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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Never Give Up.

Ifyou arc suffering with low and de
pressed spirits, loss Of appetite. general
debility, disordered blood, weak con
stitution, headache, or any disease O
a bilious nature, by all means procure 6
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid improvement
that will follow; you will be inspired
with new life; strength and activity viii
return, pain and misery will cease, ano
henceforth in the praise of Electric
Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by
Bennett e. Horsman.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

|.r.e r#
GRAND FORKS realty is looking up, and
the city is becoming one Of the most
substantial business centers in the Ter
ritory.-(Turtle Mountain Times.
There are many reasons why. Grand
Forks is the chief city in North Dakota,
the principal one being that her leading
citizens would not disgrace the town by
engaging in q damnable inquisitorial
conspiracy. Fargo has become the hot
bed Of scoundrelism, and a few men are
running the prospects Of the town. It
has come to the point where no honest
man can 1--we in the town without pay
ing tribute to its chief blackmailer.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

IT has developed at Bismarck, on ex-
animation Of the secretary's edition Of
the session laws for 1885, that the act
for the suppression of noxious weeds,
passed and approved last winter. is
omitted from the book. The law calls
Tor county commissioners to advertise
regarding pulling and destroying Of
these weeds before the 9th instant.
The book has been delayed 50 long that
~; counhiss are aware Of the law, and
noW only learn thats such . law has
bssnSoGaittsd. The law will b~esentout
toaoceno1 0aSsupplement
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

Land Office at Grand Forks, Oak, July %, 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler
has filed notice Of his intention to make final proof
In support Of his claim, and that said proof will be made
before Frank H. Pfosser, Judge and ~ex-ofacio clerk of
the probate court of Ramsey county, DIT, at Devils
Lake, DIT, on August 20. 1885, viz: H HEIRS OF
sw Ii and the 8 Il ofthe Sc u, sec II, town 154, r 63.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said land:
John A Perciyal Frank NJ Ellis Otto Sherman Frank G
Converse, of Devils Lake, Ramsey county, I.
u. c. TIFFANY, Register.
&C Ellis, Attorney. 1898
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

Land office at Devils Lake, D T., July 20, 1856
Notice is hereby given that the following-named settlers
havc filed notice Of their intention to make final proof
in support of their claims, and that said proof will he
made before the Register or Receiver at Devils Lake,
for the NJ Of swA and VIZ of seH, sec II, { 1856, r 66.
He names the following witnesses to prove hi con.
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said land:
John Stewart James Horne William Ludvigall John
Hoffman, all of Grand Harbor, Ramsey Co, DIT,
Viz: OTTAR g RESTvEDT, DIS No 500, for the
eL%2 of swA and VIZ of seq sec 10, town 1856, range 66.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con.
tiuuous residence upon and cultivation of said land:
Peter knudson Berret Knudson Hans Welo R o So
berg, all of Church. Ramsey Co, 7.
HENRY. W. LORD, Register.
Pattin & Scrumgard, Attorneys. 1929
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

ONEof the kilograms sent from Fargo
to the Minneapolis Tribune on the land
Office case says "the Democrats as a
rule are very much interested and will
do all they can to find good reasons and
law fitting the cast for the prosecution
The telegram states in a boastful way
that the foreman Of the grand jury, Capt.
Egbert, is a. ''stanch Democrat" Words
could not say more.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Proposals for Grading.

Bids will be received at the Office of
the county clerk up to Saturday, August
l, at IL o'clock M, for the grading Of
the county road at the head of Creel's
bay. Estimates for work can be seen at
my Office.
The right to reject any and all bids
reserved by the board.
JOHN A.. PERcIvAL,
dwtd County Clerk.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

The chief of the bureau of statistics
reports that the number Of immigrants
arriving in the United States during the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1885, was
3s7,82l, being 1908 less than the i'm
migration during the preceding fiscal
year, and 4O1,l7l less than during the
year ending June 80, 1882, the year OF
the greatest immigration.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

