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GRAND REDUCTION ! T " 1 In Order to Raise. Casl
For the Next CO Days. 'tlT jT I 1I1BUT IUDM CO.
Harry Baum & Co. kJUL JL X A-JL J. Lvi llV JL-jACil. A L
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Importers of lino wines J reduced prices forthonoxt.eOdeva.
liquors and cigars.
Vol. IV. No. 20.
San Antonio Texas Wednesday January 23 1884.
Ten'Cents a Week
TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
THE BUSINESS DONE AT AUSTIN THE
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
Heporta of Comralttres lloth Special and
Reeular- Senate anil House llusl-
ness at Washington.
SENATE.
AUSTIN January 21. Matlock introduced
abtll to authorize counties lo iisue bonds for
road and bridge purposes and authorising the
County Commiisioners to levy an advalorem
tax not to exceed 15 cents sufficient to pay
the interest and sinking fund for the redemp-
tion of ssid bonds.
In Commitlee of the Whole Terrell's bill
was taken up the pending question being the
'adoption o! the majority report of the
committee.
Terrell spoke three hours in answer to
speeches made by the opposition and in de-
fense of his bill. It was an able and eloquent
efort but much of it relating to the subject
matter was gone orcr In bis Crst speech on
Ike bill. He contends that free grass Is at the
bottom of the evils complained of and that
the bill proposes to remore the cause. As to
the Commissioners of pasturage with their
armies and banners as some of the opposition
had stated they would have they had no more
power than the cattle inspectors and no man
need fear that his rights would be interfered
with by Ihem.
The committee arose reported progress
and asked leave to sit again at 3 o'clock.
In the afternoon in Committee of the
Whole Gooch moved that the committee
arise and that the further consideration of the
bill be by the Senste. Adopted.
Davis spoke at some length severely con-
demning the bill.
Gooch moved to lay the bill and committee
report on the table yeas 12; nays 14.
The committee amendment to insert five
instead of 10 acres which a man shall own
for each head of stock running on the range
was adopted.
An amendment eiempllng too instead of
25 head of stock was read.
By Davis to amend by striking out all pro
vidlng for Commissioners on pasturage.
Adopted by yeas 15; nays 9.
Harris to amend by striking out exceptions
in Section I. Adopted by ayes 17; nays 8.
Harris to amend by striking out Section 6
relating to fence cutting and burning of grass.
Adopted by ayes 18; nays 5
A proposition was offered as a substitute
for the entire bill.
Goech moved that the substitute and bill
be recommitted and the committee be in
structed to draft a new bill. Adopted.
Adjourned.
ltousi
Austin January 22. House met at 10
o'clock Speaker Gibson and quorum present.
Mr. Acker Chairman of Judiciary commit
tee No. I sent up a minority report to ap
pear in the journal on House bll 22 in favor
of the bill relative to aliens not acquiring title
. to real estate in Texas except through inherl-
tance. The report is signed by Mr. Ayers.
By Lindsay a petition of citizens of Brown
county asking amendment to the road law.
Referred.
Frymler Chairman of the Committee on
Contingent Expenses reported claims audited
amounting to $1095 4 nd including $500
lor postage and several newspaper accounts.
Adopted.
Robertson for Judiciary committee No. 2
reported by substitute for House bills Nos.
86 89 and 93 a bill entitled "An act to
amend Sections 5 7 and 39 of an act entitled
an act to redistrict the State into Judicial dis-
trict and fix terms for holding courts there
in." Report to appear in journal.
Foster of Grayson Chairman of the
Special committee on fence cutting reported
three substitutes for House bills Nos. 2 8
and 9. The bill is to prescribe the punish-
ment for the waiton and willful cutting in-
juring and destroying of fences and to fix the
venue of the prosecution thereof.
A bill to be entitled "An act to prohibit
the unlawful fencing or enclosing or keeping
enclosed the lands of another and of the pub
lie school university and asylum lands in the
State."
A bill to be entitled "An act to provld
far the erection of gates Into any opening or
ways through enclosed lands in this Slate for
the use ol the public."
The report was received and made the
special order lor Thursday next.
