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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Racing at San Antonio,
Snania1 Talnpram tn The Statesman

SAN ANTONIO, April 3.-The last day of the
races had four contestants, this afternoon,
before remarkably small audience,
The first trot had two entries, Phyllis and
sleepy Joe; won by Phyllis in three straight
heats, time, 2:41H, 2:4l1 and 2:99
Second trot had two entries; Maggie Knott
Golde Rule, 2,2, 1 and2 Time. 2:37h, 2:35
2 Al and 2:36.
Mile dash for all ages, was won by Black
fellow, Lady Morton second and Eva Britton
third; time, 1: Al
Three-quarter mile dash for three-year olds;
won by Cook, Carlysle Heritage second; time
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
GREENVILLE.

Geo. Thompson, a Gambler, Shot and
Killed.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GREENvILLE, April A terrible tragedy
occurred last night between II and IL O'Clock
known gambler. Trouble has long existed be-
tween the men. Thursday night they met,
passed words and drew pistols, but were separ-
ated without bloodshed, Last night, Foster,
who is a bar-keeper in Anderson's saloon. was
in Hart's saloon. standing before the counter,
when Thompson entered. Thompson ap-
which he acknowledged. Both men drew
their pistols at once. Foster tired six shots,
| two balls taking effect in ThompsOn's breast,
| in the hand. Thompson died immediately.
Foster was not hurt Two chambers of Thomp-
sons pistol were empty. Foster gave himself
up to the officers and is to have an examina-
| tfOn Monday
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
a Negro william Deliberately Shoots
Ais Unfatthful Mistress Dead.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
GALVESTON. April 3.-Felix Jones' a power
full negro, murdered Mollie Turner, alias Love.
this evening. They had been living. tog ther
as man and wife and their dom 3stic bliss was
in, erspersed with frequent violent quar-
rels which were Uccasloned by the
infidelity OF the woman. lluring one of these
quarrels, the woman, exasperated beyond for
bearaIce, plunged knife into Jones, int1ict-
ing painful wound The breach, however,
was healed only to be re-opened few
months hence. when Jones attempted to
commit suicide, but was frustrated
by the timely use of stomach
pump. This evening, enraged at the tickle
conduct of his mistress, he called at her house
on 9th street, and demonstrated with her upon
her conduct. She laughingly repl ed when.
quick as flash, Jones drew revolver, shoot
ing her twice through the head and
31 once through the heart, and she fell life
less corpse at his feet. He turned the revolver
intending to send ball crushing through his
brain, but it fiattened on his skull, and on his
arress and conveyance to the station-house.
was removed the wound not beng regarded
dangerous: Jones was carried to jail. He adj
mits the killing, and all circumstances show it
was deliberate, The murdered woman was
splendfdly developed, and regarded as one of
the handSOmeSt quadroonS in tile city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Taylor, Elgin aid BastrOp
Railway.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
BAsTRoP, April ii. D. Sayers and A. w
Moore, OF this place, left for Austin this morn
ing in attendance upon a meeting OF delegates
from BaStrOp, Elgin and Taylor at the Avenue
Hotel, to might, for the purpose of preparing a
proposition and statement of facts wi regard
10 the proposed extension of the Missouri Pa
cific Railway from Taylor to tbs point, to be
forwarded TO the railroad authorities at st.
TOujS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
The Big Land Lease,

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
HENRIETTA, April "A convention Of cat
tlemen has been in session here two days, for
the purpose OF dividing up land recently leased
in the Indian Territory. A large number of
them are interested and they have leased about
,OOO, 600 acres. They had their lease approved
at Washington short time before Cleveland
was inaugnrated. 1t is understood the legality
of the lease will be brought before the new
Secretary of the Interior.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
PALESTINE.
A Rowdy Shot and Killed at a Dance.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

PALESTINE, April 2.-At dance at the resi-
dence of Allen Sex er, three miles west of town,
at 2 O'Clock last night. Zack Foster shot and
killed Al. Nichols and dangerously wounded
Sidney Price. Nichols and man named
Lloyd, both of Palestine, declared their inten-
ton, yesterday, OF going to that dance and
raising HI" Nichols raised a row with Fos
ter about money to pay the fdler. which FOs-
ter finally paid. borrowing 1t from a friend
Then Nichols stepped or Fosters feet, and he
and Lloyd rushed upon Foster who shot Mich
OILS through the left breast and fired at Lloyd
missed him and struck Price in the shoulder.
Nichols died in wagon half way to town. All
partir in the atfray moved in the best PaleS-
tine society, Foster is at large.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Election Matters at Bolton.
.pecial Telegram to me Statesman

