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WASHINGTON, Feb. l2.--At meeting
of the house committee on the payment
of pension, bounty and back pay, a
number of examiners in the pension
Office testified thai in October they were
instructed by Second Assistant Chief
Smith, or one OF the divisions, not to re-
port any case for rejection. 1t was the
understanding, they said, that the order
was given for poiiJical purposes; that if
inc examiners learned that their cases
were rejected, they would oppose the
republican candidates for office.
Il. a, Broadus, a clerk IN the pension
bureau, testified that on October 8, last
no took pension case of widow to
MIR. COmstOck, chief If the division, and
said it ought to be passed. There was q
technical defect in the case.
"What member OF congress has urged
action in this case?" asked Comstock OF
BrOadus.
lie replied: "Holmau."
"Thaps the great ohjector," said Com
stock. "He's a ID Democrat. II he
gets that case it will give him fifteen
votes In that locality. Hold her up for
requirements I'm the cRse.n
Broadus said the widow afterwards
remedied the defects and the case was
allowed.
II. +. Winthrop, pension examiner,
testified 10 having reported TO the PEN
sion Office certain number of anida.
Wits on one day when thoy had not
been taken at that time, hut on the sue
ceeding day. The report was made, he
said, TO show good record in Office.
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mas come here lately and put upa small
mil treating ore by chemical process.
ana mas made the spme a success. From
what yoar scribe learns Mr.. Hinton
contemplatss putting up large mill
next spring, and will then treat his own
ore and that 81 miners. The
above mill adds much to the appear
ance OF our prospecting little camp,
ana puts good deal OF money in circu-
lation, We have several stores here,
ana all are doing very profitable bush
ness. Our hotel, by j. w. Hessly, is
second to none i'll the territory, while
we have several good restaurants here
a stage is running between here and
SILVER, which brings us daily mail, Sun
DAY excepted. Our post-ollce il all
mat can be asked for. Judge Nathaniel
Kennedy, postmaster, while the ever
accommodating Mr.. Thobro is aciing
as assistant, having, at the same time'
charge OF the Wells, Fargo a. Co. express
once; Mr. Kennedy being agent. The
camp at present is producing an abund-
snce OF silver and seems 10 be Cettipr
better every DAY. 1t is ta-dAv the be
camp IN the territory. We nave living
mere great many Te&nus. Nmong
visiting Texans is Mrs. w. ". StvlrSo'
OF Houston, Texas mother TO Mrs, A.
Nj. Hobby; The latter also IRON Texas.
and wife 10 the late Col A. NJ. Holly
VINO wa well known in Tie whole siate
Of the Lone Star.
Inc weather lately has been very dis
agreeable, having had as much as
el2hteen inches OF snow on the level.
nut since has taken another turn, ana
at present is all that could be asked for.
our town officers, Mr.. Charles Bell,
Jus',c e, and Mr.. Il. Fairchilds, deputies
t1e Ia 'er, Iaie from the Lone Star state.
are Seeping the town in EoOd order, and
everv once in while bringing tho peace
brolse s TO time.
Not wishing TO take up too much space
IN your valuable paper,G win now close
and IN my next will give YOU full dc.
scrlpI'on OF both camp and mines.
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Capltal Clty Cnlllnr,.

~
AUSTIN, Feb. Special. TEMPLE
Houston made an eloquent and able
speech this morning, in support of ms
iahd Olll' lie advocated free grass and
material change in the present land
law. lilo read from reports and from
printed speeches OF members of the land
board IN support of his position. IL was
ny lar the most eloquent aud cOmpre-
nensive speech made this session i'm
either house upon the land question.
A WEDDING.
Dr. j. Il, Governs, the efficient and
courteous assistant superintendent OF
lhe insane asylum, was married this
morning TO Miss ELLA II. Denton, the nc
complishod, prepUssossiug and intelli-
gent daughter OF superintendent Dem
ton. Alter the ceremony the happy
couple lolt for the north and will visit
the Worlds fair.
From present Indications, Mr.. Pea.
cock'5 land hill viii be substituted Tor
Temple lloustOn's,as 1t provides Tor the
lease OF lands at not less ,han cents
per acre.
non, CARL sCHuRH
reached hero this morning, aud was In.
truuuced by the governor IN the legis-
lature. lie ltcturod tonight to large
audience.
LEGISLATORS LISTEN TO A LECTURER.
All legislative committees are oil To.
night to hear Carl SEIZURE lecture for the
dement, OF the Ladies' Aid society.
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MISS MACKEY'S MARRIAGE
AVERY SWELL AFFAIR AT PARIS
Tom Ochiltree's Old Flame the Bride q,
an Italian Princo-Portugal and
Congo-France and China
Germany-SOuth Pacific.
Miss Maclsey InrrIcs an Italian.

