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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-11-25

The death Of Chester A. Arthur adds
another historical name 10 the areAs
and ever increasing army 81 the dead.
II waa claimed, al The time Of he mona.
inAiioa COZ vice president that he wac
simply politician, and there was 4
great deal Of truth In the statement, loo
but he was Of The very beat type 81 pei
,ieisa, and he developed unexpectedly
great qualities when The assassination 81
Garfield placed him In the presidential
chair. Probably no American ever lived
wba better understood The people 81 his
own state OF who was quicker 10 taks adj
vssltsxs Of The situations constantly coins
Ing up. lie absolutely controlled The
msehiness Of The party tef many years
IN New York City, aud although II was
always Ia 4 hopeless minority. vet his
management was always 20 destefous
thai the republicans assfly always slee-
ted part Of their ticket. As al ofssnis
ssf he had NO Superior and We Nigh. say
no equal except Tilden.
No man was ever placed In more try.
ins situation than was Mr.. Arthur when
The bullet Of guiieaa made him rfesi.
deaf. The leaders wefe fighting sseli
other and the rank and ale wsfe divided
late hostile srinies. The fifst Symptoms
~ financial disaster we're sh6w ing
themselves, and . gloomy prospect To-
deed was before The incoming admins
tfation. Ba. Mf. Afthef seea proved
llbai master mind had taken charge
lie bfo,islt t9geshef The factions ard
bound sp The wounds Of lis party. lie
proved himself statesman and disnis
fisd and eapsBis officer. The Ptesidsns
cy YES never better filed tlisn dafihg
tie time Chester A. Afthui occupied The
chair, and 40 man ever seqaifed in0fe
friends In shorter lime. His Admins
.fatloa wss slrsts sbyvs esptioHs eii,i.
eisi8.
| President Arthur was born Tel. 5,isSe.
and bis career ~ = public insfi besah
with TIE organization ~ Che Rsptbiiesn
party, 81 vhieii lie wss iietSbef rom
The beginning. Ueeapyibe successfully
The positions u Jadss Adveeste. ihspee.
tes gsnefsi qasf,ef sisstef general n The
sss.s u New York, collector u the poft
81 Fea Ymk, viee President sra Pfesi:
dent 81 ibe United ststes, he sotss dosh
V an hosersd grave with the record o.
one rlo hes faithfully ssd honestly fst
filed ihe tssas trusts imposed spsu iiith.
lie died IL TIE full esteem Of fbe ps6p8e
81 Che republic he had served 80 veil
His fsmsins we're deposited In fire f4f6.
~ eesesety ii Albs6y d. Mtssday sve-
~ tsae Ahaesieaa viii feel sd Al the
sevs o. hrs aatiasefy iskisg I'll.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
CROPS IN BRAZoRIA.
Special Correspondents Of the Statesman.


BRAzoRIA, June Ain your issue OF
May 2S of your valuable paper, you say
that Brazoria county is now suffering the
most severe drouth known in years, and
that there is neither grass nor water for
stock. / do not know where you got your
information, but it is false in every par
ticular. Our crops of cotton, corn and
sugar cane we're never better, and our
prairies are covered with an abundance of
fine grass, enough to feed ten times as
many cattle as now Craze on them. As
for water, how could stock suffer when
the county is dotted with hundreds of
fresh water lakes which have never been
dry; and then, again, the rivers Brazos,
Bernard, Oyster creek, Bastrop, Choco-
late, with many smaller bayous, run
through the county. The Brazos, Ber-
nard and Oyster creek would alone water
all the cattle in this congressional district
The STATESMAN has many friends in the
county, and l hope you will correct the
injustice done the old county.
Yours truly,
JOHN g. MCNEIL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10

ment He hurriedly approached his father and
Brotherson, and without uttering a word, drew
his revolver and opened fire on the latter, who
fled precipitately into the warehouse and drew the
iron doors between him and his
frenzied antagonist. Wild with excitement
the senator was determined on
storming the warehouse, but his father and two
other gentlemen rushed upon him, and after an ex-
citing struggle, disarmed him. He fought like a
tiger. They threw him down in the sand and dust,
and while wrenching the weapon from his grasp,
it went of and the bullet came near striking his
father. is friends hurried him away from the
scene, while young Brotherson made his escape
from the rear door Brotherson is a first cousin
to the wife of Mr.. Stubbs, and rumor has it that
the difficulty is the outcome of domestic troubles
Mr.. Stubbs is one of the leading attorneys of Gal
veston and has been city attorney, and for several
years past has been regarded as one of the shrewd
est politicians in this part of Texas He has the
sympathy of a very large circle of friends. 1t is
feared further encounter may take place, and eff
forts to prevent this are now being made. Broth.
erson is youngish looking man. about "a years OF
age, has always gone in good society, and stands
well in the community. Mr.. Stubbs is the iides-
achates of Congressman Grain, and in political
matters it is generally understood he is the home
of the rising young congressman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
THE KNIGHTS BEATEN.

