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The Washington critic., 1889-02-20
EARLY MonNtNa VIEWS.


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s,oon,sh,,, ,.o,'aps,, - ,I,,, ~, III
wos In orco, mar, soc,,red n, no, ,,tiv.
G.. Mecban. an cmnlove of the .tavticn L..
cation To TVoriJ rc,orto. vcs,cr1,y
Mcehor made tho fo,owIng snrnrising
statement, mWo don,t oxncc, to aua n,v
80 ,,,,o, - ,ha raa,
""s VI "n'ii'ui'''on on ooHru '"e Noi
serva, but we do expect TO h9ld ner, any
way, Tor two weeks, until Mr.. Blaine is
Secretary Of State. Minister Preston Is an
,,ah n,a.c n ,r,cnu Vi Mr.. p,ae' a.l. anu nas Pe.
tosition of The prescnf AJministration with
regard to Hayti will be reversed. Lcritime
will be recognized, and q vigorous foreign
poncy VIII De eniorced; Minister Preston
was seen iaIer, ana saiu; u nave no such
assurance, nor any assurance from Mr.
bia,ne, II l had would not ne sueh
Iool as 10 take MI Meehah INTO my conf
uehce'" s. g., ara, p
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,oaaa.o avnsasa;u a,,,,,a,,,,, o.. n,o %
a,,, .1,,., ~, ,;.,,l., a.; ~ -.
temnoral bower should no restored As
soon No Tho iovernment msnhays hoard of
Tho rosoi,,,,on tbav had /, .tormv intarv,,,,
with The ultrofnontane members the result
bciny tho withdroyaI NJ the resolution
-, - -,
s"ou'o ""'e """c 10 o"""""'
o. r. hngehs, the aoscohuer from bcVlhg-
'on, io"o' was arrested u. oah frahcisso
yee'''uay 10, anu loVAeu up waiting oN.'aai-
.ion ,iisons was asen. ior '"e ~ ., nN
Eitrs DtNluklOu, NuN Ou Juui-
ary ~ disappeared, s2,oO short IN us ac-
counts; ne did not Try 70 cvnde the oiii-
GERS lie knew ne would DC caught sooner
OF iater, 30 ne trsVeleu 10 see the sights pe-
AVN So's w ,"i, -,
Arrorromor,o have hoor norsoo,oa Cor
s,a,.,. "a,
.I t.N'. a., 49, -, f' 10 49,, ~ ~
I.aa ""
II ia reoorted,tbat Mr. uu,Ior bos so,,,e1
with Tho TnternotinnaI inloni1otion Con-
many and that hc will no cd to-njgbt
Psy sspor I Remo, Nondosa has hoe, onnai,t
cd Ninistcr of tho Aroontine Ronnblic ~
Mexico. e'''
Prima Donna Sued.
j. F. Thompson of Toronto has taken
action for $4,000 against Madame Albani
for alleged lrcach OF contract in 1884 for
concerts proposed to be given in Buffalo.
Fine Horsefesh Sold.
At W. T. Woodard's combination sale
Yesterday at Lexington, Ky., sixty-six head
soId for s44 AK Eollo,ving arc aono os
~ u-,,. w. ~ ~ "
uo na'cs' na'e "iIhcs, ny "corBe "nhes,
to ). ). Black, Frankfort, KY, $3,l 100;
Carbonized, by Onward, II. i. Pepper,
Frankfort, KY, Sl,SOO; Totnette, by On
ward, Il. W. Ayres, Duckers station, KY,
sS,n"' MI, ,,,s
rhoo,,s,on, ,,,,,I anv,noor 90 .,o c,.
-, S S"..., ~" p',,.. - eno S.
an -. % 40 ",.' na. .oa o''',,'i.
tne poruons Vi INC Eincinna'' southern
haii"ay briuge, heated py the big -FOUR
fire yesterday. and have pronounced IL uu-
injured. Traffic over 1t, however, VIII not
.;r oG icsuch M.eh Ino, uhe aarS" ,I ., Snie, EN-
4 can he used Locomotives passed over
II frequently Yesterday.
ror,nt, cnr,ors q, p,u
-, ~,
Inc curing CluD arrived NJ toronto last
evening to contest with the Caledonians
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20
The Maitby Not Sold.

