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was met and quite struggle ensued between
them. His arm was bruised and scared in
the encounter He asked for the money that
there was in the house, and She replied that
there was none, but that If he would go with
her to the house of a neighbor, she would
get $50 owing to Mr.. McMullen and they
wOuld elOpe. He refused to do this and
inhumanly murdered her as he had done
her defenceless husband. He then set ere to
the bed clothing, and the house was soon in
flames and the bodies were burned and
chared beyond recognition.
This is the story he told Editor COpner, OF
the Waynetown Press. and number OF
Others. There was strong threats of lynch
ing at Elmdale. He was brought back to
this city and lodged in Jail. Messrs. Paul 4
Humphreys became his legal advisors, and it
crime in every particular. About two weeks
latter he implicated James NJ. Dennis,
farm hand, living i'm the McMullen neigh
borhOod and who had worked with Coffee, as
an interested party in the murder.
This made third confession on the
part of Coffee, and one entirely diff
ferent from The other two. Time wore
on, the trial began and the entire af-
fair was ventilated in every possible manner.
Coffee and Dennis were both found guilty OF
murder in the first degree, and sentenced to
death. An entirely new phase was given TO
the case by another confession from Coffee
after he had been con victed. He said that
James Rankin, Monday Rankin and John
Curtis were the murdererS of the McMnllens,
that James Rankin fired four shots at Nc
| Mullen and his wife, and secured $500 in
money. An effort was made 10 show that
Rankin had purchased a revolver from w
| B. Campbell, of New Richmond, with which
| the deed was committed. Rankin did have
a conversation with Campbell last September
| about such a weapon, but did not make the
| purchase. He left this county the 24th day
of last September, and went to Arizona Ter.
ritory, where he claims that he was IN JAN
uary =, the day of the murder.
PREDICTION.
Coffee was a witness in a case at Lafayette
a few years since where party had sued
another for SANDER, and our witness came
very near perJuring himself. Colonel Billy
! Wilson, who was IN attorney in the case
1 pointed his finger at Coffee, and in his OWL
! characteristic manner said MY boy, 9
word To you. You have sworn falsely, and
| il you do not mend your ways you will die
on the scaiIold." His prediction was to-day
! fulfilled.
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kirk and wife arrived to-day and are here
for the winter.
Hon. Fred Elliser, agent OF the Vandalia,
a citizen of Indianapolis, is in the city.
Hon. w. ID. Bynum is here.
Hon. Joseph +. Mcdonald is expected to-
morrow.
Judge Lowry and wife will leave for home
tomorrow.
Senator d. W. VOORHEES, expects to 60 Ito
Terre Haute the last of this week to engage
in literary task, to which he will devote
eight or ten DAYS.
Editor ]. G.. Loveland, of Corunna, with
his mother, is here for few days.
Mail messenger service at I.akeville st.
Joseph County, will be discontinued after
the 23d inst
Changes have been ordered in the time
schedule on the Star route from Birming
ham to Gilead, Ind, as follows: Leave Bir.
mingham on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat
urday's at a. m, arrive at Birmingham by
II q. IN.
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The New Chamber of Deputies.

PARIS, October 19.-It is now stated that
the new Chamber OF Deputies will comprise
900 Conservatives and 3Si Replens or Radi-
Gals. NJ. Brisson, the premier; NJ. Eloquent,
President OF the Chamber of Deputies; NJ.
Sad Carnot, Minister of finance. The Du
de Bissocia, NJ. Andrieux, Rouvier Cochery
Raynal, Clemenceau and Spuiler have been
reelected. Thus far POS Republican and
and twenty-fOur Conservatives have been
elected. The Replens polled 900 votes,
against the Conservatives 81, 900
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Hartford City Items.

