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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
DOMESTIC.
EVENTS OF yesterday
FROM NEW YORK TO
CALIFORNIA.
CONVENTION. SEC.
OND DAY-THE NEW YORK
STREET CAR STRIKE,
GARLAN ID.
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND
THE TELEPHONECA

WASHINGTON, February 16.-Attorney General
Garland today said to the agent of the as
socated press that he had nothing new to say con-
cernlng the manner in which he became interested
in the Pan Electric Telephone company, or the
circumstances under which the suit at Memphis,
against the Bell company, was instituted by direc-
ton OF the'solictor general last autumn. "For, he
added sin my published statement to the president
last October, said everything knew about those
matters and my attitude in regard to them has not
changed in the least sin then. Besides this, it
now appears that an investigation, covering the
whole question: is to be had by the house of repre-
sentatives and am glad of 1t, and hope it will be
thorough and complete and that all there is of it
will be made public in advance of the investiga-
ton, which heartily welcome. | feel disnClined
to 90 into the subject in DETAIL but will say this
however: 1t is asserted by some persons that as
l am member of a civil company opposed to the
Bell company, and the government is now pros
ecuting suit against the Bell telephone patent that
this suit may result to my benefit advantage, and
that, too, while am at the head of the department
of Justice through the solicitor general by which
the suit is to be carried on and that, therefore,
something should be done by me to relieve myself
and the administration from the apparently delicate
situation indicated. l have considered this sug-
gestion in all its bearings as far as am able, and
| recognize the fact that there is
much in it worthy of thought. have
discussed in my mind most thoroughly
what could and ought to do in view alone of this
state of the case. and have determined to take
steps to meet this in way that will, think, re-
ceive the appreciation of all people who really de-
sire TO be satlsned, lhls would ne at once con
summated, but as the investigation by the house is
now to proceed do not think it right for me to do
anything, or explain what intend to do, until an
investigation is concluded, as my motives, In view
of this investigation, might be misconstrued, but
whatever the result of the investigation may be, |
will carry out and execute the determination have
reached and of which have already spoken, and
more than this hope you do not expect me to say
or Indicate"
"But. Mr.. Attorney General, will you allow me
to inquire whether this foreshadows your resigna-
ton from the cabinet!'
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THE PISTOL IN EAST TEXAS.
,,aof.I uata,,rar, IN Tho Statesman

PrrTsBURG, February 49, News reached here to-
day of a killing that took place on the 14th, at
place The particulars are as follows: About 10
O'Clock Sunday morning, on DR.. W. j. Sorrels
farm, Tom Dugan was shot by Ross Norman with
pistol the ball entering the left jaw ranged up
ward and entered the superior naxillary, just
above the second molsr Drs. Bates, Smith and
Sorrell saw him soon after the shooting and pro
nounced the shot fatal. At 2:30 o'clock Dugan ex-
pired post mortem examination was held this
morning. As the physicians we're not called In AT
the examination, ii is unknown by them where the
ball stopped. Yet they think 1t passed upward
and lodged near the base Of the brain.
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DAMAGE BY THE ICE.

ST. LOUIS, February 15-In addition to the dam
age sustained by the shipping interests here yes
terday, from the breaking up of the gorge, it has
just been learned that tha government fleet, which
was anchored behind Carrol's island, has been in
jured perhaps seriously. The fleet is an extensive
one, consisting of three steamers, forty barges,
twenty pile drivers and valued in all at $500 eco
The force of floating ice caused all these boats to
break from their moorings and float down the
river. Seven of the barges have been recovered at
Chester ILL.,, in good order. The other vessels have
not been heard from and the damage cannot be esti
mated. No serious damage in this harbor in ad-
dtion to that of yesterday has been inflicted, and
the greatest danger is considered to be past.
The steamer General Gilmore has gone aground
at the foot of Carroll's island, with six barges.
The General Gilmore is stannch craft. and II ie
steamer A. A. Humphreys is still floating down the
river, without yet having suffered damage. Two
of the pie-drivers and two more the barges have
been recovered
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The Fort Worth g. Denver City car
shops, in Fort Worth, Texas, are building
125 stock cars for the road.
CURE FOR PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing the
patient to suppose he has some affection
of the kidneys or neighboring organs.
At times SYMPTOMS of Indigestion are pre-
sent, fatulency, uneasiness of the stomach,
ETC. A moisture like perspiration, pro-
ducing very disagreeable itching after
getting warm is a common attendant.
Blind, bleeding and itching piles yield at
once to the application of DR.. Bosanko's
Pile Remedy, which acts directly on the
parts affected, absorbing the tumors'
allaying intense itching, and effecting a
permanent cure. Price 80 cents. Address,
The DIR. Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua, 0
Sold by Alexander Bros.
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SETMOUR,S FUNERAL.

