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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
HALSTEAD.
Murat IN Hard Luck-Rejected
by the Senate for the
German Mission.
A Texan Selected for the Belgian
Observation-Disclosures and
Combinations.
cIal Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-The applicants
for the Austin postoffice are Mr.. A. A.
Howard, Colonel Tom Helm and Messrs.
d. B. Kinney, I. L. Wren, A. B. Palm, B.
F. Newman and j. M. Odell.
For collector of internal revenue for
this district, the applicants are; Messrs.
Thos. F. Purnell, W. B. Brush and j. W..
Burke, of Austin; Col. W. Il. Sinclair, of
Galveston, and Lock Mcdaniel, of Grimes
county.
For district attorney for the western
district of Texas. Hon. A. j. Evans seems
to have "walk-uver."
Hon. R. B. Rentfro will get the collector
ship for the port of Brownsville. Mr..
Rentfro is now the representative from
Cameron county in the Twenty first legis-
lature.
It seems to be conceded that N. W.
Quincy, the leader of the colored republi-
cans in Texas, will receive the collector
ship for the port of Galveston.
Col. @. G. Brewster, late republican
candidate for congress in the Seventh dis
trict against Hon. W. H. Craine, seems
likely to get the colleotorship for the
Corpus Christi district.
Now that Paul Fricke, of the Washing
ton county election investigation fame,
been has confirmed as marshal for the
western district of Texas, several anxious
patriots who had set their hearts on that
office are beginning to cast their anxious
glanoes towards other appointments, and
in the language of the illustrious Flanagan
ask, "What are we here for, if We can't
get good fat offioe;" "vsrily, many are
called, but few are chosen" but while the
official lamp holds out to burn, there is
hope for all.
Mr.. E. H. Terrell, of San Antonio, who
was yesterday nominated by President
Harrison as minister to Belgium, is ma
tive of Indiana, and was classmate al
college of Russell Harrison, the son of the
president Mr.. Terrell is lawyer OF
respectable attainments, and stands high
as gentleman. He has been citizen
of Texas about fifteen years. His wife il
daughter of the late sam Maverick, one
of the pioneers of Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
WASHINGTON NOTES.
MURAT HALsTEAD.

MURAr HALSrEAD.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-The senate was
in executive session nearly three hours
this afternoon, occupied almost entirely
in considering the nomination of Murat
Halstead to be minister to Germany.
There were only five speeches made, two
by Senators Hoar and Spooner in sup
port of the confirmation and others by
Senators Teller, Evarts and Payne in
opposition. Senator Teller read Mr.. Hal
steads famous letter to Secretary Chase
concerning Lincoln and Grant.
Senator Payne was very bitter in his
tone. He said if the nomination had
been to Russia with tho proviso that the
nominee should go to Siberia and never
return he would gladly vote for oonfrma-
ton.
Senator Evart's speech was long one
and is said to have been emphatic in op-
position.
Senator Spooner, in the course of his
speech in favor of confirmation, said if
newspaper men were for all time to be
held to account for opinions expressed in
the heat of campaigns,b but few could hope
to pass unsosthed into the golden realms
of office-holding.
Senator Sherman, desiring to respond to
the remarks made against Mr.. Halstesd,
senate adjourned until IL O'Clock to-mor-
row, leaving the question still pending on
a motion to reconsider yesterdays vote
of rejection.
During the afternoon q motion was en-
| tered by Senator Plumb to reconsider the
vote by which the name of Lewis Wolhey
to be governor of Arizona was confirmed.
It is said that individual charges have
been preferred against him relating to his
actions while revenue officer on the Mis-
sissisppi river some years ago. At
O'Clock the senate adjourned until IL
O'Clock tomorrow.
HALsTEAD REJECTED.
WASHINGTON, March 3O.-The nomina-
ton of Murat Halstead to be minister 10
Germany has been rejected by the senate
by vote of % to 10.
THE VOTE ON HALsTEAD.
WAsHINGToN, March 30.-The executive
session of the senate lasted two hours this
afternoon, being devoted almost exclu-
sively for the third time to the case Of
MurstHalstesd, nominated to be minister
to Germany.
Senators Sherman, Hawley and Blair
spoke in favor of his confirmation, the
last named being listened to with espe-
cially close attention. At the close of his
remarks the vote was taken on the motion
to reconsider the vote by which the nomi
nation was rejected on Thursday. The
motion was lost by vote of % to 10.
Senators Evarts, Ingalls,, Plumb
and Teller voted with the democrats
in the negative and Blackburn and Gall
with the republicans in the affirmative.
] The republicans named explained their
votes on roll call, saying they had no per-
sonnl feeling in the matter nor antag-
onism against Mr.. Halstead, but thought
it right to defend the senate against such
remarks as had been made upon its char
acter by him in his paper. A number of
senators were paired, among them Cullom
against and Fsrwell in favor of recon
sideratiOh.
NOMINATIONS.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-Tbe president
sent the following nominations to the
senate to-day:
| Robert Adams, OF Pennsylvania, envoy
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Going for the Criminals.
cial Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
TExARKANA, March 30.-District court
adjourned this evening for the term by
operation of law. The result of the term
summed up twenty-five civil cases disposed
of and some forty criminal cases. OF the
latter there were fourteen convictiontens,
being sent to the penitentiary. Judge
Sheppard imposed several fines on law
yers and jurymen but his good nature
predominated at the winding up of the
session and he RENTED most of them.
Nothing came of the investigation of the
grand jury in the Robinson matter, as he
could not or would not say who robbed
him or who struck him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Ell Paso Federal Court.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Ell PAso, March 800. A. Richardson,
clerk of the federal court, received tele-
gram to-day from Judge 7. s. Maxey, at
Austin, saying that for want of funds and
doubts as to the United States marshal
ship, the April term of the court which
was to be held in Ell Paso, beginning
Monday, has been dismissed. He orders
certificates issued to all jurors, some of
reach here. The postponement will be a
great disappointment to large number
of people already arrived.
Mrs. R.. Proctor, Miss Emily Proctor,
and Robert Proctor, wife, daughter and
son of the secretary of war, arrived to-
day, and will remain few days in town
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
THE STEAMER zEALANDIA.
Charged With Robbery