Mr. Dennis chairman af the Committee on
Federal Relations reported favorably on the
Senate joint resolution asking Congress to
proviae ior aeep water ai aaoine rats. Re-
port adopted.
On motion of Mr. Douglas the resolution
was taken up and finally passed.
Oa motion of Mr. Upton (Frymler being
in the chair.) the deficiency appropriation was
considered in Committee of the Whole re-
ported favorably and the bill was finally
'passed by the House. It allows $75000 for
1 s veterans ana a smart amount tor em-
ployees of the last session of the Legislature.
House bill No. 17. br Mr. Woods of La
vaca a road bill was called ap but was
passed over ior tne present.
The House considered the special order
suDiiuure ior iiouse ours nos. o 23 24 25
26. 29. 14. 47 and 61. to amend articles Nos.
436o-65-66.75-'871 5489 and 3490 aad to
add Nos. 4390 and 4418 of Revrsed Statutes
relating to public roads.
Tne pill empowers Commissioners' courts
to create new roads culverts and bridges and
change roads either on their own option or
petition or eigut rree-noiaers in any section.
The Commissioners are to make sworn re-
ports at the condition of roads and bridges
what Improvements are necesssry cost of
tame etc. The court shall also appoint over-
seers for new roads who are lo file com-
plaints with the County Attorney or some Jus-
tice of the Teace against all parlies who re-
lute to periorm Ine requsue service ca an
unite roans tnrougn ineir neignoornooo.
Various amendments were proposed dis
cussed and lost.
Articles 1160 and 4161. formlne a part ol
the first section were finally adopted without
amendment when the House took a recess
till 3 o'clock.
Mr Nash as Chairman of the Committee
on State Affairs sent up the adverse report of
the committee on recommitted substitute ior
House blll'No. M making appropriation for
commissioners totlie New Orleans exposition.
As anticipated the report or the majority is
adverse on the ground that the appropriation
would be unconslitu'ional.
The recommitted bill provides an appro
priation ol $oooo to the Commissioner of
Insurance. History and statistics lor tne pur
poses of the bill. It provides also for one
chief and II assistant commissioners the
chief to have a salary ol $2000 with clerk at
salary of not over "$1000 and assistant com-
missioners to have a salary of $400 each. The
chief is to arrange lor space for Texrs at the
exposition under direction of Colonel
Brewster stale commissioner 01 insurancr
exposition is to have all articles exhibited by
the State returned to Colonel Brewster to be
deposited in the State museum. The Gov
ernor is also 10 appomi zo nonorary com-
missioners who are to receive no salary.
The minority committee reported in favor
ol the bill saying: "We believe the Legisla
ture has authority under tne constitution 10
make the appropriation and therefore present
Ihe bill confoiming to the instructions ol the
House with recomn eadatton that it pass be
printed and made the special order for Tues-
day the 29th inst. at 11 o'clock a. m." This
report is signed oy Means rrymier inomp-
son of Bexar Nash Kendall and CotTman.
Mr. Thompson reported House bill 33 the
deficiency bill duly engrossed.
After recess the House resumed the road
bill pending at adjournment.
liv Mr. l'atterson. an amendment cnsncintj
first-class roads into Inferior or third-class.
Adooted.
uy Mr. Koutnson mat wnere a numDer 01
parties reside within an enclosure either or all
01 inem may petition ior a roan 10 ineir near-
est trading post mill church school house
and county seat. Adopted.
By Mr. Tilson to pay road supervisors for
ten days service. Adopted.
By Mr. White to De paid out 01 the road
and bildge fund ol the county. Adopted.
Article 4.390 was adopted with amendment
by Mr. Foster ol Grayson so as to read:
"No entire road of the first or second class
shall hereafter be discontinued except upon
vacation by order of the Commissioner's court
or coa-uit lor a period 01 three years."
fendintr discussion and a motion to recon
sider. which the house refuted to adopt a
motion to adjourn till 10 o'clock Wednesdsy
was adopted.
Washington. January 22. Rcacan'a Inter-
State commerce bill was discussed by the
Iiouse Committee on Commerce this morning.
