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Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

The officers Of Champion Lodge, No.
6, X. of p, were installed last evening
by Grand Chancellor William Simmons,
assisted by other Off of the Grand
Lodge. The ceremony took place in the
Kni hts Hall in the Smith Building,
and completes the Installations for this
jurisdiction.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
Wedding and Reception.

Samuel b. Hitch, proprietor OF ib
drug store on Market street ably'
Fourth, was married yesterday morn
ing in st. Georges church, at Black
water, to Miss Salli. n. Townsend, Q
Baltimore Hundred, Sussex County
The nuptials were tied by Rev. Mr.. Da
hada"ay. After ths ceremony was lr'
formed, and the usual congratulate
extended. the newly married coupe
embarked On train for Wilming'@
where they were rendered reception"
the residence of Coroner Smith. Al
elaborate supper was prepared, and tx
happy couple warmly welcomed,
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Trus: ees Of the Poor will be held at he
Almshanse GU Wednesday morning
next, and on the following Saturday
the supply committee will inset for the
purpose Of giving out contracts for fur.
nishing :he Almshouse with bread
meat and tobacco.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
Guarding Against insanity.

Young Mutt after being release 1,
from Jail visited his mother and sister,
who received him with congratulations,
and advised him to telegraph lmm"-
diately for box of >tansbury Murray g. /,
Wales cigars, sure prev"n'Ir"
against Temporary insanity. N. .c4
L. Front street
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

Of;oe n tue Cnie, Signs DEioss,
Washington. January q, 1884.
Rain fell yesterday in the Lake re.
gions and the northwest, and decided
fall of temperature took place. The
weather is cloudy to-day with rain, and
tomorrow promises to be of a like
character, with fall of temperature.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
SELLING OF.

The persona pro- erty Of Francis G..
Z. Brooks, late Of APPOINTMENTS Hun
bred, WIN be- sold at pubic sale, on
Thursday, the 3lst inst. All who
wish superior COW should attend, and
there may also be bargains in other ar.
ticles.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

There is not single case of small
pox in the city, all but one case in the
hospital The energetic measures
adopted when the disease made its ap-
pfarance few weeks since, seem, TO
have stamped it out, AT least tor the
present.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
A Continued Drunk.

This NOR, ing Maxwell Dickson wa
before Judge Cumm!ns to answer Il
charge of drunkenness. He plead guilty
and upon officer Nc Bride statingth
he had been or spree ever sine" Christ
mas, The Judge committed him INIT
Monday norDing,to give him chanc,
to sober up.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
A Business Change.

Jas. f. Flanagan has bought the
saloon Of John Bardon, at Second and
Jefferson streets, and wishes his friends
and the public generally to call and set
him. His bar is stocked with the fines,
wines and liquors; also lager beer, porter
and ale on tap daily.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
Died VITA kInall.pOX.

John Biggs, who was removed from
the schooner Ella Stay maker last week,
suffering with the smallpox and taken
to the hospital, Fourth and Broome
streets, died on Tuesday night, and was
buried in u short time afterwards.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
Wanted.

All the girls and young ladies of the
First Presbyterian Sunday school, be
tween the ages OF II and Is years, TO
meet at the church Friday evening at
7.l5 o'clock also bring as many of your
young friends as can sing.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

Fem & Co.'S 1harmometer registered
yesterday, 43 degrees at 8 p. M, SO al
8 p. w., and 80 at 10 p. m.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES,

Toilet Sets, Gentlemen's smok.
ing Sets, Children's Tea Sets,
Bouquet Holders, Mustache
Cups, Bisc Figures, Toys, Fancy
Cups and Saucers and Vases in
endless variety. These goods
we bought expressly for the
Christmas trade, and are selling
very cheap for cash. Also q full
line Of Coffecs and Teas. We
roast all of our own coffee, there.
fore you always get it fresh and
good, and our Teas are unsurpass.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