DENVER, Col, March 30.-W. H. Clark,
who was arrested last evening on suspicion
of being the man who robbed the First
National bank of $4,000 and subse-
quently released after D. N. Moffatt failed
to identify him, was rearrested and will
be held to await further developments, on
the charge of being an accomplish. He
positively denies any connection with the
affair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Cattle Shipments.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
Fort WORTH, March 3O.-During the
past few days there have been large ship
ments of cattle north to the Indian Ter
ritory over the Santa Fe. 1t is estimated
that during the year there will be 1000
more carloads shipped over this road
alone than there was last year, and
it is claimed that over this road
alone 125,0O0 head of cattle will be ship
ped to the territory. Cattle shipping from
Colorado City is lively. Friday A. W.
Hudson shipped sixteen carloads, to-day
Winfield Scott shipped thirty carloads and
tomorrow A. W. Wiley ships thirty five
carloads--all bounc to the Indian Terri
tory. Orders are in for 1863 carloads to be
shipped April IA and 16.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Fire at Rack Jack,

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BLACK JACK, March 30.-At $3.50 o'clock
last night the fire alarm was sounded and
the large mill and gin owned by Gum &
Ashcroft, of Sulphur Springs, was discov-
cred on fire. Before any assistance ar
rived the whole building was wrapped in
flames. The building and all the ma
chinery are total loss. The cause of the
fire is unknown.
Mr.. G. A. Merchant, justice of the
peace, who was missing a week ago, has
again left in mysterious way. Several
searching parties are out, but no tidings
have been received at this time of the
missing man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Suicide o a Ranchman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, March 30.-Antone Beyor,
a farm hand employed on the Kampmanne
ranch, few miles east of this city, COM
mitted suicide this evening by blowing
the top of his head off with double-bar-
relied shotgun. Death was instantaneous.
The cause of the suicide was due to
family troubles, he having had a few
hours previously a disagreement with his
wife. It is not known how the gun was
discharged. 1t was found beside him
with one barrel emptiea and the other was
loaded with duck shot. Deceased leaves
two children behind him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04

plete grip on the business of the state is
to have feeder running through south
ern Texas to the Gulf which would give
business both ways. The line will no
doubt be constructed from Waco and the
matter will be put before the directory
very shortly,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Given Nine Years.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BRYAN, March 30.-The osse of the State
vs.. Knox, charged with murder, was con
cluded in the district court by verdict
for nine years in the penitentiary. Knox
killed Wilcox, ex-city marshal, while the
latter, with posse, was attempting to ar
rest him. The trial was one of the most
holly contested cases ever tried in this
SECTION, and attracted large numbers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Jeferson's Progress.

Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
JEFFERSON, March 30.-The Marco ar
rived here last night with full cargo ef
freight, making three trips here during
the past week. The federal court build
ing is very nearly completed, and the work
is fine. There is proposition on foot to
make the Rives d Webster wooden mill a
stock company with $4,000 capital, and
increase the capacity in proportion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Deputy Marshal Killed.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PARIs, March Boa rumor reaches here
tonight that Joe Bryant, United States
marshal, was killed on Blue river, in the
Chootaw Nation, night before last, while
attempting to arrest some men who were
peddling whisky in the territory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04

the line officers mourned for the men lost,
the bureau officers had an equal regret
for the ships. Naval Constructor Hinch-
back, who is acting chief of the bureau of
| construction during the illness of Com
modore Wilson, said:
The Trenton which was Admiral Kim.
berly's flagship, was the best wooden YES
sci in the American navy, and the best
ship of tbs old navy. The Vandalia was
another fine vessel, and had been thor
oughly reftted in the Mare Island navy
yard at considerable expense just before
she sailed. The Nipsic was a vessel of
the old war navy, but after six years re-
pairing at Washington navy yard, she
emerged in 1879 as practically a new yes
sci, little but the old keel remaining" The
total strength of the American fleet at
Samoa was S00>men or nearly double that
of the German forces. Yet with one-half
of the number of American forces the un-
fortunate vessels appear to have lost more
than twice as many men. Some naval Of
ticers think this is an indication that the
American vessels had greater structural
strength than the German ships, or that
superior seamanship was shown.
kilograms of inquiry were received by
Commodore Walker from the mother of
Lieutenant Sutton and the wives of Cap
tain Schoonmaker and Paymaster Arms.
Suitable replies were made, and tele-
gram wis also sent to Editor j. Roche, of
the Boston Pilot, informing him of the
death of his brother.
SENDING OTHER VESSELS TO SAMOA.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 30.-The
latest information obtainable has
been gathered relative to what
vessels can be dispatched to
take the place of those wrecked at Samoa.
At naval headquarters it is stated the
Monongahela, which left February 81 for
Samoa, is probably at her destination, as
the time given for the vessel to reach that
point is between twenty-five and fifty
days. The steamer Alert at Honolulu
will probably sail for the islands immedi-
ately upon receipt of the Information of
the loss of the vessels. She may now be
on her way to Samoa.
The Steamer Mohican was at last re-
ports at Panama, and it is believed she
will be sent at once to Samoa. The
steamer Adams is now at Mare Island
navy yard undergoing repairs. This YES
sci could possibly be got ready for sea in
ten days. The Surquoise is also at Mare
Island, but is completely dismantled
Probably she could not be made ready
under four weeks.
THE STEAMER zEALANDIA.
SAN Francisco, March 30.-The steamer
Zsalandia will sail for Auckland next Sat-
urday, and in order to connect with
Samoa all official advices from Washing
ton will have to be under date of to-day
or tomorrow. 1t is expected that the
Washington authorities will order num-
Der of officials from this port to go to
Samoa by the steamer Zsalandia, and
there is probability of large supply of
provisions being sent down on some
steamer by the government to meet the
emergency in the event of the Mononga
hela not having arrived at Apla.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Three Games at Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, March 30.-The first Of
series of three games of base ball were
played here to-day between the Detroit
and Richmond clubs. Detroit won By
IL to z.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
ABOUT THE NIPsIo.

New YoBK, March 3O.-A dispatch to
Winslow & Co., of this city, to-day from
Qusrtermaster Corwin, of the American
man-of-wsr Nipsic, states that that ves-
sci was blown ashore during the late gale
but suffered but little damage; that the
vessel will be hoated tomorrow and that
her crew are all safe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
FURTHER FROM TIE DISASTER.

