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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-12

Of the exposition on the 10th inst. by
electricity. The wire will run from the
executive mansion to the eX-
position building and will
be so arranged that when
the president opens the circuit In
Washington the motive power will by
this act be applied to the machinery in
New Orleans.
Members Of the supreme court, del
egatiOn from the two houses Of con-
gress, the cabinet officers and the
diplomatic representatives Of foreign
countries will be in attendance at the
executive mansion to witness the
opening.
This novel method of opening the
exposition meets with general favor
here.
COMPTROLLER LAwRENCE's OFFICE
WAsHIEGToN, Dec. Ill. j.
Barker was examined to-day by the
sub committee of the committee on
expenditures in the department of
justice relative to the alleged irregu-
larities in the office of the first comp
troller of the treasury. He reiterated
in a somewhat modified form the story
told few days since, and admitted
called particular attention to,
in which alleged overcharges
were made, he did not know whether
the charges were correct or fraudulent.
"Were you the only clerk who
brought these things TO Light" asked
Representative Milliken of Barker.
"rheTe were other clerks in the iu-
dietary division Of the comptroller's
office who pass.d the accounts Some
| said they did not propose 10 raise an
Issue with the chief Uf the division.
! They did not want 10 get at logger
heads with him. Almost all the clerks
said this; can't say what one,n
Can you name one ~
81 could II | wanted TO, but don't
propose 10 have the clerks buIldo2ed
| can't remember the name ofany one
clerk just now, l think that almost
all said that
~ I'LL you refuse TO specify one?n
, don't refuse. / don't lust recall
any circumstances which would give
me name didn't charge my mem.
DRY, because knew If they were called
they would hesitate to testify agai, ST
the chief Of the division. There were
six or seven clerks
"If almost all told you, can't you
recall the nam-s Of those who did
not?n
mo, can't"
The witness was questioned at
length by MIR. Mnliken, and In the
course Of his replies iniimated that the
government was robbed
"Have you evidence that the govern
ment was rohbed?n asked Mr. MILF
ken
~ have not was the reply.
Further examination OF the witness
was postponed until tomorrow, and
the members Of the committee say
that il the testimony OF Barker is OF
The same character as that given to-
day the investigation will not be pro.
longed beyond tomorrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-12
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.

The Senate Discusses the Greg on
Central Land Forfeiture Bill
Without Action.
The House Pals to Reach Vote GU the
Reagan Substitute for the Inter
State Commerce Bill,
The Senate Bill for Public Building
at Waco Meets with opposi.
tion in tho House.
The Ratification of the Reciprocity
Treaty with Mexico by the
Senate Very Doubtful.
The President Has Consented to Open
the New Orleans Exposition
by Electricity.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-12
rHE MrxIOAN rnEArY n1LL.

