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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
United STATES couRr.

In this court yesterday, Hon. E. B.
Turner presiding, the following proceed
ings were had:
The cases pending against Roach, Ar
lington and Townsend we're continued.
The United States VS.. L. Littman, not
defacing revenue stamps and repacking
cigar boxes; jury returned verdict of
guilty, the Judge reserving sentence, possi-
bly, until to-day.
The penalty for not defacing revenue
stamps is fine of not over $50 and ten
days to six months in prison. For re-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
rwENTY-FoUR HOURS TO LIVE.

From John Kuhn, Lafayette, lid, who
announces that he is now in perfect health,
we have the following: "One year ago
was, to all appearance, in the last stages
of Consumption. Our best physicians
gave my case up. l finally got so low
that our doctor said could not live TWEEN.
ty-four hours. My friends then purchas-
ed bottle of DR.. VIM. HALLS BALSAM
FOR THE LUNGS, which benefited me.
l continued until took nine bottles. am
now in perfect health, having used nc
other Medicine"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
SHOT IN THE HEAD.
a MEXICAN FOUND WOUNDED
: NEAR SAN ANTONIO.

\ NEAR SAN ANTONIO.
Spectal Telegram to the Statesman
SAE ANTONIO, February % This morning a
message was received from the Berg station, on
tde Aransas Pass railroad, about seven miles below
the city, announcing that an elderly Mexican had
been f0uud BY the roadside with bullet hole in
his head, and the wounded man had been taken to
Che house OF g Mexican named joaquin, on the
Paat side Df the river. Sheriff Lewis sent Deputy
Sheriff Robert Alexander at once to investigate.
Alexander found the wounded man able to speak
epd obtained f1om him the following version of
The affair:
my name is Eusibio del Balleo and l reside
near Leon Leconpf's place on the Medina where
I nave eight horses. | started on foot towards San
Antonio. started to stop at the house of an ac-
eneintnnce near the San Juan mission. When
got near some Americans attacked and chased me-
and | ran from them. | succeeded in crossing the
river, but they crosaed over, and while was trying
20 defend myself one Of them shot me through the
head and fell
Alexander had the wounded man brought to the
CITY and placed in Santa Rosa hospital, where he
ereceiyed medical attention. The deputy was in
Formed that Del Balleo, about 2 O'Clock Saturday
morning, had gone to well near the Sci place
and got water and ne was then intoxicated. He
hadsa small pistol, one barrel of which had been
fir from, Which i is supposed he shot himself
apitll
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
SHOT AT FOR SEDUCTION.

NEWARK, n. j., February pa sensation was
created in Murray's billiard parlor, yesterday
known dentist of this city, entered, carrying a
double barreled shotgun, and without warning
fired one barrel at the head of Patrick Deany, a
shoe dealer. Conover's aim was poor and the
shot passed over Deany's head. The cause of the
shooting was the seduction of Conover's daughter
by Deany under promise of marriage According
to Conovers statement two of his daughters have
heen seduced by Patrick Deany and his brother,
Thomas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
THE HOLLAND CASE.

New YORK, February 29.-The case of Jane:
7. Holland, who is accused of the murder of Tom
Davis, the gambler, on August 31st, 1885, was
called for trial to-day in tho court of oyer and
terminer. The room was packed with spectators
Counsel for defendant, said that owing to the non
arrival of the deposition of John d, Hill, of Abb.
lene, Texas, who was material witness, he would
case, he said, would last about week The court
granted the request, and Holland was led back to
prison.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
PROPER TREATMENT FOR COUGHS

That the reader may fully understand
what constitutes good cough and lung
syrup, we will say that tar and wild cherry
is the basis of the best remedies yet dis
covered These ingredients with several
others equally as efficacious, enter largely
into DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup,
thus making it one of the most reliable
now on the market. Price 80 cents an d
$1.OO. Samples free. Sold by Alexander
Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
RIGHT OF WAY.
GRAVES WASHED Irp

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, February 23-As a result of
an ice gorge the channel in the Missouri river is
cutting away the southern portion of an island OPP
posie the city, on which located the pest house
and smallpox hospital. There were twenty or thirty
have been washed up to midnight and the bodies
hOated off down the river in their collins. There
is considerable excitement along the river bank
The officers, however, say there is little danger of
future infection.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
REDUCTION IN RATES,

CHICAGO, February 23.-The railways out of this
city running to the Missouri river, are openly sell
ing irstclass limited tickets to San Francisco, in
connection with the Burlington q Missouri, Rio
Grande and Union Pacific roads, for $40, and sec
ond class, limited for $27, The same rates are
quoted in connection with the Atchson d Santa
Fe road, though in the case of the latter company
the full rate is imposed and rebate allowed the
traveller on RI ajhing San Francisco.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
FORCED TO RESIGN.

