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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
ION THE ISTHMUS,
SECRETARY WHITNEY'S INSTRUO
TI9NS TO REAR ADMIRAL
JOUETT.
Free Transit to be Restored by
Force, and American Cit
1zens Protected.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Senor Becorra, rep
reSentiDg the UnitA;i States of Colombia, at
afternoon to Gen. Comma at Panama: THE
United SteteS forces ere going TO coo crate in
securing free transit nj r IectiOn of Ameri-
an lif- and property. If they find that the
Colombian forces are able, of themselves,
to attain that object, they will withdraw.
l have perfect confidence in the good faith and
upright intentions of the American Govern
ment Public opinion here is deeply irctated at
the eXcesSeS at Colon. We have need to eXer-
else emery. repreS sion and exemplary justice,
so that we may not be held responsible for the
af )resaid excesses. Report frequently"
He also sent the following to the authorities
at Buena Ventura: lit IS important that moIe e
forces be sent to Panama to restore order and
prevent the nation from being held respon-
sible."
Secretary Whitney, this afternoon, tele-
graphed as follows to Rear Admiral James 9.
JOuett, who sailed to-day from New Orleans
on the steamship Tennessee: "In addition to
the furce under your command in the steam
ships Tennessee, Swatara, Alliance and Ga
lena, all Of which should be in Aspinwall upon
your arrival, you Will be reinforced by
about 200 mariners, dispatched to-day
from New York by the steamship
provide Tor contingencies. Further supplies
will be sent at once. The duty you are called
on to perform calls for the exercise of great
performance, by the United States of their en-
gagements to preserve the neutrality Of,
and keep open the transit from Colon to
Sa na anG nTdnfTt fTrths to PTOteff z the
The circumstances. as understood, from which
he necessity for the expedition has arisen are
il genera, that steamship belonging to Amer,
leans has been seized at Colon by an armed
force and goods in transit taken from her. her
officers and the American Consul imprisoned,
and the transit across the Isthmus interrupted
with the consequences, as involved in these
past acts. you are not concerned. Your sole
duty is confined to seeing that free and
| unint 7rrupted transit acress the Isthmus is
restored and maintained, and the lives and
| property Of American citizens are prot cted.
| II, on ygur arrival at the Isthmus, order shall
have been-restored, and the Columbian author.
| tiles are adequate to the protection OF
| life, property and the maint aiaance
of the free transit, you viii
| interfere in no respect with con tituted au-
| thOrities, but report and await orders You
have no part to perform in the political OF
| social disorders of Columbia, and it will be
your duty to see that no Irritation or unfriend-
| illness shall arise from your presence at the
| 1SthmuS. The incidental exercise of humanity
| toward Americans in eXigent distress must bS
1 left to your sound discretion
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
GENERAL BARRIOS.
Movements and Complications In Gen.
Central America-Sketch of Barrios.

AAOHohnohtS anu COmpl1eat1onS IN Gen.
Central America-Sketch of Barrios.
New YORK, April 3.-Gen. s. B. Bunting of
tnls city, who some years ago, held promi-
Just received the following lettsr from an
American residing in GuatamS>S, which
throws much light on the present .complica-
tions:
'GUATAMELI.A, March ITO Gen. S. B.
Bunting, Dear General This mail send you
paper containing proclamation and decree
Republic of the five and floats to
Republic of Central America, pledging his
talents, his fortune and life to defend it, de-
claflng all traitors who oppose the common
Cause, and threatening destruction to those
Governments who fail 10 join in the regener-
atlng movement. Honduras enters heart and
soul into the idea Salvador vacillateS, Mica
ragua defends herself TO the last drop of her
blood, and Costo Rica is not yet heard from. 1t
is daring, step of Barr!os and worthy
now sends Esoon to arrive,) ambassadors to
discuss and perhaps to arrange matters 10
make common cause, Barrios has deferred
offensive operations. Still, not to be taken
unawares. he has dispatched. as they say,
10000 troops to the frontier. think the num-
per may be exaggerated, but troops are leav-
g every DAY y gentlemen an o6 told me today
70 the frontier this morning saw battery
OF foIoy field cannon start off yesterday, and
mules following loaded with-1udging from the
boxes-at least 100000 1 also noticed The
saddles and equipments were all new and
everything seemed in good fighting trim. VOL
unteers .cams pouring in from all quarters
without the necessity of returning the ropes" ="
Tor this man has, as he alone can do, impaired
his magnetism to the people. Many foreigners
are Offering their services and things are be-
ing pushed with vigor and energy that leave
no doubt for a speedy and glorious termination
of the conflict.
Barrios sers ALL understands all. orders all.
With memory that staggers at nothing, a
a al
score taking in everything at glance, per-
sonal bravery amounting to timerity, cool
head that never loses its Judgment, and an en-
ergy that knows no fatering, he compels sue
cess, and Will before many months roll around,
make this weak, dIsintegrated country, solid,
strong, proSperOuS republic"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
CENTRAL AMERICA.
SITUATION ON THE 1srHMUs.