NUTlCr-iAE ktbuLAh QUAk
~ terry J.ecttng Of he Trustees Of the
Poor Of rev DasSiH Go atty viii be he'd at
he Alm9house. On Wednesday ..iaLuar, auth,
at 10 O'Clock u. ~, PEI soIs having Bills val
present them y that day.
me supply Committee viii meet At the
h!msi"u3e, Saturday, February "a, at "
O'Clock, . m, Wien pr0po 'al8 VIII rs re-
c"ivtd fDC furnishing The in tuition 10. three
ncntns Win bread. me,.ts ard tobucco.
~ II j. W. o. UCH, SECRETARY.
WANTED A>IITATf)N by YOUNG
w married man underestimate the care
Of horse and has bad i years experience IL
sore. AiDres-, FIR two days II, dis OH.
X.It'
sAYDR ) tIEuR RENT-A LnRGE HO-
- tel and etAbles, well located. A ply to
EVANS PENN NpTUN, kivlitr ana X my
E>OR KENT--A 100 ACRE FARM
l. near rNtleyville. Br pdywne Hun.
dred. Apply At tins utice. j44-tf
ENOH 'ALE--' BAY HOKsE, GOOD
- wnr's"r ,prly t, 4. Ii. PIERCE. No.
= Last SIEVE tn street "a Cts
ENpR SALE-A LOT OF GOOD Shelly
Il ing. Address l.. I, GRUBB, S32 Pine
street past
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
VIM. B. SHARP,
III Market street, while rebuilding AZ
Fourth and MARKET.

All our Muslins in Sheet
lngs and yard wides are
mech reduced for the sale
We have added a good 1914
Sheetlng at ~ cents. lis
a good time to supply your
self for Spring Sewing. For
curtains or window hang
ings, a Lace Etimena reduc
I'd to l2ac.: is very low, and
a Persian Tapestry at 35c.,
double face; never sold at
that price.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

TNOR RE FT-NTABLING AND SHE'D.
Il ding for S hea oil horses, III "a aid Pan.
lar streets. Apply on premises or at store on
NVlnoI, ll7-Ueol
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

Pure DutLer for % cents, at the but
ter house, Sneitz 81 Co., No. Ii East
Fourth st Rect.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
WIN. B. SHARP,
III Market street, while rebuilding at
Fourth and Market,


Our Blankets have been
goi1 6 out rapidly and there's
but few left of many num-
bers. A further reduction
is made to clear up this
stock before our moving
time comes. A good 1914
White Blanket is down to
Sl.oo per pair, a better one
is down to SI.79 per pair !;
another is down to S2.47.-
These arr all remarkably
low prices. A good Ii-4 is
down to $3.50 per pair, an
other is 1857 from S, an.
other $3.50 from $3.50
Some of these lots are small
and will soon 60.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
WIN. B. SHARP,
III Market street, while rebuilding a.
Fourth and Market.

III Market street, while rebuilding a.
Fourth and Market.
We've made a big reduc,
ton in all our double fold
heavy cloths and cloakings
and the winter is not yet too
far gone to supply yourself
prohtably. -Four colorings
in new Fall Goods, pin
stripes and small plaids are
down to sI.37s, from s..
Three pieces Of larger
plaids, green, blue, black
and white, fur backs, splen-
did goods, are reduced to
$3.50 from $3.50. One
piece heavy Silk and Wool
Black Damasse, nice tor
cloaks and circulars, is down
to $3.50 from 81. Ten
pieces medium and heavy
Cassimeres, suitable
for mems and boys wear,a
reduced to soc. per yard.
MI,I u CLADD
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
State Of the Tnerrnoustsr

at 20 EFT Ua1.ICAN Ott ~ IL tpe slrA Z
c.r.' 10 o'oiDuR Il o'a'o6
So 80 SO
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
JOHN T.. ALLMOND d co.

