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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1883-11-08


the Jack O Lantern, and then ran wild
ly into the woods, and on and on until
he reached the spot where poor little
Bessie was lying. He licked her cold
face. he barked wildly, he tore at her
clothes. but it was all in vain, he could
not wake her. Then he tried to drag
her along by taking fold of her dress
in his mouth. But finally he gave up
the attempt, and running to the edge of
the woods, which was only little dis
lance of, took a survey up and down
the main road. then he gave a quick,
joyful bark. and ran headlong toward a
house few rods distant. where light
was glimmering at the window. Reach
ing the door he barked and howled in
the most frantic manner. A man soon
.opened it, and looked out in surprise.
"Why, bless me-" said he, '.if this
ant Squire Trafton's Carlo. He knows
me, have worked at the 'Squire's so
much. But what can he want? Cold,
old fellow? Want to come in and warm
vourself?'
Carlo seized his coat in his teeth and
tried to drag him out-of-doors.
SohothinS must nave ndppeneO,
said the man. Carlo knows more than
boy. any day, and he'd never act so
for nothing. P'r'aps the old Squire or
some of the family have met with an
accldent--a team has broke down or
something. I'm going out to see.''
And hastily DOMINIC his hat and over
coat, he followed Carlo, who after fawn-
ing upon him to show his gratitude, ran
ahead. every now and then looking be-
hind him to see if he were coming, and
going back to pull his coat little, as a
hint that he had better hasten his foot
steps. They soon reached the woods
road and the little, dark bundle living
there. that was Bessie. The man, Mr..
Spencer was his name, lifted her in his
arms and ran home with all his might,
and Carlo ran by his side; never once
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
SAN ANTONIO.
The Excitement Over Fencc-Cn''hhg
Rising 10 Fever Heat.
Citizens Aiming and Ready for DEEDS
OF Desperation.
Partisan Outcroppings Of Sympathy
for the Lawless Element.

Special the Gazette.
san Antonio, December lS.-Heports
from Friu and other counties indicate
that the spirit of the ience-cutters Is
more earnest than ever. Pastures are
being totally destroyed in Goliad coun,
~. Citizens nj a meeting assessed all
pastlremen two dollars per niile 10
nut down this systematized outiawry
Local gunsmiths and dea ers In arms
are selling more arms and ammunition
now than ever before. These shops
are actually crowded. The loren Is
generally used in destroying worm
and brush fence. and for the burning
of pasture gates. Governor Ireland
last proclamation gives some encour-
auement to the friends of law and or
der. but the objection is taken to ms
basing the proclamation on the burn
ing of n Tom Green pasture, when
many Others were previously d 'stroyed
in II similar way. Little else thah
fenre-cuttng is talked of now,
aud the people seem ripe for
desperation. II is notable that
leading Republicans are making
talks against the present state admin
istratian, which are calculated TO give
it was openly charged that the Re
publcans were In sympathy with the
ience-cutters to obtain the defeat of
the Democracy. All elements opposed
to the Democracy seem Joined in some
respect in sympathy for the fence-cut-
ters. Republicans say that Davis and
Davidson, with their state police, pre-
served order and forced obedience to
law, but that "A Democratic admins.
tration is permitting outlawry and re-
fusing to protect the Interests of the
state and people. Some Republicans
are charged us being fence-cutters,
though all honorable men regardless
of politics, condemn this 0utlawry.
A. +. Gardner of Fort Concho, j. G.
Martin of Hays and j. Ia. Crooks have
put up the money for running race
to come oil here on the first of jan
nary
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
A POISON PLOT.
Thwarted by Physician-A Wife's
Anxiety TO Poison Her Husband TO
Get Insurance Money,

Denver, December lS.--Last Satur-
day Mary Knilerd called on DR.. Rose,
a prominent dentist of Leadville, and
made the startling request that he
furnish her with poison which could
not be detected 10y am autopsy. She of.
fered $500 as compensation, reluctantly
admitting she wished to get rid Of her
husband. Hans kaiierd, that her nus
band's brother, of whom she was
enamored. and herself might together
opjay the insurance of $500 which
her husbaud carried. Alter making
~ appointments 10 meet both ut
his ,ilice last evening, Tia.
doctor arranged with the police and
several Insurance. men to be present.
but concealed. AT the interview, the
whole diabolicai plan was made
known, and the two We're arrested and
jailed. The parties are Danish. The
youngest brother Is GO years OF age.
and the woman thirty-nye.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
ABILENE.
The New Court House aud the Bond
Question Buffalo Gap Inclined
TO Tap-PersOnal.

