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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-04-02
CONTRIBUTIONS.



Washington, April 1.-The sen ate
in executive session to-day, confirmed
the following nominations: Brown
Shipley & Co., London, England, to
be special fiscal agents of the navy
department.; Capt. VIM. J. Nolkman
9TH cavalry, to be assistant adjutant
general, with the rank of major: Cap.
tain G.. IL. Burton, 2lst infantry, to be
inspector general, with the rank OF
major,
The nomination of Henry II. Pear
son to he postmaster of New York
city, was iayorably reported from the
senate committee on pOstoiiiccs aud
post roads to-day, but was not acted
ON by the senate.
The senate committee on finance
has reported favorably upon all nomi-
nations referred to il, the most inn
portant one being that of j. Il. Nc
Graw, to be internal revenue collector
for the district of Virginia, vice S. Ii.
Mccormick, to be removed
There is n probability of a contest
in the senate over this nomination, as
Mccormick has been in office but Il
short time,
The nomination of General Joseph
| II. johnson to be commissioner
of railroads was favorably and unani-
mously reported from the committee
on railways.
The nomination of Lewis McMullcn
to be appraiser OF New York has moi
been reported from the senate com
mittce ON commerce, there being no
quorum at the meeting to-day. There
is an inclination among the republic
cans to make contest over this nom
nation, as the office has no fixed
tenure and the present incumbent has
filled il many years. His friends in
the senate say he has been an en-
ccllcnt officer, and that his re-
moyal without cause, merely TO
give place to n democratic subordi-
nate, is inconsistent with the spirit of
civil service reform. The republicans
are, however, not unanimous in this
regard, many deeming il best TO
make no contests except in case of
removals without cause from an office
to which there is term fixed by law.
he republicans of the senate are in
caucus upon this subject Again the
information comes through private
channels to senators that the presi-
dent does not intend to make re.
movals from offices which have fixed
terms The que 1tion of final adjourn.
ment hangs upon the decision of the
caucus.
The opinions ofrcpublicau senators
were divided as between adjourn
mont Thursday or Friday aud pro
longation of session.
Tho decrease of the public deb
during March amounts to $iS3,0O0.
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MARLIN MATTERS.
An Interview with Consul nur..
The CaIaboosc burned.

! Special 10 the Examiner.
Marlin, April 1.-The announce
mcnt this morning of the appoint
ment of w. w. Lang, of Marlin. as
| consul resident at Hamburg, Germa-
ny, was received with great pleasure
by his friends here. Col. Lang has
resided at Hamburg the past four
years, speaks the German language.
aud is cminently qualified to ill the
responsible position to which he is
appointed.
Your correspondent met him this
morning, and in pleasant CONVERSE
ton he said: IL was notified yestcr-
day by Senator Coke that ! had been
nominated for the position" To the
question rs TO which position he
would have preferred, that of com
missioner of agriculture or consul to
Hamburg, he replied: ~ had some
ambition to ill the position of COM
missioner of agriculture after the
Texas delegation had presented my
name. | did not solicit it, but /
thought if ii was rendered me, that
| could devise some methods
by which could make that depart
ment of great practical usefulness.
great and growing agriculture of this
country. The field of its usefulness
is the broadcst and embraces the most
extended interests of our people, and
TO have made il the attractive and in
teresting department of the govern
ment would have received my most
earnest endeavor. However, am
content with the position of consul at
Hamburg, and | shall use every effort
to promote the governments interests
whenever can"
II is understood that Mr.. I.ang's
family will accompany him to Europe
and will reside there until his return
TO the United States, four years hence
We rejoice also that sour Dick" has
Il last been recognized, and we opine
that he will need tanning machine
in the genial, sunny climate OF Yeddo.
w. NJ. Feagle, a prisoner confined
in the calaboose last night, not liking
his quarters aud having few match.
cs, set fire to it and came very near
roasting himself alive before he could
be got out. lie is now boarding nj
the jail.
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C0L0N'S ASHES.
That Town and the City of
Aspinwall Burned by the
Rebel Chief.
Tnousands Made Homeless aud
Destitute by the Coward,
hut lie is whipped.
The Horrors of an Indian Out
Break i'm the Canadian
Northwest.
A Big Blaze i'm Cincinnati--An
Important Railroad Meet
ing in Chicago.
pnHsrAR TIEnEanL WHIPPED
The Coward Deserts His Wen in the
Hour of Defeat.


