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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
BONHAM DEMOCRATS.
Resolutions Opposing a Re-Opening cf
the Prohibition Issue.
Special Telegram to the Statesman

Resolutions Opposing a Re-Opening cf
the Prohibition Issue.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BoNHAM, May 12.-The democrats of
Bonham precinct held convention this
evening to elect delegates for the county
convention, which convenes in this city
next Monday. A question which has caused
much disturbance in the party was settlC d
by fully iudorsing the following resolu-
ton, offered by County Judge Lusk:
Whereas, On the 4th day of August,
1887, the question of adopting a prohibit
ton amendment to the constitution WAS
submitted to vote of the people of this
state and,
Whereas, Said question was settled at
the balloS box and is no longer an issue
before,the people; therefore, be it
Resolved, First-In the interest of peace,
unity and harmony in the democratic
party, which is of paramount Importance
to all other issues, that it would he unwise
and impolitic to renew an issue which has
been settled by the leople and
which could only tend to estrauge
good democrats, to renew the bitter
feelings and prejudices engendered in that
conIeSt, anu Guus ulsrupb anu ulSunibe Jne
democratic party in the state.
Second-That our delegates to the
county convention be, and they are
hereby, instructed to use their influence to
prevent any measure whatever that would
tend to renew said issue In this county or
state.
The resolution carried unanimously,
both ants and pros voting, and it is
thought the question is settled.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Sitting Down on George Clark.

special Telegram u lnb OidIeSludH
WEATAERFoRD, May 12.-The Dem
ocratic county convention of this
county met in the courthouse in this city
to-day for the purpose of electing dele
gates to the state convention at Fort
Worth A committee of five was ap-
pointed on credentials. Col. Buster made
the majority report for himself and three
of the committee, and Judge Hood made
minority report. His report was
simply statement of facts in regard
to when, where and how delegates
we're elected from the different precincts
throughout the county, stating that at
some of the precincts the COL ventions
we're held at night. The majority report
was adopted.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this con-
vention, and the delegates elected by this
convention to attend the state convention
to be held at Fort Worth are hereby in
structed to vote as unit to table or vote
against any resolution whatever pertain
ing to or relating in any way to the ques-
ton of prohibition.
1t was feared, before the convention
that considerable discord would modest
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
BELL COUNTY.
Cleveland, Coke, Blackburn and Voorhees,
1ndorsed---Also Hon. George c.
Pendleton.
Terrible Suicide at Dallas Military
Companies Comlng-News of
the State.
special Telegram to the Statesman.


Bolton, Tex, May 13.-The Democratic
county convention to select delegates to
Fort Worth to represent this county IN
the state convention met here yesterday.
Seventy-two delegates from the various
precin t. were seated, and the session was
prolonged until late hour in the even
ing. After electing permanent officers,
the convention adopted resolutions in
dorsipg Cleveland, Coke and Mills. On
the prohibition issue the platform
adopted says the organization of prohi-
bition party, stats aud national, is
a persistent warfare on the demo-
cratic party, and we demand of the
democratic party prompt reputation
of the principles of prohit ition and a
condemnation, and that and all other
forms of sumptuary legislation which
vex the citizen and interfere with lndi-
vidual liberty. The discussion on this
plank YVES carried on chiefly by those who
had taken prominent parts in the leader
ship of the prohiI Zionist campaign in
August, and every 81 eaker declared him
self in favor of its adoption. The vote
upon it was unanimous. A resolution of
thanks to Senators Blackburn and Voor-
hees for their defense of Generals Han
cock and Mcclellan, against the base
aspersions of the iayhawkiDg judge ad-
vocate ingalls,, the delegation at Fort
Worth was instructed to use all honorable
means to elect Geo. @. Pendleton as
delegate from the ninth congressional
district to the national convention at st.
Louis, and also delegate at large to the
national convention.
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the workings of the convention, growing
out of the vrangle in the primary in this
precinct last Saturday,, but it appears that
several of the leaders on the pro and ant
side met and entered into an agreement
as to the course of the convention and the
to be adopted. There is a
feeling here to sit squarely down on the
position taken by Judge Geo. Clark and
Hon. t. Bonner and their followers in try
ing to stir up strife in the democratic party
over an issue that has already been
settled. This is the sentiment of num-
Der of leading citizens of this city who
took part in the prohibition campaign
last year on 10th sides.
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FRANCE.
nouLANaER's SPEECH.

