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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
NEW 1NrERNATloNAL LAW.

France and Germany have been fix,
ing up a new sort of internationa
law, not set down in any of the books
on the subject. Hitherto, arms, mil
itary equipments and munitions have
been treated as the only contraband
of war which neuLrals could not car
~ to an enemy's country. But rice
has now been added to the list. AS
rice is the chief article of food in
China, the French insist that it
should be declared contraband of
war, and Germany has given its con-
spent to this innovation of the law of
nations. What makes this the more
repugnant to reason and humanity is
the fact that France has not formally
declared war against the Chinese. But
the situation is treated as one of actual
war, and the English are asked to de-
liver no rice to the Chinese, in order that
they may be starved out. 1t is sugges-
ted that the English Government may
accept this new application of the law
of nations, since there is no telling
what concessions the Gladstone adj
ministration would not make in its
weakness ana timidity; but the peo-
pie of the United States never would
have assented to this rule when they
could boast OF great merchant ma
rine, and they will hardly do so now.
though their assent may not be of as
much importance as formerly. 1t
would be very easy to ex
tend the new rule from the rice of the
poor Chinese to the wheat and corn
which France OF Germany might
need from the United States in case of
war. Should these be declared con-
traband of war along with the rice.
and should England surrender to
France and Germany. this country in
the event of war in Europe would do
q good business in carrying itsown
products. If rice is contraband of
war there are few important articles
of commerce that could not be in
Guided In the list with equal pro
priety.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.

The North Carolina House of Rep
resentatives has adopted the follow
ing design for a new State flag: A
white bar and red bar run horizon
tally, the red bar above the white.
Near the staff the color is blue to the
depth of one third of the flag. In the
center of this blue portion is the coat
of arms of the State in gold.
In view of possible famine Of box
wood, glass is now utilized Tor the
wheels of roller skates.
The hens of this country must
needs be industrious. Forty-fve mil
lion eggs are consumed daily.
In Porto Rico an outlay of two DOL
lars will clothe an entire family of
six persons for year.
London has $4,000 people who get
their living by appearing in public or
on the stage.
While Pennsylvania petroleum
yields 70 per cent. of kerosene, with a
large residium of lubricatlng oil, the
Caspian product yields but % per
Ecent. kerosene, with d refuse only ut
for fuel.
A stage was upset at Apologize
Creek, in Southern Oregon, the other
day, by rush of salmon. The horses
were cut loose and the driver escaped
on their backs. The salmon crowded
the river from bank to bank and the
school was over mile long.
Russia has 1921 doctors and main
tains universities at Kazan, Kiel
Charkow, Moscow, Warsaw, Helsing
fors and Dorpat. The professional
| men flock to the cities. In the coun-
try thousands Of people die for Wani
of medical aid and surgical atten-
ton.
The United States has 1900 den
lists. who use ton of gold anG
five tons Of other metals and make
100000 artificial teeth annually
Only one American in eighty is found
to have perfect teeth, and one thirt
of the population make more or less
use of the artificial product,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
Walking.
Herald of Health.

Herald of Health.
Every healthy person, man or
woman, should be good walker, able
at any time to walk six to twelve
miles a day at least, and for double
that when gradually brought up to it.
The points to be attended to are, to see
that the walk be brisk and vigorous
not of lettering or dangling kind; that
there be some object to the walk be-
sides it's being aroutine constitutional
ii. e. not like the Staid promenade of
the orthodox ladies' schooD and If
possible in pleasant company, that
there be no tight clothing, whether
for the feet or body, which will con-
strain or impede the natural move
ments of limb and trunk; and that
the walk be taken as far as possible
in the fresh country air. In regard
to this latter particular, although
towns are increasing so rapidly as to
make it almost a journey to get out
| of them on foot, still we have so many
suburban tramways and railway lines
| that in few minutes we can find
ourselves in the country where the air
| is fresh and pure. Whenever an OPP
portunity presents itself for little
| climbing in the course of walk, it
| should be taken advantage of. We
gain variety of muscular action, as
well as increase the exertion, and
we get into regions of purer air and
| fresheF breeze at the same time.
What may be considered as the weak
point in walking as a mode of exer-
else is the comparatively small play
which it gives to the muscles of the
shoulders and chest, while it is still
less for those of the arm. This should
be compensated for by the use Of light
dumb-bells or Indian clubs, or some
other form of exercise which brings
in play the arms and shoulders. One
of the forms of exercise which re-
) quires the action of the muscles Of
the arms and shoulders, as well as
those of the trunk, is swimming.
This, however, for many reasons, can
not be used as means ofexerciss ex-
cept by few, and at certain seasons of
the year, but where possible it should
always be practiced. The great pity
is that boys and girls do not learn it.
as a rule, while at school. Every
large town should be well provided
with swimming baths, and if it could
be made compulsory for all scholars
at certain age, say twelve, to learn
to swim, it would be a great advan-
tage to all, and also be the means OF
saving many lives.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
THE NOMINEES.
Sketches of the Newly Nominated Minis
ters to Chill and Japan.


