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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-13

Ell MAHDI has again disastrously de-
feated the Egyptians and English forces
in the Soudan. In an attempt to force
his way to Tokar with thirty-6ve hundred
men Baker Pacha, the English general in
command, was attacked by the rebels.
The Egyptian troops became panic
stricken, defeating the desperate efforts of
the English officers to resist the attack,
and the fight assumed more the aspect of
a rout than of battle. The Egyptian
soldiery threw away their arms and
begged for mercy, but were indiscrimin-
ately slaughtered by the furious follow
ers of the Mahdi. Two thousand of
Baker Pacha's troops were killed. The
attacking force, it is said, did not exceed
one thousand. The panic began by the
retiring in confusion of the Egyptian cav
airy before small band of the rebels. The
commanding general attempted to form
his forces into hollow square, Through
excessive fear, an Egyptian regiment,
which was ordered to form one side of
the square, failed to take its position.
The rebels improved the opportunity to
make furious attack, and threw the en-
tire force into confusion, which fled
towards Trinkitat, the point from which
the force began its march. The remnant
of the fugitives was huddled together on
the shores of the Red Sea. The victorious
Arabs there stayed their hands, or the
entire force would have been annihilated.
Baker Pacha lost four Krupp cannon and
two Calling guns. The Turks and Euro
peans fought well, but the outcome of
this second movement seems to show that
the great directing powers learned moth
ing from Hicks Pacha's defeat and death
at Ell Obeid. This second disaster is be-
lieved to be fraught with far more serious
consequences to England than the first.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-02-13

AT Chester, Miss Lizzie Brewer, twenty
eight years old, while laboring under tenn
porary alteration of mind, plunged long
needle into her bosom, the other day, from the
effects of which she died.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-30
COLLIN COUNTY.
Social Life at McKlnney-A Ball aud
Other Festivities.

corsasnnudepce or tho Gazette.
MCKINNEY, April 20 "A week Of
unparalleled dizziness snifeTs pleasant
change In the busy appearance OF the
square to-day. Also, an oasis lii this
period OF desert drearlness was found
last evening In the occurrence of Il bali
at the opera, house. The towns social
life, though ftemingly 20 long dead,
experienced a brilliant reaction from
this event. All OF our most dulcet
| girls were present TO acknowledge the
destinations OF Terpslchore. aud al
sisted, as leap-year Is wont 10 demand.
| by those chevaliers, Mcdowell, Adj.
aims, Coulter, Arthur smith Of Dallas,
| Iioweil of the Missouri Pacific railroad,
and hosts Of others, placed one more
star Ia that galaxy, which IL tho record
| Of our "life Of fun.h
A large party left this morning for
| Greenvilie " witness the ceremonies
Of the Odd Fellows, this biting their
anniversary. "A picnic aud ball are
among the features Of the days pro-
grnnitne, and we expect their return
70 be an expression Of auperlatlse
pleasure. 81
a short acjourn In the bethany set
tlenlent, south OF Town, shows a good
prospect for an abundant harvest
Two genial gentlemen, the ruling fhrin-
ers Of this section, Messrs II. II. slkin
and Il, y. Baker, undoubtedly deAarvp
the Highest med Q pfaise. They are
/ 80 sympathetic In social, as well a. az
/ rlcultlral ideas, that their camsined
energy isackno#ledRedt To be espeoiellv
beneficial TO Bethany.
Il VIII be able 70 report the ringing of
tha Ahannv ialiayt f,oatn IL nj, l, S.o. 4 4s
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-30
wILBARGER COUNTY.
cow-I'hievcs and Fence. Cutters LEGAL
Notes from Vernon.


vrpNoN Anril On W. u,onoi,,
.bat 90 ,,,,,,a ,,,i,,,, -, o..a,,s. ,,,,'us
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nart ~ ais co,,ntv and .s aou ~ ,ha
act of 4 riv,"e ti,a cat ' an %e ,s, .ne
tnra Mr. uri,natt : h,,a,, I na, t" 70,
Wro,,x,s. thinlsimw so,aathl,n "'. 10, nv
,rrnng ,yeut'amt toascsr,,tn we we
na,t,aa' ,"ere dams IS, ~ wl,an va. MaaA w"
hen, tnev beya,, 10 sbnnt ~ i, ~ ~, n ~,
Ia nuicl,ened fi,s s,,eed ~, Ia hor ~
and fhe ,,arties not ,visI,inc 70 ha 1a,
tecied mt snnrs IN ,h.ir ,e,.,a, anI
made iheir eseape. Rnt Ina FL isu.s
again visited BroclS 1ros mace Iass
"Wednesday niuht. Thev n,,iled M !
most and laid the wire dow, stola !
large dun horse belonging ia Mr.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-30
ROUND ROCK.
Death from IIydroph obla "A suspicious
Darby Political,