Hartford CRY, Ind, October l9.-0n
Saturday last, John Hillyer, farmer living
two miles east of this city, fell from an ap-
pie tree and fractured the right arm below
the elbow.
Yesterday evening a little child, three
years old, OF Mrs. Jacob Hess, living two
miles west of this city, fell down stairs and
died in few hours.
Circuit Court will convene at this place on
Monday next when the ravishers of Mollie
Kinnard will be tried.
On Saturday evening last, a pugilistic en-
tertainment was given by an aged married
went to grass on the first round in demora-
lied and battered condition.
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good service. Paxton and his gang have been
the terror Of the people OF American Falls
for years in their drunken carousals and in
discriminate shooting. In many instances
they compelled people TO dance for them,
and at times they shoot as close to their vic
TINS feet as to burn their shoes. Paxton
himself is said to have been a fugitive from
justice from Arizona, and his body bears the
scars of bullets, showing that his career must
have been desperate one. 1t is thought
that by the killing OF Paxton the tough cow
boy gang of Idaho will be more easily broken
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The Trousseau of n Princess,

LONDON, October I9-The Paris correspond
ent of the Daily News describes the wedding
trousseau of Princess Marie De Orleans as
gorgeous. Among the Jewels a pearl
neckless which was looted in the Chinese
war by General PolikiO, valued at $4,000,
and many costly diamonds. A beautiful
Sortment of boHnets also forms part of the
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Rio FaiIure in Terre Haute,

TERRE HKUTE. october l7.-Ben Blanchard
large real estate dealer, land excursion agent and
speculator has failed and leaves many people i'm
his debt some estimate his shortage at Sl500OO.
Developments show that ne has been carrying ON
a Ferl Ward game. The entire police force and
several COnstablcs have been searching i0r him
for the last twenty-fOur hours When last heard
from he was south OF the city.
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ReoDenin- of the Munster Bank.

DUBLIN, Oct. l0.-The Munster Bank re-
opened to-day under gratifying auspices.
Ten thousand pounds had been deposited up
to noon. The bank restricts ITS business to
small advances, and will pursue careful and
steady policy in dealing with its patrons.
The news from the provincial branches OF
the bank is very satisfactory to the stock
holders
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Township -Postoftce Burglarized.
Sracia1 In 10 Sentinel

SHELBYvITLE, Ind, October l9.-The tour
teen Township Trustees of this county were
before the County Commissioners to-day,
and testified under oath that they had never
had any dealings with r. b. Pollard or any
of his agents.
The Postoflice, located in the grocery store
of Ben jenkins, at ST. Paul, eight miles east
of here. was entered last night and robbed of
$40 i'm change, iewelrY, etc.
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Railroads i'm China.

SHANGHAI, October l9.-The Chinese Gov
ernment has unanimously decided to pro-
ceed speedily with the work of building
railways throughout the Empire.
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Archbishop Krementz.

BERLIN, October l9.-Emperor William
has issued a rescript recognizing Archbishop
Krementz, the Popes appointed to the arch
diocese of Cologne.
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Signed the Protocol.

CoSsTANTINoPLE October 19.-Sir III. ID.
Wolf, special British envoy, and the Porte,
have signed the Protocol respecting the
Government of Egypt.
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Gazetteti Regent.

BERLIN, October 19.-Prince Albrecht, OF
Prussia, has been gazetted regent of the
Duchy of Brunswick.
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DespOndent over Blasted Hopes.

npeciAl 10 the sentlnel.
CHAMPAIGN, H., October 19--Sidney, a
small but enterprising village In this
county, has had great expectations dashed
to the ground by the failure of its pros
pective coal mine. Previous explorations
with drill had indicated a vein OF five and
half feet of coal at the depth of go feet.
With the announcement of this discovery
the value of property rose to fabulous prices,
and the people of Campaign County gener
ally congratulated themselves that in the
near future prices for coal would be greatly
reduced But on sinking the shaft to the
required depth, it was found last week that
the coal vein was only twenty-six inches in
thickness. and the rest was slate. Arrange
ments had been made for barbecue aud
lOlliicatiOn tomorrow in honor of the open
ing of the first coal mine in Champaign
County. 1t is needless to say that the barbe-
cue has been postponed indefinitely. Thirty
thousand dollars has been sunk in the ex-
pertinent, and Sidney people are despondent.
However drilling viii be resumed. in the
hope that coal may be found lower down.
Governor-elect Foraker. of Ohio. is expect
ed in New York Thursday. Arrangements
are being made for a mass-meeting in Madi-
son square Garden on Friday evening, at
which he will be the principal speaker.
Senator Evarts will preside and Hon. Ira
Davenport and General Carr, with majority
of the other candidates on the ticket will be
in attendance.
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Indiana Personals-Star Route Service.
Special to the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, October 19.-Judge Ed Bus
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
BOWIE.