An amendment making the bill applicable to
all common carriers eacaeed in the transpor
tation of property from one State to another
whether by land or vater. was disserted to.
Consideration of measures in relation to
France and Germany was postponed till the
next regular meetiag.
Ihe Mouse Committee on rostohices and
Post Roads acreed to roport favorablr a bill
hxing the rate ol postage at one cent lor three
ounces of newspapers and periodicals sent by
others than publishers and news scents.
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs
has ordered the bill for the relief of Fitz John
s'orier reported ravoraoiy.
Ihe members ot me iiouse committee on
Accounts deeming it advisable to be in pos
sesion ol all facts or circumstances connected
with removal or resignation of employees at
the dose ol the last session of Congress have
adopted a resolution providing that a sub-
committee for investigating the subject be
empowered to send for persons and papers.
and the Chairman shall have the power to
administer oaths.
Senator Dawes has reported favorable from
the Committee on Indian Affairs a bill to
provide agricultural lands for the Southern
band of Ute Indians in that part of Utah
known as the Nintah reservation. The lands
heretofore provided for allotment to them
were on tne ca t'lata river and in tne vcinuy
01 coioraao new Mexico.
Senator Sewell to-day reported favorablv
from the Committee on Military Affairs hit
bill with relation to an annual appropriation
lor mimia.
Representative Hardeman reported favora-
blr from the sub-committee of the House Com
mittee on Territories a bill providing that no
Territory shall be admitted to the Union as a
State unless it has a permsnent populstlon
equal to that required for a Congressional
district.
Commissioner Dudley of the Pension Bu
valid Pensions to-day. He expressed his
views relative to Representative Malson's bill
providing lor a revision ot the pension laws
by a commission of five persons not more than
two or wnom snsu oe members 01 any one
political party ana not tess man inree non
orably discharged volunteer soldiers. Com
missloner Dudley recommended that the com-
mission consist of eleht members two Sena.
tors two Representatives the Commissioner
of Pensions a medical referee for the Pension
Bureau one surgeon and one lawyer. The
committee informally discussed the feasibility
of abolishing discrimination on account ol
rank in bxing the date ol pensions.
Prayer Meeting.
This evening the members of the First
Baptist church will hold a regular prayer
meeting in the main auditorium ol their
church on Travis square. According to
resolution passed by a convention of the
Baptist denomination it was agreed that all
prayer meetings and Sunday school should be
held In the main auditorium Instead of In the
basement which had hitherto been used for
those purposes. This is the first regular
prayer meeting held in the auditorium which
win oe well warmed and everybody is Invited
Hwni-M In Td.D.
The many friends ol Charles M. Roberts
will feel sad to see his expressive and jovial
countenance no longer in the County Clerk
office but they will not have lar to go to see
that tame face again only up-stairs where
the genial Roberts will be found wielding the
p-n as Deputy District Clcik. "He has tone
up iup-siairs;. ensues as. Kooerts 11
gooa leuaw ana everybody knows It.
FROM THE GOPHER STATE.
Interesting Interview with non. C. af.
rettit or Minneapolis -Things l'o-
II Ileal Vp Thar.
A Light scribe called at Ihe Mcnger hotel
this morning and enjoyed quite a comfortable
interview with Han. C II. rettit of Minne-
polls Minnetota. Mr. P. comet here with
his wife son daughter and Mrs. R. A. Mc-
Cultoch the latter an old time -friend of the
lamily. Their object Ir to seek a climate for
the icstoration of Mr. Petllt's son Louis
ho by no means in a dangerous con
dition was obliged to seek a milder atmos
phere and more sun mounting thermometer
than the banks of the upper Mississippi could
t this season afford.
Mr. rettit Is an old time acquaintance of
the Light man and entered earnestly
Into a conversslion touching on the
political times of 12 years ago
aad the growth of the Gopher State since
that period. Mr. Pettit from 1862 to 1866
was the Chairman of the Republican Slate
Ceitral committee of Minnesota managed its
caucuses saw Ramsey routed and McMillen
elected for two terms to the United States
Sensle all this time desiring nothing for him-
sell and expending his own personal funds to
advance the Interests of hit party. A wealthy
gentleman interested in the largest mills in
his vicinage his services to his psrty were
purely patriotic aad unselfish. Amid all the
hot and lusty combata within the Republican
ranks between "Bluff Alec" Ramsey's parti-
ssns aad the young Republican element Mr.
