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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-10

DFcRFE OF DIvoRct--To-day Judge James in
the Equity court made decree OF divorce I'm the
case cf George w. Ashton AIT. Sarah Jane Ashton.
The parties were married on June 5Ih 1872 by Rev.
John Brooks, and he charges that after living
happily together TILL January l4th following she
left him and has since remained away. He charges
that she Is now living with one Charles Boyd as
his wife.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05

ming the same In the production OF
vinegar. Aside from the apoVe' .no
report is an elaboration of points pre-
ssnted In the commissioners lelter W
the secretary published on the 2''h VI
July. ,,. ., tho
treasury, in his annual report SHOWS
the methods by which soldiers OF tne
late war and government are being
swindled by uuprinclpled attorneys
and agents He says not one IN yen
qualifications for arrears OF pay anu
bounty really possess any meIl'l
and not one In twenty OF AL these
claims Is filed upon suggestion by vol
uninrv action OF the claimant, An AZ
tornev seeks the client and represents
"a The uniformed. more generally col
ored soldiers or their heirs, that they
hoyo not been paid all
Justly due them: that some new iaW
or new construction of existing law
entities them to more bounty or iur-
finer my. A small fee ia advance -
required, generally two or three dol p
lars. sometimes more; In fact, all that
can he got, with u promise that no
more will be demanded unless the
claim be allowed. The fee is allowed,
the application filed, aud In the end
rejected. The attorney rarely LOOKS
after the claim, as II does not pay. lie
has received his little advance Ice,
and it pays better to hnht
IN more victims. Soldiers are swindled
and after their claims are rejected, they
frequently denouncc the government
and it's officers, who simply admins
Ter the law ~ they find it. Another
class of worthless claims Is constantly
increasing, namely, claims for
bounties already pnid. In many OF
these eases denials OF former
payments are made under oath when
The records of this office are authenti-
pnta1
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
NEATLY NABBED.
How a Detective Captured an Indiana
COunterfoiter.

Evansville, November i.-Connor,
alias Faulkner, alias ever so many
other names, has been captured in
Frenchtown, Harrison county, Ind.
He was the chief and leading spirit of
the counterfeites of this district and
lives near Frenchtown in log house,
built very much like fort. 1t had
one thinking out all around, and while
Faulkner worked on the manufacture
of the coin his wife stood guard. I'M
mediately Atter the arrest OF the Pike
vile gang, II. ID. Hobbs, the
detective known as Doc Hen
dersou, went to Frcnchtown
aud to the house of Faulkner,
whom he told about the raid, and
said he Hobbs was the only man to
escape and wanted to be hidden for
a few days Faulkner readily took
him and explained all his processes TO
Hobbs, who pretened TO be an expert
enced countcrfeiter. Last Saturday
Faulkner went 10 Frenchtown to ret
some valuable papers and to find out
The extent of the raid. Hobbs, pre-.
tending To he going Tor bottle of
whisky, followed Faulkner, and dodg-
ing behind fences and trees, saw the
couhterleitor enter store. Hobbs ran
IN and presenting revolver ut Faux
ner's head ordered him TO throw up his
hands. The cuffs were put on
ana a deputy marshal took
him in charge. Hobbs hurried
back to the house and running
III called to Mrs. Walker to bring the
shotgun. She, thinking her husband
was In danger. obeyed. AS soon rs she
had given Hobbs the weapon he
clasped the cuffs on her before she
knew what he was up 10, and this
morning he brought the couple down to
TINS city, afterwards going To India
napolis. Faulkner made coins from
ten cents in silver to twenty dollars In
gold so perfectly that he said he him
sell was not afraid to so into the bauk
with them.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
SOMERVElL COUNTY.
Tie Celebrated Hog Case Editorial
Trials-LOcal Notes.