AUCKLAND, March 30.-Meagre sdvices
have been received hare regarding the
hurricane which devastated Samoa and
wrecked a number of German and Ameri-
can war ships. They say the storm swept
the island on the 10th inst. All the war
ships attempted to put to sea, but only
the English steamer Cslliope succeeded in
getting out. Merchant vessels suffered
severely. The bark Peter Godeffrey and
one other bark and seven coasters were
wrecked and four persons drowned. The
Calliope sailed for Sydney. The Peter
Godeffrey was a. German bark. She had
just arrived at Samoa from Sydney.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
WHAT THE NAVY MEN SAY.

WASHINGTON, March 30.-In the navy
department it was noticeable that while
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04

WARRINGTON, March 30.-The presi-
dent held public reception in the
east room this afternoon and shook
hands with nearly 700 persons most OF
whom we're ladies'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-11
THE FAIRIES WE'LL"

An Irish play in four acts called Tho Falrles
VII. beoan season of two weeks at the Fourteenth
sheet Theatre on Monday evening. The piece is MOI
strong in dramatic interest and 1t cannot De sad 10
contain great deal that is new In plot character OF
ration On the other hand the action runs smoothly
oud ,be dialogue IS easy and often bright. the TWO
ruIians of the piece Mark Condor and Dan Carmody
have designs against the property and the character
ot te heroine Eunice Bercsfod 1t Is largely through
larry Dee. a whlpper-in for the hero Tracy farrel'
and his faculty of always happening to De IN tno
right place to discover plots overhear secrets and save
lives that all the evil schemes are defeated OoNon
aio bos DESIRE for the hand of Lsrry's sweetheart
Mona Carmody aud he is defeated In this as IN every
thing else some minor incidents, based on hs'-
,oveen legend of a well in whose waters any !o""s
woman NAV see the face of her future hhspdi'a s''
the play its name a., ~. mart q,
Carroll Johnson heads the company ID 'no P
larry Dec He is clever rather than s'rohs -
and his dances and songs, of which there Ao S''a'
suffice to win him much favor
A broader style of Irish comedy mas eoT - '1-p
senator I'm John f. Ward, as gameKeeper' 49,
,4, oothear4 at the well is droll and causes
ncb laughter Alfred Fremont a. ene scene
easy and generally natural lnV -; H. tbrI ACT Is
Lat ueen him and Eunice BeiesiVIus VI ri Nj q Flor
Oet"ee Iata success but aside from TINS hss o.
co hamilton as Eunice, is compesne w ~ n,nor
NSS Daisy Temple Mona ana sSnvo u ~ the songs
actors give good 90 children have parts but
and dances. y huhD'A va
they are Good scenery Is shown particularly the pS
10. nf Farrels Pool and the Fairies Wen r
Is reaI water to place the piece IN the lst pt
taDk dramas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-11
THE DEBT and NOMINAL EXPENDL
TURES.

Secretary WINDOWS explanation of the debt
statement, which showed an apparent incl ease
of 81 900 600 in August, will certainly satisfy
everybody who means to be fair, but it is hard
to believe that such persons really needed an
explanation on that point. The Secretary
charitably assumes that the form of statement
may have led to honest misapprehension, but
it was in form just what it had been for years.
The production Of debt has always meant,
and in official statements been clearly given, as
a reduction in debt less cash in the Treasury.
The amount Of debt has always been distinctly
and sepala tely given; then the amount of cash
in the Treasury, and afterward the comparison
for the month and the year, not in the gross
amount of debt, but in the amount of debt Jess
cash. 1t is not easy to suppose that any person
of honest purpose and of sufficient intelligence
to think about debt statement at all could
have been msled by an account presented in
precisely the usual form.
The heavy disbursements Of the last two
months, according to Secretary Window, have
been partly due to the fact that this year the
entire amounts appropriated for the current
fiscal year became Immediately available July
1 and subject 20 draft, whereas last year the
Depart ments Were compelled to wait until some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-11
PERSONAL.

