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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
SAFE ROBBERY.


WACO February 1.-THE safe of the Iron Front
saloon, MIR. sol Lyons, proprietor, was blown open
at early hour this morning and robbed OF little
over one thousand dollars in clean cash.
This afternoon telegram was received from
Deputy Sheriff RoE-, at AXtell eight miles east of
Waco, stating that he had arrested two men there
IA suspicious characters, having about 100 on
their persons Sheriff Ross arrived with the two
prisoners at p m, and at II 80 to night another
officer arrived on the train from Axtell, having the
money found on the prisoners. The men gave their
names a. JOS EmmersOn and e. ii. Cameron, both
Young men and foreigners. They are recognized as
having been hanging around the city for the past
four or five days, EmmersOn being fined in the
police COurt few days ago for Carryinga pistol.
They saw that the game waa up with them and
made a clean breast of the affair EmmersOn says
they spotted the saloon safe several days ago IA
good game, being around the saloon fHmiliariZing
themselves with the interior arrangements. They
entered the saloon at 1870 this morning, by rear
window, accomplishing the burglary in half an
hour, and AT o. m walked ont OF town in the dl
rrCtion Of AXtel, carrying their plumber, much of
which was silver dollars, in sacks on their should
o. They walked straight into trap, that was
not ret for them, about noon to day in the woods.
Near ANtrll they encountered a posse of officers,
who left Waco to search for Harry Ticket, the
wounded outlaw. The officers halted EmmersOn
and Cameron They searched them and finding
30 much money, telegraphed their arrest to Waco,
and told Of the burglary and to bring the men
in and all the money, about S, 100. They also re-.
covered several watches and pistols, which were
probably stolen at other times. The men say they
have been in such sCrapes before, and only regret
they did not get to spend any Of the money before
they we're arrested. II they had remained in Waco
il IL doubtful If they would have been caught, as
their capture near Axtell was purely accidental.
Emmerson says he can open any safe in the
country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
NEW YORK CONGRESSMAN.
ON TIE DEATH OF
EX-GOVERNOR HORArIO
SEYMOUR

WASHINGTON, February l3.-The New York del
egation held a meeting in the house ways and
means committee room, to-day, Immediately after
adjournment of the house, for the purpose of tax
ing appropriate action the death of TX Governor
seymour The meeting was called to order by Mr.
Beach, and Mr. Hewitt was selected az chairman
and Mr.. James as secretary. The following reso-
lutiOns were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the representatives OF the state
Of New York, in congress, have received with pro-
found sorrow the news Of the irreparahle loss
which the empire state has sustained in the death
of her ilustriOus son, the eminent citizen, loratiu
Seymour.
Resolved, That in common with the people Of the
state Of New York and of the nation, We recognize
in the calm, peaceful ending Of his eyentful life
e. fitting close to career Of spotrss integrity, Of
eminent usefulness, and Of answering fidelity 10
every pu trust, and of broad statesmanshil
which enhanced the interest, welfare and honor of
the whole country.
Resolved. That in the private walks OF life, as
In the performance of public duty he combined the
matchcss virtues of the citizen with the unseif
ish devotion and patriotism Of the officer thus
leaving in the fruits of long life devoted 10 the
development and prosperity of his native state, a
rich inheritance of example and achievements to
guide and help his fellow citizens at all times.
Resolved, That Messrs Shrigys, Stahlnacken,
Sessions and Mahony be- u committee to represent
this delegation at the funeral at Utica on Tuesday
next.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, duly
authen tiCated, be transmitted 10 the family of the
illustrious dead.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
DOMESTIC.
ITEMS AND INCIDENTS b1
WIRE FROM ALL PARIs
OF THE COUNTRY.
r,~E SHOWING FOR THE CATTLE
NrSNTEXAs AND THROUGH
OFT THE NORTHWEST.