Correspondence of the Gazette.
Glenrose,' November 3.-Trade has
been very quiet this week. Cotton
coming in slowly.
DIR. Willingham and SON have been
on visit to Kendpll county this week
aud returned Thursday evening.
Capt. Campbell, who is clerking Tor
hardware house of Cleburne, came
over on visit saturday and took
away several orders for stoves, which
goes TO show that hardware house
here would pay handsomely and be u
great benefit 10 the town.
There has been considerable OF a
breeze, bordering on little war, here,
growing out of an article In last week
Reporter, stirring up the officers TO 40
their duty in keeping down violations
of the law. The officers had the ed
itor of the Reporter summoned pei1Ie
the Justice of the peace TO tell VIVA, nc
knew. The result was that the dep-
uty sheriff who also runs saloon,
took exceptions to what the edilo,
told, and got on the war-path, ana
sought the fighting editor of the ne s,
porter. The lighting editor was no'
in, but the religious editor took u up
and stood his ground, and told w
deputy sheriff that 1t was no go anu
10 go hence without delay. or WORDS ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
MINT DROPS.
Report OF Uncle Sans National MOncl
MGnufactOry~ Excess Of
Silver Coinage.

Washington, ID. c., November H.
The annual report of the director of
the mint shows gold received and OPP
Grated upon for the year $4,000, 0O1,
silver nearly $4,000 ,OD0 coinings for
the year valued nj sos, 2O0,T0i; total
gold coinage, $50, j,927; silver, SIS
S35, 40, of which SHS,lll,llD were
standard dollars. The profit oil coin
age of silver dollars was $50, 1876, net
silver profits for the last five
years 81 $500 The silver circulation,
the director says, is in excess OF the re
qulrements, and he expresses the be
lief that equal coinage of both gold and
silver by all nations, aud suggests that
congress consider the question whether
the law directing the monthly coinage
OF 81 100000 in silver dollars should
not be modified OF repealed. The
director recommends that the
| coinage of gold dollars aud three
| cent nickel pieces be discontinued
! the repeal of the act authorizing III,
coinage of the trade dollar, aud that
I the latter coins be sent to the minis uud
exchanged for other silver dollars
The production of gold for the current
calendar year will bc So, 900 900, and
silver 10000, 600. Tho estimated ci,
culatiou of coin on October LIST is SJil,
5l2,G1a In gold and S2}j 2Dl, 3e3 IN
/ silver.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
PILOT POINT.
Memorial Services Sunday Fight
Other Local Briefs.
special to The Gazette.

special TO the Gazette.
pilot Point, November "A very
interesting service was held this morn
ING nj the NJ. T.. church, the annlVer-
sary of the Woman's Missionary So
cjetv. norton of which was IN mem
orv of Mrs. Matte Obenchain, late
secretary of the society, The ralllng
surrounding the altar, the pulpit, tile
orpan and chair were beautifully
decorated with flowers and mourning
The house was densely crowded,
when DIR. j. II. Johnson opened by
reading the sixty-second chapter OF
Isaiah and prayer, followed by Il song,
the UNatchmnn, led by Miss Lou
Covent with Miss Lula Collier at the
organ. The president of the, society
Miss Minnie Baird, presented resolu-
tons following, with an address
which was "a fitting trlb-
ute TO their late secretary,
AftoI which, the Rev. y. j. Worley OF
Whitesboro was Introduced and enter
tanned the large audience for an hour.
His address was "Woman Work IN the
Missionary cause" Mr.. Morley is n
pleasant speaker and his discourse
was highly appreciated. Next came
the collection, which amounted to
nearly SO, and goes into their treasury
A well-to-do farmer living near Au-
brew got full of the go be joyful
Yesterday and rs he was passing th e
"Chenp john wagon, the proprietor
cried out Goods cheaper than steal
ing.p The farmer jokingly slipped Il
table spread from the wagon into his
own vehicle and started towards home
Complaint was made and Constable
Glasscock detailed to arrest the man,
which he did, and the farmer was
placed under bonds for his appearance
in court.
Click, who is under arrest for rob
bing Esquire Yeatly. have
been identified 10y two who were
in company with eatly Mt the time,
but his examining trial was put oil Til
Monday, owing to the absence OF the
prosecuting witness.
G. 5. Charlevillc and family, from
Gainesville, arrived in town yesterday
He has rented Wilson's brick store
southwest corner of the square, an,
will open II harness and saddlery busi
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
A DAY AT DALLAS.
second Base Ball Game aud Victory For
the Gulf City Club.
Visitors rlocking in TO Participate III
the Fall Races.