The Hon. Samuel Fessenden Is steadily recovering
from the effects of his fall aboard-yacht. He VIII
probably be able TO 60 about crutches this week.
lie Is at his home at stamford, Conn
A fine new boarding and day school in Paris. to
he opened on October 1. under Government patronage
has been narned for Builin
The Hon. Joseph Nimmo, jr., returns to Washing
ton this week from his summer home at huntington
Long Island
Mr. Neville. the great London baker, was offered
and refused 81 100000 for his business shortly before
HE DEATH In early life he failed and had his accounts
eottIed bv the bankruptcy court. Later. when his
socond venture had made him rich, he paid adj his
old creditors the balance OF their claims IN tu with
interest.
px.presIdent Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland are go
inc ~ Lenox next week to be the guests OF Mr. and
Mrs W. c. whitney.
Mr. Frederick Viers, the war-artst of " The Lon
do, craphics has como over TO accompany the
GorernnrGeneral of Canada on tour TO Vancouver.
The late Privy Councillor Ludwig Won Moltke. a
,ornger brother of the famous PrusSan strategit
was a man Of simple and unobsrusive habits. eX
oeedincly kind hearted, and a passionate lover oil
and screaming on his violin. He was at one time dis
tinculsh d officer IN the Danish service but resigned
his commission after the Schleswg -Iiolseln Al
though very proud of his elder brother, nothing fri
tafed him so much for strangers 10 pas him any
formal Difference the brother Of the great Moltke
lie was In his elghty-fourth year
The ST. Louis Republic tells this story OF the
shah and Mr. Winston who briefly represented Amer
lea in Persia not long ago. When Mr.. Winston Got Il
Teheran the Chamberlain presented to him fou
elephants in the of the Shah. Mr.. Winston
who had never elephant outside of melag
erie, was paralyzed at his situation, but managed 4
express his thanks for the shaf's kindness, Ate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-11

assemble for the purpose of doing just what
they have been told to do and nothing more.
Leon Albeit was, of course, nominated for
Governor, and platform prepared by his per-
sonal representative in the convention was
adopted. The New-Jersey Democrats meekly
say "me too'' to the st. Louis pronunciamento
of last year, but they do it as formally as pos
sible, and it will be observed that no reference
is made in the platform to MIR. Cleveland or
beyond the brief Endorsement given to the
National platform)'to the ideas for which he is
supposed to stand. The platform will also be
read in vain for any declaration on the liquor
question, which has not yet reached solution
in New-Jersey. The only part of the document
of general interest is guarded approval OF a
secret-ballot law-which may mean something
or nothing
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TEN PAGES.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-Cardinal Manning proposed that the
London dock laborers should receive increased
bay from November /. Neither strikers nor
directors agree to this. Burns denounced American
worlmen for alleged stinginess. - The losses
by the Antwerp fire will be nearly 35,OOO,OOO
francs 80 The Paris Exposition VIII Close
October 81. - Turkey is increasing her forces
in Crete - 1t is now said that the Car Will
visit Berlin in September. - Toronto's Annual
industrial Exhibition was opened.
MISUNDERSTANDING Window decided in favor
M the Bowling Green site for New-York's new
Custom House and Appraisers Stores. - The
President appointed Henry G. Warmoth to be
Collector of Customs at NewOrleans. - Great
aamage was done along the New-JerSey coast Dy
the high seas. - Leon Albeit was nominated
for Governor by the New-Jersey Democratic Con-
ysntion at Trenton. 80 The Washington Demo
Gratis have placed State ticket in the field
headed by Eugene Semple, of Tacoma, for Gov
ernor. 80 Rain somewhat marred the ami
yersary celebration at GuilfOrd, Conn.
City and Suburban.-Great damage was caused
at Coney Island and all about the water fronts
of this city, Brooklyn, Jersey City and nearby
towns by the high tides and strong winds. 80
CONGRESSMAN S. S. Cox died. = a jury was
secured to try Henry S. Ives. - Local ball
oames were prevented by the rain. 80 Winners
at Sheepshead Bay: Gregory, Golden Reel Eric
Torso, Catalpa and Connemara. - Joseph l,
Kelly, son of Eugene Kelly, the banker, fell
from a train and was killed. 80 Several persons
were injured in a railway collision on Staten
Island. - An electric current caused lire ID
Grand-st. 80 Stocks reactionary and lower
with small business, closing firm at figures.
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day; threat
ening and rainy; slight thermal chances mgn
winds Temperature yesterday: HSnesb 20
degrees; lowest, 65 average, 6S IL