Special to the Gazette.
Abilene. December Isl is expect
ed that work will begin on our new
court house now in n very few days.
The contractors, Messrs. Byrne, Mar
tin and Johnson, will probably sub-let
the work. The contract has already
been signed by the commissioners
There IS a rumor, probably originating
on the north side that the comptroller
will be enjoined from registering the
bonds, on the ground that the court
went beyond its authority in contract
ing for 20 expensive building. Il II of
course this is all talk, and there will be
nothing of the kind done or attempted.
our commissioners have neither trans
cended their authority nor the wishes
of the more enterprising and wealthy
of our citizens. Abilene is growing
town and Taylor is prosperous
county, and in five years her taxable
property will be sufficient 10 allow her
to build Il house of twice the cost for
which the contract is let. The build
ing will be credit to Taylor county
and her liberal citizens. 1t Is time
now fer all good citizens to cease their
complainings, accept the situation
and lend their support to the
common interests of our county. The
will of the majority was consulted in
the removal OF the court house from
| Buffalo Gap To Abilene, and again in
its location on the south side and we
are all Democrats and should therefore
acquiesce.
buffalo Gap threatens 10 get even
with Abilene 10y building branch
railroad down from the Texas & Pacific
from some point other than Abilene;
indeed, they have gone so far ms In
organize n company and elect officers.
There has as yet been no panic, how
evor, in our financial circles.
Your reporter, in AN occasional stroll
through the town, notices buildings
going up on all sides of a substantial
character. Our town has never en-
joyed boom" in building, but has
grown constantly and steadily, until
il presents a pretty healthy appear
ance for three-ycar-old infant Sew
eral new business houses are in course
of erection, for which there is ready
demand. The brick store of Capt.
Wood and two frame stores of MIR.
,Iohe Turby were engaged as soon ms
work was begun on them One of the
latter buildings is to he occupied by
Ben Cusenbury, IA Coleman county
cattleman, as II wholesale liquor house
Our busipess men report trade good
The roads are in bad condition, on
account of recent heavy rains; never
theless there is a constant stream OF
freighters' wagons on the routes lead.
ing southwest and northwest.
Col. John Il. Crisp. II prominent cit
izen of Missouri, is in correspondence
with parties here with II view Il
making Investments in lands to be
stocked with sheep or cattle. He and
his family made visit to our town il
November, and were so well pleased
that he expresses 1t rs his determine.
,, tioa To make his home mt Abilene Il,
soon ms he can complete his arrange
ments for the change.
Capt. Geo. ID, Nichols of Charlotte
ranch, Runnels county, is agaiI
with us.
Mr.. James Kibhc, representing In,
Loving Publishing company, is now
at Abilene taking dots and maxim,
friends for the GAZETTE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
GALVESTON.
A Game Which Did Not Win-C0lOradO
Sharpers With Gold Bricks
ut Discount.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
Galveston, December lS.--A well
laid scheme to defraud parties in this
city was fortunately frustrated last
week, and the scamps decamped be-
fore the police could get hold of Them
GA Tuesday last two well dressed men
from Arizona, and Immediately set TO
term gold bricks. They had three,
the aggregate weight of which was 81
y funds, and in considerat on of the
they offered TO sell them for $1,000
was visited, and AN appointment
arranged ut O'clock Tuesday evening
ut the residence of purchaser, where,
be ccsummated. Prompt To the hour,
the sharpers put in appearance, but de
clined TO allow an examination of the
gold bricks in the house, offering, us
an excuse, that the room was uucom-
Iortably warm, aud they esired some
fresh AIR! The would-be purchaser had
his suspicious aroused ut this and de-
clned to make purchase before the
bricks had,passed through the hands OF
au- 0ssayer. The men then became
very anxious to dispose
of the gold, and offered
to sell 2S2 ounces for 5000, which Of
fer was declined, and the men left al
ter making an appointment to NEE
the gentleman next day. The sharp
els evidently became aware of the fact
that the police were onto them, as
they failed to show up again. and on
Thursday last left the city. 1T is not
known where they went.
Mary Rawle, the thirteen-year-old
girl who, it was feared yesterday, had
been abducted, is to-day reported by
her father rs having returned home N
$3.50 last night. The police were moi
notified till to-day of the girls return
Mr.. Rawle tells strange story. H'
says his daughter came home from
school Monday with fever, ant
the supposition is she wan
dered away while delirious
that her statement is she found hersel
lying on the ground near the beacl
hotel last evening, and upon recover
ing consciousness returned home i'm
mediately.
Arrangements are being made for ;
series of match games of base ball be
tween the Brown Stockings Of Dalla
and the koms, to be played in thi
city the frs. week in January.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
GAINESVILLE.
A Review of Happenings, Past mud
Prospective-Brief Record OF
Local Events.

