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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-08

THE election of the democratic ticket
with Smith for mayor, at Houston, against
such heavy odds, will doubtless be the
making of the Evening Herald of that
city. It's young editor, Mr.. Bailey, made
one of the hottest fights known in any
Texas municipal campaign. The spirited
bombardment of the enemy kept up by
his batteries, seems to have been not with
out effect.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-08

A ROSE would perhaps smell as sweet,
its emanations illustrated by any other.
pen thah that of the Laredo Times. Even
the shamrock of Ireland has withered
under its blighting influence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-04-08

THE notorious Cluverius case is again
on trial at Richmond, Va, before the
supreme court. 1t will be remembered
that Cluverius was convicted of murder
ing his cousin, Miss Madison, by choking
her and throwing her into the reservoir.
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Patti says that she was Kissed in Valen-
cIa because she refused to stop singing
"Irayiata.' Why didn't she give the
people change and try Lucia" lust for
once? "
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THE BLANco STAR-VINDICAToR and the
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ces to each other under the castigation
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And so thought the anvil of Gods word
For ages skeptics blows have dealt upon;
Yet, though the noise of falling blows was heard
The anvil is unworn-the hammers gone.
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Mr.. Cyrus W. ellis. Austin. has inst
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Last eve paused beside the blacksmith door,
And heard tile anvil ring the vesper chime;
Then looking in | saw upon the floor
Old hammers worn with beating years OF
time.
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The merits of st. Jacobs Oil as a sure
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GLOW many anvils have you had" SAID /,
''ro wear and batter all these hammers so?'
"Just one," he answered; then with twinkline
eye,
"The anvil wears hammers out, you know"
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INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
HEADED FOR CONGRESS.
John ID. Long Renominated in the
Second Massachusetts District.

second massachusetts District.
WASHINGTON, Oct, 21.-The following
Congressional nominations are reported
to-day;
AT BrOckton. Mass, the Republicans of
the Second district renominated John ID.
Long for Congress.
In Connecticut the Republicans made
the following denominations for Congress-:
FIRST district, Henry }. Spooner; Second
district, Nathan r. Dixon.
AT New Bedford, Mass, the Democrats
OF the First district to-day nominated
George t. Mclaughlin, of Sandwich, for
Congress.
AT Rochester, n. Y, to-day the Thir-
ueth District Democratic Convention
nominated Theodore Bacon, of that city,
for Congress.
MINISTER CoX's ACCEPTANCE.
NEW lORK, Oct. 2l.-Committees from
the Eammany, the County Democracy aId
German American conventions of the
Ninth district waited upon eX-Minister
Cox tonight and rendered him the nomi-
| nation OF the united Democracy for Con-
gre9s. In his speech OF acceptance ne
SAID that bis creed was a simple one,
honesty" and that he followed Demo-
cratic principles unlinchingiy by the
beacon lights set by Thomas Jefferson
The Republicans Of the Fifth Brooklyn
| Congressional district to- night nominated
William h. Walters. The Republicans of
the Thirteenth Congressional district
have nominated Ashble Z. Fitch. Timo-
shy j. Campbell has been nominated for
Congress by the united Democracy OF the
Eighth district. and Amos j. Cummings
by ihs united Democracy OF the sixth dis
trict. In the Eleventh Congressional dis
trlct the Irving Hall Democrats have in-
dorsed the nomination of Col. Truman A.
Mefrimau.
Thomas +. Grady was tonight nomi-
nated for Congress by a convention Of
! GitiSens of the Eighth district. The fol-
lowing clause from the preamble 20 the
resolutions indicates the spirit of the
convention: "We do not consider the
nomination OF 4. j. Campbell as IN any
respect one fit to be made, inSsmuoh as
We know from his pact record that he
cannot, IL he would, intelligently repre-
sent the views and needs OF the people of
the DISTRICT"
The Democrats Of the Fifth Massachu-
setts district have nominated q. r. Ran
dali for Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

Wonderful March of the Brave Gap
tain and His Gallant Command.

