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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
THE MOUsTACHE.


Mr.. Pollard said the moustache theory
had puzzled the Commonwealth. They
had got hold of the moustache and they
could not turn it loose. Ali that could
be done was TO doubt about it, and il
this was done the identity Of the man
was gone, and the Commonwealth had
failed. The gentleman with the banged
hair had even gone so far as to remem-
Der not only the number of hairs almost
in his moustache, but that it was straw
colored; remembered even the color OF
his hair, as delicate as that color was.
THE FORGED LETTERS.
Mr.. Pollard ridiculed the idea that
the prisoner should have been respon.
sible for the Curtis forged letters. The
rough draft Of these letters had been
found in the trunk of the deceased, and
still, said Mr.. Pollard, the prisoner is
to be held responsible for what she
wrote.
THE BELLE-IsLE TESTIMONY.
Il was remarkable that all the wit
nesses had never seen the prisoner be
fore, and yet month afterwards had
recognized him at Jail. The question
Of identity was dwelt upon At length
by the counsel, who charged Colone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
THE POEM,

In alluding to the poem ''On the
Delaware the speaker asked if it
could be kept and cherished by a yir-
tuous woman, prefacing the remark by
saying, Far be it from me to say any
thing against this poor dead woman"
In referring to Mr.. Cauthorn's evidence
Mr.. Pollard said that Colonel Aylett
misrepresented this witness. The
speaker did not take any notes, but
Colonel Aylett was writing all the
time, and writing hieroglyphics that
not even Colonel Aylett himself could
decipher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-03
HIS BEHAVIOR.

"And then my friend comes to treat
of the behavior Of the prisoner said
Mr.. Pollard, who, continuing, ridiculed
the idea drawn by Colonel Aylett, who
quoted the Bible to prove that John the
Baptist had been called a wine-bibber
and drunkard.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
District Court,

Judge n. A. Stedman presiding. In
the case OF w. B. Womack & Son vs.
the Texas Investment Company ct al
which has been on trial for the past
eight days, the jury returned.a verdict
at II o'clock yesterday against all OF
the indorsers to this note for Sl7, 500. so
but in favor OF the parties and as part
ners In the Texas Investment COM
pany and the Texas Investment COM
pany limited, thereby failing to hold
the individual members Of the respect
i've companies responsible for the debt
thereof. AZ this case Is one OF general
interest 10 the public we append
here with a synopsis: On the Sd of Sep
TENDER, 1884, w. b. Womack q Son
commenced suit in the district court Of
Tarrant county against A. IA. BrittoD,
X. Nj. VanZandt. Geo. b. Loving, y.
b Paddock, j. w. Iook, Jerome Har-
ris, w. A. Garner and II. j.. Bently,
as partners, doing business under the
fra name and style OF the Texas In
vestment company, thereby ignoring
their corporate existence and seeking
10 make them liable % partners indi-
vidually for the payment OF the note
for SIS, 900, executed by said company
to Fore, Morphy and Henderson, and
by them transferred to plaintiffs. They
also Joined Ia this suit as defendants
Messrs. ]. p. Smith, A. M. BrittoD,
w. A. Huffman, Jos. IL. Brown, w.
J BoAz, and others composing the
Texas. Investment Co, limited,
seeking to hod them liable. as part
ners doing business under the firm
name and style Of the Texas Invest
ment company, limited, upon their as
sumption Of the payment Of said note.
Most all Of the defendants deny the
existence OF partnership under oath,
and some Of them plead that they
we're duly and legally incorporated
under the laws Of Texas and not liable
as partners or otherwise individually
for the payment ~ the debts Of said
companies. attaching the charter OF
the Texas Investment company, limit
cd, and the amended chaEtss
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
TELEGRAPHIo BREvITIEs.