THE CRITIC was misinformed yesterday
in regard to the lease of the Hotel Maltby.
Mr., Dooiittle, the proprietor, states that he
has not sold out.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

IIEuRicK's bottled Maezern beer. Tele-
phone call, o34-3.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20
FOR SdLE-HO US ES.

-~~~>>J~NN.o,0>oN~N>NsON sON>NNNNNNNNnN>>y~>NO>-
advertisements under this head, four lines or
less, 25 cents for one inserton 80 cents for three.
EoR sALE-NEw HOUSE ON 5TH ST.,
IL between l. and NJ sts n. e.; open for in
spection. SWORMSTEDT IL BRADLEY,
g2 Fst.
NOR SALE-FINE RESIDENCE-THE
IL handsomest corner now for sale, on
Mass. ave-. IN the immediate vicinity of the
elegant home just secured by the Vice.
President elect.
Also, elegant residence on Highland Ter.
race; spacious; location unsurpassed con.
dition exceptionally fine. j. b. WIMER,
13l3Fst
I1OR SALE-CHEAP, TO CLOSE AN RS-
u TATE, two Groom bricks, mod imp; rent
SIG; 9TH st $ G, near Pa ave. Price, 81 800
each .is,
R.w. WALKER, 10O6 st NV ~
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVENTo ALI. PER.
IN sons residing within the city limits of
Washington and Georgetown, and who are
not owners nor care to be, nor have any de-
sire to become occupants OF lots or part of a
lot in any cemetery of said city, that Bishops
Reliable Cough Cure will surely cure Coughs
and Colds and prevent Consumption and pre-
mature death, Price, only % cents. All drug
gists sell Il.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

No MAN OR WOMAN can afford to be with
out Wolll's Acme Blacking.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

HEURIon's bottled Maezern beer. Tele,
phone call 654-S.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

HEURIcH's bottled Maezern beer. Tele-
phone call, 6A-3.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20
ron RENT-HO USES
EoR ENT-UNFuRNIsHED

advertisements under this head, four lines or
less, % cents for one Insertion 30 cents for three.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

At W. T. Woodard's combination sale
yesterday at Lexington, KY, sixty-six head
sold for $44,3l5. Following are some of
the sales; Kate Wilkes, by George Wilkes,
to s. S. Black, Frankfort, KY, 3,l00;
Carbonized, by Onward, h. p. Pepper,
Frankfort, Ky, Sl,s00; Toinette, by On
ward, Z. w. Ayres, Duckers Station, KY,
SO 100
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

EoR RENT-22lO, 22I2 AND 22l4 10TH
IL st, n. W.; mod imps; SIS, 80. 1905 9th st.
II. W, Broom brick; $40.
THoS. q. HENSEY n CO.,
1900 Il st. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20
REAL ESTATE.

AdreFfis0Rents under This head, -four lines or
less % cents for one iHsertion 80 cents for three.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20
EoR RENT.
UNFURNIsHFD HOUSES.

oN REM
UNPUBLISHED HOUSES.
No 2Orowa Circle, 3-story bk, ia RS,
No, i16i stoughton ST, S.story bk and
stone, 9rs, m ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, co 90
stone, o rs, m L",.,..,.',..s.,..', 80 60 90
stone, rs, m L,...,,,,,'.,.s.,.'.'. 90 90
No, fIi0 stoughton st, S.story bk aud
stone, 0 re-, a m Observation-Disclosures, 90 90
stone. RS, ,ami.,.,,..,,.,,,.,,,.. GO 90
No. 1876 b st O. 3,story bk, 10 RS, IN L., 45 90
No, 0l9 + st, RS, over store, water, gas, 40 ,.
No. 9ii II st, s-story bk, ors, a m i,,." 10 90
FURNISHED ROOMS.
No. 20 Iowa Circle, 3story bk, 10 rs,
heated by furnace, newly papered .,
with paper TO match furniture, 400, $40 90
STORES
No, $50 Pa aye, 3story bk & rs, 25X90
n Q cor OF Columbia and p sts,.,....., q 90
2ll2 -, store ana dwg; new,,,,.,,,. 80 90
OFFICES.
No. G2a II 81 n W, 3 rs, Sd loor,..,..,,,.,S $40 90
No, 825 + 81 n W, 3 rs, ith foor,.-,,,,,, 80 90
No, G25 st W, RS, 9TH tloor",u",, 30 OO
STABLES.
In rear of No, 1901 X st, 5 OF stalls
large carriage rm, coachman's rm,
etc, cor of alley and facing l2th St., $50 90
NJ, NJ PARKER,
No, iiis II street northwest,
EoR -NINE,RoOM BRICK HOUSE,
IL In frst-olass order, 40 North Carolina
avenue southeast; large yard and pleasant
home, $1,000. GEO, u. HARBIN,
310 Pa, ave. 8. o
COMMISSIONERS or DEEDS.
~SOO~.N~s~ ~e~eNN(NNTN~-~-~NN1s ~
~ q. BUEDY, o0M'R OF DEEDS AND NO
~. tary Public, 46S La. ave., opp. City Han
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