Special to the Gazette.
Gainesville, December ls.-Ex-
cept genuine business, our city
and surroundings are exceedingly
quiet. AT least for few days past a
lull pervades in criminal circles. IL
may be occasioned by the fact that
Sheriff johnson and City Marshal
Brazelton have Jointly delved down in
their individual pockets and offered n
reward for evidence to convict the
robbers and thieves who have recently
manifested considerable activity i'm
cur section; mt all events, they were
coming near to that turning point
where the laugh would be on the other
side.
j. j. Weldon, the well-known horse
trainer and owner of several favorites,
died at the residence of j. w. Bind
Wilson, near the race.track, last We'd
nesday night, after q brief illness.
Weldon had many friends attached to
him by good qualities, and he was
well-known TO the jockey and fast
horse fraternity in the Fort, at Dallas
and elsewhere.
On Thursday night, January 3rd,
Trinity lodge No. X. of p, of this
city, will have public installation of
officers, and as grand ball as Is
usually given. Look ont for its
Compliments" Mcssrs. GAZETTE,
Stock Journal e Co., and we expect
TO see your delegation well represented
or the saddest regrets you ever ex-
perienced. 1t will be in the opera
house.
The ladies of the st. Paul's Episco-
pal church give n fair Thursday night,
20lh instant, ut Library hall, and they
have made grand preparations for il.
1t is for the church furnishing fund,
as they have Il building fund nearly
sufficient, and work on the foundation
ola very handsome building is already
begun, the balance TO be put through
in thespring.
Our merchants all are well prepared
for the holidays. Such All array of
beautiful, useful and entertaining adj
iuncts of the season were never before
SO complete.
The examining trial of y i, Phipps,
insurance agent from Paris, on charge
Of an assault on Gus. Schiii' OF Schitl,
Sommer e. Co., took place before JUS
lice Foreman, and he was held in $3.50
to appear at the county court on charge
of aggravated assault.
Parties in from the Caddo nation
yesterday report the finding of n
Caddo negro killed, having five or six
bullet holes in him, near Billy Wash
ington's pasture fence. No accounting
for ii, as to the cause.
Real estate transfers NJ G very active.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
The Occidental Hotel Burned.

st. Louis, Mo, December lS.-The
Occidental hotel, n large lodging
house, used mainly Ivy night workers,
on the corner OF Fourth street and
Christy avenue, caught fire from a
lamp explosion between four and five
O'Clock This evening, and WAS dam
aged about 5000; insured for 5000.
The flames spread rapidly, and two
or three servants had to be taken out
through the windows down ladders,
and much excitement was occasioned.
During the fire, Pat Conway, lead
ing member Of the Pompier corps, fell
from the roof of the hotel To the
ground, striking on his feet. He was
seriously shocked and bruised, but not
dangerously hurt.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
A BOY MONSTER.
Numbering on Old Blind Man, Beating q
Woman and RObbing the House
of His Victims.

Paola, Kan December lS.-Gcorge
Orr, the boy who killed the old blind
man, Monroe Trimble, near here a
week ago, was arrested at Columbus
TO-DAY after severe struggle by Dep.
uty Sheriff Peieiish. He was brought
here to-day by Sheriff
Long and Deputy Gano,
and met at the depot by a large and
angry crowd, but the officers safely
lodged him in Jail. Orr coniesses the
crime. but says he shot TrimbIe in
selt-defepse, the old man having raised
II heavy cane to strike him. lie then
beat old Mrs. Trinible because she at
tempted 10 shoot him. Robbing the
house was an after-thought 10 obtain
money with which to make his escape.
This is one Of three stories he tells and
is not believed
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
FOREIGN.
ITALY.
THE GROWN PRINCE.

