Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 July 1884 — SOUTHERN. [ARTICLE]

SOUTHERN.

At Baltimore, Gus Slater, nephew of a noted gambler, shot and killed “Prlnoe” ! McGowan, a well-known sporting character, as the result of a quarrel begun in a saloon. McGowan met his death a few feet from the spot where he killed Ouno Garter, another gambler, two years ago. Under orders from Secretary Lincoln, all settlers will be compelled to leave the region known as Greer County, Texas, Which is said to belong to Indian Territory. Secretary Folger has advanced $333.333 to the President of the World’s Exposition at Mew Orleans. Paul Morphy, the famous chessplayer, was drowned in bis bath tub in his residence at New Orleans, last week. He was 47 years old, and had been demented for | some years. A fire which broke out at Chattanooga., Tenn., resulted in the destruction of several stores. The total loss is estimated at 175,000. The insurance is about SBO,OOO. Dallas (Texas) dispatch: A tragedy has just occurred at the National Hotel, in which two of the most prominent young men of this city evidently fought a duel to the death. W. H. Beale and Bowie Strange are both lying dead in a room in the third story of the hole.. Strange is partially dressed, and Beale is nearly stripped, showing that they I

fought as they were about to retire for the night. The pistol of each is lying by his side.' Both appear to be shot through the heart, and Strange also through the head. The doors to their auite of rooms were locked, but were broken open when the pistol shots were heard. They were devoted friends, but are said to have bad hard words shortly before the tragedy, and one was heard to say to the other: “I will kiil you." The announcement of their death has created a profound sensation, and hundreds of people arc congregated in the streets.