wv TANTED-A HANDSOME RESIDENCE,
w or large lots, in the northwest section
JOHN AMBLER SMITH,
Attorney-at-law,
1910 + st. n, W.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20
The Bridge Safe.

The assistant civil engineers of the Gin
cinnati Southern Railway have examined
the portions Of the Cincinnati Southern
Railway Bridge, heated by the Big Four
fire yesterday, and have pronounced II un-
injured Traffic over 1t, however, will not
be resumed until the arrival OF Chief En-
gineer Nicholson, who will determine when
II can be used. Locomotives passed over
II frequently yesterday.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20
FOR SALE 1ND RENT.
,c0S-rrJ.0S~N>,>J.SJNsJ NsJOs4N~DrO~NN<|es~sNo
ID EAL ESTATE BULLETIN

THoS. +. wAGGAMAN, 917 street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
THREE.sTORY BRICK AND FRAME
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
0.N~~v0~~~~ ~s~sN-NN<N0N~-~-0~N0s0 Nv
~ 9. BUEDY, coM'R OF DEEDS AND NO
~. tary Public, 46S La. ave., opp. City Han,
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

SIR MoRRFI MACKENZIE
Diseases lh Golden Society Musan
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

The above houses can be examined by per
init from our Office only,
THOMAS j. FISHER,
at ~.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

n PrimR Donna Sued.
j. F. Thompson Of Toronto has taken
action for $4,000 against Madame Albani
for alleged lrcach OF contract in 1884 for
concerts proposed to be given in Buffalo.
The Washington critic., 1889-02-20

Arrangements have been perfected for a
quicker and more frequent mail service be-
tween the United States and Mexico via
Laredo.
IL is reported that Mr. Huller has settled
with the International Colonization Com
pany and that he will be liberated tonight
senor Ramon Mendosa has been appoint
ed Minister Of the Argentine Republic to
Mexico
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05

WE ARE throughly in earnest about
this matter of repeating the present
mortgage tax law of the State. We have
given large number of reasons for this,
Here is another, and one of the best.
Mortgages are paid off at all times ol
year. There is not legal day in the
twelvemonths on which more or less Of
these obligations are not cancelled. On
any N ortgage paid after the 1stof March
OF any year, the lender should pay the
mortgage tax. The borrower naturally
expects him to pay it. If the lender
has left the county, as he often
does, before the taxes become due, he
is almost certain not to pay. The only
remedy for the borrower is to pay him
self. But that is not the worst of it.
Here he has to pay. the tax on his land,
aud then another tax on the mortgage.
But he has his land left with a clear title.
In many cases the borrower appeals to
the lender to pay the tax, and the latter
promises from day to day to do it. But
at the end it is neglected by both par
ties, and the land is sold. 1t then costs
two or three times the amount of the tax
to clear the title. The whole affair is a
tangled skein. 1t is confusion from one
end to the other. Repeal the law.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05
TEXAS ELECTIONS.
The Methods Adopted to
Render the Ballot Null.
MURDER DEEMED ExPEDIENT.
Short Method of Getting Rid of Bn-
desirable Witnesses-The Blacks
Have no Show.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HEBAAp.l