BELToN, April GA primary election was
held to-day in Temperance Hall between the
Saunders and West men for Mayor, all prom
Using that whichever proved the strongest man
unite IN supporting him against the present in
cumbent, ID. A. Chamberlain. The vote being
by acclamation, the Saunders men on one side
of the house and the West men on the other
A count was then taken, Saunders having a
majority. A tight race is expected between
Chamberlain and Saunders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
WICHITA FALLS.
Fort Worth and Denver Railway.
TDwa of III 9rOId.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
WICHITA FALLS, April 2-The Fort Worth
and Denver track is laid twelve miles west of
here ,and will reach the second siding, eighteen
miles from here, about next Wednesday, when
tire road will be ready to handle the trail
cattle, as they will then be west of all the pas
lures on the line of the road, and in open
range.
1t is reported here that prominent Gaines
of Harold, as soon as the road reaches there.
Nearly all lines of business will be represented
in Harold by the time the auction sale of lots
takes place. A number If parties have let
contracts to have buildings erected at once,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09

PARIS, April 6.-M. Busson has completed
Cabinet and although names of members have
not yet been made public, it appears certain
that the ministry will be composed as follows
M. BussOn, President of the Council and
Minister of Public Instructions /;
NJ. De Freycinet Minister for Foreign
Affairs; M. Allain large, Minister of the In
terror; M. Clamagran. Minister of Finance;
Nj. Goblet, Minister of Justice; Gen. C1mpen-
on. Minister of War; M. Sadt Carnot Minist r
of Public Works; M. Perre Legrand, Minister
of Agriculture; M. Herve Mangon, Minister of
Commerce; M. CurinOt, Minister of Posts and
TelegraphS and ADMIRAL Galiber prObaly Min
lister of Marine and the Colonies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Death of Judge Fowler,
y,acial Teieoran, tn The Statasraan

PALESTINE, April 6.-News is received here
keown Texas veteran, Judge A. j. Fowler.
He was member of che Texas Congress Of
1871, was an ex-Confederate soldier, ex Dis
trict Judge of the State of Texas, and the last
but two OF the Survivors of those who organized
the first Masonic Lodge in Palestine forty one
years ago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
NEWS FROM KHARToIrM

poNGoLA, April 5.-Deserters from the rebel
army at Khartoum report heavy fight be-
which wishes the campaign concluded. e
Mahdl was severely handled and compelled to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
DALLAS.
Brown and Crowdus.

Special Telegram to The Statesman,
DALLAS, April 6.-The city election
tomorrow is the all absorbing topic. The city
has been alive all day and tonight with work
eTs for Brown and Cfowdns, the opposing can
nifty Brown Is tue favorite at two to one, but
he Crowdus men are spending their cash Law
iShly, particular on the colored element.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Struck by a STERN.

Special Telegram TO The statesman.
MARLIN, April "A terrific wind and hail
storm struck the town late this afternoon de-
molishing two Baptist Churches. white and
ing other buildings No lives were lost or
person fatally injured. A heavy rain and hail
fell In the country and damage to crops and
farm property is feared.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
After the Printing bureau.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
MARSHALL, April e.-Major Herndon KritZ,
pay master of the Gould southwestern system
of railways. returned to-day from Washington.
His name has been prominently mentioned in
connection with the head of the Bureau of
Printing and Engraving, for which his friends
are pressing him vigorously, and they assert
hopefully.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Blew Ont His brains.

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, April Louis Ripstein a
young farmer living on the Sa'ado, blew out
his brains with a pistol. Cause, ,tll-health. De
ceased was member of the Laut family, not
ed for its tendency to suicide.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09

ded this zone is so extended as to include all
the territery which Russia desires to make
deDatable. Baron De Stal, the Russian EN-
baSsador to England, has sent separate COM
municat1on to Granville. The contents have
moi vet hRAn mazda rnlihlin
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Dreadful Wife Murder.