Special to the Gazette.
BOWIE, TEX, Sept. THE public
schools of Bowie will be opened on the
18th inst. For the convenience OF the
citizens living on the south side of the
depot, separate school viii be operated
in that part OF the town. This school
will be under the management of Prof. L.
L. Allen of oxford, Miss. The securing
of Prof. Aliens services will likely prove
Il valuable acquisition in connection with
our school interests. He is a graduate
with b. a. OF the University of Missssip-
pi, has been connected with several insti-
tutions of learning as teacher, and comes
highly recommended as an experienced
instructor.
Prof. l.. II. Rosser, for the past three
years principal of the high school, Will
continue in charge of the school at the
academy building near Mason street.
Corn is being brought in by our granger
friends in limited quantities. 1t is worth
70 cents In the market, delivered.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
Houston & Texas CenItl!

The only All.steel rail llne " ,ss 'l n 4.
The only line in Texas rdnl'n,l iesls9
senger trains each way ei a11a VA.
cars on dny trains and PallnisA, =, n
on night trains, and. With its rsn's ~
the only double daily rpai,e n " VIM \
| Central Texas to New uIiu"n Nh islI
ate connections are MAS "a
| lines for All points North any , 80 ~
Tho shortest line between la',,rviil
Hannibal and Sc. l.onis, rafii1 ~.
via Denlson and Mlssoaie, L.alsne.
kansas City, Hannibai "
East, North and West, AZ s,cA 81 \
Through slecpers eVefy 81, 4 illi.l +.
New Orleans and -. Lvn's Vi ntplA,
Houston, Dallas, sherlna W, !; rn1rlis \.
and thence via Mlssys.,,,, W t"|
through the Indian Icfn'Ns' u
Kan. and Sedalia, Mo. I.41r5 z
slsepers daily, each Na't 4
ana Tb ,nuss tickets from q . sss = l Y.
RrItaIn 5r continent Of knfyl,, y ,, I
a Texas Central Hallway IN ~ +,
Yort thence Via North ts sl4l y a
So tnn.n state, Kaile'ns''' I'M X
SAN .a shin / mos on sale 4. M
~, is.a ~ ms railway AID q, $500
V1,,,,ria san Antonio. Marlys.l 4 ~
Latirange, Columbus. ~ ~ gls.'
san Marcus, Round i'ocA'
dale. .r "a IsiI... A
tickets. 10 send 70 trirnos ssrnis. ! "A
money by consulting o.. ~ u ~ !,
aS-For Information y u ,,,,':s n 7
passage, routes, &C; hh ", ssgfpt = +
10 r. q. FLOOD. llohS' Fsqlk,s,s n i
DAN'L. RmLRY, \: ~ X 'slsnssii ~
j. WALDO Pres. IeAaA
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
WACO.
A Horse-Thief Captured and Jailcd--Nc
Change in the sunday Laws.

A Horse-Thief Captured and Jailcd-No
Change in the sunday Laws.
Special to the Gazette.
WACO, TEX, Sept. A man giving
mis- name as Henry Wayne was arrested
here Wednesday on suspicion of having Il
stolen horse in his possession. The horse
was proven to be the property of Harvey
Dun, who had his horse stolen from him
in Corsicana. Sheriff Harris VIII hold
the prisoner for trial here instead of send
ing him TO Navarro county.
A. j. Smith of Thorndalc, Milan
county, was arrested yesterday by Dep
uty United States Marshal Ish and brought
to Waco to-day. lie was charged with
sending an obscene letter through the
mail. He gave bond in five hundred dol
lars to awit the action of the grand jury
OF the federal court next November.
The city council failed last night to do
anything regarding a modification of the
Sunday law. Though two ordinances
have been presented to the council both
have been laid over till the next meeting
Thirty intermeuts for the city were made
in the different cemeteries last month
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
AUSTIN.

Special TO the Gazette.
AUSTIN, Ten Sept. l--Good rains
have fallen in this section during the past
few DAYS, but they are too late to benefit
cotton. In many localities the crop has
been cut off at least fourth, and in some
Instances ON the high lands more than
one-hult. Reports from the Brazos bot
tom are unfavorable. The worms
are greatly damaging the plant below
Hearne and further down for miles.
The city public schools open on the eth
and win be largely attended. They are
under the management OF Prof, Wmn, an
able teacher and experienced superlntcn-
dent, In no city in the state are they cx-
celled.
As yet no clew has been found leading
to the discovery of the porprcpators OF
the terrible crime of Sunday last.
The taxable values of Clay county have
decreased S032, l52; Sabine county,
S25S,5ll
A. II. Belo & Co. fled an amendment
To their charter to-day, increasing their
capital stock TO 100000, and the num-
her of directors from three to five.
Hugh Swain, son OF Comptroller Swain,
was passed for the West Point cadetship
to-day James Goggin of Austin Is alter
nate,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
PARIS.

