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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

Receiver Of The Kansns & Gulf short Line.
special TO tho Gazette.
TYLER, TEX, Dec. l0.r-Our home rail-
road, the Kansas & Gulf Short Line,
which has heretofore been unlike rail-
road in that 10 paid MS II went and had no
controversies OF any kind with the public
or among its owners, has within the last
few days suddenly developed the entire
characteristics of these changeable cor
porations. The New York stockholders,
who are represented by Mr.. Hugh Ste
venson and Othors, who have been IN the
city for the past ten or twelve days,
have claimed that there was on tile FORM
alton OF the enterprise an agree
ment among New York and Texas
stockholders that the former should at
all times hold 81 per cent, or con-
trolling interest Of all the stock, and
they also say that contrary TO this agree
mcnt the Texas stockholders have fraudu-
lently issued and claim to own additional
shares OF stock amounting to $4,000,
which would give them controlling in
terest. The latter claim that the STOCK
was legal and necessarily issued, and
that they own bonn fde controlling In
terest. The matter eliminated In the
Texas stockholders presenting yesterday
TO the district judge petition for the ap-
pointment Of receiver for the road
which was done, Mr. j. G.. Garrison of
the firm OF lIclndon, Cam & Garrison
being appointed receiver. Both sides
have secured eminent counsel, and unless
the matter can be peacefully settled they
viii have a long and BITTER lghc. Capt.
Douglas and Col, lIerndon, representing
the Texas stockholders, left for New
York tonight in company with Mcssrs.
Stevenson, Barker and others of the New
York stockholders
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
An Editor Captured


PTTsBURG, TEX, Dec, io.-On the
evening OF the 9th inst, at 1850 O'Clock
p. m, MIR. o. b. Colquitt, editor of the
rittsburg Gazette, having been captured
by Cupid's wiics, led to the hymeneal
altar Miss Alice Mural of this place,
formerly OF Minder, La. The ceremony
was performed by Rev, Virgins OF Tex
arRana at the residence Of Mr.. N. Aid
ridge, brother.in-law OF the bride, The
BRIDES dress was of cream brocaded
satin, with Oriental lace apron, over.
dress and small bunch Of pink aud white
genniums at the throat Among the in
vited guests present were John j., Shep-
hard, district attorney of Che Fifth judi.
cial district, aud Col, w, II. Armistead OF
jefferson.
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ohargea wlth A,temntoa Ar.nn.

spec'al 70 the Gazette
DALLAS, TEX, Dec. l0.--Monroe Eos
ter, col red, was run In by City Marshal
Arnold last night on the charge of al
tempting TO burn the residence of United
STATES Commissioner j. VI. Mccormick.
on sunday night last, an account Of which
incendiary attempt appeared In Tine GA
hErTE. Monroe's wife Is cook at MIR.
McCormick's house. Early Sunday night
Monroe 'raked her over the Goals" for
allowing another man 10 escort her 20 a
church festival, and left the house IN high
dndgeon. Later In the might, to-wit,
about the time the nor.h-b0und Central
traln arrived, Monroe was seen AT the
Union depot, with a bottle of Kerosene Ia
his coat pocket, These facts, coupled
with the further fact that Monroe has
never shown up at Mr.. McCormlck's since
me Light of tho fire, whereas previous to
mat time he spent nights with his wife,
go very trongly 10 establish his guilt In
me official mind. There WAS no necessity
iar Monroe investing in kerosene, as Mr.
Mccormick furnishes lights for his sery-
ants.
IL has been ascerAined that Monroe
purchased the Kerosene from Doc Raw
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Consolidated wisdom.

Special to the Gazette
TEMPLE, TEX, Dec. l0.-The commit
tees appointed to locate the Baylor uni
versltics, ana to consider the question Of
their consolidation with Waco university,
adjourned their meeting here this after
noon The Baylor universities, male and
female, were consolidated with the Waco
university, and all located at Waco The
male Baylor college viii be removed at
once, but the female college will remain
at Independence until another term Is
taught, when it will be removed to Waco
also. The members OF the committees
have nearly all gone to their homes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

Correspondence OF Tho Gazette.