Pettit so to speak was looked upon as the
balance wheel" ol all contention and whose
counsels were soitgt lor by both factioni
as being eminently patriotic and unpersonal.
After indulging in a cursory review af past
times and prominent Individuals in the Min
nesota ranks Mr. Pettit said that the move
ment to place the present United States Sena-
r S. J. McMillen on the United States Cir
cuit s-ourt bench in plsce of McCreery re-
singed would perhaps be ia harmony with
the legal and scholastic disposition and
character of McMillen himself. He left the
Supreme bench to accept the Senatorship and
would doubtless be glad to retire on the
Federal bench. Should he so conclude to do
then Governor Hubbard a representative of
the young Republicans as antagonistic to the
old Ramsey-Wilson faction would be ex
pected to appoint ex-Governor C. K. Davis
a lawyer of Minnesota but the bralnest and
most eloquent of all the sons within
the borders of Minnesota. He did not
say that he approved or condemned Ihl
course but thought that it would be the legitl
mste result of what the young Republicans
have been strivicg after for the past 10 years.
As for Windnm he was ia Europe. He
was an able distinguished modest man and
of such Minnesota could not possess too
man).
The deduction could well be drawn from
this interview that the young Republicans of
Minnesota are at last on deck and that the
party does not any longer take its cue from
ex-Secretary of War Ramsey now exiled on
the Utah Commission because he was first
Territorial Governor and afterwards Mayor of
St. Paul. Mr. Pettit is eatirely out of politic
he said this morning "I am out of politics.
but I am never out of Minnesota in thought
and senlimeat." He will leave here on
Monday to try the climate of Los Angeles for
the benefit of his son and the Light scribe
wishes him bon voyage and that the climate of
Southern California may grant him and hi
good lady the largest boanty of restored
health to their son.
MRS. WELLER BESIEGED
lly th I-ndlss and GantUraea of the First
rieibjtarlaa Church.
Leap year brings Its privileges to the fair
x. It makes them aggressive but most
amiably so and so last night they displayed
this trait to a genuine advantage. In their
gleesome gentle way the ladies of the First
Presbyterian church last night had invited
their friends principally gentlemen to meet
them at the residence ol Mrs. F. McC. Ne
ton on North Flores street. And here letltbe
well understood that the ladies can keep
secret till the proper time had arrived In which
to. divulge It. The assembled ones were
quietly Informed that their object was a siege
that sooi they were to be In "bloodless
battle all arrayed" that the abjective
point was the residence of Mrs.
Weller on North Flores street and so sally-
log out with refreshments already prepared
this jolly party proceeded to1 Mrs. Weller'
home. Here they met with a welcome though
the hostess and her friends were completely
carried away by surprise. The storming party
absolutely held the fort occupied it ad libitum
and while most of the beselgers were passing
the evening In the parlors In pleasant con
verse and social games there was being spread
a repattol dainties and aubstantials entirely
unknown to the hostess and many of her
guests. At 10 o'clock supper was served.
the delight of all when the flag of peaceful
occupancy was hauled down and Mrs. Wei
lera fortress saluted by her retiring friends
The evening'a entertainment was as pro
nounced a pleasure 10 her visitors as it wai
surprise to Mrs. Weller.
Among those victorious in the siege but
vanquished by the grace of escort and bounty
ol Hospitality were the following.
Mr. and Mrs. Heard Mr. and Mrs.
Newton Misses Roberta Hockctt Ad
Hockett Bessie Weir Emma Weir Miss
Brown Miss Jones Misses Ada Lcmnsan
May Elliot Susie Phlefct Misses Newton
Messrs. Stcphensoo Lsngdon Henstey
Hofheinz Carothers Tom Harrison Frank.
Carothers. Rudolph. Saan Weller C. C.
Johnson.