New Turkey pruncs, 4 pounds
Csc; California apricots, 25r. pei
can cvaporated apples, l2c. pen
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
WM. B SHARP,


In our Notion Depart
ment aye many marked
down goods, One lot, Is
doz ChlIdrcn's Isle Fleece
lined Gloves, are down to &C
per pair. One lot, d doz,
Men s Seamless Crotch Can
ton Flannel Drawers, ele-
gantly made, at SOC. per
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
JOHN p. ALMOND 4 co,

Our low prices for fine coffee
still continue to attract many
buyers. We have all our cotIees
roasted twice each week, and
guarantee them true to name.
Old Govt. Java, CSC. per b.;
Maracaibo, PC. per b; Golden
Rio, l8c. per ID.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

Cheapest place 10 buy Hour Is I"
IL. Luden's, 5OS East Sixth stree"
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
John P. Almond & Co.,
CROCERS.

We have just added to our
stock q all assortment of Moir's
Celebrated Soups, guaranteed
equal to any prepared in this
country. We have in glass jars
Mock Turtle, Ok Tail, Julienne,
Brunoise, Chicken, Mullegataw-
ney, Giblet, Consomme, Tomato
and Printanier, SOC. each, in 2lb
cans we have Tomato, Chicken
and Julienne, 35c. per can, 3 cans
for 81.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
VIM. B. SHARP,
III Market street, while rebuilding at
Fourth and Market.

There's about one hun
dred embroidered cloth
covers for stands, tables and
pianos the colors are
bronze, brown, garnet and
green the prices are just
about one half, commencing
at soc. each in stand size,
and S4.75 for piano size.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

NOR KENT-VERY Low. LARGE
~ 1rocary store, $50 West second sir.et
Apply to W. b. hADDOCk, lO2 W, Fourth
street. ,,nD, =,
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

NV Ell, WANTED FOR An7,s.,
~ stray heifer VIII eli came to I Ts}s
premises o. the subscriber, In Chris TL N
'iana Hundred about the frst Of 10 q. M M
Z"ot VIM. T. DERICKSON.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
JOHN p. ALMOND 4 co.

We have 60 odd cases Trophy
Tomatoes which 90 down to &c.
per can, cans for 30c. this is
no off brand, but one Of the most
reliable and standard br. nos in
the market Wells Tomatoes, in
every respect better goods,3 cans
for Csc; Sharp's Tomatoes in
glass, zoe. per jar Bakers corn,
lOc. per can ; cans pie peaches,
25c.
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

"ANTED-TWO GIRLS AT NO. 4
w West Fourth street. .3.3ts
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24

NO1lCE-TO MY FRIENDS Ann
~ public IN general. have this dnv
gwen up my position ut the Diamona stnt
Iron Co, am will hereafter coAduot me-
u rr ana feed store personally. VIM n
LUDLN, 5 East . h street. "a A..
Daily Republican., 1884-01-24
JOHN p. MOND d co.

Hecker's selt-raising buck
wheat, zoe. per paper ; A boxes
5OOs matches, % cents.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-17
POLITICAL POINTERS.
Gathered from Current Comments by
the Texas Press,