Wonderful March OF TIA C Brave Gap
tain and His Gallant Command.
LEAvEE WORTH, KAN, Oct. 2t.-The
order OF Gen. Miles anneuaoing to his
troops the cloCe Of the Indian campaign
in Arizona has just bssn made public.
be says: ''You have efEsoted the subjuga-
tton of tn9 ho6uleS uEasr GOronin0 and
Natohez, aud with the eS4eptign OF one
small thIeviRg pATby neR is MexicO all
have been moyed TO "a place 0i safe GUS.
tcdy. The source Of supplies and safe
refuge Of the hostile element have been
entirely cut or. Thanks to your noble
etogts the hostiles were allowed 10 re-
mai1 but twenty-siE days within
our territory, aud we're so holly
pursued tAat they committed out fOur-
teen murders. From this time the hostiles
never returned to the American side but
to surrender, and it was then that Capt.
Law ton, of the Fourth Cavalry, took up
the trail, which he followed three months,
1000 miles, ever mountains sometimes
10000 feet high, and through arid valleys
and canyons beneath the burning sun,
without water and frequently hardly
stopping for food. At times almost bare
footed, with only such provisions as their
pack mules carried, they marched on and
over cacti and rocks in the fevered dis
tricts of old Mexico, and never allowed
the hOstlles to rest. On the Yaqui river.
in the district of Montezusna, July 10,
Capt. Lawton's command surprised and
captured the hostile camp. No besita-
ton Is felt in pronouncing this steady,
tireless march OF resolute men In their
purpose to succeed as one OF the most re-
markable in the history of military
achieYementsD
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
vtrInbc I,IpndsgnqouItv

NEW YORK, Oct. 2l.--EX-boodle Alder
man MCCa0e was arraigned today for
trial IN the Court OF General Sessions.
There was large crowd Of interested
spectatOrs in the court and the corridors
leading 10 the court we're thronsed with
people unable 10 gain admission. Nc
Cabe sat with his wife and counsel in
tront Of the bar. lie looked pale and care
worn. HIS counsel submitted an affidavit
from DR.. Hammond 10 the effect that
there ia reasonable ground to believe that
McCabe is suffering from lncipient in-
sanity. Judge COwiDg announced that
he would have q jury impaneled TO try
the question of McCabe's mental condi-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Foes of Pinkerton,s Men.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2l.--At meeting oi
District Assembly No. "A of the knights
of Labor last night the following resolu.
tiOns were adopted:
WHEREAS, A band OF mercenary men,
known as "Pinkerton's detectives" have
again shed innocent blood; therefore.
RsSoIgsd, That District Assembly No. 81
terms any city, county or State officials tina,
will quietly sit down and allow this band oi
hired assassins to murder innocent citlzens
and
HesolDsd, That we, as law abiding citizens
make a request of the proper authorities u
BRING all parties to this foul conspiracy C
trial that justice may be meted out TO them in
accordance with the law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
WOEINTHE WAVES WAKE
CLEVELAND SHOWS HIS SYNIPA-
THY IN n CHECK.

Col. RelO Requested to Place 800
Where it win Do the Most Good
Beaumout and Orange Each Caring for
800 Survivors of the Great Disaster,
HoUsTON, TEX, Oct. 21.-Telegrams
from Beaumont and Orange ropert the
continued arrival at those places Of suffer-
ers from the flooded districts. Between
200 and 800 survivors of the Sabine Pass
disaster are being cared Tor at Beaumont.
At Orange fully 300 persons from john
sons Bayou are cOngregated, while a
still larger number OF sufferers are re-
CeIving assistance by a boat which makes
daily trips 80 Radiord and Johnson's
landing. The relief committees at Orange
and Beaumont are doing splendid service.
The citizens of Beaumont have sub
scrIbed 81, 700. About $4,000 has thus
far been donated throughout Texas aud
forwarded TO the committees at Orange
and Beaumont.
CLEVELAND's CONTRIBUTIONS.
The President has pent $I00 10 the suf-
ferers at Sabine Pass, Tex, as the follow
ing correspondence shows:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 1885,
TO Col 4. II. Belo:
My DEAR SlR-Rho late terrible disaster at
Sabine Pass, in Te1as, and the dssttution
and suffering and deulh thereby 0coasinIed
have 30 reused my sympathy tnAa l should be
glad to contribute TO the relief Of the stricken
people Of that locality, who ara so much an
need Of help. have not seen In ths news
papers meptiop Of any appointed medium by
which my purpose can be reached. ] have
determined to avail niyself of your kRowl-
edge Of the plaos and people. ard Your inter
estin all that pertains 60 practicsl ala in such
q ceQs0, ana rn9nest you to undertake that
my small oontribnSiou. herewith fncLbtea, be
placed where it VIII relieve the m0st distress
and need,
Thanking you in advance for what you will
90 for me in this behalf. am. yoprs 81 ocerely,
GROVER ChRYELAND.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