DISTRICT COURT.
Iralnal Casta on Trial -Oamblers Skip-
ping and Iha- Grand Jury xtxpectod
tosTurnlah Mora Indictments.
This morning Pablo Cervantet accused of
theft and burglary plead guilty on both
countt. He was sentenced to two years on
each count in the penitentiary. This court is
nowengsgedin the trial of criminal caser
blch will continue several days. Quite a
large concourse Is In attendance now. Most
ol Ihem are possessed ol a truant disposition
seeking for the sensational at these trials In
the absence of something more exciting to at-
tract their attention. There are many others
either witnesses or friends or bondsmen of
accused parties who haunt both the corridors
and the cosy sests of Ihe court room. The
cases set lor to-morraw are all in the criminal
line and are as follows 1
State vs. Van Ness Wells; State vs. Juan de
Dios Esaarza) State vs. Mose Perry; State vs
Antonio Carillo; State vs. George Farrow;
State vs. Ike Jordln; State vs. Charles
Johnson.
The criminal docket is unusually large the
Indictments against the "slick chip" fraternity
for gambling being away up In the seventies
Several of these have left town already till
the court adjourns.yet enough remain to make
it lively for prosecuting officers. As Ihe
grand jury have not yet been dismissed till
the second Monday of neit month it is ex
pected they will seon supplement the already
large grist of accnted with not a few others
Certainly the criminal calendar for this term
is terrorizing to many if not efficient.
KNIFED.
A Saloon now In Which Ihe Knife )s Used
In lien Uehraaan'a Hack Ugly nsl
Not Serloal.
Last evening at Andy & Gus saloon on
Alamo street one of the qaletest conflicts
took place which considering the results
was most remarkable. Frank Gelger and
Ben Behrman had been drinking several
times in the saloon evincing no disposition
whatever to be morose or ugly. They sat
down at the card table In the rear ol the saloon
a few minutes and then both parties sallied
oat to the back yard. On returning Behrman
stepped up to the bar and said that Gelge
had cut htm across the back. On examina
tion it was found that Behrman'a coat had
been cut through and that his bsck had re
ceived a lateral cut which made the wound
bleed profusely. While a policeman was be
ing called Gcigcr left hurriedly in order to
escape though he was shortly afterward ar
rested. Behrman was tsken to the office of
Dr. Hadra. On the Doctor questioning him
as lo the wound and its cause Behrman in
suited Iht phjilclaa who declined to have
anything to do with one too abusive or uncivil
to be served. Behrman'a wound is an ugly
gash. It looked frightful when the police
man responding to the call was examining it
though it is not regsrded as by any means
serious.
HOLY WOOD AND HOLY WATER.
The Armenian l'eddler From Jerusalem
Sella Mesqulle for aft. Olivet Heads
There are a few Arabians traversing th
dty dressed In a most clumsy costume. Either
their pantaloons were intended for petticoat
or their petticoats have not been bifurcated
by the tailor's shears. They sell rosaries
whose wood is said to have been cut on ML
Olivet though it is the metquite of this coun
try beyond a doabt. That water encased in
vials and sealed up and said to have been
dipped up in the river Jordln has no such
origin or authenticily. It Is San Antonio river
water impure and sadly defiled and nothing
else. These humbugs also claim that they
carry the water of the Virgin ol Lourdes. It
is all the same te them as to how they nam
the fluid the San Antonio sluice not showing
any signs of distatUfsction at to how for-
eigners term it when once filled Into a battle
Our people are cautioned lo watch these fel
lows in pantaloons of a baloon fashion. They
are holy snides who make the circuit of the
world with their pious frauds and return
home rich having been fattened on the gulla
blllty of the pious. These fellows cannot
make the average newspaper man study the
rosary on their bogus Ml. Olivet wood ware
Military Orders.
Under authority from the Division Com
mander dated January 15 1884; lbe com
msnding officer post of San Antonio Texas
will grant a furlough for three months with
permission to go beyond the limits of the
Division of the Missouri to Sergeaat William
F. Whitney troop II Eighth cavalry I
take effect after re-enlistment.