Irsome Of the i~nstigators of the Fargo
grand jury case were compelled to pay
the cost Of that peculiar and ex parte in
quiry. there would be less demand for
stone.breakers and sand. shovelers.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
GEORGE wEsoorr left a wife and chile

GEORGE WEsooTT left a wife and child
rem at Milbank, this territory, last fall
and followed the eighteen-year.old
daughter Of ]. c. Mann to Lake City,
MIMI, where the girl had been sent to
attend school. All attempts to find the
pair failed until, last week, when they
were discovered at Brainerd living as
man and wife. They were promptly
arrested.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

The press Of st. Paul, Minneapolis and
at other southeastern points have busted
themselves in circulating the report that
the crops in the Devils Lake region nave
been destroyed by hail. The fact is,
there has been no hail Of any conse-
quence within the limits Of what is
known as the Devils Lake region.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

YANKroN, July M.-John Navak, a
Bohemian, living sixteen miles from
here, killed his wife and then suicided.
Jealousy and whiskey were the cause.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

COLLATERAL with the farcical attempt
to indict him at Fargo, we understand
that charges have been preferred against
the postmaster of Devils Lake. Why
don't they take his Office because he is a
Republican and hang him for his politi.
cal belief afterward2
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

THE Argus, when it found it's indict-
ment scheme busted, set up a terrible
wall because we had sent marked copies
Of the INrER-OcEAN to prominent citi-
zens Of Fargo. Don't cry, Fatty. Save
your tears for real grief.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

Land Office at Devils Lake. Oak, July "a, 1886
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler
has filed notice Of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Register and Receiver at Devils Lake, D I
on September l 1885, viz: HERBERT M vANNIER,
D s No $50, for the seq Of nw4 and neL of swL Of
sec IS, town 154, range IS.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con.
George H Treat John McDevitt P o Olson L II Rogers,
all of Devils Lake, DIT.
Noble 4 Noble, Attorneys. 1863
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
The Shah waking On.

TEpERHAM, July M.-The Russian-Af-
CHAN boundary commission under M.
Lessar' is expected to arrive at the from
tier by the end Of August. 1t is rumor-
ed that the shah is going to Meshed,
hoping thereby to stem the tide of the
Russian invasion of Persia.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
F,remen's Tournament.

Flremen'S TOurnament.
The firemen's tournament at. Grand
Forks August S and s promises to be a
very important affair. Prizes to the
amount of $40 are offered. The rate for
firemen from this city and return has
been fixed at 1926; apparatus free.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Elevator Accident,

FARGO, July 22.-Three men working
on Sawyer's new elevator Yesterday
were precipitated forty feet to the
ground by the scaffolding suddenly Civ
ing away. Abel Burg, of Valley. City,
and John Anderson, of Grand Forks,
were badly injured internally, and it is
feared they will die. Peter Erickson
received slight injuries.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

THE Hastings (M.inn.) News.Era says:
aReports Of the ravages Of the chinch
bug grow daily more discouraging" Re-
ports from other sources state that the
bug is doing immense damage.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Hundreds of sunstrokes.

ST.. PAUL, July 22.-Hot weather still
continues to hover over the eastern
cities. There are scores of sunstrokes
reported, more than half of them fatal.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

whip. Chetroynd retaliated in the same
manner, when their horses becoming UNI
manageableithey dismountedan engage
en- in regular fist fight. finally cllnching
and roofing over and over in the dust.
Mounted policemen came up and the
'combatants, entering covered hacks,
were driven home. The trouble grew
out Of the attentions that each were pay
ing Mrs. Langtry.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Lords Fight over the Lily.

LONDON, July 24.-Aristocratic circles
are excited over a rough and tumble
fight between Lord Lonsdale and Sir
George Chetroynd. The young mobiles
were riding in Rotten Row when the
former struck the latter with . riding
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Wheat Markets.

DULUTH, July 24.-Wheat market
quiet and featureless; August, 94c; Sep
TENDER, 06c.
CHICAGO, July M.-Casn wheat, S72c.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Passenger Agents Excur.ion.