stop Of only few minutes was made,
during which the President WAS pre-
sented with beautiful basket of flowers,
and ne shook hands with sn the veterans.
me drive was then continued TO and
around the new reservoir grounds and
through the principal streets and finally
TO the Governors mansion. where the
party aughted and general intro
duction TO the ladies' took place.
ana some time was spent IN eOcial talk.
Miss Winnie Davis was the centre of at
traction, creating among the distinguish
ed visitors and others a most favorable
Impression by the affable and pleasant
manner in whicd she received all. At
$3.50 O'Clock adieus were spoken and the
Presidential party were driven back 10
kiba station, where they re-emoarked at
GAO O'Clock homeWard bound. Every
thing passed of most pleasantly until
late this afternoon when the Presidential
party were leaving the Confederate Home.
The veterans then resumed cannon firing.
One OF the guns prematurely exploded,
blowing one mans arm Oh and breaking
the other, and severely Injuring another
man.
PREMATURE DISCHARGE.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Oct. 2l.-W hile
hrlng salute ID homer OF the President
this morning a cannon was prematurely
discharged by accident, and James
Wheeler, a deserving young mechanic,
who was ratnmiDg the charge, was terri
bly, burned and mutilated, and is ex-
pected TO die OF his injuries.
BACK TO TIE WHITE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-TDe special
train from Richmond bearing the presi-
dent and his Companions reached W ash
ihgton without accident or noteworthy
incident at 8 :B5 O'Clock this evening. The
President expressed himself as having
enjoyed his visit and was well pleased
by the Virginians.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
A PREMATURE DISCHARGE.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-The following
southeastern patents were issued te-day
Walker G. Brown, assiguor TO United
pany, Atlanta, Ga, automatic cut off for
water pipe; William j. Elan, Americus,
Ga, device for string and filing papers
John A. Maxwell, Calvary, Ga,
fertilizer distributor; w. Ii. Star.
ley, Quitman, Ga, combination plow
kaderIck G. Stone, Boston, Ca, sema-
phore; w. J. Tarver, Acworth, Ga. cuIti-
ystOr; Albert G. Frieseke, Jacksonville,
Fla, combined blow pipe and lamp; Al
bert II. Merrill, Sanford, Fla, combined
list book holder and line indicator; Ben
jamin Fl. league, Aiken, S. C., arm rest
for dentists
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Protestant Episcopal.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2l.--In the convention
Of the Protestant Episcopal church to-day
there was a long discussion upon the
proposition to drop the words ''PrOtestant
Episcopal from the title page OF the
prayerbOOk. A motion to lay the propo-
sition on the table was lost, but finally
the resolution itself was lost by a narrow
majority. The vote in detail was as fol-
lows: Clerical delegates. 40 dIoceses
voting, 30 dioceses voted aye, l3 voted no,
and 8 were divided. Otthe la delegates,
a dioceses voting, Is voted aye, 20 voted
no, and 8 were divided.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
PIN Delta Theta.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2l.-The Phi Delta
Theta fraternity delegates were banqueted
tonight al the Grand Central Hotel hy
the New York chapters. There were 20C
members present. Rev. DR.. j. M. Wor-
rill. of New York, presided. Letters
of regret were received from Postmaster
General Villas and Assistapt II. E. Ste
venson, Senators Blackburn, OF Ken
lucky, Harrison, Of Indiana, and Judges
Elliott and Wood, OF Indiana. There was
chorus singing, toasts aud the college
cheers Of Columbia. Dartmouth and VIII
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

GLOU CEsTER, MASS, Oct. 2l.-The
owners OF the schooner George l.. Smith
which sailed for the Grand Banks Aug
IA, on nalibut voyage, have given heI
up for iost. She carried q crew OF four.
teen men. This makes twenty-seven yes.
sells, l16 lives aud $l73, 900 lost so far thiG
year, by which twenty-eight wives are
made widows and tity-six children are
rendered fatherlega
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
A Now Isailrond link.

PARKKRsBURG. W. Va, Oct. Al Chief
Engineer James Fickenger and j. I. lis
ley, representing a Philadelphia syndi-
cate, are making preliminary examina-
tiOn Of the country along the Ohio river,
between Point Pleasant and Huntington,
preparatory to building an extension OF
the Ohio river railroad to the last named
poiat, distance of 45 miles. 1t will con-
nect with the Chesapeake and Ohio and
open up a large extent OF country in
West Virginia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Tho Army of Northern Virein,,

RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 21.--The annual
meeting OF the Association Of the Army
Of Northern Virginia was held Tonight.
Upon invitation, Governor and Mrs. Lee
and Miss Winnie Davis were present.
Miss Davis was unanimously elected an
honorary mem Der Of the association and
was presented with gold badge OF mem.
bership. The annual address was deiv-
cred by Col. Edward McCrady, dr., OF
Charleston. E. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Laudanum Kills n Rahy