Recruits James Smith and Carl Walter en
listed by the recruiting officer at San Antonio
Texas are assigaed to troop G Eighth
cavalry.
Recruit William Sheetara enlisted by the
recruiting officer at San Antonio Tcias Is as
signed to troop II Tenth cavalry.
Recruit John Kossuth enlisted by the re
cruitlng officer at Fort Davis Texas is as
signed to company K Sixteenth infantry
Comformably to the requirements of para
graph 2386 army regulations Secood Lieu
tenant S. W. Dunning Sixteenth infantry
announced from July I 1883 to September
3 1883 inclusive while on duty with troop
It Tenth cavalry as on duty requiring him
to be mounted.
Recruit John Bradley enlisted by the re-
cruiting officer at San Aatonlo Texas is as
I signed to company K Sixteenth Infantry
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
THE JURY IN THE NUTT CASE REPORT
A VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
nes anil Casualties-Affairs Between
franco and ChlnMna for the Re-
pose uf the Soul of O'Donnell.
I.0ND0N January 22 The esploslves In
a tunnel near Easton Square designed to
destroy the Prince of Wales proved to be
bsrmless compound probably dropped Irons
e train beiore tne 1 rince patted.
Fall Rtvsa January 22. The manufac
turers of the Board of Trade have decided to
reduce the wages of Ihe mill operatives on
rebrusry 1 it is unuerstood inai tne reduc-
tion will be about 10 per cent.
PatersoN January 22. The weavers oil
Dealer Lambert x Co. have joined the I
strikers. It is expected that the strike In
New York and Paterson will be settled to-
Weavers' comm ttees meet in New York to I
arbitrate. I
New Brunswick Jsnuary 22. Billy Bro-
gso ol Trenton and Walter Erbin ol Eliza- the Charge d' Affairs be was unable to be
h.in fm.ii nrt.. fivt iM. nn..t.. f. I answerable for the use of it made by the edl-
beth fought a prize fight this morning for tof of h(. Deuche R he ctr mereI.
too asme. me bght was declared la draw
aucr tne sixtn rouno. 110m were Dauir nun- 1
mi?""?1 fiFht.fol.lJwed lbe nnoun-
menl ol the referee s decision.
Nashville January 21. E. E. Barnard
astronomer al Vanderbllt University renorta
remarkable changes in Brooks' comet on the
Igbts ol the 20th and 2 1 it. On Sunday
llht the tall teoarated into three diatinet
orancnes snowing tne oatk sky between and
rabid Dulaatisn of lioht. nnr drorre hark nf
tne nucleus.
f ' 1
Louisville January 22. The Senatnrial
situation is unchanged. The caucus met
gain to-night but the balloting did not show
any change in the vote. The balloting In
joint assembly resulted in a vote beiog cast
for three
:ee persons. Carlisle received eight
votes.
it is mongni mat uiackvurn Is dis
coursged
Philadelphia January 22. The annual
report of the Drug Exchange urges a respite
from tariff agitation and the hope Is expressed
thst the subject will be well considered before
our great home markets are thrown open to
unlimited foreign competillon. The report
further urges our Legislators to make a criti-
cal examination ol Ihe causes In Ihe decline in
our shipping and the best methods for recov
ing our lost position
London January 23. The Dutch expe
ditlon which sailed from Padang on Decern
ber 1 lo the west of Acheon to rescue the
csptive crew ol 25 men including an Ameri
can of the steamer Nizro. has returned with
out sucoess. The expeadilion destroyed
several villages Belonging to ine Kajan and
tribe. The crew were removed into the In
terior and the prospect! that their liret will
oe spared is latnt
Chicago January 22 Steve Alexander a
colored gisabler was shot and killed to-night
by John Johnson also colored while sested
at a faro table in a gambliug house on South
Clark street of which Johnson was the orin
cipal owner. Aleiander had been losing
money ail nignt and on tne refusal ol Johnson
to allow him to bet $20 on credit made an
asssult on him. which resulted in fohnaon
drawing a revolver and shooting him. Both
are notorious cnaracters among Ihe colored
gambling class. Johnson gave hlmtelf up
Cincinnati January 22; A meeting of cit
izens held to-day to take steps to secure the
holding of the Democratic National conven
tlon here heard a report from the Treasurer
that $12000 had already been subscribed to
pay ine expenses 01 ihe convention which
would include the hall music entertainment
transportation eic ine treasurer expecti
to increase this sum to Si (.000. Eleven ad
ditlons were made to the list of the persons to
visit Washington and Colonel L. A. Harris
and Benjamin Robinson were appointed to po
in advance ano prepare ior tne reception ot
tne general committee
Des Moines January 22. Representative
Stewart (Democrat) in the lower home has
submitted a resolution declaring that t
Whereas Grave charges of breach of official
trust have been made against the character of
Senator Allison Resolved That a Commit-
tee of Investigation be appointed with powe
to send for persons and papers. Aves. 6:
uays 43. A joint resolution was adopted to
vote ior vnucu auuci acuaior lo-morrow.
