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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
FORT WORTH.
The Lovers Quarrel Still at Hearing.

Luz AOfers Vuarrel SLlll at hearing.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
FoET WORTH, March THE Muir
phy-Eaton investigation was resumed
this morning. Several experts in
handwriting were examined in regard
to the authenticity of the disputed let
tiers. Their testimony was in the
main dana ging to Miss Murphy, as
the writing in the disputed letters
was declared to be similar to that in
those admitted to be genuine.
Coos. Eaton was on the stand in
the afternoon session, and detailed a
most Interesting narrative of his ac-
quain lance, love and engagement to
marry Miss Muir ny. His testimony
fully deveiopP oil the charges. He
IS being eros examined tonight, but
the result of the investigation will
not be reached before the middle of
next week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
HERR LASKER.
Bismarck Regrets His Objectionable
Snub was Unavoidable.

WASHINGTON, March Herr Won
Eisendicker, German minister, said
to-day he had just received from the
German government the resolution of
coincidence passed by the American
congress on the death of Herr Lasker,
and would forward them, as well as
an accompanying letter transmitted
from Princes Bismarck, to the depart
ment of state in few days. He adj
ded he had no communication or
understanding Whatever with the
foreign affairs committee in regard to
the matter. He proposed to deal en-
tirely with the department of state.
The letter of Prince Bismarck, return
ing the resolutions, he said had al
ready been published in substance
but in addition it expressed Bis.
marck's regret that he felt compelled,
under the circumstances, to return the
resolutions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
BRENHAM.
Weddlng BeIls-Grand BAN.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BRENNAN, March "Wednesday
night, at the residence of Mr.. II. G..
Mcintyre ST., Mr.. Charles Parks and
Miss Hattie Lusk were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. G. G.
Chaplain conducted the ceremony. /.
The Purim ball that is to take place
on the 18th is the al absorb sub
ject here. The managers intend to
make it grand success. They will
get the Houston b to furnish the
music.
Bunch of Keys plays here on the
10th.
1t is reported here that the measels
are raging in the country.
A light rain fell here last night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
THAT WICKED CITY.

ST. LOUIS TO THE FRONT WITH. AN
OTHER BRACE OF swINDLERs.
ST. LOUIS, March I'm. A. Gra-
ham, coal agent, and Robert Benson,
foreman of passenger yards, of the
Missouri Pacific railway, were arrested
to day for selling the company's coal
and pocketing the proceeds. They
operated in car load lots, and are be-
ieved to have been engaged in the
swindle long time. Graham is well
known all along the line and has borne
high character,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE recent action of the land board
in advancing the lease price of school
lands to a minimum rate of eight
cents for unwatered and twenty cents
for watered pasturages, will result in
driving the stockmen out the state,
it it Is not rescinded. G we afford
to give these men aud; cattle inter-
est this sort of a back-hander We
do not think so, for one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
RAILROAD DISASTER.

LITTLE Rock, March ga New
port, (Ark.) special this morning says
one mile south of White river, a rail-
road work train on the Iron Noun
tain railway was wrecked. killing
John TRUNK and Thomas White, and
injpring Pat. Wresenforth, Peter Har-
rison and VIM. Durham. The wound
ed were taken to ST. Louis.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

Gov. STEREETT may be little
rough in his vigorous humor at times,
but beneath the shell there is to be
found a deep vein of fine fe cling and
profound sympathy for suffering and
sorrow. The fact is there are few
better men than Sterrett, albeit his
exterior is dead against any such
theory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE new advertising business taken
by THE STATESMAN Wednesday
amounted in round figures to $780,
besides it was no bad day for subscriI-
lions either. This is very crafty
ing exhibit and we chronicle it with
pleasure as an evidence of the grow
ing favor of the people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
MARSHALL.
An Old Veteran.

Special gram TO the Statesman.
MARSHALL, March Capt. VIM.
Shirlock, one of the few living sur
vivors of Fannin's massacres, at Co
lad, in 1886, was in this city to-day,
on his way home to Sabine county.
Capt. Sherlock participated in all the
early battles aud hardships In the
times that tried mems souls. Not
withstanding all this he is In fine
health. and quite active for one of his
age.
Measles and other infantile diseases
are prevalent among the children here,
and is very fatal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

UNCLE JOEY KIRGAN, OF the Noun
tain Era, at Mineral Wells, is out
in florid flaming compliment to Ell
lott in regard to his candidacy for
the commissionership. Uncle Joe
that was worth a dollar a line, at least
Di6S't &c .llze, old fellow. Say?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The Express, while caviling at the
Examiner for not announcing itself
for either one or two conventions
carefully conceals its own position.
Which side of the fence, neighbor !?
Speak, or make the Examiner an
ample apology.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