special to the Gazette lam.
Dallas. November 1.-The Gull Clty
bnse hall club Of Galveston won thelr
second victory over the Dallas brown
Stockings to-day by n score OF eignt 70
five. the game was much better
one than tnat OF yesterday, but sun
there were many glazing errors ny
both clubs. The visitors outplayed
fhe home team everywhere except ~
The bat. The Browns were decidedly
the stronger in this respect, but thelr
good hitting was scattering, while the
1;ulf Cuys punched their hits NJ
opportune times, and won the game
With this feature and on the
merits OF fine fielding ana
good base running. The two clubs
play the last game of the series to-mor-
row. The attendance wasa large To-
day as at my game here this season.
The city Is filling up with strangers
visiting the fall races. A great many
arrived tonight from Chicago, New
York and Philadelphia, among them
Frank HendiclS OF Philadelphia
and his pool selling party, and j. H.
Powers and A. Hankins, the big sport
ing men of Chicago. -,
The west bound Texas ~ racine
train is reported four hours late to-
night. A wreck II rumored, but noun
ING can be learned In railroad circles
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
SAN ANTONIO.
Fence. Cutters In Atasc0sa PaSchal's
Promotion Mexican Rough rs M
lnbiddcn Guest.

Special 20 the Gazette.
San Antonio, November 3.--I'he
fence-Cutteis have been active again in
Atascosa county, where they cut II
mile aud "A half of IL. l.. HnrrlsOn's
pasture fence.
George Paschal, son OF #. j.. Pas
chal, Il ieXus veteran OF this city, mas
been appointed temporarily to the POI
sition OF United States district attor-
ney Tor the Eastern district, aud left
for Galveston this morning. II Evans
receives the judgeship, Paschol will
probably he transferred to this dis
trict. He Is young lawyer of great
ability and of high character
about midnight last night Antonio
Cavillo, u Mexican, accompanied by II
friend, walked into II private house
where there was n birthday party, and
demanded the privileges of the floor.
Being informed that he was stranger
aud that thc affair was not n public
one, and that he was drunk and must
leave, he drew II revolver and fired
several shots promiscuously, danger
ously wouuding n highly esteemed
Young German named Louis Rummel
10y shooting him in the chest After
the shooting Cavillo He'd, but was cap
tured and Jailed before daylight.
When captuted 1t was found that he
had shot himself through the left
hand.
q. j. Gooch stock and damage agent
nf the Missouri Pacific at Palestine
has established q rranch office In thi,
city for the convenience of shippers oI
stock
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
MARY CHURCHILL.
Her Hiding Place at Last Discovered
by Newspaper Reporter.
Working In the Laundry Of an Asylum
Near Indianapolis.

st. Louis, November I. -I'hos. j.
Gallagher. the wcll-known editor
the Globc-Democrat, who has been
working the Mary Churchill case con-
tInuously Cor months past, finally loca-
ted the girl yesterday in an insane
asylum three miles from In
dinnapolis, where she has been
working IN laundry since Septem-
her 4th under the management of Jen-
ME Lockwood. Gallagher had II long
interview with her last night,
but did not learn why
she left home or whether she will
return. Her leaving home. however,
was n voluntary act, She went alone,
and all the theories about elopement,
marriage or being in any way con-
nccted with any gentleman were all
wrong. Colonel Churchill, the girl s
father, left for indianapolis to-day and
further developments will follow his
seeing her.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
WASHINGTON.
Report of The Commissioner of Internal
Revenue Facts and SuggeS-
lions.