Later. The Senate balloted for United States
Senator to succeed Allison. Result : Allison
31 Hall 10 Kinney I; absent Glass (Re
puoucani.
Richmond Va January 22. In the Sen
ate to-day a letter was presented from a
former employee containing grave charges
against the penitentiary officials showing that
from neglectful and careless treatment of sick
convicts a number of them bsd died Amoac
the cases mentioned Is thst of an Italian serv-
lag a icrm ior attempted wile murder who
becameill ast summer after eating uncooked
peas. Owing to his writhings the doctor said
he was inssne and ordered him to be bound
to an iron bedstead. Next morning Ihe man
was dead. His flesh was dreadfully cut Irom
SA1S!LUmUM' ACOm'
DunLm January 22. Aa Immense con
courte of peasantry assembled to-day at Ley
hrw. rmintv T)fnnr1 ft. Kin rn1. r
p.i.lrV rvnnnnti is. .1.... f r... j
assisted in the celebration of mass for the re-
pose of Ihe soul of O'Donnell. After the mass b' !he. n'""ed J""1" t0 "7 ?"1 ieir
a mock funeral was held and a coffin placed P'J. h" nt been approved.-Revlsta
In the O'Donnell family burial lot the people January 19.
K?"'!?e ?.nd p"TinK "ou?d 'J" rlv.e TheR evitta de Monterey ssys that Senor
hwh0.mbmo0rreTe ICJSS D M"li" Roin0' Me"' MinIi '
to the memory of Patrick O'Donnell executed United Statet paid on the 14th Instant to
in London on the 17th of December 1883 " the Secretary of State of' the United States
Twenty-five pounds were subscribed to a lund he eighth payment of the debt due on tht
to erect a monument to O Donne L and a . r .1. .1. ...
resolution was passed thanking WW. for 3tof the month. We suppose this pay-
their assistance and Victcr Hugo for his ad- tnent Is part of the debt incurred by Mexico
yocscy or the cause of Ireland. lo the United States or the balance .due la
New York January 22. Peter J. Meaney settlement of settled daims between the
pool idler at the race course Is missing from United States and Mexico Claims Cora-
Brooklyn and no one seems to know just mission.
where he has gone. He was under bond to From Nuevo Leon we loon expect to lieu
appear for sentence hiTlng pleaded guilty to of a bonanza found la the VUIaldama raises.
an indictment for kerplng pool rooms. It Is
also given out thst Meaney as Treasurer of
me Iron Moulders' up 100 Is short on his ac-
counts $20000 Ihst he csnnot make good
fflrMa
cording to advertisement. Is for sale. John
r rarer a Liverpool lumber merchant who
arrivrd yesterday was found this morning
silting on a stoop frozen to death. The Rev.