Special TO the Gazette.
PARIS, TEX, Sept. Mr.. John Hick-
man was married to Miss Bobbie McNlur-
ray yesterday morning, Miss Bobbic is
one of our most cstimable young ladies',
while Mr.. John Hickman stands very
high in our community for his many ster-
ling qualities. The young couple were
made the recipients Of many congratula.
lions. Miss Bobbic, as II member of the
cooking club, received beautiful pres.
ent from the members, who accompanied
the marriage party TO the train to bid
them short adicu while they visit friend.
In Missouri.
ollie Cooper died Thursday night at the
residence of his father.
Cotton is coming in slowly. The price
paid is $500
Mr.. G. i. Miner was married to Mrs
A. j. Amos Thursday evening ut the resi-.
doncc of Mr. Paris.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
ALFONSO ARAnr1N

LONDON, Sept. 4,-It is reported that
King Alfonso will ask the emperor OF
Austria to use his influence with the Ger
man government in behalf of Spain, to
persuade Prince Bismarck to abandon his
scheme OF occupation of the Caroline
Islands.
King Alfonso, it is further reported,
says that the affair has so aroused the
Spanish people that he would lose his
throne If he Shall secede from the claim
OF Spain to the islands, and that Spain
would be ruined if he should push his
claim.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
ABILENE.
Special to the Gazette.

Special to the Gazette.
ABILENE, Ten, Sept. A dispatch
from our city marshal, Hill, states that
the case against him as an accomplice of
Holland in the killing of Davis, was to-
day dismissed, but he is still held as a
witness. The bond, however, for his ap-
pearance is OF a trifiing amount and win
be readily given by him in New York.
The fact Is he could not be kept away
from New York as long as his friend is
in trouble.
The description of Hill in the st. Louis
republican is very unjust. He Is de-
scribed as II handsome desperate. True.
he Is handsome and courageous as lion,
but is withal as mild and us gentle rs a
sucking dove. Since he left Abilene he
has lost an infant child by death.
The New York att Jrney, Il. Il. Price. re-
tanned by Holland & Hill, is we'll known
by your correspondent, he ranks as one
OF the ablest criminal lawyers in New
York
Private parties are opening pretty
park here, which will be adorned by
fountains, handsome shurbbery and laby
rinths and walks. We presume it will be
cailed the Garden OF Eden.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
KILDARE.

Special 10 the Gazette.
KILDARE, TEX., Sept. The extensive
lumber works of H. Blum, have passed
into the bands Of the jefferson Lumber
company. Representatives of the new
management were out yesterday inyesti-
eating the property and inspecting the
tramway, which extends four or five
miles west. They are making arrange
ments to equip the tramway with new
new steel rails shortly.
our young folks enjoyed the first skate
of the season at the rink Wednesday
night.
Mr.. c. S. Enelehcld has been very sick
for the past few days with CONGESTION OF
the bowels.
Rev. j. Il. jackson will begin a pro-
tracted meeting at the Daptish church
Sunday next.
G. C.. Galloway, Jr., leaves this even
ing for school AT Bryan.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
ALVORD.

Special to the Gazette
ALvoRD, TEX, Sept. 4,-There has
been quite an interesting contest in our
little town for the last few days between
Professors. Il. b. Cant and G. +. English
for the teaching of the public school. 1t
seems some of Prof. English's friends
think Prof. Cant did not do Justice to the
small scholars last session, and they have
taken the matter on their own shoulders
to work Prof. English in for this session,
without consulting the trustees of the
school. On the other side, some of the
people do not think Prof English compe-
tant to take Charge. The trustees met
yesterday evening and elected Prof. Cant,
TO the dissatisfaction of the other side.
Professors English and Cant are both
good men and well-quallfed for the posi-
ton, and the contest is all uncalled for.
as IL Is the duty OF the trustees to elect
teachers and look into these complaints,
without having outsiders interfering.
The Farmers Ialliance OF this place
VIII erect Il cotton platform and ward here
10 handle their cotton, and select regular
days each month to sell their cotton in
bulk.
The prohibition contest will come off
on the Sth of this month, to decide
whether or not liquor shall be sold I'm
Wise county. Both sides are working
faithful for their point. Our town has
been flooded with circulars advocating
noth sides, The contest will be lively
one.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
THE GAZETTE FORT WORTH TEXAS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