Washington, ID. c., November A.
The annual report of the commissioner
of internal revenue has been
submitted. by the consolidation of
collection districts, an annual
saving to the government of $4,000
is secured. Aggregate receipts
this year estimated at $50, 100000. Dur
ing the first three months of tha pres
ent fiscal year, the revenues decreased
S7,N26, A0l. A large number of those
engaged IN Illicit distilling are desir-
Gus of abandoning the mn
Lawful, practice, and Tive commissioner
has been strongly urged 10 recommend
II proclamation of general amnesty to
such persons. He suggests that con-
gress provide shorter period of limi-
tation for the prosecution of oilenses
against the revenue, The question of
enforcement of the revenue laws
in the Indian Territory has
been referred To Secretary Folger for
action. The number of stamps issued
To collectors and agents is ,0S2 al 800,
representing value of Sl62 ,5G7, Iii.
The increase In production of manu-
featured tobacco and snun' IN over
5000, 900 pounds; increase In produc-
ton of cigars ls8, 1900, and cigarettes
IS 600, 900; reduction of revenue from
tobacco caused by the act of 1883 * at
least $25.o0O,00O; the amount OF rebate
claimed ON tobacco, 81, III, 0l3; allowed,
SS,b2i, l67; rejected, Si,7S1 and the
remainder returned for amendment.
Dlstillcrles operated for the year
5.l2n, consuming iS,6ii,7s7 bush
els of grain; decrease OF spirits
produced, about thirty-two million
gallons; spirits removed In bond Tor
export, 1871 ,l27 gallons; transferred
to manufacturing Warehouses, 30a ,53S !;
withdrawn from warehouses, so, :
100; allowed for leakage and
evaporation, 2,2Dl ,Gl3; remair-
ing In warehouses June
3lth, 1855, sD,4;a,093; withdrawn
for export the first three months OF the
present fiscal year, 752,SSN; distilled
spirits in the United States, except
what may he in customs bonded ware
houses, October l, lSS3, nearly 10, OOo.-
100 gallons. Thecommissioner recon-.
mends the withdrawal OF tine
privilege granted to manufacturers
nfvinegar of separating the alcoholic
property from the lermented mash and
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
Humps Statement.

st. Paul, November Herman
Hnupp, lato general manager OF thc
Northern Pacific road, has made d
public statement in which he defends
himself from the charge of extrava.
gance in management of that road and
charges that no such Thing was ever
mentioned until the recent raid ON
Wall street upon Willard stocks. lie
expresses great admiration for Willard
X Oaks, and says their relations are
very friendly. Beyond this, the card
contains little new that was not re.
ported Ia the interview last Thurs.
day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
THIRD AND FOURTH WARDS

A saloon man in the Fourth ward
said he forgot that yesterday was sun
day
The Texas & Pacific west-bound
train was four and half hours late
last night.
Numbers of persons went out to sec
the hospital in vehicles yesterday.
The voice of the compress WAS still
yesterday.
Heavy express travel over the rail
roads.
A certain railroad man lost his hear
at the union depot several nights ago
Give us more light Mt the depot.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
TEE DANVILLE RIOT.
The Dead and Wounded - Mounted Police
Fired Into by Negroes.
Great Excitement Throughout the
State--Publlc Meetings Held.

Danville, Va, November 4.---Besides
the five negroes reported killed last
night, two others have since died.
The names of the four are Junius Hall
and Ned Davis, servants at the Ar
lington hotel, Jere Smith and Peter
Walters. The bodies of those found
! dead ON the streets were
handed over to friends and
taken away. Chas. Adams, Edward
! Baptist and Thos Kcene were slightly
wounded. Walter Holland, who was
! shot in the head, is the con of G. G..
| Holland, chairman of the Democratic
congressional campaign committee
| He rested well last night, and hopes
are entertained Of his recovery. J. r..
!, Seward, shot in the abdomen, will re-
cover. Richard Valentine was
shot in the hand accidentally.
At three o'clock laat night, II.
NJ. Hubbard, George Coleman and i.
Gravel, on duty Us mounted police,
while passing u holl.e occupied by eel
ored people in the outskirts of the
city, were fired upon. About twenty
shots were given and returned. Hub
bard received several shot wounds on
his leg, and his horse was wounded
in several places. The party entered
Z
VIM. Coleman, on whose person was
found. though he denied having u
weapon, n siX-shooter, three barrels of
which had been discharged, and some
powder and fuse He was
lodged in Jail. Hubbard is
suffering greatly this morning. BY
agreement no services were held in
the churches to-day. The city Is UNI
der SUPERVISION of the town sergeant
The Crews, IL white company OF volun-
teers. has been accepted by advice of
Hon. i. C.Cabell, member of congress,
and other leading citizens. The
town sergeant, James Wood,
did not call out the
colored military company. After de
, livery of the mails this morning
which was largely attended by whites
and blacks. the town sergeant pro-
claimed that no assemblies on the
streets would be allowed and advised
the people to 90 home and remain
: o,iet Hon. CabclI and Judge Ecker
Joined In the request. AM is now ouiet.
but the neoplc of the city are NOT with
ont npprehension of further trouble.
About twenty persons i'm all are re.
a ported wounded.
Ar uARRtsHl,RG.
Harrisburg. Va. November -
Great excitement was caused here by
, thauay.s of the riot nt Danvillp. It. il
believed il will have "A decided effect
i'm the valley counties ON TUESDAYS
election.
An utcfi,toND
Richmond. VA. November Am
immense noss meeting of citizens was
held this sunday ey, ming. TO express
: their sentiments coucprninp the riot nj
Dnnvilln 4 nreamLle SETTING forth
thnt the conflict between the races in
Dnnvilln was the result of n consni,,cv
10 force nm issue mon The white nco.
nlc Inv leaders of the coalition move.
+, ment' WINS ndopted, together with the
= following resolutions
First That i'm The conflict which
,oolf nInca ot DanviiIn the white ,neo.
= ME svmpnthi2c freely with their own
racs.
a..
, utmost confidence in the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
49, .
AUSTIN.
Death OF Capt. .IosSclyn Two Others
Gone Over the Dark River.
3pcclRl 10 iho Gazette,