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Oct. H.-Fannie
Davidson, 0olored nurse in the family
of Charles Smith, was arrested this
morning on suspicion Of having caused
the death of the eight-months- old infant oi
Mrs. Smith. Suspicious point to the girps
giving the child dose OF laudRnum TO
quiet it while she attended an entertain.
ment last night. The child died this
morning with unmistakable symptoms OF
laudanum poisoning. Patsy Scott, living
on the premises, was also arrested on sus.
ntnt0u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
snicide on His Wedding Nioht.

CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-Julius Leier shot
and killed himself to-nIehc. BE was to
have been married this evening, and his
non-appearance caused q search, resulting
in nnding him wehering in his gore at his
residence. lie lett "A note In which he
complained that be had net the moral
courage to proceed Uitn the ceremony.
Word Of the tragedy was hastily brought
TO the waiting bride. An attempt was
made to break the news gently. but at the
first intimatiOl OF his death abe shrieked
and tainted,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

WASHINGTON, Oct. H.-Secretary Bay
ard has received formal request from Ed.
itor Cutting, of El Paeo. for demand upon
Mexico to pay him $4,000 in compensa-
ton for the damage be received as a re-
suit Of his arrest and Imprisonment iu
Mexico The request OF MIR. Cutting will
be considered, but it is considered doubt
ful whether the demand he suggested will
be made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Gcrmany's Social Democrats.

BERLIN, Oct 21.-The Social Demo-
cratic members OF the Reichstag have
given notice that IN consequence OF the
Zurich Social Democrats approval Of the
verdicts in the FreiUurg trials they have
decided to deprive that journal of tho
character Of an official organ of the party,
and that a new paper which will repre-
sent the party Will soon appear. Social
ist Hoffman has been expelled from Leip-
sic. He was accompanied to the city
boundary by numerous friends
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
+ DpDtb at BiiOAi.

biloxi, Miss, oct. 2l.-Mrs. Edwards,
wife OF the superintendent OF the Barrata-
ria Canning Company, OF this place, came
here from Cleveland, D., three weeks aXo
and was taken SICK with fever ten days
ago. she seemed 10 b. doinE reasonably
well until last evening" when her disea 20
assumed a dangerous phase and she dieu
this morning. This is the irst death since
last Saturday. Two new cases were re-
,,ortad to-par
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

NEW YORK, oct. 2l.--Wilham j. Sher.
man, formerly assistant priest OF the Red
Hook Point church, Brooklyn, and VINO
married Tillie Mccoy, WAS tonight ar
rested on a warrant charged with bgs.
tardy, made by Julia Mulvaney, a servant
employed by a prominent Brooklyn Of.
fetal. Sherman was locked up. His
father, who is wealthy contractor,
threatens 10 shoot Sherman on sight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Leo and the Rulers.

ROME, Oct. 21.-Cardinal Jacobini, the
Papsl Secretary Of State, following the
Pope's instructions, has sent circulars to
all the Papal Nuncios abroad. directing
their attention to the principal political
and ecclesiastical questions OF the day,
and urging them TO cultivate good rela-
tions with the different governments, with
view towards improving the situatioA
OF the cnurch througbout the world.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
NIissouri's Horse Thieves.

CurLLICoTHE, Mo-, Oct. 2l.--The state
convention Of the Anti-Borse Thief AS
sociation met here yesterday, 200 mom-
bers being present. The reports By CON.
mittees showed the order to be increasing
IN numbers and influence, and horse
stealing decreasing as a means OF detect
ing and capture became more eortaln.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Denial Of the Smuggling Yarn

NEWPORT, r. L., Oct. 2l.-Tha Daily
News this afternoon, which speaks by
authority. says: Admiral Luce states
that the anonymous reports in regard ia
smuggling alleged to have been done by
officers OF the United States ships Saratoga
and Portsmouth are grossly and ma
iicioUsly exaggerated, and he is confident
that they have not even laid themselves
liable To pay duty. Ii duties are assessed
ii will be only for small sum-"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Switchmen striko.

LOUISVILLE, oct. 2l.-Some OF the
Louisville and Nashville switcbmen hay
ing asbcd for an increase in wages, with
out waiting for an AnsWer, tonight
stopped work and prevented others from
taking their places, Police soon arrived
Ou the scene and there is now no serious
Interference with the affairs Ol tho road