HELENA. February 13.-Stockmen report oa "a, i
IN thir territory are in good conlltloh ore
disappearing and the prosp, Gus lor Tue yo"1 CIV
very good. ...,,no,,
WrxSrpEG. February 13.-Ranchmen report iaN'
.orobia WINTER and cattle coming through IN prime
condition. The snow is fast disappearing anu 'ne
outlook is good .,,,.,,,,
CuICAGo, February l3.-Accordlhg u moI nm AZ
paper il does not appear that the Ca.le
PP%asant winter in Texas Kansas, Colorado, Dako-
Ia and Wyoming have been heavy hePoius tha
Te%as show losses of per cent; from Kansas tne
rnn,her ia mt at ~ 900, instead of lOOo, as mas
haan stated heretofore. In Colorafo tle LOSSES afo
r0t over . per cent, and in Wyoming per cent
LOSSES IN DIFFERENT SECTIONS
Curc,GO February BIN Colorado, IN some VI
the mountain sections there is still danger OF great
Lessee Ranges are overstOcked and feed mas ne
come scarce. Snow still lies deep on lhe Srass,
and il ia almost impossible to transport suHlclent
hav for stOck. This state OF affairs threatens 10
catlae immense losses to individual stockhen, pul
il applies only to isolated cases, Whefe 'ue'e mas
not been sufficient time to accumulate ,.
wyoming adyices are that cattle In the territory
mover experienced better winter. No snow HAS
fallen TO a depth of more thar one lncE, ana ulu
nnt last two DAYS at time. None has fallen since
January l. Cattle are fatter than ever known al
this season and fit for shipment. The warn,
weather has kept the streams open 1t is expected
that from the fine condition of cows, the percent
noe of calves in the spring will be above any pre-
yiOus vesr Along Plat river for three weeks Tue
mercury ranged from 80 to 70 above Losses are
not exceeding one per cent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
REPORT OFTEACHER's IN sTITUTE

hEIOHI OF IEACHER INSTITUTE
The regular monthly meeting of the
Teachers Institute, of the Austin public
schools, was held yesterday at the rooms
of the city high school,
A recitation in the Science and Art of
Teaching" was conducted by Superinten-
dent Vim.
Miss Brown gave an interesting sketch
of the History of Art"
A discussion of tine subject of "Dis-
clpllne," especially of corporal punish
ment was opened by Professor Anderson.
followed by Professor Bryant, the super.
lntendent and others.
Miss Penick read a paper on "Obiect
Lessons" showing that they were used as
method OF instruction as far back as the
time OF Plato, and took the ground that
an oral lesson without the presence of the
object, could not properly be called an
object lesson. "1i
MISS Rlmassa gave lesson in primary
drawing. + maj
State Superintendent Baker then spoke
ol the State Teachers convention to he
held in this city next June. "
Judge u. I. Fillmore followed and &c
Iered a resolution to the effect that the
teachers of the public schools of Austin
Issue invitations to to all teachers and all
school officers of this CITY, to meet With
1nem ON Saturday, February 81, 1886, to
make arrangements for entertaining tho
'ea Tl VINO attend the state convention.
MS resolution was passed by a unnani.
nous vote
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
TIE MORRISON BILL.
IT'S LENGTH AND SOME THE PROB
ARLE EEATITRES.

NEW YORK, February ia Washington special
to the Post says the tariff bill of Mr. Morrison will
be about fifteen pages in length of the ordinary
size, This il short tariff bill II il nearly COM
pletcd except as to some minor details.
MIR. Columbus DelanO of Iowa, who represents
the association of western wool growers, has be-
come convinced that the bill will propose a re
ductOn in the rate on WOOL and, in anticipation of
this, he expects 10 call the convention of wool
growers, to meet here to use their influence with
congress to prevent the adoption of such recon-
mendatiOn. But there IL pretty good reason to be-
lieye that Morrison will propose no reduction in
rates on wool II is almost certain, however that
the bill will reduce rates upon carpet woods, ia
they come in competition with no wool growers
in the country. Probably there will he no opposi
ton to this proposition, which will he welcomed
by the carpet manufacturers of Philadelphia and
Lowell A very bitter contest il expected over the
free list II now seems probable that lumber and
salt and some of the metallic will he put on it,
IL IL expected that large vote will be cast for free
lumber from the agricultural states, and western
cattle growers and packers will be in earnest in ia
yor Of free salt.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
MORE RASCALITY,

CINCINNATI, February 13-John b. Mannix, the
we'll known lawyer and until recently, the assignee
of the estate of the late Archbishop Purcell, de
ceased, was arrested this afternoon on warrants
sworn out by Peter Dryer, creditor of the arch
bishop, in which charges are made of embezzng
S350,00O of the estate and perjury in making false
statements in the probate court in connection with
his report. Mr. ManniX was taken before magis
trate who requested bail in the sum of 81, 900, and
this not being furnished the prisoner was lodged
in the county Jail. Some time ago examination
into Mannixs management of the affairs of the
archbishOps estate, revealed the fact that large
sum had been lost in the purchase of stock which
afterward deprecated in price. Mannix was re
moved from his position by the probate court at
the conclusion of the examination. His hearing is
SET for next Wednesday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.
cnMprRoLLER or crHRENcY