PARIS, Feb. l2.-Miss Eva Mackey
was married to-day to Don Ferdinand
Julien Colonna, prince of Galatro. The
ceremony was private and performed
with ron fetal high mass by Mon SIG.
nor dc Eande, who Also delivered a
marriage address. The evil ceremony
Of marriage, which Is required
by the French aw, WAS performed
Yesterday. TIE witnesses 10
this were Prince CohOna Deria, the
prince OF Colonna, United States Minis
Ter Morgan aud Duke DeCazes. After
the celebration Of tho religious rito to.
day, Mrs. Mackoy, mo her of the bride.
gave "a grand bridal reception, which.
IN every respect, must rank with liz
most magnificent festivals of Frerch
history. The reception was especially
distinguished by the quality of its
guests, among whom wore included
about every person of distinction and
worth IN French society. Conspicuous
among these were Gen. Compile Mona.
brea, the Italian ambassador TO France.
Count Commando and Madame WISE
BOnaparte.
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Portugal and Cop-o.

LISBON, Feb. lit is announced that
tho government Of Portugal and the In
transitional African association have
been enabled, through the mediation Of
England, France and Germany, to reach
an understanding inregard to the rights
claimed by each along the rivor Congo.
The understanding il i'm complote har.
mony with the statutes secured by tho
association i'm its convention with the
powers which used their offices i'm
mediation, and il is understood Portn-
gal Is preparing to sign an agreemen.
with the association similar in every
ESSENTIAL respect with those already
signed by Russia, England, Germany
aud France,
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RusK, Feb. l2.-lSpeclal Tho noni-
Tertiary committee, consisting OF Soma
tors Tones, kleburg anl Kiigure, aud
Representatives Haynes, Kimbrough
hondry and Moore, arrived here yester-
day,and were driven TO the penitentiarv.
where they opeued their investigation.
Superlntendout GDres aud Financial
Agent Brahtm being clllod upou,
nhdo statements, showing The condition
OF tho institution, ald as to their action
IN the late contract of Conner i FArrls,
ana IN the settlement of tho same after
wards. A number of citizens
were interrOgated in regard 10
the same, and the committee
was in session to-day ia town. What
action they will take, IL any, has not
been determined. The committee il
above an average in point of appear.
ance, and arc anxious TO post hem
selves upon panitentisry matters. It
Is earnestly hoped that they will
velop the Industries within tho
walls here, now languishing, and carry
iug out the plan Tor which the state, At
great cost, built and equipped the
prison hore, namely, working a large
number of cOnvicts within the walls;
Tor while there Is capacity for
1000 men, rarely ever over
300 are Kept. What Is the use
In. talking OF building more penitent-
aries ontil the ones already built are
filled up2 the committee leaves this
afternoon for Austin.
ruE COMMITTEE AT JACKSONVILLE.
JAcKsoNviLLR, Feb. Ia Special, l.
The committee sent by the legislature
70 investigate the condition of the East
Texas penitontiary returned from Rusk
this morning Mai. 0oree and
Captain Braham accompanied
the committee. What the
final verdict of the committee will be, IL
OF course as yet u secret, but from what
can DO learned tho committee will re-.
irt the penitent'ary business IN AS
good condition AS tho circum-
stances will permit. they highly
commend Mai. Goreo for the
ability he has shown in
the management OF the prison. A iele.
gram was received bv them from Hon.
John Y. Goooh, of Palestine, Offering
his hospitality for the night. Mr..
Moore, the colored member from Wash.
ington, says he Il perfectly satisfied
with the troatmont Of colorod prisoners.
The committee left for Austi n AT
o'clock this evening.
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egislation changed the existing law.