Special TO The Gazette.
ROUND Rock, April ao.--A young
man by the name Of James Finch, liv-
Ing near Hutto, died In great agony nj
that place ofhydrophobia on Saturday.
Hewas bitten by n house cat some
months ago, but nothing was thought
OF at the time. lie was inferred
hero to-day.
A negro named Humphrey Grey
was arrested here yesterday, suspected
OF bt Ing thief. Hehad over fifty doll
lars With him, which he could NOT give
an account OF. He claims he had been
hired at Beaumont, Liberty aud Gall
weston.
Judge George W. Glasscock is out
for the state senate, 10 represent VIII
hanson, Travis and Burnet counties,
Hon. James III. Robertson, member
of the legislature In the lower house,
Is Offering himself for the district at
torneyship Of this Judicial district.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-30

celebrated his anniversary by a ban
duet at the Masonic Temple Tonight.
Appropriate toasts were offered and re-
sponded TO by Jot Gunffrr, Judge Silas
Hare, Capt. j. ID. Woods, j. III.
Oils, ;. is. Fears, DR.. j. G..
Carpenter and several others,
and happy time IL was TO all present.
Col deeper responded in terms beflt-
ting the occasion, and at the close M
envelope was handed him containing
a substantial token OF the esteem In
which he Is held by his neiehbors
Reports come from Bells that the
fence-cutters have been Mt work there.
The pasture Of w. +. Dugan was cut
Sunday night for about two hundred
yards along the public road.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-30
BELroN.
A Successful Plea OF Insanity Personal
Heavy Rain.
Special TO the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
BELToN, April 20. The case OF Tom
Warren, colored, Cor murder, which
has been on trial for the past two
days, resulted In verdict Of acquittal.
The lnsanlty dodge was cilectual.
DR., III. q, Client, president of the
State Medical association, leaves in the
morning for Baltimore 10 attend the
National Medical association.
A hard rain fell last night, and
everything Is overrum with water.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-30

The bridges Case on TrIsl--Auld Lang
Sync--F Fence Cutting Near hell

The IIrldges Case on TrlGl--Au Lang
Sync--Fsncc Cutting Near He'll I.
Special 70 the Gazette.
SHERMAN. April 29.--Thc case 81
George Bridges, charged with murder,
was called In the district court this
morning, and both parties announced
ready. "A Jury was soon empane led
and the testimony proceeded with, but
News reached Dallas tonight that
the fences OF Alex Cockrell's big
pastures, seven miles west d Dallas,
were cut last night. Cockreii has two
PASTURES one Of 4, 900 acres, tho cihel
Of l, 200, and the fences were cut IN al.
most every panel. The darnhgeje esti'
mated at 5000. No clow 70 the fence
tho prosecution did not conclude thi'
evening,
The friends Of Col. Matthew Leeper
An old aud respected citizen, VIII
passed to four score years last Sunday
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-30
OUR SPRING STOCK IS FULLY OPEN!

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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14
THE CENTRAL CITY.
NO LIGHT ON SUNDAYS HORROR
The Husband! and Daughter Nearly
CraZed-Noung Horse Thieves
Waco Awakening Water
Works BOnd-Murder.

