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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
BURN EFT BUDGET.

Matters and Things at the Granite City
Local and Personal.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNETT, April 1.-District court met to-
day at 10 o'clock a. m, Judge W. A.
Blackburn presiding; O. @. Pearson,
clerk; W. II. IRVINE, county attorney;J. f.
Pangle, sheriff. The grand jury was en-
panneled and quite lengthy charge de-
livered. Among the legal fraternity pres
emit from other points are Judge A. s.
Fisher and R. H. Ward, Of Georgetown,
and R. j. of Austin. District Attorney
w. II. Browning arrived from Lampasas
at noon.
j. Norman Fenton, of the firm of j. R
day with his bride.
The two renditlons of "Piuafore" by a
home company Melted $102 above all ex'
penses. The proceeds go to the public
school library.
The city election for mayor, two alder
men and one school trustee comes off to
morrow, with the following candidates TO
the tickets: Mayor, B. L. Timberlake
aldermen, j. G. Cook, o. W. Whitnay, G
0. Wingren, II. P. Garrett; school trustees
E. j. Moses and J.J. Mabry.
Burnet house arrivals: A. s. Fisher, k
H. Ward and wife, Sam l.. Jones, George
town; E. B. Martin, Galveston; M. A
Romans, Dallas; H. Y. Allen, Austin; Il. L
Taliafero, Cleveland, o., W. H. Browning
Lampasas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
PALESTINE.
The Railroad Meet1ng-Brllllant
Array of Legal and Rail
road Talent.
Boiler Explosion at Queen City
East Texas-Robbery at
San Antonio. q
Special, Telegram to the Statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PALESTINE, April 1.-Probably the
strongest array of legal and railroad
talent, as we'll as property representation
that ever assembled in Texas or ever II
the south, is in Palestine to-day. The
cause of this gathering of brain, bonds
stocks and money representatives is the
hearing in chambers by Judge F. A. Will
Jams of the suits lately filed by A. 81
Bailey, j. w. Osmont, citizen of Pales
tine, and the owners of the stocks and
bonds, in which they pray for iniunotions
and the appointment of receivers of the
International and Great Northern railway
at Palestine, in lieu of L. R. Bonner and
j. M. Eddy, lately appointed by Judge
F. MoCord, resident of Smith county,
through which tap of the international
railway runs.
The following attorneys and represent
atives of various interests are present;
Judge A. G. Cochran, of st. ouis, general
solicitor of the International and Great
Northern railway; e. B. Kruttschuett, of
New Orleans, attorney for the Farmers
Loan and Trust company, New York.
Judge James A. Baker, of Houston, Tex
Mr.. Hayman, of Sedalia, Mo-, general at
t)rney for the receivers of the Missouri
Kansas and Texas; L. L. Foster, also fo1
the receivers of the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas; W. s. Herndon, general solicitor,
and Horace w. Chiffon and j. M
Duncan, of Tyler: Messrs. Whit
aker and Bonner, of Tyler, representing
the International and Great Northern
road, were present; also, H. O. Cross and
George Eddy, receivers of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railway; ex-senator A.
W. Gregg, w. Q. Reeves, Judge j. R. Bar
nett and L. S. Hays, of Palestine, for
plaintiffs.
Since IL O'Clock this morning the time
has been taken up with presenting the
petitions, answers and demurrers, the ar
guments upon which will be heard to,
morrow. The greatest interest ia mani
tested in the result of this litigation, in
volvlng, as. it doee, constitutional law
court Jurisdiction, general and local in
terests.
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The Bsptists.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
WACO, April 1.-The board of directors
of the Baptist general county convention
of Texas met in the First Baptist church
to-day, President B. 81. Carroll, of Waco,
presiding, and j. B. Oranfill, of Waco, as
secretary. The delegates from abroad
were Rev. j. B. Link, of Bolton; Rev. A.
M. Sims, of Cleburne; Rev. r. L. Hanks,
of Dallas; Rev. F. X. Miller, of San Saba;
Rev. j. Midget, of Lampasas, and Rev.
A. j. Holt, of Dallas, superintendent of
missions. Reports of 100 missionaries,
whose fields extend from the Sabine
to the Rio Grande, we're read and ap-
proved and their salaries ordered paid.
Seven new appointments were made, in
Guiding South Dallas, West San Antonio,
Corpus Christi, Victoria and Lookport.
Seventy delegates were appointed to at
tend the annual convention of the South
ern Baptist convention which assemblies
in Memphis May 10. Waco will be repre-
scented by Rev. R. @. Burleson, DR.. j. B.
Cranfill, M. Bateman, f. l.. Carroll and j.
@. F. Kyger.
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from the lake with green food; the dis
lance seemed nothing. On December 1,
we sighted the open country from the top
of ridge connected with Mount Pisgsh,
which was so named from our first view
of the land of promise and plenty. On
December 10, we emerged upon the plain
leaving the deadly, gloomy forest behind
US. After 160 days continuous gloom We
saw the light of broad day
shining all around, making
all things beautiful. We thought
We had never seen the grass so green or
the country so lovely. The men literally
lesped and yelled with Joy, and raced over
the ground with their burdens. This was
the old spirit of former expeditions sue
cessfully completed, and all suddenly re-
vived. Woe be to the native aggressor
whom we might meet. However,
powerful, with such q spirit the men
would fling themselves upon him like
wolves upon sheep. Numbers would not be
considered. 1T was the forest that had
made them the abject slavish creatures so
brutally plundered by the Arabs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
The Confederate Home.