Hour of Defeat.
Panama, VIA Galveston, April q
Communications with Colon have
been re-opened. The force dispatch
ed from here attacked Prestar on tho
evening of the S0th, and drove in
some small outposts. On the morning
of the 3lst the fight in the town OF Co
Ion began, and heavy firing with ar
tillery cnsl ed. In the midst of the
combat fire broke out from some
unknown cause, and Gen. Prestar
finding defeat was inevitable fled.
while his men were captured and
killed. The town was entirely con
sumcd except few buildings of the
Panama railway railway company
On the north beach all the piers are
burn We those of the Pacific Mail
company, The books of the railway
company are lost, but the Panama
Canal company saved their books and
100000 in specie.
The new town of Christopher Co
lumbus was untouched. The misery
and suffering among the people is in
teuse; all the cars on the tracks are
burned, and there is no water nor
food. Three ears loaded with provi-
siols for the relief of tho sufferers al
Colan leave here tonight. Much ex-
element exists, and many are ruined.
All is quiet at Panama. Gen. Aiz-
pnru will dispatch troops to hold
Colon and prevent expected pillage,
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nismARoK,s n,nruDay.

EliE GREAT CHDNcELIoR HoNoRED
BY his KAISER AND COUNTRY.
Berlin, April This being tho
10Th anniversary of the birthday of
bismarck, the day is being celebrated
throughout the empire as a holiday of
extraordinary interest. The emperor
end his son, the crown prince Frcder-
lex William, attended by all the resi-
dent princes OF the imperial family.
called upon the chancellor at lOo'clock
this morning and congratulated him.
The kaiser was especially warm
IN his expressions of regard.
and during this imperial visit
tho emperor presented the wonderful
oil copy of the great portrait of him
sell to bismarck as a personal memen-
to. The emperor himself decorated
Count Herbert Bismarck, son of the
chancellor, with the Order OF The Red
Eagle. The imperial visitors spent
most OF the remainder of morning
at the chancellor's and after their de-
parturc the federal counselors and
ministers called and presented their
congratulations.
The Bismarck testimonial commit
tee subsequently visited the chancel-
Tor aud formally presented him with
title deeds of the Great Schoenhaus-
en- estate.
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New York, April l, 10 p. m.-lIon.
Cyrus w. Field, Senator Stanford and
and ex-Commissioner of Public
Works Hubert o. Thompson, have
called at the house within the last
hour. Four detectives from police
headquarters, are patrolling the vicin-
ity of the Grant mansion. The win
dow of the Generals bedroom is
being opened every now aud then as
though to give the patient air. Gen.
Dent, brOther.in-law to Gen. Grant,
has been sent for. Mr.. Stanford said
to reporter: "Gen. Grant is now
propped up in two chairs. lie is sui
fering very much pain. The doctors
hope he will pull through the night.
believe he will live till morning"
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THE FIRE RECORD.


Cincinnati, April 1.-The Emery
candle factory, one OF the largest ill.,
situations of the kind in this country
was totally destroyed by fire to-day
me large building was divided into
threc sections by fire walls and iron
doors, and the fire department sue
ceeded in confining the flames to the
eastern section except in the cellar,
but this however was soon conquered
and the other portions of the building
were saved. From 100 to 1850 en-
ployes engaged in this department.
many of them girls, were thrown into
panic, but were all safely removed
The loss is about 100000, with am
pie insurance.
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CANADIAN SETTLERS SORROWS
The Redskins ana Riol Killing ana
burning.