WASHINGTON, February bit is stated at the
White House to-day that the president has not ten
dered the office of comptroller of the currency to
any one since Mr.. Cannon's resignation was re-
Ceiyed The president, in order to have the benefit
OF Mr.. CannOns services, in case they may he re-
quired before an appointment is made, has yet
taken no action on his resignation which was ten
dered to take effect on the LIST inst. Mr.. Cannon,
has not however, had anything to do with the
business of the office since the LIST inst. In tender
ing his resignation he informed the president that
he would always be ready and willing to give the
benefit of hi knowledge and experience to whom
soever might he selected to succeed him 1t is
therefore, thought his resignation will not be ac-
cented until his successor shall have been ap-
pointed
Representative Ilnacock has in course of prepar-
alton resolution which he will introduce in the
house next Monday, directing the committee to
make thorough investigation of all matters con-
nected with the pan electric bell controversy. Mr..
Hancock in reply the inquiries regarding his
resolution, said, will aim to give the committee
all the power necessary to get at the bottom of the
dnair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
PANAMA CANAL.
FRENCH OFFICIALS INSPECTING
THE STATE THE WORK.

PANAMA, February l3.-ROusseau, special com
missioner Of the French government, with his as
sistant, VI. Lungt, have since their arrival, &een
inspecting all sec ions OF the canal and taking min
ut notes on the spot for future reference. Rous-
seau sleeps alone at the Grand hotel. Charles
DeLesseps occupies the directors residence.
Rousseau intends leaving about the 10th for New
Orleans en- route To New York, and thence to
Paris He will now be here on the arrival of
Ferdinand DeLesseps Charles DeLesseps is salts
fled with the results attained 80 far As to the
total amount Of excavation during the month of
January, it is / 1000 cubic meters. Active prepare
tons in progress to increase the above figures
Ferdinand DeLesseps is expected on the evening
Of the 18th, accompanied ny the delegates. The
inhabitants of Panama are making grand prepare
tons for public reception upon his arrival. A
subscription was started to provide reception
fund by the merchants of all classes and national
tiles. 1t already amounts to SS,WO. The actual
sanitary condition of the state of the isthmus is
highly satisfactory, and much enthusiasm and cen
fidence is felt by all at the hopeful condition o.
affairs. Bishop Thiel, of Costa RIGA, is expected
to return on the 10th inst,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
SEYMOuR'S FUNERAL.

UTICA, February 13.--The funeral of Ex-Governor
Seymour will take place from Trinity church,
Utica, at o'clock Tuesday evening.
President Cleveland teegraphs as follows:
WASHINGTON, D. c., February ID wish the
grief of the people, who mo srn citizen of naton
fame and Christian gentleman of the purest eX-
ample, might tighten the sad bereavement and as
suage the sacred sorrow of his stricken wife"
(Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND.
Hon. S. j. Tiden telegraphs as follows:
New YORK, February 81 learn this morninl
the sorrowful intelligence that the mortal career o.
your ilustrious brother is closed. Convey to his
relatives and when suitable occasion arrives, t.
Mrs. Seymour, my warmest sympathies at thei
loss. We have the consolation of knowing that hi
passed away without suffering in the fullness o
life and mind and amidst the largest homage o
public esteem" (Signed) S. j. TnLDEN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
FEMALE PUGILISTS.
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT FOR
THE FORTHCOMING FIGHT.

Special Telegram 10 The Statesman.
GALVESTON, February 1.-THE two females,
Madam Lewis, of Cleveland, o., and Miss Stewart,
Of Norfolk, Va, who propose TO fight with small
gloves on the night Of the 10Th instant, for the al
legged championship Of the world are out in card
this afternoon, giving the terms Of agreement.
According to the statement above their names, they
agree to spar eight rounds with the smallest gloves
allowed by the law, Marquis Of Queensbury rules,
Police Gazette revision. Said match shall be for
600 a side and the championship Of the world, and
at the expiration Of said contest the that il de-
clared winner by the referee shall receive 70 per
cent Of the net receipts and the loser % per cent
The place of holding the fight has not yet been an
nOunced, but will be fixed upon about the 18th in
slant, when the final stake holder shall be APP
pointed. The agreement stpuatee that the re-
fierce and time keeper shall be- selected from the
audience. Each party has posted a forfeit Of S2j.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
GERMAN y.