Rome, December 1S.--'rhc crown
prince of Germany yesterday requested
Won Schloezer, the German minister
at the vatican, Immediately To an
nounce his arrival to Cardinal Jacobini,
the papal secretary of state, and ex-
press the princes earnest desire to
visit the pope. Won Schloezer deliv-
eied the message to Cardinal Jacobini,
who subsequently, called at the Ger
man legation and left his card. The
crown prince and suite drove to the
pantheon this morning and placed n
wreath upon the tomb of Victor
Emanuel.
Att o'clock the visit was made to
the pope, who received the crown
prince with great cordially and afln-
bility. The prince was visibly at..
fectcd, and expressed in the name of
the emperor his qualification ut being
able to manifest his respect for his
holiness. Theprivate conference lasted
an hour. The crown prince, upon
leaving the vatican, appeared deeply
moved
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
SAN ANGELO.
Another Pasture Fence Cu,-The PA.
card OF the Blue Devils.

special 10 tne Gazette.
San Angelo, December Is The pas.
lure fence OF Mr.. q. ID. Foote, who
iives near Ben Ficklin, was cut last
night by unknown parties, aud some
eight or ten head of fine blooded cattle
driven away. A fine imported bull
was among the number. The follow
ing note was posted ON the fence In a
rude handwriting: "lf your bull you
hunt Tor, call az the first ranch This
siue OF he'll The whereabouts of the
cattle are unknown. No clue us set to
the offenders.
Weather clear and cool: business
brisk; stock In good condition, and
wheat doing well.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
PRACTICAL JOK Frs.
Fatal Fun Among the Boys-Killcd by
Shots Intended to Stare.

Terrc Haute. Ind, December lS.--A
special to the Express from Paris, ILL.,,
says SANFORD Norris, with other boys,
arranged a practical joke by having
two brothers, Tod ana Orlando Win
ston Griffin, Jr.. and Ben McLaug h.
lin steal some apples. SANFORD
Norris aud other boys We're To be con-
cealed, and ut the proper time fire a
gun in the air. BY All almost Grim
inal fatality, the gun was pointed di-
rectly ut the boys, who were close To.
geiher. Tod Norris was perforated
with iilty-one shot ond died; Orlando
Norris Is seriously injured, and ais,
Griffin and Mclaughlin. II is thought
Griffin will die.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
A GROWING TRADE.
Expert Of American Beef TO Foreign
Countries for 1854.

Special 20 the Gazette.
Washington, December s.--Reports
Just issued show that during eleven
months ending November both, I0i.-
oo0,uo) pounds Of American beef were
eSported TO foreign countries, on much
more than double the amount for the
SAME period last year, at an average
vaiue OF ten cents per pound. The
great bulk Of this beef comes from
Texas aud theSouth xest. The a,nount
promises TO reach colossal proper lions
~ the next Ave years.
cAllL'sI.E's REFORM SLATE.
Carlisle's friends say that he viii ap-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
Governor Hendricks.

lndianolls, December lS.-The
printed statement that Governor Hen
bricks has gone abroad for medical adj
Vice or treatment is denied by mem.
beers OF his family. He will not visit
London and the party will not he in
Paris more than two or three days IL
is purely II pleasure trip for the whole
party. Mr.. Hendricks is In as robust
health now as a. any time for the past
ten years,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
SHORT TIME.
IRELAND.
pDOIl; HUNG.

Dublin, December Is Poole, for the
murder of Kinney, was hanged at S
o clock this morning. Kinney was
killed by Poole on the night OF Janu-
airy 4, 1882, in Seville Place in this
city. Poole rose ~ 5 n. III. The priest
visited him at q O'Clock, and admins.
tered the sacrament at T:l5. Both re-
NAMED in the prison chapel until
nearly S. Poole stood the ordeal of
preparation for his execution with re.
narkable fortitude. On the gallows,
he frequently kissed the crucitiX, and
with calm demeanor and in firm
voice repeated his prayers until the
drop fell. Death occurred in three
aud half seconds. He made no pub
lie statement. A small crowd gath
cred outside, but dispersed rs soon as
the black flag was hoisted 4 large
force OF police and military was pres
ent. The weather was raw and damp.
The eXecutionCr was man from
North Ireland and called Jones, but
believed TO be an alias. Binns, who
hanged O'Donnell, was unable to
reach Dublin in time tn hang Poole
reporters were not admitted.
1.-THE PRENTICE BOYS"
Londonderry, December lS.-Thc an.
niversary Of closing the gates OF Derry
passed Off without disturbance. The
nationalist did not assemble. The
prentice boys attempted process
sion, but the police stopped the parade
The military were under arms.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
Bidding for the convention.