winnipeg, April l.-Advices from
Battleford show that the situation is
growing worse. Mckay, agent lIud-
son Bay company, wires the informa-
ton that half-breeds and Indians are
plundcring our stores left with the
indian agent. ycnturGd out OF the
barracks TO demonstrate with them,
and was fired upon by both Indians
and half-breeds who tried to cut us
of OH our way back, but we succeeded
in getting back under fire.
A subsequent dispatch says the In
dians have killed four of their farm
instructors; and still later dispatch
says that all the half-brccds have Join
ed tho malcontcnts and arc riding all
store buildings outside the barracks
In the barracks the whites have
sufficient arms, ammunition and sup
plies to hold out until they can be re-
licved. lialf-brcods are soon expect
ed there from Duck Lake and the
Stony Indians have joined the rest
and have killed several men. All
buildings on the south side, including
the Hudson Bay company's aud the
COVE -nmcnt building, have been
burned.
The Stony Indians on Stony re-
serve nearest to Battle Ford had been
quiet up to yesterday morning when
they went upon the war path, and
their rising makes the situation very
critical.
Col. IIcrckmer has loft Regina for
Battle Ford via Swift Current with
seventy mounted police and one can
non, II is thought he can reach there
in six days if not interrupted, but
fears are entertained that half breeds
from Duck lake will go to Winnipeg
and, cutting ofrall communication will
intercept the advance of llerckmer
Indians on Fort Reserve between
Battle Ford and Edmonton are likely
to join those at Battle Ford. The
wires are still broken btween those
points, but il is not known whether
they were cut by the half breeds OF
not.
Baptiste, Just returned from Carol
ton TO GU Appelle, the man who wa
made prisoner by licl and kept by
him some time, says that Riel hal
fully 1000 men under his command
many of whom'are Indians, and tina
they are all well armed. WheI
Irvine and Crozier retired on Prime,
Albert, he says that Riel followed
them, and he is quite certain tina
another engagement has, or will tax,
place.
Fischer, another of Riel's captives
who lost the contents Of his store a
Baterche crossing, says that Riel /
being joined by the Indians, who ar
all floeking to him.
A family, named Howell, from Duel
lake, arrived at GU Appellee this morn
ing, having broken through the rebe
lines and made road across the prai
RE. They report that the rebels re
fuse to let the mail go out and threaten
to shoot the couriers, but say the
will not modest the settlers If they re
main quiet in their houses. The saw
ages are pillaging stores, and hav
captured George and John Kerr, III
latter storekeeper, Thompson, telC
graph operator, and Michael, the pos
master at Duck lake. Big Bear an
Beardy have 1000 Indians, and Hove
thinks that Riel is encouraging til
rebels with promises of help froI
Montana and Pembina.
! General Terry telcgraps here thu
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THE ANGLO-HUssIAN PUZZLE.


New York, April 1.-The London
special TO the Times says that the
temporary relief caused by the pacific
talk of the Marquis of Harrington is
almost wholly dissipated by the state
ment that Russia comedies 10 single
vital point at issue. The war pre-
paratiOns are going ahead as briskly
as ever, and there is absolutely no oc-
casion TO count on peaceful solu-
ton.
A PEACE RUMOR FROM RUSSIA.
London, April Private adviccs
from st. Petersburg say that the gov
eminent, on the advice of the military
council; will spare no efforts to avoid
Il war.
THIS LOOKS NOT LIKE PEACE.
London, April 1.-The Birmingham
company, which the government has
purchased, has the largest rifle facto
ry in England, and possesses the pat-
ents on the Martini-lIenry rifle. The
company collapsed on the conclusion
of the Franco-German war. The pur.
chase includes "A stock of rifles AT
$4,000, and it is expected that sew
orsl thousand workmen will be EN-.
ployed at once. 1t is believed that
the cabinet council. during the week
will consider DE Giers' reply.
| THE AMEER WATCHING RussIAs
| MOVEMENTS.
London, April 1.-The Amoer hal
sent a circular to all the governors o.
Afghan towns on the Anu Daria rive
directing them to watch and repor
any Russian movements, especially OF
Khoja Salah, which, if once in posses
sion of the Russians, would open Ia,
road to Balkh and Cabul.
Polish papers state that at a reeen
banquet at Odessa the Russian Off
GERS who had been ordered to Join tn
Caucasian regiments, responded wit
enthusiasm TO the toast athe comm
war with England"
THE AMEER TRUSTS TO ENGLIs
HONOR.
London, April 1.-The covernmer
has received long dispatches fror
Dutlerin, vicerOy of India, expressin
the belief that the ameer of Afghanii
tan is now firmly convinced Of Ems
lands good faith.
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New York, April l.-ll:iO n. NJ
Gen. Grant is still alive but is sinking
fast.
At 945 this morning as the Roy. DIR.
Newman left Gen. Grants house he
was met by several reporters and said ;
"rhe General solemnly realizes the
fact OF his prolonged suffering, but the
strength of his Intellect and the calm
ness and strength of his mind are
wonderful \ visitor who left the
house at 10 O'Clock said the General
had rallied and was conscious and
composed. Ex-senator Challc states
that the sudden weakness of Gen.
Grant this morning was the result of
an affection of the heart.
II is understood now at l0:l5 n. m.
that the General has entirely lost the
power of spcech.
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NINETEENTH LEGIsLArURE.
correspondence oftle Examiner.
SENATE.