STEPHENVILlE, TEX, Dec. s.-County
court convened yesterday morning, Judge
+. r.. Young presiding. The criminal
docket is unusually large, the result OF
the lahorious and Industrious work oil our
last grand jury. There are some forty or
tlfty indictments against saloon men and
Others In this county for selling and civ.
Ing liquor to minors.
The town was flied with people yester.
day and not q few got too much of old
tangle-foot aboard, which wound no with
II little fstlcuft on the street aud the OF.
tenders keeping company with our sheriff
u while. Another young blood from The
country, being dazcd with the heguillnr
seducer Of mems brains and better
judgment, bepH,ed stranger wi.h n
bucket OF cold eatcr and otherwise mis-.
behaved. He was given lodging In the com.
~ jail ill this morning, where he could
mediate undlsturbed upon the uneou Al
distribution OF power that permits A
peace officer to slug" man for ha,ing
little fun at the expense and annoyance
of everybody else.
Frank Dallnm, one OF Dublln's wealth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
pnIIns IsnIlmnY Note..

special 10 the Gazette,
DALLAS, TEX, Dec. l0.--A force Of 200
men are at work placing new ties and
making new bridges ON the Trunk rail-
road, between Dallas and Kaufman, so
that heavy construction trains, used in
carrying material for the eXtention Of the
road, may pass
Capt. j. M. Williams, formerly civil en-
glneer on the Santa Fe, has been APP
pointed to be roadmaster, and Mr.. John
N. RyaDt, well-known and quite popular
in Dallas, has been made agent at the
East Dallas depot.
The Texas & Pacific Railroad company
has fled petition IN the district court to
have all the cases, about twenty in mum
Der, pending against 1t in that court re-
moved to the federal court at Dallas
Most Of these cases are for damages.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Pl,tsburg Court Notes.
Special 10 Tho gazette.


PIrTsBuRG, Tx, Dec l0.-ln the dis
trict court to-day, the motion made to
quash the bin Of Indictment ainst l., G..
Davis was ovcrrulei, and motion for
change OF venue WAS applied for and
granted The case win be tried ia Hop
kns county at the next converting of the
district court Ia that county.
The case Of the State Of TeXas VS.. Mat
Cation WAS called to-day and the testimony
given to th jury, which returned YER
diet Of not guilty. He was charged with
burglary.
The case of the State OF Texas VS., j,
W. Heard OF the United States army, that
was 10 have come TO trial to-day, was
postponed till tomorrow Mr.. Heard IL
charged with the murder of Dallas Smart
last February He is ready for trial.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
st. 10.
CorrespOndcnce OF the Gazette.

ST.. 10, TEX, Dec. THE man White,
who was killed while crossing a bridge
at Red River station in this county, leaves
wife and several children. One OF the
commissioners was on his way to receive
the bridge for the county when 1t gave
way, causing the death of White, as
stated. 1t is the general opinion that
some one is criminally to blame in the
construction OF this bridge, and the
county is almost sure to sustain damage
suit.
Your reporter made flying trip to
Burlington on Saturday for the purpose
of Witnessing the marriage of Prof. w. f.
Mcknight of this place to Miss Jennie
Gordon Of Healdton, l. T. The cere-
mony took place in the parlor Of the
Eureka house at Burlington the Rev. Mr..
Anderson performing the ceremony in
the presence OF friends, after which the
merry party left for st. 10, the future
home OF the young couple.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Paid to Keep from squcaiios.

DALLAS, Ten, Dec. l0,--Mr. Brown,
agent for the Texas & Pacific, yesterday
called upon Mr.. l.. NJ. Horton, who was
injured In the wreck near Baird few days
ago, and paid him 5000 cash, on coudi-
ton that he would not bring suit against
the road for damages. Mr.. Horton IL n
cornet player In Meme Bros baud, and
was leader OF detachment OF that band
en- route TO play an engagement at Abllene,
when he was hurt. lie was the only one
OF the musicians that was injured. He
IL rapidly recovering, and viii soon be
able TO take his place in the band.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

srcolnl 10 the Gnzette.

Special TO the Gazette.
Bolton, TEX, Dec. l0.-Mr A. j.
Buchanan OF Bryan and Miss Stella Allen
OF Waco, daughter OF DR.. Allen OF this
place, were married tonight, The we'd
ding was II very brilliant affair. 1t took
place in the Baptist church, Rev, NJ. V.
Smith officiating. The attendants were
Mr.. John Taylor and Miss Lizzie Chand-
Ter, MIR. Emmett Chandler and Miss
Ermine Buck, Mr.. Victor Hudson and
Mss Ada Hardcastle, Mr.. j IL. Buchanan
and Miss Maggie Kendrlck. The gentle
men attendants arc from Bryan and the
ladies from Waco.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Henderson,.