WAHrEToN, Oak, July 22.-About
twenty agents, representing the passen.
ger department of the Manitoba road,
many accompanied. by their wives and
families, left here this morning for
Devils Lake. !.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

Final proofs in the Grand Forks land
district can be made before John w.
Maher, Notary Public, at Devils Lake,
Oak. 52-tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Nurse Wanted.

Good nurse girl wanted by August 1.
Apply to Lieut.. Roach, 18th Infantry,
Fort Totten. 15tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Riel's Trial.

WINNIPEG; July 22.-The trial of Riel
at Regina has been adjourned for one
week.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Claim for Sale.

I have one of the finest claims on
Freshwater lake. which I will sell very
reasonably, or exchange for good city
property. dw1t* CHAs. BELaARDE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

WASHINGTON, July 22.-The president
has appointed John ]. Love postmaster
at Huron, Dakota, vice John Cain, sus-
pended.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
The following is part of a Wahpetor

b 10II0W1hg Is part OF q WahpetOn
dispatch to the Chicago Tribune:
A dozen or more newspaper men have
been drawn on the grand and petit ju.
ries. This is an extraordinary panel,
but the charge given by Judge McCon.
nell to the grand jury connot but fur.
nish q surmise as to why these newspa-
per men were drawn.
Win some one explain to the INTER.
OCEAN how, in apanel Of twenty jury.
men, twelve Of them were of the same
profession.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

Land Office at Grand Forks. D 7, July %, 1886
Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler
has filed notice Of his intention to make final proof in
support Of his claim, and that said proof will be made
before Frank II. Prosser, judge of Probate, at Devils
Lake, D. T., on September 8, 1885, viz: J NELSON
JONES, for the swA sec %, town l54, range 81.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
William Crary John Crazy James Mahood George
Northrup, Of Crazy o, Ramsey Co, D 7.
1922 B.. c. TIFFANY Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Fractional r

For sale, a piece of soldiers additional
that will pay for II acres. Inquire of D.
Ensign. 75d&w
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Lost.

Five miles northeast of town, one
spring wagon seat, two cushions
and an endgate.' Return to Bells stable
and receive reward.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
INTER-O
TwotE English lords enssgedin arough-
and-tumlble fight il London over the
Jersey Lily.
II would take althe old type in Fatty
sEdwards' Office to pay the cost Of the
case against the land officers.
| FATTY EDwARDs' run for the legisla-
ture two years ago was almost as success
ful Is the Indictment business.

Devils LAKE ought to have a bag
factory. MCGEE, Creel, Havrevold,
Nadeau, and Carruthers will want a
supply in which to hide their heads.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
The Cltv

j.. J. Jollie will open the City Laundry
on East Fifth, near Locke's wagon shop,
on Monday. Washings collected and de-
livered free. Good work guaranteed. st
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Telegrams of Sympathy.

MI. MoGREGoR, July 24.-Among the
many kilograms of sympathy received
today the most prominent we're from
Blaine, Randall, Gen. Sheridan, Henry
Hilton, ex-President Hayes, Gen. Logan,
ex-Secretary Evarts, ex-Premier Glad
stone and scores of members of congress
and others.
f. TIL FUNERAL.
PHILADELPHIA, July 24.-It is said
that George w. Childs will have sole
charge of all matters connected with
Gen. Grants burial place and be called
upon to select the spot for the last rest
ing place of the dead hero. f,
THE NORTHWEST.
ST. PAUL, July 24.-Telegrams poured
into the city yesterday from all cities
| and towns in the northwest, expressing
sorrow over the death of Gen. Grant
and sympathy for the family. EN-
blems of mourning were everywhere
displayed.
At Bismarck the citizens draped the
corner stone of the capitol building
which Grant assisted in laying two years
ago when he accompanied the Willard
excursion party to the Pacific coast.
Gov. Pierce has issued a proclamation
calling on the citizens of the territory
to abstain from work on the day set
apart for the funeral, and to unite in
testimonials of sorrow for the deceased
soldier and statesman.
AT THE CAPITAL.
WASHINGTON, July 24.-The white
house is as heavily draped in mourning
as when Garfield died. All government
buildings are draped and flags are at
half mast.
MONUMENT.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July 2.-Articles Of
incorporation have been filed for the
Grant monument association. The OBJ
ject is to secure money for q monument
to perpetuate the memory of Gen
Grant. 1t is said the monument will
be erected here.
Q E KNOWN.
MT. McGREaoR, July 24.-The time
and place of Gen. Grants funeral have
not yet been determined upon. 1t 1ie'
between Washington, New York ano
Springfield, Ill. The details of the
funeral are placed in the hands of Geo
w. Childs, Of Philadelphia.
"It Is Alleged"
FARGO. July q. Midnight = The
grand jury have not yet returned any
indictments in the Devils Lake case. l,
is expected the jury will finish business
tomorrow.
REFERRED TO WASHINGTON.
FARGO, July 22.-3. p. m.-The CRANE
Jury, after lengthy consideration of the
case of conspiracy against the Devils
Lake land off cers;; have just returned {
report in the form of allegations. but ne
Indictment. Judge Mcconnell will no
make the allegations public. but will for
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Ordering Torpedoes.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 22.-The gov
eminent has ordered fifty new torpedo
boats for the Black Sea.
ALARMED.
LONDON, July22.-England is alarmed
at the menacing preparations of Russia.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
Editors ON q Jaunt.