special to the Gazette.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ll.--There is
mu IN speculation among legislaLnra
here In regard to The commercial
treaties recommended by the pres
ident in his message. The policy of
the administration has been fully
demonstrated to favor free.trade
treaties with all the countries Of me
new world, 10 this policy there will
be class opposition com posed of fac
lions of both the leading parties.
A bill To carry the Mexican treaty
into effect was reported TO the
house at the last session by
Mr.. Hewitt OF New York Of the ways
and means committee. As 10 hap
pened, no yea and nay vote Oh report-
ing the bill was taken In the commit
tee, aud several representatives who
tacitly agreed favorably TO report the
bill as well as one or two who voted ia
favor of IL, are now ready TO oppose
IL. Among the members of the COM
mittee who are now quoted In oppOsl-
ton to the bill are Oh tlrman Morrison,
Messrs Mills of Texas, Bount of AeOr-
gia and Jonee of Arkansas MIR. His-
cock Of New York ID also disposed 10
speak against It Mr. Herbert OF Ala
bGma declines TO state his position, but
his friends say he will oppose the bill.
Mr.. Reed OF Maine, the new Repub-
lican member Of the committee, Is on
the fence. The position of Mesars.
Kelley Of Pennsy Blackburn OF
| Kentucky and Russell OF Massachu-
sets IL net known, Messrs. Hewitt
| nj a ri fax
MIR Hurd says he does not believe that
there Is any necessity for the passage
OF such bill by the house in order 10
make the treaty operatives MIR Tack.
er Of Virginia takes eXactlSAthe oppo-
site view Of the constitutional question
involved. Mr.. Rand All Ia opposed to
any action upon tho bill
al this session, on the
ground that the house should take no
steps In matters affecting the revenue
policy OF the government In Wow OF
the fact that 4 new administration
VIII come into power three months
hence. This view Ia shared by many
other Democratic Representatives, and
liz one which will be likely to control
"A majority of them In all matters
affecting the tnrltfor internal revenue.
II .atern and Western manufacturer
are writing here Ia considerable mum.
befs urging the passage by the house
OF the legislation neGess lrv to carry
the Mexican treaty into effect. The
knowledge OF the existence OF 81
many treaties makes IL certain thai
this one with Mexico now be-
fore the house cannot be
brought up for action without pre- ,ipl-
tating general tariff debate OF an ex-
ceedlngly interesting and important
character, and one that Is likely "a
draw new lines of division on this sub,
ject In both parties
A reciprocity treaty In addition To
the canal treaty is negotiating with
Nicaragua, and Il Is Understood that
the government OF Venezuela has petit.
toned for simil ar reciprocity relty.
The consideration OF these severA al
treaties, already completed aud In pro-
cess OF complexion, will, IL Ia believed.
form this mai portion OF tho work Of
the senate after the holiday recess.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-12
ALvARADo

p AnvAnADo, TEX Ds' .. =
count of the lnclemene5
the military ball has BEEN
postponed. 9th Ais
The ladies OF SCUM .s.slsd
live a concert Cd t1s g utibsIi
ton Yesterday nioIs ,,,.isa.
dence OF his brotne,i..i.s,.sIo.
Mercer OF South A'ss
Every smoker should
Joker"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-12

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. II The col.
ored national committee, called - mo-,
IN New ofleans December IL has h san
postponed TO January %, 1885. -"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-12

against p for these. stand ready, If
can get lands there, to take a million
or two of sores at double or treble what
these men are PAYING
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16
A MAlpeN,s AWFUL FATE.
A Courted Child Of Luxury Suddenly BE
comes Raving Lunatic. .

A Courted Child Of Luxury suddenly BE
comes Raving Lunatic.
b ID. New Haven SpeclaLl
p Probably one Of the saddest stories which
have lately been told is that Of Maggie
Hayes. She is only sixteen years old.
he,belongs to a highly respectable family.
She is very pretty, has winning ways and
vivacious temperament. She first came
into notice few months ago Her lively
disposition and personal charms soon at.
tracted to her side crowd of admirers.
She was courted and fattered, treated to
reserved seats at the theater, dined, and in
many other ways made to believe that she
was superior to others Of her sex. To-day
she is raving lunatic. ~ .1'.i''-
Some months ago she fell In love with q
young man who Is well known in this city.
She believed that her love was returned
and that he would marry her. He kept
constant company with her until short
time ago, when he suddenly deserted her.
A week ago he returned and enticed her
away from home She was warned by her
friends to beware of him, but she
"OuAu hOb Ouc hOb buluh
Ill Of him. She was taken to a
wine-room, where she was drugged and
treated shamefully by four young men.
When she returned home she acted strange
ly, and her friends endeavored to learn the
cause Of her unrest. At first she would
reveal nothing, evidently through fear OF
those who had wronged her. Finally she
told the whole story, Withholding, how
ever, the names of the young men. Fear
and the agony attending her terrible con.
dtion are, without doubt the causes of her
insanity.
Yesterday she became very violent .and
threatened the lives of her relatives. She
was at once taken TO the almshouse, the
only place where insane persons are
treated in New Haven. Her friends be-
lieving her insanity to he only temporary,
expected some appearance of lucidity in a
few hours, but she grew rapidly worse.
Medical Examiner White declared the case
an aggravated one, and decided to send her
to the asylum for the insane at Middle.
town. ... .....
She is constantly raving of her suitor, OF
balls, parties and amusements, and her
relatives say that the latter are the cause
of her ruin.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16
A GEOLOGICAL FREAK.
Wonderful Discovery in Coal Mine in
Lackawannn County, Pa.