REPORTED ENGLISH VICTORIES.
CAIRO, March 8.-Gen. Gordon tel
egraphs stating that Bey, the Aus
TRAN officer of the Egyptian service.
defeated the expedition sent bv III
Mahid from Darfur, and that Cabba-
fish defeated the rebels north of III
Obeid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
NEW LINE OF STEAMERS.
ITS PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT Be
TWEEN GALVESTON AND
BREMEN,

GALVESTON, March 8.-Hon. W.
W. Lang, now in Hamburg, Ger
many, writes Mayor Fulton. of this
city, that he has been urging the
North German Lloyd Steamship Co.,
to establish permanent and regular
line of vessels between Bremen and
Galveston, and has been assured that
if the company meet with proper en-
couragement here in the way of free
wharfage, Sc, they would certainly
do so. Bremen is the greatest cotton
port in Europe, and he thinks con-
siderable grain trade can be built up
in Galveston. Mr.. Lang suggests,
also, that the fact of Germany seeking
the products of the United States,
through the port of Galveston, is an
excellent argument to place before
congress in connection with the pres
emit deep water agitatiOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
THE WORLDS FAIR.

APPLICATIONS FROM ALL COUNTRIES
NEW ORLEANS, March 8.-During
the past week applications for space
were received from England, Russia,
Austria, Italy, Mexico, Canada, Ven
eZuela, Guatemala, Honduras, etc.
Exhibits will be received August /.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE management of The STATES
MAN point to the improved typo
graphical appearance of the paper
with much pride. Aside from any
consideration of saving. this improve
ment justifies the change we have so
recently made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
RESURGAMI

THE GLASS WORKS FIRES AGAIN
LIGHTED IN ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, March 8.-Two leading
glass works in this city have lighted
their fires, and others will follow in
short time. The works at Alton, Ills.
have also started. This gives employ
ment to more than 1909 men who have
been idle several months.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
SAN MARCOS.
A Suspicious Character Makes the
MarshaI's Acquaintance.
2ecIal TELEGRAM to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN MARCOS, March Marshal
Prince arrested Mexican on suspi-
cion, who gives his name as Bonoficio,
and who is in possession of two ami
mails, one gray gelding 1416 hands
high, z years old, Spanish brand on
thigh, and one bay or brown mule, IA
hands high with Spanish brand The
same Mexican sold here February q,
one sorrel horse, 141s hands high,
Spanish brand on thigh. The Next
can Gains to be from San Antonio.
We had good rain last night.
Busidess is looking up. Three
family grocery stores were opened here
a few days ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THERE is Justine getting away from
the proposition that the Fort Worth
Gazette is a slashing good paper. 1t
is one among the few steady demo-
ratio papers in this state which can
not be jostled from the old party faith
and practice
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
THE FLOODS.
THE LEVEEs GIVE WAY NEAR NEW
ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, March 8.-Several
small breaks in the levee near this
city have occurred during the past two
days, but were closed without much
damage. This morning a more seri-
GUS crevice occurred at Davis planta-
ton, fifteen miles above the city 1t
is reported that the breach is widen
ing rapidly, overlooking the Texas
Pacific and Morgan railroads. Later
dispatches announce additional breaks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

How sadly they mislead "Jim" Bel
ford who call him the Tittlebat Tit
mouse OF politics. Belford is, with
oae exception,-his republicanism-a
good fellow and patriot. He is no
bad friend of the south. either.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

ONE is never dazzled by the wit of
the Post. Perhaps that is one of the
hidden merits of that great journal.
If so, the skill in which the conceal
ment is made is most admirable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
GRANT In VIRGINIA.
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY ovERCoMEs
OLD PREJUDICEs.

FORTRESS MONROE, Va, March s.
Gen. Grant held a reception in his
parlor this morning. Gen. Tidba'l,
commSndant officer of the garrison,
and other army and navy officers
called. A national salute was fired
from the fort in honor of his arrival.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE people out about Laredo take
kindly to the suggestion that Seth
Sheppard would make good con-
gressmau. That is decided compli-
ment to the Laredoans as well as 'old
Seth"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE STATESMAN is modest. 1t
does not care to name the successor of
Mills. But it could do it, all the same,
if it were compelled. But it isn't, and
there's an end ont.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
FINISHED.
THE LAST SPIKE DRIVEN

111H'01 0I 11AH1 OIEI EN-.
CITY OF MEXICO, March s.-A
special from Tresvillo says the last
spike in the Mexican Central railroad
was driven to day in the presence of
distinguished assemblage. The road
Is now complete from this city to the
R o Grande.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
GALVESTON CITY COUNCIL,
ITS ACTION CONDEMNED.

no AV11ON OONUEMNED.
GALVESTON. March SC. G. Wells
from the deep water COMMITTEES: re:
turned from Washington to day and
emphaticaIly condemns as ll-advised
and i'l-timed the recent action of CITY
council in favor of appropriation
ell ed for by the government engineer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

HALL w. GREER, in a recent letter
to the News opposes the two-thirds
rule, as being anti-democratic, etc.
Now the Gods honest truth is the
two-thirds rule is a democratic rule
and has prevailed ever since the first
convention. 1t has preserved the par
ty and has insured unity and peace in
the ranks many time when all hope
had fled. Let US never part with this
rule, until we have arrived at the
point where unity is no longer desira-
BILE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
MAYOR SAYLOR.