legislation changed the existing law,
and oyerruled the point of order,
Mr.. BLOUNT appealed from the decis-
ION of the chair, but the committee. 50 ID
Vi, refused to sustain the decision of the
chair and the new legislation concern
ing railroad mail compensation wa,
strichen from the hill.
Mr.. HORR then moved that the an
preparation for inland mail transporta-
ton be fixed at Sl4,0l0,000, and that 81
ioo,0UO he appropriated for the railway
post-otilee car service. This, he said
was made necessary by the action Of
Inc committee in striking out legisla-
tlon IN relation to railroad mail connen-
satlOn.. The amounts proposed by him
we're those estimated by the post-office
After debate Mr.. Horr's amendment t
was adopted.
Mr.. NICHOLS offered an amend
mont approprating S26s,76l for neces-
Tary and special facilities on trunk
INES, which was adopted.
On motion OF Mr.. HORR the an
preparation for the star route service
was increased by 100000.
On motion of Mr.. HORR the appro-
prIatlon Tor railway postoifice clerks
was increased S20n,000.
MI TOWNSHEND gave notice thar
On these three amendments he would
house. ~ 'Ae
Mr.. TOWNSHEND offered an amend
meht providing that all publications OF
lHe Second-clasS, when sent by the
puniishers thereof or from the office OF
puollcaIion to bona fide subscr bers.
AFTER the LIST Of July, 1855, be entitled TO
transmission through the mails no |
cent per pound or fraction theveof.
Agreed to.
Mr.. LONG offered an amendment.
providing hat any article or tenn in
any newspaper, or other publication,
may be marked for observation without
increase of postage, Agreed to.
On motion OF Mr.. TOWNSEND, an
amendment was adopted, directing the
secretary OF the treasury, at future let
lungs of contracts, for the manufacture
OF stamps, etc, to put in bids for tho bu-
feau of engraving a. d printing. Pend
ihE further action, the committee rose,
Mr.. TOwnshond moved that The
house take a recess until o'clock.
Mr.. WHITE, Of Kentucky, made the
point on quorum, and call of the
mouse was ordered. During the roll
call, MIR. White, Of Kentucky, being alb.
seat IN one of the cloak rooms, unafi.
nous consent was asked and Given ia
dispense with further proceedings uu.
ser the call, and the house took re-
cess until S p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
Not more than two dozen members
were present when the house met and
proceeded in commitlee OF the whole te
iurther consideration OF tho postonice
appropriation bin.
Mr.. HOLMAN raised the point o.
order against the paragraph alowinl
additional compensation for tn,
transportation OF ocean mail,
by means of American steamships
Debate followed, and pending decision
the house took u recess tin 10 O'CLOCK
tomorrow.
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They Want Pleasure Excursions and
Committee Peruuisites,

WASHINGTON, Feb, l2-The senate
committee on Indian affairs,
which recently investigated the
leasing of lands by Indians
10 cattlemen, will make Il
partial report in few days. The COM
mittee will recommend that q sub
committee be appointed 10
visit the Indian Territory and
Montana during the summer, TO
investigate the policy OF Indians in
leasing lands. IL viii also report
that the officials of the interior
department, except certain Indian
agents aud traders, have not been
gully of improper conduct In connec.
lion with the leases of Indian lands
Two agents, Townsend and Pollock, il
will say, Interested themselves on
leases while government officials, con-
tr8ry TO the law.
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Moro German Aggression Reported From
the snmth Paclnr

LONDON, Feb. ia telegram was re-
coived to-day at the British Australian
newspaper office in London, from We'll
lington, New Zealand, which says that
intonse excitement prevails in New
zealand, owing to the statement pub
.ishtdi that Germany has annexed the
island OF Samoi. This a tion was taken
ny tho Herman squadron, In the face of
the protests by the English aud Amer-
can c0nsu's. Tho situation il precari.
Gus. The report Of this action by Ger.
many is not wholly credited here, and
is published under reserve.
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At tho opera.Iiouse.