WATERFOWL, OAK, July 22.-The
central and southern Dakota editorial
association will make an excursion to
the twin cities (St Paul and Minneap-
olis) Thursday and Friday. The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, S. j. Conklin, of Clark;
vice president, A. Davis, of Huron; sec.
rotary, George Schollsner, of Blunt;
treasurer, j. N. Rutlan, of Salem.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

KEFEKKEU To WASFINGTUN.
FARGO, July 22.-3. p. m.-The grand
jury, after lengthy consideration Of the
case of conspiracy against the Devils
Lake land officers; have just returned a
report in the form of allegations. but no
indictment. Judge Mcconnell will not
make the allegations public, but will for
ward them to Washington.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25

James +. o,Brien, Attorney for Mortg.sss. 1874
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-25
sIt Is Alleged"

FARGO. July 81. Midnight The
grand jury have not yet returned any
indictments in the Devils Lake case. It
is expected the jury will finish business
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-23

special To the Gazette,
DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 22.--Jlm Lawrence
and man named Dillinberg, Il few days
ago, secured employment Choppiug wood
for Charlie Miller, west OF the river
Dillnherg had daughter aged II, a
bonny, buXom lassie, fair to behold. On
Monday night Lawrence and the girl
skipped out and no trace or tidings Of
them could he found or heard until this
morning, when they returned, smiling
and looking happy, and related that they
had been to the Territory, where they
were married, and had come back to
settle down to business. The old man
was ut first inclined to 70 on the war path
and use his AK on Lawrence, but the girl
tickled him under the chin, and said
"goochie, goochie, goochie," when the
muscles of his face relaxed, and the
frown Of grim-ylsagcd war gave place to
a radiant smile that made his face to
glow again.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-23
Marshall.


7ltNltl Nb Nlit NuAtlNts
MARSHALL, Ten, Dec. 22.--Mr. j. NJ
Finley, aged seventy five years, an old
and highly respected citizen of this coun-
ty, was buried this morning.
Uncle Lem Langley, also one OF the old
est citizens OF this county, is quite i'll.
Miss Bessie Bedding OF Hot Springs,
Ark, and Mrs. W. j. Smith OF Coleman
City are visiting the family OF MIR. W. b.
Heard.
The city council have decided to i'm
prove the tire department by buying n
fine pair of horses for'the engine, and also
putting in three additional cisterns. This
will relieve the city from the 'three-
quarter loss clause on insurance, and
give Marshall tirst-class lire department,
considering it has no wator-works.
The building boom moves straight
ahead, and real estate changes hands at
fair prices.
The postoflco here, that has attracted
the attention of the United States, still
hangs fire. Al the applicants have re-
turned from Washington,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-23
BIG SPRINGS.
che Quinn Murder All the Tmk-A nIatri
monial Craze.
Correspondence Of the Gazette.