New YORK, April 1.-Major Stewart
member of the board of directors of the
National Confederate Soldiers home al
Austin, Tex, who is in this city in the in
terest of the Home, is in receipt OF tele
gram from the preside mt of the board Of
directors atAustin, stating that the Texas
legislature had just passed bill leasing
the old capitol building at Austin for ter
years at S. per annum. The State Con
stitution forbids property being given
and hence this nominal rental. This in
come will maintain fifteen inmates an
nually, as the cost is about So per month
per capita. Up to this date about 81, SOC
has been paid to Treasurer Chauncy NJ
DePew for the Home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
The Atohison Railway

New YORK, April "A Boston dispatch
says, despite the fact that the Atchison
management's mouthpieoe yester day
virtually admitted the company has no
funds where with to meet its July interest,
the stock fell off only half of per cent
closing at 4O19, and a better feel
ing was manifested on the street.
This change in the situation is due
to the we'll grounded idea that the
Earrings will take hold and help the road
out of its difficulties. The presence in
Boston of Thomas Barring, of New York
has materially fostered this feeling aud
the Barings and Kidder, Peabody Go.
are supposed to hold twenty millions of
Atchison bonds and the idea is that
rather than see Gould in control and die.
tating the rate of interest which they shall
receive, they will, in connection with
other heavy capitalists, advance funds
enough to carry the company through
until it shall regain its feet. 1t is under
stood this matter is being carefully con-
sidered in all its phases. The Earrings
have been reported as favoring a friendly
receivership for the purpose OF looping
off several Improbable branches, such as
the Sonora and Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe roads.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
WASHINGTON NOTES.
NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The president
sent the following nominations to the
senate to-day.
Jas. N. Hustled, of Indiana, ITO be treas
urer of the United States.
Ellis A. Roberts, of New York, to be as
sistant treasurer at New York City.
VIM. r. Wharton, of Massachusetts,, as
sistant secretary of state.
Geo. H. Shields, Missouri, assistant at
torney-general, Vice Richard Montgomery
resigned.
Drury X. Burchell, of Kentucky, mar
shall for the district of Kentucky.
Mai. Chas. @. Byrne, of Oregon, to be
lieutenant colonel and surgeon.
Captain George B. White, United States
navy, ito be chief of bureau, yards and
docks in the department of the navy, to
fill vacancy.
l.. Bradford Prince, of Santa Fe, N. NJ,
to be governor of New Mexico.
Jas. T. Kelley, of Nebraska, receiver OF
public moneys at Bloomington, Neb.
VIM. W. Junkin, Fairfield, Ia, Indian
inspector.
To be agents for Indians-Chas. A.
Ashley, New York, at Cheyenne and Ara
pahoe agency, Indian Territory; ohas' H.
o schobey, of Montana, at Fort Peck' Mon
NOMINATIONS.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-The president
sent the following nominations to thu
senate to-day:
Robt. j. Fisher, of Chicago, ILL.,, to b'
assistant commissioner of patents, Vic'
Robt. B. Vance, resigned.
Commander Bartlett ]. Crowell to b
captain.
Iieutenant Commander Geo. R. Duran
to be commander.
Lieutenant vrielse Bree to belieutenan
commander.
Lieutenant Moss L. Wool, junior grade
to be lieutenant.
Ensign Jas. II. Glennou to be lieuter
ant, junior grade.
Commander John W. Philip to be car
tain.
Lieutenant Commander Francis NJ. Bal
bour to be commander.
Lieutenant Albert R. Condor 10 be liel
tenant commander.
lieutenant David Daniels, junior grad
to be lieutenant.
Ensign Harry S. Knapp TO De lleutenar
Junior grade.
Passed Assistant Paymsster Josiah
Stanton to be paymaster'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Baby on the Doopstep.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, April 2.-When John U.
burnside, an Englishman, living at the
corner of Dakota aud Prue streets, got up
this morning, and went out to his front
yard, he found lying on the doorstep a
large, neat valise, perforated with big
round holes. When it was jostled bit a
wee baby voice was heard piping in
side of it. This astounded Mr..
burnside took the infant out of its prison
and is kindly caring for it though in the
absence of his wife who is visiting the old
home in England; he does not know what
to do with the waif. The baby is white
and apparently not more than two OF
three days old.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
MURAT'S CASE.
Views Of Leading Journals on the
Causes of Halstead's
Rejection.
More Nominations and Confirm
ations-Among Them E. 81.
Terrell from Texas.