PALMER, ApFa 9s-The town is all excite
ment tonight. George Young shot his wife at
o'clock tonight. Just absEs the ear with a
Cause unknown. 1t is supposed he escaped on
the north bound train at 8:20. Young sus-
pected his wife Of 1ntinIAay with Houston
and Texas Central freight Conductor,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
San Antonio Election.
Special Telegr;

Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, April 4.-In the city election
to day PaRly from the Fourth and Corbett
from The First Wards. were elected aldermen.
The proposition to borrow S75,OOO te build a
new city hall and jail was defeated by ninety
three majority.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
PREPARIyG FOR WAR.

CALCUTTA, April 6.-Orders have been re-
ceived by the Indian Government from Lon
don to actively continue preparations for war,
Russia. This action has created a good I'M
preston in India and sustains the enthusiasm
of the British and nativ5 troops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
NEWS FROM osMAE.

SUAKIM, April 5.-Arab descrJers who have
come to General HcNeil's Zereba report thai
Osman Digna has only $50 followers at Ekro
hat. together with the members of his house
hold. they assert that If Gen Graham vii
offer sufficient reward the Shieks are ready
tOUdeliyer OSInan DIgna a prisoner
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
PROTECTING THE RAILWA,

UAKIM, April 1.-THE present arrange
ments appear to be to advance slowly, and
troops are to protect the railway as it ad-
YanceS.
greatly praised on all sides for their plucky
behavior In the recent skirInishes. They
sought to be placed in front. The whole ques-
tion now resolves itself into the completion OF
the railway from Suakim ID Berber, and all
hands are working night and day. An armor-
plated engine Is kept at the terminus of the
line, in readiness to defend the railway from
he rp5als:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
Sentenced for Incest.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

MONTAGUE, April 6.-In the District
Court to-day, j. w. Allen. a wealthy farmer
was convicted of incest with his step-daughter,
and his sentence fixed at eight years in the
penitentiary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
A NEW PROJECT.

building Railway From LulIng to San
Marcos.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
| SAN MARCOS, April 4.-There was a meet
| ing held here last night to consider the build
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
FRANCE.


PARIS. April 6.-La Steele, the organ of M.
Bris son, says that the cabinet has been form
ed, including n. Defreycinet and Gen. Com
pignon. The new cabinet will meet to-day at
Elqusee, to draft programme to submit to
Parliament to morrow. ". BriSson and De.
freycinet had conference with M. Ferry yes
terday In reference to the, Tonquin difficulties
THE FRENCH RETREAT.
PARIS, April e-When Gen. Negrier was
wounded in the battle of Langson, there had
already been killed and wounded 297 of the
French troops. Gen. Herbinger, seeing that
every man falling into the hands of the Chi
nese would be killed, threw his artillery and q
portion ef the treasure and stores into the
river, utilizing the mules to carry the wounded
Chinese attache at Berlin, who was said to be
coming to Paris to conclude peace negotiations
has telegraphed that he is not coming here
and that he has no mission to treat fol
peace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
FLoYD's CARD.
More Light on j. M. Tryon's Imam.
GUS Biaclx-mailiDg scheme.

GALVESTON. April lis. S. Floyd, proprie-
tor of the Bucket-shop. is cut in card in re-
buttal to statement made by Mr.. JnO. Love
joy, in the Interview few days ago relative t,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
CORSICANA.
How Big Fish Tank Was Brske

How q Big Fish Tank Was Broken
Up.
Special Telegram TO The Statesman.
CORSICANA, April 6.-The heavy rain of lhe
night so increased the volume of water in t if
COrsicana Fish Tank Associations s lake thatiy
broke the dam this morning, letting out near IL
all the water and losing their stock of fish. a
Is the most serious misfortune that cOul
have happened to the association as they have
been five years getting the lake in fine condi-
ton and an excellent stock of fine game fish,
and had, during this spring, strengthened the
dam and made many improvements on the
grounds, The tank was the finest in the state,
covering about 20 acres. Work will be COM
menced at once to repair the damage as far as
possible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09

The last message received by the Senate
from the President, was as follows:
To THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES:
thereby withdraw the nomination when
was delivered to the Senate on March 30, 1885,
of Alexander r. IawtOn. to be Envey Extraor-
binary and Minister Plenipotentiary OF the
United States to Russia.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
EGYPT.
SUMMONS FROM Ell MAHpI.