Waxahachie Enterprise: Hon. Roger
q. Mills is the Texas representative on
the National Democratic campaign
committee. Senator Colquitt Is the
Georgia member of the same commit
tee. / such honest men were always
selected by both parties to manage po-
litical campaigns, there would no
doubt he wonderful change for III,
better in the manner of conducting
| such contests.
Willis Index: The question is now
/ being discussed as to whether there
! should be one or two Democratic stale
/ conventions, and the arguments pro
and con are about equally strong and
conclusive. However, we rather in
cline to the belief that the rule hereto
fore governing in Texas in regard 70
state and national politics, should be
considered precedent sufficiently
authoritative for the Democratic exec
utiye committee of the state TO follow,
unless more potent causes for a change
be assigned than those urged by the
advocates Of the pne.conyention idea.
Gainesville Independent To Domi-
nate the old thicket will save IL great
deal Of expense in having new electro
types made, and would also he very
satisfactory to the people.
Cisco Roundup: Mr. Tilden's name
will ever now and then appear on the
slate of presidential factors. IL Is n
component part of the problem.
Austin Capital: or course dark
horses are opposed TO abollshing the
two.thirds rule" because that would
abolish the dark horse, don't you see?
Bonhnm Advocate: The land board
Is returning to first principles, by
adopting the ruling not TO sell over $40
acres for farming purposes, aud not
more than $50 acres 10 one person for
grazing purposes. This custom should
have been adopted at the start, and
strictly adhered to. IL will do u great
deal of good, but II looks like locking
the stable after the horse has been
stolen,p
Galveston News: How long will
the Democrats have the chance to
make tariff reform their cause? Tho
Republicans will take that issue rather
than be beaten.
Austin Statesman: The newspapers
OF Texas do more and better work for
political aspirants than those OF any
other state, and yet. every now and
then some one Of the patriots rise up
and curse the poor henchmcn roundIy.
Houston Post: 1t Is gllt-edged dem
ogoglsm to contend that the action OF
the land board will drive stockmen
out OF the state.
Austin Stat, sman There are many
things OF grave import 10 be consid-
cred by the convention which selects
delegates TO the national conventions.
There is no donger we believe that
Texas will 90 Republican, or even that
the result will be close. but Texas has
grown to be power ia nation con.
Mentions and her voice II ~ weight. 1t
IL q matter of the grayest Import then
that the voice she Is 10 utter will be OF
such nature ~ TO assure and to In
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-17

between opponents of respectable fol-
lowing and popularity, the strongest
man before the people will seldom Sc
cure the nomination under the two
thirds rule; while the Democratic par
ty is so largely in the ascendant, avail
ability is consequently not an impor-
tant requisite for the success of the
party in markings nomination.
"As you are II comparatively young
man, whose vigorous ability may, in
your day and time, be required in the
service of the state, ii may not be
amiss for me to present to you my
views in decided opposition TO the
two-thirds rule in making nomina-
lions for state officers. What / may.
present may have the more weight as
coming from one who neither desires
nor expects ever again to be candi-
date for IL political office, and can
therefore have no personal interest in
the question any further than as the
public good may be promoted.
sIt is anti-Democratic ana anti-Re.
publican in principle. 1t has no an
alogy to any principle incorporated ia
the actual government of our repubu-
can institutions.
Then follow his reasons in detail,
the great length of which precludes
insertion. 80,
Why should Governor Roberts, The
News. / and other Democrats be read
out of the party for having opinions
of our own and daring 10 express
them? Would that detract from the
reasonableness or destroy the truth
of what we have said? For the pur-
nose of discussion it doesn't matter
what we are. If we speak truth,
and then maintain it with reason, an
intelligent public will accept it regard
less of who or what the person Is VINO
utters It,
1 again announce my reasons for OPP
posing this rule:
/. Because 1t prevents open candida
cy for Office before the people.
., Because, instead Of the conven-
tion,s selecting the candidate whom a
majority of Democrats desire, under
this rule it selects, Oftener than other
wise, a compromise candidate whom
the people have not discussed or
thought of in that connection, ana
probably do not desire.
r. 1t Is unnecessary, because the can
didate selected under the rule Is no
stronger, probably not so strong, as IL
selected by n majority, or even ~ P'u
rality.
A. Because 1t is used by the delegates
IN further their own plans, in dlsre-
cal d to the wishes Of the people.
S. Because i t is having an injurious Is
affect on the party influence, ana ID
tending to disrupt and destroy IL. M
q BECAUSE | believe the people no
longer want it and they desire It's
abolition. e,
Ifan intelligent public is satisfied
,,,i,h tho correctness of these reasons,
II is immaterlal who utters ,, them n.rdon
It is hoped the reader VIII Pa anuoh
the vein Of egotism running t ,,e1, Se
this article. 1t could not Wen " te
avoided, since the opposition sought 70 70
throy the discussion into thst cnah-
mel. Hal W.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-17
THE AUTOPSY.
Post Mortem Examination of Thompson
and What IL Disclosed.
Tales Told by Silent Wounds and Leaden
Messengers.