New YORK, April 1.-The Times this
morning quotes an editorial of the Com
mercial Gazetteon the rejection of Mr. Hal,
stead and then says: We are bound to say
we believe this statement to be substan
TALLY correct. 1t would be possible to
render a more satisfactory and trust
worthy judgment concerning it, if the
proceedings of the senate were not
wrapped in secrecy and the words as we'll
as the votes of the senators screened from
public scrutiny. That is at once misfor-
tune and disgrace. But the senators
who are now for the second time held up
TO reprobation and contempt for their con
duct growing out of the Payne scandal
are not, from the very fact of the secrecy
in which they hide, entitled to
the benefit of any doubt that may arise
from lack of knowledge. They cannot
complain if they are judged by known
facts only when they prevent the public
from knowing all the facts. The known
facts are all against them. The plea
which is made in their behalf that they
were governed by disinterested motives
by the abstract standard of temperate
Judgment and expression demanded in
. the dlplomatist would be available if they
had applied that standard in other
cases. That they have not done-on
the contrary they have distinctly
waived it. The motive of private and
personal revenge is adequate to explain
their conduct, and none other is. ut
must be noted also that they have acted
against the interests of their party, as
they have usually interpreted those in
terests. They have rejected nomination
made by their own president of man of
undoubted political influence and ability
in state that has been somewhat doubt
full state But they have done more than
this. They have justified general sus
picion as to the propriety of the senate
They have given reason for the opinion
that there are enough republlca an
senators to turn the scale on any
question; who are aotuRted by motives
that are not honorable, and that these
motives are strong enough to overcome
party fealty and to break down party
discipline. This opinion will certainly be
held largely in Ohio, and it will be spread
with persistence by the most popular
newspapers in that state. 1t cannot bu
have very considerable influence upor
public opinion throughout the country
The World says: "Senator Sherman il
his plea in Mr.. Halstead's case frank!
acknowledged that he did not approve O.
the sort of journalism represented by tn,
editor of the Commercial Gazette. Thanl
heaven, there are not Offices enough in tn
gift of the government to prevent al
honest and independent editors from
frankly acknowledging they do not ap
prove the sort of craftsmanship repre-
scented by large number of senators o
the United States"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Gleanings from Glddings
special Telegram to the Statesman.

bpeclaI IeIegrHlH % I1e oIaO55Mbn'
GIDDINGs April 1.-Captain N. A. Rec
tor, of Austin, came down Saturday to
attend county court which begins here
today. Doctor Scoby who has been visiting
here for several days, returned to his
home in Dallas last night. Mrs. Moor'
and her granddaughter Miss McLauohlir
of Austin returned home yesterday. They
have been here for several days visiting
their relatives Mr.. Moore and family.
The bean party given by Miss Pear
Caldwell Friday night was grand success
Doctor Scoby got the first prize and Mr.
Edgar Scurry the "booby" prize.
Mr.. Edwin NJ. Browder came down Fri
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
.Iaffarson's RirLhdaY.