CINCINNATI, February 23.-Judge Goebel, of the
probate court to-day announced a decision in. the
impeachment proceedings against Martin Brock
man and Fred Herman, directors of the city in
firmary, charged with making fraudulent vouchers
and various acts of malfeasance in office. He
found them guilty as charged and relieved them
from office. They sent their designations to the
mayor last week and then fled 1t has been fairly
well ascertained that Brockman went to Canada
and Herman to Havana. Mayor Smith refused to
accept their designations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
BoYCOTTING THE CHINESE.

hL PAso, February 23.-The laboring people of
combination ofal the labor elements regardless of
color or previous condition with view of boy
cottlng the Chinese, and it is said a meeting will
soon be called
In addition to the other half dozen candidates
For the postinastership, DR.. w. N. Villas, of this
city, acousn of Postmaster General Villas, is an
nounced as candidate for the Office, which pays
81, 100 a year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
MOODY AND sANKEY.
speclal Ielegrn1n 10 Nc Statesman.

GALVESTON February 23.-The evangeists,
Moody and Sansey, closed their three days meet
ing IN this city Tonight another very large audi
ence greeting them. Nearly hundred converts
stood up at the call Of Mr. Moody tonight, causing
bin to express gratiication at his labors here.
Every meeting both afternoon and night, has
a. m. tomorrow, where meetings will be held for
three days. Extensive preparations have been
made for their reception at Houston, with every
promise of more enthusiastic meetings than at
dSnlypstOn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
ACCIDENT no A LITTLE GIRL.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

MOUNT PLEASANT, February 23.-A little girl
named Nellie Brown, living a few miles in the
acountry while driving up some cows to be MIXED
was attacked by one of them. She was thrown
eoerane her skull portion Of ' her rG% brains gTrH pro
. truding, which the physician, DR.. Gladney, has
'corked ny in vial but the little one is still alive
and sensible
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
EVENTS AT KYLE.
SOCIETY. CATTLE AND SHEEP
NOTES THE RAIN.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
kYlK, February 23-Mr. c. H. Word has just
Eetnrhed from Mexico, whittier he went for the
mstketa lre succeeded in buying about $50 head,
which VIII be shipped At once to st. Louis
Messr5 A. B. Kennedy, Martin Groos, and other
young laen Of the city, will give a grand ball at
sSlpated.
lhe rain Sunday, fell in good season, as it was
pasly needed by our farming community.
Sheepmen report early lambs as doing we'll
The hook ana ladder Company are very enthusi-
i sssIe over the purchase Of their new truck. The
ta'doea 4 US company were generous enough to bring
~ ~. " Ns4e Ire OF all transportation charges.
e h.,ss 'snnle Collett, yivacious young lady of
fsi,I Ass.in aiter spending several days with her
5tt'es ~, Al1ert Nance, who resides near this
WI "a = resEIne9 .I 70 her home this morning
II SIs,sbai G9knan, the handsome daughter of
1i4 2 friends in the Capital city -''
u e'spng at o'clock, at the residence of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
DEATH OF GENERAL CAvENDoR.

ST. LOUIS, February 23.-John $. Cavendor died
in this city to-day at the ige of 81 years. In the
early history of this state he figured as promi-
nent free-soiler, and subsequently during the war
of the rebellion, he commanded federal forces at
Shiloh, serving successfully as captain, major,
colonel and brigadier general. At the time of his
DEATH he was member of the Grand Army of the
Republic, and that organization will conduct the
funeral services of their dead comrade.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
PRINCE JEROME NAPOLEON.