WASHINGTON, March 31.-Wm. r. Roberts,
of New York nominated for the CHILEAN Mis-
sion, is So years OF age, and has resided in New
York city the past ~ years. He was elected TO
the Forty-secOnd and FOrty-third Congresses
and declined a denomination to the Forty
fourth Congress. During his term of service in
Congress he opposed what was known as 1.-The
black pay bill' and, on its passage, was
the first man to order his portions of the
sum to be turned into the United States Treas
ury. Roberts is also known as a supporter of
all efforts to benefit his native land, Ireland,
and is said to have considerable influence
anon our Irish citizens. 1t was IL reSOlotIon
offered by MI. Roberts while in Congress, that
the Fenians imprisoned in Canadian jails for
tile INVASION of 1866 were liberated.
Richard b. Hubbard, nominated minister OF
Japan, is well-SnOw Ex-Governor of Texas.
He was delegate to the National Democratic
Convention at cincinnati. where h notably
eloquent speech placing Gen. Hancock in NOM
inatiUn for President brought him into ma
tional repute He was by exclamation chosen
by he Texas State convention
a deleg tie at large to the Chica-
go Convent last year aud was
elected by that convention, their Temporary
chairman. He Sc, we'd several years as United
States District Attorney Of Texas before the
war, and is now engaged in the practice of
law. He has been enIhuSdSticGl. y supported
by the Texas Democracy for a suitable recog-
ton AT the hands of the present Administra-
tion and it was their expectation he would be
anuOintAd Minister TO Mexico.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
Postmaster Pearson .

WASHINGTON, March 31.-A gentleman
very near the President and undoubtedly
speaking from act al knowledge, reports that
the reapp0intment of Postmaster Pearson, of
New York, was made after the most patient
examination of al the facts connected with
the charges against him, aud his answers to
the same which were Yesterday submitted and
therefore. may be considered a complete vindi-
cation of Pearson 1t is further stated the re-
appointment of Pearson will co: stitute nota
bly, an exception to the course which the Pres
ident may be expected to pursue. In answer
to a suggestion that the re-appointment of
Pea son might cause great dissatisfaction in
The ranks of his party, the President is re-
ported rs saving, the Democratic party is
neither, hypCeritical, unpatriotic nor I'M
nr.ltaful
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02

graeed the legislative halls of the
Lone Star State. The people must
rise in their dignity and hereafter
name men of a different order. AS
we have said, there were some excep-
tions to the rule by which we measure
this Legislature as a body, but the
few were powerless. They were con-
fronted by two incompetent co-ordi-
nate departments of the State Govern
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
WIFE MURDER.
A OOWARDLY WRETCH, FROM
JEALOUSY, SHOOTS AND
KILLS HIS WIFE.
In a Gambling Quarrel a Tie
Cutter is Beheaded
With an Axe.
Hubbard has not yet said He
Will Accept the Jap
aneSe Mission.
COunterfeiters Arrcstcd-A jail
COunterfeiterS Arrcstcd-A jail
Set on Fire-Texas
News by Wire.
& WIFE MURDERER.
A San Antonian Kills His Wife Becau.

A San Antonian Kills His Wife Because
of InfideH!y
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, March 3i.-At o'clock Geo.
P. Burkhard, a carpenter living near the Sun
set depot entered the house of one Dunbar,
where his wife was living, and drawing pistol
shot her twice through the breast. She ran
toward the privy. He pursued hel and threw
his arms AROUND her kissing her. ''Oh George"
she said, ''what have you done?'' He re-
leased her and raising the pistol, shot
himself in the neck, the ball coming out in the
roof Of the mouth. The woman had fallen,
but sprang to her feet seized the pistol and
rushed up the street to a friends house,
where shef fell dead. Marital infidelitv was
the cause-a soldier named Stevens having
alienated his wifes affections. Burkhard is
Tot seriously hurt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
Miscarriage of Ju.tice,