SlIOAIlON ON 1oIhmUSs
PANAMA, April 4.-Gen. Arizpuru, Chief of
the Revolutionists still holds Panama and is
erga izing government, with excellent men
in the principal positions. 1t is, however, un-
certain how leng b will be able to maintain
power, as Buena Venatura's forces are eX-
pected to attack him. The Istnmus Is the
battle ground for the Government, the RevolIl-
zionist and Anarchist, and peace is probably
yet remote.
The news received yesterday of the action OF
the United States in sending forces to the 18th
mus hiss caused much excitement, as 1t is un-
known known here @ whether its for conquest or pro
approved, but the former will encounter re-
slstance fr ,nl all parties, VIII threaten that if
the object Is conquest, they will burn Panama
and murder her citizens as they did at Colon
The situation Is critical.
BURNING OF AsPINwALL
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The following dis
patch from Commander Kane. of ths Galena,
has just been received by the Secretar, OF the
Navy: "Aspinwall is in ashes, burnt by the
insurgents to escape capture by the Govern.
ment troops. The Pacific Mail Dock and Pan
anna Railway property on the north end of the
Island and canal property at CriSpal, are
the only buildings saved. The shipping is
safe. have all my force on shore protec, ing
property. My ship is crowded with refugees
thousands are destitute and without shelter. u
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
PANAMA, April Communication with Co
lon is re-0pened. The force dispatched fl ON
here attacked Preston on the evening of the
SJth and drove In the small outposts. On the
lon began, and heavy firing with ARTILLERY
ensued. In the midst of the combat a
fire broke out from some unknown cause
Gen. Preston 1gding defeat inevitable fled,
while his men were captured and killed. The
town was entirely consumed except a few
buildings of the Panama Railway Company on
the north beach. All their piers are burned
save those of the Pacific Mail Company. The
books of the railway. company are lost. The
Panama Canal Company saved their books
OF Christopher Columbus is untouched. The
misery and suffering among the people are
intense. All the cars on the track are burned
and there is no water no. food. Three car;
ferers of Colon leave here tonight. Much ex
citement exists on many are utterly revived.
All quiet at Panama. Gen. AiZpurn viii dis
patch troops to hold Colon an prevent ex
pected pillage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
AUSTIN PRESBYTERY.
List of Members Present, and Char.
ecter of Business Transacted.
Inaaia1 TaIeOram to The StataSman

A1SG Oh NE mDOrH present, anu ClldTs
ecter of Business Transacted.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
TAYLOR, April 4.-The Austin Presby terry,
which has been in session here since Thurs
day last, will probably get through their busi-
ness Monday next. The different pulpit5 of
the city churches will be oc upied by visiting
members tomorrow.
There are present at this session: Rever-
John John Gifin, of Lampasas; B. F. McGiel,,
land. Of BrownwOod; w. B. B-fgg, of
BRENNAN; w. B. Blays, Coleman; w. B, Rank
in, of Austin; W. III. Buchanan, of San Angela;
w. f. Gillespie. OF Eagle Pass: II. s. Little, of
Denison; J. P. Lyle, of Taylor; John McMur-
ray OF Tay M sEIer Elders o g a. D. Clamp
Craig, of San Antonio; j. 5. Beattie, of Taylor.
These composed the Austin Presbytery at
this meeting.
Elder E. j. Mahon, of the Christian Church,
and Rev. r. E, Shorril, both Of Taylor, were
invited to visit as corresponding members.
Rev. w. ), Wright, of Pearsali, after a thor
this Presbytery.
A large, part of yesterday was occupied In
hearing the reports of committees.
The devotional meetings were very interest
| ing. The discussion OF temperance was raised.
and a general interest was taken in the sub
couraglng, showing good progress. The moSi
marked interest was shown from the church al
| Brentwood, where fifty-nine members have
prOfesSed Christ, and beautiful house of Wor
ship almost completed during the past year.
Txo new churches have been organized IL
| this Presbytery, and three young men study
| ing for the ministry.
| The Presbytery have cause to be thRnlful-fol
| the proeress their church has made in tht
State since last meeting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
TAYLOR.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

