recital by New
man of his bloody work.
repeal Of the COW ordinance. The mayer Is
warmly praised for the act.
A wreck on the Texas & Pacific east o!
here delayed the Milton Noble troupe so
that thoy could no, play tonight as adyer-
tised.
Judge Breckham to-day held the ordl.
nance against opium smoking Illegal.
He says the state or city can.
not say what a man shall
tinue TO make cases against the Chinese
Joint shops rs dl0rdery houses, and will
prosecute the keepers Of theso dens daily
until they a.e driven irom the city.
The case OF Cunningham charged with
m msrdering J. W. Fleming, tho great green
backer, comes up tomorrow ana the prola-
bic result is discussed generally. A great
array Of counsel has been employed on
both sides.
G. J. Psttigrew OF Bcnbrook, this coun-
", lost on y train OF the Gulf Colorado &
Santa fNa his packetbook. containing $40,
TWO notes for $l0o and 500 in valuable re
ceipts. lie does not think he was robped
but fears he lost the book in a closet.
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GALVESTON.

GALyssroK, Jan. 2.-Ispseial.l- the
supreme court the following motions we're
submitted! To filo q transcript In SKID.
more ct al. W.. haohlohsry; for q rshsaTlag
In Jones vs.. Jones. from Dallas; to dismiss
cause In eidsok OF al. W.. Duran st all 10
strike out and suppress refused charges 10
Newman o. al. ys. Dodsoni 10 strife out
statement ot facts in Newman et 81. vs..
Dodsor. The case OF Fulton, sdsaislsiTa-
tor. We. Fran islig was stricken from the
docket, the papers In the case being IN the
hands OF appellee's counsel.
The lighters Buokthorn, Star, Effort and
Maddox pulled the bark Norma OF this
morning and towed her IN 10 the dock. IL
Is impossible 20 determine the amount OF
damage until she 70 keel.hauled.
The steamship Arkansas wa, pulled OIL
the hat. by the tug Louise this evening,
after lightering the cattle, and towed 70 the
wharf. The vessel II not damaged.
The British schooner Jennie Wood wa
sold at a marshal's sale ~ noon 10 II seels
tyson for $500.
GALyKsroS, Jan. 9.-[Press. lin the re-
publican circles of this city there IL now
quite ripple Of Interest over the selection
OF delegates 10 the state convention, which
In turn Is TO hesd delegates To the national
convention at Chicago. No call has been
made yet for the convention, but
nevertheless the subject is eagerly dis
cussed.
The motion docket on the frat assign.
ment was called In the supreme court to-
day. The regular assignment will be call
ed tomorrow when Judge slaytoa Is ex-
peoted 10 be- present completing the bench.
There IN not likely % be any session Of the
court OF appeals before Saturday, judges
White and Hurt being abicut The
commissioners Of appeals are In thee.'y and
begin u session next week.
The bark Norman, which II was thought
would 20 10 pieces on the beach west o! the
lity, got anoat to-day. Her bottom was
damaged. The greater por-
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THE LEGISLATURE.
Tho States Law Makers Continue TO
Pour Forth
Bills on Many Toplcs-Scveral Rcme'
dies Suggested
For the Pasture Troublss-A Stresg
nsvemcnt
Makisg Fence.cutting a Pslony-Bllls
on the Subject.
Tie Railway Interests Receive Mscs
Attention,
And the Cause Of Education Is not
Overlooked.
Other Dolngs at the State Capital.
),her Dolngs at the State Capital.
Eighteenth Lsgisiaturo-speoiai Session.
SENATE.

Eighteenth Lsgisiaturo-speoial se'sion.
sESATE.
Au,rls, Jan. 9.--[specisl lin the senate
nstitions were presented as follows
ByMr. Pleuifsr-For the relief Of D.
Cooper Jones; also from the Live stock
a,,ooiation of soull. cast Texas, praying for
legislation making fence emitting felony
and prohibiting the fencing Of land not
owned or leased.
BiIls were referred as follow.:
Rv Mr.. Gibbs Providing for tho invest
nent of the school fund as published in
the HERALD; also making certain reserva-
lions for public roads by setting aside
twenty feet on the boundary line ot all
tracts hereafter sold by the state.
By Mr., MAtlock-To further regulate the
collection eli taxes aud prohibiting further
extension OF time in which 20 redesm land
sold for taxes. The same bill passed tho
senate at the regular session.
10 Mr.. Jones-PIoyiding for having
Tsvas representei at the New Orleans eX-
position; also fixing tho punishment for
Nilfully fencing land not owned or leased.
RyN Shannon-ProViding for the in
ye.tment OF the university fund.
By Mr.. Eyans-To extend the time in
which lands may be redeemed.
By Mr. Traylor--For removing obsiruc.
tons from highways; also 10 amend the
law relative TO the srls ol real estate bid on
10 the state by the collectors.
By Mr.. Cooper-RequeSiing the Texas
senators and representatives M congress To
procure an appropriation for deep water ia
Sabine Pass.
ur, Farrar, for the committee on federal
relations reported fAyor2bly q resolution
relative TO securing right Of way in the
Indian Territory for the Tsxas, Oklshama
aud Kansas rsilwsy.
Resolutions were offered ~ follows:
By Mr.. Gihbs--That the com mittse on
,ducation prepare a bill organizing the
public school system. Adopted.
Bv Mr., Gibos-That the resolution in
vogue at the regular session relative TO sub
scriptons for newspapers be continued.
ilGr. Johnson, of Collin, objected, saying
nat his people had no use for papers, and
he offered TO amend By striking out "htty
copies" and inserting iona" in the original
rssolgt ion Lost.
Resolution adorted.
By Mr. Joueg-Requesting tho senators
and representative IN congress to secure Z
ht-of-way across the Indian Territory
for the Gulf Colorado d Santa Fs railway
Referred.
By Mr.. Doris--Nsllin- nttsntion to an err
ror In the act OF April, 1888, relative to the
appointmont Of Superintendent OF the in
zane asylum, and requesting the governor
10 lay the matter before the legislature
Adopted.
Adjourned.
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Wheeler. lie will 20 20 Gllmer tomorrow
10 hear and determine the writ granted on
the plea OF lunaoy.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-22

Malaria is caused by Torpid Liver !;
Piles by Constipation; Headache by Indi-
gestion. Avoid them all By using the
great vegetable remedy, Aliens Bilious
Physic. At all druggists.
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In strange city, an aged stranger seemed too
old to walk the very slippery streets alone, anu
richly by telling me the tale Of his priceless
treasure and bis youthful race with the sheriff.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-07-22

sLEEPLESS NIGHTS made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's Cure is the
remedy for you. Sold by Bard & Miller.