The senate committee on interstate
commerce met again In New York
city yesterday, aud was addressed at
length by George II. Blanchard, for
merly vice'president OF the Erie rail.
road.
The strike In the Pennsylvania
colliery, near Mount Carmel, Pa, still
continues. Seven hundred men are
idle, aud every miner in that district
has been taxed 81 for tho support of
the strikers.
The Ave Italians indicted for the
murder Of Caruso, the lemon peddler
In Chicago, were brought before Judge
Hawkes. in that city yesterday "a
plead. Pleas of not guilty were en-.
tered In each case.
An all-day rain at Norfolk, Va, yes.
terday, interfered with the obseTv
ance OF Memorial day al arranged for
although an immense throng attended
and the graves OF both the blue and
gray were profusely decorated.
The bark Brilliant arrived at Quebec
Thursday night with the crews OF the
steamers Bayard and Mary Louise
those vessels having been wrecked
upon icebefge. The crews relate .
narrowing tale Of suffering and priva-
ton, having spent five days Ia the ice
bergs In mid-ocean.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23

OF the Texas Investment company to
their answers and making them
part OF the same. To those special an
swers plaintiffs demurred, taking the
position that the pretended charters
exhibited by the defendants "a shields
OF protection flom personal liability
for the debts OF their respective COM
psnies were void upon their face.
That the pretended charter OF the
Texas investment company contained
no object or purpose for which pri-
vate corporation could be formed, and
that tn, pretended charter OF the Texas
Investment company, limited, con-
tanned numerous and divers illegal OBJ
Jects and purposes for which a private
corporation could not be formed,
and that the real objects of incorpora-
ton as set forth in both charters were
wlld ana adventuresome speculations.
After two days discussion by the at
torneys OF the respective parties as to
the validity aud legality OF these
charters, Judge Steadman held them
both TO be void and TO confer no COR
porate franchises upon the defendants.
The examination Of witnesses was
then proceeded with, and after closely
contesling every inch of ground, the
case was finally submitted late Thurs
day evening and the jury received
their charge from the court, which
was, In substance, that they should
find averdict for the plaintiff as against
the indorsers on the note and in favor
OF the parties who are alleged TO have
composed these companies and who
were sued rs parties. Messrs. O'Niel,
Hunter d Stewart and John A. Pea.
cock represent the plaintiffs and Ball
q McCart, Hogsett & Green, Davis,
Beall d Rogers. Carter, Wynne h De-
Berry, II. Mckay, Wray Il Stanley
and Hyde Jennings represent the de-
PENDANTS. Messrs, Hogsett, Beall, Ball
and Carter made final argument for
defendants and Messrs. Hunter and
Peacock for plaintiffs.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23

relief fund for manned and crippled
Confederate veterans.
Receipts Of wool to-day were about
$4,000 pounds. Prices range from l5@
49, cents per pound.
The Waco Light Infantry Is drilling
iive nights In every week, preparing
for the Lampasas encampment. They
Will send full team of fours. Local
capitalists are organizing stock COM
pany to build and operate extensive
houring mills, making the patent pro-
cess or roller -four. The stock is taken
80 freely that site has already been
purchased and orders for material
given. The new mill will be situated
convenient to all the railroads and the
grain elevator.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
PILOT POINT.
Crop, Personal, School, Temperance
and Other Items Of Interest.


PILOT POINT, TEX, May 22-Capt.
w. A. Kendall, wife and Miss Julia
and Mrs. Dora Menasco are back from
the New Orleans exposition.
Elder j. B. Cole is home from Au-
gusta, Ga, where he attended the
Southern Baptist convention.
+. Miles, Esq ,andiProf. j. s. Brown
went to Denton this evening rs accred-
tied delegates to the w. 9. Il. u,
which convenes tomorrow.
The late heavy rains have delayed
farm operations but crops promise an
abundant yield and the fruit crop will
be immense, the largest ever known
in this vicinity.
Work on the new opera-house has
been resumed and the massive stone
walls are going up.
Mrs. Lizzie Saxon of Memphis,
Tenn, was greeted last evening with
crowded house 10 listen to her adj
dress in behalf Of the w. o. II. u. The
exercises opened by voluntary with
Miss Pope Collier at the organ, "Jesus,
Lover OF My Soul" after which Rev.
j. III. johnson invoked in very i'm
pressive manner the Divine blessing,
Wncll NILS. Law hinb, plSoiuSub vi tuc
society here, introduced tho speaker
OF the evening In an easy and graceful
style. She left upon the large audi
ence good impression, as evinced by
the profound attention she received.
Your scribe can most cordially com
mend her to the people of other towns
where she is to lecture.
Those prominent here in the tenn
perance work are much encouraged
and hopeful of carrying prohibition by
a good majority on the 18th OF June,
when the election occurs.
The public square is ornamented
with heavy farm machinery.
A tent was spread upon the square
to-day for come kind of clap-trap
chow.
The soap peddler was in town yes
terday and with his soapy tongue be-
quilting the innocent.
The schools here are preparing fol
commencement week, the second in
June, and the patrons and friends are
anticipating great pleasure and rich
enjoyment.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
The Procession.