PARIS, February 23.-Prnce Jerome Napoleon
publishes letter in which he protests against the
proposed prescription of the French princes, and
partists were defenders of the revolution What
the republic requires to increase its strength and
prestige, he says, is the reform of its methods of
government. The expulsion of the p'inces would
Napoleon also takes occasion to critiCise the man
ner in which the president is chosen He says the
people should be allowed to elect their own chief
magistrate, and the method which gives the power
of selection to the national assembly should be
abolished.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25

on public lands, forfeiting all lands of the COM
pauy not earned within the time limited in the
granting act After brief debate Mr. McRae's
substitute was rejected and the bill passed without
decision or objection
On motion of Mr.. Morrison, of Illinois it was
ordered that Saturday of each week be devoted to
general debate in committee of the whole on the
state of the union, ando motion of Mr.. Morrison,
the house at 3:2O adjourned
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25

Such strong pressure is being brought
to bear upon congress to open the Indian
Territory that it is probable that the de-
sired action will be taken at this session.
When there will be seen such race be-
tween contending railways as the country
has never before Witnessed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25

the BRIDES father, in Harwood Gonzales oorr,,.
Mr. W. g. Wright, of this city, was united in M ar'
rage to Miss Mary E. Moore. Mr. WTight Is one
OF our best known young business men. while tbe
pride, pride is noted for her yivacity, and has been
make Kyle their future home and their ey m"n, "nI
friends here wish them long life of usefulness
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
OZARK MINING COMPANY.
Special Telegram 10 The Statesman

llDr SpnINGs, Ark 23.-The formal organiza.
ton OF the Ozark Mining company was effected at
capital stock was placed at S5.O0O,OOO The follow
ing officers were elected: Colonel j. j. Sumpter,
!, rresident; Joseph II, johnson, vice president;
, ChaTles n, Rix secretary and treasurer; William
j Little, Ed Hogabson, John w. Bentz, John NJ.
Huffman, William il Price, j. A. Tillman, direct
or6. The par value of shares was placed at S25
Aacb
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
OUR ROSTERS
ST. louis FOWLS GET AWAY
WITH THEM AT THE
DALLAS MAIN.
HOTEL HOMICIDE AT sEALY-MEX.
ICAN sHOT-CRIMES AND
CASUALTIES.
Special Teleerlm 10 The Statesman.

DALLAS, Fehftary 23-All day long yesterday
and unsil late hour last night. could be heard at
the cooking main, over the Glen Lea saloon, the
Growing Of the gadiators, the jingling of the
gamblers money and the shouts of the conquerors
circles There were four engagements held in the
afternoon, Of which Dallas won two and St Louis
two. ~ The evening, and until this hour, were
held eight, 10 which st. Louis won six and Dallas
two. Up 10 this time about eighty brave cocks
had net death on the bloody sands st. Louis is
represented by 500 cocks, and Texas by about 500
cocks, The tournament will close Saturday
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
PRESS SsOCIATION.

CINCINNATI, February 23.-The International
Hon. Amos Smith, jr., mayor of Cincinnati, made
brief address of welcome, to which President
Herbert replied. During the call of the roll some
question to eligibility arose, and it laid over
until report can be had from the committee on
bylaws.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
WAR NOT DECLARED.

New YORK, February &3-The expected declara-
ton of war in freight rates west of the Missouri
river was not made to-day The feeling among
railroad men, however, is that the war is close at
hand The rumor, that the Sunset route had issued
a new tariff, could not be confirmed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
RANK CROOKEDNFSS.

NORWICH, Conn, February 23-Samuel Brigam,
cashier of the Wyndham National bank, is held in
$4,000 bail on charge OF abstracting $500 note
embeZzenent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
FIRE A TENEMENT.

New YORK. February pa fire this morning in
tenement house No. ia Division street, caused the
death of Minnie Rosenberg. The damage to the
building is slight
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
FRANCE.
THE MADAGASCAR TREATY.

PARIS, February 23.-Tn the chamber of deputies
amendment to the bill proposing a credit to enable
the Madagascar treaty to be ratified, providing that
consideration. ava ~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
RAILWAY OPENED.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, February 23.-The Jackson
vile, Tampa IL Key West railway was formally
petng the last link of the direct route from New
York to Tempa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
THE DALTON CASE.