Special TO the Gazette.
Austin, November i,-Capt Robert
.Iosselyn, executive clerk of Gov. Ire
land, died to-day. He was long con-
nected with the Texas press, having
served M editor of some of the most
prominent journals In the state, and
also obtained some celebrity ns an
author. He was aged about seventy.
i've yenrs, and has been In feeble
health for some time.
DR.. j. NJ, Stnlknker, prominent
German and physician, died last
night.
Bob Stewart. n member of the sport
ing fraternity aud eX-chief OF police
died this morning of Typhoid fever.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
Fine Teams.

The Pacific Express company OF TINS
city received last week another pair OF
fine horses for their business at this
point. They now have three pair OF
The finest gray horses 10 be found in
this section of the state and the agent
takes pride in saying he thinks they
are the "best I'm the state
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
MonpY's MEErINos.

London, November 1, Moody has
successfully opened his great mission
ut Lington. -Four meetings were held
each attended by 1000 to 5000 people.
The iron hall built FOR the OCCASION
proved complete success in all it, ar
rangements, aflording seating room
for $500 persons: Sankey sung with
his customary effect, and Moody's
powerful addresses showed he had not
lost his hold ON the people here.
one hundred persons rose 20 be prayed
for. y heavy storm this afternoon
and evening somewhat diminished
the attendance, but untaillng interest
is manifested. y number OF promi.
nent tlergymen occupied seats on the
platform to-day and this evening.
Moody, abiding TO his mission, said
thrcek weeks work in that country
had been the most productive Of his
life
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
Fire Mt AHiers.

New Orleans, November i.--Satur.
day night u fire occurred ut Algiers
near the river front, two squares above
the Canal-street ferry landing. A
strong wind caused the small frame
buildings to burn rapidly. About
twenty houses We're consumed. inclnd-
ing the Red River Transportation COM
pany' saw mill aud shops.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
SIGN LION AND
SIGN LION AnI
SIGN LION and

that effect, ,ni
sheriff leil' " !
The apology IN las y
for last weeks aris
the matter, and ~
of one mind, lmsa a. n
of citizens are q "
article is weli.tiu1i
More vigilance o. y
cials would be .
| nunity, while MI
selves that the silhs
pictured a litlls sa v,
two sides TO The
war of words ald
| Captain Mc Lei ~
! from Louisville, NJ
three saloons IN % \
| plation, and W. w.
this winter-al B'
This town need ".
another good ss e.
This count, D.
need ofajsil. I, R'
viii be built o., n
nn,issioners cah
h have one. "A
County 'Ia WI
most impOltansl !
T Thrash. o. III
started start II ,ihss!s
and tried VI y
In" mot Ss1at fsE M
sufficient ae,s y,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
FOREIGN.


London, November THE Albani-
ans residing in upper Albania, Mace
donIa and the Euphrates have sent
petitions TO the powers hostile to
Turkey, asking for the annexation of
4 ,raanp
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-05
SCOTLAND.
FIRE Ar GLASGOW.

Glasgow, November 1. The loss by
the fire In the upholstery warehouse of
Wylle X T4ockhcad and adjoining
buildings Is rAOn 900.