CAIRO, April Gel Mahdi has summoned
the Emir of Berber to go with his army to
Khartoum to assist in quelling the revolt.
CLIMATE DOING ITS WORK.
SUAKIBI, April 6.-The heat grows worse
The sick list has Increased largely Usmar
Dignas' sou was shot in the recent eagagc
| rnaIf
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-09
THE WINNEPEG WAX.
Murder of Citizens and Burning of
RaffIRfnuh
SITUATION GROWING WORSE,


WINNEPEG, April 1.-The latest dispatch re-
ceived from Battleford, last night, Was brief
announcement of the killing of ten citizens
and the burning of the town.
SITUATION GROWING WORSE.
WINNIPEG, April 1.--Advices from Battle
ford show the situation is growing worse. Nc
Kay, agent of the Hudson Bay Company, wires:
" II Q half-breedS and Indians are plundering
our stores: With the Indian agent, ventured
out of the barr-cks to demonstrate with them,
and was fired upon by both Indians and half
breeds, who tried to cut US off on
our way back, but we succeeded
in getting inside under fire. A subsequent dis
patch says the Indians have killed four in
structorS. A later dispatch says al half
breeds joined the malecontent sand are rifling
ali the store buildings outside the barracks.
In the barracks they have arms and aIamuni-
tion and supplies to hold out until relieved.
The half-breedS are soon expected there
from Duck Lake. The Stoney Indians have
Joined the rest and have killed
several men. The buildings on the south
| side. including the Hudson Bay Company's,
| has been burned; also the Government build
1 ingS. lhe Stoney Indians ON the Stoney Re
| serve, nearest to BatIleford, had been quiet up
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-06-11
coLD WATER DRINKERS.
The Grand lodge. 4. @. G. rs i'm ArR-
Eppp:sl Session.

Yesterday morning the grand lodge, In
dependent Order Of Coed Templars, met
in this city for the two days meeting.
There are in attendance ffty-two delegates,
representing nearly all the subordinate
lodges of The state, and large number of
grand lodge members residents OF Minneap-
Oils and St. Paul.
The officers in attendance are as follows:
OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE.
G. W. C. T., John NJ Durham, Mime
apolis; G. W. c., Rev. William Copp, Win
dom; G. w. V. T., Addie A. Batchelder,
Albert Lea; G. secretary, Kate L. Penni-
man, Minneapolis; G. treasurer, Miner Ball,
Excelsior; G. S. j. T., Mary NJ. Slater,
Pine Island: z. G. w. G. T., A. +. Newt,
Minneapolis; &. chaplain, Rev. A. L. Fos-
ter. Montevideo; G. marshal. James Irish,
Wadena; g. guard, Mary Mcdonald, Min
neapolis: G. sentry, j. A. Johnson, WinOna;
A. G. Sec, HI. D. Barrett, Forest Lake;
d. G. NJ, Jennie Patterson, LuVerne;
G. Mess, T. 81. Merrithew, Minneapolis.
The report of the grand worthy chief
gave comprehensive statement of the con-
dition of the order in the state, the new
lodges instituted during the.year, the dispen-
sations granted and the decisions rendered.
The secretary and treasurer's report eXhib
tied a satisfactory condition OF the finances
and membership.
The body adjourned last night at $50
until this morning. The annual election of
officers will occur at II o'clock and inStalla
ton in the afternoon. On Friday there will
be an excursion to Lake Minnetonka.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-06-11
YOUNG MEN

Who may be suffering from nervous debility
will do well to avail themselves OF this, the
greatest boon ever laid at the altar of suffer-
ing humanity.
DIR. SPINNEY WILL GUARANTEE TO FORFEIT
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for every case OF
weakness or disease of any kind or character,
which he undertakes and fails to cure. Ha
would therefore say to the unfortunate suf-
ferer who may read this notice, that you are
treading on dangerous grounds when you
longer delay in seeking the proper remedy for
your complaint. You may be in the first
stage-Remember that you are approaching
the last. If you are bordering on the last and
are suffering some or all of its i'll effects, re-
member that if you obstinately persist in pro
crastination the time must come when the
most skillful physician can render you no as
sistance; when the door of hope will be closed
against you; when no angel of mercy can
bring you relief. In no case has the Doctor
failed of success. Then let not despair work
itself upon your imagination, but avail your
self of the beneficial results of his treatment
before your case is beyond the reach of medi-
cal skill, or before grim death hurries you to
q premature grave.
piles Cured Without Using Knife or
Li0ature.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-06-11
THE ST. PAUL DAILY GLOBE THURSDAY II,