Our reporter thought when he saw
the procession file slowly up Main
street at $3.50 this morning that he had
struck big thing, that 1t was either "A
mob or some mysterious brotherhood
INDUCING in quiet parade.
With characteristic cheek, however,
the gatherer followed, first, at a
respectable distance, then getting
Drawer advanced nearer, when
passing near some lights he discovered
the familiar uniform OF our police and
upon investigating found the pro-
cession to consist OF about
fifteen tramps followed closely and
quietly by three of our efficient police.
They had been rounded up In various
parts OF the city, herded together and
were being driven to the lookup.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23

tNptHhtIlilf, June l, lNNi, Ton
Years ago was attacked with the most
Intense and dcathly palms In my back and
-hidncNx.
Extending to the end OF my toes
and 10 my brain!
(which made me dellrioual
From agonyltl
ut took three men 10 hold me on
my bed at timee!
"The doctors tried In vain to relieve
me, but to no purpose,
Morphine and other opiatcsi
Had no etisctl
After two months was given up
TO dem
"When my wife
heard aneighbor tell what Hop Bittera
had done for her, she NJ once got and
gave me some. The first dose eased
my brain and seemed 10 go hunting
through my system for the pain.
The second dose eased me go much that
slept two hours, something had not done
FOR two months, Before had used i've bot
ties. was well and ut work M hard ~. amy
man could for over three weeks; hut worked
too hard for my strength, and taking hard
cold, was taken with the masL lcute and
that ever was known. A&s
u called the doctors aeeip, and aitcygeyer-
al weeks they Loft me u cripple ON orutches
for llfo, M they said met friend and told
him my case, and lac tntd Hop Bltters had
cured him aud would euro mo, ipoohod ~
him, but he WAS 40 earnest that ] was In
duced 10 use Thorn again.
In less than four weeks threw away my
crutohos ana won't 10 work lightly AMI kept
on using the hitters for hvo weeks, until
became ~ well ns any man living, aud have
been no FOR ak years since.
II has also cured my wife, who had
been sick for years; and has kept her
and my children well and healthy
with from two to three bottles per
year, There Ia no need 10 be sick at
all II these bitters are used.
J, BERR, Ex.Supervlsor.
THAT, poor, Invalid wife, sister,
mother,
"Or dRughteill!i
"Can be made tho picture OF heslthl
with a few bottles OF Hop Bitters!
Rs-Nono genuine without bunch OF green
| Hops on the white label, Shun all the vile,
poisonous stun with Hop" or "Hops' In
| their name.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
WACO.
maj Of the Crooked Mail Oar
"sf begun-Wool Receipts.
HpeciaI,

Special.
AVo, TEX, May 2l.-The prelim-
ma Of S. l.. Lewis, the mail
arrested here last week charged
'0ooing the mails of registered
commenced at 8 o'clock this
o0n before United States Conn
asr Finks. The courtroom was
~ With spectators, mostly me-
j. some sensational develop
M bs1s expected. Lewis had two
tunsss iawyers in the city retained
IA, ana United States Attorney
ssl f,ppeared for the government.
y vuspeetor Dice, who made the
|bna,, - on Land as witness. The
,0e wa, was held to bail in the sum Of
De w"nlch can probably be given.
Ian ~ Browne bRse-ball club,
.gan;aaI belton at noon to-day, nc
5ds n, ny a crowd OF sporting
h H. they played match game
'sl0 ns,ton club this afternoon
figea siue. No returns have been
tlt ~ g, nut considerable interest
Eyon money has been put up
b hoA d. SAddler lectured TO a
tonight in behalf of the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
BURNEr.


BURNETT, Tx, May &2--on yester.
day morning Nathan Lackey, an old
man that keeps barber shop here,
was suffering with some pain and he
went to a drug store and bought ten
cents worth OF laudanum and took
half Of u at one dose. IT was not long
before he became unconscious, but by
continual rubbing and use OF electric.
lily he revived this morning and is now
all right
Immense quantities of wool are be.
ing sold here.
Crop prospects are very fine, II Il
would only stop raining long enough
30 that our farmers might XIII the
weeds.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
AUSTIN.
j, Houible Outrage in the Capital
= cIly-A Servant Woman
the Victim.
4. Trail Of the Escaped 0onvicts and
" Thsir Resouers-An Important
Decision Pending.