THE BROWNSVILLE COLLECToRsHIP.
GALVESTON, March 8.-Sixty well
known citizens to-day signed paper
strongly endorsing Hon. w. A, Saw
lor, mayor of Austin, for the Browns
will collectorship.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
HenrH,s GarhoIie SaIHe.

1t is the best salve for cuts, br uses
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, letter, chap
ped hands. chilblains, corns and all
kinds of skin eruptions, freckles and
pimples. Beware of counterfeits.
jan30-eod&w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

ARTHUR will be known to history
as the dude president. He is one of
the incest fellows in dress and his
personal habits, in the country. He is
the Beau Brummell of Washington
society.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

SAVANNAH, Ga, March 8.-David
McClain (white), who enticed w. II.
Saxton to his gate Feb. 9Th, 70, and
shot him dead in the presence of his
family, was hanged at Traders Hill,
yesterday. McClain raved like a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

Gov. GRANT of Colorado, Is mild,
light-haired, blue-eyed fellow, and but
for the sizeable prairie on the top of
his head, would be taken for yout h
OF twenty-five. He is a scholarly
gentleman, having been carefully ed
ucated at the best German UNIVERSE
ties, afterwards graduating with dis
tinctien from the school Of mines at
Lubbock, we believe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

TEXAS could no more get on with
out John Henry Brown and Dan
McGary than ship could cross the
OCEAN without a compass.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE hemp got in its work Friday
at Corsicana AS long as the law re-
lys on hemp, the peoples lives will be
worth something.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

"a MAN, if he knows anything
ought to die with it in his BOSOM
Sam Bass. A man, if he knows any
thing, ought to tell more than he
knows.-Austin correspondent Dallas
Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The STATESMAN is very grateful
for the many friendly notices it is
receiving from the state press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
ALARMING

GREAT FLOODS AND RAILRoA WASH
OUTS IN CALIFoRN
A San Francisco telegram received
at THE STATESMAN Office at 2:3O this
morning, announces an unparalleled
rain storm in different parts of Cali
fornia. Railroads have been washed
out, telegraph communication inter-
rupted, trains blockaded and people in
the low-lying lands compelled to fly
for safety to the mountains No lives
reported lost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
TILDEN.

THE SAGE OF GRAMERCY PARK KIND.
LY REMEMBERED
WASHINGTON, March, SIN the
house of representatives to DAY, Mr..
Sumner, of California, advocating
the establishing of postal telegraphs.
declared that ii the system existed in
1876, Samuel J. Tilden would have
taken possession of the position to
which he had been elected, and to
which it was likely he would be
elected again in 1884.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The nonpareil editor of the News is
a brick; real, red, Philadelphia hard
pressed, smooth finished brick, and
chats what he is"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

county that no effort was ever made
OF started to have the governor change
IL 70 life term in the penitentiary.
II was case where capital punish
ment was regarded as a capital idea.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

NAT Qs paper publishes very
hattering notice of THE STA TEsMAN,
for which we are and will ever be
grateful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The telegraph page of THE STATES.
MAN is as handsome and interesting
as any in the state. Its improved ap.
p earance is generally commended.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
DYNAMITE SCARE

HALIFAX, March 8.-Lieut. Gov.
RRlchey has received intelligence from
Ottawa, Canada, that dynamiters are
expected to renew their attempt to in
Jure government property here. A
number of special constables have
been sworn in aud extra precautions
will be taken
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The SAN ANTONIO LIGHT prefers
union printers. That is its right, and
we have no disposition whatever to
dispute it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The capital city is the queen city
OF Texas, so far as beauty IS con-
earned. 1t is very charming place,
indaad
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The Waco Examiner has a very
vigorous editorial department now.
Success to the stauncb, undaunted
little paper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

Col. BOOTHS paper declares that
ne is not candidate for the New
Orleans cor -"'ssiHnnrship. "Bueno."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE Post keeps up the Interstate
bill racket, and it is a racket sure
enough.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