NEW YORK, June president Lyon, of the
Third Avenue Street railroad company, comment
ing upon the final termination of the street car
of the Knights of Labor for the men to resume
work, said to-day:
'This is a general surrender that will mark the
beginning of the final dissolution of the knights
and they may lay the blame TO the incapacity and
utter lack Of honor and honesty in their leaders
II is victory for the workingmen over the tyranny
of ignorant and ayaricious men whom they have
allowed TO lead thom by the nose. We have beaten
them at every point-at strike, at boycott and al
the tie-up-and it has now become fixed fact thai
we run our own road regardless of their dictates
The roads are all running as usual to-day, and all
street cars in Brooklyn have been running as usual
James Boyle, member of the executive committee
who was arrested tor conspiracy against the Third
avenue road, today was held in $1,000 bond fol
trial on that charge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10

on: for drive. They went to what is known as
Conservatory hill, y about two miles from the eN-
ecutive cottage. where magnificent view of the
country is obtained.
Shortly before p. m. the president and Mrs
Cleveland, and other members of the party, board
ed special train at Deer Park and it started its
return journey to Washington. A reception had
been arranged at Piedmont, and large crowd
was at the depot when the train reached there. ln
response to the cheering of fully 900 people,
President Cleveland and his wife made their APP
pearance on the rear platform of the Baltimore.
The president raised his hat and Mrs. Cleveland
bowed pleasantly. A little boy pushed up to the
car on his fathers shoulders, and handed the pres
ident handsome boquet of flowers, and received
shake of the presidents hand in return. At Key
er's W. Va, stop of four minutes was made, the
engine being changed there Another large crowd
was in attendance, and more bowling and smiling
were done by Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland.
At Cumberland, Va, no stop was made but
the train ran SLOWLY through the city, and the en-
tire population seemed to have turned out to
cheer the president and Mrs. Cleveland, both of
whom stood on the rear platform of the car. Sew
eral other short stops were made before the party
arrived at Washington Hon. Stephen Il. Elkins
and Senator Davis accompanied the party as far as
Piedmont. Elkins was introduced to the president
this morning by Mr. Davis. The interview was
short and agreeable, and consisted mostly of pleas
antries about the last campaign.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
BURNED TO DEATH.
HORRIBLE FIRE CASUALTY IN
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, June Flight persons were smothered
and burned to death in frame house at 731 South
Canal street this morning The names of the dead
are as follows Michael Murphy, aged 40 years;
Mrs. Michael Murphy, aged 81; Annie Murphy,
aged 9; Nellie Murphy, aged IL; Mrs. Mary Durkin,
aged /; Patsy Larvin, aged !; con of Mrs. Mary
Durkin, John Durkin, 3 weeks old ; William Hand,
aged 49, The fire broke out in the cellar of 733 Ca
nal street. Both houses were filled with smoke
before any of the occupants were aroused. Many
of the sleepers were doubtless smothered in their
beds, as the flames were following rapidly after
the smoke, and burned the insensate bodies until
they were unrecognizabe masses of blackened and
charred bones and flesh. The fremen, in search
ing the ruins of the houses, came upon the most
narrowing scene Some were lying in the half
burned beds; others, who were awakened before
death came upon them, were clutching each other
in groups on the floor. They were evidently over
come by the smoke before any effort could be made
to escape. 1t is believed that the fire the work
of an inceDdiary. 1t was first seen by watchman
of brewery near by. He started over to alarm
the occupants and when in the rear of the burning
houses, he met man who said: "There's a fire.
You had better turn in an alarm" The man then
disappeared up the alleyway. The watcbman
could not identify him If he should be seen again.
T his is the third time this place has been set on
fro
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
EDUCATIONAL.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE
SOUTHW ESTERN UNI
NERSITY.
JOE BRANNoN'S BROTHER-NEWS
FROM 81 PAso AND OTHER
TEXAS POINTS.
nsciol relenam to The Statesman