|-srrN. TEX, May 22.-Another
1, : series..of mysterious outrages,
IL have made Austin famous in
IN two months, occurred this
H. about 3 o'clock. Some one
~ The room Of Matte Sellers, a
n ssryant in the employ Of Mr..
rusres, 400 North avenue, and it
4 mat she endeavored to escape to
In residence, which was situated
=. * Yards off, but about half way
en,rder caught and assaulted her
4 rszor. The unfortunate woman
4 fdghtfully stabbed, the left
n being nearly cut off, and re-
4, five or six deep
LIN elsewhere. Her screams
led attention, but the would.be
ln escaped. Although conscious
The victim was very reticent
slhs affair. Late this evening
ssrrs arrested on suspicion a
Y roman named Nora johnson.
i deyeloped since that her hus-
whom she is suing for divorce,
1en intimate with the injured
a, and that she has long been
|wo fthe latter. The shoes of the
B.ou woman fitted exactly the
made by the person who COM
8ld the assault and a key was
4 on her person which unlocked
door of the room in
la Matte Sellers was Sleep
4 The doctors say that
mounds Of the latter are not neces-
N fatal, although they are rendered
II dangerous from the fact that she
n adelicate condition.
Ia governor received intelligence
M that Kelley and Davis, the men
y released the convicts In Brazos
Aty, together with Garcia and
Sisrdt, two of the latter, were in
bet county Wednesday and are
ling their way to Mexico. Officers
their trail.
i the thirty convicts that were re-
ID all but about twelve have either
tb themselves up or been captured.
4 test case, involving the ques-
as to whether the state
Recover on the celebrated land.
Il suits without rendering back
&hsse money, will be passed on
be supreme court at this term.
4 defendant is ID. H. Snyder OF
fhell county and he Is charged
s the fraudulent purchase of TWEEN.
Aye sections of school land. II will
&membered that the recent legisla'
made an appropriation for refund
purchase money in these cases
a aflerward struck it out in fre,
Ference committee.
holsstic census reports were re
ID today as follows:
Rerman 1865, against 2l5S last
&rrell $40, against 6l7 last year.
8wsrd county 1866, againstyl24 las
heavy decrease In Sherman is {
&tefy
e Missouri Pacific railway anC
td lines paid in $l447 to-day pas
ef tax for the current quarter.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
From ss5 to 500.

Suits from SIS to 500 by the we'll
known importing tailor OF Fort Worth,
Jas. II. Msrtindale, corner of Fourth
and Houston streets. Call and exam
iue the elegant display of woolens
now on hand and see for yourself the
class of goods carried by this establish
ment, and you will say they cannot be
excelled by any house aud are equaled
by few. JAS. H. MARTINDALE,
4l5 Houston street, n. T.. corner.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
SAN ANTONIO.
Cattlemen's Meeting-To Vote or
School House Appropriation.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, May 22,-An
important meeting of cattlemen was
held yesterday evening, at which 1t
was decided to use every effort TO keep
Capt. Joe Shelly OF the state troops In
South Texas. 1t is believed that he
will stay.
To-day a mule kicked an eyelid off a
workman named Quigley, and the
man has since been insensible.
Tomorrow vote OF the city will be
taken on the proposition to expend
S5O, 900 on new school-houses, increased
hool facilities being greatly needed,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
The Bartholdi Statue.

NEW YORK, May % The board of
aldermen to-day appointed commit
tee TO receive the Bartholdi statue of
liberty on its arrival here. Mayor
Grace and the citizens and civil or
CARNATIONS were requested 10 co-ope-
rate with the committee.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
From ss5 10 800.

Suits from $25 to 500 by the we'll
known importing tailor Of Fort Worth,
Jas. II. MsTiindale. corner OF Fourth
and Houston streets. Call and exam
inc the elegant display OF woolens
now on hand aud see for yourself the
class OF goods carried by this establish
T0ent, and you will cay they cannot be
exee!Ied by any house and are squalcd
By few. JAS. II. MARTiHDALE,
AIS Ecas.cn e.reg., n. T.. colLer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
Jas. II. MartIndaie,
tailor, 4l5 Houston street.
From go 10 A1OO.