special Telegram 10 Inc statesman.
TAYLOR, April 2.-Tom Brown, of Erie Coun-
ty, AID j. B. Lockwood. of Buffalo N Y, have
been spending day in Taylor looking over
some of our stock farmers and fine stock. They
have been the guests of w. w. Mumford (who
has charge of John r. HOxie'S fine farm) and
formerly an Erie County man.
Mr.. Lockwood is the man that nominated
Cleveland for ali the offices he has filled, and
was formerly his law partner.
1t is believed they are travelling. over the
and qualification of the Federal office-holders.
We haven't heard whether he put Cleveland S
mark and brand on any of our citizens or no,
but no doubt some of them will keep close
watch on the postOffice, expecting a letter Of
fering the COnsulship to the Panhandle OF
somewhere else.
The public sheep shearing of the Will ;amSon
County Wool Grower 'sAssociation takes place
at ii. j. MendeTS farm, one mile west of Tay-
lor. next Wednesday, April SJh. The stock
men expect to make an exhibit at the same
time, of other fine stock.
Farmers are well advanced with their crops
at least 25 per cent. more and in cultivation
than ever before. Garden sass looking fine
iattle buyers for spring drive haven't put In
an appearance yet. A GOOD many cars OF carn
Orleans.
John r. Hoxie'S family from Chicago, have
come down to spend their usual summer vaca
tiOn on his fi0e tarm-the old man may be eX-
pected slipping in soon.
The city candidates are getting red-hot-for
the city election next Tuesday-torch ligh
professions and street speeches are the order
of the night, from now until the votes are
counted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
BaILErs salIN.: APEaIEET

CuresAcid Stomach, Sick Stomach,
Constipation, Biliousness, Costiva
ness, Indigestion. H eartkr-L.
Headache, Water -brash.
Sold by all dealers for So certss
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Looking Up the Rascals.

WASHINGTON, April L. Commissioner
Black to-day issued the following circular to
Pension agents: Investigations now in pro-
gress show that in some Instances very gross
frauds have been perpetrated on the Govern
ment through the instrumentality of the clerks
employed in the Pension agencies. You must
exercise the greatest care in the selection of
your SubOrdinateS. The Government it is
true, may be reimbursed from your bond,
for such losses as are above referred to, but
this does not prevent the resulting scandal to
the service. This message of earnest caution
is sent you 10 call your attention particularly
to your own risk and duty IN the premises
Investigate your agencies thoroughly take all
possible precaution to cleanse the service of
every suspicious or unworthy person.
(Signed) JNo. @. BLACK, Commissioners.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
HEARD FROM.
Two of Fort Worth's DarIings Fight1n
Under Barrios' Banner.

Under Barrios' Banner.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, April "A letter was received
here to-day from Jim Courtright, formerly a
Deputy United States Marshal, and who, last
summer and fall, became notorious through
out the country as the Fort Worth outlaw, on
acct unl of murders committed by himself, Nc
Intyre and their garg in New Mexico, in con-
nection with the lands of two
Frenchmen, adjoining the Gen. John
A. Logan ranch, and who defed the State
Rangers; civil authorities and United States
officers in efforts to capture him and who, af-
ter being captured made his sensational e.
cape aidedlby hundreds of Fort Worth citizens
The letter is dated, Guat atemala, March IA, is
all full Of braggadocio, and says he and Nc
Intyre are now Lieutenants under Gen. Bar
rios; that they have nearly 100 American ad-
venturers undeer them, who have, like them
selves, seen rouah life in the Far West OF the
Unit d States. He says Barrios can command
more men and means in Guatemala and Hon.
duraS than can be combined against him by
Nicaragua, COST Rica and San Salvador, and
that he will ultimately succeed in conquering
them. CourtWright says Central America is
just the country for the next few years for such
adventurers as himself, and that their services
are in great demand and preferred. He adviS-
eS his old friends ts strike out via San Fran
cisco, Vera Cruz, Ell PaSo and the City of Mex
GO, in small parties, and work their way by
degrees into the Barr1OS country,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Zach Foster surrendered.