qualification and fitness Of nomination Of
persons for public service TO them Instead
OF TO the senate Of the United States the
nominations as required by the constitu-
ton.
II Is urged In the petition that the pres
ident cannot exercise his constitutional
power 10 appoint In his discretion. De-
PENDANTS under color Of the civll-service
acts regarding condnct Of officers for the
government mentioned in sections II TO
i5 of the act, ursurped and exercised
powers and duties which cannot legally
be delegated to, nor invested in them by
citizens of the United States. Com
plainant then asked for writ compelling
the commissioners TO answer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
MARSHALL.

a Disclaimer Upon the Part of the signers.
MARsnALL, TEX, sept 3, issi.
To tho Editor OF the Gazette:
Your issue of September ? contains a
communication from this city signed al.
-. r." IN reference TO the questions at is
sue between the citizens Of Marshall and
Harrison county and the Texas & Pacific
Railway company. The personal tone OF
this communication meets with the earn
est disapproval OF the mass Of our people
our differences with the railway company
are OF Il purely legal aud business charac.
ter and all personalities are deprecated
by The citizens of Marshall and Harrison
county Please give this the same pub
liclty given 20 the communication referred
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
PRIVATE THEATRICALS.
a reported Scene Between senator Ran.
som and Commissioner Coleman.

Reported Scene Between senator Ran
som and Commissioner Coleman.
Special TO the Courlal. journal.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Ex-senator Ran,
som, OF North Carolina, is one of the
most persistent seekers after patronage
IN the country. He can be seen haunting
the departments daily. He recently made
trip across the green sward of the mall "a
see Commissioner Of Agriculture Coleman
IL what has been reported really took place
over there, itmust have been worth going
much farther to see. Senator Ransom
wanted place for q constituent. In his
anaDle manner the commissioner regret.
ted he had no vacancy.
Then III tell you how YOU can mako
vacancy" said the senator. "There Is
cow-doctor here named salmon credited
70 my State lie never voted or lived
there in his life he IL from New Jersey
ana Is drawing big salary here on ne
credit OF North Carolina
but, my dear senator, | can,tr
"Then cut him down To tho grado 7
asked Tor my constituency
"Mr' Salmon IS one OF my rIght hand
meh, senator, aud can't do it,,
III Is true, then, as am told. that Won
have little cabinet OF your own over
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
chicago Election Fraud case.

CHICAGO, Sept. 4,-rhe Daily News
otta, ILL.,, special says The supreme
court this morning oyerrulcd the motion
for II continuance In the case Of Joseph
c, Mackin, convicted of perjury IN the
election fraud cases. II was argued that
as Mackin was under sentence in the
United States court decision in adj
vance OF the one pending IN the United
States supreme court would prove Il con-
fict OF jurisdiction. This aud another
point regarding Mackm's bondsmen were
overruled. II is expected that Mackin
WIN be heard on an appeal next wednes-
day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
GALVESTON
Gets Her Deer water at Lust.

GALVESTON, TEX, Sept.4 This island
has been visited by an unusually heavy
rain fall the past three days. Since 3
O'Clock Tuesday evening nine and thirty
hundredths inches of rain has fallen, mum.
dating the streets, and many places to
the depth of fifteen inches. Rain fell al
most necessarily to-day, the signal SER
vice register showing five and seventy
three-hundredths inches for the twenty
four hours ending ut O'Clock this evening.
The average rainfall for the month
for Galveston is only four and thirty-slX
hundrcdths. The storm does not extend
far inland.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-09-05
TROOP. sent 20 neek springs,

CHICAGO, Lilo Sept. 4.---mquiry was
made at military headquarters to learn
whether troops would interpose in the
anti-Chlnese demonstration at Rock
Springs. II was learned that an applica-
ton had been made TO the governor of
Wyoming but no action had been taken
SO far as known though the troops could
not be employed except by order of the
president, upon such application by the
governor, 10 quell mob or maintain
peace, yet troops could be used at all
times In defense OF government property.
Three companies have been sent TO Rock
Springs for that purpose.