A GOOD deal of curiosity las been
felt in Austin 10 know TIE actual facts
in regard to the killing of Ben Thomp-
son. 1t was hoped that the investiga--
ton of the coroner's inquest would
bring the facts to light, but instead
every witness seemed TO studiously
keep them from being made public.
All classes in Austin, not only Ihomp-
sons friends, but those who have no
regret mt his death, have a desire to
know the truth respecting the matter,
and not a little disappointment was
felt on every hand when the evidence
of the inquest WAS read. 10 throw
light upon this question
AN Autopsy WAS HAD
yesterday morning, and the post NOR
TEN conducted by two of the leading
physicians of this city, and perhaps
The state, Drs. Worthington and
Wooten-the latter one OF the most
scientific gentlemen in Texas, THIS
was held Mt the residence OF the de-
ceased, and in the presence OF repre-
sentatives of the press, ana other gen
tlemen. The coroner's jury at san
Antonio only found that three sIots
hit Thompson, when, in fact, eight
bullets entered his body, five oil when
ENTERED HIS HEAD.
The cold, hard facts of science show
how yalueless Is human testimony IN
a case like this. All OF these eight
balls entered the body on the lett sidei
the back, the front nor the right SIDE
being hit at all. This, OF course,
proves that the shooting was all done
| from the left OF Thompson, ana that
whoever they were shot from the same
noint. The first wound probed MADE
another startling disclosure. The Dali
entered the left side OF the head near
that pOint where the side head Degins
TO round of to form the crown, ana Tvs
course was downward, niue pack,
ward and slightly inward, 80 that IL
the ball had came out lis
POINT OF EXIT
would have been just back OF the Jaw
in the neck. An inch ana y nn,i g
low this another ball entered ana ioi-
lowed an exactly parallel COURSE " .ne
tirst and had tliis come out Its pointo OF
exit would have been an lnch ana
half below that Of the first one men.
toned. A third bullet entered ABOUT
the left eve, lust where the side mead
turns to the 'front.' and passed IN me
same downward course, lodging III the
mouth, TO which It was traced ana
found. A fourth ball entered Just De.
low the point OF entrance OF the iirst
one described. and cut through the
arch over the left eye, coming out Just
over this eye-ball, and grazing the
side OF the cheek In
ITS Downward COURSE,
which was almost perpendicular with
lie body when standing erect. ns
fish bali entering the head entered entered
the ear just above the ear, ear o ina II,
assage Of the ear and Lodging Ia me me
brain. 1t will be noticed mat ane
four frat mentioned balls must nave
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-17
THE TWO-THIRDS RULE
Is UndemOcratic, According to Ex-Goy-
ernOr Roberts.
Corresponding Galveston News. ]