BERLIN, February 13.-The lower house OF the
Prussian diet has elected Herr Won hoeller, presl
dent; Herr Zuydurick, vice presidents and Herr
Won Bender, second vice president. The newspa-
pers, which are known to be government organs,
give prominence to the statement OF the Judge VINO
sentenced Capt Serano who was found guilty Oh
having furnished information concerning German
tortifica ms and ornaments to the French anthor-
tiles, that a bureau exists in the French min
istry of war, whose duly it is to discover German
military secrets and that this bureau employed
SeranO, paving him go francs monthly for Getray'
ing plans of the fortresses, mobilization, etc.
NEW USE FOR THE BOYCOTT
BERLIN, February 13.-The newspapers of era
cow Russia, are urging the merchants of that city
to break off their relations with German business
houses. The Medical society of CracOw have de
cided to boycott German medicine and medical in
struments All of the Gallacian ministers who
were employed in the pits of Silesia have been
expelled
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
COURT OF APPEALS.
LIST OF CASES DECIDED YESTER-
DAY AT GALVESTON.
Snecial Telegram to The Statesman.

SneCial Telegram 10 Inc statesman
GALVESTON, February l3.-The court of appeals
to-day transacted the following business J. d
Moore Va G. b. Mckinney, ct al, from Washing
ton county rohearihg granted, the former judy
ment set aside, and appeal dismissed. Opinion by
Hurt, j.
Pablo Malta W.. State OF Texas, from Webb
county affirmed. This was a case Of assault with
intent to murder. The lower court sentenced the
prisoner 10 three wears.
W. r. Davis vs. $ a'e Of Texas, from Grimes
county affirmed
MissouriPacidc railway vs. Walter {. Jones,
from Galveston county affirmed
Wharton Branch W.. August Deinecke, from
Galveston county affirmed.
David Fahey vs.. Wathew * Sons, from Gal
veeton county affirmed on certificate.
Stephen Heron Va. State of Texas, from Gauda
lupe county reversed and remanded Opinion by
Wilson, j.
Sam Norwood vs.. State of Texas from Guada
lupe county reversed and remanded. Opinion by
George Anderson Va. State of Texas. from San
Saba county affirmed.
jim Henderson VS.. state of Texas. from ErAth
L. V. Carney vs.. State of Texas, from Lee
county motion for rehearing oyerruled.
j. II. Anderson Vs. State Of Texas. from Chero
kee county reversed and remsnded.
William Clark Va. state of Texas, from Cook
county affirmed.
Burrell Bond vs. State of Texas, from Grayson
county reversed and remRnded
George Leonard vs.. State of Texas, from GRAY
son county reversed and remanded. These twu
cases from Grayson county are robbery cases,
wherein the prisoners received ten years each, in
the lever court.
Dick Schultz vs. State of Texas, from Dewitt
county reversed and remanded.
The following cases were submitted on briefs
and oral arguments for both parties
A. Elsener W.. state of Texas, from Travis
county.
NJ. sherbert, va. State of Texas from Travis
county.
Lewis vs.. william Boyd 4 Bro, from Calves
ton county.
John f. Hecker ys. Robert Miller, jr., from
Gal~a~fnn rornfv
James B. Stubbs VS.. City of Galveston, from
Galveston cVunty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
YOU uAyEA PFRFECr RIGHT

When you demand a Benson's Capcine Plaster of a
druggist Ia expect 20 receive one. Yet there are,
We regret to say, few druggists Of the Cheap John
variety who will try 10 persuade you To accept
worthless substitute with asimilar sounding name.
such as "Capsicin," "Cspscum,' "Capucin,
"Capsicine," etc, prefNed sometimes with the
name "Burton" or "Benton." Cheap John will
offer YOU one of these wretched limitations for half
the price of the genuine, rs he can well afford 10
do, its real value being nothing and its cost hut
little more. Bensun's are the only porus plasters
that can he depended upon 10 cure every al ment
subject 10 external treatment. They are prompt,
sure and thorough. Protect yourself against d.
genuine bears the 'rhree seals" trademark and
has the word "Capcne' cut in the centre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
ENGLAND.
DISPERSED THE MOB

LONDON, February l3.-The striking hosiery
operatives at Leicester resumed their rioting a.
midnight The mob was very desperate and stut
bornly refused TO obey the police. However after
considerable of fight, the police were successful
and dispersed the mob.
PARSELL's THREAT
LONDON, February l3.-rhe News states that Mr..
Parnell, at GALLOWAY, threatened that If Healy and
Begger did not allow him Ia have his own way in
giving the party nomination to Captain Oshea, in
stead of Lynch, the local choice, he would resign
and retire from political life Commenting on
this fact the News SAYS that the Irish leader made
II clear that he meant just what he said. The pa
per adds "But this game cannot he played too
often This threat is Parnells last card and il
may some day he trumped by acceptance and be
followed II necessary by resignation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
AUSTRIA.
AUsTRO-GERMAN POLITICS.