Correspondence the Examiner.
SENATE.
Austin, March 3l.-Tenkersleyis 1fu-
ture" bill was passed.
The services of a number of clerks
were retained to complete the records
after adjournment
a resolution was adopted compli-
ment'ng the governor end the presi-
dent OF the senate upon the efficient
manner in which they had performed
! their dnIies $50
Balloting for president of the senate
was had and Senator Kilgore was
elected,
a message from the governor was
read which, although not altogether
complimentary, still congratulated tho
legislature upon much wise leeisla-
ton. The lieutenant governor re-
turned thanks for the kindness shown
him by members.
All the bills were signed and at los
by the right time and ll.lO by the
senate clock the senate adjourned sine
die.
HOUSE.
House considered committee report
of free COME emco on tho pension bill.
The report was adopted. IL fixes date
of military services or enlistment back
to July /, 1886. The report was made
by Mr.. Blount, Of Van Zandt, for the
committee.
Message was read from the govern
or yetoing house bill No. 90, requiring
ten days work on public roads, rs be-
ing In violation of section |. article Z.
of the constitution, and rs being i'm
the nature of partial legislation.
The veto was sustained.
Mr.. Craveps, tor special committee,
presented report completely exhon-
Grating Hon. NJ. Tankersiey from any
completely or connection in any way
with the recent corrupt practices of
two employees of tie legislature. On
the contrary, the committee saws:
"Thc testimony fails entirely TO throw
the slightest suspicion upon the hon
orable member at whose request the
Investigation was ordered.'
The report was adopted by standing
vote, unanimously.
Mr.. Tankersley then asked if the
gentleman from Galveston (Mr. Fish
err would retract the remarks which
he had made rejecting upon him in
the matter.
Mr. Fisher; with great pleasure [
withdraw any remarks that seemed
to reflect upon the gentleman from
Harris, that the committee deem i'm
proper.
Numerous resolutions were adopted
thanking different clerks for efficient
service. Among others one passed
thanking the reporters for "fali and
impartial reports"
Gnnol.or MIX iunax, ,,,nn ,,.,as.l
with silver service, and recording
clerk Finger with gold headed
CT G.
Speaker Foster delivered closing
address.
Dilatory business followed and
much fun was had until adjournment
sine die.
The members have left and the city
looks deserted.
Senator Pfeuiler, before the senate
adjourned, rose 10 question of priv
ilege and had Il statement sent to the
clerks desk yindicating himself
against the implied charges of tho
newspapers as to his prejudiced con.
duct against the university. The
statement was ordered printed in the
/ Journal.
Floyd, the future man, and Tryon
the disgraced clerk, had trouble OF
the streets yesterday that resulted il
lining of Floyd, $40 aud costs, in tn,
recorders court.
The closing scenes were market
with the usual tlippancy and jollit
in the house.
Tobias Mitchell continues TO i'm
/ prove rapidly.
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New York, April l, 1884 p. mat
2:iO u. m. Gen. Grant was visited by
Drs. Barker, Sands, Shrody and
Douglas. His condition is an i'm
provement upon that of last night, as
he now has no pain in swallowing and
takes his liquid food as usur'. lie
is now free from the accumula-
tod of secretion in the
mares aud has had no
attack of choking aud no return of
weakness. His pulse, however, is
still quite feeble aud MS vitality is
considerably impaired lilo has not
been unconscious at any tine.
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Commissioner-Genc Moore head
Resigns.