UTICA, n. Y, February 16.-The funeral of Ex-
Governor Seymour took place from old Trinity
church at 2 O'Clock to-day Rev Dr. a. b. Good
rich, of Calvary church, offered prayer at ex-
Senator Conkling's residence with the family and
relatives of the deceased At 80 p. m, after the
funeral services in the church, the remains were
taken to Forest Hill cemetery and placed in the
chapel of roses. At 9 o'clock the doors of the
Conkling mansion we're thrown open for the pub
lie to view the remains of the illustrous dead.
For three hours crowds of people from Utica
and surrounding towns filed into the house past
the casket taking last look at the features of the
dead statesman. The silver plate on the coffin
bore the following inscription: "Horatio Seymour,
born May 81, 1910. died February IL, 1856. A
number of beautiful floral tributes, received from
Washington, New York, Albany and other places,
were placed on the end of the casket.
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PANAMA.
AFFAIRS on THE IsTHMus.

PANAMA, February 16-General Sante Domingo
Villa, chief of state under the regime. arrived
here this morning 1t is believed permanent
peace is established and the political situation
rarded sure Chas. De Lesseps has given several
dinners to the government officials. The consuls
of foreign powers and prominent citizens here,
with French Government Engineer Rousseau,
gave a parting banquet at the Grand Hotel last
night to Chas De Lesseps and canal employees of
importance Rousseau leaves Panama Tomorrow
and will finish official inspection of the line of the
canal on his way and will not return here. He ex-
meets TO sail from Colon in the steamship Faya on
the 18th. for New Orleans. If possibls he will
visit San Francisco and other western cities before
New York. 1t is generally believed in high circles
that Rosseau's report will be favorable. but moth
ing will be known definitely until after his arrival
in Paris
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TOO MUCH MORPHINE.
ANOTHER DEATH FROM CARELESS
HANDLING OF MEDICINE.
'Decial Telegram to The Statesman.

MANOR, February 16-Mr. James Lockwood
came to town to-day and bought coffin for VIM.
Price, tenant on Mr. Burlesons farm, near Web
berville, on the Colorado river, who took an over
dose of morphine last Saturday night. Mr.. Price
had been suffering for several days with an asth-
matte affection and severe pains In the stomach,
and had been advised by his physician to take cal
ome, which hb did, but this caused him more pain,
consulted the doctor, who prescribed dose OF
morphine, at the same time telling him If that dose
did not relieve him to repeat IL, and Mr., Price
had soma morphine at home he took more
thought until that night when he took another dose
just before retiring. During the night he awakened
one of his little boys and told him to hand him the
box of morphine, which the boy did, and Mr.. Price
empted the contents In the palm Of his hand and
took the morphine, which resulted in death this
morning Drs. Burleson, Hamilton and Hill at
tended him, but only succeeded in prolonging his
life till this morning. Mr.. Price leaves wife and
several children, who are poorly provided for.
The negro, Charlie Morrow, who was shot Sun
day night is reported by his physician, DR.. Rich
mond, as doing very we'll
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CLICKS FROM KYLE.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

KYLE, February 16.-The ladies' of Kyle will give
grand festival Friday night next, the proceeds OF
which will 60 toward the building OF Presbyterian
church in this city The young ladies designated
to wait the tables will be arrayed in fantastic
costumes representing different nationaties.
A petition has been circulated among aud signed
by most of our citizens, asking congress to make
the appropriate donation necessary TO procure
deep water at Galveston.
Cattlemen in this community are paying $3.50
and $500 for year-olds and find them quite scarce
at these prices.
II was decided among the Baptists yesterday 70
enclose their church at this place In a neat wire
fence.
Real estate here still holds its own, notwith-
standing that but few transfers are now going on.
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SHOT AND KILLED.
AN EVENT THAT CAUSED EXCITE
MENT AT GAINESVILLE.
Snecial Teleeram tn tha Stateeman