Correspondence OF the Gazette.
BIG SPRINGS, TEX, Dec. 2l.-The re-
cent murder Is still the topic of conversa-
ton, opinions differing as to whether
Leasing was iustilable or not. Owing to
the absence OF Justice of the Peace linn,
the coroner's Jury have not rendered a
verdict. Meanwhile leasing keeps his
room under guard. He is attended by
Dr. Utter. Your correspondent was in
correctly informed in regard to LEASING
being driven from the saloon at the point
of weapon. From reliable source IL
is learned that MIR. Quinn displayed no
weapon at all and that it was merely
supposition on the part of leasing that his
enemy was armed.
Rallies are becoming popular, fully six
hundred dollars being represented in
them during the past week and more are
on the tapis. Jewclry and fancy goods
are the prizes.
Yesterday while Postmaster John Snod-
dy and County Clerk A G. Walker were
out hunting, their team took fright and
stampeded. Mr.. Walker was thrown to
the ground and severely injured IN the
limbs, but Mr., Snoddy escaped unhurt.
A matrimonial craze has struck our lit
tie town. the victims being given below;
VIM, Barr, the representative OF the VIM.
Cameron lumber firm, returned last week
from MulvaDe, Kan, where he was mar
ried to Miss Lillian Fuller. On Sunday
Mr.. Frank Spcrry, line man of the Texas
6 Pacific railway, took the train for Mid
land, and after spending "A hard-earned
dollar for license was united for better or
worse to Miss Glen Winburn of that city.
Mr.. John Brynort, the well-known con-
tractor, leaves to-day for Fort Worth, and
rumor has it that he viii wed Miss Minnie
McGregor OF the Fort. The next will
probably be Texas & Pacific passenger
conductor, he of the portly form and
mustache.
For amusements this week we will have
Prof. John Kelley and wife of California
lin musical entertainment, also the
Knights of Labor ball and banquet on the
night of the 25th,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-23

Special to the Gazette.
DALLAS, TEX, Dec. 22.--D. w. Milan
and NJ. II. Hurst, whose produce and com
mission store, located near the postollce,
was lately closed by attachment, were
last night arrested Oh a charge of embcz-
zling $1,000 from A. Shinn and S. A. Mere
dith, fruit dealers OF Camden, Ark. The
complaint, which issued. from Justice
Kcndall's court, sets up that by reason Of
their agency, the defendants obtained
goods from them to the amount of $1,000,
which they irauducntly and unlaWfully
embezHlcd aud converted into their own
use. The prisoners were arraigucd this
afternoon, but waived examination and
were placed under $1,000 each.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-23
senl ur ror Atlemptea on,rnge.

special to the Gazette
PALESTINE, Tex, Dec % In the
case Of John Williams (culorcd), charged
with an attempt to outrage white lady
near this city in August last, the verdict
OF the jury was guilty, aud punishment
assessed at Ave years In the peniteutiary.
Williams was employed rs farm hand
by the husband of the lady. The hus-
band left home to come to town at 4
O'Clock in the morning, A short time
thereafter the lady awoke to ind John
Williams leaning on the bed with his
hand on her person. She screamed and
the negro ran. Williams subsequently
made conflicting statements as TO the
reason Of his presence In the room, say
ing that he was not there at all; that
he was there to get matches; that he was
there for the purpose OF robberyi and,
finally, he admitted that he WAS there to
assault the person of the lady While
attempting to escape from the crowd
that was bringing him TO town he was
shot and severely wounded. He was
brought to this city, whore he was jailed
and guarded against any attempt ut vlo-
lepce for several consecutive nights by
the Palestine Rifles, aud was THEN sent to
Rusk for safe keeping, from whence he
was recently brought for trial.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-12-23

Special 20 the Gazette.
COMMERCE., Ten. Dec. 22-Our town
has subscribed 900 for the right Of way
and depot grounds Tor thr Santa Fee rail
road Prof. McClond WAS sent to Dallas
Monday to meet the city committee Of
tina. town.
Our town has had for the last month
Is good.
There is TO be a church festival given
the 23d 10y the ladies of the