Special Telegram TO the Statesman.
Ell PAso, April 2.-The Tariff Reform
club and its invited guests sat down to-
night to a sum ptuous banquet at the Cen
trail hotel, given in honor of the 143d
Anniversary of the birthday of Thomas
Jefferson, the founder of democ-
raoy. Covers we're laid for one
hundred and fifty guests and there were
eight courses. Between each course was
a toast and response. "The Day We Gel
citrate" was responded to by Col. Geo. E.
Hubbard, president of the club. "Grover
Cleveland and Tariff Reform in 1892"
WAS responded to by Capt. A. j. Beall
"The Democracy of Jefferson"-Response
by A. W. Thomas. GEL PAso and Com
MERGE by Acknowledgements by E. V.
Berry. "Our Sister Republic"-Response
by the Mexican consul. "The Democracy
of Texas"-Response by Priton f. Ed,
wards. "The Masses"-ResPonse by
Richard Gable.
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International and Great Northern.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PALESTINE, April 1.-The meeting OF
International and Great Northern di'
rectors, advertised to take place here to-
day, did not take place because of the late
Injunction obtained in the state courts
by Attorney-genera Hogg enioining the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas company
from voting International and Grea
Northern stock for the purpose of electine
officers and board of directors, or for an!
o'her purpose, at the meeting to be helt
to-day at Palestine or any other point.
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FIFTY-FIRsT CONGRESS.
SENATE.

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The senate met
at l p. m.
Senator Teller offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That hereafter all executive
nominations shall be considered in open
session of the senate. He said: II do
not intend to ask consideration of this
resolution at this time. l merely offer 1t
that it may be referred to the committee
on rules. At the next regular session of
the senate, if live to be present, in
tend to press that resolution
in season and out of sea
son. / have never believed there
was any reason why an executive nomina-
ton should be considered by the senate
with closed doors. 1 am satisfied that the
great ajority of the people of the United
States, irrespective of party, are OF the
same opinion. am tired Of giving my
reasons to the senate with closed doors
for the votes which give, and of seeing
in the newspapers next day entirely differ
ent easons asoribed to me, and not un-
frequently no reason at all. have never
expressed sentiment nor given vote in
the senate with the doors closed which
would not give in open
senate. l do not believe any
considerable number Of senators desire to
shield themselves from public criticism
or the public gaze in matters of this
kind. While 1 admit that in considering
questions of international relations there
may be, and frequently are, times when
the senate should sit with closed doors on
account OF great public interests, can
conceive of no reason why we should close
our doors when we are asked to pass on
the qualifications of men nominated for
public Office"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04

day to gladden. the hearts of his friends.
ton that the ground selected for the new
postoffice on the state line, intended for
the two states of Arkansas and Texas, had
been accepted by the government. Plans
and specifications for the building were
also approved and Instructions had been
issued for work to be commenced as soon
as practicable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
MEXICO.
TIE GARRETT STORY DENIED.

C1rr OF MEXICO, April 1.-The Garrett
abduction story is absolutely false. The
government has no knowledge of the af-
fair. The Official Gazette has published
nothing.
Congress opens to-day. The states Of
HidaIgo and Guerrero inaugurated their
governors to-day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
BINGHAM d.
JOHN BRIaHr's SON.

LONDON, April 1.-The eldest son of
John Bright, who is liberal unionist, will
contest the seat for the house of COM
mons for the central division of Birming-
ham, made vacant by the death OF his
father.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04

When setting the hens sprinkle -four of
sulphur in the nests to keep down the
lice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
BIDS OPENED.

WASHINGTON, April Bids we're opened
at the treasury department to-day Tor the
approach to the public building at Fort
Smith, Ark. Geo. D. Lader, OF Fort
Smith, was the lowest bidder at Sl9,263
s19, $50 and $1,000 for work under these
different plans.
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interest Unabated.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
PALEsTINE, April 2.-Interest in the suit
affecting the late international and Great
Northern railway receivers, the jurisdic-
ton of the court which appointed the re-
ceivers, constitutional questions, etc., is
undated. The presentation of the plead
ings for both sides closed yesterday even
ing, and the argument was begun this
morning. The argument was concluded
this evening. Judge Williams reserved
| his decision.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-04-04
Further News from the Hurricane.