If THE city council of Galveston
was to pass resolution asking for au-
thority to issue two millions of
bonds, and was next to try to put
them on the market under favorable
circumstances, her chances for deep
water would not be fatally in
jured. This Is the sort of ac-
ton most needed by the city council
of Galveston, and it will do more good
than anything else at this juncture.
1t is all folly. and of the sheerest
kind, to expect the state to enthuse
unless action takes other form than
mere words at Galveston. The state
ought tohelp, the nation ought to help,
but these will both fail unless the city
of Galveston shows up with an appro-
priation commensurate with the ex-
pected advantages to that place
locally.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE STATESMAN is b y srganiz-
ing an extensive and active Z rs ser
vice in all parts of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

If we must have navy, let it come
through some other than John
Roach.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

A FEW people celebrated their
birthday yesterday, only Few, how
ever.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The paragraph column of the News
is glittering piece of perfect journal
istic work. It is almost lovely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE News writes volumes where
paragraphs only are fired in return.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

LEADvILLE is fighting the Cour De
Alene mines in Idaho with great
virulency.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

A new congressional deal all around
would be no bad thing for Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

The STATESMAN can not help it if
1t has becomj thorn in the side of
the News.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

1T will be cold day when "Old
Dave" retires Voluntarily.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

IT THUNDERs in all quarters of the
heavens, but THE STATESMAN holds
the fort.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THERE is a very gratifying inquiry
for real estate in Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE blue Colorado is full of fish.
The bare suggestion is enough.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE beautiful flower gardens of
Austin are beginning to feel the in
fiuence of the bright sun. There will
soon be wealth of beautiful flowers,
Gods own hand-painted pictures, CIV
en- for the adornment of the homes of
the people. Those who can cultivate
flowers, and do not do it, commit sin
of a grave character. The poorest
family in Austin may beautify home
without the cost of a single cent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

WHY don't they write it "Texican,"
and be done with it?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13
A CHICAGO FAILURE.

A CHICAGO FAILURE.
The Consolidated Paper Company,
for the mandatory of coarse wrap
ping paper, has made an assignment.
Liabilities, $4,000; assets, $4,000.
The latter consists, of bills receivable
and open accounts, $4,000. and wrap
ping paper stock, value 100000.
REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION.
NEW YORK, March S.-The indie
pendent republican committee has di-
rected its secretary to communicate
with the republican organizations
throughout the country, and obtain
from them some expression as to the
re organization of the party, and also
requesting that delegates be appointed
to consult with the committee about
further action.
BUSINESS FAILURES.
New YORK, March 8.-The bust
ness failures throughout the country
iOr the last seven DAYS, as reported to
r.. u. Dunn 81 Co, are 272, of which
10 are IN the United States and Sc in
Canada. This shows-an increase for
the United States Of %, and for Can
ada. OF IA, as compared with last
week. Failures are on the increase in
the Middle and Pacific states, especi-
ally In Canada, where the figures are
higher than have been reported for
years.
TAKING CARE OF ITS PASSENGERS.
ST. LOUIS, March 8.-H. C. Town
send, general passenger agent of the
Gould southwestern system, received
a telegram to-day from T. ii. Good
man, general passenger agent of the
Souther Pacific, stating that during
the trouble on the Colorado division
of that road from washouts they will
take care of all passengers given their
line at Ell Paso, and send them through
to San Francisco promptly, by Los
Angeles and Wilmington, a line of
steamers having been provided from
the latter place for that purpose.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

LET this killing of the two-thirds
rule cease.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

THE old alcalde doesn t want 1t.
This is official.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-13

LET good democrats stand by party
usages.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07

A slight scare was caused Tuesday night
by an explosion of gas in q room occupied by
Sister Wilhelminia at the Academy of Vista
ton. As that lady was removing her habit
she struck gas bracket and broke it, In
stead Of turning oil the gas she called for q
light, and when IL was brought into the room
an explosion occurred, which alarmed the in
mates very much. One Of the sisters, Mary
Louise, while going down stairs in a great
hurry to turn the gas off at the meter, fell
and badly cut her lip and check. A cry Of
fire was raised. panic ensued, and one of the
from jumping from thrd-story window.
Order was finally restored without further
damage,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-03-07
wbiteford Not Guilty.

William s. Whiteford, the young man who
was indicted some time ago on five counts
for forgery, was on trial in the criminal court
yesterday for attempting to pass forged
check on the Bank of the Republic. The
check was for 1925 and purported to bear the
signature of Mr.. Wash b. Williams. The
bank officers became suspicious and sent for
Mr.. Williams. The latter pronounced the
check to be forgery aud Whiteford was ar
rested for the otfense. After the examine
ton of several witnesses yesterday, the jury
returned verdict of not guilty. There are
yet four more indictments against Whiteford,
for forging on several occasions the name of
Senator A. p. German, of Maryland.