Correspondence Galveston News.l
Beaumont, Tex, March l2.-Nester-
days News contained an editorial no.
tice of an article written by me in
which | opposed this two-thirds rule,
and the News quotes from some Texas
paper, without naming it, an intima-
ton that those who oppose the two
thirds rule are not sound Democrats.
For myself | can only say | was born
a Democrat, raised Democrat and ed
ucated Democrat; and have always
adhered to the Democratic party for
the sole reason that its profession of
principles more nearly accord with my
theory of our government than those
of any other party. While this is so,
and while | expect to remain in the
party until another is formed which
yet further protects the rights of the
people as such and better carries
out the true theory OF
government; still, / will
not yield to ii blind, unquestioning,
fanatical submission without will or
thought Of my own; on the contrary
shall exercise the right of every citi-
zen and Democratic voter to criticise,
discuss, oppose and change any of its
principles or measures conceive to be
wrong, If i can, and l cannot be per-
suaded that by doing so ] an. any the
less true and staunch Democrat.
Nor am alone in opposing this two
thirds rule. If | am to be read out OF
ina party on that account | will go
out with Governor Roberts and thou
sands of others who have the temerlty
and ihoughtfulness to oppose 1t. With
some doubt as to whether am vi0lat-
ing personal confidence, i cannot re-
rain from here quoting from private
ietler of Governor Roberts to me on
this subject. In response to a letter
rom me he is explaining why he does
not wish to have his name brought for
! ward as a candidate for governor:
II. IL has never been my desire to
compete for office with Others or to
supplant others who desired to fill 1t,
and when | have done so it has been
| usually under such circumstances that
l could not decline without placing
myself In a wrong position toward my
friends and to the country. Nor is il
Unsigned by this remark to intimate
otherwise than that / have most
thankfully received and most willing
ly served in every one of the many
Offices which the people of Texas have
generously conferred upon me.
knowing the state of public
selliment In the state as do, my can.
uiuaey Tor nomination now would
most probably result in locking the
ronvention for the benefit OF some
,nlru person who had not avowedly
oeeh candidate before the people for
nomination under the two-thirds
iu'e that has heretofore been practiced
III our conventions am utferlv on
posed TO any man receiving a nomina.
uon except under stringent necessity
VINO mas not been brought out by his
OWN consent before the people as q
oanaiuate so as to have his views and
ap'nly discussed and considered by
"em' In astrongly contested canvass
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-17
CO.. EEoTySToNT

been shot from above, coming from
the same general quarter and having
| the same downward course; the bal
entering the ear being the only eccen'
trio one of the five. The sixth ball
STRUCK THE JAW BONE
in downward course, against which
it spent its force and passed into the
neck where 1t lodged and was found,
making five of the balls ranging
downward, inward and slightly back
ward. The seventh ball entered the
outer side of the left arm, passing
through the muscles Mt right angles
with the body which 10 entered, pass
ing through the center of the heart
The course of this ball was ut perfect
right angle with the body when in an
erect posture. The eighth ball had II
point of entrance on the left side
above the hip and ranged upwards
coming out on the other side just be-
low the Iibe.
STILL ANOTHER
which did not enter the body giazed
across the shoulders from the left side
10 the right, leaving its track plainly
marked on the dead mans skin, and
holes In his clothes correspond with
the track OF this bullet. Some OF the
bullets were taken from the body, and
these were submitted to experts,
among them j. 9. Petmecky, and they
were found TO have come from both
Winchester rifle and ii-calibre pistol
cartridges, showing that both these
weapons had been used in this work.
THE EFFECTS
of six OF the eight balls that entered
Mr.. Thompson y body, rs will be seen
from this autopsy, We're fatal and he
would have been powerless In an In
slant after any Of these struck him.
The conclusions OF the post mortem
are: First, Thompson was shot when
standing erect by persons, who were
above him, and who were also HUE
TO the lett, armed with both Winches-
ter rifles and revolvers, as shown by
the bullets found and by the same gen
eral downward track OF all the baiis
except two; and that he must have
been
STANDING STILL
nj the time, as Is shown by the parallel
courses Of the bullets. Secondly, that
five of the balls were fired by differ
eut persons simultaneously. asisshown
by the fact that he would have IN
SANITY fallen from the effect OF any of
them; and their courses being IN the
same general direction.
The ball entering the heart, and the
one one shot from the hip upward
may have been shot after Thompson
fell-the latter must have been so fired.
II would be interesting to have q sclen-
tif,c inyestipatiou of Fishers wounds
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-03-17
PUZZLE DEPARTMENT.

Ian correspondence relating 10 this
depart tent should he marked "For
Puzzle Department. FoRr WORTH
and addressed to w. III.
Eastman, East Summer, Maine.
a7-cuAiiAnE.
My nrst I'm sure you often do
when DER this pngo YOU scan;
My second ish little colin
Sow guess II L You can.
My third ~ something you viii lind
We could not i've without;
My wholei Is what our thoughts VIII need
In getting puzzles out.