WACO, Oct. -. Special. There are
no new developments or details respect
ing tho deplorable suicide of Mrs. Jones
yesterday. Not scrap of paper or any
thing to throw light on the deed has
been discovered. No coroner,s inauest
was held. Rev. DR.. Markham, of New
Orleans Cher brother), arrived at 6:lO
this evening The funeral has been
nXed for 1880 II. m. tomorrow. Col.
Jones and Miss Bessie, eldest child. are
almost crazed with grief
Joe Lee Brown, James Williams and
James w. REVERE, three bows living
near HillsborO, stole horses from their
parents and came to Waco to-day TO
see the world" Young REVERE sold
the horse he had for 50. 4 telegram
from the old folks overhauled them, the
morse was recovered, and Sheriff Harris
holas the Kids, awaiting the coming of
their parents tomorrow.
The city council met in extra session
this evening, and the special committee
appointed last week ON the mavor's sur.
gestions about issuing bonds TO buy
water and gas works, reported favora-
bly, thereon. IL is yet to be seen whether
a majority of tho council will back uI
the mayor in his policy.
Judge George Huston, president oil
the National bank OF Union county
Morganiiold, Kentucky, is i'm the city
visiting relatives. DR.. ID. II. Wallace. o,
the Terrell lunatic asylum, is also here
Cotton receipts to date, 1920 bales
Price stilf to-day, %.
Jack Clay was discovered about $3.50 u
m. lying in the landing of stairway
leading from negro gambling don il
the second story OF a building on the
| plaza. lie was unconscious, and Tn,
brains were oozing from wound in hi,
! head, right over the left ear, made by {
| blow or thrust with some round instru
ment. 1t is said he was gambling will
| negroes, when an atl'ray occurred ant
| he was thus treated, being afterwart
thrown down stairs. Three negroes
were arrested and jailed on suspicion
! OF foul play. They say Clay wa
! drunk, started down stairs and stun
Died and fell to the landing, making TIN
wound on his head. Physicians say
this explanation is not true and tina
only post mortem can establish tn
true nature Of the injury. Clay is .
years old, a Georgian by birth, and
bricklayer. lie has two brothers an,
two children here.
DR.. j. l.. Cornish, an East Waco DRUG
glst, took an overdose of morphine thi
morning and the doctors have bee
working on him ever since. lie is bet
ter tonight. Suicidal intent is not sus
pected.
The Waco Furniture company's G,
tensive establishment narrowly escape
burning this afternoon, from the e,
plOSiCn OF an oil stove.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14

the desk with his mallet. He was sell
ING. Prince Albert pigs, imported by j.
flSher Satterthwaite, of NutlcY farm,
~ D. The pigs were from the Queens
Shore farm ut Windsor Castle. Harry
llill bought one for $50. DIR. w. Bowlby
got another for SIS. Robert c. Brown
look runt for $40, and sent it to George
liopcratts restaurant in + anklin street.
Finally magnificent pig was put up.
The dude auctiOueer called attention to
its me points, eXpatiating on the plum
ness of the pigs chops, the droop of its
eyellds, the ivory Wilderness of its hoofs,
and the ileXibility of its tail. 4 sturdy
KNIT gentleman, with auburn hair and
small freckled hands, became an inter-
ested spectator, There was hardly
perceptible squint in in his of eye. He
carried his head like short-lcgged dog,
siding ms he runs. lie wore clothes
made by Poole, of London, and shoes
made by Grand:ssime, of Paris. lie was
evidently charmed by the pig, and in
the intervals of the bidding he closed
one eye and fondly gazed at it with the
other. The auctioneer deity led the
bidders over the hundred mark, and
closed by shouting, "And-tive, an'-tive,
an -hve-a hundred and five dollars,
third and last time. Sold to Col Thorn
as =. Ochiltree, TOR sos.
The Texas congressman drew off his
undressed giants de Suede and planked
down tho money. His Glances of admi-
ration were not reciprocated by the pig.
Indeed, the animal scratched its hook
and regarded the gallant colonel with
supreme indifference.
"What am going to do with it?" he
said in response to question of n friend
"Well, | hardly know yet. | did thinl,
of crossing him with the piny woods
hog of Deaf Smith county, Texas, and
then reckon that my Malvolian friend
Clifford, of the San Antonio Daily Light
might like HIM. He's had powerful ok
! perience Swith hogs in Texas New
| York sun.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14
CLAY COUNTY,
Political Notes-Buiiding--Actual sett

Political Notes-Building-- Actual Settlers
HENRIETTA, Oct. II. - lCorrespon-
dence. The candidates for the lcgisla-
turo from this and Montague counties,
spoke at Newport, in this county, Sat
urday. Although Newport is the strong
est free-grass precinct in the county, the
regular nominee, Mr.. Whaley, will get A
large majority OF the votes east there.
The people don't believe McNatt, the
iree-grass candidate, to be "A Democrat.
and they are determined not TO desert
the old party.
The contest for the county Offices il
getting warm and the saloons do pros
per.
This city is improving every day. The
new school house isjust finished and the
llrst story OF the new court house is also
finished. 1t will be three stories, built
OF brick and stone and will cost $4,000.
Mr.. Wilson OF Dallas, is the architect.
Already some beautiful residences at
Il cost from $4,000 to $1,000 are erected,
and MIR. w. $. lkard has just commence
| ed to build one at cost of $4,000.
Henrietta has the finest patent roller
Hour mill in northwest Texas, two banks
and number of good hotels aud bust
ness houses.
Cattle men of Clay county are now
selling off part of their lands to actual
settlers, and in few years Clay county
VIII he among the first in the state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14