Spscial Telegram to The Statesman.
(jEOEaErowN, June S-Monday afternoon the
contest 10 defamation for tine H. n, Graves gold
medal took place. Prayer was offered by Rev. DR..
hlrry, and a song was sung, when the speaking
Degan rne following were the speakers and
their subjects:
r. j Adckes, Walker county, "Speech on the
Trial OF u Murderer
j 3. Barcus, McLennan county, "Death of Ben
nil"
NJ. X Bateman, Tarrant county, "Regulus to the
Carthageni2us.
M r. T. Davis, OF Ellis county, specimen of
the Eloquence of james OTIS
A Holt, Taylor county, Lost Soul"
L. NJ Mccullough, jr., Falls county, "The Fire
NJ a. Mclean, williamson county; "The Stars
j. Mood, Williamson county, "The South
Once More Ia the Union.
j. T.. Quarles, Galveston county, "The Closing
Year
$ Streetman, Milan county, "Creation of
Man
81 Thomas, Comanche county, "Defence of
Mr. NJ D. Sator Of Llano county, was awarded
the medal, and Mr.. sam treetman won the prize
OF the best essay in freshman class, being Il set of
Washington lrvings works, offered by D.. h.
Cooper. j. r. Mood received the medal for the best
essay sophomore class, full set of the works OF
Addison, offered by j. Il. Cooper Subject: 'Ad-
Th4 prize for scholarship, for the best standing
in preparatory class was awarded to Mr.. 1erger
Hiu.
After the presentation of the meadas, the audi
euCe was dismissed
Last ni snt the commencement exercises OF the
Ladies annex TOOK place, and fully !, U people
were crowded. into the chapel ~ witness 1t. Inc
following was v"e prO2ram!he:
Musc-'Dance Of the Fairies hands,. Fowler
Misses Ida Newton, b. p, rter, Fannie Graves
and VI. Mclean.
Spanish Salutatory Miss Lulu Hardy, Georgetown
Vocal Sulu--"Sing Birdie, sing: ..."
Miss Cora RucEer
Woman ia TllcierAT =. ............
>dIs5 Agnes Clamp, Georgetown
Plano Soo-."Old Black joe Miss Lena Yates
Joseph Addison 800. ISIS Lulu Hardy Georgetown
Yocal -"Mouutain Maiden -. =.
Miss Lizzie Snyder
GreaN Art Miss Maggie Mood, Georgetown
MusiC--SouaJa in D major. .... 80. ........
Misses Katie and Blanche Leave
Medauls Roland MISS Lizzie Snyder, Georgetown
vocal Buet-"I Live and Love Thee - .......
Misses Cora Rucker and Bessie Graham
Nalediotory o.. Miss Maggie Mood, Georgetown
Tie medal for the best defamation was awarded
60 MIR. a. j. Perkns, II.
The following are the gentlemen who graduated
Marvin Graves, Chas. I. Bass, Sam Hankins, r. Il
l., Knight, John LanGDrn, Hardunan Lesuer, \. j
Perkins and Is, J.. Stsnfeld.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
FIRE EAELOUIsVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, June AT 3:30 this morning a
fire was discovered in that portion of the new
Grand theater belonging to the stage. The canvas
and ali of the scenery and the stage settings burned
fiercey and in five minutes after the discovery OF
the fire the entire stage was burning furiously.
Before the engines could get to work the theater
was mass of flames, which soon consumed the en-
tire middle portion of the block and the Of the
Kentucky School of Medicine. The block ie valued
at 81 OO00, and is almost complete loss, the med
icaI college being all that is left standing.
Shortly after o'clock the fire was got under
control The buildings, including the theater,
were all the Davis block, which is almost entirely
insured Loss on the Grand theater furniture,
$4,000, insured for $4,000. The Kentucky School
of Medicine 5000, insured. Loss on stock to
other occupants, $1,000, fully covered by insur
ance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
ENGLAND.