A somewhat large audience greeted
Phillip Phillips at the opera. house, last
night, although, tho house, was much
smaller than tho entertainer deserved.
The miserable weather detained the
school-children and many others at
home, Leaving Bombay, India, Mr..
phillips gave graphic views of interest
ing places and scenes In tho holy land
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THEATRICAL ITEMS.

Hon. Carl Schurz Saturday night, on
"a National Problem"
The reception committee and all par
ties Interested in giving the prominent
statesman, Hon. Carl Schurz, q hearty
welcome, are requested to meet at the
opera-house this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Benton has already secured a
number of young ladies and gentlemen
for the production of Pinafore, which
viii surpass all previous entertainments
of the kind. All others wishing to take
part are requested TO send in their
names to Mrs. Benton.
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Earthquake In NIcxico-PolItIcnl.

CITYoF MEXICO, Feb. u (vla Calves
ton,)-At Tequlsixtlau, in the state of
OaNaca, a sharp earthquake shock was
experienced Sunday. 10 lasted two sac
onds. Another more violent shock was
felt at Niltepec, in tle state OF Oaxaca,
several buildings swaying, one house
falling.
It's reported that Pedra Dlaz Cutter
req, governor of San Luis Potosi, Will
shortly leave the state for the capital
and he replaced by Pedro L. Ortiz, pres
ident administrator Of rests.
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Letter from New mc.leo.

GEoRoSTowN, n. NJ, Feb. 9,-[Corre-
spondence,l Georgetown, New Mexico,
u mining camp,is situated in tho boHuti-
population OF over 1000, both white and
MeXlcans respectively. IL has several
mines, the principal ones being the Com
merclal, Owned by Smith, tureres " CO.,
The McGregor Consolidated Mill and
Mining company, ana tho Mead Queen,
owned by the Memboes Mining COM
pany. The three mines together en-
gage both day lAborers and leases about
800 men, and our little camp is always
lively.
A Mr.. NJ. J. Hinton, formerly of Texas,
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Uncle snm,s Dynamic nlrnllr.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l2-Tho house
committee on foreign alairs, to which
was referred the various resolu-
tions relative 10 tho recent dyn-
amite explosions in London, to-day
decided to report that it is uubecoming
the dignity Of the house OF representa-
lives to assume that American citizens
had been in any way connected with
the crime, where no charges
have been made, and that
the committee was unwi ling
TO request any officer Of the government
10 search for proof OF guilt whore there
WAS no charge,
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los ELM STREET.

and in leading cities of Europe, landing
IN New York, and completing his tour
OF the earth. 1t is but simple Justice to
MIR. Phillips to state that his entertain
ment Is much above the average of that
class Of exhibitions, and amply repays
a visit TO him.
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Frenohmcn Sentenced to Prison.

PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE six persons ar
rested for Participating In the disorders
ut the boulevard ON Monday, In cOnnec-
ton with the proposed anarchist meet
ing, have been sentenced to imprison-
ment. Only two are anarchists.
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rhe pnlln. pelegnte. ~ New orl.aps

New orleans, Jan. 10, lSSi-E, 4. Turner
Ticket Agent Texas & Pacific Railway,
Dallas:
DEAR SIR; We had pleasant run
and arrived on time.
Very truly,
7. w. LINskIE.
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Tho nNnnmitn ..Iinhm

LONDON, Feb. Il In spite Of tho reti-
cence ofihe police regarding the SO zu1o
of the store in Harrow road, It was uu-
doubleday an important discovery.
Enough dynamite was found to devas-
tate property over a wide area. No ar
rests have yet been made.
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r.ron.,. Dallas saB.

Storage route from all parts OF Eu-
rope lower than ever before. Hamburg,
Plymouth, Cherboury or Havre, to
Dallas, Texas (all rail from New York
only sos. H. L. Turner steamship
agent, 50l Main street, Dallas.
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Carriers Little Liver Pills will posi-
lively cure sick headache and prevent
It's return. ! This is not talk, but truth,
One pill dose. 70 be had of all drug
gists. See advertisements.
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sncnl,.r Onrli.ln.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l2,-rhe condition
of Speaker Carlisle is much better to-
day, and His physician thinks no will
he able to he out rs soon as the weather
moderatog
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nm fnr iail,rnlinr.