such as cannot fail to produce zeal in study
and earnestness in teaching. He also
thought that students needed to be taught
the highest kind of ethics. They need to
be guided by the example of those who are
set over them, and this example should be
the best possible, as it certainly will be very
powerful.
This university is not and cannot be sec
tartan; it is not and cannot be partisan; but
it is, can be and shall be faithful to truth.
81 think that life is worth living, but
should very much doubt it if l did not be-
lieve that there were for every human being
possibilities of glory and honor and immor-
tality hereafter Cherishing this belief, l
must be permitted to act in all my relations,
public and private. as BELTS man who does
cherish such a belief, and l know that far
greater evil will come to those intrusted to
my care, should l be faithleSs to my belief,
than will ever come from the strictest
fidelity thereto"
President Northrop, bespeaking the gen
eral support and encouragement of the
people OF the state, drew his address to
close
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-06-11
MIDDLE-AGED MEN

There are many at the age from 80 to 81
who are troubled with frequent evacuations
of the bladder, often accompanied by slight
smarting or burning sensation and weaken
ing the system in a manner the patient cam
not account for On examining the urinary
deposits ropy sediment will often be found.
and sometimes small particles of albumen VIII
appear, or the color will be of thin, or milk
ish hue, again changing to a dark and torpid
appearance. There are many men who die OF
this difficulty, ignorant of the cause which il
the second stage of weakness OF the vital or
gans DIR. S. will guarantee perfect cure in
all such cases, and healthy restoration OF
these organs.
Only one interview required in the majority
of cases. Balance of treatment can be taken
at home without any interruption to business.
All letters or communications strictly conf
Dental. Medicines packed so as not to excite
curiosity and sent by express, If full descrip-
ton Of case is given, but q personal inter-
view in all cases preferred.
OFFICE HoURs-9 to IL a. M, and l to and
to 9p. m. Sunday. to 10 a. M. only. Com
sultation free.
St. Paul daily globe., 1885-06-11

Cyrus Northrop, yesterday formally in
Quoted into Office as president OF the
Minnesota university, after years service
as de facto president, and presentment OF
whose genial and intellectual face appears
above, is a scholar and an executive IN every
way qualified for the high Office to which he
was called by the unanimous vote OF the
board of regents. Intelligence and reflne-
ment beam in his eyes and are shown i'll
every curve of his massive head. Kindness
and sympathy mingle with the lines OF 1lrnl-
ness about his mouth. His fifty years OF
active life sit lightly upon hlm, his hgurt
being upright and graceful and his abundant
dark hair just touched with the silver. Tie
was born in Ridgefeld, Conn.,, on Sept. 50,
1884. and obtained his youthful education
in the public schools of that town. AT the
age of II he entered WillistOn seminary,
Easthampton, Mass, and after year OF
preparation began the full collegiate course
at Yale. Illness, Superinduced by
hard study, compelled MN
leave college and rusticate, but two
wears later, with health restored, he re-el-
tered Yale and graduated, standing third III
a class of 1O5 members. After graduation.
he taught school in New Haven for two
years and then entered the Yale law school,
graduating with high honors in 1860. lie
entered the practice of law in Norfolk and
went into politics, being an ardent Repub-
ican, and was elected, first, clerk OF the
state assembly and afterward of the senate.
In 1862 he entered the field of Journalism,
becoming chief editor of the New Haven
Palladium, but after one year was elected
professor of rhetoric and English literature
In Yale college, which position he held un-
bil his resignation to come to Minnesota
Personally, he requires no introduction tC
the people of Minnesota, who have learned
to know him and appreciate his work. I'm
der his administration the university has re-
ceived a new impetus and made great strides
along the highway Of prosperity. He en-
ters, now, upon his formal official career
under the most favorable auspices and with
the hearty support of every friend OF educa
tiOD