GAINESVILLE, February l6.-Cloud Sharp, pro
prietor of the Star wagon yard, was shot and in
santly killed here to-day about 1900 o'clock. just
inquest have been in session all day, but have ad
journed until tomorrow. One Cobb, u resident OF
the Indian Territory, has been arrested und jailed
to await further Developments. lie was found in
the room where the shooting occurred Immediately
after lie was under the influence of liquor and
45 calibre pistol was found in a corner behind him
There are various rumors about Sharp's having
committed suicide, accidental shooting etc, bu
nothing definite can be learned until the jury o
inquest, who have been in session since the occur
renee, have rendered verdict. Deceased leaves
wife and three grown children, one of whom keeps
a livery stable In Dallas. The affair produced
great excitement, and there is mystery about 1t
that provokes mnch comment
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18

II would be hard to find railway Off
cial who does not believe that every road
ought to equip its freight locomotives
with power brakes and its freight cars
with automatic brakes. Probably not one
will derry the truth of the arguments that
have been advanced in favor of this ac-
ton. But why is it, the necessity of the
action being conceded, that all the roads
do not take actions What better time
than the present for the adoption of these
life aud money saving appliances? The
cost of automatic and power brakes is so
small and the beneficial results so large,
that no time ought to be lost in securing
the benefits. Why not begin now?-Rail-
way Register.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18

When you demand a Benson's Capcine Plaster of q
druggist, to expect to receive one Yet there are,
regret to cay, few druggists of the Cheap John
variety who will try to persuade you TO accept some
worthless substitute with asimilar sounding name,
such as ''Capsicin," "Capsicum," "Capucin,' =
"Capseine,r etc, Predxed sometimes with ,, the
offer you one of these wretched limitations for half
the price of the genuine, ne can well AFFORD to
do, its real value being nothing, and it's cost but
little more. Benson's are the only porns plaster5
that can be depended upon to cure every ailment
subject TO external treatment. They are prompt,
sure and thorough. Protect yourself against de-
cepton by buying Of reliable druggists only. The
genuine bears the 'vrhree Seals" trademark and
has the word "Capcine'' cut in the centre
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
LOCKED OUT.
SHUTTING DOWN OF THE Moor
MICK REAPER WORKS.

CHICAGO, February 16.-The great Mccormick
reaper works closed down at 8 o'clock this morn
ing Not wheel is turning, and 14,000 employees
have began to undergo a siege of enforced idleness
The threat of certain employees to precipitate
strike unless the nOn-uniOn men working in the
moulding department were dismissed, appears to
be the cause of suspension At meeting of dis
satisfied employees last night committee was ap-
pointed to wait upon Mccormick to-day and insist
Ipon their demand. Mr. Mccormick had hinted at
Yesterday conference, that if this condition was
insisted upon he would shut down indefinitely; and
to-day he declined to meet the committee, saying
his time was otherwise fully taken up and ordered
the suspension of operations. Very few of the
employees are in good circumstances, and II the
lockout is long maintained many families will sut-
fei for the bare necessaries OF life.
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BEXAR COUNTY.
BURNING OF A VALUABLE BARN
AND GRANARY.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

Special Telegram TO The Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO February 16.-Ths fine barn Of
J. II. Pitt & Bro, nine miles west of here, burned
down yesterday afternoon. The fire was discovered
as soon as the flames broke through the roof, but
the wind was blowing such gale that II was i'm
possible 10 check the flames II was matter OF a
short while when the entire building was burning.
and its contents were in ashes. In the barn were
5000 bushels of corn, 1900 bushels cane seed
six barrels molasses, nine sets of harness, q few
hods Of hay and farming tools and utensils all of
which were burned. The cHnse Of the fire is un-
known, no tramps having been seen around the
premises, and the workmen claim not to have been
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
SERIOUS SHOOTING sCRAPE.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

GuMER, February 16.-On yesterday morning,
near Lafayette, this county, Ross Norman was
passing the house of Jack Dugan, when Jack in
yted him to enter and as he did so he was shot by
Tom Darby. The above parties are all colored.
Tom was not arrested until time in the after
noon, when he had his examination trial and was
released on bond. The dllingis the outcome of a
previous difficulty between the parties.
On last Saturday night the barn of Dan White,
who lives five miles south of town, was accidently
set on lre and was totally destroyed, with about
forty bushels of corn and considerable quantity of
oats, hay and fodder. The loss will be heavy on
Mr.. White, as he is poor man.
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FURNISHING THE MORMoNs.