nr. 1 aimsge has onered me use 01 the Brook-
lyn Tabernacle for the funeral ceremonies
over the remains of Lieutenant DeLong and
hiscompsnlons in Ihe Jeannette expedition on
their arrival in new York ihe National
Temperance society has Issued an address to
the National parlies urging the nomination
of a President and Vice-President favoring
the prohibition of the liquor traffic
Paris January 22. Prime Minister Ferry
recently wrote to the Chinese Charged' Affair's
ssklng If the letter of Tseng the Chinese Am-
bassador to Fleischer editor of the Deutsche
Revu of Breslau was authentic. Ferry has
received the following reply: Ihe editor of
the Deutsche Revu of Breslau wrote on sev-
eal occasions to Tseng asking lo be furnished
wllh nformltl0n 0 regd to the Tonquln
maiter ania inB icporim uirouKB m. ore-
retary that while accepting a general responsl-
blllty lor the ideas expressed in the letters of
-Te the inlormatlon without any particular
ai..n..r. x..HM
thought that the letter would e made public
or Its contents to count von iiatzei uerman
Minister ol Forelcn Affairs and he was there.
fore unable to loretee that the French papers
would interpret the letter as an offense. Tht
Charge d' Affairs states to Ferry that Tseng
oblictd to support the Government of
China with energy but always to observe a
proper conduct as an Ambassador especially
i .n... 1 . 1. 1 . .-
In any allusions he may make ta powers to
hlch he is accredited.
Pittsburo January 22. The verdict In
Ihe Nutt case is "not guility." At 10 o'dock
this mornlog the jury in the Nutt case returned
'"diet of not guilty on account of insanity
at the time Ihe acl was committed. As early
as 7 o'clock the entrances to the court house
were beteiged by a crowd far exceeding in
numbers the attendance of any day since the
trial began. The doors were opened at 9
o'clock and the court room was soon filled.
'Pljr M0.c w" "ned "(1 he
Prion" e""d 0 nU"V HLC0tt-0len"C8
a look ol the most profound anxiety now
chancine to one of confidence as words of en-
couraeement were whispered into his ear.
again putting on an air 01 despondency as ine
tnougnt mat ine jury migni pernaps nno mm
euilty flitted across his mind. The muscles
uf his fsce twitched ncrvoutly and his other
movements indicated a mind ill at ease. The
jury filed in at 9:57 a. m. and as they seated
themselves tne silence was oppressive. Alter
the ususl Questions Ihe prisoner was ordered
to stsnd up. but was so wesk that be had to
be assisted lo his feet. The foreman then
announced the verdict and the crowd which
was with dimculty restrained during the day.
gave vent lo their approval in loud cheers
which the immense ciowd outside took up
and answered back and another cheer went
uo Irom Ihote Inside finally order was re
stored and the prisoner was remanded to lall
until to-morrow when he will be examined by
a committee as to tits present men tsl condition.
Several experts will be the examiners and his
counsel express themselvct confident that he
will be released. The bearing is necettsry to
satisfy Ihe court that he is a proper person to
be at larce. The law on the subject is very
clear and provides that when any person is
a'aultled of any offense by reason of Insanity
the jury shall so dedsre and the court shall
nave power 10 order aim kept in sulci custody
so long as sucn persou snau oe 01 unsouaa
mind.
l'enelonod Off.
Judge Mason this morning sent two Mexi
cans to Ihe poor house and last night he pen
sioned oft" two old Texas veterans in the per
sons of Edmond Miles and S. Cayce.
Ileal Estate Increase amd rroflu
In the different desirable portions of the
city rapid and largely increased values have
been experienced and money invested at
present in choice localities where these in
creased values have not been reached or
placed upon the properly must prove very re-
munerative. "Prospect Hill" owned by
Messrs. Sam Maverick and P. J. Moss with
five principal streets viz: West Commerce
West Houston Buena Vitta Zavalla and
Monterey running parallel through the prop
erly the new street railroad beginning at tht
International depit and running out West
Commerce through center of the property
these residence lots at their present prices of
$150 to $300 would seem an extraordinarily
desirable investment. It is the intention of
the owners when the road Is built which is
expected in 30 to 45 days to advance prices
to nearer intrinsic value taking Intocontid-
erstion the advantages which this residence
locality will offer. There are other good
localities but this particular one seems at
present to be on a "boom."
sVate Mexican News.
The nickel coin seems to be a cause of
uch trouble in Mexico
tract of sale for 500 leagues of land that the
Governor of Coabuila had made with an
I American company to colonize the same
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