Associated Press Dispatches to the HRBAAD.l
WASHINGTON, February 4.-The report
OF the Committee of the Senate on the
Texas election investigation, which was
made to-day, is lengthy, going into de-
tails OF cases, etc. The first conclusion
the committee reaches is, that the aver
inent of the petitioners as to their situa.
tion in their homes in Texas, and the oe-
casion of their being compelled to flee
from them are, in substance and effect,
sustained by evidence. 1t reviews the
case of the outrages at Flewellyn, where
Dewes Bolton, who headed the rading
party that entered the polling precinct
in dis guise, for the purpose of destroying
the ballot box, was shot and killed.
The dead mans body was left alone in
room all night and, toward morning,
Judge Robinson persuaded an aged col
ored man, Alfred Jones, TO leave the sick
bed of his wife and go with him to the
scene of the murder on the plea that he
was afraid to 60 alone. Jones had no
previous knowledge OF the murder and
his observation of the dead body with
| him his life. When afterwards an at
Bolton an unarmed, undisguised
and peaceful visitor 10 the poll
ing place, who had been slain by
the unprovoked violence of colored men.
Jones was arrested and hung up on no
conceivable incentive but to make away
| with his testimony. AS to the murder
of the two, Jones and Fielder, by the
mob who lynched them at Benhsm. the
committee says that these murders were
each committed upon the motive and in
the interest OF the policy and purpose
that ad countenanced and caused the
raids on the ballot t-boxes at that election.
The sacrifice OF these worthy and blame
less lives was demanded for the suppress
sion OF their evidence, which would have
demonstrated that the death of Bolton
had befallen him in the act of a precon-
| certed attack upon the ballot-box to
defeat the Republican ticket. The
| The evidence before the committee
| showed that there had been no attempt
| by the authorities of the county or State
| to bring to punishment or trial any of
| the actors in several raids on the ballot
boxes in 1884 or 1886. The committee
says in conclusion that this case pre-
sents, not unfairly, the features that it,
lustrate the political disorders which af-
| f1ict portions of our country where the
population is at all nearly divided between
white and colored citizens. These dis
| orders tend to weaken and set back the
| sincere desire of the country at large to
| oblIterate all distinctions as between ge-
ographicai or political divisions, and in
the prevalence of justice, peace, good
will and equality of right In discussion,
and the solving of all problems which
affect tn e welfare of this people.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05

under far more genial sky, they might
have found more desirable home.
There are all sorts of branches in the
line of agriculture and horticulture in
which thousands Of families might be-
come rich right here in this county.
We ship this year about 1000 carloads
of oranges. The sum ought to be 10, 600.
Our raisiu industry, wine industry, and
brandy-making ought to be expanded
to startling degree. The county ought
to ship millions of tons of green fruit,
tens of thousand of tons of canned fruit
and thousands of tons of dried fruit a
year. Take in the whole range OF ami
NAL industries, the entire scope of cereal
productions, all the fruits that grow, add
to this tobacco, beets for sugar, and go
on down to pampas plumes for orna-
ment only, and here is the most actrac-
tive field for enterprise in the world. 1t
rests with our business men to show
their sagacity and their practical busi'
ness qualities by getting these things
done.
The other attractive line for develop
ment is in the way of manufactures. A
small beginning has been made here and
there; but there are many branches not
yet touched where enterprise will pay.
A wagon factory is one Of the most imme-
diate necessities. The beet sugar fac
tory is a thing which should be kept
uppermost in all peoples minds until il
is set in motion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05

The leading candidates in Congress to
fill the vacancy in the Board of Managers
of the Veterans Home, caused by the
death of Captain VIM. Banding, are
Judge Waymire and Colonel Stuart NJ.
Taylor. The first is favored by Senator
Stanford, and will probably receive a
majority OF the Senate vote. The latter
is presented by the House, and will be
sustained by majority of that body. Ii
the matter can be brought to vote this
session, Col. Taylor will probably be
elected. 1t seems to be recognized by
all parties that the vacancy shall be
filed by Californian.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05
The Los Angeles Theatre.