Suits from S25 to 800 by the we'll
known importing tailor OF Fort Worth,
Jas. II. MRrtipdAle, corner OF Fourth
and Houston streets. Call and exam
inc the elegant display OF woolens
now on hand and see for yourself the
class OF goods carried by this establish
me II, aud you will gay they cannot be
exeelled by any house and are equaled
by few. JAS III. MARTINDALE,
4l5 Houston street, N. II. corner.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
From sa6 TO 500.

Suits from $25 to 500 by the we'll
known importing tailorof Fort Worth,
Jas. H. Martindale, corner OF Fourth
and Houston streets. Call and exam.
Inc the elegant display of woolens
now on hand and see for yourself the
class OF goods carried by this establish
ment, and you will say they cannot be
excelled by any house and are equaled
by few. JAS. H. MARTINDALE,
4l5 Houston street, N. Il. corner.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23

Sexton, the bIlliardist, IL n man Of
grave and thoughtful mleu. He Is
said to be economical, and has saved
no Uncomfortable sum OF money out of
his winnings with the cue. His other
ventures have also prospered
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23

regular tickle, OF money fr,m Rosenz-
weig from Cleveland 10 Erie. Roseng.
weig TELL on q Pile of stonee when he
was put OIL the train, and paralysis
was the result. He sued IorSl0O, COO.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
A Card Of Thanks.

We hereby express our sincere and
heartfelt thanks to the friends who so
kindly assisted and sympathized with
us during the sickness, death and
burialof our dear little Grace.
WALTER +. SMITH,
ALLIE g, SMITH.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
The Locnsis Coming.

MARSHALL, ILL, May % The To-
Gust plague will probably visit this
section. In blowing several gardens
the little ravagers were turned out Of
the ground by countless thousands
In an almost matured state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
The Answer why.

Why the unprecedented popularity
of Silver Loaf baking powder? has
been frequently asked, and the
answer is found in the guarantee Of J.
II. Brown that every package is
chemically pure.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
ROUND ROCK.
murderer Arrested-A Gang Of
ohicken. Thieves Caught.

AOn- uloVob OduBubs
Special.
POND Rock, TEX, May 22.-Yes-
fsclty Marshal +. M. Kent ar.
one John Henry, colored,
= In Robertson county for MUIR
;Damitted about ten years ago,
~.lm being a Mexican peddler.
~ ny was the OF ject of the crime.
nsniy Is on the highway to glory
n straight and narrow way ola
Aent also made a successful raid
gang Of chicken-thieves, sue
g os oagging three gloomy COM
S rs lovers Of the feathered BIZ
none Of whom has entered his
using condition,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
GreeIy,s ExnedItIon

Failed to reach the north pole, but
its cooling effects can be enjoyed by
visiting the Mammoth soda fountain
at Wells drug store, 500 Houston
street. Fruit syrups unexcelled.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
Died.

AT the residence of Il. A. Webb,
Oracle, only child Of Walter and AL
lie Smith, aged eight months. Dem
yer and St Louis papers copy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23

WAsnrNosoN, May % - A, NJ.
For West Gulf states; Fair weather,
followed by increasing cloudlness and
occasional rains; southerly winds; sta
tionary temperature.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
Genuine Seersucker.

Itisthe thinnest goods made FOR sum.
mer wear. The genuine article will
cost Won SIS. Now sold by Jas. n.
Martiudsle, AIS Houston street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
The Families

Is the best &c cigar on the American
continent. Sold only at Morris cigar
store, 406 Main street, one door north
PickWick hotel.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
BRENNAN.
fisoner Under Sentence Commits
Suicide.

eNHAM, TEX, May ED
Pa one-legged white man, I'M
|sntenee TO the penitentisry for
Years for theft, in prison await
leiesult Of an appeal to the court
fais, suicided last night by wet
md scraplng off and drinking in
zoe composition of the heads OF
Miphnr matches. Ho took the
at 9o'clock and Dy IL was a
enremen's maifest to-day was
success. Two thousand people
\ on the grounds.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
Jas. ii. Martindale,
ing tailor, AIS Houston stree
Book Given Away.

Send your name and address for our
illustrated catalogue, a book of over
1856 pages. MENREN BROS,
Memphis, Tenn.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
Genuine seersucker.

tits the thinnest goods made for sum-
mer wear. The genuine article Will
cost you sos. Now sold by Jas. III.
Martindale, AIS Houston street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-05-23
Bird Cages.

Brass bird cages. JApanned bird
cages, and mcckiDgbird ages Of a
sizes and styles just received al the
Fort Worth China Co.'e.