SALT LAKE, February 16.-The Mormon elder
Norris pleaded guilty to unlawful cohabitation,
and was septenced yesterday to six months i'm
prisOnment and $3.50 fine. The wife of George Q.
Cannon, Martha Sully, was before the grand Jury
in the afternoon She refused to answer a ques-
tion whether she was pregnant with child by Geo.
@. Cannon, whereupon, in view OF her delicate
condition. she was given till this afternoon to con-
slider. Her bonds were made S2,5OO additional, or
5000 in all.
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KEYNorE mo- HEALTH.

Health is wealth. Wealth means inde-
pendence. The keynote is DR.. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup, the best cough
syrup iii the world. Cures Coughs, Colds,
Pains in the Chest, Bronchitis and Pri.
mary Consumption. One dose gives re
lief in every case. Take no other. Price,
SO cents and $1.00. Samples free. Sold
by Alexander Bros.
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GERMAN Y.
GERMANY AND THE VATICAN.

BERLIN, February 16.--The governments changed
attitude towards the vatican is semi-ofilcially ex
planned as follows: The government for two
years decided to accede to the wishes of the Catho
sessions of parliament were attended with circum-
stances tending to raise the impression that the
government could be driven by attacks and threats
to unwillingly consent. There s no longer any
ground for fear. Therefore the government has
introduced the present bill in the landtag. The
bill abolishes the remainder of the May laws, with
the exception of the obligation to obtain govern
ment approval of the religious appointment.
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STATE SUPREME COURT.
LIST OF CASES DECIDED YESTER-
DAY AT GALVESTON.

special Telegram 10 the statesman.
GALVESTON, February 16.-The supreme court
to-day transacted the following business
V. Welden VS., Texas Continental Meat company,
from Victoria county; affirmed
John r. Stork ct al. vs. ]. IL. Stubblefeld, from
Newton county; affirmed.
Radford Il Wood vs. W. A. Lyon and wife, from
Burleson county; affirmed
A. +, Davis ct al. VS.. A. F. Sittg, from Calves
ton; reversed and remanded
VIM. Steed Vs. B. NJ. Petty ct al. from Houston
county; reversed and remanded.
John IL. Goode ct al, vs.. Legierse & Co., from
Galveston; affirmed on certificate.
G. NJ, Byars vs. p j. Willis Bro, from Caves
ton; affirmed on certificate
Gus Levy Il Co. vs. Joseph Fischl, from Wash
ington motion for rehearing submitted by appel
lants.
deidenheimer Bros. vs, Dennis Stewart and
wife, from Fayette; motion submitted by appellants
to correct Judgment.
The following cases were submitted on briefs by
both parties:
&c. Waathus ct al. Vs. Julius Kaufman ct all
from Galveston.
H. c. Burlington vs. +, r. Pridham ct al, from
Victoria.
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"The proof of the pudding is in the
eating," so says the old adage, and 80 the
proof of the value of medicine is the
opinions of those who have used it. Thos.
Bass, ST., of Steelville, says, II have used
Prickly Ash Bitters in my family for two
years for ailments of the kidney, liver and
bowels, and find ther is no remedy equal
20 Il y
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IMPORTANT DECISION.
100000 LAND SUIT IN BEXAR
DISTRICT COURT.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, February 16.-One of the most
important land suits has just been decided In the
Bexar county district court, which establishes the
validity of what is known as the Eleven League
grant. large number of these grants were made
by the state of Coahuila and Texas, just before the
Texas revolution, and Messrs. Buzzard and Hill
ard, Coruths and Searight, DR.. Caruthers and DIR.
Taylor, large ranch firm of Southwest Texas, had
acquired titles to some $500 acres under said
grants. Some years ago the Texas Mexican
railroad company laid railroad subsidies and GER
tfcates on the same, and asked for writ CT man
damus to have the land surveyed. This involved
suit trying title to said lands, which was decided
for the defendants by Judge Noonan, without hear
ing the argument of the counsel for defense, hold
ing the original II league titles good. The actual
proportion of values of the decision aggregates
about $200,0S0, and is one of the most important
sults in point of property involved that has been
tried in this state.
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around the barn before the fire. The building and
contents were valued at S45O0, which was only
partially covered BY Insurance.
THE BRAKEMEN'S STRIKE.
Special Telegram to The Statesman.