COLUMBUS, o., February 23.-The circuit court
to-day affirmed the decision of Judge Wylie in the
Dalton contempt case, and it will be taken to the
supreme court on error, this afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
DENoUNcING THE KNIGHTS.

OTTAWA, Ont, February 81 In all Roman
Catholic churches here, Sunday, mandament was
read from the Bishop of Ottawa denouncing the
Knights of Labor and telegraph operators union
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
SHOT IN A HOTEL.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
SsGLGY, February 23.-J. w. Brooks, hotel
keeper here, shot Tom McGee, this Ievening.
The quarrel originated by one Thomas Moran
using obscene and very indecent language in the
Presence Of Ars Brooks at the supper table.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25

Away with melancholy! No more rheu-
matism, neuralgia or toothache. st. Jacobs
Oil cures all pain. Price fifty cents a bot
tla
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
NoMINATIoNNs AND COMBINATIONS.

.WAsHINGToN, February 23.-Charles Wilkins,
register OF the land office, Benson, Minnesota.
John Aessner of Texas, now vice-consul at Sal.
tillo, to be consul at that place.
The senate confirmed Alfred b. Judd as pension
agent at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
GALVESTON MARINE.

Special telegram to The Statesman.
GALVESTON, February 23.-Arrivde; Brig, from
Bremen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25

,NAsHlNGToN, February 23-CharleS Wilkins,
register OF the land office, Benson, Minnesota.
John Aessner, of Texas, now viceconsul at Sal
tillo, to be consul at that place.
The senate confirmed Alfred b. Judd as pension
agent at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
THE TELEPHONE CASE.
WAsHINGToN, February -Solicitor.General
Goode said to-day t.at nothing yet had been settled
with regard To the time and plan of filing suit
against the Bell Telephone company. 1t is eX-
pected however, that proceedings will be insti-
tuted before the close of the present week,
CABINET MEETING.
WAsHINGToN, February 2S.-The cabinet meet
ing to day was mainly devoted to the consideration
of the general question of promotions in the army
and navy, particularly as to the wisdom of giving
preference in such matters to officers soon to be
retired, VINO in fact are unfit at the time of pro-
motion tor active service. The general sentiment
was adverse To such promotions, except in espec-
tally meritorious cases.
VAN wYCK's BILL.
WASHINGTON, February Ex-senator Van Wyck
says the purpose of his bill is to quiet the appr,
tensions of settlers who fear that some Of the
rulings OF Commissioner Sparks will have the eff
feet of canceling claims which were taken in good
faith uuder the law as interpreted by the for
mer commissioner. He proposes, therefore, to
crystallze certain well recognized principles of
practice into a statute.
LAND ENTRIES
WASHINGTON, February 23.-The bill to confirm
entries of land, heretofore under the land laws of
Ine nlteu states, reported to-day by Senator Van
Wyck for tie senate committee on public lands,
provides: that any entry heretofore made in CON
tormity with the rules, regulations and decisions
of the general land Office at the time shall be ad-
judged in the same manner If said rules regula-
tions and decisions had not been revised or modi-
fed provided, that such entry must have been
made in good faith and no charges of fraud have
been made against the same.
RIGHT OF WAY.
WASHINGTON. February 23.-The house commit
Indian haa IapiIa aA no,
to the house on all bills granting to particular
railroad companies the right of way through the
Indian Territory, notwithstanding the fact that a
general bill on the subject has been favorably re-
ported to the house This action was taken be
cause members of the committee were of opinion
that some of the special bills might be acted
upon by the house, when a general bill on the
subject would not secure a hearing. The first of
these bills is one granting the right of way to the
Denison u Wichita Railroad company. 1t was to-
day ordered to be favorably reported.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
WASHINGTON NOTES.
HEARlNG rHE MANuFACruREns.

WASHINGTON, February 23.-At their meeting to.
day the ways and means committee resolved to hear
manufacturers or other persons Interested in tariff
revision
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25

packing cigar boxes on which the stamp
has not been defaced the penalty is a fine
not exceeding 800, and imprisonment
not exceeding one year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25
CANADA.
FIRE IN THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING.