PARIS, May 10. Speaking at luncheon
at Donai, General Boulanger called the
constitution "ridiculous compromise
between Pseudo monarchy and false
republic. Those who feigned to propose
revision, he said, refused it now because
they feared to lose their seats.
AT Lille banquet was given in honor
of General Boulanger, at which the gen
eral and NJ. Lauguerre made speeches.
The demonstrations at Donai and Lille
we're conducted in an orderly manner.
BoULANGER's SPEECH AT LILLE.
PARI', May 13.-General Boulanper,
speaking last night at dinner given in
his honor at Lille, reminded his hearers
that 1T was not he who had advised distant
expeditions, causing deficit His crime
was simply desire to concentrate the
military forces Unsteady of scattering
them in the service Of sharpers who never
hesitate between personal gain and public
ruin.
The originators of these criminal
campaigns are the men who accuse me of
dreaming of war and Dictatorship"
Then severely attacking the chamber of
deputies, as body, General Boulanger
said:
at is not of me, but of you, that they
are afraid. The danger they have in
vented serves to conceal that which
through them the country is mourning"
He concluded his remarks with his usual
arguments in favor of Boulanger ideas.
General Boulanger this morning
left Lille for Valenciennes. Crowds
of people gathered to watch
his departure, and disturbance arose
among them, during which the po-
lice made several arrests. During
his journey the general was the recipient
of several ovations. On his arrival at
Valenoiennes the streets were thronged,
He was received with cheers, mingled
with a few Kisses.
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Coryell County.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

OpVUIHI ItItSTHll 10 In5 DIdIb5WHH,
GATEsvILLE, May 1.-THE democratic
county convention met to-day. There
were forty or fifty men of the labor party
present, who frequently interrupted a
democratic Grafton denounoing them
as the resurrected corpse of
the greenback party. The replying on
either side was sharp and witty. During
the convention the labor men retired to
their hall and held convention. They
have appointed chairman in each voting
precinct. They are being we'll organized.
The democratic convention Endorsed Coke,
Mills and Lanham and a straight out
democratic platform, and elected twenty
five delegates. The convention refused to
concede the nomination of county officers,
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pHn MT5SISSIPPI.

Very High Freshet in the Upper River.
Damaee % Property.
DAVENPORT, Ia, May 12.-The M1ssis-
sippi river has been above the danger
line for four days and is steadily rising
At midnight the water was within nine
inches of the highest mark recorded, which
was in the great freshet of 1880. Several
manufacturing establishments have been
compelled to close, and many families
living in the lower part of the city are
moving as rapidly as possible. The dam
sge caused directly and indirectly by the
giving away yesterday Of government
water power dam connecting Arsenal
Island with the Illinois side, is placed at
ever 100000.
VERY HIGR AT DUBUQUE.
DUBUoUz, May l2.-The Mississippi is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
WASHINGTON NOTES.
EXTENDING THE TIME.

WASHINGTON, May 12.-The democratic
members of the. house committee on
ways and means have decided to consent
to an extension of the general debate on
the tariff bill, which was to have closed
Wednesday next, to the following Satur
day. This decision was arrived at this
after consultation with leading
republican members and the assurance
was said to be given that the extension
would not result IN any postponement or
the final action on the bill.
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Left for Austin.
Special TELEGRAM to the Statesman.

GALVESTON, May 1.-THE Washington
Guards and Sealy Rifles left for Austin
this evening. Several hundred of their
friends saw them off. Major Sam Pen
land also left for the Capital City to as
sumo charge of the commissary depart
ment of the Texas Volunteer Guards.
The new military band, with thirty
artists, under the direction of Professor
Petit, gave their inaugural concert on the
Beach hotel lawn this evening before a
large and appreciative audience.
An euterprising Market street druggist
inaugurated his new $4,000 soda fountain
to day by issuing $500 free tickets, each
good for glass of soda, to the school
children of the city.
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News From The Crops.