HousToN, February 16.-A strike has been inaug-
urated by the brakemen on the Southern Pacific,
from New Orle ans to FL Paso. Nearly 200 men
are engaged in it. They demand a raise from $54
to $65. All freight trains were stopped last night
Not one is passing over the road to day The mail
is interrupted. The Knights of Labor, so far, have
taken no part, but all the lodges meet tonight
Kyle Terry, for the murder of officer Hy Williams,
will try habeas corpus to-day.
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PROBABLY POISONED.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

VICTORIA, February 16.-The little 3-year-old
daughter Of w. +. Myers was taken III on Saturday
evening and died yesterday from the effects of some
poisonous substance, II is supposed she had found
and taken. The childs little brother and sister
were taken violently at the same time but il is
hOped the physicians will be able 70 save them.
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FALL OLE A NALL.

New YORK, February 15.-One of the walls of a
cotton store house at Tompkinsville, which was
injnring f five men men, laborer, @ named Bonner had
his head crushed and will die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
STRIKE OF RRAKEMEN.

New ORLEANS, February 16.-The strike of the
Louisiana and Texas railway, between Algiers and
Lafayette distance of IA miles, continues. No
freight trains moving over this section of the
road
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
AN oUTRAGER CAUGHT.


CoRsIcASA, February 1G.-Joe Joiner, negro,
was arrested and brought in by Deputy Sheriff
Pittman, who caught him near the edge Of Hender
son county. lie is wanted for attempting to out
rage the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. William
Smith, living ten miles east Of here, on Chambers
creek.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
ENGLAND.


CONsFIIlAUY IN SEKVIA
LONDON, February To- A dispatch from Bel
grade says that conspiracy has been discovered
throne Prince Alexander Karageorgevitch. Sew
eral persons charged with being implicated IL the
conspiracy have been arrested. Prince Kara
georgeyitch has long been pretender to the Ser
Wan throne.
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MIR. WATTERs0N,S CONDITION.

LOUISVILLE, February 16.--Mr. Wattersons con
dition at this morning. is much more satisfactory
to his physicians than It has been since Thursday
His intellect seems perfectly clear.
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POSTOFFICE THIEF.

New YORK, February 15.-Peter Falney, post Of
flee clerk, has been arrested charge of stealing
and destroying letters; marked bills and postage
fessed all
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INTENDED FOR CINCINNATI.

COLUMBUS, o., February 16.-The Pugsley bill
for non-partisan election commissioners in cities
passed the senate The concurrence of the house
Is conceded. The bill is intended especially for
Cincinnati
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TIE METHODIsTs.
Special Telegram 10 The Statesman.

CORsIcASA, February 16.-The sixth annual ses-
sion of the Texas Free Methodist church will be
held in this city, commencing Thursday, the 18th
inst. Bishop X. f. Roberts, of New York, will
preside.
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office of the board appointed for the conversion
and consolidation of the public debt, The London
otnce will shortly be opened.
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A enEco.runKIsn WAN.

LONDON, February 16.-Lord Roseberry the new
minister for foreign affairs has reiterated to the
Greek government that England is firm in her reeo-
luton to oppose a war between Greece and
urlya
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MEXICAN MATTERS.
MEXICAN FINANCES.

CRY OF MEXICO, February l6.-An official an
nouncetnent was made to day Of the opening of the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
RIGHT OF WAY.

WASHINGTON, February 16.-The house commit
tee on Indian affairs to-day instructed one of its
subcommittee to draft general bill to grant
right of way through the Indian territory to rail
road companies in place of various bills before the
committee granting rights to particular COM
Danies