APPEALING TO THE COUNTRY.
LONDON, June S.-The cabinet, at its meeting,
by a unanimous vote, resolved to appeal to the
country.
SAVED THE EMPIRE.
LONDON, June S.-The Standard says that the
house of commons by defeating the home rule bill,
has saved itself from degradation and the empire
from disruption.
INVITING DAYITT
LONDON, June S-The nationalists of Leeds are
sounding the liberals of the city the prospect of
Issuing a Joint invitation to Michael Davitt to con-
test the constituency of Leeds in the coming cleo
ton.
He LAUGHED.
LONDON, June S.-After the announcement of
the vote last night and during the tremendous eX-
citement following several of the Parneites arose
and called for groans for Chamberlain, which were
given with shouts of "Traitor,' and Judas Is
CARROT" Chamberlain only laughed.
INTEsE EXCITEMENT.
LONDON, June S-There is intense excitement
throughout the whole country over the outcome of
the long parliamentary contest The conservatives
and whip5 everywhere are making the day one of
iubilee At Belfast, Londonderry, amongst other
towns, the loyalists have been stoned during the
parades and demonstrations.
CABINET MEETING.
LONDON June 8-The cabinet met at two O'Clock
this afternoon to consider what action Is incum-
bent on the government the result OF their defeat
last night. IT..
Mr. Gladstone rose this morning earlier than
usual During the forenoon he had two hours con-
ference with Earl Rosebary, foreign minister,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
JOE OEBRANEON'S BROTHER.
III Al T'elagean, n. tho Stataaman

SAN ANTONIO, June S.-COl. Brannon was in
town to-day tOr the Iir3t time since his brother,
Joe, was killed by the officers. He had long con-
ference With the Grand jury, now in session here,
and afterwards had animated and somewhat
heated conversation on the street with Won
Ripper, Thln became so angry and heated on the
part Of The farmer that it was feared another trag-
ely would surely result. Brannon still maintains
thEt these Oficers robbed his dead brother taking
one hundred dollars from his person, and not only
that, but attempts to prove that they murdered
him by shooting him In the back, he being too
siCk and weak to offer resistance. In proof of this
assertion he saws the bhlet which passed through
bis bOdy made larger hole in front than at the
back, and tue vest was covered with blood and
torn fssh in front ne does not attempt to show
how the dead desperate came to have his finger
shot or and tie bullet mark on the weapon held
in ais hand
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
A SLICK SWINDLE.
A GREEN GEORGIAN TAKEN IN.
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a GREEN UEURUIAN IANLN M
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
Fort WORTH, June S.-Mr. Marchman, of Georgia,
on his way to breckenridge, was the victim to-.
night of misplaced confidence. lie was approached
by a well-dressed gentleman, who entered into con
versaton and said he was bound to the same place
Mr.. NJ was going. Just before the train pulled out
west man. wearing a railroad mans cBp, came up
to Marchman's companion, saying: "Chargess must
be prepaid on the goods he was sending west BY ex-
pless "Certainly,' said the swinder, show
swer. The man pulled out a check for SlS0,
drawn en- the First National bank and rendered it
in payment. The supposed railroad
man said he would not change il, and If
the money was not paid at once he would put the
goods off Marchman was then asked for loan
of hundred dollars with the check as security,
and pulled out the money and gave it to the swim
dler who got off to pay the express bill, but never
returned and the check is worthless.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
THE RETURN.
CLEVELAND AND HIS BRIDE BACK
IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June S.--A special train bearing
President and Mrs. Cleveland, Colonel and Mrs.
Lamont, arrived at the Baltimore II Ohio station at
72l o'clock this evening The president was the
first to alight from the car, and assisted Mrs
Cleveland out, Col. Lamont performing similar
a carriage in couples, the president and Mrs.
Cleveland leading There was no particular de-
monstraton on the part of the few people present,
except that they crowded as close as the police
would permit in order to get look at the presi-
dents bride. Several gentlemen took off their
hats to the president lie acknowledged the COM
piment by raising his own hat.
The carriage was driven directly to the White
House, where there wers perhaps 100 persons,
mostly ladies and newspaper men, on the portic
awaiting the return of the bridal party. The car
riage drove up to the main entrance. The inmates
speedily alshted and entered the house. Mrs
Cleveland sprang out lightly and was on the portico
before the others had left their seats in the car
riage. After divesting themselves of their wraps
and removing the stains of travel, the party sal
down to supper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
Ell PASO.
ASPIRANTS TO THE EMARSHALSHIP
"A RICH CHINAMAN.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, June s-Three different petitions have
been sent here to ba circulated for signatures, in
the interest of the following named candidates for
ceased: John T. Rankin, Fayette county; X. G.
Duval, San Antonio, and r. c. Ware, Mitchell
county. But the people have given their endorse
ment unanimously to Col Baylor, late of the ranger
force and the same has been wired to our congress
man.
Col. Baylor came within one vote of getting the
nomination when Col Jackman received it, and it
is believed he will be successful this time
Hing said to be the richest Chinaman in
America, whose wife is New Orleans lady, had a
christening party at his residence to-day to witness
the adoption of his infant son in the Catholic
church George Sheldon, of the Texas Pacific,
acted as godfather, and number of prominent
people witnessed the ceremony.
The case of w Il. homas against the Sunset
road, for SIS 100 damages, on account of the loss
of two fingers in an accident the road, resulted
in verdict for S4,E0 for plaintiff.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
THE ANARCHIST CONSPIRACY.