LONDON, Oct. l3.--Earl Granville, Brit
ISL minister OF foreign affairs, forwarded
to Bismarck his acceptance
OF an invitation to attend,
On behalf of England, the conferences
al berlln upon the Congo affairs pro-
vided the business conference be
confined to questions concern
rig the commerce of the
Co lgo. and shall include French
disputes lelative to the territory Of west
Africa. The conference will meet at
Berlin, November 6. Bismarck will
preside. Invitations to state the basis
OF proposals TO be submitted at the con-
,erence have already boen settled
between the governments Of France
ana Germany, in so tar as
thoSe Two powers are concerned.
IL i reported that they embrace the APP
polhlment OF an international commits
son 10 supervise the navigation of the
Congo river, and that il will re-
JecC the Anglo-Portuguesc treaty
which provides torthe neutrality of the
riN"r to Stanley Falls, excepting por-
on of the right bank, which is claimed
by France.
conservatives demonstration, an
nounced for Birmingham to-day, in
VolVing meetings in Astor grounds, tho
town halls ana the skating rink was
prevented by an organized force of
their opponents. The liberals in
great numbers forced entrance 10
the. lower hall by battering
n tho doors with heavy planks and over
Whelmed the Conservatives. A free fight
took place, in which furniture was broken
ana freely used for weapons, The mob
swept from the platform the officers of
the meeting aud the speak,
ers. Sir Stafford Northcote and
Lord Randolph Churchill endeavored
10 address the people present, but their
Efforts were Intellectual, and they
were obliged to retire to side
room, where they made adore. ses
to small party. The mob endeavored
TO prevent the speakers being heard in
the speeches inside the room. The speak.
ers denounced and condemned the action
Of the Liberals, which, Churchill said
would cast lasting stigma upon the
liberal party of birmingham, and thai
IN no other town in England would
there ever be such interruption of emf
/ ncnt statesmen,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14
Awful Tvphoon-Chiuese Loan.

SAN Francisco, oct. l3.-The Ocean
lea to-day brings Hong Kong dates Sep
tember -, and Yokohama September p.
The Yokohama advices state that
Charles Degroote, Belgium minister to
Japan, died suddenly of heart disease,
September rs. The French Catholic
mission refused to bury him because he
was "A Mason.
ON September II, Yokohama aud ~
kio were visited by terrible typhoon.
In the latter city 5000 houses were
whollyorpactially destroyed and twenty
people killed. The loss Of life ut sea was
appalling. No estimate could be
made of h1latter number The typboln
was followed by another of great force
on the 18th, hut OF brief duration. II is
believed that the lfrancO-C hinsse war
WI not interfere with the revision of
tn Japanese treaties. Conference viii
be opened as soon n the foreign minis.
ters have received their instructions. IL
is believed that the basis of revision is
already agreed upon, and only the minor
details remain TO be discussed
The Hong Kong advices state that H. 7,
rumorod that the Chinese government
has concluded Il loan of 2,OOONOn taols
with German banking firm, and that
5W,OOO has already been paid into tho
Canton treasury.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14
STATE CAPITAL.
LIQUOR TRAFFIC LOOMING UP
ChartersGranted-G georgetown IondsReg-
Istcred 49, Democratic Malorities
Computcd-A Hallway Tax
Paid Colonel Ford.

AUSTIN, Oct, l3.-lspecial. Char
tered: Clarksvillo Building and Loan
association, capital stock 100000; Texas
state Geological and Scientific associa.
ton, of Houston.
Occupation taxes paid this wear are
SlOO,UOO in excess of last year, due i'm
great part to the increase in the LIQUOR
traffic. 4'''
Bonds of the Georgetown Water COM
pany amounting to $4,000 were regis
tered to-day.
The Texas Transportation company
PAID 81 passenger tax to-day for; the
quarter ending September 80.
The Democrats in this district now
claim that Sayer's majority will be over
For state senator, George Glasscock,
OF Williamson, will be elected by very
large majority, while the Democratic
! representatives will receive big maiori.
ties. One or two of the Democratic nom.
lnees for county offices will get in by q
/ scratch lat all.
Col. John $. Ford is some better TO-
/ day.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14

BERLIN, DC l3.-The North German
Gazette says: The idea of a Congo con.
gress in Berlin is warmly approved by
the governments of France, Belgium,
Spain, Holland, Austria and Russia
The Gazette also states that Germany
recently took steps in the interest
africa in the event OF British arpexa.
ton of what Is now uuoccup,ti tprri.
tory Tho friendly exchange of views
nus tnr, resulted in tho decision that
Great Britain shall only place tho south.
ern coast OF New Guinea and the M.
larent Islands under British protection
ana that the eVtentc cordialn may be
hoped IN TIC rival interests of England
aud Germany elsewhere.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14
The Higher Courts,