Special IeIegram TO Ine SGaGeSlnan.
PALESTINE, April 3.-Zach Foster, the
here on the night of April /,
has surrendered to the authorities waived ex-
animation and given bond in the sum of 50 600.
Price, the young man accidentally wounded in
miles in the country. On the day of the death
of Nichols, he had received q letter from his
mother i'll Ashland, Me., and inclosed was a
newspaper clipping, headed "Where Are My
Boys To-Night?' Major Penn read this slip
at his revival meeting the night after the fatal
difficulty and based upon the recurrence an
appeal to all sinners. Lloyd, one of the insti-
gators OF the trouble, was present and went
and sat upon the mOurnerS' bench.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
WACO.
The Town CD tn Eve of an Exciting
MuuicipaI Election.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram to The Statesman,
WACO, April 6.-To- might closes the most ex-
citing and diligently worked city canvass ev, r
known i'll Waco. The field is full of caudi-
dates for all municipal Offices, and they have
put in their money freely. Every barr ON,
hotel corridor and club-rOom is crowded
with strikers, wire-pullers and bummers and
everything is ready for the struggle to-mor-
row. The chief interest centers in
the contest t,r Mayor. There
are four candidates.: W. w. Wilke, present
incumbent; E. 4, SturgiS, eX-MayOr, and one
of the wealthiest citizens of the town; A
Hinchman, merchant, also well-to do man,
and Il. b. ParI cit, a prominent insurance
manager. The only issue is as to whether
money for public improvements shall be raised
by issuing and selling bonds of the city, or by
direct taxation. Messrs, Sturgls and finch
man are violent antl-bond men; Wilkes favors
bonds after a While, but net now:
Parr tt is out and out for bonds. Ii the bond
vote could be concentrated on him he would
probably be elected. 1t is doubtful. though, if
this can be done, and tonight Stnrgis seems TO
lead the field in betting with Wilkes as second
choice. 1t is expected the largest vote ever
cast here will be pOlled tomorrow. A close
watch is being kept on men who have beeL
brought from other towns. presumably to vote,
and cOlinization of this kind, as we'll as repeat
ing, can hardly be practiced, at least not on a
large scale, without detection.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
GREER COUNTY.
Question Of its Belonging to Texas
in Litigation.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

GRAHAM, April Important litigation has
been inuagurated IN the United States Circuit
Court here by Hon. Temple Houston, attorney
for the Franklin Land and Cattle Company
Senator Houston has presented to Judge A. p
Mccormick, Of the United States Court, petit
tion setting out that the cattle and horses of
the Franklin Company are located in what Is
designated Greer County; that these cattle
have been assessed by the assessor of Wheeler
County at some S373, 900, and that the Collector
OF Wheeler County, q. w. Arlington, was now
seeking to enforce the collection of $i015 taxes
alleged to be due thereon; and for this purpose
had levied on three hundred head of cows and
calves which he had advertised to sell on April
Z. The petition further alleges that the State
of Texas has no title to this territory called
Greer County, but the United States is sole
owner thereof; that Texas does not afford pro-
said occupants pay the Indians for using the
territory. The petition closes with prayer to
the judge for an Injunction to restrain Collector
Arlington from selIing the cattle levied upon,
and also to enjoin him from ever, In the future,
attempting to collect taxes for the State,
in Greer County. Judge McCormick's
fiat on this petition directs the clerk to
issue temporary order restraining the COL
lector from making the sale mentioned upon
the petitioners execution bond in $1,000, and
sets the END of April, at Waco, for hearing
of the questions involved. This, as will be
seen, goes at once to the question of the title
to this disputed territory, and Senator Hous-
ton expects to appeal the matter to he United
States Supreme Court, should the lower courts
render decisions adverse to his clients
great deal of interest is manifested in this case
and 1t will attract considerable attention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09

ing of a railroad from Luling here. Mai Con,
verse has expressed his willingness to build
the road provided the right ofway and grounds
for depot were granted him. Mai; &. b; Roy
nOlds, Col. George McGehee, Judge WOODS,
and one or two others were appointed to confer
with railroad parties with the above object IN
view.
Farmers are all wearing pleasant faces, and
the young people begin to talk about May
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09

the matchmaking scheme. Mr.. Floyd says:
"Mr. LOvejoy says asked mis- ad-
vice regarding my action in the
matter of paying black-mailing toJ. NJ. Try
on. did nos solicit Mr.. Lovej0y's advice, but
he rendered it himself. He advised me that it
would be in the line of wisdom to respond to
what is sl5O0 to you, if you save
your Texas business by paying it.
Tryon is likely 10 push
this matter through, and it would be the best
thing you co Id do to choke him OFF. This is
the meat of Mr. Lovejoy's aavice to me. He
sought me, instead of my seeking him. l did
discuss this matter with several brokers, mem
berS of the Cotton Exchange, and we decided
not to be black-mailed for a cent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
* YIE,
the Late RaI1way Accident
Caus o