special Ie-egram 10 the statesman.
BLANoo, Texas, May 12.- Through
April and up to this date rain has fallen
in this county every few days, and from
all sections the crop report is more fiat
tering than for years before. Cotton is
small and in some places had to be re-
planted on account of being drowned
out, and in some instances on account of
the depreciation of insects. Notwith-
standing the continued wet, crops are
comparatively clean. Oats and wheat are
insured. Wheat somewhat rusty, but too
far matured to be injured, while oats
promises the largest yield ever m lie here.
Vegetables are becoming abundant and
the dew-berry crop is excellent, giving
employment to many pickers, who find
ready sale for the lucsious fruit, Gardens
are suffering very much from caterpilars
and various insects.
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A Convention Csntured.
Special Telegram to the statesman.

oVeOIdI 1VItEThIu 70 Tue STATESMAN,
WORKMAN, May 12.--The democratic
primary to elect delegates to the county
convention to elect delegates to the state
and national conventions was com
pletely captured to day by the political
Farmers Alliance and the knights of
Labor. 1t was known before the
convention was called to order
that the Alliance had agreed upon
a ticket and they carried it out to a letter
All the five delegates elected to the county
convention are Alliance men and prohi-
bitionists except one who is said to be
republican. The democracy is ursatisfied
and will organize tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Diocesan Council.


GALVESTON, May 49, The diocesan
council at its session to -day adopted a
new canon embracing tire subject of
missionary convocations. The report of
the finance committee was read and
adopted, and, after the consideration of
various minor matters, the coun-
Gil proceeded to the election of Of
ficers. R. M. Elgin, of Houston,
was reelected secretary and I. s. Maxey,
Of Austin, treasurer. This standing COM
mittees of the previous year we're also re-
elected. They are as follows: Rev. s..
NJ. Bird, of Galveston; Rev. T. B. Lee, of
Austin; Rev. O. M. Beck with, of Houston;
Messrs. A. s. Richardson and R. M. Elgin,
Of Houston.
The council adjourned this evening sine
die.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Coke Endorsed.

LoNGvIEw, May 12.-The county con-
vention to- day elected full delegation to
the Dallas and Fort Worth convention.
Cleveland's administration was endorsed.
A high tribute was paid to Senator Coke in
a tiattering resolution. Congressman Kill
gore and the Mills tariff bill were also in
dorsed. Prohibition was declared dead
and nothing would be done one way or
the other in that direction. 1t was thought
the Alliance would not take part in this
convention, but some of the leading men,
bers were present, showing we are all
democrats no matter what comes mn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Cleveland and Sayers Endorsed.

BAsTRoP, May 13.-The county demo-
cratic convention met yesterday at the
court house to elect delegates to the Fort
Worth convention. Eight delegates and
eight alternates were selected from the
different precincts. Resolutions were
passed endorsing Cleveland'a administra-
ton and also endorsing the acts of our
congressman, Hon. Jos. d. Sayers, and
that he be rendered the thanks of the
convention for his energetic labors in
securing the passage of the Texas in
demnity claims.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Cut His Own Throat.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

optVIHI IeItgTHIH 10 IHt SlAUetman.
DALLAS, May 13-Adolph Guber, one of
the early settlers of Dallas, was found dead
this morning with his throat cut from ear
to ear in an unconscious condition. He
died to-day at noon. The act was by his
own hand. He has been in feeble health
for year or two, and it is supposed that
the deed was prompted by dependency.
He was a native of Switzerland and was
fifty years cd. He has been in the meat
business here for the past twenty years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Prohibition Not Mentioned.
leCial TELEGRAM to the Statesman.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, May PA mass
melting of the democrats of Hopkins
county was held to-day in the courthouse
to elect delegat to the Fort Worth con-
vention. Four delegates from each pre-
cinct wers elected. President Cleve
land ives unanimously Endorsed
for reelection. The meeting was
large and the proceedings we're free from
excitement. No allusion was made to the
prohibition question, and the utmost
good feeling prevailed. The democrats
heartily congratulate each other upon the
result. Every democrat is aboard the old
democratic ship here, and no distinction
made on account of prohibition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
AUSTRIA.
SUICIDE OF A MILLIONAIRE