HENDERSON, TEX, Dec. l0-Reuben
w Oliver, another of Henderson's old
citizens, passed quietly away to-day at o
O'Clock. Mr., oliver was Tennesseean
by birth, first coming to this state over
thirty-hve years ago. He has ever been
identified with the business interests and
development of the city.
In the case of the State vs.. the Hen
derson Mutual Insurance protectors in
the county court to-day, suit was with,
drawn at the iustigation of the attorney
general on the payment Of taxes for the
year 80 and costs by that company, which
will amount to $3.50.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Relief for the Galveston Fire Sufferers.
Special to the Gazette.

GALVESTON, TEX, Dec. l0.--Contribu-
tions for the relief Of the fire sufferers are
still coming in and will be received just
as long as the subscriptions continue.
The committee anticipate u hard winter
and much suffering among the victims Of
the calamity. They feel the necessity for
every dollar attainabe and Will not,
therefore, take any action toward stop.
plug further donations. The total amount
subscribed to date is Sl23 1853, OF which
amount Sl0G,Gst has been paid in and
S77, 36S disbuTsed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

The largest single stone ever shipped
by any railroad in this country Is being
loaded on car at the Erie railroad In
Jersey City, Tho stone Is for a monu.
ment In Ruflo, Is "a feet In diameter,
weighs Is tons, and cost $4,000, The car
was prepared especially for the stones
two of the center sllls were cut on and
braced, and the stone swung down
through the hoor. The height OF the
stone when loaded will be Is feet from
the track. Port Jeryis Gazette.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
A Killing in Pamela County.

special 10 inc hhnttte.
HENDERSON, TEX, Dec. l0.-The par
tlcuars of n notorious aud cold-blooded
killing which occurred near Beckyille,
Pauola county, reached here to-day.
David Craig, farmer, while coming TO
the city with cotton, was wuylaid
early this morning and assaulted by james
Lyle, living in the same neighburhood.
Lyle used shotgun, discharging both
barrels at Craig, one charge entering the
head, and the other the chest, in the re-
gion of the heart, killing Craig instantly
The killing Is the result Of an old feud.
No arrests have been made as yet.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
newnrd onered for 9 IIuss''I

Special 10 the Gazette. n.
DALLAS, TEX, Dec, lo,-a'i. 4.
Bardo OF Prairieyille, whose !;
mysteriously disappeared ayr K, Z
lot of cotton at Will's PolntQsn. ~, 4 /,
Of November, is in the city s y
tain no tIdings concerning y ~.
abouts of her husband. sne ~,
ward of $500 for informa,lon I.
lead to his discovery, whetne'
or alive,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

Inns establishment at Che u.,6t
Rawlins says he had a black hol1,
the fact of the oil being In a MAJ
clear bottle when seen In Moum.,
session at the Union depot Is sefo.|
for by Monroe himself, who admll|
poured it into u white bottle.
Oats straw was used by the Irossd
to facilitate the burning Of the hors,
Mr.. Arnold can find no straw Of tkst \
ETY. in the neighborhood Of M pc
mick's house. Monroe makes cout,,
tory statements to different person,
have questioned him In regard n
whereabouts on the night Of the arc
Monroe has before this been n
clutches of the law, aud has worked
several fines on the poor.farm,
grand jury win investigate liIu to-
row.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Mexican nailways Candidates for Favor.

Cry or MgXico, Dec l0'--A bill Civ
Ing the president authority TO treat with
the railway companies with regard to
notifications OF their respective conces.
sions, has now passed both houses of
congress aud become law. The railway
representatives will Immediately resume
negotiations for modification OF the
terms of concession, liking time for the
completion of their respective lines.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
nroke His Neck.