st. Louis, December ia number
Ct promihent citizens held II meeting
tonight and took preliminary steps 10
obtain the holding OF the next Demo-
cratic national convention Ia this city.
The chairman was auth ,rized to APP
point an executive committee of thir-
leen, who are To have charge, and
another meeting WAS ordered FOR Fri
day next.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19

NJ. s. Hickox, a druggist, was arrest
eato.nighton complaint MNity rna,,I
Ger johnson for dis'tiputihS '',s
bills In Vue ,,,.;,,n,,nr
Johnson alleges that such distri s,',,
added to the expense and labor OF hegr MI.
ing the str cts properly cleaheu. MI
Hickox was discharged.
J. II. Berry and Fannie Cfowuus
were married tonight nj the Episco-
nal church.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19

THE NEW KING sNUnBED.
Paris, December lS.--A Saigon dis
patch states that the French residents
here do not recognize the new AMMAN
government, ami have broken oil rela-
tions with IL.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
Her Insker.

New York, December I'D Ed
ward Lasker has Just finished his tour
In this country, aud leaves for Ger
many the latter part of January TO re-
sumo his seat In the reichstag.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19

LORD LoRNE's SPEECH.

Glasgow, December lS.--Lord Lorne
to-day was presented with the freedom
of the city. He said Canada was indie
pendent in form and reality, but ifshe
should be threatened by any great
power her position would be danger
Gus one without England backing her.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
FRANCE.
THE TONQUIN CREDITS,

THE ToNQUIN CREDITS.
Paris, December lS.--The deputies
voted the supplementary Tonquin
credit of 20,0OO,Ol0 francs for the first
six months of 1854.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-12-19
ENGLAND.
POLICE PRECAUTIONS.


London, December 1S.-The police
are closely Watching houses of leading
Irish nationalists. IL Is reported that
the lord mayor has received anony-
nous letters threatening TO blow up
London bridge and Newgate. The de-
tectiVes were withdrawn from the pris-
on after O'Domncll vas hanged, and
are retained AS extra police about the
bridge to watch the arches, examine
all crafts passing, and scrutiniHe all
persons crossing, in consequence OF
threats to revenge ODonnell, Police
men guard Hawarden castle, the resi-
dence of Gladstone.
OFF FOR EGYPT.
One hundred and fifty artillery men
have gone to Egypt.
THE QUEEN.
The queen has gone to Osborne, Isle
of Wight.
EXTRA PRECAUTIONS.
Extensive precautions are taken in
consequence of information of the ar
rival of the Fenian Daily, concerned
in the storage of arms ut Clerllienwell,
for which ofiense Walsh was convicted
A special corps of police, many of
whom speak tne lflsn Language, are
placed wherever it is thought mischief
is likely to occur. All the prisons, pub
lie buildings and docks are carefully
watched.
SHORT TIME.
Manchester, December IS. - The
north and northeast Lancashire man
ufacturers have adopted short time to
help the manufactures of Blackburn
and elsewhere, whose operatives are
on IA strike
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1883-11-09
A Rival of 0ninine

German medical journals discuss .
new medical agent lately discovered by
Prof. Fischer. of Munich. In the course
of long series of Investigations con-
corning the nature and action of quiz
nine, he found that by means of series
of chemical transformations substance
can be obtained. in the form Of } white
crystalline powder, from coal tar. which
greatly resembles quinine in its action
on the human organism. Fischer has
given it the name of "kairin." The
chief effect produced by it. as vet OBJ
served, is the rapid dimunition of fever
heat. and its efficiency in this respect is
described rs remarkable 1t is believed
that it will render the use of ice in fe-
yer cases unnecessary, and that its
skillful employment will enable the
physician to moderate the temperature
of the patient. Karin is also reported
to have less inconvenience for the ston-
ach than quinine. But observation
does not show-as yet, at least-that it
possesses that tonic and restorative in
fiuence for which quinine is so frequent
ly administered. Perhaps. from a
chemical and physiological point of
view, the most valuable thing about the
new discovery is that it seems to bring
Us nearer to finding out the chemical
nature of quinine itself and the true
character of its agency. The discovery
has been patented and manufactory
Of karin established, under the direc-
ton Of Prof. Laubenheimer. of Glessen.
But. as it is said that the cost of pro-
dncing kilogramMe (about 35f oun-
ces) of the new agent is fl5, it will be
some time before its patrons can hops
to see it take the place Of .quinine in |
practical pharmacy.