Lnckawannn County, Pa.
tArchibald pa Cor. N. Y. SUM-
About two months ago the miners EN-.
ployed by Jones, Simpson & Co. were
driving heading in the Ridge Mines,
,bout mile from this borough. They
had worked about 600 feet through the
coal, when a blast blew out not only coal,
but large stream OF water and quantity
of round stones. Tho miners were alarmed,
and ran away TO the opening. After wait
Ing half an hour, they returned, and found
the stream of water very small, but the
round stones continued to pour out. They
supposed that there was a fault In the
coal seam, and worked ahead, but the
round stones continued TO pour out. After
three weeks work by four men, loading
aud carrying away the round stones, gravel
aud loan made their appearance. When
they were removed they found the day
light and a circular chamber, forty.iive
feet from the surface, cut through the rock
and stone, thirty feet in diameter.
examined this geological wonder yes
terday from the surface and from the bot
tom. IL is In the woods, with small holes
at each side In the course Of very small
rivulet. There are some rocks thrown up
five or six feet high about twenty feet
above It In the course Of the stream. From
below you can SEQ circular chamber
thirty feet in diameter and forty five feet
in height. The walls are nearly perpen.
dicular (the floor is rocS), and next tho
wall Is six feet OF coal around, and then
the rock is sandstone. 1t rises thirty-ave
feet high and is covered by gravel, loan
and other alluvial deposit. The stones are
all rounded, and occupy about twenty feet
Of the chamber. They are from six pounds
in weight TO small pebbles. In the lower
part OF the cave round pieces Of coal were
mixed with the sandstone pebbles.
The coal company intends TO make an air
hole for ventilation Of this chamber, in
which case 1t would have to be filed up.
This would be source OF grief to scientific
men. Mr.. Lesley, the State Geologist,
says that there Is only one other such freak
Of the glacial period yet discovered, and
that Is In Luzerne, Switzerland. II is to
bc hoped that II win be preserved as q
natural curiosity OF the greatest interest
70 science. 1851 asY 1910 81 .l,...
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16
A PLUckY WOMAN.
How Mrs. Ford Drove burglar from Her
House While Wal ching at the Bedside of
Her Invalid Mother
tCairo Cnl.) Special

LCairo dllJ specla.l .
At late hour last night Mrs. z. C.. Ford,
who was watching at the bedside of her In
valid mother at the house OF II. NJ. Lane,
was startled by an odd noise in the ad.
joining room, occupied by her father.
Seizing a stout oak stick at hand, she
started boldly on an exploring expedition.
Upon entering the room she was confronted
by beetle, ,browed, ugly looking ruffian,
who was Interrupted in his search for
pluuder by her appearance, and who car.
ried an ugly, cleaning knife in his grasp.
Taking in the situation at glance, the
nervy little woman raised her club, bring
ing il down upon the head Of the scoundrel
with telling effect, drawing blood, and
Justify calling for help meantime as only a
woman can. The rufllan, with growl Of
rage aud a murdcrous g,eam in his eyes,
rushed forward, telling tht sindaunted lady
TO the floor with blow OF the fist, follow.
ing the attack by beating her upon the head,
face and breast with brutal force, finally
choking her until life was nearly extinct.
The Struggle by this time brought other
members Of the family to the rescue, and
the villain dashed out Of the door and es.
capped. About 800 worth OF silver plate
and other valuables were found In table,
cloth piled up In the middle Of the floor in
readiness TO be carried away. The thief
had used a.screw-Jriver and removed the
locks from all the inner doors going into all
the rooms in the house, securing entrance
from without thorough the parlor window.
Mrs. Ford, besides receiving terrible
shock to her nervous system, Is consider.
ably bruised, her neck being badly swollen,
while her head and face bear evidence Of
rough handling. This afternoon she was
seized with hemorrhage Of the lungs, re-
sulting from chest injuries, and her case is
regarded very serious. The pluck and
heroism displayed by this frail, delicate
woman under such trying circumstances
must challenge the admiration OF all. The
thief secured nothing for his pains, and
will probably be identified by the marks
left by the club which was applied with
such splendid effect, and which remains so
clotted with blood as to warrant the belief
hat the robber received severe punish.
ment.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16
Better TO Whistle.