Fort worth Mail.
IF Mr.. Pendleton's jury bill will
xiii the professional juryman and
check the frequent miscarriage of JUS
tice in the criminal trials, he will
have done the State much service.
The avenues of escape in Texas for
wealthy murderers are numerous,
notorious and broad, and the
Mail adds with regret, much
travelled. Continuances, changes OF
venue and smart criminal lawyers
have much to do with cheat
ing the scaffold of its victims, but
what are known in legal slang as six
ed" juries, have more to do with the
escape of murders than any other
cause. Law Is generally an expensive
luxury, bat in criminal case where a
mgn is tried for his life both law and
Justice, should De within reach of the
poorest; otherwise there is one law for
the poor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
GEN. GRANT.
The Dying Soldier Calm on the Verge of
Death.

The Dying Soldier Calm on the Verge of
Death.
New YORK, March 3i.--The Tribune of this
morning says General Grant has expressed
himself as being entirely in his physicians
hands and said he would do what was sag
gested by. them. Nothing whatever, is
and he was informed Of its seriousness and
probable termination. He received the state
ment there were in ications of a speedy. end
without change of expression, but did not say
anything about his feelings He has known
for some time that the disease was sure to kill
and has been ready at any time to go;
s%@er with IF sas wonS repoter
SAID: General Grant never doubted
he was dying. He knows the
progress of his disease as well as ms physsll-
the calmness for which he is noted. Perhaps
mis- only regret is he cannot be allowed more
time, in order to satisfy himself about his
book. He expects to die and has no fears. he
THINKS that after his de4th he will be better
appreciated, and then he will be better under
stood by some future generation than by this.
The universal feeling that Gen. Grant is
passing away is seen i'll numerous condolatory
kilograms received every day; many of them
are from persons in the South. Gen. Fitzhugh
Lee, the nephew Of Robert e. Lee, sent tele-
gram, saying: 1.-The heart of the South was
throbbing like the Nethern pulse, and that the
prayers of all were tor his recovery"
Rev. Dr. Newman came down the steps OF
Grants residence together. DR.. Shready had
departed about an hour earlier. DR.. Douglass
entered his coupe and was driven off. DR..
Newman strolled toward Madison Avenue
and on the way met reporter.
His condition is more hopeful" said the
old soldiers former pastor. why he felt SO
good, Dr. Douglass has gone cut to visit
Other patients. The General asked to have
all the windows opneed, aud when L left he
was walking cheerfuly around his bedroom.
A number of idlers and 10 myers, among whom
were few women, gathered opposite the
house and gazed at the house, ana eageril
scanned all persons who fred or lefr it.
Two detectives from the Central office were
detailed to look after Objectionable cha. ac-
tiers.
At5:5O DIR. Douglass returned to the house.
Shori ly after he had disappeared within. car
rage containing General Dani Ed E. 9
drove up. They entered the
house and remained about ten minutes; When
they emerged, Gen. SckIes said: 81 noticed no
very great change in the General, and his
voice was good. He was walking about the
room. Gen. Grant is better" said Judge
Brady "but his condition Is critical. Still he
had two or three of those attacks and he may
not be strong enough to resist the next one"
Gen. Coils sent some beautiful flowers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
Nominations.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Enyoys extraor-
United States-Wm. r. Roberts, of New York,
to hill: Chas. w. B. Back, KY, TO Peru;
Chas t. Russell, Connecticut. Consul to
Liverpool, England; Henry G. PIerson, Post
master, New York; n orman J. Coleman. Mis-
souri, Commissioner OF Agriculture; Jno. T:
Morgraw, West Virginia, Collector OF
virginia; Henry 2. Kernscher,
L uisiana, Naval Officer, New Orleans; An
drew J. Boyd North Carolina. Collector OF In
Richard B. Hubbard, of Texas, Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Pl. nipOtentiary OF the
United States to Japan; VIM. N. Lang OF
Texas, United States Consul to Hamburg.
Germany.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
IN THE SENATE.