VIENNA, February 13.-IIerr lIansuer, Galician
deputy in the richsrath. last night made a violent
attack upon Prince Bismarcks expulsion of the
Pole. from Prussia The speech was loudly ap-
planded. This excited Herr Menger, deputy,who
remarked upon the significance of the fact that he
llansner), who was accepted as the spokesman of
his party, which was conspicuous for pretending
to advocate an Au5trO German alliance, should re-
ceive applause from the same party for publicly
abusing the German chancellor. Menger declared
that lie could not but regard the occurrence az the
inauguration of a war against the German side of
the house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
A COWARDLY CRIME
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

PALESTINE, February Yesterday evening on
the farm of Mrs. Adams, in Beaver Valley neigh
borhood, twelve miles northwest of this city, two
young men, named Garrett and Newberry, quar-
relied about feeding some stock. Newberry slap.
ped CARROTS face. This morning when Ncwberry
went 10 the lot to feed the stock he confronted
by Garrett who levelcd shot gun at him. Gar
rett fired both barrels at him, blowing Newberrys
head almost of his shoulders. From the meagre
reports II IL learned that the murdered man beg.
grd piteousy for HE lite. The murderer quietly
walked away after.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
VOTING FOR SABINE PASS.
Special Telegram To The Statesman.

RoRT WORM, February l3.-Oyer one hundred
OF our prominent and representative business men
met at the court house this afternoon to take action
on the deep.water question. sam Evans presided.
Resolutions tavOring Sabine pass, in strong
Language, were adopted almost unanimously. The
resolutions set forth that enough money has been
FILTERED away other coast works, and il IL right
that the small sum Of Si,OoO0OO be spent in work
that will endure and give Texas what she needs,
and should have, deep water at Sabine pass, Fort
Worth viii do all IN her power to secure the ap-
preparation desired.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
REDUCTION OF 25 CENTS TO 5
CENTS PER LETTER.

Special Tele, ram 10 the statesman.
MATAMORAs, Mex, February l3.-To day notice
was received by the post officials from the City of
Mexico that after February l5 the rate Of postage
between Matamoras and interior points would be re-
du- ed from - to ; cents This reduction Is made
10 meet the rates Of postage from Brownsville
which. under the treaty with the United States, il
only cents to points in Mexico. Merchants and
citizens Of MatamOras have been in the habit of
sending the mail matter across the river TO Browns
Vile thereby saving 20 cents per letter. The aggre-
gate loss of revenue to Mexico has been consider
able. The notice applies to all border towns as
well as Matamoras but in the interior, where com
petition with Uncle sam IL not to be feared, the
domestic rate Of postage will continue to be -
cent? per half ounce, excess in proportion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Special Telegram 70 The Statesman.

BAN ANTONIO, February i3.-W. b. Eastman,
prominent young lawyer of Del Rio, and recently
appointed county attorney, met with "A fatal acct
dent this morning, While out riding his horse
threw him To the ground and kicked him on the
face and back, receiving injuries of such nature
that he cannot live through the night. Mr.. East
man leaves young wife and one child, The en-
tire community will mourn his loss.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-02-18
A THREE-CORNERED FIGHT.
A YOUNG MAN SLAIN AND TIE
MURDERER FLED.
Nnecial TelegrAm 10 the Stateaman.

DAtSGgRFIgLp, February ia difficulty &c
cured ON the farm of Mrs Gibson, il. Cass county,
ON the 18th inst, in which old man Boon anu
Mart Boon, jr., and Bug Gibson figured IA princi
pals. Mart Boon and Gibson first became involved
In the difficulty, Boon striking at Gibson with ii
hand-stick which he avoided and drawing his knife
BY that time old man Boon had come 10 his son r
assistance, Gibson seeing him grabbed stick and
struck him on the head committing cowardly
deed, frouI which he has since died. Gibson fled,
but not until he had armed himself with two six
shooters and " inchester, Deputies Zaglrr and
Michan have gone 10 make the arrest