GIBRALTAR, heb. ll.-rroops have al
ready sailed from here TO reinforce Gen.
Wolseley's force In the Soudan. Others
are to be dispatched immediately.
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They say ga Wort To tho wise 4. sniff.
cient," but we think IL takes about five.
Use Dr. Bulls Cough syrup You eau
get this article in any drug store for
twenty-five cents. Physicians recon-
mouu IL
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- A n X R THAN era

OF ,,,,
VhNS low PlucEs oan and m o az,
ana
nave some Firs aud Burglar IA FIN
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Nomination..

WASHINGTON, Feb. II, -Postmaster;
l.. II. Scott, at Orange, Texas.
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That whiter, skin of nerslnan mow'
=. And smooth NJ noumen tai alsb>stsr,s
MAS All Acquired by using posssni's
odisnted compilation powder.
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| II N0II WIGHT TO HAVE sEroF BEAUTIFUL
1OO " 1DlI Peary White and Sound Teeth

ouy them froma Dentist
" o"s Moisi-EX's oRiDoNTO regularly Only cents Box
Liquid and Powder, all Druggists, and
90 ooi~sai~ ~ CIRCVVDUsz DRrss ~, oa,,. -
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RANDALL BROS.

ela AND GIG ELM STREET DALLAS TEXAS
oer no burnt or damaged goods but ~ res clean goods for
less mOny than burnt damaged goods be bought Tor Look At
FEW PRICES M NoA al
biankessp Blake best leans Pants 5 regular price
hambof Atwood leans Pants SIPS; regular price. SI75
Fine Diagonal Suis Sis; regular price. coz
Fine Cashmere Suits, SIP; regular price, - S20
Cheap Suits reduced accordingly Our Coats half REGULAR uca
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-08

WHEN fellow is pretty we'll on in
years, and certain portions of him have
dropped away, such Is hair and teeth.
why can't he confess its
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1885-04-14
CHAPTER VII

Here I interrupt my narrative, 20 give an
account u the remainder of The preliminary
inquiry, taken a. bcfore from the notes u tho
Judge Of instruction. A. erplsined before !
had az go b thu notes, or raiher % cupy
u thsn az later stage IN the procssiings.
The first evidence taken on the sccond day
n the inquiry was that u the det~ctive o.
docr Py. This oficer made the following
statement: Having ascertained from tho
paqers u the deceasci joseph Mei~ner tha,
D. was native q the town q proyins, ard
pos--1.ssl hOu-e proparty there. hal no once
proce~iei b. that town 81 make inquiries
Had found that tho Jewish family q
he MeiSners was well known in frovins
hat only two members q II now survived,
aansly, the murdered man, sni nephew of
ais. named Girard; and that Girard was a
student OF law In Psri< Struck by the coin
..denoe q the initial letter q this young
mans name with the letter On the wrist-
aui found l-siio the Doiy, and also
by to fact that the young man.
though IN Paris, hal not communicated with
The police on the news of his uncls's death b.
ing mads public. had decided to follow up
this clew Hal found ths young mans name
and adire~s In the books of the Ecols de
Droli; hal gone 10 bis place q reSdenoe, No.
- Rue Dauphine, late on the evening a.
Wednesday, the sD,h, and there had sur
pri-ei Girsrd, In bcd AMI asleep. Had found
AZ the wrist of his left shirt-sleeve an ivory
button with an initial q. on II, now pro
iuocd; tho button at the wrist q the other
s,esys was wanting. Had s.arched the
room, which was shared with Girard by an
other law STUDENT, q friend of his. named
MarAl. Hal brought away tho papers b.
longing 10 Girard consisting 81 notes On D.
gal SUBJECTS. drafts OF ps~sr~p>r article.. an
unfinished comciy and q few Letters. Had
arrested 0irard on suspicion
ITO be lonlluuCIl