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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31
WEATHERFORD.
The WeatherfOrd Schools Fence Cutter
Arrested-The New Court. House.

Correspondence of the Gazette.
WATERFRONT, May 29.-There lis
but little business and less excitement
in town just now, the farmers being
too busy in preparing for harvest and
in fighting the abundant crop of weeds
caused by the late rains to visit the
city. One unfortunate fellow, how
ever, being rather too full of benzine,
neglected his team. Result, a smashed
wagon and a twelve-mile walk after
the runaway team.
The examination at the graded
school Is now In progress. Those who
have been in attendance say that the
proficiency of the students in their
various studies furnish u most con-
vincing proof of the excellency of
Prof. Taylor as an instructor. There
will be a public exhibition by, the
pupils on Thursday night, which APP
pears to be looked forward to by the
young people with joyful anticipa.
tions.
Sheriff Baylor arrested this evening
one John Phillips, charged with cut.
ting the fences Of Messrs. Tom Stewart
aud John Long. Justice Squyres ex-
pects 10 interview them Tomorrow.
Judge Hunter received to-day the
drawings, plans and specifications OF
the new courthouse, from the archi-
tects, Dodson 4 Dudley of Waco. 1t
resembles to some extent the Johnson
county courthouse, but Is, think, q
finer building and more commodiously
arranged. Each officer Of the county
will have commodious office, and six
fire-proof vaults will insure the safety
of the records of Parker county in case
of another fire. One of these is for
the collector, one for the assessor, one
for the sheriff, one for the surveyor,
one for the district clerk and one for
the county clerk. while the last named
officer has In addition a fire proof re-
cordlng room. Taking 1t all In oil, 1t
Is one Of the finest in appearance and
most convenient in arrangement Of
any In the state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

FREE grass, as used in state politics to- Jay,
applies only to the public lands, school and
university, and meals these lands shall re-
main rent free to observation-disclosures hron-
icle.
That is not fairly stated. "Free
grass, as used in state politics to-day,
applies to- all uninclosed lands, pub.
lie and private, land means that these
lands shall remain rent free to stock
men," small and large stockmen, and
farmers. If the o,onor of land wants
the exclusive use of his property, Ia
him fence il, and then the law will
protect his property.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31
lie Did Not.
GAINEsvILLs, TsxAs, May %

GAiNkSvILLH, TRNAS, May ~.
To the Editor of the Gazette.
Did Samuel 7. Tilden say in his letter of
acceptance In 1879 that he was In favor of the
social equality of the iices: Please answer
through the medium CT your daily.
a SUBSCRlBER.
No, he did not. The only reference
in Tilden's letter of acceptance TO the
colored race was where, in speaking of
The chaotic condition of society in the
South, produced by Republican mis-
rule, he used this languages. "If the
duty shall be assigned to me [of ex-
ecuting the laws should not fail to
exercise all the powers with which
the laws and the constitution of our
country clothe its chief magistrate, to
protect all of its citizens, whatever
their former condition, in every polit.
zeal and personal right. ED. CA
zETrE,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

THE farmers of Texas have lost very
heavily by the late rains which fell
throughout the length and breadth OF
the state. Butthe farmers are not the
only sufferers. Competent authority in
railroad Circles estimates that 1t Will
cost at least sS,00o,OOO to repair the
damages sustained by the several rail-
roads in the state. This is large sum
and will cut down dividends when
the directors 20 to figuring, at the
close of the railroad fiscal year, on
profits and losses.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31
A INSTRUMENTATION.

me FORT Worth GAzGrrr says "North
texas docs not wsnt TO divide the state. n
wau's'epretentatives according TO taxation 4.
:, hs state constitution says the members OF
.ne mouse OF representatives shall be appor.
TONED among the several counties accordIpp
70 'no number Of population In each. and
.na1 ms state shall be divided into senatorial
districts OF contiguous tsrriiory according 10
'hs number OF qualifisd electors. 1l.EGA,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31
In was believed that Capt. Eads sale,

In was believed that Capt. Eads sailed
for Europe OH the oath inst. In fact
the announcement was telegraphed
over the country. But 1t now appears
that Capt. Eads decided to remain a
week longer and make second appear.
ance before the river and harbor COM
Inittee, which he did on Thursday
Opinion rs to the prospects Of the Eads
measure Is somewhat divided. the
most conservative view being that II
came up too late to hope for passage at
this session.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

How TIMES, and men too, change.
Fancy old Thad. Stevens alive to hear
Bedford, a Republican, and in the
United States congress, offer resolu-
ton to appropriate half a million dol
lars for Confederate Soldiers home.
If old Thad. didn't turn over in his
grave it is wonder.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

JUDGE TERRELL will not be can
didate this year for the state senate.
He will be remembered, though, as
the ablest and most industrious sem
ator Travis county has ever had. In
fact, we are surprised that the people
of Austin consent to give him up.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

THE Tilden boom shows no signs of
growing tired. 1t has got in its work
in Kansas, Minnesota and Wisconsin
within the past two or three days, and
will he on the ground here in Fort
Worth in about two weeks with undi-
unfinished vigor.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

THERE is still hope for Arthur-he
is thorough politician, popular with
the best men in his party and is GER
tainly gentleman. He may get there,
Eli--to the nomination, we mean.
Your Uncle Sam'l J. Tilden is the man
who will be called to the White House.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31
Died of His Wounds.