FIRE IN THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING,
OTTAWA, Ont, February 23-At late hour last
night serious fire broke out in the western block
of the parliament building, occupied by the marine
and fisheries and agricultural departments The
fire is supposed to have started in room where
coal and waste paper was kept. The extent of the
damage of the fire will reach several thousand
dollars. 1t is feared that some valuable records in
the marine and patent offices have been destroyed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25

WAsmNGToN, February 23.- Solicitor-tienera
Goode said to-day tsat nothing yet had been settled
with regard to the time and plan of filing sui
against the Bell Telephone company 1t is eX
pected. however, that proceedings will be insti
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-25

FRANKFORT Ont, February 23.-Mrs Gallava
an old lady, aged 20 years, living near here, WI
burned to death to day while endeavoring to light
fire.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-07
The Phtlosophic nductor Makes a
Remark.

The Phtlosophic Cond uctor Makes a
Remark.
Chicago Herald.
Its funny" said conductor, chow
nervous q man will sometimes get when
he ia out Of his element. Most people
who travel are anxious about their tick
cts. Only the other day was amused
at Chicago man who was a passenger
on my train. He is Board of Trade
operator, and they say a bold one, too.
Yet when I came along and asked him
for his ticket, and he looked in first one
pocket and then another and couldn't
ind it, you ought to have seen how ex-
cited he got. His hand fairly trembled,
and he was % frustrated that he hardly
knew what he was about. The value Of
the ticket which he had lost was less than
a dollar: but he made himself positively
miserable over it. Yet take that man in
his element-the Board of Trade-and
you couldn't stampede him an inch. He'd
meet loss Of thousands Of dollars at one
turn Of the market and not give it a Sec
ond thought. It's human nature,
guess"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-07
4 Green Railroad Male Agents Mis-
take.

Bethlehem Times,
A new mail agent entered upon his
duties the other day on a North Penn
sylvania Railroad express train. He was
practised in the use Of the patent mail
bag catcher. with which mail cars are
equipped, but had not become familiar
with the stations and was constantly on
the lookout. Espying a bag suspended
from post short distance ahead ofthe
train re got the catcher into position and
braced himself for securing the bag. As
the train sped by the post the bag was
caught and dropped into the car. Pick
ing it up the mail agent discovered it was
bottomless and empty. He reported the
matter to the baggage agent, who saw in
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-07

an instant that the mail agent had caught
a canvass hose used for filling the tender
with water As the new agent is liable
to catch up anything along the line, per-
sons would do we'll not to hang out their
wash near the railroad.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-07
CONNECTIONS.

CONNECTIONS.
AT palatka with Jacksonville, Tampa 6 Key
West Ry, fast river steamers for st. Au.
gustnc, Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville
and all points North. East and West. and with
up river steamers for South Florida. Also
with the Twin Screw Iron steamer City of
Palaeka," and Steamship City of Monticello,
for Charleston, New York Boston Philadel-
'hR, etc.
Mail trains make close connection boch ways
wa ]. 7. {. X. w. R'y., at Jacksonville with At
lanl:c Coast Line, Fast Mail,
At Gainesville with through Pullman'sieep-
ers over Savannah, Florida 4 Western R'y for
New Orleans, Cedar Keys. Pensacola, Sayan-
nah. Albany. Montgomery, Louisville, st.
Louis ard all points West.
at Ocala with Florida Railway and Navisa-
ton Co.. and Hacks for Silver Springs.
AT Leesburg with the st. Johns and Lake
EustiS division of the Florida Southern Rail-
way, and boats on Lakes Harris and Griffin
foi points on Lakes.
AT Pemberton's Ferry with South Florida
R'y for Lakeland. Tampa, KiSsimme, Barlow,
Orlando, Sanford, ruckertown and Fort D:de,
8. CONANT, o. w. CROMWELL,
General Manager. Gen'l Pass. Agent
a. c. CowAN, Gen'I Trav. Ast.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-07
Or. MARY T. DAVIS,

A Physician Of Ten Years Experience.
A Graduate Of The Woman's
Medical College of Pennsylvania
and member of the American Medi-
cal Association and other Medical
Societies.
This lady will be in Palatka for a few
weeks professionally and respectfully go
licits a share Of patronage from those
needing attention in her specialties.
OFFICE. Cor. First and Reid streets.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-02-07

Senator Beck" and Senator Evarts"
are the names given to two recently dis
covered mines in Rye Patch, New.