VIENNA, May 12.-Stoppan Won Kegel,
an Austrian millionaire, committed sui
eide yesterday. He was heir to 100000
forms. He was styled the handsomest
man in the empire, and was the most
prominent sportsman in Hungary. He
took his life on his estate near Stuhl-
weischinbergg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Third Party Condemned.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

G1LMER, May ~. - The democratic
county convention met here to-day and
elected delegates to attend the convention
at Fort Worth. A resolution was passed
condemning the attempt to create third
party out of the disconnected element of
the Old ones and condemning any attempt
to insert an intolerable plank in the state
democratic platform.
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Found Dead.

RICHMOND, May ia man was found
In the Brazos river near the Southern Pa
cltlc railroad bridge this morning. He
had evidently been dead Elk or eight DAYS
and his body was in state of decompo-
sltlon. An inquest was held hut failed to
reveal anything as to his identity. He
had on blue flannel shirt. He was a
large man with long, heavy side-whiskers;
S74 were found on his person tied up in
tobacco sack. He is supposed to be
section man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
they Consider 1t Settled.

Special Telegram 70 the Statesman.
MARSHALL, May 12.-The county demo-
cratic convention assembled to-day. The
convention voted down two resolutions
relative to the prohibition question. They
are evidently in favor of the state con-
vention settling this question. Some
consider it settled by the election of last
fall. Resolutions endorsing the admins
tration of Grover Cleveland and L. s.
Ross, the course of Richard Coke, and
recommending Hon. W. H. Pope. as a
delegate to the st. Louis convention, were
unanimously adopted.
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At Comanche.
Special Telegram to the Statesman

special Telegram W tn9 statesman
CoMANoHE, May 13.-The democratic
county convention assembled here to-day
and elected delegates to the Forth Worth
convention. Resolutions were adopted
indorsing Cleveland and Mills, also Hon.
W. o. Hamilton, for the senate from the
Thirty fourth district. It was resolved
to organize thoroughly in the county to
fight the union labor element.
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Not Mentioned.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
FORT WORTH, May 1.-THE Wills Point
democratic county convention TO elect
delegates met to-day at Canton, Endorsed
both state and national administrations.
the Mills tariff bill, and Hon. @. B. Kill
gore for denomination. The prohibition
question was not mentioned.
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Killed by the Cars.
IEKNNVN| ~ E1@O
al TalaorAm TO the Statesman.

Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
ORANGE, May 10 The west-bound
passenger trail No. IS from New Orleans
ran over and killed negro near Edgerly,
La, this morning at $50. The negro was
living across the track when struck by the
engine. He is supposed to have been one
of crowd of drunken negroes that had
been at the station the night before
Pieces of his body we're found scattered
ND and dom the track for 100 yards.
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An Outrage.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TExABKANA, May 12.-Last night
Mexican, who has been here but short
time, was attacked and badly beaten in
the vicinity of Whitmer's livery stable.
There is no explanation OF the cause. The
injured nuns wounds are pronounced
fatal. No clue to the perpetrator of the
outrage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
ENGLAND.
ATTEMPT ON THE ozAR.

LONDON, May 12.-It is reported that at
the recent parade of Russian troops,
cavalry lieutenant named Tirreneff made
an attempt on the life of the car. The
lieutenant was about to fire revolver
when another officer seized him by the
arm and the bullet entered the ground.
Tirreneff, who was at once arrested, ap-
peared to be insane.
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Folt Worth Fencibles.

Special Telegram 10 the Statesman.
Fort WORTH, May 12.-The Fort Worth
Fenciblea, twenty eight men rank and
file, under command of Captain Ford,
left tonight for the great state drill
at Austin. The boys are in good fix, and
are confident of winning one Of the
prizes offered.
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KEMpToN PARK RACES,

LONDON, May 12.-The race for the
Kempton Park jubilee stakes at Kempton
park spring meeting to-day was won by
Mr.. Vienner's 5-year-old bay horse,
Minting; Younger's 5-year-old chestnut
horse, Tyrone, second, Mr.. Houghton's
4-year old bay colt, Oobbler, third. The
starters numbered nineteen.
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Lawson, Chicago; M. Fulton, R. Runee,
Mason; j. M. Benisch, Galveston; S. S.
Stontemire, Llano; j. R. Churchill, R.
Banman, Llano; J. E. Fulmer, Peducah,
NY; Lee Cotton, New Orleans; o. H.
Mlllican, Lampasas; Mrs. D. Williams,
Kyle.
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A Female House Burner.