New CASTLE, PA, May 3O.-Wil-
liam Peters, aged 90, died last night
from wounds received in quarrel
three weeks ago. Peters and man
named Kelly had dispute about n
coal account, which finally ended in
blows. Kelly's son interfered and in
q scutlle 1t is alleged stabbed Peters In
the back with a penknife. Kelly is
under arrest, but claims he did not in
tlict the wound.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

BEN BUTLER has been nominated
by two parties for president. AS a
delegate to the Democratic national
convention he will be bound by the
action of the Democracy. Perhaps
the bold Benjamin hopes to escape the
difficulty by binding the Democracy
to his action.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

WITH Butler nominated by the
Greenbackers, Blaine by the Republic
cans and Tilden by the Democrats, the
coming political campaign will not be
without o fair degree of political inter-
eat. Bold Ben, the plumed knight
and Uncle Sammy do thing swith vim,
and they are going to do their level
best this year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

THE organs of the pasture rings and
land syndicates have learned, we hope,
that the disposition of the public lands
of Texas is political question, and
that the people have a right to say
what they want done with these lands.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

THE Galveston News continues to
insist that Mr.. Tilden is CORPSE
The Democrats of Texas are expressing
their opinion that rose by any other
name would smell just as sweet, and
so the corpse will do very well for this
year of grace, "a.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31
The Iron Workers.

PiTrsBuRG, PA May 30 "A confer
ence of the iron manufacturers and
the Amalgamated association has been
called for tomorrow, when 1t is stated
last years scale will be signed without
amendment and work continued.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

ACCORDING to Attorney General
Templeton, only l,4s7. s22 acres of land
were "tied up in January and April.
Now, will some lease.law advocate
please tell us whether the LAST, s22
acres were leased by rich men or poor
men; by barons or farmers; and why
no more than l,4S7, 500 acres were
leased?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

BANKER BRECKENRIDGE of Austin
has something of a boom for congress
from the Austin district. Hancock's
fences are not in bad condition, how
auny
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

BELYoRp's resolution is declara-
ton that the war is really over. Why
not emphasize it by puttinga Southern
Democrat on the Democratic ticket for
yice-president?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

SIX THOUSAND extra copies of yes
terday's GAZETTE went out to the
world as missionaries not only in be-
half of the paper but of the town in
which it is printed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

WEE FLANAGAN asthe first Texan
to put in appearance at Chicago. He
has doubtless found out by this time
what he is there for.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

An interview with Judge Fleming
will appear in to.morrow's GAZETTE.
The people and the politicians Will
find 1t Juicy reading.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

their wild project of trying to make
the new doctrine of negro subservlency
a stepping.stone to their own prefer
ment. Il
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

THE GAZETTE tomorrow VIII con-
tain some discussions of the free-grass
question that will interest the people.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31
SATURDAY MORNING. MAY 81.

FREE trade and free grass--but we
draw the line at free lunch.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31
rnr GAZETTE IN CHICAGO.

Texans in attendance ON the national con on,
yen,ions can nndTH GAZETTE Tor save "'..y
NJ Exposition building aud at sutherland =
~ and 90 Adams street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-05-31

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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-25
Speaker Carlisle's Cold.

Not long since Speaker Carlisle was suffering
from a severe cold and hosrseness. Being unable
to preside, he invited Mr.. Cox to the Chair.
Touching his cold, the Speakers course was sim
pie as motion % adjourn, He should have APP
TER to his chest and another to his back, just be-
tween the shoulders. The soothing, quieting,
healing and stimulating effect would have re-
lieved him, and consequently enabled him to :
leye Mr.. Cox in twenty four hours.
Unlike the horde of cheap plasters which are
issued :. for revenue only" Ito the manufactur-
ton to anybody, Benson's are protective and
curative through and through. Highly medic
inal, they waste no materials active and positive.
they exhaust no patience. Compared with all
others they what strength is TO weakness,
what gold is to copper.
possible to bsieye that he resorted to sny of the
greasy and disagreeable oiAtments, liniments,
salyes, oils or embrccations so voei.erousiy com-
mended to the attention of his fellow citizens.
He knows-what we all know-how unpleasant
they are to touch and smell, and how feeble to
sured him that ii is an " unwritten rule" both
of the House and country, to let these things al
together alone
The question may thus be reduced to its lowest
terms: plaster is the only desirable external
remedy, and Benson's is the only desirable plas,
Inc leading physicians. chemists. pharmaeeutists
and druggists, tosetheT with cloar majority OF
the people, has decided the point
At all the leading exhibitions for years, Messrs.
Seaburx < johnson, proprietors Of BENSUN'S
CAPCINE POROUS PLASTERS have received
inali.y. reliability and general excellence Of
manufactures.
genuine. Price 2o cents.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-25
A SPECK OF WAR.
Trouble Growing Out of the Election in
New Iberia. La.