'pUUIHI 10 IIIU NHHUIIv
CoRsrcANA, TEN, Dec, l0.--Capt. Sam
uel Andrews, an old citizen Of this
county, for long time engaged In
mercantile pursuits, but lately engaged
in farming, fell this morning from the
awning OF the Grady house, and, striking
on his head, broke his neck and was In
stantly killed. His wife and children are
in good circumstances, Capt. Andrews
was a soldier during the civil war, in
which he lost an arm.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

escaped to-day by the incoming train on
the Port Royal road, as IL ran on the
bridge over the Savannah river. Just
below Augusta drawbridge is used to
allow the river steamers to pass, ana IL
works with circular and lateral motion.
The steamer Alice Clark had just passed
through the drawbridge and 1t was being
rolled into position when the train rushed
Unexpectedly around the curve and on the
bridge. The tracks could not be put In
perfect position and the train could not
stop suddenly, and it would have tumhled
into the river but for the prompt work OF
the bridgeman He hurried the draw into
place, and the locomotive, missing the
rails, jumped on the cross-iies and was
stopped before any damage was done.
Had the train been a half minute earlier
IL you'd have leaped into the riyer-bcd,
lfty feet below. The engine was replaced
on the track after several hours delay,
and train ran into the city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
ClarEcavlile onicials Arrnisusd,

Specinl 10 the Gazette
CLARKEsYILLE, TEX, Dec. 1911
grand jury Of Red River county wss
charged yesterday, after sesslut
three and a half weeks, in which |
thirty-two indictments for ielony
sixteen for misdemeanor, were reiur
The report made TO the court upon I.
ing was voluminous, but neither "a
nor ambiguous. 1t began by stating
crime seemed to be on the incTess
that the officers charged with keepisg
peace in the county were hagranlly
llct in their duty, and recommended
lative action looking to q change d |
appointment of deputy sherifs, lln
their number, and requiring tbeInpE
bond; that the prosecution o. ciIni
and satisfactory Notwithstanding
branch of justice would be expedited
taking the steps provided by thesn7|
for the election OF district atm
1t was also reported that the afalnd
commissioners court bad been cOuia
with careleSsness near allied 10 81
lity,and that moneys belonging tois
cred publlc-school fund had been Af'
meet payments for the courthoHE
had never been replaced. The
created quite a sensation In The cll
has been yariously discussed uFe
streets to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

Special to the Gazette ~. ma
GALVESTON, TIKI pee, y s,.r
Schooner c. II. Campbell, VII ,s
Isaac II. Tellyer, from New ~
Church, from Pniladelp,n ll,.. IA
Sailed: Steamship Mous y, IN
with 1889 bales Of cotton, u XII 4,
and the schooner B.w. Morse y ,
with 1852 bales OF cotton
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

Special 20 the Gazette.
PALESTINE, TEX, Dec. lO'--ia, II
still deliberating in the case Ply
heirs VS.. Regain and Word. Theee,s.
now trying the cause OF Wilseh !,
kin, administrator, VS.. Smith, ~
OF the Murchison heirs. Lumpl
for his legal commission and
year for managing the estate slE n
over period of thirteen years, \
sets the defendants claim damsEr
legged mismanagement and nq@'
property.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Railroad Young Mems Christian Assocla-
ton.

The railroad department OF the Young
Mems Christian association OF Minneapo-
lis, MINI, reports for October a total
membership OF Ia persons, ~ new mem-
beers having joined during the month.
The total attendance at the rooms during
the month was 1929 Nine meetings We're
held with large attendance, and the
secretary reports &C visits made. The
readlng.roums are now well supplied
with local papers and with alrost all the
nilroad and technical papers, and the at
tendance Is large aud increasing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

transformation from cattle to granger
county, and as natural consequence
times are dull.
Several families have come into the
county In the past few days, who came TO
handle the hoe.
Railroad matters do not seem to trouble
the minds of the citizens, as the country
when settled will give them large trade.
Rain is needy badly In the county to
wash out the creeks and give the grass
new life.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
j. A. odenheimer Hcnorably Acquitted.
Special to the Gazette.