TYLER, Oct, l3.-lSpecial. The com
missioner OF appeals has reported the
following eases to the supreme court to
he affirmed: Schneider & Davis vs..
Sansvin; Texas & Pacific Railroad com
pany vs.. Cavaner; Sansvin W.. Ander-
son; Nichols vs.. WINNER.
70 DC reversed and remanded: George
w, Day vs. y. j. Chambers ct al; Gil
lenwhter and vito VS.. II. +. Scott, dis
missed by agreement; Thomas Va.
Schneider & Bro, reversed and ron.
j, Il. Yaho.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14
City Court.


City VS.. 5. d. Thompson, j. NJ. Gal.
laher, John NJ. Garloy, John Anderson,
Nick Nash, James Baldwin, NJ. V. Rock,
intoNication; fined SO each.
fined 80.
City vs., Bon Coffee, assault and bat
terry; discharged.
City vs.. j. II. Moss, loud and unnec-
essary noise; fined ST.
City VS.. &. Crozier, interfering with
private property; discharged.
fined 81.
CITY VS.. William Love, loud and I'M
necessary noise; fined 81.
fined So.
CITY vs.. Charles James, riding with a
prostitute; dismissed.
city VS.. Lee West, refusing TO paw
hack hire; fined 81.
City VS.. benjamin Sheffield, obstruct-
ing sidewalk; was tried by Jury and
was fined S2j.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-10-14
Every smoker should try "Little 10
Sells Bros circus on the 18th.

Sells Bros circus on the 18th.
Pockot-book found. See notice.
Sells Bros show exhibited 20 n large
crowd at Denison yesterday.
Sells Bros. famed show will draw a
large crowd here on the 18th.
She world renowned show of Sells
Bros exhibits here on the 18th.
Sells Bros circus, the gran dest show
ON earth, exhibits here ON the 18th.
The Electric Light saloon furnishes
the choicest beefsteals and finest of
coffee.
The Turf saloon, SIS Elm street, is
the resort of lovers of fine cigars and
liquors.
II you wish a good lunch or meal 40
to the Electric Light saloon, No. coo
Elm street.
Quite a number OF practicing physi-
clans were summoned before the grand
jury yesterday.
Elm street presented lively appear-
! ance yesterday. II was throngod with
wagons throughout the day.
The average citizen is anxiously
awaiting TO hear from tho state election
In Ohio which occurs to-day.
Bankers, merchants, lawyers, doctors,
IN iact all classes ofour citizens, compli-
ment j. IL. Wobs'cr's fine photographs.
Good things TO eat all moved to the
Glen ioa Chop-houso yesterday. They
date from headquarters NJ Glen Lea
| Chop-house.
The Electric Light saloon has splen-
did restaurant, whore YOU can get "A good
meal from $3.50 in tho morning until T.
o'clock at night.
The Fort Worth club beat the Brown
Stockings yesterday again by score of
to 2. The last and third game will be
played here Sunday.
The county commissioners court was
in session yesterday aud allowed a
number of accounts and transacted lot
of routine business.
1t IL said by those who have seen Il
that Sells Bros show is the most COM
| plete and the best that oXor visited the
south. 1t exhibits here on the 18th.
So soon MS Glasscock was rendy the
weather changed from hot to cool and
stimulated tho appetite. The stimu-
lated all rushed for the Glen Lea Chop
I house.
MrA.O. Wells hn enterrrsing pro
/ priutor of the EleuI., ight saloon, has
/ introduced q r.N Ul.u.e il ma saloon,
No. WJ Elm stress the shape OF a SUI
/ perb free lunch In tho forenoon.
j. NJ. Lewis and George Nnnolean
have opened nm oyster aud fish tiepot M
No. S}i, FoN's old stand, Main street.
They keep oysters, fish, crabs, shrimns,
/ etc. Call aud see them. Country or.
ders solicited.
DALLAS, Tex.-Bids for stone and
brick work opened In supervising archi.
tects office September II: A, Brownie.
stone Sg7,0Ii, brick sl5,lQO; Morgan 4
Morris, stone tls,Op, brick $4,000;
tigh " Sanderson, hrict. Si7 300; NJ. A.
McGowan, stone $500, brick Sll,ggO.
The music department Of the Greye
school is In charge OF PROT Taliaferro,
an experienced teacher. Pupils outside
OF the school arc receiving instruction
anu others can apply any time for adj.
mission, This department is well sup
pied with new Instruments.