New ORLEANS, La, May 24-To- day the
Adjutant- General ordered battalion OF
the Washington Artillery and battalion
of the Louisiana Artillery to hold them
selves in readiness to move at moments s
notice to the scene of trouble in New
Iberia. The military, however, have not
yet been ordered to move. 1t is under
stood that there is considerable excitement
in New Iberia, growing out of the contest
for the judgeship of the Twenty-first Judi
cial District between Gates, claiming to
have been elected, and Fontillieu, the
present incumbent. This is one of the
cases referred to in the resolutions adopted
by the Republican State Central Commit.
tee last week. The Senate lcommittee
considering the petition and memorial OF
Gates, reported impeaching Fontil-
lieu, who is Republican. Gates,
after much delay and manipulating OF
votes, was declared elected at the recent
election. AS showing how this result was
brought about, Fontillieu's friends claim
that at one precinct, known as Bayou
Pigeon, which at the date of the recent
election was oyerfiowed, the election
officers made no provision for an election
there, as no voting had ever been done
at that point, fifteen or twenty voters re-
siding in that section having heretofore
voted elsewhere. At the last election,
however, they decided themselves to hold
an election, and returned nearly 900 votes
from that precinct for Gates, thus electing
him. Fontillieu's friends declare that
they will not not allow Gates to preside
! in the district, and the State authorities
have determined to seat Gates by force if
necessary
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-25
RAyENpEN SPRINGS.
One of the Most Delightful Spots in the
limited States

Ravendeu Springs, on the Memphis ex-
tension of the Kansas City, Fort Scott and
Gulf railroad, l12 miles west of Memphis,
Tenn, and 375 miles southeast of Kansas
City, in Randolph county, Ark, have only
recently come into notice as healthful
summer resort. The place is yet in its in
fancy, but from its extraordinary natural
advantages must soon acquire improve
ments which will, without doubt, make it
generally popular with peoplein the West
ern and Southern States.
Yesterday reporter had the pleasure of
meeting DIR. Wright, OF the firm of Wright
& Merrell, who recently returned from the
springs. The doctor was very enthusiastic
about Ravenden, and was immensely de-
lighted with his sojourn there. Raven
den," said the doctor, sis one of the most
delightful and beautiful spots l have seen
anywhere in the United States. The site
is charming, being in the midst of mount
ainous region, rugged and rocky, and
abounding with magnificent natural seem
cry. Its natural advantages are unsur-
passed, surrounded as it is by luxuriant
vegetation and a rich agricultural country.
The water of the springs possesses rare
curative and tonic properties, beneficial
to the healthy and sick. When made
fully acquainted with the beauties and
advantages of the springs, Western and
Southern summer tourists will avail them
selves of the close proximity of Ravenden,
instead of going to the expensive and
overcrowded watering places of the East. +"
ST Louis Globe Democrat
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-25
BUTLER ON THE TARIFF.
A Very Good Though Not an Original
Platform.