AUCKLAND, Ms. W, April 2.-The re-
cent hurricane in the South Pacific ocean
swept over 1900 geographical miles en-
bracing in its track the Hervey and
Society groups of islands. The American
ship Red Gross, from New South Wales
for San Francisco, was driven ashore al
Raratouga and wrecked. The crew were
saved. The American ship Ada's Own
was wrecked ct Ouray island. All the
crew we're saved. The wrecksge from the
British ship Suakim, from New Soutt
Wales for San Francisco, was seen a.
Aituatki. 1t is supposed the crew have
! persisted.
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ExILED TO SIBERIA.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The department.
of state has been informed by the United
States secretary of legation at st. Peters
burp that he has already requested the
Russian government to investigate the
case of Kempinski, said to be natural
lied American citizen, who was exiled to
Siberia by the Russian authorities
upon his return to Russia. 1t
had been reported to the department
that Kempinski was Is or 10 years old
when he left Russia for the United States.
While the department will investigate the
case thoroughly, there is said to be need
for caution, for with this statement OF
the case, it may appear that Kempinski
was eligible for military service, and that
his emigration to the United States was
nothing less than military desertlon.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-12
News Across the Water.

The Car has expressed his approval Of
Count Tolstois reforms.
Naples was shaken by an earthquake yes
terday and Nesuvus is in u violent state of
eruption.
Lord Harrington Is reported as express
ing condemnation of Secretary Balfours
coercion measures.
Bishop Strossmayer of Vienna has issued
pastoral lamcnting and extolling the late
Crown Prince Rudolf
Members of Parliament at Nice are dis
cussing Secretary Balfonr's Corslcan policy,
and lively debate is likely.
Preparations are being made by the Rus
SLAMS in Bokhara to oppose the Afghan en-
croachments upon the frontier.
The Pope has nominated for the car
dlnalate Monsignori Macchi and Dannibale
and the Archbishop Of Catania.
A report that the budget for the coming
year shows deficit caused a heavy fall In
prices ON the Madrid Bourse yesterday.
Lieutenant Szepeshazy of Vienna COM
mitred suicide yesterday at Vienna by
shooting himself. He had just returned
from mourning service for the late Crown
Prince.
Monsignor Prokopios, primate Of Greece,
died of heart disease at Athens yesterday.
The Chamber Of Deputies adjourned as q
mark Of respect and the Queen and Prin.
cesses carried wrcaths to the house of the
dead primate
The Washington critic., 1889-02-12
TOO MANY WIVES.
George Taylor, Alias Carter, Gets Into
Trouble.

George Taylor, Alias Carter, Gets Into
Trouble.
George Taylor, alias George Carter, q
rather goodlooking and evidently
fascinating colored man, embarked on
the troubled seas of matrlmony once
too often and is now in the clutches of
the law, charged with bigamy. Attic
residence of 'lady friend" in 1884,
George Taylor was joined in the bonds
of holy matrmony to dusky, blushing
bride. Brother Pinckney, now ofBalti-
more, performed the ceremony
Taylor and his bride lived together
several months, then separated. In the
due course of events Taylor, who Is
nothing if not susceptible, fell in love
with Miss Mary Tyler, proposed, and
was accepted. The day was set; con-
tinuance was requested, twas granted,
and thus the contamination of the
happy event was not enjoyed for nearly
q year. This time the ceremony was
performed by the Rev. DR.. Purdy, at
POS B street. The couple lived happily
and contentedly together until wife
No. appeared on the scene and rudcly
interrupted their dream of bliss.
No. 2 left his bed and board and in
stituted proceedings against her erring,
but loving husband. The two wives
appeared against the defendant in the
Police Court this afternoon. No. 1
was disposed to plead in his behalf but
No. 2 was implacable and clear case
was presented. He was held in $500
for the grand jury. After shaking
hands all round with his wives Taylor
disappeared from view.