As was taking walk early in Sep
tcmber, | noticed two little boys on
their way to school. The small one
tumbled and fell; and though he was
not very much hurt, he began to whine
in a babyish way-nota a regular roaring
boy cry. as though he were hall killed,
but little cross whine.
The older boy took his hand in kind
and fatherly way, and said:
"Oh, never mind, jimmy, don't
whinei it is great deal better to
whistle"
And he began in the merriest way a
cheerful boy whistle. JlI.
Jimmy tried to join in the whistle.
81 can't whistle as nice rs you, Char
lie," said he, "my lips won't pucker
up good
"0h, that is because you have not
got all the whine out yet" said Char
lie; "but you try a minute, and the
whistle will drive whine away"
So he did; and the last saw or heard
of the little fellows they were whistling
away as earnestly as though that was
the chief end of life. --BaptiSt Weekly.
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awhile the Captaln came out. The old mal

awhile the Captain came out. The old maj
approached him and said: 4 ,slieis ,.ls 81
Look here, mister high-head, when you
left my neighborhooi I lent yer twenty
dollars. Yer wus so poor that the cows
bawled at yer, but noa cause ye'se got a
big house, fine clothes au' money, yer think
that yer ken insult me an my ole wife.
The man whut ken do that an keep on en-.
joyin' hisself, amt come TO this country
yit," and the old man: took OFF his coat. y.
Z "Go on away. don't want to fight"
replied the Captain, turning pale.
"Sartinly yer don't, but II l don't whale
yer right here hope the Lawd will para
lyze me, and he knocked the Captain down
and beat him until loud cries for mercy
rang through the hotel. During the en-
gagement a lady, with streaming hair,
rushed through the room, followed by an
old woman who held torn laces In her
hand. aHU. ul .aHti Hu.l1
"Come on" remarked the old man, call
ing his wife, Twelve punished 'em enough"
and turning to the crowd that had collect
ed, he added; "Good evenin', gentl'n;
wish yer all well.p ...... Ga
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16
HoLsTEIN CATTLE.

SALE. Only superior anlmals bred by "M
H0MRT," (the equal OF any Holstein Bull {
America), at head Of heard Address
X. ID. UPDEGRAFF, Cleveland, o.
Farm Bedford, o. l4tl2
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16
Medication by Absorption.

Nelstlon's Suppositorles; the mo- ,
popular remedy for constipation NJ |
piles, particularly for what Is kaown as
itching piles. For constipation of how :
ever long standing, they are the M 4;
efficient and certain treatment ever d.
vleed. All medicines taken by ths
mouth, cause arrangement OF ilr,
stomach and debility from which reco, .
cry s slow. Extensive acquaintar y,
with tneIr beneficial properties euabi
us 10 recommend them with confidehu
For sale byJ. w. Houghtons
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ei Nt.Af NI.ff ------ lIf-H .DHtHtHt
"For many years ! had suffered from
complaint which the physicians called Grave
I had employed some Of the most noted {
tors without obtaining any permanent rel
and for long time my case was regarded !
hopeless. All who knew the oircumstanc;
said must die. Finally, my wife induce
mo to try bottle of DR.. Kennedy's Fayo'
Remedy which shs had somewhere heard
or seen advertised. Without tho sligh,c
faith in II, but solely to crafty her, I boug
bottle Of a druggist in our village. Iu
that and two or three bottles more, and
make long story short-Iam now as healtl
man as there is in the country.
"Since then have recommended 'Favor
Remedy 10 others whom knew 10 have
fered from Kidney and Liver complaints; a.
I assure the public, that the 'Favorite Re
edy has done its work with similar c.
pleteness in every single instance, and II
some other sick and discouraged mortal n
hear Of 1t and try the 'Favorite Remedy,
l did"
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16
A SAD STORY.
The Separation OF an Insane Mother From
Her Children.