For few nights this week Fun on the
Bristol will be given at the Los Angeles
Theatre.
Said the Oakland Time. of January
10Th:
1t is doubtful if the Oakland Theatre
has. during the past year, echoed a
greater number of hearty laughs and
shouts OF real merriment than were
heard last night at the performance of
Fun on the Bristol. The play has been
renowned for years az the funniest and
brightest of all the farce comedies.
The company which made it famous
is the same which is now presenting n
to Oakland theatre.goers, and it will
richly repay any one who dearly loves a
laugh to witness the performance. The
people in the company are all good
more than good. There is Harry Con.
ners, who convulses the audience with
his humorous personifcation of ''Widow
OBrien;" the renowned Billy Court
wright in his famous "Flewey-Flewey; -
Rosina Evans, one OF the best soubrettes
on the American stage; Will Fl. Bray,
the fine comedian and great composer,
whose beautiful music the company uses
to so good advantage, and others in the
company who do their full share to add
to the delights of the performance. II
you fail to see Fan on the Bristol you are
foolish. You can't afford to miss it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05
A WALL BLOWN DOWN,
Two Houses Wrecked and Mauv
Inmates Killed or lniured

OMAHA, Neb:, February 4.-High
winds this afternoon blew down a large
section OF the east wall of Max Meyers
brick building on the corner of Farnham
and Eleventh streets, the front recently
guttesd by fire, completely wrecking two
buildings to the east. Six people were
killed and number injured. The dead
are: Edward Oleson, clothing merchant !;
Mrs. Hincher, who resided over the Ole
sons Michael Martin, laborer T. Hous-
ton, clerk P. Boyer, senior member of
the firm of Boyer & Co., safe dealers, and
Rudolph Mitchell, insurance agent.
Those most seriously injured are: g. H.
Silver, E.. A. Philleo, Geo. s. Earles,
Charles Blake, Charles Caesar, John
Jackson and Emma Oliver, all employees
OF Dunbar q Co., engravers. 1t is not
thought any Of the injured will die, and
it is believed all the bodies have been
got out of the ruins.
[LATERl-This evening the list of dead
was increased to seven by the finding in
the ruins of the body of Thomas Lom-
bard, bookkeeper for Bayer & Co.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05

the call of the States for the introduction
and reference of bills, filibustering was
inaugurated by Payson, of Illinois, who
sent TO the Clerks desk, and demanded
the reading of, long printed bill to
establish court of appeals. His opposi-
ton is directed to the Union Pacific
Funding bill. Upon his desk rests q
stack of bills, the reading of which will
consume the entire day, unless he re-
ceives assurance that no effort will be
made to pass that measure under sus-
pension of the rules. The Court of Ap-
peals bill having been read and referred +,
Payson brought forward for reading and
reference the Bankruptcy bill, which,
owing to its length, is the fayorite
weapon of the filibusters.
The amendment relative to the trans
portation of oil gave rise to some discus
siou. Bayne, of Pennsylvania, making
a motion that the House recede from the
amendment, it was lost. A conference
was agreed to and further conference
ordered. The Senate amendments to
the diplomatic and consular appropria.
tions were non-concurred in, and a con-
ference was ordered. ia
Clardv, OF Missouri, then called up
eihc wa A.iNA"i'SN hNPOio dpOh tilC
guam Canal bill. He stated that the
conferees on the part of the House had
receded from the House amendment re-
quiring the company to print upon its
obligations provisions relieving The
United States from anv liability on
account of the company. Pending action
on the report the House took recess, the
evening session to be for the considera.
ton of bills reported from the Commit
tee on Indian affairs.
EVENING SESSION.
WASHINGTON, February 4. Almost
the entire evening session was consumed
in the consideration of the bill to divide
portion of the Sioux Indian reserva-
ton in Dakota into separate reserva.
tions, and secure the REIMBURSEMENT OF
the Indian title to the rem ainder, about
II 900 900 acres. After lengthy debate
Peal (Arkansas), in charge of the bill
finding it would be impossible to secure
final action. withdrew it from the consid.
Grafton of the House. Bills were passed
for an allotment of lands in saveralty tc
Oneida Indians in Wisconsin, and the
united Peoria and Miami Indians in In.
dian Territory.
The House, at 10 80, adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05
Am Unexpected CollApse.