New Orleans, April l.-Commis-
sioner-General Moorehead, having ac-
complished the work assigned TO him
as such officer, yesterday rendered
his resignation TO the board of man
agement of the exposition. lie stated,
however, that as member of the
board he should continue to use his
best endeayors to promote the vel
fare OF the exposition. The board OF
management, in accepting his resigna-
ton rs commissioner-general, tender.
ed him their hearty appreciation ioI
his tireless energy aud ability in
bringing to a successful issue the en-.
terprise which he inaugurated.
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5. II A B f r.

cavalry was sent ont this morning 70
reconnoitre In the neighborhood of
Tamai, and they found Tamai occn-
pied by a large force of the onemy a
general advance Of the British forces
WI NH Degih tomorrow at daybreak.
me troops VIII stop at the zercba to-
morrow night and will march against
Tamai ON Friday morning.
osMAN cosrLErELy HEMoRALrzEp.
All accounts indicate that Osman
Digma is completely demoralized and
has retired to Erkowit. The flag of
truce hoistcd over Hassan was TO
cover his retreat. Many Of the tribes
are deserving him. Work has been re-
slImed on Tho Bcrber railroad.
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New York, 8 p. m April l.-About
$3.50 p. m. Colonel Grant sent the fol-
lowing dispatch to friend in Wash.
ington; "Fathcr is sinking rapidly
About z p. NJ. General John Cochran
called at the house TO ask if the Loyal
Legion, of which General Grant is
commander, could hold their meeting
ut Dclmonico's with propriety, and
on learning of the generals condition
stated that the legion would adjourn
Immediately after assembling.
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AsPINwALL IN ASHES.
Tho Rebels Burn the CIty--U. y.
Marines Protecting Property.

Washington, April 1.-The follow.
ing dispatch from Commander Kane,
of the Galena, has just been received
by the secretary OF the navy: CAS-
pinwall is in ashes, having been burnt
by insurgents to escape capture by the
government corps. The Pacific mail
dock and Panama railway property
ON the north end OF the island, and the
canal property at Crispal, are the only
buildings saved. The shipping is
safe. | have all my force on shore
protecting property; my ship /;
crowded with refugees, but thousands
are destitute and without shelter"
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INFORMANT RAILROAD MEET
ING AT CHICAGO.
An Attempt TO form New Pooling


system.
Chicago, April IA meeting of the
presidents and general managers of
all the eastern and western trunk lines
was held here this afternoon to devise
some plan of action by which rates on
all cast bound traffic may be restored
aud maintained. After brief discus
sion of the question the entire subject
was referred to a committee OF seven
teen, with instructions to report u
plan of action. II is generally be-
liovcd this committee will recommend
a system of junction point pools. to
include all the business of the original
competitive points between Chicago
and ST. Louis, and to include also
those two cities.
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New York, April l.-Gen John G.
Robinson called at the Grant house
this afternoon, aud was told by Col.
Fred Grant that his father was very
low. AT 2:45 p. IN. Drs. Barker and
Sands left the general house, and
after the consultation DIR. Barker said
that Gen. Grant would live through
the night If no serious complication
should arise.
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CANADIANS INDIAN WAR.
The Indians Rising ana K,,,,na

Ottawa, April 1.-At midnight In
the house of commons the minister of
public works announced the recnp-
tion of the following telegram: "rho
stony Indians are up in arms aud are
on their way in. All the Indians are
rising, and Payne and Applegarth.
Indian farm instructors, have been
killed.
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afternoon, that il was doubtful If his
throat was in condition to be cxamin-
ed, but that, even if il should be in
condition, II was doubtful If any good
results would follow, for the disease
of the throat is regarded us beyond
control of physicians.
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New York, April /, p. m,-Gen.
Grant is still alive but is in the same
sinking condition, as at 8 O'Clock. A
consultation of Drs. Barker, Sands,
Shrady and Douglas has just been
held. They ind his pulse and .teitty
YerY weak.
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New York, April /, $40 p. M
General Grant Is now resting on the
bed, and has taken his usual nourish.
ment without Inconvenience. The
pain in his throat and his cough are
relieved, and his general condition
is encouraging,
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New York, April /, II p. m.-"Since
the last statement the general has been
very restless aud has been walking
around the room, but now he is quiet
and resting in his chair. His throat
has been cleared and the relief men
toned at p. m. has continued since"
j. III. DOUGLAS, NJ. ID.
&. Il. SHRA DY, NJ. ID.
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New York, April AT 0 o'clock
ex-senator Chatle left Gen. Grant
lie says that the General is growing
weaker. The throat is filling up, but
the main trouble is with tho heart
The doctor says he may die at any
time.
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New York, April l.-Authcntic in-
formation at this hour 10 p. IN. is to
the effect that Gen. Grant is failing
rapidly and that ii is only question
Of hours until the end is reached.