Cause the Late Railway Accident.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
KYLE, April 6.-Saturday nights 1910 pas
senger train was delayed some five hours on
account of the $50 freight train being wrecked
four miles this side of Buda, three cars were
completely smashed. The accident was caus-
ed by horse that disputed the right-of-way
with the locomotive.
heavy rain fell all day yesterday and this
morning, aggregating at least a six inch fall.
Plum Greek is mp, and several wire fences were
broken by drift wood.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
A Negro Preachers Daughter
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

LoNGvIEw, April GA sensational arrest
was made last night by Sheriff Kellingworth
and posse, near here, at the instance of Rev.
Butler, (colored) of Smith County. An ex-con-
vict named Lawrence Campbell. &c 'lored) alb
Quoted Lena Butler. negro girl, out fifteen
years old, and compelling her to swear she
was over eighteen years old, pro ured IL
cense and married the girl here wo weeks
ago. To make matters worse CAM lell has
wife living in Taylor, Texas. Rev. Butler re
turned to Overt IN, taking with hin his daugh-
ter. Campbell is now in Jail here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
VERNON VENDETTA.
Wholesale Ind,ctments-TwOA Armed d
"AIObs7 ParadinG the Town.

Special Telegram to The Statesman:
ar Vernon has indicte6 Tohn naVidson fo,:! III ths
murder of Heile, Grison, and Billy Bell; Newt
Gibson, Tom Gibson. James Wilson, A. L. Ro-
gers, Paul Hoef1e and john Davidson, in four
cases each for conspiring to murder P. G
Spencer, G. M. ByarS, George Mills
and Scott Hays. All the indicted were among
the twenty three recently arrested in Yer
non. Judge Williams has ordered the rangers
to summon a posse and disarm all parties or
each side in the recent trouble. They have
been parading the town in groups heavily
other to make a brake. Serious trouble is
looked for daily. The court is in session anC
the trials are expected 10 begin at the present
term.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
DOings of the Flood at COrsi-
cana-k Fish Association
Comes to Grief.
A Wealthy Farmer, of Mon
tague, Sentenced to Eight
Years for Incest.
Waco EIcctiOn-JOhn Henry
Brown Has Inside Track
at Dallas.
GALVESTON.
Death of a Past Grand Master of Texas
Masons.
SneoiaI Telapram tO The Statesman

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GALVESTON April 6.-At 10 o'clock to-day,
death called MIR. Henry Sampson, an old and
well known citizen and prominent Mason from
the scenes of active life, in the sixty-fourth
year of his age. MIR. Sampson was a native of
Charleston, 5. c., and removed to HOus-
ton in 1912, where he actively
entered upon commercial pursuits which he
followed until 1861, when the civil war broke
out. During the period of hostilities he serv-
ed the Confederate Government with signal fl
deity, as its fiscal agent in Texas. At the
conclusion of hoStilities he again resumed bust
ness in Houston. In 1872 he removed to Calves
ton. and engaged in the commission business,
which he connucted successfully until elected
Secretary of the Texas Mutual Life
Insurance Company, which office
he held until stricken with paralysis, which
removed him from the active walks OF life,
and finally resulted in his death. The deceaS-
ed was very prominent mason, a nd began
his nOyitiale in Holland Lodge No. 1. in HOuS-
ton, IN 1S47 and was elected WOrshipful
Master in 1853 He represented Hol
land L dge at the seventeenth
annual communication ftbe Most WOrShipful
Grand Lodge VI en i convened at RuSk in
january. 1884, and WAS appointed District
Deputy Grand Master of the seventh Masonic
district, and served two years. He filed all
the subordinate offices of The Grand Lodge,
and was elected its Grand Master III 1858.
In tie deliberations of the Grand Lodge
he rendered important StIVice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
INDIA.
GRAND REVIEW IN INDIA.

RAwUL PNDI, April GA grand review of
all British and native troops here took place
to-day in the presence of Abdnrrahman,
Ameer OF Afghanistan, and Earl Dufferin. All
the native chiefs, with their brilliantly uni
formed staffs, marched past the point OF re-
view and occupied two hours. The troops pre-
sented a splendid appearance, and the parade
was one of the finest spectacles ever beheld in
India. The Ameer was profoundly impressed
by the ceremony with the power and glory of
England. Narl Dufferin gives grand banquet
pletion otethe railroad to Guetta mas been or