New YORK, February 4.-Robert ohm
sion, doing business as j. & G. Johnston,
dry goods, assigned to-day, giving
preferences OF ,013 to the executor Of
the estate of Richard Mortimer for rent
of store. Last July, Johnston was in
financial difficulties, and obtained an ex-
tension upon about 100000 merchandise
Indebtedness, which he paid during Oc-
tober. At the time he made the ex-
tension his statement showed assets
of $500, 1000. of which 100000 was in
stock and the remainder in outstanding
debts. The house of j. and G. Johnston
was established with capital of s25 600
in 1864 by Charles and John Johnston.
Charles, died died in in May, 1880, leaving an
estate OF $500, 200 to John, who died sew
eral years later, leaving to Robert his
entire estate, which was said to be worth
81, 100000. A year ago Robert Johnston
claimed that his assets were 81 400 600,
against liabilities amounting to $500 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05
A NALICIOUS BlsPATCH.
sent With the Intention of Gnjur
Ing New MeXice,s Chances,

SANTA FE, N. M, February "A dis
patch was sent out February 2, dated
from Albuquerque, from some unknown
correspondent, stating that a bill had
been introduced into the Legislature re-
quiring that school teachers should
know how to read or write, is q nisre D.
resentation made apparently to influence
Congress against the admission of New
Mexico to Statehood. There is and has
been for years statute of New Mexico
law requiring all teachers to pass
an examination in all elementary
branches usually taught in public
schools. The excuse for this misrepresen-
tation is an act which required an educa-
tional qualification for school directors
and all county officers, which act has
passed. The people of New Mexico are
in favor of Statehood, which was demon
strated by the Territorial Convention,
lately held at Santa Fe, which declared
in favor of it, earnestly and unani-
mously.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-02-05
JOHN M. CLAk TONfS nj q Il DER.
1t Was Political Assassination of
the Basest Kind.

LITTr E Rock, Ark, February 4.-Pow
ell Clayton and Judge w. H. H. Clayton
submit to the press and public tonight a
lengthy statement of the facts leading ur
to the assassination of their brother
Hon. John M. Clayton, at Plummerville,
January 29th. In the statement they
say that all are agreed that it was po.
litical assassination, and it is therefore
necessary for them to refer to
the political conditions and cir
cumstances surrounding it. This
they do in no partisan spirit, but only
that justice may be done their brother
and that knowledge of the facts may
lead the people of the State to correct
the evils from which this and other
great crimes have arisen. The statement
goes on at great length to detail the
affairs OF Conway county, since early in
last fall. 1t seems to show that the
political affairs of the county were prac-
tically dominated by club Or
ganized as political association,
but which, before election, resolved itself
into militia company and was furnished
with arms and ammunition by the Gov
ernor OF the State. On election day this
company had their loaded guns depos.
tied in convenient place in the building
where the election was held. The
Republican judge was refused admit.
tance, and man nominated by
Showers, commander of the militia
organization, was selected in his place,
making the election board solidly Demo-
cratic. This was at Morril;on, while at
Plummerville the same thing was done,
the places of two of the Republican
Judges being usurped. This was at the
September election. At the Congress
sional election like occurrences were
noted.
L. w. Benjamin, a prominent Repub-
lican lawyer of Little Rock, who was
sent to Morrillton to use his endeavors
to secure an honest election, was mobbed
and 80 injured that he died within a
short time. The statement then goes on
to detail the circumstances tf Clayton's
contest and murder, and also tells
of the attempt made, on the 18th of De-
cember, by unknown parties, to assas-
sinate Charles Wahl, the Republican
United States Supervisor. He was
severely wounded, and, as soon as he
was able, went to Little Rock for safety,
and has since remained there. The BODY
of John M. Clayton was left lying in the
room, on the floor, from the time he was
shot until $3.50 next afternoon, when
his brother arrived. Up to that time
the Sheriff OF the county had not ap-
peared.. The Clayton brothers say, in
conclusion, that they stand ready to sub.
sstantiate every one of the facts set forth
IN every essential particular, and be-
lieve they will be a material link in the
chain OF circumstances surrounding the
murder OF their brother. !" ~