GAINESVILLE, May 12.-Libbie Taylor,
a demi-monde of this city, who has been
on trial nearly all the week charged with
arson, was convicted and given seven
years in the penitentiary. The jury>was
out forty-eight hours.
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San Antonio Won.

Special Telegram to the statesman'
SAN ANTONIO, May 13.-To-day in the
third and last game of the series between
San Antonio and Houston, the home team
won by a scor of 8 to 5.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
Cleveland Endorsed.l
yram to the Statesman.

special Telegram 10 the statesman.
FRANKLIN, May 1.-THE county conven
ton convened here to-day, elected twenty
four delegates to the Fort Worth conven-
ton, and endorsed Cleveland and his en-
tire administration.
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AUSTRIA
sUDM1rrrNo TO THE REsoH1pr.

vHsnA, May 13.-A dispatch from
Rome to the political correspondence
says that the Irish bishops have informed
the vatican of their entire and uncon-
ditlonaI submission to the Papal rescript
regarding Ireland.
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DAv1Tr AND THE RrscRrpT,

LONDON, May 13.-Michael Davitt, in a
speech at Liverpool to-day concerning
the papal rescript, said that Ireland had
done. more for the church among people
throughout the English speaking world
than any country, and, if this was
Rome's gratitude, Irishmen would
be likely to ask themselves questions in
the matter. Without wishing his remarl
to be construed as an attack on, or as
showing disrespect to the church, he said
that whether the rescript was intended as
a political pronunciamento or not, it
would be regarded and had already been
nailed as such by every coercionist paper
from the Times to the meanest unionist.
He was confident that the rescript
had added three months to Mr.. Dillon's
sentence. Irishmen were compelled to
believe that the rescript was due to Eng
lish intrig1es, and Ireland would not ac-
cept political dictation from Rome.
REoRaANIzINa THE ARMY.
LONDON, May 13.-Sir Edward Sianhope,
secretary of war, proposes very soon to
introduce in the house of commons bill
for the strengthening of the country's
defenses and the reorganization of the
forces of the kingdom.
RELEASE ORDERED.
LONDON, May ia dispatch from
Gibraltar to the Exchange Telegraph
company concerning the settlement
of the dispute between the United
States and Morocco, says after
the withdrawal of claims for q
money indemnity an apology was ten
dered to the American consul, and orders
were given for the immediate release of
the persons whose arrest gave rise to the
trouble.
THE SLAVE TRADE.
LONDON, May 13.-Lord Salisbury was
called upon yesterday by deputation of
members of the house of commons and
Others, who asked the government to
suppress slave dealing in the Sou
dan. The premier explained that
there were only two alterna-
tives-the Withdrawal from Suakim
which would mean the nomination of
Osman Digna and the slave trade, or
continuance of the Egyptian flag at
Suakim. An English protectorate, he
said, could not be thought Of The gov
eminent sympathized with the aims of the
deputation and would advise the Egyptian
government to the best of it's ability.
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IRELAND.
AGAIN CONVICTED

DUBLIN, May 13.-The trial Of Mr..
John Dillon, on the second charge of Of
Tending under the crimes act, was con-
cluded to-day, and he was convicted.
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ITALY.
THE PoPE's ENoYoLIoAL.

ROME, May 13.-The pope will issue
an encyclicaI letter, praising the gov
and episcopacy of Brazil for the
abolition OF slavery in that country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
EMPEROR DOM PEDRO.

MILAN, May - Doctor Sonomal, En-
peror Dom Pedro's physician, insists that
bulletins should be issued at frequent in
tervals. His majesty is delirious and his
nerve cen'ers appear to be shaken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-17
CANADA.
Earthquake Predicted.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 12.-Dr. E. Stone
Virgins predicts an earthquake in Cali
fornia between now and October, saying
it will move across the Pacific from Asia.