Her Children.
tJasper CGaJ spcolal.l
A mother and seven children sat in the
courtroom to-day. The woman was about
thirty-five years Of age, with large lustrous
eyes and hair falling wildly over her
shoulders. Behind her stood her husband,
Mr.. Stephen Cowart. After sitting awhile
the woman broke out into frenzy OF
lamentations, crying out: "Don't take my
children from me, please DON'T" The hus-
band vainly endeavored to soothe her into
quiet, but she raved and writhed in her
sufferings so that IL drew tears from the
eyes Of the court attendants. At last, see.
ing her three-year old babe she grasped IL,
and holding 1t closely to her breast,
shrieked: "You shall not have himl l
will not be parted from my childW For
some time lunacy has been developing in
Mrs. Cowart, who was the mother OF one
Of the most interesting families Of
this county. II became so vio-
lent recently that for her own
safety, as well as for the protection Of
those around her, IL was deemed necessary
TO put her In the asylum. With the sharp
instinct which 80 often accompanies lun-
acy, she at once read the purpose of her
friends, and strongly resisted the efforts
OF her friends TO confne her. The only
way in which she could be brought to
town was by the whole family coming
avowedly to attend meeting, but really
totry the mother before court Of inquiry.
At last when IL was announced that she
would have TO go TO the asylum her
pleas not TO be parted from her children
were OF the most pitiable character.
She would press them to her bosom be-
tween her paroxysms and ayow her pur-
pose OF dying rather than losing them.
When an officer took hold Of her so the
family could retire and return home her
cries were the incarnation Of grief. While
the family drove on In wagon the mother
was consigned TO the County jail % await
transportation to Milledgevllle. 74',N =
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TO GRATIFY HIS WIFE.
An Interesting story "A Hopeless Cas'
Cared by using DIR. Hennedy's
~" "Favorits Remedy"

Statement OF Mr.. washington Monroe, OF Catak y
II Greene County. NY. if'Nr
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Our Young Readers.
BoYLHERoEs.

Here's to the boy who has courage to say
"Nol" when he's tempted, and turn straight
away
From temptation and tempter. and!do what is
such boys are heroes, who'll win in the fight.
Here's to the boy who is willing to work.
And, II no could, not duty would shirk; y,
Doipghls best at his work or his play
Such boys WI do TO depend on. isay.
Here's 10 the boy who's deterpined to be
Man among men. If he lives you see,
Sooner or later he oonquers the hill,
Winning his way BY his courage and viii
Here q to the boys who wili dare and win do,
Truthful anditrusty, and steadfastly true;
Boys who aim high, and are striving 70 make
n N-FFA NJ T. Ied0er
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But there is really no need of writing
all this, for, of course, no fellow nowa-
days would ever neglect in any way, or
cause sorrow to his best and truest
friend on earth. - Congregatioaalist.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16

The Washington Monument Com-
mission has granted authority TO an
electric Light company to erect ten
electric lights on the top Of the Wash
ington monument. They expect that
the lightslwill be so effective that the
city viii he illuminated rs far out as
the northern bonndaru
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-04-16

Save corner of the garden for a
few aromatic herbs. They thrive nicely
along the sunny side of the garden
fence, and they W Il require deep and
fairly rich soil. Thyme, summer savory
and sage are great additions TO many
soups and stows. Cut them just before
they bloom on bright, sunny day. Tie
them in punches and hang up TO dry
N. Y. Herald.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-29
PARASOLS.

AT times we are compelled
to make sacrifices. There are
causes that compel-strange to
say, we hail these causes with
delight. We look for timely
opportunities to give bargains.
Our customers are worthy oil
them. Such a time is the
present in Parasols. We have
got too many of them. Every
merchant, be he large or small,
wants money. We want it,
too, just now. Do you know
why? The markets. unsettled,
money is tight, goods are go
ing a-begging to cash purchas'
ers. Our New York buyers
are getting their work in; we
must sell to help them out.
We offer big bargains all over
the store. We mention Para
soils as our special.