DETROIT, MICH, May 24.-The Ecening
Journal, of this city, publishes this after
noon the following letter from Gen. Butler,
giving explicit utterance to his views on
the tariff question:
BosToN, May 10, 1884.
To @. NJ. Hubbard, Managing Editor Detroit
Evening Journal:
DEAR SIR-There is so evident good faith
in your communication to me that / break
custom in answering a specific question
as to my political views on specific subjects.
Perhaps upon the subject of tariff l can
give them in a word, for l never have
concealed them. We cannot have free
trade in this country, however theoretie-
ally beneficial it would be. Our country
is so large, our interests so vast, and so
much is to be done by the general govern
ment, that for q series of years we must
raise hundreds of millions of dollars by
taxation of some sort. The only constitu-
tional taxation that l know of is the direct
tax in proportion to the number of inhab.
itants of the States The genius OF our
people will not permit of that direct
taxation, and therefore indirect taxation
must be resorted to. From the beginning
of the government to this time taxation
by duties on imported articles has always
been the resort of our government except
III tlllleS Ol WaT. fO- limited pSflOU
other methods have been tried when du-
ties upon imports were insufficient; there
fore, | favor the raising OF sufficient
amount of revenue for the economical ad
ministration of the government, and no
more, from duties upon imports, and in
laying those duties to tax articles of luxury
up to the collection point, to make free ali
raw material not raised or pIoducs in
this country which enter into its arts or
manufactures, and the necessaries of lie,
as far as possible, and to cheaper them in
every way possible, and within those
limits to SO jndiciously place our duties rs
to best encourage and aid American labor
and American industry. If l could
would also devote taxes upon whisky and
tobacco to the fund to pay the remaining
debts of the war only, to- wit, to pensions
and the care of soldiers disabled by the
war. do not know that need make any
further comment upon this topic. l am,
very truly yours, BENZ. F. BUTLER
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-25
RELIGIOUS RECORD.
The Methodist Episcopal General Con-
ference-An Animated Discus
sion ON the
Subject Of Lay Representation In Annual
Conferences-Missionary VS.. Regu-
lar Bishops.
General Assemblies OF the Northern and
Reformed Presbyterians-Prote
ant Meth0dists.
ESPECIAL TO rHR AP,EAL.l


VIcKsBURG, May 24.-In the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
South to-day the report on the educating
OF candidates for the ministry was read,
telling of the increase in the number of
candidates for the ministry during the
past year and the special efforts that had
been necessary for their maintenance and
these efforts have been crowned with
success.
The General Assembly Of the Presby-
terrain Church has mission presbytery
among the Chickasaw Indians, with twenty
churches organized with membership of
about 1000, the most OF whom are Indians.
There are six ordained ministers, all of
/ them full-blood Indians, with three full
blood Indian licentiates under the care of
the presbytery, preaching the gospel
among their people with a view of soon
being ordained to the full work OF the
ministry.
The question on the overture in regard
to instructing delegates was discussed at
some length. The assembly appearing
divided on the subject it was finally set
tied by the declaration that presbytery
cannot authoritatively instruct a delegate.
The question as to the true definition OF
the word Church" in the book of church
discipline, was called and discussed. 1t
was decided that the word ''church'
meant ali churches, and not the Presbyte-
rian Church alone, therefore converts from
other churches desiring to become minis
ters of Presbyterian church shall first be
subjected TO an examination similar to that
of minister of the Church who moves
from one city to another.
The Committee on Foreign Correspond
ence submitted both majority and mi
nority report, the former in favor of cor
/ responding with the Northern Assembly
i; by delegates and the latter favoring cor
respondence by letter.
After long debate the question was
taken on the minority report and the mo-
ton to adopt it was carried by vote OF
f! 4S to ~.
On motion telegram informing the
Northern Assembly of the action of the
l Southern Assembly in regard to the mode
of future correspondence between the two
assemblies was ordered sent.
The committee appointed to examine
1 the records of the Synod of Kentucky re-
ported that they had failed to procure tie
| records and minutes of the synod, and
asked to be discharged. The report was
received and the request granted. The
| assembly then took recess till s 80 O'Clock
pm. The assembly will very likely close
| its session sine die late tonight.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-25

DETROIT, May 24.-The morning was de-
voted to the Baptist MissioRary Union
The Finance Committee recommended
raising 100000 for missionary work
abroad the coming year. The Eon. ]. w.
Merrill, OF Massachusetts,, was elected
president; IL. S. Burrage, of Maine,
recording secretary. Fraternal messages
were received from the Presbyterian As
sembly at Saratoga and the National Coun-
ell OF Congregational Churches. Unan-
imous resolutions were passed to circulate
the Scriptures more widely in foreign
lands, giving pure versions to all tongues
and peoples.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-05-25
Northern Presbytcrinns.

SARATOGA, May 24.-In the Presbyterian
General Assembly the report of the Finance
Committee was adopted. Receipts, $780,.
0i6; payments, S26, ,S47 balance carried to
next year, Sl2, ,199.
Trustees were elected of the Presby.
terian Home, as follows: Charles NJ
Lukens, Alexander Whitdon, t. Charlton
Henry, the Rev. A. ID. Reid, the Rev
Charles A. Dickey.
The report of the Standing Committee
ON Temperance was recommended, and
the committee given power to raise
money for expenses.
The Indian question is the special order
:or the extra session this evening.
Louis Charp submitted the concluding
report of the Committee on Mileage
Adopted.
Further consideration of the report oi
the Committee on Reduced Representa-
ton was had with extended debate.
The Rev. DIR. Prime took ground
against the proposed reduction OF repre-.
sentation. He held that large bodies
were best.
The Rev. DR.. Bingham said that the
assembly was not too large, and per.
formed the work efficiently, rapidly and
effectually.