CHICAGO, June SIT is understood that the
counsel for the defense in the anarchists cases will
be ready to proceed with the trial Monday, June
"a. The states attorney, it is thought, will not
this date, The grand jury il is thought will re-
sumo investigation into the anarchist conspiracy,
and Captain Shook will introduce number OF
witnesses who have already made partial confess
sions.
When all the evidence is in it is believed that the
showing will be such to astonish those who have
belittled the influence aud numerical strength OF
the anarchists. The grand jury adjourned last
Saturday, and was astounded by the evidence which
was laid before it, and its report presented, 1t is
Claimed was shorn of many sensational features.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
OLD SOLDIERS. READ.
he following letter is self-explana-

The following letter is seIf-expIana-
tory:
SAN MARCOS, Tex, June 4, 1886.
To the surviving officers and soldiers of the
Thirty-second Texrs Cavalry, sc. s. A."
A desire on my part to meet again my
associates in the confederate service, Sec
onded by the wishes, not only of resident
comrades, but of all with whom have
had correspondence, impels me to invite
you to reunion of the regiment, at this
place, on July Both proximo.
The people of San Marcos will give you
a hearty welcome, and everything will be
done to make your visit pleasant one.
Very respectfully, z. O. WOODS.
Lieutenant Colonel of the Thirty-second
Texas Cavalry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.

SpeClaI uPItgTaII
WIELs PoNT, June IA heart rendering acci
dent occurred on the place of Mr.. j. F. Wabra,
three miles north of here this evening. His oldest
son, John, lad of fifteen years, was cleaning a
supposed empty rifle. His sister, a little girl of
three, was playing on the porch, and repeatedly
me. - and the lad to please her, put a cap on the
gun, and pointingit it at her, pulled the trigger,
when to his horror, it went off, the bullet passing
clear through the child's breast. The child died
almost instantly. The poor boy seems completely
stunned by the awful result of his unthoughtful-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
PATRICK FORD's OPINION.

New YORK, June s.-Patrick Ford, of the
Irish World, SAYS the defeat of the Gladstone home
rnle bill, although not disappointment, is never
theless to he regretted. 1t dims the prospect of
readjustment of the relations between Ireland aud
England upon the basis OF justice and reason, but
hope has not departed, The fight must not, will
not be given up. An appeal to the country will
have to be made and the issue will be home rule.
The duty of all Irishmen is to stand by Parnell,
sustaining him in the coming struggle at the polls.
If Parnell is beaten there, the Irish still re-
mains. Irish soldiers will not be found wanting
to fight for ii on other fields.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-06-10
GALVESTON.
PROGRESS OF THE INTERSTATE
DRILL SCHEME.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
GALVESTON, June S.-The board of managers
having charge of the interstate drill to be held in
this city from August 9TH to the IUth inclusive, TO-
night announce their list of prizes for the big
drill, as follows: For the best drilled infantry
company, 81 80; second prize, Si5yO third prize,
$500 For the best drilled artillery company, three
petlng 81 o. if only one enters, $500. Best drilled
Zouaye company, three or more companies com
peting, 81 OOO if only two competing, $3.50; if but
one entering $500. To the best drilled infantry
prizes are announced: For best drilled Texas in
fantry company, who have never won prize at an
interstate drill, 1000; second prize o.; third
state gun tournament will also be held here at the
same time; prize of 800 is offered for the best
team. Numerous special and individual prizes, it
is expected will be offered in addition to the above
list The board of managers have encouraging
news from several of the crack companies of the
south