TExARKANA, TEX, Dec. 10.--J. A.
Odenheimer, the gentleman VINO was ar
rested here on Monday last on telegram
received from Fort Worth, charging him
with swindlng to the tune of $780, had
hearing before the circuit court to-day
aud was honorably discharged, the testi-
mony falling, in the mind OF the
court, to make out case
against him. Later in the day
Mr.. Odenheimer, it would appear, fell
like brick house upon his chief prosecu-
tor, Luke Short of the White Elephant,
by having the latter arrested ON IL charge
of malicious prosecution. Supplement
ing this, Odenheimcr win require Short
to answer damage and defamation of
character suit, already filed, Tor the sum
of $50 600. MIR. Short now in turn is in
the custody of the sheriff, but has tele-
graphed home TO make his bail while
Odenheimer promenades the streets In as
nonchalant a manner as the proudest of
his race
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
STATE NEWS.
DOings and Happenings Of the Day
Occurrences for Veal
or Woe.
from over the state Reported
Specially for the Gazette by Its
own Correspondents.
pl.lrIet Court At nlg spring.

special 10 the Gazette,
Bro SPRING, TEX, Dec. l0.--ln the
district court to-day, the case Of III. II.
Doughty for murder was postponed until
the next term OF court. Tomorrow the
habeas corpus case Of James Bolton, for
the killing of II. williams at Monahans,
will he heard The grand jury is still in
session.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

lest and best citizens, was in town yes
terday, and when going home, behind a
dashng pair of horses, he was upset and
thrown from his buggy aud had his left
arm terribly shattered and broken
Physicians dressed it, aud he went home
in much pain
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Ad,crna nnIlwn, n,clsion.

CoIuMBus, ONO, Dee. l0.--Thc SUI
preme court to-day decided the case Of
sought 10 enioin tho railroad company
from granting the Standard Oil company
lower rates for carrying oil from Glove.
land west than II granted them,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
Tyler.


TYLER, TEX, Dec l0.--Mr. Pierce, the
member of our commissioners court from
the Glendale precinct, was to-day APP
pointed superintendent OF the county poor
farm and upon his resignation Mr.. NJ. S.
Taylor, popular citizen of that pre-
cinct, was Immediately appointed com
missioner to fill the vacancy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

Oerrespondenee OF tAe GaEetts.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VI TIC NAtUtI''
RuNNRls, TEx,, Dec. G.--.The citizens
Of Runnels have issued call for mass
meeting ON December 10, TO discuss the
ACCESSIBILITY of building courthouse,
which has raised the ire OF the county
Judge, who, 10 circular TO the citizens
of Runnels county declares that no court
house shall be built although a thousand
meetings be called Tor that purpose.
This county Is now on the eve OIL
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

'' iT@so "a TEX, Dec. lo.1 ,-siss Il n
has Just arrived for Wy ~. MI y 1
school. A Christmas-!!iLs,,e', !, lorts|
mented during the hollds ll!'l,, " NJ 3
tlt of the children Of ine 49, .''...s...>
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
a Loeomollye,. ! one I.un wlthont l,opaIr..

n y
Locomoti e No. 1877 ON the Boston &
Albany railroad, used in the passenger
service, has very remarkable record. 1t
came out OF the shops new April %, 1883,
and on October so, 1885, was sent In for
general repairs, having In the meantime
for thirty months and seven days-made
daily trips. The average run for the 02l
days was 20S miles, or an aggregate OF 1884,
726 miles. During this time only twelve
days were lost for repairs, and no repairs
were made until April ~, 1854. when the
engine had run 1852 miles. During por-
tons OF the months OF April and
June and the whole OF the month OF
May the engine ran 400 miles every day,
making with extra trips Sunday l0,9l0
miles In May, and n total OF 26,740 miles
Ia the three months named, or an average
of 1913 miles per month. The twelve
days lost for repairs were distributed
over the period from April ~, 1884, to
October 30, 1885, and, in almost every
instance, the repairs wore Of an unim-
portant character and in the shape Of re-
newals.
The driving boxes of the engine were
OF cast-Iron, but have lately been re-
placed with steel. The weight OF the en-
CINE Is ~ tons it's cylinders are Is inches
by %, us drving-wheelS SO inches in di-
amctcr and the boiler 81 inches in diane
ter. There are 23l two-inch tubes, and
the steam pressure is 100 pounds Bos-
ton Traveller.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11

A dispatch irom Augusta, Ca, Nov. rs
says. "a serious accident was narrowly
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-11
RAILINGS.
what the Railroads are Doing In Fort
worth and Elsewhere In the
World.

something for tho Magnate, the Bond
holder, tho knights of the Throttle,
Bem and Cord and the Ticket onico'