DssuItory Business-ExecutIVe Session
WASHINGTON, March Slater reading the
Journal the Senate went into Executive Ses-
sion.
presented the report of the Committee on
Post-offices and Post roads, setting forth that
the Committee was not in any RESPONSE
BILE for publica ion of a paper purporting to be
a further report on the postal
telegram que ton and which
contained newspaper criticisms OF the Asso-
Mr.. salisbury also submitted areselution di-
recting the Public Printer TO exclude the al
legged report from the printed volume OF re-
ports made after adjournment OF each Con-
The Senate went into executive session and
soon adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02

San Antonio Light: The Light be-
lieYes that in the South, and partic-
ularly ID Texas, that Federal offices
should be filled by Democrats; that
party is now responsible for the adj
ministration OF affairs. and they
should have control of the positions.
This is nothing more than justice and
because also the Republican party
has, in the past, been very slow to
give any man who was in any way
ti7ctured with Democracy, posi-
fi0u
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
LEGISLATORS FIGHTING.
A Fist and skull Fight in the House.

A Fist and Skull Fight In the House.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, March 31.-At lao this
afternoon, Mr.. Craft of Cook, and Mr.. Baker.
of Multrie, both Democrats, had a fist fight on
the floor of the House. The trouble arose over
the stock yard bill on which they were opposed:
Mr.. Craft took Mr.. Baker to ia k
and on his resenting it, struck
him in the face; whereupon Baker struck BE- c1
twice, kicking him once in the stomach, ana
marking his face badly. Crafts attempted to
strike Baker with chair, but was prevented
by friends, and they we're separated.
Harris, without putting any motion, declared
the house adjourned. This is the second hgnt
BAKER has engaged in this sess: on.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
PREVENTED COMMUTA-
TON.

A Negro Rapist and ex-Convict Hanged
by Mob.
MACON. Ga, March 3f.-Saturday morning
last while Jesse Doles, a young farmer living
seven miles from Vienna, Dooley County, was
blowing in his field, George Rouse, negro ex-
eeonyicE. entered the dwelling, committed an
outrage upon his wife and then cut he
throat. She was found sooa asterwarf
by her husband, who assembled the nelghDol
and began search for Rouse. He Was capture
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
FRANCE.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DELAYED.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DELAYED.
PARIS, March Slowing to the lack of trans
ports, considerable delay will occur before the
necessary re-inforcements for Tonquin can be
forwarded. 1t is possible that the Minister
Marine, when the new Cabinet will be formed,
may charter a number of steamers belonging
to private parties.
GENERAL NEGRIERs WOUND.
PARIS, March 31.-The losses of General Ne
grier's forces are now estimated at 500. Gen
eral Negrier was wounded in the breast by a
bullet and one. of his aid de camps. Colberger,
received bullet wound in the head.
FRENCH CRITICALLY SITUATED.
PARIS, March B The GanlOiS says one
fourth of the Whole effective French force, at
LanjSOn, was left on The battle field. A hum
dred thousand Chinese IT, ops are advancing
on Cbu and threaten 70 destroy the French
forces there before there is a chance OF being
reinforced. Gen. Giovnnelli is entrenched at
Phu Dohan. He is also in a critical position,
being surrounded an / his line If retreat cut of
by Il, 600 ''bldck llagS.'
A Cabinet Minister'S fall was never more
ignom niou5 than that OF NJ. Ferry. He was
hoo ed AID branded as liar aud traitor.
The President made no attempt to stop the
Turn him OUT were directed against the
Prime minister, and great uproar prevailed
throughout the sitting of the Chamber. After
dent Grevy asked Mr.. Henri BrisSon, PreSi-
dent of the Chamber OF Deputies, to form
Cabinet.
uCCllllOu
. The President then asked De Freycinet to
form Cabinet. He asked twentyfour hours
to reply.
RE-ENFoRCEMENTs FOR ToNQUIN.
PARIS, March 3l.-Eight thousand men are
ordered Immediately to REINFORCE the French
army in Tonquin.
ANAMESE REBELLION.
PARIS, March Silt is rumored that the
Anamese have risen against tbs French au
thority. The rising is attl ibuted to the French
reverces in TOnquin and to intrigue OF the
Chinese Mandarins.
THE TICKLE FRENCH.
PARIS, March 31.-In speech in the Cham
Der Yesterday, M. Clemenceau said members Of
the Cabinet were not Ministers, but cut
throats, who ought to be dealt with by the law
This speech was loudly applauded. 1t is re-
ported that M. Leon say declines the position
of Minister of Finance in the new Cabinet
Great excitement prevailed in the streets al
ter the resignation OF t e ministry, and fire.
quent cheers were given for Rochefort ant
other extremists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
DALLAS.
JhOn Henry Browns Chances for
the MayHraIty.

the NaynraIty.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, March 31.-Never since the memo
rable Thurman campaign of 1879, has there
been such au interest manifested in city
election IN Dallas. The mayOralty is the
all-abSorbing issue, and excludes everything
else from any considerable amount OF cOnsid
GRAFTON. There are TO Democrats running
for the position. but only two are
John Henry Brown, the vet ran
Democratic Journalist, statesman and philan-
throplst, who has been making an independent
campaign for three months past and j. w.
CroWdus, eX-mayor, nominated by the city
Democratic convention two weeks ago. The at
titude of the Republicans was a problem until
to-day, when at meeting OF leaders 1t was
determined to make no nomination
or endorsement, but 10 let members of
the party vote as they pleased. There is
great dissatisfaction among Democrats
over certain featur of the party manage
ment, and from the present outlook Major
Brown will be elected by good majority.
Charges of disloyalty to party nominees in
times past are III de against Mr. CrOwdus, and
two Of the aldermanic nominees are openly de-
nounced as not b"Ing Democrats. The elect on
occurs on April Z, and very full vote will be
pOlled
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
REBEIL1ON.
EGYPT.
Ell MAHDI's RIVAL.

DoNGoLA, March 3t.-The arrival of FL
Mahdi IS named Ell Makki. The number Of his
adherents is increasing He has occupied
FL Jbeid. The followers of FL Mahdi are alarm
ed. General Wolseley expects to reach Cairo
en- April ID.
EVACUATION RUMORED.
SUAKIM, March Silt is reported that Os-
man Digna has evacuated Tamai as well as
Hasheen. A body of British cavalry. has been
di ,patcned to ascertain if the rep )rt Is true.
osMAN WANTS PEAE.
SUAKIM, March 31.-A messe nger from Os-
man Digna, bearing flag of truce, arrived
here, asking terms of peace. An answer Will
be sent Tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02

Ell NAHDI is now menaced by a
really more dangerous foe than the
English, Another impostor, Ell Max
XII has arisen in the prophets rear and
HAS become strong enough to occupy
4 l O'Beid.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
Sold Out hx the Sheriff.

WEATHERFoRD, March 3I.-Hammond &
Son, hardware merchants here, were sold out
to-day by the sheriff to satisfy seven different
creditor firms, viz: Two at Galveston, two at
st. Louis, one each at New York. Chicago and
Weatherford; total $50 1000 The stock was
bid in by j. eSSrS. KidWell & Rainbolt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
Racing at San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO, March 3i.-Openirg day CT
the S.r.Ilg meeting:
First. racs-2:3S class-Maggic Knox won;
time 2:38
End "a e-1hree-fourth mile heats; Miss
Ward won; time ID, :20%.
3rd. race-half NILE dash Minnie ST. Johl
won, time o: f.
Fair weather and small attendance betting
lighC
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
Many a Lady

is beautiful, all but her skin;
and nobody has ever told
her how easy it is to put
beauty on the skin. Beauty
on the skin is Magnolia
Balm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
DALLAS.
Tragedy at a Tic Camp.

Special Telegram TO the statesman.
DALLAS, March 31.-A tragedy occurred late
Monday night at a tie camp, near Trinidad, on
Texas Central RIA lway, betw, en- lobe johnson
and Sam taylor, about a gambling debt, In
which Taylor was Killed by j, hnsOn, his head
Johnson escaped. The officers and a posse are
in pursuit,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-04-02
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
Latest Associated Press kilograms, Do
nestle and Foreign Boiled Down.


nestle and Foreign Boiled Down.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Times says the proposed French advance to
Pekin is impossible. DeFreycinot will only
be allowed to send 5o,0,omen to TonQuin.
Baron De Stoel Russian Ambassador, was
to have conference with Earl Granville yes
terday.
The Filley Republicans, of st. Louis, yester-
day nominated municipal ticket, with
Chauncey 1. Filley at the head, for Mayor.
The vote against NJ. Ferry showed all par
ties in France were unanimous In the determi-
nation to prosecute the war in China. NJ.
Ferry has appealed to his friends.
No result at Springfield.
French Chamber voted SIC, 100000 to war in
Tonquin.
In the United States Senate, yesterday, the
report of Van Wyck, of the Mississippi River
Commission, was taken up and discussed.
1t is believed by the Canadian government
that Fenian influences stirred up the Indians
in the Northwest to revolt.